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schultheiss VPC040 Power Operating Instructions Manual

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Schultheiss GmbH, Römerstr. 21, 71296 Heimsheim
Operating
Instructions
for
VPC040 Power
Vacuum and Pressure
Casting Unit
December 2015
Software Version V53 (V72)
page 1 of 35

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  • Page 1 Schultheiss GmbH, Römerstr. 21, 71296 Heimsheim Operating Instructions VPC040 Power Vacuum and Pressure Casting Unit December 2015 Software Version V53 (V72) page 1 of 35...
  • Page 2 Operator Interface and Control Page 16 Chapter 7 Sensor Test / *SENSORS* Page 20 Chapter 8 Automatic casting / VPC040 Power graphite Page 23 Chapter 13 Switch off the unit after the casting cycle Page 31 Chapter 14 Error check-list and corrections...

  • Page 3: Security Instructions

    Schultheiss GmbH, Römerstr. 21, 71296 Heimsheim 1. Security instructions Pay attention to the advice given in the operating instruction  To ensure a secure and trouble-free performance of the machine, please pay attention to the basic security regulations for the operation of machines.

  • Page 4: Directed Use

    The vacuum and pressure casting unit VPC is only designed to cast jewellery and dental forms in flange flasks or cylindrical flasks. It is improper to use the machine for other or further purposes. Company Schultheiss GmbH cannot be held responsible for damages caused by improper use.

  • Page 5: Security Prescriptions

    Schultheiss GmbH, Römerstr. 21, 71296 Heimsheim Security prescriptions Definition of the symbols (operating manual) The following symbols have been used in this operating manual: Danger This sign symbolises dangers for life and health of persons. If you do not pay attention to instructions marked with this sign serious injuries will be the result.
  • Page 6 Schultheiss GmbH, Römerstr. 21, 71296 Heimsheim Organisational measures The protective equipment for the staff must be provided by the operating company. All security devices must be examined before starting to work with the machine. Security devices Prior to each working procedure with the machine install the following security devices and check their proper functioning: ...
  • Page 7 Machine parts which are not in impeccable condition must be exchanged immediately. Use only original spare parts of company Schultheiss GmbH. The manufacturer cannot maintain warranty if other replacements, spare parts or wearing parts are used.
  • Page 8 Schultheiss GmbH, Römerstr. 21, 71296 Heimsheim WARNINGS TO BE PAID ATTENTION TO:  Before filling in the metal to melt, please check if the sealing rod is adjusted to correct height and if the crucible bottom is sealed. Turn the sealing rod to get dirt out of the sealing area.

  • Page 9: Installation

    Schultheiss GmbH, Römerstr. 21, 71296 Heimsheim Installation Unpacking and set-up: - Unwrap and verify completeness of the unit and the accessories. - Position unit at the place of installation and adjust horizontally with a bubble level. - Ensure that the unit stands firmly. Put sheets underneath if necessary.
  • Page 10 Schultheiss GmbH, Römerstr. 21, 71296 Heimsheim Connection of the cooling water supply: The cooling water connections are located on the rear side of the unit. The water inlet has to have a pressure of min. 4 bars (60 psi) and max. 6 bars (90 psi).
  • Page 11 Schultheiss GmbH, Römerstr. 21, 71296 Heimsheim Connect power cable to the mains supply. ATTENTION – MAINS SUPPLY: CHECK SUPPLY VOLTAGE OF 230 V AC, +/- 5 %, 50 CYCLES. FUSING ACCORDING TO UNIT TECHNICAL DATA. MAKE SURE THAT GROUND CONNECTION (POTENTIAL EARTH) IS INSTALLED.
  • Page 12 Schultheiss GmbH, Römerstr. 21, 71296 Heimsheim Installation of the melting crucible See mounting drawing in the machine documentation. Prepare the side crucible isolation by cutting a rectangular sheet of thermal isolation (height equivalent to the crucible, length equivalent to one time -ceramic crucible- or two times -graphite crucible- the circuit length).
  • Page 13 Schultheiss GmbH, Römerstr. 21, 71296 Heimsheim Place the ceramic crucible support into the melting chamber. Place ready crucible with container into the crucible support. Insert sealing rod support again and fasten the screw again. Adjust the opening of the crucible to align with the center of the sealing rod support.
  • Page 14 Schultheiss GmbH, Römerstr. 21, 71296 Heimsheim Opening / closing of the sealing rod – fine adjustment of center position: The rod can be lifted and closed by the function rod in automatic casting (refer to chapter 5.11 To lift the rod the flask chamber must be closed. When the flask chamber is opened, the sealing rod closes automatically / remains closed as a security measure.
  • Page 15 Schultheiss GmbH, Römerstr. 21, 71296 Heimsheim To select type of thermo couple: < pass with cursor to job code position. < for K- type of thermo couple enter 125 - following by enter Temperature range up to 1.100 °C In display visible thermocouple - k - <...
  • Page 16 Schultheiss GmbH, Römerstr. 21, 71296 Heimsheim 6. Operator Interface and Control VPC040 Power The operator interface consists of four edit and navigation keys, two control keys and a clear text display. The function of the keys is described below: - ‘...
  • Page 17 Schultheiss GmbH, Römerstr. 21, 71296 Heimsheim page 17 of 35...
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  • Page 20 Schultheiss GmbH, Römerstr. 21, 71296 Heimsheim 7. Sensor Test / *SENSORS* Switch on the unit with the main switch. Press ‘ ’ - key to call automatic program. Then keep ‘↓’ – key pressed until the cursor reaches the ‘sensors’ line. Then press ‘E’ – key to enter sensors.
  • Page 21 Schultheiss GmbH, Römerstr. 21, 71296 Heimsheim Open the cooling water supply. The operating terminal must show: water pressure Close the flask chamber. The operating terminal must show: chamber closed Connect the thermocouple (white cable left side), STOP key press for two seconds.
  • Page 22 After the first generator working hours, 160 - 240 and 360 working hours the machine requires a service operation validated by a service code. Please contact your distributor or Schultheiss some days before reaching the above mentioned working hours. job code The ‘...
  • Page 23 Schultheiss GmbH, Römerstr. 21, 71296 Heimsheim Automatic casting VPC040 Power Switch on the unit with the main switch. Open the cooling water supply. Open the protective gas supply. Check if there is sufficient gas pressure in the bottle. Press ‘...
  • Page 24 Schultheiss GmbH, Römerstr. 21, 71296 Heimsheim Actual values Actual temperature reading Actual pressure from thermocouple / condition in the melting pyrometer chamber / top side 0.00b 905 C *AUTOM* 0.00b 3.0 W no#→ Actual heating power in Actual pressure 1000 watts...
  • Page 25 Schultheiss GmbH, Römerstr. 21, 71296 Heimsheim temperature Set here the casting temperature depending on the alloy used, the parts to be cast and the results previously obtained. diff-pressure Set here the pressure you want to be exercised over and inside the flask before pouring the metal.
  • Page 26 Schultheiss GmbH, Römerstr. 21, 71296 Heimsheim 8.13 vibrate start Parameter is valid only if vibration system is installed ( OPTION ). If parameter is set to 0.0s the vibration system is deactivated. If parameter is set > 0.0s, vibration is activated and will start x seconds after lifting of the sealing rod.
  • Page 27 Schultheiss GmbH, Römerstr. 21, 71296 Heimsheim 8.18 Manual preparatory works for the casting Attention: When using a new program, verify if all parameters have been entered correctly. Make sure the graphite paper and the stainless steel protection bush have been installed in the flask chamber.
  • Page 28 Schultheiss GmbH, Römerstr. 21, 71296 Heimsheim 8.19 Automatic casting sequence START Press to activate the automatic casting sequence. Program step 1 and 2: Time for closing melting and flask chamber. Program step 3: The casting system is evacuated until full vacuum ( -0.9x ) is attained ( oxygen rich air and other atmospheric gases are removed ).
  • Page 29 Schultheiss GmbH, Römerstr. 21, 71296 Heimsheim Program step 8: When the set casting temperature is reached, the unit is ready for the casting procedure. The alert beeps, which means that the system is ready for casting. < Start Pouring is set to - by button the system waits for the command to cast by pressing START button from the operator.
  • Page 30 Schultheiss GmbH, Römerstr. 21, 71296 Heimsheim Remark: Leave the cover closed as long as possible. During this time the crucible cools down under protective gas and has thus a longer working life. page 30 of 35...
  • Page 31 Schultheiss GmbH, Römerstr. 21, 71296 Heimsheim Switch off the unit after the casting cycle 13.1 If the unit temperature in the crucible is below 80°C close the cooling water supply. Attention: Close the cooling water supply only when the temperature of the unit is under 80°C.
  • Page 32 Schultheiss GmbH, Römerstr. 21, 71296 Heimsheim 14.0 Error check-list and corrections 14.1 The display does not light up when you switch on the unit by means of the main switch: check the main fuses.  is the main supply line cable connected? ...
  • Page 33  renew thermocouple / check connections  set correct thermocouple in “sensors” / refer to chapter 5.12 / 7.5 Generator failure  contact your local distributor / contact Schultheiss s3-fail Step no#3 (degassing) takes too long  check system closing / sealing of chamber ...
  • Page 34  check cleanliness of valves / schedule maintenance  see also s4-fail aborted Automatic process stopped by pressing “stop” button  ask operator for reason  in case call your local distributor / contact Schultheiss wait Waiting time after switch-on  wait for 2 minutes SCHULTH Machine calling for maintenance and code ...
  • Page 35 Schultheiss GmbH, Römerstr. 21, 71296 Heimsheim 15.0 Customer service Fax and Hotline Should there be any other problems or questions, send us a fax to number +49/ (0) 7033 – 3098 7840 or an E-mail to info@schultheiss-gmbh.de service@schultheiss-gmbh.de The Support Hotline for urgent problems is phone +49/(0) 7033 – 309 878 0.