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The specifications and information contained in this manual may be modified without prior notice. This manual is a translation of the original that was written by Focke Meler Gluing Solutions, S. A in english language. If there is any discrepancy between the different versions of this manual, the original written in the english language shall prevail.
TABLE OF CONTENTS MA-5066-ENG PS200 DRUM MELTER MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. SAFETY GUIDELINES General Symbols Mechanical components Electrical components Hydraulic components Pneumatic components Thermal components Materials Noise emission declaration Intended use Limited use 2. INTRODUCTION Description Intended use Limited use...
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FOCKE MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS 3. INSTALLATION Introduction Installation requirements Free space Electrical Consumption Compressed air Other factors Unpacking Contents Equipment placement Electrical power connection Pneumatic connection Hoses and applicators connection Parameter Programming Programming working temperatures Selecting the overheating value...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS MA-5066-ENG PS200 DRUM MELTER MANUAL Displaying the temperature for each component Alarm displays Display and adjustment of the working speed Temperature adjustment Programming the applicator parameters Timer to switch between ON - Standby - OFF modes 4-10...
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FOCKE MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS Variator alarm 4-26 Configuring speed ramp 4-27 Programming speed ramp 4-28 Current Vin voltage display 4-29 By-pass valve regulation 4-29 Pneumatic valve adjustment 4-29 Placing a new drum 4-30 Removing the empty drum...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS MA-5066-ENG PS200 DRUM MELTER MANUAL 8. PNEUMATIC DIAGRAMS Pneumatic drawing with manual aereation system Pneumatic drawing with automatic aereation system 9. SPARE PARTS LIST A. STRUCTURE A. STRUCTURE B. PLATEN ENSEMBLE B. PLATEN ENSEMBLE C. SIMPLE MANIFOLD ENSEMBLE C.
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SAFETY GUIDELINES MA-5066-ENG PS200 DRUM MELTER MANUAL 1. SAFETY GUIDELINES General The information contained in this section applies not only to everyday equipment operation, but also to any procedure carried out on it, whether for preventive maintenance or in the case of repairs and the replacement of worn out parts.
FOCKE MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS SAFETY GUIDELINES Mechanical components The hot-melt installation, which is installed to this device, requires moving parts that can cause damage. Use the equipment correctly, and do not remove the safety guards while the equipment is in operation; prevent the risk of possible entrapment due to moving mechanical parts.
Safety Information Sheet of the adhesive. Materials Meler systems are designed for use with hot-melt adhesives. They should not be used with any other type of material, and especially not with solvents, which may cause personal injury or damage to internal system components.
Note: Do not modify the equipment or use components that were not supplied by Meler. For any modification of a component of the equipment or part of the installation, you must firstly consult the After-Sales Service...
PS200 DRUM MELTER MANUAL 2. INTRODUCTION Description Meler PS200 drum melters are melting and pumping systems for thermoplastic materials that directly use their drum containers (with straight sides) for capacities of up to 200 L. They are designed to be used for applications that require high flow levels and speed in supplying the material to the substrate.
External connection for the ‘temperatures ok’ and ‘empty drum’ signals. PS200 drum melters are designed to be used with Meler hoses and applicators in hot-melt adhesive applications. Their diverse variations - line, coating or swirl-spray - cover a wide range of applications, and are very versatile within all the markets where they are used.
MA-5066-ENG PS200 DRUM MELTER MANUAL Limited use PS200 drum melters must be used in the manner in which they are intended, and never under the following conditions: • Used with materials that may represent safety or health hazards when heated.
FOCKE MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS, S.A. INTRODUCTION Identifying the melting equipment When ordering replacement parts or requesting assistance from our technical support department, you must know your melting equipment’s model and reference numbers. This and other technical information may be found on the identification plate, located on the frontal side of the electrical cabinet.
FOCKE MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS, S.A. INTRODUCTION Platen up-down pushbuttons Down BLINKING LIGHT motion allowed motion allowed LIGHT ON actual sense of motion actual sense of motion extreme position reached extreme position reached, but blinks due to empty LIGHT OFF drum signal Four colors light tower RED: Alarms.
FOCKE MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS, S.A. INTRODUCTION Drum aeration pressure regulator adjusts air pressure to refill the empty drum while the platen is been raised up. It is very important to adjust this pressure with the necessary value: a pressure greater than needed may pressurize the drum and cause a certain explosion when the platen goes outside the drum;...
Introduction PS200 drum melters are delivered with all the materials necessary for their installation. However, some components must be provided by the user himself, according to the location and connections in each particular installation: •...
Compressed air In order to install PS200 drum melters, it is necessary to have a dry, non- lubricated compressed air supply at a maximum pressure of 6 bar. The air intake connection is installed for a pipe with an outside diameter of 12...
Before beginning to install the drum melter, it must be removed from its position on the pallet and inspected in order to detect any possible deterioration or damage. Inform your Meler agent or the Head Office of any defect, including that to the outside packing materials.
FOCKE MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS, S.A. INSTALLATION Electrical power connection PS200 drum melters are delivered ready to be connected to a 3-phase, 400 VAC 50Hz electrical power supply with a neutral connection, according to its power consumption. A good ground connection is always essential.
PS200 has a hydraulic manifold with 3 available connections. If you connect only one hose do it in order to facilitate the installation and the connection of the hose.
FOCKE MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS, S.A. INSTALLATION • 160 °C (320 °F) for the melting platen. • 150 °C (302 °F) for hoses and 160 ºC (320 °F) for applicators. The general process for modifying set up temperature values for any component is described below.
INSTALLATION MA-5066-ENG PS200 DRUM MELTER MANUAL Keeping a component on display By default, the main display shows the melting platen temperatures. However, it is possible to display indefinitely the temperatures of any component for analysis or tracking. 1. Select the component you wish to see permanently with the left-right arrow.
FOCKE MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS, S.A. INSTALLATION - Drum melter ready (temperatures OK-green). - Motor running (pump rotation -amber). - Half empty drum (blinking white). - Empty drum (fixed white). - Alarms (red). Also it is possible to connect this signals to the main machine through non- voltage external contacts.
INSTALLATION MA-5066-ENG PS200 DRUM MELTER MANUAL contact NO contact NO 4. Reconnect the card connector. 5. Make sure that the cable is well connected and that its path through the electrical cabinet presents no risks of snagging, being cut or any other accidental deterioration.
FOCKE MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS, S.A. INSTALLATION Starting up the motor (ok ext) 1. If this is the only signal being connected, use 0.5 mm two-wire cable. 2. Thread the power cord (max. Ø12.5mm) through the electrical wall bushing Pg16 and fasten it to the inside anchor, making sure that the cord reaches the power card connector.
INSTALLATION MA-5066-ENG PS200 DRUM MELTER MANUAL 2. Thread the power cord (max. Ø12.5mm) through the electrical wall bushing Pg16 and fasten it to the inside anchor, making sure that the cord reaches the power card connector. 3. Connect the two wires from the start-up signal to the terminals XE11 and XE12.
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MELTER OPERATION MA-5066-ENG PS200 DRUM MELTER MANUAL 4. MELTER OPERATION In this section we will introduce the method for using the melter. Although its operation is very simple, it should not be used by untrained personnel. Warning: Improper use may cause damage to the machine or injury and even death to the person using it.
FOCKE MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS, S.A. MELTER OPERATION Starting up the melter equipment Before starting up the melter equipment, it is necessary to check to see if the unit has been correctly installed and all its input/output and accessory connections are correctly established.
MA-5066-ENG PS200 DRUM MELTER MANUAL Melter equipment displays PS200 drum melters have two displays built into their control panel, with three sets of 7 segments each for displaying the temperature values (set point and real temperature), programmable parameters and alarms.
FOCKE MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS, S.A. MELTER OPERATION Displaying the temperature for each component The temperature may be displayed for each component (platen, each hose and applicator) by selecting the component with the cursor. Press the left-right arrow until the desired component is displayed.
MELTER OPERATION MA-5066-ENG PS200 DRUM MELTER MANUAL Code Source Actions Heating Pump Main machine signal platen broken sensor only platen off hose1 broken sensor only hose1 off applicator1 broken sensor only applicator1 off hose2 broken sensor only hose2 off applicator2 broken sensor...
FOCKE MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS, S.A. MELTER OPERATION • Overheating value: 25°C. • Standby value: 40%. • Delay time: 10 min. • Timetable programs: OFF. The general process for adjusting the temperatures of each components is described below. 1. Select the component whose value you wish to modify using the left- right arrow.
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MELTER OPERATION MA-5066-ENG PS200 DRUM MELTER MANUAL Modify value To select the function to be programmed, press the right arrow to advance through the various functions. Once selected, the buttons up and down modify the value. Pressing the arrow right again the data is stored and passed to the...
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FOCKE MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS, S.A. MELTER OPERATION 9. Use the right arrow to advance to the next screen, where the level detector activation/deactivation is found. 10. Use the up-down arrow to select the desired value (ON/OFF). When OFF is selected, neither the on-screen display nor the external signal activation will be operational.
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MELTER OPERATION MA-5066-ENG PS200 DRUM MELTER MANUAL 18. Use the right arrow to go to the next display. 19. Use the up-down arrow to select the desired value (see ‘Counter that warns of the need to change the adhesive agent filter’).
FOCKE MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS, S.A. MELTER OPERATION Timer to switch between ON - Standby - OFF modes This function is used to program automatic switching from the ON mode to Standby mode after an inactive period of time (S-1) and from STANDBY mode to OFF mode after another waiting period (S-2) during which activity has not been resumed.
MELTER OPERATION MA-5066-ENG PS200 DRUM MELTER MANUAL Password to access parameter programming A Password can be programmed to protect access to certain equipment pro- gramming functions by unauthorised users. The special menu can be used to program a value between 000 (disabled) and 999.
FOCKE MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS, S.A. MELTER OPERATION Counter that warns of the need to change the adhesive agent filter This function is a partial countdown counter that registers the hours of equi- pment operation, that is, with service temperature OK activated, from tP1000 hours to tP0000 hours.
MA-5066-ENG PS200 DRUM MELTER MANUAL Setting the clock PS200 drum melters are equipped with a weekly programmable system controlling equipment connection and disconnection and activating and deactivating the standby function. Before programming these functions, it is necessary to introduce into the control unit data corresponding to the day and hour used to execute these programs.
FOCKE MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS, S.A. MELTER OPERATION Programming equipment activation/deactivation You may program an activation and a deactivation time for every day of the week, from Monday (1) to Sunday (7). Time is expressed in 15 minute increments, so we cycle from 10.0 (10 hours and 0 minutes) to 10.1 (10 hours and 15 minutes) to 10.2 (10 hours and 30...
MELTER OPERATION MA-5066-ENG PS200 DRUM MELTER MANUAL Disabling the equipment activation/deactivation program It is possible to disable the equipment activation/deactivation programming without canceling the daily programming. This way the programmed data is saved, but the programming will have no effect on the equipment.
FOCKE MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS, S.A. MELTER OPERATION 4. Press the button with the clock symbol once again. Two times will appear, one in each display. The left display shows the start time, while the right display shows the finish time.
Special function buttons The simplicity of programming PS200 drum melters reduces the use of the special function buttons to only the standby function. This manual function allows you to alternate between the operational mode and the standby mode.
FOCKE MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS, S.A. MELTER OPERATION Pumping control Starting up the pump control card The pump control card (hereingafter also control card), features an ON-OFF button that allows us to turn off the displays and LEDs (leaving on only the 24...
MELTER OPERATION MA-5066-ENG PS200 DRUM MELTER MANUAL When pumping safety is disabled: • In the event of loss of 24 Vdc power supply or the control is turned off with the control card ON-OFF button, on recovering the power supply or...
FOCKE MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS, S.A. MELTER OPERATION LED indicators Described below are the LED indicators on the pump control card to identify the status of the equipment: 1. Control card ON/OFF LED: when the external 24 Vdc power supply is present, this LED will always be illuminated;...
MELTER OPERATION MA-5066-ENG PS200 DRUM MELTER MANUAL Modes of operation First of all, we must bear in mind that when password security is enabled and the control card is not manipulated during one minute, it is blocked and you need to enter the password. To prevent this from happening, password security may be disabled following the steps in the section ‘Password security’.
FOCKE MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS, S.A. MELTER OPERATION Mode of operation with internal pumping control and external speed control In this operating mode, pumping is controlled from the equipment and speed is controlled by a 0-10 V external signal from the main machine.
MELTER OPERATION MA-5066-ENG PS200 DRUM MELTER MANUAL Mode of operation with external pumping control and internal speed control In this operating mode, pumping is controlled from the main machine while speed is controlled from the equipment. Follow the steps below to use this operating mode: 1.
FOCKE MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS, S.A. MELTER OPERATION Mode of operation with external pumping control and external speed control In this working mode, both pumping and speed are controlled from the main machine. Follow the steps below to use this operating mode: 1.
‘User configuration menu’, ‘1. MAXIMUM RPM’. The pump control card is designed with certain parameters programmed at Meler that can be modified if necessary to meet your requirements. Modifications may be made through the ‘User configuration menu’ and programming speed ramp menus.
FOCKE MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS, S.A. MELTER OPERATION Displaying alarms and reset function Maximum rpm alarm This alarm will be triggered when the motor rotates at a speed exceeding the MAXIMUM RPM ALARM value for the period established in the MAXIMUM RPM ALARM TIME field.
MELTER OPERATION MA-5066-ENG PS200 DRUM MELTER MANUAL Configuring speed ramp For equipment operating in external reference, the display will show the current pump rotation set point (input reference conversion as per the full scale and the conversion table). The conversion table may be programmed with up to 5 points (input voltage (V) and output speed (RPM)).
FOCKE MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS, S.A. MELTER OPERATION Programming speed ramp To access this menu and program the different points corresponding to the voltage-speed ratio, you must select external reference (‘ref ext’ LED is illuminated) and press the right arrow key. Then the following message is...
MELTER OPERATION MA-5066-ENG PS200 DRUM MELTER MANUAL Current Vin voltage display Whenever the Vin key is held pressed, the three digits on the right will show the input voltage reading to one decimal point. If the values for any point in the speed ramp table is being edited, and the Vin key is held pressed for 3 seconds, the voltage value which is operating at this time it will be copied to that value on the table.
FOCKE MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS, S.A. MELTER OPERATION After this point, the system moves down automatically without the need to keep pushing the bimanual control. The buzzer stops sounding: the risk dosen’t exist already. Whenever the plate is moving down into the drum, it is necessary to open the manual purge valve to prevent the drum from being pressurized.
MELTER OPERATION MA-5066-ENG PS200 DRUM MELTER MANUAL Put the PTFE-coated collection pan in place. Slowly lower the melting platen using the bimanual control, until the seal is inserted inside the drum. From this point on, the platen will move down automatically. Wait until the adhesive comes out of the purge hole.
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FOCKE MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS, S.A. MELTER OPERATION Place in the rod with the air supply connection. To do so, place the rod and turn it 1/2 turn to the left or right (1). Now, the rod will down a level and will be in the protection zone.
MELTER OPERATION MA-5066-ENG PS200 DRUM MELTER MANUAL If the system is not going to be used for several hours, clean any remaining adhesive stuck to the platen with an absorbent cloth. Removing the drum with automatic aeration (optional) The system inserts automatically compressed air into the drum while the platen is moving up after the operator pushes the amber button ‘Platen up’.
Air dryer Air filter maintenance - Clean the filter (at least twice a year) If the equipment does not work or works incorrectly, called to your Meler Representative or to the Main Office. Equipment cleaning To continue to take advantage of the melter/applicator’s benefits and to ensure the perfect mobility of its components, it is necessary to keep all its parts clean, especially the ventilation grate on the upper part of the machine.
FOCKE MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS, S.A. MAINTENANCE Depressurizing the system Warning: System pressurized at a high temperature. Before any procedure, disconnect the hoses and applicators, completely depressurizing the system. Failure to follow these precautions may lead to serious personal injury. 1. Disconnect the equipment switch located on the front.
MAINTENANCE MA-5066-ENG PS200 DRUM MELTER MANUAL Occasionally, as a result of the system’s heating-cooling cycles, it may be necessary to retighten the screws. Warning: Always wear protective gloves and goggles. Risk of burns. Motor-gear maintenance Cleaning the motor fan Periodically inspect the condition of the motor fan and its vent screen.
FOCKE MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS, S.A. MAINTENANCE Safety Thermostat If the thermostat is deactivated, remove the plate placed in the fuser plate, as shown in the image, and press its corresponding button to reset it (see figure). Air filter maintenance The air regulator-filter is used at the equipment’s air intake to clean the air of any impurities, remove condensation humidity and regulate the maximum working pressure.
FOCKE MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS, S.A. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS Dimensions 1795 Accessories Light tower system Four colors light tower system (red, amber, white and green) for alarm signals of ‘alarms’, and ‘motor running’, ‘empty drum or half empty drum’ and ‘drum melter ready’.
SPARE PARTS LIST MA-5066-ENG PS200 DRUM MELTER MANUAL 9. SPARE PARTS LIST A list of the most common replacement parts used for 200L drum melter equipment appears in this chapter to provide a quick, reliable guide for their selection. The spare parts are listed by groups in a natural order as they are located on the units.
SPARE PARTS LIST MA-5066-ENG PS200 DRUM MELTER MANUAL A. STRUCTURE Nº Ref. Description 150024360 Flow regulator G3/8 150023780 M5 PNP inductive sensor 150118220 0.375kW gear-motor with fan 150118230 0.55kW gear-motor with fan 150118240 0.75kW gear-motor with fan 150118250 1.1kW gear-motor with fan...
SPARE PARTS LIST MA-5066-ENG PS200 DRUM MELTER MANUAL B. PLATEN ENSEMBLE Nº Ref. Description 150111800 Embedded resistor drum melting platen 150110810 Smooth melting disk 150110820 Axial melting disk 150110830 Parallel melting disk 150021220 High temperature platen seal R0005031 Pt100 sensor (encapsulated Ø4,8 mm)
FOCKE MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS SPARE PARTS LIST G. DRUM AERATION AUTOMATIC VALVE (OPTIONAL) Nº Ref. Description 150110890 Drum aeration automatic valve 150110950 (*) O-ring Ø14x2 150023950 (*) O-ring Ø24x2 150118990 Drum aeration o-rings set (*) The same o-ring is used in the drum melter without this option (blind cap).
SPARE PARTS LIST MA-5066-ENG PS200 DRUM MELTER MANUAL J. CONTROL PANEL COMPONENTS Nº Ref. Description 150115830 Illuminated amber pushbutton 150118190 Blue pushbutton 150118200 Illuminated green pushbutton 150115840 Black pushbutton 150118180 Emergency stop 150113660 Control board 150117100 Pumping control card 150022490...
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EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Original Declaration The manufacturer, Focke Meler Gluing Solutions, S.A. Pol. Arazuri-Orkoien, c/B, nº3 A E-31170 Arazuri - Navarra - Spain — A Focke Group Company — declaring that the machinery, Type: Model: Serial Number: fulfils all the relevant provisions of the Directive 2006/42/EC on machinery,...
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For more information speak with your Focke Meler representative: Focke Meler Gluing Solutions, S.A. Pol. Arazuri-Orkoien, c/B, nº3 A E-31170 Arazuri - Navarra - Spain Phone: +34 948 351 110 info@meler.eu - www.meler.eu A Focke Group Company...
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