Contents Safety ..........................7 General Safety Precautions ..................7 Explanation of Symbols ....................9 Introduction ......................... 10 General System Description ..................10 Specifications ......................10 Dimensions ......................... 12 Unpacking ........................13 Installation ........................14 Location Requirements ....................14 Operation ........................16 Control Panel ......................
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Scrap Take-Up Spool ....................54 Output Conveyor ......................56 Sealing Area (Part 1 of 2) .................... 58 Sealing Area (Part 2 of 2) .................... 61 Scrap Chain, Motor, Gearbox, and Support Brackets ..........64 Film Roll Support, Unwinder, and Perforator Unit ............66 Control Box, Control Panel (Human Interface Display [HID]), Button Switches, and Labels .........................
Read this manual carefully and make it available to everyone connected with the supervision, maintenance, or operation of this machine. Additional copies are available on request (Eastey.com/contact-us). The development of a good safety program that is rigidly enforced is absolutely imperative when involved in the operation of industrial equipment.
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Do not make any modifications to either the electrical circuitry or the mechanical assemblies of this machinery. Such modifications may introduce hazards that would not otherwise be associated with this machinery. Eastey will not be responsible for any consequences resulting from such unauthorized modification. Do not operate a machine if any modification has been made ...
Introduction 9 Explanation of Symbols Caution sign or Safety Alert symbol. Indicates caution, be alert, Your safety is involved. Knowledge of safe operation is required. Ground symbol. Indicates ground. Use Class-3 (lower than 1000) cable to ground to earth. Incomplete grounding may lead to electrical shock. Electrical hazard.
10 Introduction Introduction General System Description Sealing Outfeed Clamping Control Alarm Signal Area Conveyor Chain Panel Stack Lights (optional) Sealing Area Inverter Film Perforator Triangle Roll Release Lever Infeed Conveyor Casters Main Power Scrap Film Electrical Leveling On/Off Switch Roll Up Area Panel Legs Specifications...
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Introduction 11 Explanation of Model Numbers • VSA = Value Series Automated Eastey L-sealer. • 25 — First two digits indicate length of sidebar or nominal maximum length of side seal in inches: 25 inches. • 30 — Remaining two digits indicate length of front bar or nominal maximum length of front seal in inches: 30 inches.
12 Introduction • VSA2530 features a 25"W × 30"L seal area • Scrap unwind automatically wraps up the scrap film left from the sealer • Easy to use design requires minimal training and maintenance • VSA2530 maximum film width up to 25" •...
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14 Installation Installation Lift the machine up and off of the shipping pallet. CAUTION! The VSA series L-sealer is heavy and will require a forklift, floor crane, or several people to move safely off the shipping pallet. Use proper equipment when lifting the L-sealer and ensure it is secure and will not shift while being moved off the shipping pallet.
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Installation 15 For units equipped with a takeaway conveyor at the exit of the L-sealer, provision should be made for exiting packages. For example, a table or bin where packages that have been sealed will be placed until they can be picked up, or a conveyor that will move them to the tunnel.
16 Operation Operation The main power switch is located on the door to the electrical panel, which is under the product intake conveyor and film inverter. Control Panel MAIN POWER Controls other than the main power switch for the L-Sealer are located on the hinged control panel attached to the sealing area enclosure, near the top and center of the machine.
Operation 17 M.D. Thermo — Temperature controller for the L-Sealer heat element that is aligned with the Machine Direction (M.D.). More specific information about setting the M.D. temperature controller is provided in the pages following explanation of use of the Operator’s Panel.
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18 Operation Intake Area Components Upper Chain Intake Height Height Guard Inverter Conveyor Adjustment Adjustment Intake Triangle Wheel Drive Roller Vertical Detection Sensor Width Horizontal Adjustment Detection Handle Sensor Belt Side Support Sealing Area and Exit Conveyor Components Exit Exit Conveyor Drive Conveyor Base Plate...
Using the Touch Panel Interface Once you have touched the Eastey screen, the touch panel will display the tabbed interface and you will be able to work with the tabbed interface of the Operator’s Panel.
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20 Operation The touch panel interface is organized into three tabbed pages labeled: Other, Working, and Settings. To view or enter information in any of the tabs, touch the tab label area with your finger. Working Tab The Working tab is normally active during normal operation. (If not, you can view it by touching the tab label, Working, on the touch screen.) Tab areas at top for Working tab is selected;...
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Operation 21 Up to 10 recipes Setting tab is (groups of selected. settings, each for a different Touch Selection product) can be button to access saved at any recipe screens. time Displays the Horizontal sensor Product Name the button. See notes recipe is for.
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22 Operation If you want to work with one of the first five recipes (Product No. 1 through 5), work in the first Recipe screen. To work with recipes six through ten (Product No. 6 through 10), touch Next at the bottom of the screen. (In each screen, touching the Prev. button allows you to return to the previous screen.) 3.
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Operation 23 5. Type the Product Name to give to the recipe. When you have finished typing, Press the Enter key ( ) to enter the name and close the keypad window and return to the Recipe screen. 6. Touch and hold Renamed Save for approximately two seconds to save the Product Name.
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24 Operation Example 1: Consider a package item that has holes or transparent areas where light from the sensor can shine through like the following illustration. 20 mm This area is opaque. It blocks 0.79 in. light from and to the sensor. This area is transparent.
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Operation 25 Set Machine Timers — Seal Time, Advance, Conveyor Stop, and Skip Timer. WORKING SETTING OTHER Seal Time: -00.0 Sec. Advance: -00.0 Sec. Conv. Stop: -00.0 Sec. -0.000 Sec. Skip Timer: PREV. NEXT 11. Touch the rectangle for Seal Time to enter time in seconds for the seal timer. 5 ESC CLR Because only numbers and a decimal point are acceptable input, a numerical keypad appears.
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26 Operation Set Temperatures and Machine Distance Settings — Heat Elements, Transverse Direction and Machine Direction, Infeed Conveyor Width, Film Inverter Triangle Height, and Seal Line Height. 15. Touch the Next button (at the bottom) to access the Temperatures and Machine Distance settings.
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Operation 27 22. In the Setting tab, touch the Selection button. In the Recipe screen, with the recipe indicated by Product Number and Name at the top of the screen, touch the Renamed Save button and hold it for approximately two seconds to save the recipe settings.
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28 Operation Scroll up one line. Scroll to top. See full text of selected message. Scroll to bottom. Scroll down one line. Display critical alarms. Touch the control buttons at the right of the screen to scroll through the alarm messages.
Operation 29 Use the Prev. and Next Buttons to view additional PLC I/O messages. When an alarm condition exists during running operation, the PLC will display an alarm pictorial on the screen. Alarm pictorials with explanations of what they mean are listed in the troubleshooting section of this User Guide.
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30 Operation Film Unwind Path Diagram Shrink Film Roll Film Roller Film Roll Separator Support Roller Top Inverter Triangle Perforator Roller Perforator Handle Bottom Inverter Triangle Film Position Motorized Roller Roller Dancer Tension Counter- Control Balance Roller 5. Release the film perforator handle once the film is past the sixth roller. Perforation is required to allow air to vacate when the product passes through the shrink tunnel.
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Operation 31 Film routing for Top and Bottom Inverter Triangles Use this diagram to route the top film over, then under the top inverter triangle, and the bottom film under, then over the bottom inverter triangle. 8. Adjust the film position roller to the center of the distance between the two Inverter Triangles.
32 Operation 11. Pull the two leading edges of the film into the film drive chain so that the pinch wheel and drive chain will grab the film when the lever is lowered and begin pulling the film when activated. Lower the lever to engage the pinch wheels. 12.
Operation 33 When complete, the scrap film should follow the route to the scrap take-up spool as shown. Clamping Chain Drive Motor Scrap Scrap Take-Up Film Spool Scrap Scrap Take-Up Winding Tensioner Spool Detail Adjusting Conveyor Width for Size of Product 1.
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34 Operation Distance (D) equals Conveyor edge one half Height (H), Product D = ½ × H. Conveyor Seal Line Guide Bar 3. Move the Seal Line Guide Bar the distance D from the base of the product as calculated (D = ½ × H) and as shown in the illustration. 4.
Operation 35 Height Adjustment Top Inverter Triangle Adjust Height Bottom Inverter Triangle Film Guide Roller Setting Conveyor Belt Run and Stop Times When the sealer is running and sealing product, the beginning transverse seal should be made at a distance approximately ½ the product height ahead of the product traveling on the Infeed Conveyor, then move to the Exit Conveyor and pause so that the ending transverse seal is made ½...
36 Operation Manual Seal Test 1. Press the green Start button. The conveyors should be running. Green Start Button 2. If the L-sealer heat elements are not already up to operating temperature, bring them up to operating temperature by setting the temperature on the M.D. Thermo and T.D.
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Operation 37 Touch the buttons for the T.D. Thermo and M.D. Thermo controls in the Working Tab to activate the controllers’ displays. WORKING SETTING OTHER Seal Time: Sec. Advance: Sec. Conveyor Stop: Sec. Skip Timer: Sec. Temperature controller PREV. NEXT working temperatures are set in the recipe through the WORKING...
38 Adjustments Adjustments Adjusting the Film Inverter Height and Guide Roller Height 1. Temporarily stop the system and place a sample of product to be sealed on the conveyor near the infeed end. Place the product against the rear edge of the infeed conveyor as shown below and measure the height.
Adjustments 39 Height Adjustment Top Inverter Triangle Adjust Height Bottom Inverter Triangle Film Guide Roller Adjusting Conveyor Width for Size of Product 1. Temporarily stop the system and place a sample of product to be sealed on the conveyor near the infeed end. ...
40 Adjustments Example 2: Product Height, H = 7 inches. Distance from product to seal line guide bar, D = ½ H = ½ × 7 in. D = 3½ inches. 4. Use the Infeed Conveyor Width Adjustment to adjust the width of the infeed conveyor to the calculated distance D.
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Adjustments 41 ½ × H = Centerline of T.D. Seal/Cutter Arm Product Height, H T.D. Seal/Cutter Blade Product Exit Conveyor Infeed Conveyor T.D. Seal/Cutter Seat Seal Time, Advance, Stop, and Skip timers are set when creating a recipe for the product and this information is provided in the Set Machine Timers section of the instructions To Create, Name, and Save a Recipe section, earlier in this User Guide.
42 Maintenance Maintenance The Eastey VSA Value Series Semi-automatic L-Sealer will provide many hours of maintenance-free operation. There are a few items that may require attention from time to time. Cleaning Cleaning of the machine is occasionally necessary. Make a point of checking the machine and cleaning, if necessary when finishing the work-day or changing shifts.
Troubleshooting 43 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution Power not connected. Replace part. Control power lamp does not light. Fuse burned out. Switch on power. Defective switch. Disconnected wire. Poor connection. Check heating wire. No fuse breaker tripped.
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44 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution Wrong RPM of Adjust to correct RPM. Material does not move. material mounting roller. Chain tension Adjust chain clamping to clamping is set too correct tension. tight. Chain tension ...
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Troubleshooting 45 Problem Possible Cause Solution Disconnected wire. Reconnect or replace wire. Safety device failure. Defective limit switch. Adjust or replace limit switch. Defective relay unit. Replace part as required. Insufficient air Check air pressure. Air pressure.
46 Troubleshooting Alarm Windows When an error condition occurs or when the L-sealer senses a condition that could affect safety or operation, the L-sealer stops operation and displays a Notice window on the Control Panel screen. The following table shows the notice windows and explains the meaning of each.
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Troubleshooting 47 Window Pictorial Meaning Seal safety switch on. NOTICE This is to alert the operator that a sealing SEAL SAFETY action has failed. Clear the package item from the seal area to clear the condition. Touch Exit to return to the working page. EXIT Emergency Stop (E-Stop) is pressed.
48 Parts List Parts List Covers, Doors & Shutters ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION Q’TY A1 5HMLSA706AXA4 Acrylic Upper Cover LSA706A-AC02 A2 5HMLSA706AXA4 Acrylic Rear Panel LSA706A-AC03 A3 5HMLSA706AXA4 Main Entrance (Left and Right, 1 each) LSA706A-AC04 A4 5HMLSA706AXA4 Right Acrylic Cover LSA706A-AC05 A5 5HMLSA706AXA4 Left Acrylic Cover...
Parts List 53 Pickup Conveyor Side & End Panels, Motor Mount & Cover Q’TY ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION B1 5HFQLSA706ABC01 Output/Entry Zone Master Axis 54X734X630X15LSA 706A1-BC01 Left Side Panel LSA706A-BM01 Right Side Panel LSA706A-BM02 Tension Rod Axis LSA706A-BM05 Tension Rod Roller LSA706A-BM06 Transmission Roller LSA706A-BM13...
56 Parts List Output Conveyor Q’TY ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION 1 5BB1725X640S White Iron Free Roller 25 Ø X640EL Axis 8M5X0.8 2 5BE016200ZZ Bearings 6200ZZ ISK 3 5BE016800ZZ Bearings 6800ZZ ISK 4 5BE016800ZZ Connecting Seat Bearing UFL002-M4 JWT RS35 13T D=15 M6-2 Hole 5 5BF011B3X13T15M65 Sprockets groove 5X2.5...
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Parts List 57 Q’TY ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION Transmission Roller LSA706A-DM05 Conveyor Belt Support LSA706A-DM06 Link LSA706A-DM07 Guides LSA706A-DP02 Output Holder LSA706A-DP05...
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60 Parts List Q’TY ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION Loaded Material Wheel Seat LSA706A-FM12 Clamping Wheel Base LSA706A-FM13 Clip Material Wheel Axis (Under) LSA706A-FM16...
Parts List 61 Sealing Area (Part 2 of 2) B ( 1 : 3 ) A ( 1 : 3 ) E15-2 E14-2 E15-1 E14-1 E21-2 E21-2 E21-1 E21-1 Q’TY ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION 1 5BE06LMF25LUU Linear Bearings LMF25LUU 2 5AB06Z15GW22B Micro Switch Z-15GW22-B...
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62 Parts List Q’TY ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION 10 5DC02SPL1203 Quick Connector PL12-03T PISCO 11 5DC02SPC1203 Quick Connector PC12-03T PISCO 12 5BC50XQ41X480 Telescopic Cover Q41X480(40)XN02 13 5AA915M Temperature Line 14 5FB0110X25XCM Silicone Strips 10TX24.8 (cm) 15 5EH1002 Stainless Steel Tube Bundle 2"...
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Parts List 63 Q’TY ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION E21-1 Left and Right Contacts LSA706A-EP17-1 E21-2 Left and Right Contacts LSA706A-EP17-2 Micro-Fixed Seat LSA706A-EP19 Bolt LSA706A-EP22...
64 Parts List Scrap Chain, Motor, Gearbox, and Support Brackets Q’TY ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION Bearings 6202ZZ ISK Compression Spring (Nickel) 2.0TX14X40X7N Reversible Motor 5RK60GE-CW2ML2 Gearbox 5GE12.5KBF RS35 11T D=15 M6-2 Hole Sprockets Groove 5X2.5 RS35 13T D=15 M6-2 Hole Sprockets Groove 5X2.5 RS35 20T D=15 M6-2 Hole...
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Parts List 65 Q’TY ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION Clip Guide Plate LSA706A-FM01 Left Guide Plate LSA706A-FM02 Right Guide Plate LSA706A-FM03 Fixed Seat LSA706A-FM04 Support Pole LSA706A-FM05 Axis of Folded Material LSA706A-FM06 Upper Fixed Plate LSA706A-FM07 Lower Fixed Plate LSA706A-FM08 Bearing Collar LSA706A-FM10 Tailing Device C...
66 Parts List Film Roll Support, Unwinder, and Perforator Unit Q’TY ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION 1 5BE016200ZZ Bearings 6200ZZ ISK 2 5BE016203ZZ Bearings 6203ZZ TPI 3 5BE010606ZZ Bearings 606ZZ 4 5BE03UFL001 Bearing Units UFL001 JWT 5 5BE03UFL002 Bearing Units UFL002-M4 JWT 6 5BE016800ZZ Bearings...
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Parts List 67 Q’TY ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION 13 5EH1318X18X34X18N Extension Spring (Nickel) 1.8TX18X34X18N 14 5CB025RK40GNCW2ML2 Reversible Motor 5RK40GN-CW2ML2 15 5CB615GN15KF Gearbox 5GN15KF 16 5BF011B3X13T12M64 Sprockets RS35 13T D=12 M6-2 4X2 17 5BC04GN01ST32M06X16 Plum Handle 6050 32-M6X15 18 5BC04GN01ST32M06X35 Plum Handle GN6336.4 ST32-06X35 19 5BF011B3X11T15M64 Sprockets...
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68 Parts List Q’TY ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION Fixed Pedestal LSA706A-GP02 Left Shutter LSA706A-GP03 Right Shutter LSA706A-GP04 Tension Adjustment Plate LSA706A-GP05 Linkage for Rod Holder LSA706A-GP06 Linkage for Lever Stopper LSA706A-GP07 Blown Film Separation Board LSA706A-GP088 Fixed Pedestal - 1 LSA706A-GP099 Fixed Pedestal - 2 LSA706A-GP10...
Parts List 69 Control Box, Control Panel (Human Interface Display [HID]), Button Switches, and Labels Q’TY ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION 1 5CE11AIG32MQ02D Monochrome HID AIG32MQ02DR FHD-NLB22-F11GA 1A1B 2 5AB66ABLFS22NA8G Flat Head Illuminated Pushbutton AC24V green FHD-NPB22-F01R 220V 3 5AB31ABF221B2R Flat Head Pushbutton Switch FHD-NPB22-R02 2B220V 4 5AB33SHAF2212B2R...
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70 Parts List Q’TY ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION Human Interface Distribution Box LSA706A-HP05 Control Box Cover LSA706A-HP07...
Parts List 71 Main Power Box with Latch Switch, Cooling Fan & Transformer Guard Q’TY ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION 1 5AB16ZHC316 Power Switch FCH-ZH-C316 3B16A Separate 2 5E102RV2201 Telescopic Handle RV-220-1 3 5AG1312X12X2 Cooling Fan with Net 12XCN 220V ACIUF120B2-FG120 4 5BC4514104 Door Hinge 14104...
84 Temperature Setting Specifications for Shrink-Wrap Plastics Appendix C: Temperature Setting Specifications for Shrink-Wrap Plastics Mushroom Insert PVC (Poly-Vinyl Chloride) Temperature settings: 325° F front bar; 325° F side bar Pad type: Felt Dwell Time: Approximately 1 second Polyolefin Temperature settings: 335°...
VSA Value Series Semi-Automatic L-Sealers Warranty Statement Eastey warrants that all of the products it ships will be in good working order and free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of shipment by Eastey and will conform to the published specifications for that product.
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ESSENTIAL PURPOSE, IN NO EVENT WILL EASTEY BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT OR SIMILAR DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFIT OR LOST OPPORTUNITIES OF ANY TYPE ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THESE PRODUCTS EVEN IF EASTEY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
For help setting up or operating the VSA Value Series L-Sealer, please contact Eastey Technical Service at one of the numbers listed below. Toll-Free Phone 800-835-9344 Phone 763-428-4846 763-795-8867 E-mail info@eastey.com www.eastey.com Thank you again for your purchase of Eastey products. We are pleased to be a part of your packaging needs.
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