IMPORTANT: Before using this equipment,
carefully read SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, starting on page 1, and all instructions in this
manual. Keep this Service Manual for future
reference.
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NOTE: This service manual has been superceded from service manual number LN-9263-08.4 to
service manual number LN-9263-08.5 Reasons for this change are noted under “Manual
Change Summary” inside the back cover of this manual.
Before operating, maintaining or servicing any
Ransburg electrostatic coating system, read and
understand all of the technical and safety literature
for your Ransburg products. This manual contains
information that is important for you to know and
understand. This information relates to USER
SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we
use the following symbols. Please pay particular
attention to these sections.
A WARNING! states information to alert you
to a situation that might cause serious injury
if instructions are not followed.
A CAUTION! states information that tells how
to prevent damage to equipment or how to
avoid a situation that might cause minor injury.
A NOTE is information relevant to the procedure in progress.
While this manual lists standard specications
and service procedures, some minor deviations
may be found between this literature and your
equipment. Differences in local codes and plant
requirements, material delivery requirements,
etc., make such variations inevitable. Compare
this manual with your system installation drawings
and appropriate Ransburg equipment manuals to
reconcile such differences.
W A R N I N G
!
The user MUST read and be familiar
with the Safety Section in this manual and the
Ransburg safety literature therein identied.
This manual MUST be read and thor-
oughly understood by ALL personnel who
operate, clean or maintain this equipment!
Special care should be taken to ensure that
the WARNINGS and safety requirements for
operating and servicing the equipment are
followed. The user should be aware of and
adhere to ALL local building and re codes
and ordinances as well as NFPA-33 SAFETY STANDARD, prior to installing, operating,
and/or servicing this equipment.
W A R N I N G
!
The hazards shown on the following
page may occur during the normal use of
this equipment. Please read the hazard
chart beginning on page 2.
Careful study and continued use of this manual will
provide a better understanding of the equipment
and process, resulting in more efcient operation,
longer trouble-free service and faster, easier troubleshooting. If you do not have the manuals and
safety literature for your Ransburg system, contact
your local Ransburg representative or Ransburg.
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RMA-303 Dual Purge/Direct Charge - Safety
AREA
Tells where hazards
may occur.
Spray Area
HAZARD
Tells what the hazard is.
Fire Hazard
Improper or inadequate oper-ation and maintenance
pro-cedures will cause a re
hazard.
Protection against inadvertent arcing that is capable of
causing re or explosion is
lost if any safety interlocks
are disabled during operation. Frequent power supply
shut-down indicates a problem in the system requiring
correc-tion.
SAFEGUARDS
Tells how to avoid the hazard.
Fire extinguishing equipment must be present in the
spray area and tested periodically.
Spray areas must be kept clean to prevent the accumulation of combustible residues.
Smoking must never be allowed in the spray area.
The high voltage supplied to the atomizer must be
turned off prior to cleaning, ushing or maintenance.
When using solvents for cleaning:
Those used for equipment ushing should have ash
points equal to or higher than those of the
coating material.
Those used for general cleaning must have ash
points above 100oF (37.8oC).
Spray booth ventilation must be kept at the rates
required by NFPA-33, OSHA, and local codes. In addition, ventilation must be maintained during cleaning
operations using ammable or combustible solvents.
Electrostatic arcing must be prevented.
Test only in areas free of combustible material.
Testing may require high voltage to be on, but only
as instructed.
Non-factory replacement parts or unauthorized equip-
ment modications may cause re or injury.
If used, the key switch bypass is intended for use only
during set-up operations. Production should never
be done with safety interlocks disabled.
Never use equipment intended for use in waterborne
installations to spray solvent based materials.
The paint process and equipment should be set up
and operated in accordance with NFPA-33, NEC, and
OSHA requirements.
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AREA
Tells where hazards
may occur.
General Use and
Maintenance
Electrical
Equipment
HAZARD
Tells what the hazard is.
Improper operation or maintenance may create a hazard.
Personnel must be properly
trained in the use of this equipment.
High voltage equipment is utilized. Arcing in areas of ammable or combustible mater-ials may
occur. Personnel are exposed to
high voltage during operation and
maintenance.
Protection against inadvertent
arcing that may cause a re or
explosion is lost if safety circuits
are disabled during operation.
Frequent power supply shutdown indicates a problem in the
system which requires correction.
An electrical arc can ignite coat-
ing materials and cause a re or
explosion.
SAFEGUARDS
Tells how to avoid the hazard.
Personnel must be given training in accordance
with the requirements of NFPA-33.
Instructions and safety precautions must be read
and understood prior to using this equipment.
Comply with appropriate local, state, and national
codes governing ventilation, re protection, operation maintenance, and housekeeping. Reference
OSHA, NFPA-33, and your insurance company
require-ments.
The power supply, optional remote control cabinet,
and all other electrical equipment must be located
outside Class I or II, Division 1 and 2 hazardous
areas. Refer to NFPA-33.
Turn the power supply OFF before working on the
equipment.
Test only in areas free of ammable or combustible
material.
Testing may require high voltage to be on, but only
as instructed.
Production should never be done with the safety
circuits disabled.
Before turning the high voltage on, make sure no
objects are within the sparking distance.
Explosion Hazard/
Incompatible
Materials
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Halogenated hydrocarbon solvents for example: methylene
chloride and 1,1,1,-Trichloroethane are not chemically compatible with the aluminum that
might be used in many system
components. The chemical reaction caused by these solvents
reacting with aluminum can become violent and lead to an
equipment explosion.
Aluminum is widely used in other spray application
equipment - such as material pumps, regulators,
triggering valves, etc. Halogenated hydrocarbon
solvents must never be used with aluminum equip-
ment during spraying, ushing, or cleaning. Read
the label or data sheet for the material you intend
to spray. If in doubt as to whether or not a coating
or cleaning material is compatible, contact your
material supplier. Any other type of solvent may
be used with aluminum equipment.
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RMA-303 Dual Purge/Direct Charge - Safety
AREA
Tells where hazards
may occur.
Toxic Substances
Spray Area/High
Voltage Equipment
HAZARD
Tells what the hazard is.
Certain material may be harmful if inhaled, or if there is contact with the skin.
There is a high voltage device
that can induce an electrical
charge on objects which is capable of igniting coating materials.
Inadequate grounding will cause
a spark hazard. A spark can ignite many coating materials and
cause a re or explosion.
SAFEGUARDS
Tells how to avoid the hazard.
Follow the requirements of the Material Safety Data
Sheet supplied by coating material manufacturer.
Adequate exhaust must be provided to keep the air
free of accumulations of toxic materials.
Use a mask or respirator whenever there is a chance
of inhaling sprayed materials. The mask must be
compatible with the material being sprayed and its
concentration. Equipment must be as prescribed by
an industrial hygienist or safety expert, and be
NIOSH approved.
Parts being sprayed must be supported on convey-ors or hangers and be grounded. The resistance
between the part and ground must not exceed 1
megohm.
All electrically conductive objects in the spray area,
with the exception of those objects required by the
process to be at high voltage, must be grounded.
Any person working in the spray area must be
grounded.
Personnel Safety/
Mechanical
Hazards
Robot Work Area General Use and
Maintenance
The bell atomizer can rotate at
speeds up to 70,000 rpm. At
these speeds, the edge of the
applicator can easily cut into skin.
Loose articles of clothing can also
be caught by the rotating bell.
Improper use or maintenance
can lead to hazardous conditions, particularly from unexpected robot manipulator movement.
Unless specically approved for use in hazardous
locations, the power supply and other electrical control equipment must not be used in Class 1, Division
1 or 2 locations.
Personnel must stay clear of the bell whenever it
is rotating.
Before touching the bell, the turbine air must be
shut off.
If the bell has been rotating, allow at least two
minutes for it to come to a complete stop before
touching it.
Applicator adjustments or maintenance should be
done after the robot is taken out of service. Do not
adjust or repair the applicator if the robot is operating
or standing ready to start.
Refer to robot operating instructions for the procedures to take the robot out of service.
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INTRODUCTION
FEATURES
Features which make the RMATM-303 Dual Purge Direct Charge Robot Mounted Rotary Atomizer
advantageous for use in electrostatic applications include:
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• True dual purge capability. Spray one color
while cleaning the other paint line with no
loss of tip voltage.
• Assembly components made of durable engineered resin material for optimum nmechanical
strength and solvent resistance.
• Heavy duty design ensures excellent service
life even when subjected to the quick motions
of robotic applications.
• Proven long life turbine motor capable of
speeds up to 70 krpm. (See "Specications" in
the "Introduction" section of this manual for bell
cup speed ratings.)
• Serrated and non-serrated bell cups are avail-
able for application exability and colo match.
All bell cups are made using Titanium material.
The 55mm bell cup is also available in aluminum.
• Aerodynamic design for ease of cleaning
external surfaces.
• 60o angled body provides more maneuverability
and facilitates robotic programming.
• Small light weight package allows better maneuverability in tight areas.
uid valves, make off-line maintenance more
efcient and economical.
• Fast color changes are achieved using center
feed uid delivery and the uid valves provide
for simultaneous paint push out while solvent
washes the feed tube and bell cup.
• Internal and external bell wash is quick and
efcient. Externally mounted regulators control
the ow.
• Less waste to the spray booth, with the dump
valve located internally next to the feed tube.
• No external high voltage cable. The internally
mounted high voltage cascade requires only
low voltage control wiring.
• Compact high voltage control system. The
MicroPak cascade control takes only 1/4 of the
space in a 19-inch Euro rack, leaving room for
additional control modules.
• Various adapter plates available to match most
robotic mounting congurations.
• Direct charging of uid (solventborne paint)
promotes high transfer efciency.
• Large range of uid tip sizes available.
• Speed control uses reliable magnetic pickup for
ber optic transmission of rotational speed data.
• Negligible maintenance down time. With the
quick disconnect feature, an atomizer can be
exchanged in less than 2 minutes for off-line
maintenance.
• The easily removable front and rear shrouds,
turbine assembly and the internally mounted
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• Optional repulsion ring and shroud for tighter
pattern control and less overspray.
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
RMA-303 Dual Purge/Direct Charge - Introduction
Bell Cup Assembly
All bell cups are made of high strength Titanium.
They are available in 65mm serrated, non-serrated
for base coat applications and 55mm or 65mm
serrated for clear coat and primer applications. A
30mm and 55mm aluminum bell cup is available
Air Bearing Turbine Assembly
The air bearing turbine assembly with bell cup
is mounted to the air manifold assembly with a
turbine retaining ring.
Air Manifold Assembly
The atomizer extension is angled at 60° for robot
applications. The uid feed tube and ber optic
turbine speed emitter are threaded into the front of
the manifold. The turbine, uid, and air manifold
are separated from the bell plate assembly by ve
sup-port rods. Nested between the manifolds and
the bell plate is the high voltage cascade.
Bell Plate Assembly
The bell plate assembly is designed to be at ground
potential when mounted to the robot plate component within the tubing bundle assembly. The
air and uid ports are compactly oriented for use
in robotic applications. The interior air supplies
are ported through the ve support rods and also
directly tubed to the air manifold assembly. On
the exterior side of the bell plate, the ports are
provided with o-ring seals so that the atomizer can
be quickly mated and secured to the robot plate.
Robot Plate
The robot plate is a component of the tubing bundle
assembly and intended to be permanently mounted
to the robot. A wrist adapter is also available, which
matches the robot's mounting conguration. The
incoming air lines, uid lines, low voltage cable,
and ber optic cable are connected to the ttings
provided on the back of the robot plate. The bell
plate of the atomizer assembly is secured to the
robot plate with a threaded retaining ring.
Valve Manifold
Congured to allow two colors to be loaded at one
time. The manifold can be converted for single
paint supply by installing valve port plugs (7762000 Valve Plug Kit).
Break-Away Feature (Optional)
The RMA-303 can be converted to have a break-
away feature, by replacing the ve (5) stainless
steel screws with ve (5) special designed plastic
screws (77524-00). This feature is meant to reduce the damage to the atomizer, robot, etc. If a
collision occurs, the ve (5) plastic break-away
screws fail and the atomizer will break free. This
will leave the break-away ring and the mounting
ring attached to the robot.
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RMA-303 Dual Purge/Direct Charge - Introduction
Power Supply and Controls
The high voltage cascade located inside the RMA303 is controlled by the MicroPakTM control unit.
The low voltage output of the MicroPak is multiplied by the internal cascade to the high voltage
level required. This eliminates the need for a high
voltage cable. A low voltage cable interconnects
the cascade and MicroPak control. The MicroPak
Eurocard format is designed to t in a conventional
19-inch or 10 inch rack and requires a 24V power
input at a maximum 3 amps. The MicroPak and
the internal cascade will produce voltages up to
100,000 VDC.
The MicroPak is designed to electronically limit
current to provide safe operation in a spray booth.
The voltage and current draw of the atomizer are
continuously displayed on the MicroPak control
panel. Voltage and overcurrent limits are ad-
justable on the front of the MicroPak. MicroPak
internal safety circuits will shut down the system
on over-current and cable faults.
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NOTES
With additional control modules, all of the functions
of RMA-303 and MicroPak can be controlled by
a programmable controller. A Serial Atomizer
module pneumatically controls the speed of the
rotary atomizer with dynamic feedback through a
ber optic transmitter located on the applicator.
An AirTronic module pneumatically controls the
atomizer’s inner (pattern control) and outer (cutin control) shaping air. A Serial Digital module
pneumatically controls the paint, solvent, and
dump valves located on the atomizer. An I/O
module provides communication between these
modules and the PLC.
The above modules are mounted in one 19-inch
rack and interconnected through a common
mother board.
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SPECIFICATIONS
RMA-303 Dual Purge/Direct Charge - Introduction
Electrical
Power Supply
Type: MicroPak™
Charging Method: Direct
Output Voltage: 30-100kV Variable
Output Current: 125 µA Max
Turbine Speed
Control: Eurocard Atomizer
Module
Inner/Outer Shaping
Air Control: Eurocard AirTronic
Module
Part Sprayability: Determine sprayability of
part to be coated using Test Equipment (76652)
Paint Conductivity Meter)