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Galaxy JA 256/80 AAA
PDS00043 Rev. 02 04/05/07
The Spectra® Galaxy JA 256/80 AAA is a
high performance, robust and reliable jetting
assembly designed for a broad range of
industrial and commercial printing
applications such as wide format graphics,
addressing and packaging at resolutions up
to 450 dpi.
The Galaxy JA 256/80 AAA is a compact ink jet jetting
assembly designed specifically for applications
requiring multiple printheads packed tightly together.
General compatibility with a wide range of fluids
makes the Galaxy JA 256/80 AAA highly versatile.
Four electrically independent piezoelectric slices,
each with 64 addressable channels, are combined to
provide a total of 256 jets. The nozzles are arranged
in a single line, at a native 0.010 inch distance between
nozzles.
The fluid interface and electrical connection are at the
top of the jetting assembly and several mounting
configurations are possible. This arrangement
permits extremely tight packing in the print process
direction. The dual ported fluid interface facilitates
flushing for quick change-overs and for displacing
drying fluids with inert fluids during periods of
non-use.
This jetting assembly contains serial-to-parallel
converters for selecting which jets to fire; all jets can
be fired simultaneously or individually. By using an
optional Head Interface Board, image data can be
daisy-chained into one serial stream to reduce the
data interface hardware requirements. A high voltage
fire pulse with controlled slew rates is used to actuate
the pumping chambers within each channel.
Optional temperature control components are
available for precise control of fluid viscosity. Optional
deaeration hardware can be provided.
Features:
80 picoliter calibrated drop size
256 individually addressable, inline nozzles
Excellent jet straightness
Excellent channel to channel uniformity
High frequency continuous operation
Orientation independent
Designed for long service life
Operation up to 90ºC [194°F]
Permits high viscosity jetting fluids
Dual ported for ease of flushing
Optional temperature control
Compatible with aqueous fluids
Spectra® Galaxy JA 256/80 AAA 256-Channel
Jetting Assembly
www.dimatix.com
Galaxy JA 256/80 AAA
PDS00043 Rev. 02 04/05/07
The Spectra® Galaxy JA 256/80 AAA is a
high performance, robust and reliable jetting
assembly designed for a broad range of
industrial and commercial printing
applications such as wide format graphics,
addressing and packaging at resolutions up
to 450 dpi.
The Galaxy JA 256/80 AAA is a compact ink jet jetting
assembly designed specifically for applications
requiring multiple printheads packed tightly together.
General compatibility with a wide range of fluids
makes the Galaxy JA 256/80 AAA highly versatile.
Four electrically independent piezoelectric slices,
each with 64 addressable channels, are combined to
provide a total of 256 jets. The nozzles are arranged
in a single line, at a native 0.010 inch distance between
nozzles.
The fluid interface and electrical connection are at the
top of the jetting assembly and several mounting
configurations are possible. This arrangement
permits extremely tight packing in the print process
direction. The dual ported fluid interface facilitates
flushing for quick change-overs and for displacing
drying fluids with inert fluids during periods of
non-use.
This jetting assembly contains serial-to-parallel
converters for selecting which jets to fire; all jets can
be fired simultaneously or individually. By using an
optional Head Interface Board, image data can be
daisy-chained into one serial stream to reduce the
data interface hardware requirements. A high voltage
fire pulse with controlled slew rates is used to actuate
the pumping chambers within each channel.
Optional temperature control components are
available for precise control of fluid viscosity. Optional
deaeration hardware can be provided.
Features:
80 picoliter calibrated drop size
256 individually addressable, inline nozzles
Excellent jet straightness
Excellent channel to channel uniformity
High frequency continuous operation
Orientation independent
Designed for long service life
Operation up to 90ºC [194°F]
Permits high viscosity jetting fluids
Dual ported for ease of flushing
Optional temperature control
Compatible with aqueous fluids
Spectra® Galaxy JA 256/80 AAA 256-Channel
Jetting Assembly
Product DataSpectra® Galaxy JA 256/80 AAA
Product DataSpectra® Galaxy JA 256/80 AAA
Parameter Galaxy JA 256/80 AAA
Number of addressable jets 256
Nozzle spacing 254 microns [0.010 in.]
Nozzle diameter 52 microns
Calibrated drop size 80 picoliters
Adjustment range for drop size 75 - 85 picoliters
Drop size variation, 1 sigma* 5%
Jet Straightness, 1 sigma* 5 mrad [0.29°]
Nominal drop velocity 8 m/sec
Drop velocity variation, 1 sigma* 5%
Crosstalk, maximum 5%
Operating temperature range up to 90°C [194°F]
Fluid viscosity range (at jetting temperature) 8 - 20 cP
Compatible jetting fluids Organic solvents; UV curables, Aqueous
Maximum operating frequency 20 kHz
*at constant frequency
102mm [4.0 in.]
102mm [4.00 in.]
102mm [4.00 in.]
Jet 256Jet 1
Physical Dimensions Jetting Characteristics
25mm [1.0 in.]
Approximate weight
113 grams [3.98 oz]
Nozzle line length
64.8mm [2.55 in.]
Normalized
Velocity
Frequency (kHz)
Galaxy 80 AAA Velocity Frequency Response
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
0.0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.2
1.0
20
Normalized
Drop Mass
Frequency (kHz)
Galaxy 80 AAA Drop Mass Frequency Response
1.0
1.2
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0.0
0 2 4 6 8 10 14 16 1812 20
27mm [1.05 in.]
Product data presented above are for guideline purposes only. For design and engineering work using this product, please contact Dimatix Technical Support for the appropriate Product Manual containing full Product Specifications.
PDS00043 Rev. 02 04/05/07
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