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A.F.I. Publication: 1200316
Issue: Review
Date: March 2016
Model B-350Touch
Model B-350Touch
Control Panel
Control Panel
Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions
ALL-FILL, Inc.
418 Creamery Way
Exton, PA. 19341 USA
(610) 524-7350 · FAX (610) 524-7346
www.all-fill.com

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  • Page 1 A.F.I. Publication: 1200316 Issue: Review Date: March 2016 Model B-350Touch Model B-350Touch Control Panel Control Panel Operating Instructions Operating Instructions ALL-FILL, Inc. 418 Creamery Way Exton, PA. 19341 USA (610) 524-7350 · FAX (610) 524-7346 www.all-fill.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Model B-350Touch Control Panel Operating Instructions CONTENTS INTRODUCTION..........................1 Control Panel ..........................1 Figure 1 – Model B-350Touch Filler Control Panel..............1 Emergency Stop Switch......................2 Power Indicator ........................2 Reset Switch ..........................2 B-350Touch Controller Operation ....................3 Main Screen ..........................3 Status Messages ........................4 Menus & Selections ........................5 USING THE CONTROLS ........................7...
  • Page 4 No liability is assumed with respect to the use of any information contained in this publication. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this publication, ALL-FILL, Inc. assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions nor is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of information contained in this publication. This publication, as well as operational details described herein, are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Control Panel The Model B-350Touch Control Panel allows you to control and operate your All-Fill filler. A typical Model B-350e Control Panel is shown in Figure 1. Controls are described in the following.

  • Page 6: Emergency Stop Switch

    Model B-350Touch Control Panel Operating Instructions Emergency Stop Switch A Push/Pull control pushbutton that disconnects power from the equipment. Pressing the Emergency Stop switch will stop the machine immediately. All power will be shut down. Only use the Emergency Stop switch in the event of an actual emergency, or when shutting the system down.

  • Page 7: B-350Touch Controller Operation

    Model B-350Touch Control Panel Operating Instructions B-350Touch Controller Main Screen Operation The Main screen provides operational control of the filler, as well as displaying machine produc- tion totals and equipment operating status. Included are the following. Selection used to halt or operate the filler. Pressing...

  • Page 8: Status Messages

    Model B-350Touch Control Panel Operating Instructions Displays status of the product level in the hopper and Product Level Indicator provides access to the Product Level Menu screen. Indicator appears Green when sufficient product detected in the hopper or Red when at low level.

  • Page 9: Menus & Selections

    Model B-350Touch Control Panel Operating Instructions Menus & Selections The Model B-350Touch is controlled by selections and choices you make by pressing selections and settings on the front panel. Screens and selections are listed in the following. ● Main Screen...
  • Page 10 Model B-350Touch Control Panel Operating Instructions ● Test Menu ● Test Auger Jog Auger Jog Rev. Empty Hopper Test Agitator ● Test Outputs Test Product Req Test Cutoff Test End Of Fill ● Test Inputs Emergency Switch Foot Switch Cutoff Switch Low Level Switch AFI Publication 1200316 ●...

  • Page 11: Using The Controls

    Model B-350Touch Control Panel Operating Instructions USING THE After becoming familiar with the operating controls and displays (see “INTRODUCTION”), you can CONTROLS use this section to learn how to setup and run the filler from the control panel. Installation of the machine is described separately and contained in the documentation package accompanying your order.
  • Page 12 Model B-350Touch Control Panel Operating Instructions 3. Press TEST AUGER to operate the fill motor and agitator motor for testing, adjustment, etc. 4. Use the JOG AUGER REV selection to select auger revolutions to perform when testing. Press the JOG AUGER switch icon to operate fill motor.

  • Page 13: Setting Up Filling

    Choosing a Recipe Number and Product Name The B-350Touch Controller provides the ability to store up to 10 different setup programs for use with different containers, products, fill amounts, etc., with each recipe identified by a unique alphanumeric product name.

  • Page 14: Selecting Recycling

    Production Count display (beneath the STOP/RUN switch icon) for the RECYCLE Menu screen. 2. The RECYCLE CONTROL selection determines how the Model B-350Touch performs filling cycles. When selected as “On” filling occurs repeatedly upon a user specified time interval. An “Off” entry means that Recycle mode is not functioning, and the footswitch must be acti- vated to initiate a fill cycle.

  • Page 15: Setting Up Fill Type And Auger Revolutions/Fill Time

    Model B-350Touch Control Panel Operating Instructions Setting Up Fill Type and Auger Revolutions/Fill Time The Model B-350Touch can control filling by either direct counting and control of auger revolu- tions, via signals from the shaft-mounted optical encoder, or by control of filling duration, via an internal clock.

  • Page 16: Controlling Agitation & Cutoff

    Model B-350Touch Control Panel Operating Instructions Controlling Agitation & Cutoff Use the following to control how the product agitator drive components operate in the hopper and operation of a cutoff device (if included). 1. From any other screen, press BACK and MAIN to display the Main screen. Press the AGITA- TOR indicator to access the Agitation screen.
  • Page 17 Model B-350Touch Control Panel Operating Instructions 5. Press CUTOFF for the following: – No Cutoff control required. NONE – Specifies a period of time for the cutoff to open and close. The actual time is WITH TIME specified in the OPEN TIME and CLOSE TIME entries.

  • Page 18: Setting Up Hopper Level And Product Resupply

    Model B-350Touch Control Panel Operating Instructions Setting up Hopper Level and Product Resupply The Model B350Touch can operate in conjunction with external equipment for a reliable, regulat- ed supply of product to the hopper of the auger filler for accurate, reliable filling applications.

  • Page 19: Recording Filling Accessories

    Model B-350Touch Control Panel Operating Instructions Recording Filling Accessories The type of product and filling machine accessories associated with a particular Setup Recipe can be entered for subsequent display and verification with this selection. The following items can be listed: ●...

  • Page 20: Startup/Shutdown Procedure

    Model B-350Touch Control Panel Operating Instructions Startup/Shutdown Use the following as a general guideline for the Startup and Shutdown of the B-350Touch auger Procedure filler. 1. Pull out the red Emergency Stop control and press the black Reset Switch. The Main screen should appear on the B-350Touch controller.

  • Page 21: Reference

    Model B-350Touch Control Panel Operating Instructions REFERENCE For reference, all major touch screen selections are described in the following. Each selection is described with its typical application, along with the corresponding valid range of entries. Main Screen The Main Screen provides centralized control of machine operation, as well as access to other screens and selections used to setup and test the filler.

  • Page 22: Product Level Indicator & Menu

    Model B-350Touch Control Panel Operating Instructions Product Level Indicator & Menu Displays status of the product level in the hopper and provides access to the Product Level Menu screen. Indicator appears Green when sufficient product detected in the hopper or Red when at low level.

  • Page 23: Fill Head Graphic Display

    Model B-350Touch Control Panel Operating Instructions Fill Head Graphic Display The representation of the fill head can be used as a quick, visual indication of filler and control functioning. The following components shown on the graphic are depicted as On (Green) or Off (Red) when in operation: ●...

  • Page 24: Recycle Time

    Model B-350Touch Control Panel Operating Instructions Recycle Time Defines the period between fill cycles when Recycle Control set to “On.” The Recycle Time selection is accessed from the Recycle Control Menu screen. Setting: 0.00-9.99 Reset Counts Selection used to re-zero the Production Count total appearing on the Main Screen. Pressing the selection resets the counter.

  • Page 25: Auger Revolutions

    Model B-350Touch Control Panel Operating Instructions Auger Revolutions This selection defines the amount of product dispensed during a single fill cycle. The amount of product dispensed per revolution is a function of the auger (or pump) size as well as physical characteristics of the product (i.e., density).

  • Page 26: Infeed Control

    Model B-350Touch Control Panel Operating Instructions Infeed Control Selects a signal to actuate external product infeed equipment. When selected as On, a signal is generated upon detection of low product level. When Off no signal is generated. Selection is color-coded for a quick, visual indication of the current setting. Selection appears Red when selected Off or Green when On.

  • Page 27: Agitation Off Delay

    Model B-350Touch Control Panel Operating Instructions Agitation Off Delay When Agitation control is selected as “With Fill” this setting can be used to delay turning agita- tion off at the end of the fill cycle to assist in moving product evenly into flights of the auger, and to reduce wear of slow speed agitation components, especially at high cycle rates.

  • Page 28: Auger Revolutions Menu

    Model B-350Touch Control Panel Operating Instructions Auger Revolutions Provides access to select fill type, auger revolutions/fill time, and a variable delay after fill. Menu This screen is accessed from the Auger Revolutions display on the Main screen and includes the following.

  • Page 29: Delay After Fill

    Model B-350Touch Control Panel Operating Instructions Delay After Fill Selection for a variable delay after fill. This delay can be used to allow product to drop and settle into the container before moving to avoid spillage and wasted product. Setting is in seconds.

  • Page 30: Test Menu

    Model B-350Touch Control Panel Operating Instructions Test Menu Selection accessed from the Menu selection of the Main screen used to access the following Test screens: ● Test Auger ● Test Outputs ● Test Inputs These screens and selections are described in the following.

  • Page 31: Empty Hopper

    Model B-350Touch Control Panel Operating Instructions Empty Hopper This selection operates the auger to remove any remaining material from the hopper when changing products, cleaning, or servicing the machine. Pressing the EMPTY HOPPER switch icon operates the auger to empty the hopper. The auger will continue until the key is pressed again.

  • Page 32: Test Outputs

    Model B-350Touch Control Panel Operating Instructions Test Outputs The Test Outputs screen provides access to selections to operate the cutoff and Product Request/End of Fill signals from the control panel to external equipment. Selections are described in the following. The Test Outputs screen is accessed from the Test Menu screen.

  • Page 33: Test Inputs

    Model B-350Touch Control Panel Operating Instructions Test Inputs Test screen used to display the following input signals to the control panel: ● Emergency Switch ● Foot Switch ● Cutoff Switch ● Low Level Switch Screen includes indicators for each input. Indicators appear Red when Off or Green when on/actuated.
  • Page 34 Model B-350Touch Control Panel Operating Instructions AFI Publication 1200316 ● Issue: Review ● March 2016...

  • Page 35: Appendix

    Model B-350Touch Control Panel Operating Instructions APPENDIX Setup Recipe Worksheet AFI Publication 1200316 ● Issue: Review ● March 2016...
  • Page 36 Model B-350Touch Control Panel Operating Instructions AFI Publication 1200316 ● Issue: Review ● March 2016...

  • Page 37: Setup Recipe Worksheet

    Model B-350Touch Control Panel Operating Instructions Setup Recipe __________________________________________________________________________ Product: Worksheet _________________________________________________________________________ Container: Recipe Number Recycle Control Menu Screen Recycle Control _ On _ Off Recycle Time _ . _ _ Product Name _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _...

  • Page 38: Index

    Emergency Stop Switch, 2 Setting Up Filling, 9 Empty Hopper, 27 Setting up Hopper Level and Product Resupply, English/Spanish, 20 Figure 1 – Model B-350Touch Filler Control Setup Recipe Worksheet, 33 Panel, 1 Startup and Initial Operation, 7 Fill Head Graphic Display, 19...

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