Alaris3DPrinter

SitePreparationGuide
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March2010

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Copyright2010byObjetGeometriesLtd.Allrightsreserved.
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informationissuppliedsolelytoassistObjetauthorizedpersonnelandcustomersofAlaris
3Dprintingsystems.Nopartofthisdocumentmaybeusedforotherpurposes,andit
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databaseorretrievalsystem,withoutpriorpermissioninwritingfromObjetGeometries
Ltd.
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Trademarks
ThefollowingareregisteredtrademarksofObjetGeometriesLtd.:Objet,Fullcure.
ThefollowingaretrademarksofObjetGeometriesLtd.:Connex,Connex500,Connex350,
Alaris,Alaris30,Eden,Eden250,Eden260,Eden260V,Eden350V,Eden350,Eden500V,
PolyJet,PolyLog,ObjetStudio,JobManager,Tango,VeroBlue,VeroWhite,VeroBlack
TangoBlack,TangoGray,TangoPlus,Durus,DurusWhite,DigitalMaterials,PolyjetMatrix,
ObjetGreenandCADMatrix.
MicrosoftandMicrosoftXParetrademarksofMicrosoftCorporation.
Allnamesofproductsandservicescitedinthisbookaretrademarksorregistered
trademarksoftheirrespectivecompanies.

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Contents
1 Introduction
1.1 AboutthisGuide ...................................................................................... 5
1.2 InstallationandTraining......................................................................... 5
2 Physical Description
2.1 Configuration............................................................................................ 6
2.2 SizeandWeight ........................................................................................ 6
2.3 StartUpKit ............................................................................................... 7
2.4 NoiseLevel................................................................................................ 7
3 Shipment and Delivery
3.1 ShippingInformationandResponsibility ............................................ 8
3.2 ShippingPallets ........................................................................................ 8
3.3 Equipment ................................................................................................. 8
3.4 UnloadingSpace....................................................................................... 9
3.5 UnloadingAssistance .............................................................................. 9
3.6 Training...................................................................................................... 9
4 Site Requirements
4.1 FloorArea................................................................................................ 10
4.2 TableHeight&Strength........................................................................ 12
4.3 ClearSpaceAbovethePrinter.............................................................. 12
4.4 DoorsandHallways .............................................................................. 12
5 Facility Requirements
5.1 ElectricalPowerRequirements ............................................................ 13
5.1.1
PowerRequirements............................................................... 13
5.1.2
Grounding ................................................................................ 13
5.1.3
MainPowerConnectors ......................................................... 13
5.2 UninterruptiblePowerSupply(UPS) ................................................. 14
5.2.1
Functionality ............................................................................ 14
5.2.2
Specifications............................................................................ 14
5.3 CommunicationLines............................................................................ 14
5.4 ServerWorkstation ................................................................................ 15
5.5 Network ................................................................................................... 16

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5.6
5.7

HeatDissipation ..................................................................................... 16
AirConditioning .................................................................................... 16
5.7.1
Temperature............................................................................. 16
5.7.2
Humidity .................................................................................. 17
5.7.3
Ventilation ................................................................................ 17
5.8 WasteDisposal(forModel/SupportMaterial)................................... 17
5.9 Solvent/CleaningSolution .................................................................... 17
5.10 StorageofPrintingMaterials................................................................ 18
5.10.1 StorageandTransportConditions........................................ 18
5.10.2 ShelfLife ................................................................................... 18
5.10.3 PrintingMaterialContainers ................................................. 18
5.11 FireControl ............................................................................................. 18
Site Preparation Checklist ................................................................... 19

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1 Introduction
1.1

About this Guide

Thisdocumentprovidessitepreparationinformationandrequirements
forAlaris3Dprintingsystemstoensurepropersysteminstallationand
operation.Thecustomerisresponsibleforpreparingtheinstallationsite
accordingtotheinstructionsandguidelinesdescribedinthisdocument.
Thefollowingtopicsarecoveredinthisguide:
PhysicalDescription
ShipmentandDelivery
SiteRequirements
FacilityRequirements
SitePreparationChecklist

Important: Sincesitepreparationactivitiesmustbecompletedbeforethe
installationdate,itisimportantforthecustomertoreadthisguide
thoroughlyandtocompletetheCustomerSitePreparationChecklistat
theendofthisguide.Oncompletion,thechecklistshouldbefaxedto
customersObjetcontactperson.
Forspecialoperatingconditionsorifyouhaveanyquestionsaboutthe
sitepreparationprocedure,contactyourlocalObjetGeometries
representative.

1.2

Installation and Training

Installationandtrainingtaketwoworkdays:
Basicinstallationandadjustment
CoverstheproceduresdescribedintheAlarisInstallationGuide
(DOC04006)
Operatortrainingincludingpracticeundersupervision
CoverstheoperationandmaintenanceoftheAlarisprinter.

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2 Physical Description
2.1

Configuration
TheAlaris3Dprintingsystemconsistsofthefollowingmain
components:
TheAlaris3Dprinter
TheAlariscomputer(builtintotheprinter)
Aprinterserverworkstation(computerprovidedbythecustomer)

Figure 21 Alaris printer

2.2

Size and Weight

ThefollowingtableshowsthesizeandweightinformationfortheAlaris
printer.
Unit

W H D (cm)

W H D (inch)

Weight (kg/lb)

Alaris

82.6 60 62

32.5 23.6 24.4

83 kg / 183 lb

Table 1: Printer size and weight

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W = Width; H = Height; D = Depth

The weight of the printer does not include printing materials.

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2.3

Start-Up Kit
TheAlarisprintercomesequippedwithastartupkit,whichincludes
toolsandaccessories.Thesetoolsandaccessoriesmayberequiredduring
theinstallationandareavailableforusebythecustomer.
ItisrecommendedthatthestartupkitbestoredneartheAlarisprinter.
Thestartupkitincludesthefollowing:
CustomerToolkitAllenkeys,screwdrivers,amirror,ascraper,a
spatulaandaloupeforregularoperationandmaintenance.The
toolsarekeptinaspecialpouch.
Consumableitemswipingcloths,pinkpaper,transparenciesand
soon,tomaintaintheprinterforapproximatelytwoyears.
PartsandaccessoriesforemergencymaintenanceoftheAlaris
system.

2.4

Noise Level
Thenoiselevelatadistanceof100cm(39.4in)fromallsidesoftheAlaris
printerislowerthan70dBwhileprinting.Impactnoisewasnotfound.

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3 Shipment and Delivery

3.1

Shipping Information and Responsibility

TheObjetdistributorwillarrangeshipmenttothecustomersfacilities,as
indicatedintheshiptopartoftheinvoice.Itisthecustomers
responsibilitytoprovidethedistributorwithdetaileddelivery
instructions.Thecustomerisresponsiblefortransportingthesystemtoa
suitablypreparedinstallationsite.ObjetcertifiedCustomerSupport
Engineerswilladvisethecustomeronsitepreparation,uponrequest.
Caution: Equipment should be unpacked and installed by authorized Customer Support
Engineers only.

3.2

Shipping Pallets
Theprinterarrivesonawoodenpallet.Thepalletsapproximatesizeand
weightappearinthefollowingtable:
Unit

W H D (cm)

W H D (inch)

Weight (kg/lb)

Alaris

104 87 79

41 34.25 31

93 kg / 205 lb

Table 2: Shipping pallet size and weight

W = Width; H = Height; D = Depth.

3.3

Equipment
Itisrecommendedthatahandpallettruckwiththefollowing
specificationsisavailableforprinterinstallation:
Capableoflifting100kg(220lb)
A100centimeter(40inch)extension

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3.4

Unloading Space
Inordertoselectthecorrecttypeoftrucktodelivertheprinter,the
presenceorabsenceofaloadingdockatthecustomersitemustbe
identified.
Checktheroutefromtheunloadinglocationtotheinstallationlocation
andmakesuretherearenoobstructions.

3.5

Unloading Assistance
Thecustomermustprovideprofessionalunloaderstounloadthepallets
andtransferthemtothesite.Theunloaderswillassistthedistributors
personnelinunpackingtheequipment.

3.6

Training
AftertheinstallationoftheAlaris3Dprintingsystem,anauthorized
Objetcustomersupportengineerwilltrainanoperatorandsupervisethe
operationoftheprinter(1workdays).Theprinteroperatorneedstobe
availableduringtheentireinstallationandtrainingperiodtwowork
days.

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4 Site Requirements
Thefollowingfactorsshouldbeconsideredwhenchoosingasuitable
locationfortheAlarisprinterandserverworkstation:
Isolationfromsourcesofvibrationsuchasgeneratorsandcentral
airconditioningsystems.
Protectionagainstsprinklersorpipescarryingliquidsabovethe
system.
Adequatefreespaceatthefrontoftheprintertoensureconvenient
accessforloadingmaterialsandremovingprintedmodels.

4.1

Floor Area
Forconvenience,ObjetrecommendsthatyouplacetheAlarisprinterona
stabletableorstandwithlockablewheels.
YoucanorderaprinterstandfromObjetusingpartnumber:OBJ04005.
Innormaloperation,theAlarisprinterrequiresaclearspaceof20cm
behindtheprinter.

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Figure41isasamplefloorplan,showingthespacerequiredforthe
systemunitsandtheminimumrecommendedserviceareafortheprinter.

60 cm 24"

24"
60 cm

Alaris
Printer
24"
60 cm

24"
60 cm

Service
Area

9'10"
300 cm
Switchbox

Server
Workstation

See Section 4.4

9'10"
300 cm

Figure 41 Floor plan (minimum maintenance distances shown)

Ifyourspecificworkareadoesnotmeetthisminimumfloorplan,consult
withcustomersupporttoconsiderotherpossiblearrangements.
Thesystemshouldnotbelocatednearheavymachinery(suchas
generators)thatmaycauseelectricalinterferenceorhighvibrationlevels.
Thesystemshouldbeprotectedfromsprinklersorpipescarryingliquids
abovethesystem.Similarly,donotplaceaWaterJet(usedforcleaning
models)within5meters(16feet)oftheprinter.
Theserverworkstationmustbelocatedwithin5meters(16feet)ofthe
Alarisprinter.Themonitor,keyboardandmouseoftheworkstationare
sharedwiththeAlariscomputer(thekeyboardandthemousemustbe
USBtypedevices).
ShelvesandcabinetsmaybelocatedinthevicinityoftheAlarissystemto
allowconvenientstorageoftools,parts,accessories,manualsand
containersormodel/supportmaterial.
The temperature requirements for material storage are stated in Section 5.10.1,
Storage and Transport Conditions on page 18.

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4.2

Table Height & Strength

Theheightofthetableshouldbe6272cm(2feetto2feet,4inches).This
establishesaworkingheightof100110cm(2feet,3inchesto
2feet,7inches).
Warning: Four (4) people are required to lift the Alaris printer onto the table.
Thestand/tablemustbecapableofcarryingaloadofatleast100kg
(220lb).Fortheweightoftheprinter,refertoTable1,Printersizeand
weight,onpage6.
Thestand/tablemustbelevel.

4.3

Clear Space Above the Printer

Aclearanceof60cm(2feet)mustbemaintainedabovetheprinterto
providespaceforopeningthetopcoverandforservicing.

4.4

Doors and Hallways

Aminimumwidthof65cm(2feet,2inches)isrequiredfortheAlaris
printertopassthrough90cm(3feet)whentheshippingpalletis
included).
Iftheprintermustbeturned(forexample,toenteradoorway),the
minimumhallwaywidthrequiredis100cm(3feet,4inches).

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5 Facility Requirements
5.1

Electrical Power Requirements

5.1.1

Power Requirements

Alarisprintershavethefollowingpowerrating:
Voltage

Current

100120 VAC single-phase, 5060 Hz

7A

200240 VAC single-phase, 5060 Hz

3.5 A

Table 3: Printer power rating

ATypeCcircuitbreakerwiththefollowingspecificationisrecommended
ontheprinterspowerline,subjecttothelocalelectricalcode.
Voltage

Circuit Breaker

100120 VAC

10 A

200240 VAC

6A

Table 4: Circuit breaker requirements

TheAlaris3Dprintingsystemrequiresastableanduninterrupted
powersupply.Thepowertothesystemshouldbesupplieddirectlyfrom
themainelectricalpanel,withoutanytappedfeedsontheline.

5.1.2

Grounding

TheAlarisprinterisgroundedthroughthesinglephaseACplug.Make
surethatthegroundconnectioninthewalloutletisproperlygrounded,in
accordancewiththelocalelectricalsafetycodes.

5.1.3

Main Power Connectors

TheAlarissystemisshippedwithoutapowercable.Thepowercableis
suppliedbythelocalObjetdealer.

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Thefollowingwalloutletsarerequired:
Onewalloutletbehindtheprinter(fortheprinter)
This shouldbeconnecteddirectlytothemainelectricalpanel.
Threewalloutletsclosetotheprinter(fortheprinterserver
workstation,themonitor,andanextraoneforservicing
requirements)

5.2

Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)

Toavoidprintingproblemsduetopoweroutagesandotherpower
problems,itisrecommendedthatthecustomerinstallequipmentthat
ensuresacontinuouspowersupply,withthefollowingfunctionalityand
specifications.

5.2.1

Functionality

ThedeviceusedmusthaveaUSBalertoutputforgracefulsystem
shutdown.(DonotuseaUPSdevicewhichonlyhasaSerialCom(RS232
Protocol)signaloutput.)
At this time, the Alaris printer is not supplied with the software to take advantage
of graceful system shutdown.

5.2.2

Specifications

RefertotherelevantvoltagebelowwhenselectingaUPS:
Voltage

Current

Power

100120 VAC, 5060 Hz

16 Amps

1500 VA for 20 minutes

200240 VAC, 5060 Hz

8 Amps

1500 VA for 20 minutes

Table 5: UPS requirements

To provide adequate protection if a power failure occurs, the UPS requirements
are calculated to supply about 20% more than the printers power rating, shown in
section 5.1.1 on page 13, for the estimated time it may take to shut your system
down in a controlled manner. The UPS device recommended is not intended to let
you continue working.

5.3

Communication Lines
Atelephoneline,forgeneralcommunicationandservicecalls,is
recommendednearthesystem(incloseproximitytotheAlarisprinter).

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5.4

Server Workstation
Thecustomermustprovideacomputerfortheserverworkstation,with
thefollowingminimumrequirements:
Processor

Single Processor Pentium 4 speed 3.0 GHz and up;

512KB Cache

Operating System

Microsoft Windows XP Professional (32 Bit only)

with Service Pack 2
Microsoft Vista

Graphics Card

Supports Open GL with 512MB and up

Memory

4 GB RAM and up

Mouse and Keyboard

USB type (at least 101/102-key keyboard)

CD/DVD ROM Drive

IDE CD/DVD ROM Drive

Hard Drive

80 GB and up

Network Card

Two 10/100 Mbps network cards

Table 6: Server workstation requirements

The above table only gives the minimum hardware requirements for the server
workstation. The customer can decide to use a computer with faster and more
powerful processors, increased RAM and hard disk space, and so on.

TheserverworkstationmusthaveauserwithAdministratorprivileges.
Noadditionalprograms(includingantivirussoftware)shouldbeinstalled
ontheserverworkstation.
Objetrecommendsthattheserverworkstationbeconnectedtothe
customersLANbeforeprinterinstallation.
You control both the built-in Alaris computer and the server workstation with same
keyboard-monitor-mouse set by using a KVM switchbox. The switchbox is
provided in the printer Start-up Kit.

Theserverworkstationspecifications(listedinTable6)arerelevantforall
CADandremoteclientworkstationsthatsendmodelstotheprinter,with
theexceptionofthefollowing:
Clientworkstationsrequireaminimumof1 GB RAM.
ClientworkstationsdonotrequireaUSBconnectiononthemouse
andkeyboard.

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5.5

Network
Anetworkconnectionisrequiredneartheserverworkstation.
Point-to-Point
Crossed Network Cable
5 m (16' 5")

To local network

Alaris printer

Alaris
computer

Server
Workstation

Figure 51 Network connection

The Alaris printing system enables printing from all workstations connected to the
customers network. Therefore, during the site preparation, identify all such
workstations to ensure that each has the correct operating system and computer
specifications.

5.6

Heat Dissipation
Table7describestheheatdissipationofthesystemunits.
Unit

Estimated Heat Dissipation

Alaris printer

760 W (2600 BTU)

Server workstation

450 W (1530 BTU)

Table 7: Heat dissipation per unit

5.7

Air Conditioning
Roomairconditioningmustbedesignedsothatthetemperatureand
humidityspecificationsdescribedbelowaremaintainedwhenthesystem
operatesatfullpower.

5.7.1

Temperature

ThetemperatureintheroomcontainingtheAlarissystemshouldbe18C
to25C(64.5Fto77F).

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5.7.2

Humidity

TherelativehumidityintheroomcontainingtheAlarissystemshouldbe
30%70%noncondensing.Theroomrequiresconstantrefreshingofthe
humidairbyappropriateventilationunits(refertoSection5.7.3,
Ventilation).

5.7.3

Ventilation

Ventilationisrequiredtomaintainthenecessaryenvironmentconditions
intheroomwheretheAlarissystemisoperated(seeabove).The
ventilationsystemshouldhavethecapacitytoreplacealloftheairinthe
roomfourtimesanhour.
The Alaris printer evacuates air using an internal blower with a capacity of
106 CFM (cubic feet per minute) (180 m3 per hour).

5.8

Waste Disposal (for Model/Support Material)

Thecustomerisresponsiblefordisposingalloftheliquidandsolidwaste
accordingtolocallawsandregulations.Thiswastealsoincludesthe
following:
Wipesandglovesusedforcleaningtheprinter
Printingmaterialcartridges
Plastic containers made from monomer-soluble materials such as polystyrene or
polyvinyl chloride should not be used for the storage of 3-D printer waste.

5.9

Solvent/Cleaning Solution
Thecustomerisresponsibleforstockingeitherisopropanolorethanol
(>96%).Atleastoneliterofeithersolventshouldbeavailableatthesiteat
alltimes.
Isopropanolisacommonsolventthatcangenerallybesuppliedbyany
chemicalstore.Thefullnameofisopropanolis2propanolorisopropyl
alcohol(IPA).
Ifisopropanolisnotavailable,ethanol(ethylalcohol)(>96%)isan
alternativecleaningsolvent.

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5.10 Storage of Printing Materials

5.10.1

Storage and Transport Conditions

Storecontainersofmodelandsupportmaterials,indoors,inadryarea
withadequateventilationandwiththetemperaturekeptbetween1627
degreesCelsius(6081degreesFahrenheit).Similarly,transportationof
thesematerialsrequiresadryenvironmentkeptbetween1627degrees
Celsius(6081degreesFahrenheit).
Printingmaterialsarecombustible.Neverexposeprintingmaterialsto
flames,heatorsparks.Printingmaterialsshouldbestoredinconformance
withapplicablefiredepartmentandinsurancecompanyregulationsand
otherapplicablelaws,regulations,codesandguidelines.

5.10.2

Shelf Life

Alarisprintingmaterialscanbeuseduntiltheexpirydateindicatedonthe
container,providedthatthecontainerisundamaged.Inventory
provisionsshouldbemadetoinsurethatcontainerswiththeclosest
expirydateareusedfirst.
If the printing materials are not stored under the recommended conditions, their
effective life is shortened.

5.10.3

Printing Material Containers

PrintingmaterialsforAlarisprintersaresuppliedinUVproofcontainers.
Whenacontainerisnotinuse,thecontainermustbecappedtoprotectthe
materialfromcontaminationandstrayUVradiation.Inaddition,keeping
acontainercappedminimizestheriskofaccidentalspillageofthe
material.
Plastic containers made from monomer-soluble materials such as polystyrene or
polyvinyl chloride should not be used for the storage of spilled material.

5.11

Fire Control
Agasfireextinguishershouldbeusedincaseoffireinornearthesystem.
Otherextinguishersarealsoacceptable,buttheuseofliquidfire
extinguishersmustbeavoided.(Contactyourlocalfireauthoritiesfor
recommendations.)

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6 Site Preparation Checklist

Dear customer,
Thank you for reading this site preparation guide. Please fill in the customer information and table below and fax it to your local Objet contact person (after which an installation date can be scheduled).
Consult with an Objet-certified engineer if you have any questions related to the
checklist and its implementation.
Please be aware that Objets technical staff will not be able to arrive on site for installation and training until this form is received and approved.

Customer Information
Company Name: ___________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
Phone No.: _______________________Fax No.: _______________________
E-mail: __________________________

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Item and reference

Completed
(according to spec.)

Yes

Notes

No

Floor area and strength (section

4.1)
Room layout (section 4.1)
Access to final site, doors,
hallways, etc. (section 4.4)
Electrical power supply and
outlets (sections 5.1.15.1.3)
Circuit breaker (section 5.1.1)
Grounding protection
(section 5.1.2)
UPS unit (section 5.2)
Air conditioning and humidity
control (section 5.7)
Isopropanol / ethanol (section 5.9)
Server workstation and client
stations (section 5.4)
Network connection (section 5.5)
Gas fire extinguisher
(section 5.11)

Full name: ______________________________________

Customer signature: ______________________Date: ________________________

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