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NL-33 Auto Maxi
ATTENTION!
These instructions must be made available to all persons involved in the assembly,
commissioning, operation, maintenance and repair of this product
Eng V1.1
JUN 2019 Original V1.1

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  • Page 1 NL-33 Auto Maxi  ATTENTION! These instructions must be made available to all persons involved in the assembly, commissioning, operation, maintenance and repair of this product Eng V1.1 JUN 2019 Original V1.1...

  • Page 2: Copyrights

    Thermopatch, the Thermopatch logo, Thermo Seal and Thermocrest are registered trademarks of Thermopatch. Introduction The products by Thermopatch are designed with special attention to your convenience. Should you discover any fault or damage upon receipt of this product, please contact your local Thermopatch vendor.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Copyrights Introduction Contents 1. General description 1.1 Delivery 1.2 Warranty and product liability conditions 2. Intended use 3. Assembly and installation 3.1 Unpacking 3.2 Electrical installation (1) 3.3 Pneumatic installation (2) 4. Operating Instructions 4.1 Operating the NL-33 4.2 Operating the control panel 4.2.1 Setting the temperature and the heat sealing time 4.2.2 Description of the heat sealing cycle 4.2.3 Parameters...

  • Page 4: General Description

    Manual including the CE declaration, on CD-ROM 1.2 Warranty and product liability conditions Thermopatch points to its warranty and product liability conditions as laid down in our terms and conditions. These can be obtained from your Thermopatch supplier. 2. Intended use The NL-33 heat seal machine is practical and universally applicable.

  • Page 5: Assembly And Installation

    3. Assembly and installation 3.1 Unpacking 905 mm 713 mm 1180 mm 1000 mm 891 mm 1099 mm • Remove the straps and the wooden protective crate. • Use a 10 mm spanner to remove the four screws with which the machine is screwed to the pallet.
  • Page 6 • Place the lifting bars which are packed with the machine. Place the short bar on the back and the long bar on the front. • NEVER LIFT THE MACHINE BY THE PLATES • Lift the machine onto the work table by means of the lifting bars that are mounted front and back (1).

  • Page 7: Electrical Installation

    3.2 Electrical installation (1) Take the NL-33 out of the box by using the lifting bars and place the machine on a stable work table in the vicinity of a grounded socket. The NL-33 is connected to the power sup- ply (230 V alternating current) with the supplied power cable.

  • Page 8: Operating Instructions

    4. Operating Instructions 4.1 Operating the NL-33 • Switch on the press by pressing the power switch located at the rear. • Check that the Emergency Stop button is unlocked. STOP button • The touchscreen will show above start page. •...
  • Page 9 Control panel and other operating features Proceed 1 Touchscreen Pressure adjustment Emergency Stop Manometer Operating Bi-manual footswitch control...

  • Page 10: Setting The Temperature And The Heat Sealing Time

    4.2.1 Setting the temperature and the heat sealing time a) Temperature • Touch the area of the screen where the temperature is indicated. • Press the temperature setting. A numeric keypad appears to enter the new value. This value is immediately entered in the current preset.

  • Page 11: Description Of The Heat Sealing Cycle

    c) Counters and modes • Press 3 seconds on to reset the daily counter • A totalizer is located below. To change the operating mode press the following button: • A: Mode single plate • B: Mode Semi-Auto (footswitch) • C: Mode Auto Proceed 1 d) Adjusting the swing speed of the press...

  • Page 12: Parameters

    4.2.3 Parameters 4.2.3.1 Status bar The status bar allows you to know the status of the machine on any activated page. These symbols are not interactive; they are for information only. LOGO TIME ACTIVE PRESET HEAT CYCLE ECO WARNING STATUS Heating status: Blue flake = stop Red flame = on...

  • Page 13: Presets

    4.2.3.3 Presets The system is designed to receive up to 6 different presets. Each preset can be renamed with 16 characters. You can access the set-up page for presets and preferred settings as fol- lows: In the presets you can store: Proceed 1 •...

  • Page 14: Settings Menu And Diagnosis

    In order to leave this screen, you must first save the preset (A), even if there has not been any change. The Exit button (B), bottom left on the screen, appears so you can leave this screen. 4.2.3.4 Settings menu and diagnosis •...

  • Page 15: Ergonomic Settings

    4.2.3.5 Ergonomic settings 1. Buzzer ON/OFF = Disables or activates the buzzer when touching the screen and at the end of the cycle. The buzzer remains operational in the event of a fault (5x buzzing). 2. Buzzer « End of cycle » ON/OFF = buzzing for 2 seconds before the end of the cycle. 3.
  • Page 16 (1) Extended standby mode ON / OFF. (2) Setting the sleep time. (3) Setting the heating time. (4) Next page: short sleep. (5) Short standby mode ON / OFF. (7) Short standby temperature. a. Minimum: 40 ° C or 104 ° F. b.

  • Page 17: Time And Date

    4.2.3.7 Time and date 1. Set the time format 2. Set the time value 3. Set the date value 4. Set AM or PM 5. Back to MENU Procedure to set the date: • Choose format • Set time • Set date •...

  • Page 18: Factory Settings

    4.2.3.9 Factory settings Change the factory settings for the machine. Enter the password in the dedicated field: Additional protected access Offset setting Factory setting  ATTENTION! Changing the factory settings voids the warranty of the machine.

  • Page 19: Diagnosis

    5. Diagnosis This screen is only for information on the status of the inputs and outputs of the PLC (Pro- grammable Logic Controller). On this screen all operating cycles are possible by pressing the footswitch and the green buttons. To leave the screen, press This screen is used for troubleshooting and evaluating sensor - and actuator states.

  • Page 20: Summary Alarms And Incidents

    If an incident is detected, the machine is put on hold ( ). Press the orange part on the touchscreen to confirm the fault and the job page will be dis- played. If the incident is not confirmed, this screen will remain in place. To exit this screen, press the 'back' symbol, to see which incident is still present on the list of activated alarms and if shown, press the flashing triangle in this list.

  • Page 21: List Of Alarms And Incidents

    5.2.1 List of alarms and incidents Active Fault Inactive Fault Alarm 00 : PT100 sensor Loss of signal from the sensor (sensor or cable). The heating control is in- stantly deactivated. Alarm 01 : Overheat Temperature is over 220°C. The heat- Temperature over 220°C ing regulation is instantly deactivated.

  • Page 22: Operating Cycle

    Alarm 08: Left sensor of Signal not detected after 5 seconds. the rotation cylinder is Result of sensor failure, lack of com- not reached pressed air supply, mechanical lock, ...) Alarm 10: Temperature The temperature trips during rise or setpoint not reached. fall before + or - 30 °...

  • Page 23: Number Of Timers

    6.1 Number of timers It is possible to choose a single timer, two timers or four different configurable timers. When you set 2 or 4 timers, the first timer can operate over the left or right tray. • It will keep this position as long as one does not stop voluntarily or by the appearance of an alarm-event.

  • Page 24: Overview Of Safety Measures And Warnings

    7. Overview of safety measures and warnings 7.1 Safety The NL-33 is equipped with all mandatory safety requirements that apply according to the European guidelines for machine safety. The safety frame The heating element of the NL-33 is shielded with a safety rack. This is to prevent the risk of pinching during heat sealing.
  • Page 25 Warning symbols: for additional safety the following symbols have been placed on the machine:  WARNING! Hot surface  WARNING! Electrical voltage  ATTENTION! Make sure you are informed about the contents of this manual before starting to work with the NL-33. This ensures an optimal and safe use of the machine. ...

  • Page 26: Technical Specifications

    8. Technical specifications 8.1 Specifications of the NL-33 Auto Maxi Energy consumption 3200 Watt Connection voltage 220-240 Volt 50/60 Hz Temperature adjustable up to max: 255°C (+/- 1%) Height (open) 713 mm Width 1071 mm Depth (with connections) 1005 mm Net weight 153 kg Dimensions of the press cushions...
  • Page 27 8.2 Overview Pressure Touchscreen setting Emergency Manometer stop button Footswitch Plug and fuse box Air pressure inlet Connector Cover + electronic and air filter heating plate board Autoswing cilinder Heating plate with safety frame 2x exchangeable seal- ing plates with sili- cone rubber cushions...

  • Page 28: Transport And Storage

    When the machine has to be moved, Thermopatch recommends to use the original packaging. 9.2 Storage If the machine has to be stored, Thermopatch recommends to use the original packaging. The machine must be stored off the ground, preferably on a pallet in dry conditions.

  • Page 29: Technical Manual

    Repeat the process regularly as often as neces- sary. Damaged or soiled Teflon protection should be replaced. These are available from your Thermopatch supplier. Rubber cushion: Clean the still warm rubber plate with a clean, lint-free cloth. Clean it as often as necessary.

  • Page 30: Replacement Parts List

    10.1 Replacement parts list Reference Description Quantity ELECTRICAL PARTS CAR-CO2 CONTROL BOARD SPA27-005 MICA HEATING ELEMENT 400x500 2500W SPA3X-024 TEMPERATURE PROBE SPA3X-003 FUSE 5 x 20 mm T 16 A 250 V PNEUMATIC PARTS VER-SM29 CYLINDER Ø100 C50 FIL-013 AIR FILTER ELE-SM3 SOLENOID CONTROL VALVE 5/2 G1/8 12V TEFLON and SILICONE RUBBER...
  • Page 31 Press Cylinder Pressing Electrical Distributor Rotation regulator Cylinder stopper mounted on the cylinder bottom port Pneumatic net- work connection + Filter Rotation Electrical (mounted on the Distributor outside) Inside the press arm Left sensor Right sensor Rotation cylinder Rotation cylinder on the back of the machine...
  • Page 32 Limit switch Press cylinder Limit switch down Connector block 24V DC 0 VDC Buzzer Green bi-manual The front panel control buttons tilts forward, on the side of the leaving the two press arm screws Opening the front panel Rotation Manometer regulator Emergency stop...
  • Page 33 Laser option power supply 220 VAC Footswitch connection Reheating plate static relay Power supply 220 V/24 V Security Relay Protection fuse 24 VDC 220 VAC...

  • Page 34: Electrical Wiring Diagram

    10.4 Electrical wiring diagram...

  • Page 35: Pneumatics Diagram

    10.5 Pneumatics diagram...

  • Page 36: End Of Life

    11. End of life Choose to dispose of the machine responsibly when it has reached its end of life. Electrical machinery, accessories and packaging should be recycled as much as possible in an environmentally responsible manner. - Dismantle the machine groups: steel parts / pneumatic components / electrical compo- nents - These can be separated and returned for recycling.

  • Page 37: Declaration Of Conformity

    Draaibrugweg 14 1332 Almere Netherlands Declare under our own responsability that the heat sealing ma- chine: Thermopatch NL-33 Auto Maxi, which this declaration refers to, is in accordance with the condi- tions of the following Directive(s): 2014/30/EU (emc directive) 2006/42/EG...

  • Page 38: Disclaimer

    Using sealing plates and pads of any format other than the standard supplied with the ma- chine may render the CE declaration invalid. Thermopatch accepts no responsibility for any damage or injury that may result from pos- sible non-conformity. Choosing an alternative configuration other than the standard is at the customer’s own...
  • Page 39 F +1 315 445-8046 sales@thermopatch.com Thermopatch European Headquarters The Netherlands T +31 36 549 11 11 F +31 36 532 03 98 sales@thermopatch.nl Thermopatch Australia Pty Ltd Australia T +61 395325722 F +386 2 80 55 232 marktpatchaust@bigpond.com.au Thermopatch Canada Inc Canada...

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