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Caramel coating machine CP-100SR User manual Read this manual before use and keep for future reference!
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Safety requirements This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential physical injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. DANGER • Not grounded equipment can cause electric shock. Power outlet MUST HAVE PROPER GROUNDING to avoid electric shock.
1 General information Caramel coating machine CP-100SR is used for making caramel coated popcorn (hereinafter “the machine”, or “the equipment”). The machine can work as a stand-alone unit, or as a part of popcorn processing line. Commercial use only. 1.1 Technical specifications...
(in accordance with transport documentation); or, in case of purchase directly through Trapeza LLC or RoboLabs Ltd., from the date of purchase, given that terms of using, transportation, and storage are met.
2 Installation 2.1 Delivery set Machine assembled Documentation set 2.2 Assembling 1. Unpack the machine carefully. 2. Remove protective film from all surfaces. 3. Wipe all surfaces with a clean soft cloth dampen with mild soap. Remove soap residues with a clean cloth dampen in clear water.
3 Design and principle of operation Figure 1: Structural components of the machine Structural components of the machine are shown on Fig.1. Base frame installed on four lockable swivel casters bears all the elements of the machine. Kettle is mounted on the base frame, in such a way that it can be tilted with the means of tilt motor.
4 Intended use DANGER • DO NOT USE MACHINE if power cord, or plug, or wall outlet are damaged. WARNING • MAKE SURE ALL FOUR SWIVEL CASTERS IS LOCKED. Unlocked swivel casters might lead to accidental move of the machine. •...
4.2 Operating order 1. Press ON push button on the control panel. Wait until HMI display shows the start screen: 2. Press to enter the operating screen: v 1.1 3. Add caramel ingredients in the kettle. Close the lid. 4. Press to start the process.
5 HMI interface 5.1 Start screen Upon turning machine on, the HMI panel represents the start screen, see Fig.3. Figure 3: Start screen v1.0 – version of software. – press to see the operating screen. v 1.1 – current temperature in the kettle. –...
5.2 Operating screen Operating screen is the main screen operator interacts with during working with the machine, see Fig.4: Figure 4: Operating screen – activates and de-activates heating. White if inactive. Green if active. Red circle back- slash if cannot be activated. Timer in the low right corner of the button starts when the temperature in the kettle (PV) reaches SV-10 C.
5.3 Settings screen Settings screen allows operator to change parameters of the machine, see Fig.5: Figure 5: Settings screen mixer on timer – defines the time (in seconds) of "ON" phase for mixing during heating stage. mixer off timer – defines the time (in seconds) of "OFF" phase for mixing during heating stage. mixing time –...
5.4 Temperature graph screen Temperature graph screen allows operator to monitor the process of heating, see Fig.6: Figure 6: Temperature graph screen T: 145.0/150.0 – current temperature (145.0) in the kettle, and goal temperature (150.0). – access to parameters of PID regulator, password required. –...
6 Cleaning DANGER • DO NOT USE EXCESSIVE WATER OR WATERJET for cleaning the equipment. • DO NOT SPILL WATER on electric panel(s). • ALWAYS KEEP power cord plug OFF THE FLOOR AND WATER. WARNING • Hot steam coming out from under covering lid is very hot and might cause severe scald burns.
A Components setup DANGER • THIS SECTION IS FOR SKILLED TECHNICIANS ONLY. • ALWAYS unplug the machine before servicing, unless you need it to be en- ergized for performing setup procedures. WARNING • ALWAYS wear eye protection while servicing this equipment to avoid possible injury.
A.1 VFD (inverters) DANGER • Capacitors in the output circuit of the VFD maintain high voltage at output terminals U, V, W for up to 10 minutes after power cut off. WAIT AT LEAST 10 MINUTES before replacing connections. NOTE 1: VFD setup must be performed only when the drive is stopped.
A.2 Temperature regulator DANGER • High voltage inside electric panel. DO NOT TOUCH bare terminals and/or wires. There are three modes of operation of DT3 unit (Fig.9): Operation, Regulation, and Initial setting. When power is applied, controller gets into the operation mode. Press the key to switch to regulation mode.
A.3 Temperature limiter DANGER • High voltage inside electric panel. DO NOT TOUCH bare terminals and/or wires. There are three setting groups in TC4SP unit (Fig.10): 1st setting group, 2nd setting group, and SV setting group (the main indication mode). When power is applied, the unit gets into SV setting group (Run mode).
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