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COROB D300 Automatic dispensing machine User manual Version 2.0 RF(2007)
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CPS Color Equipment Oy. All references to companies, names, dates and addresses on the display or in the examples are, unless otherwise mentioned, entirely incidental and meant only to clarify how CPS Color Equipment Oy's products are used.
1 - Quick guide QUICK GUIDE S t a rt t h e m a c h i n e by switching on the computer and the monitor. T i n t i n g : 1. Select a product to be tinted 2.
2 - Technical information 3 TECHNICAL INFORMATION 2.1 General The COROB D300 is an automatic dispensing machine available with sixteen colourant canisters, COROB D300-16C. The COROB D300 is meant for dispensing colourants and its main opera- tional utilization is for all kinds of shops and other institutions. The COROB D300’s optional equipment includes a punching mechanism, a label printer, and a spectrophotometer.
2 - Technical information 2.3 COROB D300’s parts NOTE!: Optional equipment is indicated by a dashed line. Figure 2-1: COROB D300’s parts Table 1. Parts of the dispensing machine Monitor Keyboard Water reservoir Main switch Hydraulic can table Mouse Punching handle ON-OFF switch Punching blade NOTE!: Some of the pictures in this manual were taken from prototypes;...
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2 - Technical information 5 COROB D300 has the following structural main assemblies: Figure 2-2: COROB D300’s main assemblies: Foot Upper frame Can table Puncher The upper frame The upper frame consists of following units: Rack for canisters Colourant canisters Dispensing module Valves The rack for canisters is a frame for all sixteen...
2 - Technical information 2.4 Operating principles Before dispensing, place a base paint can on the can table and lift up the table with the pedal. For more information about the can table see “Using the can table” on page 17. You can also get COROB D300 with a manual puncher to make a hole in the can’s lid.
3 - Declaration of conformity DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY COROB D300 complies with the essential requirements foreseen by the regulations: Machinery Directive 98/37/EC, Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC and EN 60204-1. The machine also respects the directives 2002/96/EC and 2003/108/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). XXXXXXXX...
4 - Machine noise emission MACHINE NOISE EMISSION (Machine directive 1.7.4) 4.1 Data and method Machine: COROB D300 Measuring location: Production hall Measuring point: In front of the machine, distance 1 m, height 1.6 m. Measuring device: Wärtsilä Type 7078 Measuring method: An emphasised sound pressure equivalent level.
5 - Transportation, storage and disposal Table 2. Machine dimensions and packages: Package Machine COROB D300 with contents Depth 1040 1310 Width Height 1465 1550 Volume Weight* * includes PC 5.3 Product disposal and recycling The European Parliament Directive 2002/96/EC, also referred to as the "WEEE Directive", places an obligation on EU-based manufacturers, distributors, retailers and importers of electrical and electronic equipment to integrate the instructions of use of such equipment with information concerning its disposal, re-use, recycling and/or further treatment.
6 - Machine Installation 11 MACHINE INSTALLATION 6.1 Installation site requirements The structural design of the COROB D300 is geared towards it being functional and user-friendly. To ensure ease of use, take into account the following details when installing the machine: The machine should be operated at room temperature, in a room with no harmful humidity or drafts and adequate air conditioning.
7 - Safety instructions SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! This machine is meant for tinting paint. Any other use can cause a safety risk. WARNING! Neglecting to follow these safety instructions may lead to personal injury or loss of life. Read these safety instructions before operating the machine. Never operate contrary to the instructions.
7 - Safety instructions 7.3 Danger caused by punching device (optional) WARNING! Punching blade may cause personal injury. WARNING! Never press the punching device arm before ensuring that the blade's movement will not cause danger. The COROB D300 dispensing machine may be equipped with a paint can lid punching device (optional equipment).
8 - Instructions for use INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE WARNING! Neglecting to follow safety instructions may lead to personal injury or loss of life. Read the safety instructions before operating the machine. Never operate contrary to the instructions. WARNING! Before starting up the machine, ensure that it will not cause danger.
8 - Instructions for use 15 Figure 8-8: The ON/OFF switch is Figure 8-9: COROB D300’s main in front of COROB D300. switch CAUTION / IMPORTANT Only qualified service personnel are allowed to service and repair the COROB D300. After primary installation or service, you can start up the machine by switching the power ON, after you have made sure that •...
8 - Instructions for use Figure 8-10: Opening the cover: press down the Figure 8-11: The cover is open. front edge and push backwards. 8.3 Filling the colourant canisters COROB D300 has sixteen colourant canisters on top of the machine. Before you pour colourant into the canisters, make sure that the machine is ready for use in that: The moisture system is filled with water (the reservoir is attached to the front of the machine).
8 - Instructions for use 17 The canisters are filled in the following manner: Do not pour Carefully turn the monitor aside from the top of the machine. colourant here Press up the front of the protective cover and push it backwards. Open the lid of the canister to be filled.
8 - Instructions for use When you lower the handle forwards the punching blade turns down from the right and presses a hole in the can’s lid. Raise the handle up and the blade turns to the side. WARNING! Keep the handle in upper position. The moving mechanism may cause personal injury.
8 - Instructions for use 19 You can remove the cap by pulling it downwards. Figure 8-17: The humidifier cap has a foam plastic sponge in plastic cap. You should check every day that • the foam plastic sponge is damp and •...
8 - Instructions for use 8.7.4 Solvent borne colourants NOTE!: The following instructions concern only SR-machines! NOTE!: Do not pour water or any other liquid to the water reservoir in front of the COROB D300! Figure 8-18: No water to the water reservoir! Pour solvent that is compatible with the used colourants, to the humidifier cap.
8 - Instructions for use 21 8.9 Switching off the machine After the last tinting of the day: Fill the colourant canisters so that they are all at the same level. Check that there is water in the water reservoir. Clean the humidifier cap, if necessary.
9 - The COROB D300 with 24 canisters THE COROB D300 WITH 24 CANISTERS The COROB D300 with 24 canisters is essentially like the COROB D300 with sixteen canisters; four canisters have been added to both sides and this way the one with 24 canisters is only wider than the one with sixteen canisters.
When the machine needs servicing or spare parts, contact an authorised service company. CPS Color and authorised service companies service and repair the machine. Use spare parts supplied by these companies only. You will receive information regarding your own service company at the time of installation.
(VOC). As a part of this development, also the colourants used for colouring these paint products are more commonly VOC-free. This information chapter is meant as a practical guide for a flawless operation of CPS COLOR tinting machines with VOC-free colourants.
12 - Guidelines for using VOC-free colourants 12.3 Used dispenser by solvent-free colourants Refilling a used dispenser by solvent-free colourants needs special attention paid in following cases: • The dispenser is currently filled with other VOC-free colourants. • The dispenser has been used very little and has dried colourant in canisters. In these cases the dispenser should be properly cleaned before filling it with VOC-free colourants.