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- Page 1 A.F.I. Publication: 1910817 Issue: 1 Date: August 2017 Model VF110-E Model VF110-E Touch Screen Control Panel Touch Screen Control Panel Users Manual Users Manual 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 3: Table Of Contents
Model VF110-E Touch Screen Control Panel Users Manual CONTENTS INTRODUCTION......................1 Control Panel........................1 Figure 1 – Control Panel..................1 Emergency Stop ....................2 Touch Screen Panel ..................2 Touch Screen Operation....................2 Main Screen......................2 Status Messages ....................3 Touch Screen Menus & Selections ................4 USING THE CONTROLS ....................7 Initial Testing and Adjustment..................8... - Page 4 Model VF110-E Touch Screen Control Panel Users Manual Cascade Vib On Delay ..................26 Bulk Vibration ....................26 Dribble Vibration ....................26 Primary Vib ....................26 Setup Bucket......................27 Bucket Tare Rate...................27 Bucket Tare Delay ..................27 Bucket Open Time..................27 Gate Control ....................28 Setup Level Control .....................28 On/Off Time ....................28...
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Page 5: Introduction
Model VF110-E Touch Screen Control Panel Users Manual INTRODUCTION This section provides introductory information about your All-Fill Model VF100-E Vibratory Feeder. It should be read before attempting any setup or operation of the equipment. Once becoming familiar with controls, you can proceed to subsequent sections to learn how to setup and operate the machine for filling production. -
Page 6: Emergency Stop
Model VF110-E Touch Screen Control Panel Users Manual Emergency Stop Pressing the Emergency Stop switch will stop the machine immediately. All power will be shut down. !!! IMPORTANT !!! Only use the Emergency Stop switch in the event of an actual emergency, or when shutting the system down. -
Page 7: Status Messages
Model VF110-E Touch Screen Control Panel Users Manual Start Control used to start filling operations. Production Count Displays the number of filled containers since Start was used. Display can be used as an indicator of production. Displays the computed Containers Per Minute as an indicator of production rate. -
Page 8: Touch Screen Menus & Selections
Model VF110-E Touch Screen Control Panel Users Manual Touch Screen Menus Each of the menus available from the Touch Screen Control Panel are described, in summa- ry, in the following. Detailed procedures and descriptions of menu selections appear in sub- &... - Page 9 Model VF110-E Touch Screen Control Panel Users Manual Gate Control ● Setup Level Control Off Time On Time Scale ● Scale #1 Calibration Raw Count display Scale Weight display Calibrated Weight Start Cal Step #1-#4 Test ● Test Vibrator Vibration Rate...
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Page 11: Using The Controls
Model VF110-E Touch Screen Control Panel Users Manual USING THE When you are familiar with operation and use of the touch screen menus and selections; you can use this section to start to use the Control Panel with the filler. This section provides... -
Page 12: Initial Testing And Adjustment
Model VF110-E Touch Screen Control Panel Users Manual Initial Testing and After installing the filler and connecting the required electrical and pneumatic inputs, the machine can be started and initially operated to ensure that all components are functioning Adjustment correctly. Use the Control Power switch on the panel. The Main screen should appear. - Page 13 Model VF110-E Touch Screen Control Panel Users Manual 4. Press BACK and TEST PRODUCT REQUEST to verify operation of the Level Control and operation with (external) product re-supply equipment. 5. Press BACK and TEST AUX I/O to allow inputs and outputs of the control panel to be displayed and operated.
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Page 14: Setting Up The Vf110-E
Model VF110-E Touch Screen Control Panel Users Manual Setting Up the Setup of the feeder consists of the following major procedures: VF110-E ● Picking a Setup Recipe Number ● Setting up a Target Filling Weight ● Setting Up Vibration ● Setting Up the Cascade Feeder ●... -
Page 15: Setting Up A Target Filling Weight
Model VF110-E Touch Screen Control Panel Users Manual Setting Up a Target Filling Weight After selecting the desired recipe number, proceed to the following to setup how much prod- uct is dispensed and the acceptable weight range of filled containers. -
Page 16: Setting Up Vibration
Model VF110-E Touch Screen Control Panel Users Manual Setting Up Vibration After setting up the desired target weight, you can proceed to define how vibration dispens- es product at each bucket. It may be necessary to repeat the following procedure until arriv- ing at settings that best suit your product, desired accuracy levels, and final production rates. -
Page 17: Setting Up The Cascade Feeder
Model VF110-E Touch Screen Control Panel Users Manual Setting Up the Cascade Feeder The Cascade Vibration selection of the Setup Vibration screen (see previous) provides access to selections that define how the cascade pan feeds product to the primary pan. You can use the following to define how the cascade feeder distributes product to the primary vibrating pan. -
Page 18: Setting Up Weigh Bucket
Model VF110-E Touch Screen Control Panel Users Manual Setting up Weigh Bucket The Setup Weigh Bucket screen provides access to selections that define operation of the weigh bucket components. Use the following for your setup recipe. 1. If necessary, press SETUP from the MAIN screen. -
Page 19: Completing Setup And Testing
Model VF110-E Touch Screen Control Panel Users Manual Completing Setup After completing Setup menu selections, it is recommended that all selections and entries be recorded on the Setup Worksheet. This Worksheet is included in the Appendix. It can be and Testing removed, copied, and completed to serve as a hard-copy record of each setup program. -
Page 20: Filling Production
Model VF110-E Touch Screen Control Panel Users Manual Filling Production Use the following as guidelines running filling production with the Model VF110-E feeder. 1. Verify that hopper contains sufficient product and that a supply of empty containers are available. 2. Clear any accumulated product or debris from the weigh bucket area. -
Page 21: Using The Learn Mode
Model VF110-E Touch Screen Control Panel Users Manual Using the Learn Mode The Model VF110-E includes a method to automatically optimize your filling application and setup entries through use of a Learn Mode. After starting production, you can use this Learn Mode to improve overall production rates. -
Page 22: Troubleshooting And Service
Model VF110-E Touch Screen Control Panel Users Manual Troubleshooting and Several methods are available to perform periodic servicing or diagnosing problems and faults of the machine. Service The Test selections provide selections to operate selected components of the equipment for testing and/or adjustment. -
Page 23: Reference
Main The Main screen provides a summary of filling performance and operational control of the Model VF110-E. It includes the following displays and selections. Start Control used to start filling operations. -
Page 24: Bulk/Dribble Time
A recommended procedure for using the Learn Mode with the Model VF110-E appears else- where in this publication. The Learn Mode screen is accessed from the Main screen and includes the following. -
Page 25: Learn Mode
Model VF110-E Touch Screen Control Panel Users Manual Learn Mode Selects the Learn Mode of the VF110-E feeder to be on or off. When on, the Bulk % of Target, Bulk, and Dribble Vibration settings are adjusted according to target weight and Learn Time (see previous). -
Page 26: Select
Model VF110-E Touch Screen Control Panel Users Manual Select The Select Menu functions provide display and access to various operating modes of the Control Panel and Model VF110-E. The Select screen is accessed from the Main screen. Select Recipe Number Selecting particular setup recipes for different operations can be made using this selection. -
Page 27: Setup
Model VF110-E Touch Screen Control Panel Users Manual Setup The Setup menus and screens provide access to selections and settings used to define operation of the feeder. When selected, the following menus can be accessed and used: ● Setup Target Weight ●... -
Page 28: Tolerance Weight
Model VF110-E Touch Screen Control Panel Users Manual Tolerance Weight Defines the amount over and under the selected Target Weight that will be considered as accept or reject. For convenience, the controls calculate the corresponding high and low limit weight range based on the target and tolerance settings. -
Page 29: Dribble Vibration
Model VF110-E Touch Screen Control Panel Users Manual Dribble Vibration Selects the rate of vibration during the second, dribble stage fill. Greater speeds (higher entries) will result in more product. This selection is accessed from the Setup Vibration screen. Factory Setting: 0.00 Valid Entries: 5.00-100.00... -
Page 30: Cascade Vibration
Model VF110-E Touch Screen Control Panel Users Manual Cascade Vibration If the Model VF110-E includes an additional, cascade vibrating pan, this selection provides access to selections and settings to control the cascade vibrator. This selection is accessed from the Setup Vibration screen. -
Page 31: Setup Bucket
Model VF110-E Touch Screen Control Panel Users Manual Setup Bucket Screen includes selections to select how weight signals are accepted from the loadcell of the Weigh Bucket. This selection is accessed from the Setup selection on the Main screen. Bucket Tare Rate This selection specifies how often the weigh bucket is re-zeroed before weight accepted to accommodate the build-up of product. -
Page 32: Gate Control
Model VF110-E Touch Screen Control Panel Users Manual Gate Control Selects operation of a product gate control that is actuated to inhibit product flow during fill- ing. The following types of control can be selected: None – Gate does not operate. -
Page 33: Scale
Model VF110-E Touch Screen Control Panel Users Manual Scale The Scale screen provides access to selections and displays of the loadcell scale of the Weigh Bucket. The scale can be individually adjusted for specific operating conditions using these selec- tions. Additionally, the scale can be re-calibrated to ensure accurate weighing. -
Page 34: Test
Model VF110-E Touch Screen Control Panel Users Manual Test Test screens provide entries and displays useful in initial setup, testing, troubleshooting/ser- vicing, and adjusting the feeder. These selections are described in the following. Test screens and selections are accessed from the Test selection of the Main screen. -
Page 35: Stepper Sensor Indicator
Model VF110-E Touch Screen Control Panel Users Manual Stepper Sensor Indicator Displays when the Stepper Motor actuator is in the designated “Home” position. Indicator appears Green when at “Home” and Red when not in home. This selection is available from the Test Vibrator screen. -
Page 36: Test Cascade Vibrator
Model VF110-E Touch Screen Control Panel Users Manual Test Cascade Screen that includes selections to operate the cascade vibrator, display weights, and oper- ate the weigh bucket. Selections are described in the following. Vibrator This screen is available from the Test selection of the Main screen. -
Page 37: Stepper Time
Model VF110-E Touch Screen Control Panel Users Manual Stepper Time Specifies a time for the bucket to be opened by the Stepper actuator. This selection can be used to test different time values to increase production rates. This selection is available from the Test Cascade Vibrator screen. -
Page 38: Test Product Request
This screen is available from the Test selection of the Main screen. Initiation Indicator Displays the status of the actuated initiation signal (footswitch) to the VF110-E. Indicator appears Green when signal is on or Red when off. This selection is available from the Test Aux I/O screen. -
Page 39: E-Stop Indicator
Model VF110-E Touch Screen Control Panel Users Manual E-Stop Indicator Displays the signal from the Emergency Stop (E-Stop) switch on the control enclosure. Indicator appears green when switched off and red when on. This selection is available from the Test Aux I/O screen. - Page 40 Model VF110-E Touch Screen Control Panel Users Manual AFI Publication 1910817 ● Issue: 1 ● August 2017...
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Page 41: Appendix
Model VF110-E Touch Screen Control Panel Users Manual APPENDIX Setup Recipe Worksheet Menu and Selection Reference AFI Publication 1910817 ● Issue: 1 ● August 2017... - Page 42 Model VF110-E Touch Screen Control Panel Users Manual AFI Publication 1910817 ● Issue: 1 ● August 2017...
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Page 43: Setup Recipe Worksheet
Model VF110-E Touch Screen Control Panel Users Manual Setup Recipe Product: __________________________________________________________________ Worksheet Container: ________________________________________________________________ Setup Recipe Number Setup Target Weight Product Name _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Target Weight _ _ _ . - Page 44 Model VF110-E Touch Screen Control Panel Users Manual AFI Publication 1910817 ● Issue: 1 ● August 2017...
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Page 45: Menu And Selection Reference
Model VF110-E Touch Screen Control Panel Users Manual Menu and Selection Menu Selection Factory Valid Reference Setting Entries Main Start (press to start) Production Count display CPM display Primary Bulk Fill Time display Primary Dribble Fill Time display @ Weight display... - Page 46 Model VF110-E Touch Screen Control Panel Users Manual Setup Bucket Bucket Tare Rate 1-30,000 Bucket Tare Delay 0.000 1.000-9.999 Bucket Open Time 0.000 0.200-9.999 Gate Control None (Red) With Fill (Green), Dribble Fill (Green), None (Red) Setup Level Control Off Time 0.000...
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Page 48: Index
Model VF110-E Touch Screen Control Panel Users Manual INDEX APPENDIX, 37 Production Count, 19 Bucket Open Time, 27 Raw Counts, 29 Bucket Tare Delay, 27 REFERENCE, 19 Bucket Tare Rate, 27 Scale, 29 Bulk % of Target, 24 Scale Calibration, 15 Bulk % of Target, Bulk &...
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