Ultra® 1400 Series Dispenser User’s Guide Ultra 1400 Ultra 1415 ™ Electronic pdf files of EFD manuals are also available at www.efd-inc.com/manuals.
Introduction Welcome to the Ultra 1400 Series User’s Guide, designed to help you maximize the usefulness of your new dispenser. 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 Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9 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.
Specifications Cabinet size: 13.3 W x 15.0 H x 15.2 D cm (5.25 x 5.94 x 6.00") Weight: 1.37 kg (3.01 lb) Input voltage: Selectable 100/120/220 VAC Input frequency: 50/60 Hz Input power: 14/12 VA Internal voltage: 24 VDC Foot pedal voltage: 5.5 VDC End of cycle feedback circuits: 5 to 24 VDC; 100mA maximum Initiate circuits: Foot pedal, finger switch or 5 to 24 VDC signal Cycle rate: Exceeds 600 cycles per minute Time range: Programmable from .001 to 99.9 seconds Time control: Microprocessor with 0.
Getting Started Unpack the Unit / Warranty 1 • Unpack the unit. • Now is a good time to activate your Two Year Warranty. Register the warranty online at www.efd-inc.com/warranty/two. Or if you prefer, follow the instructions in the enclosed “Welcome” letter to contact your EFD representative. Install Barrel Holder 2 • Remove sleeve from barrel holder. • Insert 6 mm screw through wire adapter hose holder, then through barrel holder ❶. • Tighten screw to secure holder to dispenser cover.
Getting Started Set Voltage / Connect Power 4 • Check the voltage label to be certain it is set to the available power. The Ultra 1400 is shipped with the fuse cartridge set for 120 VAC input. • To change the voltage, remove the voltage selector from the cartridge, rotate it and position the correct voltage to show through the cartridge window. Replace the cartridge into the power cord receptacle, making sure that both sides snap securely into position.
Getting Started Connect Air Output 7 • Push in the black, male quick-connect from the EFD adapter assembly provided into the front of the Ultra 1400. • Twist clockwise to lock. • See page 17 for Initial Test Procedures. air output Completed Setup Note: Each number corresponds to the appropriate “Getting Started” step.
Features & Controls: Front Panel teach steady mode decimal button digital display pressure gauge time set buttons air output vacuum regulator air pressure regulator Digital Display • Teach button on physical size. . In Teach mode, you can “teach” the deposit based 0 • Press the • Press and hold the foot pedal to establish your deposit size. Tapping the foot pedal repeatedly will have a cumulative effect on the dot size and dispense time.
Features & Controls: Front Panel Timed Mode Start by setting the dispense time to zero. Press the button twice to zero the display. Press the Time Set buttons below the panel to set a specific dispense time. Be sure the decimal is in the correct position for the time required. In Timed mode, the Ultra 1400 will dispense a single deposit each time you press the foot pedal. The deposit size is based on the dispense time and air pressure settings. Abort Dispense Press the foot pedal once to dispense.
Features & Controls: Back Panel power on / off exhaust / vacuum foot pedal AIR IN air input power cord I/O connection Air Input Port • Push one end of the 6 mm air input hose into the back of the Ultra 1400. A standard air hose is provided. • Connect the other end of the air input hose to your plant air supply. Note: Clean, dry filtered factory air is required to meet warranty. If your air supply is not filtered, order the five micron filter regulator (specify EFD part #2000F755).
Features & Controls: Back Panel Input / Output 9 Pin Interface Connector The Ultra 1400 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. Upon completion of a dispense cycle, a solid state circuit closes and remains closed until the next dispense cycle.
Vacuum Control Using Vacuum to Make Deposits of Watery-Thin Fluids The Ultra 1400 vacuum control 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 vacuum should be shut off.
Filling the Syringe Barrel Syringe Barrel Filling Techniques 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 several advantages. • First, vacuum adjustment is less sensitive.
Syringe Barrel Loaders 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 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 shut off 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 dispense tip with fluid. • Change to Timed mode by pressing the Teach button • Set time to 0.25 seconds. • Rest the dispense tip on the Dot Standards sheet. • Press the foot pedal 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.
Schematic 1400 and 1415 Parts List 1. 2024-6MM . . . . .6 mm OD urethane tubing 2. 2001C . . . . . . . .Gauge 0-100 psi (0-6.9 bar) 2001B . . . . . . . .Gauge 0-15 psi (0-1.0 bar) 12. 2002SCR . . . . . .Replacement screen for regulator* 13. 2009-A24 . . . . . .Input cord, detachable* 3. 2002-U . . . . . . . .Regulator 0-100 psi (0-6.9 bar) 2002A . . . . . . . .Regulator 0-15 psi (0-1.0 bar) 14. 2015A . . . . . . . .Foot pedal assembly* 4. 8121 . . . . . . . . . .Fitting - 6 mm bulkhead 16. 2176-1400 .
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. Otherwise, replace fuse (specify EFD part #7111) to power supply. Inconsistent dots 1. Check dispensing tip, syringe barrel and material for possible clogging. 2. Check dispenser air pressure display to be sure air pressure is not varying. If needed, use the filter regulator (EFD part #2000F755). 3.
Helpful Hints Helpful Hints 1. There are three core variables to the Ultra 1400 dispenser: 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 accessories for your Ultra 1400 dispenser. Flexible arm syringe barrel holder This flexible arm mounts to the cabinet and can be adjusted to multiple heights and angles. Specify EFD part #2429. Stiff arm barrel holder This stiff arm mounts to the cabinet and securely holds the syringe barrel in a fixed position. Specify EFD part #2434. Ergonomic hand grip Ergonomic grip fits all sizes of syringe barrels from 3cc to 55cc. Specify EFD part #2441.
Productivity Tools 9 pin connector assembly Allows easy connection to the Ultra 1400 dispenser for external control. One end has a 9 pin male DIN connector; opposite end connects to external devices. Specify EFD part #7154. Five-micron regulator Required for production areas where clean, dry filtered factory air is not available, or to stabilize plant air supply for more consistent deposits. Specify EFD part #2000F755.
EFD Two Year Limited Warranty All components of EFD dispensers are warranted to the original end user for two years from date of purchase. Within the period of this warranty, EFD will repair or replace free of charge any defective component 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.
