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General| Fluid Compatibility | Wide range of fluids, including adhesives |
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| Viscosity Range | Up to 1, 000, 000 cP |
| Operating Air Pressure | 60 to 100 psi |
| Dimensions | Varies by model |
| Weight | Varies by model |
| Connectivity | Ethernet, USB |
| Power Requirements | 100-240 VAC |
| Dispensing Technology | Positive displacement |
| Dispensing Accuracy | +/- 1% |
Describes the meaning of safety alert symbols (WARNING, CAUTION) used for hazards.
Outlines the owner's responsibilities for managing safety information and user qualifications.
Ensures equipment use aligns with documents, codes, regulations, and best industry practices.
Specifies necessary qualifications, training, and physical capabilities for equipment users.
Discusses general safety practices relevant to the equipment's hazard potential.
Defines the proper purposes and limits for using the adhesive melter.
Emphasizes reading and following all instructions and safety messages.
Provides guidelines for safe and proper equipment installation.
Outlines safe practices for operating the equipment, including PPE.
Details safe practices for performing maintenance and repairs.
Specifies the scope of safety information applicable to Nordson equipment.
Explains procedures for safely shutting down the equipment.
Describes how to safely relieve system hydraulic pressure.
Outlines steps to isolate the system from all power sources for safety.
Provides instructions for disabling applicators before performing work.
Lists general safety warnings and cautions that apply to Nordson equipment.
Continues listing general safety warnings and cautions for equipment types.
Continues listing general safety warnings and cautions, including CAUTION statements.
Lists additional safety precautions for system components and operation.
Provides first aid instructions for molten hot melt contact with skin.
Illustrates the location and meaning of product safety labels and tags.
Details specific safety labels and tags affixed to the equipment.
Introduces the Freedom hot melt adhesive system and its key features.
Describes the user-friendly color touchscreen control system and its functions.
Explains the integrated fill system for automatic adhesive transfer from a bin.
Highlights the accessibility of the melter's internal components for servicing.
Details the Smart Melt capability for reducing grid temperature when inactive.
Describes the EcoBead capability for providing adhesive savings up to 60%.
Lists additional resources for quick-reference information and technical support.
Outlines intended use, limitations, and unintended uses of the adhesive melter.
Defines the proper purposes and limits for using the adhesive melter.
Discusses EMC considerations for the melter's intended use in industrial applications.
Lists conditions and materials for which the melter may not be used.
Identifies residual risks that cannot be avoided in the unit's design.
Explains how to find the melter's model and part number on the identification plate.
Identifies and illustrates the key melter components with numbered labels.
Continues identifying key melter components with a back view illustration.
Identifies key components of the fill system, including storage bin and pump.
Explains the different operating modes: Heating, Standby, Smart Melt, and Fault.
Lists optional equipment available to expand the hot melt system's functionality.
Describes system shipment and customer assembly requirements.
Lists required experience for personnel performing installation.
Outlines steps for mounting the melter and connecting air supply and electrical service.
Lists materials the customer must supply for installation.
Provides criteria for selecting a suitable installation location.
Instructs to verify all components from the ship-with kit.
Provides instructions for mounting the melter, emphasizing a two-person lift.
Details the process of unpacking the melter from its shipping pallet.
Continues instructions for removing the main mounting bracket from the pallet.
Provides instructions and mounting hole patterns for vertical surfaces.
Continues instructions for lifting and positioning the melter on a vertical surface.
Details floor stand mounting options and hole patterns.
Continues instructions for mounting the bracket on the floor stand.
Continues instructions for lifting and positioning the melter on the floor stand.
Details securing the melter bottom bracket on the floor stand.
Provides instructions and mounting patterns for bench stand installation.
Continues instructions for installing the mounting bracket on the bench stand.
Continues instructions for lifting and positioning the melter on the bench stand.
Details securing the melter bottom bracket on the bench stand.
Ensures the electrical service is rated for the melter and accessories.
Provides electrical service types, connector information, and tables.
Illustrates connecting the power cord and ground wire to the expansion board.
Explains determining voltage plug numbers and performing final electrical checks.
Shows connecting a voltage plug to the expansion board.
Details connecting input wiring for pattern recognition and stitching.
Illustrates connecting wiring to the terminal block on the hose interface board.
Explains connecting applicator signal wiring for pattern recognition capability.
Shows typical applicator signal wiring for one solenoid per applicator.
Illustrates typical wiring for multiple solenoid valves with common actuation.
Shows typical wiring for two solenoid valves with independent actuation.
Details routing signal wiring and connecting to the hose interface board.
Illustrates connecting applicator signal wiring to terminal block X1.
Explains connecting and setting up user-configurable inputs and outputs.
Details plugging connectors into the expansion board and installing ferrites.
Describes connecting a signal cable for fill system status output.
Illustrates connecting a fill system status output to the fill board.
Explains connecting the system to a dry, non-lubricated air supply.
Details turning on the plant air supply and setting pump air pressure.
Explains connecting up to four Freedom hose/applicator pairs.
Provides guidelines for connecting hoses to the manifold and preventing stagnation.
Illustrates the location of hose connections on the melter bottom.
Guides on connecting applicator cordsets to hose cordsets.
Details removing the M5 shipping bolt securing the hydraulic assembly.
Introduces fill system components and installation steps.
Guides connecting the adhesive transfer hose to the melter.
Explains connecting transfer hose solenoid harness and to the storage bin pump box.
Covers harness conversion and connecting air supply for single-feed systems.
Illustrates making transfer hose and solenoid harness connections for a single-feed bin.
Details installing the sequencer and connecting its power supply.
Guides connecting the adhesive transfer hose to the melter and sequencer.
Explains connecting transfer hose solenoid harness to the sequencer and bin.
Covers QD sequencer harness, pump, and air supply for multi-feed systems.
Illustrates transfer hose and solenoid harness connections for multi-feed bins.
Guides setting control system parameters and performing initial startup.
Introduces procedures for setting up the adhesive hot melt system.
Explains internal and external heated zones and their default names.
Provides an overview of the control system and its primary screens.
Details the functions and layout of the Home screen.
Explains functions accessible from the Master Controls screen.
Outlines access to frequently changed operational settings.
Details access to global and advanced melter settings.
Provides a visual overview of the control system's menu hierarchy.
Introduces procedures for setting up the control system.
Guides entering specific temperature setpoints for heated zones.
Provides default and optional settings for individual zone temperature setpoints.
Instructs on entering custom names for applicator or hose zones.
Guides specifying EcoBead settings for adhesive savings.
Details entering values for Adhesive Savings and Bead Pattern.
Explains EcoBead default and optional settings for savings and patterns.
Illustrates bead patterns used to achieve adhesive savings.
Guides specifying whether the pump starts automatically after zones reach setpoint.
Provides procedure to set the same temperature for all heated zones.
Lists default and optional settings for global temperature setpoints.
Guides specifying Smart Melt settings for inactive fill systems.
Explains Smart Melt default and optional settings for temperature and time.
Details changing degrees for temperature alerts before faults.
Guides adjusting how the fill system operates, including delays.
Lists default and optional settings for fill system parameters.
Specifies how long the system waits to indicate Ready/OK status.
Explains default and optional settings for the ready delay.
Summarizes standby functionality and zone temperature reduction.
Details types of standby: automatic, scheduler.
Guides setting the temperature delta for standby mode.
Details setting up zone standby time and enabling the function.
Explains zone standby default and optional settings for time.
Guides setting up manual standby and auto exit times.
Details setting up automatic standby and heater off times.
Explains automatic standby default and optional settings.
Guides connecting and setting up user-configurable inputs and outputs.
Lists default and optional settings for inputs and outputs.
Specifies how the system displays date, time, and temperature units.
Guides entering the current date, time, and day of the week.
Details specifying when to provide a service reminder message.
Guides creating a custom message for the Service Reminder screen.
Sets the time before the screen saver appears to reduce brightness.
Explains enabling password protection by creating a password and security level.
Lists password default and optional settings for creation and timeout.
Details functions enabled at different password security levels.
Lists functions enabled with no password protection.
Guides setting up automatic heater On/Off and standby modes at specified times.
Details selecting and adding heat or standby events for scheduling.
Provides steps to activate the scheduler function from the Home screen.
Explains using recipes to save, modify, or delete production settings.
Details managing recipes: loading, deleting, creating, and modifying.
Lists data saved in a recipe, covering general, temp, pump, admin, zone info.
Guides changing the control system language.
Outlines initial startup and testing procedures, including level sensor calibration.
Continues initial startup by ensuring Heater Control is On and disabling refill.
Details calibrating the level sensor by setting the empty level.
Guides flushing the melter with adhesive and testing system operation.
Continues flushing and testing, includes safety warning for under melter work.
Introduces system operation, including filling, starting, stopping, and monitoring.
Explains internal and external heated zones and their default names.
Lists default names for external heated zones and mentions customization.
Provides instructions for filling the bin, ensuring material compatibility and cleanliness.
Guides turning on the melter and waiting for Ready/OK status.
Explains starting the pump and system readiness conditions.
Describes how home screen and zone buttons provide status information.
Explains the meaning of the on/off button color indications.
Explains system status indication via the System Status button on the Home screen.
Details system status button indications, colors, and their meanings.
Provides status information for the fill system via the Fill Status button.
Explains how each heated zone button provides state and status information.
Details zone states and status indications for EcoBead and general zones.
Explains pump button state and status indications.
Continues explaining pump button states and status indications.
Guides starting or stopping the pump manually.
Explains how to monitor and adjust pump air pressure for dispensed volume.
Guides enabling/disabling zones or adjusting their temperature setpoints.
Explains how to switch manual standby, automatic standby, and zone standby on/off.
Illustrates accessing the Master Controls screen for standby operations.
Details switching heaters, fill system, or scheduler on/off from Master Controls.
Guides enabling or disabling the EcoBead capability for adhesive savings.
Explains how to clear or reset alerts and faults after investigating.
Explains how to clear or reset the service interval from pop-up or screen.
Details resetting the service interval from the Service Reminder screen.
Provides instructions for shutting down the melter.
Provides a schedule of recommended maintenance tasks and frequencies.
Guides cleaning the touchscreen using the Wipe Display function.
Details the procedure for safely relieving hydraulic pressure.
Provides instructions for removing and installing equipment covers.
Details the procedure for removing and installing the adhesive filter.
Continues instructions for installing the adhesive filter and opening the shutoff valve.
Guides replacing the cyclone exhaust filter and its cover.
Introduces firmware upgrading methods, including SD card installation.
Details the process of installing new firmware from a customer SD card.
Explains upgrading firmware using an electronic file via PC/laptop.
Guides reverting to a previous firmware version using the customer SD card.
Outlines the scope and organization of the troubleshooting section.
Covers safety precautions related to circuit boards and hydraulic connections.
Introduces aids for obtaining system diagnostic data and version information.
Guides viewing system statistical data and circuit board versions.
Shows system data screens including board versions and software.
Details resetting editable settings to factory defaults.
Guides viewing the event log for troubleshooting information.
Explains how to obtain event log (.csv) and diagnostic (.nor) files.
Illustrates opening the touchscreen assembly to access the SD card.
Guides transferring log files from the customer SD card to a computer.
Explains the structure and limitations of the event log CSV file.
Describes the diagnostic .nor file for melter issue resolution.
Provides procedures to reset all password settings to factory defaults.
Guides adjusting the visual properties of the touchscreen display.
Explains using Lockout Communications to prevent unexpected remote changes.
Provides instructions to improve touchscreen accuracy.
Introduces troubleshooting procedures for the melter.
Explains how melter alerts and faults are generated and handled.
Lists common alert/fault messages for heated zones and their causes.
Lists melter alerts, their causes, and corrective actions.
Lists melter faults, their causes, and corrective actions.
Continues listing melter faults, causes, and corrective actions.
Lists remaining melter faults, causes, and corrective actions.
Illustrates the location of internal and customer SD cards.
Lists touchscreen problems, possible causes, and corrective actions.
Lists melter problems, possible causes, and corrective actions.
Continues melter troubleshooting for zones and pump issues.
Lists pump issues and corrective actions for no adhesive output.
Lists EcoBead capability issues and their corrective actions.
Introduces troubleshooting for the fill system, including alerts and faults.
Explains how fill system alerts and faults are generated and handled.
Lists fill system alerts, causes, and corrective actions.
Lists fill system faults, causes, and corrective actions.
Lists fill system problems like overfilling or underfilling and their causes.
Continues fill system troubleshooting for underfilling and cyclone issues.
Introduces procedures for troubleshooting the fill system.
Guides verifying level sensor and fill system operation using the graph.
Explains how to manually activate the fill system for testing or troubleshooting.
Provides conditions and tasks required for calibrating the level sensor.
Details relieving system pressure for level sensor calibration.
Guides the process of purging the melter manifold and stopping the purge.
Provides steps to tilt open the hydraulics assembly to check hopper emptiness.
Details disconnecting the hose from the cyclone upper body.
Guides unlatching fasteners, moving cyclone body, and checking grid fin tips.
Provides steps for safely closing the hydraulics assembly.
Details the final steps for calibrating the level sensor.
Guides clearing blockages in the adhesive bin using a rod.
Details cleaning the cyclone exhaust filter and tube.
Introduces tables detailing main board components and their functions.
Lists main board components, their types, and descriptions.
Continues listing main board components, including connection points and test points.
Illustrates the main board components and their layout.
Introduces the Hose Interface Board and its LED indicators.
Lists Hose Interface Board LEDs, their normal/abnormal operations, and corrective actions.
Continues listing Hose Interface Board LEDs and corrective actions.
Lists remaining Hose Interface Board LEDs and corrective actions.
Details CPU status LEDs and their flash sequences for troubleshooting.
Lists remaining Hose Interface Board LEDs and corrective actions.
Explains CPU status LED indications and contacts for assistance.
Lists flash sequences for Hose Interface Board CPU status (faults and alerts).
Illustrates the Hose Interface Board components.
Introduces the EcoBead Board and its LED indicators.
Lists EcoBead Board LEDs, their normal/abnormal operations, and corrective actions.
Illustrates the EcoBead Board components.
Introduces the Fill Board and its LED indicators.
Lists Fill Board LEDs, their normal/abnormal operations, and corrective actions.
Lists flash sequences for Fill Board Status LEDs and corrective actions.
Illustrates the Fill Board components.
Introduces the Power Module Board and its components.
Introduces the Expansion Board and lists its components and connections.
Introduces the CPU/LCD Board and lists its connection points.
Introduces the Power Supply Board and lists its connection points.
Provides an overview of melter circuit boards and their connections.
Provides guidelines for performing service procedures and safety precautions.
Details the procedure to empty all adhesive from the melter.
Guides tilting open the hydraulics assembly for viewing or repair.
Provides steps for safely closing the hydraulics assembly.
Lists necessary items and preparation for replacing RTD or thermostat.
Details the procedure for replacing an RTD or thermostat.
Guides removing an RTD by disconnecting harness and removing retaining clip.
Details using a pin removal tool and cutting wires to remove RTD pins.
Guides inserting new RTD pins, plugging connector, and reinstalling assembly.
Details replacing a thermostat, including thermal compound and boot.
Lists items needed and preparation for replacing the level sensor cable.
Illustrates opening the touchscreen assembly for access.
Guides disconnecting and connecting the level sensor cable and ground wires.
Illustrates replacing the level sensor cable connections.
Lists items needed and preparation for replacing the level sensor board.
Guides disconnecting the adhesive transfer hose and removing cyclone base.
Details installing the replacement level sensor board and reassembling components.
Provides a general procedure for replacing various circuit boards.
Guides installing a circuit board, including grounding, cable connection, and software reprogramming.
Illustrates the location of various circuit boards within the melter.
Details replacing main board fuses using a fuse puller and provides a fuse key.
Lists items needed and preparation for replacing the pneumatic control assembly.
Guides removing screws securing the pneumatic control assembly.
Details disconnecting power cable and air lines to remove the assembly.
Guides connecting air lines and power, securing assembly, and reinstalling covers.
Lists items needed and preparation for replacing the tilt switch.
Guides removing screws for the tilt switch actuator and harness.
Details using a pin removal tool and cutting wires to remove tilt switch pins.
Guides inserting new pins, securing actuator/harness, and plugging connector.
Lists items needed and preparation for replacing the touchscreen assembly.
Guides loosening screws, disconnecting cables, and lifting the assembly.
Details attaching the replacement assembly, reconnecting cables, and closing.
Lists items needed and preparation for replacing cyclone assembly components.
Guides disconnecting hose, unlatching base fasteners, removing base, and loosening worm clamps.
Details removing screws securing the metal exhaust tube and disassembling components.
Guides reassembling cyclone components, reinstalling blankets, closing hydraulics, and connecting hose.
Lists items needed and preparation for replacing the pump.
Illustrates tilting open the hydraulics assembly for pump access.
Guides disconnecting air line, removing screws, and removing the pump.
Details removing the pump retaining screw and pulling the pump from the manifold.
Guides preparing the replacement pump, including O-rings and lubrication.
Details installing the pump, reinstalling tilt switch, connecting air line, and closing assembly.
Introduces replacing hydraulics assembly components like manifold or reservoir.
Outlines preparation steps for hydraulics assembly component replacement.
Guides disconnecting various components and removing the hydraulics assembly.
Details removing screws that secure the hydraulics assembly.
Refers to parts illustrations for removing and reinstalling components.
Guides positioning, securing, and reconnecting the hydraulics assembly.
Lists items needed and preparation for replacing the internal SD card.
Guides removing and installing internal and customer SD cards.
Details copying backup files and restarting the system after SD card replacement.
Introduces repair procedures for the fill system.
Lists items needed and preparation for replacing the transfer pump or O-rings.
Guides disassembling the pump, replacing O-rings, and installing the new pump.
Lists items needed and preparation for replacing the vibrator.
Details disconnecting air lines, removing retaining nuts, and installing the replacement vibrator.
Lists items needed and preparation for replacing the fill system pneumatic control assembly.
Guides connecting air lines and electrical connector, securing the assembly.
Lists items needed and preparation for replacing the hose cuff assembly.
Guides removing screws, removing the old hose cuff, and installing a new one.
Details cleaning outlets, connecting hose to bin and melter, and reconnecting harness.
Explains how to use parts lists and illustrations for ordering.
Guides viewing the System Inventory and System Configuration screens.
Lists parts for melter assemblies, including part numbers and descriptions.
Details various melter assemblies and their components.
Continues listing melter assemblies and their part numbers.
Continues illustrating melter assemblies with numbered parts.
Continues illustrating melter assemblies and their components.
Lists parts for the chassis and controls assembly.
Continues listing parts for the chassis and controls assembly.
Lists remaining parts for the chassis and controls assembly, with notes.
Illustrates chassis and controls assembly parts.
Continues illustrating chassis and controls assembly parts.
Continues illustrating chassis and controls assembly parts.
Lists parts for the hydraulics assembly.
Illustrates hydraulics assembly components with part numbers and torque values.
Lists parts for the pump assembly.
Illustrates pump assembly components with part numbers.
Continues illustrating pump assembly components with detail views.
Lists parts and illustrates the pump hydraulic piston.
Lists parts and illustrates the pump shifter assembly with torque values.
Lists parts for the manifold assembly.
Illustrates manifold components with part numbers and torque values.
Lists parts for the grid/hopper assembly.
Illustrates grid/hopper assembly components.
Lists parts for the reservoir assembly.
Illustrates reservoir assembly components.
Lists parts for the cyclone assembly.
Illustrates cyclone assembly components.
Lists parts for the air filter assembly.
Lists parts for the melter wall mounting bracket.
Introduces parts lists for the fill system components.
Lists parts for the single-feed adhesive storage bin.
Illustrates single-feed adhesive storage bin parts.
Lists parts for the multi-feed adhesive storage bin.
Illustrates multi-feed adhesive storage bin parts.
Introduces adhesive transfer hose and solenoid harness information.
Lists parts for standard transfer hoses and conversion kits.
Lists parts for quick-disconnect transfer hoses and related kits.
Illustrates standard transfer hose parts with exploded view.
Lists parts for the transfer hose pump assembly.
Introduces transfer hose solenoid harnesses and standard harness pin positions.
Lists parts for quick-disconnect transfer hose solenoid harnesses.
Lists kits and parts for the sequencer, required for multi-melter systems.
Continues listing sequencer parts and associated hardware.
Illustrates sequencer parts.
Continues illustrating sequencer parts.
Recommends optional accessories for optimizing system performance.
Lists optional grates for adhesive storage bins.
Lists the air flush kit to prevent buildup in the adhesive inlet.
Lists the air gauge kit part number.
Lists cables for connecting applicator signal inputs to the melter.
Lists fittings for connecting hoses to applicators, with part numbers.
Lists optional stands and castors for melter mounting.
Lists kits to convert standard harnesses to quick-disconnect.
Lists various service kits for system components.
Provides general specifications for the melter, including weight and melt rate.
Lists electrical specifications like hose/applicator capacity and IP rating.
Details voltage, wattage, and cold resistance for heaters.
Lists specifications for pump performance, pressure, and speed.
Provides specifications for adhesive forms, transfer rate, air, and conditioning.
Details specifications for hose interface board inputs, outputs, and control system functions.
Shows melter dimensions in mm and inches.
Continues showing melter dimensions with additional views.
Shows melter dimensions, including service clearance angle.
Shows melter and floor stand dimensions.
Shows melter and bench stand dimensions, including height adjustability.
Shows single-feed adhesive storage bin dimensions and clearances.
Shows multi-feed adhesive storage bin dimensions and clearances.
Illustrates the hydraulic flow path during pump down-stroke.
Illustrates the hydraulic flow path during pump up-stroke.
Illustrates hydraulic flow path with pressure dump valve open.
Shows bulkhead harness connector pin positions.
Illustrates standard and quick-disconnect transfer hose solenoid harness pin positions.
Provides the sequencer wiring diagram.
States that a system schematic is provided on the following pages.
Shows the first part of the system schematic diagram.
Shows the second part of the system schematic diagram.
Defines the wattage of a single hose or applicator.
Defines the combined wattage of any hose and applicator pair.
Defines the combined wattage of pairs 1&2 or 3&4.
Guides identifying pairs, recording wattages, and comparing with maximum allowable.
A table to record component wattage for hoses and applicators.
Lists maximum allowable wattages for single components and pairs.
Provides factory defaults and optional settings for Home Screen buttons.
Lists default and optional values for settings accessed via Master Controls.
Lists default and optional settings for standby and output configurations.
Lists default and optional settings for formats, date/time, service interval, scheduler, password, display, language.
