Summary of Contents for BROWN Firefly
- Page 1 Brown Manufacturing Group, Inc. User’s Manual 4661 Stafford Ave. S.W. Wyoming, MI 49548 Revision 6 Phone: 616-249-0200 Fax: 616-249-3211 www.brownmfg.net customerservice@brownmfg.net...
- Page 2 Setup Guide Revision 6 Brown Manufacturing Group, Inc. 4661 Stafford Ave. S.W. Wyoming, MI 49548 Phone: 616-249-0200 Fax: 616-249-3211 www.brownmfg.net customerservice@brownmfg.net...
- Page 3 BrownDigital FireFly set-up guide Figure 3: BACK DRONE HEAT MODULE Assembly A Firefly dryer consists of several modular assemblies which are joined together to create a complete conveyor dryer unit. Common modules are: Figure 1: DRIVE ROLLER MODULE Figure 4: BACK ROLLER MODULE...
- Page 4 Since the Firefly Curing System is a modular system, the main footprint of the machine depends on the exact configuration you purchased. Consult your salesperson for an engineering drawing of your particular system.
- Page 5 Below is a standard Depending on the exact configuration of your system, configuration for a 2 heat section system. As the Firefly you may have to locate and set into position some or all system is a modular system, your configuration may be of the following accessories: different.
- Page 6 Connect supply power directly to the open Brown Technician perform the final wiring operations. terminals of the disconnect switch, and a ground wire to Please refer to Appendix A for machine wiring the grounding lug located adjacent to the disconnect diagrams.
- Page 7 BrownDigital FireFly set-up guide Machine Adjustments Height Sensor Adjustment and Cleaning The height sensors on the Firefly operate in Belt Tension emitter-detector pairs shown in . One sensor Figure 1 emits a visible red laser beam, while the paired detector It is normal for a new belt to stretch within the first year senses the beam.
- Page 8 BrownDigital FireFly set-up guide Appendix A Firefly Machine Wiring Diagrams...
- Page 9 BrownDigital FireFly set-up guide Figure A.1: 1-Lane Firefly Machine Wiring Diagram...
- Page 10 BrownDigital FireFly set-up guide Figure A.2: 2-Lane Firefly Machine Wiring Diagram...
- Page 11 BrownDigital FireFly set-up guide Figure A.3: 3-Lane Firefly Machine Wiring Diagram...
- Page 12 Brown Manufacturing Group, Inc. User’s Manual 4661 Stafford Ave. S.W. Wyoming, MI 49548 Revision 6 Phone: 616-249-0200 Fax: 616-249-3211 www.brownmfg.net customerservice@brownmfg.net...
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Page 13: Table Of Contents
Start/Stop Job Action Icons Programs and Cure Settings Default Program Creating a Program Loading a Saved Program Editing a Program Deleting a Program Maintenance Creating a Maintenance Task Editing a Maintenance Task Deleting a Task Settings Screen Locks Firefly Drone Software... -
Page 14: Firefly Operation
A Firefly Dryer can have up to three separate belts. These operate, see “Object Detection” in the Firefly belts are often referred to as the Lanes of the Firefly. Each Technicians Reference. Lane has its own set of cure parameters, which it uses to cure the garments placed on the belt. -
Page 15: Home Screen
Program. * Note: Some of these options may not be available. Your Firefly system may not be equipped with Top Fans, Bottom As mentioned before, the cure settings for each Lane are Fans, Cooler, or Linx Connection (Print option). If you are... -
Page 16: Start/Stop Job
. This icon will appear towards the bottom This barcode only controls belt operation. When pressed left of the screen, in between the time and the Firefly logo. while the belt is stopped, it will begin moving and the belt This icon indicates that there is a software update available. -
Page 17: Programs And Cure Settings
Note: changing a parameter does NOT mean that a name. The cure settings available on the Home Screen, Program needs to be saved. The Firefly will use can be selected and saved as a Program. Programs allow whichever parameters are selected at the start of a job to for smooth transitions when changing cure parameters. -
Page 18: Loading A Saved Program
BrownDigital FireFly user’s manual Program will be displayed in the Lane settings. To return to the Home Screen without selecting a Program, press HOME Reminder: Press to access additional settings that in the top left corner of the PROGRAMS Screen. -
Page 19: Deleting A Program
BrownDigital FireFly user’s manual After pressing SAVE, the program will automatically be loaded into the Lane settings and the user will be redirected to the Home Screen. To cancel the Program changes, press RESET to return any edited values to what they were originally and then press BACK. -
Page 20: Maintenance
Maintenance page. The tasks that are due will still flash red on this page even Normal wear and tear on the Firefly is inevitable over time. though the Home Screen notifications are disabled. -
Page 21: Editing A Maintenance Task
BrownDigital FireFly user’s manual Press COMPLETED TASK TODAY if the task was performed that day and the LAST DATE and NEXT SCHEDULED will automatically update. Save the task by pressing the title bar at the top that currently says UNSAVED MAINTENANCE TASK. Enter the Maintenance task to be performed using the on-screen keyboard. -
Page 22: Settings Screen
● ADVANCED SETTINGS: Brings up the Advanced Settings menu. Contains diagnostic tools and system settings. Users should not change these values unless directed to do so by Brown Manufacturing Technicians ● LOCKS: Allows the user to set a Example of the Settings Screen... -
Page 23: Locks
BrownDigital FireFly user’s manual ● CURE PARAMS: Users will not be able to manually change any cure parameters Locks on the Home Page (not even with a password). The only way to change a The Locks page is where the user can set a password and Lane’s parameters would be to change the... -
Page 24: Firefly Drone Software
In the Drone Screen example, there are three large, red rectangles. These rectangles represent the three Lanes of the Firefly and can be distinguished by the header above each rectangle (Belt 1, Belt 2, Belt 3). The user will see one to three rectangles depending on how many Lanes are on their machine. - Page 25 The user the IR images. Overlays should only be can hide these blue sections by pressing on the added if there is a valid reason (i.e. Brown button that says HIDE INVALID DATA Technician adds it to cover a harsh red (underneath the SETTINGS button).
- Page 26 BrownDigital FireFly user’s manual ● UPDATE: will appear on the screen when there is a software update available. It is suggested that the software update be initiated when the machine is not in operation. Click on the UPDATE text to initialize the update.
- Page 27 Conveyor Dryer Maintenance Guide Brown Manufacturing Group, Inc. 4661 Stafford Ave. S.W. Revision 6 Wyoming, MI 49548 Phone: 616-249-0200 Fax: 616-249-3211 www.brownmfg.net customerservice@brownmfg.net...
- Page 28 BrownDigital FireFly maintenance guide Recommended Weekly Maintenance: ● Clean and Adjust Trip Sensor System ● Clean and Adjust Load Sensor System ● Clean Control Panel Fan Filters ● Check Belt Tracking ● Check Bulb Status Recommended Monthly Maintenance: ● Check Camera Cooling Fan Filters ●...
- Page 29 BrownDigital FireFly maintenance guide Clean and Adjust Trip Sensor System: There are also two filters located on the sides of The trip sensor bridges are located at the front of the Lower Control Panels (Figure 2). These the heat chamber (Figure 1). The sensor...
- Page 30 BrownDigital FireFly maintenance guide If the bulb is truly not coming on, it should be replaced. 1) Turn off the machine. 2) Turn off all disconnect switches (red knobs on drone panels) 3) Pull sections apart if necessary to access the bulb rack with a bad bulb (Figure 6).
- Page 31 BrownDigital FireFly maintenance guide If any of the lanes show high temperatures Check Camera Cooling Fan Filters: (above 290 degrees), push the bulb rack as far as Inspect camera cooling fan filters above main it can go in its track.
- Page 32 Conveyor Dryer Technicians Reference Brown Manufacturing Group, Inc. 4661 Stafford Ave. S.W. Revision 6 Wyoming, MI 49548 Phone: 616-249-0200 Fax: 616-249-3211 www.brownmfg.net customerservice@brownmfg.net...
- Page 33 This will reduce production down time and teach users how to use this system to its full potential. Due to the amount of information covered in this document, it is also recommended that this guide be kept in an easily accessible location (near the Firefly Curing System) to act as a quick reference during machine operation.
- Page 34 BrownDigital FireFly Technician’s reference Table of Contents: Purpose of this document: Table of Contents: Program Settings: Temp: Belt Speed: Convection Top & Bottom: Exhaust and Cooler: Bulb Powers: Default Program: Bulb Control Modes: singleBulb: tripleBulb: twoBulb: leadingBulb: Prewarm Settings: Object Detection:...
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Page 35: Program Settings
Temp: This is the cure temperature of the product. The Firefly Curing System will attempt to bring the product up to this temperature as quickly as possible, and maintain this temperature as the Figure 2: Convection Air product moves through the dryer. -
Page 36: Exhaust And Cooler
Use of the exhaust and cooler fans is optional. Bulb Powers: The Firefly Curing System has the ability to set independent bulb powers for every bulb in the system. These powers are set using the expanded... -
Page 37: Bulb Control Modes
BrownDigital FireFly Technician’s reference Bulb Control Modes: The Firefly Curing System has several modes it can use to control how the bulbs react to temperature readings from product passing through. Each mode has its own advantages, and can be selected at each drone computer. To select a bulb control mode for a particular drone, press the “Settings”... -
Page 38: Triplebulb
Prewarm Settings: cure temperature. The Firefly Curing System has a flexible This mode is best used when the belt is running prewarm feature, which allows the user to set very slow, and ensures a minimum amount of two different levels of pre warm and cool-down. -
Page 39: Object Detection
Cold After time. Object Detection: The prewarm time directly affects the cure The Firefly Curing System uses sensors at the quality for a product and the products to follow. front of the heat chamber to detect objects... - Page 40 When a product is laid on the belt and travels the object detection sensor’s light beam. If the under the object detection sensor (Figure 15), it situation cannot be avoided, contact Brown covers the target and the sensor status light turns Manufacturing for further assistance. Additional off.
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Page 41: Load Detect
Load Detect: load detect sensor are not affected by program changes. The Firefly Curing System uses sensors at the front roller (Figure 17) to detect products loaded Loading Product from Side of Belt onto the belt and assign cure parameters. -
Page 42: Folds
BrownDigital FireFly Technician’s reference peaks. These shadows lead to uncured sections The system consists of a laser emitter on one side on a product. of the belt, and a laser receiver on the other. When an object blocks the laser beam from hitting the receiver, a height sensor event is triggered, stopping the belt. -
Page 43: Editing Program Barcode Ids
ID is created and associated with that program. If it is necessary to change this barcode ID (to match another Firefly Curing System, an order tracking system, etc.), it can be changed using the Edit Program screen. -
Page 44: Troubleshooting Common Problems
BrownDigital FireFly Technician’s reference Troubleshooting Common Problem: Height sensor is constantly tripping Problems: Solution: Height sensor may be set too low/sensors are not lined up. (See Height Sensor Reset and Adjustment) Problem: Bulbs turn on when no product is passing through the dryer... - Page 45 (collectively referred to in this warranty as “this Product”). ▪ If you purchased a product from someone other than an authorized Brown reseller in the United States or if the product was used (including but not limited to floor models or refurbished product) prior to your purchase, you are not the Original Purchaser and the product that you purchased is not covered by this warranty.
- Page 46 ● This warranty (and Brown’s obligation to you) may not be changed in any way unless you and Brown sign the same piece of paper in which we (1) refer to this Product and your bill of sale date, (2) describe the change to this warranty and (3) agree to make that change.