ZAA2300 Manual Content Safety information ......................5 Symbols used ........................5 Safety notes and hints...................... 5 Product Description ...................... 7 Applications and area of use .................... 7 Introduction ........................7 Versions .......................... 8 Standard delivery ......................9 Accessories for all ZAA2300 .................... 9 ZAA 2300.H for “Heatable Application”...
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ZAA2300 Manual Legal Notices This document can be changed at every time and without any prenotification or announcement. The content of this document is intellectual property of Proceq SA and prohibited to be copied neither in a photomechanical or electronic way, nor in excerpts, saved and/or be passed on to other persons and institutions.
ZAA2300 ManualZAA2300 Manual 1 Safety information 1.1 Symbols used This note comprises instructions needed to follow directions, specifications, proper working procedure and to avoid data loss, damage or destruction of the instrument. This note signifies a warning about dangers to life and limb if the apparatus is handled improperly.
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ZAA2300 ManualZAA2300 Manual Before lifting or moving the apparatus, the glass plate / heating plate must be removed to reduce the total weight. Tilting the device can lead to falling out of the glass plate. All maintenance and repair not explicitly allowed and described in this, shall only be carried out by Proceq SA or your authorized agent, failure to comply voids warranty.
ZAA2300 ManualZAA2300 Manual 2 Product Description Automatic laboratory equipment for accurate and reproducible application of coating materials, adhesives and similar products with almost all film applicators. 2.1 Applications and area of use Laboratory apparatus for the paint, printing and adhesive industries, as well as for ...
ZAA2300 ManualZAA2300 Manual The following can serve a guideline for the selection of the gap height: Gap height Wet film thickness 15 µm – 100 µm Approx. 50% of the gap height 100 µm – 300 µm Approx. 60% of the gap height 300 µm –...
ZAA2300 ManualZAA2300 Manual 2.4 Standard delivery The following parts are included in the delivery: Automatic film applicator incl. power supply cable and material for mounting reversible, double sided glass plate: printing blanket and glass surface 4 rubber feet ...
ZAA2300 ManualZAA2300 Manual 2.6 ZAA 2300.H for “Heatable Application” Depending on the properties of the material to be applied, the plate has to be heated in order to achieve optimal results. The ZAA 2300.H for heatable applications is suited for such materials. The ZAA 2300.H consists of a ZAA 2300 and a modification set and a heatable plate.
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ZAA2300 ManualZAA2300 Manual Start stop End stop Clamping grip Release lever Clamping device for the substrate Lifting and lowering device for weight (7) Weight Swivelling holders for fixing the base plate Holding device for wire-bars and profile rods Levelling feet Knurled screw Fixing screw of the holding device FWD-STOP-REV button...
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ZAA2300 ManualZAA2300 Manual (23) (24) Start stop End stop Clamping grip Release lever Clamping device for the substrate Lifting and lowering device for weight (7) Weight Swivelling holders for fixing the base plate Holding device for wire-bars and profile rods Levelling feet Knurled screw Fixing screw of the holding device...
ZAA2300 ManualZAA2300 Manual 4 Assembly and starting up 4.1 Initial assembly Before the first use the apparatus has to be assembled: 4.1.1 ZAA2300 Place the device on a solid, even surface at its intended location. Loosen the start stop (1). Make sure that the four black rubber feet are mounted.
ZAA2300 ManualZAA2300 Manual Insert the weight (7) into the guides of the holding device (9) with the black rubber part facing forward as shown below. Rotate the weight (7) so that the black rubber part faces down, then fix it with the two knurled screws (11).
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ZAA2300 ManualZAA2300 Manual Insert the heatable precision-vacuumplate or the heating plate by first guiding the cable under the clamping device (5). Insert the weight (7) into the guides with the black rubber part forward-facing first one side of the weight then the other as shown below. Rotate the weight (7) so that the black rubber part faces down, then fix it with the two knurled screws (11).
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ZAA2300 ManualZAA2300 Manual To protect persons and the apparatus, proper care must be taken when lifting or carrying it. It is recommended to hold and carry the ZAA 2300 on both sides of the housing. Always remove the glass plate / heating plate before lifting or tilting the device. 23.
ZAA2300 ManualZAA2300 Manual 4.2 Disassembly To prevent transport damage, the weight (7) and the glass plate / heating plate have to be removed: 4.2.1 ZAA2300 Loosen and remove the knurled screw (11) to remove the weight (7). First turn the weight upwards by 90 ° and – in reversed order as at the assembly - first take one side of the weight then the other out of the guides.
ZAA2300 ManualZAA2300 Manual Only transport the device in its original packaging (11) Disassembled device before and after transport: 4.3 Switching on Make sure that the apparatus is connected to a power socket with the supplied power cable (17). Turn the FWD-STOP-REV button (13) to the STOP position. ...
ZAA2300 ManualZAA2300 Manual 5 Operation: Film Application 5.1 Preparation Before the apparatus is prepared for application, you should have decided: which type of applicator you will be using which substrate you will be using which base plate you will be using ...
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ZAA2300 ManualZAA2300 Manual Set the start stop (1) as follows Move the open clamping device (5) and the drawing unit (19, 22 resp. for the ZAA2300.H) to the back of the apparatus. Place your substrate (e.g. test chart / film) at the desired place on the plate and fix it with ...
ZAA2300 ManualZAA2300 Manual Start the drawing procedure by turning the “FWD-STOP-REV button (13) to the FWD (forward) position. The drawing unit (19, 22) now moves forwards and draws a uniform film on the substrate. Let the drawing unit (19, 22) move to the end stop position (2) where it will stop automatically. Lift the weight (7) and hinge it into the top position.
ZAA2300 ManualZAA2300 Manual 5.3 Application with gap applicator When using the glass plate (i.e. in case of non-heatable applications) note the followings: Make sure that the glass plate is mounted with its glass surface facing up. Alternatively a precision-vacuumplate can be used. ...
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ZAA2300 ManualZAA2300 Manual Refer to the separate manuals of the applicators you are using (e.g. ZUA 2000) for any applicator specific considerations. Hint: Place a piece of paper at the end of the substrate to absorb any excess coating material. Set the desired drawing speed in mm/s with the SPEED button (14).
ZAA2300 ManualZAA2300 Manual 6 Turning the glass plate Make sure that the start stop (1) and the drawing unit (22) are positioned in the very back of the device and that the clamping device (5) is released. Lift the weight (7) and hinge it into the top position of the holding device (9). ...
ZAA2300 ManualZAA2300 Manual 7 Heating application It is possible to retrofit the ZAA 2300 with the ACC1576 modification set „Heatable Application“. (25) (21) (24) (23) (20) (22) Heizplattenhalter vorne Heizplattenhalter hinten Seitenteile der Ausziehvorrichtung „Heizbare Applikation“ Klemmvorrichtung „Heizbare Applikation“ Isolationsplatte Ausziehvorrichtung „Heizbare Applikation“...
ZAA2300 ManualZAA2300 Manual 7.1 Change to ZAA2300.H The ZAA 2300 must be converted to use it with the modification set for heatable applications. To do so, proceed as follows: Always unplug the power cable before assembling and/or converting the unit. Remove the glass plate as described in chapter 6 on page 27.
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ZAA2300 ManualZAA2300 Manual Mount the clamping device „Heatable Application“ (23). Refasten the screw of the adjustable start stop (1). Mount the side parts of the drawing unit „Heatable Application“ (22). Insert the isolation plate (24). Mount the back heating plate holder (21). ...
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ZAA2300 ManualZAA2300 Manual Move back the drawing unit „Heatable Application“ (25) and the clamping device „Heatable Application“ (23). Insert the heatable precision-vacuumplate / heating plate in the device by first guiding the cable under the clamping device (23). Insert the weight (7) into the guides with the black rubber part facing forward first one ...
ZAA2300 ManualZAA2300 Manual The disassembly is carried out in reverse order. However, it is sufficient to remove the heating plate and insert the glass plate with the desired side facing up. 7.2 Changing the heating plate of the ZAA2300.H Make sure that the start stop (1) and the drawing unit (22) are positioned in the very ...
ZAA2300 ManualZAA2300 Manual 8 Maintenance and cleaning Only the following maintenance and cleaning work shall be carried out by the user: Outer cleaning of the apparatus (see 8.1). Periodical lubrication of the guide rods (see 8.2). Replacing of the fuse (see 8.3). ...
ZAA2300 ManualZAA2300 Manual 8.2 Lubrication of the guide rods From time to time it can be necessary to lubricate the guide rods with some sewing machine oil or something similar. Before lubricating the guide rods of the ZAA 2300, always switch off the apparatus and unplug it.
ZAA2300 ManualZAA2300 Manual 9 Technical Specification Material Aluminum Red anodized double-sided glass plate Glass Printing blanket Rubber coated cotton Polyester mat Polyester Dimensions (LxBxH) Apparatus: 565 mm x 382 mm x 190 mm (22.2” x 15” x 7.5”) Glass plate: 553 mm x 300 mm x 15 mm (21.8” x 11.8” x 0.6”) Weight complete 20 kg (44.1 lbs) Glass plate 6.4 kg (14.1 lbs)
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