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Description
This manual describes the installation and use of the ProBlue 4 (P4),
ProBlue 7 (P7), and ProBlue 10 (P10) adhesive melter. When necessary, the
reader is referred to the documentation supplied with other Nordson products
or products supplied by third parties.
With the exception of tank capacity, hose/gun capacity, and exterior
appearance, all ProBlue melters are functionally identical. To simplify the
presentation of information in this manual, depictions of the model P4 are
used generically throughout this manual to represent all ProBlue melters.
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Other Sources of Information
Refer to the following additional resources for quick‐reference information,
technical support, and information about getting the most out of your ProBlue
melter.
Installation Guide
The installation guide shipped with the melter provides a visual
quick‐reference for installing the melter.
User's Guide
The user's guide shipped with the melter provides a visual quick‐reference to
the most common operator‐level tasks. The guide is appropriately sized and
laminated so that it can be kept with the melter on the production floor.
Online Support
Visit www.enordson/support to download melter firmware updates and
software utilities.
Visit www.emanuals.nordson.com to download product manuals and
instruction sheets.
Product Resource CD
The resource CD, which is stored in the back of this manual, contains an
electronic version of this manual, parts information, and other useful
resources that are designed to assist you with using and servicing your
melter.
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Product Description
See Figure 2‐1. Nordson ProBlue adhesive melters are used in conjunction
with Nordson hot melt hoses and guns to create a hot melt application
system.
The melter liquifies solid‐form hot melt and maintains the hot melt at the
desired temperature. When the guns are activated, the melter pumps the
liquified hot melt through the hoses and out the gun nozzles, where it is
commonly applied to the surface of a product or package.
Figure 2-1 System components
1. ProBlue melter 3. Hot melt hose
2. Hot melt gun
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Intended Use
ProBlue melters are specifically designed to:
Melt and pump solid‐form hot melt materials that are engineered to be
liquified and extruded at temperatures below 230 C (450 F)
Be used with compatible hot melt hoses and guns that are
manufactured by Nordson Corporation
Be used in non‐explosive environments
Limitations of Use
Use ProBlue melters only for the purpose for which they are designed.
ProBlue melters should not be used
to melt or pump polyurethane reactive or polyamid hot melt materials
or any other material that creates a health or safety hazard when
heated
in environments that will require the melter to be cleaned using a
water wash or spray
Modes of Operation
ProBlue melters operate in the following modes:
Automatic scan—The melter automatically checks and displays the
current temperature of the tank, hoses, and guns to confirm that they are
within their pre‐defined temperature range. By default, the melter is
always in the automatic scan mode unless it is placed into another
operating mode.
Standby—The temperatures of the tank, hoses, and guns are reduced
down from their operating temperature (hereafter referred to as set‐point
temperature) by a pre‐set number of degrees.
Setup—The setup mode is used to configure melter control options and
features and to review stored operating data. To prevent unauthorized
changes to the melter's configuration, the melter can be
password‐protected
Fault—The melter alerts the operator when an abnormal event occurs.
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Melter Identification
See Figure 2‐2. You will need the model and part number of your melter
when requesting service or ordering spare parts and optional equipment. The
model and part number are indicated on the equipment identification plate
that is located on the front of the melter.
1/3O AC 200−240
V 60HZ 35A ..
1/3ON/PEAC 400/230
V 50HZ 33A R
Figure 2-2 Equipment identification plate
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Key Components
Figure 2‐3 provides the name and the location of key melter
components.
Figure 2-3 Key components
1. Tank 6. Sub‐base 11. Keypad door
2. Air filter 7. Pressure adjustment screw 12. Electrical enclosure door
3. Hose/gun modules 8. Pressure gauge 13. Control panel (see Figure 2‐4)
4. Chassis 9. Pump enclosure door
5. Manifold 10. Control switch
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Figure 2-4 Control panel
1. Fault LED 6. Serial port
2. Ready LED 7. Keypad
3. Component keys/LEDs 8. Left display and scroll key
4. Right display and scroll keys 9. Service LED
5. Function keys 10. Tank low‐level LED
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Optional Equipment
The following equipment may be ordered to expand the functionality and
capacity of ProBlue adhesive melters.
Input/output (I/O) expansion cards that allow you to expand the
number of available control inputs.
Communications cards that allow the melter to communicate with
other process equipment or a controller that uses standard network
protocols.
Hose/Gun modules that allow you to increase the number of
hoses/guns that can be connected to the melter.
Automatic Fill Systems that provide automated transfer of dry
adhesive materials to your melter. Choose either the FillEasy or
FillMaster product.
8‐Hose/Gun Expansion Base that expands the capacity of a P10
adhesive melter from 6‐hoses/guns to 8‐hoses/guns.