OptiSelect GM03 en
OptiSelect GM03 en
OptiSelect GM03 en
Printed in Switzerland
Table of contents
General safety regulations 3
Safety symbols (pictograms)................................................................................... 3
Proper use............................................................................................................... 3
Product-specific safety measures ........................................................................... 4
OptiSelect GM03 manual powder gun ....................................................... 4
Product description 7
Field of application .................................................................................................. 7
Utilization.................................................................................................... 7
Reasonably foreseeable misuse ................................................................ 7
Technical data ......................................................................................................... 8
Electrical data ............................................................................................ 8
Dimensions ................................................................................................ 8
Processible powders .................................................................................. 8
Design and function ................................................................................................ 9
General view .............................................................................................. 9
Operating elements.................................................................................. 10
Scope of delivery .................................................................................................. 10
Available accessories** ......................................................................................... 11
PowerClean™ module - Option ............................................................... 11
SuperCorona ring ..................................................................................... 12
Principle of function ............................................................................................... 13
High voltage generation ........................................................................... 13
Circuit ....................................................................................................... 13
Powder flow and electrode rinsing air ...................................................... 13
Flat jet nozzle with vented central electrode ............................................ 14
Round jet nozzle with vented deflector and vented central electrode ..... 14
Typical properties – Characteristics of the functions ............................................ 15
Remote control ......................................................................................... 15
Powder hose quick release connection ................................................... 15
Connection for SuperCorona Ring ........................................................... 15
Commissioning 17
Preparation for start-up ......................................................................................... 17
Basic conditions ....................................................................................... 17
Connecting the OptiSelect GM03 manual powder gun ........................................ 17
Initial start-up 19
Operation .............................................................................................................. 20
Setting of total air ..................................................................................... 20
Setting the powder quantity ..................................................................... 20
Setting the electrode rinsing air ............................................................... 21
Activation of the PowerClean function ..................................................... 22
Fault remedying 29
General information .............................................................................................. 29
This chapter sets out the fundamental safety regulations that must be
followed by the user and third parties using the OptiSelect GM03 manual
powder gun.
These safety regulations must be read and understood in full before the
OptiSelect GM03 is put into operation.
DANGER!
Danger due to electrically live 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
equipment
INFORMATION!
Useful tips and other information
Proper use
1. The OptiSelect GM03 is built to the latest specification and
conforms to the recognized technical safety regulations and is
designed for the normal application of powder coating.
2. Any other use is considered non-compliant. The manufacturer
shall not be liable for damage resulting from such use; the user
bears sole responsibility for such actions. Gema Switzerland
GmbH must be consulted prior to any use of the OptiSelect
GM03 for any purposes or substances other than those indicated
in our guidelines.
3. Observance of the operating, service and maintenance
instructions specified by the manufacturer is also part of
conformity of use. The OptiSelect GM03 should only be used,
maintained and started up by trained personnel, who are
NOTE:
For further security information, see the more detailed Gema safety
regulations!
General information
This operating manual contains all the important information you require
for the working with the OptiSelect GM03 manual powder gun. It will
safely guide you through the start-up process and give you references
and tips for the optimal use of your new powder coating system.
Information about the function mode of the individual system components
– booth, gun control unit or powder injector – should be referenced to
their enclosed corresponding documents.
DANGER:
Working without operating instructions
Working without operating instructions or with individual pages
from the operating instructions may result in damage to property
and personal injury if relevant safety information is not observed.
► Before working with the device, organize the required documents and
read the section "Safety regulations".
► Work should only be carried out in accordance with the instructions of
the relevant documents.
► Always work with the complete original document.
Product description
Field of application
The OptiSelect GM03 manual powder gun is exclusively intended for
electrostatic coating using organic powders. Any other use is considered
non-compliant. The manufacturer is not responsible for any incorrect use
and the risks associated with such actions are assumed by the user
alone!
Utilization
The manual powder gun type OptiSelect is suited for the electrostatic
coating of objects (in all shapes and geometries) that must be grounded.
Technical data
Electrical data
OptiSelect GM03
Nominal input voltage eff. 10 V
Frequency 18 kHz (average)
Nominal output voltage 100 kV
negative
Polarity
(optional positive)
Max. output current 100 µA
High voltage display with LED
Ignition protection Ex 2 mJ T6
0 °C - +40 °C
Temperature range
(+32 °F - +104 °F)
Max. surface temperature 85 °C (+185 °F)
Protection type IP64
Approvals 0102 II 2 D
PTB11 ATEX 5006
Dimensions
OptiSelect GM03
Weight 520 g
Processible powders
OptiSelect GM03
Plastic powder yes
Metallic powder yes
Enamel powder no
General view
6 3 2 1
17
20
16
19
11
15
Operating elements
LED and remote control buttons
L1
T1
T2
T3
Operating elements
Designation Function
L1 Display High voltage (intensity)
T1 Powder output + key
T2 Powder output - key
T3 Activate/stop rinsing process key
Scope of delivery
- OptiSelect GM03 manual powder gun with gun cable
(6 m), negative polarity
- Powder hose (6 m, ID 10 mm)
- Rinsing air hose (6 m)
- Flat jet nozzle NF20, complete (incl. electrode holder)
- Flat jet nozzle NF21
- Cable tie with Velcro closure
- Gun cleaning brush
- Spare parts kit
- Operating manual
Available accessories**
- Rinsing module (with OptiStar CG09/CG13 manual
powder gun control unit only)
- SuperCorona ring
- Flat jet nozzle (for specific applications)
- Round jet nozzles
- Gun extension 150 and 300 mm
- Gun cable extensions
- Application cup 150 and 500 ml
- Multi-spray adapter
- Various adapters for connection to earlier generations of
control units
- Gloves, anti-static
**for more information, see spare parts list
PowerClean module
SuperCorona ring
Field of application
The SuperCorona is an optional extension for the OptiSelect GM03
manual powder gun, allowing for a better surface quality when coating
with the powder coating equipment.
When coating wheel rims, drawers, radiators, lamps etc. the surface
quality is exceptional, also in places with higher coating layer
requirements. By coating with several powder types, an "orange peel"
finish can be completely avoided. By coating with structure powder, the
"picture frame effect" is hardly visible.
The performance of the OptiSelect with SuperCorona is convincing due
to its very good charging and very high deposition rate as well as an
improved penetration into Faraday cages. The distance between nozzle
and workpiece can be reduced to 100 mm without influencing the surface
finish.
SuperCorona - retrofit
Due to its modular structure, the OptiSelect Manual powder gun can be
fast and easily extended with the light SuperCorona (approx. 60 g). With
the additional SuperCorona ring attached to the OptiSelect gun, it
remains repair-friendly and easy for maintenance.
SuperCorona assembly
Before fitting the SuperCorona ring, make sure that the connection and
the plug-in connector are free from grease and powder, otherwise the
electric contact cannot be guaranteed.
CLICK
1. 2.
Principle of function
Circuit
In addition to the modulated low voltage needed for high voltage
generation, there are signal lines fed trough the gun cable. The control
signals are used for monitoring gun trigger status and gun remote control
functions.
The gun is released by a touch-free switch, which is operated by a
magnet in the trigger (17). The gun control unit switches on the
modulated low voltage, the powder transport and the rinsing air.
c d e
Reed contact
(maker)
17
Magnet
11
High voltage
Rinsing air
High voltage
Rinsing air
Since powder can accumulate on the baffle plate, it must be rinsed with
compressed air.
The rinsing air adjustment on the gun control unit is described in the
corresponding operating manual.
Commissioning
Basic conditions
When starting up the OptiSelect GM03 powder control unit, the following
general conditions impacting the coating results must be taken into
consideration:
- Gun correctly connected
- Gun control unit correctly connected
- Corresponding power and compressed air supply available
- Powder preparation and powder quality
NOTE:
The compressed air must be free of oil and water!
Gun
Maintenance unit
Fluidizing
air hose
Injector
PowerClean
module
(Option)
Initial start-up
NOTE:
If a malfunction occurs, see the troubleshooting guide, as well as
the gun control unit operating manual!
NOTE:
The remainder of the start-up procedure for the OptiSelect GM03
manual powder gun is explicitly described in the operating
instructions for the OptiStar CG09/CG13 manual powder gun control
unit (chapter "Initial start-up" and "Daily start-up")!
Operation
DANGER!
During the coating process, the gun can discharge along the body
of the coater if not held using its intended handle, which has been
grounded.
- Always hold gun only by the handle!
- Do not touch any other parts of the gun!
NOTE:
A total air volume of 4 Nm³/h and a 50% powder share are
recommended as the base values.
or
NOTE:
To achieve maximum efficiency, we recommend avoided an overly
high powder volume where possible!
approx.
0.1 Nm³/h
approx.
0.5 Nm³/h
1.
- The LCD segments begin to move on the display
NOTE:
The rinsing function can be stopped as required using the P key.
= automatically
= manually
2.
Procedure Effect
- The automatic rinsing process is started
- Injector, powder hose, gun and spray nozzle are purged
using compressed air
automatic
- The automated PowerClean function enables parallel
cleaning of other components, such as the fluid intake
unit, powder container, etc.
- The operator controls the number and length of the
manual PowerClean impulse by pressing the pistol trigger a
second time
NOTE:
This function is activated/deactivated in depending on the system
parameter P01:
► P01=0 by pressing the P key on the gun directly
► P01=1 on the gun control unit
2. Press key
The display flashes once, and the program change function is
activated/deactivated
NOTE:
Regular, careful cleaning and maintenance extends the service life
of the OptiSelect GM03 manual powder gun and ensures long-
lasting, uniform coating quality!
The parts, which are to be replaced during maintenance work, are
available as spare parts. These parts will be found in the
corresponding spare parts list!
Cleaning
Cleaning the manual powder gun
NOTE:
Before cleaning the powder gun, switch off the control unit. The
compressed air used for cleaning must be free of oil and water!
Daily:
1. Blow off the outside of the gun and wipe, clean etc.
Weekly:
2. Remove powder hose
3. Remove the spray nozzle from the gun and clean it with
compressed air
4. Blow through the gun with compressed air, beginning from the
connection in flow direction
5. Clean the integrated gun tube with the brush supplied, if
necessary
6. Blow through the gun with compressed air again
7. Clean the powder hose
8. Reassemble the gun and connect it
WARNING:
The following solvents may not be used to clean the OptiSelect
manual powder gun:
Ethylene chloride, acetone, ethyl acetate, methyl ethyl ketone,
methylene chloride, premium gasoline, turpentine,
tetrachloromethane, toluene, trichloroethylene, xylene!
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!
WARNING:
Make sure that the threaded sleeve is always tightened well. If the
spray nozzle is just fitted loosely, there is danger of a flash-over of
the gun high voltage, which can damage the gun!
Weekly:
- Remove the spray nozzle and clean on the inside with
compressed air. If sinterings should have formed, then
they have to be removed!
Monthly
- Check spray nozzle for wear
The flat jet nozzle is to be replaced, if:
- the spray pattern is no longer a regular oval
- deeper grooves are in the nozzle slot, or even the wall
thickness is no longer recognizable
- the wedge of the electrode holder is worn
Nozzles with deflectors:
- if the wedge of the electrode holder is worn down, then
the electrode holder is to be replaced
Maintenance
The OptiSelect GM03 is designed to require only a minimum amount of
maintenance.
1. Clean gun with dry cloth, see chapter "Maintenance"
2. Check connection points to powder house.
3. Replace the powder hoses, if necessary.
Replacing parts
Except for the replacement of possible defective parts, there are very few
repairs to be made.
NOTE:
The replacement of the cascade and the repair of the powder gun
cable connection is only permitted by an authorized Gema Service
center! Contact your Gema representative for details!
Fault remedying
General information
Example:
- Type OptiSelect GM03
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 bulk stock is always marked with
an *.
Wearing parts are always marked with a #.
All dimensions of plastic hoses are specified with the external and
internal 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
explosion protection will also be preserved that way. The use of
spare parts from other manufacturers will invalidate the Gema
guarantee conditions!
Remarks
1. If a part of the gun body should be broken, or the high voltage
cascade in the gun body should be defective, then the whole gun
body has to be sent in for repair!
2. If the powder gun cable is defective, it is to be completely sent in
for repair!
2
2.1
2.2
1
6
5
1
7
NF24
Large surfaces
1008 142
Field of
A B A+B Threaded sleeve Deflectors
application
Gun extensions
L = 150 mm L = 300 mm
without nozzle
1007 718 1007 719
NF25
Profiles/flat parts --
1007 743
1007 684
Complex profiles NF26
--
and depressions 1007 744
Powder hose Field of application Diameter Parts No. Material Type Remarks
Other accessories
150 ml 500 ml
Application cup
Gun extension
cables
L=6 m 1002 161
L=14 m 1002 162
Antistatic gloves
(1 pair)
800 254