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Operating Guide 1500 Series Dispenser 1500XL 1500XL-15 1500XL-CA 1500DV-15 1500D • • • • ® US & Canada: 800-556-3484 In the UK: 0800 585733 In Mexico: 001-800-556-3484 A NORDSON COMPANY...
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Review the helpful information we have included based on over 30 years of industrial dispensing experience. Most questions you will have are answered in this Guide. However, if you need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact EFD or your authorized EFD distributor. ☎...
1500DV Schematic & Parts ............29 How the 1500 Series Dispensers Work ........30 Reordering Components ............31 This manual is for the express and sole use of EFD dispenser purchasers and users, and no portion of this manual may be reproduced in any form.
We have organized this Guide to provide setup and testing proce- Specifications dures for the 1500 Series dispensers. Input Voltage: Selectable If you have the 1500XL, 1500XL-15 or 1500XL-CA, first review 100/120/220 VAC pages 8 - 11 which illustrate how to hook up the dispenser and what 50/60Hz 1500XL the controls do.
Second: Power and compressed plant air should be available where the dispenser is to be set up. Air pressure should be between 80 and 100 psi (5.5 and 6.9 bar). If you are not using an EFD five-micron filter regulator #2000F755, be certain your plant air is properly filtered and dry and a regulated, constant air pressure is supplied to the dispenser.
Microprocessor Control Once your dispenser is set up, return to these pages to familiarize yourself with the various functions of the microprocessor controls. Disconnect the male quick-connect on the barrel adapter hose from the dispenser before testing each function to prevent inadvertent fluid dispensing.
How to Use the Display and Control Pad To change the displayed time Start by setting the digits at zero. Press the button twice to zero the display. .050 seconds Press the button below each panel to set a specific time. Be sure the decimal is in the correct place for the time you require.
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Note: For hookup purposes, connections for the 1500XL, 1500XL-15 and 1500XL-CA models are identical. Plant air, 125 psi maximum to regulator. Output from regulator should be a minimum of 80 psi, Power cord maximum of 100 psi. Air input ❶...
VAC input. into position. Install the power cord. Note: For 1500XL-15 and 1500XL-CA dispensers, use the test barrel I/O Connection filled with clear fluid and the red 25 gage tip. Refer to "Making Timed...
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1500XL CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS Note: The controls for the 1500XL, -15 and -CA models are identical. Barrel vacuum control ❻ Air pressure Display and Air gauge regulator control pad Vacuum gauge ❹ ❷ ❼ ❸ Refer to pages 6-7 for detailed instructions.)
Note: The following steps refer to the 1500XL dispenser. For the 1500XL-15 and 1500XL-CA dispensers, refer to "Making Timed Deposits of Watery-thin Fluids" on page 22.
Note: For hookup purposes, the connections for the 1500DV and 1500DV-15 models are identical. Plant air, 125 psi maximum to Power cord regulator. Output from regulator ❹ should be a minimum of 80 psi, Check voltage label maximum of 100 psi. on dispenser ❶...
❶ Spare Fuse Connect the air input hose to a plant air source. Set plant air supply within 80 to 100 psi (5.5 to 6.9 bar). Where required, use an EFD five-micron filter regulator #2000F755 (see Warranty). ❷ Attach the air input hose coupling to the dispenser. Pull back metal ring to attach to dispenser.
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1500DV CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS Note: The controls for the 1500DV and 1500DV-15 models are identical. Barrel vacuum control ❻ Air pressure Display and Pickup pen Air gauge regulator control pad vacuum control ❹ ❸ ❷ ❼ Refer to pages 6-7 for detailed instructions.) ❺...
1500DV -- Setup for Testing ❶ Power switch should be off. The amount of material dispensed each cycle depends on the combination of air pressure, time of air pulse, viscosity of material and dispensing tip size. Note: The following steps refer to the 1500DV dispenser. For the 1500DV-15 dispenser, refer to "Making Timed Deposits of Watery-thin Fluids"...
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Plant air, 125 psi maximum to regulator. Output from regulator Power cord should be a minimum of 80 psi, ❹ maximum of 100 psi. Check voltage label on dispenser Air input ❶ hose ❷ ❸ Foot pedal assembly ❺ Adapter assembly 1500D ❻...
Connect the air input hose to a plant air source. Set plant air Spare Fuse supply within 80 to 100 psi (5.5 to 6.9 bar). Where required, use an EFD five-micron filter regulator #2000F755 (see Warranty). ❷ Attach the air input hose coupling to the dispenser. Pull back metal ring to attach to dispenser.
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1500D CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS Air pressure Display and Air gauge regulator control pad ❹ ❸ ❷ Refer to pages 6-7 for detailed instructions.) ❺ Air output Time set buttons quick-connect Voltage selector and Power Foot pedal fuse cartridge switch receptacle ❶...
1500D -- Setup for Testing ❶ Power switch should be off. The amount of material dispensed each cycle depends on the combination of air pressure, time of air pulse, viscosity of material and dispensing tip size. The first step is to remove the tip cap from the prefilled barrel of blue test material (twist and pull).
Testing the Dispensers Making Timed Deposits of Medium to Thick Fluids - - - (1500XL, 1500DV and 1500D) (Fig. 1) You are now ready to test the prefilled, nontoxic, blue test fluid. This material is representative of thick, non-leveling fluids like sealants, pastes or greases.
Green Tip Settings Dot Tests - Use the convenient Dot Test sheet included. Test Pressure Time Dot Size Dot Test with Green Tapered Tip 30 psi First, follow the settings illustrated on the left, and you will get dots about the size shown. Try other times and pressures to see how 20 psi easy it is to get just the dot size you want.
How to Use the Vacuum Control Making Timed Deposits of Watery-thin Fluids (1500XL, 1500XL-15, 1500XL-CA 1500DV, 1500DV-15) Insert LV Barrier ™ The vacuum control allows low viscosity liquids, even water, to be consistently dispensed without dripping between cycles. The vacuum...
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In Mexico, call 001-800-556-3484. In the UK, ring free 0800 585733. IMPORTANT Regardless of the fluid viscosity, using the correct EFD piston will give you better results. White SmoothFlow ™ piston for most fluids, blue LV Barrier ™...
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Advanced Dispensing System If you dispense thick fluids, several problems may For Thick Fluids occur. First, the repetitive air cycles can bore tunnels through non-leveling fluids, causing spit- ting and inconsistent deposits. Second, thick fluids Air Pressure Air Pressure contain trapped air that leads to drooling and oozing.
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If you use low to medium viscosity fluids, the white For Thin Fluids SmoothFlow ™ piston has several advantages. First, vacuum adjustment is much less sensitive. Second, the piston prevents fumes from the fluid being exhausted into the work environment. Third, the piston prevents fluid backflow into the dis- penser if the barrel is inadvertently turned upside down.
Loading the Barrel Reservoirs Caution: Do not completely fill barrels. The optimum fill is a maxi- mum 2/3 of the barrel capacity and 1/2 of the barrel capacity when ™ using the LV Barrier If the fluid you are dispensing is pourable, take the barrel, twist on ™...
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Here are a few suggestions that can help keep your work area clean, save time and reduce the chance of entrapped air in the fluid. 1. You could use the EFD #920BL Barrel Loader. Pack the fluid into the 12 ounce cartridge as shown. Then place the prefilled cartridge into the barrel loader.
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Schematics and Parts 1500XL, 1500XL-15, 1500XL-CA, 1500D Replacement Parts List Models 1500XL, 1500XL-15, 1500XL-CA 1. 2024-160 1/4" OD x .160" ID tubing 2. 2001B Gauge 0 to 15 psi (0 to 1.0 bar) 2001C Gauge 0 to 100 psi (0 to 6.9 bar) 3.
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Gauge 0 to 15 psi (0 to 1.0 bar) 2001C Gauge 0 to 100 psi (0 to 6.9 bar) 3. 2-2003-24XL 1500XL solenoid assembly 4. 2-2003-15DV Pickup solenoid assembly 5. 2-2002-15DV 0 to 100 psi (0 to 6.9 bar) regulator 2-2002A-15DV 0 to 15 psi (0 to 1.0 bar) regulator...
Suggestions & Reminders 1. Always use an EFD piston to make barrel loading, dispensing and handling cleaner, safer and more accurate. Caution (for all 1500 Series dispensers except the 1500D): If you dispense ™...
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™ ULTRA System Dispensing Components For complete selection and technical details, please refer to EFD Catalog and price list. Barrel adapter assemblies General purpose precision tips ™ All EFD dispensing tips incorporate the unique Molded one-piece, yellow, SnapLok adapter head with SafetyLok ™...
All components of EFD 1500 Series dispensers are warranted to the original end user for ten years from date of purchase. Within the period of this warranty, EFD will repair or replace free of charge any defective component, regardless of fault, on return of the part, or the complete dispenser, prepaid to the factory.
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