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  • Page 1 Slicer VSI F / VSI F T Instruction manual NSF 38065447008 en-US...
  • Page 2 Alle Rechte vorbehalten All rights reserved Tous droits réservés Reservados todos los derechos Tutti i diritti riservati Bizerba SE & Co. KG, 72336 Balingen Postfach 10 01 64 72301 Balingen, Germany Telephone (+49 7433) 12-0, Fax (+49 7433) 12-2696 E-mail: marketing@bizerba.com Internet: www.bizerba.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Table of Contents Table of Contents About these instructions ..................  Safe-keeping ..................  Target group ..................  Symbols used ..................  Explanation of warnings ...............   About this machine .....................  ...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T 5.2.3 Depositing patterns................  Paper holder ..................  Product fixation device .................   Operation......................  Log in operator ..................  Main page (individually configured operator page).......   Navigation between the pages .............  ...
  • Page 5 Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Table of Contents 8.7.2 Sharpening ...................   108 8.7.3 Honing ....................  109 8.7.4 Checking seals and sealings ..............  110 Technical data......................   112 Dimensions VSI F.................   112 Dimensions VSI F T................  113 Dimensions VSI F T with scale.............

  • Page 6: About These Instructions

    The minimum age of the operating personnel by German law is 14. Other age limits may ap- ply according to the corresponding national regulations. Therefore the operating company must check the legislation at the place of machine installation. Installation, maintenance and repair works must be performed by Bizerba authorized special- ists only. Symbols used Various symbols are used in these instructions.

  • Page 7: Explanation Of Warnings

    Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T About these instructions Information This information is intended for better understanding. Explanation of warnings Warnings are broken down into danger levels. Structure of warnings and meaning of signal words are described in these instructions as follows:...

  • Page 8: About This Machine

    Note: If cheese is the main product being sliced, we recommend using a special cheese blade. Slicing of other materials requires prior written approval by Bizerba product management. Non-permitted product The following may not be sliced due to risk of injury and damage: –...

  • Page 9: Machine Description

    This allows the carriage to be tilted to the outside in any position. Scale The slicers VSI F / VSI F T are optionally fitted with a scale which is not metrologically ap- proved (portion scale). Portions are sliced according to a pre-selected weight.

  • Page 10: Names Of Components Vsi F With Scale

    About this machine Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T All components getting in direct contact with food and materials used in the working area comply with the food hygiene regulations. Bearings in visual range are lubricated with food- grade lubricants.
  • Page 11 Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T About this machine The machine is available in different versions. The figure shows an example. Blade guard ring Blade Blade cover Product holder complete with remnant holder Product fixation device, horizontal...

  • Page 12: Names Of Components Vsi F T

    About this machine Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T 2.2.2 Names of components VSI F T Fig. 2: Names of components VSI F T 12 / 124 38065447008 en-US...
  • Page 13 Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T About this machine The machine is available in different versions. The figure shows an example. Blade guard ring Blade Blade cover Product fixation device, vertical Product holder complete with remnant holder...

  • Page 14: Names Of Components Vsi F T With Scale

    About this machine Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T 2.2.3 Names of components VSI F T with scale Fig. 3: Names of components VSI F T 14 / 124 38065447008 en-US...

  • Page 15: Accessories

    Display and operating unit with ON/OFF switch at the bottom of the machine housing (optionally on top) 2.2.4 Accessories Only use the original Bizerba spare parts and accessories in order to en- sure safe and trouble-free operations. standard – Instruction manual –...

  • Page 16: Warranty

    To ensure that the machine is recycled environmentally friendly, return the machine to the manufacturer or the dealer after intended use has expired. Naturally, Bizerba and its dealers will take back free of charge old machines no longer in op- eration.
  • Page 17 Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T About this machine More detailed information on included SVHC substances: – Bizerba homepage: www.bizerba.com – E-mail inquiry: management.schadstoff@bizerba.com 38065447008 en-US 17 / 124...

  • Page 18: Safety Instructions

    – Protective devices may not be removed, modified or bypassed. DANGER Open the electrical installation area! danger to life due to electric current – The electrical installation area may only be opened by Bizerba Ser- vice. – Pull power plug before moving the machine. WARNING Unauthorized persons! Serious injuries to fingers and hands and damage to health.

  • Page 19: Safety Instructions For Transport And Installation

    Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Safety instructions Non-ionizing radiance is not generated intentionally, but is a technical effect caused through electrical equipment: e.g. electric motors, high-voltage cables or magnetic coils. Safety instructions for transport and installation...

  • Page 20: Safety Instructions During Operation, Slicing

    Safety instructions Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Safety instructions during operation, slicing DANGER Tipping hazard in case of overload! This may result in serious injuries and damage to property. – Operate machine on stand only if its weight rests on the feet and the casters are locked.

  • Page 21: Safety Instructions For Sharpening, Cleaning

    Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Safety instructions Safety instructions for sharpening, cleaning WARNING Unprotected blade! Coming in contact with the sharp blade can lead to serious injuries. – Always wear cut-proof gloves during the cleaning and sharpening pro- cedures and shoes with toe caps when the blades are replaced.

  • Page 22: System Design Related Residual Hazards

    Safety instructions Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T – Sharpening program, locked machine setting Remaining risks that cannot be excluded by technical measures: – Risk of tripping/slipping if the work area is not kept tidy. – Risk of injury if the required personal protective clothing is not worn.
  • Page 23 Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Safety instructions Fig. 5: VSI F T 38065447008 en-US 23 / 124...

  • Page 24: Installation

    Installation Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Installation Unpacking instructions When transporting the machine, wear shoes with toe caps and use suit- able lifting devices. At least four people are needed to move the machine. Weight of machine is higher than 100 kg.

  • Page 25: Transport And Storage

    4.3.1 Installation requirements Safe operation of the slicer within the standards and guidelines is ensured on the Bizerba stand. Stand and slicer bear a CE mark (or UL/cUL mark within the area of application). The integrated scale can only be reliably used with the Bizerba stand.

  • Page 26: Position On Stand

    Installation Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T – level and even (variation from horizontal max. 1 degree) – slip-proof and tilt-proof – stable and firm [} 116] Recommended table height is approx. 800 mm. Make sure there is a safety distance of 100 mm between the machine (max. work area) and the wall if machine is installed on a table, and of 500 mm if machine is installed on a stand.
  • Page 27 Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Installation Put weight on mobile stand's feet by lift- ing the wheels. Lock casters. CAUTION! Crushing hazard when lower- ing the wheels. Use bracket to lift and lower wheels. Position machine on stand.

  • Page 28: Electrical Connection

    Installation Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T 4.3.3 Electrical connection Information on identification plate Bizerba logo BIZERBA Machine type Model VSI F / VSI F T Machine description Slicer Machine number Production code X-.. IP rating IPX5...

  • Page 29: Start-Up

    In case of a severely contaminated power supply (e.g. when thyristor-controlled systems are used) measures must be taken on site to suppress interferences, e.g.: – A separate supply line must be planned for Bizerba machines. – In problem cases, install capacitively decoupled isolating transformers or other suppres- sors into the supply mains prior to Bizerba machines.

  • Page 30: Switching The Machine Off

    Installation Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Machine carries out a system check. On the information bar the required steps are listed. Successfully completed steps receive a check mark. Press <Execute> on the display and op- erating unit after initialization.

  • Page 31: Machine And Operating Elements

    Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Machine and operating elements Machine and operating elements Display and operating unit The slicers are operated via a touch screen. Fig. 12: Display and operating unit <ON switch> (green) LED (white) lights up when machine is switched on <OFF switch>...
  • Page 32 Machine and operating elements Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Navigation bar: Home After pressing the icon, the individually configured operator page (main page) comes up on the touchscreen. Parameter After pressing the icon, the operator page with all parameters (parameter page) comes up on the touchscreen.
  • Page 33 Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Machine and operating elements Depositing type Selectable are: – Stacking – Shingling lengthwise – Shingling crosswise – Circular pattern – Shaving – Vector graphic Filter characteristic in the search mask. PLU menu:...

  • Page 34: Parameter Symbols

    Machine and operating elements Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T 5.2.1 Parameter symbols Information on product Product ID Name of product Product height Specifies the product height in mm. Required for the calculation of the depositing pattern.
  • Page 35 Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Machine and operating elements Depositing area length Specifies the length of a package in mm. Depositing area height Specifies the height of a package in mm. Information on slicing program PLU No.
  • Page 36 Machine and operating elements Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Product feed offset Current slice thickness is changed by this value. Staggered stack crosswise Specifies the offset by means of which every second slice is deposited to the left (if product dimensions are entered cor- rectly).
  • Page 37 Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Machine and operating elements Number of rows crosswise Specifies the number of shingle rows deposited in running di- rection in a portion. Row = shingling crosswise Number of rows lengthwise Specifies the number of shingle rows deposited crosswise to the running direction in a portion.
  • Page 38 Machine and operating elements Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Pause before starting a new portion Setting of a wait time before slicing a portion. Other parameters Gauge plate offset Clearance which is additionally needed for the gauge plate to open or close during slicing.
  • Page 39 Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Machine and operating elements Cleaning icon, sharpening icon, maintenance icon indicate that the relevant task is to be carried out. Status of the parameter Parameter is fixed and can not be changed by parameter vali- dation or other processes of the machine control (e.g.

  • Page 40: Anchor Symbol

    Machine and operating elements Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T 5.2.2 Anchor symbol The small colored anchor on the tiles of the parameters <Number of slices>, <Slice thickness>, <Shingling length> or <Shingling distance> means that the corresponding param- eter is fixed.

  • Page 41: Depositing Patterns

    Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Machine and operating elements The shingling distance is fixed. In order to obtain the preset shingling dis- tance, the shingling length is reduced or in- creased. If the anchor is set to shingling distance, then the shingling length can not be changed.
  • Page 42 Machine and operating elements Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Fig. 17: Depositing pattern stack Depositing offset lengthwise Depositing offset crosswise Row spacing lengthwise, stacks Row spacing crosswise, stacks Product height Product width Shingling lengthwise The sliced product is offset on top of each other and forms one or more shingles parallel to the blade.
  • Page 43 Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Machine and operating elements Fig. 18: Depositing pattern shingling lengthwise Depositing offset lengthwise Depositing offset crosswise Row spacing lengthwise, shingles lengthwise Row spacing crosswise, shingles lengthwise Product height Product width Shingling distance...
  • Page 44 Machine and operating elements Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T The overall pattern may consist of several shingles crosswise and equals a portion. The de- positing table has room for only one portion. Several parameters influence the look of the depositing pattern: Fig. 19: Depositing pattern shingling crosswise...
  • Page 45 Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Machine and operating elements Note: In case of many layers, the max. stack height could be exceeded without the machine switching off. In this case, the number of layers has to be manually reduced.

  • Page 46: Paper Holder

    Machine and operating elements Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Shaving The sliced product forms a pile of loosely falling slices. For this purpose you need a shaving deflector (optional accessories). In order to mount the shaving deflector to the chain frame the depositing arm must first be disassembled.

  • Page 47: Product Fixation Device

    Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Machine and operating elements Removing of deposited portions and paper: Using your thumb, press lever slightly to the right; at the same time pull top-most piece of paper with portion under the open holders.

  • Page 48: Operation

    Operation Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Operation Log in operator - Machine is switched on, system check was successful. [} 29] Click into the operator field. The input keyboard is shown. Enter name of operator. Regular operators can also select the name via <Touch-Down>.

  • Page 49: Main Page (Individually Configured Operator Page)

    Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Operation Main page (individually configured operator page) After successful system check and operator login the main page is loaded with the parame- ters which were saved last before the machine was switched off.

  • Page 50: Navigation Between The

    Operation Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Navigation between the pages By tapping the icons of the navigation bar you may switch between the pages. Using your finger, wipe from right screen edge to center. Tap the arrow.

  • Page 51: Tile Manager

    Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Operation Tap and hold tile for a while. Checkmark. The parameter is displayed on the main page. Remove checkmark. The parameter is not displayed on the main page. Fig. 32: Tile manager Tile manager The tile manager includes the tile settings.

  • Page 52: Search Mask

    Operation Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Loading and saving images: To open PLU menu tap the arrow on the information bar. Wipe in arrow direction. The input mask opens. Fig. 34: PLU menu - USB stick is plugged in the display and operating unit.

  • Page 53: Settings

    Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Operation Saved PLUs can be filtered according to: 1. PLU No. 2. PLU name 3. Product width 4. Product height 5. Depositing type 6. Target weight Fig. 37: Search mask By tapping the corresponding text field the suitable input keyboard opens at the lower screen edge.

  • Page 54: User Management

    Operation Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Here, various settings may be performed with relevant authorization. Settings concerning machine, software, op- erator and messages can be displayed and edited. Tap a tile. The relevant menu appears on the touch screen.
  • Page 55 Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Operation User groups Tap <Groups> Here, user groups can be created. For each group one user is created as de- fault value. Name corresponds to the level name. Fig. 43: Groups Login settings Tap <Settings>...

  • Page 56: Software Settings

    Operation Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T 6.8.2 Software settings (not available for all variants) Call up via the setting in the navigation bar. The VSI will be integrated in the network as a Client and communicates via nonsecure con- nections.

  • Page 57: Licensing Of Additional Functions

    Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Operation Creating a backup: Press <PLU backup>. Select storage space (flash memory, USB, SD card, network drive). File name assigned. Alphanumeric char- acters (upper case, lower case, no um- lauts), hyphen, underscore and space are permitted.

  • Page 58: Brain2 Function

    Operation Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Call up via the setting in the navigation bar. Press <Licensing>. Enter and save license code. The functions for which the licenses were ac- quired are activated. Fig. 50: Licensing Scroll downwards.
  • Page 59 Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Operation Call up via the setting in the navigation bar. Press <BRAIN2>. Tick checkbox "Use BRAIN2 function". Fig. 52: Use BRAIN2 function Perform configuration settings. – IP address server (UDP) – Port (standard: 10045) –...

  • Page 60: Cloud Function

    Operation Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T 6.8.6 Cloud function (not available for all variants) Call up via the setting in the navigation bar. Press <Bizerba Cloud>. Tick checkbox "Use Cloud function" Fig. 54: Use Cloud function Perform configuration settings according to requirements of the cloud.
  • Page 61 Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Operation 1. Digital input 2 2. Digital input 5 3. Digital input 1 4. External GND 5. Digital output 2 6. Digital input 3 7. Digital input 4 8. Digital output 1 9.
  • Page 62 Operation Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Digital output trigger Signals cense Start depositing arm Signal is sent as soon as the depositing arm starts moving. Start depositing arm, last slice Signal is sent as soon as the depositing arm w/o signal starts moving.
  • Page 63 1 = start Conveying direction of exter- The conveying direction of the conveyor is output yes* nal discharge conveyor as a signal. (available for VSI F T with scale) 0 = forward 1 = backward * VSI_IO_REMOTE_CONTROL Input signals Via the I/O interface the slicer receives sig- nals that cause the carriage and/or conveyor belts to pause.

  • Page 64: Indicator Functions

    Once the signal is deactivated, the <Execute> button starts flashing. Press <Execute> to start the reference run. In case of the VSI F T with scale the last portion is automatically discharged towards the back dur- ing the reference run. Slicing is automatically restarted after the reference run.
  • Page 65 Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Operation Call up via the setting in the navigation bar. Press <Indicator functions>. Cleaning and sharpening icons each have 3 modes. Default is mode "Off". Fig. 60: Indicator functions Cleaning after x hours Select mode "Interval".

  • Page 66: Further Settings

    Operation Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Sharpening after reaching a throughput of x Select mode "Energy". (selectable if performance values have been taught by the service technician) Settable between 10 and 3000 Wh (default 500 Wh).

  • Page 67: Load The Product

    Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Operation Parameter Validation: If the checkbox is ticked (default), parameter changes must be confirmed by the operator. Clear belt: If the checkbox is ticked, after reaching the last portion (program or product end) the conveyor belt will be completely cleared.
  • Page 68 Operation Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Carriage with swivel-mounted product holder, horizontal product fixation - The machine is switched on, all functional parts are in a stop position, carriage is on the side of the operator.

  • Page 69: First Cut Function

    Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Operation Carriage with product holder which cannot be swiveled, vertical product clamping - The machine is switched on, all functional parts are in a stop position, carriage is on the side of the operator.

  • Page 70: Discharge Function

    Operation Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T The first cut icon flashes in the status bar: – before and during first cut slicing – after resetting the portions counter to zero – to show that the first cut is done after product change and again after restart.

  • Page 71: Slice Product

    Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Operation With the discharge deactivated, after slicing the first cut the machine with conveyor behaves in the same manner as the machine with depositing table. Notes: "Remove first cut slices from depositing table. Then start slicing procedure by pressing button <Execute>."...
  • Page 72 Operation Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T WARNING Moving components! Risk of entanglement, shearing, crushing and being hit. – Do not wear loose clothing or wear hair down. – Do not reach into paths of carriage, product holder, gauge plate, de- positing system, conveyor and depositing table.
  • Page 73 Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Operation Changing parameters. Tap tile of parameter to be changed. The window to change the parameter opens. The value of the parameter may be changed. Fig. 79: Main page shingling crosswise Enter value directly or change value step by step using the Up/Down keys and confirm.

  • Page 74: Plu Direct Key

    Operation Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Tap the write field. The input keyboard is shown. Enter and confirm PLU number and name. A new PLU or an existing PLU under a new number was saved. Fig. 83: Input mask Opening a PLU.

  • Page 75: Slicing To Target Weight

    Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Operation Direct PLU keys on the main page allow fast opening of saved PLUs. Whether a PLU has a direct key can be selected in the PLU menu. To open PLU menu tap the arrow on the information bar.
  • Page 76 Operation Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T If the slicer is not fitted with a scale, the tile target weight is not available. Tap tile Target weight The window to switch the scale off/on and to change the target weight opens.

  • Page 77: Reference Weight

    (e.g. fork-lift truck activities) near the machine. Installation The machine has to be leveled exactly on the Bizerba stand. To ensure the scale's accuracy, it is absolutely necessary that the machine is aligned horizontally. NOTICE! At an inclination of > 1 degree of the scale as com- pared to the horizontal plane the established weight value is less than the actual weight.

  • Page 78: Ending Slicing

    Operation Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Target weight Optimum as of 150 g. With a target weight smaller than 150 g the target weight devia- tion increases, even instable weight values are possible. Number of slices Optimum as of 4 slices per row.
  • Page 79 Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Operation – at end of product – in case of malfunctions, e.g. jam – in case of voltage deviations outside the tolerance range >10 ms [} 117] – if a safety circuit is interrupted The drives go into stand-by position: –...

  • Page 80: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Troubleshooting Procedure Should there be a stoppage and the problem cannot be corrected right away, food products have to be removed for protection in compliance with the maximum limit of 30 minutes for products to remain on the machine.

  • Page 81: Maintenance

    Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Maintenance Maintenance Indicator functions (not available for all variants) Cleaning icon, sharpening icon, maintenance icon indicate that the relevant task is to be car- ried out. Cleaning icon and / or blade icon and / or key icon are shown flashing on the indicator tile.

  • Page 82: Preparation For Cleaning

    Maintenance Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Touch the key icon. No maintenance necessary. Fig. 95: Device okay! Preparation for cleaning Clean thoroughly: – before putting into operation – depending on use and application frequency – depending on the product –...

  • Page 83: Removing Components

    Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Maintenance Press icon on the navigation bar. Instructions on the further operating pro- cedure appear on the touch screen. Unlock carriage: Turn out star-grip screw on carriage foot. Open holding magnet by pressing the <Execute>...
  • Page 84 Maintenance Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Depositing table VSI F Use both hands to lift table up a little on the operator side and pull it to the front. Fig. 98: Remove depositing table Light sensor Pull the light barrier upwards out of the holder and hang in to the holder of the machine.
  • Page 85 Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Maintenance Pull conveyor belt on support bar to- wards operator. Discharge conveyor has been decoupled from drive. Fig. 101: Decouple conveyor belt Use both hands to hold on to the sides of the center of the conveyor and tilt it to- wards you and then lift it up.
  • Page 86 Maintenance Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Remove discharge conveyor from the coupling to the right. Discharge conveyor has been decoupled from drive. Fig. 104: Decouple conveyor belt Remove discharge conveyor exactly to- wards the top. Carefully place discharge conveyor on an even surface.
  • Page 87 Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Maintenance Depositing arm Loosen screw connection and remove hub of depositing arm from bearing to the right. Fig. 107: Depositing arm Chain frame CAUTION! Risk of injury at chain spikes. Using the right hand, swivel feed roller to the left and hold it firmly.
  • Page 88 Maintenance Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Product holder, 400 mm carriage Loosen star knob. Remove product holder in upward direc- tion. Fig. 110: Product holder Feeding carriage, 400 mm carriage CAUTION! Risk of injury at driver spikes. Take hold of product holder handle, loosen locking lever and swivel upwards until snapped into place.
  • Page 89 Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Maintenance Product fixation device, vertical Loosen star knob on guide element. Remove product fixation device. Fig. 113: Product fixation device, vertical Product fixation device, horizontal CAUTION! Do not reach into path of prod- uct fixation device.
  • Page 90 Maintenance Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Blade cover Hold blade cover at handle. Loosen lock behind the blade guard ring and remove blade cover. Fig. 116: Blade cover Deflector CAUTION! Risk of injury on deflector edge. Remove deflector from magnetic lock and swivel it upwards.

  • Page 91: Cleaning

    Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Maintenance Cover interface ports Cover the USB port of the display and operating unit using the captive cap. Cover the Ethernet port of the machine housing using the captive cap. Fig. 118: Cover interface ports Now the machine is ready for cleaning.
  • Page 92 Maintenance Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Blade cleaning Press a wet disposable cloth against the blade surface and slowly wipe away from the center. Clean the back of the blade in the same manner. After this process, repeat using a dry dis- posable cloth.
  • Page 93 Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Maintenance Fixed machine parts Clean, rinse and sanitize all surfaces in- cluding deflector as per cleaning plan. Fig. 121: Machine housing Fig. 122: VSI F with scale Fig. 123: VSI F T with scale...
  • Page 94 Maintenance Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Wipe gauge plate away from blade. Never wipe towards the blade. Fig. 124: Gauge plate Wipe carriage. Leave surfaces dry in the air. The scale must be dry to avoid a force shunt during operation.
  • Page 95 Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Maintenance 38065447008 en-US 95 / 124...

  • Page 96: Cleaning Plan For Slicers

    Maintenance Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Cleaning plan for slicers Work steps Recom- Procedure Cleaning devices Notes mended clean- ing agents Preparatory according to in- measures struction manual [} 82] Disassemble according to in- all removable struction manual parts [} 83]...
  • Page 97 Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Maintenance Work steps Recom- Procedure Cleaning devices Notes mended clean- ing agents Checking Visually check for optical clean- liness Drying rub dry or leave Disposable cloth Leave removed to dry parts apart from one...

  • Page 98: Preparing The Machine For Operation

    Depending on the product, there could still be a risk from viruses and bac- teria which cannot be completely eliminated despite regular cleaning. The following cleaning agents can be acquired from the Bizerba customer service: Designation Order no. Packaging unit...
  • Page 99 Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Maintenance Blade cover Hold blade cover at handle, tilt towards blade and fix into position with the stud. Fasten lock behind blade guard ring. NOTICE! Do not mix up with covers of other machines.
  • Page 100 Maintenance Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Product holder, 400 mm carriage CAUTION! Risk of jamming between product holder and gauge plate. Hold on to the handle on the product holder, loosen the clamping device using the lock lever and move it downwards.
  • Page 101 Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Maintenance Product fixation device, horizontal Push fixation plate in guidance from top and fasten clamp handle. Fig. 132: Product fixation device, horizontal Guide cam Insert guide cam between the transport chains and fasten it using the clamp han- dle.
  • Page 102 Maintenance Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Depositing arm Push depositing arm onto carriage shaft and turn until the hub catches the groove. Tighten. Fig. 135: Depositing arm Depositing table VSI F Insert slightly tilted depositing table backwards in guidance and push it downwards.
  • Page 103 Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Maintenance Push the conveyor as far as it will go to- wards the coupling, if necessary turn the drive shaft until it connects with the cou- pling bolts. Fig. 138: Couple conveyor belt Secure the conveyor belt by setting the lock at the belt support.
  • Page 104 Maintenance Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Conveyor belt VSI F T with scale CAUTION! Risk of crushing fingers be- tween belt support and conveyor. Engage discharge conveyor into the belt mount from the top. Fig. 141: Engage conveyor Push conveyor to the left into the jaw clutch coupling.
  • Page 105 Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Maintenance Light sensor Push the top of the light barrier into the holder. Fig. 144: Light sensor WARNING Missing components! The operator can only be protected from injuries and the machine protected against damage if all the components of the machine are assembled properly.

  • Page 106: Service And Maintenance

    Bizerba Service. WARNING Changing the blade! Severe injuries and damage to property. – For safety reasons, the blade may only be changed by Bizerba cus- tomer service. – This also applies when using the separately available blade removal tool.
  • Page 107 Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Maintenance The device is fitted with a coarse sharpening stone and a finely grained honing stone. Dirty or greasy sharpening stones do not sharpen well. Before sharpening, clean with brush and solving detergent.

  • Page 108: Sharpening

    Maintenance Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Attaching the sharpener WARNING! Risk of injury on open blade. - Blade is not running and gauge plate is open. - Sharpener marking must be at "0". Move carriage to relevant position.

  • Page 109: Honing

    Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Maintenance Check the grinding device Using a pen or pencil, touch the right edge of the blade while moving the pen from inside to outside. Burr must be noticeable, otherwise the sharpening procedure must be re- peated.

  • Page 110: Checking Seals And Sealings

    Maintenance Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T 8.7.4 Checking seals and sealings Fig. 151: Installation points for seals and sealings 110 / 124 38065447008 en-US...
  • Page 111 Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Maintenance Installation points for seals and sealings between the following parts: Gauge plate - machine housing Carriage plate - handle Conveyor belt - machine housing Chain frame - machine housing Depositing arm - machine housing...

  • Page 112: Technical Data

    Technical data Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Technical data Dimensions VSI F Fig. 152: Dimensions VSI F with carriage 400 mm Installation surface Length x width Installation on table 606 x 628 mm / 23.9" x 24.7"...

  • Page 113: Dimensions Vsi F T

    The work area of the machine includes the area within the max. dimensions: Length x width x height VSI F T on a stand, 600 mm carriage, dis- 1743 x 1354 x 1332 mm / 68.6" x 53.3" x play at the bottom 52.4"...

  • Page 114: Dimensions Vsi F T With Scale

    The work area of the machine includes the area within the max. dimensions: Length x width x height VSI F T on a stand, 600 mm carriage, dis- 1790 x 1354 x 1332 mm / 70.5" x 53.3" x play at the bottom 52.4"...
  • Page 115 Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Technical data VSI F T on a stand, 400 mm carriage, dis- 1790 x 1188 x 1332 mm / 70.5" x 46.8" x play at the bottom 52.4" Discharge conveyor Length x width 5 portions belt, wire mesh 950 x 250 mm / 37.4"...

  • Page 116: Technical Data

    Technical data Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Technical data VSI F VSI F T VSI F T with scale Product size Height: 50 - 180 mm / 2.0" -7.1" Width: 50 - 240 mm / 2.0" - 9.4"...

  • Page 117: Power Supply

    Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Technical data Power supply Technical data of power supply – Mains supply Single-phase alternating current, see rating plate – Permissible mains voltage tolerance (static) normal At 100 to 400 V: +6% to - 10% of nominal value In case of deviations of >10 ms the machine turns off.

  • Page 118: Attachment

    Attachment Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Attachment 10.1 Parameter defaults and input ranges Parameter sym- Parameter name Default value Minimum Maximum Depositing type Stacking Depositing offset 0 mm 0 mm 190 mm crosswise Depositing offset 0 mm...
  • Page 119 Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Attachment Parameter sym- Parameter name Default value Minimum Maximum Shingling length, 240 mm 50 mm 286 mm shingling length- wise Shingling length, 240 mm 50 mm 240 mm shingling cross- wise...
  • Page 120 Attachment Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Parameter sym- Parameter name Default value Minimum Maximum Number of rows crosswise Row spacing 10 mm 0 mm 100 mm lengthwise, stacks Row spacing 10 mm -100 mm 100 mm...

  • Page 121: Set Programs

    Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Attachment Parameter sym- Parameter name Default value Minimum Maximum Product feed off- 0.1 mm -0.5 mm 0.5 mm Gauge plate off- 0.0 mm -0.5 mm 0.5 mm 10.2 Set programs Each machine has standard PLUs saved. These PLUs are write protected and can not be changed by the user.
  • Page 122 Attachment Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T VSI F T depositing on conveyor num- 9999 50 9999 50 9999 50 9999 50 9999 50 infi- 9999 50 infi- nite nite 9999 50 9999 50 9999 50 9999 45 The reference weight for all standard PLUs is 10.0 g/mm.

  • Page 123: Checklist Installation And Start-Up

    (max. distance of 1 m) of the machine allowing the machine to be connected with the provided power cable. The power plug must always be accessible to the Bizerba service technician at any time since it functions as a supply circuit disconnect in case of a repair.
  • Page 124 Attachment Instruction manual NSF VSI F / VSI F T Done The horizontal setup of the machine was checked by means of a spirit level or during setup on the stand with the bubble. Scale recalibrated and functioning tested. Electrical safety meets relevant country-specific regulations. (In Germany DIN- VDE 0701) Staff was instructed.

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