EFD VACUUM PEN User Manual

Vacuum Pen

®

A NORDSON COMPANY

®

A NORDSON COMPANY

Instructions

The 10VAC vacuum pen simplifies pickup and placement
of small components in a variety of assembly applications.

Each vacuum pen kit includes:

• control console

• 3-ft air hose and quick-connect

• foot pedal with 8-ft cord

• 8-ft input voltage cord set

• quick-connect and air input hose kit

• (1) pickup pen

• (2) 14, (1) 18 and (2) 21 gauge pickup tips

• (1) each
diameter vacuum cups

.0938", .1250", .1875", .2500" and .3750"

Replacement Parts & Accessories

Description Qty. Part #
Vacuum pickup pen (complete)

Vacuum cups

.0938" diameter vacuum cups 10/box 2172-3/32
.1250" diameter vacuum cups 10/box 2172-1/8
.1875" diameter vacuum cups 10/box 2172-3/16
.2500" diameter vacuum cups 10/box 2172-1/4
.3750" diameter vacuum cups 10/box 2172-3/8

Vacuum pickup tips

45º angled tips

14 gauge tips (olive) 50/box 2173-B
18 gauge tips (green) 50/box 2174-B
21 gauge tips (purple) 50/box 2175-B

Straight tips

14 gauge tips (olive) 50/box 5114-B
21 gauge tips (purple) 50/box 5121-B

Vacuum cup and tip kit 1000VPC-KIT

(2) 14, (1) 18 and (2) 21 gauge pickup tips
(1) each .0938", .1250", .1875", .2500" and .3750" dia. cups

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977 Waterman Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914-1378 USA
US: 800-556-3484
Mexico: 001-800-556-3484
Telephone: [phone] Fax:[phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]

Unit 14,Apex Business Centre,Boscombe Road
Dunstable, Bedfordshire LU5 4SB UK
Freephone:0800 585733
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www.efd-inc.com

Operating Instructions

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plant air

❼

filter/muffler

❶

air input

hose

❷❸

❺

power cord

check voltage label
on console

foot pedal
assembly

power switch

❽

vacuum control

❾

vacuum pickup pen and air hose

❹

pickup tip and vacuum cup

❻

Specifications

Input Voltage: 90-120 VAC

(220 VAC available)
Power Required: 50/60 Hz 24/20 VA
Internal Voltage: 24 VAC
Input Air Pressure: 80 to 100 psi

(5.5 to 6.9 bar)
Vacuum: Internal venturi

Up to 15 inches HG

Air Consumption: Less than 1/2 CFM

at full continuous operation
Overall Cabinet Size:

5 1/4" x 7 1/4" x 2 1/2"

(13.3 x 18.4 x 6.4 cm)
Weight: 3 lb 5 oz (1.50 kg)

One Year Warranty

The vacuum pen is warranted for
a period of one year from date of
purchase. This warranty is valid only
when clean, dry, filtered air is used.

Note: For very small components,
contact an EFD Fluid Application
Specialist for tip recommendations.

Setup

Connect the air input hose assembly
to clean, dry, filtered plant air ❶
using the fittings supplied. 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).

Attach the air input hose coupling

❷ to the vacuum pen console.

Plug in the polarized foot pedal
connector

Insert the black quick-connect ❹
from the vacuum pen into the air
output fitting on the front panel.

Connect the power cord ❺ to a
grounded 120 VAC outlet. (220 VAC
is available. Check voltage label.)

Twist on the appropriate pickup tip

❻ and vacuum cup.

Install the filter muffler ❼ on the
vacuum transducer. The vacuum
pen is now ready for use.

❸.

Operation

Press the power switch ❽ to tur n
on the unit.

Position the vacuum cup on the
component and press the foot
pedal

❸ to activate the vacuum.

Adjust the vacuum by turning the
vacuum-control knob
front panel. Turn counterclockwise

to increase vacuum.

Pick up and place the component.

Release the foot pedal
component has been placed. Vacuum

to the pen will stop immediately.

If you require any assistance, or have
specific questions, please contact us.

US: 800-556-3484
Mexico: 001-800-556-3484
UK: 0800 585733
Fax:[phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]

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