Ultra® 2400 Series Dispensing Workstation Electronic pdf files of EFD® manuals are also available at www.efd-inc.com/manuals.html.
Introduction Welcome to the Ultra 2400 Series, the most complete dispensing system on the market. This User’s Guide will help you maximize the usefulness of your new workstation. Please spend a few minutes to become familiar with the controls and features. Follow our recommended testing procedures. Review the helpful information we have included, which is based on more than 30 years of industrial dispensing experience. Most questions you will have are answered in this guide.
Contents Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Introduction Read and follow these safety instructions. Task- and equipment-specific warnings, cautions and instructions are included in equipment documentation where appropriate. Qualified Personnel Equipment owners are responsible for making sure that EFD equipment is installed, operated and serviced by qualified personnel. Qualified personnel are those employees or contractors who are trained to safely perform their assigned tasks.
Safety Fire Safety To avoid a fire or explosion, follow these instructions. • Shut down all equipment immediately if you notice static sparking or arcing. Do not restart the equipment until the cause has been identified and corrected. • Do not smoke, weld, grind or use open flames where flammable materials are being used or stored. • Provide adequate ventilation to prevent dangerous concentrations of volatile particles or vapors. Refer to local codes or your material MSDS for guidance.
Getting Started The Ultra 2400 workstation is designed to provide complete process control for precise, repeatable fluid dispensing. Key features include • All-digital, multi-function display with simultaneous readout of air pressure, time, vacuum, deposit shot count and time of day • Unique air management reservoir and high-speed solenoid system for consistent, repeatable deposits • Time increment adjustments as small as 0.
Specifications Cabinet size: 14.3 x 18.1 x 17.3 cm (5.63W x 7.12H x 6.82D") Weight: 2.3 kg (5.0 lb) Power adapter: AC input voltage: 100 to 240 VAC AC input frequency: 47 to 63 Hz DC output: 24 VDC @ 1.25A End-of-cycle feedback circuits: 5 to 24 VDC; 100 mA maximum Initiate circuits: Foot pedal, finger switch or 5 to 24 VDC signal Cycle rate: Exceeds 600 cycles per minute Time range: Programmable from 0.0001 to 999.
Features & Controls: Front Panel cycle counter mode indicator time of day dispense time vacuum pullback dispense pressure menu multi-function controls power data/time control display navigation output air vacuum regulator pressure regulator Timed Mode Dispense Mode When powered for the first time, the Ultra 2400 Home screen displays in TIMED mode. Otherwise, it displays in the mode last used. You can verify what mode you’re in by checking the top left corner of the display screen.
Features & Controls: Front Panel Air Pressure Air pressure is displayed in psi. See page 20 to change the display of pressure from psi to bar or kPa. It is shown with the icon of an arrow pushing into a syringe barrel. Follow these steps to set air pressure. • Pull the air pressure regulator knob out to unlock it (bottom left knob). • Turn the knob clockwise to the desired pressure setting. • To reduce pressure, turn the knob counterclockwise until the display reads a lower pressure than needed.
Features & Controls: Front Panel Power Press the power button to turn the unit on. An EFD logo will briefly appear before the Home screen displays. The Ultra 2400 will go into sleep mode when it’s inactive for more than 90 minutes. Simply press any button or the foot pedal to reactivate the screen. Menu You can access the menu screen by pressing MENU.
Features & Controls: Back Panel Power Input Port Communication Port Exhaust Input/ Output Output air Auxiliary Port Foot Pedal / Finger Switch Input air Power Input Port The power input port is located at the top left corner of the Ultra 2400. The Ultra 2400 power pack automatically adjusts for 100 to 240 VAC. Use only the universal power pack provided with the Ultra 2400 workstation. The unit is shipped with four power plugs (one USA and three international plugs) and a 5.
Features & Controls: Back Panel Auxiliary Port The auxiliary port, a 6 pin mini DIN connection, is located on the top row of ports. It is designed to power the Ultra 2400 accessories such as the workstation lamp. The auxiliary port is interchangeable with the foot pedal / finger switch port. Foot Pedal / Finger Switch Port The switch port, a 6 pin mini DIN connection, is located on the top right corner of the Ultra 2400.
Filling the Syringe Barrel Caution: Do not completely fill syringe barrels. The optimum fill is a maximum 2/3 of the barrel capacity and 1/2 of the barrel capacity when using the EFD blue LV Barrier™ piston. For best results, we strongly recommend that you use a piston as part of your dispensing system. The white EFD SmoothFlow™ piston is appropriate for most fluids and has Remember several advantages. • First, vacuum adjustment is less sensitive.
Filling the Syringe Barrel Filling procedure for watery fluids and vacuum control Vacuum Control The Ultra 2400 vacuum regulator allows low viscosity fluids, even water, to be consistently dispensed without dripping between cycles. A vacuum is exerted above the fluid in the barrel to prevent dripping. For medium to high viscosity fluids, the recommended vacuum setting is 0.0.
Syringe Barrel Loaders Syringe Barrel Loading Alternatives EFD offers productive alternatives to traditional syringe 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 pre-filled cartridge into the barrel loader.
Initial Test Procedures Deposit size is controlled by time, pressure and tip size. Please follow these instructions to test each function. Use the convenient Dot Standards sheet included in your dispensing system kit. Setup for Testing 1. Attach an EFD syringe barrel filled with your assembly fluid to the adapter assembly as shown. 2. Keep the vacuum set at 0.0 during initial testing. (If you are dispensing a watery fluid, see Vacuum Control, page 14). 3.
Initial Test Procedures Testing in Timed Mode • Follow steps in “Testing in Steady Mode” to purge your dispensing tip with fluid. • Change to TIMED mode. • Set time to 000.0250 seconds. • Rest the dispense tip on the Dot Standards sheet. • Press the foot pedal (or finger switch) to activate the dispense cycle. Note: the pedal only needs to be pressed for a moment. The complete time will run once you activate the dispense cycle. • Changing the time changes the deposit size.
Memory The Ultra 2400 dispensing workstation allows you to store the dispense time, pressure and vacuum settings for up to 16 different job programs. Programs are saved even with power removed and will remain in storage unless changed or erased intentionally. Job programs are identified as Memory 1 through Memory 16. Note: Dispense time is automatically adjusted when you select an individual job program.
Memory To Edit or Clear a Saved Job Follow these steps to make changes to an existing job. 1. Press MENU. Use the up/down arrows to highlight MEMORY. Press SELECT. 2. Use the up/down arrows to select the correct job program to edit (Memory 1, Memory 2, etc.). 3. If you need to review the stored values for pressure and vacuum, press and hold SETTINGS. You can adjust the pressure and vacuum from this screen, or you can make adjustments from TIMED mode.
Menu Functions You can access the menu screen by pressing MENU. From here press the up/down and left/right arrows to select from a variety of screens. Timed/Teach mode See pages 8-10 for details on the Ultra 2400 dispense modes. Memory/Save Job See pages 18-19 for details on Memory and Save Job functions. Clear Count See page 10 for details on Shot Count and Clear Count functions.
Menu Functions Security Code You can set a 4-digit password to prevent job changes by unauthorized users. This password locks out the ability to change dispense time, clear the shot count and modify settings in Memory. The password is required to access the Security screen. Unauthorized users get a Password Error message if they attempt to enter an invalid password. To select the functions to password protect • Press MENU. • Press the up/down arrow to highlight SECURITY, then press SELECT.
Input/Output Connection Voltage Initiate Circuit The Ultra 2400 workstation may be initiated with a 5 to 24 VDC signal across pins 1 and 2. The signal can be momentary (no less than 0.01 seconds) or maintained. A new cycle will begin once power is removed and then applied again. Mechanical Contact Initiate The Ultra 2400 can be initiated via the closure of mechanical contacts such as a relay or switch using pins 7 and 8. Closure of the contacts can be momentary (no less than 0.01 seconds) or maintained.
Schematic 1. 2024-6MM ...........Tubing - 6mm OD urethane, blue* 18. 2427 ......................Barrel holder sleeve 2. 2401-100.............Air manifold 100 psi 2401-15...............Air manifold 15 psi 2401-05...............Air manifold 5 psi 20. 2441 ......................Barrel hand grip 19. 2428 ......................Barrel holder 21. 2447 ......................20w universal power supply* 3. 2406 ....................Face plate 22. HM3X6MM-BH........Screw – M3 x 6mm, buttonhead 4. 2407 .........
Troubleshoot If you encounter a problem that you cannot readily solve, call EFD. Trouble Possible cause and correction No power Be sure that there is power at the wall receptacle. Note: there is a resettable internal fuse on the Ultra 2400 unit, so there is no need to ever replace the fuse. Allow unit to cool down, and it will reset itself as necessary. Auxiliary output is not functioning Insure that the load does not exceed 100 mA.
Helpful Hints Helpful Hints 1. There are three core variables to the Ultra 2400 dispensing workstation: time, pressure and vacuum. Adjust just one of these at a time, in small increments, to achieve the correct deposit. 2. Another variable is tip size. Choose the right tip for the deposit type. Remember, smaller tips require more pressure and more time. Try different tips without changing the time or pressure settings and observe the results. 3.
Productivity Tools Choose from this list of optional productivity tools to maximize your Ultra 2400 dispensing workstation. Flexible arm syringe barrel holder This flexible arm mounts to the work panels and can be adjusted to multiple heights and angles. Specify EFD part #2429. Stiff arm barrel holder This stiff arm mounts to the work panels and securely holds the syringe barrel in a fixed position. Specify EFD part #2434.
Productivity Tools Production extension shelf Handy extension shelf allows you to stack dispensers vertically for multiple dispensing applications, maximizes limited bench space and provides a flat work surface for other tools. Specify EFD part #2443. Magnifying lens 1.7x magnification ensures more accurate deposit placement, improves repeatability and reduces risk of operator strain. Specify EFD part #2442. I/O connector assembly Allows easy connection to the Ultra 2400 dispenser for external control.
EFD Ten Year No-Fault Warranty EFD dispensers are warranted to the original end user for 10 years from date of purchase. Within the period of this warranty, EFD will repair or replace free of charge any defective part, 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.
