INDEX Introduction. Use of keypad. – Key Functions Use of menu screens. A) Editing/creating a product program. 1.Tray setup menu…………………………………………………..….page 12 Edge height. Rows per tray. Jog height. Suck back. Rot(ary) home mode. Tray length. ...
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E) Up/download system software…………………………….….page 50 1. Getting started 2. Writing programs on your computer (PC) 3. Saving and recalling a program 4. Transferring files Delta depositor nozzle identification chart ………………..page 57 Annex A Password set-up menu ………………………………………..page 58 Annex B Program record …………………………………………………page 59 Annex C FG073 –...
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1.0 INTRODUCTION This manual covers all functional aspects of the DELTA depositor that can only be addressed through data entry into the electronic controller situated on its front panel. Such aspects include Product creation, Product program storage into memory and retrieval, ...
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USE OF KEYPAD Fig 2. shows the DELTA’s controller keypad and LCD screen. The keys to the LH and RH side of the screen are for selection of on-screen menu options, each button indicated as leading from a designated screen area. Press these keys to select from the menu option currently being offered on-screen.
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DESCRIPTION OF CONTROL PANEL – KEYFUNCTIONS DRAWING REF. FUNCTION DESCRIPTION FUNCTION KEYS For the selection of screen menu options and to start pop up menus PRIME This button activates the hopper pump for as long as it is depressed provided either edit/create or run menus are on screen, and all safety guards are properly closed.
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AUTOMATIC Activates an automatic machine cycle so long as a tray is positioned correctly on the table. At the end of the cycle the tray conveyor will continue running to move the full tray from the machine and introduce an empty tray to the deposit start position.
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PLUS / MINUS Allows (when required) negative values as well as positive to be input to product programmes and machine set up parameters. The controller will not allow negative values where not appropriate. ENTER Enters typed and displayed information into product program as well as machine set up program.
USE OF MENU SCREENS (Refer to Figs 1a and 1b. at the beginning of this manual) User screen functionality can be regarded as serving five areas of machine use as follows 1. Tray set up menu Creating/editing product program 2. Template menu 3.
Edge Height The depth, in millimetres, of the highest edge (leading or trailing) of the tray. This will provide information to park the depositing nozzle at the correct height between the completion of the depositing sequence on one tray and the start of the depositing sequence on the next tray and, also, prior to the introduction of the first tray.
Jog Height The height, in millimetres, that the depositing head is raised vertically up away from the last height position in the product program - that is at the end of each product row on the tray. If a product program dictates that two deposits are made at height 20 and then 30mm above the top of the tray (height 0), then a jog height value of 25mm will raise the head up by 25mm from 30mm, i.e.
Rot(ary) Home Mode A toggle type on/off instruction applicable to rotary template use. If selected ‘on’, the rotary template nozzle assembly will automatically return to its ‘home’ or ‘start’ position for the start of each product row, regardless of where it had previously finished.
Enter this number as the last 5 digits of the allowable 6 digit Template No. identification code (the 1st digit being 0, and is available for possible future use). The template identification number is stamped onto the template body at MONO’s factory and templates of like types are grouped as follows:...
Hopper Type A toggle type HD/SD (Hard Dough/Soft Dough) visual reminder instruction to ensure correct hopper assembly is used for the particular product program in question. Fig. 16 Nozzle ID (identification) User defined numerical identification code for nozzle type (serrated, plain, special etc). Acts as a visual reminder instruction to ensure correct nozzle type is used in the template assembly for the particular product program in question.
Edit/Create menu and use of commands Most significant consideration needs to be given to the product program. The product program is the sequence of events and command instructions, imparted via the controller and the user written program, necessary to describe the simultaneous and related movements of each of the DELTA’s 4 axes to deposit one product row only.
MOVE – The DELTA has 4 axes of controlled movement; deposit pump, tray conveyor, deposit head raise/lower (jog) and nozzle rotate (rotary template only). A MOVE command will instruct each of the motors associated with the axes to start to move (i.e. rotate) and to finish simultaneously.
) - enter a positive numerical value under the ‘Prod L’ column Tray conveyor (Axis 1 on the MOVE command line to achieve horizontal movement of the tray conveyor in a direction away from the operator and the control panel. The entered value is the horizontal position;...
Height position zero Posn 20 10 mm Posn 10 20 mm Fig.24 10 mm Leading Trailing edge edge Tray movements between products - enter a positive numerical value under the ‘Ang’ column on a Nozzle Rotate (Axis 3) MOVE command line to achieve clockwise rotation (when viewed from above template) of the nozzles in a rotary template assembly.
Command line 00 - as mentioned in SPECIAL NOTE the first MOVE command line is, in this instance automatically preceded by values of 0, 0, 10 & 0 for Dep qty, Prod L, Height and the depositing head to a height 10mm above the tray and rotates the nozzle through an angle of -40°...
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Fig. 27 Rotary nozzle movements-multi line program Posn Posn Posn Posn Nozzle holder Nozzle holder held rotated anticlockwise stationary whilst through 40° without depositing depositing Nozzle holder Program line 01 Program line 00 Posn Posn Posn Deposited shape Posn Nozzle holder held Nozzle holder rotated stationary whilst clockwise through 80°...
SPEED – The speed command sets maximum speed values, up to preset maximum values, to each of the motors linked to the DELTA’s 4 axes during the product creation sequence of movements only, not prior, in between or after each of the deposited rows on a tray. The SPEED command is inserted into the product program just prior to the MOVE command that it is to ‘speed’...
WAIT The WAIT command allows the introduction of a period of inactivity (i.e. no movement) at any point during the product creation program. The command, allowing WAIT periods in increments of 1 second, can be used to allow the complete depositing of mix before continuation onto the next deposit.
END ROUND – The END ROUND command permits alternative control of the machine between deposits. Use of this command traverses the tray forward to the start of a new product whilst the deposit head remains in the jogged up position from the previous product. The head is then lowered vertically down to the deposit height whilst the tray remains stationery (see fig.
MEMORY FACILITY Access to the controller’s memory facilities is via the DELTA’s main menu (see Figs 1a and 1b) by pressing the appropriate key to the side of the screen leading from either the ‘MEMORY MENU’, ‘RUN menu’ or ‘DELETE MENU’ option as required. Within these menu options the DELTA’s memory will allow the following: - Fig.
Save new item Enables the addition of a new product program (item) to the controller’s existing directory. Press the key to the side of the screen leading from the ‘SAVE NEW ITEM’ option to reveal the on screen instruction ‘Please enter new name -->’. To enter the product program (item) name press the 1/A key on the main keypad to toggle between numerical and alphabetical character entry then press the appropriate key, also from the...
Save – Enables the overwriting of an existing product program, it being replaced with an edited version of the original but saved under the same name. Edited data contained within any of the 3 menus that fully define the product program (see fig 3) i.e.
Delete item – Enables selected product programs to be deleted from the product program directory. This operation is also password protected to avoid misuse and mistakes. Press the key to the side of the screen leading from the ‘DELETE ITEM’ option to reveal the instruction ‘Enter password -->.
View directory – Enables just the viewing of the product programs contained in the controller’s memory without allowing manipulation of either the programs or the directory. Press the key to the side of the screen leading from the ‘VIEW DIRECTORY’ option to reveal the directory.
Run Menu - Enables the use of an existing product program without modification, once made current by recalling from memory to initiate the DELTA into operation in either ‘manual’ or ‘automatic’ mode. Once the ‘RUN MENU’ screen is evoked it displays, as a visual reminder, pertinent information.
Set counter – Enables the resetting of the automatic product row counter display (displayed within the ‘Set counter’ option area) to any value between 0 and 10000. This will be the start value from which the counter will be subsequently incremented as each product row is deposited.
Adj(ust) dep(osit) quantity – Enables a global increase or decrease adjustment of the original overall deposited quantity for each product row to allow for variations between product mixes. This adjustment affects only the ‘Dep qty’ values in the product program as detailed in the ‘Edit/Create’ menu (see section 3.1.3.1a) and not ‘...
Clear counter – Enables the product row incremental counter to be cleared and reset to zero (see fig41) Press the key to the side of the screen leading from the ‘CLEAR COUNTER’ option to perform the operation immediately and return to the main menu. Fig.
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C) Speed set up menu – Enables default values for maximum speed of each of the DELTA’s four axes, acceleration values and offset values to be entered. In the absence of any other speed instruction within the product program the speed values entered within this menu will be used by the controller to produce machine movements.
Speed Deposit – Sets the maximum linear speed value (up to a maximum preset value) for the forward and reverse direction of the Deposit Pump axis (Axis 0) for the following conditions: a) During depositing of product mix to make products in the absence of an alternative value entered in a SPEED command line in the product program.
Speed rotary – Sets the max linear speed value (up to a maximum preset value) for the rotary movements of the nozzle rotate axis (Axis 3) for the following conditions: - a) During product creation in either clockwise or anticlockwise direction in the absence of an alternative value entered in a SPEED command line in the product program.
Tray acc(eleration) Lim(it) - Modifies the acceleration value entered under ‘max acc lim’ to that under ‘ Tray acc lim’ if the machine movements involve movements of the tray conveyor axis (Axis 1). This ensures that sensible acceleration limits for acceleration can be set to avoid tray slippage on the belts whilst not unnecessarily slowing the cyclic movements of the DELTA down for periods when the tray is not moving.
Diagnostics and axis set up A number of controller based diagnostic functions exist on the DELTA that allow controller and machine sensors and motors to be tested through use of the LCD screen and appropriate menus. Also use is made of the LCD screen, for each axis set up, to display information pertinent to correct adjustment of the DELTA’s amplifier cards From within the main menus press the key to the side of the screen leading from the ‘Diagnostics’...
Set date – Enables the user to alter the date display that appears on a number of user screens alongside the time display. Press the key to the side of the screen leading from the ‘SET DATE’ option and input numerical values using the main keypad and by following the on-screen prompts.
Key 1 dec = 50 hex = $31 Fig. 50 Test DACS (digital to analogue converters) – Enables a controller hardware test to be performed only by MONO. DISABLE THE MOTOR DRIVES USING THE E STOP Important BEFORE RUNNING THIS TEST.
Test inputs – Enables readout from the LCD screen display as to the on/off status of all the sensors, safety switches and power switch associated with the DELTA thereby giving, at a glance, confirmation of individual sensor failure or otherwise. Correct functioning of any sensor/switch will indicate a change in the display each time it changes state (i.e.
Show status – Enables an instantaneous readout of the number of cycles (jog counter) of the DELTA since its first build. The counter cannot be reset and gives an indication of the DELTA’S use. Press the key to the side of the screen leading from the ‘Show status’ option to reveal the screen read out.
LOADING NEW PROGRAM Equipment required: Interface lead (2x9 way D-type connector - one male, one female) approx. 2m long. 386 (min) P.C. c/w floppy disc drive and 9 way D-Type serial port Software: MS-DOS 4.1 or higher PROCEDURE At this point remove top cover from DELTA and plug in interface lead into 9 way D-type socket on rear of controller.
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9. AXIS SET UP FACTORY SET-UP PROCEDURE CAUTION EXTREME CAUTION MUST BE EXERCISED WHEN APPLYING THESE PROCEDURES TO AVOID INCURING DAMAGE TO THE MACHINE, DRIVE AND MOTOR. IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT PRIOR TO ENERGISING (ENABLING) THE AMPLIFIER THAT THE MOTOR CONTROLLING THE HEAD RAISE / LOWER MOTION IS DECOUPLED FROM IT’S BALLSCREW.
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Amplifier unit FAULT LEDS VOLTAGES ENABLES CURRENT TEST TACH POINTS COMMAND OFFSET STABILITY PEAK CURRENT LIMIT COMMAND GAIN TACH GAIN REMOVABLE PERSONALITY MODULE FG073 – DELTA CONT. RevA17 10-4-17...
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INITIAL CHECKS Switch machine on at mains. Check all safety guards are closed and emergency stop button is released. With a zero speed command and the drive disabled, apply power to the amplifier units by pressing start button - check 3 status LED’s are showing: - YELLOW GREEN Ensure head raise / lower motor coupling is decoupled from ball screw.
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Check the 3 status LED’s: YELLOW GREEN Still with zero speed command signal, adjust the offset pot until the MC (machine command signal) and the ENC (encoder counts) for the axis concerned are stable and at or near 0000 readout. These are displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Delta up/download system Interface lead (2 x 9 way D-type connector – one male, one female) 2m long Delta Depositor (running software Rev 3.34u or above) Section 1. Getting Started Connect the interface lead from the P.C. to the Delta (Male connection in the Delta port).
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Section 2. Writing programs on your personal computer (PC). The program is structured in the same way as the Delta using a number of lines and commands to describe the motion of the depositor nozzles and ultimately the finished product. To insert a program command make an appropriate selection from the ‘command drop menu’...
Section 3. Saving and Recalling A Program Before explaining how to save and recall a program, it is important to depict the structure of the up/download system. Each file on your P.C. with the MDF extension can be regarded as a folder, each folder will contain a number of Delta program files. The contents of each folder can be seen in the ‘Memory Menu’.
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Saving a file Once in the ‘Memory Menu’ (see figure 3.0). Select the next available space in the table, type your chosen name and press the ’Save Product As (New Product)’ icon (see figure 3.0). A prompt will then appear ‘Product Saved Successfully’. Then press OK.
Once in the ‘open’ window select the required folder and press open. After this you will be progressed back into the front screen. From here press the ‘Memory menu’ icon (see figure 1.0). It is now possible to choose from the list. To do this, firstly point and press to the relevant file, then press the ‘read product from file’...
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Transferring files from your PC to your Delta depositor (uploading). Figure 4.1 ‘Delta Data Transfer Menu’ screen. Before any file transfer can take place the folder you wish to transfer files from must be opened. To do this follow the instructions in Section 3 ‘to recall a folder’. Enter the ‘Delta Data Transfer Menu’...
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Transferring files from your Delta depositor to your PC (downloading). Single or multiple files can be copied to either an existing or new folder. The downloading of delta files is done in almost exactly the same way as uploading. Copy a single Delta file to an existing folder Make sure that the Delta is in the ‘Memory Menu’...
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DELTA DEPOSITOR NOZZLE IDENTIFICATION RECORD SHEET NOZZLE ID No DESCRIPTION OF NOZZLE REMARKS SHEET…………………. FG073 – DELTA CONT. RevA17 10-4-17...
ANNEX B PASSWORD SETUP MENU The DELTA allows user editable password entry via a dedicated password menu (itself password protected). On initial set-up of the DELTA. access to the password menu is not however, password protected to allow user access to set the password codes (alphabetic or numeric).
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Queensway, Swansea West Industrial Estate, Swansea. SA5 4EB Tel. +44(0)1792 561234 Spares Tel. +44(0)1792 564039 Fax. 01792 561016 Email:marketing@monoequip.com Web site:www.monoequip.com DISPOSAL Care should be taken when the machine comes to the end of its working life. All parts should be disposed of in the appropriate place, either recycling or other means as the law permits at the time.
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