BYK-Gardner byko-drive S Table of Contents Introduction ......................About this Document ....................Safety Information ...................... 1.2.1 Safety Instructions ..................1.2.2 General Information..................1.2.3 Operation Information.................. Copyright Information ....................System Description....................System Preparation ....................Delivery Content ......................Control Elements ......................System Operation ..................... 10 Start Up ........................
• Application and Technical Seminars • Repair and Certification Service BYK-Gardner is part of Altana AG and a direct subsidiary of BYK-Chemie GmbH, a leading supplier of additives for coatings and plastics. Together, we offer complete and unique solutions for you, our customer Thank your for your trust and confidence.
BYK-Gardner byko-drive S 1.2 Safety Information 1.2.1 Safety Instructions Caution! Read this instruction manual completely before using the instrument. Warning! This manual cannot address all of the safety considerations associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user to consult this manual and establish ap- propriate safety practices for use with this equipment and the individual mate- rial being tested.
byko-drive S BYK-Gardner 1.2.2 General Information Please note the following points for handling the device: • Please unpack the device carefully. • Retain the packaging in case you want to ship the device at a later date. • It is a stationary device - it must not be transported or moved during oper- ation.
BYK-Gardner byko-drive S 2 System Description The byko-drive S is an automatic film applicator. It is designed to assist the user in achieving consistent film application by maintaining a consistent speed and drawdown pressure. Manual drawdowns are often inconsistent, especially between operators.
byko-drive S BYK-Gardner 3 System Preparation 3.1 Delivery Content Unpack the unit being careful to check all packaging for items. Some acces- sories may be found in a separate box within the main box. Within the package are the following standard items. Quantity Description Applicator unit byko-drive S with:...
byko-drive S BYK-Gardner 4 System Operation 4.1 Start Up Plug the external power supply into the connector on the rear of the instru- ment near the power switch. Plug the other end into an appropriate electrical outlet as described in section System Preparation [} 8].
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BYK-Gardner byko-drive S The factory stored settings are as follows: Speed - 100mm/sec, Length - 235mm, Offset - 0mm Speed - 200mm/sec, Length - 215mm, Offset - 20mm Speed - 450mm/hr, Length - 235mm, Offset - 0mm (drying time setup) Speed - 1.0 in/sec, Length - 9.2 in, Offset - 0 in Speed - 7.9 in/sec, Length - 9.2 in, Offset - 0 in Speed - 5.0 in/sec, Length - 8.5 in, Offset - 0.7 in...
byko-drive S BYK-Gardner 4.2.2 Set Speed Adjusts the speed that the carriage will move. Press the appropriate Up or Down arrow to adjust each digit. The first press will turn the button blue and subsequent press will increase or decrease the number. The settings here are also dependent on the selections made on the Units screen.
BYK-Gardner byko-drive S Note that the maximum travel TOTAL is 235 mm. If you set a start point at somewhere other than 0 the length will be reduced by the start point setting. An example would be if you set the start point to 20 mm, the maximum draw- down length would be 215 mm (235 - 20 = 215).
byko-drive S BYK-Gardner 4.2.5 Set Units Changes the units in which the system operates. This also sets the instrument into mode Drying Time if desired. The drying time accessory can be ordered separately - see Accessory Parts [} 19]. Press the button to the left of the de- sired units to turn it blue.
BYK-Gardner byko-drive S 4.2.6 Set Language Changes the language for all screens. Press the appropriate Up or Down arrow to adjust each digit. Press the button to the left of the desired language to turn it blue. Once the desired language is selected, press the Save icon in the lower right of the screen to return to the Setup screen.
byko-drive S BYK-Gardner 4.3 Film Application There are two different plates available to hold the drawdown substrates. For vacuum plate models the chart or substrate is held in place with vacuum. Vac- uum must be provided from an external source. The fitting for the vacuum line is attached on the left side of the plate.
BYK-Gardner byko-drive S 5 Maintenance and Repair 5.1 Exchanging Glass Plate with Vacuum Plate The factory installed glass plate may be replaced in the field with an optional vacuum plate (accessory #3876, see “Accessory Parts [} 19]”). To exchange the plates follow these instructions: Remove the glass by lifting on the right-hand edge.
byko-drive S BYK-Gardner 5.2 Exchanging Vacuum Plate with Glass Plate The factory installed vacuum plate may be replaced in the field with an op- tional glass plate (accessory #2127, see “Accessory Parts [} 19]”). To exchange the plates follow these instructions: Remove the weight and the push-bar.
BYK-Gardner byko-drive S 5.4 Service and Spare Parts For all service and spare parts requirements, please contact your local BYK- Gardner office. You can find your nearest service point in section “Service [} 21]” and on our webpage: Points https://www.byk-instruments.com/contact-infos 5.5 Ordering Information For the byko-drive S the following components can be ordered separately.
BYK-Gardner byko-drive S 7 Service Points For all service and spare parts requirements, please contact your local BYK-Gardner office: https://www.byk-instruments.com/contact-infos Headquarter Germany Headquarter USA Headquarter PTE c/o BYK-Gardner GmbH c/o BYK-Gardner USA c/o BYK USA dba Paul N. Gardner Lausitzer Strasse 8, 82538 9104 Guilford Rd., Columbia, Geretsried, Germany MD 21046, USA...
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