3.3.1. FIXED GUARDS ............................11 3.3.2. MOVABLE GUARDS ..........................11 3.4. PLACEMENT OF SECURITY DEVICES AND SIGNALS ................11 3.4.1. SUPREMA / SUPREMA PLUS ........................11 3.4.2. MINIDROP / MINIDROP PLUS ......................... 12 3.5. RESIDUAL RISKS ............................12 4. MACHINE DESCRIPTION ............................. 13 4.1.
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4.4. MAIN COMPONENTS ............................. 15 4.5. EQUIPMENT ..............................15 4.6. WORKING AREAS ............................16 4.6.1. SUPREMA / SUPREMA PLUS ......................... 16 4.6.2. MINIDROP / MINIDROP PLUS ......................... 16 4.7. PRODUCTS OVERVIEW ..........................17 5. START-UP AND OPERATION CHECKS ......................18 5.1.
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6.8.16. FLAME-SHAPED PRODUCT ........................41 6.8.17. MULTILAYER FIXED PRODUCT WITH ROTATION ................42 6.8.18. MULTILAYER LONG PRODUCT WITH ROTATION ................43 6.8.19. FLAME-SHAPED PRODUCT WITH ROTATION ..................44 6.9. WARNINGS ON PROGRAMMING ........................45 6.10. STARTING PRODUCTION ..........................45 6.10.1. PLACE THE DOUGH IN THE HOPPER ....................45 6.10.2.
1. INTRODUCTION 1.1. OWNERSHIP OF THE MANUAL This manual belongs exclusively to MIMAC ITALIA SRL. Reproduction, even partial, is forbidden unless authorized by the Manufacturer. 1.2. PURPOSE OF THE MANUAL The aim of this manual is to provide information necessary for the correct and safe use of the machine and for carrying out operation as contemplated in the design phase.
If in the unquestionable opinion of our technicians it is not possible to intervene in the customer’s premises, the customer shall send the machine on DDP terms to MIMAC ITALIA who, after repairing the faulty part at no charge, shall return the machine on ex works terms.
The software cannot be altered, modified, copied and/or reproduced without written authorisation from MIMAC ITALIA. Being the owner of the software used to run its machines, MIMAC ITALIA will not grant the source codes of its software for any reason and will persecute anyone or anything that copies, reproduces, decodes or modifies the same software.
Customer. It is forbidden to use the machine in conditions or for purposes other than those indicated in the manual and MIMAC ITALIA cannot be held responsible for faults or accidents caused by the non-observance of this rule.
To guarantee maximum working reliability, MIMAC ITALIA has accurately chosen the materials and components used to produce the apparatus, which was accurately tested before delivery. Good machine performance over time also depends on correct use and suitable maintenance in line with the instructions given in this manual.
ATTENTION! Machine moving parts in action BE CAREFUL to your hands DO NOT remove safety devices DO NOT clean, grease or adjust the machine elements while they are in action DO NOT clean the machine using water jets ATTENTION! Hand crush hazard www.mimac.com...
They are connected to safety micro-switches or photocells meant for cutting in automatically whenever the covers are opened. The machine can start production again when the movable guards are closed. 3.4. PLACEMENT OF SECURITY DEVICES AND SIGNALS 3.4.1. SUPREMA / SUPREMA PLUS 1. Hopper movable guard 2. Wire-cut device movable guard 3.
6. Information plate 3.5. RESIDUAL RISKS While using the machine for production or maintenance, the residual risks present are possible crushing of the hands between the die and the conveyor or between the die and the tray positioned above the conveyor. www.mimac.com...
In each machine there is an identification plate containing information about the Manufacturer and the machine (model name, serial number, power supply, year of manufacture). 4.3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 4.3.1. SUPREMA / SUPREMA PLUS SUPREMA 400 SUPREMA 450 SUPREMA PLUS 400...
MINIDROP PLUS 450 Dimensioni 840 mm 890 mm 1110 mm 1110 mm 1360 mm 1360 mm Peso 190 kg 195 kg Capacità tramoggia 24 lt 27 lt Alimentazione 200-240 V - 50/60 Hz - 1ph Dimensione teglie 400x600 mm 450x660 mm www.mimac.com...
4.4. MAIN COMPONENTS 1 - Frame The frame is made of steel, aluminum alloy and stainless steel, covered by stainless steel panels that are fast and easy to clean and sanitize. 2 - Conveyor The conveyor allows the tray to move forwards or backward for an accurate placement and for moving while the machine is dropping.
4.6. WORKING AREAS 4.6.1. SUPREMA / SUPREMA PLUS Normal running direction The machine can be used by one operator only, who fills the hopper, feeds the trays and removes them. 1. Hopper filling area 2. Tray feeding area 3. Tray removing area and control panel 4.6.2.
Flame shaped product Multilayer fixed product with rotation Multilayer long product with rotation Flame shaped product with rotation (1) Available on SUPREMA and SUPREMA PLUS models only (2) Available on MINIDROP PLUS and SUPREMA PLUS models only USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL...
The operator has a stop push-button to stop the machine, in addition to an emergency stop push-button and safety devices on the safety guards. Press the stop push-button to stop production temporarily. In danger situations, use the emergency stop push-button to immediately stop the machine. www.mimac.com...
Description Colour Function Touch screen panel Programming / selection of the product to be made Enabling push-button Blue Enables the machine to start production Stop push-button Interrupts the production cycle Start push-button Green Starts the production cycle Emergency stop push-button Red/Yellow Stops the machine in an emergency Flash drive connection for program backup/resetting and...
3. Carefully push the dosing group towards the structure, aligning the motor roller with the relative 4. Insert the upper section of the head supports coupling 5. Insert the hopper and fasten it using the relative stop 6. Close the hopper guard nuts www.mimac.com...
5.4.2. INSERTING THE PUMP TYPE DOSING UNIT 1. Lay the head on the supporting rods 2. Delicately insert the two rollers into the cavity 4. Carefully push the dosing group towards the 3. Position the front cap and fasten it using the relative structure, aligning the motor roller with the relative stop nuts coupling...
2. Push the mould in fully, making sure that the mould plate is against the machine structure or, with a rotary mould, that the rotating gear is inserted correctly 3. Position the front guard and fix it using the relative knobs www.mimac.com...
5.4.4. INSERTING AND ADJUSTING THE WIRE CUTTING SYSTEM The motorized wire cutting system can be moved after having carefully assembled the relative die onto the roller type dosing group and the relative wire-cut frame. When preparing for wire cutting, carefully and accurately position the frame arms against the die. Also make sure that the steel wire is tightened and fitted correctly.
1. Lift the rear mobile guard. 2. Pull the frame check pins up. 3. Remove the frame from its seat. 4. Delicately remove the worn/broken wire, making sure to have removed all of it, even from around the tightening screws. www.mimac.com...
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5. Insert the replacement wire, passing it through the holes of the arms, being very careful not to bend it excessively. 6. Fix the first end of the steel wire, inserting it into the adjustment screw hole and wind it around the screw a few times in order to guarantee a perfect hold.
5.5. CHECKING THE SAFETY DEVICES 5.5.1. SUPREMA / SUPREMA PLUS Always check the safety devices before using the machine: 1. press the emergency stop push-button on the control panel (part 1); 2. activate the safety micro-switches by lifting the mobile guards of the machine (part 2 and part 3);...
5.5.2. MINIDROP / MINIDROP PLUS Always check the safety devices before using the machine: 1. press the emergency stop push-button on the control panel (part 1); 2. activate the safety micro-switches by lifting the mobile guards of the machine (part 2); 3.
In confirmation of program selection, the chosen number also appears in the upper box (part 6.2. CREATING/MODIFYING A PROGRAM After having selected the required position as described in the previous paragraph, press the icon to see the first programming display. www.mimac.com...
Press the icon to set or modify the program name, using the keyboard that appears on the display. Key in the required name and confirm the operation with Press the icon to select or modify the type of product to be made. Select from among the proposed alternatives by pressing directly on the image of the product itself.
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Tray presence memorization OFF: the tray sensor is continually active Vacuum Intake time at the end of dosing Wire-cut speed Wire cutting system speed (optional) Time elapsed between wire cutting system starting and the belt conveyor forward Wire-cut waiting time command www.mimac.com...
6.4. COPYING A PROGRAM Access the Programs list, select the position where the already-created program to be copied is, and confirm the choice by pressing the icon PROGRAM 3 PROGRAM 4 Press the icon to make the window appear from which to select the program to be copied. Make your choice using the arrows (part 1) or by entering the required position number using the numeric keypad that appears when the displayed number is pressed (part 2).
Press this parameter on the field to make the Modify Password window appear. Press the top field (part 1) and key in the current user password. Press the bottom field (part 2) and key in the new user password. Confirm with and press to exit. www.mimac.com...
6.7. PROGRAM BACKUP/RESTORE Before starting a program backup or restore procedure, make sure the Enable HMI update machine parameter is set at OFF and that the machine is not working or is paused. If necessary, press the icon to return to the main page. Insert the flash drive into the USB port on the control panel (optional) to make the pop-up shown below appear.
6.8.10. FIXED PRODUCT IN SET STEPS WITH ROTATION 6.8.11. FIXED PRODUCT WITH WIRE-CUTTING Available on SUPREMA and SUPREMA PLUS models only www.mimac.com...
6.8.12. LONG PRODUCT WITH WIRE-CUTTING Available on SUPREMA and SUPREMA PLUS models only 6.8.13. BRAID WITH WIRE-CUTTING Available on SUPREMA and SUPREMA PLUS models only USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL...
6.8.14. MULTILAYER FIXED PRODUCT Available on MINIDROP PLUS and SUPREMA PLUS models only 6.8.15. MULTILAYER LONG PRODUCT Available on MINIDROP PLUS and SUPREMA PLUS models only www.mimac.com...
MIMAC ITALIA S.r.l. is not liable for any damage caused by incorrect machine programming. 6.10. STARTING PRODUCTION 1. Connect the power cable to the mains.
Before restarting production, make sure the emergency situation has stopped, then reset the emergency stop push- button, press the enabling push-button and after this the start push-button. Stopping the machine with the emergency stop push-button resets the production cycle. www.mimac.com...
7. SETUP AND DIAGNOSIS 7.1. MACHINE PARAMETERS The machine parameters are inserted during the test phase by our qualified technicians. Unauthorised people must NOT modify these parameters for any reason whatsoever. The Producer is not liable for any faults, breakages or damage that are traceable to the unauthorised modification of these parameters.
Belt conveyor stopping space with no braking Tray loading speed Speed of the belt conveyor while waiting for the tray at work starting The machine ends production if the entry of a new tray is not detected within the Tray stopping space set distance www.mimac.com...
Parameter Description User password It allows to modify the user password Wire-cut die offset Distance (in height) between the wire-cut mould and the machine zero Time elapsed between wire cutting system starting and the belt conveyor forward Wire-cut waiting time command 7.2.
The final position was not reached within the established lapse of time. Conveyor motor timeout Make sure all the mechanical components can move freely. Check drive and motor operation. Conveyor overrun The belt conveyor has stopped beyond the preset position. www.mimac.com...
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Message Causes, checks and possible solutions A mechanical block has occurred. An inverter malfunction has occurred. There is no communication between the inverter and the PLC. Dropping inverter alarm [error details] Make sure all the mechanical components can move freely. Check the connection between the inverter and the PLC.
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Make sure there are no obstructions that prevent the guard from closing. Check safety micro operation and connection. Press the stop push-button to reset the alarm situation and cancel the message shown on the screen. If the alarm persists, contact servicing. www.mimac.com...
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7.3.1. TABLE OVERTRAVEL ALARM: RESETTING INSTRUCTIONS Press the icon to access the manual movements page. NOTIFICATION AREA Press the enable push-button. Identify the Table field. If the "Table overtravel alarm (top)" cuts in, press the icon together with the start push-button.
Washing the die elements at high temperatures is not recommended. MIMAC ITALIA is not liable for any damage and/or deformation that may be caused by temperatures above 50 °C. If parts are washed in a part washer, wait until they cool or cool them manually under cold running water.
8.2. STATIONARY MOULD DISASSEMBLING AND CLEANING Wash the die thoroughly after every work change proceeding as follows: 1. Loosen the gib stop nuts and slip the mould out. 2. Unscrew all nozzles from the mould using the supplied tool 3. Clean the nozzles in all their parts. 4.
5. Remove the upper part of each head support. 6. Delicately remove both rollers. 7. Remove the head from the machine. 8. Carefully wash all components using hot water. 9. Before reassembling the dosing unit, dry all parts and wait for them to cool down. www.mimac.com...
8.5. PUMP TYPE DOSING UNIT DISASSEMBLING AND CLEANING 1. Remove the front guard after removing the blocking nuts. 2. Lift the hopper guard. 3. Slightly withdraw the dosing unit. 4. Lift and remove the hopper after removing the locking nuts. 5.
Never stack the cases one on top of the other. If the machine is not packed, keep it lifted from the ground using pieces of wood and cover it with sheets to prevent dust and dirt from accumulating. www.mimac.com...
9.8. DISMANTLING AND DISPOSAL In compliance with art. 13 of Italian Legislative Decrete no. 151 dated 25 July 2005 Actuation of Directives 2002/95/EC, 2002/09/EC and 2003/108/EC regarding reduction in the use of dangerous substances in electric and electronic apparatus and the elimination of refuse”, the symbol of the barred waste container that can be found on the apparatus or on the packaging means that the product, at the end of its lifetime, must be separated from other waste.
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Hopper safety guard alarm problem Please help me
To resolve the hopper safety guard alarm problem on the MIMAC SUPREMA PLUS:
1. Ensure there are no obstructions preventing the guard from closing.
2. Check the safety micro-switch operation and connection.
If the issue persists after these steps, further servicing may be required.
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