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Reformer R2000H USER MANUAL Original instruction [English] 12.03.2024 Version 2...
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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY CONTAINED HEREIN IS CONFIDENTIAL BETWEEN COLD JET AND THE CLIENT AND REMAINS THE EXCLUSIVE PROPERTY OF COLD JET. IF YOU FIND ANY PROBLEMS IN THE DOCUMENTATION, PLEASE REPORT THEM TO US IN WRITING. COLD JET DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THIS DOCUMENT IS ERROR-FREE.
The R2000H is powered by a Beckhoff industrial PC with 15” touch panel for intelligent control. Using servo technology ensures fast and precise motion control. When connected to the internet, R2000H enables Cold Jet CONNECT™ for remote support and maintenance of uptime and performance.
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Operating/User instruction for add-ons can be found in other materials not included in this manual. Functional Description The function of the Reformer R2000H is to reform dry ice pellets or nuggets into robust dry ice slices in customer specific dimensions.
SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION Data will vary depending on the specific setup of reformer. Supplier Responsible for the Equipment Cold Jet ApS Industrivej 68 DK-6740 Bramming Denmark Phone: +45 75 56 15 00 Homepage: www.coldjet.com Email: info@coldjet.com R2000H Version: User manual Page:...
TECHNICAL DATA Rated Output: Height mm Weight Weight Weight Capacity Press/hr. (in) 125x125 (5”x5”) 125x250 (5”x10”) 250x250 (10”x10”) kg/h (lb./h) kg (lb.) kg (lb.) kg (lb.) Slice per press 4 Slice per press 2 Slice per press 1 25,4 mm 0,63 kg (1,4 lb.) 1,2 kg (2,7 lb.) 2,5 kg (5,5 lb.)
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The owner of the machine shall make sure that the operator, who is to work with the Cold Jet R2000H, fully understands the importance of studying the content of the manual and complying with the SAFETY REGULATIONS described on the following pages as well as those placed on the machine.
Safety Labels The symbols used on the machine were developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and are defined below. These symbols may include yellow warnings triangles, blue mandatory action circles, or red prohibited action circles. Danger of Suffocation Dry ice pellets are CO2 in solid form.
Pinch Point Hazard If the covers on the Cold Jet R2000H is removed, the operator will be exposed to pinch point hazard. Danger of burns If the covers on the Cold Jet R2000H are removed, the operator will be exposed to very hot components.
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Wear Protective Gloves During work with dry ice and the R2000H, the operator must wear protective gloves in order to avoid contact with dry ice or with parts of the machine which are in direct contact with the dry ice. How to Lift / Transport 1.
Always transport the machine in the upright position using a forklift. Pick up the machine from the side with the forks fully engaged and adjusted to the maximum width. When lifting the machine be sure that the forks are lifted evenly as they can bend the electrical cabinet if they are tilted before lifting. Forklift R2000H Requirements...
SAFETY OPERATION Emergency Stop All equipment is connected to the general emergency system for the R2000H. When an emergency-stop device is activated, all components located in the emergency zone will be disconnected from their power source. Machine safety There are machine safety measures in the following areas: •...
MACHINE STRUCTURE R2000H Process unit Hopper HMI screen Shutter Hydraulic station Dehumidifier Oil-cooler. Electrical cabinet Process unit Hydraulic cylinder Shuttle Chamber Eject R2000H Version: User manual Page: 16 of 32 Date: 12.03.2024...
The home screen of the reformer shows if the machine is running. If any alarms are present the first three alarms will show instead of the cold jet banner logo at the top. The language setting, the status on the TwinCAT system and the PLC, which level you are logged into, date and time.
Same as ‘Recipe Change’ + User: User Run control modules in manual. User: Service, Cold Jet, Administrator Same as ‘user’ + Additional functions. Remember to log out if a user level that should not be available for others has been used.
Cold Jet logo (5) When the machines have an alarm or information, the Cold Jet logo will change to the first three alarms. These can be pressed. This works the same way as pressing the alarm bottom in the navigation panel.
Line Control (8) The line control is where the main function of the reformer line will be controlled. This is individually for each site. Line control will not be covered by the reformer manual. Below is an example of a line control. Process values The process values show the P&ID diagram.
(requires user level login) Settings menu The settings menu is for service and Cold Jet operation only. Therefore, the images from the screen are not displayed in this manual. Alarm menu The alarm screen is where all current and alarm log can be found. This page is used when resetting alarms and diagnosing.
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Info page The info page holds information about the specific R2000H machine and production information. 1. Machine information 2. Device information 3. Production log sub page 4. Hardware sub page 5. Production information 6. Software information The first page holds machine information (1). This is the same information as shown on the ID tag on the physical machine. The device information (2), the product information (5), and the software information (6).
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Production log sub page The production log subpage holds production log from the last two weeks. Here information can be found about availability, production, standby, and alarm. All these values are in hours. The machine adjusts to the input from the pelletizers, which is not reflected in the data.
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Tool This is the page where recipe is selected from a list, and where tools can be changed. 1. Current recipe 2. Recipe list. Green is selected recipe. 3. Spacer change. 4. Tool change sub-menu The recipes are listed on the left-hand side (2) of the screen. Select the recipe and press save in the bottom of the recipe menu.
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Image of too big spacer If spacer is too big for tool change the sequence will request to change spacer Set spacer size to the new one and press ‘…’ Images of how to add POM spacer will appear and outfeed conveyer will be unlocked.
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Image of how to remove all tool locks at the top will appear and outfeed conveyer will be unlocked. Remove the tool locks according to the image. Press the ‘All tool locks at the top have been removed’ bottom Images of how to remove front plate and how to add additional bolts will appear.
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Images of how to add bolts to lock the top will appear. Add the bolt according to the image. Press ‘Tool lock top, is placed’ bottom when done. Images remove additional bolts and to slide back the front plate will appear. Remove additional bolts as shown in the image.
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When locking outfeed conveyer alarm list will appear as an overlay. Clear all alarms as they are shown because the machine was opened. When the alarms have been cleared the overlay will disappear. Press the ‘Goto starting position’ bottom Images of how to remove the POM spacer will appear.
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Tool change has been performed and all actions / bottoms are green. Wait for the text below the tool change tick box writes: ‘Tool change finish’. Unclick the tool change tick box at the top left Conor. The screen will be back to where it was originally.
Cold Jet technician or by the owner’s qualified personnel who has been trained by Cold Jet in the repair and maintenance of Cold Jet dry ice blasting and dry ice production machines and accessories. Beyond the necessary knowledge, the person concerned must have appropriate tools and equipment, as well as the auxiliary materials required, at his disposal.
LOCK-OUT/TAG-OUT SEQUENCE Identify all devices and power sources that must be disconnected. Electrical Cabinet. Cut the power using the input disconnecting switch. Add sign on machine prohibiting reconnection. After ensuring that no one is exposed and to check that the power sources disconnection was made correctly, press the activation buttons that control the operation of the isolated section to make sure that the disconnection was efficient.
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