DC200 Preventative Maintenance

Proactive service solutions to maintain precision, reliability and peak system performance for your DC200 Hydrophilic Dip Coater

Routine Maintenance for DC200 Dip Coater

Proactive service solutions help your equipment maintain precision, reliability and peak system performance. For your DC200 hydrophilic dip coater, we recommend a range of PM activities for monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annual intervals. Customers often self-service more frequent intervals, however, it’s recommended to schedule your annual PM interval directly with PAR Systems.

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Monthly

Quarterly

Bi-Annual

Services Included with annual PM visit from PAR

Annual Service Overview
Service	Details
System Inspection	Full evaluation of components and performance
Adjustments	Ensures precision and repeatability
Assessment of Wear Components	Prevents failures and maintains efficiency
Lubricate and Clean	Ensures clean, consistent coating application
Software & Firmware Updates * Upon Request	Keeps system up to date with latest enhancements
Safety & Compliance Check	Verifies adherence to industry standards
Operator Training & Best Practices	Maximizes system productivity and uptime

Service Schedule: Full Details View Table

DC200 Recommended Preventative Maintenance
Carousel Shot Pin Latches (N/A if spring-loaded style)	Monthly	Quarterly	Bi-Annually	Annually
Rotate carousel, check side A latch prox sensor positioning				PAR
Confirm side A prox sensor is properly tightened				PAR
Rotate carousel, check side A latch hard stop positioning				PAR
Confirm side A hard stop bolt is properly tightened				PAR
Check side A shot pin cylinder sensor positioning, tighten if necessary				PAR
Rotate carousel, check side B latch prox sensor positioning				PAR
Confirm side B prox sensor is properly tightened				PAR
Rotate carousel, check side B latch hard stop positioning				PAR
Confirm side B hard stop bolt is properly tightened				PAR
Check side B shot pin cylinder sensor positioning, tighten if necessary				PAR
Confirm that stainless locking block is properly secured to the roof of the carousel				PAR

Carousel Latches (N/A if new shot pin design)	Monthly	Quarterly	Bi-Annually	Annually
Rotate carousel, check side A latch prox sensor positioning				PAR
Check side A prox sensor nut for tightness				PAR
Check side A cylinder sensor positioning, tighten/secure if necessary				PAR
Rotate carousel, check side B latch prox sensor positioning				PAR
Check side B prox sensor nut for tightness				PAR
Check side B cylinder sensor positioning, tighten/secure if necessary				PAR
Check carousel shoulder bolt for tightness				PAR

Side A Part Fixture	Monthly	Quarterly	Bi-Annually	Annually
Confirm proper functionality of part rotation sensor				PAR
Confirm proper functionality of rotary home sensor				PAR
Remove cassette and jog shuttle back and forth, confirm proper functionality of EOT sensors (N/A if single solution configuration)				PAR
Check that motor cables are properly secured at the motors				PAR
Check coupler between motor and 90-degree gearbox for tightness				PAR
Check coupler between 90-degree gearbox and belt drive shaft for tightness				PAR
Confirm proper functionality of Front Fixture Present/Fully Loaded sensors				PAR

Side A Cassette	Monthly	Quarterly	Bi-Annually	Annually
Remove cover skins and inspect gears for debris and/or signs of wear		x	x	PAR
Check tightness of set screws on gear shafts		x	x	PAR
Inspect rail guides for signs of wear		x	x	PAR
Verify gear shaft roller bearings move freely		x	x	PAR
Check tightness of hub clamping bolt				PAR
Check tightness of rotary sensor flag				PAR

Side B Part Fixture	Monthly	Quarterly	Bi-Annually	Annually
Confirm proper functionality of part rotation sensor				PAR
Confirm proper functionality of rotary home sensor				PAR
Remove cassette and jog shuttle back and forth, confirm proper functionality of EOT sensors (N/A if single solution configuration)				PAR
Check that motor cables are properly secured at the motors				PAR
Check coupler between motor and 90-degree gearbox for tightness				PAR
Check coupler between 90-degree gearbox and belt drive shaft for tightness				PAR
Confirm proper functionality of Front Fixture Present/Fully Loaded sensors				PAR

Side B Cassette	Monthly	Quarterly	Bi-Annually	Annually
Remove cover skins and inspect gears for debris and/or signs of wear		x	x	PAR
Check tightness of set screws on gear shafts		x	x	PAR
Inspect rail guides for signs of wear		x	x	PAR
Verify gear shaft roller bearings move freely		x	x	PAR
Check tightness of hub clamping bolt				PAR
Check tightness of rotary sensor flag				PAR

Dip Stage	Monthly	Quarterly	Bi-Annually	Annually
Jog dip tank up at 5cm/s using Continuous mode, verify +EOT sensor is working properly				PAR
Jog dip tank down at 5cm/s using Continuous mode, verify -EOT sensor is working properly				PAR
Home dip stage, confirm sensor is functioning properly				PAR
Inspect vertical stage for debris and/or signs of wear				PAR

C-Tube Roller Assembly (N/A if Fixed Tube configuration)	Monthly	Quarterly	Bi-Annually	Annually
Inspect gears for signs of wear				PAR
Inspect belt for signs of wear, replace if necessary		x	x	PAR
Check belt for proper tension, adjust if necessary		x	x	PAR
Clean and lubricate gears (if necessary)			x	PAR
Check mag clutches for signs of wear (jog dip stage down and manually turn clutches)				PAR

Carousel	Monthly	Quarterly	Bi-Annually	Annually
Rotate carousel from side A to B, confirm carousel closes properly				PAR
Confirm no physical interference while rotating from side A to B				PAR
Rotate carousel from side B to A, confirm carousel closes properly				PAR
Confirm no physical interference while rotating from side B to A				PAR
Clean and lubricate fixture shafts	x	x	x	PAR
Verify that ‘Slip Clutch Engaged’ indicator is changing state on the HMI when the slip clutch is disengaged. Adjust/replace sensor if necessary				PAR
Verify proper functionality of UV guard (smooth motion, not hitting carousel). Adjust sensors if necessary				PAR

Bifold Doors	Monthly	Quarterly	Bi-Annually	Annually
Adjust and tighten Left Door Opened sensor	x	x	x	PAR
Adjust and tighten Left Door Closed sensor	x	x	x	PAR
Adjust and tighten Right Door Opened sensor	x	x	x	PAR
Adjust and tighten Right Door Closed sensor	x	x	x	PAR
Check air flow to doors (should take 3-6 seconds to open and close)				PAR
Clean/lubricate upper door rod (if necessary)	x	x	x	PAR
Check hardware for tightness, tighten/replace if necessary				PAR
Check hinges for debris/unwanted noise. Clean/lubricate as necessary			x	PAR

Radiometer (N/A if not installed)	Monthly	Quarterly	Bi-Annually	Annually
Check motor for leaking lubricant. Replace if necessary				PAR
Use ‘Jog to Sensor’ function to jog to each lamp position. Verify proper positioning of sensor flags. Adjust if necessary				PAR
Verify that probes are centered in front of lamps, adjust if necessary				PAR
Run radiometer Auto Test at 50% UV intensity and record results in table below				PAR
Run radiometer Auto Test at 100% UV intensity and record results in table below				PAR

Front Door	Monthly	Quarterly	Bi-Annually	Annually
Inspect interlock, tighten/adjust if necessary			x

Rear Door	Monthly	Quarterly	Bi-Annually	Annually
Inspect interlock, tighten/adjust if necessary			x
Check filters on lower rear door, clean if necessary	x	x	x

General Machine Maintenance	Monthly	Quarterly	Bi-Annually	Annually
Inspect filters under machine, replace if necessary			x

Download the service schedule as a PDF

Why Choose Preventative Maintenance?

Minimize unexpected breakdowns
Maintain coating consistency & quality
Optimize system efficiency & reliability
Expand equipment life & reduce costs

Why Choose the PAR Service Team?

Our experienced technicians understand the critical requirements of hydrophilic coating applications. We offer flexible maintenance schedules tailored to your production needs, ensuring minimal disruption to your operations.

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