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Rev. 00 1017 556 Quick reference guide Manual equipment OptiFlex Pro B Detailed information and detailed spare parts lists can be found in the corresponding operating instructions: via the Gema app or www.gemapowdercoating.com/en/support/operation-manuals. Translation of the original operating instructions...
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To the best of our knowledge and belief, the information contained in this publication was correct and valid on the date of publication. Gema Switzerland GmbH makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents or use of this publication, and reserves the right to revise this publication and make changes to its content without prior notice.
Safety General information ....................7 Basic safety instructions ..................7 Product specific security regulations ..............8 OptiFlex Pro B Intended use ......................13 Structure ........................ 14 Scope of delivery ....................15 Typical characteristics – properties of the functions ..........15 Technical Data ......................
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Fault clearance Faults ........................63 Spare parts list Ordering spare parts ..................... 65 OptiFlex Pro B – Spare parts list ................66 OptiFlex Pro B – Spare parts ................67 Fluidizing/suction unit ................... 68 Fluidizing/suction tube – spare parts ..............69 Pneumatic group ....................
General information This operating manual contains all important information which you require for the working with the OptiFlex Pro B. It will safely guide you through the start-up process and give you references and tips for the optimal use when working with your powder coating system.
Figure references in the text Figure references are used as cross references in the descriptive text. Example: "The high voltage (H) created in the gun cascade is guided through the center electrode." 6 About these instructions OptiFlex Pro B...
If this product is to be used for other purposes or other substances outside of our guidelines then Gema Switzerland GmbH should be consulted.
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The use of other parts can lead to risk of injury. Only original Gema spare parts should be used! Repairs must only be carried out by specialists or by authorized Gema service centers. Unauthorized conversions and modifications can lead to injuries and damage to the equipment and invalidate the Gema Switzerland GmbH guarantee.
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As a general rule for all powder spraying installations, persons with The stay for persons pacemakers should never enter high voltage areas or areas with with cardiac pacemakers electromagnetic fields. Persons with pacemakers should not enter areas is forbidden with powder spraying installations! 10 Safety OptiFlex Pro B...
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The operating personnel must wear electrically conductive, steel-toe footwear (e.g. leather soles). The operating personnel should hold the gun with bare hands. If gloves are worn, these must also conduct electricity. Safety 11 OptiFlex Pro B...
Any other use is considered non-compliant. The manufacturer is not responsible for any incorrect use and the risks associated with such actions are assumed by the user alone! OptiFlex Pro B 13 OptiFlex Pro B...
All information about the OptiStar 4.0 (Type CG21) manual gun control unit can found in the documentation for that equipment (enclosed with this manual)! OptiFlow injector All information about the OptiFlow injector will be found in the corresponding enclosed documentation! 14 OptiFlex Pro B OptiFlex Pro B...
The OptiFlex 2 F manual coating equipment processes powder from the fluidized powder container. Freely rotating head piece The manual coating equipment features a rotating and lockable head piece for more ergonomic operation and configuration (in steps of 45°) fig. 3 OptiFlex Pro B 15 OptiFlex Pro B...
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In moist or tropical environments, any moisture is driven from the injector, powder hose and powder gun. The color change is also accelerated during non-extreme color switches. fig. 4 16 OptiFlex Pro B OptiFlex Pro B...
Compressed air connection 8 mm Max. input pressure 5.5 bar / 80 psi Max. water vapor content of the 1.3 g/m³ compressed air Max. oil vapor content of the 0.1 mg/m³ compressed air OptiFlex Pro B 17 OptiFlex Pro B...
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Hose internal diameter (mm) Ø 11 Hose length (m) Total air volume (Nm³/h) Powder output (g/min) Powder output 135 150 100 185 215 145 235 270 185 280 320 220 18 OptiFlex Pro B OptiFlex Pro B...
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Maximum relative humidity linearly decreasing to 50 % relative humidity at 40 °C Environment not for wet environment Degree of pollution of the 2 (in accordance with DIN EN intended environment 61010-1) OptiFlex Pro B 19 OptiFlex Pro B...
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The specified value is applicable only for this product itself and does not take into account external noise sources or cleaning impulses. The sound pressure level may vary, depending on the product configuration and space constraints. Rating plate fig. 5 20 OptiFlex Pro B OptiFlex Pro B...
Electrode rinsing air hose 10 Compressed air hose Powder hose 11 Fluidizing air hose Supplementary air hose 12 Maintenance unit Conveying air hose 13 OptiStar Control unit Control signal cable 14 Rinsing air hose Assembly / Connection 21 OptiFlex Pro B...
Check ground connections with Ohm meter and ensure 1 MOhm or less. The compressed air must be free of oil and water! Close the unused connections with the provided dust protection caps! Set head piece 22 Assembly / Connection OptiFlex Pro B...
7 The remainder of the start-up procedure for the gun is explicitly described in the operating instructions for the OptiStar CGxx manual powder gun control unit (chapter "Initial start-up" and "Daily start-up")! Start-up 23 OptiFlex Pro B...
WARNING: A wrong parameterization leads to various malfunctions! ► For more on this, please also see the operating instructions for the OptiStar CGxx gun control unit! 24 Start-up OptiFlex Pro B...
► The manual equipment may only be operated in conjunction with a sufficiently powerful suction unit (such as Gema Classic Open booth). Swivel aside the fluidizing/suction unit...
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60 % Total air 4.0 Nm³/h High voltage 80 kV Spray current 20 µA Electrode rinsing air 0.1 Nm³/h Fluidizing air 1.0 Nm³/h (for device type F) 0.1 Nm³/h (for device type B and S) 26 Operation OptiFlex Pro B...
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– Adjust the total air volume according to the corresponding coating requests correct powder cloud too little total air Setting the powder output much powder little powder Adjust the powder output volume (e.g. according to the desired coating thickness) Operation 27 OptiFlex Pro B...
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Configure AirMover by opening the ball valve complete and adjusting with the flow control valve (equipment type F only) Open the powder container cover (equipment type F only) Press the The second display level will be shown 28 Operation OptiFlex Pro B...
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If in this display level is no operation for 3 seconds, the device switches back to the first display level – The powder should only be touched gently, but should be "cooked" regularly and is also to be stirred using a rod Close again the cover Operation 29 OptiFlex Pro B...
On manual coating equipment type F, the injector must be disconnected prior to cleaning procedure, on type B, the suction unit must be lifted, and on type S, the powder container must be empty. Detach the injector START = 30 Operation OptiFlex Pro B...
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Manual equipment with optional PowerClean module (system parameter P01= 1 or P01=2) The rinsing mode can only be activated from standby mode (main menu display, no powder conveying). START = Operation 31 OptiFlex Pro B...
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Manual PowerClean impulse by pressing the gun trigger a (manual) second time STOP = OR the cleaning mode is terminated automatically. After completion of the PowerClean procedure, the controller switches back to coating mode. 32 Operation OptiFlex Pro B...
Clean the injector (see therefore the injector user manual) 10. Remove the swivel arm and blow off with a compressed air gun 11. Prepare the manual coating equipment with new powder for start-up Operation 33 OptiFlex Pro B...
If in disuse for several days Separate from power mains Clean guns, injectors and powder hoses (see therefore the corresponding user manuals) Turn off the compressed air main supply Decommissioning / Storage 35 OptiFlex Pro B...
Place the fluidizing/suction unit back into the powder shortly before restarting operation Check the control unit grounding connections to the coating booth, the suspension devices of the work pieces, or the conveyor chain Maintenance / Repairs 37 OptiFlex Pro B...
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The gun is designed to require only a minimum amount of maintenance. Clean the gun with dry cloth, see chapter "Maintenance" Check connection points to powder house. Replace the powder hoses, if necessary. 38 Maintenance / Repairs OptiFlex Pro B...
Clean the integrated gun tube with the brush supplied if necessary Blow through the gun with compressed air again Clean the powder hose Reassemble the gun and connect it Maintenance / Repairs 39 OptiFlex Pro B...
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Clean the fluidizing/suction unit with compressed air. Also blow off the suction tube with compressed air Clean the injector (see therefore the injector user manual) Clean rinsing module** Reassemble the individual parts 40 Maintenance / Repairs OptiFlex Pro B...
Injector or nozzle on the Clean the corresponding part gun trigger is pressed injector, powder hose or powder gun clogged Insert sleeve in the injector is Clean/replace clogged Fluidization not running see below Fault clearance 41 OptiFlex Pro B...
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Contact local Gema Vibrator not functioning representative Vibrator not plugged in plug in Incorrect equipment type Configure parameter P00 (See configured operating instructions for the manual gun control unit, Chapter "Start-up – Setting Equipment Type") 42 Fault clearance OptiFlex Pro B...
For further information, see the corresponding operating manual, which can be found on the accompanying CD. Design and function Overall view Fig. 8 Front plate with control and Back panel with interfaces display elements Enclosure OptiStar CG21 43 OptiFlex Pro B...
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Display of predefined operating modes or display of cleaning mode during cleaning – Display of readiness for pairing the Bluetooth module with a mobile device (green) – Display of an active connection (blue) 44 OptiStar CG21 OptiFlex Pro B...
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Electrode rinsing air (display in Nm³/h) Display background illumination (0-8) Input keys and switches fig. 11: Input keys and switches Designation Function Input keys for desired values and system T1-T8 parameters Switch between display levels T10-T11 Program change OptiStar CG21 45 OptiFlex Pro B...
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2 seconds) – Display of the ID number (press for a short time) – Switching on the rinsing mode (PowerClean) with optional PowerClean module – Terminating the rinsing mode (PowerClean) with optional PowerClean module 46 OptiStar CG21 OptiFlex Pro B...
Here is a list of all possible help codes for this Gun control unit: Code Description Criteria Remedy Pneumatics: – PowerClean valve not connect or replace connected – Valve defective Contact a Gema service PowerClean valve – Connection cable center defective – Mainboard defective Fault clearance 47 OptiFlex Pro B...
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Rev. 00 03/19 Code Description Criteria Remedy Solenoid coil current lower than Contact a Gema service preset limiting value center Trigger valve Valve defective, main board or cable defective The preset value for Lower supplementary air Supplementary air supplementary air is too high...
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Rev. 00 03/19 Code Description Criteria Remedy Supplementary air Throttle motor or needle Contact a Gema service reference position not jammed, limit switch defective, center found error in motor throttle Electrode rinsing air Throttle motor or needle Contact a Gema service...
Multi-spray adapter – Rinsing module (with corresponding OptiStar control unit only) – Various adapters for connection to earlier generations of control units – Gloves, anti-static **for more information, see spare parts list 52 OptiSelect Pro GM04 OptiFlex Pro B...
85 °C (+185 °F) Protection type IP64 Approvals 0102 II 2 D PTB 19 ATEX 5001 Dimensions OptiSelect Pro GM04 Weight 550 g Processible powders OptiSelect Pro GM04 Plastic powder Metallic powder Enamel powder OptiSelect Pro GM04 53 OptiFlex Pro B...
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Rev. 00 03/19 54 OptiSelect Pro GM04 OptiFlex Pro B...
Replace unit defective Solenoid valve in the control Replace unit defective No conveying air: – Throttle motor defective Contact local Gema – representative Solenoid valve defective Front plate defective Contact local Gema representative Fault clearance 55 OptiFlex Pro B...
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Bend or damage to air lines to Check air lines to injector injector Insert sleeve in the injector Replace or insert it worn or not inserted Fluidization not running see above 56 Fault clearance OptiFlex Pro B...
If a very large powder output is required, it is recommended to select a larger powder hose internal diameter (Ø 12 mm). It should to be noted, that if irregular or pumping conveying occurs, as a rule, the total air is set too low! 58 OptiFlow IG07 OptiFlex Pro B...
Clean the injector body with compressed air which is free of oil and water. – Any contamination can be seen through the opening of the hopper fitting If the injector is severely fouled, it must be dismantled Maintenance / Repairs 59 OptiFlex Pro B...
Parts of the check valve unit may be damaged during the dismantling process. ► Blow off the filter elements from the inside to the outside! ► Do not immerse the filter elements in fluidities or solvents! ► Never remove the supporting ring! 60 Maintenance / Repairs OptiFlex Pro B...
Conveying vacuum Increase the powder Gun achieving only too low quantity and/or total poor spray profile air volume on the control unit Cartridge worn, Replace or install the clogged or not cartridge. inserted Fault clearance 63 OptiFlex Pro B...
When using the spare parts from other manufacturers the explosion protection is no longer guaranteed. If any damage is caused by this use all guarantee claims become invalid! ► Only original Gema spare parts should be used! Spare parts list 65 OptiFlex Pro B...
Rev. 00 03/19 OptiFlex Pro B – Spare parts list OptiStar CG21 gun control unit – complete (see corresponding operating manual) OptiSelect Pro GM04 Manual powder gun – complete (see corresponding user manual) OptiFlow IG07 injector – complete (see corresponding user manual) Pneumatic connection for supplementary air –...
Quick release connection – NW5, Ø 6 mm 200 840 Nut with kink protection – M10x1 mm, Ø 6 mm 201 308 Plastic tube – Ø 6/4 mm, black 1001 973 * Please indicate length # Wearing part 68 Spare parts list OptiFlex Pro B...
Pressure gauge – 0-10 bar, 1/8" 1008 049 Distribution block 1017 816 Screw-in nipple – 1/4", Ø 8 mm 265 136 Plug – Ø 8 mm 238 023 # Wearing part fig. 19: Pneumatic group 70 Spare parts list OptiFlex Pro B...
Plastic tube – Ø 8/6 mm, black 103 152* O ring – Ø 16x2 mm, NBR70, anti-static (2x) (not shown) Cable tie (not shown) * Please indicate length # Wearing part fig. 20: PowerClean module set** Spare parts list 71 OptiFlex Pro B...
OptiStar CG21 gun control unit – complete, without item 4 1015 203 Front plate – complete, see corresponding spare parts list Enclosure Backplate – complete, see corresponding spare parts list Cover 1015 249 4 ––––– fig. 21 72 Spare parts list OptiFlex Pro B...
O-ring for pos. 15 1000 822 # Threaded sleeve (see corresponding spare parts list) Nozzle (see corresponding spare parts list) Cable lock 1017 685 Screw – M3x20 mm 1017 674 Contact strip 1018 707 78 Spare parts list OptiFlex Pro B...
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Powder hose – Ø 10 mm (not shown) 1001 673*# Powder hose – Ø 11 mm (not shown) 105 139*# * Please indicate length # Wearing part fig. 25: OptiSelect Pro GM04 – spare parts Spare parts list 79 OptiFlex Pro B...
NF22 1008 145 Profiles/big flat NF40 parts (standard 1018 166 nozzle) NF40* 1018 165 NF24 1008 326 Large surfaces 1008 142 NF24* 1008 147 * not suitable for angled nozzles 82 Spare parts list OptiFlex Pro B...
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Threaded sleeve Deflectors Ø 16 mm NS04 Suitable for 331 341 large surfaces 1008 150 Ø 24 mm NS04 1008 152 331 333 1008 151 1007 229 Ø 32 mm 331 325 Spare parts list 83 OptiFlex Pro B...
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► The extensions (150 mm/300 mm) may be connected TO ONLY ONE ADDITONAL extension (150 mm/300 mm), if necessary. 84 Spare parts list OptiFlex Pro B...
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NF26 1007 742 1007 740 Ø 16 mm Suitable for NS09 331 341 large 1008 259 surfaces NS09 Ø 24 mm 1008 258 1008 257 331 333 Ø 32 mm 331 325 Spare parts list 85 OptiFlex Pro B...
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* Please indicate length Other accessories 150 ml 500 ml Application cup 1004 552 1002 069 Gun extension cables L=6 m 1002 161 Gloves, anti-static (1 pair) 800 254 86 Spare parts list OptiFlex Pro B...
Rev. 00 03/19 OptiFlow IG07 – spare parts fig. 28 88 Spare parts list OptiFlex Pro B...
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Fault clearance ....... 41, 47, 55, 63 Start-up ............23 Figure references in the text ......6 Storage ............35 Input keys and switches ........45 Technical Data ..........53 Intended use ............ 13 Maintenance ..........37, 59 Index 89 OptiFlex Pro B...
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