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40 years of dispensing experience. After completing the guide, should you have any additional questions please don’t hesitate to contact Fishman or your authorized Fishman dealer. US & Canada: 800-433-2115 United Kingdom: 1285 644211...
Two Year Fault Free Warranty...32 Meets applicable CSA and CE requirements. This manual is for the express and sole use of Fishman dispenser users and purchasers, and no portion of this manual may be reproduced in any form. Fishman, AirFree, AirPulse, PosiLok, FreeFlow, SafeLok and DripFree are trademarks of Fishman Corporation.
Getting Started This manual contains all the information you will need to set up and test the 9000 series AirPulse • You will find the hook up for the LDAV on pages 10-15. For the MDAV, review 16-19. For the SDAV review 20-23. •...
Operation The LDS9000 Dispensing System uses a patented Linear Drive System (LDS) to transfer force from the drive motor to the syringe piston. The motor, lead screw and syringe piston are linked mechanically. Each attachment (gun to reservoir, gun to piston, piston to reservoir) is specifically designed to provide zero flexing in the system during a dispense.
Program Control Power On/Off Extend Auto Control Toggle Switches Retract Manual Manual/Auto Dispense • Each mode provides you access to different features on the liquid crystal display. Use the Auto/Manual switch to move back and forth from manual mode to automatic mode. •...
How to use the Control Pad P SYRINGE:30CC 1 VOLUME: 4.99 Wait 3-5 seconds for on-screen instructions On Screen Instructions When in program mode, if you are not sure what to do wait approximately 3-5 seconds and rolling instructions appear. If you missed them, not to worry, they will repeat until you make an entry.
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How to Use the Control Pad Erase an Input or Make a Selection In Auto mode when entering a new program or editing, use the left and right arrow keys to erase and input or skip between choices such as multiple saved programs.
Attaching the Syringe Remove the end cap from the barrel reservoir. • Make sure a tip cap is on the barrel. Remove the retaining ring from the dispense gun. Holding the dispensing gun with the piston hub pointed upward, place the barrel over the piston hub of the dispense gun.
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Attach the Syringe (continued) Attaching the Syringe (continued) Manually twist the barrel in a clockwise direction until the luer lock connector is finger tight and the ears of the barrel are flush against the retaining plate. It may be necessary to set the EXTEND/RETRACT switch to RETRACT and step on the foot pedal to bring the barrel ears completely flush to the retaining plate.
Removing the Syringe At the end of a dispense program the control unit will display a message: “Remove syringe and press enter.” Remove the retaining ring cover by turning clockwise. Slide the retaining ring cover over the barrel reservoir. Twist the barrel reservoir clockwise to remove it from the piston hub.
Program Function The LDS9000 AirFree programs to be stored in memory, ranging from 0 to 9. The program stores: • Barrel reservoir size • Deposit volume • Dispense rate • Backoff or Pullback • Delay between forward and reverse motion <...
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Program Function To save program, answer YES followed by the program number (0-9) of the location you wish to save your program. If you want the program to automatically load as the default program when the machine is turned on, answer YES to the default question. •...
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Program Function Follow these steps to save a program to a different location. • Press the BACK key to enter the program manager. • Press the NEXT key to enter the Save menu. • Press the left arrow to make the save. •...
How to Make a Bead To dispense a continuous bead of fluid instead of a single dot, follow these steps. Switch the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL. Set the shot size to the lowest setting. For best results, set the dispense rate to slow, to minimize backpressure in the syringe.
First Shot Set Up •Follow the steps listed in the LDS9000 Rapid Setup Guide. We recommend you work with the Fishman test fluid provided in your dispenser to establish the first deposit. •When priming your dispense tip watch how long the fluid flows out of the tip.
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• Use Fishman FreeFlow™ tapered dispense tips. Small gauge tips will only create backpressure, put stress on the fluid and cause ooze. The Linear Drive System will positively displace fluids, which allows the use of larger tips with no effect on performance.
Paying attention to minimization during syringe filling will drastically improve performance. For best results, use a Fishman barrel filing station (see next page). If needed, use a centrifuge or vacuum chamber to eliminate any trapped air.
Fishman syringe (piston inserted), filing from the bottom up. •If the fluid comes prepackaged in a 1/10 gallon caulking style cartridge use the Fishman B250001 barrel loader. Operation is exactly as above; the only difference is the reservoir is designed to fit the caulking cartridge.
For the best results always select the smallest barrel reservoir that will work for your application. To minimize set up time we preprogrammed the control unit using standard Fishman luer lock barrels. Simply select the proper size (3,5,10,30) and move to the next parameter. Dispense Volume: Having the ability to enter a dispense volume is what separates the LDS9000 from traditional pneumatic dispensing systems.
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Defining the System Drawback: Upon completion of the dispense cycle, fluid oozing out of the dispense tip is a common problem when dispensing compressible fluids. The Drawback parameter eliminates any oozing by implementing a mechanically reversed action at the end of the dispense cycle.
Defining the System Manual Mode Program is ideally suited for priming the dispense tip and manual dispensing such as potting and beads. In manual mode the parameters and function of the parameters are exactly the same as program mode. The only difference is that the system will only dispense fluid for the amount of time the user holds the foot pedal down.
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Defining the System Retaining Ring— The brawn of the AirFree dispensing technology The multi-legged stainless steel design locks the syringe in place, making the syringe and gun one. In dispensing, any flexing between the barrel reservoir and surface to which it is secured represents a pressure loss and will change the amount of fluid dispensed.
How the LDS9000 Works With the power ON, here’s what happens when you press the foot pedal: The program is engaged, the motor is energized beginning the dispense cycle countdown. The motor pushes the lead screw, with piston attached to the end, down the barrel pushing the liquid out the dispensing tip.
When the front seal is maintained the piston will not leak. Also, adding a Fishman Piston Stabilizer will help. See Accessories for ordering information.
Glossary FOOT ...Setting for using a foot pedal to activate dispensing cycle HAND ...Setting for using finger switch to activate a dispense cycle SYR...Syringe— barrel reservoir selection DIA...Length—user-defined syringe inside length from ears to bottom in V ...Volume—Volume to be dispensed, in cubic centimeters R ...Dispense Rate—The rate, in cubic centimeters per second, at PRGM...Program key to enter or exit at AUTO DISPENSE PROGRAM ENTER ...Key to activate desired parameter...
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LDS9000. This tip allows the least amount of flow restriction thus allowing positive flow of the fluid from the syringe. LDS9000. Contact your Fishman representative for AirFree filling suggestions. piston and begin your next...
Dispenser Component Selector Guide The charts below are only a small sample of available Fishman components. Please refer to the complete Fishman catalog to view the entire product line. Retaining Ring The unique multi-legged design firmly locks the barrel into place eliminating any possibility of pressure loss during dispense.
Except as provided herein, Fishman makes no warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. In no event will Fishman be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of use of this product.
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