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- Page 1 U.S. TAX STAMPING EQUIPMENT Manufactured by United Silicone an ITW Company VL-HP VALUE LINE SERVICE & OPERATION MANUAL April 13 Version 2...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
U.S. TAX STAMPING VL-HP Service EQUIPMENT Manufactured by United Silicone & Operation Manual an ITW company Table of Contents Page 1.0 Introduction 2.0 Overview of operations 2.1 Carton trough Assembly 2.1.1 Rear surface plate 2.1.2 Front door plates 2.1.3 Carton float springs 2.1.4 Carton drive assembly... - Page 4 U.S. TAX STAMPING VL-HP Service EQUIPMENT Manufactured by United Silicone & Operation Manual an ITW company 9.0 In-feed Table 9.1 In-feed Tip-Over Sensing 10.0 In-feed Carton Lift 11.0 Carton Opener 12.0 Flap Detection 13.0 Stamp Head 13.1 Carton Support 13.2 Shifting Between Lanes of Stamps on the Stamp Roll 13.3 Stamp Paper Advancement...
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Page 5: Introduction
HP is designed to be simple to operate and maintain. It features an easy-to-load cartridge system to simplify the stamp roll threading process. The VL-HP uses a hot melt glue system to seal the cartons after the stamps are applied to the packs. This stamping machine is designed to work well with several different packing options including angle tables, lateral packing conveyors and fully automatic case packers. -
Page 6: Overview Of Operations
The carton is placed upright on the in-feed conveyor belt, oriented with the opening flaps on top of the carton. The VL-HP is set up to detect and open cartons regardless of orientation of the large (outer) and small (inner) flaps. It should be noted that switching the configuration of the closing elements adds a small amount of time to the overall cycle. - Page 7 U.S. TAX STAMPING VL-HP Service EQUIPMENT Manufactured by United Silicone & Operation Manual an ITW company Once the presence of a carton is detected in the trough, the carton lifter at the in-feed assembly lifts the carton to the ceiling plate. As the carton is processed, it is held against the ceiling plate by a series of carton support springs.
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Page 8: Carton Trough Assembly
U.S. TAX STAMPING VL-HP Service EQUIPMENT Manufactured by United Silicone & Operation Manual an ITW company 2.1 Carton Trough Assembly The carton trough is formed by the rear surface plates, a series of front door plates, the carton float springs, the carton drive assembly, and the ceiling top plates. -
Page 9: Carton Float Springs
U.S. TAX STAMPING VL-HP Service EQUIPMENT Manufactured by United Silicone & Operation Manual an ITW company 2.1.3 Carton float springs The cartons transfer through the machine on a series of angled flat springs. The springs “float” the cartons against the various ceiling top plates. The only exception to this is at the stamping station where the carton is held in position by the carton support assembly which locks in place to support the carton for the stamping operation. -
Page 10: Ceiling Top Devices
U.S. TAX STAMPING VL-HP Service EQUIPMENT Manufactured by United Silicone & Operation Manual an ITW company 2.1.5 Ceiling top devices The ceiling top devices perform a variety of operations along the length of the carton trough assembly. 2.1.5.1 Lift station top plate The lift station top plate establishes the “working height”... -
Page 11: Flap Detection
U.S. TAX STAMPING VL-HP Service EQUIPMENT Manufactured by United Silicone & Operation Manual an ITW company 2.1.5.3 Flap detection The cartons at station #3 and station #4 are supported by a single plate that mounts the flap sensors. These sensors detect that both flaps have opened and on which side the large flap is located. -
Page 12: Small Flap Closer Mechanism
2.1.5.5 Small flap closer mechanism Because the VL-HP can open and close cartons regardless of flap orientation, it is necessary at the small flap closer for the carton to be supported down the centerline of the two rows of packs. -
Page 13: Powering Up
Step 5: Ensure all guards are closed and reset Emergency Stop Turning on Electricity and Compressed Air To start the VL-HP machine, it is necessary to turn on both electrical power and the compressed air supply at the machine. 3.1 Electrical Electrical power is turned on by turning the large knob on the electrical panel. -
Page 14: Air
(1), the filter bowl (2), and the coalescing bowl (3). The VL-HP requires that the compressed air supplied to this stamping machine be clean and dry. All air coming from an air compressor is “wet” as a result of being compressed by the compressor. -
Page 15: Moisture
U.S. TAX STAMPING VL-HP Service EQUIPMENT Manufactured by United Silicone & Operation Manual an ITW company 3.2.1 Moisture If the air to the stamping machine is clean and dry, then there should be little or no moisture in the separator bowl and filter bowl. The filters used are “auto-drain” which release moisture as the air passes through the filter. -
Page 16: Tax Stamps
& Operation Manual an ITW company 4.0 Tax Stamps The loading of stamps with the VL-HP has been greatly simplified. The use of a cartridge allows quick and easy changing of the stamps. Figure 4.0.1 End view of stamp cartridge with a new roll. - Page 17 U.S. TAX STAMPING VL-HP Service EQUIPMENT Manufactured by United Silicone & Operation Manual an ITW company Figure 4.0.2 Stamp cartridge shown with new stamp roll (top view) Figure 4.0.3 Stamp cartridge shown with new stamp roll (bottom view) Figure 4.0.4 Tape stamp paper to take up core securely in THREE places.
- Page 18 U.S. TAX STAMPING VL-HP Service EQUIPMENT Manufactured by United Silicone & Operation Manual an ITW company 4.1 Cartridge Exchanging Before beginning these sequence of steps make sure the E-Stop is not pulled out, the main power switch is on and product is not being run.
- Page 19 U.S. TAX STAMPING VL-HP Service EQUIPMENT Manufactured by United Silicone & Operation Manual an ITW company 5) The number of stamps should now be entered on the touch screen by touching the text box on the screen for Stamps Remaining and use the number pad to enter the stamps.
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Page 20: Run Mode
This is a three position switch. 5.1.1 With the button pushed all the way in, the VL-HP will be put in to an “Emergency Stop” mode, with most of the air and electrical functions disabled. This position is maintained until the button is moved to the middle position. -
Page 21: Stopping The Stamp Machine
After using the “E-Stop”, the operator must restart the VL-HP by clearing the source of the error. You should ALWAYS press the E-Stop button before opening and/or reaching into the machine. As the E Stop button is pressed the air should be heard escaping from the machine. -
Page 22: Glue System
6.0 Glue System The VL-HP uses a pressurized glue tower to apply a bead of hot melt glue to the small carton flap. The glue tank should never be filled more than about ¾ full with glue chips. It is generally a good idea to add only the glue chips you expect to use that day to the glue tank each morning. -
Page 23: Stamping Cigarettes
To apply stamps to a carton, simply place the carton on the in-feed conveyor such that the carton flaps are on top. The VL-HP is set up to detect and open cartons regardless of orientation of the large (outer) and small (inner) flaps. It is completely acceptable to put a king size carton, immediately followed by a 120 size carton, immediately followed by a regular size carton into the VL-HP. -
Page 24: Operator Controls
ITW company 8.0 Operator Controls All machine control functions of the VL-HP can be accessed through the operator panel, located near the in-feed end of the machine. The panel consists of the main touch screen, which displays a number of screens that give access to all machine functions. An “Emergency Stop” button is also located on this panel. -
Page 25: Screen Banner Functions
Figure 8.0.1 Operator’s panel touch screen “banner” functions Button Label Button Function Start Push and hold for three seconds to put the VL-HP into Auto Cycle mode Stop Push to stop the machine, stops the Auto Cycle mode Reset Push to reset faults and acknowledge alarms... -
Page 26: Main Screen
U.S. TAX STAMPING VL-HP Service EQUIPMENT Manufactured by United Silicone & Operation Manual an ITW company 8.1.0 Main Screen FIELD DESCRIPTION Message field Displays messages and status information to the operator Machine Status Displays the current machine operating modes which are also color coded. -
Page 27: Main Menu Screen
U.S. TAX STAMPING VL-HP Service EQUIPMENT Manufactured by United Silicone & Operation Manual an ITW company 8.1.1 Main Menu Screen FIELD DESCRIPTION Arrow button (next) No next screen from this screen. Button has no function. Message field Displays messages and status information to the operator Calls up the “Main Screen”... -
Page 28: Order Review Screen
U.S. TAX STAMPING VL-HP Service EQUIPMENT Manufactured by United Silicone & Operation Manual an ITW company 8. Order Review Screen FIELD DESCRIPTION ORDER DESCRIPTION Displays all order information box below including: Order ID, # Cartons, Order Status, Stamp Heads and Tote ID. -
Page 29: Glue Screen
U.S. TAX STAMPING VL-HP Service EQUIPMENT Manufactured by United Silicone & Operation Manual an ITW company 8. Glue Setup Screen FIELD DESCRIPTION SMALL CARTON STARTING Starting point for glue for small carton. POINT REGULAR CARTON STARTING Starting point for glue for a regular carton. -
Page 30: Stamp Setup Screen
U.S. TAX STAMPING VL-HP Service EQUIPMENT Manufactured by United Silicone & Operation Manual an ITW company 8.1.2 Stamp Setup Screen This screen is for setting up the stamps on the stamp head. For tandem and triple machines, this entire screen will be duplicated for the other head(s). -
Page 31: Temperature Setup
U.S. TAX STAMPING VL-HP Service EQUIPMENT Manufactured by United Silicone & Operation Manual an ITW company 8.1.3 Temperature Setup FIELD DESCRIPTION GLUE HEAT Toggles glue heat on and off. There is a large heat mass present heat will remain after the control is disabled HEAD 1 HEAT Toggles glue heat on and off. -
Page 32: Pre Heat
U.S. TAX STAMPING VL-HP Service EQUIPMENT Manufactured by United Silicone & Operation Manual an ITW company 8.1.4 Pre Heat FIELD DESCRIPTION When selecting a number box in the on column a number pad will be displayed to enter the starting time in a military time formatted in one hour increments for the machine to turn the heat on. -
Page 33: Statistics
U.S. TAX STAMPING VL-HP Service EQUIPMENT Manufactured by United Silicone & Operation Manual an ITW company 8.1.5 Statistics FIELD DESCRIPTION MACHINE LIFE CYCLE TOTAL Displays the total number of cycle. This number may be affected by program updated or loss of batter backed memory... -
Page 34: Current Alarm Screen
U.S. TAX STAMPING VL-HP Service EQUIPMENT Manufactured by United Silicone & Operation Manual an ITW company 8.1.6 Current Alarm Screen FUNCTION DESCRIPTION GROUP # Displays group number of Alarm ALARM # Displays Alarm # ALARM TEXT Displays current alarm description Will “reset”... -
Page 35: Supervisor Screen
U.S. TAX STAMPING VL-HP Service EQUIPMENT Manufactured by United Silicone & Operation Manual an ITW company 8.1.7. Supervisor Screen FUNCTION Description INDEX SETUP Displays Index Setup screen ALARM HISTORY Displays Alarm History screen DATE AND TIME Displays screen to set the date and time... - Page 36 U.S. TAX STAMPING VL-HP Service EQUIPMENT Manufactured by United Silicone & Operation Manual an ITW company 8.1.7. Supervisor Screen FUNCTION Description ENABLED CARTON LENGTH SENSOR OPEN WITH SENSOR When enabled the opener triggers from the leading edge of the carton.
- Page 37 U.S. TAX STAMPING VL-HP Service EQUIPMENT Manufactured by United Silicone & Operation Manual an ITW company 8.2.1. Index Setup FUNCTION DESCRIPTION DESIRED SPEED OF INDEXER Displays a number pad to enter the desired speed of the machine in cartons per minute. This will act as a guide for the speed control...
- Page 38 U.S. TAX STAMPING VL-HP Service EQUIPMENT Manufactured by United Silicone & Operation Manual an ITW company 8.2.2. Alarm History FUNCTION DESCRIPTION DELETE HISTORY Deletes the current history EXPORT TO USB1 Exports the history to a USB drive. The port is on the back of the display...
- Page 39 U.S. TAX STAMPING VL-HP Service EQUIPMENT Manufactured by United Silicone & Operation Manual an ITW company 8.2.3. Date and Time FUNCTION Description This screen is used to control the heat start and stop times as well as alarm logging. Parameters are set by touching the time desired to change. The number pad will display allowing the entering of the correct time.
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Page 40: Sensor And Valve Status
U.S. TAX STAMPING VL-HP Service EQUIPMENT Manufactured by United Silicone & Operation Manual an ITW company 8.2.4. Sensor and Valve Status FUNCTION Description GREEN INDICATOR A green indicator identifies a sensor that has the output turned on. NEXT Brings up the next input screen to display the status of. -
Page 41: In-Feed Table
U.S. TAX STAMPING VL-HP Service EQUIPMENT Manufactured by United Silicone & Operation Manual an ITW company 9.0 In-feed Table: The PLC controls when the in-feed conveyor is on and off. The operator can turn off the table feed with a switch mounted on the side of the conveyor unit 9.1 In-feed Tip-Over Sensing:... -
Page 42: Carton Opener
U.S. TAX STAMPING VL-HP Service EQUIPMENT Manufactured by United Silicone & Operation Manual an ITW company 11.0 Carton opener Figure 11.0 is a close up of the opener area. Included within this area are the pinch wheels and related parts. The function of this section is to open the flaps without damaging the carton and/or cigarette packs. -
Page 43: Flap Detection
13.0 Stamp Head The VL-HP is a fixed position stamping machine. This means that the stamps are always placed onto the carton at fixed positions as measured from pusher and back wall. Therefore the length of the carton will determine the location the stamp is placed. -
Page 44: Carton Support
U.S. TAX STAMPING VL-HP Service EQUIPMENT Manufactured by United Silicone & Operation Manual an ITW company 13.1 Carton support Since the bottom floor of the carton trough is comprised of only soft “float springs”, it is not possible to simply push a heated stamp iron down onto the tops of the exposed packs in the cartons. -
Page 45: Shifting Between Lanes Of Stamps On The Stamp Roll
13.2 Shifting Between the Lanes of Stamps on the Stamp Roll The stamps are loaded into the VL-HP using cartridges. These cartridges slide and clamp into a stamp carriage. Together the carriage and cartridge shift upstream or downstream between each stamp application so as to position fresh stamps under the stamping iron. -
Page 46: Stamp Paper Advancement
As the stamps are used up, the paper advances toward and is wound up onto the take-up core, located nearer the operator. While the VL-HP is ON and the machine is not in E- Stop, the payout roll tensioning motor continuously turns so as to maintain back-tension on the stamp paper. - Page 47 U.S. TAX STAMPING VL-HP Service EQUIPMENT Manufactured by United Silicone & Operation Manual an ITW company The secondary laser is mounted on top of the stamp head and is used to sense the eye marks after the stamping cycle is completed (i.e. used stamp paper). This sensor is similar in function to the primary laser except that it senses the actual peg hole in the paper.
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Page 48: Adjusting The Primary Laser Sensors
U.S. TAX STAMPING VL-HP Service EQUIPMENT Manufactured by United Silicone & Operation Manual an ITW company “normal” If the stamps are being placed too close to the edge of the carton, the laser unit may need to be repositioned. In effect the “timing” is off. -
Page 49: Small Flap Closer
U.S. TAX STAMPING VL-HP Service EQUIPMENT Manufactured by United Silicone & Operation Manual an ITW company 14.1 Small flap closer The small flap closer consists of two closing horns, mirror imaged, on either side of the carton trough. The appropriate horn (determined at the flap check station #3) will be positioned adjacent to the trough in order to close the small flap. -
Page 50: Troubleshooting
3) Carton Presence Sensor under the Plow The VL-HP determines when a carton is present under the plow when the beam is reflected off the carton below. The photo sensor under the plow then sends a signal to the PLC. - Page 51 U.S. TAX STAMPING VL-HP Service EQUIPMENT Manufactured by United Silicone & Operation Manual an ITW company 9) Adjusting Infeed Conveyor Belt Tracking Two 9/16” bolt heads located at the end of the infeed table can be loosen or tightened to affect belt tracking.
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Page 52: Alarm List
U.S. TAX STAMPING VL-HP Service EQUIPMENT Manufactured by United Silicone & Operation Manual an ITW company 15.1 Alarm List: Main Notes E-Stop Condition Machine Air Pressure Low Packer is Not Running Indexer Out of Position Indexer High Torque Condition Packer Fault - Carton Push Arm Not Back... - Page 53 U.S. TAX STAMPING VL-HP Service EQUIPMENT Manufactured by United Silicone & Operation Manual an ITW company I/O Power Low or High - X20BR9300 Module Status Alarm - X20DI9371 (PLC702) Module Status Alarm - X20DO9322 (PLC722) Module Status Alarm - X20DO9322 (PLC802)
- Page 54 U.S. TAX STAMPING VL-HP Service EQUIPMENT Manufactured by United Silicone & Operation Manual an ITW company Carton Direction Flap Transition Alarm Lifter Timeout: Check Carton at Station #1. Glue Pot Tip Heat Control Error- Check T/C Packer INA Communications Lost...
- Page 55 U.S. TAX STAMPING VL-HP Service EQUIPMENT Manufactured by United Silicone & Operation Manual an ITW company Stamp Index Axis Error Head 2 at: {axisError2} Stamp Index Axis Error Head 3 at: {axisError3} Head 1: Heat Control Error- Check T/C Head 2: Heat Control Error- Check T/C Head 3: Heat Control Error- Check T/C Head 1: Stamp Brake not Retracted - Check Prox.
- Page 56 U.S. TAX STAMPING VL-HP Service EQUIPMENT Manufactured by United Silicone & Operation Manual an ITW company 16.0 APENDICIES 16.1 Appendix A: Supplying Compressed Air for your US Tax Stamping Equipment Most of US Tax Stamping’s Cigarette Stamping Machines require a source of compressed air in addition to electrical power.
- Page 57 U.S. TAX STAMPING VL-HP Service EQUIPMENT Manufactured by United Silicone & Operation Manual an ITW company 1.5 to 2.0 times larger than the amount of air you expect to consume on an ongoing basis. In this way, the compressor will not need to run continuously.
- Page 58 U.S. TAX STAMPING VL-HP Service EQUIPMENT Manufactured by United Silicone & Operation Manual an ITW company rapidly cooled, for example, if the air line leaves the compressor and then travels thru a cold warehouse or passes between two buildings, moisture can condense out and collect inside the air lines.
- Page 59 U.S. TAX STAMPING VL-HP Service EQUIPMENT Manufactured by United Silicone & Operation Manual an ITW company coalescing filter to try to remove as much oil as possible from the compressed air stream. The number of heads (1 or 2) on a piston compressor relates to the total amount of air output.
- Page 60 U.S. TAX STAMPING VL-HP Service EQUIPMENT Manufactured by United Silicone & Operation Manual an ITW company Delivery Piping. Delivery piping is often overlooked in the system design and problems with too small line diameters and too long piping runs can cause significant operational difficulties.
- Page 61 U.S. TAX STAMPING VL-HP Service EQUIPMENT Manufactured by United Silicone & Operation Manual an ITW company 6) Local Laws / Codes Compliance. United Silicone equipment is used in many different jurisdictions and regulatory environments. While we endeavor to provide safe and reliable equipment and installation...
- Page 62 U.S. TAX STAMPING VL-HP Service EQUIPMENT Manufactured by United Silicone & Operation Manual an ITW company US TAX STAMPING EQUIPMENT AIR REQUIREMENT WORKSHEET Equipment COLUMN A COLUMN B COLUMN C Compressed Air at Number of these Multiply each row in...
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Page 63: Appendix B Electrical Plug
U.S. TAX STAMPING VL-HP Service EQUIPMENT Manufactured by United Silicone & Operation Manual an ITW company 16.2 Appendix B: Electrical plug drawing 30amps 220vac Receptacle L6-30R Plug L6-30P... -
Page 64: Recommended Spare Parts
U.S. TAX STAMPING VL-HP Service EQUIPMENT Manufactured by United Silicone & Operation Manual an ITW company 17.0 Recommended Spare parts Recommended Spare parts For VLHP Assembly Component Description Recommended Quantity 41170414 41022010 Rebuild Kit for 41170414 41301020 41022056 Rebuild kit for 41301020... - Page 65 U.S. TAX STAMPING VL-HP Service EQUIPMENT Manufactured by United Silicone & Operation Manual an ITW company VL30HP33-1 LPCC10 10 AMP Fuse Included with Machine VL30HP33-1 LPJ-30SP 30 AMP Fuse Included with Machine VLHP35-1 M210545 DISK, NOZZLE, HG MOD .025 VL30HP33-1...
- Page 66 U.S. TAX STAMPING VL-HP Service EQUIPMENT Manufactured by United Silicone & Operation Manual an ITW company VL30HP33-1 LPCC4 4 AMP Fuse Included with Machine VL30HP33-1 LPCC5 5 AMP Fuse Included with Machine VL30HP33-1 MDA1 1 AMP Fuse Included with Machine...
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Page 67: Recommended Preventative Maintenance
U.S. TAX STAMPING VL-HP Service EQUIPMENT Manufactured by United Silicone & Operation Manual an ITW company 18.0 Recommended Preventative Maintenance Date Machine Ser# VLHP and APMD Preventative Maintenance List Daily Service Adjusted Replaced Verify the operation of the Emergency Stop on all doors... -
Page 68: Passcodes
U.S. TAX STAMPING VL-HP Service EQUIPMENT Manufactured by United Silicone & Operation Manual an ITW company 18.0 Passcodes: Passcode Protection (Remove this sheet after installation) These are the three levels of control this machine, two of which require that the operator login (refer to section 9.3.3.