Fortus® 380/450mc
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Fortus® 380/450mc K5/K0 Series SITE PREPARATION GUIDE

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REVISION LOG Revision Date Description of Changes 821465-0002, Rev. A October 2014 Added 380mc information throughout. 821465-0003_REV_A August 2015 Added air quality information to the Environmental Requirements section. 821465-0004_REV_A November 2015 Added ULTEM 1010 information throughout. Updated document branding per new Stratasys design and guidelines. 821465-0005_REV_A November 2015 Revised the information pertaining to moving the printer. 821465-0006_REV_A January 2016 Revised the information pertaining to removing shipping materials....

ABOUT THE FORTUS 380MC & 450MC The 380mc and 450mc printers incorporate the latest in innovative technologies to provide you with precise prototypes from a CAD design. Stratasys’ Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) technology provides prototype parts, including internal features, that can be used to field-test form, fit, and function. Direct Digital Manufacturing (DDM) allows for the creation of customized end-use parts straight from 3D CAD data. The 380mc/450mc features a servo/belt driven XY gantry with multiple high temperature modeling material capability. The 380mc or 450mc Printer...

SITE PREP TASKS SELECTING THE SITE Decide where to install the printer based on the following: 1. Space Requirements 2. Environmental Requirements 3. Electrical Requirements 4. LAN Requirements Note: The 380mc and 450mc are capable of generating vibrations depending mainly on part build geometry and material characteristics. This consideration will need to be taken into account if locating the printer near vibration sensitive equipment. SPACE REQUIREMENTS DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS Make sure that the installation site floor space can accommodate the printer’s weight and dimensions, plus...

Side Clearance Minimum 30 inches (76.20 cm) on each side 24 inches (60.96 cm) minimum for overhead clearance

• The 380mc and 450mc are 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. • Operating temperature shall be in the range of 65°F to 86°F (18°C to 30°C), with relative humidity range of 30% to 70% non-condensing. • Storage temperature shall be in the range of -40°F to 129.2°F (-40°C to 54°C), with relative humidity range of 10% to 85% non-condensing. • Altitude shall not...

Operation of the printer outside this range is not recommended; degradation of performance and shortened component life expectancy will be experienced. The printer is to be operated on a 3-phase service meeting the recommendations for power quality given in IEEE Standard 12141-1993. Facilities who are unsure of their power quality should contact their service provider. * IEEE Standards licensing rules prohibit Stratasys from distributing the Standard. End users who wish to review the Standard are responsible for its individual purchase. OPTIONAL UPS CONNECTIVITY A connector at the rear of...

Figure 3: Transformer Dimensions & Mounting Specifications (applicable to both transformers) When configuring the transformer for different input voltages, the internal tap 1 connection wires (typically colored yellow, red and orange) must be moved to the appropriate tap position (terminal block number) shown on the connection diagram attached to the inside cover of the transformer. 3 phase input is connected to the same terminal block positions as the tap 1 connection wires, per the connection diagram (see Figure 4 for an example). Figure 4: Internal Jumper Configuration

LAN REQUIREMENTS A LAN connection is required for communication and file transfer functions. The LAN connection is a 100 base T, Ethernet protocol, RJ45 connector. One 25 foot (7.62 m) CAT5, 10/100 base T cable is supplied with the printer, located in the Startup Kit. The printer will function in either DHCP or Static IP configurations. Note: Printers configured with a network option of UPnP=ON will occasionally broadcast a unique system identifier across the network for use by the Insight FDM Control Center software application. Refer to Insight’s user information for workstation...

PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION REQUIRED TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT • Basic hand tools (powered screwdriver or drill with Phillips bit). UNPACKING THE PRINTER Note: If you intend to remove the printer from its shipping base via the ramp, ensure that there is sufficient clearance for the ramp to be lowered before you begin the process of unpacking the printer. The printer’s shipping base indicates the location of the ramp. REMOVE SHIPPING MATERIALS 1. Inspect the Tip Indicators (2) and ShockWatch indicator affixed to the exterior of the cardboard box. If possible, take a picture of these indicators to...

Warning: Shipping bands are very tight; when cutting shipping bands they may pop open with force. Wear safety glasses when removing the shipping bands. 3. Carefully cut the shipping bands (Figure 5). 4. Remove the cardboard cover from the top of the crate and then remove the foam restraining insert (Figure 6). 5. Remove the 2 protective cardboard container panels (Figure 6). 6. Carefully tear away all clear plastic wrapping. Figure 6: Unpacking the Printer (cover removed) Protective Cardboard Container Panels (x2) 7. Remove the printer from the shipping base, this can be done using a fork...