Stratasys V650 Flex Site Preparation Manual

Brand: Stratasys

Model: V650 Flex

Type: Site Preparation Manual

Stratasys V650 Flex is an advanced 3D printer designed for professional prototyping and production applications. With its large build volume and high-resolution capabilities, the V650 Flex can create intricate parts with exceptional accuracy and detail. The printer's open architecture allows it to be used with any commercially available resin, making it a versatile tool for a wide range of applications. The V650 Flex is also easy to use, with a user-friendly touch-screen interface and automated calibration features. This makes it an ideal choice for both experienced and novice users.

Part No. 408599-0001_REV_A

V650 Flex

3D Printing System

Site Preparation Guide

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Contents

Revision Log ................................................................................................. iv

Safety............................................................................................................ iv

Safe Environment................................................................................................................ iv

About the V650 Flex Printer........................................................................... 1

Components ........................................................................................................................ 1

How to Use This Guide........................................................................................................ 2

Site Prep Tasks.............................................................................................. 2

Selecting the Site ................................................................................................................ 2

Physical Specifications and Space Requirements .............................................................. 3

Environmental Requirements .............................................................................................. 7

Electrical Requirements ...................................................................................................... 9

Controller and Workstation Requirements......................................................................... 10

LAN Requirements ............................................................................................................ 10

Receiving the Printer ................................................................................... 11

Inspect Crate for Damage .................................................................................................. 11

Preparing For Installation............................................................................. 11

Required Tools and Equipment .......................................................................................... 11

Unpacking the Printer........................................................................................................ 12

Unpacking the Resin Vat ................................................................................................... 18

Site Preparation Checklist ........................................................................... 19

Electrical Installation Requirements .................................................................................. 19

Environmental Requirements ............................................................................................ 19

Required Installation Tasks................................................................................................ 19

Site Preparation Guide Revision Log

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Revision Log

Safety

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. Although the V650 Flex printers are designed to be safe and reliable, access

to areas of the printer are potentially dangerous.

Safe Environment

• Connect equipment to a grounded facility power source. Do not defeat or bypass the

ground lead.

• Know the location of equipment branch circuit interrupters or circuit breakers and how to

turn them on and off in case of emergency.

• Know the location of fire extinguishers and how to use them. Use only ABC type

extinguishers on electrical fires.

• Know local procedures for first aid and emergency assistance at the customer facility.

• Use adequate lighting at the equipment.

• Maintain the recommended range of temperature and humidity in equipment area.

• Do not use this product in an environment containing volatile or flammable compounds.

Revision Date Description of Changes

A May 2020 First release of this document.

Site Preparation Guide About the V650 Flex Printer

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About the V650 Flex Printer

The Stratasys V650 Flex 3D printers incorporate the latest in innovative technology to provide

you with precise prototypes from a CAD design. The V650 Flex 3D printer is capable of

building parts up to 20 x 20 x 23 inches in size, using stereolithography technology. The

printer’s open architecture allows it to be used with any commercially available resin. When

paired with SolidView Build Preparation software, job files may be adapted to build parts with

any resin. The V650 Flex printer is controlled by PC-based Phoenix machine-control software,

which is accessed via a user-friendly touch-screen interface.

Components

• The V650 Flex Printer

• Resin Vat

• Resin

• Welcome Kit containing:

• Documentation on how to download your user guide

• Common tools for maintaining the printer

• Calibration tools

• Platen

• Assorted hardware (shipped loose)

• Laser safety eye-wear

• Nitrile gloves, Qty 100

• Network cable, 15 ft

• USB Flash drive

• Wireless mouse and keyboard

• SolidView software package

V650 Highlights

• Maximum build volume (W x D x H): 20 x 20 x 23 inch (508 x 508 x 584 mm)

• Open vat system with 4 pre-qualified materials

• Built for production

• Stratasys infrastructure

• Multiple vat sizes (Full, Half, Quarter)

• X/Y build resolution: 0.0005 inch (0.013mm)

• Z build resolution: 0.0000625 inch (0.0016mm)

• Touchscreen graphical user interface

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How to Use This Guide

This guide provides information for selecting an appropriate location for the V650 Flex printer.

This guide also provides instructions for unpacking and preliminary set-up. Information of

particular importance is presented in one of three formats:

Site Prep Tasks

Selecting the Site

Decide where to install the printer based on the following:

1. Floor Surface

2. Space Requirements: See “Physical Specifications and Space Requirements” (page 3).

3. Environmental Requirements: See “Environmental Requirements” (page 7).

4. Electrical Requirements: See “Electrical Requirements” (page 9).

5. LAN Requirements: See “LAN Requirements” (page 10).

A Warning: indicates a procedure that may cause injury to an operator if the

procedure is not followed.

A Warning: will precede the paragraph of instruction to which it relates.

A Caution: indicates a procedure that may cause damage to equipment if the

procedure is not followed.

A Caution: will precede the paragraph of instruction to which it relates.

A NOTE is used to highlight a specific point or to provide an operational tip. 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 V650 Flex printer does not have casters. Due to the size of the printer, a

forklift is required to move the system to an un-boxing location and to the final

selected installation site.

The V650 Flex printer requires a vibration-free, stable and level working surface

for installation. It must be a single slab of concrete without any seams between

any of the printer feet. The level surface must extend outside the printer and be

free of any bumps or dips so that a vat containing liquid resin can be wheeled in

and out of the lower chamber.

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Physical Specifications and Space Requirements

Dimensions and Weights

Make sure that the installation site floor space can accommodate the printer’s weight and

dimensions, plus required clearances. Use the dimensions shown below to determine required

sizes for doorways through which the printer may be transported. The suggested minimum

doorway size is 84 inches high x 48 inches wide [213 cm x 122 cm]. Also consider the need for

the unit to be raised onto a fork-lift when being moved.

Figure 1: V650 Flex Dimensions

Status Dimensions/Weights

Crated

Width: 69.5 inches (176.5 cm)

Depth: 53.5 inches (136 cm)

Height: 89 inches (226 cm)

Uncrated

(Closed Covers and Panels)

Width: 54.5 inches (138 cm)

Depth: 48.5 inches (123 cm)

Height w/Stacklight: 92.6 inches (235 cm)

Shipping Weight (crated) 2200 pounds (998 kg)

Printer Weight (uncrated) 1700 pounds (771 kg)

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Figure 2: V650 Flex Center of Mass

The center of mass dimensions shown are taken from the bottom center of the

front left foot.

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Minimum Space Requirements

Sufficient rear clearance will allow access to the power connector and maintenance, while

sufficient clearance on all sides and top will allow enough room to fully open doors and covers.

Additional room in the front is recommended to allow for easy positioning of the resin-filled vat

(27.5 inches wide x 29.5 inches deep x 33 inches high).

Figure 3: Minimum Space (Front, Rear and Sides)

Footprint 40 inches x 48 inches (101.6 cm x 122 cm)

Width (Doors open) 124 inches (315 cm)

Depth (Doors open) 106 inches (269 cm)

Height

119.8 inches (304 cm) - Recommended

105 inches (267 cm) - Required

Front

124 inches (315 cm)

106 inches (269 cm)

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Figure 4: Minimum Space (Top)

The minimum height requirement of 105 inches (266cm) must be met in order to

install the V650 Flex printer. No installation should proceed without verification of

the minimum 105 inches of clearance from the floor to the ceiling.

105”

(Minimum)

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Environmental Requirements

• The V650 Flex printer is for indoor use only.

• Air quality conditions with excessive solid particulates (conductive or non-conductive) may

result in system damage.

• Air quality conditions in which airborne oils are allowed to accumulate on or within the

printer can damage the plastic components.

• System operating temperature shall be in the range of 59°F to 72°F (15°C to 22°C), with

relative humidity range of 10% to 50% non-condensing.

• System storage temperature shall be in the range of 32°F to 95°F (0°C to 35°C), with

relative humidity range of 20% to 90% non-condensing.

• Altitude shall not exceed 6561.68 feet (2000 m).

• Material storage shall be in the range of 55°F to 86°F (13°C to 30°C), with relative humidity

less than 70%.

Heat Output

The following information may be used for preparing the site to handle the V650 Flex

printer’s heat output. It is provided to assist in correctly sizing the site’s HVAC system.

• Typical Heat output: 210W or 716 BTU per hour

Typical heat output is calculated at 50% of typical power consumption:

3.5Amps @ 120V. 120 * 3.5 * 50% = 210W; 210 * 3.41 = 716BTU/hr

• Maximum Heat output: ~1000W or ~3410 BTU per hour

Exhaust Ducting (Optional)

Although not required, a "fume extraction" exhaust/ducting system may be connected to the

V650 Flex printer.

The printer’s build chamber (behind the clear acrylic window), has openings that allow any

fumes created during the build process to rise into the laser enclosure above. The laser

enclosure has forced air moving through it. The printer has an inlet fan and outlet foam flter

with a plastic guard (Figure 5). Figure 6 shows "cut-out and mounting" dimensions in back of

the enclosure for the outlet filter guard. The desired exhaust ducting may be directly attached

to the enclosure, using the attachment holes used to secure outlet filter and guard.

• Inlet Fan: AC Fan, 6.75" Diameter x 2" Depth, 290 CFM, 120 VAC - McMaster-Carr P/N

1976K19

• Outlet Filter & Guard: Plastic Guard w/Foam Filter - 60ppi, for 5.91"/6.75" - McMaster-Carr

P/N 19155K5

Some resins will require lower humidity ranges to operate correctly.

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Figure 5: Laser Chamber

Figure 6: Air Out Cutout

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Electrical Requirements

AC Power Requirements

• 50/60 Hz

• Voltage: 100-132 VAC

• Current: 15/7A

• The V650 Flex uses standard 120V, 15A power input. The power cord is coiled inside the

computer bay (Figure 7), allowing a qualified electrician to connect the printer to a facility

power source.

• The grounded electrical outlet must connect to a US power cord plug (provided by

customer) and must be located within 2 m (80 inches) of the printer.

Operation of the printer outside this range is not recommended; degradation of performance

and shortened component life expectancy will be experienced. Facilities who are unsure of

their power quality should contact their service provider.

Figure 7: V650 Power Cord Location

Caution:

Do not use an extension cord or power strip; doing so can result in intermittent power

issues. Connect the power cord directly into the receptacle or UPS.

Power Cord

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Controller and Workstation Requirements

The V650 Flex printer is supplied with a PC as its main controller. To operate the machine, a

user with sufficient rights needs to log into the PC. The printer comes setup with a preset local

user named 'Operator'.

The V650 Flex printer is intended to be used with build files (.AMX) prepared using 'SolidView/

Pro RP Build' software. A single license of SolidView is included with the purchase of the V650

Flex printer. Additional licenses may be purchased as desired. Please contact your Stratasys

regional office for information. Alternately, the printer is also able to use build files (.BFF)

generated using LightYear 1.5.2.

LAN Requirements

The V650 Flex printer is capable of being networked with other computers. For easy transfer of

build files, it may be connected in a peer-to-peer network setup with a workstation PC used to

prepare build files. If the printer needs to be added to a corporate network, some changes will

be necessary.

The internal/attached controller on the V650 Flex printer is a Windows PC and is setup to

require a login after startup. For proper operation of V650 Flex printer, the logged-in user must

have rights to read/write to a database (DB) on the local SQL server (Express).

At the customer site, the V650 Flex printer’s internal PC may be connected to a corporate

network Domain. This allows multiple users to process and generate build files on their own

workstations and transfer the build files to Domain Servers. For printing the jobs, an operator

simply downloads the build file from network servers onto a V650 Flex printer which becomes

available. However, for this workflow, the Operator logging into the V650 Flex must be provided

access to the Domain. Alternately any Domain user may log onto the V650 Flex and perform

the Operator function. The only real requirement is that the user logged into V650 Flex must

also be setup to have rights on the local SQL server database. Connecting the V650 Flex

printer’s PC to network domains and adding users to SQL server may be done by customer IT

staff.

The printer that is received will have been setup with a local user named 'Operator'. The user

also is a local admin and has rights on the DB server. If a single separate machine will be used

for build file preparation, it may be easily setup as part of a Lab network 'Workgroup' (not a

'Domain') to simplify file transfers. You may continue to use the 'Operator' account for machine

operations, without additional changes. If desired, new 'Workgroup' users may be created to

operate the printer, as long as you're able to assign the new user to have appropriate access

rights on the DB (SQL Server).

If utilizing a LAN connection for communication and file transfer functions, the LAN connection

is a 100 base T, Ethernet protocol, RJ45 connector. One 15 foot (4.57 m) CAT6, 10/100 base T

cable is supplied with the printer, located in the Welcome Kit. The printer will function in either

DHCP or Static IP configurations.

A LAN connection is not required however, as the printer is also capable of file transfer via a

USB flash drive plugged into one of the controller PC’s USB ports. See the V650 Flex User

Guide for detailed information and instructions on transferring files to the printer.

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Receiving the Printer

Inspect Crate for Damage

Before opening the shipping crate, inspect the crate for signs of exterior damage.

Report evidence of excessive damage to Stratasys and the shipping company.

Preparing For Installation

Required Tools and Equipment

• 2 people (qualified movers) minimum

• Powered screwdriver or drills (qty 2) with: Phillips bit, 3/8”, 9/16” and m6 hex nut drivers

• Ladders or scaffolds (qty 2) with minimum 6 feet height capability and 250 lbs weight

capacity

• Cutting pliers or knife (to cut zip ties)

• Shrink wrap

• Tape for repackaging bubble wrapped components

• A forklift with 4 foot long forks (or extensions) to lift the V650 from the right side

Arrival of all required items for installation (tools crib, materials, system and finishing

equipment) must be on site and verified a minimum of 3 days before installation.

If a forklift with long forks is not available, or if the forks are bigger than the 5 1/4”

x 2 1/4” loops, shorter forks can be used to lift the V650 printer from the front as

described in “Remove Printer from Shipping Base” (page 16).

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Unpacking the Printer

The panels of the V650 Flex printer shipping crate are marked “Front”, “Back”, “Left”, “Right”

“Top” and “Bottom”. The marked panels will correspond with the sides of the V650 printer

inside.

Remove Shipping Materials

1. Inspect the Tilt Indicators (2) and ShockWatch indicator affixed to the exterior of the crate.

If possible, take a picture of these indicators to share with your installation representative. If

damage is detected upon installation, this photo will assist your installation representative

in determining the cause of damage (Figure 8).

Figure 8: Shipping Crate Damage Indicators

Do not displace any of the shipped loose items or attached hardware packets

included with the printer. Keep all unassembled items with the system.

If damage has been detected, do not continue unpacking until a certified

Stratasys technician has been contacted.

ShockWatch

Indicator

Tilt Indicators

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2. Using a Phillips screwdriver (or drill with Phillips bit), remove the screws (12) that secure

the front panel to the crate (Figure 9). Remove and set aside the front of the crate to be

reassembled/packed for storage.

Figure 9: Shipping Crate Detail

Use ladders or scaffolds to access the top of the V650 printer shipping crate.

Front Cover

Mounting Screws

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3. Remove the screws that secure the left, right and rear panels to the shipping crate base.

4. Slide the remaining left, right, rear and top crate panels (still assembled) back until they are

free of the shipping crate base (Figure 10). Set aside the crate panels to be reassembled/

packed for storage.

Figure 10: Unpacking the Printer (cover removed)

Shipping

Crate Base

Crate Panels

(Assembled)

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5. Use the cutters to remove the cable ties restraining the two shipping strap ratchets

(Figure 11).

6. Use the corner strap ratchets to loosen and remove the two shipping straps.

7. Using a utility knife, carefully cut away and remove the plastic shrink wrap surrounding the

printer.

Figure 11: Corner Strap Ratchet

8. Use a fork lift to remove the printer from the shipping base (see “Remove Printer from

Shipping Base” (page 16).

Caution:

Use care when cutting the plastic wrap to avoid scratching the printer’s surfaces.

Cable

Tie

Ratchet

Shipping

Straps

Plastic

Wrap

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Remove Printer from Shipping Base

1. If necessary, install extensions to the forklift so that forks are at least 4 feet long.

2. Spread the forklift forks to 29 inches to fit inside the structural lifting tubes on the printer

base (Figure 12).

Figure 12: Forklift Spread Distance

Alternate lifting method: If the forks are not wide enough or if the extensions do

not fit into the structural tubes, spread the forks as wide as possible to fit beneath

the printer, between the structural lifting tubes.

Structural

Lifting Tubes

29 Inches

Fork Spread

28 Inches Max

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