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  • Page 1 Ultimus V High Precision Fluid Dispenser Operating Manual ™ Electronic pdf files of Nordson EFD manuals are also available at www.nordsonefd.com...
  • Page 2 Thank You! You have just purchased the world’s finest precision dispensing equipment. I want you to know that all of us at Nordson EFD value your business and will do everything in our power to make you a satisfied customer.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Setting Vacuum .................................28 Using Auto Increment Mode ............................29 Dispense Count Mode ...............................30 Time Mode .................................30 Auto Sequence Mode ..............................30 Sample Memory Cell Settings ...........................31 Continued on next page www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.
  • Page 4 2.6.2.23 Operator Lockout Set Command ......................60 2.6.2.24 Set Language Command ........................61 2.6.2.25 Alarm Options Set Command.......................62 2.6.2.26 Reset Alarms Command........................62 2.6.2.27 Dispense Command ..........................62 Continued on next page www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.
  • Page 5 4.2 Opening the Software ............................77 4.3 Connecting to the Dispenser ..........................78 4.3.1 Check the Communication Settings ......................78 4.3.2 Connect .................................79 4.4 Bulk Editing ................................80 5. LabVIEW Driver and Example Program........................81 www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.

  • Page 6: Nordson Efd Product Safety Statement

    Hot surfaces! Avoid contact with the hot metal surfaces of heated components. If contact can not be avoided, wear heat-protective gloves and clothing when working around heated equipment. Failure to avoid contact with hot metal surfaces can result in personal injury. www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.

  • Page 7: Halogenated Hydrocarbon Solvent Hazards

    Qualified personnel are those employees or contractors who are trained to safely perform their assigned tasks. They are familiar with all relevant safety rules and regulations and are physically capable of performing their assigned tasks. www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.

  • Page 8: Intended Use

    Make sure all equipment is rated and approved for the environment in which it is used. Any approvals obtained for Nordson EFD equipment will be voided if instructions for installation, operation, and service are not followed. If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by Nordson EFD, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.

  • Page 9: Fire Safety

    • Test: Verify the operation of features and the performance of equipment using the appropriate sections of this manual. Return faulty or defective units to Nordson EFD for replacement. • Use only replacement parts that are designed for use with the original equipment. Contact your Nordson EFD representative for information and advice.

  • Page 10: Important Disposable Component Safety Information

    Disconnect and lock out system electrical power. If using hydraulic and pneumatic shutoff valves, close and relieve pressure. For Nordson EFD air-powered dispensers, remove the syringe barrel from the adapter assembly. For Nordson EFD electro-mechanical dispensers, slowly unscrew the barrel retainer and remove the barrel from the actuator.

  • Page 11: Specifications

    WEEE Directive This equipment is regulated by the European Union under WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU). Refer to www.nordsonefd.com/WEEE for information about how to properly dispose of this equipment. www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.

  • Page 12: Ultimus V Features

    • 0–7.0 bar (0–100 psi) air regulation range; 0–18 H O vacuum regulation range • Internal universal power supply • D-sub I/O (15-pin) and communication (9-pin) connections • Alarm input / output I/O signals www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.

  • Page 13: Unpacking The Dispenser

    Wrench — Hex Key, 4 mm Screw — M6 X 25 mm, Bh, Blk (Not Shown) Literature — Optimum Component Poster Dot Test Kit Sheet Box of 50 tip caps www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.

  • Page 14: Features And Controls

    Scroll Keys: The arrow-shaped 2,4, 6, and 8 keys on the numeric keypad can be used for cursor scrolling as well as data entry. Easy Adjust Buttons: Adjusts dispense time or memory cell location. Enter Key: Confirms highlighted selection or data entered. www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.

  • Page 15: Back Panel

    AC Power Input: Connects dispenser to local power source. Foot Pedal / Finger Switch Exhaust Connector I/O (Input / Output) Air In RS-232 Connector Connector Power Input Jack www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.

  • Page 16: Initial Setup For Testing

    Attach Syringe Barrel and Tip Secure an EFD syringe barrel filled with your fluid to the adapter / Optimeter. Replace the tip cap with an appropriate EFD precision dispense tip. www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.

  • Page 17: Dispensing System Setup

    After the tip is in position, press the foot pedal. Release pedal and remove tip by lifting straight up. www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.

  • Page 18: Using Timed Mode To Make Repeatable Deposits

    If it does, repeat steps 4–8 to fine-tune the vacuum control. Once the vacuum is properly set, increase air pressure to the desired production setting before beginning your dispensing process. www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.

  • Page 19: Filling The Syringe Barrel

    Closed important points. Do not tip the barrel upside down or lay Correct method flat. This will cause the liquid to run into the dispenser. www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.

  • Page 20: Initial Settings

    Dispenser settings and dispensing parameters can be entered manually using the keypad and buttons on the front of the Ultimus V dispenser or, alternatively, by using the RS-232 remote communication capability of the dispenser. Refer to “Appendix B — RS-232 Protocol” on page 39 for details.

  • Page 21: Basic Menu Operation

    • Highlight SET DATE on the Main Menu screen, then press the Enter key. • Enter the date in MM / DD / YY format. • Press the F2 (Save) key to save this setting. www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.

  • Page 22: Setting Units Of Pressure

    Language is highlighted, then press the F2 (Save) key to confirm your selection. • Press the F2 key to return to the Main screen, where data will be displayed in the language you just selected. www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.

  • Page 23: General Operator Lockout Procedures

    Ultimus V reaches the ending address and the final trigger value by checking the Auto Increment Reset option. • Resetting the Alarms can be locked out. The user will be asked for the password when a latched alarm is being reset. www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.

  • Page 24: Setting A New Password

    Pressing the F2 (Reset) key will reset the Input Alarm. A check mark in the box next to Enable Input Alarm Latching indicates that the Alarm Input Latch is enabled. www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.
  • Page 25 Down (8 / 2) keys and the Left / Right (4 / 6) keys to select the Auto Increment Alarm. The F2 function key will now be labeled “RESET”. Pressing the F2 function key will reset the Auto Increment Alarm. www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.

  • Page 26: Communications Port Options Screen

    Ultimus V. The Technical Support phone number and web address are also displayed. • VER: is the version number of the Main board firmware. www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.

  • Page 27: Setting Dispense Time, Pressure, And Vacuum

    • Pressing the foot pedal or button again will add to the elapsed dispense time. To reset dispense time and start over, press the F2 (Reset) button. • Press the F3 key to Save the time setting. www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.

  • Page 28: Steady Mode

    • Use the Up / Down (8 / 2) and Left / Right (4 / 6) keys to highlight the VAC field. • Press the Enter key, enter the desired vacuum, and press the Enter key again to save the setting. www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.

  • Page 29: Using Auto Increment Mode

    Any changes to the trigger value while in a specific memory cell will automatically save the trigger value to that memory cell. www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.

  • Page 30: Dispense Count Mode

    Start address and continue increasing the memory cell address as before. The auto increment alarm will not be set in this mode. www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.

  • Page 31: Sample Memory Cell Settings

    • To start over, highlight AI, then press F2 (Reset). If the AI Alarm is used, resetting the alarm will also reset the AI mode. www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.

  • Page 32: Part Numbers

    Connector Ultimus V I/O 15pos D-Sub 7014553 Backshell Ultimus V I/O 15 Pos D-Sub — Fill Valve Ultimus V 7014555 Dispense Valve Ultimus V — Proportional Valve Ultimus V — PCB control Ultimus V — www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.
  • Page 33 Ultimus V High Precision Fluid Dispenser Replacement Parts (continued) Ultimus V (continued) www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.

  • Page 34: Optimeter

    Ultimus V High Precision Fluid Dispenser Replacement Parts (continued) Optimeter Pin Optimeter 10cc Std 5 Pack 7014561 Pin Optimeter 30cc Std 5 Pack 7014562 Quick-connect Adapter Piston Syringe barrel Locking ring www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.

  • Page 35: Appendix A - I/O Connector Pin Descriptions

    Initiate and a NPN Proximity Sensor Pin 3: EOCF+ End of Cycle Feedback+: This is the positive input signal for the End of Cycle Feedback solid state switch. www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.
  • Page 36 Pin 5: PS+ Digital Output 1 Digital Output 2 1.2K Pin 6: CC Init Common Dispense Cycle Control with Contact Closure Initiate and an External Relay www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.
  • Page 37 Alarm Input, NPN Proximity Sensor, and an External Relay Pin 9: Alarm Out+ Alarm Output+: This is the positive input signal for the Alarm Output solid state switch. www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.
  • Page 38 24 VDC Power Supply+: This pin will provide 24 VDC, 100 mA power to an external load. Pin 12 to Pin 15: PS– 24 VDC Power Supply–: These pins are the 24 VDC power supply reference and return pins. www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.

  • Page 39: Appendix B - Rs-232 Protocol

    You can also use the Ultimus V Interactive software or the National Instruments LabVIEW ™ software to view or change the Ultimus V dispenser settings. Information for using the Ultimus V Interactive software and a LabVIEW driver and sample program are included in this appendix. 1. Physical Connection Use the RS-232 port located on the front or back of the dispenser to connect the dispenser to a PLC or PC.

  • Page 40: Connection Examples

    (front or back) 1.2.2 Using a DB9‑Female to DB9‑Female‑Straight‑Through Cable NOTE: A null modem cable (pin 2 and pin 3 connections swapped) will NOT work with the Ultimus V dispenser. From a USB port on DB9-female to DB9-female- the PC / laptop...

  • Page 41: Rs-232 Protocol

    NOTE: Baud Rate is selectable through the Comm Port Settings menu. Refer to “Communications Port Options Screen” on page 26 for more information. • Start Bit: 1 • Data Length: 8 bit (ASCII) • Parity Bit: None • Stop Bit: 1 www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.

  • Page 42: Data Encoding

    RS-232 communication is accomplished by using text packets that include one or more elements. All text packets passed between the Ultimus V dispenser and the client (PC / PLC) are encoded in ASCII. The ASCII control characters shown below are used to synchronize communication between the dispenser and the client.

  • Page 43: Text Packet Format

    The Data part of the text packet is after the Command. The Data part can be from 0 to 251 characters long, depending on the Command. The Data part is transmitted as ASCII characters, typically a decimal representation of a number. www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.

  • Page 44: Checksum

    NOTE: The End of Text control character ( 0x03 ) is not added when sending 0x05  ( 0x06  ( 0x15 ), or  ( 0x04 ), because these are single-byte control characters, not text. www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.

  • Page 45: Text Packet Example

    The least significant byte of the above value is , so this value is appended to the text packet after the Data bytes. The End of Text control character ( 0x03 ) is appended. www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.

  • Page 46: Communication Sequence

    The above text packet in hexadecimal format is shown below: 0x02 0x30 0x32 0x41 0x30 0x32 0x44 0x03 www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.
  • Page 47 2 seconds, otherwise the dispenser enters a Communication Timeout state and responds with an Failure Command ( ) text packet. www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.

  • Page 48: Read Text Packets

    (STX) + 02 + A2 + 2B + (ETX) The above text packet in hexadecimal format is shown below: 0x02 0x30 0x32 0x41 0x32 0x32 0x42 0x03 www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.
  • Page 49 2 seconds, otherwise the dispenser enters a Communication Timeout state and responds with an Failure Command ( ) text packet. www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.

  • Page 50: Communication Timeout

    Appendix B — RS‑232 Protocol (continued) 2.5 Communication Timeout To ensure that RS-232 packets do not compromise the operation of the LCD display, the Ultimus V dispenser has a Communication Timeout safeguard. As soon as the dispenser receives an Enquiry (...

  • Page 51: Write Commands

    Client command and data: (STX) + 04 + TM-- + BB + (ETX) The above text packet in hexadecimal format: Space Space 0x02 0x30 0x34 0x54 0x4D 0x20 0x20 0x42 0x42 0x03 www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.

  • Page 52: Pressure Set Command

    The above text packet in hexadecimal format: space space 0x02 0x30 0x45 0x50 0x48 0x20 0x20 0x43 0x48 0x30 0x30 0x32 0x50 0x30 0x33 0x30 0x30 0x38 0x33 0x03 www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.

  • Page 53: Vacuum Set Command

    The above text packet in hexadecimal format: space space 0x02 0x30 0x45 0x56 0x48 0x20 0x20 0x43 0x48 0x30 0x30 0x32 0x56 0x30 0x31 0x30 0x30 0x37 0x39 0x03 www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.

  • Page 54: Time Set Command

    The above text packet in hexadecimal format: space space 0x02 0x30 0x45 0x44 0x48 0x20 0x20 0x43 0x48 0x30 0x30 0x31 0x54 0x30 0x31 0x32 0x35 0x38 0x37 0x03 www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.

  • Page 55: Memory-Time-Pressure-Vacuum Set Command

    O, the text packet is: (STX) + 19 + EM-- + CH001T10125P0300V0100 + 31 + (ETX) Length of this text packet: Decimal 25 or hexadecimal 0x19 www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.

  • Page 56: Pressure Units Set Command

    Client command and data: (STX) + 04 + CL-- + CD + (ETX) The above text packet in hexadecimal format: space space 0x02 0x30 0x34 0x43 0x4C 0x20 0x20 0x43 0x44 0x03 www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.

  • Page 57: Deposit Count Clear Command

    EXAMPLE: To enable the Auto Increment Mode, the text packet is: (STX) + 05 + AI-- + 1 + A0 + (ETX) The above text packet in hexadecimal format: space space 0x02 0x30 0x35 0x41 0x49 0x20 0x20 0x31 0x41 0x30 0x03 www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.

  • Page 58: Auto Increment Mode Command

    The above text packet in hexadecimal format: space space 0x02 0x30 0x43 0x53 0x53 0x20 0x20 0x53 0x30 0x30 0x31 0x45 0x30 0x35 0x30 0x45 0x39 0x03 www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.

  • Page 59: Set Trigger Value Command

    The above text packet in hexadecimal format: space space 0x02 0x30 0x44 0x45 0x42 0x20 0x20 0x48 0x31 0x34 0x4D 0x30 0x35 0x41 0x4D 0x32 0x41 0x36 0x03 www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.

  • Page 60: Set The Real Time Date Command

    Lockout Vacuum Unit Menu selection (VU) Lockout Language Menu selection (LA) Lockout Set Clock / Date Menu selection (CL) Lockout Set Communications Menu selection (CO) Lockout Alarm Options Menu selection (AM) www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.

  • Page 61: Set Language Command

    EXAMPLE: To set the language as Spanish, the text packet is: (STX) + 05 + ED-- + 3 + 9F + (ETX) The above text packet in hexadecimal format: space space 0x02 0x30 0x35 0x45 0x44 0x20 0x20 0x33 0x39 0x46 0x03 www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.

  • Page 62: Alarm Options Set Command

    Client command and data: (STX) + 04 + DI-- + CF + (ETX) The above text packet in hexadecimal format: space space 0x02 0x30 0x34 0x44 0x49 0x20 0x20 0x43 0x46 0x03 www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.

  • Page 63: Read Commands

    The above text packet in hexadecimal format: 0x02 0x30 0x45 0x44 0x30 0x50 0x44 0x30 0x35 0x30 0x30 0x44 0x54 0x31 0x30 0x30 0x35 0x36 0x30 0x03 www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.

  • Page 64: Memory Channel, Dispense Pressure, And Dispense Time Read Command

    The above text packet in hexadecimal format: 0x02 0x31 0x33 0x44 0x30 0x43 0x48 0x30 0x30 0x31 0x50 0x44 0x30 0x35 0x30 0x30 0x44 0x54 0x31 0x30 0x30 0x35 0x35 0x35 0x03 www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.

  • Page 65: Pressure Time Vacuum Read Command

    O, the text packet received from the dispenser is: (STX) + 15 + D0PD0500DT10055VC0100 + E0 + (ETX) Length of the response text packet: Decimal 21 or hexadecimal 0x15 www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.

  • Page 66: Memory Location Read Command

    (STX) + 05 + D0001 + 96 + (ETX) The above text packet in hexadecimal format: 0x02 0x30 0x35 0x44 0x30 0x30 0x30 0x31 0x39 0x36 0x03 www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.

  • Page 67: Pressure Units Read Command

    (STX) + 06 + D0VU01 + 1A + (ETX) The above text packet in hexadecimal format: 0x02 0x30 0x36 0x44 0x30 0x56 0x55 0x30 0x31 0x31 0x41 0x03 www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.

  • Page 68: Total Status Read Command

    NOTE: This is the same command as the Musashi 808FX Total Status command, so the Vacuum Interval Mode status is included in the text packet. However, the Ultimus V dispenser does not support this mode, so this data defaults to safe values.

  • Page 69: Trigger Value Read Command

    (STX) + 0B + D0SC1050250 + 27 + (ETX) The above text packet in hexadecimal format: 0x02 0x30 0x42 0x44 0x30 0x53 0x43 0x31 0x30 0x35 0x30 0x32 0x35 0x30 0x32 0x37 0x03 www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.

  • Page 70: Real Time Clock Read Command

    (STX) + 0B + D0H14M25AM2 + F9 + (ETX) The above text packet in hexadecimal format: 0x02 0x30 0x42 0x44 0x30 0x48 0x31 0x34 0x4D 0x32 0x35 0x41 0x4D 0x32 0x46 0x39 0x03 www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.

  • Page 71: Real Time Date Read Command

    (STX) + 0A + EH--PA0000 + 71 + (ETX) The above text packet in hexadecimal format: space space 0x02 0x30 0x41 0x45 0x48 0x20 0x20 0x50 0x41 0x30 0x30 0x30 0x30 0x37 0x31 0x03 www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.
  • Page 72 0x4C 0x30 0x4D 0x4D 0x30 0x50 0x55 0x30 0x56 0x55 0x30 0x4C 0x41 0x30 0x43 0x4C 0x30 0x43 0x4F 0x30 0x41 0x4D 0x30 0x32 0x41 0x03 www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.

  • Page 73: Alarm Options Read Command

    0x44 0x30 0x49 0x4E 0x30 0x49 0x4F 0x30 0x49 0x4C 0x30 0x50 0x4F 0x31 0x50 0x4C 0x31 0x41 0x45 0x30 0x41 0x4F 0x30 0x42 0x44 0x03 www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.

  • Page 74: Alarm Status Read Command

    Length of the response text packet: Decimal 11 or hexadecimal 0B The above text packet in hexadecimal format: 0x02 0x30 0x42 0x44 0x30 0x49 0x4E 0x32 0x50 0x41 0x31 0x41 0x49 0x32 0x44 0x33 0x03 www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.

  • Page 75: Troubleshooting Remote Communication

    Check that the COM port is present in the Device Manager and that you are using the correct COM port. In the example below, the correct port is COM17. If multiple COM ports appear, unplug and replug the adapter to see which COM ports disappear and reappear. www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.

  • Page 76: Dispenser Returns A Failure Command (A2)

    ) control character to the dispenser and following the correct write / read communication sequence as explained under “2.4.1 Write Text Packets” on page 46 and “2.4.2 Read Text Packets” on page 48. www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.

  • Page 77: Ultimus V Interactive Software

    Open the “UltimusV_Interactive_Remastered.exe” file from inside the extracted folder. You should see the following elements (as shown from the bottom left corner of the software screen): • Connection status messages from the Ultimus V Interactive software to the Ultimus V dispenser: - Not Connected to Ultimus V...

  • Page 78: Connecting To The Dispenser

    Below the Select COM Port area is the Select Baud Rate (Data Rate) setting. Ensure that this settings matches the baud rate setting of the Ultimus V dispenser. When you check the baud rate setting for the dispenser, EFD recommends also ensuring that the expected front/rear connection is selected. Refer to “Communications Port Options Screen”...

  • Page 79: Connect

    To check the connection, click GET ULTIMUS V SETTINGS. If the values in the window update to the current dispenser settings, the connection is successful. www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.

  • Page 80: Bulk Editing

    To send multiple values to the dispenser at once, you must use the Supervisor Mode. Click FILE > SUPERVISOR MODE, or press CTRL + S at the main screen of the Ultimus V Interactive software. Enter the password for Supervisor mode (Default: 0000).

  • Page 81: Labview Driver And Example Program

    NOTE: For physical connection instructions, refer to “1. Physical Connection” on page 39. Open the NI Instrument Driver Finder. Search by manufacturer for “EFD.” www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.
  • Page 82 Appendix B — RS‑232 Protocol (continued) LabVIEW Driver and Example Program (continued) Select and install the “efdultimusv Instrument Driver.” Once installed, select the “EFDUV Example Read Ultimus V Dispense Parameters” file. www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.
  • Page 83 Appendix B — RS‑232 Protocol (continued) LabVIEW Driver and Example Program (continued) The “EFDUV Example Read Ultimus V Dispense Parameters” GUI opens. Follow the steps shown below to read the current settings of the Ultimus V dispenser. In this example, the software opens with the COM port configuration settings as shown. Clicking the RUN arrow runs a set of commands that will read the settings from the dispenser and display them in the box on the right side.
  • Page 84 In this example, the software opens with the COM port configuration settings as shown. Clicking the RUN arrow runs a set of commands that will write (send) the settings entered in the box on the right side to the Ultimus V dispenser.
  • Page 85 Ultimus V High Precision Fluid Dispenser Notes www.nordsonefd.com info@nordsonefd.com 800-556-3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide.
  • Page 86 NORDSON EFD ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY This Nordson EFD product is warranted for one year from the date of purchase to be free from defects in material and workmanship (but not against damage caused by misuse, abrasion, corrosion, negligence, accident, faulty installation, or by dispensing material incompatible with equipment) when the equipment is installed and operated in accordance with factory recommendations and instructions.

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