E400NP Driver

Customer Product Manual

Part 1038035C02
Issued 2/10

This equipment is regulated by the European

Union under WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC).

See www.nordson.com for information about

how to properly dispose of this equipment.

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Table of Contents
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety Alert Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Responsibilities of the Equipment Owner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Instructions, Requirements, and Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
User Qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Applicable Industry Safety Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Intended Use of the Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Instructions and Safety Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installation Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Operating Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Maintenance and Repair Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Equipment Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Equipment Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
General Safety Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Other Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
First Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Safety Labels and Tags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Required Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Mount the Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Connect the Applicator to the Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connect the Low Voltage Signal Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Connect the AC Power Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Install a Power On/Off Switch (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Test the Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Normal Operating Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
PURGE Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Front Panel LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Fuse Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Using the Illustrated Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Driver Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Applicator-to-Driver Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Recommended Spare Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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WARNING: Allow only personnel with appropriate training and experience

to operate or service the equipment. The use of untrained or inexperienced
personnel to operate or service the equipment can result in injury, including
death, to themselves and others, and damage to the equipment.

Safety
Read this section before using the equipment. This section contains
recommendations and practices applicable to the safe installation,
operation, and maintenance (hereafter referred to as “use”) of the product
described in this document (hereafter referred to as “equipment”). Additional
safety information, in the form of task-specific safety alert messages,
appears as appropriate throughout this document.

WARNING: Failure to follow the safety messages, recommendations, and

hazard avoidance procedures provided in this document can result in
personal injury, including death, or damage to equipment or property.

Safety Alert Symbols

The following safety alert symbol and signal words are used throughout this
document to alert the reader to personal safety hazards or to identify
conditions that may result in damage to equipment or property. Comply with
all safety information that follows the signal word.

WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided,

can result in serious personal injury, including death.

CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided,

can result in minor or moderate personal injury.

CAUTION: (Used without the safety alert symbol) Indicates a potentially

hazardous situation that, if not avoided, can result in damage to equipment
or property.

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Responsibilities of the Equipment Owner

Equipment owners are responsible for managing safety information,
ensuring that all instructions and regulatory requirements for use of the
equipment are met, and for qualifying all potential users.

Safety Information
S Research and evaluate safety information from all applicable sources,
including the owner-specific safety policy, best industry practices,
governing regulations, material manufacturer’s product information, and
this document.
S Make safety information available to equipment users in accordance
with governing regulations. Contact the authority having jurisdiction for
information.
S Maintain safety information, including the safety labels affixed to the
equipment, in readable condition.

Instructions, Requirements, and Standards

S Ensure that the equipment is used in accordance with the information
provided in this document, governing codes and regulations, and best
industry practices.
S If applicable, receive approval from your facility’s engineering or safety
department, or other similar function within your organization, before
installing or operating the equipment for the first time.
S Provide appropriate emergency and first aid equipment.
S Conduct safety inspections to ensure required practices are being
followed.
S Re-evaluate safety practices and procedures whenever changes are
made to the process or equipment.

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User Qualifications
Equipment owners are responsible for ensuring that users:

S receive safety training appropriate to their job function as directed by

governing regulations and best industry practices
S are familiar with the equipment owner’s safety and accident
prevention policies and procedures
S receive, equipment- and task-specific training from another qualified
individual
NOTE: Nordson can provide equipment-specific installation,
operation, and maintenance training. Contact your Nordson
representative for information

S possess industry- and trade-specific skills and a level of experience

appropriate to their job function
S are physically capable of performing their job function and are not
under the influence of any substance that degrades their mental
capacity or physical capabilities

Applicable Industry Safety Practices

The following safety practices apply to the use of the equipment in the
manner described in this document. The information provided here is not
meant to include all possible safety practices, but represents the best safety
practices for equipment of similar hazard potential used in similar industries.

Intended Use of the Equipment

S Use the equipment only for the purposes described and within the limits
specified in this document.
S Do not modify the equipment.
S Do not use incompatible materials or unapproved auxiliary devices.
Contact your Nordson representative if you have any questions on
material compatibility or the use of non-standard auxiliary devices.

Instructions and Safety Messages

S Read and follow the instructions provided in this document and other
referenced documents.
S Familiarize yourself with the location and meaning of the safety warning
labels and tags affixed to the equipment. Refer to Safety Labels and
Tags at the end of this section.
S If you are unsure of how to use the equipment, contact your Nordson
representative for assistance.

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Installation Practices
S Install the equipment in accordance with the instructions provided in this
document and in the documentation provided with auxiliary devices.
S Ensure that the equipment is rated for the environment in which it will be
used and that the processing characteristics of the material will not
create a hazardous environment. Refer to the Material Safety Data
Sheet (MSDS) for the material.
S If the required installation configuration does not match the installation
instructions, contact your Nordson representative for assistance.
S Position the equipment for safe operation. Observe the requirements for
clearance between the equipment and other objects.
S Install lockable power disconnects to isolate the equipment and all
independently powered auxiliary devices from their power sources.
S Properly ground all equipment. Contact your local building code
enforcement agency for specific requirements.
S Ensure that fuses of the correct type and rating are installed in fused
equipment.
S Contact the authority having jurisdiction to determine the requirement for
installation permits or inspections.

Operating Practices
S Familiarize yourself with the location and operation of all safety devices
and indicators.
S Confirm that the equipment, including all safety devices (guards,
interlocks, etc.), is in good working order and that the required
environmental conditions exist.
S Use the personal protective equipment (PPE) specified for each task.
Refer to Equipment Safety Information or the material manufacturer’s
instructions and MSDS for PPE requirements.
S Do not use equipment that is malfunctioning or shows signs of a
potential malfunction.

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Maintenance and Repair Practices

S Perform scheduled maintenance activities at the intervals described in
this document.
S Relieve system hydraulic and pneumatic pressure before servicing the
equipment.
S De-energize the equipment and all auxiliary devices before servicing the
equipment.
S Use only new factory-authorized refurbished or replacement parts.
S Read and comply with the manufacturer’s instructions and the MSDS
supplied with equipment cleaning compounds.
NOTE: MSDSs for cleaning compounds that are sold by Nordson are
available at www.nordson.com or by calling your Nordson
representative.

S Confirm the correct operation of all safety devices before placing the
equipment back into operation.
S Dispose of waste cleaning compounds and residual process materials
according to governing regulations. Refer to the applicable MSDS or
contact the authority having jurisdiction for information.
S Keep equipment safety warning labels clean. Replace worn or damaged
labels.

Equipment Safety Information

This equipment safety information is applicable to the following types of
Nordson equipment:

S hot melt and cold adhesive application equipment and all related
accessories
S pattern controllers, timers, detection and verification systems, and all
other optional process control devices

Equipment Shutdown
To safely complete many of the procedures described in this document, the
equipment must first be shut down. The level of shut down required varies
by the type of equipment in use and the procedure being completed.
If required, shut down instructions are specified at the start of the
procedure. The levels of shut down are:

Relieving System Hydraulic Pressure

Completely relieve system hydraulic pressure before breaking any hydraulic
connection or seal. Refer to the melter-specific product manual for
instructions on relieving system hydraulic pressure.

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De-energizing the System

Isolate the system (melter, hoses, guns, and optional devices) from all
power sources before accessing any unprotected high-voltage wiring or
connection point.

1. Turn off the equipment and all auxiliary devices connected to the
equipment (system).
2. To prevent the equipment from being accidentally energized, lock and
tag the disconnect switch(es) or circuit breaker(s) that provide input
electrical power to the equipment and optional devices.
NOTE: Government regulations and industry standards dictate specific
requirements for the isolation of hazardous energy sources. Refer to the
appropriate regulation or standard.

Disabling the Guns

All electrical or mechanical devices that provide an activation signal to the
guns, gun solenoid valve(s), or the melter pump must be disabled before
work can be performed on or around a gun that is connected to a
pressurized system.

1. Turn off or disconnect the gun triggering device (pattern controller, timer,
PLC, etc.).
2. Disconnect the input signal wiring to the gun solenoid valve(s).
3. Reduce the air pressure to the gun solenoid valve(s) to zero; then
relieve the residual air pressure between the regulator and the gun.

General Safety Warnings and Cautions

Table 1 contains the general safety warnings and cautions that apply to
Nordson hot melt and cold adhesive equipment. Review the table and
carefully read all of the warnings or cautions that apply to the type of
equipment described in this manual.

Equipment types are designated in Table 1 as follows:

HM = Hot melt (melters, hoses, guns, etc.)

PC = Process control
CA = Cold adhesive (dispensing pumps, pressurized container, and
guns)

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Table 1 General Safety Warnings and Cautions

Equipment
Type Warning or Caution

WARNING: Hazardous vapors! Before processing any polyurethane

reactive (PUR) hot melt or solvent-based material through a
compatible Nordson melter, read and comply with the material’s
MSDS. Ensure that the material’s processing temperature and
HM
flashpoints will not be exceeded and that all requirements for safe
handling, ventilation, first aid, and personal protective equipment are
met. Failure to comply with MSDS requirements can cause personal
injury, including death.

WARNING: Reactive material! Never clean any aluminum component

or flush Nordson equipment with halogenated hydrocarbon fluids.
Nordson melters and guns contain aluminum components that may
HM
react violently with halogenated hydrocarbons. The use of
halogenated hydrocarbon compounds in Nordson equipment can
cause personal injury, including death.

WARNING: System pressurized! Relieve system hydraulic pressure

before breaking any hydraulic connection or seal. Failure to relieve
HM, CA
the system hydraulic pressure can result in the uncontrolled release of
hot melt or cold adhesive, causing personal injury.

WARNING: Molten material! Wear eye or face protection, clothing

that protects exposed skin, and heat-protective gloves when servicing
HM equipment that contains molten hot melt. Even when solidified, hot
melt can still cause burns. Failure to wear appropriate personal
protective equipment can result in personal injury.

Continued...

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General Safety Warnings and Cautions (contd)

Table 1 General Safety Warnings and Cautions (contd)
Equipment
Type Warning or Caution

WARNING: Equipment starts automatically! Remote triggering

devices are used to control automatic hot melt guns. Before working
on or near an operating gun, disable the gun’s triggering device and
HM, PC
remove the air supply to the gun’s solenoid valve(s). Failure to disable
the gun’s triggering device and remove the supply of air to the
solenoid valve(s) can result in personal injury.

WARNING: Risk of electrocution! Even when switched off and

electrically isolated at the disconnect switch or circuit breaker, the
equipment may still be connected to energized auxiliary devices.
HM, CA, PC De-energize and electrically isolate all auxiliary devices before
servicing the equipment. Failure to properly isolate electrical power to
auxiliary equipment before servicing the equipment can result in
personal injury, including death.

WARNING: Risk of fire or explosion! Nordson cold adhesive

equipment is not rated for use in explosive environments and should
not be used with solvent-based adhesives that can create an
explosive atmosphere when processed. Refer to the MSDS for the
CA
adhesive to determine its processing characteristics and limitations.
The use of incompatible solvent-based adhesives or the improper
processing of solvent-based adhesives can result in personal injury,
including death.

WARNING: Allow only personnel with appropriate training and

experience to operate or service the equipment. The use of untrained
HM, CA, PC or inexperienced personnel to operate or service the equipment can
result in injury, including death, to themselves and others and can
damage to the equipment.

Continued...

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Equipment
Type Warning or Caution

CAUTION: Hot surfaces! Avoid contact with the hot metal surfaces of
guns, hoses, and certain components of the melter. If contact can not
HM be avoided, wear heat-protective gloves and clothing when working
around heated equipment. Failure to avoid contact with hot metal
surfaces can result in personal injury.

CAUTION: Some Nordson melters are specifically designed to

process polyurethane reactive (PUR) hot melt. Attempting to process
PUR in equipment not specifically designed for this purpose can
HM
damage the equipment and cause premature reaction of the hot melt.
If you are unsure of the equipment’s ability to process PUR, contact
your Nordson representative for assistance.

CAUTION: Before using any cleaning or flushing compound on or in

the equipment, read and comply with the manufacturer’s instructions
HM, CA and the MSDS supplied with the compound. Some cleaning
compounds can react unpredictably with hot melt or cold adhesive,
resulting in damage to the equipment.

CAUTION: Nordson hot melt equipment is factory tested with

Nordson Type R fluid that contains polyester adipate plasticizer.
HM Certain hot melt materials can react with Type R fluid and form a solid
gum that can clog the equipment. Before using the equipment,
confirm that the hot melt is compatible with Type R fluid.

Other Safety Precautions

S Do not use an open flame to heat hot melt system components.
S Check high pressure hoses daily for signs of excessive wear, damage,
or leaks.
S Never point a dispensing handgun at yourself or others.
S Suspend dispensing handguns by their proper suspension point.

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First Aid
If molten hot melt comes in contact with your skin:

1. Do NOT attempt to remove the molten hot melt from your skin.
2. Immediately soak the affected area in clean, cold water until the hot melt
has cooled.
3. Do NOT attempt to remove the solidified hot melt from your skin.
4. In case of severe burns, treat for shock.
5. Seek expert medical attention immediately. Give the MSDS for the hot
melt to the medical personnel providing treatment.

Safety Labels and Tags

Figure 1 illustrates the location of the product safety labels and tags affixed
to the equipment. Table 2 provides an illustration of the hazard identification
symbols that appear on each safety label and tag, the meaning of the
symbol, or the exact wording of any safety message.

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Figure 1 Safety labels and tags

Table 2 Safety Labels and Tags

Item Part Description
1. ------
Silkscreen, warning, electrical shock

2. 307838
Tag, warning, electrical shock

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Description
The E400NP driver is a high-performance, single-channel,
current-controlling electric applicator driver. It is especially targeted for use
with E400 electric applicators, but it can also support other electric
applicators. The driver controls coil current, which is the driving force behind
the actuation of the module on an electric applicator. The driver electrical
output is a spiked waveform that applies a high-peak current to actuate the
module rapidly, followed by a lower holding current to reduce power
dissipation

The driver is shipped with factory default settings that should work for about
75 percent of all applications.

4212015

Figure 2 E400NP driver

The driver has a number of useful visual indicators that aid in

troubleshooting, such as the POWER, TRIGGER, OUTPUT, and thermal
fault LEDs. The thermal fault diagnostic is especially unique. The driver
monitors the power applied to the coil and communicates the coil power
level via three color-coded LEDs: green (OK), yellow (coil power
approaching coil rating), and red (coil power exceeds coil rating). In addition
to the visual indicators, an alarm contact is available for remote signaling.

The E400NP driver is just one part of an E400 adhesive-dispensing system.

When used together, the E400NP driver and the E400 electric applicator
provide a powerful, high-performance solution for many
adhesive-dispensing applications.

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Specifications
Due to technological or quality improvements, specifications are subject to
change without notice.

Item Specification
Ambient temperature range 0−50 _C (32−122 _F)
Voltage 170−264 VAC (fuse- and transient-protected)
Enclosure rating IP20
Driver electrical output capacity S 1 E400 applicator at full performance
(current-controlling peak followed by S 2 or 3 E400 applicators in series at reduced performance
a reduced holding level)
Trigger input Opto-isolated by driver
Number of channels 1
Trigger levels S 5 VDC logic
S 10−30 VDC
Diagnostic LEDs S POWER
S TRIGGER
S OUTPUT
S Thermal (OK, WARNING, FAULT)
S OPEN (open circuit)
S SHORT (short circuit)
S DOT MODE
Alarm output Potential-free contact rated at 0.25 A @ 24 VDC, closes on
output fault (open circuit, short circuit, or thermal)
Terminal block connections Two-piece, quick-disconnect
Mounting DIN rail
Dimensions 64 mm (width) x 216 mm (height) x 147 mm (depth)
2.50 in. (width) x 8.50 in. (height) x 5.78 in. (depth)

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Installation
Installation involves mounting the driver inside an enclosure, connecting
applicator and low-voltage signal wiring, and connecting power.

Required Items
You will need the following items to install the driver:

S wire cutter/stripper and ferrule crimper

S water- and dust-resistant enclosure with din rails
(customer-supplied)
S cable for connecting the driver to the applicator (refer to Parts for the
cable part number)
S 1.0−0.34 mm2 (18−22 AWG) wiring for the low-voltage signal wiring
(customer-supplied)
S 1.0 mm2 (18 AWG) wiring for the AC power connection
(customer-supplied)

Mount the Driver

See Figure 3. Mount the driver on a din rail inside an enclosure that will
protect it from dust and water. Make sure the front panel is visible and easily
accessible.

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Figure 3 Mounting the driver

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Connect the Applicator to the Driver

Electric applicators are connected to the driver via a cable. Refer to Parts
for the applicator-to-driver cable part number. Because the driver is
current-controlling, the modules are connected in series. Up to three
modules can be connected.

1. See Figure 4. Connect the cordset end of the applicator-to-driver cable

to the module control cordset on the applicator.

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Figure 4 Connecting the applicator-to-driver cable to an E400 applicator

4212006

Figure 5 Location of terminal blocks on the driver

1. AC power inlet terminal block 3. Low-voltage signal wiring
2. Coil output terminal block terminal block
(applicator-to-driver cable connection)
2. Connect the other end of the applicator-to-driver cable to the driver as
shown in Table 3, 4, or 5. See Figure 5 for the location of the terminal
blocks on the driver.

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Table 3 Terminal Block Connections for One Applicator Module

Designation Purpose
SHIELD Shield
Blank Not used
− COIL Coil terminal (−)
SERIES No connection
+ COIL Coil terminal (+)

Table 4 Terminal Block Connections for Two Applicator Modules

Designation Purpose
SHIELD Coil 1 and coil 2 shield
Blank Not used
− COIL Coil 1 terminal (−)
SERIES Coil 1 (+) and coil 2 (−)
+ COIL Coil 2 terminal (+)

Table 5 Terminal Block Connections for Three Applicator Modules

Designation Purpose
SHIELD Shield
Blank Not used
− COIL Coil 1 terminal (−)
SERIES No connection
+ COIL Coil 3 terminal (+)
NOTE: Wire three coils in series: join coil 1+ and coil 2−. Join coil 2+ and
coil 3−. Use wire nuts or other suitable means.

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Connect the Low Voltage Signal Wiring

Connect 1.0−0.34 mm2 (18−22 AWG) low-voltage signal wiring from the
remotely located alarm and the pattern controller (trigger input) as shown in
the following table.

Designation Purpose
FAULT OUT Alarm contact
FAULT OUT Alarm contact
+ TRIG IN + Trigger input (10−30 VDC)
+5V TRIG IN +5 V Trigger (5 VDC)
− TRIG IN − Trigger input

Connect the AC Power Wiring

WARNING: Risk of serious injury or death. High voltage is present on the
AC power input terminal. Allow only qualified personnel to make electrical
connections. Follow electrical safety procedures and observe all
high-voltage indicators.

Connect 1.0 mm2 (18 AWG) wiring from the power source to the driver as
shown in the following table. The protective earth wiring is connected to the
terminal on the enclosure.

Designation Purpose
L1 AC L1
L2 AC L2 or N (neutral)
PE Earth ground

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Install a Power On/Off Switch (Optional)

The switch must be a double-pole, double-throw (DPDT) type with a
minimum contact rating of 250 VAC, 6 A. It should be installed so that both
input power lines are turned off when the switch is turned off.

DPDT switch
L1
L2
PE

Power
source 4212007

Figure 6 Optional power on/off switch

Test the Driver

Perform these steps to ensure that the driver was properly installed.

1. Supply power to the driver and ensure that the POWER LED turns on.
2. Ensure that no faults are indicated (no red LEDs are on).
3. Press the PURGE button and ensure that the TRIGGER and OUTPUT
LEDs flash and that the applicator actuates.

Setup
Before placing the driver into routine operation, use the E400 Driver
Application Guide software to ensure that the driver’s default settings will
provide the desired performance and will not damage the applicator module
coil(s). The driver is shipped with factory default settings that should work
for about 75 percent of all applications.

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Operation
Supply power to the driver and refer to Normal Operating Conditions,
PURGE Button, and Front Panel LEDs for information on operating the
driver.

WARNING: Hot! Risk of burns. Wear heat-protective clothing, safety

goggles, and heat-protective gloves when operating a hot melt system.

WARNING: The driver contains energized electrical components with

potentials that can cause death, serious injury, or equipment damage. Allow
only qualified personnel to operate the driver.

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Figure 7 Front panel of the driver

1. PURGE button 2. Front panel LEDs

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Normal Operating Conditions

See Figure 7. During normal operation:

S The POWER LED is on.

S The TRIGGER and OUTPUT LEDs flash when triggered. In the standard
mode, the LEDs flash at the same time.
S The THERMAL WARNING or THERMAL OK LED is on.

PURGE Button
See Figure 7. Use the PURGE button to manually operate the driver. The
driver electrical output is energized as long as the button is pressed.

When the PURGE button is pressed, the TRIGGER and OUTPUT LEDs
should illuminate.

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Front Panel LEDs

Table 6 Meaning of LEDs on Front Panel of Driver
LED Color Meaning Action
POWER Green Advisory. Low-voltage control circuits None
have power and should be
operational.
TRIGGER Yellow Advisory. Trigger input has been None
activated and the module coil(s)
should be driven.
OUTPUT Yellow Advisory. Current is flowing to the None
module coil(s).
THERMAL Red Fault (See Note A). The power level Correct the cause of the excessive
FAULT in the module coil(s) has exceeded power. Programmed parameters may
the thermal rating of the coil(s). The be too aggressive or line speed may
alarm contact is activated. have increased over time. Use the
E400 Driver Application Guide
software to determine whether the
E400 gun system is appropriate for
the application.
THERMAL Yellow Advisory. The power level in the Continue operation, but monitor for a
WARNING module coil(s) is approaching the thermal fault if the driver parameters
thermal capability of the applicator. are changed or if the line speed
increases.
THERMAL Green Advisory. The power level in the None.
OK modules coil(s) is well within the
capabilities of the applicator.
OPEN Red Fault (See Note A). The driver’s Correct the cause of the open, loose,
electrical output has an open or or intermittent connection.
intermittent circuit. The alarm contact
is activated.
SHORT Red Fault (See Note A). The driver’s Correct the cause of the shorted
electrical output has a short or other output.
condition. The alarm contact is
activated.
DOT Yellow Not applicable. The E400NP does not None.
MODE allow DOT mode.
NOTE A: When a fault condition occurs, the driver continues to operate. However, Nordson Corporation
recommends diagnosing and correcting the cause of the fault as soon as is practical. Refer to
Troubleshooting.

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Troubleshooting
Table 6 provides troubleshooting information based on the status of the
LEDs on the front panel. See Figure 7 for the location of the LEDs. The red
LEDs indicate fault conditions, as shown in Table 6. The alarm output
contact is activated whenever a red LED turns on, but the driver will
continue to operate (it will not disable the electrical output or shut down).
Nordson Corporation recommends diagnosing and correcting the cause of
the fault as soon as is practical.

Table 7 Troubleshooting Based on the Status of the Driver LEDs

Status of LED Action Note
POWER LED off Check the power source. If the power source is okay,
check for a blown fuse. Replace blown fuses. Refer to
Fuse Replacement.
TRIGGER LED does not S Verify that a trigger signal is being supplied by the
flash pattern controller.
S Check for loose or intermittent wiring connections.
S Check the trigger input terminal block.
S Check for use of the proper trigger input depending on
the voltage (+5 VDC logic vs. 10−30 VDC).
OUTPUT LED does not flash S Check the power source.
S Check for use of the proper trigger input depending on
the voltage (+5 VDC logic vs. 10−30 VDC).
S Check for loose or intermittent wiring connections.
S Check the driver settings.
THERMAL WARNING LED The heating power of the current being supplied by the
turns on driver has reached 80 percent of the rating for the coil
being controlled. Further increases in the line speed may A
cause the rating to be exceeded. Monitor the driver for a
thermal fault condition.
THERMAL FAULT LED turns The heating power of the current being supplied by the
on driver has exceeded the rating for the coil being controlled.
This can happen because of aggressive programming
parameters or because of line speed increases after A
installation. Use the E400 Driver Application Guide
software to determine whether the E400 gun system is
appropriate for the application.
NOTE A: Due to the thermal mass of the applicator, the driver’s thermal diagnostic responds to coil
heating conditions faster than the applicator itself, allowing the LEDs to function as leading
indicators. This is desirable because the LEDs provide a warning before the coil actually
overheats. The diagnostic is filtered to avoid false indications. Also, once an over-heating
condition has been corrected, the THERMAL FAULT LED will turn off before the applicator
actually cools. It is possible for two adjacent thermal diagnostic LEDs to be on at the same
time when the power level is near a transition. This is normal.
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Troubleshooting (contd)

Status of LED Action Note

OPEN LED turns on S Check all electrical connections between the driver
and the applicator(s). B, C
S Check the applicator output terminal block.
SHORT LED turns on S Check for loose or damaged coil wiring inside the
applicator.
S Check the applicator input terminal block.
S Check the applicator for internal failure. Refer to the B, D, E, F
applicator manual. (This type of failure is rare.)
S Check that the applicator is well-matched to the driver.
Some applicators may not work with the driver.
B: Some of the diagnostics require a switching trigger signal in order to function properly. The
OPEN and SHORT LEDs will not respond properly if the trigger signal is continuously on.
These diagnostics will function with frequencies as low as approximately 2−5 Hz
(120−300 cycles per minute).
C: When an open circuit is detected, the driver’s electrical output is disabled for approximately
one-half second (0.5 s) until the driver attempts to reactivate the output. When the coil is
reattached, the OPEN LED and the alarm contact reset after about 1 s.
D: The primary purpose of the SHORT LED is to indicate that there is a wiring problem between
the driver and the applicator. It can detect direct shorts in the driver electrical output as well
as shorts at the far end of the applicator-to-driver cable. It operates by detecting a response
that differs significantly from the response of the module. While the operation of this
diagnostic is reasonably robust, it could detect a false short when modules that are not well
matched to the driver are used.
E: The driver can operate with a shorted output indefinitely without damage. However, since the
driver can supply significant power into the short circuit, it is advisable to correct the situation
immediately.
F: The SHORT LED requires approximately 1.5 ms to respond. Accordingly, it does not operate
for on times (beads or dots) shorter than 1.5 ms.

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Fuse Replacement
WARNING: The driver’s electrical output takes a short while to discharge
once power is shut off. The output decays rapidly when an applicator is
attached. However, if the output is disconnected, high voltage can remain
for several seconds. Exercise caution and wait until all LEDs are off before
touching the output circuit. Allow only qualified personnel to perform
electrical repairs. Follow electrical safety procedures and observe all
high-voltage indicators.

1. Disconnect and lock out electrical power to the driver.

2. Remove the driver cover.
3. Replace blown fuses. Refer to Parts for the fuse part number.
4. Reinstall the driver cover.

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Figure 8 Location of fuses

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Parts
To order parts, call the Nordson Customer Service Center or your local
Nordson representative. Use this five-column parts list, and the
accompanying illustration, to describe and locate parts correctly.

Using the Illustrated Parts List

Numbers in the Item column correspond to numbers that identify parts in
illustrations following each parts list. The code NS (not shown) indicates that
a listed part is not illustrated. A dash (—) is used when the part number
applies to all parts in the illustration.

The number in the Part column is the Nordson Corporation part number. A
series of dashes in this column (- - - - - -) means the part cannot be ordered
separately.

The Description column gives the part name, as well as its dimensions and
other characteristics when appropriate. Indentions show the relationships
between assemblies, subassemblies, and parts.

S If you order the assembly, items 1 and 2 will be included.

S If you order item 1, item 2 will be included.
S If you order item 2, you will receive item 2 only.
The number in the Quantity column is the quantity required per unit,
assembly, or subassembly. The code AR (As Required) is used if the part
number is a bulk item ordered in quantities or if the quantity per assembly
depends on the product version or model.

Letters in the Note column refer to notes at the end of each parts list. Notes
contain important information about usage and ordering. Special attention
should be given to notes.

Item Part Description Quantity Note

— 0000000 Assembly 1
1 000000 S Subassembly 2 A
2 000000 S S Part 1

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Driver Parts
See Figure 9.

Item Part Description Quantity Note

— 1045869 Driver, E400NP, high-viscosity —
1 1035937 S Base, enclosure 1
2 326947 S Mounting clip, DIN, 35 mm rail 2
3 983402 S Washer, flat, narrow, M4 2
4 983403 S Washer, lock, split, M4 2
5 982327 S Screw, chez, slotted, M4 x 12 2
6 ------ S Assembly, driver boards 1 A
NS 939775 S S Fuse, 2.0 A, fast-acting, 250 VAC 2
7 227317 S Washer, lock, spring, M3 5
8 982427 S Screw, pan, recessed, M3 x 6 16
9 1035938 S Cover, driver 1
10 173871 Terminal block plug, 5-position 1
11 182285 Terminal block plug, 8-position 1
NOTE A: The only replaceable components of this assembly are the fuses. To replace the entire assembly, order a
new driver. Boards are a matched set and must be replaced as an assembly.
NS: Not Shown

Applicator-to-Driver Cable
This cable is used to connect the driver to an E400 applicator.

Part Description
1015173 Cable, applicator-to-driver, E400, solenoid

Recommended Spare Parts

Part Description
939775 Fuse, 2.0 A, fast-acting, 240 VAC (two required)

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11

10
8

2
5

1
4

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Figure 9 E400NP driver parts

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 EC Declaration of Conformity
for Adhesive and Sealant Application Equipment
conforming to European Council Directives

PRODUCT:
400 Series Electric Gun Driver

APPLICABLE DIRECTIVES:
Low Voltage Directive: 2006/95/EC
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive: 2004/108/EC

STANDARDS USED TO VERIFY COMPLIANCE:

EN 60204-1
EN 61000-6-2
EN 61000−6−4

PRINCIPLES:
This product has been manufactured according to good engineering practice.

The product specified conforms to the directives and standards described above.

Technical File Contact:

Dieter Ziesmer
Nordson Engineering GmbH
Peter Lambert, Vice President Lilienthalstrasse 6
Adhesives Dispensing Systems 21337 Lueneburg
GERMANY

Date: 10/June/2010

Nordson Corporation S 28601 Clemens Road S Westlake, Ohio

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