● ARCHIMEDE ●

● A200/A250 ●
Automatic colorant dispenser

USER MANUAL
Declaration of compliance with the CE regulations

HERO EUROPE S.r.l.

Fraz. Buretto, 12/A
12041 – Bene Vagienna (CN)
ITALY

Declares that:

The Automatic Dispenser model: ARCHIMEDE

Serial number:________

Is in compliance with the EC Machinery Directives:

Machinery Directive 98/37/EEC

Low tension 73/23/EEC
Electromagnetic Compatibility 89/336/EEC

Is in compliance with the standardized European Regulations:

EN 292-1, EN 292-2, EN 418 & EN 1050

EN 60204-1
EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-3, EN 61000-3-2 & EN 61000-3-3

HERO EUROPE S.r.l. Alessandro Sacchet

Fraz. Buretto, 12/A
12041 – Bene Vagienna (CN) Chairman
ITALY HERO EUROPE S.r.l.

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ARCHIMEDE Automatic Dispenser key

Personal Computer

Can lodging

Nylon shelf for

positioning the can
of paint

Access door to
tanks

Colorant dosing
nozzles

Electronic control
card (Open the
panel)

EC machine
identification plate (On
the panel behind the
dispenser)

Colorant tanks

Rail for canister

“frame” rotation

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General Conditions
By choosing ARCHIMEDE automatic colorant -dispensing machine manufactured by
HERO EUROPE, you have selected a product which represents the result of intensive
research in the field of high-tech fluid-dosing equipment. Top quality material, modern
designing tools such as the use of CAD three-dimensional parametrical systems, together
with the attention given to ergonomics, guarantee an easy to use, long lasting machine.

The machine is in compliance with the 89/392/EEC directive regarding machinery, the
89/336/EEC directive regarding electromagnetic compatibility, as well as the 73/32/EEC
directive regarding electrical equipment to be used within a specific tension range
compiled by the European Community Council of Ministers, and is provided with the EC
trademark.

The handbook explains how to install an HERO EUROPE automatic dispenser and
provides all the necessary information in order to insure easy use and good maintenance.
It is very important to read the handbook carefully and completely before
implementing any task on the dispenser, in order to work with the machine in
perfect conditions
The dispenser carries out sequential dosing of colorant pastes for the production of paints
in the colors requested, by means of progressive cavity volumetric pumps. It is absolutely
forbidden to start the pumps, either by hand or through automatic cycles, if there is
no colorant in the relative tank. Should this occur, irreparable damage would be
caused to the pump.
36 hours is the maximum allowed time between one agitation cicle and the other.
To ensure good functioning of the machine, the few, simple tasks requested must be
implemented within due time and solely by authorized technicians. Good functioning of the
dispenser is guaranteed if the place in which it is installed fulfils the following
characteristics:
· Room temperature: 15÷40°C
· Relative humidity: 30÷90%
The dispenser must be connected to an electric installation with a totally efficient
grounding system.
The dispenser warranty will no longer be considered valid should any of the above
mentioned criteria not be respected.
For technical assistance, please contact the vendor‟s engineering department.

This handbook should be kept in a safe place

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Terms of warranty
The ARCHIMEDE automatic dispenser terms of warranty are summarized as follows:

1. HERO EUROPE provides a one year warranty on the correct functioning of the products supplied, except for
break downs due to normal usage. If a breakdown is not covered by the warranty, the counterpart will be
charged for the inspection, implemented by HERO EUROPE, to determine whether the breakdown is covered
by the warranty or not. Should the break down result covered by warranty, HERO EUROPE will deliver an
identical or equivalent product. The terms of warranty, herewith described , solely apply if the products supplied
by HERO EUROPE are used in compliance with what is stated in the handbook. The number of working hours
necessary to implement the work related to the warranty, together with transfer time, travel, meals and
accommodation expenses will be calculated according to current tariffs.

2. Derogating what is above mentioned, HERO EUROPE is not obliged to respect any terms of warranty if:
a. The product was repaired or attempted to be repaired by the counterpart or by a third party, unless
HERO EUROPE previously refused to repair the product at a reasonable price;
b. HERO EUROPE demonstrates that no defect was detected after testing;
c. The counterpart did not immediately and precisely communicate the breakdown to HERO EUROPE,
when possible, in writing and/or via fax, and/or did not carefully follow HERO EUROPE‟s instructions;
d. The counterpart used or treated the product incorrectly or differently to what was established by
HERO EUROPE;
e. The damage was originated by circumstances that occurred during transport or installation and cannot
be verified by HERO EUROPE.

3. From now on, with the definition “program” we intend the standard computer program that HERO EUROPE has
put at the counterparts disposal , based on computer software and on relevant documents (Software
handbook), including any improved or updated versions. With the definition “PC” we intend the machine to
which the program is associated and should solely be used in relation to such program.

4. The counterpart has the right to copy the program partially or completely (up to a maximum of two copies) for
internal security reasons; the copies must bear the same trademarks, indications pertinent to copy right and any
other identification marks present on the original version of the program.

5. The counterpart does not have the right to modify, translate, decode or adapt and reconduct the program to its
original code unless specific written consent is granted by HERO EUROPE. Furthermore, if requested by the
counterpart, HERO EUROPE must provide information on how to obtain effective program interchange with
another software.

6. In case of PC breakdown, the counterpart has the option to use the program on another PC until the broken PC
functions again, however, HERO EUROPE must be notified within 5 days.

7. In case of PC break down, the PC manufacturer‟s terms of warranty will be considered valid, even if the PC
was supplied by HERO EUROPE.

8. Should a definite transfer of the program to another PC result necessary, the counterpart must ask HERO
EUROPE to provide written consent, which cannot be refused on unreasonable grounds.

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Safety instructions

Please read the instructions carefully before installing and operating the machine, as a
personal safety measure as well as to avoid needless damage to the machine

HERO EUROPE declines any responsibility should the following instructions not be
followed:

Do not turn on a damaged machine (for example, if the machine is damaged during
carriage). If in doubt, first contact the back up service or the reseller.
Position and connect the machine by carefully following the installation instructions
and by respecting the conditions stated in this handbook.
All the instructions and local safety regulations must be observed.
The machine must only be connected to a wall socket assembled according to
regulations, with the grounding circuit and the tension value in compliance with what
is written on the machine plate.
The user must maintain the machine in good working condition and replace any
broken components.
Any assistance on the machine, other than routine, can only be carried out by a
qualified technician. Make sure that the power cable is not plugged into the
socket whilst the machine is being repaired.
A standard machine is solely suited to dosing water-diluted colorant pastes in
standard paint cans.
The elastomer parts inside the dosing circuits could undergo damage if other
thinners are used.
Never set the dosing pumps going if there is no colorant in the respective circuit,
otherwise the friction within the pumps would lead to an increase in temperature
capable of damaging the pumps.

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Machine positioning and installation

Instructions for correct positioning

Be certain to respect the following details whilst positing the machine:

Place the machine on a steady, horizontal surface by using a level.
The area must be well ventilated. To avoid pastes from drying, make sure the
machine is not exposed to the sun or near heaters or any other source of heat.
The surrounding temperature should be kept as constant as possible, around 18°C
(and anyhow, always between 15÷40°C) so as to prevent variations in the specific
weight and viscosity of the pastes.
Make sure the machine is only connected to a wall socket assembled according to
regulations, with its grounding circuit and tension value in compliance with what is
written on the machine plate.

Machine unpacking

Remove the external extensible nylon film from the package

Remove the fastening straps placed around the outside of the packaging box
Remove the packaging box by lifting it upwards

Pallet removal

Carefully manoeuvre the machine backwards with two people behind and one person in
front of it, then slowly put the machine down on its rear wheels as shown in the pictures
below. Without altering the position of each person, tilt the machine backwards until the
pallet is free and easily removed. Once the pallet has been removed carefully place the
machine down on its wheels.

Machine positioning

The ARCHIMEDE dosing machine is fitted out with wheels and levelling feet. When the
machine rests on its wheels and is positioned on a hard, well levelled floor it can be easily
shifted by pushing it by hand.
Locate the machine where it is intended to be put to use, then lift the feet and verify that
the dispenser is in a steady, well levelled position.

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Computer and monitor assembly

The ARCHIMEDE dispenser is provided

with a shelf in the upper part of the
machine at an ergonomic height of
approximately 110 centimetres. The shelf
can be used to position the PC , the LCD
monitor and the keyboard, or in alternative
a laptop computer Moreover, the PC could
also be placed in another compartment
located in the lower part of the machine,
just under the can lodging. After having
positioned the PC, you must connect it to
the electronic card that commands and
controls the dispenser. In order to do so,
you will find a USB connecting cable
included inside the package.

On one side, connect the USB cable to the

appropriate socket positioned on the
electronic card of the dispenser, whilst on
the other side, connect it to one of the USB
sockets on the PC. A correct configuration
of the USB port of the PC will be made
possible by using the software provided
with the dispenser.

We suggest to use the upper shelf of the

dispenser to position the PC so that it is
totally protected from possible colorant
spills or leakages.

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Starting the dispenser

Connect the power cables of the machine and the PC to a wall socket (refer to what is
stated in the paragraphs regarding “General conditions” and “Safety instructions”) then
turn on the PC.

By following the instructions in the software handbook, install the software, which is
provided with the machine, on the PC.
Load the colorants into the storage tanks but be careful not to exceed the limit.

Carry out the following procedure to load the colorants:

Remove the nylon plate from the can lodging.
Open the upper door of the machine.
Rotate the internal part of the machine clockwise or anticlockwise depending on the
canister you wish to fill (please refer to the canister layout illustrated on the software
as well as on the inside of the upper door of the machine), until the canister you
have selected is in front of you.
CAUTION: Caution is needed when rotating the canister “frame”. Move the
canister “frame” slowly avoiding the inertia moving force.
Disconnect the power supply to the mixing motor which can be found on the lid of
the canister that you intend to fill.
Remove the lid.
Fill the canister, but be very careful not to spill any colorant on the central part of the
mixing vane.
Replace the lid once the canister has been filled. A small metal block, needed to
action the mixing vane, is positioned beneath the lid. When closing the lid, the small
metal block must be aligned to the mixing vane. Make sure the lid is closed
properly.
Reconnect the power cable to the lid.
Rotate the internal part of the dispenser until the can lodging is facing the front.
CAUTION: Caution is needed when rotating the canister “frame”. Move the
canister “frame” slowly avoiding the inertia moving force.
Close the upper door.
Place the nylon plate in the desired position depending on which container you
intend to use.

After having loaded all the circuits, the calibration procedure must be implemented before
being able to use the machine.

A precision scale is necessary to accomplish the calibration procedure.

Please refer to the software handbook for instructions regarding calibration.

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Canister substitution

When a canister needs to be replaced please proceed as follows:

In order to disconnect the machine‟s power supply, pull the power plug out of the
socket.
Remove the nylon plate from the can lodging.
Open the upper door of the machine.
Rotate the internal part of the machine clockwise or anticlockwise depending on the
canister you wish to fill (please refer to the canister layout illustrated on the software
as well as beneath the upper door of the machine) until the canister you have
selected is in front of you.
CAUTION: Caution is needed when rotating the canister “frame”. Move the
canister “frame” slowly avoiding the inertia moving force.
Disconnect the power supply to the mixing motor which can be found on the lid of
the canister that you intend to substitute.
Remove the lid.
Disconnect the power cable of the electric motor that starts the canister pump,
located in the lower part of the motor.
Pull the thin cable, which supplies power to the mixing motor, out of its seating on
the canister lid.
Pull the canister nozzle away from its seating in the nozzle centre then also pull the
flexible pipe away from its respective seating.
Unscrew the wing nut that holds the canister. It is located under the canister.
Pull the canister away from its seating.
Cut the spare pipe, provided with the machine, with a pair of scissors so that it has
the same length as the pipe connected to the canister that you intend to replace.
Then connect it to the new canister by screwing the metal ring nut.
Put the new canister into its appropriate seating.
Block the canister to its seating by screwing the wing nut located under it.
Put the flexible pipe and the nozzle back into their respective seating.
Position the mixing motor power cable into its appropriate seating.
Connect the electric motor power cable that starts the canister pump. CAUTION:
make sure the plug is well connected and completely pushed into the socket.
Fill the canister with the colorant .
Place the lid on the canister.
Reconnect the power cable to the lid.
Rotate the internal part of the dispenser so that the can lodging faces the front.
CAUTION: Caution is needed when rotating the canister “frame”. Move the
canister “frame” slowly avoiding the inertia moving force.
Close the upper door.
Place the nylon plate in the desired position according to the container you intend to
use.
Put the canister, that you have just filled with colorant, into the dosing position.
Start the canister pump by hand in order to release the air which is present within
the circuit, until you see a regular flow of colorant from the nozzle. Once the task is
completed, the colorant can be collected and poured back into the canister.

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 Electric motor to start
the pump

Plug to connect
the motor

Pipe fitting for

connecting dosing
Cap for canister circuit pipe
emptying

canestro

Seating for mixing motor

power cable

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Automatic cap

Fixing hooks

Power supply The dispenser is equipped of an automatic cap,

connection necessary to avoid the exsiccation of the colorants.
Set the “suck back” function with the software
parameters in the correct way, to avoid problems of contamination or dripping of colorant.
The cap, with a completely automatic process, open before each dosage and close at the
end of it; with this device the possibility of exsiccation of the products is largely reduced.
The part of the cap containing the sponge is simply extractable, so the operation of
cleaning results very rapid, as shown in the pictures below.
Inside the cap case there are two micro-switches that control the two positions of the
automatic cap. The automatic cap have been engineered to be simple and rapid to extract.
In case of substitution, disconnect the power supply connection and pull the cap in the
sense of the front of the machine; the fixing hooks will release and the cap will slide out.
Now the new automatic cap can be positioned and fixed without using any tool.

Is very important to keep the sponge clean and humid to preserve the good working
of the dosages, so we advise to do regularly the operations of cleaning and
moisturizing.

Cap open Cap closed

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SPECIFICATIONS OF THE PRODUCT

Description: ARCHIMEDE Automatic Dispenser

Capacity: Max 24 canisters, 2 litres each

Pumps: Each canister is fitted out with a progressive cavity pump.

The pump rotors are made of metal treated with a
hardening chroming so as to increase abrasion resistance.
The stators are made of Viton elastomer. The materials
used for the pumps are compatible with water-based
pastes.

Pump speed: Variable and to be established depending on the colorants

and the surrounding conditions. Maximum speed is 0,2
litres/min

Nozzle cleaning: Colorant suction system when dosing ends, to avoid

colorant encrustations forming on the nozzles. Semi
automatic humidifying cap.

Canister mixing: Each canister is provided with a lid in which the mixing
motor is installed.

Canister “frame”: The canisters are assembled on a rotating board. The

board is rotated by hand and is needed to position the
canister to be filled in front of you.

Can detector: Reflection-photocell to detect the can.

Power supply: It can vary from 110 to 240 Volts with a 50 or 60 Hz

frequency, depending on the type of power supply.

Dimension: Height 1120 mm

Diameter 800 - 880 mm
Weight 141-161 Kg

Package size: ARCHIMEDE 16 870 x 880 x 1320 (h)

ARCHIMEDE 24 940 x 940 x 1330 (h)

Both dispensers have another box

600 x 400 x 320 (h) Peso 9 Kg

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SUGGESTED SPARE PARTS

Complete canister

Canister lid

3 m of flexible pipe for the dosing circuits

Set of nozzles (8 pieces)

Canister power cable

Electronic board

Power suppliers

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DAMAGE OR BREAK DOWN CHART

The following chart illustrating “problem, cause and solution” should be used to personally
solve any problems that could arise, before contacting our back up service.

When in doubt, please contact HERO EUROPE S.r.l.‟s back up service before
implementing any solutions personally.

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

Colorant leakage from the flange Broken pump Canister replacement

connecting the pump motor to the
canister
Colorant dripping from the nozzle Air in the circuit Purge the circuit until you
The drip-free device see a regular colorant
parameter not correctly flow, free from air bubbles
programmed Program the drip-free
device parameter
correctly
When dosing ends the colorant Worn pump Canister replacement
goes back towards the canister
through the nozzle thus emptying
the circuit
Whilst functioning, the circuit The connecting cable Check that the cable
doses in a noisy, irregular way between the electronic between the electronic
card and the pump motor card and the motor is
is not properly engaged properly engaged on both
Damaged connecting sides
cable between the Substitute the connecting
electronic card and the cable between the
motor electronic card and the
Motor has broken down motor
Replace the canister
Electronic card is not Substitute the electronic
working card
Stalled pump Start the pump by hand
slowly until it unblocks.
Increase the purging
frequency and if
necessary intervene on
the colorant by thinning it
The sensors don‟t work No power supply Verify if the power supply
and/or The machine power cable is coming through
The pump motors don‟t is disconnected Connect the machine
work power cable to the power
and/or The power cable for the socket
The mixing motors don‟t electronic card is not well Make sure the power
work plugged in cable and the electronic
and/or A fuse has blown card are well plugged in
The connection between Substitute the fuse
the PC and the machine
is no longer functioning
The pump motor functions No colorant inside the Add colorant to the
regularly, however, no colorant canister canister and purge the
comes out of the nozzle circuit abundantly to

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 eliminate any air
The canister nozzle is Replace the nozzle.
obstructed Furthermore, verify that
the colorant paste has not
thickened. If it has, inform
the paste manufacturer.
The pump is damaged Substitute the canister
together with the
respective circuit

The colours are difficult to The nozzles are dirty Carry out one or more
reproduce purges until the nozzles
are clean
Different quality of Speak to the paste
colorant pastes supplier
Thickened paste/s Substitute the paste/s
Colorant is leaking from Substitute the canister
the circuit and the respective circuit
Temperature is too low Increase room
Circuit/s calibration is temperature
incorrect Implement the circuit/s
calibration

The images on the monitor are Monitor is turned off Turn on the monitor
not clear or inexistent Cable/s are not well Check the cables
plugged in
Image adjustment is too Set the image up properly
dark Replace the monitor
Monitor failure
The keyboard and/or the mouse Cable/s are not well Check the cables
don‟t work plugged in
Cable/s are damaged Substitute the cables
Keyboard and/or mouse Replace the mouse
are not working and/or the keyboard
Wrong set up Verify the set up

The mixing process of one or The motor connecting Check that the cable is
more canisters does not function cable is not well well connected
connected
The mixing motor is Substitute the lid on which
damaged the mixing motor is
positioned
The cable is damaged Substitute the cable
The electronic card is Substitute the electronic
damaged card

If necessary, please contact HERO EUROPE „s back up service. When doing so, be sure
to have the machine matriculation number which can be found on the identification plate
inside the upper door.

HERO EUROPE S.r.l.

Fraz. Buretto, 12/A – 12041 Bene Vagienna (CN) – Italy
Tel. + 39 0172 654866
Fax +39 0172 654887

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Standard parameter value chart

The following chart shows the parameters related to running a machine together with their
respective default values.

PARAMETER MEANING DEFAULT VALUE

Mixing – Time ON Mixing time ON 1 min – 0 sec

Mixing – Time OFF Mixing time OFF 120 min – 0 sec
Pumps – acceleration Pump motor acceleration speed 1000
When the value increases
acceleration also increases
Pumps - deceleration Pump motor deceleration speed 1500
When the value increases,
deceleration also increases
Pumps – Boost time Time in which the pump motor 30 sec
receives the maximum power
supply
Pumps – Start speed Pump starting speed 15% (75 r.p.m.)

Canister Page
Dosing speed Pump dosing speed expressed 60% (300 r.p.m.)
as a percentage in regards to the
maximum value It is possible to set 60% (300
r.p.m. – 0,2 l/min)as a max value
when calibrating
Purging - ml Ml to deliver during the purping 1 ml
Purging - Speed Pump speed during the purging 25% (125 r.p.m.)
phase The above value corresponds to
the maximum speed of the step
motor torque
Drip-free device - Steps Number of pump motor steps 40 (0,1 r. – 0,07 cc)
during the phase in which the
drop is “sucked up”
Drip-free device – Waiting time Waiting time, after each dosing 3 sec
has ended, before the drip-free
device phase is implemented
Capacity Canister capacity 2 litres
Warning level Below this level you are warned 0,4 litres
to fill the canister
Alarm level Below this level dosing is no 0,2 litres
longer permitted
Steps alarm Number of motor steps possible 1.013.854.085 steps
before proceeding with a (1.760,00 litres)
precautionary substitution
Purging alarm Maximum time lapse without 6 hours
purging, between one dosing and
the other of the same colorant

Calibration Page
Drop Calibration Quantity minimum calibrated
Threshold Calibration Machine Calibration

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The theoretical value shifted with one complete rotation of the pump is 0,6944 cc,
measured with water at an approximate temperature of 25 °C.

576,05346 steps of the motor are necessary to dose 1cc. Such value is programmed in the
dispenser as being the standard calibration value.

Images of the parameters

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