Spray OptiGun-GA02-en
Spray OptiGun-GA02-en
Spray OptiGun-GA02-en
OptiGun 2-A(X)
Automatic powder gun
(GA02 type)
0102 II 2 D
V 02/13
V 02/13
Printed in Switzerland
Table of contents
General safety regulations 3
Safety symbols (pictograms) ...................................................................................3
Conformity of use ....................................................................................................3
Technical safety regulations for stationary electrostatic powder spraying
equipment ................................................................................................................4
General information ....................................................................................4
Safety conscious working ...........................................................................5
Individual safety regulations for the operating firm and/or operating
personnel ....................................................................................................5
Notes on special types of hazard ...............................................................6
Safety requirements for electrostatic powder coating ................................7
A summary of the rules and regulations .....................................................8
Special security measures ......................................................................................9
Function description 13
Field of application ................................................................................................13
OptiGun 2-A(X) Automatic powder gun - overview ...............................................13
Typical characteristics ..............................................................................13
Scope of delivery ...................................................................................................14
Technical Data 19
OptiGun 2-A(X) Automatic powder gun .................................................................19
Electrical data ...........................................................................................19
Dimensions ...............................................................................................19
Start-up 21
Connecting the OptiGun 2-A(X) Automatic powder gun .......................................21
Function check ......................................................................................................21
General information ..................................................................................21
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................22
Operation 23
Start-up and powder coating .................................................................................23
Shut-down ............................................................................................................. 23
Setting powder output and powder cloud ............................................................. 23
Setting total air volume ......................................................................................... 23
Selecting powder output volume ........................................................................... 24
Selecting electrode rinsing .................................................................................... 24
Rinsing the powder hose ...................................................................................... 24
Maintenance 25
General information .............................................................................................. 25
Daily maintenance ................................................................................................ 25
Weekly maintenance............................................................................................. 25
Troubleshooting guide 39
General information .............................................................................................. 39
This chapter sets out the fundamental safety regulations that must be fol-
lowed by the user and third parties using the OptiGun 2-A(X) Automatic
powder gun (GA02 type).
These safety regulations must be read and understood before the
OptiGun 2-A(X) Automatic powder gun (GA02 type) is used.
DANGER!
danger due to live electricity or moving parts. Possible consequences:
Death or serious injury
WARNING!
Improper use of the equipment could damage the machine or cause it to
malfunction. Possible consequences: minor injuries or damage to equip-
ment
INFORMATION!
useful tips and other information
Conformity of use
1. The OptiGun 2-A(X) Automatic powder gun (GA02 type) is built
to the latest specification and conforms to the recognized tech-
nical safety regulations. It is designed for the normal application
of powder coating.
2. Any other use is considered as non-conform. The manufacturer
is not responsible for damage resulting from improper use of this
equipment; the end-user alone is responsible. If the OptiGun 2-
A(X) Automatic powder gun (GA02 type) is to be used for other
purposes or other substances outside of our guidelines, then
Gema Switzerland GmbH should be consulted.
3. Observance of the operating, service and maintenance instruc-
tions specified by the manufacturer is also part of conformity of
General information
The powder spraying equipment from Gema is designed with safety in
mind and is built according to the latest technological specifications. This
equipment can be dangerous if it is not used for its specified purpose.
Consequently it should be noted that there exists a danger to life and
limb of the user or third party, a danger of damage to the equipment and
other machinery belonging to the user and a hazard to the efficient op-
eration of the equipment.
1. The powder spraying equipment should only be started up and
used once the operating instructions have been carefully studied.
Improper use of the controlling device can lead to accidents, mal-
function or damage to the control itself.
2. Before every start-up check the equipment for operational safety
(regular servicing is essential)!
3. Safety regulations BGI 764 and VDE regulations DIN VDE 0147,
Part 1, must be observed for safe operation.
4. Safety precautions specified by local legislation must be ob-
served.
5. The plug must be disconnected before the machine is opened for
repair.
6. The plug and socket connection between the powder spraying
equipment and the mains network should only be taken out when
the power is switched off.
7. The connecting cable between the controlling device and the
spray gun must be set up so that it cannot be damaged during
WARNING!
We emphasize that the customer himself is responsible for the safe
operation of equipment. Gema is in no way responsible for any re-
sulting damages!
Powder
Powder/air mixtures can be ignited by sparks. There must be sufficient
ventilation in the powder coating booth. Powder lying on the floor around
the powder spraying device is a potentially dangerous source of slipping.
Static charges
Static charges can have the following consequences: Charges to people,
electric shocks, sparking. Charging of objects must be avoided - see
"Earthing".
Grounding/Earthing
All electricity conducting parts and machinery found in the workplace (ac-
cording to DIN VDE 0745, part 102) must be earthed 1.5 meters either
side and 2.5 meters around each booth opening. The earthing resistance
must amount to maximally 1 MOhm. The resistance must be tested on a
regular basis. The condition of the machinery surroundings as well as the
suspension gear must ensure that the machinery remains earthed. If the
earthing of the machinery includes the suspension arrangements, then
these must constantly be kept clean in order to guarantee the necessary
conductivity. The appropriate measuring devices must be kept ready in
the workplace in order to check the earthing.
Compressed air
When there are longer pauses or stand-still times between working, the
powder spraying equipment should be drained of compressed air. There
is a danger of injury when pneumatic hoses are damaged and from the
uncontrolled release and improper use of compressed air.
EN European standards
RL94/9/EC The approximation of the laws of the Member States
relating to apparatus and safety systems for their in-
tended use in potentially explosive atmospheres
2)
EN 12100-1 Machine safety
EN 12100-2
EN IEC 60079-0 Electrical equipment for locations where there is danger
3)
of explosion
EN 50 050 Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmos-
2)
pheres - electrostatic hand-held spraying equipment
EN 50 053, part 2 Requirements for the selection, installation and use of
electrostatic spraying equipment for flammable materi-
2)
als - hand-held electrostatic powder spray guns
EN 50 177 Stationary electrostatic spraying equipment for flamma-
2)
ble coating powder
EN 12981 Coating plants - spray booths for application of organic
powder coating material - safety requirements
EN 60 529, identi- IP-Type protection: contact, foreign bodies and water
2)
cal: DIN 40050 protection for electrical equipment
EN 60 204 identi- VDE regulations for the setting up of high voltage elec-
cal: DIN VDE 0113 trical machine tools and processing machines with
3)
mains voltages up to 1000 V
Sources:
1)
Carl Heymanns Verlag KG, Luxemburger Strasse 449, 5000 Köln 41,
or from the appropriate employers association
2)
Beuth Verlag GmbH, Burgrafenstrasse 4, 1000 Berlin 30
3)
General secretariat, Rue Bréderode 2, B-1000 Bruxelles, or the appro-
priate national committee
4)
VDE Verlag GmbH, Bismarckstrasse 33, 1000 Berlin 12
General information
These operating manual contains all important information which you re-
quire for the working with the OptiGun-GA02-en.doc Automatic powder
gun (GA02 type). It will safely guide you through the start-up process and
give you references and tips for the optimal use of your new powder coat-
ing system.
Information about the function mode of the individual system components
- booth, gun control unit, manual gun or powder injector - you will find in
the corresponding enclosed documentations.
Function description
Field of application
The OptiGun 2-A(X) Automatic powder gun is intended exclusively for the
electrostatic coating with organic powders. Any other use is considered
as non-conform. The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage re-
sulting from this; the risk for this is assumed by the user alone.
Typical characteristics
The OptiGun 2-A(X) Automatic powder gun can be easily dismantled and
is therefore maintenance and repair-friendly.
- Continuous, tightly sealed gun body with separate channels
for cascade and rinsing air
- Continuous guided powder tube, self-sealing
- Quickly dismantlable SuperCorona ring
- Powder tube coupling with quick-release fastener
- Covered hose and cable ducting
- Excellent access to the connections due to snap lock
- Simple conversion to a quick color change gun (powder tube
and gun fixture tube)
- Same nozzles and extensions as EasySelect manual gun
- Easily dismantlable by a few hand movements, therefore
very easy to service
- Few wear parts (powder tube, nozzle and SuperCorona)
- Self-sealing powder tube (housing tube seat)
- Easily removable cascade because free of grease, with inte-
grated current limiting resistors
- Spring loaded contact between cascade and contact pin
Scope of delivery
- OptiGun 2-A(X) Automatic powder gun
- Flat jet nozzle with electrode holder
- Cable binder with Velcro closure
- Gun cleaning brush
- Parts set
1 2 4 5 6 7
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OptiGun 2-A(X) Automatic powder gun
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Circuit
The OptiGun 2-A(X) Automatic powder gun is switched on and off by the
gun control unit.
The control unit allows also the adjustment of low voltage, powder flow
and rinsing air to the gun.
Rinsing air
Powder
Powder flow and rinsing air
The functions of the spray nozzles are described in the following chapter.
Spray nozzles
High voltage
Rinsing air
High voltage
Rinsing air
Round jet nozzle with vented deflector and vented central electrode
Technical Data
Electrical data
OptiGun 2-A(X)
Nominal input voltage 10 V eff.
Nominal output voltage 98 kV
negative
Polarity
(option: positive)
Max. output current 100 μA
Cascade 12 stages
Ignition protection Type A acc. EN 50177
Dimensions
OptiGun 2-A(X)
670 g / 1.48 pounds (740 g /
OptiGun 2-A weight 1.63 pounds with SuperCo-
rona ring)
OptiGun 2-AX weight (depending on gun length)
Attention:
The OptiGun 2-A(X) Automatic powder gun may only be connected
to the following control units:
OptiStar CG07, OptiStar CG06, OptiTronic CG02 , OptiTronic
CG03 and MultiTronic CG04!
Start-up
3
5 bar
73 PSI
OptiTronic
1.1 IN
Gun 2 Aux
Input 24 VDC
2.2 2.5
2.1
F1
2,0 AT
Gun 1 Aux
2.3 2.4
5 2
1
6
Connecting the OptiGun 2-A(X) Automatic powder gun
Function check
General information
1. The installed gun must be directed toward a grounded work-
piece in the coating booth. All connections must be attached!
2. Switch on the gun control unit (see also the control unit operat-
ing instructions) - the gun starts spraying
3. Adjust the desired coating parameters (powder volume, total air
and high voltage) on the gun control unit (see also the control
unit operating instructions)
4. Adjust the rinsing air on the control unit dependent upon the
nozzle used
If all tests ran positive, the gun is ready for application. If malfunctions
take place, the cause of the fault can be located by the corresponding
troubleshooting guide.
Troubleshooting
In the case of possible faults, see chapter "Troubleshooting guide".
Please consider also the control unit operating instructions.
Operation
Shut-down
1. Switch off the powder gun control unit. The adjustments for
high voltage, rinsing air and powder output remain stored
2. If working interruptions take place, such as lunch time, night
etc. the main compressed air supply is to be interrupted
Note:
The adjusted value of the total air volume can be left as it is, as long
as the same diameter powder hose is used.
If the hose diameter changes, the total air volume must be reset!
Maintenance
General information
Note:
Regular and conscientious maintenance increases the service life of
the OptiGun 2-A(X) automatic powder gun and provides for a longer
continuous coating quality!
Attention:
All unauthorized conversions and modifications to the OptiGun 2-
A(X) Automatic powder gun are forbidden for safety reasons and
exempts the manufacturer from any liability from resulting damage!
Daily maintenance
The OptiGun 2-A(X) Automatic powder gun must be cleaned daily and
thoroughly (see in addition the chapter "Cleaning and repair").
Weekly maintenance
The powder hopper and the injector must be cleaned once a week. The
powder hopper should be filled just before starting operation.
The grounding connections of the control module with the coating booth
and the suspension device of the workpieces, and/or the conveyor chain
are also to be checked weekly.
Note:
Only cleaning agents with a flash point of a least 5 Kelvin above the
ambient temperature, or cleaning places with technical ventilation
are allowed!
Daily
Note:
Frequent cleaning of the gun provides for a longer continuous coat-
ing quality!
1. Clean the gun thoroughly by blowing and wiping off etc. exter-
nally
2. Check the gun for abrasion
Weekly
1. Remove powder hose from connector
2. Remove the spray nozzle from the gun and clean it
3. Blow through the gun with compressed air from the connection
in the direction of flow
4. Clean the gun tube with the gun brush provided
5. Blow through the gun again with compressed air
6. Reassemble the gun and connect it
7. Blow through the powder hose and clean it
Attention:
Please note, that the threaded sleeve is always tightened well. If the
spray nozzle is only fitted loosely, the danger exists that the high
voltage of the gun can jump over to the spray nozzle, which can in-
evitably lead to damage to the powder gun!
General information
Attention:
The gun should only be dismantled, if this is required because of a
defect or pollution!
It is only to be dismantled so far, as the desired part is accessible!
Attention:
Before dismantling the OptiGun 2-A(X) automatic powder gun, the
control unit must be switched off and the gun plug disconnected!
1 2 3 4 5
Dismantling procedure
Attention:
A good contact to the contact pin must be ensured!
Contact pin
32.1 Grooves 32
Attention:
Clean the spray nozzles only with a solvent soaked cloth, never im-
merse the parts in solvent!
Attention:
It is to be noted, that the threaded sleeve is always tightened well. If
the spray nozzle is only fitted loosely, the danger exists that the
high voltage of the gun can jump over to the spray nozzle, which
can inevitably lead to damage to the powder gun!
Weekly
Remove the spray nozzles and clean inside with compressed air. If pow-
der sinterings should have formed, these are to be removed.
Monthly
Check the spray nozzles for abrasion. The flat jet nozzle is to be
changed, if:
- The spray pattern is no longer a regular oval
- Deeper grooves are in the nozzle slot, or even the wall thick-
ness is not longer visible
- The wedge of the electrode holder is worn down
- On nozzles with deflector, the wedge of the electrode holder
can be worn down. In this case, the electrode holder is to be
replaced!
Troubleshooting guide
General information
Attention:
Additional error descriptions are to be found also in the gun control
unit operating instructions!
Example:
- Type OptiGun 2-A(X) Automatic powder gun,
Serial number 1234 5678
- Order no. 203 386, 1 piece, Clamp - Ø 18/15 mm
When ordering cable or hose material, the required length must also be
given. The spare part numbers of this yard/meter ware is always marked
with an *.
The wear parts are always marked with a #.
All dimensions of plastic hoses are specified with the external and inter-
nal diameter:
Example:
Ø 8/6 mm, 8 mm outside diameter (o/d) / 6 mm inside diameter (i/d)
WARNING!
Only original Gema spare parts should be used, because the explo-
sion protection will also be preserved that way. The use of spare
parts from other manufacturers will invalidate the Gema guarantee
conditions!
Note:
Only parts are included in the spare parts list, which the user can
replace himself without problems!
If the powder gun cable is defective, it is to be completely sent in for
repair!
OptiGun 2-A Automatic powder gun - complete, negative polarity, incl. pos. 1-6 393 568
OptiGun 2-A Automatic powder gun - complete, positive polarity, incl. pos. 1-6 393 576
1 Powder gun body OptiGun 2-A - complete, negative polarity 393 649
Powder gun body OptiGun 2-A - complete, positive polarity 393 657
2 Threaded sleeve - see "Nozzle combinations" spare parts list
3 Flat jet nozzle - see "Nozzle combinations" spare parts list
4 Gun cable - complete, 20 m (65.61 ft), see also "Gun cable" spare parts list 393 827
5 Parts set (not shown), consisting of: 385 670
Cable binder with Velcro closure 303 070
Cylinder screw - M8x50 mm 235 113
Cap screw - M4x5 mm 216 763
Washer - Ø 8.4/20x2 mm 215 880
Quick release coupling - NW5, Ø 6 mm 200 840
6 Cleaning brush - Ø 12 mm (not shown) 389 765
7 Powder hose - Ø 16/11 mm (not shown) 103 012*
8 Rinsing air hose - Ø 6/4 mm (not shown) 103 144*
* Please indicate length
3 2 1 4
1 3 2 4 5
281 18
1 6 3 2 2.5
4 3.3 2.4 5
OptiGun 2-A Automatic powder gun - shaft
1 3 2 4 5
L 120
Gun cable
Gun cable - complete, 11 m (36.09 ft) 393 800
Gun cable - complete, 15 m (49.21 ft) 393 819
Gun cable - complete, 20 m (65.61 ft) 393 827
Extension cable - complete, 5 m (16.40 ft) 334 464
Extension cable - complete, 10 m (32.80 ft) 394 840
Cable socket for extension cable 206 504
Cable plug for extension cable 200 085
9 Cover tube 360 317
11 Countersunk head screw - M2x4 mm 257 958
12 Cylinder screw - M5x6 mm 263 907
13 O-ring - Ø 10.82x1.78 mm 232 556
14 O-ring - Ø 7.65x1.78 mm 232 564
15 O-ring - Ø 8.1x1.6 mm 263 818
21 Stuffing box - PG7 with kink protection 208 426
22 Cable - 2x0.75 mm², shielded 103 454*
23 Connecting plug - 7-pin 200 085
* Please indicate length
23 22 21 11 9 15
black
plug cap
12 13 14
1 ws
2
Bridge
3
4
5 green
gn
6 brown
bn
PE Shield
Note:
Further nozzle versions are described in the "System overview"
spare parts list!
3 2 1
5 9
7 6
8
OptiGun 2-A(X) Automatic powder gun - nozzle combination
Note:
Further nozzle versions are described in the "System overview"
spare parts list!
Note:
Further nozzle versions are described in the "System overview"
spare parts list!
3
2
6
7
5
OptiGun 2-A(X) Automatic powder gun - SuperCorona
2
3
18
19
20
21
22
1
7
4
11
5
10
12
6
16
15
14
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