3D Systems ProX 800 User Manual - page 21

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MDM Basin:

 The inside of the MDM contains the basin where the material used for printing is stored.

MDM Lid: 

The lid is used when storing an MDM offline. It prevents contaminants from getting into the material basin 

when the MDM is being stored offline. (see letter A).

Material Bin Release Lever: 

The release lever opens up the material bin so that material container can be installed 

and removed. Pull down on the lever to open the material bin.

Heater Power Connector:

 This connector plugs the heater into the MDM allowing the material to heat. When in 

Print mode, this is connected to the machine. When in Standby mode, it is connected to the wall.

Serial Connector:

 The Serial Connector connects the Smart Cartridge Technology reader for the material container, 

and establishes communication between the heater and the MDM (see letter “I” below).

I/O Connector: 

This connector is the interface for all communication and motion control between the MDM and the 

printer.

Brake: 

There are brakes on the two wheels at this end of the MDM. They are labeled “ON/OFF” to indicate which way to 

push the lever to release or engage the brake. Engage the brake any time the MDM is to stay stationary.

Material Bin:

 This is where the material container is docked for automatic MDM material refill. The material containers 

incorporate smart cartridge technology that contains information about the material that is in the container and the 

MDM. This information prevents use of the wrong material, incorrect material use, or use of an empty or expired 

container, ensuring the material is safe to use.

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