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P_04900 Robot powder spray gun PER-X1 Translation of the Original Operating Manual 0102 II 2 D 2 mJ For professional use. Always observe the information in this manual, particularly the safety instructions and the warning instructions. Store the manual in a safe place. Edition: 10/2022...
Operating manual Robot powder spray gun PER-X1 Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS About these Instructions Preface Warnings, Notices and Symbols in these Instructions Languages Abbreviations Terminology for the Purpose of this Manual Using in Accordance with the Instructions Device Type...
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Operating manual Robot powder spray gun PER-X1 Table of Contents 6.6.1 PER-X1 Single Outside (SO) 6.6.2 PER-X1 Single Inside (SI) 6.6.3 PER-X1 Twin Outside (TO) 6.6.4 PER-X1 Twin Inside (TI) Grounding 6.7.1 Grounding the powder coating system Safety Checks Operation...
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How to Order Spare Parts 13.2 Notes on the Use of Spare Parts 13.3 PER-X1 Corona Robot Spray Gun with a Flat Jet Nozzle 13.4 PER-X1 Corona Robot Spray Gun with a Round Jet Nozzle 13.5 X1 R Electrode Holder 13.6...
Operating manual Robot powder spray gun PER-X1 1 About these Instructions 1 ABOUT THESE INSTRUCTIONS 1.1 PREFACE The operating manual contains information about safely operating, maintaining, cleaning and repairing the device. The operating manual is part of the device and must be available to the operating and service personnel.
Operating manual Robot powder spray gun PER-X1 1 About these Instructions 1.4 ABBREVIATIONS Order no. Order number Spare part Marking in the spare parts lists Position Number of pieces Item not available as spare part Item does not exist 1.5 TERMINOLOGY FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS MANUAL...
EN 16985 or under equivalent ventilation conditions. The device may only be operated under the following conditions: 4 Use the device only to work with the materials recommended by WAGNER. 4 Do not deactivate safety fixtures. 4 Use only WAGNER original spare parts and accessories.
Incorrect use! Risk of injury and damage to the device. 4 Only connect the powder spray gun to original WAGNER devices. The PER-X1 robot powder spray gun may only be used with the following control units: Guns Control units PER-X1 (with accessories)
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Operating manual Robot powder spray gun PER-X1 3 Identification Guns Control units EPG-Sprint XE EPG-Sprint EPG S2 HVM-DP EPG-DP5 EPG-SL5 For accessories, see chapter Accessories [8 51] Order number 2444998 | Edition 10/2022...
Operating manual Robot powder spray gun PER-X1 4 Basic Safety Instructions 4 BASIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4.1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE OPERATOR 4 Keep this operating manual at hand near the device at all times. 4 Always follow existing regulations concerning occupational safety and accident prevention regulations.
Operating manual Robot powder spray gun PER-X1 4 Basic Safety Instructions 4 Protective clothing including gloves, must correspond to EN 1149-5. The measured insulation resistance must not exceed 100 MΩ. 4 Ensure that there are no ignition sources such as naked flames, sparks, glowing wires, or hot surfaces in the spray booth.
Operating manual Robot powder spray gun PER-X1 4 Basic Safety Instructions 4 For sufficient health and environmental protection, only operate the device with technical ventilation (extraction) switched on. 4.2.2 Safe Handling of WAGNER Powder Spray Devices Danger due to dust formation! 4 Do not point spray guns at people.
4.2.7 Maintenance and Repair Danger due to improper maintenance and repair! Danger to life and equipment damage. 4 Only a WAGNER service center or a specially trained person may carry out repairs and replace parts. Order number 2444998 | Edition 10/2022...
4 Use only WAGNER original spare parts and accessories. 4 WAGNER assumes no liability for changes to the product made by the operating company without the knowledge of WAGNER. Any adjustments to the documentation and the market release are the responsibility of the operating company.
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Operating manual Robot powder spray gun PER-X1 4 Basic Safety Instructions Pos Designation Nozzle Electrode Luminous discharge Work piece With the high voltage switched on, a luminous or corona discharge occurs at the electrode tip; this can only be seen in the dark. This physical effect can be seen when the electrode is brought near the grounded work piece.
Identification: "Attention! Positive cascade" Note: For the conversion of an existing gun, the Wagner customer service must be contacted! 5.3 MODE OF OPERATION OF THE ROBOT SPRAY GUN The high voltage is activated in the robot spray gun when the gun is electronically actuated! The powder supply and air supply to the gun are activated at the same time.
Operating manual Robot powder spray gun PER-X1 5 Description 5.6 ACCESSORIES Only the accessories listed in chapter Accessories [8 51] of this operating manual may be connected to the PER-X1 robot powder spray gun. Order number 2444998 | Edition 10/2022...
Operating manual Robot powder spray gun PER-X1 6 Assembly and Commissioning 6 ASSEMBLY AND COMMISSIONING 6.1 TRAINING OF ASSEMBLY/COMMISSIONING PERSONNEL 4 The assembly and commissioning personnel must have the technical skills to safely commission the device. 4 When assembling, commissioning and carrying out all work, read and follow the operating manuals and safety regulations for the additionally required system components.
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Operating manual Robot powder spray gun PER-X1 6 Assembly and Commissioning Nozzle Application Distance to Powder dis- charge (g/min) Work piece (mm) Universal 120 – 300 50 – 300 Deep and complex part geome- tries P_01664 Parts with large surfaces The spray width can be adjusted by the sliding ring.
Operating manual Robot powder spray gun PER-X1 6 Assembly and Commissioning Deflector cone Application Distance to work piece (mm) ⌀ 18 mm 100 – 300 Smaller flat parts P_01665 ⌀ 25 mm 100 – 300 Medium sized flat parts P_01666 ⌀...
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Operating manual Robot powder spray gun PER-X1 6 Assembly and Commissioning Work steps: 1. Switch off the high-voltage generation on the control unit. 2. Before connecting the robot spray gun, check that all components, such as the nozzle system and union nut, are correctly fitted.
P_04914 Assembly: 1. Screw the PER-X1 SO elbow onto the robot arm using the screws (6x). 2. Guide the connection cable as well as the powder and atomizing air hose through the clamping ring and the PER-X1 SO elbow and connect to the spray gun.
2. Unscrew the RSI robot flange from the robot spray gun. 3. Pull the connection cable, powder and atomizing air hose off of the gun. 4. Replace PER-X1 robot spray gun and assemble it again as described in Assembly. Order number 2444998 | Edition 10/2022...
6.6.3 PER-X1 Twin Outside (TO) WARNING Improper settings! The following requirements must be ensured for the operation of the PER-X1 Twin spray gun: 4 Both spray guns must always be operated with the same settings for high voltage, current limitation and characteristic curve quality.
6.6.4 PER-X1 Twin Inside (TI) WARNING Improper settings! The following requirements must be ensured for the operation of the PER-X1 Twin spray gun: 4 Both spray guns must always be operated with the same settings for high voltage, current limitation and characteristic curve quality.
3. Unscrew the gun connection from the guns. 4. Replace the PER-X1 robot spray gun and assemble it again as described in Assembly. 6.7 GROUNDING For safety reasons, the control unit must be properly grounded. The grounding connection...
Operating manual Robot powder spray gun PER-X1 6 Assembly and Commissioning 6.7.1 Grounding the powder coating system P_04905 1. Only use mains cables with grounding strand! 2. Connect the control unit's grounding cable with the signal ground! 3. Connect grounding cable to an uncoated metal part of the booth! 4.
Operating manual Robot powder spray gun PER-X1 7 Operation 7 OPERATION 7.1 TRAINING THE OPERATING PERSONNEL – The operating personnel must be qualified to operate the entire system. – The operating staff must be familiar with the potential risks associated with improper behavior as well as the necessary protective devices and measures.
Operating manual Robot powder spray gun PER-X1 7 Operation Work steps for an example with powder injector as powder conveyor: 1. The atomizing air has to remain open to prevent powder from penetrating into the atomizing air channels and the cascade compartment during the flushing process.
8.1.2 Cleaning Procedures The cleaning intervals should be adapted by the operator depending on the level of use and if necessary the level of soiling. If in doubt, we recommend contacting WAGNER's specialist personnel. 8.1.3 Performing a Paint Change WARNING Dust formation! Risk of poisoning if inhaled.
DANGER Incorrect maintenance/repair! Danger to life and equipment damage. 4 Only a WAGNER service center or a specially trained person may carry out repairs and replace parts. 4 Use only WAGNER original spare parts and accessories. 4 Only repair and replace parts that are listed in the spare parts chapter and that are assigned to the device.
Operating manual Robot powder spray gun PER-X1 8 Cleaning and Maintenance Maintenance work Time stamp Per shift Weekly Blow out gun and check for sintering Check gun settings Blow out powder hoses Check grounding Check compressed air quality Check gun voltage Check powder hoses for bends and sintering 8.3 ...
Operating manual Robot powder spray gun PER-X1 8 Cleaning and Maintenance 4. Remove powder residues from the removed parts and spray gun. Note: Never place spray gun, or parts of it, in cleaning agent. As a rule, the protective wedge needs to be checked for wear and replaced if necessary.
Operating manual Robot powder spray gun PER-X1 8 Cleaning and Maintenance 8.5 CHANGING THE ROUND JET NOZZLE 8.5.1 Removing the Round Jet Nozzle P_01677 1. Pull off deflector cone. 2. Unscrew the union nut from gun housing. 3. Remove the union nut with the nozzle system from the gun body.
Operating manual Robot powder spray gun PER-X1 8 Cleaning and Maintenance 8.5.2 Fitting the Round Jet Nozzle P_01678 1. Before inserting the electrode holder, the spring contact of the gun body and contact surface of the electrode holder should be checked.
Operating manual Robot powder spray gun PER-X1 8 Cleaning and Maintenance P_01676 1. Guide protective wedge into wedge tool. 2. Move both parts up to stop in the opening of the electrode holder. If it is not possible to push the wedge tool in as far as the X mark, rotate the wedge tool a little until it can be pushed up to the mark.
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Operating manual Robot powder spray gun PER-X1 8 Cleaning and Maintenance CAUTION Electrode tip! Risk of injury and damage to the device. 4 Take care when fitting the electrode holder. Note: If changing from the flat jet nozzle to the deflector cone, or the other way around, the depth control must be adjusted.
Operating manual Robot powder spray gun PER-X1 8 Cleaning and Maintenance P_01690 5. Before inserting the electrode holder, the spring contact of the gun body and contact surface of the electrode holder should be checked. The spring contact must be clean and move easily, the gun body must also be clean and free of powder deposits.
Operating manual Robot powder spray gun PER-X1 8 Cleaning and Maintenance P_01673 1. Unscrew the union nut from gun housing. 2. Remove the union nut with the nozzle system from the gun body. The nozzle system remains inserted in the union nut.
Operating manual Robot powder spray gun PER-X1 8 Cleaning and Maintenance 1. Install electrode holder 3 together with nozzle 2 in nozzle insert 4 and tighten union nut 1. 2. Place the double adapter 5 on the gun body and tighten it.
4 WAGNER devices, protective systems and safety, monitoring and control equipment may only be serviced/repaired as defined in Directive 2014/34/EC (ATEX) by trained WAGNER service personnel or skilled persons in accordance with TRBS 1203! Note national regulations! 4 Service, repair or replacement of devices or parts of devices may only be performed...
Operating manual Robot powder spray gun PER-X1 10 Inspections in Accordance with DIN EN 50177: 2009 10 INSPECTIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH DIN EN 50177: 2009 If the system is used for electrostatic coating with ignitable coating powders, the test must be performed in accordance with EN 50177:2009+A1:2012 according to the following...
10.2 OVERVIEW TABLE Section Type of inspection Requirements Inspection Type of inspection Inspection in- terval Checking the effectiveness Checking the effectiveness of technical ventila- TP/SP Continuously of technical ventilation tion Measurements of air flow speed/ air quantities Check the differential pressure in- dicator.
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Section Type of inspection Requirements Inspection Type of inspection Inspection in- terval Ground leaking resistance The ground leaking resistance of the attachment ME/CM Weekly from the work piece attach- point of every work piece may be 1 megohm at Measure the ground leaking resis- ment point most (measuring voltage must be 500 V or tance (ground potential of the...
4 WAGNER or one of our dealers will take back your used WAGNER electric or electronic equipment and will dispose of it for you in an environmentally-friendly way.
DANGER Incorrect maintenance/repair! Danger to life and equipment damage. 4 Only a WAGNER service center or a specially trained person may carry out repairs and replace parts. 4 Use only WAGNER original spare parts and accessories. 4 Only repair and replace parts that are listed in the spare parts chapter and that are assigned to the device.
Declaration of Conformity The declaration of conformity is enclosed with this product. If needed, further copies can be ordered through your WAGNER dealer by specifying the product name and serial number. Order number: 2427643 Order number 2444998 | Edition 10/2022...
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Operating manual Robot powder spray gun PER-X1 14 Declaration of Conformity Order number 2444998 | Edition 10/2022...
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Operating manual Robot powder spray gun PER-X1 14 Declaration of Conformity Order number 2444998 | Edition 10/2022...
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Operating manual Robot powder spray gun PER-X1 14 Declaration of Conformity Order number 2444998 | Edition 10/2022...
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Order number 2444998 Edition 10/2022 Germany J. Wagner GmbH Otto-Lilienthal-Strasse 18 Postfach 1120 D-88677 Markdorf Telephone: +49 (0)7544 5050 Fax: +49 (0)7544 505200 E-mail: ts-powder@wagner-group.com Switzerland Wagner International AG Industriestrasse 22 CH-9450 Altstätten Telephone: +41 (0)71 757 2211 Fax: +41 (0)71 757 2222 More contact addresses on the internet at: www.wagner-group.com Subject to changes without notice...