Heat Seal HDX-250 Operating Manual

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OPERATING MANUAL

HDX-250 AUTOMATIC COMBINATION SHRINK SYSTEM

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT

P/N: MPT-FM111177A

REV.0

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Page 1 OPERATING MANUAL HDX-250 AUTOMATIC COMBINATION SHRINK SYSTEM READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT P/N: MPT-FM111177A REV.0...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface……………………………………………………………………………………….3 Safety ........................4 Warnings Personnel Protective Equipment Guarding Operating Risks Machine Installation……………………………………………………………………….8 Unpacking the System Electrical connections Film and Product Sizing ..................14 Maximum Product Size Prohibited Products Calculating Film Width Machine Controls (Layout and Description) ............15 Main Switch Touchscreen Emergency Stop Buttons...
Page 3: Preface
PREFACE This manual gives instruction for the proper use of the machine. Keep it near the machine in place that is known to all users. The manual is essential for safety. This machine is an automatic packaging machine designed to package a single item, or a group of items using center-folded shrink film.
Page 4: Safety
SAFETY STANDARDS It is extremely important to read this entire section as it contains important information regarding risks that personnel are subject to in the event of incorrect use of the machine. These basic standards must be observed as well as specific standards applicable in the country of installation. ...
Page 5 SAFETY STANDSARDS DESCRIPTION OF SAFETY STICKERS:  On machine front panel. Danger of electrocution! Risk due to presence of electrical power in electrical system inside panel. When the panel is opened, the machine must be switched off and the plug must be pulled from the socket of the main circuit.
Page 6 SAFETY STANDARDS The machine is equipped with 2 front guard doors (C1) and (C2). If one of the doors is opened, the machine stops and the “alarms” button on the display becomes red. To reset machine operation, close the door and press the RESET (S2) button. The “alarms” button be- comes green.
Page 7 SAFETY STANDARDS Comply with the following prohibitions and warnings. Dragging hazard! Hazard generated by moving elements (conveyor belts, motor driven rollers) in the event of contact during operation phases. Burn hazard!  Risk due to high temperature of the sealing bar. Do not touch the bar.
Page 8: Machine Installation
MACHINE INSTALLATION Machine Layout Technical data Shipping size: 2940 x 1440 x 1985 mm (116 x 57 x 78 inches) Shipping weight: 878 kg (1935 lbs) Machine weight: 710 kg ( 1565 lbs)
Page 9 MACHINE INSTALLATION Transport and positioning Wear safety shoes that protect feet from impacts, crushing and compression while moving or handling the machine. Wear safety gloves that protect the hands from crushing and mechanical hazards and while moving or handling the machine. Handle with great care during transport and positioning! Before any movement, make sure that the lifting means is suitable for the load to be lifted! Cut the strap with scissors make sure you protect your eyes by wearing glasses and withdraw the cardboard.
Page 10: Electrical Connections
MACHINE INSTALLATION Environmental conditions Place the machine level on the floor in a suitable environment free from humidity, gases, explosives, combustible materials. The machine may only be installed on smooth, flat non-inflammable surfaces. Working environment conditions: Temperature from + 5°C to + 40°C (41 to 104°F) Relative humidity from 30% to 90%, without condensation.
Page 11 MACHINE INSTALLATION Controlling the rotation direction After electrically connecting the machine and before turning it on, make sure you follow these instructions to check the exact direction of rotation: Turn the main switch (Q1) to position 1. The display comes on and the screen with the "company" logo appears. Press the “RESET”...
Page 12 MACHINE INSTALLATION Positioning the accessories Rounded end Put the film support rod (1) and the film support flap (2) on the triangle unit. Position the film opening rod (3) on the unwinder unit.
Page 13 MACHINE INSTALLATION Place the 2 rollers (4) at the exit of the tunnel belt. Remove the wire blocking the tunnel belt.
Page 14: Film And Product Sizing
FILM AND PRODUCT SIZING Max product size: a = 16.54 in (420mm) b = 15.75 in (400mm) c = 4.73 in (120mm) This machine is capable of packaging a wide variety of products. It is used successfully in these pro- duction environments: food, marketing, graphics and mailing, high volume industry, and fabrics.
Page 15: Machine Controls (Layout And Description)
MACHINE CONTROLS (LAYOUT AND DESCRIPTION): Main switch Turns the machine on and off. Only use one finger to navigate the Touchscreen Display touchscreen. If two or more points Displays selected functions and settings. are pressed at the same time you may select an unintended item.
Page 16: Machine Controls (Touchscreen)
MACHINE CONTROLS (TOUCHSCREEN): Turn the main switch (Q1) to position 1. The display comes on and the screen with the company logo appears. Press the logo, then press the “reset” (S2) button. The home page will be displayed. Home page The home page displays information for important areas of the machine.
Page 17: Choose The Language
MACHINE CONTROLS (TOUCHSCREEN): Configurations page The configurations page can be accessed from the home page by pressing “Default parameters” key “Optional” key “Manual controls” key “Service menu” key Seal Jaw “Homing” key “Language settings” key “Touchscreen parameters” key “Logout” key Choose the Language It displays the list of languages: Press the key...
Page 18 MACHINE CONTROLS (TOUCHSCREEN): Manual Mode The machine is always in manual mode when started (powered on). Press to enable Manual mode. To enable Manual program controls, press the start cycle key. The screen will display the “sealing” and “belt movement” controls. Sealing Pressing this key to performs a single seal cycle.
Page 19 MACHINE CONTROLS (TOUCHSCREEN): Password Some functions are password protected to ensure the operator does not erroneously modify the PLC program. There are 3 levels of password protection, each has a different user name and password.  Operator (first level)  Maintenance technician (second level) ...
Page 20 MACHINE CONTROLS (TOUCHSCREEN): Parameters The parameters of a program can be adjusted from both the home page and the settings page. Shrink Tunnel The parameters that can be adjusted are the tunnel temperature and the conveyor belt speed. To modify a set point press the number (165°C or 40%)- the data entry keyboard (see p. 12) will appear, set the new value and press “Ent”.
Page 21 MACHINE CONTROLS (TOUCHSCREEN): Parameters Infeed and Sealing (continued) Press on the number indicating the temperature and set the new value. Note: the 2 numbers next to the thermometers indicates the actual temperature of the 2 seal bars. Set the seal jaw opening distance to have minimal clearance above the product to reduce closing/opening time and thus increase packaging speed.
Page 22 MACHINE CONTROLS (TOUCHSCREEN): Parameters Adjust Parameters From the Settings Page Press on the key Select a program Press on the current value and enter the new one. At this point, press key to store the data in the program without loading it. If, on the other hand, you wish to also load the program with the recently stored data, press the key Load an Existing Recipe...
Page 23 MACHINE CONTROLS (TOUCHSCREEN): Parameters Touchscreen Settings Set the parameters, then press the Back key– it will Press Press go back to the company logo screen. Delete a Recipe Select the recipe– press Press Switching Off the Machine Following this procedure will put less stress on the shrink tunnel as compared to simply turning off the main switch.
Page 24: List Of Alarms
ALARMS The machine monitors for dangerous conditions and malfunctioning components. Each fault is labeled with a code. Below is a list of alarm codes. ALARM CAUSE SOLUTION A001 EMERGENCY ACTIVE 1 of the 2 “EMERGENCY” buttons Remove the cause of the alarm. (S1.1), (S1.2) has been pressed Release the “EMERGENCY”...
Page 25 ALARMS ALARM CAUSE SOLUTION A052 FRONT SEALING BAR: The sealing bar temperature has ex- Contact the technical assistance ser- MAXIMUM TEMPERA- ceeded 300°C vice. TURE LIMIT REACHED A053 SIDE SEALING BAR: MAX- The sealing bar temperature has ex- Contact the technical assistance ser- IMUM TEMPERATURE ceeded 300°C vice.
Page 26: Machine Setup And Adjustments
LOADING FILM To load the film, the machine must be in Manual mode. Rotate the BYPASS SAFETY PROTECTIONS (S3) switch to ON, and open the front and rear guards. Step 1 Orient the film with the open side as shown in the drawing. Set the film on roller (R3) and slide it in until it rests on rollers (R1) and (R2).
Page 27 LOADING FILM Step 2 Rotate lever (L1) to disengage roller (R4) from roller (R2). Route the film as shown in the diagram until the top layer of film is above the upper trian- gle (Ts) and the bottom layer is below it.
Page 28 LOADING FILM Step 4 Rear View Bottom side of the film Route the lower layer of film under the lower triangle (Ti) and then it over the feeder belt (N1). Step 5 Now route the upper layer of film over the upper triangle (Ts).
Page 29 LOADING FILM Step 6 Move the end of the film (#) between the triangles and to the left, to be parallel with the feeder belt (N1). The top layer of film will be above the feeder belt and the lower layer will be below the conveyor. Step 7 Feed the film between the sets of rollers (R5) and (R6).
Page 30 ADJUSTMENTS FOR PRODUCT Film Opening Adjustment Place the product on the infeed conveyor belt in the orientation that it will be packaged. Move the upper triangle (Ts) by turning handwheel (V1) until there is 3/8 inch (10 mm) of clearance between the top of the product and the bottom of the triangle.
Page 31 ADJUSTMENTS FOR PRODUCT Film Roll Position (continued) Figure 3 Once the film roll is positioned, move the guides (B) (see Figure 2) by using the knobs (M3) to lock the film roll position, leave 3/16 inch (5 mm) of clearance between each guide and the film roll. Film Perforation and Separator Adjust the number and spacing of the perforators (MF) needed to achieve the...
Page 32 ADJUSTMENTS FOR PRODUCT Infeed Conveyor and Tunnel Adjustment Set the positions of the infeed conveyor (N1) and the tunnel (T1) to match the width (W) of the product as follows: Loosen handle (M1), move the infeed (N1) until there is about 0.39 inch (10 mm) clearance between the rear edge of the belt and the rear face of the product and the same clearance between the product front face and the guide rod.
Page 33 ADJUSTMENTS FOR PRODUCT Belt Tension and Tracking Check the belt tension and tracking during initial setup and at least once per month afterwards. You should be able to lift both the infeed belt and the sealing belt about 1.5 inches (40 mm), see figure on the next page labelled “BELT TENSION”.
Page 34 ADJUSTMENTS FOR PRODUCT Sealing Belt Turn screw (A) clockwise to move the belt toward the rear of the machine. Turn screw (B) clockwise to move the belt toward the front of the machine. BELT TENSION You should be able to lift both the infeed belt and the sealing belt about 1.5 inches (40 mm).
Page 35: Packaging
ADJUSTMENTS FOR PRODUCT Packaging Now that all necessary adjustments have been made, the machine is ready to package the product. With the machine in “AUTOMATIC” mode, press the start cycle key The conveyor belts will start moving, feed the product onto the infeed conveyor belt (N1).
Page 36: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE CAUTION!  Maintenance must be performed exclusively by skilled personnel familiar with the machine.  Never carry out maintenance, lubrication, or repairs when the machine is in operation and/or connect- ed to the power supply.  Never carry out maintenance on moving parts. ...
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