Functions of keys on screen „Service Cutting Unit CU“: ........28 Screen limits Cutting Unit CU: ................31 5.10 Screen limits EGW 1 & 2: ..................32 Alarms ........................33 Functions of keys on screen „Alarm screen“: ............34 Function „Alarm screen“: ..................34 2018-05 V1.8 SnackFix...
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Production Start / Stop ..................38 Readiness for operation ..................38 Switching machine on ...................38 Select the Operating Mode MS ................39 Switch on the complete Machine ................40 Switch on individually ...................40 Switching machine off ...................41 Switch off individually ...................41 2018-05 V1.8 SnackFix...
1.3 WARNING Before operation, cleaning or maintenance work, the corresponding protective measurements according to the manufacturer's instructions have to be ob- served. Product residues have to be removed at the end of the operation. 2018-05 V1.8 SnackFix...
The enclosed operating instructions are no replacement for an introduction to the operation and maintenance of the plant and its components. Without training from qualified persons the plant may not be started up. 2018-05 V1.8 SnackFix...
This is particularly important for: Covers Safety instructions Warning signs Grounding cables Watch and supervise the plant. If the plant shows any faulty behaviour after switching on, it has to be switched off again immediately. 2018-05 V1.8 SnackFix...
Complete wiring between the machine, control cabinet and operator panel. Hardware documentation. 2.3 Start-up Before the test run of the machine, which is carried out without product, it has to be checked that the working areas of the machine are free from tramp parts. 2018-05 V1.8 SnackFix...
Screen change: By pressing the corresponding function touch field the screens can be changed. Emergency stop Reset: Button Acknowledgement after pressing Emergency Stop Emergency stop button: Emergency Stop of the machine 2018-05 V1.8 SnackFix...
The screen „Recipe“ is selected. Machine Start: With the touch button „Mach ON“ the complete MPU (Contimix, Dosing Pump, Vibration unit & Heating) switched on. Machine Stop: With the touch button “Mach OFF” the complete MPU can be switched off. 2018-05 V1.8 SnackFix...
With touch button “Heating I / 0” the Heating system can be started or stopped individually. Contimix ON/OFF: With touch button “Contimix I / 0” the Contimix can be started or stopped indi- vidually. Start screen The screen „Start screen“ is selected. 2018-05 V1.8 SnackFix...
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With the input field „Dosing Pump” the nominal speed “%” is entered. The input of the speed is limited. Contimix With the input field „Contimix” the nominal speed “%” is entered. The input of the speed is limited. 2018-05 V1.8 SnackFix...
Note! The operating manual for the operating panel is part of the machine doc- umentation. Unauthorised changes on the system level can cause the loss of the communication between the operator panel and the SPS-Control! 2018-05 V1.8 SnackFix...
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Machine Start: With the touch button „Mach ON“ the complete MPU (EGW 1 & 2, Cutter, Feeding Belt and Discharge Belt etc.). Machine Stop: With the touch button “Mach OFF” the complete MPU can be switched off. 2018-05 V1.8 SnackFix...
This input field represents the highest limit of the respective axis. Enter the maximum speed for the drive. Main voltage his input field represents the voltage for all frequency converter. Enter here the actual voltage (EU 400V, USA 460V….) and press “save”. 2018-05 V1.8 SnackFix...
The screen „Start screen“ is selected. Machine Start: With the touch button „Mach ON“ the complete MPU (Belt´s, Cutter & EGW´s) switched on. Machine Stop: With the touch button “Mach OFF” the complete MPU can be switched off. 2018-05 V1.8 SnackFix...
Discharge Belt ON/OFF: With touch button “Discharge I / 0” the Discharge Belt can be switched on or off. Cutter ON/OFF: With touch button “Cutter I / 0” the Cutter can be switched on or off. 2018-05 V1.8 SnackFix...
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The Product Width of the individual products can be entered directly via the keyboard. The entry of the cutting length is limited. Cuts/min This field shows you the actual cutting frequency. Depends on the working set- up of the cutting machine. The screen „EGW” is selected 2018-05 V1.8 SnackFix...
With the input field „EGW 1” the nominal speed “m/min” is entered. The input of the speed is limited. EGW 2 Roller With the input field „EGW 2” the nominal speed “m/min” is entered. The input of the speed is limited. Cutter The screen „Cutter” is selected. 2018-05 V1.8 SnackFix...
The Login input field is activated to enter the password. The following users are prepared: User: Password: Access: service 9070 Master Unauthorised changes on the Drive Limits level can cause the lost of the correct function of scaling! 2018-05 V1.8 SnackFix...
• Manual In the Adjust mode „Manual“ the knife travel axis can be jogged forward with the touch button and. The knife travel axis turns as long as the but- ton is actuated. 2018-05 V1.8 SnackFix...
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Unauthorised changes on the system level can cause the loss of the communication between the operator panel and the SPS-Control! Operating hours The field "Operating hours" shows the full hours of operation of the ma- chine. 2018-05 V1.8 SnackFix...
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With the touch button „Mach ON“ the complete CU (EGW 1 & 2, Cutter, Feeding Belt and Discharge Belt .). Machine Stop : With the touch button “Mach OFF” the complete CU can be switched off. 2018-05 V1.8 SnackFix...
Factor This input field represents the factor of scaling of the respective axis. Cutter Factor Continuous Mode This input field represents the factor of scaling of the respective the cutter axis in continuous mode. 2018-05 V1.8 SnackFix...
This input field represents the factor of scaling of the respective axis. Main voltage This input field represents the voltage for all frequency converter. Enter here the actual voltage (EU 400V, USA 460V….) and press “save”. 2018-05 V1.8 SnackFix...
The column „Acknowledge Message“ shows the time when the fault was acknowledged. Acknowledged faults are marked with a „*“ at the beginning. Resolved faults stay in this window so that a history of all fault messages is collected. 2018-05 V1.8 SnackFix...
With the touch button „Mach ON“ the complete Machine (EGW 1 & 2, Cut- ter, Feeding Belt and Discharge Belt etc.). Machine Stop : With the touch button “Mach OFF” the complete Machine can be switched off. 2018-05 V1.8 SnackFix...
“rename“ the recipe. Write down the recipe-name and all other parameters into the recipe table. “Save” the recipe. In the column “Value” the different parameters are indicated. “Download” the parameters to the PLC and press “restore” to update the recipe table. 2018-05 V1.8 SnackFix...
The machine is now ready for operation and can be started. 8.2 Switching machine on To start production the following conditions have to be fulfilled. • All emergency stops not actuated • No fault message in alarm screen active • Cutter in the upper zero position 2018-05 V1.8 SnackFix...
• Adjust In the Adjust mode „Manual” the knife travel axis can be jogged forward with the touch button and. The knife travel axis turns as long as the but- ton is actuated 2018-05 V1.8 SnackFix...
Use the push buttons “ON” on the several screens to switch on the drives you wont to operate. For example: Switch Feeding belt ON With the touch button „I” the feeding belt can be started individually. 2018-05 V1.8 SnackFix...
Use the push buttons “0” on the several screens to switch off the drives you want to stop. For example: Switch Feeding belt OFF With the touch button „0” the feeding belt can be switched off individually. 2018-05 V1.8 SnackFix...
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