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FDM V
antage
™
User Guide
V
ersion 1.7
2
Table of Contents
Main Page
Default Chapter
5
Table of Contents
5
Service & Support
11
FDM Vantage Service
11
Software Support
11
Consumable Orders
11
Safety Instructions
12
Hazard Classifications
12
Product Safety Signs
12
Specific Safety Practices
13
Guard Door Interlocks
14
General Safety Practices
14
Setup & Installation
15
Preparing Your Facility for Installation
15
Identifying Your Machine
15
Making the Network Connection
15
Making the Power Cable Connection
16
Using the Main Circuit Breaker
16
Using the Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
16
Thermal Cut-Out Fuses
17
Initial Network Configuration (IP Address)
18
Upgrading Software or Downloading a Code
19
Moving the Machine
22
Machine Components
25
Accessing Machine Components
25
Opening the Hood
28
XY Gantry Assembly
28
Head Assembly
29
Liquefier Tips and Slice Heights
29
Head Buttons for Unplugging Tips
32
Z Stage & Oven Components
33
Opening the Oven Door
33
Oven Lights
34
The Platen
35
Moving the Head and Z Stage Using "Move Relative
35
Lowering the Z Stage
37
Material & Canisters
39
Materials Used in the Vantage
39
Material Compatibility
39
Accessing the Canister Bays
40
Canister Bay Components
40
Canister Bays
40
Canister Drive Levers
41
Interpreting the LED Indicators
41
Canister Auto Changeover (for Vantage SE Only)
42
Smart Canister
43
Storing Canisters
43
Changing Canisters
44
Installing a Canister
44
Removing an Empty Canister
48
Removing a Partially Used Canister
48
Loading Material Filament to the Liquefiers
49
Unloading Material Filament from the Liquefiers
50
Purging Blue Material from Liquefier
51
Changing Material Type or Tips
51
Recovering from a Head Plug
57
Moving the Head to the Head Service Bracket (Service Location)
58
Operating the Machine
61
Using the Operator Control Panel
61
Keypad Button Descriptions
62
Screen Symbols
63
Powering up the Machine
63
Powering down the Machine
64
Building a Job
65
Before Building a Job
65
Selecting a Job to Build
66
Warnings before Job Is Built
67
Information Available While Building
67
Information Available if a Job Fails While Building
67
Pausing or Aborting a Job
68
After Building a Job
68
Manually Removing Support Material
69
Removing Waterworks Support Material
69
Working with the Job Queues
70
Using the Maintenance Menu
71
Changing the Modeler Default Values
71
User Placement on Platen
72
Displaying Machine Status
73
Finding the Temperature Status
73
Finding the Odometer Status
73
Finding the Material Status
74
Finding Your Machine's Software Version
75
Finding the Sensor, System, or UPS Status
75
Checking Air Pressure and Vacuum
76
Changing the Build Sheet
76
Setting the Oven Temperature
77
Operating Insight
79
Starting Insight
79
Opening a .STL File in Insight
79
Selecting Modeler Setup Settings
80
Configure Your Modeler
80
Part Build Parameters
82
Orientating the Part in the Build Envelope
83
Slicing the Part
83
Building Supports and a Base for the Part
84
Saving the Job File
84
Creating Toolpaths
84
Saving the Toolpath (.CMB File)
84
Flag Button Shortcut
85
Sending the Part to the Machine
85
Insight Status
86
Managing Parts in the Job Queue
86
Monitoring the Part Build
87
Viewing Information about Built Parts
88
Setting up Remote Notification
89
Calibrating Liquefier Tips
91
Automatic Calibration
91
Manual Calibration
95
Maintaining the Machine
101
Maintenance Schedule
101
Daily Maintenance Tasks
102
Cleaning the Platen
102
Emptying the Purge Bucket
102
Weekly Maintenance Tasks
103
Vacuuming the Build Envelope
103
Monthly Maintenance Tasks
103
Inspecting & Replacing the Tip Wipe Brushes
103
Replacing the Silicone Wiper
103
Inspecting the Purge Ledge
104
Lubricating the XY Guide Rods
104
Lubricating the Z Stage Lead Screws and Guide Rods
104
Quarterly Maintenance Tasks
105
Cleaning the Vacuum System In-Line Filter and Jar
105
Cleaning the Cone Sensor
106
As Needed Maintenance Tasks
106
Platen Flatness Diagnostic
106
Replacing the Entire Tip Wipe Assembly
106
Cleaning Exterior Machine Surfaces
107
Cleaning the Head Tray
107
Cleaning the Liquefier Tips
107
Cleaning the Oven Door Removable Glass
107
Replacing an Interior Lamp
108
Troubleshooting
109
Getting Help
109
Finding a Remedy
110
Appendix
121
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Stratasys FDM Vantage Series Specifications
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Brand
Stratasys
Model
FDM Vantage Series
Category
3D Printers
Language
English
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