1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Envisiontec Manuals
  4. 3D Printers
  5. Vida cDLM
  6. Instruction manual

Envisiontec Vida cDLM Instruction Manual

Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
Instruction Manual
Original Instructions
Vida cDLM®
Keep for further reference!
EnvisionTEC GmbH
Brüsseler Str. 51
45968 Gladbeck
Germany

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the Vida cDLM and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Related Manuals for Envisiontec Vida cDLM

Summary of Contents for Envisiontec Vida cDLM

  • Page 1 Instruction Manual Original Instructions Vida cDLM® Keep for further reference! EnvisionTEC GmbH Brüsseler Str. 51 45968 Gladbeck Germany...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Vida cDLM® Table of Contents Identification ......................5 Identification ....................6 Identification Data ................... 6 Manufacturer ....................6 Copyright ......................7 Registered Trademarks .................. 7 History of Changes ..................7 User Information ................... 8 Purpose of the Document ................8 Target Group ....................
  • Page 3 Help Tab ....................... 37 7.1.4 How to Use the Virtual Keyboard ..............38 Perfactory Software Suite ................42 Magics EnvisionTEC ..................42 Operate the Machine .................. 43 Before Switching the Machine on ..............43 Switching the Machine on ................43 Interventions in Emergency Situations ............
  • Page 4 Vida cDLM® Set and Reset a Password for the VNC client ..........64 Calibration ....................66 Calibrate the Home Position ................. 66 9.1.1 Verify the Calibration of Home Position ............66 Set the Grey Mask ..................67 Build Jobs ....................69 10.1...

  • Page 5: Identification

    Vida cDLM® Identification Manufacturer address EnvisionTEC GmbH EnvisionTEC, Inc. Brüsseler Straße 51 15162 S. Commerce Dr. 45968 Gladbeck Dearborn, MI 48120 Germany www.envisiontec.com Vida_cDLM_UMCS_UserManual_EN.docx, Version 2.1 2019-01-21 Page 5 of 90...

  • Page 6: Identification

    Vida cDLM® Identification Identification Data Manufacturer: EnvisionTEC GmbH Product: Type: Serial number: Order number: Year of manufacture: Customer: Inventory number: Site: Manufacturer EnvisionTEC GmbH EnvisionTEC, Inc. Brüsseler Straße 51 15162 S. Commerce Dr. 45968 Gladbeck Dearborn, MI 48120 Germany www.envisiontec.com Vida_cDLM_UMCS_UserManual_EN.docx, Version 2.1 2019-01-21...

  • Page 7: Copyright

    This instruction manual must be treated confidentially. It should only be used by authorized personnel. It may only be entrusted or made available to third parties with the prior written consent of EnvisionTEC GmbH, EnvisionTEC Inc. or authorized distributors. All documents are protected within the sense of copyright law. No part of this documentation may be reproduced, utilized or transmitted without specific prior consent.

  • Page 8: User Information

    Vida cDLM® User Information Purpose of the Document This instruction manual • describes the working principle, operation and maintenance of the machine, and • provides important information on safe and efficient handling of the machine. This document forms an elementary part of the system, includes important notes, tolerances for calibration tasks if applicable, and must be paid close attention to both when starting up the machine and during the operation.

  • Page 9: Typographic Conventions

    Vida cDLM® Typographic Conventions This instruction manual uses different formatting elements and symbols. Their meaning is explained in this section. Formatting Element Example Enumerations are indicated by a dot. • Safety gloves • Safety goggles Instructions with a defined order are 1.

  • Page 10: Representation Of Safety Symbols

    Vida cDLM® Formatting Element Example Tips for operation are marked with an icon. Representation of Safety Symbols Safety instructions are indicated by a pictogram and a signal word. The signal word describes the severity of the risk. Pictogram Signal Word...

  • Page 11: Mandatory Action Signs

    Vida cDLM® 2.5.2 Mandatory Action Signs Use protective hand protective protective wear goggles clothing www.envisiontec.com Vida_cDLM_UMCS_UserManual_EN.docx, Version 2.1 2019-01-21 Page 11 of 90...

  • Page 12: General Safety Instructions

    Vida cDLM® General Safety Instructions Intended Use The printers of the Vida cDLM® line are designed to produce small, premium components requiring a high level of precision. The machines work with industrial UV LEDs as light source. It is the machine owner’s responsibility to ensure that the machine is used for the intended purpose and within its limitations only.

  • Page 13: Risks In Handling The Machine

    Vida cDLM® • Unauthorized modifications and changes to the machine For any damage resulting from misuse: • The machine owner bears the sole responsibility. • The manufacturer assumes no liability whatsoever. Modifications or Changes Unauthorized modifications or changes will result in the warranty being null and void.

  • Page 14: Residual Risks

    Vida cDLM® IMPORTANT! This instruction manual must always be kept where the machine is operated! This instruction manual must be easily accessible for operators and maintenance personnel. Furthermore, observe: • general and local regulations pertaining to accident prevention and environmental protection;...
  • Page 15 Vida cDLM® • Risk injury caused improper handling build platform. Before taking the build platform out, make sure that all persons are clear of the danger zone. • Avoid unnecessary movements. Avoid non-ergonomic joint positions. • Risk for the operator to slip, stumble or fall. Keep the floor of the machine area clear of loose cables, objects or liquids.
  • Page 16 Vida cDLM® Hazardous substances Risk to health from photopolymers: • Use the appropriate personal protective equipment. • Observe the relevant Material Safety Data Sheets supplied with the photopolymers. Particular hazards can be caused by: Thermal hazards WARNING! ONLY AUTHORIZED, TRAINED PERSONEL MAY TOUCH THE...

  • Page 17: Risks When Handling Photopolymers

    Vida cDLM® Risks when handling photopolymers WARNING! The use of the photopolymers intended for the machine may cause risks to the health and safety of the operator or third persons. In order to ensure a safe handling of the photopolymers, the...
  • Page 18 Vida cDLM® • People who suffer from skins problems, asthma, allergies, chronic or recurring respiratory illnesses must not be deployed in processes, which use this substance. Process vapors can irritate airways, skin and eyes. Precautionary statements • P101 If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.

  • Page 19: Obligations Of The Machine Owner

    Read the relevant Material Safety Data Sheets supplied with the photopolymers before use. Those components of the photopolymers delivered by EnvisionTEC that have been classified as hazardous do not have a threshold limit value (TLV). Therefore, it is not necessary to give concrete instructions concerning the TLV.

  • Page 20: Obligations Of The Personnel

    Vida cDLM® Obligations of the Personnel Before starting to work, anyone involved in working with/on the machine is obliged: • to comply with the basic workplace safety instructions and accident prevention regulations. • to read and follow the safety information chapter and the safety instructions in this instruction manual.

  • Page 21: Personal Protective Equipment

    Vida cDLM® Personal Protective Equipment IMPORTANT When working with photopolymers, observe the instructions regarding personal protective equipment in the relevant Material Safety Data Sheets supplied. For reasons of accident prevention, make sure that all operators wear suitable protective clothing: • protective gloves •...

  • Page 22: Technical Data

    Vida cDLM® Technical Data Mechanical Data Vida cDLM® Vida HD cDLM® Vida UHD cDLM® 39.5 cm (15.55 in.) 39.5 cm (15.55 in.) 39.5 cm (15.55 in.) Length 35.0 cm (13.75 in.) 35.0 cm (13.75 in.) 35.0 cm (13.75 in.) Width 78.7 cm (31 in.)

  • Page 23: Intended Environmental Conditions

    Vida cDLM® WARNING! Risk of injury! Risk of damage to the machine! Static control area! Failure to use the grounding devices may lead to damage or injuries! • Connect ground wire before using! • Only use the grounding adapters of the plug & socket type...

  • Page 24: Storage Conditions For Photopolymers

    Vida cDLM® • Humidity is not to exceed 70%. • Do not set up the machine in humid or dusty places or in places where it may come into contact with smoke or steam. That is very important for getting usable build results.

  • Page 25: Unpacking And Positioning

    Vida cDLM® Unpacking and Positioning Unpacking the Machine Your new machine will come shipped packaged tightly in one box. Before opening the box, make sure that no visible damage can be observed or any sensors are broken. If these are present, please inform the office immediately.

  • Page 26: Machine Description

    It should be read when actually at the machine in order to get familiar with the machine in an optimal way. Fields of Application The Vida cDLM® machine builds 3D models by curing liquid photopolymers through a projector system. The model created on a CAD (Computer Aided Design) software is loaded to Perfactory Software Suite supplied with the machine.

  • Page 27: Construction Of The Machine

    Vida cDLM® Construction of the Machine Figures below give an overview of the most important machine components and show their position on the machine. 6.3.1 Front View Figure 3: Front view www.envisiontec.com Vida_cDLM_UMCS_UserManual_EN.docx, Version 2.1 2019-01-21 Page 27 of 90...

  • Page 28: Back View

    Vida cDLM® 6.3.2 Back View Figure 4: Back view www.envisiontec.com Vida_cDLM_UMCS_UserManual_EN.docx, Version 2.1 2019-01-21 Page 28 of 90...

  • Page 29: Machine Components

    Vida cDLM® Machine Components 6.4.1 Hood IMPORTANT Risk of injury! The protection hood must be always closed, except when removing build parts from the machine. When the parts are already removed, place the hood back on the machine. NOTICE No jobs can be started if the protection hood is •...

  • Page 30: Build Platform

    Vida cDLM® The software is written utilizing the very latest RFID technology (Radio Frequency Identification). This helps keeping track of the lifetime left on the material. It also does not allow usage of a material that doesn’t match the buildstyle or RFID tag.

  • Page 31: Basement

    The delivered starter kit includes useful tools for operating and cleaning the machine and the built parts. 6.5.1 Contents of the Starter Kit The contents will be as follows: • Vida cDLM® User Manual • Magics and Perfactory Software Suite www.envisiontec.com Vida_cDLM_UMCS_UserManual_EN.docx, Version 2.1 2019-01-21...

  • Page 32: How To Use The Starter Kit

    Vida cDLM® • software manuals • 50mm scraper • X-Acto knife with blade • hex wrenches • power supply cord, 230V, 1.8m • 0.15mm feeler gauge, length 200mm • SFTP patch cable, category 5e, black, 5m • playing cards with company logo •...
  • Page 33 Vida cDLM® Playing Cards The supplied set of cards is ideal to clean the basement from big cured material residues after the building process without scratching the surface. This is important, as only using a perfectly transparent basement, exact build results can be guaranteed.

  • Page 34: Software Training

    Vida cDLM® Software Training NOTICE Please contact customer support for any questions regarding this manual and the machine! Controller Software 7.1.1 Main Tab 7.1.2 Options Tab In the Options tab, there are three tabs • Job Settings • Info • Advanced www.envisiontec.com...
  • Page 35 Vida cDLM® On the Job settings tab you can set your Compensation Mask and IP Settings (for internet), as well as Shutdown Machine when job is finished. Make sure that the Image flipping locker check box is always unchecked and that the corresponding radio button for Flip Y is always selected as shown in the figure.
  • Page 36 Vida cDLM® On the Info tab you can check the statistics of the machine. You can check how many hours are on the light engine and how much material is left on your material tag. You can also check the CPU cores’ temperature and memory statistics.

  • Page 37: Help Tab

    Vida cDLM® by clicking the [Get Machine Info] button. The corresponding information is logged into the log file. 7.1.3 Help Tab The Help tab is for service use only and allows unlocking the service mode. www.envisiontec.com Vida_cDLM_UMCS_UserManual_EN.docx, Version 2.1 2019-01-21...

  • Page 38: How To Use The Virtual Keyboard

    Vida cDLM® 7.1.4 How to Use the Virtual Keyboard The machine provides a virtual keyboard that allows you to enter letters, numbers and symbols in a comfortable way. To activate the keyboard, press the virtual keyboard button located in the bottom left corner: www.envisiontec.com...
  • Page 39 Vida cDLM® The virtual keyboard is displayed. It now allows you to enter letters and numbers: To change to uppercase letters and symbols, press the shift key: www.envisiontec.com Vida_cDLM_UMCS_UserManual_EN.docx, Version 2.1 2019-01-21 Page 39 of 90...
  • Page 40 Vida cDLM® If you want to use keys of the numeric keypad block, press <123>: As the virtual keyboard always hides part of the screen, it has been designed to move upwards and downwards. To do this, press the arrow key and move the virtual keyboard up and down: www.envisiontec.com...
  • Page 41 Vida cDLM® To hide the virtual keyboard again, press the <x> key: www.envisiontec.com Vida_cDLM_UMCS_UserManual_EN.docx, Version 2.1 2019-01-21 Page 41 of 90...

  • Page 42: Perfactory Software Suite

    Magics EnvisionTEC Magics is the top choice of data preparation software suggested for any three dimensional printing technology. You will find information on Magics EnvisionTEC in the Magics EnvisionTEC manual. An installation guide is included on the flash drive. www.envisiontec.com Vida_cDLM_UMCS_UserManual_EN.docx, Version 2.1 2019-01-21...

  • Page 43: Operate The Machine

    Vida cDLM® Operate the Machine Before Switching the Machine on WARNING! Risk of injury! Risk of injury from crushing caused by moving machine Parts. Body parts may be crushed by movements of the build platform. The machine may only be operated by instructed and specially •...

  • Page 44: Interventions In Emergency Situations

    Vida cDLM® IMPORTANT Make sure the projector had enough time to warm up the LED to achieve the required level of energy at the surface of the platform. If the machine was switched off for a long time, switch on the...

  • Page 45: Insert And Remove The Basement

    Vida cDLM® Insert and Remove the Basement To insert the basement: 1. Unlock the 4 locking screws on the back, right and left of the build area. 2. Slide the basement under the bars on the sides as far in as it will go.

  • Page 46: Clean The Basement

    Vida cDLM® Clean the basement IMPORTANT Risk of damage to the machine! Always remove the platform before taking the basement out of the machine! Failure to do so can result in material dripping on the projector causing failed builds and ruined equipment!
  • Page 47 Vida cDLM® To empty the basement, tilt it from one side so the material would flow from the corner out of the basement. 1. Put the metal duct tape on the edge of the basement. 2. Pour the material from the basement. Assist the material with a playing card if needed.

  • Page 48: Attach And Detach The Build Platform

    Vida cDLM® Attach and Detach the Build Platform To attach the build platform, proceed as follows: 1. Loosen the handle screw on top of the build platform. 2. Slide the build platform onto the receptor held on the Z slide.

  • Page 49: Connect The Machine

    Vida cDLM® Connect the Machine IMPORTANT Risk of software malfunction of the machine! Do not change any system settings of the machine! Figure 12: Connectors 8.7.1 Power supply To connect the machine to power supply, proceed as follows: 1. Take the power cable located at the back of the machine.

  • Page 50: Set Ip Address And Mask On The Machine

    Vida cDLM® 8.7.3 Set IP Address and Mask on the machine To set IP address and mask on your machine: 1. Click Options | Job Settings | IP Settings as shown below. → Get selected interface IP shows your current connection IP address.
  • Page 51 Vida cDLM® → The following window will appear. 3. Select Wired connection and press [Edit...] button. → The following window will appear. 4. On the IPv4 Settings tab, select Automatic (DHCP) and press [Save]. → That is the dynamic address.

  • Page 52: Connect The Oxygen Concentrator To The Machine

    Vida cDLM® To put static address and set the mask, 1. Select Manual on the IPv4 Settings tab. 2. Click [Add]. 3. Enter the required Address, Netmask and Gateway. 4. Press [Save]. 8.7.4 Connect the Oxygen Concentrator to the Machine...
  • Page 53 Vida cDLM® REFERENCE More information about the oxygen concentrator you can find in the appropriate user manual. Step by Step 1. Plug the power cable into the concentrator. 2. Power the concentrator on and turn the flowmeter adjustment to 1/8 LPM (liter per minute).

  • Page 54: Wi-Fi Set On The Machine

    Vida cDLM® 8.7.5 WI-FI Set on the machine NOTICE The software will always give priority to the cable connection. The marked icon indicates that the machine is connected to the Ethernet: To connect the machine via Wi-Fi, follow the next steps: www.envisiontec.com...
  • Page 55 Vida cDLM® 1. Switch to Options tab and select Job Settings. Then press [IP settings]. 2. In the next screen select Advanced Network Settings. www.envisiontec.com Vida_cDLM_UMCS_UserManual_EN.docx, Version 2.1 2019-01-21 Page 55 of 90...
  • Page 56 Vida cDLM® 3. In dialog Network Connections click [Add]. 4. In the next screen, Choose a Connection Type select Wi-Fi and click [Create…]. www.envisiontec.com Vida_cDLM_UMCS_UserManual_EN.docx, Version 2.1 2019-01-21 Page 56 of 90...
  • Page 57 Vida cDLM® 5. In the next dialog, enter the connection name in field Connection name. www.envisiontec.com Vida_cDLM_UMCS_UserManual_EN.docx, Version 2.1 2019-01-21 Page 57 of 90...
  • Page 58 Vida cDLM® 6. In Wi-Fi section put the name of your network into the SSID field. 7. In Wi-Fi Security section put your network encryption. www.envisiontec.com Vida_cDLM_UMCS_UserManual_EN.docx, Version 2.1 2019-01-21 Page 58 of 90...
  • Page 59 Vida cDLM® 8. After you have selected your network encryption, enter the password in the relevant field and click [Save]. 9. If the setup is successful, a window similar to the following will appear. Click [Close]. www.envisiontec.com Vida_cDLM_UMCS_UserManual_EN.docx, Version 2.1 2019-01-21...

  • Page 60: Connect To The Machine Via Vnc Clients

    Vida cDLM® → The marked icons now indicate that the machine is connected to the Ethernet and Wi-Fi. After setting up the Wi-Fi connection, take the following steps: 1. Disconnect the Ethernet cable. 2. Reboot the machine. 3. Under Options | Job Settings | IP Settings, check the Wi-Fi IP address.

  • Page 61: Supported Clients For Windows

    Vida cDLM® • Do not use the remote machine control without an operator being next to machine. • The machine owner is responsible for any unsafe operation of the machine using the remote machine control. 8.8.1 Supported Clients for Windows...

  • Page 62: Supported Clients For Linux

    Vida cDLM® 3. Click [Connect]. → The control screen will appear. 4. Proceed working on the machine. 8.8.2 Supported Clients for Linux VNC-Viewer Step-by-step: 1. Download the VNC Viewer and open it. 2. Put the IP address in the VNC Server box.

  • Page 63: Supported Clients For Android

    Vida cDLM® 8.8.3 Supported Clients for Android bVNC Free Step-by-step: 1. Put the connection name and the IP address into the boxes marked below. 2. Click [Connect]. → The control screen will appear. → Proceed working on the machine. www.envisiontec.com Vida_cDLM_UMCS_UserManual_EN.docx, Version 2.1 2019-01-21...

  • Page 64: Supported Clients For Ios

    Vida cDLM® 8.8.4 Supported Clients for iOS VNC-Viewer Step-by-step: 1. Put the connection name and the IP address into the boxes marked below. Set and Reset a Password for the VNC client NOTICE This function can only be used in service mode.
  • Page 65 Vida cDLM® Setting a Password To set a password, take the following steps: 6. Enter your password in the Password field. 7. Confirm your password in the Confirm Password field. 8. Press [Set]. 9. Press [OK] in the confirmation window.

  • Page 66: Calibration

    Vida cDLM® Calibration The machine is completely calibrated and tested during fabrication. However, some of the calibration steps have to be carried out regularly by the machine owner to guarantee uniformly accurate build results. Calibrate the Home Position NOTICE The machine is already calibrated at the factory. Calibration is usually not required.

  • Page 67: Set The Grey Mask

    This function can only be used in service mode. The grey mask is the compensation mask for the Vida cDLM. It is set in the factory. Сheck to make sure that the controller software is set to find the grey mask and read it once the software is set up on the new computer.
  • Page 68 Vida cDLM® 3. To ensure the proper file is loaded, press the button in the Use Compensation Mask line. 4. Select between Current Compensation Mask and Previous Compensation Mask. 5. Select the corresponding file and press the [Open] button. → The Grey Mask is now set.

  • Page 69: Build Jobs

    Observe the relevant Material Safety Data Sheets supplied with • the photopolymers. Use the appropriate personal protective equipment. • Make sure that the extraction is sufficient. EnvisionTEC® • recommends an air change of 25 m³/h per m² effective surface of the laboratory as described in EN 13779. www.envisiontec.com Vida_cDLM_UMCS_UserManual_EN.docx, Version 2.1 2019-01-21...

  • Page 70: Fill In The Photopolymer

    Vida cDLM® NOTICE The execution of job preparatory activities, including date and performing operator, shall be documented for reasons of traceability. 10.1 Fill in the Photopolymer Before processing a build job, the photopolymer must be added to the basement. Prerequisites: The machine has been calibrated.

  • Page 71: Check Z-Axis

    Vida cDLM® 4. Open the photopolymer bin. 5. Pour the photopolymer slowly into the basement. 6. Mix the photopolymer thoroughly with the supplied playing cards. 7. Close the protection hood again. 10.2 Check Z-axis First, make sure the machine has its Z-axis slide activated: 1.
  • Page 72 Vida cDLM® 5. Make sure your material has been properly mixed. Never fill the basement over half full as it will result in material spilling out and into the machine. 6. Take your basement and fill it with roughly half way (between 10mm and 12mm) of material.

  • Page 73: Load A Job File

    Vida cDLM® 10.3 Load a Job File Once the build platform is homed, load a job file. 1. Select the Main tab and press [LOAD JOB]. → The following screen will be displayed. 2. Select the folder where the job file is saved.

  • Page 74: Start A Job

    Vida cDLM® 4. Scroll through the list on the right to view the different exposure images. → In the bottom left corner, you can view the job statistics and see the progress of the build process. It also shows the estimated time when the job will be finished.
  • Page 75 Vida cDLM® IMPORTANT Do not move the build platform on your own when in this mode! IMPORTANT If you stop the job and move the build platform, unless it is done by using the [Pause Job] button, your build will not line back up properly and will likely result in a failed build.

  • Page 76: Start A Job In Express Mode

    Vida cDLM® IMPORTANT If you stop the job and move the build platform, unless it is done by using the [Pause Job] button, your build will not line back up properly and will likely result in a failed build. Please proceed with attention! 10.4.1 Start a Job in Express Mode...
  • Page 77 Vida cDLM® 2. Press and hold to proceed, as asked in the window that appears. www.envisiontec.com Vida_cDLM_UMCS_UserManual_EN.docx, Version 2.1 2019-01-21 Page 77 of 90...
  • Page 78 Vida cDLM® 3. If the machine has been homed and the prerequisites have been observed, the job will start building and the following screen with the countdown will appear: 4. To return to the main screen, press and hold the grey field for a few seconds.

  • Page 79: Part Processing And Curing

    Vida cDLM® Part Processing and Curing 11.1 Post Cleaning Supplies and Post Curing Equipment Recommended list of cleaning supplies: • spray bottle (optional) • two beaker glasses or plastic containers with lid for holding the isopropyl alcohol • isopropyl alcohol (99%) for cleaning extra material off of cured models •...
  • Page 80 Vida cDLM® • Always wash your hands thoroughly afterwards with soap and water only. Don't use Isopropyl alcohol to wash your hands if you come in contact with photopolymers. • Take care not to spill any chemicals. Once the job is complete, the built part will hang off of the build platform.

  • Page 81: Clean Parts And Remove Supports

    Vida cDLM® 11.3 Clean Parts and Remove Supports REFERENCE For information on cleaning of the parts, consult the cookbook or Instruction of Use provided by your manufacturer or distributor. 11.4 Post Curing After the parts have been cleaned, they will have to be post cured in a curing unit.

  • Page 82: Service And Maintenance

    Vida cDLM® Service and Maintenance WARNING! Risk of injury! Risk of injury from crushing caused by automatically moving machine parts. Body parts may be crushed by movements of the build platform. • The machine may only be operated if the protecting devices are working properly.

  • Page 83: Customer Service

    Vida cDLM® The following sections contain information on service and maintenance of the machine. A regular maintenance according to the maintenance plan is an essential precondition for an efficient use of the machine. • Section Operational Maintenance describes the operational maintenance and how to carry out the maintenance tasks.

  • Page 84: Check The Safety Equipment

    Vida cDLM® Task Maintenance Interval Cleaning the build platform After each build job Cleaning the basement After each build job Checking the safety equipment Daily and every time the machine is put into operation and every time the machine has been repaired (see Check the Safety Equipment).

  • Page 85: Clean The Protection Hood

    Vida cDLM® 12.2.2 Clean the Protection Hood WARNING! Risk of injury from electric shock! Improper use of conducting components can lead to severe injuries! • Before cleaning the machine, switch off the machine and disconnect it from the power supply.

  • Page 86: Filter The Material

    Vida cDLM® IMPORTANT Clean the protection hood only with a damp paper using small quantities of isopropanol! Step-by-Step: 1. Switch the machine off (refer to Power Tab for details). 2. Disconnect the machine from power supply. 3. Moisten a paper wipe with a bit of isopropanol and carefully wipe the protection hood.

  • Page 87: Annex 1: Troubleshooting

    Vida cDLM® Annex 1: Troubleshooting IMPORTANT For each task, the safety warnings contained in this instruction manual must be observed. In case of any problem not listed in this troubleshooting chapter, contact your customer support. Do not try to fix the problem without consulting the customer support...
  • Page 88 Vida cDLM® Problem Remedy Sporadic feathering This is contaminated material from alcohol or some other on part. chemical. Pour old material in separate container. Do not pour back into new or unused material container. Completely clean out the basement with dry soft paper towels only, don’t use any chemicals.

  • Page 89: Annex 2: Quick Start Guide

    Vida cDLM® Annex 2: Quick Start Guide Workflow 1. Export stl from your CAD program. 2. If you use Magics: o Import part into Magics. o Fix part using fix wizard. o Translate part into place. o Save part at this point.
  • Page 90 Vida cDLM® Perfactory Vida cDLM controller software 1. Connect to the motion controller by pressing the [Connect] button. The status will say connected. 2. Open the job folder (the one that contains all of the images for the build) by clicking the [Load Job] button.

This manual is also suitable for:

Vida hd cdlmVida uhd cdlm

Table of Contents