Hydra Ink Supply System

Xaar’s Hydra ink supply solution ensures
optimal performance and reliability
Xaar’s Hydra Ink Supply System is a recirculating ink supply system which supports
Xaar 1003-based and previous versions Xaar 1001 and Xaar 1002, single-passindustrial printers ensuring optimal performance and reliability. As single-passapplications become more complex and users demand that printers handle a wider
variety of jobs and faster turn-around, the overall printer performance and uptime
have become critical elements.
The Hydra Ink Supply System is part of Xaar’s range of systems components which
accelerate OEM time-to-market by easing development, saving time and cost whilst
ensuring optimal performance of Xaar printheads.

Hydra Ink
Supply System
Designed for easy
integration
Reduced time-to-market
Run stand-alone
or monitored througha PC

The compact Hydra can be combined with the Hydra Power Supply Unit (PSU), andthe Hydra Sensor Manifold, to control nozzle pressure, ink flow rate and temperature.
This complete solution can support up to four Xaar 1003 printheads. An additional
option available for the Hydra PSU is a UPS (Uninterruptable Power Supplly) and allows
a controlled shut down in the event of power failure preventing ink drying in the printer.
Key features of the Hydra solution are:
• Precise nozzle pressure and ink flow rate control – ensuring reliable operation• Exact temperature control – enabling the widest range of fluid viscosities• Intuitive User Interface either via a PC or when operating the Xaar Hydra instand-alone mode – for easy monitoring of the nozzle pressure, ink flow rate andtemperature control• Supports Xaar 1003-based and previous versions Xaar 1001 and Xaar 1002
printers, used in a wide range of applications – providing the widest possible
flexibility and applicability.

Hydra Ink Supply System

Hydra recirculating ink supply system specification

PSU

Ink
Reservoir/
BottlePSU

Ink
Reservoir/
BottlePSU

Ink
Reservoir/
BottlePSU

Ink
Reservoir/
BottleXaar 1003 printheads

Software control
Customer supplied hardware
Voltage (volts)
ISS dimensions (D x H x W mm)
PSU dimensions (D x H x W mm)
Manifold dimensions (D x H x W mm)

Specification
Up to 4Downshooter
One for each fluid colour or type-5mbar to -25mbar +/- 2mbar
3:1 to 15:1
Ambient to 50 °C +/- 0.5 °C
7 - 25 cP
10 µm - field replaceable
4m as standard
1 litre (approx)~ 20 mins~ 4 mins• Fluid input from fluid store (including level-sensor)• Fluid output to printheads and fluid input to systemfrom printheads• Drip tray port
• USB to Windows PC• Control power• Uninterruptable power supply (UPS)• Heater power
Using supplied application• Windows PC to run controller software• Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS)
110 or 230
477 x 389 x 110
400 x 310 x 120
27 x 56 x 174

Head Office / Europe + 44 1223 423 663 info@xaar.com
Hong Kong + 852 3690 8555 info@xaar.com
USA + 1 972 606 2520 americas@xaar.com
India + 91 124 668 8055 india@xaar.com
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Issue 1 January 2016 EnglishFeatures
Number of printheads that can be fed per Hydra system
Printhead orientation
Number of Hydra Ink Systems required
Printhead meniscus pressure
Flow rate
Fluid temperature range
Fluid viscosity (at jetting temperature)
Built-in filter
Unit to printhead manifold distanceInk system volume
Typical startup time
Typical shutdown time
Connections