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8362i
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
This instruction manual applies to machines
from the serial number 2 819 660 and
software version 0450/001 onwards.
296-12-19 376/002
Instruction Manual engl. 07 .17

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  • Page 1 8362i INSTRUCTION MANUAL This instruction manual applies to machines from the serial number 2 819 660 and software version 0450/001 onwards. 296-12-19 376/002 Instruction Manual engl. 07 .17...
  • Page 2 This instruction manual applies to all models and subclasses listed in chapter 3 Technical Data. Reprinting, copying and translation - including excerpts - from PFAFF instruction books is permitted only with our prior approval and listing of sources. PFAFF Industriesysteme und Maschinen GmbH Hans-Geiger-Str.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Danger warnings ........................9 Proper Use .......................... 10 Technical Data ........................11 PFAFF 8362i ......................... 11 Disposal of the Machine ....................12 Transport, Packaging and Storage ..................13 Transport to the customer's premises ................. 13 Transport within the customer's premises ................13 Disposal of the packaging materials ..................
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Contents ..................Page Set-up ..........................23 Replacing the feed rollers ....................23 Adjusting the roller pressure ....................24 Adjusting the clearance between the hot wedge and the feed rollers ........ 24 .03.01 Adjusting the hot wedge clearance ..................25 Adjusting the height of the hot wedge ................
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Contents ..................Page Circuit Diagrams ....................... 95 Circuit diagrams 95-212 173-95 ................... 95...

  • Page 6: Safety

    Safety Safety Directives The machine was built in compliance with the European regulations specified in the declaration of conformity. As a supplement to this instruction manual, please also observe the generally applicable, legal and other regulations and legislation – also in the country of use – and the valid environmental protection regulations! Always comply with the locally applicable regulations of the professional associations and other supervisory authorities! General safety instructions...

  • Page 7: Safety Symbols

    Safety Safety symbols Hazard point! Special points of attention Danger of hands being crushed! Danger of burns from hot surface! Fatal danger from electric voltage. Caution! Do not operate without finger guard and safety covers! Turn off the mains switch and let the machine cool down before any set-up, maintenance and cleaning work! Special points of attention for the owner-operator...

  • Page 8: Operating Personnel And Technical Staff

    Safety Operating personnel and technical staff Operating personnel .05.01 Operating personnel are persons responsible for setting up, operating and cleaning the ma- chine and for clearing faults in the sealing section. The operating personnel are obligated to comply with the following points: O The safety instructions provided in the instruction manual must be followed for all work! O Any work method jeopardising machine safety must be refrained from! O Tight-fitting clothing must be worn.

  • Page 9: Danger Warnings

    Safety Danger warnings Carry out work on the sealing apparatus only after an appropriate cool down! Danger of burning! Fig. 1 - 01 Always pull out the mains plug before opening the cover 1! Risk of injury from electric voltage! Do not operate the machine without the safety covers 2 and 3! Risk of injury due to the rotating belt! Do not reach into the area between the protective cover 4 and the swivel unit 5...

  • Page 10: Proper Use

    Proper Use Proper Use The PFAFF 8362i is a mobile hot wedge sealing machine. The machine is used for sealing overlapping seams, hem seams and welt seams on suitable synthetic materials (thermoplastics) such as truck tarpaulins, pond liners, roof and building insulation etc.

  • Page 11: Technical Data

    Technical Data Technical Data PFAFF 8362i Versions: 8362i-126; -140 ....................Standard version 8362i-240; -250 ......... Higher sealing power compared to the standard version Dimensions and weights Length: ......................approx. 400 mm Width: ......................approx. 320 mm Height: ......................approx. 330 mm Weight: ..........................14 kg...

  • Page 12: Disposal Of The Machine

    Disposal of the Machine Disposal of the Machine O It is up to the manufacturer to dispose of the machine properly. O The materials used for the machine include steel, aluminium, brass and various plastics. The electrical equipment consists of plastics and copper. O Electrical and electronic equipment is collected separately in accordance with "Elektro G", the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act.

  • Page 13: Transport, Packaging And Storage

    Transport, Packaging and Storage Transport, Packaging and Storage Transport to the customer's premises All machines are completely packed for delivery. Transport within the customer's premises The manufacturer assumes no liability for transport within the customer's premises or to the individual usage sites. Please ensure that the machines are only transported in a vertical position.

  • Page 14: Work Symbols

    Work Symbols Work Symbols Activities to be performed or important information in this instruction manual are empha- sised by symbols. The symbols used have the following meaning: Note, information Cleaning, care Lubrication Maintenance, repairs, adjustment, service work (only to be carried out by tech- nical staff)

  • Page 15: Operating Controls

    Operating Controls Operating Controls Overview of the operating controls Fig. 7 - 01 Feet 1 folded up (stationary operation). Feet 1 folded down (mobile operation). Mains switch 2, see chapter 7.02. Rotary push-button 3, see chapter 7.03. Start push-button 4 and push-button of the handlebar 5, see chapter 7.04. Display 6, see chapter 7.05.

  • Page 16: Mains Switch

    Operating Controls Mains switch O Pressing the mains switch 1 switches the machine on and off. Position "0"= machine is switched off. Position "1"= machine is switched on. One of the three push-buttons (rotary push-button, start push- button or push-button of the handlebar) must be pressed af- ter switching on the machine to protect it against unintentional...

  • Page 17: Start Push-Button And Push-Button Of The Handlebar

    Operating Controls Start push-button and push-button of the handlebar O The start push-button 1 and the optional push-button of the handlebar 2 are treat- ed as a single push-button by the pro- cess. O The push-button is used to start or stop the sealing process.

  • Page 18: Displaying Parameters / Parameter Selection / Accepting Parameters

    Operating Controls Displaying parameters / parameter selection / accepting parameters .05.01 The selection of a parameter is displayed with a coloured background. The selected parameter is highlighted in a light blue colour if several parameters are visible in the field: Press the rotary push-button once briefly to accept the selection (ENTER).

  • Page 19: Sd Card Reader And Writer

    The SD card reader and writer 1 allows the sealing parameter sets to be stored on the SD card and read back from there. The PFAFF 8362i can save a protocol file from every sealing process on the SD card. In addition, the machine software can be updated with an SD card.

  • Page 20: Roller Lever / Roller Force

    Operating Controls Roller lever / roller force The roller lever 1 is used to raise and lower the top feed roller 2. The force of the closed rollers is set with the roller force adjusting screw 3 and can be read on the display.

  • Page 21: Wedge Position

    Operating Controls Wedge position The hot wedge 1 of the 8362i is moved to the sealing position and standby position by two electric motors. The sealing positions are determined by adjustable mechanical stops. The motors hold the hot wedge in the end positions with a defined force.

  • Page 22: Initial Commissioning

    Initial commissioning Initial Commissioning Check the machine for transport damage after unpacking it. Please notify the carrier and the relevant PFAFF agency in the event of any damage. The machine may only be started up by qualified personnel! All of the relevant safety regulations must always be complied with in this process! Connecting the machine O Clean the machine thoroughly before the initial commissioning, see also chapter 13...

  • Page 23: Set-Up

    Set-up Set-up Observe and comply with all regulations and instructions in this instruction manual. Pay particular attention to all safety regulations! All set-up work may only be carried out by appropriately instructed personnel! Disconnect the machine from the electricity mains for all set-up work by remov- ing the mains plug! Always let the machine cool down before all set-up work! Danger of burning!

  • Page 24: Adjusting The Roller Pressure

    Set-up Adjusting the roller pressure The mechanically adjusted roller force is constantly measured with a measuring device and compared with an adjustable setpoint. Two programmable thresholds can be used to prevent the start of the sealing or generate an error message in the event of a deviation. O Raise the roller lever 1.

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Hot Wedge Clearance

    Set-up Adjusting the hot wedge clearance .03.01 Switch off the machine! Wait until the hot wedge has cooled down! Danger of burning! O Loosen the clamp lever 1. O Adjust the hot wedge 2 on the knurled thumb screw 3 according to the material thickness.

  • Page 26: Adjusting The Workpiece Guides

    Set-up Adjusting the workpiece guides The workpiece guides are used to how far the workpieces should overlap in the seam zone. The overlap width can be equal to or greater than the seam width. Overlap width Fig. 9 - 05 Adjusting the top rear workpiece guide .05.01 Switch off the machine!

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Top Rear Workpiece Guide

    Set-up Adjusting the top rear workpiece guide .05.02 Switch off the machine! Wait until the hot wedge has cooled down! Danger of burning! O Loosen the knurled thumb screws 1. O Adjust the workpiece guide 2 parallel to the sealing direction. O Tighten the screws 1 Fig.

  • Page 28: Adjusting The Sealing Temperature And Sealing Speed

    Set-up Adjusting the sealing temperature and sealing speed All setting on the machine are always dependent on the workpiece being processed. The optimum sealing temperature and speed settings are determined by a test seam. Adjusting the sealing temperature .06.01 See chapter 10.06.02.01 Temperature input. Adjusting the sealing speed .06.02 See chapter 10.06.02.02 Roller speed / differential.

  • Page 29: Sealing

    The operating personnel must make sure that only authorised persons are in the danger zone of the machine! The 8362i has two separate speed-controlled drive rollers, an electronic force measuring de- vice to determine the roller force and a motorised wedge positioning arm. 9 sealing param- eter sets for different materials and different sealing processes can be defined and called up in the control unit.

  • Page 30: Aligning The Webs

    Sealing Aligning the webs Fig. 10 - 01 Fig. 10 - 02 Fig. 10 - 04 Fig. 10 - 03 When aligning the webs on the working platform it is important to note that they should overlap each other slightly more than the set overlap value (see Fig. 10-01 and Fig. 10-02). When the webs enter the sealing machine, the workpiece guides place them at the right dis- tance.

  • Page 31: Inserting The Webs

    Sealing Inserting the webs Fig. 10 - 05 O Raise the top feed roller with the lever 1. O Slide the bottom workpiece 2 into the bottom workpiece guide until it stops. O Slide the top workpiece 3 into the top workpiece guide until it stops. O Guide the start of the workpiece being sealed between the feed rollers.

  • Page 32: Sealing The Webs

    Sealing Sealing the webs Guiding the machine by hand or with the handlebar .04.01 Fig. 10 - 06 O Switch the machine on, see chapter 8.01 Connecting the machine. O Switch the machine on, see chapter 7.02 Mains switch. One of the three push-buttons (rotary push-button, start push-button or push- button of the handlebar) must be pressed after switching on the machine to protect it against unintentional start-up O Adjust the sealing temperature, see chapter 10.06.02.01 Temperature input...

  • Page 33: Sealing In A Guide

    Sealing Sealing in a guide .04.02 Battens, square tubes etc. can be used to make a guide. 20 mm 245 mm Fig. 10 - 07 Stopping the machine O End the sealing process with the start push-button or push-button of the handlebar, see chapter 10.06.02.08 Starting the sealing process.

  • Page 34: Production

    Sealing Production Overview .06.01 Production Selection of temperature Selection of roller speed Selection of target force Selection of P1..P9 Selection of input Turning the rotary push-button in a clockwise direction selects the functions in the top se- quence. Turning the rotary push-button in an anti-clockwise direction selects the functions in the reverse order.
  • Page 35 Sealing Target temperature input: e.g. 400 °C. Now the parameter can be increased by turning the rotary push-button. (Increase the target temperature up to 500 °C). Now the parameter can be decreased by turning the rotary push-button. (Reduce the target temperature to 20 °C).
  • Page 36 Sealing Roller speed / differential input .06.02.02 Press the rotary push-button once briefly to accept the selection (ENTER). The selected parameter "Roller speed" is underlined. Press the rotary push-button twice briefly (ESC) to accept the selection. The selected parameter "Roller differential" is displayed. Press the rotary push-button once briefly to accept the selection (ENTER).
  • Page 37 Sealing Now the parameter can be decreased by turning the rotary push-button. (Reduce the speed to 0.5 m/min). Pressing and holding the rotary push-button once (CLEAR) sets the parameter to its minimum value (speed 0.5 m/min). Pressing the rotary push-button twice briefly (ESC) sets the parameter to its maximum value (speed 10.0 m/min).
  • Page 38 Sealing Adjusting the target force .06.02.03 The mechanically adjusted roller force is constantly measured with a measuring device and compared with an adjustable setpoint. Two programmable thresholds can be used to prevent the start of the sealing or generate an error message in the event of a deviation. The force profile can subsequently be analysed using a protocol file when an SD card is inserted.
  • Page 39 Selection of P1..P9 Selection of input Displays during the sealing process .06.02.05 The operating status of the 8362i is displayed in the field at the bottom left. Indicators for the various operating statuses are: At the seam start: Distance 0.00 m,...
  • Page 40 Sealing Selecting parameters P1..P9 .06.02.06 Press the rotary push-button once briefly to accept the selection (ENTER). The selected parameter "P1..P9" is underlined. Input: e.g. P1. Now the parameter can be selected by turning the rotary push-button in a clockwise direc- tion.
  • Page 41 Sealing Savings parameters P1..P9 on an SD card or loading them from an .06.02.07 SD card Note: An SD card must be inserted for this function Press the rotary push-button once briefly to accept the selection (ENTER). The selected parameter "P1..P9" is underlined. Press and hold the rotary push-button once (CLEAR) directly from the selection of P1..P9 or via input P1..P9 in the next menu.
  • Page 42 Sealing Now the parameter can be selected by turning the rotary push-button in a clockwise direc- tion. (Select load P1..P9). No selection Press the rotary push-button once briefly (ENTER) to save P1...P9 on an SD card. No errors SD card write error Press the rotary push-button twice briefly (ESC) or press and hold the rotary push-button once (CLEAR) to return to the input P1..P9.
  • Page 43 Sealing Starting the sealing process .06.02.08 The sealing process can be started with the start push-button or the push-button of the han- dlebar in all windows with a yellow frame or yellow selection. The actual temperature and roller force must be within the start window in order to do this. Press the start push-button or push-button of the handlebar once briefly to start the sealing process.
  • Page 44 Sealing The machine can automatically recognise the end of the workpiece without activating the force analysis. The hot wedge disengages and the machine can continue to run on for an adjustable distance. The sealing distance display is reset to 0.00 m and the piece counter is incremented.
  • Page 45 Sealing Selecting an input .06.02.09 Now the parameter can be selected by turning the rotary push-button in a clockwise direc- tion. (Input selection). Press the rotary push-button once briefly (ENTER) to open the "Input" menu. See chapter 11 Input.

  • Page 46: Input

    Input Input Press the rotary push-button once briefly (ENTER) to return to the "Production” menu, see chapter 10.06 Production. Overview Other sealing parameters for the parameter sets P1 .. P9 are entered under input. In addition, infor- mation can be called up and functions can be performed that require now special authorisations. Selection of start delay Selection of sealing length Selection of follow-up...
  • Page 47 Input Selection of grind hot wedge Selection of hot wedge Selection of rotate rollers (test function) Selection of settings (only with authorisation Turning the rotary push-button in a clockwise direction selects the functions in the top sequence (see pages 46 to 47). Turning the rotary push-button in an anti-clockwise direction selects the functions in the reverse order (see pages 46 to 47).
  • Page 48 Input Start delay The start delay controls the start of the rollers relative to the engaging of the hot wedge. The start delay can accept positive and negative values. Positive start delay (or = 0): The hot wedge engages completely after a start with .
  • Page 49 Input Distance / follow-up movement after distance Press the rotary push-button once briefly to accept the selection (ENTER). The selected parameter "Distance" is underlined. Distance input: Now the parameter can be increased by turning the rotary push-button. (Increment distance to +99.99 m). Now the parameter can be decreased by turning the rotary push-button.
  • Page 50 Input Follow-up movement after distance input: Now the parameter can be increased by turning the rotary push-button. (Increment the follow-up movement up to +5.00 m). Now the parameter can be decreased by turning the rotary push-button. (Decrement the follow-up movement to 0.00 m). Press the rotary push-button twice briefly (ESC) to set the follow-up movement to the maximum value of 5.00 m.
  • Page 51 Input Roller differential Press the rotary push-button once briefly to accept the selection (ENTER). The selected parameter "Roller differential" is underlined. Roller differential input: e.g. 0.6%. Now the parameter can be increased by turning the rotary push-button. (Increase the differential up to +9.9%). Now the parameter can be decreased by turning the rotary push-button.
  • Page 52 Input Stop by force analysis (autostop) / follow-up movement after stop by force analysis (autostop) The measurement of the roller force can be used to recognise the material edge. A force threshold value that triggers the stop process is entered to activate this function. The hot wedge is disengaged if the roller force drops below values lower than the target roller force that has been set minus the threshold value.
  • Page 53 Input Input of follow-up movement value: e.g. 0.50 m Now the parameter can be increased by turning the rotary push-button. (Increment the follow-up movement value up to 5.00 m). Now the parameter can be decreased by turning the rotary push-button. (Decrement the follow-up movement to 0.00 m) .
  • Page 54 Input Reverse rotation after a stop / follow-up movement after a stop These functions are performed after a stop by pressing the push-button. Both functions are switched off after entering a value of 0 and are activated by entering a distance of 1..99 mm.
  • Page 55 (ENTER). The modified parameter is no longer underlined; now the parameter is not modified by turning the rotary push-button but instead a new parameter selection is performed. Info Display of a variety of information: Time Date Software number/index LCD for machine type 8362i Version display V1.0 Control panel (manufacturer) software number (~V6.3)
  • Page 56 Input Display of piece counter, sealing distance 1 and sealing distance 2 The (daily) piece counter is incremented if the rollers to remove the workpiece are opened after a stop. It is also incremented after a stop with the force analysis or distance function or with the push-buttons.
  • Page 57 Input Deletion authorisation closed Now the parameter can be selected by turning the rotary push-button in a clockwise direc- tion. (Selection of deletion authorisation open). Deletion authorisation open. Press and hold the rotary push-button once (CLEAR) to delete the sealing distance 2 only with authorisation.
  • Page 58 Input Hot wedge grinding The hot wedge grinding function is used to adjust the contour of the hot wedge to the roll- ers. To do this, sandpaper is clamped between the rollers, the hot wedge is engaged and the rollers are started in reverse. The machine is operated whilst stationary. Although the heating regulator is switched off when this function is activated, it recommended that the heating regulator is switched off beforehand at a temperature input of 20 °C (because of the long cool-down period).
  • Page 59 Input Wedge / rollers are rotating Wedge forward / rollers are rotating Now the parameter can be selected by turning the rotary push-button in a clockwise direc- tion. (Increase the roller speed). Now the parameter can be selected by turning the rotary push-button in an anti-clockwise direction.
  • Page 60 Input Rotating the sealing rollers (test function) This function can be used to switch on the sealing roller test. Selection of rotate sealing rollers Press the rotary push-button once briefly (ENTER) to switch off the function. Motors are stationary, select direction of rotation (yellow LED) forward reverse forward...
  • Page 61 Input Wedge selection This function is used to set the type of hot wedge installed. The hot wedges differ in their heating power and shape. The shape of the wedge has an impact especially when it is en- gaged. The heating power is taken into account in the control parameters. Wedge selection closed The wedge shapes can be selected by pressing the rotary push-button once briefly (ENTER).
  • Page 62 Input Selection of settings Press the rotary push-button once briefly (ENTER) to be able to open the "Settings" menu. The following setting functions should only be accessible to qualified people. Access is therefore only given after authorisation has been granted. Press the rotary push-button once briefly (ENTER) to secure the lock and prevent access (BEEP).

  • Page 63: Settings

    Settings Settings Press the rotary push-button once briefly (ENTER) to return to the "Input” menu, see chap- ter 11 Input. Overview Special parameters and functions that should not be accessible to the normal user are de- termined in this group. A few of these functions require authorisation again to prevent them from being performed inadvertently.
  • Page 64 Settings Turning the rotary push-button in a clockwise direction selects the functions in the top se- quence (see page 63). Turning the rotary push-button in an anti-clockwise direction selects the functions in the re- verse order (see page 63). Briefly press the rotary push-button twice (ESC) to jump to production immediately.
  • Page 65 Settings Setting the date / time Selection of the date / time function Press the rotary push-button once briefly (ENTER) to accept the selection. The selected parameter "Date / time" is displayed. The individual components of the date and time are displayed. Selection of Selection of Selection of...
  • Page 66 Settings Press the rotary push-button twice briefly (ESC) to discard all changes and display the current time. To accept the selection, press the rotary push-button once briefly (ENTER) to accept the modified parameter "Hours". The other individual components of the time and date are changed in the same way. Acceptance: The following functions are used to accept the modified time and date settings.
  • Page 67 Settings Defining a protocol file The PFAFF 8362i can save a protocol file from every sealing process on an SD card. A simple or extended protocol file can be saved. Simple protocol file .03.01 The simple protocol file contains the following data: Read 104 Bytes from Log file X:\20170224\100930.BIN...
  • Page 68 The extended protocol file contains the following data: Read 1736 Bytes from Log file X:\20170509\132640.BIN Date/Time: 20170509 - 13:26:26 Extended Log file Welding data P1: -------------------------------------------- machine type: 8362i data type: PR data version: 1 pnr: 1 temp: 370°C speed: 2.0m/min diff: -0.6% startdelay: 0.00s...
  • Page 69 Settings force=76N ONtime=9% KPR=56 yi=102 yd=12 yz=0 pfail=0 min temp: 369.3°C max temp: 370.1°C min force: 70N max force: 76N last setpoint temp: 370°C last setpoint speed: 2.0m/min last setpoint force: 82N :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Alle 250ms eine Messung :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 12.8 sec -------------------- Temp1=368.6°C Temp2=369.3°C force=77N...
  • Page 70 Settings Error.txt .03.03 A further protocol file is the creation of the ERROR.TXT file where all the error messages are saved with a date and time. Excerpt: 2017-02-24 8:37:48 ERROR : 203 ROLLERS OPEN 2017-02-24 10:26:03 ERROR : 203 ROLLERS OPEN 2017-02-24 11:13:52 ERROR : 203 ROLLERS OPEN...
  • Page 71 Settings Activating the protocol file .03.05 Press the rotary push-button once briefly to accept the selection (ENTER). The selected parameter "Protocol file" is underlined. Protocol file input: Now the parameter can be increased by turning the rotary push-button. (Increase the value to between 0..7).
  • Page 72 Settings Setting the zero point of the roller force measuring device This function is used to set the zero point of the testing bridge for the roller force. To do this, the rollers are fully open and this function is performed. Press the rotary push-button once briefly (ENTER) to be able to open the "Zero point"...
  • Page 73 Settings Setting the roller force start window The measured roller force in combination with an adjustable target force can prevent the start of the sealing if it is not without an adjustable force window. Press the rotary push-button once briefly to accept the selection (ENTER). The selected parameter "Roller force"...
  • Page 74 Settings Adjusting the temperature start window The temperature start window prevents the machine starting if the hot wedge is too cold or hot. Press the rotary push-button once briefly to accept the selection (ENTER). The selected parameter "Temperature" is underlined. Temperature input: Now the parameter can be increased by turning the rotary push-button.
  • Page 75 Settings Adjusting the temperature error limit If the hot wedge temperature leaves the target temperature range +/- this error limit, the error 14003 is displayed. Error: Press the rotary push-button once briefly to accept the selection (ENTER). The selected parameter "Temperature error limit" is underlined. Temperature error limit input: Now the parameter can be increased by turning the rotary push-button (start window value +5 °C) ..50 °C.
  • Page 76 Settings Adjusting the roller force error limit If the roller force leaves the target force range =/- this error limit, the error 107 is displayed. Error: Press the rotary push-button once briefly to accept the selection (ENTER). The selected parameter "Roller force error limit" is underlined. Roller force error limit input: Now the parameter can be increased by turning the rotary push-button.
  • Page 77 Optimising the positioning motors, motors 3 and 4 The hot wedge on the PFAFF 8362i is motor driven into the sealing position and back into the standby position. A function is needed to adjust and optimise this movement because of the various positions of the different types of hot wedges.
  • Page 78 Settings Turning the rotary push-button in a clockwise or anti-clockwise direction moves the value to the desired position where it should be changed. Value "60" should be changed to the value "33". Press the rotary push-button once briefly (ENTER) Value "60" can be changed at any time. Turning the rotary push-button in a clockwise or anti-clockwise direction changes the desired value from "60"...
  • Page 79 Settings Optimising the positioning motor, motor 4 (forward/back) .09.02 Press the rotary push-button once briefly (ENTER) to be able to optimise the "Motor4 " menu. Hot wedge back Press the rotary push-button once briefly (ENTER) Hot wedge forward Press the rotary push-button once briefly (ENTER) Hot wedge back Press the start push-button or push-button of the handlebar once briefly Lock closed...
  • Page 80 Settings The value "60" should be changed to the value "23". Press the rotary push-button once briefly (ENTER) Value "60" can be changed at any time. Turning the rotary push-button in a clockwise or anti-clockwise direction changes the desired value from "60" to "23". Press the rotary push-button once briefly (ENTER) Value is changed to "23".
  • Page 81 Settings Checking the positioning motors, motors 3 and 4 .09.03 Disengaged / back Press the rotary push-button once briefly (ENTER) Hot wedge moves Press the rotary push-button once briefly (ENTER) Engaged / forward...

  • Page 82: Maintenance And Care

    Maintenance and Care Maintenance and Care Maintenance intervals Check the cable and plug-in connections ..........daily, before start-up Clean the hot wedge ................daily, before start-up Replace the hot wedge ..................as required Replace the feed rollers ..................as required Cleaning Switch off the machine and let it cool down! Risk of burns when touching the heating element!

  • Page 83: Replacing And Grinding The Hot Wedge

    Maintenance and Care Replacing and grinding the hot wedge If the heating cartridges are defective or the hot wedge is very worn and can no longer achieve optimum sealing results when it is adjusted, the hot wedge must be replaced and ground, see chapter 11.09 Hot wedge grinding.

  • Page 84: Adjustment

    Adjustment Adjustment Notes on adjustment All adjustments in this manual are based on a fully assembled machine and may only be car- ried out by technical staff trained for this purpose. Machine covers, which have to be re- moved and replaced to carry out checks and adjustments, are not mentioned in the text. The order of the following chapters corresponds to the most logical work sequence for machines that have to be completely adjusted.

  • Page 85: Software Update

    Adjustment Software update The software of the PFAFF 8362i tape sealing machine can be updated with an SD card. This requires a micro SD card (formatted for FAT32) with a micro SD adapter. To update the machine software, insert the micro...

  • Page 86: Software Update Of The Lcd Display

    Adjustment Should a software update be essential for whatever reason, press one of the buttons (press and hold the rotary push-button once (ENTER) or press and hold the start push-button or push-button of the handlebar once) when switching on the machine. The boot loader then appears with the same software version.
  • Page 87 Adjustment Insert the micro SD card in the LCD slot and allow it to engage. Now close the cover again and screw on one screw by hand a few turns so that the cover remains closed. Insert the mains plug again and switch on the machine. The control panel initially displays a blue screen for a few seconds.

  • Page 88: Resetting To The Factory Settings

    Adjustment Resetting to the factory settings The sealing parameter sets, settings and parameters for the 8362i are stored in two sepa- rate memory modules with power loss protection. The data is therefore retained when the machine is switched off and after a software update. Sometimes it may be useful to reset this data back to the factory settings.
  • Page 89 Adjustment Press the rotary push-button once briefly (ENTER) or press the start push-button or push- button of the handlebar once briefly. Switch the machine off again, pull out the mains plug and open the cover again. Place the jumper J2 in the middle position again and then screw on the cover completely again. Now all parameters P1..P9 and all settings are reset and must be set again, for instance when the machine is initially started up.

  • Page 90: Error Messages

    Adjustment Error messages General errors .05.01 If the control unit detects an error caused by improper use, handling errors or breakdowns on the machine, the action that is currently being executed is cancelled and the error is dis- played. The error is generally displayed with an error number and additional text that is of use when eliminating the error.
  • Page 91 Adjustment The roller force during the sealing process was outside the set error limit (see chapter 12.08 Adjusting the roller force error limit). Remedy: Adjust the sealing process Contouring error (blockage) on the roller drive of the bottom roller. Possible blockage from drawing the hot wedge into the roller gap.
  • Page 92 Adjustment Temperature control error message: Temperature sensor in the hot wedge is defective. Remedy: Repair the hot wedge Other possible temperature control errors: 14001 THERMOCOUPLE 1 BROKEN 14002 TEMP . REGULATOR CIRCUIT NOT REACTING 14003 TEMP . WINDOW EXCEEDED 14004 TEMP .

  • Page 93: Other Information Texts

    Adjustment Other information texts .05.03 The machine has been reset to the initial software configuration after a software update. The settings and parameters must be re-entered. The machine has been reset to the initial software configuration after a software update. The settings and parameters have been read back from the memory modules with power loss protection.
  • Page 94 Adjustment Information text after a reset (see chapter 14.04 Resetting to the factory settings). The two memories with power loss protection have lost their data and consequently all set- tings and parameters have been reset to their initial software configuration. The settings and parameters must be re-entered.
  • Page 95 Circuit Diagrams Circuit Diagrams Circuit diagrams 95-212 173-95...
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