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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Original Instructions Vector 3SP™ Keep for further reference!

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Vector 3SP™ and Vector 3SP™ Ortho Contents Introduction ....................5 Warranty ......................5 Copyright ......................6 Trademarks ....................6 Manufacturer ....................6 Customer Service ................... 6 Typographic Conventions ................7 History of Changes ..................7 Health and Safety Notes ................9 Safety Signs and Safety Regulations ..............
  • Page 3 Vector 3SP™ and Vector 3SP™ Ortho Transport and Installation ................20 Transporting the Machine ................20 Positioning ....................20 Construction of the Machine ..............22 Overview ....................... 22 5.1.1 Front View ....................22 5.1.2 Back View ..................... 23 Upper machine compartment ............... 23 5.2.1...
  • Page 4 Vector 3SP™ and Vector 3SP™ Ortho 9.1.2 Switching the Machine off ................51 9.1.3 Opening and Closing the Upper Machine Compartment ....... 51 9.1.4 Opening and Closing the Image Scanner and Blade Platform ...... 53 9.1.5 Filling the Material Bottle ................54 Building Jobs ....................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Vector 3SP™ system and respective accessories. The obligation of EnvisionTEC® is limited to repairing or replacing defective machine parts.

  • Page 6: 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.

  • Page 7: Typographic Conventions

    Vector 3SP™ and Vector 3SP™ Ortho 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 googles Instructions with a defined order are 1.
  • Page 8 Vector 3SP™ and Vector 3SP™ Ortho Date Changes Version 2017-08-11 Updated Technical Data and Starter Kit sections 2017-10-10 Updated cover picture and Electrical Requirements section 2018-02-19 • Chapter 3SP Control transferred into separate user manual and updated references • Extended Risks when handling photopolymers...

  • Page 9: Health And Safety Notes

    Vector 3SP™ and Vector 3SP™ Ortho Health and Safety Notes WARNING! Risk of injury! • Use the machine for the intended purposes only. • Do not carry out changes or modifications to the machine. • Follow the instructions in this manual.

  • Page 10: Representation Of Safety Symbols

    Vector 3SP™ and Vector 3SP™ Ortho 2.1.1 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 Description DANGER Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

  • Page 11: Mandatory Action Signs

    Intended Use The Vector 3SP system is designed for the small-batch productions of very large 3D models using stereo lithography processes. The machine works with the 3SP technology that uses a laser head 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 12: Modifications Or Changes

    Vector 3SP™ and Vector 3SP™ Ortho • Exceeding the technical values specified for normal operation • Operating the machine with damaged machine parts or electric cables • Unauthorized modifications and changes to the machine For any damage resulting from misuse: •...

  • Page 13: Mechanical Hazards

    Vector 3SP™ and Vector 3SP™ Ortho Particular hazards can be caused by: • Incomplete covers or broken parts • Improper assembly, incorrect wiring, defective parts etc. 2.5.2 Mechanical hazards • Risk of injury from hand crushing caused by automatically moving machine parts inside the upper machine compartment.

  • Page 14: Hazardous Substances

    Vector 3SP™ and Vector 3SP™ Ortho • Wear protective gloves. • Do not touch the melting pots or the vertical rods. 2.5.4 Hazardous substances Risk to health from photopolymers: • Use the appropriate personal protective equipment. • Observe the relevant Material Safety Data Sheets supplied with the photopolymers.

  • Page 15: Hazards Caused By Insufficient Stability

    Vector 3SP™ and Vector 3SP™ Ortho 2.5.7 Hazards caused by insufficient stability • The machine must be positioned on a flat and even surface to prevent the machine from moving. • Check the horizontal orientation of the machine at regular intervals. This can be done by use of a spirit level placed on the build platform.

  • Page 16: Precautionary Statements

    TLV. However, observe the following hint concerning air change: • 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 Vector3SP_UserManual_v1.9_EN.docx, 2020-03-06...

  • Page 17: Interventions In Emergency Situations

    Vector 3SP™ and Vector 3SP™ Ortho Interventions in Emergency Situations An intervention in emergency situations includes individually or in combination: • Shutdown in case of an emergency • First aid measures and medical attendance 2.7.1 Shutdown in Case of an Emergency An intervention in an emergency situation which stops all movements and laser functions of the machine.

  • Page 18: Personnel Qualification

    Vector 3SP™ and Vector 3SP™ Ortho Personnel Qualification Employees Personnel Trained Instructed personnel specially trained operators with specialist training for the activity (mechanics / electrical Activity engineering) – – Transport – – Set-Up – – Troubleshooting and fault elimination –...

  • Page 19: Technical Data

    • 100V – 230V, max. 650W, 6.5A, fuse 8.0A • The power fluctuation should be less than ±7%. Otherwise, EnvisionTEC recommends to install a 1:1 transformer (power stabilizer) with the system.

  • Page 20: Transport And Installation

    Vector 3SP™ and Vector 3SP™ Ortho Transport and Installation DANGER! Risk of crushing! Risk of crushing from machine overturning and falling parts! Transporting the machine improperly can cause damages to the machine and risks to the health and safety of the operator or third persons.
  • Page 21 • The room should have a stable power supply. • The room must be temperature controlled to ensure the correct operation of the machine. (EnvisionTEC strongly suggests an air conditioning unit). • Air conditioning units should be at least three meters away from the machine with no airflow pointing directly at the machine.

  • Page 22: Construction Of The Machine

    Vector 3SP™ and Vector 3SP™ Ortho Construction of the Machine Different from other Rapid Prototyping systems, the Vector 3SP system does not use a projector but a laser head for the curing of resins. Beside a much longer life cycle of the light source, this technique has the advantage of a minimized preparation phase for a build job and provides a more accurate processing.

  • Page 23: Back View

    Vector 3SP™ and Vector 3SP™ Ortho 5.1.2 Back View Use the Ethernet connector on the back side of the machine to transfer your job files via the network; or the USB connector to transfer your job files via USB-drive. DANGER!
  • Page 24 Vector 3SP™ and Vector 3SP™ Ortho DANGER! Risk of injury! The upper machine compartment contains the image scanner emitting laser radiation. Laser radiation may cause severe damages to eyes and skin. • Do not expose your eyes or skin to direct laser radiation or laser beams focused through optical lenses.

  • Page 25: Upper Machine Compartment With Image Scanner And Blade Platform Opened

    Vector 3SP™ and Vector 3SP™ Ortho Temperature control unit Frame with image scanner and blade Figure 4: Upper machine compartment 5.2.1 Upper machine compartment with image scanner and blade platform opened Blade Frame with image scanner and blade Level compensator...

  • Page 26: Upper Machine Compartment With Image Scanner And Blade Platform Closed

    5.2.3 Safety sensor The Vector 3SP machine is equipped with a safety feature. If the hood, the door of upper machine compartment or the door of lower machine compartment is opened during machine operation, the safety sensor stops all movements and switches off the laser head immediately.

  • Page 27: Lower Machine Compartment

    Vector 3SP™ and Vector 3SP™ Ortho The Service key is intended for service maintenance of the machine. It activates the service switch and allows to open the compartment while the laser is powered Therefore, the service key should only be used by the trained service technicians of the Company.

  • Page 28: Integrated Computer

    Vector 3SP™ and Vector 3SP™ Ortho Integrated Computer The machine is equipped with an integrated computer with Windows system software. The computer is operated by use of the touch screen monitor on the support arm located at the right side of the machine.

  • Page 29: Blade

    Vector 3SP™ and Vector 3SP™ Ortho The Vector 3SP machine uses a laser head for the curing of resins. The rail-mounted image scanner assembly carrying the laser head shares a platform with the blade and is driven by a motor using two belts.

  • Page 30: Pump And Material Bottle

    Vector 3SP™ and Vector 3SP™ Ortho The level compensator is usually sufficient to keep the resin level constant during the building process. Pump and Material Bottle The pump adds material to the tank when the Level Compensator cannot keep the resin level constant any more.

  • Page 31: Material Tank With Heating Function

    Vector 3SP™ and Vector 3SP™ Ortho Position the tags on the tag reader. The orientation of the tags on the surface of the tag reader is not important. 5.11 Material Tank with Heating Function The material tank of the machine is situated in the lower machine section.

  • Page 32: Machine Heater

    Vector 3SP™ and Vector 3SP™ Ortho 5.12 Machine heater The machine is equipped with an inner heating system in the lower machine compartment. It is factory-provided to 28 °C to heat the material evenly. The temperature control unit is located in the upper machine compartment.

  • Page 33: Starter Kit

    Vector 3SP™ and Vector 3SP™ Ortho Starter Kit The scope of delivery of the Vector 3SP system includes a starter kit containing useful tools for the operation and cleaning of the machine. Contents of the Starter Kit • Vector 3SP Instruction Manual •...

  • Page 34: Putting Into Operation

    Vector 3SP™ and Vector 3SP™ Ortho Putting into Operation Initial Setup 7.1.1 Important Settings Prior to First Operation Software and Network Settings The provided Perfactory Software Suite should be installed on a second, externally operating computer (PC). Therefore, the two units have to be connected through a network to be able to transfer the prepared job files to the machine.
  • Page 35 • 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.
  • Page 36 Vector 3SP™ and Vector 3SP™ Ortho 7. Disconnect the material tank from the power source temperature control unit by pulling out the cables (see Figure 15). 8. Pull the drawer carrying the material tank completely out. Figure 15: Disconnecting material tank 9.

  • Page 37: Filling Of The Material Tank

    Vector 3SP™ and Vector 3SP™ Ortho IMPORTANT Make sure that the drawer is pushed completely in. 14. Make sure that level compensator positioned indicated in the figure and touches neither the left edge nor the back of the tank. 15. Switch the machine on (see chapter Switching the Machine on).
  • Page 38 • 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.

  • Page 39: Connecting The Machine

    Vector 3SP™ and Vector 3SP™ Ortho 7.1.4 Connecting the Machine WARNING! Risk of injury from electric shock! Improper use of conducting components can lead to severe injuries. • Always use the indicated voltage. • Make sure that all conducting components are in good order and condition! •...
  • Page 40 Vector 3SP™ and Vector 3SP™ Ortho To connect the machine to power supply, proceed as follows: 1. Plug the supplied power cable into the power connector on the back of the machine (see figure 15). 2. Connect the power cable to a power socket.

  • Page 41: Calibration

    • 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.

  • Page 42: Checking The Build Platform Orientation

    Vector 3SP™ and Vector 3SP™ Ortho When your machine is delivered, it is thoroughly installed and calibrated by trained and authorized service personnel. However, due to the high strain values the system is exposed to, the alignment of the components may be affected after a certain operating time. Therefore, regular checking should ensure that the build platform is still accurately levelled (see chapter Checking the Build Platform Orientation).
  • Page 43 Vector 3SP™ and Vector 3SP™ Ortho • In this case, the impact is detected by the blade crash sensor and in the 3SP Control Software, the Blade Hit value 1.000 is displayed (see 3SP Control Software User Manual). The machine disconnects and a message informs you about the blade hit.
  • Page 44 Vector 3SP™ and Vector 3SP™ Ortho 3. Move the build platform to the initial building position („homing“: see 3SP Control Software User Manual). 4. Disconnect the machine via the 3SP Control Software (see 3SP Control Software User Manual). 5. Open the hood of the upper machine compartment.
  • Page 45 Vector 3SP™ and Vector 3SP™ Ortho 13. The *.stl file contains a certain number of blocks that are built with the thickness of a layer in the center of the build platform. These blocks are required to align the blade parallel to the resin level.
  • Page 46 Vector 3SP™ and Vector 3SP™ Ortho 28. Make sure that the layer is neither overcured nor curled. The models must be sticking to the platform at all corners/edges. 29. In case the material is overcured or curled, contact your customer service.

  • Page 47: Calibrate The Pressure Sensor On The Blade

    Vector 3SP™ and Vector 3SP™ Ortho 45. If this is possible on any side of a model, or you can push the feeler gauge completely between model and the blade (see figure), the blade is not positioned correctly. a. Then carefully tilt the blade back...
  • Page 48 Vector 3SP™ and Vector 3SP™ Ortho 3. Use the adjusting screw (green) to change the value of the pressure sensor: Turn it counterclockwise to reduce the value, or clockwise to increase the value until you obtain a Blade Current value slightly below 3.5.

  • Page 49: Normal Operation

    Vector 3SP™ and Vector 3SP™ Ortho Normal Operation Basic Tasks 9.1.1 Switching the Machine on DANGER! Risk of injury! Risk of injury caused by incomplete covers or broken parts, incorrect levelling, improper assembly, incorrect wiring, defective parts etc. Operating a machine which has not been set up properly can cause damages to the machine and risks to the health and safety of the operator or third persons.
  • Page 50 Vector 3SP™ and Vector 3SP™ Ortho DANGER! Risk of injury! Laser radiation may cause severe damages to eyes and skin. • Do not expose your eyes or skin to direct laser radiation or laser beams focused through optical lenses. • Always keep the hood of the upper machine compartment closed when operating the machine.

  • Page 51: Switching The Machine Off

    Vector 3SP™ and Vector 3SP™ Ortho 9.1.2 Switching the Machine off IMPORTANT Pulling the main cable or using the emergency stop switch during operation can damage the machine and result in loss of data. • Disconnect cable or press the emergency stop switch only in case of an emergency.
  • Page 52 Vector 3SP™ and Vector 3SP™ Ortho DANGER! Risk of injury! The upper machine compartment contains the image scanner emitting laser radiation. Laser radiation may cause severe damages to eyes and skin. • Do not expose your eyes or skin to direct laser radiation or laser beams focused through optical lenses.

  • Page 53: Opening And Closing The Image Scanner And Blade Platform

    Vector 3SP™ and Vector 3SP™ Ortho To restart the machine after the hood sensor has been activated, close the hood again and proceed as described in chapter Shutdown in Case of an Emergency. 9.1.4 Opening and Closing the Image Scanner and Blade Platform...

  • Page 54: Filling The Material Bottle

    • 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.

  • Page 55: Building 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.

  • Page 56: Processing A Build Job

    Vector 3SP™ and Vector 3SP™ Ortho 9.2.1 Processing a Build Job The creation of a build job is carried out with the Perfactory Software Suite. The application should not be installed on the machine, but on an individual computer (external PC), see Perfactory Software Suite manual.
  • Page 57 Vector 3SP™ and Vector 3SP™ Ortho 10. Close the image scanner and blade platform. 11. Close the hood of the upper machine compartment. 12. Connect the machine via the 3SP Control Software. 13. Click the Home button. → The blade moves to its Home Left position.

  • Page 58: Completion Of A Build Job

    Vector 3SP™ and Vector 3SP™ Ortho 9.2.2 Completion of a Build Job IMPORTANT Risk of damage to machine parts! Cured material residues floating in the material tank might damage the blade and impair the quality of your product. • Make sure that no cured material falls into the material tank.

  • Page 59: Cleaning The Build Platform

    Vector 3SP™ and Vector 3SP™ Ortho 9.2.3 Cleaning the Build Platform IMPORTANT Risk of damage to machine parts! Cured material residues remaining on the build platform or floating in the material tank might damage the blade and impair the quality of your product.
  • Page 60 Vector 3SP™ and Vector 3SP™ Ortho Cleaning the build platform outside the machine WARNING! Risk of injury! The build platform of the machine is very heavy. Improper handling of the build platform may cause damages to your hands and feet.

  • Page 61: Annex 1: Planning Guide

    Vector 3SP™ and Vector 3SP™ Ortho Annex 1: Planning Guide Parts Finishing Equipment & Tools • optional: ultrasonic cleaner (minimum 3/4-gallon capacity) • small compressor to blow out any alcohol left • two gallons pure Isopropyl Alcohol (99%) for cleaning parts •...

  • Page 62: Annex 2: Troubleshooting

    Vector 3SP™ and Vector 3SP™ Ortho Annex 2: Troubleshooting IMPORTANT For each task, the safety warnings contained in this instruction manual must be observed. In case any problem is not listed in this troubleshooting chapter, contact your customer support. Problem...
  • Page 63 Vector 3SP™ and Vector 3SP™ Ortho Problem Potential Cause Remedy The laser power is too low The laser head might be at the edges of the build defective. Please contact platform. your customer service. All parts have wrong The value Motion...
  • Page 64 Vector 3SP™ and Vector 3SP™ Ortho Problem Potential Cause Remedy direction or parts are sheared in opposite directions in the same job. The first flat surfaces You are using build style Check whether you are attached to the support that is not suitable for the...
  • Page 65 Vector 3SP™ and Vector 3SP™ Ortho Problem Potential Cause Remedy does not move and the displayed value for Seconds per section is unusually high. The build platform does The platform might have Please contact your not move. hit an obstacle and lost its customer service.
  • Page 66 Vector 3SP™ and Vector 3SP™ Ortho Problem Potential Cause Remedy The Z axis has to be Grease the Z axis. greased. There is a problem with Please contact your the motor coupling. customer service. There is a problem with Please contact your the bearings.
  • Page 67 Vector 3SP™ and Vector 3SP™ Ortho Problem Potential Cause Remedy defective. customer service. Clicking the [Home] There might be a problem Please contact your button, the 3SP Control with the pump relay, the customer service. application constantly wiring or the fuses.
  • Page 68 Vector 3SP™ and Vector 3SP™ Ortho Problem Potential Cause Remedy immediately. It is possible to move the The build platform is not Contact your customer build platform up and attached correctly. service for repair or down by hand even when replacement of the build it is placed and locked.
  • Page 69 Vector 3SP™ and Vector 3SP™ Ortho Problem Potential Cause Remedy Shut down the computer. If it does not shut down, use the main power switch at the rear of the machine to shut down the entire system. Restart computer and machine.

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