Stratasys F123 Series User manual

Part No. 401692-0001_REV_F

F123 Series Shared Office

3D Printing System

Site Preparation Guide

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Site Preparation Guide

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Part No. 401692-0001_REV_F

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connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material. Stratasys makes no warranty of any kind

with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness

for a particular purpose. It is the responsibility of the system owner/material buyer to determine that Stratasys

material is safe, lawful, and technically suitable for the intended application as well as identify the proper

disposal (or recycling) method consistent with local environmental regulations. Except as provided in

Stratasys' standard conditions of sale, Stratasys shall not be responsible for any loss resulting from any use of

its products described herein.

Trademarks

Stratasys, GrabCAD, Insight, FDM and Diran are trademarks of Stratasys and/or subsidiaries or affiliates and

may be registered in certain jurisdictions. All other product names and trademarks cited in this book are the

property of their respective owners.

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Stratasys Confidential

Contents

Revision Log ................................................................................................. iv

Safety............................................................................................................ iv

Safe Environment................................................................................................................ iv

Introduction .................................................................................................... 1

How to Use This Guide........................................................................................................ 1

About the F123 Series Printers ........................................................................................... 1

System Components ........................................................................................................... 2

Site Requirements ......................................................................................... 3

Physical Specifications and Space Requirements .............................................................. 3

Environmental Requirements .............................................................................................. 6

AC Power Requirements..................................................................................................... 8

Workstation Requirements .................................................................................................. 8

LAN Requirements .............................................................................................................. 8

Preparing for Installation................................................................................ 9

Inspect Crate for Damage ................................................................................................... 9

Required Tools and Equipment ........................................................................................... 9

Unpacking the Printer.......................................................................................................... 9

Site Preparation Checklist ........................................................................... 16

Electrical Installation Requirements .................................................................................. 16

Environmental Requirements ............................................................................................ 16

Required Installation Tasks................................................................................................ 16

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Site Preparation Guide Revision Log

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Revision Log

Revision Date Description of Changes

AJanuary 2017 First release of this document.

BFebruary 2017 Updated USB ports and material storage spec.

CDecember 2017 Added heat output, updated material storage °C

temperature and deleted checklist item

DNovember 2018 Added TPU 92A (Elastomer) information.

ENovember 2019 Added Diran and ESD7 information

FMarch 2020 Added 240V note

Safety

The following basic safety tips are given to ensure safe installation, operation, and

maintenance of Stratasys equipment and are not to be considered as comprehensive on

matters of safety. Although the F123 Series printers are designed to be safe and reliable,

access to areas of the printer are potentially dangerous.

Safe Environment

• Connect equipment to a grounded facility power source. Do not defeat or bypass the

ground lead.

• Know the location of equipment branch circuit interrupters or circuit breakers and how to

turn them on and off in case of emergency.

• Know the location of fire extinguishers and how to use them. Use only ABC type

extinguishers on electrical fires.

• Know local procedures for first aid and emergency assistance at the customer facility.

• Use adequate lighting at the equipment.

• Maintain the recommended range of temperature and humidity in equipment area.

• Do not use this product in an environment containing volatile or flammable compounds.

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Site Preparation Guide Introduction

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Introduction

How to Use This Guide

This guide provides information for selecting an appropriate location for the F123 Series

printer. This guide also provides instructions for unpacking and preliminary set-up. Information

of particular importance is presented in one of three formats:

A Warning: indicates a procedure that may cause injury to an operator if the

procedure is not followed. 

A Warning: will precede the paragraph of instruction to which it relates.

A Caution: indicates a procedure that may cause damage to equipment if the

procedure is not followed. 

A Caution: will precede the paragraph of instruction to which it relates.

A NOTE is used to highlight a specific point or to provide an operational tip. While

useful, a NOTE does not indicate a procedure that can cause injury or damage if it is

not followed. 

A NOTE will follow the paragraph of instruction to which it relates.

About the F123 Series Printers

The Stratasys F123 Series 3D printers incorporate the latest in innovative technology to

provide you with precise prototypes from a CAD design. Stratasys’ Fused Deposition Modeling

(FDM) technology provides prototype parts, including internal features, which can be used to

field-test form, fit, and function. Direct Digital Manufacturing (DDM) allows for the creation of

customized end-use parts straight from 3D CAD data. The F123 Series printers feature a

servo/belt driven XY gantry with multiple modeling material capability.

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System Components

• The F123 Series Printer

• Material Package(s)

• Welcome Kit (containing documentation on how to download your user guide and common

tools for maintaining the printer)

• GrabCAD Print Software Package

• A Computer Workstation (not sold by Stratasys)

F170 Highlights

• Maximum build area of 10 x 10 x 10 inch (254 x 254 x 254 mm)

• Material Bays: 1 model, 1 support

• Touchscreen Graphical User Interface

• Wi-Fi capabilities

• Three USB ports (2 in front, 1 in back)

• Camera for remote monitoring

F270 Highlights

• Maximum build area of 12 x 10 x 12 inch (308 x 254 x 308 mm)

• Material Bays: 2 model, 2 support

• Touchscreen Graphical User Interface

• Auto changeover capabilities

• Wi-Fi capabilities

• Three USB ports (2 in front, 1 in back)

• Camera for remote monitoring

F370 Highlights

• Maximum build area of 14 x 10 x 14 inch (356 x 254 x 356 mm)

• Material Bays: 2 model, 2 support

• Insight Software Package

• Touchscreen Graphical User Interface

• Auto changeover capabilities

• Wi-Fi capabilities

• Three USB ports (2 in front, 1 in back)

• Camera for remote monitoring

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Site Requirements

Decide where to install the printer based on the following:

1. Space Requirements

2. Environmental Requirements

3. Electrical Requirements

4. LAN Requirements

The F123 Series printers are capable of generating vibrations depending mainly

on part build geometry and material characteristics. This consideration will need

to be taken into account if locating the printer near vibration sensitive equipment.

Physical Specifications and Space Requirements

Dimensions and Weights

Make sure that the installation site floor space can accommodate the printer’s weight and

dimensions, plus required clearances.

Status Dimensions/Weights

Crated

Width: 48 inches (122 cm)

Depth: 40 inches (102 cm)

Height: 76 inches (193 cm)

Uncrated

Width: 34 inches (86 cm)

Depth: 28 inches (71 cm)

Height: 64 inches (163 cm)

Shipping Weight (crated) 706 pounds (320 kg)

Printer Weight (uncrated) 500 pounds (227 kg)

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Figure 1: F123 Center of Mass

All dimensions are in inches and are taken from the center of the front left leveling

foot.

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Minimum Operational Clearances

Sufficient rear and side clearances allow for proper air circulation, while sufficient front

clearance allows enough room for the oven door and drawers to be opened.

Side Clearance Minimum 4 inches (10.16 cm) on each side

Rear Clearance Minimum 6 inches (15.24 cm)

Front Clearance Minimum 20 inches (50.8 cm)

Overhead Clearance Minimum 20 inches (50.8 cm)

Figure 2: Minimum Clearances

20 inches (50.8 cm) minimum for overhead clearance

20 inches

(50.8 cm)

FrontRear

6 inches

(15.24 cm)

4 inches

(10.16 cm)

4 inches

(10.16 cm)

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Environmental Requirements

• The F123 Series printer is for indoor use only.

• Air quality conditions with excessive solid particulates (conductive or non-conductive) may

result in system damage.

• Air quality conditions in which airborne oils are allowed to accumulate on or within the

printer can damage the plastic components.

• System operating temperature shall be in the range of 59°F to 86°F (15°C to 30°C), with

relative humidity range of 30% to 70% non-condensing.

• System storage temperature shall be in the range of 32°F to 95°F (0°C to 35°C), with

relative humidity range of 20% to 90% non-condensing.

• Altitude shall not exceed 6561.68 feet (2000 m).

• Material storage shall be in the range of 55°F to 86°F (13°C to 30°C), with relative humidity

less than 70%.

• Noise emission (acoustic): <32dBA when idle, <46dBA when building

Heat Output

Heat dissipation occurs mostly through the top of the printer. Heat output is material dependent

due to the various temperatures maintained in the build chamber.

Material Type Heat Output (while building) Heat Output (while idle)

ABS ~2300 BTU/hr ~1800 BTU/hr

ABS ESD7 ~2300 BTU/hr ~1800 BTU/hr

PC-ABS ~2600 BTU/hr ~2100 BTU/hr

PLA ~550 BTU/hr ~35 BTU/hr

ASA ~2300 BTU/hr ~1800 BTU/hr

TPU 92A ~2300 BTU/hr ~1800 BTU/hr

DiranTM 410MF07 ~2950 BTU/hr ~2900 BTU/hr

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