HP Jet Fusion 4200 3D Printing Solution · For the 4210, HP recommends using the HP Jet Fusion 3D 4210 Material Unloading Kit to unload material from a material loading tank

HP Jet Fusion 4200 3D Printing Solution

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Edition 8

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Table of contents

1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1

System configuration ............................................................................................................................................................... 1

Documentation ......................................................................................................................................................................... 1

Site preparation overview ....................................................................................................................................................... 1

Customer responsibility ........................................................................................................................................................... 2

Safety questions and answers ............................................................................................................................................... 6

2 Site preparation requirements for the printer ..................................................................................................................................... 8

Physical space requirements .................................................................................................................................................. 8

Load bearing .............................................................................................................................................................................. 9

Floor surface ............................................................................................................................................................................. 9

Designing the optimal print-production area .................................................................................................................... 10

Environmental specifications ............................................................................................................................................... 11

Ventilation ............................................................................................................................................................................... 12

Air conditioning ....................................................................................................................................................................... 13

Air exhaust .............................................................................................................................................................................. 14

Printer electrical configuration ............................................................................................................................................ 17

3 Site preparation requirements for the processing station .............................................................................................................. 23

Physical space requirements ............................................................................................................................................... 23

Load bearing ........................................................................................................................................................................... 24

Floor surface ........................................................................................................................................................................... 25

Designing the optimal print-production area .................................................................................................................... 26

Environmental specifications ............................................................................................................................................... 29

Ventilation ............................................................................................................................................................................... 30

Air conditioning ....................................................................................................................................................................... 30

Processing station electrical configuration ........................................................................................................................ 30

Compressed air ....................................................................................................................................................................... 33

4 Plan your computer and network environment ................................................................................................................................ 34

Important considerations ..................................................................................................................................................... 34

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Introduction to the HP Cloud environment ........................................................................................................................ 36

Information about networking and security ...................................................................................................................... 38

Networking requirements .................................................................................................................................................... 39

Computer requirements ....................................................................................................................................................... 40

Test your connection to HP Cloud ....................................................................................................................................... 41

Final checks ............................................................................................................................................................................. 46

5 Site preparation checklist ...................................................................................................................................................................... 48

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1 Overview

System configurationYour printer is supplied almost fully assembled and ready for the simple installation procedures performed by your support engineer. It comes complete with printheads and a printhead cleaning roll.

DocumentationThe following documents are available:

● Site preparation guide (this document)

● Introduction information

● User guide

● Legal information

● Limited warranty

Site preparation overviewThis guide should assist in the following planning considerations:

● Modifications to the installation area

● Site accessibility

● Emergency exits

● Planning the production area

● Mechanical, electrical and environmental specifications

● Computer and network connectivity

● Contracting a specialist mover with a forklift and/or suitable moving equipment

● Contracting an electrician

● Environmental, health, and safety

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All information in this guide is provided on the assumption that installation planners and personnel are familiar with:

● Architectural and planning requirements

● Applicable laws, regulations, and standards

NOTE: It is important to read the information provided in this guide thoroughly and ensure complete compliance with all installation and operation prerequisites, safety procedures, warnings, cautions, and local regulations.

Customer responsibility

Planning the site and printer environment

The company owner or EHS manager is responsible for all preparation of the physical site. The following tasks must be completed before the installation:

● Prepare the site for unloading.

● Make sure the route from the unloading site to the installation site meets specifications. See Unloading route on page 8.

● Make sure you have the necessary equipment to handle the printer, as well as a specialist mover who is familiar with your site and the information provided in this guide. Meet the requirements for second floor installations (if necessary). See Moving equipment on page 9.

● Configure the building's electrical system used to power the printer to meet the printer's requirements and the Electrical Code requirements of the local jurisdiction of the country where the equipment is installed. A qualified electrician is required to power up the printer on the day of installation. See Printer electrical configuration on page 17 and Processing station electrical configuration on page 30.

● Provide an adequate air supply for the processing station’s pneumatic circuit. See Compressed air on page 33.

● Ensure that the room in which the system is installed meets local environmental, health, and safety (EHS) guidelines and regulations. See Environmental specifications on page 11 and Ventilation on page 12.

● For the 4210, HP recommends using the HP Jet Fusion 3D 4210 Material Unloading Kit to unload material from a material loading tank. If a customized unloading station is used to unload material from the material loading tank, it is the customer’s responsibility to assess the installation by reference to the EPD (Explosion Protection Document), DHA (Dust Hazard Analysis), or any required document of the local jurisdiction of the country where the equipment is installed, to avoid the risk of explosion.

● Supply all necessary emergency equipment.

● Make sure the equipment is located in a restricted-access area, for authorized personnel only.

● The equipment is not intended for hazardous locations or ATEX-classified zones: ordinary locations only.

● Keep the equipment separated from other equipment that could create a combustible dust cloud or metallic dust during operation, and keep it away from effective ignition sources (open flames, sparks, heat, and so on). Do not place the equipment close to CNC, milling, cutting machines, or polishers, which may

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cause a significant risk of metallic dust in the air, electrical sparks that may cause ignition, or oil and dust in suspension in the air.

● Material storage, handling, and disposal should be performed as per local laws. See the Safety Data Sheets at http://www.hp.com/go/msds for adequate handling and storage. Follow your environmental, health, and safety processes and procedures.

Post-processing of parts

After printing the parts and removing the material in the processing station, you must clean the parts to remove the thin layer of material attached to the surface. To do this, you need a bead-blasting machine. HP recommends a bead-blasting machine with the following specifications:

● For PA materials:

– Manual or automatic operation

– Air pressure in the range 2–5 bar (29–72.5 psi)

– Glass beads of 70–110 µm diameter (0.00276–0.00433 in)

● For TPU material:

– Manual or automatic operation

– Air pressure in the range 4–6 bar

– Glass beads of 250-425 μm diameter

Fire-fighting equipment

You must provide two fire extinguishers for the site. Make sure the extinguishers are placed where they are easily accessible in case of fire.

● A fire extinguisher certified for electrical fires must be in the print-production area.

● A fire extinguisher must be placed in the materials storage area, due to the large amount of combustible dust (material).

Emergency exits and first-aid stations should also be considered.

Network and computer environment

You are responsible for all computer and networking requirements, and you must complete the following tasks:

● Have an adequate network and computer ready for the day of installation. See Plan your computer and network environment on page 34

● Provide shielded CAT-6 LAN cables to connect the printer to your LAN

Required supplies and equipment

You are responsible for providing the following, which should be ready on the day of installation:

● One fusing agent cartridge

● One detailing agent cartridge

● Six material cartridges

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● Sheets of A3 or tabloid paper

● An explosion-protected vacuum cleaner compliant with the following normative specifications:

– Europe/IEC: Zone 22 or better, 200°C (392°F) or less

– US/NEC: Class II, division 2, 200°C (392°F) or less

And with the following additional specifications:

– Air flow: 250 m³/h (147 ft³/min)

– Depression: 19.6 kPa (2.84 psi)

– Power: 1800 W (2.4 hp)

● A ladder

● A temperature and humidity sensor with data logger

● Personal protective equipment for users and service engineers, according to your environmental, safety, and regulatory guidelines

● Lift trolley for moving external tanks and material loading tanks

● Static earthing clamps

– You are required to use static earthing clamps when using material loading tanks and/or an external tank.

● Pallet jack

● Transportation tools to move the systems

TIP: The number of cartridges given above is the minimum required for installation. HP recommends purchasing more cartridges of each type so that you can continue printing after installation.

Extra requirements for the 4210 with material loading tank

● Drum rotator

– You are recommended to use an explosion-protected drum rotator to operate with combustible dusts, compliant with the following normative specifications:

○ Europe/IEC: Zone 22 or better, 200°C (392°F) or less

○ US/NEC: Class II, division 2, 200°C (392°F) or less

– The drum rotator is required to ensure proper grounding for the drum while rotating. It should be activated before the material loading tank is used to supply fresh material to the processing station.

– The recommended rotation speed is 20 rpm (total rotation time for material loading tank preparation is 90 s).

● Interface to processing station


– Fitting type: Metallic triclamp

– Standard to meet: ISO 2852 or DIN 32676 or BS 4825 (ASME BPE)

– Fitting diameter: 38 mm (1.5 in)

● Piping requirement (only if using the processing station as a material filling method for the material loading tank)

– Flexible hoses should be suitable to transport combustible dust. Follow manufacturer’s instructions to earth the hoses to protect them from electrostatic charging.

– Internal diameter of piping: approximately 36 mm.

– Maximum length of pipe routing: 10 m.

– Keep the number of bends along the route to a minimum. Use as large a bending radius as possible. Hoses should be free from torsion in their routing and connection in order to avoid damage.

– Use metallic, rigid pipes where possible; and they should be properly grounded. Use piping with low roughness on its the internal surface.

– Joints between pipe sections must be constructed correctly so that material does not build up around the joints; you should ensure a good seal.

● Bulk discharging system

– You are recommended to use an explosion-protected bulk-discharging system to operate with combustible dusts, compliant with the following normative specifications:

○ Europe/IEC: Zone 22 or better, 200°C (392°F) or less

○ US/NEC: Class II, division 2, 200°C (392°F) or less

– Operating with a bulk discharging system can cause dust clouds. Keep an area of at least 2 m around the bulk discharging system clear of electric/electronic devices or any source of ignition.

– An earth connection for the conveying pipes must be included in the bulk discharging system. Follow the recommendation of the bulk discharging system manufacturer.

– Maximum material flow rate supplied by the system should be 5 kg/min.

● Static earthing clamps

– You are required to use static earthing clamps when using material loading tanks

Return the site preparation checklist

The company owner or EHS manager must complete and return the checklist to your reseller or service representative a minimum of two weeks before the day of installation.

NOTE: Any delays during installation that are caused by an unprepared site will be charged to the customer. Take care that your site is properly prepared to ensure a smooth and easy installation.

Recycle the supplies

HP provides many free and convenient ways to recycle your used HP cartridges and other supplies; see http://www.hp.com/recycle/.

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You can also consult the disposal instructions included in the user documentation.

For further details, see the Safety Data Sheets (SDS), which you can find at http://www.hp.com/go/msds/.

Waste disposal

Dispose of all waste according to local regulations.

Safety questions and answersRead and follow the operating and safety instructions before turning on the equipment.

Can the printer and processing station operate in unattended mode? Can they be unsupervised during operation?

The printer can operate in unattended mode in this sense: for operations that do not require any manual interaction, such as during the printing process, there is no need to have a trained operator close to the printer.

However, the system requires its operation to be supervised at all times. The reason for this requirement is that this equipment uses high power levels. Therefore, in order to protect the system and the customer’s environment, in the unlikely event of unexpected environmental change, unexpected malfunction, anomaly, ESD (ElectroStatic Discharge), or electromagnetic interference, as explained in the user guide, someone needs to press the emergency stop button and disconnect the equipment. For this reason, operation should be supervised in some way (periodic checks, security cameras, or equivalent). However, supervision can be done by someone who is not trained to operate the system, such as a standard security service. This needs to be done from the first day of system installation.

Are there any requirements for the room in which the printer and processing station are installed?

Both the printer and the processing station should be installed in ordinary locations only. An ordinary location is a location that is not expected to have combustible dust clouds, and therefore it does not need any specific protection against explosions. The opposite would be a hazardous location or ATEX-classified zone, in which you can expect to find combustible dust clouds, and which is therefore generally constructed to resist explosions caused by an ignition source close to the dust clouds.

The equipment should be installed in ordinary locations for these reasons:

● The equipment does not create a hazard in the area in which it is installed:

– It has been designed to minimize material spillage, and we expect regular cleaning maintenance by the operators, therefore any spillage is unlikely to reach a concentration causing a potentially explosive atmosphere around the equipment.

– There are no effective ignition sources inside the equipment.

● The equipment is not designed to be used in explosive atmospheres, therefore it should not be installed in a hazardous location or ATEX-classified zone.

Therefore, the printer and processing station do not require any specific setup in the room to make it safe against potential explosions, as they do not create such a risk; but they should be protected against any risks created by other equipment installed nearby.


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NOTE: An explosion-protected vacuum cleaner certified for collection of combustible dust is required for cleaning. Take measures to mitigate material spillage and avoid potential ignition sources such as ESD (ElectroStatic Discharges), flames, and sparks. Do not smoke nearby. Do not manipulate covers, isolation and equipment filtering enclosures beyond what is specified in the maintenance chapter of the user guide.

Can the printer and processing station be installed in the same room as other equipment?

The printer and processing station can be installed in the same room as other printers or equipment in general, but they should be installed away from other equipment that could create a combustible dust cloud or metallic dust during operation.

When installing the printer in a room with other equipment, it is important to know whether the other equipment requires an exclusion zone around it, as this is an indicator of a potential hazardous location or ATEX-classified location. In this case, follow the manufacturer’s recommendations and material Safety Data Sheets about how much space needs to be left around the equipment, and do not locate the printer and processing station inside its exclusion zone. Follow your Environmental, health and safety processes and procedures.

Notice that we are referring to a combustible dust cloud. Operation does not need to be 100% dust free: any dust quantity under 30 g/m³ is considered non-combustible. As a general indication, most market-available 3D printers do not create combustible dust clouds during normal operation, therefore most printers can be installed close to our system without any problem, following only the recommendations of both systems in terms of space needed for access to doors, maneuverability, and so on. Some material management systems can create a hazardous or ATEX-classified location, so always check the documentation of your other equipment to assess the potential risks and decide what is the best setup for all your systems.

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Physical space requirements

Unloading route

The printer is commonly delivered by truck. The reception area and the entrance to the site should be unobstructed and ready to receive delivery.

The route between the unloading area of the printer and the installation site, including any corridors and doorways through which the printer must be transported, is important to proper site preparation and must be planned before the arrival of the printer. This pathway must be clear when the printer arrives.

Printer physical specifications with packaging

Width with packaging 2300 mm (90.55 in)

Depth with packaging 1325 mm (52.17 in)

Height with packaging 2068 mm (81.42 in)

Weight with packaging 945 kg (2083 lb)

For the specifications without packaging, see Load bearing on page 9 and Designing the optimal print-production area on page 10.

Doorway specifications

Minimum doorway width 2320 mm (91.34 in) with packaging

1202 mm (47.32 in) without packaging

Minimum doorway height 2088 mm (82.20 in) with packaging


Minimum corridor width with right-angled bend 1520 mm (59.84 in) without packaging

The printer can be moved on the pallet up or down a ramp of no more than 10° inclination.

Unpacking and moving the printer

You are strongly recommended to unpack the printer where it will be used, or as close to that location as possible.

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IMPORTANT: The printheads should never be moved inside the printer, they should always be moved in their original packaging and installed at the final location.

The space required for assembly is 5.5 × 3 m (217 × 118 in).

Moving equipment

If you need to move the printer after unpacking, take into account the following considerations:

● Ground-floor installation: The printer can be moved on wheels up or down a ramp of no more than 10° inclination.

● Above-ground installation: Use an elevator if the printer can fit inside it while remaining horizontal (without tilting the printer), and if it can support the weight. Otherwise, you may need a crane; contact your reseller for more information.

CAUTION: The printer is heavy and can easily fall over. Moving it over a ramp or tilted floor increases the risk. Move it smoothly, maintain safety precautions for people in the vicinity, and secure it against overbalancing. Always move it parallel to its length.

CAUTION: If you need to move the printer on its wheels to its final position, move it down from the pallet but do not remove all the transport protections and locks.

CAUTION: Unloading and moving the printer and all system components is the customer's responsibility and not HP's. Failure to provide the required moving and lifting equipment could result in personal injury or printer damage during installation.

Load bearingThe load-bearing characteristics of the floor in the print-production area must be sufficient to withstand the weight of your printer. To calculate the load-bearing characteristics of the print-production floor, consult a structural engineer.

Printer weight 750 kg (1653 lb)

Build unit weight (full) 185 kg (408 lb)

NOTE: Take into account that the build unit will be inserted inside the printer while printing. Therefore, you must consider the sum of both weights inside the same footprint when the build unit is inserted.

Floor surfaceThe floor surface should have the following characteristics:

● Flat and horizontal

● Solid, smooth, and level

HP recommends Ff > 20 and Fl > 20, measured according to ASTM E1155M, to ensure that the floor is sufficiently flat and level. Otherwise the printer could malfunction.

● No holes or indentations

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● ESD-free

Floor leakage resistance should be below 100 MΩ.

In many factory environments the conventional flooring materials, such as bare concrete or steel grids, are adequately conductive.

In order to remain effective, the floor should not be covered by insulating paint, rubber mats, or plastic sheets; care should be taken to prevent the build-up of contaminants such as resin or other insulating substances; and its resistance should be regularly checked.

● Easy to clean

● Durable

● Non-combustible

● Free from floor vibration: for example, floor vibration is likely near a railway station, press machine room, construction site, or heavy industry. If such vibration cannot be avoided, suitable floor preconditioning to mitigate vibration may be needed for optimal printer performance.

NOTE: The floor surface over which the build unit will move between the printer and the processing station should have the same characteristics: it should be horizontal, free of steps, holes, and indentations, smooth to avoid transport vibrations, and far from any obstacle that might cause accidental shocks. It is vital to avoid damage to the contents of the build unit, both when it is full of fresh material and also after printing. Move the build unit slowly and with care.

Designing the optimal print-production areaYou will need enough space to perform the following tasks:

● Print

● Insert the build unit

● Service the printer and replace its components

The height of the room is recommended to be at least 2500 mm (98 in) to accommodate the printer and the processing station.

Printer physical specifications

● Width: 2200 mm (87 in)

● Depth: 1250 mm (49 in) without front panel

When operating, the printer requires the following amount of space:


* Location of the network and electrical connections

The height of the room should be at least 2500 mm (99 in).

The build unit measures 652 × 760 × 1050 mm.

Environmental specifications

Temperature during installation 20–30°C (68–86°F)

Operating temperature 20–30°C (68–86°F)

Recommended operating temperature for best performance 20–30°C (68–86°F)

Storage and reshipping temperature −25 to +55°C (−13 to +131°F)

Operating humidity 30–70% without condensation

Storage humidity < 90% without condensation

Maximum altitude when printing 3,000 m or 9,842.6 ft. (2,000 m or 6,561.8 ft. for China)

Notes

● The customer must ensure that the room in which the system is installed meets environmental, ventilation, and air conditioning specifications. The operating conditions (temperature and humidity) should remain as stable as possible within the specified limits.

To ensure that environmental conditions are always met, a measuring system should be implemented. A room-temperature and relative-humidity sensor with data logger should be used to take measurements during installation and first builds.

● The printer, build unit, and processing station should be kept at operating conditions if they contain material.

● The printer, build unit, and processing station should be kept indoors.

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● If the printer or cartridges are moved from a cold location to a warm and humid location, water from the air could condense on the printer parts and cartridges, and could cause leaks and printer errors. In this case, HP recommends that you wait at least 4 hours before turning on the printer or installing the cartridges, to allow the water to evaporate. Check for condensation before turning on the printer.

● The build unit must remain in the same environmental conditions while moving to and from the printer. If it is exposed to different conditions at any time, the quality of its contents will be affected.

● The printer, build unit, processing station, and stored material should always be kept in the same environmental conditions; HP recommends keeping them in the same room.

● The room should be free from liquids and condensation.

● If printer is located in the same room as the processing station, please check processing station and material environment specifications and adopt the most restrictive ones.

VentilationEnsure that the room in which the system is installed meets local environmental, health, and safety (EHS) guidelines and regulations.

Fresh air ventilation is needed to avoid exposure to health hazards, and to maintain comfort levels. For a more prescriptive approach to adequate ventilation, you could consult as guidance the latest edition of the ANSI/ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers) document Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality.

Adequate ventilation needs to be provided to ensure that potential airborne exposure to materials and agents is adequately controlled according to their Safety Data Sheets. In some cases, and depending on the material used with this equipment, local exhaust could be mandatory. Consult the Safety Data Sheets available at http://www.hp.com/go/msds to identify chemical ingredients of your consumables (material and agents), and adequate ventilation, in section 8 of the SDS “Appropriate engineering controls”.

Airborne materials can be readily identified and quantified by using established indoor air-quality testing protocols. HP performs these assessments during the development phase for all products.

HP testing shows that, during printer operation, the concentrations of airborne contaminants measured in the workspace are consistently well below key occupational exposure limits. This observation is based on exposure assessments that model very active productivity at customer facilities. Customers should recognize that actual levels in their facilities are dependent on workspace variables they control such as room size, ventilation performance, and duration of equipment use.

HP’s assessment concluded, based on the available scientific information, that airborne materials are not expected to present a health hazard when there is a minimum of 10 ACH (air changes per hour) of fresh air ventilation and a minimum room volume of 90 m3.

These specifications are valid for the following conditions: one HP printer, 20% of pack density, and 8 hours of printing exposition time a day. If there is more equipment in the room, or different conditions, it is the customer’s responsibility to ensure that the installation is compliant with the minimum ventilation rate to operate in safe conditions.

If an air exhaust system is installed to evacuate air, and clean air is introduced to replace the air that is evacuated, then the number of air changes per hour will be reduced to normal office requirements (around 3 ACH).

In addition to the workspace benefit provided by general room ventilation, intensive use of this printer system in some customers’ facilities may necessitate the use of localized ventilation in order to provide a readily acceptable working environment. This installation of localized exhaust for a printer frequently enables the



capture of airborne contaminants near their source of generation, and subsequently allows their efficient removal from the building through contained, and relatively low-volume air flow. A workspace health and safety professional can provide guidance on the design and use of this auxiliary ventilation equipment. See Air conditioning on page 13.

Air conditioningIn addition to fresh air ventilation to avoid health hazards, consider also maintaining workplace ambient levels by assuring the climatic operating conditions specified in Environmental specifications on page 11 to avoid operator discomfort and equipment malfunction.

Air conditioning in the work area should take into account that the equipment produces heat. Typically, the printer's power dissipation without local exhaust is in the range of 9 kW to 11 kW (30.7 kBTU/h to 37.5 kBTU/h). If local exhaust is installed, the power dissipation into the room decreases to 3 kW (10.2 kBTU/h).

Air conditioning should meet local environmental, health, and safety (EHS) guidelines and regulations. Follow these instructions carefully when designing the air-conditioning installation and placing printers in the room:

● The air-conditioning units should not blow air directly onto the printer.

● The air-conditioning splits/diffusers should be placed at least 2 meters away from the printer surfaces and covers.

● The air-conditioning splits/diffusers should be rotational, avoiding direct flows and laminar flows. The air from the air-conditioning system should be properly mixed with the existing air in the room before reaching the printer, and should not flow directly onto the surface of the printer. Take special care with air that enters the cooling system at the back of the printer: air at that point should always be within the operating temperature range.

● The air-conditioning splits/diffusers should not be located directly above the printer, as any condensation at the diffuser could fall directly onto the printer and its electrical components.

● If you have a humidifier, do not place it next to the printer, to avoid excessively high humidity in the air inlets.

● If you intend to use an extractor hood, take into account the expected air flow around the printer (illustrated below).

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Air exhaustTo reduce the number of air changes needed per hour and improve stability and control of the environmental conditions, HP highly recommends using the air exhaust kit and connecting it to an air extraction system, to remove air expelled by the top cover fans. The design, assembly and adjustment of the air exhaust installation should be done by an experienced HVAC installer.

If you decide to use an extraction system, HP highly recommends the presence of a specialist or qualified technician during the installation.

Air exhaust system specifications

The pressure relative to the atmosphere at hood output should be −10 ± 5 Pa.

There are various possible ways to distribute the air pipes: among others, two pipes for each printer (one for each air collector), or two pipes connected to a main pipe. Make sure that the installation is compliant with the following air extraction flows:

● Collector left: 510 ± 30 m³/h (300 ± 18 ft³/min)

● Collector right: 240 ± 15 m³/h (141 ± 9 ft³/min)

● Common pipe: 750 ± 45 m³/h (441 ± 26 ft³/min)

HP recommends installing two ducts, one for each collector, connected with an inverted Y pipe connector to a single duct. The recommended duct diameters for best air extraction are:

● Left-side input duct diameter: 200 mm (7.87 in)

● Right-side input duct diameter: 200 mm (7.87 in)

● Common output duct diameter (after inverted Y): 250 mm (9.84 in)


Other recommendations

● Each branch of the Y requires a valve to improve flow control.

● Connectors are located 1435 mm (56.5 in) above the floor. Calculate the hose length taking into account the position of the connectors, leaving enough margin to allow the top cover to be opened.

● The extracted air contains some material in suspension. Plan regular cleaning to prevent dust accumulating on external hoses and/or pipes.

● Both ducts (left and right) should have similar lengths.

● Fix the ducts to the collectors using clamps. It is important to ensure that the connection is air tight.

Airflow checks after installation and while printing

The valves have to be adjusted before connecting the installation to the printer. It is recommended to use an anemometer to measure the air speed. The measure has to be taken inside the duct (see picture).

The formula to convert from m³/h to m/s is the following:

Air Speed = Air Flow / Duct cross section area.

For duct diameters of 200 mm, the following air speeds are needed:

● Collector left: 510 m3 /h * 1 h/ 3600 sec / ((0,2 m) 2 * pi / 4) = 4.50 m/s ± 0.25 m/s

● Collector right: 240 m3 /h * 1 h/ 3600 sec / ((0,2 m) 2 * pi / 4) = 2.15 m/s ± 0.15 m/s

For other duct diameters, please calculate the correct air speed using the formula above.

An anemometer with a range between 0.5 and 20 m/s is adequate to make this measurement. The maximum error of the measurement should be 2%.

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Take measurements at 4 different points of the hose perimeter as shown in the following picture, and also take a measurement at the center of the hose. Always take measurements close to the end of the hose, where it connects to the printer air exhaust kit, and make sure the anemometer wheel is perpendicular to the direction of the air flow.

For each of the measurement points, take 5 different measurements, find the minimum and maximum values, and calculate their average. Finally, calculate the average of all 5 measurement points. Results should be within specifications according to the numbers provided previously. If one of the 5 measurement points is much lower than the other 4, this could indicate a problem with the exhaust hoses. For example, that the hose is not straight and bends at some point along its path.

Important airflow notes

● Too much or too little aspiration flow and/or pressure may influence the printing process, affecting the part quality. Too little aspiration may lead to lack of temperature control and health issues with some printing materials. See materials safety data sheet for more details. Too much aspiration produces a waste of conditioned air from the room. Unbalanced aspiration may cause problems with the temperature of the material.

● Air recirculation in air-conditioning systems may cause health issues with some printing materials. The extracted air should be eliminated and clean air should be introduced into the room to replace it.


● Air extraction should be switched on before starting a build (including checks before printing) and switched off after completely finishing it (once the printer reaches the Standby situation). If the extractor is not switched off at the end of the job, it will be constantly removing air from the room, which has probably been conditioned (heated or cooled), which represents unnecessary energy consumption.

● Ensure that the cooling system calibration (before or after the job) is performed in the same conditions as printing.

● To avoid condensation inside exhaust ducts, thermal insulation must be provided. Condensation appears mainly from agent components (water, solvents, and so on).

● If you are installing multiple printers, the above conditions are applicable to each of them. An individual duct system is required to extract air from each printer to the outside of the building. Individual fan and valve sets towards a common collector system may be acceptable if pressure conditions can be kept steady in the printer collectors, even with a variable number of printers running or idle. For that purpose, an extraction system with controlled internal pressure can be helpful.

● Position hoods over cooling tower outputs, making use of their referencing lids. In this way, the collecting area will completely cover the grid area.

● You are recommended to have an anemometer in the range 0.5–20 m/s, with an error of +-2%, to check that correct aspiration conditions are obtained in each collector.

● Flow values are considered at sea level. Increase about 10% for every 1000 m (3281 ft) in height.

● When more than one printer is installed in the same room, check the following diagram of air inputs and outputs to place the printers so that hot air output does not pass directly into an air inlet.

Example of a possible layout

Printer electrical configurationNOTE: An electrician is required for the setup and configuration of the building electrical system used to power the printer, and also for printer installation. Make sure that your electrician is appropriately certified according to local regulations and supplied with all the information regarding the electrical configuration.

The printer requires the following electrical components to be supplied and installed by the customer, according to the Electrical Code requirements of the local jurisdiction of the country of installation.

● Power Distribution Unit (PDU) with three-phase branch circuit breaker

NOTE: Remember that you are required to follow the local laws, regulations, and standards that apply to the electrical installation of your printer.

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NOTE: The printer is not supplied with any power cable.

Power distribution unit (PDU)

The PDU must be rated to meet the power requirements of the printer, and should be in accordance with the Electrical Code requirements of the local jurisdiction of the country where the equipment is installed.

Circuit breaker (required)

The printer requires a circuit breaker, which must meet the requirements of the printer and should be in accordance with the Electrical Code requirements of the local jurisdiction of the country where the equipment is installed.

The printer has built-in Residual-Current Circuit Breakers (RCCB), also known as Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI), with 30 mA sensitivity. If local laws require an external RCCB or GFCI for earth fault protection, install a device with sensitivity of 100 mA or higher, with appropriate rated current for the supply configuration, and ensure that other protective devices for earth fault protection upstream from the one supplying the printer are always greater than the one selected for the printer.

WARNING! Ensure that mains fault current is adequate for proper operation of the supplementary circuit breakers incorporated in the equipment (6 kA rated interrupting capacity).

WARNING! Ensure that the printer's built-in Residual-Current Circuit Breakers (RCCB) or Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) operate in the case of a current leakage fault to the product chassis, even when an isolation device (such as an isolating transformer) is used to supply power to the printer.

Power specifications

The printer supports two different electrical configurations. Select the right configuration based on the three-phase line-to-line voltage supplied by the PDU. Refer to the appropriate table of specifications according to the selected configuration.

In the case of the 200–240 V line-to-line three-phase configuration, take into account that the input voltage may vary between −10% and +10%. That means that the minimum voltage accepted by the printer is 180 Vac.

If you can ensure that the power network meets the specifications constantly at all times of day, then it is not necessary to install a UPS. However, if the voltage falls too low to provide good quality, the printer will show a system error. Therefore, if the printer is showing errors related to mains power, you must install a UPS to get the minimum required input voltage.

Configuration 1: 380–415 V line-to-line three-phase configuration

Printer specifications

Number of power lines 3 lines + N + PE

Input voltage (line to line) 380–415 V~ (±10%)

Input voltage (line to neutral) 220–240 V~ (±10%)

Input frequency 50/60 Hz

Power consumption (typical) 9–11 kW

Maximum load current (per phase) 30 A (up to 35 A repetitive peak current)


Branch circuit breaker specifications

4 poles, 32/40 A

Power cable specifications

Configuration 3 lines + N + PE

Minimum cross-sectional area 6 mm² or 10 AWG

Terminals Ferrule terminals, except the PE terminal, which uses the M8 ring type

External diameter range 18.0–25.0 mm

Configuration 2: 200–240 V line-to-line three-phase configuration


Number of power wires) 3 lines + PE

Input voltage (line to line) 200–240V (±10%)


Power consumption (typical) 9–11 kW

Maximum load current (per phase) 48 A (up to 60 A repetitive peak current)


3 poles, 50/60 A


Configuration 3 lines + PE

Minimum cross-sectional area 10 mm² or 6 AWG


External diameter range 18.0–25.0 mm

Power cables

No power cable is provided with the printer. The cables that you use must meet the minimum specifications for the chosen configuration explained for each configuration, and must follow local laws. The example below is for configuration 2.


PE connections for mains power should be made through an M8 stub.

Powerline disturbances

Reliable operation of your printer depends on the availability of relatively noise-free AC power.

● In order to ensure optimum performance and reliability, your printer should be protected from variations in line voltage, which are common to production printing environments. Lighting, line faults, or the power switching commonly found in machinery in factory environments can generate line transients that far exceed the peak value of the applied voltage. If not reduced, these micro-second pulses can disrupt system operation.

● If the power line supplying the installation site is a public low-voltage line shared with other users, the power line impedance Zmax must be less than 129 mΩ, to comply with European standard EN/IEC 61000-3-11. If other users on the same power line report any flickering of incandescent light bulbs, contact your electricity supplier to verify that the power network has an impedance lower than that specified above.

● You are recommended to include overvoltage (OVP) and transient protection on the power supply to the printer.

● All electrical noise-generating equipment, such as fans, fluorescent lighting, and air-conditioning systems, should be kept separate from the power source used for your printer.

If you have power quality issues when taking power from the grid, an external power supply can be used in order to meet the requirements of your configuration.

How to select an external power supply

Output power

The output power required from the external power supply will depend on the number of printers to be powered:

● For any group of three printers, add 60 kVA to the output power.

● For any single printer remaining, add 25 kVA to the output power.


Examples

● 1 printer: Output power = 25 kVA

● 2 printers: Output power = 2 × 25 = 50 kVA

● 7 printers: Output power = (2 × 60) + 25 = 145 kVA

Output voltage

For printers installed in configuration 1 (380–415 V line-to-line three-phase configuration), the output voltage should be as close as possible to 400 V, and at least in the range 380–415 V (including any tolerance margin of the UPS).

For printers installed in configuration 2 (200–240 V line-to-line three-phase configuration), the output voltage should be as close as possible to 230 V, and at least in the range 200–240 V (including any tolerance margin of the UPS).

For both configurations, the total harmonic distortion of the output voltage (usually referred to as THDv), should be as low as possible. Values above 3% could compromise part quality.

Other considerations

● Select a UPS of the type “full converter”, also known as “back-to-back converter” or “double converter”. In this type of UPS, all the power transferred from the line to the load passes through the electronic converters.

● Choose a UPS without the BYPASS feature. If this is not possible, double-check that bypass is deactivated during installation.

● UPS batteries are optional. If your main power supply suffers from frequent short blackouts, HP recommends a UPS with batteries, to keep the printer working during these events.

Installing an external power supply

● Install the external power supply following all instructions and recommendations provided by the manufacturer of the power supply; and ensure that the installation is in accordance with the Electrical Code requirements of the local jurisdiction of the country where the equipment is installed.

● In order to facilitate normal operations and maintenance of the printer, HP strongly recommends installing the external power supply with at least some separation from the printer.

● Once the external power supply is installed and connected to the mains, ensure that the AC output of the power supply is in accordance with the requirements described previously, before connecting it to the printer.

Grounding

The printer must be connected to a good-quality, dedicated ground line in order to avoid electrical risk. Note your obligation to comply with the National Electrotechnical Code (NEC) in the country of installation.

The following grounding tasks must be fulfilled to meet the site preparation requirements:

● Grounding wires should be insulated and at least equal in size to the phase conductors.

● Ground impedance must be less than 0.5 Ω.


● The installation of a single point and dedicated ground.

● Power stabilizer equipment that is supplied by three uninterrupted phase wires and one uninterrupted copper ground wire from the main building service panel. These should run in the same conduit and should be at least equal in size to the phase wires.

Electrical configuration of multiple printers

The power consumption of this printer is not fully balanced among the three power lines throughout the whole printing process. When more than one printer is connected to the same power line or UPS, HP recommends rotating the connection of the three phases of each printer to help balance the total consumption, as shown below.

Repeat this connection scheme for every group of three printers on the same power line.


3 Site preparation requirements for the processing station

NOTE: If you have the HP Jet Fusion 5200 3D Processing Station, refer to the HP Jet Fusion 5200 Series 3D Printing Solution Site Preparation Guide.

Physical space requirements

Unloading route

The route between the unloading area of the processing station and the installation site, including any corridors and doorways through which the station must be transported, is important to proper site preparation and must be planned before the arrival of the station. This pathway must be clear when the station arrives.

CAUTION: For the 4210, check the measurements of the material supply that you are going to use, and bear in mind where you are going to use it.

Processing station physical specifications with packaging

Width with packaging 2384 mm (93.86 in)

Depth with packaging 1176 mm (46.30 in)

Height with packaging 2181 mm (85.87 in)

Weight with packaging 550 kg (1213 lb)

For the specifications without packaging, see Load bearing on page 24 and Designing the optimal print-production area on page 26.

Doorway specifications

Minimum doorway width 1196 mm (47.09 in) with packaging

940 mm (37.01 in) before assembling the material cartridge support

800 mm (31.50 in) without packaging and after disassembling some parts

Minimum doorway height 2201 mm (86.65 in) with packaging

2000 mm (78.74 in) as removed from the packaging before starting installation

2400 mm (94.49 in) without packaging and mixer upwards

Minimum corridor width with right-angled bend 1750 mm (68.90 in) with packaging

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Doorway specifications (continued)

Length 2388 mm (94.02 in) with packaging


The processing station can be moved on the pallet up or down a ramp of no more than 10° inclination.

Unpacking and moving the processing station

You are strongly recommended to unpack the processing station where it will be used, or as close to that location as possible.

The space required for assembly is 5.5 × 3 m (217 × 118 in).

Moving equipment

If you are using the external tank and/or material loading tank, you will need a trolley to move it.

If you need to move the processing station after unpacking, take into account the following considerations:

● Ground-floor installation: The processing station can be moved on wheels up or down a ramp of no more than 10° inclination.

NOTE: Remove the material-cartridge platform before moving the processing station up or down a ramp.

● Above-ground installation: Use an elevator if the processing station can fit inside it while remaining horizontal (without tilting the processing station), and if it can support the processing station’s weight. Otherwise, you may need a crane; contact your reseller for more information.

CAUTION: The processing station is heavy and can easily fall over. Moving it over a ramp or tilted floor increases the risk. Move it smoothly, maintain safety precautions for people in the vicinity, and secure it against overbalancing. Always move it parallel to its length.

CAUTION: If you need to move the processing station on its wheels to its final position, move it down from the pallet but do not remove all the transport protections and locks.

CAUTION: Unloading and moving the processing station and all system components is the customer's responsibility and not HP's. Failure to provide the required moving and lifting equipment could result in personal injury or damage to the station during installation.

Load bearingThe load-bearing characteristics of the floor in the print-production area must be sufficient to withstand the weight of your processing station. To calculate the load-bearing characteristics of the print-production floor, consult a structural engineer.

Processing station weight 470 kg (1036 lb)

Processing station weight (loaded) 1070 kg (2359 lb), including the fully loaded processing station with storage tank and mixer, one 300 L material cartridge, and a full external tank weighing 200 kg (441 lb)

Build unit weight (full) 185 kg (408 lb)

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Build unit weight (empty) 135 kg (298 lb)

Material loading tank (empty) 25 kg (55 lb)

CAUTION: Take into account the weight of the material supply you intend to use.

NOTE: Take into account that the build unit will be inserted inside the processing station while unpacking and loading material. Therefore, you must consider the sum of both weights inside the same footprint when the build unit is inserted.

NOTE: If you follow the recommendation to keep the printer, the processing station, and the build unit in the same room, then the load-bearing characteristics of the floor must be sufficient withstand the weight of all three devices when loaded.

Floor surfaceThe floor surface should have the following characteristics:

● Flat and horizontal

● Solid, smooth, and level

HP recommends Ff > 20 and Fl > 20, measured according to ASTM E1155M, to ensure that the floor is sufficiently flat and level. Otherwise the processing station could malfunction.

● No holes or indentations

● Static-free surface

● Easy to clean

● ESD-free

Floor leakage resistance should be below 100 MΩ.

In many factory environments the conventional flooring materials, such as bare concrete or steel grids, are adequately conductive.

In order to remain effective, the floor should not be covered by insulating paint, rubber mats, or plastic sheets; care should be taken to prevent the build-up of contaminants such as resin or other insulating substances; and its resistance should be regularly checked.

● Durable

● Non-combustible

● Free from floor vibration: for example, floor vibration is likely near a railway station, press machine room, construction site, or heavy industry. If such vibration cannot be avoided, suitable floor preconditioning to mitigate vibration may be needed for optimal performance.

NOTE: The floor surface over which the build unit will move between the printer and the processing station should have the same characteristics: it should be horizontal, free of steps, holes, and indentations, smooth to avoid transport vibrations, and far from any obstacle that might cause accidental shocks. It is vital to avoid damage to the contents of the build unit, both when it is full of fresh material and also after printing. Move the build unit slowly and with care.

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Designing the optimal print-production areaYour processing station requires enough space to perform the following tasks:

● Insert the build unit

● Load material

● Unpack

● Service the processing station and replace its components

The height of the processing station is 2000 mm (79 in) when removed from the packaging, and 2420 mm (95 in) when fully installed. The height of the room should be at least 2500 mm (99 in).

When operating, the processing station requires the following amount of space:

Print-production area with external storage tank

Print-production area for cleaning and filling build unit from external storage tanks (4210B only)


* Location of the compressed air and electrical connections

NOTE: The external storage tank is optional.

NOTE: You may need more space for equipment to manipulate tanks and supplies.

Loading material from a bulk supply to a material loading tank

The HP Jet Fusion 3D Material Unloading Kit can be used to move material from the bulk supply to the material loading tanks, by way of the processing station. It consists of a nozzle connected to a hose. The hose is connected to an inlet in the processing station and the nozzle is immersed in the bulk supply.

Take these considerations into account so that the site is prepared to place a bulk supply and fill up the material loading tanks:

● The bulk supply should be located at least 2 m (79 in) away from any electronic equipment, including the processing station and any material loading tanks.

● The material unloading kit hose length is 7 m (276 in), so the maximum total distance between the bulk supply and the processing station is less than 7 m.

● The bulk supply can be located in any position, always respecting the minimum and maximum distances to the processing station. The space between the bulk supply and the processing station does not need to be empty, as long as electronic equipment is not used in a radius of 2 m from the bulk supply.

● The hose is flexible, so you can choose your preferred routing depending on the site characteristics. Route the hose so that it is not an obstacle for operators working around the machines. Minimize hose bending for optimal material flow.

● The material unloading kit should be connected only when filling up tanks. During normal operation of the processing station (unpacking or filling up build units), a continuous connection from the bulk supply to the processing station is not needed, and it could be removed, saving space.

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TIP: If you are short of space, consider connecting only one material loading tank at a time, instead of two.

Material loading tanks

Each material loading tank requires 600 × 600 mm (24 × 24 in). The total surface required to store the tanks will depend on the total number of tanks you have purchased.

Bulk supply

The size of a bulk supply depends on the type of material.

Part number Description Weight Dimensions with pallet

V1R20A HP 3D HR PA 12 1400L/600 kg Material 623 kg (1373 lb) 1143×1143×1500 mm (45×45×59 in)

V1R23A HP 3D HR PA 12 GB 1400L/700 kg Material 723 kg (1594 lb) 1143×1143×1500 mm (45×45×59 in)

V1R24A HP 3D HR PA 11 1700L/750 kg Material 795 kg (1753 lb) 1100×1100×1785 mm (43×43×70 in)

Drum rotator

The space occupied by the drum rotator will depend on the specific brand selected. No specific brand is recommended.


Requirements

● HP recommends a drum rotator that is ATEX-certified for zone 22.

● The drum rotator is required to ensure proper grounding for the drum while rotating. It should be activated before the material loading tank is used to supply fresh material to the processing station.

● The recommended rotation speed is 20 rpm. The total rotation time for material loading tank preparation is 90 s.

Trolley

Material loading kits are heavy and require a lift trolley to be moved. You can use the same trolley that is used for moving the external tanks.

Environmental specifications

Temperature during installation 20–30°C (68–86°F)

Operating temperature 20–30°C (68–86°F)

Storage and reshipping temperature −25 to +55°C (−13 to +131°F)

Operating humidity 30–70% without condensation

Storage humidity < 90% without condensation

Maximum altitude 2,000 m or 6,561.8 ft.

CAUTION: Check the operating and storage conditions for the material, as they may be different from those for the equipment.

Notes

● The printer, build unit, and processing station should be kept indoors.

● If the processing station or cartridges are moved from a cold location to a warm and humid location, water from the air could condense on the processing station parts and cartridges, and could cause leaks and errors. In this case, HP recommends that you wait at least 4 hours before turning on the processing station or installing the cartridges, to allow the water to evaporate. Check for condensation before turning on the system.

● The material must acclimatize to the environmental conditions of the room for at least two days.

● The build unit must remain in the same environmental conditions while moving to and from the printer and the processing station. If it is exposed to different conditions at any time, the quality of its contents will be affected.

● The printer, build unit, processing station, and stored material should always be kept in the same environmental conditions; HP recommends keeping them in the same room.

● The room should be free from liquids and condensation.

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VentilationFresh air ventilation is needed to maintain comfort levels. For a more prescriptive approach to adequate ventilation, you could refer to the latest edition of the ANSI/ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers) document Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality.

Adequate ventilation needs to be provided to ensure that potential airborne exposure to materials is adequately controlled according to their Safety Data Sheets. Consult the Safety Data Sheets available at http://www.hp.com/go/msds to identify chemical ingredients of your materials.

Ventilation should meet local environmental, health, and safety (EHS) guidelines and regulations.

NOTE: The ventilation units should not blow air directly onto the equipment.

Air conditioningAs with all equipment installations, to maintain ambient comfort levels, air conditioning in the work area should take into account that the equipment produces heat. Typically, the processing station's power dissipation is 2.6 kW (8.8 kBTU/h).

Air conditioning should meet local environmental, health, and safety (EHS) guidelines and regulations.

NOTE: The air conditioning units should not blow air directly onto the equipment.

Processing station electrical configurationNOTE: An electrician is required for the setup and configuration of the building electrical system used to power the processing station, and also for the installation of the processing station. Make sure that your electrician is appropriately certified according to local regulations and supplied with all the information regarding the electrical configuration.

The processing station requires the following electrical components to be supplied and installed by the customer, according to the Electrical Code requirements of the local jurisdiction of the country of installation.

Power Distribution Unit (PDU) including single-phase branch circuit breaker



The circle indicates the location of the compressed air and electrical connections.

NOTE: Remember that you are required to follow the local laws, regulations, and standards that apply to the electrical installation of your processing station.

NOTE: The processing station is not supplied with any power cable.

Power distribution unit (PDU)

The PDU must be rated to meet the power requirements of the processing station, and should be in accordance with the Electrical Code requirements of the local jurisdiction of the country where the equipment is installed.

Circuit breakers (required)

The circuit breakers must meet the requirements of the processing station and should be in accordance with the Electrical Code requirements of the local jurisdiction of the country where the equipment is installed.

The processing station requires one or two branch circuit breakers, depending on the installation.

The processing station has built-in Residual-Current Circuit Breakers (RCCB), also known as Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI), with 30 mA sensitivity. If local laws require an external RCCB or GFCI for earth fault protection, install a device with sensitivity of 100 mA or higher, with appropriate rated current for the supply configuration, and ensure that other protective devices for earth fault protection upstream from the one supplying the processing station are always greater than the one selected for the processing station.

WARNING! Ensure that mains fault current is adequate for proper operation of the supplementary circuit breakers incorporated in the equipment (5 kA rated interrupting capacity).

WARNING! Ensure that the processing station's built-in Residual-Current Circuit Breakers (RCCB) or Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) operate in the case of a current leakage fault to the product chassis, even when an isolation device (such as an isolating transformer) is used to supply power to the processing station.

Power specifications

Configuration 1: 220–240 V line-to-neutral one-phase configuration


Number of power lines 1 line + N + PE

Input voltage (line to neutral) 220–240V (±10%)

Input frequency 50 Hz

Power consumption (typical) 2.6 kW

Maximum load current (per phase) 14 A


2 poles, 20 A, type J



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Power cable specifications (continued)

Cross-sectional area 4 mm² or 12 AWG


External diameter range 8.5–14 mm

NOTE: The main disconnect and branch protection should be provided by the installer.

Configuration 2: 200–240 V line-to-line one-phase configuration


Number of power lines 2 lines + PE

Input voltage (line to line) 200–240 V~ (±10%)


Power consumption (typical) 2.6 kW

Maximum load current (per phase) 19 A


2 poles, 25 A, type J



Cross-sectional area 4 mm² or 12 AWG


External diameter range 8.5–14 mm

Power cables

No power cable is provided with the processing station. The cables that you use must meet the minimum specifications for the chosen configuration explained for each configuration.


PE connections for mains power should be made through an M6 stub.

Powerline disturbances

Reliable operation of your processing station depends on the availability of relatively noise-free AC power.

● In order to ensure optimum performance and reliability, your processing station should be protected from variations in line voltage, which are common to production printing environments. Lighting, line faults, or the power switching commonly found in machinery in factory environments can generate line transients that far exceed the peak value of the applied voltage. If not reduced, these micro-second pulses can disrupt system operation.

● The processing station is professional equipment with a total rated power greater than 1 kW, therefore it conforms with the EN 61000-3-2 standard.

● You are recommended to include overvoltage (OVP) and transient protection on the power supply to the processing station.

● All electrical noise-generating equipment, such as fans, fluorescent lighting, and air-conditioning systems, should be kept separate from the power source used for your processing station.

Grounding

The processing station must be connected to a good-quality, dedicated ground line in order to avoid electrical risk. Note your obligation to comply with the National Electrotechnical Code (NEC) in the country of installation.

The following grounding tasks must be fulfilled to meet the site preparation requirements:

● Grounding wires should be insulated and at least equal in size to the phase conductors.

● Ground impedance must be less than 0.5 Ω.

● The installation of a single point and dedicated ground.

● Power stabilizer equipment that is supplied by three uninterrupted phase wires and one uninterrupted copper ground wire from the main building service panel. These should run in the same conduit and should be at least equal in size to the phase wires.

Compressed airAn air compressor or pressurized air line is required, and must be provided by the customer. It should provide an air pressure of at least 6 bar, which should be stable: within ±0.2 bar.

TIP: HP recommends that you use an air compressor with a pressure gauge that measures in bars.

A tube of 6 mm diameter should be connected from the air supply to the processing station.

The minimum air quality should be ISO8573-1:2010 Class 4.4.3.

Required air flow: 20 liters per minute as minimum flow available.

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4 Plan your computer and network environment

You are responsible for ensuring that your computer and network environment fulfils the connectivity requirements for HP Cloud. This chapter provides you an overview on what it implies to connect to HP Cloud and the procedure you must follow to perform a check before installation.

If you already own an HP 3D printer, your computers, HP 3D Center account, and network may be ready, but HP recommends reading this chapter anyway. You must also make sure you are running the latest version of HP SmartStream 3D Command Center in all your machines.

NOTE: Your local network configuration may require that a member of your IT department with the required administrator permissions performs all the procedures described in this chapter, including the test described at the end of it as well as the steps on the day of installation. This is to ensure that all instances of the software are up and running and properly connected to the HP Cloud and to the printer. Make sure they are available on the agreed date of printer installation. If you require further help, contact your service representative, who can connect you to a HP network specialist.

There are two important documents that complement this chapter; you can download them from www.hp.com/go/SmartStream3DCommandCenter/manuals:

● HP Jet Fusion 3D Cloud Connection Security

● HP SmartStream 3D Command Center—Installation and Troubleshooting Guide

Important considerations

Definitions

● Customer Computer means the computer, as further specified in the Site Preparation Guide, provided by the customer at the customer’s sole expense, which will be hosting the required HP 3D software necessary to manage the Product(s).

● Customer Machine Data means data collected from the customer’s Product(s) that may include, but is not limited to the following:

– Product usage data

– Product production data

– Product system events

– Product maintenance and calibration history

– Product model number

– Product serial number

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– Product firmware version

– Product IP address

– Consumables status and history

– Sensor activity

– Quantity and type of printheads used

– Build ID

– Build duration

– Print mode

Customer Machine Data does not include design files, parts files, job contents, or part geometries. By default, job name is not sent but you can opt in for it to be used in the HP 3D Center apps (when available).

● Product(s) means the HP-branded 3D printing hardware and any related HP-branded 3D printing accessories, including but not limited to the 3D printer, processing station, and build unit, as well as any accompanying HP-branded 3D software, listed in the customer order and excluding consumables and services.

● Site Preparation Guide means the site preparation guide for the Product(s) that has been provided to the customer by HP or HP authorized personnel (either online or in paper form) in advance of the sale of the Product(s).

Requirements and statements

● The customer will allow HP to install the required HP 3D software on the Customer Computer, keep the Customer Computer connected to the Product(s), and keep such HP 3D software running on the Customer Computer at all times.

● The customer will provide, at the customer’s sole expense, HP 3D software connectivity to the HP Cloud via permanent Internet connection through an HP approved communications channel and will ensure such connectivity at all times as further specified in the Site Preparation Guide. Customer is responsible for restoring connectivity in a commercially reasonable, timely manner in the event of unforeseen interruptions.

● THE CUSTOMER AGREES THAT FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THE PRODUCT’S CONNECTION TO THE HP CLOUD AS SPECIFIED IN THE SITE PREPARATION GUIDE WILL RESULT IN LIMITED OR NO PRODUCT FUNCTIONALITY AND LIMITED SERVICE LEVEL.

● Products may collect Customer Machine Data. Customer grants HP and/or an HP authorized agent permission to remotely access, via the HP 3D software, the Customer Machine Data from Products. The Customer Machine Data will be used by HP and/or an HP authorized agent for the purpose of providing remote support, enabling enhanced diagnostics, preventive maintenance, software updating, calculating supplies and consumables usage and statistics, and evaluating improvements to HP’s products and offerings in the future. In addition, the Customer Machine Data will help HP to determine how Products are being used, which product features are used the most, and to calculate various aggregate Product usage statistics.

● HP and/or HP authorized agents respect your privacy and are committed to protecting Customer Machine Data and will take reasonable precautions to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure and ensure the appropriate use of Customer Machine Data. In the event that some data may be categorized as individual level data, HP and/or an HP authorized agents will maintain the privacy of any such data, as well as all data

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collected, in accordance with the HP Privacy Statement (http://www.hp.com/go/privacy/) and the Personal Data Rights Notice (http://welcome.hp.com/country/privacy/privacynotice/) where applicable.

Introduction to the HP Cloud environmentThe HP Cloud environment includes two main components:

● HP SmartStream 3D Command Center is the software used to manage your HP 3D devices and communicate with the HP Cloud.

● HP 3D Center is a Web-based set of applications that will help you to manage your printer fleet and boost your productivity.

If you want to know more about HP Cloud benefits, how it works, and what is the information that is sent and how, see the document HP Jet Fusion 3D Cloud Connection Security. If you have not been provided with this document alongside this guide, you can download it from www.hp.com/go/SmartStream3DCommandCenter/manuals.

HP SmartStream 3D Command Center ecosystem

HP SmartStream 3D Command Center consists of two different pieces of software, Server and Client.

HP SmartStream 3D Command Center Server needs to be installed in only one computer that is permanently running (it never goes to sleep or standby mode) and has access to the HP Cloud and all the printers. It needs to be always on to monitor devices and transfer their information to the cloud.

On the other hand, there can be as many instances of HP SmartStream 3D Command Center Client in different computers as needed, including the computer running the Server.

HP SmartStream 3D Command Center Server is the central connection point between all the HP 3D devices and the HP Cloud. The different instances of HP SmartStream 3D Command Center Client access the Server instance to get information about the devices; they do not connect directly to them. If you want to install HP SmartStream3D Build Manager in one of those computers, keep in mind that the restriction varies, and that computer must have access to the devices to be able to submit jobs.

HP SmartStream 3D Command Center Server has no user interface, although it displays an icon in the Windows system tray that shows status and connectivity information. It runs as a set of background processes.

IMPORTANT: Ensure that 3D printers and computers running HP SmartStream 3D Command Center are set to the same time zone (reference is UTC/GMT). Check that the computer has correctly configured the date and time, the same as the world official time (http://worldtimeserver.com/current_time_in_UTC.aspx). Also check that the daylight-saving time is correctly configured, if applicable.


http://www.hp.com/go/privacy/http://welcome.hp.com/country/privacy/privacynotice/http://worldtimeserver.com/current_time_in_UTC.aspx

In the example configuration above, the upper computer runs 24/7, has access to the HP Cloud and to the devices, and is running HP SmartStream 3D Command Center Server. The same computer is also running an instance of HP SmartStream 3D Command Center Client. The two lower computers (PC1 and PC2) are running HP SmartStream 3D Command Center Client and are connected to the Server computer. They do not need to be connected to the printers nor to the HP Cloud, because they do not run HP SmartStream 3D Build Manager.

Introduction to HP 3D Center by PrintOS

In order to complete your site preparation and the installation of your HP 3D devices, you will need to become familiar with HP 3D Center by PrintOS; and create, at least, an organization and a user account associated with it.

Make sure that you keep all relevant access information: you will need to provide your organization information in the site preparation checklist at the end of this document, and it will also be used during the installation process.

What is HP 3D Center by PrintOS?

HP 3D Center by PrintOS is a cloud-based operating system, delivering a suite of apps that drive productivity and allow access to real-time information about your HP 3D devices. If your company already owns an HP large-format printer or press, you should already be familiar with the PrintOS environment.

It also provides access to all the product documentation and white papers.

NOTE: The list of apps that it provides depends on the list of devices that your company owns.

You can access HP 3D Center using the following URL: http://www.hp3dcenter.com/.

HP 3D Center management: organizations and user accounts

HP 3D Center by PrintOS can manage devices divided between one or more organizations, each with one or more sites.

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Each organization can contain multiple sites, and each site can contain multiple devices. You may use an organization to represent a company, and a site to represent a company office. But you can choose what they represent in your particular case.

Each organization can have multiple user accounts with different level of permissions (admin, dashboard, operator, user).

During site preparation, you should create an organization and an admin user account. This admin account will allow you to perform the following tasks:

● Manage user accounts: Invite new users, with their different roles.

● Manage sites and configure their physical locations.

● Manage devices: Add devices to the sites, remove them, change names, and so on.

● Manage the apps to which your organization has access.

How to get access to HP 3D Center

You will need to create your organization and first user. If your HP representative has not provided you with an invitation to create them, you can do it manually by navigating to http://www.hp3dcenter.com and using the option "Create organization." Please, ensure that you save the information about your organization and username, since you will have to use them for the procedures on this guide and for the installation. We encourage you to avoid creating more than one organization.

Information about networking and security

Network protocols and information flows

● Device data are accessed through HTTPS from Command Center Server using the devices’ Web Services.

● Data connections to the HP Cloud are always initiated by Command Center Server. No incoming network ports need to be opened.

● Neither the Command Center nor any devices connected to it are accessed from the Internet.

● HP 3D Printing Solution status and health monitoring require frequent uploads of small data payloads. Outgoing connections are opened and immediately closed for each payload, which reduces any potential security risks.


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● Command Center Server uses the HTTPS Web protocol, but it is not a Web browser: it cannot be used to access anything other than the HP Cloud, and it is not affected by Web browser vulnerabilities.

● Communication between Command Center Client and Server is by HTTPS, and the port range is HTTPS 8443–8450 and HTTP 8080–8090.

● Command Center MQTT broker and API Proxy port range are 1883–1891 and 8090–8099 respectively.

Encryption

● The Command Center software transmits device data to HP Cloud servers using HTTPS. The identity of the servers is verified, and the communication between the Command Center software and the HP Cloud servers is encrypted using the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) algorithm in Cipher Block Chaining (CBC) mode, which ensures that the device data cannot be viewed or modified by any third party.

Device and software security

● Full security audits and vulnerability scans are pe

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