Dimension bst 768 user manual

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Its display panel prompts you to press a few keys to get you modeling quickly. The system models with ABS plastic, so modeled parts are strong and durable. Dimension is an innovative combination of proprietary hardware, software, and material technology.

Be sure to read each section carefully so that you will get the best performance from your system. Highlighted Information The manual is written in a step-by-step format so as to guide you through a variety of operational tasks. While useful, a NOTE does not indicate a procedure that can cause injury or damage if it is not followed. A NOTE will follow the paragraph of instruction to which it relates. The Dimension printer guides you through operational tasks from a User Interface UI on the front panel of the printer.

Throughout the User Guide, text representing messages that appear on the UI are presented in a specific format. Interface Messages appear as a bold, serif, fixed-pitch mono-space font. Provides a quick reference for the layout of the printer and its operating components. Overview also provides a quick reference for sources of additional information and printer supplies. Guides you through the initial printer installation and setup. Topics include unpacking, connecting power, installing software, and connecting to a computer network.

Generally, topics in setup are only accomplished during installation or relocation of the printer. The tasks presented are common procedures accomplished during the normal operation of the printer. Lists several tasks that you will need to perform to keep your printer performing at its best. Allows you to perform some problem diagnosis and correction procedures in the event that your printer has a problem. The system builds three-dimensional parts by extruding a bead of ABS plastic through a computer-controlled extrusion head, producing high quality parts that are ready to use immediately after completion.

With two layer resolution settings, you can choose to build a part quickly for design verification, or you can choose a finer setting for higher quality surface detail. Each material cartridge contains cc Finding More Information Several references are available for use with Dimension. Setting up Dimension Dimension User Guide Step-by-step instructions for installing, setting up and operating the Dimension system.

Help is displayed in the Dynamic Help window The parts mentioned in this list can be obtained by contacting the sales representative through whom you purchased your system. Use proper moving and lifting techniques when positioning the unit. For your convenience, there are forklift pads built into the bottom of the unit. They are accessible from the side of the unit. Before unpacking the printer, move it near to its operating location. Remove the plastic banding from around the cardboard.

Remove the top cover. Set aside the fork access covers 2 and bag of screws 2. Remove screws 4 that attach cardboard to pallet and remove the cardboard side panels.

Remove the top foam. Remove outer plastic wrap - use care if using a knife so as to not scratch the printer. Remove the foam door channels 2 and tape. Krytox grease can cause skin irritation. Be careful not to get the grease on your hands or clothing. The printer will be damaged if powered on with the foam tubes in place. Remove the foam tubes that isolate the extrusion head from the frame see Figure 3. Circles indicate Rod Sensor locations. There are also two sensors on the back side of the Extrusion Head.

After unpacking, inspect the printer and report any shipping damage to the carrier. The covers are press-fit in the front and held in place with one screw in the rear. It is located in the rear of the printer next to the power cord attachment point.

Dimension is provided with two power cords: one for V and one for V. Prepare all power connections: 1. Connect the male end of the supplied power cord directly into a grounded electrical outlet, as shown in Figure 5 on page Connect the cord directly into the receptacle or UPS. Connect the female end of the power cord directly into the rear of the cabinet. Switch the Dimension circuit breaker to the on up position.

The Dimension system is now ready to have power applied. Personal injury can occur if proper techniques and safety materials are not used. Use the leather safety gloves provided in the Startup Kit when working inside the printer. After the switch is pushed, Dimension boots up in three to seven minutes. Temperatures are factory-preset and not adjustable. The panel displays the head and envelope temperatures while Dimension is warming up and cooling down.

During warm-up and operation the door is locked. The door can be opened only when Dimension is not building a part, getting ready to build a part, or in Pause mode. Set the modeling base on the Z Platform aligning the tabs on the modeling base with the slots on the metal tray.

Slide the modeling base toward the back of the unit until its front edge with the handle is flush with the front edge of the tray see Figure 7. Secure the base with the two retainers by turning them up. NOTE When inserting and removing the modeling base, use the handle to avoid touching the top surface. Grease and oil that contact the top build surface could cause poor part adhesion. You can clean the build surface with isopropyl alcohol if necessary.

Slide modeling base into the side tray guides. Retainer 1 of 2. A controller software CD is included in your Startup Kit. Install CatalystEX: 1. The installation menu automatically appears.

Click the Install button. Follow the prompts to finish installing the software. To install CatalystEX in a directory other than the default, type the path and directory name in the dialog box when prompted. If you want to customize your installation, select the Custom option. Check the version displayed on the system keypad. The version number will be listed in the top display window under System Maintenance.

Compare the version number to the controller software CD provided in the Startup Kit. If the version on the controller software CD is newer than the system version, follow the Controller Software Upgrade Notice instructions provided in the Startup Kit.

Networking Your Printer You will need to establish communication between your PC and printer before you can send files to print. How you establish this communication is dependent upon how your computer network is configured. In some situations you may need to set the network address for your printer and, possibly, record the IP address in the CatalystEX program.

Plug in the network patch cable from your network to the rear of Dimension. A 14 foot network cable blue is included with the Start Up Kit. From Idle or Ready to Build , press Maintenance. The panel displays System Maintenance and the software version. Press Set Network. The UDN for your printer is listed here. This is preset at the factory and cannot be changed.

Click on the printer in this window and enter a Name and Location your choice in the lower portion of the pop-up. Close the 3D Printer pop-up. You will need to set up a Static Network address. If necessary, set the Static Network addresses: 1. Obtain your network addresses from your Network Administrator. Press Static IP to display current settings. For example:: IP Address: Look for the cursor beneath the first digit of the IP address.

The cursor does not blink. To update the IP address: Press Increment to increase the value one digit at a time. Press Next Digit to move the cursor one place to the right. Press Last Digit to move the cursor one place to the left. Use the three functions above to set your IP address. After setting the final digit of the IP address, move the cursor one more place to the right. The cursor moves to the NM or Netmask address. Follow the same steps for setting the NM and GW addresses.

When you have finished setting the addresses, press Done. Press Yes. The panel then displays Resetting Network and after a moment returns to Idle or starts warming up. If you have not done so already, plug in the network patch cable from your network to the rear of Dimension. Enter the IP Address for your printer in the appropriate field. It will be the same address as the one entered in Step 4. Select the appropriate printer type from the drop down list.

If you are unable to connect the printer to your PC, contact your Network Administrator. This is most easily accomplished with the printer in Dynamic network mode as received from the factory. Connect a crossover cable from your printer directly into a network port on your PC A 14 foot crossover cable orange is included with the Start Up Kit. This is preset at the factory preset and cannot be changed.

NOTE It may take up to 1 minute for your printer to appear in the pop-up window. If your printer does not appear in the pop-up window: A. To configure your PC for Dynamic networking: i. Click OK, then OK again. After allowing your PC a minute or so to adjust to the new setting, your PC should connect to your printer.

If you are still unable to connect to your printer, recheck your connections and settings. Contact your local reseller for additional customer service. During shipment, however, tip depth may shift. Customers that setup and install their own systems need to verify the tip depth setting prior to building.

Building with the wrong tip depth can result in models not adhering to the modeling base or a loss of extrusion. To verify tip depth: 1. Install an unused modeling base. Press Maintenance. The printer will create six groups of numbers on the modeling platform. Each individual group will consist of four number pairs.

Each number pair will have an extruded number and an etched number. See Figure 8 on page NOTE The etched number is created by the idle tip.

It is normal for only some of these numbers to be visible. The extruded number is created at a very low flow rate and may not show up clearly. Evaluate the etched numbers in each of the six groups. NOTE The etched numbers can be difficult to see. It may be necessary to tilt the modeling base to the light for inspection.

It is acceptable for some groups to have NO visible etched numbers. To meet the criteria, only one of the six groups must have a visible If the tip depth does not meet the above criteria, run the model a second time on a second unused modeling base and evaluate again. If the tip depth again fails the above criteria, contact your Dimension service provider for more information on adjusting tip depth.

Display Panel Keypad buttons Contextsensitive displays Figure 9: Dimension display panel and keypad The Dimension display panel and keypad are very easy to use, consisting of a larger multiple-line LCD display on top, and four single-line context-sensitive displays, each with one button or key. The top line in the large display always reveals the printer status.

The lower three lines of the large display show details related to the current operation. At times there will be an item blinking in the lower contextsensitive displays. The blinking item is usually the most logical selection. Failure to do so could cause the modeling base to be unlevel or, if the amount of buildup is large enough, the Z Platform could jam at its upper limit. Reusing a modeling base: The square outlines on the modeling base represent modeling areas.

The base is intended for single-use on each modeling area. Building on a used modeling area may cause loss of extrusion or cause a part to curl or break loose from the modeling base. Before inserting a used modeling base into the printer, make sure that all modeling and support materials are removed from the base.

A modeling base may become worn or distorted after several builds. The printer performs a modeling base levelness check at the start of every part build; upon detection of a faulty modeling base, the printer pauses and allows you to install a new one.

You can do this at any time without harming the printer. No other steps are necessary. If this is done while the printer is building a part, the current build will be lost. System cooling fans will continue to operate for several minutes. This ensures a safe, systematic power down. NOTE For extended non-use periods, unload the material cartridges and then power off the system. Cycling Power Situations may occur that require the removal of all power to the Dimension system followed by a restart.

Cycle power: 1. Move the power switch to the OFF position see Figure 6 on page Wait for the printer to completely power down. Move the circuit breaker located on the rear of the cabinet to the OFF down position.

Wait ten seconds and then move the circuit breaker to the ON up position. Move the power switch to the ON position. Wait for the system to prepare itself for normal operation. Material will stay humidity free inside the cartridge for at least 30 days after opening. Shelf life is more than one year if the cartridge package remains sealed. Load material cartridges: 1. Remove packaging. If present, remove the red sealing plug from the cartridge: see Figure 10 NOTE Plug must be removed before cartridge can be installed.

Turn the plug a quarter turn counter clockwise. Lift up the plug to remove it from the cartridge - discard or recycle the plug. Figure Remove red plug before loading 3. If you roll it backwards, you could draw the material into the cartridge see Figure 11 for the correct direction to move the cartridge roller.

If this occurs, there is no way to retrieve the filament without opening the cartridge and exposing the material to humidity, which reduces shelf life to a few days. Figure Direction to move cartridge roller 4. Pull filament out of cartridge to expose about 12 inches of material.

You should easily be able to pull out the material. NOTE The above step makes sure that the filament will feed freely from the spool. With the cutter from your Startup Kit, snip the filament flush with the end of the cartridge see Figure 12 on page If the printer is in Idle, press the Material Load button, which will be blinking.

Insert material cartridges into their appropriate slot from the front of the printer Model material cartridge goes in the Top slot; Support material goes in the Bottom slot. This occurs if you do not insert the new cartridges within 30 seconds.

In this case the cartridge will not lock into its slot. You must press the Retry button before continuing the process. Press Load to load material. Watch the extrusion tips see Figure 13 on page 37 to see if material extrudes purges after loading. The panel will then display Did Material Purge? If load fails again, remove the cartridge, snip the material see Figure 12 on page 36 , remove filament in the printer, and reinsert the cartridge. Unloading Material The model and support material cartridges may be replaced separately or at the same time.

In idle-, load-, or build-related modes, the panel displays the percentage of material remaining in the cartridges. If the printer will be operating unattended for a long period, and the material level is getting low, you may want to replace the cartridges before starting a new part. Of course, you will also need to replace the cartridges when they are empty. Unload material cartridges: 1.

The panel displays Load Material and prompts with, Replace model? The panel then prompts with, Replace support? After you have made the above choices, the panel displays Unloading for approximately 60 to 75 seconds the selected materials will be unloaded from the extrusion head. When unloading is complete, the panel will prompt you to remove a cartridge based upon your choices - i. Remove the material cartridge s by first pushing it forward gently, and then pulling it out of the slot. This will cause material to cross-wind in the cartridge causing cartridge failure.

This is normal. To store a partially used cartridge, place a small flag of tape on the filament near the cartridge. Cut off and discard the remaining material. The tape flag ensures the filament does not retract into the cartridge. To familiarize yourself with the system, it is recommended that you build one of the test parts before attempting to build one of your own files.

Once the printer has warmed up, material has been loaded, and a modeling base is in place, you can send a test part to the printer. Build a test part: 1. Press Test Parts, and select one of the available sample parts. Dimension automatically starts building the part. When the part is finished, follow the steps under Removing a Completed Part on page The CatalystEX main window opens Figure 14 on page From the File menu, click Open.

Choose one of several options for printing your part. Regardless of how you choose to prepare your file for printing, the end result will be the same. Build a part: Press Start Model. The system will warm up to correct build temperatures. After warm-up, the panel displays Finding Home, the extrusion head is currently finding the top of the modeling base on which the part is to be built. After finding its starting point, Dimension begins building the part.

Read the display panel while building: The top two lines of the display panel show printer-status messages see Figure The bottom line of the panel shows the material amounts remaining in the cartridges. You can also turn the light on continuously.