1. Regulations, Safety Regulations and Guarantee 1.1. Regulations The “Mach-Jet” spray gun is in conformity with standard EN50050/2001. A file is open with a notified body to obtain the standard CE test certificate (Compliance with directive 94/9/CE) Spray gun marking and CRN 457 control module marking :...
2. Presentation The “ Mach-Jet ” spray gun is a manual spray gun intended for powder spraying. It is connected to a “ CRN 457 ” control module that controls both the high-voltage and the powder flow rate of the spray gun to which it is connected.
3. Characteristics 3.1. General characteristics Mach-Jet Spray Gun Temperature-range for use 0° to 40˚ C Maximum output voltage 80 kV (+5kV, - 9kV) 110 µ A (+ or - 10 µΑ) Maximum output current Supply pressure 7 bar +/- 1 bar Maximum powder flow rate...
WARNING : A 5µ µ µ µ filter must be installed upstream of the “CRN 457” control module compressed- air supply system. The size of this filter depends on the size of the installation. Sames Technologies advises to use a filter like the one indicated in section (see § 10.6 page 46).
4. Operation The Mach-Jet spray gun is connected to the CRN 457 control module via a serial link embedded in the electrical connection cable. This link enables recognition of the spray gun and the exchange of data necessary for operation.
Page 11
In the case of a manual unit connected to an industrial PLC: In this case, the spray gun is connected to the PLC via the “PLC plug.” The following parameters must be entered on start-up. Parameters Factory value Minimum Maximum Remote mode - Slave index Remote mode - Communication speed 9,600 baud...
4.1. Back of “CRN 457” control module 4.1.1. Module connections Pneumatic output (auxiliary) Pneumatic output General power supply Start/stop Vibrating table/tank “Injection” switch Mains cable Base plate A Base plate B Ground Pneumatic output “Spray gun plug” “PLC plug” terminal “Dilution”...
5. Description of spray gun and control module The function of the manual spray gun is to spray powder electrically charged by a high-voltage unit built into the spray gun that delivers up to 80 kV and 110 µ A. Only pressure on the trigger enables start-up of the power supply and electrical charging of the powder.
Page 14
U/I key for 2 seconds. The output of this screen is similar to the input one. If E screen mentions : “Mach-Jet V > or = 1” this function is available; if E screen mentions “Mach-Jet V = 0”, the gun is not equipped with this function.
5.2. Functions available from control module The control module displays use parameters and their settings, which can be changed using the four buttons on the front panel. CRN 457 control module front panel The operator has access to menus from A to H and to a cleaning screen. •...
5.3. Summary • Selection of U and I pre-programmed characteristics (from spray gun or control module) is only possible if the operator is not painting. • Powder flow rate is adjustable (high voltage activated or not): • From the control module. •...
6. Use of the different control module menus 6.1. CRN 457 initialisation screen This is the first screen displayed on start-up of CRN 457. 2. 07 Pressing buttons 1 and 2 simultaneously (until appearance of the logo at the top left-hand side) enables the device to restart with factory parameters.
6.3. Cleaning screen (only with a carriage) : This button starts up or stops the : This button enables cleaning mode. switching to the following menu Pressing the 0/1 button puts the system in cleaning mode; a computer animation Pressing the button is forbid- appears on the screen (flashing).
6.5. Main screen “A” This screen enables selection of work parameters and display of spray gun operation. From the keyboard, the operator can select the powder flow rate and a pre-set characteristic (U/I). : Powder flow rate can be adjusted in : This button enables this area.
Page 20
The selected flow and U/I characteristic are memorized after: • 1 seconds without modification of flow parameters or U/I characteristics. • Change of screen. • Trigger pressed. Recommended settings Use of a round spray nozzle Application using a round spray nozzle improves charging of particles. It gives a better wraparound effect and has better transfer efficiency.
6.6. Screen “B” It is used for dilution air adjustment and selection of pre-set characteristics (U/I). Dilution air is used to avoid spray pulses. This adjustment also acts on powder spray speed. : Dilution air can be adjusted in this : This button enables area.
6.7. Screen “C” It is used to modify the voltage and current settings of the characteristic selected in menus A and B. : Voltage or current can be modified in : This button enables this area. switching to the following menu or positioning on the The voltage or current value cleaning screen by pressing...
6.8. Screen “D” This screen is used to display the history of faults encountered. : The history of the most recent faults : This button enables can be displayed in this area. The last fault switching to the following with its index (4, in this case) appears on menu or positioning on the the screen.
Faults 1, 5, 6, 7 and 8 are the result of electrical power problems. Switch the control module off then back on, if the problem persists, contact Sames Technologies. Fault 2 is a communication problem caused by a damaged or disconnected cable; no link with the “Mach-Jet”...
Page 25
If the fault reappears systematically, check the wiring of the gun. Faults 10 to 18 are detected when electrical power-supply faults occur on the different solenoid valves; if a fault of this nature occurs: contact Sames Technologies. Index revision : H...
6.9. Screen “E” This is used to adjust the screen. : Screen contrast can be modified in : This button enables this area. Pressing the buttons switching to the following corresponds to: menu or positioning on the cleaning screen by pressing Reducing contrast, the screen the button for more than two becomes increasingly brighter.
6.10. Screen “F” This screen is used to select the powder supply (vibrating table or fluidisation tank), therefore only in the case of a manual unit with no connection to a PLC. : This button enables selection of the : This button enables powder-supply mode.
6.11. Screen “G” This screen is used to consult the adjustment parameters for remote mode, only in the case of a manual unit connected to a PLC. : This button enables switching to the following menu or positioning on the cleaning screen by pressing the button for more than two seconds.
6.12. Screen ”H” It is used to select the type of characteristics U/I or U/I type is the most common one. The electrostatic power is the highest one. It allows painting a part even at a far distance. type allows reducing the electrostatic power when the operator moves away from the part. This type of characteristics avoids the hand of the operator to be covered with paint.
7. Maintenance WARNING : Switch off the electrical supply of the CRN 457 module before connecting the spray gun. Before disconnecting the spray gun/ the atomizer, extinguish, switch off the power supply of the CRN 457 (if not, a malfunction can occur). 7.1.
7.3. Powder elbow and horizontal pipe The powder elbow guarantees the connection between the horizontal powder pipe located in the gun and the vertical powder pipe located in the handle assembly. 7.3.1. Disassembly With the powder pipe already removed (see § 7.2.1 page 30).
7.4. Handle assembly 7.4.1. Disassembly • Follow vertical powder pipe disassembly procedure (see § 7.2.1 page 30). • Unscrew the four screws (item 1) located on the back of the spray gun using a Philips PH 1-tip screwdriver and remove the washers (item 2).
7.5. Trigger 7.5.1. Disassembly • Using a dia. 1.5 mm drift punch, remove the pin fixing the trigger to the handle assembly (see figure 1). Be careful not to lose the spring. Figure 1 7.5.2. Assembly • Replace the spring around the magnet (as shown in figure 2).
7.6. Hand-rest 7.6.1. Disassembly • Place a flat screwdriver in the notch on the hand-rest located on the handle assembly. • Lever upwards slightly and remove the hand- rest from its location. Notch 7.6.2. Reassembly • Place the hand-rest on the positioning pin and apply light pressure on the clipper (a click must be heard).
7.7. Gun 7.7.1. Disassembly • Follow handle assembly disassembly procedure (see § 7.4.1 page 32). • Remove the powder elbow and the powder pipe from the gun (see § 7.3.1 page 31). 7.7.2. Assembly • Clean the gun, replace it if necessary. Change the gun seal making sure to position it correctly in the gun groove.
7.8. Cable assembly WARNING : This operation is delicate and must be carried out with extreme care. 7.8.1. Disassembly • Stage 1: Remove the powder pipe (see § 7.2.1 page 30). Green/yellow wire • Stage 2: Unscrew the 4 screws fixing the handle assembly to the gun.
For this reason, the maintenance frequency indicated here is given as a guide only. With a little experience of using SAMES equipment, the user will be able to draw up his own maintenance schedule. Nevertheless, as an initial guide, the following maintenance programme is recommended:...
9. Troubleshooting Symptoms Probable causes Remedies Elbow soiling Disassemble the spray gun, clean it or replace the elbow. Drop in powder Clogging of powder-supply hose Unclog the powder hose using com- flow rate pressed air. Wear and fouling of powder Refer to powder pump user manual.
10.5. Nozzles 10.5.1. Fan spray nozzle Unit First Consu Item Description Emer- mable sale gency 1525492 Fan spray nozzle assembly without deflector 1412250 Conductor O-ring (included in item 1) 1313519 Medium fan spray deflector (white) Option 1 or 10 1311409 Narrow fan spray deflector (light grey) Option 1 or 10...
10.5.3. Extended nozzles Length: 150 mm First Unit of Consu Item Description Emer- sale mable gency 910004126 Extended nozzle, length: 150 mm 910004211 Extended nozzle set Conductor O-ring 1412250 (included in item 1) Electrode centering part 900002407 (included in item 1) 900003076 Flat spray deflector 900002406...
10.6. Equipment Unit First Consu Description Emer- mable gency sale 1523297 CRN 457 control module E4PCAL206 ”Europe” Main power cable E4PCAL459 ”US” Main power cable E4PCAL501 ”UK” Main power cable E4PTFS572 Male PLC plug, 19 contacts E4PTFD574 Crimp contact Plug specific tools W6EDEM089 Removal tool, sprayer plug W6EDEM090...