Monthly Archives: October 2019

Flash Fill Unit Troubleshooting

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My flash fill stand will not turn on? First double check to make sure the unit is plugged in and the power switch is on. Next, double check the fuses in the back of the unit. If neither are the cause, please give the technical support department a call.

My flash fill stand seems to be leaking from the valve? First, make sure the valve is completely closed. Next remove the valve knob by twisting counter clockwise and pulling. Look to make sure that the two red rubber gaskets are seated inside the valve needle opening. Finish by cleaning the valve knob with IPA and a lint free cloth. If additional help is needed, please call technical support.

Louisville Hosts Thousands of Athletes

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Louisville, Kentucky, the home of Optical Dynamics, will host thousands of athletes for the annual IRONMAN Louisville event October 13th. Situated on the Ohio River in north-central Kentucky, the race takes athletes through a variety of Louisville’s scenic areas, including Waterfront Park, Oldham and Henry Counties, and the city of LaGrange. Athletes will end their journey with a finish line celebration at Fourth Street Live.

The 140.6-mile triathlon consists of a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride and a 26.2-mile run on a course that features the Louisville waterfront and urban and rural settings.

“With its downtown finish line, considered among the most exciting in the sport, Louisville is one of the most vibrant Ironman venues on the circuit,” Philip LaHaye, vice president of North American operations for Ironman, said in a news release.”

Several Optical Dynamics employees will be cheering on the athletes as they participate in this endurance event. Special words of encouragement to Optical Dynamics friend Jennifer Williamson. Go Jenn!!!

Understanding the Service Help Screen on your Q-2100: Codes 01, 02, 03

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Each line in the menu is designed to display problems for specific machine functions. When the machine cannot accomplish a function it will indicate SERVICE on that particular line.

01 Post Cure Temperature

Cause: This message can be caused by leaving the Post Cure Drawer open for extended periods of time or the drawer being opened to frequently.

Response: (1) Follow the instructions given by the machine. (2) If the message comes back, please call Technical Support for further information 800-587-2743.

02 Light Intensity

Cause: The top Actinic, bottom Actinic and Post Cure bulbs all have photo detectors that monitor the intensity of the light coming from the bulbs. If this message occurs it means that one of the aforementioned sections is not producing an acceptable amount of light.

Response: (1) Follow the instructions given by the machine. (2) If the problem continues, check to see if all the bulbs in that section are working. If you have a bulb that is not working, check to see if the bulb has become loose in the lamp holders. (3) If the bulb feel tight in the lamp holders, witch the bulb with a different bulb in that section that you know is working. This will determine if it is just the bulb that has blown out of if it is the machine that has a malfunction. (4) For any further information or if parts need to be ordered call Optical Dynamics 800-587-2743.

03 Lamp Power

Cause: At lease one of the lamps in the top Atinic, bottom Actinic or Post Cure sets is not receiving power.

Response: (1) Follow the instructions given by the machine. (2) If the problem continues, check to see if all the bulbs in that section are working. If you have a bulb that is not working, check to see if the bulb has become loose in the lamp holders. (3) If the bulb feels tight in the lamp holders, switch the bulb with a different bulb in that section that you know is working. This will determine if it is just the bulb that has blown or if it is the machine that has a malfunction. (4) For any further information or if parts need to be ordered call Optical Dynamics 800-587-2743.