Description
The e-Brick lamp control and power supply is the latest product to be developed by GEW. Incorporating many features to make set-up commissioning quick and simple. The real advantage however is in the efficiency of operation; UV output is boosted by over 20% but energy consumption is reduced by up to 30%.
The e-Brick lamp control.
Key Features and benefits
- High-voltage high-frequency square-wave technology for 20% more UV and constant output.
- Three-phase input, balanced under all load conditions and stabilised constant UV output during mains voltage fluctuations (within 370-480V, 50-60Hz).
- High power factor, high efficiency and low standby power for economic running with up to 30% less energy consumption.
- Infinitely variable output power for fine control and efficient running.
- Automatic control of UV output level in proportion to press speed.
- Simple comprehensive control via intuitive Colour Touch Screen for minimal operator training and ease of use.
- Integrated intelligent control with monitoring and diagnostic features for optimised UV output, lamp longevity and system efficiency.
- Status monitoring of additional equipment (chillers etc).
- Integral control network provides linking of additional (slave) e-Bricks for expandability.
- Ultra-compact lightweight and stackable with less than 30% of the volume and 20% of the weight of conventional systems allows:
- reduction in shipping sizes and weights.
- easier handling.
- quicker installation.
- integration into individual print stations.
The Technology | |
| The output voltage from a transformer/choke ballast type supply is approximately sinusoidal at 50-60Hz. The lamp UV output is dependant on the magnitude of the input voltage, hence it is pulsed at double the input voltage frequency. Lamp output varies at 100-120Hz. |  |
| The output voltage from an e-Brick is square wave at 300Hz. As before, the lamp UV output is dependant on the magnitude of the input voltage, hence it is maintained at a constant level. Lamp output is constant. |  |
When comparing the two lamp UV output curves it can be seen that the root mean square (rms) output from the e-Brick supplied lamp is greater.MORE UV |  |
Dimensions | |
| 9kW version: 280 width, 275 height, 625 depth (mm). | |
| 12kW version: 280 width, 275 height, 875 depth (mm). | |
| 22kW version: 560 width, 275 height, 875 depth (mm). | |
| 32kW version: 560 width, 275 height, 875 depth (mm). | |
Options and Upgrades (where applicable) | |
| Transformers available for supplies outside 370-480 Volts, 50-60 Hz range. | |