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Use and maintenance manual FP6000CS - FP8000CS USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Automatic L-Sealer FP6000CS - FP8000CS MANUAL CODE: DM210300 CREATION DATE: 28.09.2007 RELEASE: RELEASE DATE: 12.11.2008...
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FOREWORD In thanking you for the preference given us, SMIPACK S.p.A. is glad to welcome you to its wide circle of Clients and hopes that the use of this machine completely satisfies you. FP6000CS FP8000CS This manual can be used for model...
(BG) Italia e uffici amministrativi in Via Piazzalunga, 30 San Giovanni Bianco (BG) Italia. The company SMIPACK S.p.A., with production site in San Pellegrino Terme (BG) - Italy, Via Tasso, 75 and head-quarters in San Giovanni Bianco (BG) - Italy, Via Piazzalunga 30...
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e alle norme armonizzate di buona pratica costruttiva, tra cui: and with Harmonized Standards: Macchine per gomma e materie plastiche - Sicurezza - Macchine per soffiaggio per la produzione di corpi cavi - Requisiti per la progettazione e costruzione. EN 422 Safety of rubber and plastics machines - Blow moulding machines intend- ed for the production of hollow articles - Requirements for design and con- struction...
2.6. TRANSPORT AND UNPACKING ........................17 2.7. POSITIONING AND LEVELLING ........................17 2.8. FP6000CS AND FP8000CS L-SEALER AND T450 TUNNEL POSITIONING ..........18 2.9. ASSEMBLING THE ACCUMULATION PHOTOELECTRIC CELLS (OPTIONAL) ...........18 2.10. DEMOLITION AND DISPOSAL ........................18 2.11. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ........................18 2.12. TECHNICAL DATA FOR THE ELECTRIC CONNECTION ................19 2.13.
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20. UNIT MH310008 - MH310002 ........................81 21. UNIT MH340000 (FP6000CS) ........................82 UNIT. UNIT MH340075 (FP8000CS OPTIONAL) ...................82 22. UNIT MH400006 FP6000CS - FP8000CS ....................83 23. UNIT TIMING UNIT - FIXED BELT ......................84 24. UNIT TIMING UNIT - MOBILE BELT ......................85 25.
We would like to thank you in advance for all the suggestions that you may want to forward to us in order to bring about further improvements to the machine. SMIPACK S.p.A. - Viale Vittorio Veneto, 4 - 24016 San Pellegrino T. (BG) - Italy - Tel. +39.0345.40400 - Fax +39.0345.40409 1.2 WARRANTY CONDITIONS...
Do not install the machine in areas posing a risk of explosion or fire. • Do not temper with, remove or modify the safety devices; in such cases SMIPACK S.p.A. declines any responsibility on the safety of its machines. •...
Use and maintenance manual FP6000CS - FP8000CS • Before carrying out any work on the electrical installation, ensure that the voltage has been disconnected. • After an adjustment or security operation, restore the state of the machine with active protections.
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Chapter 1 - Regulations and general instructions WARNING! DON’T TOUCH. DANGER OF TRAPPING BETWEEN MECHANICAL MEMBERS. DANGER OF SHEARING. DANGER OF INJURY WARNING! BEFORE OPERATING, CHECK THAT THE MACHINE TYPE IS THE ONE THAT HAS BEEN BOUGHT.
Use and maintenance manual FP6000CS - FP8000CS CHAPTER 2 - MACHINE INSTALLATION 2.1 DESCRIPTION OF THE MACHINE Fig. 2.1.1 GLOSSARY Infeed conveyor belt Reel-holder Electronic card Upper square Lower square Product guide Connecting belt Sealing unit Film drive unit Scrap winder...
If the EF100022 detecting sensor sensor is disconnected and the parameter "movable belt" is (Only for FP6000CS) activated, the machine will not work. sensor It detects the presence of an object during the sealing bar's...
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Use and maintenance manual FP6000CS - FP8000CS Fig. 2.3.1 ELECTRICAL CABINET Fig. 2.3.2 Fig. 2.3.3...
Chapter 2 - Machine installation 2.4 WEIGHT AND DIMENSIONS OF THE PACKED MACHINE Fig. 2.4.1 FP6000CS FP8000CS case cardboard case packaging packaging 2200 mm 2650 mm 1520 mm 1740 mm 1550 mm 1760 mm WEIGHT 2.5 WEIGHT AND DIMENSIONS OF THE MACHINE Fig.
Use and maintenance manual FP6000CS - FP8000CS 2.6 TRANSPORT AND UNPACKING SMIPACK S.p.A. in function of the means of Fig. 2.6.1 transport and of the type of products to be shipped utilizes packagings adequate to guarantee the integrity and preservation during transportation.
Chapter 2 - Machine installation 2.8 FP6000CS AND FP8000CS L-SEALER AND T450 TUNNEL POSITIONING Once the machine has been levelled, place the machine's connecting belt as close as possible to the tunnel's. Make sure that the tunnel's belt is kept approximately 1 mm higher than the sealer's, so as to prevent the falling over of packages at the tunnel inlet zone.
We suggest operating temperatures varying from +10°C to +40°C with a relative humidity from 30% to 80% with no condensation. The airborne noise is lower than 70 dB. FP6000CS and FP8000CS L-Sealer's IP class rating = IP54 ATTENTION! The pressure and the plate acoustical power of the machine can change depending on the material of containers to be packaged.
CHAPTER 3 - INFORMATION ON THE MACHINE 3.1 OPERATING FEATURES OF THE MACHINE The L-sealers FP6000CS and FP8000CS can achieve an output of 50 and 30 ppm respectively, for a product with the following dimensions: 150 mm long, 200 mm large and 300 mm high.
10 to 50 µm. Customized logos and messages may be featured, provided that they fully conform to the existing regulations. film microperforated machine's microperforators when the film is employed centerfolded. FP6000CS FP8000CS 600 mm 800 mm...
Use and maintenance manual FP6000CS - FP8000CS CHAPTER 4 - PREPARATION TO THE USE OF THE MACHINE To prepare the machine of a new format input the manual mode with the start-up operations already made and remind that the sealing bar moves also with the safety doors open.
Chapter 4 - Preparation to the use of the machine Fig. 4.2.3 4.3 POSITIONING OF THE FILM REEL Before positioning the film reel in the unwinder, adjust the movable stops D and E. Their position depends on the package height. First of all, adjust the upper square height, as indicated in point 4.2;...
Use and maintenance manual FP6000CS - FP8000CS Fig. 4.3.3 Once the movable stop D, has been adjusted, position the film reel by keeping the reel's open side on the right (Fig. 4.3.3.). The rod mounted on the reel-holder will help separate the two edges of the film.
Chapter 4 - Preparation to the use of the machine 4.6 ADJUSTING THE MICROPERFORATORS Fig. 4.6.1 By turning the dowels 2, you can adjust the height of the needles of the micro perforators, thus modifying perforation according to the pack and to the type of film in use;...
Use and maintenance manual FP6000CS - FP8000CS 4.9 FIRST FILM SEALING Once the film has been arranged as indicated in paragraph 4.8, it is possible to proceed with the first sealing. First of all open the upper door and place the film front part inside the film-driving device ensuring that the two flaps are perfectly lined.
Chapter 4 - Preparation to the use of the machine 4.11 SCRAP FILM WINDER The scrap film winder is intended to collect the film scrap on the reel for easy disposal. After taking the scrap film through the driving and scrap film guide devices, follow the indications provided below.
Fig. 4.11.3 4.12 REGULATION FOR THE PACKAGING OF LOW PACKS The Smipack automatic L-sealers can package products of different dimensions, without needing to modify the machine structure; anyway, in order to improve the packaging of very low products (less than 2 cm high), it is recommended to adjust the squares position, in order to obtain the smallest package.
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Chapter 4 - Preparation to the use of the machine Fig. 4.12.3 Move the upper square 3 along the holes, by pushing the 4 screws 5 in the direction indicated in the picture; in the same way, adjust the position of the lower square 4 by means of the 4 screws 6.
Use and maintenance manual FP6000CS - FP8000CS CHAPTER 5 - ELECTRONIC BOARD 5.1 ELECTRONIC BOARD KEYS DESCRIPTION Fig. 5.1.1 The the Automatic L-Sealer’s electronic board is composed of the following elements: MAIN SWITCH: It can turn the machine on and off.;...
Chapter 5 - ELectronic board Select the "AUTOMATIC" machine operation mode Mode to be selected to position the film and its adjustments ENTER push button: modifies and/or confirms a parameter; ARROW keys: can be used to go through the menu and to set and/or modify the parameters.
Use and maintenance manual FP6000CS - FP8000CS Fig. 5.2.1 On the first line the type of machine is displayed and on the second the software release loaded. Fig. 5.2.2 Subsequently the following display will appear: BAR-ADJUSTMENT START+ENTER Now perform the adjustment of the sealing bar; in this phase the machine calculates the operation positions.
Chapter 5 - ELectronic board To set the machine on MANUAL mode press the appropriate key The following video display will appear and the following key functions will be activated: Fig. 5.3.1 MANU SEALING ACTIVATION It activates the sealing bar movement in manual mode. Press F1 for one second to perform a sealing cycle .
Use and maintenance manual FP6000CS - FP8000CS Start the packaging cycle Stop the cycle Operate the scrap recovery following possible breakages ATTENTION! The machine only operates when the door is closed. Before performing possible adjustment of reel, film or product positioning, do not operate on AUTOMATIC mode but in MANUAL mode.
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Chapter 5 - ELectronic board Press to get to the following display: Fig. 5.5.3 Ad then to go through the various >SEALING-BAR items (SEALING BAR, PACKAGE, ADJUST FILM, OPTIONS, SAVE FORMAT). PACK Sealing bar: Prss and then and go through the various submenus: 1 •...
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Use and maintenance manual FP6000CS - FP8000CS Package: Press and them and go through the various submenus: 1 • Multipackage Fig. 5.5.7 If it is ENABLED, the machine packages the product by using the packs length as a parameter; if it is DISABLED, the packaging...
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100 mm to the previously set value “film delay”. 5 • Belts speed Fig. 5.5.12 It indicates the belts speed with reference to the rated speed. BELT-SPEED Set speed FP6000CS 100% 150% FP8000CS 10 m/min 20 m/min 30 m/min...
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Use and maintenance manual FP6000CS - FP8000CS 6 • Unwinder time-out Fig. 5.5.13 This menu regulates the reel-holder motor's time-out parameter, after the film drive phase. It is meant to reduce the film tensioning in the sealing zone. (range from 0 to 1000 ms).
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Chapter 5 - ELectronic board 2 • Package advance detection Fig. 5.5.16 If this option has been "ENABLED", the infeed conveyor belt keeps running until another package is detected. If "DISABLED", PACK-APPROACH the infeed conveyor belt stops once the ENABLED package being processed passes the sealing zone.
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Use and maintenance manual FP6000CS - FP8000CS 5 • Ramps control Fig. 5.5.19 If the function is DISABLED, the machine will operate in the normal-standard mode. If it is ENABLED, the start and stop ramps of the infeed belt will be more gradual, in order MOTOR-RAMP to facilitate the packaging of stacked packs.
Chapter 5 - ELectronic board It is now possible to modify the format name using the arrow keys. Move between the letters with (a dash will indicate that the letter has been chosen). Press the key to run through the alphanumeric characters. To cancel the sequence, press for one second, otherwise confirm the new format's identification by pressing...
Use and maintenance manual FP6000CS - FP8000CS Remaining packs Fig. 5.6.3 This video only displays the number of packs to be handled if the PACKS COUNTER has REMAINING-PACKS been set. XXXXX NOTES: Any START or STOP will not affect the packs computation. The packs causing any errors are not taken into consideration.
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Chapter 5 - ELectronic board 3 • Package length detection Fig. 5.7.4 It shows the detected package length. LENGHT-MEASURE PACK[mm] 4 • Average package length Fig. 5.7.5 It shows the average length of the packages processed. PACK-LENGHT AVERAGE[mm] 5 • Print centering Fig.
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Use and maintenance manual FP6000CS - FP8000CS 8 • Instantaneous efficiency Fig. 5.7.9 Percentage of the packages which can be processed by the machine, calculated with SNAPSHOT regards to the machine's working time and assessed against average EFFICIENCY[%]000 packages per minute.
Chapter 5 - ELectronic board 13 • Data resetting Fig. 5.7.14 The selection of resets all the data RESET-DATA ---------------- displayed in the menu "DISPLAY DATA". 5.8 SYSTEM SETUP Starting from the previous menu, select the following message will be displayed: Fig.
Use and maintenance manual FP6000CS - FP8000CS 2 • Level 3 Password Fig. 5.8.4 Unusable by the user. LEVEL PASSWORD 00000 ATTENTION! IIf the EEPROM is reset, the default passwords are reset.. 5.9 UTILITY From the main menu press and the following video display appears: Fig.
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Chapter 5 - ELectronic board 2 • Data lock Fig. 5.9.4 If you select YES, it will be possible to change the parameters exclusively in the menu PROGR. When you leave this menu, it ACT-DATA-BLOCK will not be possible to modify the data any longer, but only to read them.
Use and maintenance manual FP6000CS - FP8000CS 2 • Data reception Fig. 5.9.8 Reception of all the data stored on the EEPROM. It is possible to receive all the data DATA concerning the formats as well as the system and configuration parameters.
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OUT, ACCUMULATION TIME-OUT).x ---------------- Questo parametro è attivabile solo contattando SMIPACK S.p.A l’acquisto del gruppo optional (See at 7.8“OPTIONAL” at pag. 102) 1 • End of flux time-out Fig. 5.10.5 If the inlet photoelectric cell has not detected any incoming package for a set time, the...
Use and maintenance manual FP6000CS - FP8000CS 2 • Accumulation time-out Fig. 5.10.6 It refers to the maximum time during which the photoelectric cell can be obscured by the ACCUMULATION package. After this set time, the machine goes on "PAUSE" and the corresponding ACTIVATION[s] 00 error warning "OUTLET-ACCUMULAT"...
5.13 MACHINE STATES After the L-Sealer has been started, the video will display a welcoming message first, and then the "MACHINE STATE", which is meant to provide a description of the FP6000CS - FP8000CS Sealer's performance. The machine states are the following: •...
6.2 OPERATING PRINCIPLES The FP6000CS and FP800CS L-Sealer has been designed for the packaging of loose as well as assembled products by means of centerfolded shrink film. The machine can be operated by a technician or alternatively it can be joined to other machines on the production line.
Chapter 6 - Machine use 6.4 CHECKING FOR GOOD OPERATING CONDITIONS 1 • Belt section: • Check the conveyor belts for possible damages. • Check if the rollers are moving freely. • Check that all the belts have a linear movement and that there are no breakages, tearing or folds that can prevent the normal operation.
Use and maintenance manual FP6000CS - FP8000CS CHAPTER 7 - MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS ATTENTION! Before begining any type of maintenance operation indicated in this chapter, unless otherwise required, switch off the machine, switch voltage off acting on the main switch, pull out the power supply cable from the mains and disconnect the tube that feeds the pneumatic plant.
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Chapter 7 - Maintenance and repairs Tab. 7.1.2 PROTECTIONS Clean the safety and the emergency switches Make sure that the pneumatic parts are working correctly Check the state of the PTFE and of the silicone SEALING UNIT Lubricate the joint heads of the sealing bar UPPER SQUARE Lubricate all moving parts Tab 7.1.3...
Use and maintenance manual FP6000CS - FP8000CS 7.2 REPLACING THE SEALING BLADE In order to replace the sealing blade, remove the sealing bar's inside and outside hand protections by unscrewing the screws 1. Then remove the screws 2 from the inside of the unit and replace the damaged blade.
Chapter 7 - Maintenance and repairs 7.3 REPLACING THE BRAKE SHOES In order to replace the contrast silicone, remove the PTFE 1; take off the silicone, paying attention not to remove the biadhesive tape. Cut the new silicone profile, which must be as long as the old one.
Use and maintenance manual FP6000CS - FP8000CS 7.5 ADJUSTING THE SEALING BAR’S SENSORS Fig. 7.5.1 In order to replace the sealing bar’s sensors, disconnect them from the cable attached to the upper frame. Once the sensors have been replaced, adjust the height so that...
Use and maintenance manual FP6000CS - FP8000CS 10 • Unit MY340049 (FP8000CS) Pos. Description spare parts Code Pos. Description spare parts Code GEAR BOX EM650242 ROLLER GROUP MH200091 MOTOR EM600174 BEARING MF800099 MA112711 PHOTOCELL EF100084 ROLLER GROUP MH200090 BELT MF500905...
Use and maintenance manual FP6000CS - FP8000CS 12 • Unit MH340041 (FP8000CS) 12a • Unit MH340042 (FP8000CS) Pos. Description spare parts Code Pos. Description spare parts Code CABLE MA902031 MA112754 MA112027 MA112755 BEARING MF801068 ROLLER GROUP MH200025 BUSH MF801132...
Use and maintenance manual FP6000CS - FP8000CS 24 • Timing unit - mobile belt Code Code FP8000CS Pos. Description spare parts FP6000CS (WITH OPTIONAL MOBILE BELT ONLY ELECTROVALVE MN400178 MN400178 ELECTROVALVE MN400177 MN400177 SILENCER MN301114 MN301114...
Use and maintenance manual FP6000CS - FP8000CS 26 • Unit MH350009 Code Code Pos. Description spare parts FP6000CS FP8000CS TRANSDUCER EF110006 EF110006 SUPPORT MN010179 MN010179...
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30 • Electrical diagram MY350038-2 FP6000CS SPARE PARTS CODE LEGEND B1 RESISTANCE 970 W MA109620 B2 RESISTANCE 800 W MA109619 WASTE FILM WINDER MOTOR 180 W EM600218 INFEED CONVEYOUR MOTOR - OPTIONAL 180 W EM600189 PRODUCT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT MOTOR 180 W...
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36 • Electrical diagram MY350030-2 FP8000CS LEGEND SPARE PARTS CODE B1 RESISTANCE 1270 W MA112718 B2 RESISTANCE 1100 W MA112717 WASTE FILM WINDER MOTOR 180 W EM600218 INFEED CONVEYOUR MOTOR - OPTIONAL 180 W EM600189 PRODUCT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT MOTOR 180 W EM600013 ELECTRICAL PANEL COOLING FAN EK020022...
"PHOTOCELL UNIT mark reading group" which let the working product to be packed using a printed plastic foil. 7.9 WEAR AND TEAR MECHANICAL PARTS Tab. 7.2.1 Description Code Code FP6000CS FP8000CS 1 • SECTION BAR MP400373 MP400373 2 • SEALING BAR MA224168 MA234345 3 •...
Use and maintenance manual FP6000CS - FP8000CS CHAPTER 8 - ANOMALIES AND FAILURES – HOW TO REMEDY 8.1 PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS Following, the descriptions and relative solutions of common problems that could occur during the normal operation of the machine.
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Use and maintenance manual FP6000CS - FP8000CS Tab 8.1.3 REMEDIES and PROBLEM: CAUSE SOLUTIONS FILM WINDS The locking handle has not Fasten the handle on the AROUND REEL- been fastened. reel-holder. HOLDER'S RUBBER ROLLER REEL-HOLDER Make sure that the reel-...
Use and maintenance manual FP6000CS - FP8000CS • General problems Tab 8.1.5 REMEDIES and PROBLEM: CAUSE SOLUTIONS MACHINE Insufficient lubrication of the Properly lubricate ANOMALOUSLY NOISY machine’s moving parts. moving parts. The general switch is off. Turn the general switch on.
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Chapter 8 - Anomalies and failures — how to remedy Tab 8.1.6 REMEDIES and PROBLEM: CAUSE SOLUTIONS The safety doors are open Close the safety doors EMERG-DOOR-OPEN Turn the card off and then An error has occurred in the on again. if the problem EEPROM-ERROR procesor continues,...
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Use and maintenance manual FP6000CS - FP8000CS Tab 8.1.6 REMEDIES and PROBLEM: CAUSE SOLUTIONS Remove the scrap from the The scrap reel is full. REEL-SCRAP-FULL reel. The movable belt does not Check the solenoid valve work. cable. Check the movable belt sensor.
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Chapter 8 - Anomalies and failures — how to remedy Tab 8.1.6 REMEDIES and PROBLEM: CAUSE SOLUTIONS Make sure the motor is operating correctly. The motor that has caused the error is indicated iin parenthesis: 1-infeed conveyour motor Motor overcurrent, motor 2-outlet conveyour motor O/C-MOTOR- (x) broken or jammed belt...
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Use and maintenance manual FP6000CS - FP8000CS Tab 8.1.6 REMEDIES and PROBLEM: CAUSE SOLUTIONS Make sure that FLEXTRON POWER- BASE is operating correctly. check connection cables, especially ERROR 100 Error caused connectors. ERROR 101 FLEXTRON POWER- replace FLEXTRON ERROR 110...
FIRST FILM SEALING ..........................27 FORMAT CHANGE INSTRUCTIONS ....................... 56 FORMAT PARAMETERS ......................... 35 FP6000CS AND FP8000CS L-SEALER AND T450 TUNNEL POSITIONING ......... 18 HOW TO CONSULT AND USE THIS MANUAL ..................9 INFORMATION ON THE MACHINE ......................21 INTENTED USE ............................55 LEGAL REFERENCES ..........................
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WEIGHT AND DIMENSIONS OF THE MACHINE ................... 16 WEIGHT AND DIMENSIONS OF THE PACKED MACHINE ..............16 SMIPACK S.p.A. is absolutely not responsible for any direct or indirect consequences due to the proper or improper use of of this issuing or of the system software.
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