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3D Systems ProJet 7000 Facility Requirements Manual
Summary of ProJet 7000
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Projet™ 7000 3d professional printer facility requirements guide original instructions rev. C, p/n 40-d070
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1. Projet™ 7000 facility requirements guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1.1 02.0 what is a facility requirements guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
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Projet™ 7000 facility requirements guide table of contents 02.0 what is a facility requirements guide 03.0 symbols used in this guide 04.0 the projet™ 7000 system 05.0 facility guidelines 05.1 moving equipment and access for system installation 05.2 projet™ 7000 physical dimensions 05.3 floor specif...
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02.0 what is a facility requirements guide this guide provides important information on selecting a facility location and planning for the installation of 3d systems' projet™ 7000. It also presents planning guidelines to facilitate fast, convenient installation and operation of your modeler. What's ...
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03.0 symbols used in this guide the following table contains an illustration and description of the safety symbols which are posted on the projet™ 7000 and used throughout this manual. Electric shock hazard high voltage electricity is accessible in the vicinity of this sign or behind the access pane...
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04.0 the projet™ 7000 system equipment supplied by 3d systems material cart print tray two print platforms 3d manage™ part preparation software additional print platforms, print applicator mechanisms and material carts can be obtained from 3d systems..
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05.0 facility guidelines 05.1 moving equipment and access for system installation 05.2 projet™ 7000 physical dimensions 05.3 floor specifications 05.4 room size 05.5 electrical requirements 05.6 client workstation requirements to operate 3dmanage 05.7 network interface 05.8 safety information 05.9 p...
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05.1 moving equipment and access for system installation moving equipment and access requirements moving and positioning the crated projet™ 7000 requires a pallet jack or roll-a-lifts, (customer supplied). Passageways and doors must be wide enough to allow for moving and turning the projet™ 7000, (w...
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05.2 projet™ 7000 physical dimensions.
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05.3 floor specifications floor area floors and counter spaces in the projet™ 7000 work area should be nonporous and suitable for cleaning with solvents. Do not install the projet™ 7000 on carpeted floors. The feet of the system should be on a non-resilient surface such as bare concrete. The machine...
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05.4 room size the total floor area required by a projet™ 7000 varies depending on user preferences, building codes, and the space required for storage. The room should have a minimum ceiling height of 243.84 cm, (96 in) the dashed outer lines show the space required around the system for operation,...
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05.5 electrical requirements power requirements voltage current frequency phase 100 vac 15 amps 50/60 hz 1 phase 115 vac 15 amps 50/60 hz 1 phase 230 vac 8 amps 50/60 hz 1 phase the system requires a dedicated, surge- and spike-protected circuit. Use of an uninterruptible power supply (ups) is stron...
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05.6 client workstation requirements to operate 3dmanage before a model can be built on the projet™ 7000, the model data file must be saved or exported to the industry-standard .Stl file format, and submitted to the modeler. The client software can be downloaded from 3dscentral and installed on each...
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05.7 network interface ethernet interface the system workstation includes a class a ethernet interface, which can be used for connection to a windows nt/windows 7, part preparation workstation. This interface transmits files from the workstation to the projet™ 7000. The ethernet connection is accomp...
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05.8 safety information it is your responsibility to ensure that areas in which the projet™ 7000 and print materials are used or stored and that personnel operating the equipment comply with all relevant safety codes and laws, particularly those relating to hazardous chemicals and laser radiation. T...
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05.9 print material handling and safety irritant always wear chemical-resistant gloves, goggles and protective clothing when handling print material. Avoid skin contact. Avoid breathing print material fumes. • always wear approved goggles, nitrile gloves and protective clothing when working near pri...
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Warning untrained personnel should be evacuated from the area. Warning print materials are flammable. Care should be taken during print material containment and cleanup operations. A supply of dikes and control booms should be stocked so they are available to contain the affected area in the event o...
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Contamination - care should be taken when cleaning windows, panels, and other parts of the projet™ 7000. Cleaning products which contain ammonia, should not be used because they can cause contamination of the material. Instead use a small amount of isopropyl alcohol on a paper towel to clean up spil...
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06.0 operating environment 06.1 air quality and temperature 06.2 humidity 06.3 lighting 06.4 vibration and shock.
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06.1 air quality and temperature air quality the room housing the projet™ 7000 should be well ventilated. Reasonable care should be taken to minimize dust and smoke which could contaminate the print material and cause deterioration of optical surfaces. Avoid temperature fluctuation (see below). Sinc...
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06.2 humidity humidity the optimal humidity in the projet™ 7000 build chamber and lab will depend to a certain degree on the print material selection. Regardless, the humidity should always be non-condensing and should not vary outside the range of 20-50%. Review the material information (m.S.D.S./s...
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06.3 lighting standard fluorescent lamps with clear plastic diffusers are recommended to minimize ultraviolet exposure, which could negatively affect the print material. Uv filters are available for windows and exposed fluorescent lamps. Make certain to avoid the following: sunlight, quartz-halogen ...
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06.4 vibration and shock floor vibration and shock the system is a precision mechanical and optical machine that is sensitive to vibration. In order to ensure part quality and accuracy, a ground floor location with a concrete floor, (miminum of 4 inches thick) is recommended. The projet™ 7000 is sli...
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07.0 limitations of liability 3d systems is not, in any event, liable for any damages, including lost profits, cost of cover, or other special, incidental, consequential, or indirect damages arising from the use of this document, however caused and on any theory of liability. This limitation will ap...
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08.0 safety notice notice caution use of controls or adjustments, or performance of procedures other than those contained in the operation, maintenance or any other manual provided with this machine may result in hazardous radiation exposure. This laser process machine is certified as a class 1 lase...
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09.0 thank you 3d systems is confident that you will be very satisfied with the purchase of your projet™ 7000. Enjoy the ability to produce high quality models from your 3-d digital data. We are dedicated to developing a relationship that extends beyond the terms of the sale. Please take the time to...
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10.0 contacting 3d systems u.S.A. 3d systems, inc. 333 three d systems circle rock hill, sc 29730 u.S.A. General inquiries: (803) 326-3900 material orders: (800) 889-2964 customer support: (800) 793-3669 e-mail: moreinfo@3dsystems.Com germany 3d systems gmbh guerickeweg 9 d-64291 darmstadt, germany ...
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11.0 ancillary supplies and equipment part washing systems 3d systems, inc. 333 three d systems circle rock hill, sc 29730 cure unit, p/n 273997-01 washer, p/n 273998-01 uninterruptible power supply american power conversion or toshiba 5kva hand-held uv guns ddu enterprises 2909 oregon ct, ste a2 to...
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12.0 initial site survey checklist the will help you determine the optimal place to install the projet™ 7000. Initial site survey checklist survey your facility and list three possible installation locations at the top of the form. Review all questions on the form and check the box for the location ...
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13.0 pre-installation checklist the pre-installation checklist helps you prepare for installing the projet™ 7000. Prior to installation, complete the checklist and fax it to your 3d systems customer support engineer..
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Pre-installation checklist moving equipment and site accessibility projet™ printer area part finishing area waste disposal and safety job submission (workstations and network access) completed by: is there adequately rated moving equipment available to move the equipment to its destination? Have you...