Heater Cartridge Replacement - Advanced Poly-Packaging T-1000 Operation Manual

Part 2: Other Anti-Jam Testing
Next, locate the "X4" LED on the PLC Info Screen (under Technical Assist) and ensure the light is
illuminated (ON). Then, compress the rubber and holder into the pressure bar (nylon holder). As soon as
the rubber is pressed into the nylon holder, the "X4" LED should turn OFF. The LED should remain off
while the rubber is held compressed into the nylon holder. If the "X4" LED shuts off while the rubber bar
is pressed into the nylon holder, the pressure bar sensor is functioning properly.
Note: Acorn Nut base should be flat making full contact to the surface of the plate. If the Acorn Nut is
worn, it will need replaced. Call APPI and refer to Replacement Part # TP-101131 (Nut, Acorn Brass
Nickel Plate) when reordering.
Note: X3 is used on the T-1000 Clutch Brake and X4 is used on the T-1000-S14.
If the X4 LED is OFF when the rubber bar is not depressed into the nylon holder, the Coiled Cable,
located inside the Main Frame of the T-1000-S14, must be tested and the two Acorn Nuts must be
checked for wear. Check the cable for any cuts or worn spots that could be going to ground. If there are
signs of wear and tear it must be replaced. Refer to Part # TP - T1ME00209, Seal Bar Coiled Cable
Harness when reordering from APPI Service.
If the coil is intact and it is still lighting when the Rubber Bar is depressed, unplug the Coiled Cable
Harness located inside the Main Frame of the T-1000-S14. Using an electric meter set on Ohms, put the
test leads on the coiled cable side and measure the resistance, it should be 0 or closed.
Squeeze the pressure bar. The meter should now show resistance or open. If it does, reconnect coiled
cable, reattach Lexan Cover with Acorn nuts, and continue with production. If it does not, the coiled
cable will need replaced. Call APPI Service and refer to PN: TP-T1ME00209, Seal Bar Coiled Cable
Harness when reordering.

Heater Cartridge Replacement

A cylinder-shaped cartridge (element), located inside the heater bar, heats the bronze bars that contain it.
This cartridge is considered a normal wear item and will infrequently fail, requiring replacement. Refer
to Figure 4-8 while following these instructions.
To determine if the heater cartridge is bad, use the following troubleshooting steps:
1. Check resistance value of heater cartridge. At room temperature, a 110V machine should read
approximately 18 Ohms, and a 220V machine should read approximately 60 Ohms.
2. Locate the "Y3" indicator on the PLC info screen.
3. Press the <START> button if the T-1000-S14 is in the Stop mode. If "Y3" illuminates in long
pulses without increasing the temperature on the Bagger Settings screen, the Heater Cartridge will
need replaced.
Note: If you do not have an Ohms meter, start at step 2.
If the Heater Cartridge needs replaced, please call APPI Service.
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