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Summary of Contents for DROMONT Compacta
- Page 1 AUTOMATIC DISPENSER User s Manual Printed in Italy Edition 1st February 2005...
- Page 2 S.p.A. Unless otherwise indicated, all reference companies, names, data and addresses used in the screens and/or examples are purely coincidental and serve only to clarify the use of the Dromont product. Dromont S.p.A. shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions made herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the performance or use in this material.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
5.3 C ONDITIONS FOR PROPER INSTALLATION 5.4 A CCESSORIES 5.5 C ONNECTING THE COMPUTER 5.6 I NSTALLING THE ROMONT OFTWARE 5.7 S ETTING THE SCALE 5.8 F ILLING THE CANISTERS Compacta User_en ed 1 Feb 05.doc Page 2 of 34... - Page 4 OISTENING THE HUMIDIFIER CAP SPONGE 6.5 A UTOCAP PROTECTION 6.6 L UBRICATION 6.6.1 W ORM SCREW AND HEAD SHAFT 6.7 C HANGING A PISTON 6.8 E XCHANGING ELECTRO VALVES 7. NOTES Compacta User_en ed 1 Feb 05.doc Page 3 of 34...
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Page 5: Introduction
Should it be lost or partially ruined, so that its contents can no longer be read in full, we recommend that you request a new manual from the manufacturer. Give this manual to any other user or subsequent owner of the machine. Compacta User_en ed 1 Feb 05.doc Page 4 of 34... -
Page 6: How To Read This Manual
REFER TO WARNI NGS FOR POSSI BLE DANGER FOR WARNING THE OPERATOR. WORDS I N BOLD TYPE PRECEDED BY MARK REFER REMARKS ABOUT I MPORTANT OPERATI ONS FOR THE PROPER FUNCTI ONI NG OF REMARKS THE MACHINE. Compacta User_en ed 1 Feb 05.doc Page 5 of 34... -
Page 7: General Information
Do not operate the machine with permanent and/or movable protections disabled When the Compacta is connected to the main power it will perform the automatic timed controlled process of re-circulation and stirring at pre-set intervals. This involves sudden... - Page 8 Compacta. Only trained personnel must do the repair and maintenance operations The Compacta has to be linked only at voltage reported in Chapter 5.5. During maintenance or repair operations the machine must be switched off with the power disconnected.
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Page 9: Labels On The Machine
If the machine catches fire, you must use dry powder or carbon dioxide fire extinguishers. Never use water. Carefully use the instructions indicated by the manufacturer and listed on the extinguisher. Compacta User_en ed 1 Feb 05.doc Page 8 of 34... -
Page 10: Unpacking The Machine
Weight (kg) picture 3-1 Unpacking The following is the procedure for unpacking the Compacta: Cut the plastic folio and bubble plastic. Screw all four stabilisers clockwise until they reach the floor. Screw them another 1 cm until the machine comes loose from the pallet. -
Page 11: Features
C o m p a c t a - U s e r s M a n u a l 4. FEATURES General description The Compacta is an automatic dispenser with innovative architecture, it operates up to 32 internal circuits and supports both simultaneous volumetric and gravimetric dispensing and combined operational modes. -
Page 12: Technical Specifications
The machine does not transmit vibrations to the floor that may compromise the stability and precision of any nearby equipment Figures are purely indicative, and depend on the exact configuration of the machine. picture 4-2 Compacta User_en ed 1 Feb 05.doc Page 11 of 34... -
Page 13: Machine S Performance And Characteristics
Features and options Compacta 4.4.1 Canisters The Compacta has a fixed combination of canister sizes of 3 and 5 liters. The canisters can be chosen in plastic (POM) or stainless steel (depending on the type of colorant) and are compatible with every type of colorant. Each canister has a stirrer that stirs at 20Rpm during the re-circulation or a dosing cycle. -
Page 14: Automatic Humidifier (Autocap)
C o m p a c t a - U s e r s M a n u a l picture 4-4 3/5 Ltr canisters Compacta 4.4.2 Automatic humidifier (autocap) The autocap (1) is connected to a sensor and opens or closes when the sensor (2) detects a can. -
Page 15: Electronic Boards
C o m p a c t a - U s e r s M a n u a l 4.4.3 Electronic boards The Compacta is equipped with three exchangeable electronic boards (see picture 4-6). Each of which has their specific function declared in the accompanying table. The boards are accessible by opening the backdoor. -
Page 16: Elevator
Manual elevator The Compacta is equipped with a manual shelf. Highering or lowering the shelf can be done tearing the handle that you'll find on the bottomside of the shelf. After the shelf is positioned in its position the handle is relieved and the shelf will be blocked in its position. -
Page 17: Modem
C o m p a c t a - U s e r s M a n u a l 4.5.2 Modem Dromont offers to each client a unique tele-assistance service, which goes through a modem and a special software package. This modem gives the Dromont service engineer access to the computer linked to the customer s machine. -
Page 18: Installing The Machine
WARNING Safety devices on the machine The Compacta is equipped with an emergency button on the front panel (see picture 5-1) The emergency button is visibly positioned on the front of the machine. This button can be activated manually by pressing it in case of an emergency. As soon as the button is activated the machine will cancel all its operations and will stay in the position where it is. -
Page 19: Conditions For Proper Installation
Computer Scale Printer Modem picture 5-2 Power cable and general installation Open the back door using a large screwdriver and take out the transparent box with spare-parts (see picture 5-3) Compacta User_en ed 1 Feb 05.doc Page 18 of 34... - Page 20 Power cable for the PC Serial cable for the PC Socket spanner for stabilisers Ratchet spanner for stabilisers Tool for exchanging pistons Filters Sponges Autocap protection picture 5-4 picture 5-5 Power cable Compacta User_en ed 1 Feb 05.doc Page 19 of 34...
- Page 21 Plug the 9 pin connector of the PCs serial port RS 232 (see picture 5-6) into the dispenser s serial plug. You ll find the plug on the backside of the machine. picture 5-6 Insert power(01) and serial cable (02) Compacta User_en ed 1 Feb 05.doc Page 20 of 34...
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Page 22: Connecting The Computer
D_DQC for statistic control dosing (option) All the software manuals in electronic format User s Manual of the machine (CE Manual) in electronic format For more information about software please refer to the Software Manuals. Compacta User_en ed 1 Feb 05.doc Page 21 of 34... -
Page 23: Setting The Scale
OPEN WHEN THEY ARE VERTICALLY POSITIONED (SEE PHOTO 5.10). WARNING Do not clean the canisters and the pipelines as this operation has already been carried out in Dromont. picture 5-7 Canister valves Compacta User_en ed 1 Feb 05.doc Page 22 of 34... -
Page 24: Control Panel
Check if all the cables (power-cable and serial cables) are properly connected (see chapter 5.4) Switch on the main switch (see picture 5-8) and verify if the led inside the switch is turned on. picture 5-8 Main switch Compacta User_en ed 1 Feb 05.doc Page 23 of 34... - Page 25 THE CURSOR 0000,0 = quantity in disp. Unit 1/96 = disp. Unit set in D_SET 5xMENU M5> LANGUAGE HORIZONTAL ARROWS Choose between English and Italian picture 5-9 Compacta User_en ed 1 Feb 05.doc Page 24 of 34...
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Page 26: Purge And Recirculation
The recirculation time is set at 30min (default). The operator can choose between an interval of 10 240 min (see the D_DSP SERVICE MANUAL). 5.10.3 Calibration See D_DSP Service Manual. Compacta User_en ed 1 Feb 05.doc Page 25 of 34... -
Page 27: Dosing
POW ER SU PPLY WARNING If this rule is not observed, the Prima Compacta can not guarantee high quality, the machine will not go in recirculation and as a result of this the colorant can begin to dry out and/or settle. -
Page 28: General Advice
About the cleaning of the machine Dromont S.p.A. has already taken care of the internal cleaning. The external cleaning has to be done with dry and soft cloths, or lightly soaked in a non- flammable liquid and in any case with non-aggressive solvents. -
Page 29: Ordinary Maintenance
N°1) and unscrew the filter housing (N° 02). Take out the filter and clean it with some water (in case you use water based paints) or some solvent. If the filter is very dirty use a new one. After exchanging close the filter housing tightly. Compacta User_en ed 1 Feb 05.doc Page 28 of 34... -
Page 30: Dispensing Nozzles
Depending on the type of colorant (e.g. water- universal or solvent based the sponge has to be humidified with respectably alcohol or solvent. For the Compacta the exchange of the sponge is very simple. The replacement or cleaning of the sponge is possible by unscrewing anti clockwise the main bold of the cap (see picture 6-3) by using an Allan-wrench. -
Page 31: Autocap Protection
Then bend the film around the dosing head (fig 6.3b) and attach the other side on the remaining two bolds (see picture 6-4 picture 6-6) picture 6-4 picture 6-5 picture 6-6 picture 6-7 Compacta User_en ed 1 Feb 05.doc Page 30 of 34... -
Page 32: Lubrication
Once every month clean the head shafts (red arrows) and the worm screw (white arrow) using a clean rag and lubricate it with some grease. Do not exaggerate with the grease. picture 6-8 Spindle Compacta User_en ed 1 Feb 05.doc Page 31 of 34... -
Page 33: Changing A Piston
Take a cup and pull out the cylinder. Use the cup to prevent leaking. Pull out the cylinder. Replace the cylinder and follow the procedure in reverse. picture 6-9 exchanging piston Compacta User_en ed 1 Feb 05.doc Page 32 of 34... -
Page 34: Exchanging Electro Valves
Exchange the valve and assemble the unit using the procedure in reverse.. NUMBER THE PIPES IN ORDER TO REMEMBER THE CORRECT ASSEMBLING. A WRONG ASSEMBLING CAN CAUSE A BLOW-UP OF THE PIPES. REMARKS picture 6-10 Exchanging the electro valve Compacta User_en ed 1 Feb 05.doc Page 33 of 34... -
Page 35: Notes
C o m p a c t a - U s e r s M a n u a l 7. NOTES Compacta User_en ed 1 Feb 05.doc Page 34 of 34...
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