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  • Page 1 Model NB1 Neck Bander Operation Manual...
  • Page 2 Adjust Spreader Guide Wheels Install Spreader Assembly Make Bands Adjust Band Holder Adjust Suction Cup Angle Adjust Plunger Assembly Angle Adjust Plunger Assembly Horizontal Position Adjust Plunger Assembly Height Start Production and Fine Tune Deitz Company Inc. NB1 User Manual Page...
  • Page 3 Anodized Aluminum Clear Plastic Other Plastic (Not Clear) Electricals/Electronics Preventative Maintenance 10. TECHNICAL INFORMATION ..................Principal of Operation Cycle of Operation Troubleshooting Index of Technical Notes and Drawings (Technical Notes/Drawings Begin After Last Page) Deitz Company Inc. NB1 User Manual Page...

  • Page 4: Section 1 - General Illustrations

    6. Start Sensor – Optical retro-reflective 7. Adjustment Handle – Band Holder assembly 8. Spreader Guide Wheels (2) 9. Hub Support Rollers (2) 10. Feed Rollers (2) 11. Plunger assembly 12. Knife assembly 13. Band Holder assembly Deitz Company Inc. NB1 User Manual Page...
  • Page 5 2. Air supply tube to machine 3. Dancer Tension Roller 4. Spacing Wheel 5. Power cord for Spacing Wheel 6. Main power cord to machine 7. Spool for Band Material Roll 8. Dancer Brake Roller Deitz Company Inc. NB1 User Manual Page...
  • Page 6 MBLY MATERIAL SEAM MATERIAL SEAM HUB SUPPORT ROLLER HUB SUPPORT ROLLER NOTE THE ORIENTATION OF THE BAND MATERIAL. The seam of the band material should travel at the center of the Hub Rollers. Deitz Company Inc. NB1 User Manual Page...

  • Page 7: Section 2 - Safety Reminder

    Always test for the presence of voltage before touching or working on electrical components. Note that there might be other requirements that could apply. Refer to the manuals supplied by the component manufacturers for further safety instructions. Deitz Company Inc. NB1 User Manual Page...

  • Page 8: Section 3 - Introduction

    Pharmafill Model NB1 Section 3 - INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a Pharmafill Model NB1 Neck Bander. We at Deitz Company hope you will find that the Model NB1 meets or exceeds your expectations and requirements for an affordable, reliable and innovative addition to your packaging operation.
  • Page 9 However, DEITZ COMPANY does not take any responsibility for misprints, translation errors or other errors and any damages resulting there from. DEITZ COMPANY retains the right to make changes in the described products to improve functionality, reliability and other design considerations. The measurements or data shown on schematics, sketches and photos are not binding.

  • Page 10: Section 4 - Specifications (Also See Technical Information At End Of Manual)

    1. Other input voltages are available as factory options if specified at the time of order 2. Compressed air must be clean and dry, free of impurities, moisture (water) and oil. 3. May be adjusted further by adjusting or modifying leveling feet. Deitz Company Inc. NB1 User Manual Page...

  • Page 11: Section 5 - General Information - Getting To Know The Machine

    There is also a rotary potentiometer that controls the speed of the Spacing Wheel. An adjustable photo-electric start sensor is integrated into the machine, which will detect the container and start a machine cycle. Deitz Company Inc. NB1 User Manual Page...
  • Page 12 Spacing Wheel is to control the flow of containers into the machine, assuring a minimum gap between containers. 3. OPTIONAL FEATURES - may be added to the machine at the factory or in the field. Please contact Deitz company for more details...

  • Page 13: Section 6 - Installation And Commissioning

    Remove any shrink-wrap, bubble wrap and/or protective cardboard inserts from the Lift Stand and Neck Bander. h. Inspect all supplied equipment for damage. If any damage is present, please notify DEITZ COMPANY immediately. If possible, send a photo. Follow the procedures on the following pages to assemble and test the machine. Deitz Company Inc.
  • Page 14 Reinstall previously removed socket head screw in available hole on each Conveyor Alignment Bar (Note: The standard bars are made for a conveyor that is 5-1/2“wide. Contact Deitz Company if you require a different size.) SPOOL...
  • Page 15 Install the two (2) mounting screws with lock washers (from the back). Tighten securely. Replace Rear Access Panel. MOUNTING SCREW – RIGHT MOUNTING SCREW – LEFT POWER CORD – LINE IN 115VAC SPACING WHEEL ZIP-TIE (CUT AND REMOVE) POWER CORD Deitz Company Inc. NB1 User Manual Page...
  • Page 16 Close the guard door. HMI reads “Press Menu” again. k. Push E-stop. HMI will turn off, and air sound will go silent. HMI WITH GUARD DOOR OPEN EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON HMI UPON POWER UP – MAIN MENU Deitz Company Inc. NB1 User Manual Page...
  • Page 17 (Note: The standard bars are made for a conveyor that is 5-1/2“wide. Contact Deitz Company if you require a different size.) The blue suction cup is now directly over the center of the conveyor belt and the machine is parallel to the conveyor d.
  • Page 18 The HT6B can be ordered with the Emergency Auto Lift (EAL) option, which will automatically lift the heat tunnel to its maximum height whenever the conveyor stops or is going very slowly. Deitz Company Inc. NB1 User Manual Page...
  • Page 19 The machine will cycle once at normal speed. g. Push AUTO again. h. Push CLEAR/ABORT. The display will return to the initial message. This completes the test. HMI MAIN MENU HMI –AUTO APPLY BANDS MODE Deitz Company Inc. NB1 User Manual Page...

  • Page 20: Section 7 - Controls

    Wheel. The Spacing Wheel only turns on when the machine is in AUTO mode. The speed should be set in conjunction with the conveyor speed to provide the container spacing and rate of entry that is appropriate for the application. Deitz Company Inc. NB1 User Manual Page...
  • Page 21 Press MENU to access any function. This is always the first button to press. There are 5 functions: 1. Apply Bands 2. Adjust Settings 3. Manual Control 4. One Step (Jog) 5. Technician Only (This concludes The Basics) Deitz Company Inc. NB1 User Manual Page...

  • Page 22: Manual Operation

    MANUAL OPERATION: Press and release MANUAL. The machine will cycle once, applying a band and producing a new one Press and hold MANUAL. The machine will cycle continuously until you release the button. (continued) Deitz Company Inc. NB1 User Manual Page...

  • Page 23: Automatic Operation

    To change the Start Time, press the Start Time numerals. A pop-up keyboard will appear. Clear the current value, enter the new value and press ENTER. The spacing wheel will turn on and AUTO mode will resume. (continued) Deitz Company Inc. NB1 User Manual Page...
  • Page 24 If the guard door is opened while in AUTO mode, machine operation will not cycle and the message will appear “Guard Door Open”. When the door is closed, AUTO mode will resume. (This concludes Apply Bands Mode.) Deitz Company Inc. NB1 User Manual Page...
  • Page 25 0.00). Adjust the value (in inches) by pressing the Start Time numerals. A pop-up keyboard will appear. Press CLR to clear the current value, enter the new value, and press ENT. (This concludes Adjust Settings Mode.) Deitz Company Inc. NB1 User Manual Page...
  • Page 26 When the plunger extends, the suction for the suction cup will stop (the audible hissing from the vacuum generator stops also). When the plunger withdraws, the suction will resume. (continued) Deitz Company Inc. NB1 User Manual Page...
  • Page 27 F1 – extend plunger F1 – withdraw plunger F2 – open knife F3 – feed material (through knife) F2 – close knife (cut) (This concludes Manual Control Mode.) Deitz Company Inc. NB1 User Manual Page...
  • Page 28 Press F1 repeatedly to go through one cycle step-by-step, in this order. First press – extend / withdraw plunger open knife feed material Second press – close knife (cut) (This concludes One Step Mode.) Deitz Company Inc. NB1 User Manual Page...
  • Page 29 MENU 5 – TECHNICIAN ONLY This feature is password protected and can only be used under the instructions of a qualified Deitz Company technician. The purpose of this feature is to allow a technician or a user (under guidance of a...

  • Page 30: Section 8 - Set Up

    ADJUST BAND HOLDER ❑ ADJUST SUCTION CUP ANGLE (IF NEEDED) ❑ ADJUST PLUNGER ASSEMBLY ANGLE (IF NEEDED) ❑ ADJUST PLUNGER ASSEMBLY POSITION ❑ ADJUST PLUNGER ASSEMBLY HEIGHT ❑ START PRODUCTION AND FINE TUNE ❑ Deitz Company Inc. NB1 User Manual Page...
  • Page 31 See Section 9 for installation instructions. SPREADER ASSEMBLY LARGE BAND HOLDER SMALL BAND HOLDER NOT SHOWN STANDARD 2” PLUNGER ASSEMBLY STANDARD FLAT STANDARD 2” PLUNGER ASSEMBLY Deitz Company Inc. NB1 User Manual Page...
  • Page 32 With a container on the conveyor, loosen the black handle on the left and move start sensor down to a height that will cause the cap or the body of the container to interrupt the sensor. START SENSOR REFLECTOR (HIDDEN) Deitz Company Inc. NB1 User Manual Page...
  • Page 33 With the conveyor running and the Spacing Wheel not turning, containers should not pass. d. With the conveyor running and the Spacing Wheel turning (must be in AUTO mode), containers should exit the wheel at a steady rate with uniform spacing. LIGHT PRESSURE HERE CONVEYOR RAILING Deitz Company Inc. NB1 User Manual Page...
  • Page 34 • Insert Band Spreader Tool into material • Down through top slot into machine TOP ROLLERS BRAKE ROLLER BOTTOM OF MATERIAL TOP OF MATERIAL TENSION ROLLER SPOOL HOLD DOWN DISC BAND TOP SLOT SPREADER TOOL Deitz Company Inc. NB1 User Manual Page...
  • Page 35 Tighten 4 screws holding the Roller Mounting Bars. g. Tighten 2 Spreader Guide Wheel Clamping Screws. RIGHT ROLLER MOUNTING BAR LEFT ROLLER MOUNTING BAR SPREADER GUIDE WHEEL CLAMPING SCREWS ROLLER MOUNTING BAR SCREWS OPEN SETTING CLOSED SETTING SPREADER SUPPORT ROLLERS Deitz Company Inc. NB1 User Manual Page...
  • Page 36 V-GROOVE IN SPREADER GUIDE WHEELS FLAT GROOVE IN SPREADER SUPPORT ROLLERS SPREADER GUIDE WHEEL CLAMPING SCREWS SPREADER ASSEMBLY FEED ROLLERS LEFT FEED RIGHT FEED UPPER BLADE ROLLER ROLLER SPREADER HUB ROLLERS LOWER BLADE Deitz Company Inc. NB1 User Manual Page...
  • Page 37 Use the HMI menu to enter Apply Bands Mode and press MANUAL several times until bands are being cut and continue until the bands take a uniform shape at the suction cup. MANUAL MODE SUCTION CUP Deitz Company Inc. NB1 User Manual Page...
  • Page 38 HIGH POSITION LOOSEN NUT TO MAKE ADJUSTMENTS LOW POSITION BAND HOLDER BAND BAND HOLDER ADJUSTMENT HANDLE SPACE BETWEEN BAND HOLDER SUCTION CUP BOTTOM OF BAND HOLDER AND TOP OF MATERIAL AND Deitz Company Inc. NB1 User Manual Page...
  • Page 39 Pull the Anchor Block back (or to the left) to increase the angle. The correct angle is determined through trial and error based on actual test application of bands. e. When the angle is correct, tighten the Anchor Block mounting screws. KNIFE OPEN KNIFE CLOSED MORE ANGLE LESS ANGLE Deitz Company Inc. NB1 User Manual Page...
  • Page 40 Move the plunger to the desired angle. The correct angle is determined through trial and error based on actual test application of bands. d. When the angle is correct, tighten the locking screw. STANDARD ANGLE: 2 ANGLE SETTING PLUNGER ANGLE LOCKING SCREW MAXIMUM ANGLE: 1 MINIMUM ANGLE: 4 Deitz Company Inc. NB1 User Manual Page...
  • Page 41 When the position is correct, tighten the locking screws. PLUNGER POSITION MINIMUM SIDE-TO-SIDE POSITION (LEFT) LOCKING SCREWS SLOT SERVES AS POINTER PLUNGER COLLAR MINIMUM SIDE-TO-SIDE POSITION (RIGHT) PLUNGER (EXTENDED) PLUNGER BAR BAND HOLDER Deitz Company Inc. NB1 User Manual Page...
  • Page 42 NOTE: Make sure the alignment rod on the plunger bar goes through the clearance hole in the Cylinder mounting bar without interference. 1/8” PLUNGER CLEARANCE PLUNGER FULLY MOUNTING BAR EXTENDED (DOWN) PLUNGER FULLY WITHDRAWN (UP) CLAMPING SCREW ALIGNMENT ROD MEASURE HERE CLEARANCE HOLE (BUSHING) Deitz Company Inc. NB1 User Manual Page...
  • Page 43 • Lower bracket so the lowest point is just above the top of the band material, but high enough that the top of the dropper will pass through the gap. • Tighten the Tamper Bracket knob. TALL/DROPPER TAMPER BRACKET Deitz Company Inc. NB1 User Manual Page...
  • Page 44 • If the band is applied too late, move the Start Sensor to the left. g. Once the bands are being applied satisfactory, increase the Spacing Wheel speed. AUTO MODE SPACING WHEEL START SENSOR POSITION START SENSOR POSITION Deitz Company Inc. NB1 User Manual Page...

  • Page 45: Section 9 - Maintenance

    ELECTRICALS/ELECTRONICS: Do not clean electrical or electronic components with any kind of solution. DO NOT WET! Compressed air may be used to gently blow off dust. Aerosol contact cleaner may also be used. Deitz Company Inc. NB1 User Manual Page...

  • Page 46: Preventative Maintenance

    Check condition of all external electrical wires and sensor cables for wear or damage. Replace if necessary. Annually a. Roller Drive (internal, remove rear cover) • Replace drive gear belt, if it has 2000+ operating hours (one year of normal daily 1-shift operation). Deitz Company Inc. NB1 User Manual Page...

  • Page 47: Section 10 - Technical Information

    Plunger extends down. Knife opens. • Plunger retracts up. Roller feeds a length of material through open knife. • Knife closes, new cut band is held by suction cup. • END OF CYCLE Deitz Company Inc. NB1 User Manual Page...

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    ❑ in Section 10). If Manual Control Mode test cuts are good but normal cuts are not, contact Deitz Company for technical help. g. Knife action makes squeaking sound. Make sure the knife blades are clean and free of material debris.
  • Page 49 Make sure the material is running true and wrinkle free over the spreader tool. ❑ Make sure the original crease from the roll travels across the center of the spreader rollers as shown at the bottom of page V in Section 1. Deitz Company Inc. NB1 User Manual Page...
  • Page 50 Testing NB1 Blade Pressure TN0122-4 NB1 PR How to use Print Registration Addendums or additional technical data ________________ __________________________________ ________________ __________________________________ ________________ __________________________________ ________________ __________________________________ ________________ __________________________________ ________________ __________________________________ ________________ __________________________________ ________________ __________________________________ Deitz Company Inc. NB1 User Manual Page...
  • Page 52 MODEL NB1 NECK BANDER - FACTORY SETUP RECORD DEITZ COMPANY INC. NOTES: CUSTOMER: __________________________________ ______ Date: Serial No. : Page: Test containers Container Height (inches) Seal Type (Neck or Sleeve) Max Outside Diameter (mm) Calculated LFW (mm) Band Spreader Tool (mm)
  • Page 53 DEITZ COMPANY, INC. ROUTE 34, WALL, N.J.
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  • Page 76 DEITZ COMPANY, INC. ROUTE 34, WALL, N.J.
  • Page 77 DEITZ COMPANY INC Technical Information Model NB1 Neck Bander TN 0012 NB1 BLADE PRESSURE QUICK ADJUST (numbers correspond to photos) 1. Loosen band holder assembly. Note the position relative to the ruler for later. 2. Remove band holder assembly and place out of the way.
  • Page 78 DEITZ COMPANY INC Technical Information Model NB1 Neck Bander PHOTO 1 PHOTO 2...
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  • Page 86 DOCUMENT TN0113 DEITZ COMPANY INC. JUNE 2020 PHARMAFILL MODEL NB1 TAMPER EVIDENT BANDER TESTING NB1 BLADE PRESSURE USING THE MACHINE’S BUILT-IN AIR PRESSURE REGULATOR & GAUGE YOU WILL ALSO NEED DOCUMENT “TN0112 NB1 Knife Quick Adjust” With machine on (E-stop released), test the knife pressure setting: 1.
  • Page 87 DEITZ COMPANY INC Technical Information Document No. TN0122-4 April 26, 2021 Model NB1 Neck Bander TN0122-4 How to use Model NB1 with Print Registration Clear Film, Registered Print Film And Random Print Film Machines with PLC program version NB1_PLC_2020-03-09 (or later) and the optional print registration sensor can be used with both clear film and printed film.

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