Operation Screen; Main Menu; Bag Setup Menu; Fill Time - Advanced Poly-Packaging T-1000-S14 Advanced Poly-Bagger Operation Manual

3.6 Introductory Screen
When the T-1000 is turned on, an Introductory screen is displayed. The Introduction screen is a welcome
screen and has a button to take you to the Operations Menu. See Figure 3-1

3.7 Operation Screen

The Operation Screen is provided to function with Pass code Protection function of the machine. If the
pass code function is enabled in the Technical Assistance Screen, the touch screen will default to the
Operation Screen after a preset time has elapsed. This function prevents unauthorized operators from
making setting changes that could affect the operation or performance of the unit. Since no settings are
displayed on the Operations Screen, the operator cannot change settings unless a pass code is enabled. See
Figure 3-2
BAG COUNTER - will show the number of bags processed on the machine. This number can be reset
to zero.
PRODUCTION TIME – will show how long the machine has been turned on and operating. This number
Can also be reset to zero.
Note: For more information regarding the pass code function, refer to Section 3.28, Pass Code Setup,
later in this chapter

3.8 Main Menu

The Main Menu is initially accessed from the Operations Screen, This screen allows the operator to go
through all of the screens. See Figure 3-3
Start / Stop button controls operation mode; mode which enables T-1000 to cycle.
Manual/Auto: Toggle button to enter Automatic (paced rate) or Auxiliary Cycle mode.
Pause/Setup: Temporarily deactivates Predetermining Counter and Totalizing Counter until reset.
Temporarily deactivates signal to auxiliary equipment. Allows cycle operation when heater bar is not up to
temperature.
Ready/Waiting: Indicator LED. Displays Ready when heater bar is at the temperature set point. Waiting
flashes when the machine is not at temperature.

3.9 Bag Setup Menu

The Bag Set Up Menu prompts the operator to input bag timer settings which change seal point,
temperature, fill time (paced rate) and air pulse time. Bag thickness, length, width and product
characteristics affect these settings. Once set, the operator may save the bag settings along with options
settings and auxiliary settings for later recall see Figure 3-4. All settings will be entered numerically on a
keypad.
The bag set up menu is the menu where most entries and machine operation settings will occur. When a
new bag size or thickness is introduced, the T-1000 must be set up to properly run the bags.

3.10 Fill Time

The <Fill Time> button functions differently dependent upon the MODE in which the T-1000 is operating:
1) MANUAL, 2) AUTOMATIC (<AUTO>) mode or AUXILIARY mode
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