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RFAuto
Operation & Maintenance Manual
From Serial No. 6125
For further assistance please refer to our website guides:
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Rotech RF Auto 2.0
2024 @ Copyright Rotech Machines Limited
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+44 (0) 1707 393 700

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  • Page 1 RFAuto Operation & Maintenance Manual From Serial No. 6125 For further assistance please refer to our website guides: rotechmachines.com/resources/guides Contact us: support@rotechmachines.com sales@rotechmachines.com Rotech RF Auto 2.0 +44 (0) 1707 393 700 2024 @ Copyright Rotech Machines Limited...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Glossary 1. Introduction 2. Product information 3. Safety information 4. Transportation 5. Installation 6. Decommissioning & disposal 7. The machine 8. Assembly 9. Operation 10. Maintenance 11. Support & aftercare 12. Warranties 13. Spare parts 14. Wiring diagrams 14. Fault finding flowchart EU Declaration of Conformity...
  • Page 3: Glossary

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Glossary RF Auto Without outfeed catcher 835 x 762 x 615 mm Footprint (L x W x H) With outfeed catcher 1256 x 762 x 835 mm Without outfeed catcher 46 kg (102 lb) Infeed Product Hopper Catcher Tray Weight With outfeed catcher 48 kg (106 lb)
  • Page 4: Introduction

    1.2.1 The purpose of this manual is to provide information only. Every e ort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this manual. However, Rotech Machines Limited can assume no responsibility for any Location of machine errors, or their consequences contained within.
  • Page 5: Safety Information

    The Rotech RF Auto serves to feed flat form packaging from the infeed hoppers, past a printing or labelling system to The codemark of excellence. Engineered in Britain +44 (0) 1707 393700 rotechmachines.com...
  • Page 6: Transportation

    Personal protective equipment (PPE) 4. Transportation 3.9.1 PPE is not required to operate this machine. 3.9.2 No loose clothing should be worn. Long hair, ties, etc. should be adequately retained. Equipment handling and transportation 3.10 Conditions for safe use 4.1.1 No gantry, crane or lifting points are provided.
  • Page 7: Installation

    Disposal 5.1.5 No specific materials are required for installation. When the machine is no longer required it may be returned to Rotech Machines Limited for disposal. The following conditions apply: 5.1.6 Tools may be required to change service connections to ensure that they are compatible and correctly fitted.
  • Page 8: The Machine

    7. The machine Infeed product hopper 2. Infeed hopper height adjustment lever (to clear infeed belt) 3. Auto gating assembly 4. Print sensor 5. Control panel (page 18) 6. Outfeed outer conveyor belt Outfeed catcher product guide 8. Outfeed vacuum belt 9.
  • Page 9: Assembly

    9. Operation 8. Assembly 8.1 Product catcher tray Locking lever The catcher tray and mounting brackets may have been removed from the machine for transportation. Moulded housing ३ ३ Mount the outfeed catcher bracket Locate the outfeed catcher bracket onto the end of the chassis profile. 2 using 2 M6 button head screws on the Gating wheel x M6 x 30 cap head screw and 5 mm...
  • Page 10 9.5 Outfeed vacuum conveyor belts The 2 central outfeed vacuum conveyor belts perform a key role in transporting the product from the feeder to a position where it is printed or labelled and then depositing it neatly into the catcher-tray. It is made from a food grade silicone based material that, together with the vacuum, holds the product firmly and Hopper lock lever prevents it from slipping while being transported and printed.
  • Page 11 9.8 The printer The printer will have a comprehensive manual covering all aspects of its operation. The type of printer gantry will vary with the printer specified. The printed is provided with a signal each time a product is seen at the printer signal sensor. ३...
  • Page 12 The control panel 9.10 The HMI Conveyor start/stop button The HMI controls a number of machine functions. These are: 2. Feed test button ३ Machine Speed 3. Feed run button ३ Batch and Stack Count 4. HMI ३ Machine Reset 5.
  • Page 13 9.13 E-stop If the E-Stop button is pressed the machine will stop immediately and the following screen will be displayed: 9.12 Speed setting Adjust the Outfeed Conveyor speed of the machine by pressing either ‘+’ or ‘-’ button. The speed setting range is between 1-20. This equates to an outfeed conveyor speed of 12-56M/min Please note: The Infeed Conveyor speed is preset to run at a lower speed than the Outfeed Conveyor belt to ensure that there is a gap between products.
  • Page 14: Maintenance

    Check that the conveyor belts and friction rollers are in good condition. Need help maintaining your RF Lite? Rotech’s Care+ maintenance plans o er comprehensive cover for your coding & marking solutions. We deliver proactive aftercare support, including preventative service visits, to help your equipment run reliably.
  • Page 15: Support & Aftercare

    Where the machine is located within mainland U.K., all parts and on-site labour shall be provided free of All Rotech equipment can be repaired by our engineers at your premises at a time to suit you. An alternative is to send charge.
  • Page 16: Spare Parts

    13. Spare parts 14. Wiring diagrams Part number Description Function Required quantity Electronic 001452 Switch block N/O Push-in Start, run and reset switches 001453 Switch block N/C Push-in Stop switch 003996 Fuse - 3AT 5 x 20mm Mains fuse 007805 DPDT control relay Start/ stop and reset relay Mechanical...
  • Page 17 The codemark of excellence. Engineered in Britain +44 (0) 1707 393700 rotechmachines.com...
  • Page 18: Fault Finding Flowchart

    14. Fault finding flowchart The codemark of excellence. Engineered in Britain +44 (0) 1707 393700 rotechmachines.com...
  • Page 19: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    Signed as an authorised representative of Rotech Machines Ltd Richard Pether Director Still require some assistance with your machine? The Rotech support team will be able to help: Rotech Machines Limited T +44(0)1707 393700 Registered in England and Wales Email: support@rotechmachines.com 1 Brownfields Court Registration Number 3332329 www.rotechmachines.com...
  • Page 20 Rotech Machines Limited 1 Brownfields Court Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire AL7 1AJ United Kingdom +44 (0) 1707 393700 Opening Times Monday – Thursday 8:30am to 5:30pm Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm PM.RFA.UK.2024.1...

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