TABLE OF CONTENTS MA-5068-ENG MACRO 200 INSTRUCTIONS 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 Installation requirements Free space Electrical consumption Compressed air Other factors Unpacking Contents Mounting the equipment Electrical power connection Pneumatic connection Hose and applicator connection Parameter Programming Programming working temperatures Selecting the overheating value...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS MA-5068-ENG MACRO 200 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL Alarm displays Hot-melt display level (optional) Display and adjustment of the working speed Temperature adjustment Programming the applicator parameters Setting the clock Programming the current day and hour Programming equipment activation/deactivation Disabling the equipment activation/deactivation program 4-10 Programming the equipment’s standby function activation/deactivation...
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FOCKE MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS By-pass valve regulation 4-24 Manual valve control 4-25 Pneumatic valve control 4-25 Turning off the melting equipment 4-25 Additional temperature safety signal 4-26 5. MAINTENANCE Equipment cleaning Depressurizing the system Filter maintenance Pump filter...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS MA-5068-ENG MACRO 200 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL Level control system Automatic feeder system 7. ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS 8. PNEUMATIC DIAGRAM Components list By-pass valve pneumatic control system 9. SPARE PARTS LIST A. COVER- TANK ASSEMBLY B. SIMPLE/ DOUBLE DISTRIBUTOR ASSEMBLY C.
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SAFETY GUIDELINES MA-5068-ENG MACRO 200 INSTRUCTIONS 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...
Meler’s Macro 200. Description The Macro 200 is designed for use with Meler hoses and applicators in hot- melt adhesive applications. Their different variations – line, coating or swirl- spray – cover a wide range of applications, being very versatile in all markets where they are used.
• Use or operation without adequate safety protection. Modes of operation The Macro 200 hot-melt melters may be used in all of the following modes: Work mode_The hot-melt melter keeps materials hot at the pre- selected temperature indicated on the display. The pump is kept activated, waiting for the consumption command when one or more applicators are activated.
INTRODUCTION MA-5068-ENG MACRO 200 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL Alarm mode_The hot-melt melter detects a malfunction and warns the operator of this event. The pump remains deactivated. Stop mode_The hot-melt melter remains off, without heating the materials and with the pump deactivated. The electrical and pneumatic supply remains activated between the network and the system, however.
FOCKE MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS INTRODUCTION Main components...
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INTRODUCTION MA-5068-ENG MACRO 200 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL 1. Front control card. 2. Access door to the electronic section and connections. 3. Pumping control card. 4. Main switch. 5. Electrical main supply input. 6. Unit transport wheels. 7. Tank access cover. 8. Hose output distributor (up to 2 hydraulic connections per motor-single pump or 4 per motor-double pump assembly).
FOCKE MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS INTRODUCTION Optional equipment In order to provide the melting equipment with more functions, the following optional elements may be added: • Pneumatic by-pass valve pressure control system. • Light tower system. • Low melted adhesive level detection system.
Introduction The Macro 200 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: •...
NET WEIGHT WITH AUTOMATIC ADHESIVE FEEDER 672 Kg Electrical consumption In order to install a Macro 200 melter, we should take into consideration the total consumption of the installation, including the consumption of the installed hoses and applicators. Before connecting, make sure that the voltage that is being connected to the melter is the correct one appearing on the equipment’s characteristics plate.
• Connector for external I/O (included on the power card). Mounting the equipment The Macro 200 melting equipment are equipped with wheels for their easy transport and positioning near the main machine. The four wheels turn 360º, and two are equipped with brakes. To move the unit, unlock the two wheels by lifting the lever.
Connect each wire in the power cord to its corresponding place on the power terminals block, as shown in the figures. The Macro 200 melter needs a 5x25mm connection. L1 L2 L3 N PE 3N ~ 400V 50/60Hz + PE...
MACRO 200 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL Hose and applicator connection Macro 200 melters use standard Meler components. The entire range of Meler hoses and applicators may be connected to this equipment. Up to four hose-applicator outputs may be connected to 200 liter Macro melters, depending on the number of pumps installed.
FOCKE MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS INSTALLATION • 160 °C (320 °F) for the tank, premelter and the distributor. • 150 °C (302 °F) for hoses. • 160 °C (320 °F) for applicators. The general process for modifying set up temperature values for any component is described below.
INSTALLATION MA-5068-ENG MACRO 200 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL Keeping a component on display By default, the main display shows the tank 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 INSTALLATION Warning: Risk of electric shock. Carelessness may cause injuries or death. Temperature ok 1. If only this signal will be connected, use a 0.5 mm two-wire cable. 2. Thread the power cord (max. Ø12.5 mm) through the electrical wall bushing Pg13 and fasten it to the inside anchor, making sure that the cord reaches the power card connector.
INSTALLATION MA-5068-ENG MACRO 200 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL Low level (optional) 1. If this is the only signal being connected, use 0.5 mm two-wire cable. 2. Open the electrical cabinet door as far as possible. Thread the power cord (Ø4-8 mm) through the wall bushing Pg13 and fasten it to the inside anchor, making sure that the cord reaches the power card connector at the position where it will be installed.
FOCKE MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS INSTALLATION input for inhibitor output 6 without connection. 4. Reconnect the card connector. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 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.
INSTALLATION MA-5068-ENG MACRO 200 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL 3. Connect the two wires from the start-up signal to the terminals XV11 and XV12. This is a double terminal, which makes it necessary to connect each wire in one of the two holes in the terminal. The positive signal wire must be connected to point XV12 of the terminal, while the negative wire must be connected to point XV11.
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MELTER OPERATION MA-5068-E MACRO 200 INSTRUCTIONS 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.
MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS MELTER OPERATION To fill the tank: 1. Open the tank lid. 2. Use a shovel or a ladle to fill the tank with adhesive. Do not fill the tank above the loading opening level. The lid must be able to close normally.
(see Chapter ‘2. Introduction. Operating modes’). Melter equipment displays Macro 200 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.
MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS MELTER OPERATION Displaying the temperature for each component The temperature may be displayed for each component (premelter, tank, distributor and each hose and applicator) by selecting the component with the cursor. Press the left-right arrow until the desired component is displayed.
MA-5068-E MACRO 200 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL Alarm displays Macro 200 melter equipment tell the user when a malfunction has occurred in the unit, sending warning messages that may be seen on the control panel display. When an alarm appears, the control unit takes a series of steps to protect the unit.
MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS MELTER OPERATION Hot-melt display level (optional) If the equipment is fitted with a level detector, and the hot-melt level drops below the programmed level (capacitive detector), a signal is sent to the melter control which launches the following actions: 1.
MELTER OPERATION MA-5068-E MACRO 200 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL 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. The tank and the distributor have the same set point value.
To record any parameter, you must always move to the next parameter, using the right arrow. Setting the clock Macro 200 melters are equipped with a weekly programmable system controlling equipment connection and disconnection and activating and deactivating the standby function.
MELTER OPERATION MA-5068-E MACRO 200 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL On the left display, you will see the time with a dot, indicating that this is the value that may be modified, while the minutes appear on the second display. . 0 2 .
MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS MELTER OPERATION 4. The blinking dot next to the start time indicates that this is the value that may be modified. Use the up-down arrow to select the desired value. 5. Press the button with the clock symbol once again.
MELTER OPERATION MA-5068-E MACRO 200 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL Programming the equipment’s standby function 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...
5. Pressing either the left or the right arrow button will exit this program and return to the tank temperature display. Special function buttons The simplicity of programming Macro 200 melters reduces the use of the special function buttons to only the standby function. 4-12...
30 (30%), when you press the standby function button, the tank set point temperature will drop to 112 °C (70% of 160 °C). The three means for activating the standby function available with Macro 200 melters have the following priority protocols: 1.
MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS MELTER OPERATION • Should the 24 Vdc power supply to the control card be lost, on recovering the power supply the control card will remain turned off until pumping permission input is activated. If on recovering the power supply the pumping permission input is activated, it will turn on directly.
MELTER OPERATION MA-5068-E MACRO 200 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL To deactivate pump safety see the section ‘User configuration menu’, paragraph 5. Password security If the option selected in the password security configuration is ‘1’, security enabled, only the control card ON/OFF and pumping ON/OFF buttons will be operational.
MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS MELTER OPERATION 6. Ext ref LED: when operating in external reference mode and the external reference voltage is other than zero, this LED will be illuminated. When the external reference voltage is zero, this LED will be turned off. This LED is green in colour.
MELTER OPERATION MA-5068-E MACRO 200 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL 3. Using the up/down arrows, select the rotation speed and/or wait for pumping permission to be enabled (red LED is turned off). At this moment, the pump will start to rotate at the speed indicated on the display.
MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS MELTER OPERATION signal has been received, if a speed has been previously set it will appear on the display and the pump will begin to rotate at the indicated speed. If not, the rotation speed must be adjusted to the value required for the application.
MELTER OPERATION MA-5068-E MACRO 200 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL • That the failure input is not activated (E5), in which case starting the pump would be impossible. In case of the pump be operating and this input is activated, pumping will cease immediately.
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‘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.
MELTER OPERATION MA-5068-E MACRO 200 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL User configuration menu To open this menu, press simultaneously the left arrow key, the right arrow key, and ON/OFF button of the pump control card. If the security password is enabled, the security password must be entered to access this menu.
MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS MELTER OPERATION Minimum rpm alarm This alarm will be triggered when the motor rotates at a speed that is below the MINIMUM RPM ALARM for the period established in the MINIMUM RPM ALARM TIME field. • When this alarm is triggered, an ‘E.L.’ error is shown on the control card.
MELTER OPERATION MA-5068-E MACRO 200 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL Notes on the editable values in the conversion table: • The value for voltage must always be shown to one decimal place. • Point 1 is the starting point for the speed ramp, and therefore the voltage will always be 0, while the value for output RPM is editable.
MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS MELTER OPERATION with the up/down arrow keys the value may be modified, within a range from 000 to MAXIMUM RPM; press the right arrow key to go to the next point: The IN LED to the position ON and the OUT LED to the position OFF, 3 XXX, which means that the input voltage value is being programmed for point 3;...
MELTER OPERATION MA-5068-E MACRO 200 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL retentions found on the circuit (the length and diameter of the hose, elbows in the connectors, the diameters of the nozzle outputs, etc.) and the adhesive itself (its viscosity). For safety reasons, this pressure must be discharged when the circuit exceeds the operating value (normally with a closed circuit and the pump activated), which makes the use of a discharge valve or a by-pass valve necessary.
Additional temperature safety signal The Macro 200 melter is equipped with an additional temperature safety signal which stops the machine in case of a certain temperature above the temperature of the premelter is reached. This signal deactivates the main contactor.
Check thermostats operating - Checking while working Thermostats maintenance 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’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.
Filter maintenance Pump filter Macro 200 melter is equipped with a 50 mesh pump filter. The filter prevents impurities and burnt adhesive remains from being pushed out from the tank by the pump. The adhesive flows from the inside to the outside of the filter, with impurities being trapped inside it.
MAINTENANCE MA-5068-ENG MACRO 200 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL No rule exists for determining when to change the filter. Several factors influence this decision: • The type and purity of the adhesives used. • The adhesive work temperatures. • Adhesive consumption in relation to the time it spends in the tank.
FOCKE MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS MAINTENANCE 2. Take out the filter using the holding ring at the end of the filter. 3. Clean the grid of dirty and burnt adhesive. 4. Replace the o-ring if it is damaged. 5. Put the assembly into the tank fixing it with the four screws.
MAINTENANCE MA-5068-ENG MACRO 200 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL Warning: Use appropriate protective equipment for high temperatures. 3. Add the appropriate type and quantity of adhesive and wait for it to melt. 4. Remove the filter cartridge and clean it, if necessary (see the section ‘Filter maintenance’).
FOCKE MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS MAINTENANCE Pump maintenance Inspecting for leaks The pump is equipped with a gasket system on the shaft to prevent adhesive from leaking through it. On occasion, some adhesive may leak out, which makes it necessary to retighten the screws or change the gasket.
MAINTENANCE MA-5068-ENG MACRO 200 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL Recommended lubricants Brand Type of grease Telesia Compound A SHELL Tivela Compound A MOBIL Glygoyle Grease 00 Brand Type of oil KLÜBER Klübersynth GH 6-220 SHELL Tivela Oil S 220 MOBIL Glygoyle 30 Thermostats maintenance...
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NO (normally open) contact, with no voltage. Automatic feeder system Meler pellet loaders ensure a continuous level of adhesive inside the tanks of the melting units, eliminating the need for manual loading by the user. Each time the tank sensor detects a low level of adhesive, it sends a signal to the suction system, which transfers a load of pellets to the melting tank from the adhesive container (or directly from the bag it comes in).
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MACRO 200 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL 9. SPARE PARTS LIST The list of the most common spare parts for Macro 200 units appears in this section, providing a quick and reliable guide to choosing them. The spare parts are grouped together naturally, in the same way as they are located in the melters.
FOCKE MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS SPARE PARTS LIST A. COVER- TANK ASSEMBLY Nº Ref. Description 150027980 Hopper tank grid 150027990 O-ring Ø54x3 150028000 Heating element 12.5 X 250 300W 150028010 Heating element 12.5 X 350 900W 10030007 Current connection strip 150111350...
PROFIBUS CONNECTION MA-5068-E MACRO 200 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL A. PROFIBUS CONNECTION Profibus electrical connection To connect PROFIBUS system to Macro series unit, connect your female plug to the male connection in the Macro cabinet (see the figure).
MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS PROFIBUS CONNECTION Configuration table Nº byte Value Nº byte Value Set point Tank Program MondayON Set point Premelter Program MondayOFF Set point Distributor Program Tuesday ON Set point Internal 1 Program Tuesday OFF Set point Internal 2...
PROFIBUS CONNECTION MA-5068-E MACRO 200 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL Memory table Nº byte Nº byte Nº byte ABB_PM571 S7-300 Value Control board Macro series Master PLC Set point Tank 3000 Set point Premelter 3001 Set point Distributor 3002 Set point Internal 1...
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MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS PROFIBUS CONNECTION Program Wednesday ON 3052 Program Wednesday OFF 3053 Program Thursday ON 3054 Program Thursday OFF 3055 Program Friday ON 3056 Program Friday OFF 3057 Program Saturday ON 3058 Program Saturday OFF 3059 Program Sunday ON...
PROFIBUS CONNECTION MA-5068-E MACRO 200 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL Memory table description Byte: Configuration – Read bit 7 bit 6 bit 5 bit 4 bit 3 bit 2 bit 1 bit 0 Level Hot-Melt Temp. Ok signal Temp. OK signal Front Panel...
MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS PROFIBUS CONNECTION bit 3 : Indicate if the motor must run bit 2 : Define the temperature units “ 0 “ : °F (Fahrenheit units) “ 1 “ : °C (Celsius units) bit 1 : Define the state of the standby function “...
PROFIBUS CONNECTION MA-5068-E MACRO 200 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL bit 11 : Overtemperature in Hose4 bit 10 : Overtemperature in Gun3 bit 9 : Overtemperature in Hose3 bit 8 : Overtemperature in Gun2 bit 7 : Overtemperature in Hose2 bit 6 : Overtemperature in Gun1...
MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS PROFIBUS CONNECTION Byte: Mode Motor bit 7 bit 6 bit 5 bit 4 bit 3 bit 2 bit 1 bit 0 ------ ----- ------ ----- ----- Ref int/ext Manual auto bit 7 : No function bit 6 : No function...
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Original Declaration The manufacturer, Focke Meler Gluing Solutions, S.A. Pol. Los Agustinos, c/G, nave D-43 E-31160 Orkoien, Navarra - Spain — Focke Group — 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 Focke Group...
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