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USER GUIDE
Part No. 402737-0001_REV_F

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  • Page 1 F900 3D Production System USER GUIDE Part No. 402737-0001_REV_F...
  • Page 2 This document is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. Its use, disclosure, and possession are restricted by an agreement with Stratasys per software copyright. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced or translated into another language without the prior written consent of Stratasys, Inc.
  • Page 3 ABOUT THE F900 Welcome to the F900. This systems incorporate the latest in innovative technologies that ® produce accurate and functional parts. Stratasys’ Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) technology provides prototype parts, including internal features, that can be used to field-test form, fit, and function.
  • Page 4 November 2016 First release of this document. 402737-0001_REV_B May 2017 Combined Gen 1 and Gen 2 User Guides 402737-0001_REV_C May 2018 F900 release 402737-0001_REV_D November 2018 Added Antero material information and MT Connect instructions 402737-0001_REV_E December 2018 Updated Tip Life Table...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 SERVICE AND SUPPORT ..............1 SERVICE............................ 1 SOFTWARE SUPPORT......................1 CONSUMABLE ORDERS......................1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......................2 Lockout Tagout (LOTO)............................. 2 Hazard Types ..............................2 Product Safety Signs ............................3 Potential Safety Hazard Areas........................... 3 Guard Door Interlocks............................4 General Safety Practices ...........................
  • Page 6 MODEL MATERIALS AND TIPS....................15 Materials ................................15 Liquefier Tips ..............................16 Head Swap Procedure ............................ 21 OVEN ............................24 Oven Door ............................... 24 Oven Components............................25 CANISTER BAY ........................27 Accessing the Bays ............................27 Canister Bay Components..........................28 SmartSpool System............................
  • Page 7 Health Monitor ..............................60 TOUCHSCREEN NAVIGATION ....................62 Building Screen ............................... 62 Materials/Tools ..............................63 Calibration Menu ............................. 64 Adjust XYZ Calibration Offsets ........................65 Tips/Materials Change............................. 66 Technician ............................... 67 Administrator ..............................68 System Default ..............................69 Log Off................................70 Queue Window ..............................
  • Page 8 Z Zero Offset ..............................102 Start Auto Tip Calibration ..........................104 Adjust XYZ Calibration Offsets ........................104 Adjust XYZ Calibration Offsets for Controller Software version 3.31 and later ..........106 Adjust XYZ Calibration Offsets for Nylon CF and Ultem1010 ............... 107 TIP WIPE ASSEMBLY ADJUSTMENTS.......................
  • Page 9 LADDER DIAGRAM ......................130 E-STOP CIRCUIT ........................134 SAFETY INTERLOCK CIRCUIT .................... 135 Safety Interlock Summary ..........................136 F900 ELECTRICAL ........................ 137 ELECTRICAL PANEL ......................139 AUXILIARY PANEL GEN III ....................141 AUXILIARY PANEL GEN II ....................142 AUXILIARY PANEL GEN I ..................... 143...

  • Page 10: Service And Support

    1 SERVICE AND SUPPORT This chapter provides the user with information on service and support for the F900 system. SERVICE If you have a problem with your printer that is not covered in this User Guide, please contact Stratasys Customer Support. Region...

  • Page 11: Safety Instructions

    The following basic safety tips are given to ensure safe installation, operation, and maintenance of Stratasys equipment and are not to be considered as comprehensive on matters of safety. The F900 is designed to be a safe and reliable rapid prototyping printer. Access to areas of the printer are potentially dangerous.

  • Page 12: Product Safety Signs

    Hot Surface: The hot surface sign indicates the presence of devices with high temperatures. Always use extra care when working around heated components. Always wear the safety gloves and safety sleeves provided in the F900 Startup Kit. Gloves/Sleeves Required: The gloves sign indicates that safety gloves and sleeves approved for high temperatures must be used.

  • Page 13: Guard Door Interlocks

    OVEN Warning: Always wear safety gloves and long sleeves when working inside the oven. Components are hot. The oven temperature is extremely hot. The oven temperature is controlled by a safety thermal breaker that shuts the system off when temperatures reach 260°C (500°F).

  • Page 14: Removing Electrical Power

    REMOVING ELECTRICAL POWER Any time service is being performed on the F900 AC power must be removed to the system. Perform the system shutdown sequence on the system before removing power to the system. Make sure the main breakers at the facility site are in their OFF position before preceding to remove any electrical panels.
  • Page 15 Figure 1-1: Power In Disconnect Switch Lockout Bar Flip the lockout bar to the locked position. Note that the circuit breakers cannot be returned to the ON position when the lockout bar is in the locked position. Secure the lockout bar with an external lock. The lockout bar will not stay in the locked position without an external lock.

  • Page 16: System Components

    2 SYSTEM COMPONENTS This chapter describes the system components of the F900 system. Information on model materials and tips that can be used by the system are also included in this chapter. ACCESS DOORS AND PANELS Warning: The access doors should only be removed by an authorized Stratasys service technician.

  • Page 17: Top Slide Covers

    TOP SLIDE COVERS Allows access to the head, gantry area, and access for changing model and support tips on the head. The cooling fans are located in this area to provide airflow though the upper portion of the system. Warning: Only use an OSHA or CE approved step stool when accessing the area under the top slide covers.

  • Page 18: Signal Tower

    Signal Tower Power Off Power On Touchscreen Emergency Stop SIGNAL TOWER Visually displays the status of the F900. (Figure 2-3) Green: System is OK; it is building a part, or it is finished building a part. Yellow: All monitored parameters are within tolerance. (See “Health Monitor”...

  • Page 19: Back Of System

    The computer and the UPS are accessible from the back of the system. Figure 2-4: F900 Back View Onboard Computer ONBOARD COMPUTER The onboard computer is the central control unit for the F900. This computer also runs the touchscreen software that provides for the system's user interface.

  • Page 20: Ups

    The UPS unit is a battery standby system that supplies power (AC voltage) to the computer, oven lights, and head cooling fan in the event of a loss of AC power. It does not power the entire system. You can access the UPS from the back of the system.

  • Page 21: System Top

    SYSTEM TOP OPENING THE TOP SLIDE COVERS To access the head, the Top Slide Covers need to be opened. The covers share two safety switches and a locking solenoid. The covers remain locked during system operation or when the user moves the gantry or the Z Stage and are unlocked when the system is idle.

  • Page 22: Head Assembly

    HEAD ASSEMBLY The Head Assembly (Figure 2-7) is designed for use with a wide range of model materials. The board inside the head provides direct heater and thermocouple control. Model and support material are extruded through the head using two liquefiers. Figure 2-7: Head Assembly HEAD MAINTENANCE BRACKET...
  • Page 23 Figure 2-9: Head Assembly Maintenance Head Assembly Head Maintenance Bracket...

  • Page 24: Model Materials And Tips

    MODEL MATERIALS AND TIPS MATERIALS MATERIALS USED The F900 system can use a variety of material types: • ABSi model material used with SR-20 soluble support. • ABS-M30 and ABS-M30i model materials used with SR-20, SR-30, or SR-35 soluble support.

  • Page 25: Liquefier Tips

    Table 2-1: Material Build Temperatures Maximum Maximum Material Extrusion Temp Oven Temp ABSi 330°C (626°F) 85°C (185°F) ABS-M30 320°C (609°F) 95°C (203°F) ABS-M30i ABS-ESD7 320°C (609°F) 95°C (203°F) 330°C (626°F) 100°C (212°F) Nylon 12 355°C (671°F) 120°C (248°F) Nylon 12CF 330°C (626°F) 120°C (248°F) Nylon 6...
  • Page 26 TIP COMPATIBILITY AND SELECTION Table 2-2 lists the materials available for use with the F900 and their corresponding tips. Table 2-3 lists the slice heights for each model tip. Table 2-4 provides approximate tip life, based on the amount of material used.
  • Page 27 Table 2-3: Slice Height Model Tip Slice Height (in) Slice Height (mm) 0.007 0.178 0.010 0.254 0.010 0.254 T16A 0.010 0.254 0.013 0.330 T20B 0.013 0.330 T20C 0.010 0.254 T20D 0.010 0.254 0.020 0.508 Table 2-4: Tip Life Model Tip Life Support Tip Life Model Support...
  • Page 28 Model Tip Life Support Tip Life Model Support Model Warn/Max Warn/Max Warning Warn/Max Warn/Max Warning Material cu. in. cu. cm. Canisters cu. in. cu. cm. Canisters 736 / 920 12061 / 15076 368 / 552 6030 / 9046 T12SR100 550 / 734 9013 / 12028 828 / 1012 13569 / 16584...
  • Page 29 Model Tip Life Support Tip Life Model Support Model Warn/Max Warn/Max Warning Warn/Max Warn/Max Warning Material cu. in. cu. cm. Canisters cu. in. cu. cm. Canisters .Tip Life is directly related to the amount of material that passes through the tip. The amounts listed above are approximates of how much material will pass through a tip before the tip will need to be replaced.

  • Page 30: Head Swap Procedure

    TIP IDENTIFICATION Figure 2-10: Tip Identification All unused model and The Soluble support tips are Release support interchangeable - tip is shorter than EXCEPT for Soluble standard tips. Release support tips. Once a tip is used, it is committed to that material type and is no longer interchangeable.
  • Page 31 5. Loosen the DECB cable connector thumb screws (2) and disconnect the DECB cable. See Figure 2-11. Caution: Loosen screws evenly to prevent damage to the connector. 6. Using a ⁄ ” allen wrench, completely loosen the head mounting screws (2). See Figure 2-11.
  • Page 32 10. Place the head assembly into the docking container and clamp it in place. Figure 1: Docking container detail 11. Move the head and docking container to a secure storage location. Installing the Nylon CF/Nylon 12CF/ Antero Head Place the Nylon CF head into the service bracket. Connect the model and support material tubes by pushing down into the appropriate lock rings.

  • Page 33: Oven

    OVEN OVEN DOOR The oven door is locked by a solenoid during the building of a part. Pressing the Door button on the Operator Touchscreen will release the solenoid allowing you to open the door. This command is available only while the system is paused or in an idle state.

  • Page 34: Oven Components

    OVEN COMPONENTS Warning: Oven lights are hot and are not a user replaceable item. Do not touch without wearing approved safety gloves. OVEN LAMPS There are two LED oven lamps mounted in the two front upper corners of the oven. There is a lamp (light) switch on the touchscreen, which you can use to manually turn the light ON or OFF (Figure 2-13).
  • Page 35 PLATEN The platen is the surface on which parts are built. A plastic build sheet is held to the 36 in. (91.4 cm) X 24 in. (61.0 cm) aluminum platen by the vacuum source. The platen has a waffle pattern system into the top surface. This allows vacuum to pull across the entire surface.

  • Page 36: Canister Bay

    PURGE BUCKET The debris chute directs debris into the purge bucket located under the tip cleaning assembly inside the oven chamber. The purge bucket is designed to catch debris from the tip cleaning assembly and collects model and support filament waste. The purge bucket is removable from the system and has a door at the bottom of the basket for waste disposal.

  • Page 37: Canister Bay Components

    CANISTER BAY COMPONENTS The F900 system has four operating material bays - 2 model and 2 support. The upper two bays hold model material; the bottom two bays hold support material. While building, two canisters will be active. An active canister has material filament loaded to the liquefiers (steady green LED).

  • Page 38: Smartspool System

    SMARTSPOOL SYSTEM The F900 uses the SmartSpool system to provide canister information. This allows you to manage material resources, and maximize part build strategies for long, unattended part builds. Each canister contains an ecoded chip (Figure 2-19) that tracks the status of the canister material.

  • Page 39: Setup And Installation

    This chapter describes basic setup and installation of the F900 system. GENERAL INFORMATION PREPARE YOUR FACILITY FOR INSTALLATION Follow the F900 Site Preparation Guide to ensure that your facility is effectively and safely prepared for system installation. IDENTIFYING YOUR SYSTEM...

  • Page 40: Basic Setup

    BASIC SETUP MAKING THE NETWORK CONNECTION Processed job files are transferred to the Fortus system through your facility’s Ethernet network. An RJ45 network connector is located on the top right-hand corner at the back of the system. Figure 3-2: Network Connection Air Supply Power Cable RJ45...

  • Page 41: Making The Power Cable Connection

    (Figure 3-2). High voltage is applied to the system using a Delta connection. The main breaker must be off until a Stratasys authorized Service Technician has verified the connection. This system is only provided with a Delta connection (Figure 3-3).

  • Page 42: Setting The Ip Address

    SETTING THE IP ADDRESS Power up the system (see “Powering On the System” on page 73). The following Building Screen on the Operator Touchsceen will appear when the F900 is powered up. (Figure 3-4): Figure 3-4: Building Screen Material/ Help...
  • Page 43 Select one of the categories displayed on the Login screen. Figure 3-5: Login Screen After one of the categories is selected, enter the password using the touchscreen keypad and then press OK. From the Building Screen, press the Material/Tools icon and then the Administrator icon and the following screen will appear on the touchscreen.
  • Page 44 Figure 3-7: Administrator Screen with Key Pad From the Administrator screen, press the IP address box desired and enter the address using the touchscreen keypad. Press the Network Mask box desired and enter the numbers using the touchscreen keypad Press the Gateway box desired and enter the numbers using the touchscreen keypad Press the Back icon to exit and return to the Main Menu.

  • Page 45: Operating The System

    4 OPERATING THE SYSTEM This chapter explains basic steps in operating the F900 system. BASIC USER INTERFACE AND OPERATIONS The Operator Touchscreen is located on the front of the system. Icons are displayed on the screen that are universal and intuitive to use.

  • Page 46: Using The Touchscreen

    USING THE TOUCHSCREEN The following touchsceen displays the building screen of the F900 system (Figure 4-2): Figure 4-2: Building Screen Material Help Back Stop Light Door Login Build Pause Tools Previous Job Selected Job Next Job Queue Window System Log...

  • Page 47: Touchscreen Buttons

    TOUCHSCREEN BUTTONS The following table displays the button icon and presents a brief description the button function TOUCHSCREEN ICONS Button Description Administration Opens the Administration window. Back Displays the previous window. Build Initiates the building of a part. Calibration XYZ Opens the Calibration XYZ window.
  • Page 48 Button Description Help Opens the Help menu on the touchscreen. Previous Job: Causes the last build to be the Jobs selected build. Selected Job: Displays the current job being built. Next Job: Causes the next job to be the selected job. Load/Unload Loads or unloads the canister.
  • Page 49 Button Description Operator Tools Opens the Operator Tools window. Oven Light Off When pressed, the oven light is turned on. Oven Light On When pressed, the oven light is turned off. Pause Causes the system to temporarily stop building. Press the Build button to restart. Note: Pressing the pause button may be delayed while the current operation completes.
  • Page 50 Button Description Tip Wizard Starts the Tip/Material change wizard. Auto Home XYZ.
  • Page 51 TOUCHSCREEN SYMBOLS The following symbols are used in the menu displays. Symbol Description Canister Good model canister. The type of material is displayed above the icon and the amount of material remaining in the canister is shown below the icon. The amount is given in cubic inches or cubic centimeters depending on the machine display units.
  • Page 52 Symbol Description Model Tip Heating Up Model Tip temperature is heating up. Oven at Setpoint Oven is at setpoint. Oven Cooling Down Oven is cooling down. Oven Heating Up Oven is heating up. Step Complete Step complete. Support Tip Good support tip. This icon is accompanied with an odometer reading displayed at the bottom of the icon.
  • Page 53 Symbol Description Support Tip Heating Up Support Tip temperature is heating up. Tip (Flashing) Tip is plugged or failed to load. Tip Past Odometer Tip is past odometer limit. Waiting Waiting for a step to be completed.

  • Page 54: Materials/Tools Display

    MATERIALS/TOOLS DISPLAY This window displays the current status of the modeler and support filament, canister status, and tip size and setpoint and the actual temperature of the tips. The color of the tips will turn blue (for model) and brown (for support) when material is fully loaded.

  • Page 55: Queue Window

    QUEUE WINDOW Queue menu contains files downloaded from the Insight application on your PC workstation. • Job Queue displays current jobs that are waiting in the queue. • A list of stored sample jobs can be displayed by pressing the Sample Queue icon. Note: The jobs listed in either queue can be arranged by pressing any of the categories (i.e., Job Name, Materials, Tips, or Build Time).

  • Page 56: Sensor Status

    SENSOR STATUS The Sensor Status window displays dynamic information of the status of the system. The following information is displayed. • Temperature of the oven, model and support temperatures along with setpoints and dew point • Limit Switch detection • Oven door and top cover slide locks •...

  • Page 57: System Status

    SYSTEM STATUS The System Status window displays product data, software and network information, along with canister firmware and UPS status. Figure 4-6: System Status SYSTEM DEFAULTS System Defaults can be changed in this window. Units can be displayed in English or metric. User placement can be turned on or off.

  • Page 58: System Log

    SYSTEM LOG Displays a log of events that have taken place on the system The log list is cleared when the system is powered down or there is a loss of power. Pressing the system log button displays a history of system messages. Pressing the System Log button again clears the current message from the button.

  • Page 59: Tip Offset Menu

    TIP OFFSET MENU This menu allows the user to adjust the XYZ calibration offsets. The thickness of the support material can also be adjusted. After adjustment, the user can press the Build Calibrations Box to verify the calibration. Figure 4-10: Tip Offset Menu Although Nylon CF and ULTEM9085 use a different calibration job the adjustment method is the same as it its for the other materials.

  • Page 60: Administrator Menu

    Figure 4-12: Part Placement Menu ADMINISTRATOR MENU The Administrator Menu allows an administrator to change the parameters of the system. Software upgrades are accomplished through this window as well as setting system defaults. Figure 4-13: Administrator Menu A keypad is displayed for entering numbers after selecting an IP address, a network mask or gateway number.
  • Page 61 Figure 4-14: Administrator Menu With Keypad...

  • Page 62: System Default Values

    SYSTEM DEFAULT VALUES System defaults can be changed from the System Default menu. Figure 4-15: System Default JOB REPORT Enables the creation of an XML job report with detailed job information. DISPLAY UNITS Select Display Units. • Inches or metric can be selected (factory setting is in English). USER PLACEMENT The part build location can be viewed or changed from the User Placement button.
  • Page 63 Place system in update mode and select Material/Tools Administrator Press the Receive Software Upgrade button on the Administrator screen. Figure 4-16: Receive Software Upgrade Update the license file via Control Center while the system is in the update state shown above. After the back end files and license files are updated, MTConnect must be enabled on the printer.
  • Page 64 Figure 4-17: Turn on MTConnect 3.27.3214 (or later) If the printer is connected to a network, you can you can view the device information and current MTConnect data by using a web browser as a client and the system’s IP address. The IP address can be obtained via the System Status Window.
  • Page 65 To verify the system is on the network, open a web browser and type http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:5000/ probe replacing the “xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx” with the obtained IP address. The device information is returned. Note: The IP address need not be in 3 digit segments. Do not use leading zeros. For Example: IP Address = 10.40.202.149, use http://10.40.202.149:5000/ probe, NOT http://010.040.202.149:5000/probe Change “probe”...
  • Page 66 You can still view the device information and current MTConnect data by using a web browser as a client and the system’s IP address even if the printer is not on a network. You can do this by directly connecting a computer to the printer with a Crossover Cable connected to the Ethernet Ports.
  • Page 67 AUTO COOL OVEN If the Auto Cool Oven is set to on, the oven will cool to the standby temperature. ENABLE SECURITY Planned for future development. CAMERA ENABLE Allows you to turn the printer’s camera On and Off for remote job monitoring purposes. See “Remote Job Monitoring”...

  • Page 68: Building Screen

    BUILDING SCREEN The Building Screen displays the progress of the part being built. Oven temperature is displayed as well as platen vacuum for large and small build sheets. The icon will turn green when vacuum is present. Figure 4-21: Building Screen Build Progress Set Point Temperature Actual Temperature...

  • Page 69: Health Monitor

    Acknowledge Warning Check Boxes The Health Monitor system determines which of the following four levels of health the F900 system is experiencing. At any given time, each value is at one of these health levels. • Good – All monitored values are within operational ranges.
  • Page 70 MONITORED VALUES The following values are monitored by the Health Monitor system: • • UPS Input Voltage Support Tip Temperature • UPS Output Voltage • Machine state • UPS Battery Voltage • Inner Vacuum (build) • Model Tip Plugs • Outer Vacuum (build) •...

  • Page 71: Touchscreen Navigation

    TOUCHSCREEN NAVIGATION BUILDING SCREEN “Materials/Tools” on page 63 “Log Off” on page 70 “Health Monitor” on page 60 “Queue Window” on page 46...

  • Page 72: Materials/Tools

    MATERIALS/TOOLS “Calibration Menu” on page 64 “Tips/Materials Change” on page 66 “Technician” on page 67 “Administrator” on page 68 “Sensor Status” on page 47 “System Status” on page 48...

  • Page 73: Calibration Menu

    CALIBRATION MENU “Start Auto Tip Calibration” on page 104 “Start Auto Z Zero Calibration” on page 101 “Adjust Calibration Offsets” on page 65 “AutoHome XYZ” on page 110...

  • Page 74: Adjust Xyz Calibration Offsets

    ADJUST XYZ CALIBRATION OFFSETS...

  • Page 75: Tips/Materials Change

    TIPS/MATERIALS CHANGE Note: Screens may vary depending on tips and materials used.

  • Page 76: Technician

    TECHNICIAN...

  • Page 77: Administrator

    ADMINISTRATOR “System Default” on page 69...

  • Page 78: System Default

    SYSTEM DEFAULT...

  • Page 79: Log Off

    LOG OFF...

  • Page 80: Queue Window

    QUEUE WINDOW...

  • Page 81: Move Commands

    MOVE COMMANDS...

  • Page 82: Powering On The System

    POWERING ON THE SYSTEM To turn the system ON: Press the flashing green button (Figure 4-1). If there is a completed part in the system, remove the part from the system and install a new build sheet and close the door. Press the Materials/Tools icon from the touchscreen and then press the XYZ icon to auto home the platen.

  • Page 83: Basic Job Build Tasks

    Nylon parts use a green tinted build sheet. Set the build sheet on the platen. • The F900 can accommodate two sizes of build sheets. Make sure the build sheet that is used is centered on the platen. • If the oven is hot, the build sheet will curl when placed on the platen. As the build sheet warms up, it will flatten and adhere to the platen.
  • Page 84 iii. Make sure the active model and support canister bays have filament loaded to the head (steady green LED). Make sure the loaded filament match the material requirements of the CMB file. Change material type if necessary (see “Material, Canisters, and Liquefier Tips” on page 4-89).

  • Page 85: Select A Job To Build

    SELECT A JOB TO BUILD From the Building screen, select one of the following job build options: Figure 4-25: Selecting a Job Build Previous Job Selected Job Next Job Queue Window Next Job • Selects the first job in the job queue for build. Previous Job - builds the last job completed.
  • Page 86 Press the Build icon to initiate the building of the selected part.

  • Page 87: Build Job Warnings

    BUILD JOB WARNINGS If the system detects an issue that may affect a job build, the system displays one of the following warnings: Figure 4-27: Build Job Warnings Head has been changed. Consider tip calibration. • Indicates a new head has been installed. •...
  • Page 88 Replace Worn Model (or Support) tip. • The system tracks the amount of material extruded through a tip. You will receive this prompt when tip performance may start to become compromised. (Tip-life prediction is an estimated value. Many factors contribute to actual tip-life aside from amount of material extruded. Actual tip-life may differ from predicted tip-life.) •...

  • Page 89: Information Available During A Build

    INFORMATION AVAILABLE DURING A BUILD The following information is displayed while building a job: Figure 4-28: Job Information The name of the previous job built. Estimated time to build the job, materials used, tips, and layers. Percentage of job completed. Finished time, elapsed time displayed in hours and minutes, slice and number of layers.

  • Page 90: Pausing Or Stopping A Job

    PAUSING OR STOPPING A JOB During a part build, the system can pause automatically (when a canister runs out of material, failure detected, etc.) or can be put into a paused state using the Pause icon on the Operator Touchscreen. Note: If an automatic pause occurs, the issue will appear in the System Log Button on the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 91: Remote Job Monitoring

    REMOTE JOB MONITORING An active job build may be monitored remotely via Control Center. After opening the Control Center application, select the Services tab. From the Maintenance portion of the page, select the System Info button. Figure 4-30: Control Center - Services Tab A dialog will be displayed containing an image showing the inside of the printer’s oven.
  • Page 92 TURN OFF REMOTE JOB MONITORING In order to prevent unauthorized viewing of confidential parts, the remote job motoring capability may be turned off during part processing within Insight, or using the Operator Touchscreen. If remote job monitoring is turned off “Image not available” will be displayed in place of the image taken from within the printer’s oven.
  • Page 93 To turn off remote monitoring via Insight: Note: If remote job monitoring is turned off within Insight images will not be taken or displayed until the next non-confidential job is started. Navigate to Toolpaths > Output file setup... from the Insight main menu. Figure 4-33: Output File Setup option Within the Output file setup window, select the CMB Confidential flag checkbox.
  • Page 94 To turn off remote monitoring via the Operator Touchscreen: From the Materials/Tools page, select the Systems Default page. Figure 4-35: Select System Defaults Page Within the Systems Default page toggle the Camera Enable setting to OFF in order to disable camera operation.

  • Page 95: After A Job Build

    AFTER A JOB BUILD Warning: Wear proper safety equipment when handling items inside the oven. Surfaces in the build chamber can be very hot. After a job build is complete, the system performs the following actions: • The Z Stage is lowered and the head is parked. •...
  • Page 96 Carefully peel the part from the build sheet. • If the part does not peel easily, use the metal scraper included in your Startup Kit to carefully pry the part from the sheet. • The build sheet is intended for one-time use. Do not turn a build sheet over and place it on the platen.

  • Page 97: Removing Supports

    After building a part, you can remove supports by using an Ultrasonic or Circulation tank containing a solution of water and WaterWorks soluble solution. For more information on WaterWorks, refer to the WaterWorks User Guide located on Stratasys’ Customer Extranet.

  • Page 98: Material, Canisters, And Liquefier Tips

    MATERIAL, CANISTERS, AND LIQUEFIER TIPS UNLOADING MATERIAL FROM THE LIQUEFIER TIPS Note: If you are changing to a different material type or changing tips, follow the procedure outlined in “Changing Tips or Material Type” on page Unloading filament from the liquefiers is done in the Idle or Pause mode only, not while building.

  • Page 99: Removing Canisters

    REMOVING CANISTERS The process for removing an empty canister or a partially used canister varies slightly. Follow the instructions below to either remove and discard an empty canister, or remove and store a partially used canister. To remove an empty canister: Raise the drive block off the canister by lifting the drive block lever.

  • Page 100: Canister Installation

    CANISTER INSTALLATION Perform the following steps to install a canister (refer to Figure 4-39 on page 92 for referenced item numbers): For new canisters, peel back the foil tape (item 1) on the side of the canister. Remove and discard the anti-rotation plug (item 2). Reseal the canister hole with the reusable foil tape by pressing it firmly against the canister to establish an airtight seal Pick up the canister by grasping the plastic snout (item 4).
  • Page 101 Figure 4-39: Canister Installation Item Description Item Description Foil Tape Plastic Plug (operating position) Anti-Rotation Plug Plastic Plug (storage position) Thumbwheel Door Foam Gasket (operating position) Canister Snout Foam Gasket (storage position) Filament Drop the filament drive block down onto the canister by pulling out the canister drive lever. (Figure 4-40) •...
  • Page 102 Figure 4-40: Preloading Filament Filament Present Switch Drive Lever Filament Drive Wheels Filament Thumbwheel Filament Preload filament to the drive wheels: Open the thumbwheel door. Remove the square foam gasket on the inside of the thumbwheel door. (Figure 4-39) Stick the gasket onto the canister. •...

  • Page 103: Loading Material To The Liquefier Tips

    LOADING MATERIAL TO THE LIQUEFIER TIPS Note: If you are changing to a different material type or changing tips, follow the procedure outlined in “Changing Tips or Material Type” on page Loading filament to the liquefiers is done in the Idle or Paused mode only, not while building.

  • Page 104: Canister Auto Changeover

    CANISTER AUTO CHANGEOVER Auto Changeover allows you to leave a long part build unattended. When an active canister becomes empty: • The system is paused and the canister drive automatically withdraws residual material from the system. • Material is then loaded to the head from the full canister. Note: If the material to be loaded is not the same as the material it is replacing Pause the auto changeover will not occur and the system will enter the...

  • Page 105: Changing Tips Or Material Type

    CHANGING TIPS OR MATERIAL TYPE Note: If you are changing tips, or changing to a different material type, the user interface has a menu selection that guides you through the process. Caution: If the material type is changed, the tips must be changed. Note: Use of Nylon 12CF requires a hardened wheel drive head.
  • Page 106 If the liquefier tips are to be changed: Warning: Always use an approved ladder or step stool when working with components under the top slide covers. Open the left top slide cover. Place the head in the head maintenance bracket (refer to “Head Maintenance Bracket”...
  • Page 107 Make sure the tip is fully inserted into the block Remove the head from the maintenance bracket and place it back in the gantry. Tighten the two captive screws that hold the head in place. Note: Make sure the filament tubes, umbilical cable, and air hose are not tangled and are routed correctly.

  • Page 108: Working With The Job Queues

    WORKING WITH THE JOB QUEUES There are two queues available on the F900 - the Job Queue and the Sample Job Queue. Use the Job Queue and Sample Queue buttons within the Operator Touchscreen to toggle between the two queues.

  • Page 109: System Status

    SYSTEM STATUS The System Status screen displays the following information: • System Software Versions • UPS Status • Network Setting Figure 4-46: System Status Figure 4-47: UPS Status...

  • Page 110: Calibration

    5 CALIBRATION This chapter describes basic calibration procedure of the F900 system. AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION After tips are changed the user menu will prompt you to perform a series of automatic calibrations: Autocal Tips Calibration, Autohome XYZ, and Auto Z Calibration.

  • Page 111: Z Zero Offset

    Z ZERO OFFSET The Z Zero Offset option allows the user to make slight modifications to the Z zero factory calibration. This may be necessary to address potential issues when changing from high temperature materials to low temperature materials. Selecting the Up arrow will create a + offset which moves the tip farther away from the platen. Selecting the Down arrow will create a - offset which moves the tip closer to the platen.
  • Page 112 Figure 5-2: Z Zero Calibration Inspection Target - The first open gap Acceptable - The first open gap is is visible between the first and visible between the reference second calibration toolpath. toolpaths and the first calibration toolpath. Out of Target - The first open gap Out of Target - The first open gap visible between the first and second is visible between the second and...

  • Page 113: Start Auto Tip Calibration

    START AUTO TIP CALIBRATION Start Auto Tip Calibration allows the user to calibrate the tip-to-tip offsets in the Z direction. No operator interaction is required. Note: If using ULTEM 9085, Auto Tip Calibration should be performed with new, unused model and support tips. Using new, unused model and support tips ensures proper calibration without requiring user changes to the Z tip offsets.
  • Page 114 • This value represents the adjustment value to be entered into the system - increments of 0.002 of an inch or 0.05 mm. • If the value is 0, then the system is calibrated for that axis - an entry is not required. Slide the arrow on the screen to match where the support is most centered.

  • Page 115: Adjust Xyz Calibration Offsets For Controller Software Version 3.31 And Later

    Figure 5-5: Calibration Model - Metric Units Tip Offset Adjustment Indicators X - Y Support Calibration Toolpath X - Y Alignment Indicators Example: Best Centered Position Z Calibration Box This example requires an adjustment to Y of -.05 mm. The X axis requires no adjustment.

  • Page 116: Adjust Xyz Calibration Offsets For Nylon Cf And Ultem1010

    Figure 5-6: Adjust XYZ Calibration Offsets for Software Version 3.31 and Later ADJUST XYZ CALIBRATION OFFSETS FOR NYLON CF AND ULTEM1010 Although the procedure for adjusting the XYZ calibration offsets for Nylon CF and ULTEM1010 is similar to the procedure described in “Adjust XYZ Calibration Offsets”...

  • Page 117: Tip Wipe Assembly Adjustments

    TIP WIPE ASSEMBLY ADJUSTMENTS This procedure is used when there is purge contamination during part builds or there is premature tip wear. Gloves/Sleeves Required: Use proper protective equipment during this procedure as surfaces are hot. Remove the purge bucket assembly. Use the Go to Purge Position option in the Operator Control menu to move the head to the brush location.

  • Page 118: T16A Tip Wipe Adjustment

    Locknuts Tip Wipe Block (2x) (3x) Adjustment 9/64 Allen screws. - counterclockwise will raise flicker/brush - clockwise will lower flicker/brush Figure 5-10: Flicker Distance Flicker 0.020 in. (0.508 mm) Install the purge bucket. Perform material load operations for either model or support material. Verify that tip wipe operations are properly cleaning the tip with no material being ejected in the build area.

  • Page 119: Autohome Xyz

    Figure 5-11: T16A Tip and Flicker T16A Tip Flicker AUTOHOME XYZ When the AutoHome icon is pressed, the system will perform the following exercise with no operator interaction required: Note: AutoHome is used to move away from a limit switch. Finds the Z home limit switch.

  • Page 120: System Maintenance

    Open the Control Center application and select the Services tab and then click Check for System Updates. Figure 6-1: Control Center The Stratasys Update Manager window will appear. The application will check to see if the Controller software is current. Follow screen prompts to update the Controller software.

  • Page 121: Cd Method (Alternate Method)

    Browse to the location of the .upg upgrade file. Select the .upg file to be downloaded and then press Open. This will send the file to the F900. When the download is complete, select Reboot and Install Software Upgrade and then press OK at the F900 system.

  • Page 122: Placing System In Receive Software Upgrade Mode

    PLACING SYSTEM IN RECEIVE SOFTWARE UPGRADE MODE Place the system in software upgrade mode by doing the following: Navigate to the Administrator screen and then press the Receive Software Upgrade button. This will allow the system to accept the software upgrade Receive Software Upgrade Upgrade in Process...

  • Page 123: Reinstalling Controller Software (Using Usb Flash Drive)

    REINSTALLING CONTROLLER SOFTWARE (USING USB FLASH DRIVE) The controller software can be reinstalled using a USB flash drive supplied by Stratasys. All systems ship with a USB flash drive containing the controller software which was current at the time of system manufacture. As such, it is important that controller software be updated as appropriate following software reinstallation using the USB flash drive.

  • Page 124: Maintenance Schedule

    Detailed instructions for each task make up the rest of this chapter. Please note that the testing of interlock/protective circuits is not applicable to the F900. Warning: always wear proper heat protective clothing when working inside the oven.

  • Page 125: Daily Maintenance

    DAILY MAINTENANCE CLEAN THE PLATEN The platen is the surface on which the build sheet is placed for modeling. If debris collects on the platen, it can adversely affect the vacuum which secures the build sheet to the platen. Remove the build sheet from the platen. •...

  • Page 126: Empty The Purge Bucket

    EMPTY THE PURGE BUCKET The purge bucket is located inside the oven. It catches the material that has been purged or wiped from the liquefiers and liquefier tips. The purge bucket should be emptied daily. (Figure 6-3) Warning: Always wear safety gloves and long sleeves when working inside the oven.

  • Page 127: Weekly Maintenance

    WEEKLY MAINTENANCE VACUUM THE BUILD ENVELOPE Vacuum the build envelope to remove build material waste, debris, and dust. CLEAN/INSPECT TIP WIPE ASSEMBLY Inspect the Tip Wipe Assembly once a week. Replace parts as necessary when wear is detected. See “Consumable Orders” on page 1 for more information.
  • Page 128 Figure 6-5: Purge Ledge Assemblies For PPSF and ULTEM Material Only Standard Purge Ledge Inspect the flicker/brush assemblies. The top edge of the flicker should be straight. Replace the flicker if it is notched or bent - a small amount of wear is acceptable (Figure 6-6).

  • Page 129: Quarterly Maintenance

    QUARTERLY MAINTENANCE CLEAN THE TIP SENSOR PLUNGER Remove the plunger - gently pull up and out (Figure 6-8). Remove material residue on the top of the plunger with a razor blade. Replace the plunger in the sensor bracket making sure the flat surface is up. Figure 6-8: Tip Sensor Tip Sensor Plunger...

  • Page 130: As Needed Maintenance

    Avoid streaks by rinsing with clear water and then drying with a soft cloth. In addition to the above noted user maintenance tasks, Stratasys recommends all F900 systems go through a 1 year PM which addresses lubing and the replacement of wear components and filters, which if not replaced, may contribute to diminished component life.

  • Page 131: Troubleshooting

    7 TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter describes troubleshooting steps that can be performed to correct basic problems with the F900. GETTING HELP If you have a problem with your printer or the printer’s materials that is not covered in this guide, or if you need...

  • Page 132: Finding A Remedy

    FINDING A REMEDY Condition Possible Cause Remedy Canister will not load. Anti-rotation plug not removed Remove plug. from canister. Rubber thumbwheel insert not Remove thumbwheel insert. removed from thumbwheel door. Empty canister (zero volume). Replace canister. Filament stuck in canister. Remove canister from system and pull out about eight feet (two meters) of material out.
  • Page 133 Condition Possible Cause Remedy Loss of extrusion Filament stuck in canister. Remove canister from system and pull out (Head will not extrude about 8 feet (2 meters) of material out. material). Ensure filament pulls out freely. Canister drive is too slow. Verify that load time from the canister to the head switch is less than 2 min.
  • Page 134 Condition Possible Cause Remedy Model material surface The tip-to-tip calibration is not set Repeat tip-to-tip calibration. finish is poor on correctly. downward facing surfaces. Support material removes too easily. “Getting Material is oozing. Dryer failure. Call Customer Support (see Help” on page 122 for contact information).

  • Page 135: Motor Head Current Test

    MOTOR HEAD CURRENT TEST Note: The model filament must be unloaded at the head. 1. At the Operators Tools menu, select the Head Motor Health Test. Figure 7-1: Head Motor Health Test Selected 2. Verify that the head filament is noted as not detected. If it is detected, unload the model filament before proceeding.
  • Page 136 5. If the Failure Torque value is above 5%, please call you Stratasys Support center and inform them of the failure.

  • Page 137: Supplementary Info

    Caution: Pursuant to Part 15.21 of the FCC Rules, any changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Stratasys, ltd. may cause harmful interference and void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.

  • Page 138: Canada Electromagnetic Compatibility (Emc)

    Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. MSDS (MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET) You can obtain current Material Safety Data Sheets for the material used in the printer is available at: http://www.stratasys.com/materials/material-safety-data-sheets. DISPOSAL OF WASTE EQUIPMENT BY USERS IN PRIVATE HOUSEHOLDS IN THE EUROPEAN UNION This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste.

  • Page 139: Ladder Diagram

    LADDER DIAGRAM Note: The following diagram represents the Gen II and Gen III versions only, serial numbers > 1030 and serial numbers > 2000. ON/OFF MAIN F 40A L1 DISC BLACK BLACK BLACK L1 T1 L1 MAIN L1 EMI L1 REACTOR L1 EMI L1 EMI 8AWG...
  • Page 140 L1 MAIN L1 MAIN L2 MAIN L2 MAIN L3 MAIN L3 MAIN HEATER MAIN BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK 8AWG 18AWG BLACK 105685-XXXX 105689-XXXX BLACK BLACK BLACK 16AWG 18AWG BLACK BLACK 18AWG BLACK BLACK 402057-XXXX 150699-XXXX 105688-XXXX P5-10 P5-11 P5-12 MAC BOARD SEE PAGE 4 FOR DETAILS 106502-XXXX 10135701...
  • Page 141 MTR CONTROL SAFETY SAFETY L1 MAIN BLACK BLACK L1 MOTOR FILTER 10AWG 10AWG MTR CONTROL SAFETY SAFETY MOTOR EMI L2 MAIN L2 MOTOR BLACK BLACK SAFETY SAFETY MTR CONTROL 105982-XXXX L3 MAIN L3 MOTOR BLACK BLACK 402069-XXXX 402174-XXXX OVEN BLOWER 18AWG 105733-0001 402071-0001...
  • Page 142 STRATSYS 9/6/2016 THIS DOCUMENT IS CONFIDENTIAL AND 7665 COMMERCE WAY EDIN PRARIE, MN, 55344 IS THE PROPERTY OF STRATASYS INC. IT DESCRIPTION MAY NOT BE COPIED OR REPRODUCED 900mc 2nd GEN LADDER DIAGRAM IN ANY WAY WITHOUT THE EXPRESSED WRITTEN CONENT OF STRATASYS INC.

  • Page 143: E-Stop Circuit

    E-STOP CIRCUIT Note: The following diagram represents the Gen II and Gen III versions only, serial numbers > 1030...

  • Page 144: Safety Interlock Circuit

    SAFETY INTERLOCK CIRCUIT Note: The following diagram represents the Gen II and Gen III versions only, serial numbers > 1030 ‹  E 675$7$6<6 /WG  &200(5&( :$< ('(1 35$,5,( 01 ...

  • Page 145: Safety Interlock Summary

    SAFETY INTERLOCK SUMMARY Note: The following list represents the Gen II and Gen III versions only, serial numbers > 1030 • The one oven door and two top cover interlock sensor switches each utilize three contactor sets. One set is used to provide open/closed status to the system software. The other two sets of each sensor report status to the safety control relay.

  • Page 146: F900 Electrical

    F900 ELECTRICAL Note: The following diagram represents the Gen II and Gen III versions only, serial numbers > 1030...
  • Page 147 :(50$ ‹  E 675$7$6<6 /WG  &200(5&( :$< ('(1 35$,5,( 01 ...

  • Page 148: Electrical Panel

    Virtually all system communication, interface and control takes place or originates from within electrical panel of the F900 system. The electrical panel is not intended for customer/user access because potentially deadly electrical power sources are present. Safe electrical practices must be followed when performing service within this enclosure.
  • Page 149 Figure 8-2: Din Rail Detailed View X MOTOR X MOTOR Y MOTOR Z MOTOR SAFETY RELAY SAFETY CONTACTOR SAFETY CONTACTOR MOTOR CONTROL OVEN BLOWER EX FAN FANS EB HEATER MAC MN MAIN MAC LINE OVEN LIGHTS...

  • Page 150: Auxiliary Panel Gen Iii

    These functions are performed using an external compressed air source (non-lubricated) at 90-120 psi). Because of the large build area offered by the F900, two separate vacuum zones on the vacuum platen are provided. The zones are identified as the “inner” and “outer” and permit use of either large or small build sheets.

  • Page 151: Auxiliary Panel Gen Ii

    These functions are performed using an external compressed air source (non-lubricated) at 90-120 psi). Because of the large build area offered by the F900, two separate vacuum zones on the vacuum platen are provided. The zones are identified as the “inner” and “outer” and permit use of either large or small build sheets.

  • Page 152: Auxiliary Panel Gen I

    These functions are performed using an external compressed air source (non-lubricated) at 90-120 psi). Because of the large build area offered by the F900, two separate vacuum zones on the vacuum platen are provided. The zones are identified as the “inner” and “outer” and permit use of either large or small build sheets.

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