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HERO AS100 User Manual

Automatic colourant dispenser automatic shaker
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AS100
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Automatic Colourant Dispenser
Automatic Shaker
USER MANUAL

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  • Page 1 PITAGORA ● AS100 ● Automatic Colourant Dispenser Automatic Shaker USER MANUAL...
  • Page 2 HERO EUROPE S.r.l. Via del Bricco, 1 12040 – Salmour (CN) ITALY Declares that: The Automatic Dispenser and Automatic Shaker, model: PITAGORA AS100 Serial number:________ Is in compliance with the EC Machinery Directives: Machinery Directive 2006/42/CEE Low tension 2006/95/CEE Electromagnetic Compatibility 2004/108/CEE Is in compliance with the standardized European Regulations: EN 292-1, EN 292-2, EN 418 &...
  • Page 3 AS100 - Automatic Dispenser Chapter Can loading Nylon shelf for positioning the paint Colourant dispensing nozzles Electronic control board (open the front panel) Canisters and covers...

  • Page 4: General Conditions

    European Community Council of Ministers, and is provided with the EC trademark. The handbook explains how to install a HERO EUROPE automatic dispenser and provides all the necessary information in order to insure easy use and proper maintenance.

  • Page 5: Warranty Terms

    The PITAGORA AS100 automatic dispenser and automatic shaker terms of warranty are summarized as follows: 1. HERO EUROPE provides a one year warranty on the correct functioning of the products supplied, except for break downs due to normal usage. If a breakdown is...
  • Page 6 6. In case of a PC breakdown, the customer has the option to install the program on another PC until the original PC is repaired, however, HERO EUROPE must be notified within 5 days. 7. In case of a PC break down, the PC manufacturer’s terms of warranty will be considered valid, even if the PC was supplied by HERO EUROPE.

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    Please read the instructions carefully before installing and operating the dispenser, as a personal safety measure as well as to avoid needless damage to the equipment. HERO EUROPE declines any responsibility should the following instructions not be followed: • Do not turn on a damaged machine (for example, if the machine is damaged during transportation).
  • Page 8 Machine Positioning and Installation Instructions for correct positioning Be certain to respect the following details while positioning the machine: • Place the machine on a steady, horizontal surface by using a level. • The area must be well ventilated. To avoid drying of colourants, make sure the machine is not exposed to the sun or near heaters or any other source of heat.
  • Page 9 Computer and Monitor Assembly After having positioned the PC, you must connect it to the electronic card that commands and controls the dispenser. In order to do so, you will find a USB connecting cable included inside the package. On one side, connect the USB cable to the appropriate socket positioned on the electronic card in the dispenser and on the other side, connect it to one of the USB sockets on the PC.

  • Page 10: Starting The Dispenser

    Starting the Dispenser Connect the AC power cords of the dispenser and the PC to a wall socket (refer to “General conditions” and “Safety instructions” sections) then turn on the PC. By following the instructions in the software handbook, install the software on the PC. Load the colourants into the canisters but be careful not to overfill.
  • Page 11 Canister Replacement WARNING: Ensure that the machine is turned off • To disconnect the machine’s power supply, pull the power plug out of the socket • Disconnect all the cables from the covers and remove all the covers • Remove the upper front cover of the nozzle assembly, the canister plate that surrounds all of the canisters and open the front panel •...
  • Page 12 • Remove the wing nut that holds the canister, located under the lower canister support plate • Disconnect the canister power cable from the electronic board and pull the canister away from its seating • Disconnect the cable connector from the electric stepper motor located in the lower part of canister and pull the thin agitation cable out of its hooks on the side of the canister •...
  • Page 13 • Cut the tubing at the proper length and attach it on the canister by screwing the metal ring nut on the nipple • Insert the spring and screw the other stainless steel nut onto the nozzles • Put the new canister in its appropriate place and lock it in place by tightening the wing nut •...
  • Page 14 Canister/Pump/Stepper Motor Assembly Agitation paddle Hook for agitation motor power cable Hook for agitation motor power cable Canister drain plug Pump nipple Stepper motor connector Electric stepper motor...

  • Page 15: Power Supply Replacement

    Power Supply Replacement WARNING: Ensure that the machine is turned off • To disconnect the machine’s power supply, pull the power plug out of the socket • Remove the rear cover • Remove the screws on the sides of the power supply with a wrench •...

  • Page 16: Electronic Board Replacement

    Electronic Board Replacement WARNING: Ensure that the machine is turned off • To disconnect the machine’s power supply, pull the power plug out of the socket • Open the front panel by removing the screws • Disconnect all the cables and remove the electronic board •...
  • Page 17 Automatic Cap Replacement WARNING: Ensure that the machine is turned off • To disconnect the machine’s power supply, pull the power plug out of the socket • Remove the upper front cover of the nozzle assembly and open the front panel •...
  • Page 18 • Install the new cap by inserting it into the proper slots on the chassis • Connect the cable from the cap to the appropriate wiring harness • Replace the upper front cover of the nozzle assembly and close the front panel...
  • Page 19 Automatic Cap Attachment hooks Power supply The dispenser is equipped with an automatic cap, connection that helps prevent the drying of colourants in the nozzles. The “pull back” function within the software parameters must be set correctly, to avoid problems of contamination or dripping of colourants.

  • Page 20: Equipment Specifications

    Equipment Specifications Description: PITAGORA AS100 Automatic Colourant Dispenser Capacity: Up to sixteen (16) 2lt canisters Pumps: Each canister is fitted out with a progressive cavity pump. The pump rotors are made of metal treated with a hardening chroming so as minimize wear. The stators are made of Viton elastomer.

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide The following chart listing “Problem”, “Cause” and “Solution” should be consulted before requesting service. When in doubt, please contact HERO EUROPE S.r.l.’s service department before any attempts are made to repair the equipment. PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Colourant leaks from the flange...
  • Page 22 Replace the electronic damaged card If necessary, please contact HERO EUROPE ‘s service department. When doing so, be sure to have the machine’s serial number, which can be found on the identification plate on the back panel of the machine HERO EUROPE S.r.l.

  • Page 23: Standard Parameters

    Standard Parameters The following chart shows the parameters related to running a machine together with their respective default values. PARAMETER MEANING DEFAULT VALUE Mixing – Time ON Mixing time ON 1 min – 0 sec Mixing – Time OFF Mixing time OFF 120 min –...
  • Page 24 Warning level Below this level you are warned 0,4 litres to fill the canister Alarm level Below this level dispensing is no 0,2 litres longer permitted Steps alarm Number of motor steps possible 1.013.854.085 steps before proceeding with a (1.760,00 litres) precautionary substitution Purging alarm Maximum time lapse without...
  • Page 25 Parameters Images...
  • Page 26 AS100 – Automatic Shaker Chapter Machine Switch Emergency Button for Automatic Shaker Command Panel for Automatic Shaker Can Loading Front Door...
  • Page 27 Please read the instructions carefully before installing and operating the dispenser, as a personal safety measure as well as to avoid needless damage to the equipment. HERO EUROPE declines any responsibility should the following instructions not be followed: • The machine is not explosion-proof or flameproof. Do not load the machine with inflammable or explosive substances;...
  • Page 28 Pitagora AS100 – Technical Features THECNHICAL FEATURES PITAGORA MACHINE DIMENSIONS See drawings below MACHINE WEIGHT 240 kg 35 kg CAN MAX. WEIGHT 340 mm CAN MAX. TOP DIAMETER CAN MAX. HEIGHT 400 mm CAN MIN. HEIGHT 70 mm POWER SUPPLY...
  • Page 29 Preliminary Safety Instructions Utilization and maintenance of the Automatic Shaker and Dispenser Machine must be done by authorized and specialized personnel. Any improper utilization, or incorrect maintenance, could be the causes of dangerous situations or accidents. GROUNDING CONNECTION: connect the machine to a dedicated electrical circuit, protected by a general switch of 15A and with an appropriate grounding connection;...
  • Page 30 Installation and maintenance operations must be done exclusively by specialized personnel. HERO will not be responsible for damages or accidents caused by the non respect of the procedures explained in this manual, or caused by the non respect of the common rules used for transportation, utilization or repair, though not indicated in this manual.

  • Page 31: Residual Risks

    Residual Risks RESIDUAL RISKS FOR THE OPERATOR Despite all the safety measures adopted in the PITAGORA development and in the writing of this manual, reasonably foreseeable situations could happen. For these situations it has been possible only the reduction of the risk, not its complete elimination. RISK PRECAUTION Injuries or crushing during can loading and...
  • Page 32 Instructions for use • Position the machine onto a solid and plane floor. • Regulate the four feet so that the wheels do not touch the floor anymore; regulate the feet so that the machine result levelled on the floor. When regulated, fix the feet fastening the nuts against the basement plate.

  • Page 33: Control Display

    Control Display GREEN Button START / ENTER BLUE Button RED Button STOP / RESET / - TIMER / ALARMS CONTROL DISPLAY This zone of the display shows: the time chosen for the shaking cycle the countdown when the machine is shaking alarm notice MACHINE STATUS...
  • Page 34 RED / BLUE / GREEN BUTTONS RED BUTTON (STOP / RESET / - ) The RED button has the following functions: Stop the shaking cycle before the time chosen for the cycle is finished Reset any alarm notice Decrease the timer BLUE BUTTON ( + ) The BLUE button has the following functions: Increase the timer...
  • Page 35 CAN LOADING OPERATION Open the front door Load the can into the can site, taking care to center it onto the stainless steel plate The front roller will help you to load the can into the machine Use the hook to fix the handle of the can, in order to avoid damages of it during the shaking cycle Close the front door...
  • Page 36 SHAKING CYCLE After the can loading operation, close the front door carefully. To allow a shaking cycle, the shaker machine must be in “STAND BY” conditions (no alarm notices). Set up the desired shaking time by using BLUE button increase the timer, or the RED button (-) to decrease it.

  • Page 37: Alarm Notice

    ALARM NOTICE The alarm situations that can occur using the Automatic Shaker are the following: EMERGENCY PRESSED This alarm notice is shown when the emergency button has been pressed; in this case the machine immediately stop any movement. Release the button by rotating it clockwise.
  • Page 38 Troubleshooting Guide The following chart listing “Problem”, “Cause” and “Solution” should be consulted before requesting service. When in doubt, please contact HERO EUROPE S.r.l.’s service department before any attempts are made to repair the equipment. PROBLEM SOLUTION • The machine does not turn ON Check the electrical power supply connection •...

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