PRINT CARRIAGE MODULE OVERVIEW CHAPTER 8 PRINT CARRIAGE MODULE OVERVIEW Item Description Item Description 1 Print Carriage Solenoids (Cover Shown Transparent) 6 IO Node Board 3 (Behind Panel.............
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CHAPTER 8 PRINT CARRIAGE MODULE
OVERVIEW
1 Print Carriage Solenoids (Cover Shown Transparent) 6 I/O Node Board 3 (Behind Panel)
5 Squeegee Drip Tray
Print Carriage Front View (Squeegee Mechanism Fitted)
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Printhead Plan View
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The print carriage enables the following modules to carry out their functions:
• Printhead Assembly - to transverse across the screen in the Y direction (print stroke - automatically set from the board width parameter)
• Paste Dispense Module - to supply paste at the required position of the print stroke
• Screen Change Module - to perform a screen load or screen change
NOTE Two types of the printhead assembly are available for fitment to the print carriage:
a Squeegee
b ProFlow Information on both types are detailed in the relevant module chapter of this manual.
All positioning of the print carriage is referenced from the home position and calculated in the machine software, taking into account:
• Board width
• Front and rear print limits
• Front rail justification The print carriage only homes during initialisation, which can be from power-up
or exiting diagnostics
I/O Node Board 3, located inside the print carriage extrusion, has an onboard temperature and humidity sensor For information on I/O Node Board 3 refer to the Machine Control Chapter
For information on the print carriage solenoids refer to the Pneumatics Chapter and the relevant module chapter
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ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC
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Distribution PCB
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0V Signal 24V (L)
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CAN_H CAN_L
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Encoder/ Decoder CAN Encoder/ Decoder
T &
Humidity Sensor
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ADJUSTMENTS AND SETTINGS
Home Sensor Adjustment
WARNING BOARD CLAMPS EXTREME CARE MUST BE EXERCISED WHEN WORKING IN THE TOOLING AREA OF THE MACHINE TO AVOID INJURY THE FOILS ON THE FRONT AND REAR BOARD CLAMPS ARE VERY SHARP.
1 Select Unload Screen.
2 Open the front printhead cover
3 Remove the screen from the machine
4 Close the front printhead cover
5 Press the System button.
6 Select Maintenance.
7 Select Diagnostics.
8 Use Next or Previous to highlight Print Carriage.
9 Select Select Module.
10 Ensure that Home Print Carriage is highlighted.
11 Select Run Diagnost.
12 Use Next or Previous to highlight Drive Carriage To Rear Position.
13 Select Run Diagnost.
14 Open the front printhead cover
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15 Measure the horizontal distance between the inside face of the front rail belt support plate and the print carriage machined face, (squeegee/ProFlow
interface area), the correct setting being 612.0mm +/- 2.0mm.
16 If the adjustment is correct go to Step 22
17 Gain access to the print carriage home sensor vane on the right hand
Front Rail
Machine Plan View
Print Carriage Machined Face
Home Sensor
Vane
Right Hand Printhead
View on Arrow A
View on Arrow B
Belt Support Plate
612mm +/- 2.0mm
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B
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printhead
18 Adjust the position of the home sensor vane
19 Close the front printhead cover
20 Press the System button.
21 Repeat Steps 10 to 16 until this measurement is achieved
22 Refit the screen
23 Close the front printhead cover
24 Press the System button.
25 Select Exit.
26 Select Exit.
27 Select Back.
Print Carriage Home Sensor
Print Carriage Home Sensor Vane
View On Right Hand Printhead
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REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
Timing Belt To replace the print carriage timing belt, carry out the following procedure:
1 Select Open Cover Commands.
2 Select Carriage to Front.
3 Select Back.
4 Select Shut Down.
5 Select Continue.
6 Switch the mains isolator to OFF.
7 Gain access to the right hand printhead
8 Locate the rear print carriage timing belt clamp on the inner face of the right hand printhead Loosen the two belt securing screws and remove the belt end from the clamp
9 Unthread the timing belt from print carriage motor pulley and idle pulleys
10 Locate the front print carriage timing belt clamp on the inner face of the right hand printhead Loosen the two belt securing screws, remove and discard the timing belt
11 Fit the replacement timing belt into the front belt clamp and tighten the securing screws sufficiently to hold the belt
12 Thread the timing belt under the front print carriage idle pulley, over the print
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carriage motor pulley and under the rear print carriage idle pulley
13 Fasten the belt to the rear belt clamp using the belt securing screws tightened sufficiently to hold the belt
14 Loosen the rear belt clamp securing screws sufficiently to allow clamp movement
15 Loop a cable tie around the clamp
View on Right Hand End of Print Carriage
Front Idle Pulley
Print Carriage Motor Pulley
Timing Belt
Direction of Timing Belt
Forcemeter
View on Rear of Machine
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16 Attach a forcemeter to the cable tie and apply a horizontal force of 12kg.
17 Tighten the rear belt clamp securing screws whilst maintaining the tension
on the belt
18 Remove the forcemeter and cable tie
19 Refit any covers removed in Step 7
20 Power up the machine
21 Select Maintenance.
22 Select Diagnostics.
23 Use Next or Previous to highlight Print Carriage.
24 Select Select Module.
25 Use Next or Previous to highlight Cycle Print Carriage.
26 Select Run Diagnost.
27 Ensure the print carriage moves smoothly over it’s full range of travel
28 Select Stop.
29 Select Exit.
30 Select Exit.
31 Select Back.
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CALIBRATIONS
Temperature/
Humidity Sensor
The temperature/humidity sensor (located on I/O node board 3) is calibrated at manufacture and is not adjustable
NOTE I/O node board 3 is located inside the print carriage extrusion and the temperature and humidity are measured at this point Due to heat sources, movement and air flow, it must be expected for the temperature and humidity to vary throughout the machine.
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