Accutinter 1500 | Accutinter 1500 HS End User Guide Getting Started Maintenance and Care Troubleshooting Part No: 33042 Rev. D 08.
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Fluid Management Accutinter 1500 O nce you’ve installed your Accutinter 1500 Dispenser, what’s next? In this booklet, you’ll find more information to help you get the most from your new Fluid Management Accutinter 1500 . Accutinter 1500 Fluid Management Customer Service 1 . 800 . 462 .
Contents About this Guide 5 How to Use this Guide 5 For Your Safety Maintenance, Care, and Use 32 Daily, weekly, monthly maintenance Important Safety Information 6 Information and Instruction Labels 6 Safety Notice Information 6 General Safety Information 6 Air Circulation 7 Grounding 7 Danger 7 Caring for Your Computer 7 Communication Regulation Information Getting to Know Your Accutinter 1500 8 Technical Specifications 8 Environmental Conditions 8 Optional accessories 9 Accutinter 1500 Features 10 Tips
About this Guide How to Use this Guide This Guide is organized into nine sections. Each section provides detailed information on Accutinter 1500 topics and provides a basic reference that can be used to help you with specific issues. This Guide provides the information for installing your Accutinter 1500, dispensing for the first time, and using ColorPro.
Important Safety Information Information and Instruction Labels WARNING: Unplug before servicing You should become familiar with the information labels affixed to the machine, as well as the warnings, cautions, and notes which appear throughout this guide. Read all the warning labels on the exterior and interior of the dispenser. If the labels become damaged or unreadable, you may purchase replacements from Fluid Management Customer Service.
Important Safety Information Grounding This product must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electrical shock by providing an escape for the electric current. This product is equipped with a cord that has a grounding wire and an appropriate grounding plug. The plug must be inserted into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
Getting to Know Your Accutinter 1500 Technical Specifications Top Cover Canisters 16 Canisters: 35” W x 24” D x 48” H – 370 lbs. (empty canisters) Maximum power: • 120 volts +/- 10%, 60 Hz, 5 amp • 220/230 volts +/- 10%, 50/60 Hz, 2.
Getting to Know Your Accutinter 1500 HS Top Cover Technical Specifications 16 Canisters: 35” W x 24” D x 48” H – 370 lbs. (empty canisters) Maximum power: • 120 volts +/- 10%, 60 Hz, 5 amp • 220/230 volts +/- 10%, 50/60 Hz, 2.
Getting to Know Your Accutinter 1500 Accutinter 1500 / Accutinter 1500 HS Features DVX technology drives accurate, consistent and repeatable dispenses Mechanical spring-loaded nozzle closer (Accutinter 1500) and automatic nozzle closer (Accutinter 1500 HS) keep low-VOC colorants from drying and causing mis-tints Small footprint delivers accurate performance Low profile design makes filling and tinting easy Intuitive software allows operators to learn tinting fast Tips to Improve Operation
Getting Started Installation Your Accutinter 1500 and Accutinter 1500 HS have been designed for quick set up. If you have never used an Accutinter dispenser or are new to paint dispensers, read this section for instructions on getting started and installing your machine. If you are an experienced user, you may already know enough to get started. Be sure to look over the information in the “Welcome to ColorPro” section of this guide to find out more about the new features and capabilities in ColorPro.
Getting Started Installation Unpacking and Set up Follow the steps on the next nine pages to set up your Accutinter 1500 or Accutinter 1500 HS. 1 2 3 Make sure these items are available before installing. Accutinter 1500 or Accutinter 1500 HS unit Computer, mouse, and keyboard Label printer and labels (optional accessory) Barcode scanner (optional accessory) Surge protector (not included) Warnings ALWAYS shut off the power and unplug your machine from the AC power outlet before servicing.
Getting Started Installation 6 a.PlugRoute in the power cord and connect all cables. the keyboard, monitor, and mouse cables to the rear of the machine where the computer has been placed. Plug them into the appropriate ports on the back of the computer. b. If you purchased the optional barcode scanner, label printer or are using a spectrophotometer, route the cables to the rear of the machine where the computer has been placed. Plug these cables into the appropriate ports on the back of the computer. c.
Getting Started Connecting the label printer (optional) The label printer software for the label printer is installed on the computer by Fluid Management. All you need to do is connect the printer cables to the computer and to a dedicated power outlet. The original packaging from the printer vendor includes the software, a quick start guide with detailed instructions, and the necessary cables. Follow these steps to connect the printer: 1 a. Unpack the printer. b.
Getting Started Connecting the barcode scanner (optional) The barcode scanner must be connected to the computer and keyboard. The barcode scanner is pre-programmed by Fluid Management. After the barcode scanner is connected, the scanner must be enabled to be compatible with ColorPro. The original packaging from the vendor includes the barcode scanner, the cable, and a quick start guide. Follow these steps to install the barcode scanner: 2 1 a. Unpack the barcode scanner. b.
Getting Started Connecting the barcode scanner (optional) After the barcode scanner is connected to the computer and keyboard, it must be enabled in ColorPro. Follow these steps to enable the barcode scanner: 5 7 Locate FM_Customizer from Fluid Management folder and launch. a. Type in “service” when you are prompted for the password. b. Click Check. a. Check Print Override Base to allow operators to manually override using scanner. b.
Getting Started Preparing and refilling the canisters After your machine is installed in the proper location, you need to fill the canisters with colorant so you can dispense for the first time. Your machine may be shipped with a small amount of glycol or colorant in the canisters already, but you need to fill them to capacity with colorant. When re-filling canisters, you will follow the same process using steps 3-8. Canisters come in varying capacities.
Getting Started Preparing and refilling the canisters 3 Update ColorPro with the canister level information after you have filled all of the canisters. 4 From the Main Menu, select Maintenance (F3). In the Fill tab, select All (F2). Main Menu Fill Menu Use the Fill Menu to update the software after you have filled all of the canisters for the first time. When refilling, select All (F2) or the correct individual colorant. 5 Select Fill To Top (F2) button. 6 When prompted, “...
Getting Started Preparing the system After you have filled the canisters and updated the software, you must do an initial dispense to make sure the Accutinter is working properly. 1 2 3 4 From any screen choose Maintenance (F3 or F11). Smart Purge Use “Smart Purge” for daily Purging. This will only purge colorants that have not been recently used. Click on the Purge tab. Purge colorants. Click on the colorant to be purged or select ALL button to purge entire system. Click the Purge (F3) button.
Getting Started Using the shelves For 5-gallon containers, keep shelf flipped upright into the Accutinter. Lift shelf to the pint, quart, or one-gallon position labeled. Push shelf in to lock it in place. For all other container sizes, flip down the shelf. Make sure the shelf is sturdy before using. Place the quart/pint can directly onto the shelf beneath the red LED can locator light.
Basic Operations Welcome to ColorPro4 ColorPro and ColorPro Professional puts usability at your fingertips with features that allow you to operate your Accutinter 1500 dispenser—instantly dispense any formula in your database, perform maintenance, run usage reports, estimate paint coverage for any room, adjust formulas, and calculate the formulas for lightening and darkening paint.
Basic Operations Main menu The main screen of ColorPro features five selections. Dispense Click here to go to the Formula Book, Manual Dispense, and Dispense Queue menus. Maintenance Click here to add colorant, purge lines, agitate colorants. Reports Click here to run reports for a selected date range in csv.file format. Help Menu Click here for training videos to get answers to your ColorPro and Accutinter questions. About Click here to see ColorPro and Accutinter information.
Basic Operations Dispensing from Formula Book From the Main Menu, choose Dispense (F2) button. The Formula Book tab allows you to select, dispense, and adjust the formula. You can also estimate paint quantities and enter new formulas. Clear Formula To select a new formula or to start over, choose Clear Formula (F9). Formula Information Select the Brand of formula you are searching for by using the drop down menus.
Basic Operations Dispensing from Formula Book Ingredients The colorant ingredients needed to dispense your formula will show here. Print Label Click here to print labels. 2 Order Queue This number indicates the number of jobs queuing. Adjust Click here (F6) to adjust individual formulas (See page 28). Save As Custom Click here (F7) to save as a custom color or customer information. Send To Queue Choose Send to Queue (F10) to dispense the formula later.
Basic Operations Manual dispensing From the Main Menu, choose Dispense (F2) button. The Manual Dispense tab allows you to select, dispense, and adjust the formula. You can also estimate paint quantities, and enter new formulas. Enter Amounts The colorants will be displayed under Selected Ingredients. Type in the shot size of the colorant that you require. Repeat the steps for each colorant in that formula. Save As Custom Click here (F7) to save custom formula information.
Basic Operations Using external data source and dispense queuing From the Main Menu, choose Dispense (F2). The Dispense Queue tab allows you to enter and dispense a formula scanned by a spectrophotometer (optional) or from a previous order not yet dispensed. Order Queue This number indicates the number of jobs queuing. Input List The Input List (F4) displays all the formulas waiting to be dispensed from an external source or previously requested. The number of jobs queuing is located in top right corner.
Basic Operations Adjusting formulas Color formulas can be modified to adjust lightness, darkness, and modify existing formulas. From any tab in the Dispense Menu, click Adjust (F6) after a formula is selected. Adjust Ingredients On the Adjust Ingredients tab, the original formula colorant amounts are displayed. Selected Ingredients In the Change +/- fields, type the amount to add or subtract from the original formula for each colorant. The totals will change based upon amounts you enter.
Basic Operations Using color scaling On the Adjust Scaling tab, the original formula colorant amounts are displayed. Create a deeper or lighter formula by selecting Percent Change and selecting a value from drop down box, or select Container Size and select a different paint container size from drop down box. Reset Click here (F9) to return to original formula settings. 28 | Accutinter 1500 Dispense Total Click Dispense Total (F3) to dispense the original formula plus adjusted amounts.
Basic Operations Purging the lines It is recommended that you complete a purge daily to ensure optimal Accutinter performance and avoid possible mis-tints. 1 2 3 4 From any screen choose Maintenance (F3 or F11). Smart Purge Use “Smart Purge” for daily Purging. This will only purge colorants that have not been recently used. Click on the Purge tab. Purge colorants. Click on the colorant to be purged or select All button to purge entire system. Click the Purge (F3) button.
Basic Operations Stirring the colorants When adding new colorants or if the colorant has not been used for several days, you may want to manually stir colors. From any screen, choose Maintenance (F3 or F11). The Agitate tab allows you to stir colorants in the canister. 1 Click on Agitate tab. In the Duration in Minutes (F4) field, type in the amount of time colorants should stir. 2 Click Agitate (F2) to begin agitation cycle. Progress bar will appear confirming agitation cycle. Click Done (Esc).
Basic Operations Using ColorPro Help For additional information on how to operate your Accutinter or ColorPro, click Help (F1). The main screen of ColorPro features six selections. Accutinter Models Contains information regarding shelves, container sizes, and dispensing. ColorPro Find information about dispensing with ColorPro, maintaining the machine, and customization. Quick Start Guide Overviews regarding dispensing, maintaining, and customizing your Accutinter.
Maintenance, Care and Use - Accutinter 1500 Your Accutinter 1500 depends on clean and well maintained parts. To ensure dispensing accuracy and increase the operation of your Accutinter 1500, follow the maintenance schedule detailed below: PERFORM EVERY DAY: • Clean each of the nozzles with the recommended nozzle cleaning tool and purge (see below). • Remove all excess colorant and debris from the nozzle and nozzle area. • Clean all accessible surfaces and cabinet with a mild cleaning solution.
Maintenance, Care and Use - Accutinter 1500 HS Your Accutinter 1500 HS depends on clean and well maintained parts. To ensure dispensing accuracy and increase the operation of your Accutinter 1500 HS, follow the maintenance schedule detailed below: PERFORM EVERY DAY: • Clean each of the nozzles with the recommended nozzle cleaning tool and purge (see below). • Remove all excess colorant and debris from the nozzle and nozzle area. • Clean all accessible surfaces and cabinet with a mild cleaning solution.
Frequently Asked Questions Equipment troubleshooting Most of the problems listed in this section can be prevented by daily cleaning and by purging the nozzle. See the Maintenance, Care and Use section in this manual for instructions. Use the chart below to locate the problem and perform the recommended actions in the last column. Contact Fluid Management Customer Service if you are unable to find a resolution. PROBLEM The machine is dispensing mis-tints.
Frequently Asked Questions Equipment troubleshooting PROBLEM FIRST CHECK: The nozzle closer is not opening or closing. …Is the nozzle closer covered with dried colorant and debris? ACTION Clean all dried colorant and debris from the nozzle closer area. Make sure the nozzle arm is clean so it moves freely. If the nozzle closer still does not close, call Customer Service. Colorant drips or runs after dispensing.
Frequently Asked Questions Equipment troubleshooting PROBLEM FIRST CHECK: ACTION The machine is not dispensing. …Is the machine turned on and plugged in? Make sure the power cord is plugged in. Restart the machine: 1- Exit ColorPro. 2- Shut down the computer. 3- Press the reset switch on the front of the keyboard tray. 4- Wait 30 seconds. 5- Turn the computer back on. If the problem still persists, call Customer Service. There is no power. The printer is not printing.
Frequently Asked Questions Equipment troubleshooting PROBLEM One or two colorants are not dispensing. FIRST CHECK: …Are the nozzles clogged? How do I clean the nozzle openings? ACTION Follow the daily nozzle cleaning instructions (see pages 33/34) for your model. Follow the daily nozzle cleaning instructions (see page 33/34). OR Follow the “Daily Nozzle Cleaning Instructions” on the inside of the top cover of your machine. The computer doesn’t start when you press the power button.
Frequently Asked Questions ColorPro Troubleshooting PROBLEM General ColorPro related FIRST CHECK: ACTION …Make sure ColorPro is installed. Turn on the computer. Does the ColorPro main screen open up? If yes, then ColorPro is installed. …Try re-starting the machine to see if that solves the problem. Press the restart switch on the front of the keyboard tray. …Can you find the answer in the Help section of ColorPro? …Make sure your computer is properly connected.
Frequently Asked Questions ColorPro Troubleshooting PROBLEM FIRST CHECK: A message in ColorPro says, “Encoder pulse failure. Motor failed on canister containing...” Call Customer Service. The optional barcode scanner does not work... You must have ColorPro Professional for barcoding capability; If you suspect a problem with the label printer... Contact the printer manufacturer at 1.800.426.7827 If you suspect a problem with the colorants... Contact your department manager or store manager.
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Index A M accessories 8 adding colorant 16-17 adjusting formulas 26 maintenance 5, 8-9, 11, 17, 21, 30-31 mis-tints 28, 32 monitor 6, 8-12, B N barcode scanner 8, 11-12, 14-15, 37 nozzle 5, 8, 9, 11, 28, 30-33, 35 nozzle cleaning tool 38 C cabinet, about the 8, 32 canisters 5, 8, 11-12, 16-18, 33 cautions 5-7 cleaning your Accutinter 33 colorant 8-9, 11-12, 16-18, 22-29, 32-33, 35, 37 ColorPro 5, 9, 12, 16, 21-24, 29-31 ColorPro help 30 computer 6, 8, 9, 11, 12 connecting to a Spectrophotometer 12 t
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