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TQC AB3120 User Manual

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T Q C A U T O M AT I C F I L M A P P L I C AT O R
( I N C L . O P T I O N A L T O O L S )
AB3120, AB3220, AB3320, AB3400, AB3420, AB3425, AB3125, AB3225,
AB3325, AB3405, AB3075, AB3090
IMPORTANT!
Before taking this
instrument in use we
strongly advise you
to read this manual
carefully.
User Guide
V3.5 0417
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  • Page 1 T Q C A U T O M AT I C F I L M A P P L I C AT O R ( I N C L . O P T I O N A L T O O L S ) AB3120, AB3220, AB3320, AB3400, AB3420, AB3425, AB3125, AB3225, AB3325, AB3405, AB3075, AB3090...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENT GENERAL 1.1 Importance of operating manual 1.2 User-responsibility 1.3 Responsibility of personnel 1.4 Dangers 1.5 Designated purpose 1.6 Copyright 1.7 Manufacturer’s/Supplier’s address SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 Meaning of Symbols 2.2 Availability of Safety Information 2.3 Training of Personnel 2.4 Dangers from Electrical Energy 2.5 Points of Special Danger - Moving Zone tool carrier 2.6 Points of Special Danger - Heated Film applicator 2.6 Care, Maintenance, Repairs...
  • Page 3 ANNEX D | POWER SUPPLY HEATED MODELS ANNEX E1 | TEST CHART PLACEMENT - NON-HEATED-MODELS ANNEX E2 | TEST CHART PLACEMENT - HEATED MODELS ANNEX F | GRINDOMETER TOOL FOR AFA ANNEX G | TQC HARDNESS PEN HOLDER FOR AFA...

  • Page 4: General

    1.5 Designated purpose The TQC Film applicator is exclusively designed to apply films of paint and coatings on test panels and test charts and as from models launched after Apr. 2013 for testing of the drying time of coatings on previous described substrates.

  • Page 5: Copyright

    1.6 Copyright The copyright of this operating manual remains with TQC. This operating manual is intended solely for the user and his personnel. Its instructions and guidelines may not be duplicated, circulated or otherwise passed on to others, neither fully, nor partly.

  • Page 6: Training Of Personnel

    2.6 Points of special danger - Heated Film applicators The TQC AB3400 and AB3405 are both heated film applicators and are able to reach temperatu- res above 60 °C. Contacting the heated film applicator may cause injuries. Handle the hot surface with care.

  • Page 7: Care, Maintenance, Repairs

    2.7 Care, Maintenance, Repairs a socket while adjusting any electrical component whenever maintenance, inspection or repair work is done. 2.8 Modifications to the Equipment permission from the manufacturer. guaranteed to take the loading and meet the safety requirements. 2.9 Cleaning of the Instrument and Disposal of Materials 3 TRANSPORT AND STORAGE 3.1 Packing Please take note of pictorial symbols on the packing.

  • Page 8: Reporting Transport Damage And Documentation

    Store instrument in the original packing if possible. 4 INSTRUMENT DATA 4.1 Name / Article AB3120 TQC motorised automatic film applicator 230V with glass bed (A) and combined attachment assembly for standard block applicators and wire bar coaters. AB3125 TQC motorised automatic film applicator 110V with glass bed (A) and combined attachment assembly for standard block applicators and wire bar coaters.

  • Page 9: Scope Of Supply

    NOTE TQC Automated Film Applicators equipped with a double channelled vacuum bed can be retrofitted with an optional perforated vacuum bed and vice versa. AB3400 TQC motorised automatic film applicator 230V with heated perforated vacuum bed, built-in vacuum pump and combined attachment assembly for standard block applicators and wire bar coaters.

  • Page 10: Technical Data

    4.3 Technical Data Automatic Film Applicator Traverse Speed 2 – 500 mm/s Traverse Speed accuracy +/- 1% of set speed Stroke length 50 – 359 mm Stroke length accuracy +/- 2 mm Max test chart size DIN A3 Max test substrate thickness 35mm including applied coating Max.

  • Page 11: Basic Unit

    If it does not, the instrument must not be connected under any Danger circumstances. Contact your local supplier or TQC for full specifications on how to set the correct voltage. NOTE Voltage selector might be hidden, depending on model.

  • Page 12: Mains Connection

    order to create adequate vacuum. The level of vacuum created may dependon operation and age of the machine as well as test substrate used. 5.4 Mains Connection The mains connection is located at the rear of the instrument. Plug in the female plug in the socket on the rear of the housing.

  • Page 13: Instrument Component Assembly

    7 INSTRUMENT COMPONENT ASSEMBLY 7.1 Overview Housing Splash shield Tool Carrier Hight Adjustment fixation Spiral bar weight Spiral bar weight guide pins Spiral bar weight guide rings Spiral bar weight extra weights Lamp assembly 10. Lifter...

  • Page 14: Instrument Preparations

    7.2 Instrument Preparations Position glass bed or vacuum bed between the designated red supporting studs at the 4 corners on the unit. The heated vacuum bed model comes with a pre assembled vacuum bed. For the other vacuum models follow the vacuum seal installation instructions in Annex A. 7.3 Glass Bed This bed 470 x 300 x 12 mm can either be used directly as an application carrier or (for example) smaller cards or foils.

  • Page 15: Film Applicators (Tools)

    For details on film applicators datasheets are available on www.tqc.eu NOTE The length of TQC Spiral bar coaters has changed during the years. The older shorter version can be used on the TQC Automatic Film Applicator by the use of optional available lengthening rods.

  • Page 16: Drying Time Recorder

    7.8 Drying Time Recorder The TQC Automated Film Applicator can be used as a Drying Time Recorder. In order to use the TQC Automatic Film Applicator as a Drying Time Recorder following steps need to be followed: guide pins(6). stored in a safe place. In order to not to lose them.
  • Page 17 RUN - Positioning Chart 50 mm/s The current draw down speed as well as the length is Place applicator and apply shown in the top of the display. Press the Jog shuttle knob print. Stay clear from moving parts ! to confirm or turn it to go back in the menu and make BACK changes.

  • Page 18: Drying Time Recorder Operation

    Signals off, Low volume or High Volume. 8.2 Drying Time recorder operation The TQC drying time recorder is partially preset by the settings of the Automatic Film application. In order to set up a new drying time test follow the steps below: MAIN MENU –...
  • Page 19 RUN SETUP LENGTH RUN SETUP-LENGTH [ ] DIN A5 The length of a drying time test can be set here. The [ ] DIN A4 [√] DIN A3 [ ] Custom Start point [ 44 ] mm operation is the same as that for setting the length for an End point [ 350 ] mm Length...

  • Page 20: Heated Film Bed Control

    8.3 Heated Film bed control The TQC Heated film bed controller is operated by two buttons. The power switch on the top and the temperature set knob on the front. To set the temperature first turn the machine on and then set the temperature.

  • Page 21: Start The Instrument

    When requesting service always include Model No. and Serial No. from device tag on rear of machine. Customer service is provided on request by: Molenbaan 19 2908 LL Capelle aan den IJssel The Netherlands, T +31 (0)10 7900100 F +31 (0)10 7900129 Email: info@tqc.eu...

  • Page 22: Disclaimer

    11 DISCLAIMER The right of technical modifications is reserved. The information given in this manual is not intended to be exhaustive and any person using the product for any purpose other than that specifically recommended in this manual without first obtaining written confirmation from us as to the suitability of the product for the intended purpose does so at his own risk.

  • Page 23: Annex A | Installation Of The Vacuum Bed

    ANNEX A | INSTALLATION OF THE VACUUM BED After unpacking the TQC automatic Film applicator the rubber seals for the vacuum bed need to be placed. Without these seals the vacuum can NOT be created. Remove all tape holding the Perforated- or Double Channel Vacuum Bed. Take great care to remove all the tape.

  • Page 24: Annex B | Positioning Of Spiral Bar Lifter

    ANNEX B | POSITIONING OF SPIRAL BAR LIFTER Any other position Click Click will generate the warning Lifter to A3 Lifter to A4 “lifter in wrong position” Detail A scale 2 : 5...

  • Page 25: Annex C | Installation Of The Lamp

    ANNEX C | INSTALLATION OF THE LAMP Detail A scale 1 : 1...

  • Page 26: Annex D | Power Supply Heated Models

    ANNEX D | POWER SUPPLY HEATED MODELS TQC motorised automatic film applicator 110V with heated perforated vacuum bed 230V 110V AB3407...
  • Page 27 ANNEX D | POWER SUPPLY HEATED MODELS TQC motorised automatic film applicator 230V with heated perforated vacuum bed 230V AB3407...
  • Page 28 ANNEX D | POWER SUPPLY HEATED MODELS TQC motorised automatic film applicator 110V with heated perforated vacuum bed WARNING Old model 110V Supply voltage: if this supply voltage is incorrect do not connect, but check user manual! before 24-02-2015 230V...
  • Page 29 ANNEX D | POWER SUPPLY HEATED MODELS TQC motorised automatic film applicator 230V with heated perforated vacuum bed Old model before 24-02-2015 WARNING 230V Supply voltage: if this supply voltage is incorrect do not connect, but check user manual! 230V...

  • Page 30: Annex E1 | Test Chart Placement - Non-Heated-Models

    Charge-Nr./No. System Charge-Nr./No. System Charge-Nr./No. Notiz/Notes System Charge-Nr./No. Notiz/Notes Art. No. VF2344 Batch No. www.tqc.eu Made in The Netherlands Art. No. VF2344 Batch No. www.tqc.eu Made in The Netherlands Notiz/Notes Notiz/Notes Art. No. VF2347 Batch No. www.tqc.eu Made in The Netherlands Art.
  • Page 31 T E S T C H A R T Applicator Zeit/Time Applicator Zeit/Time System Charge-Nr./No. System Charge-Nr./No. Notiz/Notes Notiz/Notes Art. No. VF2347 Batch No. www.tqc.eu Made in The Netherlands Art. No. VF2347 Batch No. www.tqc.eu Made in The Netherlands = Vacuum hole = Position √...
  • Page 32 ANNEX E1 | TEST CHART PLACEMENT- NON-HEATED MODELS A3 Chart Datum/Date T E S T C H A R T Applicator Zeit/Time System Charge-Nr./No. Notiz/Notes Art. No. VF2354 Batch No. www.tqc.eu Made in The Netherlands √...
  • Page 33 U S C H A R T Applicator Zeit/Time Notiz/Notes Notiz/Notes Notiz/Notes Art. No. Batch No. Art. No. VF2347 Batch No. www.tqc.eu Made in The Netherlands Art. No. VF2347 System Batch No. Charge-Nr./No. www.tqc.eu Made in The Netherlands Notiz/Notes Art. No.

  • Page 34: Annex E2 | Test Chart Placement - Heated Models

    Charge-Nr./No. System Charge-Nr./No. System Charge-Nr./No. Notiz/Notes System Charge-Nr./No. Notiz/Notes Art. No. VF2344 Batch No. www.tqc.eu Made in The Netherlands Art. No. VF2344 Batch No. www.tqc.eu Made in The Netherlands Notiz/Notes Notiz/Notes Art. No. VF2347 Batch No. www.tqc.eu Made in The Netherlands Art.
  • Page 35 T E S T C H A R T Applicator Zeit/Time Applicator Zeit/Time System Charge-Nr./No. System Charge-Nr./No. Notiz/Notes Notiz/Notes Art. No. VF2347 Batch No. www.tqc.eu Made in The Netherlands Art. No. VF2347 Batch No. www.tqc.eu Made in The Netherlands = Vacuum hole = Position √...
  • Page 36 ANNEX E2 | TEST CHART PLACEMENT - HEATED MODELS - AB3400 - AB3405 A3 Chart Datum/Date T E S T C H A R T Applicator Zeit/Time System Charge-Nr./No. Notiz/Notes Art. No. VF2354 Batch No. www.tqc.eu Made in The Netherlands √...
  • Page 37 Zeit/Time System Charge-Nr./No. Datum/Date U S C H A R T Notiz/Notes Applicator Zeit/Time Art. No. VF2347 Batch No. www.tqc.eu Made in The Netherlands System Charge-Nr./No. Notiz/Notes Art. No. Batch No. = Position = Vacuum hole = A3 Mask √...
  • Page 38 This product complies to - Machinery Directive 2006/42 / EC - Low Voltage Directive 2006/95 / EC - EMC Directive 2004/108 / EC This product is RoHS 2 compliant (2011/65/EU)

  • Page 39: Annex F | Grindometer Tool For Afa

    ANNEX F | TQC GRINDOMETER TOOL FOR AFA T Q C G R I N D O M E T E R T O O L F O R A FA AB3075...
  • Page 40 ANNEX F | GRINDOMETER TOOL FOR AFA Dimensions Ø 60 mm 4 mm 30 mm 73 mm W W W. TQ C . E U AB3075 68 mm 30 mm 99 mm 30 mm...
  • Page 41 ANNEX F | GRINDOMETER TOOL FOR AFA Weight 100 g 805 g W W W. TQ C . E U AB3075 114 g...
  • Page 42 ANNEX F | GRINDOMETER TOOL FOR AFA Tool Operation AB3075 W W W. TQ C . E U...
  • Page 43 ANNEX F | GRINDOMETER TOOL FOR AFA Setup Settings Speed : 30 – 50 mm/s Lenght : Custom Start point - 0 mm / End point 160 mm Turn auto return off See also 8.2 Auto return must be turned off ! 50 mm/s 0-160 mm Position chart...
  • Page 44 ANNEX F | GRINDOMETER TOOL FOR AFA Height adjustment W W W. TQ C . E U AB3075 W W W. TQ C . E U 5 mm...
  • Page 45 ANNEX F | GRINDOMETER TOOL FOR AFA Drawdown 50 mm/s 0-160 mm Place applicator and apply paint. Stay clear from moving parts! BACK...
  • Page 46 ANNEX F | GRINDOMETER TOOL FOR AFA After drawdown W W W. TQ C . E U AB3075...
  • Page 47 ANNEX G | TQC HARDNESS PEN HOLDER FOR AFA T Q C H A R D N E S S P E N H O L D E R T O O L F O R A FA AB3090...

  • Page 48: Annex G | Tqc Hardness Pen Holder For Afa

    ANNEX G | TQC HARDNESS PEN HOLDER FOR AFA Dimensions 25 mm 140 mm 52 mm 23 mm Ø 60 mm...
  • Page 49 ANNEX G | TQC HARDNESS PEN HOLDER FOR AFA Weight 500 g 2220 g...
  • Page 50 ANNEX G | TQC HARDNESS PEN HOLDER FOR AFA Tool Mounting...
  • Page 51 ANNEX G | TQC HARDNESS PEN HOLDER FOR AFA Setup Settings Speed : 10 mm/s Lenght : Profile depending Turn auto return off AB3090 10 mm/s XXXX mm Position chart (chart will be fixed) CONFIRM BACK Automatischer Rücklauf ausschalten! Datum/Date...
  • Page 52 ANNEX G | TQC HARDNESS PEN HOLDER FOR AFA - TEST PANEL PLACEMENT Vacuum models = Vacuum hole = Mask = Position √...
  • Page 53 ANNEX G | TQC HARDNESS PEN HOLDER FOR AFA Glass bed models Datum/Date T E S T C H A R T Applicator Zeit/Time System Charge-Nr./No. Notiz/Notes Art. No. Batch No. www.tqc.eu Made in The Netherlands Datum/Date T E S T C H A R T...
  • Page 56 4053 S. Lapeer Road - Suite Metamora, MI. 48455 - USA +1 810 678 2400 +1 810 678 2422 joel@tqc-usa.com www.tqc-usa.com TQC ITALIA S.R.L. Via Cesare Cantu’, 26 20831 Seregno (MB) - ITA +39 0362 1822230 +39 0362 1822234 info@tqcitaly.it www.tqc.eu...

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