Dymax BlueWave® 200 Version 3.0 User Guide
Summary
UV light sources can be more “worker friendly” than many commonly accepted industrial processes, provided
the potential concerns are addressed. Contact your Dymax representative for information regarding the
proper use of Dymax UV light-curing systems.
Product Overview
Description of the BlueWave 200
The BlueWave 200 is a high-intensity, UV light-curing spot lamp system used for small-area curing of
adhesives, coatings, and potting materials. It emits up to an 8-mm diameter spot of UV light from a liquid
lightguide (sold separately). The lightguide can be hand-held for complete mobility or clamped into position
on assembly equipment or workstations for repetitive operations.
The system consists of an anodized aluminum housing containing an electronic power supply, circuit
protection, bulb/reflector assembly, internal light filter for extended lightguide life, thermostatically-
controlled cooling fan, and LCD display. The shutter can be controlled through externally-supplied signals in
PLC Mode, with a foot pedal or button press in Manual Mode, or through a built-in timer triggered by a foot
pedal or button press in Timer Mode.
The power supply operates on line voltages between 100 and 240 VAC, and frequency between 50 and 60 Hz.
It is auto-ranging and is specially designed to provide proper rated voltage and current to the 200-Watt lamp.
A cooling fan with a control loop is provided to keep the lamp housing and internal components of the power
supply at the optimum operating temperature. The cooling fan must not be covered or otherwise blocked.
Ideal operation of this equipment suggests at least 12" (305 mm) of clearance behind the system for proper
ventilation. Confirm that the intake fan is not feeding from the exhaust of other equipment.
The UV source is a 200-Watt, medium-pressure arc metal-halide bulb mounted in a reflector and focused to
provide optimum light output. The BlueWave 200 is rated for continuous operation. The bulbs used to power
all high-intensity UV light-curing spot lamps degrade with use. Intensity, therefore, decreases as the bulb
ages. Using the system’s intensity control feature, users can eliminate this variation by manually increasing
intensity to offset this degradation. During operation a user can adjust the output intensity using a tool or
removable knob. If the bulb extinguishes due to a momentary power failure, the BlueWave 200 must be
turned off, allowed to cool, and then restarted to re-ignite the bulb. The LCD display will indicate when the
bulb must be replaced.
A thermal shutdown sensor is provided for internal temperature control of the BlueWave 200. A cover switch
and lightguide status switch increase the safety of the unit. If any of these sensors prevent the system from
operating as intended, specific warnings appear on the LCD display.
When the BlueWave 200 is operating in PLC Mode, the LCD display shows the state of the signals which
control the BlueWave 200 to help set up and verify correct operation of the system.
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