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OMRON Releases Head Unit for UV Curing System,
Improves Illumination by 140%*1 over Conventional OMRON Product -- Industry's Top Class*2

August 28, 2013

Kyoto, Japan -- OMRON Corporation (TSE: 6645, ADR: OMRNY) announced on August 27 the release on September 2 of the following head unit series of the UV (ultraviolet) curing system.

  • The UV curing system head unit ZUV-H[][]MC series

This new head unit series for the UV curing system improved illumination by 140% compared to our previous models with the same price. The ZUV series has reduced an environmental impact by adopting LED light sources.

The UV curing system is a system to cure UV curing resin (adhesive) by irradiating UV light. It is mainly used to bond optical components and structural elements in manufacturing processes, such as electronic components and digital appliances.
A lamp system was originally used for the UV curing system, but high power consumption and the disposal of the mercury lamps that occurs with each replacement were problems in reducing the environmental impact, since the high pressure mercury lamp was used for the light source in the lamp system. In order to solve these problems, OMRON released the UV curing system ZUV series with an LED light source in 2005, contributing to reduction of the environmental burden (CO2 and mercury) in the UV curing process.

The newly released head unit used new UV LED with much greater brightness, resulting in the 140% improvement in illumination compared to our previous models. These increases can shorten irradiation time to cure resin, and contribute to improving productivity. The system inherits OMRON's unique heat dissipation structure, "Smart Canyon," which has been utilized in the current lineup of head units.
This structure avoids rises in temperature, which directly influences the service life of the LED. In addition, it also inherits the light control function that turns off the light when illumination is not needed. This function extends the service life of the LED and reduces running costs.

  • *1. Typical example with ultra light focus lens ZUV-L2H
    Under the following conditions: 100% irradiation power, 25°C room temperature, and with heat sink. Values are for reference only.
    The illumination varies depending on factors such as the ambient environment, installation conditions, the service life of parts, and differences between parts. Continually check the curing status to ensure that there is room for error in the illumination.
  • *2. OMRON Investigation in August 2013.

Main Specifications of Head Unit

Model ZUV-H20MC/H30MC/H10MC/H25MC/H35MC
Light
source
Wavelength 365nm*
Class Class 3B (JIS C 6802 2005) Class 3B (EN60825-1:1994 +A1:2002 +A2:2001)
Vibration resistance 10 to 150 Hz (acceleration 50 m/s2) with a 0.35 mm single amplitude for 8 minutes each in X, Y, and Z directions, 10 times
Shock resistance 150 m/s² in 6 directions (up/down, right/left, front/back), 3 times each
Ambient temperature range Operating: 5 to 35°C
Storage: -10 to 60°C (with no condensation or icing)
Ambient humidity range Operating/storage: 30% to 85% (with no condensation or icing)
Degree of protection IEC60529 IP40
Material ZUV-H20MC/H25MC : Zinc, aluminum, glass
ZUV-H30MC/H10MC/H35MC : Zinc, copper, aluminum, glass
Weight (packed state) ZUV-H20MC/H25MC : Approx.185g (Head unit: approx.100g),
ZUV-H30MC/H35MC : Approx.150g (Head unit: approx.55g),
ZUV-H10MC (0.3m) : Approx.180g (Head unit: approx.105g),
ZUV-H10MC 2M : Approx.235g (Head unit: approx.160g)
Accessories Instruction sheet, mounting brackets (with M3 screws), warning labels (in English)

* Models are also available with a 385-nm light source wavelength. (Standard head: ZUV-H21MB/H11MB, diffuse illumination head: ZUV-H26MB)

Main Specifications

When using the standard head

Ultra light focus lens/Spot lens /Line beam lens
Head Unit model ZUV-H20MC/H30MC/H10MC
Lens Unit model ZUV-L2H ZUV-L3H ZUV-L4H ZUV-L6H ZUV-L8H ZUV-L10H ZUV-L12L
Spot diameter/Beam shape 2 dia. 3 dia. 4 dia. 6 dia. 8 dia. 10 dia. 12 x 2mm
Recommended working distance 10mm 10mm 15mm 20mm 20mm 30mm 15mm
Peak illumination *1 13,200
mW/cm²
8,600
mW/cm²
7,200
mW/cm²
4,500
mW/cm²
2,200
mW/cm²
760
mW/cm²
1,500
mW/cm²
Side-view lens
Head Unit model ZUV-H20MC/H30MC/H10MC
Lens Unit model ZUV-L3S ZUV-L4S ZUV-L6S ZUV-L8S ZUV-L10S
Spot diameter 3 dia. 4 dia. 6 dia. 8 dia. 10 dia.
Recommended working distance 4mm 5mm 8mm 13mm 5mm
Peak illumination *1 8,300mW/cm² 6,400mW/cm² 4,200mW/cm² 2,100mW/cm² 660mW/cm²

When using the diffuse illumination head

Diffusing lens/Side-view lens/ Line beam lens
Head Unit model ZUV-H25MC/H35MC
Lens Unit model ZUV-L12H ZUV-L3S ZUV-L4S ZUV-L15L
Spot diameter/Beam shape 12 dia. 3 dia. 4 dia. 15 x 3mm
Recommended working distance 30mm 8mm 13mm 15mm
Peak illumination *1 1,100mW/cm² 5,400mW/cm² 3,000mW/cm² 770mW/cm²

*1 Under the following conditions: 100% irradiation power, 25°C room temperature, and with heat sink. Values are for reference only. The illumination varies depending on factors such as the ambient environment, the installation conditions, the service life of parts, and differences between parts. Continually check the curing status to ensure that there is room for error in the illumination.

About OMRON

Headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, OMRON Corporation is a global leader in the field of automation. Established in 1933, and headed by President Yoshihito Yamada, OMRON has more than 36,000 employees in over 35 countries working to provide products and services to customers in a variety of fields including industrial automation, electronic components, social systems, healthcare, and the environment. The company has regional head offices in Singapore (Asia Pacific), Beijing (Greater China), Amsterdam (Europe, Africa, and the Middle East), Chicago (the Americas), Gurgaon (India), and Sao Paulo (Brazil).
For more information, visit OMRON's website at https://www.omron.com/

For more press information, please contact:
Yukio Iriguchi
Industrial Components Div. HQ
Industrial Automation Company
OMRON Corporation
Tel: +81-75-344-7022
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