The DC100 digital dispenser, with its versatile design, makes it perfectly suited for a wide
variety of dispensing applications; from microdot deposits, to large potting and filling.
Adjustable air output pressure and vacuum function with digital display.
A multi-purpose, programmable alarm timer to disable the dispenser after a specific amount of
time – useful for automated applicat
(i.e. two-co
Tolerance on the input air pressure can be set to ensure consistent pressure all throughout the
dispensing
mponent, pre-mixed frozen, etc.).
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ions and materials with shortened shelf life and/or
Do not operate the unit in excess of its maximum ratings / settings.
Make sure that the input air supply is clean and dry.
If corrosive or flammable fluids are being used, an inline filter must be installed to
help prevent the fluids from being sucked back into the unit.
The fluid being dispensed may be toxic and / or hazardous. Refer to the Material
Safety Data Sheet for proper handling and safety precautions.
Do not smoke or use near an open flame when flammable materials are being
dispensed.
Do not expose the dispenser directly to sunlight.
Avoid cleaning the dispenser with aggressive solvents – neutral detergents are
preferred.
Do not overfill the barrel and/or lay the barrel on its side. This will prevent fluids
from flowing back into the unit – refer to figures A & B below.
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If the DC100 malfunctions, shut down the unit immediately. This can be done by
either pressing the power switch or disconnecting the power cord.
Press the key to display the current setting. Turn the regulator knob
clockwise to increase the pressure as needed.
Press the key to display the current setting. Turn the vacuum knob
clockwise to increase the vacuum as needed.
Press the keys while adjusting pressure or vacuum to switch
between pressure unit displays (i.e. psi, kgf/cm2, MPa, kPa and bar).
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CONTROLS
Press the key to display the current setting. Press the keys to
change the time values. Note that the time can only be set under TIMED, TIME+
or INT modes.
Press the key again to choose which decimal place to edit, including the
position of the decimal point.
Press the key to run the currently selected program and actuate the
machine.
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DISPENSE MODES
FIG. 6: Disp
ense Modes
PURGE MODE
Use the key to switch to PURGE mode.
PURGE mode allows the operator to activate the machine on demand
whenever the dispense signal is tripped (i.e. foot pedal is pressed).
Press the foot pedal or the key to start the machine. Release to stop.
The TIME shown will reset to zero (0) seconds every time the machine is
cycled.
Use the key to switch to TEACH mode.
TEACH mode allows the operator to record the dispense time.
Press the foot pedal or the key to start the machine. Release to stop.
The TIME shown will be cumulative from every time the machine is cycled.
Press and hold the key to reset the timer to zero (0).
The time shown on the screen will be the total time the machine is cycled.
Once the time required is obtained, switch to TIMED, TIME+ or INT mode to
save the value.
Use the
TIMED mode allows the operator to dispense material at a fixed time interval.
Press the keys to change the time values.
,
Press the key again to choose which decimal place to edit, including the
position of the decimal point.
Press and hold the key to save.
Press the foot pedal or the key to start the machine. The machine will
continue dispensing until the set time is satisfied.
Pressing the key will stop the dispensing regardless of whether the set
time is up or not. This shot will be considered “incomplete” and will not count
towards the cumulative dispense counter. The timer will reset to the original
programmed time value.
Use the key to switch to TIME+ mode.
TIME+ mode allows the operator to program a second timed shot, useful for making
slight adjustments on the dispense time without changing the original value in
TIMED mode.
This mode is suitable for sensitive (temperature, humidity, short pot life, etc.)
materials that require tweaking of the timed value (or pressure) over time to achieve
consistency on the dispensed amount.
Press the keys to change the value.
Press the foot pedal or the key to start the machine. The machine will continue
dispensing until the set time is satisfied.
Pressing the key will stop dispensing regardless of whether set time is up or not.
This shot will be considered “incomplete” and will not count towards the cumulative
dispense counter. The timer will reset to the original programmed time value.
The time value saved under TIME+ mode will not affect the values in other modes
(i.e. TIMED, INT). However, changing the time value in other modes will also change
the value in TIME+ mode.
Use the key to switch to INT mode.
INT mode allows the operator to control the material being dispensed within the
programmed dispense time interval. This combines the precision of a timed shot
with the flexibility of an operator control shot.
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Press the keys to change the time values.
Press the key again to choose which decimal place to edit, including the
position of the decimal point.
Press and hold the key to save.
Press the foot pedal or the key to start the machine. Release to stop. The
timer will continue to count down until, either: (1) the foot pedal is released, or; (2)
the set time is satisfied.
The timer will only reset to the original programmed time value once it reaches zero
(0).
A full shot cycle is counted towards the cumulative dispense counter whenever the
timer reaches zero (0).
TheDC100 controller offers built-in functions that provide additional control to any dispensing
application.
Instructions:
Press the key to enter the Function menu.
Press the
keys to scroll through the available built-in functions.
Press the
Press the
Overview:
FunctionDescription
1. Unlock / LockLocks or unlocks the controls.
2. Add Dispense
Time
3. Glue Alarm
4. Pressure Alarm
5. Vacuum Alarm
6. Auto Purge
7. Power Switch
8. Dispense Count
9. Dispense Time
10. Used Time
key to enter the selected function menu.
key to exit.
Sets the amount of time added to the TIME+ value after a
predetermined number of shots.
Sets the tot
barrel or cartridge.
Sets the pressure and to
dispensing conditions.
Sets the vacuum and tol
conditions.
Sets the dispense time and delay time for auto
material.
Unit is turned on by power being supplied to it instead of using
the on/off switch.
Displays the total number of disp
cycle. This counter is resettable.
Displays the total dispense time made per work cycle. This timer
is resettable.
Displays the total numb
This timer is not resettable.
This functio
predetermined number of shots were made. This functionality is particularly useful to control the dispensed
material amount as the barrel or cartridge empties over time.
This function is used in conjunction with the TIME+ mode.
1.
2.
3.
n allows the user to program a cumulative time offset added to the original timed shot after a
FIG. 13: Add Dispense Time
There are three (3) parameters required for this function: MODE, Trigger Count and Add Time. Press
the key to scroll through these parameters.
Use the keys to turn the Add Dispense Time MODE On or Off.
Use the keys to set the Trigger Count value (predetermined number of shots). Press and
hold the key to save.
Use the keys to set the Add Time value. Press the key again to choose which
4.
decimal place to edit, including the position of the decimal point. Press and hold the key to
save.
A plus “+” symbol will show on the main screen when this function is turned ON.
This funct
material is either no longer useable, or its optimal working life has been reached. This functionality is
particularly useful for sensitive (moisture, temperature, light, etc.) or multi-component materials which have
strict pot-life or working life dispensing requirements.
n allows the user to set a timer that will trigger a visual and audible alarm to indicate when the
FIG. 15: Glue Alarm
There are three (3) parameters required for this function: MODE, Reset Time and Glue Time. Press
1.
the key to scroll through these parameters.
2.
Use the keys to turn the Glue Alarm MODE On or Off.
3.
Reset Time shows the time left before the alarm sounds. Press and hold the key while under
Reset Time to reset the timer.
Use the keys to set the Glue Time value. Press the key again to choose which
4.
decimal place to edit, including the position of the decimal point. Press and hold the key to
save.
A letter “G” will show on the main screen when this function is turned ON.
This function allows the user to set a pressure value threshold (as well as a corresponding percentage
tolerance) before the machine can be operated. A visual and audible alarm will trigger if the pressure is not
within tolerance.
FIG. 18: Pressure Alarm
There are three (3) parameters required for this function: MODE, Pressure and Tolerance. Press
1.
the key to scroll through these parameters.
2.
Use the keys to turn the Pressure Alarm MODE On or Off.
3.
Use the keys to set the required Pressure. Press and hold the key to save the
current pressure setting.
4.
Use the keys to set the required Tolerance.
5.
A letter “P” will show on the main screen when this function is turned ON.
Whenever the pressure value is outside of its tolerance, the letter “P” on the display will start
6.
blinking, and the key indicator light will turn ON. Pressing the button or stepping on the
foot pedal at this point will trigger an alarm.
7.
Press the key to clear the alarm screen. Check the inlet pressure and adjust it as needed.
This function allows the user to set a vacuum value threshold (as well as a corresponding percentage
tolerance) before the machine can be operated. A visual and audible alarm will trigger if the vacuum is not
within tolerance.
This funct
unit is idle. This functionality is particularly useful for sensitive (moisture, temperature, light, etc.) or
multi-component materials which have strict pot-life or working life dispensing requirements. This
prevents premature curing of material along the fluid lines or at the tip.
n allows the user to set an automatic dispense time in pre-defined intervals whenever the
FIG. 23: Auto Purge
There are three (3) parameters required for this function: MODE, Delay Time and Dispense Time.
1.
Press the key to scroll through these parameters.
2.
Use the keys to turn the Auto Purge MODE On or Off.
Use the keys to set the Delay Time value. Press the key again to choose which
3.
decimal place to edit, including the position of the decimal point. Press and hold the key to
save.
Use the keys to set the Dispense Time value. Press the key again to choose
4.
which decimal place to edit, including the position of the decimal point. Press and hold the
key to save.
A letter “A” will show on the main screen when this function is turned ON.
This function allows for
the power button on the unit. This can be helpful when the DC100 is being used as part of a larger
system that has a main power switch, the unit can now start up and be ready for use when the main
power is turned on to the system.
1.
When you are at the Power Switch mode press the key to enter the settings page for
the Power Switch function.
the DC100 to be turned
FIG. 25: Power Switch
on by supplying power to the unit instead of pushing
2.
Use the keys to turn the Power Switch Mode On or Off.
3.
After selecting your mode press the key to store and exit the function.
8. Dispense Count
This function displays the total number of completed cycles made by the mac
dispensing signal from all modes (except for shots made under Teach mode) is accumulated to
the Dispense Count counter. Auto Purge and incomplete timed shots however, are not recorded.
The counter is resettable.
FIG. 26: Dispense Count
hine. Every
1.
When you are at the Power Switch mode, press the key to enter the settings page for
the Power Switch function.
This function displays t
dispensing time from all modes is accumulated to the Dispense Time timer regardless of whether
the full timed shot was completed.
The timer is resettable.
1.
Press and hold the key to reset the Dispense Count counter.
he total number of minutes of dispensing made by the machine. Every
FIG. 27: Dispense Time
10. Used Time
This function displays the cumulative lifetime hours that the machine is being used. The timer starts
counting as soon as the unit is turned ON.
This feature allows the user to calibrate the pressure regulator. There are two calibration points
available: one at 0psi, and the other at 70psi. There is also a default calibration setting which was
the set point when the dispenser is pre-calibrated at the factory.
FIG. 30: Pressure Calibration
There are three (3) calibration options for this feature: In 0psi, In 70psi, and Rst Pres Value.
oIn 0psi means calibrating the machine at 0psi.
1.
2.
3.
oIn 70psi means calibrating the machine at 70psi
oRst Pres Value means loading the original calibration parameters.
Press the key to scroll through these options.
Attach a pressure gauge to the air outlet of the dispenser. Activate the dispenser and adjust
the pressure regulator until the gauge reading matches the calibration point selected (i.e. if In
70psi is selected, set the pressure to 70psi).
Press and hold the key to save and press the key to exit.
This feature allows the user to calibrate the vacuum regulator. There are two calibration points
available: one at 0psi, and the other at 7psi. There is also a default calibration setting which was
the set point when the dispenser is pre-calibrated at the factory.
FIG. 32: Vacuum Calibration
There are three (3) calibration options for this feature: In 0psi, In 7psi, and Rst Vac Value.
oIn 0psi means calibrating the machine at 0psi.
1.
oIn 7psi means calibrating the machine at 7psi
oRst Vac Value means loading the original calibration parameters.
Press the key to scroll through these options.
Attach a vacuum gauge to the air outlet of the dispenser. Activate the dispenser and adjust the
2.
vacuum regulator until the gauge reading matches the calibration point selected
(i.e. if In 7psi is selected, set the vacuum to 7psi).
3.
Press and hold the key to save and press the key to exit.
A contact closure between the Input (I) and Common (C) pins will trigger a
dispense signal.
Activating the DC100 will close the contact between the Output (O) and Common
(C) pins.
If an alarm is triggered the DC100 will close the contact between the Output (O)
A single input signal can activate multiple dispensers. The Input (I) and Common (C) pins must be
wired in parallel for all dispensers required to actuate simultaneously.