Precision Control Systems DryIR 6040 - Manual (Page 5)

Model 6040 Dry IR Drying System Instruction Manual
Section 1 - Introduction
The Model 6040 Dry-IR Drying System is specifically designed to dry ink-jet printing. On many
types of coated stock, the water or solvent base of the ink is not easily absorbed by the material.
Instead, it remains on the surface in a liquid state and is easily smeared if touched. The Dry-IR
heater module provides the heat and air flow necessary to convert the liquid to vapor, and
quickly remove it from the surface of the paper. When used in conjunction with an ink-jet printer,
the Dry-IR Drying System can increase printing production by as much as 85 percent.
Features
Heater Module
The heater module supplied with the system features four tubular quartz lamps, an aluminum
reflector behind the lamps, side reflectors and forced air cooling. The quartz lamps have low
mass tungsten filaments allowing them to reach full operating temperature within two- to three
seconds after being turned on. The hot air comes out of the holes in the aluminum reflector and
passes between the lamps directly on to the material being dried.
The system is available with one or two heater modules which will dry ink-jet printing that is up
to 4-inches (102 mm) wide for a single unit and up to 8-inches (204mm) wide for 2 units. The
heater module is available in a 10 inch (254 mm) heated length.
Refer to Appendix A for heater module dimensions.
Power Control
The power control for the heater module is located on the top of the heater body. A process
controller controls heat output. The heat can be adjusted manually by using the buttons on the
process controller or with a closed loop circuit. The process controller will accept a 0-10 vdc, 4-
20 ma or thermocouple input. A switch on top of the housing is provided to turn the system on
and off.
An interlock is also provided that enables the heater module to be connected to the transport.
This interlock must be satisfied for the heater module to operate.
Mounting Brackets
The optional mounting base consists of vertical and horizontal supports attached to a roll around
base, brackets for the heater module and all hardware needed for mounting. Screw holes are
located on the ends of the case for mounting to other types of supports. See Appendix A for
mounting locations.
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