TABLE OF CONTENTS MA-5134-ENG MICRON 5 TPD ADHESIVE MELTER MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. SAFETY GUIDELINES General Symbols Mechanical components Electrical components Hydraulic components Pneumatic components Thermal components Materials Noise emission declaration Intended use Limited use 2. INTRODUCTION Description Modes of operation...
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FOCKE MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS Unpacking Contents Mounting the equipment Electrical power connection Pneumatic connection Hose and applicator connection Parameter Programming Programming working temperatures Selecting the overheating value Keeping a component on display External I/O connections Output disabled...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS MA-5134-ENG MICRON 5 TPD ADHESIVE MELTER MANUAL Timer to switch between ON - Standby - OFF modes 4-11 Password to access parameter programming 4-12 Total equipment service hours counter 4-12 Counter that warns of the need to change the adhesive agent filter...
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FOCKE MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS 6. TROUBLESHOOTING Melter The unit does not turn on Equipment shortcircuit malfunction Tank The tank does not heat The tank does not stop heating Temperature fluctuations in the tank Manifold The manifold does not heat...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS MA-5134-ENG MICRON 5 TPD ADHESIVE MELTER MANUAL 7. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS Generals Dimensions 8. ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS 9. PNEUMATIC DIAGRAM Components list 7 cm /stroke pump Pneumatic connection for 7 cm /stroke PUMP Pneumatic diagram for 7 cm /stroke PUMP 10.
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SAFETY GUIDELINES MA-5134-ENG MICRON 5 TPD ADHESIVE MELTER MANUAL 1. SAFETY GUIDELINES General The information contained in this section applies not only to everyday equipment operation, but also to any procedure carried out on it, whether for preventive maintenance or in the case of repairs and the replacement of worn out parts.
FOCKE MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS SAFETY GUIDELINES Mechanical components The hot-melt installation, which is installed to this device, requires moving parts that can cause damage. Use the equipment correctly, and do not remove the safety guards while the equipment is in operation; prevent the risk of possible entrapment due to moving mechanical parts.
Safety Information Sheet of the adhesive. Materials Meler systems are designed for use with hot-melt adhesives. They should not be used with any other type of material, and especially not with solvents, which may cause personal injury or damage to internal system components.
The hot-melt melters in the Macro Foam series are designed to be used in the following conditions: • Hot-melt adhesive fusion and pumping at temperatures up to 180 °C (356 ºF). Consult with Meler technical service to operate with higher working temperatures. • Use of hot-melt melters with Meler accessories.
2. INTRODUCTION In this manual you will find information about the installation, use and maintenance of the hot-melt adhesive melter in meler’s micron 5 TPD model. Most of the photographs and illustrations that appear in this manual refer to the 5-liter ‘micron’ standard melter. This model has been used as a reference...
FOCKE MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS INTRODUCTION Description The ‘micron’ are designed for use with ‘meler’ hoses and applicators in hot-melt adhesive applications. Their different variations – line, coating or swirl-spray – cover a wide range of applications, being very versatile in all markets where they are used.
FOCKE MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS INTRODUCTION Main components 1. Front control card. 2. Access door to the electric/pneumatic area. 3. Tank access lid. 4. Air pressure gauge. 5. Hydraulic pressure display. 6. Pump air pressure regulator. 7. Main switch. 8. Set of pump drain valve and filter.
INTRODUCTION MA-5134-ENG MICRON 5 TPD ADHESIVE MELTER MANUAL Control card components 1. Tank indicator LED 2. Applicator indicator LED 3. Temperature set point 4. Real temperature 5. ON/OFF switch 6. Standby function 7. Temperature OK LED 8. Time scheduling 9. Left/right button - channel selection 10.
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INSTALLATION MA-5134-ENG MICRON 5 TPD ADHESIVE MELTER MANUAL 3. INSTALLATION Warning: The melters are equipment with current technology and with certain foreseeable risks. Therefore, only allow qualified personnel with sufficient training and experience to use, install or repair this equipment.
FOCKE MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS INSTALLATION Item Description Dimension EQUIPMENT LENGTH 588 mm EQUIPMENT WIDTH 380 mm EQUIPMENT HEIGHT 600 mm EQUIPMENT HEIGHT WITH LID OPEN 747 mm EQUIPMENT LENGTH WITH ELECTRICAL CABINET OPEN 838 mm Electrical Consumption In order to install a ‘micron’ series melter, we should take into consideration the total consumption of the installation, including the consumption of the installed hoses and applicators.
Communicate any defect, even to the outer packing materials, to your ‘meler’ Representative or to the Main Office. Contents The ‘micron’ series packing materials may contain accessories that form part of the same order.
1:13. Hose and applicator connection ‘micron’ 5 TPD series use standard ‘meler’ components. The entire range of ‘classic’, ‘compact’ and ‘manual’ hoses and applicators may be connected to this equipment. Up to four hose-applicator outputs may be connected.
INSTALLATION MA-5134-ENG MICRON 5 TPD ADHESIVE MELTER MANUAL ‘micron’ 5 TPD series melters are equipped with a six outputs hydraulic distributors. Connect the hoses to the distributor in order, following the numbering in the diagram. Caution: • In order to identify each hose-applicator, electrically connect them to the connector with the same number as the output they use.
FOCKE MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS INSTALLATION 3. After ten seconds, the LED will stop blinking and the display will change by default to the set point temperature, saving the changed data. This simple process must be repeated for each one of the components installed on the melter.
INSTALLATION MA-5134-ENG MICRON 5 TPD ADHESIVE MELTER MANUAL External I/O connections The melter’s input and output signals (I/O) allow it to communicate with the main machine simply and directly through the “harting” connector on the back of the device. There are seven signals that may be used to communicate with the main machine: •...
FOCKE MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS INSTALLATION Pressure value reading connection Hydraulic circuit pressure can be read on the display placed in the melter base. Reading pressure is set between 0 to 100 bar. Pressure sensor connection Pressure sensor connection is done as shown in the picture. The signal is giving in voltage values (mV).
Solenoid valve without manual override The ‘micron’ 5 TPD remove the manual override of the input solenoid valve (standard in all Focke Meler pneumatic drivers). The manual override allows to fix the position of the valve in open mode so the electrical signal to the valve has no effect (*).
MELTER OPERATION MA-5134-ENG MICRON 5 TPD ADHESIVE MELTER MANUAL 4. MELTER OPERATION In this section we will introduce the method for using the melter. Although its operation is very simple, it should not be used by untrained personnel. Warning: Improper use may cause damage to the machine or injury and even death to the person using it.
FOCKE MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS MELTER OPERATION Filling the tank Warning: Before refilling the tank, make sure that the adhesive is the same type as that already in the tank. Mixing different types of adhesives can cause damage to the melter equipment.
MELTER OPERATION MA-5134-ENG MICRON 5 TPD ADHESIVE MELTER MANUAL While the system is running the delay timer both LEDs remains blinking until the programmed time value has been reached. If then, any other element has not reached 3° below its temperature setting point, the LEDs turn off.
FOCKE MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS MELTER OPERATION Displaying the temperature for each component The temperature may be displayed for each component (tank, distributor and each hose and applicator) by selecting the component with the cursor. Press the left-right arrow until the desired component is displayed.
MELTER OPERATION MA-5134-ENG MICRON 5 TPD ADHESIVE MELTER MANUAL Actions Code Source Heating Pump Main machine signal Err 103 hose2 overheating all components off Err 104 applicator2 overheating all components off Err 105 hose3 overheating all components off Err 106...
FOCKE MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS MELTER OPERATION Operational pressure display and adjustment The air pressure with which the pneumatic pump control device works with is shown on the pressure gauge located on the base of the melter. The pressure must be adjusted according to the application needs.
MELTER OPERATION MA-5134-ENG MICRON 5 TPD ADHESIVE MELTER MANUAL Programming the melter parameters The access to the parameters is performed from the special menu. Simultaneously press the buttons with the clock symbol and the down arrow to enter this menu. The navigation order is as follows:...
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FOCKE MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS MELTER OPERATION 3. Use the right arrow to move to the next display where the overheating symbol appears. 4. Select the desired value (between 10 and 25) using the up-down arrow. The value shown corresponds to the increase in real temperature allowed over the set point temperature without activating the alarm message.
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MELTER OPERATION MA-5134-ENG MICRON 5 TPD ADHESIVE MELTER MANUAL 12. Use the up-down arrow to select the desired value (see ‘Timer to switch between ON - Standby - OFF modes’). 13. Use the right arrow to go to the next display.
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FOCKE MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS MELTER OPERATION 18. Use the right arrow to go to the next display. 19. Use the up-down arrow to select the desired value (see ‘Counter that warns of the need to change the adhesive agent filter’).
MELTER OPERATION MA-5134-ENG MICRON 5 TPD ADHESIVE MELTER MANUAL Timer to switch between ON - Standby - OFF modes This function is used to program automatic switching from the ON mode to Standby mode after an inactive period of time (S-1) and from STANDBY mode to OFF mode after another waiting period (S-2) during which activity has not been resumed.
FOCKE MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS MELTER OPERATION Password to access parameter programming A Password can be programmed to protect access to certain equipment programming functions by unauthorised users. The special menu can be used to program a value between 000 (disabled) and 999.
MELTER OPERATION MA-5134-ENG MICRON 5 TPD ADHESIVE MELTER MANUAL Counter that warns of the need to change the adhesive agent filter This function is a partial countdown counter that registers the hours of equipment operation, that is, with service temperature OK activated, from tP1000 hours to tP0000 hours.
FOCKE MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS MELTER OPERATION Setting the clock ‘micron’ series melters are equipped with a weekly programmable system controlling equipment connection and disconnection and activating and deactivating the standby function. Before programming these functions, it is necessary to introduce into the control unit data corresponding to the day and hour used to execute these programs.
MELTER OPERATION MA-5134-ENG MICRON 5 TPD ADHESIVE MELTER MANUAL Programming equipment activation/deactivation You may program an activation and a deactivation time for every day of the week, from Monday (1) to Sunday (7). Time is expressed in 15 minute increments, so we cycle from 10.0 (10 hours and 0 minutes) to 10.1 (10 hours and 15 minutes) to 10.2 (10 hours and 30...
FOCKE MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS MELTER OPERATION Disabling the equipment activation/deactivation program It is possible to disable the equipment activation/deactivation programming without canceling the daily programming. This way the programmed data is saved, but the programming will have no effect on the equipment.
MELTER OPERATION MA-5134-ENG MICRON 5 TPD ADHESIVE MELTER MANUAL 4. Press the button with the clock symbol once again. Two times will appear, one in each display. The left display shows the start time, while the right display shows the finish time.
FOCKE MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS MELTER OPERATION 4. Press the button with the clock symbol once again. The status will alternate each time you press the button. 5. Pressing either the left or the right arrow button will exit this program and return to the tank temperature display.
MELTER OPERATION MA-5134-ENG MICRON 5 TPD ADHESIVE MELTER MANUAL Turning off the melter equipment If you need to disconnect the melter equipment: 1. Turn OFF the melter’s switch. The depressurization valve frees pressure from the hydraulic circuit, returning the adhesive to the tank.
FOCKE MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS MELTER OPERATION Switching on and using the intrument Immediately after switching on the instrument carries out a self-diagnostic test. During the test, all the display segments and the 4 indicator lights will flash, when finished, enters normal work mode and displays pressure value.
MELTER OPERATION MA-5134-ENG MICRON 5 TPD ADHESIVE MELTER MANUAL Pressure display programming Once installed and wired according to the corresponding electrical diagram, switch it on without having hydraulic pressure at the pressure measurement point. Press and hold the “F” key until the “PA” menu appears.
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FOCKE MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS MELTER OPERATION Press and hold the “F” key until the “PA” menu appears. Set value = 99 and press the “F” key once so that “U.C” submenu appears in the display. To calibrate the pressure transducer, select U.C = 3 and press the “F” key.
MAINTENANCE MA-5134-ENG MICRON 5 TPD ADHESIVE MELTER MANUAL 5. MAINTENANCE Warning: The melter equipment is equipped with current technology, but has certain foreseeable risks. Therefore, only allow qualified personnel with enough training and experience to operate install or repair this equipment.
FOCKE MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS MAINTENANCE Removing and changing exterior panels: 1. Turn off the melter. 2. Disconnect the compressed air from the machine intake. 3. To remove the casing from the machine, first you have to separate the electrical cabinet from the tank. To do this, slacken the 1/4 turn screw as indicated (A) and slide it along the guides.
MAINTENANCE MA-5134-ENG MICRON 5 TPD ADHESIVE MELTER MANUAL Access to pneumatic unit To access the unit for more exhaustive machine maintenance, it will be necessary to remove the electrical cabinet from its place so it can be handled more comfortably and accessibly. To do this, slacken the 1/4 turn screw that keeps the electrical cabinet in position (screw A) and slide it along the guides.
FOCKE MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS MAINTENANCE 4. Replace the joints if they are damaged. 5. Screw the assembly up again, clockwise. 6. Put the assembly back inside the distributor and tighten the screws. 7. Continue to work as normal. Changing the inlet filter Warning: It is important to install and remove the filter as instructed below, to prevent the inlet valve from coming loose.
MAINTENANCE MA-5134-ENG MICRON 5 TPD ADHESIVE MELTER MANUAL Cleaning the tank The hot-melt tank must be cleaned on occasion to maintain its fusion and anti-adherence properties. The tank is covered on the inside with PTFE and inclined enough to aid unloading the hot-melt and to avoid it from being retained inside when consequential burning occurs.
FOCKE MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS MAINTENANCE Warning: Whenever you handle the filter or any other element subject to pressure, you must always perform a system depressurization first (see the corresponding section) Emptying the tank During normal maintenance activities, it is recommended, and sometimes necessary to empty the tank directly, without passing the adhesive through the pump system.
If you do not reach the cause follow to the next problem. If you are unable to solve the problem with the help provided in this chapter, contact your Area Technical Service Center or ‘meler’ headquarter directly.
FOCKE MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS, S.A. TROUBLESHOOTING Melter The unit does not turn on Causes Checking Comments Actions Check voltage between phases and neutrals in Check wiring. Equipment power Voltages will vary the main terminal. Check Check net power supply. supply malfunction.
TROUBLESHOOTING MA-5134-ENG MICRON 5 TPD ADHESIVE MELTER MANUAL Causes Checking Comments Actions Check the connections Ribbon cable Check ribbon cable (CN3). between the cable and the Change ribbon cable. malfunction. board. Release the fuse to check it Tank fuse blown.
FOCKE MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS, S.A. TROUBLESHOOTING Causes Checking Comments Actions Release the fuse to check it Check fuse continuity (F02 Manifold fuse blown. out with the system turned Change fuse. in CN6). off. Check connector wiring, Check voltage in the CN6 Correct if voltage is around Power board damaged.
TROUBLESHOOTING MA-5134-ENG MICRON 5 TPD ADHESIVE MELTER MANUAL Causes Checking Comments Actions If the solenoid valve The solenoid valve (8Y3) Check if the solenoid valve receives voltage but the air Change the solenoid valve. is damaged. receives voltage (24 VDC).
FOCKE MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS, S.A. TROUBLESHOOTING Adhesive leaks Causes Checking Comments Actions Put the system (melter + Pump shaft leaks. hose + applicator) under Plain bearings worn. Change shaft completely. pressure. Put the system (melter + The manifold hole is full of Relief valve leaks.
TROUBLESHOOTING MA-5134-ENG MICRON 5 TPD ADHESIVE MELTER MANUAL Hose Hose does not heat Causes Checking Comments Actions Replace the hose by Hose damaged. Change hose channel. Change hose. another one that works. Check voltage between CN(*) connector (black Pins and wiring...
FOCKE MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS, S.A. TROUBLESHOOTING Applicator Applicator does not heat Causes Checking Comments Actions Replace the applicator by Applicator damaged. Change applicator channel. Change applicator. another one that works. Replace the hose by Hose damaged. Change hose channel. Change hose.
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS MA-5134-ENG MICRON 5 TPD ADHESIVE MELTER MANUAL 7. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS Generals Micron 5 TPD Tank capacity 5,15 liters Pumping rate 29,3 kg/h 7cc/stroke pump (*) Melting rate 9,0 kg/h (*) Number of outputs 6 (thread 9/16) Temperature range 40 to 200°C (100 to 392°F)
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2 de 2 2 de 2 Este plano es propiedad exclusiva de MELER APLICADORES DE HOT - MELT S.A. Todos los derechos reservados. Este plano es This drawing is owned sole of MELER APLICADORES DE HOT- MELT S.A. All rights reserved.
SPARE PARTS LIST MA-5134-ENG MICRON 5 TPD ADHESIVE MELTER MANUAL 10. SPARE PARTS LIST The list of the most common spare parts for Micron series machines appears in this section, providing a quick and reliable guide to choosing them. The spare parts are grouped together naturally, in the same way as they are located in the melters.
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SPARE PARTS LIST MA-5134-ENG MICRON 5 TPD ADHESIVE MELTER MANUAL CHASSIS GROUP TANK GROUP PUMP ELECTRONIC DISTRIBUTOR GROUP GROUP GROUP PNEUMATIC UNIT ELECTRIC GROUP 10-3...
FOCKE MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS SPARE PARTS LIST A. TANK ASSEMBLY Nº Ref. Description 150119780 Complete tank assembly micron 5 230V 150119790 Tank micron 5 230V AL-GR DC 150113370 Tank grid micron 5-10L 150113380 Inlet tank micron 5 150113410 Tank insulation mantle micron 5...
SPARE PARTS LIST MA-5134-ENG MICRON 5 TPD ADHESIVE MELTER MANUAL B. DISTRIBUTOR UNIT Nº Ref. Description 150026350 Heating element 300 W 10120032 Tank-distributor seating o-ring 150121390 Distributor filter assembly 150121380 Filter head with purger 150029250 Filter mesh 50 150029260 O-ring 23 x 3 150026340 O-ring 7 x 1.5...
FOCKE MELER GLUING SOLUTIONS SPARE PARTS LIST G. ELECTRIC ASSEMBLY Nº Ref. Description 10010300 Fuse 6,3A 5x20 150028860 Fuse 6,3A 6x32 150021540 Fuse 16A 10x38 150114450 Control to power board ribbon cable assembly 150024740 Control to sensor board cable assembly...
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Original Declaration The manufacturer, Focke Meler Gluing Solutions, S.A. Pol. Arazuri-Orkoien, c/B, nº3 A E-31170 Arazuri - Navarra - Spain — Focke Group — declaring that the machinery, Type: Model: Serial Number: fulfils all the relevant provisions of the Directive 2006/42/EC on machinery,...
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For more information speak with your Focke Meler representative: Focke Meler Gluing Solutions, S.A. Pol. Arazuri-Orkoien, c/B, nº3 A E-31170 Arazuri - Navarra - Spain Phone: +34 948 351 110 info@meler.eu - www.meler.eu Focke Group...
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