Operating Guide 1500 Series Dispenser 1500XL • 1500XL-15 • 1500XL-CA • 1500DV-15 • 1500D ® US & Canada: 800-556-3484 A NORDSON COMPANY In the UK: 0800 585733 In Mexico: 001-800-556-3484
Introduction The advanced 1500 Series dispensers provide years of trouble-free, productive service. This Operating Guide will help you maximize the usefulness of your new dispenser. Please spend a few minutes to become familiar with the controls and features of your new dispenser. Follow our recommended testing procedures. Review the helpful information we have included based on over 30 years of industrial dispensing experience. Most questions you will have are answered in this Guide.
Contents Getting Started ............................................................................. 4 Specifications First Steps .................................................................................... 5 Unpacking the Dispenser & Activating your Ten Year No-fault Warranty Microprocessor Control ............................................................. 6-7 How to Use the Display and Control Pad 1500XL - Setup & Use .................................................................
Getting Started We have organized this Guide to provide setup and testing procedures for the 1500 Series dispensers. If you have the 1500XL, 1500XL-15 or 1500XL-CA, first review pages 8 - 11 which illustrate how to hook up the dispenser and what the controls do. For the 1500DV or 1500DV-15, review pages 12 - 15. If you have the 1500D, review pages 16 - 19.
First Steps First: Unpack and use the checklist enclosed with the Dispenser Kit to identify all items. If there is any discrepancy, please call us immediately. Second: Power and compressed plant air should be available where the dispenser is to be set up. Air pressure should be between 80 and 100 psi (5.5 and 6.9 bar). If you are not using an EFD five-micron filter regulator #2000F755, be certain your plant air is properly filtered and dry and a regulated, constant air pressure is supplied to the dispenser.
Microprocessor Control Once your dispenser is set up, return to these pages to familiarize yourself with the various functions of the microprocessor controls. Disconnect the male quick-connect on the barrel adapter hose from the dispenser before testing each function to prevent inadvertent fluid dispensing. ❶ Program mode Press to clear the display. Any decimals will disappear and the time range will reset to 000. Display alternates bright and dim to indicate the program mode.
How to Use the Display and Control Pad To change the displayed time 0 5 0 .050 seconds 0. 5 5. 0 5 seconds button twice to zero Press the button below each panel to set a specific time. Be sure the decimal is in the correct place for the time you require. (Cannot be done in program mode.) 0 0.50 seconds 0 Start by setting the digits at zero. Press the the display. Timer bypass mode (foot pedal control) Press the button, - - - (dashes) will appear. To get back in the time mode, press again.
Note: For hookup purposes, connections for the 1500XL, 1500XL-15 and 1500XL-CA models are identical. Plant air, 125 psi maximum to regulator. Output from regulator should be a minimum of 80 psi, maximum of 100 psi.
1500XL -- Hookup Spare Fuse 1500XL ❶ Connect the air input hose to a plant air source. 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 (see Warranty). ❷ Attach the air input hose coupling to the dispenser. Pull back 120 22 0 metal ring to attach to dispenser. 10 0 ❸ Plug in the polarized foot pedal connector. ❹ Check the voltage label on the input voltage selector cartridge.
1500XL CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS Note: The controls for the 1500XL, -15 and -CA models are identical. Barrel vacuum control Air gauge ❸ Air pressure regulator ❻ ❹ ❷ Air output quick-connect Voltage selector and fuse cartridge Power switch ❶ (Refer to pages 6-7 for detailed instructions.
1500XL -- Setup for Testing The amount of material dispensed each cycle depends on the combination of air pressure, time of air pulse, viscosity of material and dispensing tip size. 0. 2 1500XL Power switch ❶ should be off. 5 Note: The following steps refer to the 1500XL dispenser. For the 1500XL-15 and 1500XL-CA dispensers, refer to "Making Timed Deposits of Watery-thin Fluids" on page 22. The first step is to remove the tip cap from the prefilled barrel of blue test material (twist and pull).
Note: For hookup purposes, the connections for the 1500DV and 1500DV-15 models are identical. Plant air, 125 psi maximum to regulator. Output from regulator should be a minimum of 80 psi, maximum of 100 psi.
1500DV -- Hookup ❶ Connect the air input hose to a plant air source. Set plant air supply Spare Fuse within 80 to 100 psi (5.5 to 6.9 bar). Where required, use an EFD five-micron filter regulator #2000F755 (see Warranty). ❷ Attach the air input hose coupling to the dispenser. Pull back metal 120 22 0 ring to attach to dispenser. 10 0 ❸ Plug in the polarized foot pedal connectors (A & B).
1500DV CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS Note: The controls for the 1500DV and 1500DV-15 models are identical. Barrel vacuum control ❻ Air pressure regulator Air gauge ❸ ❹ ❷ Voltage selector and fuse cartridge Power switch ❶ 14 detailed instructions.) Time set buttons Pickup pen vacuum control ❼ Pickup pen quick connect A. Dispense foot pedal receptacle B Pickup pen vacuum transducer (Refer to pages 6-7 for ❺ Barrel air output quick-connect B.
00DV -- Setup for Testing Power switch ❶ should be off. The amount of material dispensed each cycle depends on the combination of air pressure, time of air pulse, viscosity of material and dispensing tip size. The first step is to remove the tip cap from the prefilled barrel of blue test material (twist and pull). Replace it with an 18 gage (green) tapered dispensing tip. Press the tip on and twist clockwise to lock. Pull out air pressure regulator knob ❷ until it "clicks" into the unlocked position.
Plant air, 125 psi maximum to regulator. Output from regulator should be a minimum of 80 psi, maximum of 100 psi.
1500D -- Hookup ❶ Connect the air input hose to a plant air source. Set plant air Spare Fuse supply within 80 to 100 psi (5.5 to 6.9 bar). Where required, use an EFD five-micron filter regulator #2000F755 (see Warranty). ❷ Attach the air input hose coupling to the dispenser. Pull back 120 22 0 metal ring to attach to dispenser. 10 0 ❸ Plug in the polarized foot pedal connector. ❹ Check the voltage label on the input voltage selector cartridge.
1500D CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS Air gauge ❸ Air pressure regulator ❹ ❷ Air output quick-connect Voltage selector and fuse cartridge Power input receptacle 18 Power switch ❶ Display and control pad (Refer to pages 6-7 for detailed instructions.
1500D -- Setup for Testing Power switch ❶ should be off. The amount of material dispensed each cycle depends on the combination of air pressure, time of air pulse, viscosity of material and dispensing tip size. Pull out air pressure regulator knob ❷ until it "clicks" into the unlocked position. Turn clockwise to adjust the air pressure to 30 psi (2.1 bar) for the initial tests. Always set the pressure desired by turning the air regulator knob ❷ clockwise.
Testing the Dispensers Making Timed Deposits of Medium to Thick Fluids (1500XL, 1500DV and 1500D) - - (Fig. 1) You are now ready to test the prefilled, nontoxic, blue test fluid. This material is representative of thick, non-leveling fluids like sealants, pastes or greases. Timer Pressure 30 Check your initial settings: 2 0. 2 5 0. 2 5 (Fig. 2) A) Air gauge reads 30 psi. B) Timer is set at 0.25 (refer to page 6 for complete details on the microprocessor controls).
Green Tip Settings Time Dot Tests - Use the convenient Dot Test sheet included. Test Pressure Dot Size A 30 psi 0. 2 5 B 20 psi 0. 2 5 First, follow the settings illustrated on the left, and you will get dots about the size shown. Try other times and pressures to see how easy it is to get just the dot size you want. C 20 psi 0. 1 0 Dot Test with Blue Tapered Tip D 15 psi 0. 1 0 These tests show the effect of using a smaller diameter tip.
How to Use the Vacuum Control Making Timed Deposits of Watery-thin Fluids (1500XL, 1500XL-15, 1500XL-CA 1500DV, 1500DV-15) The vacuum control allows low viscosity liquids, even water, to be consistently dispensed without dripping between cycles. The vacuum exerts a negative pressure on the liquid in the barrel and prevents dripping. Insert LV Barrier™ Remove orange end cap Air gap For these tests, you will use the test barrel with the clear fluid. Remove tip cap 1.
Three things to remember If you do not use the piston when dispensing thin fluids: If you choose not to use the piston, please follow these instructions carefully: 1. While holding the barrel upright in one hand, twist on an orange tip cap. Using the small funnel, fill about 2/3 full with your fluid. 2. Open the safety clip and attach the barrel to the 10cc adapter. 3. Close the safety clip as tight as possible. 4. Increase vacuum by turning vacuum control knob counterclockwise and set to 1.
TM Advanced Dispensing System If you dispense thick fluids, several problems may occur. First, the repetitive air cycles can bore tunnels through non-leveling fluids, causing spitting and inconsistent deposits. Second, thick fluids contain trapped air that leads to drooling and oozing. For Thick Fluids Air Pressure ON Air Pressure OFF These problems are eliminated by using the SmoothFlow™ piston.
If you use low to medium viscosity fluids, the white SmoothFlow™ piston has several advantages. First, vacuum adjustment is much less sensitive. Second, the piston prevents fumes from the fluid being exhausted into the work environment. Third, the piston prevents fluid backflow into the dispenser if the barrel is inadvertently turned upside down. Fourth, using the piston makes it easy and safe to change tips without dripping.
Loading the Barrel Reservoirs Caution: Do not completely fill barrels. The optimum fill is a maximum 2/3 of the barrel capacity and 1/2 of the barrel capacity when using the LV Barrier™. If the fluid you are dispensing is pourable, take the barrel, twist on a tip cap and pour your fluid in. If appropriate, insert the SmoothFlow™ piston (see page 24). Carefully press the piston down until it contacts the fluid. The barrel is now ready for use.
EFD offers productive alternatives to traditional barrel loading methods. Here are a few suggestions that can help keep your work area clean, save time and reduce the chance of entrapped air in the fluid. 1. You could use the EFD #920BL Barrel Loader. Pack the fluid into the 12 ounce cartridge as shown. Then place the prefilled cartridge into the barrel loader. Using air pressure, the barrel loader fills the barrel (with piston) from the bottom up.
Schematics and Parts 1500XL, 1500XL-15, 1500XL-CA, 1500D Replacement Parts List Models 1500XL, 1500XL-15, 1500XL-CA 12 5 7 22 6 24 10 11 26 13 1 18 20 8 6 2 19 16 9 23 25 21 Model 1500D 12 5 7 6 4 11 10 Gauge 0 to 15 psi (0 to 1.0 bar) Gauge 0 to 100 psi (0 to 6.9 bar) 4. 2-2003-24D 1500D solenoid assembly 5. 2081A Male mini air coupler-panel mount 6. 2087 Fitting 1/8 NPTM x 1/4 barb elbow brass 7. 2086 Fitting 1/8 NPTM x 1/4 barb 90° brass 8.
Schematic and Parts 1500DV, 1500DV-15 Replacement Parts List 1. 2024-160 Models 1500DV, 1500DV-15 14 1/4" OD x .160" ID tubing 2. 2001B 2001C Gauge 0 to 15 psi (0 to 1.0 bar) Gauge 0 to 100 psi (0 to 6.9 bar) 3. 2-2003-24XL 1500XL solenoid assembly 4. 2-2003-15DV Pickup solenoid assembly 6 23 7 Male mini air coupler-panel mount 7. 2087 Fitting 1/8 NPTM x 1/4 barb elbow brass 8. 2086 Fitting 1/8 NPTM x 1/4 barb 90° brass 9. 2085 Fitting 1/8 NPTM x 1/4 barb elbow, low profile 10.
How the 1500 Series Dispensers Work With the air connected and the power on, here’s what happens when you press the foot pedal. (1) The digital solid-state timer is energized and begins dispense cycle countdown. (2) The timer opens a solenoid and closes the vacuum pressure for all 1500 Series dispensers except the 1500D, allowing preset air pressure to flow to the barrel reservoir. (3) The air pressure pushes the liquid out the dispensing tip.
ULTRA System™ Dispensing Components For complete selection and technical details, please refer to EFD Catalog and price list. Barrel adapter assemblies General purpose precision tips Molded one-piece, yellow, SnapLok™ adapter head with Buna N O-ring, flexible 5/32" O.D. hose, male quickconnect and safety clip. All EFD dispensing tips incorporate the unique SafetyLok™ color-coded polypropylene hubs. Conveniently packaged (50) tips per see-through box for easy part identification.
EFD Ten Year No-fault Warranty All components of EFD 1500 Series dispensers are warranted to the original end user for ten years from date of purchase. Within the period of this warranty, EFD will repair or replace free of charge any defective component, regardless of fault, on return of the part, or the complete dispenser, prepaid to the factory. In no event shall any liability or obligation of EFD arising from this warranty exceed the purchase price of the equipment.
