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8390

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

This instruction manual applies to machines
from software version 0376/008 and serial
number 2 769 247 onwards
296-12-19 126/002
Betriebsanleitung engl. 05.12

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    8390 INSTRUCTION MANUAL This instruction manual applies to machines from software version 0376/008 and serial number 2 769 247 onwards 296-12-19 126/002 Betriebsanleitung engl. 05.12...
  • Page 2 As an alternative to the internet download the adjustment manual can also be ordered in book form under part no.296-12-19 126. The reprinting, copying or translation of PFAFF Instruction Manuals, whether in whole or in part, is only permitted with our previous authorization and with written reference to the source.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Stipulating the hot wedge type (only on the PFAFF 8390-010) ..........35 .03.04 Adjusting the contact pressure of the hot wedge (only on the PFAFF 8390-010) ....36 .03.05 Stipulating the nozzle type and hot air volume (only on the PFAFF 8390-020) ....36...

  • Page 4: Contents

    Cleaning ..........................82 Checking/adjusting the air pressure ..................83 Cleaning the air fi lter of the air-fi lter/lubricator ..............83 Grinding the hot wedge (only on the PFAFF 8390-010) ............84 Adjustment ......................... 85 Notes on adjustment ......................85 Tools, gauges and other accessories ................... 85 Changing the feed rollers .....................
  • Page 5 Adjusting the height and counter-balancing the weight of the hot wedge ......90 .06.03 Hot wedge to feed roller clearance and contact pressure ........... 91 Adjusting the hot air nozzle on the PFAFF 8390-020 ............92 .07 .01 Lateral adjustment and setting the angle of the hot air nozzle ..........92 .07 .02...

  • Page 6: Safety

    Safety Safety Directives This machine is constructed in accordance with the European regulations indicated in the conformity and manufacturer’s declarations. In addition to this instruction manual, please also observe all generally accepted, statutory and other legal requirements, including those of the user’s country, and the applicable pollu- tion control regulations! The valid regulations of the regional social insurance society for oc- cupational accidents or other supervisory authorities are to be strictly adhered to! General notes on safety...

  • Page 7: Safety Symbols

    ● The user must make sure there is no high-frequency welding equipment being operated in direct proximity to the machine that exceeds the EMC limit values according to EN 60204-31 for the machine. For further information please refer to your PFAFF agency.

  • Page 8: Operating And Technical Staff

    Safety Operating and technical staff Operating staff .05.01 Operating staff are the persons responsible for setting up, operating and cleaning the machi- ne and for removing any disturbances in the sewing area. The operating staff is obliged to observe the following points, and must: ●...

  • Page 9: Danger

    Safety Danger When the machine is in operation, a work area of 1 m must be kept free in front of and behind the machine, so that access to the machine is possible at all times without diffi culty. If toxic vapours occur during processing, use extractor! Danger to health if the toxic vapours are inhaled! 135-021 Fig.

  • Page 10: Proper Use

    Proper use Proper use The PFAFF 8390-010 is a mobile, hot wedge sealing machine mounted on a track system. The PFAFF 8390-020 is a mobile, hot air sealing machine mounted on a track system. The machines are used for sealing heavy, large and fl exible thermoplastic materials, for ex- ample, tarpaulins, covers, and tents.

  • Page 11: Specifi Cations

    8390-010 (hot-wedge version): ................max. 1 500 W 8390-020 (hot-air version): ...................max. 3 500 W Heating capacity 8390-010 (hot-wedge version): ................approx. 1 000 W 8390-020 (hot-air version): ................approx. 3 300 W Fuse: ..........................16 A Working air pressure: .................... 6 bar + 10 % Air consumption 8390-010 (hot-wedge version): ..................

  • Page 12: Disposal Of Machine

    Disposal of Machine Disposal of Machine ● Proper disposal of the machine is the responsibility of the customer. ● The materials used for the machine are steel, aluminium, brass and various plastic materials. The electrical equipment comprises plastic materials and copper. ●...

  • Page 13: Transportation, Packing And Storage

    Transportation, packing and storage Transportation, packing and storage Transportation to customer‘s premises The machines are delivered completely packed. Transportation inside the customer‘s premises The manufacturer cannot be made liable for transportation inside the customer‘s premises nor to other operating locations. It must be ensured that the machines are only transported in an upright position.

  • Page 14: Explanation Of Symbols

    Explanation of symbols Explanation of symbols In this instruction manual, work to be carried out or important information is accentuated by symbols. These symbols have the following meanings: Note, information Cleaning, care Lubrication Maintenance, repairs, adjustment, service work (only to be carried out by technical staff)

  • Page 15: Controls

    Controls Controls Summary of controls Fig. 7 - 01 Main switch, see Chapter 7.02 Pedal, see Chapter 7.04 Foot switch (available as an option), see Chapter 7.03 Double foot switch (available as an option), see Chapter 7.05 Adjustment wheel for roller clearance, see Chapter 7.06 Control panel, see Chapter 7.08 Top feed roller Bottom feed roller...

  • Page 16: Main Switch

    Controls Main switch ● The machine is switched on or off by turning main switch 1. Position "0" : Machine is switched off Position "1" : Machine is switched on When switching the machine on or off, please ob- serve the notes in Chapter 8.04 Switching the machine on and off! Fig.

  • Page 17: Pedal

    Controls Pedal The function method of the pedal depends on the select- ed pedal mode (level or fl ip-fl op mode), see Chapter 11.03 Further settings Fig. 7 - 04 Sealing / level mode = Rest position / Stop sealing process = Lower top feed roller or welding speed setting in acc.

  • Page 18: Double Foot Switch (Optional)

    Controls Double foot switch (optional) Fig. 7 - 05 During the sealing process ● By pressing the foot switch 1 or 2 , the adjustable speed difference from carriage speed to roller speed is switched. The value of the speed difference can be set under parameter Gswred (see Chapter 13.14.02).

  • Page 19: Adjustment Wheel For The Roller Clearance

    Controls Adjustment wheel for the roller clearance ● After loosening clamp screw 1, the clearance between the top and bottom feed rollers is changed by turning adjust- ment wheel 2. The clearance can be read on the scale. Fig. 7 - 06 Joystick ●...

  • Page 20: Control Panel

    Controls Control panel 2 GB max. Fig. 7 - 07 The current operating conditions are displayed on control panel 1. Operation takes place in a constant dialogue between the control unit and the operator. For this purpose, depending on the operating condition of the machine, different symbols and/or texts are displayed. If the symbols or texts are framed, these show functions which can be selected by pressing the appropriate position on the monitor.

  • Page 21: Installation And Commissioning

    Installation and commissioning Installation and commissioning The machine must only be mounted and commissioned by qualifi ed personnel! All relevant safety regulations are to be observed! Installation Suitable connections for electricity and compressed air must be available at the machine’s location (see Chapter 3 Specifi...

  • Page 22: Commissioning

    Installation and commissioning Fig. 8 - 02 ● Connect the plug connectors of pedal 1 and if necessary the available foot switch on the control unit. ● Loosen screws 2, 3 and 4 and adjust the machine height by turning the crank 5. ●...

  • Page 23: Switching The Machine On/Off

    Installation and commissioning Switching the machine on/off ● To switch on the machine, turn the main switch to the "I" position, see Chapter 7.02 Main switch. ● After the boot operation of the control unit, call up the "basic position" function. ●...

  • Page 24: Selecting The Language And Units

    Installation and commissioning Selecting the language and units ● Switch on the machine. ● Call up the input menu. ● Call up the settings menu. ● Call up the "language setting" menu. ● Select the appropriate language and units.

  • Page 25: Carrying Out A Reference Run

    Installation and commissioning Carrying out a reference run ● Switch on the machine. ● Call up the input menu. ● Select the service menu. ● Call up machine confi guration. Chain drive Gear drive ● Call up carriage menu.
  • Page 26 Installation and commissioning ● Drive machine to track start, but does not drive to stop. ● Save position. ● Drive machine to track end, but does not drive to stop. ● Save position. ● If necessary, drives to the desired starting point (Home position).
  • Page 27 Installation and commissioning ● Save starting point. ● End setting. The machine can also be driven to the reference points by using the joystick, the optional double foot switch or pedal, see Chapter 7 Controls.

  • Page 28: Preparation

    Preparation Preparation All regulations and notes in this Service Manual must be observed! Special attention must be paid to the safety regulations! All setting-up work must only be carried out by personnel with the appropriate training! Adjusting the feed roller clearance Fig.

  • Page 29: Selecting The Production Type

    Preparation Selecting the production type: The program selection function is used to choose between the types of production - Manual heat sealing (Chapter 10.02) - Programmed heat sealing with individual programs (Chapter 10.04) and - Programmed heat sealing with sequences (Chapters 10.06). The types of production listed above, particularly their functions, are explained in more detail in Chapter 10 Heat sealing.
  • Page 30 Preparation ● Select desired sequence number. (Selection can also be made by entering the sequence number on the fi gure panel directly.) ● Confi rm selection and quit selection menu, die production type "Programmed Heat Sealing with sequence program" is activated. Example 1...

  • Page 31: Entering The Sealing Parameters (Manual Heat Sealing)

    Preparation Entering the sealing parameters (Manual Heat Sealing) ● Switch on the machine. ● Call up program selection. ● Call up manual heat sealing. PFAFF 8390-010 Differential KOMMENTAR 20 ZEICHEN Comment 20 indications (top to bottom roller) Sealing speed Set temperature...
  • Page 32 Preparation After selecting "Manual Heat Sealing", also see Chapter 9.02 Selecting the production type:, following values can be entered depending on the sealing method: Sealing temperature In addition to the set sealing temperature, the value for the parameter (off = heating off) appears in the appropriate symbol as well as the actual sealing temperature.

  • Page 33: Entering The Sealing Temperature

    Preparation Entering the sealing temperature .03.01 Example PFAFF 8390-010 ● Increase or reduce the value for the sealing temperature directly. ● Call up the fi gure panel to enter the sealing temperature. ● Enter the value for the sealing temperature within the permitted range.

  • Page 34: Entering The Sealing Speed

    Preparation Entering the sealing speed .03.02 Example PFAFF 8390-010 ● Increase or reduce the value for the sealing speed directly. ● Call up the fi gure panel to enter the sealing speed. ● If necessary call up the fi gure panel to enter the speed difference between the top and bottom feed roller.

  • Page 35: Stipulating The Hot Wedge Type (Only On The Pfaff 8390-010)

    Stipulating the hot wedge type .03.03 (only on the PFAFF 8390-010) ● Select the hot wedge type in accordance with the width of the hot wedge installed. The symbol for the selected hot wedge type appears as an inverse symbol.

  • Page 36: Adjusting The Contact Pressure Of The Hot Wedge (Only On The Pfaff 8390-010)

    Preparation Adjusting the contact pressure of the hot wedge .03.04 (only on the PFAFF 8390-010) ● Loosen the locknut 1. ● Adjust the pressure by turning the nut 2 in accordance with the sealing operation, also see Chapter 13.06.02 Hot wedge pressure on and clearance to the feed rollers.
  • Page 37 Preparation ● Select the nozzle type in accordance with the width of the nozzle installed. The symbol for the selected nozzle type appears as an inverse symbol. Nozzle type Width of nozzle < 10 mm 10 mm - 30 mm >...

  • Page 38: Entering The Roller Pressure

    Preparation Entering the roller pressure .03.06 Example PFAFF 8390-010 ● Increase or reduce the roller pressure directly. ● Call up the number panel to enter the roller pressure. ● Enter the roller pressure within the permitted range ● Conclude the input, permissible values will be taken over.

  • Page 39: Adjusting The Control Panel

    Preparation Adjusting the control panel ● Switch on the machine. ● Call up the input mode. PFAFF 8390-010 PFAFF 8390-020 ● Select the service menu. ● Select control panel functions. ● Switch the key tone off or on. ● Change the display contrast.

  • Page 40: Heat Sealing

    Heat sealing Heat sealing The machine may only be operated by properly instructed personnel. The opera- ting personnel must make sure that only authorised persons are in the danger zone of the machine. In particular for production, in addition to the input menu (see Chapter 11 Input), the „heat sealing“...

  • Page 41: Manual Heat Sealing

    These functions are used to stipulate the hot wedge type, see Chapter 9.03.03 Stipulating the hot wedge type… The selected function appears inverse. Nozzle type / hot air volume (only on the PFAFF 8390-020) These functions are used to alter the hot air volume or to open the menu for stipulating the nozzle type, see Chapter 9.03.05 Stipulating the nozzle type and hot air volume …...
  • Page 42 Heat sealing Start (This function appears when the top feed roller is lowered.) With this function the sealing start is called up, analog to the pedal function "+2", also see Chapter 7.04 Pedal. Feed roller up/down With this function the top feed roller, depending on its position, can be raised or lowered, analog to the pedal functions "-1"...

  • Page 43: Creating/Editing A Heat Sealing Program

    Heat sealing Creating/editing a heat sealing program Up to 100 sealing programs (0 – 99) each with up to 20 sealing zones can be fi led and mana- ged in the machine memory. ● Call up the input menu. ● With the “programming” function from the input menu it is possible to enter the pro- gramming function for sealing programs.

  • Page 44: Notepad

    Heat sealing Notepad .03.01 When creating a sealing program, this function is used to enter data about the sealing tools for the program. The data serves as information for the operator and can be called up in the programmed sealing mode. ●...

  • Page 45: Basic Functions For The Program Input

    Heat sealing Basic functions for the program input .03.02 The following functions are used to enter the basic information for the currently selected program. In addition to functions for navigating in the different zones and functions for inser- ting and deleting zones, depending on the zone displayed, functions can be called up for en- tering further parameters and comments as well as for concluding the program input.

  • Page 46: Sealing Parameters

    Chapter 9.03.02 Entering the sealing speed. Roller pressure This function is used to alter the roller pressure, see Chapter 9.03.04 Entering the roller pressure. Hot air volume (nur bei der PFAFF 8390-020 This function is used to alter the hot air volume.

  • Page 47: Functions For Switching To Other Zones

    Heat sealing Functions for switching to other zones .03.04 In addition to the sealing parameters, further functions can be allocated to each zone, which serve to enable the automatic switch to other zones and a more exact setting of the sealing operation sequence.
  • Page 48 Heat sealing Drive carriage (rapid traverse) When this function is switched on, the carriage can be driven according to the selection. "0" = the carriage moves to the defi ned home position. "+" = the carriage moves according to the inputted section in the sealing direction. "-"...

  • Page 49: Entering Further Sealing Parameters

    ● when creating programs in conjunction with the input of the fi rst zone. Input while Input from manual creating programs heat sealing mode with PFAFF 8390-010 Example 1 Input while creating programs with PFAFF 8390-020 ● Select acceleration and brake profi le of the feed rollers, dependent on the material for sealing.
  • Page 50 Heat sealing ● Increase or reduce the start delay for the feed rollers directly. ● Call up the fi gure panel to enter the start delay. Enter the start delay depending on the material being processed. ● Conclude the input, permissible values will be taken over The start delay function is used to stipulate the amount of time which should pass between the engaging of the heating element and the start of the feed rollers.

  • Page 51: Concluding Programming

    Heat sealing Concluding programming .03.06 Once all the details for the programming have been entered, the programming can be concluded by pressing the appropriate function key. Example 1 Description of the functions The input is interrupted and the machine moves back to the initial state of the programming function.

  • Page 52: Example Of How To Enter A Sealing Program

    Heat sealing Example of how to enter a sealing program .03.07 The following example should be fi led under program number "10" with the comment "ex- ample 1", and consists of three seam zones: 1. Seam zone 1 with switch to another zone after 5000 mm seam length 2.
  • Page 53 Heat sealing ● Enter set value for sealing temperature. ● Enter values for sealing speed and speed difference. ● Enter value for roller pressure. ● Call up comment input. ● Enter the term "example" with the appropriate symbols. ● Change to number input. ●...
  • Page 54 Heat sealing Example 1 Beispiel 1 ● Add seam zone 2. ● Confi rm call up input for the second seam zone. ● Change the values for sealing speed and speed difference. ● Activate the switch to another zone with the value "1 500" as seam length. Example 1 Beispiel 1 ●...
  • Page 55 Heat sealing Example 1 ● End input entry. Example 1 ● 4. Add seam zone (home) ● Confi rm call up input for the fourth seam zone. ● Call up "drive carriage" function. ● Enter value "0". ● End input entry.
  • Page 56 Heat sealing ● Enter value for sealing speed (here driving speed). Example 1 ● Conclude programming. Beispiel 1 Example 1 ● Reconfi rm the sealing program input. The programmed sealing function is called up to process the created sealing program. Example 1 Beispiel 1 The entered program is automatically activated.

  • Page 57: Programmed Heat Sealing With Individual Programs

    The heat-sealing parameters have been stipulated during programming and cannot be processed without changing the program. ● Select the desired program, see Chapter 9.02 Selecting the production type. PFAFF 8390-010 PFAFF 8390-020 Example 1...

  • Page 58: Creating/Processing Sequences

    Heat sealing Creating/processing sequences In sequences up to 8 heat sealing programs are combined in any order whatever and fi led under a sequence number. A total of up to 10 sequence programs can be fi led in the machine’s memory. ●...

  • Page 59: Programmed Heat Sealing With Sequences

    Heat sealing Programmed heat sealing with sequences In the headline, in addition to the sequence number of the selected sequence, the number of zones, the current zone and the comment for the current program are displayed. For the current zone all heat-sealing parameters are displayed. The heat-sealing parameters have been stipulated during programming and cannot be processed without changing the pro- gram.
  • Page 60 Heat sealing Stop (This function appears during the heat-sealing operation.) This function is used to stop the heat-sealing operation, analog to pedal function "-1", also see Chapter 7.04 Pedal. Sequence programs are run as follows depending on the parameter setting 'Sequence continue': Sequence continue = 1 The programs are executed in sequence according to the sequence...

  • Page 61: Error Messages

    Heat sealing Error messages In case of a malfunction, an error code appears on the display. An error message may be caused by incorrect handling, faults on the machine or by overload conditions. For the explanation of the error code, see Chapter 13.13 Explanation of the error numbers.

  • Page 62: Carriage Menu

    Heat sealing Carriage menu With the carriage menu, the machine can be moved in a number of different ways. ● Switch on the machine and call up the carriage menu. The position of the machine on the track bed is shown in the display. The machine can be moved on the track bed in the following ways: ●...

  • Page 63: Input

    Summary of the functions in the input mode ● Switch on the machine. ● Call up the input mode PFAFF 8390-010 PFAFF 8390-020 Description of the functions Heat sealing mode This function is used to change to the heat sealing mode.
  • Page 64 This function is used to switch off the temperature control of the heating element. The heating element cools down. Grinding the hot wedge (only on the PFAFF 8390-010) After this function has been called up, the hot wedge can be ground. The speed of the feed rollers can be altered in the menu displayed.

  • Page 65: Program Management

    Input Program management The program management function is used to manage sealing programs as well as confi gu- ration and machine data. Files can be selected from the machine memory or from a disk and be copied or deleted. ● Switch on the machine. ●...
  • Page 66 Input Delete This function is used to delete the selected fi les. MDAT/KONF This function is used to call up the level for the confi guration and machine data. The current settings and the machine confi guration are stored in the fi les „MDAT8390“ and „KONF8390.BIN“...

  • Page 67: Further Settings

    ● Switch on the machine. ● Call up the input mode. ● Call up the input menu for further settings. PFAFF 8390-010 PFAFF 8390-020 Description of the functions Input menu This function is used to call up the input menu.
  • Page 68 Pre-heating the feed rollers (only on the PFAFF 8390-020) This function is used to switch the automatic pre-heating function of the feed rollers on or off.

  • Page 69: Feed Roller Parameters

    Input Feed roller parameters .03.01 In this menu the relevant parameters for the feed rollers are preset. ● Switch on the machine. ● Enter the input mode. ● Call up further settings. ● Call up the menu for entering the feed roller parameters. Description of the functions Input menu This function is used to change from the initial state to the input mode.

  • Page 70: Rights Of Access

    Input Rights of access .03.02 The functions, which can be called up with the control panel, are classifi ed by code numbers and can be protected from unauthorised access. For this purpose, the control unit differenti- ates between 3 user groups (user 1, 2 and 3), all of which can be assigned a corresponding PIN.
  • Page 71 Input Allocation of the code numbers Code number Function Symbol F ...0 Program numbers - selection F ...1 Creating/editing program F ...2 Input mode F ...3 Settings F ...4 Roller settings F ...5 Section backwards after stop F ...6 Section forwards after end F ...7 Temperature window F ...8...

  • Page 72: Installation And Commissioning

    Input Installation and commissioning 8390-010 .04.01 (Hot wedge sealing machine) Programmed heat sealing Manual heat sealing Moving Move the Set Home Drive speed maschine Home position Rollers Input Start/Stop Top roller Carriage menu backwards up/down Adjust position Sealing Info Piece-...
  • Page 73 Input Progr.sealing with sequences Sequences Notes Program selection store load select manual manual manual 130..149 130..149 sealing (If enebled with parameter Enable Manprog = 1) Parameters of manual sealing exist separately.. Parameters of programmed sealing and programmed sealing with sequences are entered in „Creating/altering a program“.

  • Page 74: 8390-020 (Hot Air Sealing Machine)

    Input 8390-020 .04.02 (Hot air sealing machine) Programmed heat sealing Manual hot air sealing Moving Move the Drive Set Home maschine speed Home position Rollers Input Start/Stop Top roller Carriage menu backwards up/down Adjust position Sealing Info Piece- Preheating Break /...
  • Page 75 Input Progr.Schw. mit Sequenzen Sequenz Notizen Programmwahl Manuell Manuell Manuelles laden speichern Schweißen 130..149 130..149 aktivieren (Wenn mit Parameter Enable Manprog = 1 aktiviert) Parameter für manuelles Schweißen separat vorhanden. Parameter für programmiertes Schweißen und programmiertes Schweißen mit Sequenzen werden mit Programm Erstellen/Korrigieren eingegeben. Temperatur Luftmenge/Düsentyp Rollendruck...

  • Page 76: Advanced Programming

    SD card and back (see chap. 11.02 Program Administration) The function is activated via the parameter Enable Manprog = 1 (chap. 13.15.) PFAFF 8390-010 PFAFF 8390-020 Recipes are created by way of an input of welding parameters and a description in the comment fi...
  • Page 77 Input ● Call up Save. ● Enter the desired program number in the range 130 - 149. Dataset 135 (recipe) exists already Dataset 133 (recipe) is new - may be overwritten ● Save input (overwrite). ● Back to manual welding without saving. ●...
  • Page 78 Input Loading manual datasets (recipes) from the machine memory ● Call up program number selection. ● Call up manual input menu. ● Enter the desired program number for an existing dataset (recipe) in the range 130 - 149. ● Load dataset (recipe). ●...

  • Page 79: Function "Pos1 Speed

    Input Function "POS1 speed" .05.02 Standard pedal functions (see chapter 7.04) It may become necessary to reduce the welding speed for a short time during the welding process (e.g. when passing transverse seams). For this purpose, a reduced welding speed is assigned to pedal setting +1 by way of parameter "POS1speed".

  • Page 80: Function "Heatoutdelay

    Input Function "HEATOUTDELAY" .05.02 The tilt out time of the heating element is set within the braking phase by way of parameter "HEATOUTDELAY". This will ensure that the welding seam will be securely closed within the braking range. Call up parameter "HEATOUTDELAY" (see chapter 13.14 "Parameter Settings") The input value determines the tilt out time of the heating element as a percentage value of the current braking range.
  • Page 81 Input Using a percentage value for the parameter "HEATOUTSELAY" ensures that the conditions are virtually independent of the welding speed, as the following diagram documents (welding speed 5 m/men).

  • Page 82: Care And Maintenance

    Car and Maintenance Care and Maintenance Servicing and maintenance intervals Cleaning the whole machine ..................weekly Cleaning the hot wedge ..................as required Cleaning the hot air nozzle .................. as required Grind the hot wedge ................... as required Clean air fi lter of air-fi lter/lubricator ..............when required Check/adjust air pressure ................daily, before use Cleaning Switch off the machine and let it cool down!

  • Page 83: Checking/Adjusting The Air Pressure

    Car and Maintenance Checking/adjusting the air pressure ● Before operating the machine, always check the air pressure on gauge1. ● Gauge 1 must show a pressure of 6 bar. ● If necessary adjust to this reading. ● To do so, pull knob 2 upwards and turn it so that the gauge shows a pressure of 6 bar.

  • Page 84: Grinding The Hot Wedge (Only On The Pfaff 8390-010)

    Car and Maintenance Grinding the hot wedge (only on the PFAFF 8390-010) It is only necessary to grind the hot wedge if it is deformed due to wear or corrosion (when processing PVC in a single shift operation, about once a week) or when a new hot wedge has been installed.

  • Page 85: Adjustment

    Adjustment Adjustment Notes on adjustment All following adjustments are based on a fully assembled machine and may only be carried out by expert staff trained for this purpose. Machine covers, which have to be removed and replaced to carry out checks and adjust- ments, are not mentioned in the text.

  • Page 86: Changing The Feed Rollers

    Adjustment Changing the feed rollers Fig. 13 - 01 ● Switch on the machine and set the sealing temperature at its minimum value. Let the heating element cool down! Danger of burns if the heating element is touched! ● Call up the input menu. ●...

  • Page 87: Adjusting The Feed Rollers

    Adjustment Adjusting the feed rollers Requirement The feed rollers 7 should be centred and parallel to each other. Fig. 13 - 02 ● Tighten screw 1. ● Remove adjustment wheel 2 (screw 3). ● Using an Allen key (width 5), loosen the two screws 4 on the bearing of the top feed roller (accessible through holes in the case).

  • Page 88: Changing The Hot Wedge (Only On The Pfaff 8390-010))

    ● Change hot wedge 3 (screws 4). ● Reconnect plug connections 1 and 2. ● Adjust the hot wedge, see Chapter 13.06 Adjusting the hot wedge on the PFAFF 8390-010. ● Grind the hot wedge, see Chapter 12.05 Grinding the hot wedge.

  • Page 89: Adjusting The Hot Wedge On The Pfaff 8390-010

    Adjustment Adjusting the hot wedge on the PFAFF 8390-010 Positioning the hot wedge crosswise to the feed direction .06.01 Requirement In the feed direction the hot wedge 3 should be centred to the feed rollers. Fig. 13 - 04 ● Switch on the machine and set the sealing temperature at its minimum value.

  • Page 90: Adjusting The Height And Counter-Balancing The Weight Of The Hot Wedge

    Adjustment Adjusting the height and counter-balancing the weight of the hot wedge .06.02 Requirement 1. When the hot wedge is engaged, the tip of the hot wedge 4 should have a clearance to the bottom feed roller corresponding to the thickness of the workpiece. 2.

  • Page 91: Hot Wedge To Feed Roller Clearance And Contact Pressure

    Adjustment Hot wedge to feed roller clearance and contact pressure .06.03 Requirement 1. The hot wedge should be touching the workpiece. 2. The contact pressure of the hot wedge should be set so that a good seam quality is gua- ranteed, and so that the hot wedge cannot move backwards when sealing cross seams.

  • Page 92: Adjusting The Hot Air Nozzle On The Pfaff 8390-020

    Adjustment Adjusting the hot air nozzle on the PFAFF 8390-020 Lateral adjustment and setting the angle of the hot air nozzle .07 .01 Requirement 1. When hot air nozzle 3 is engaged, in the feed direction it should be centred to the feed rollers.

  • Page 93: Adjusting The Height And Feed Roller Clearance Of The Hot Air Nozzle

    Adjustment Adjusting the height and feed roller clearance of the hot air nozzle .07 .02 Requirement 1. The height adjustment of not air nozzle 5 depends on the material, and the standard setting is centred to the feed rollers. 2. There should be clearance of ca. 1 -2 mm between hot air nozzle 5 and the workpiece. Fig.

  • Page 94: Changing The Heating Cartridge (Only On The Pfaff 8390-020)

    Adjustment Changing the heating cartridge (only on the PFAFF 8390-020) 4, 5 Fig. 13 - 09 Wait until the heating element has cooled down! Danger of burns! Disconnect the mains plug! Danger from electric voltage! ● Loosen the cable screw 1.

  • Page 95: Changing The Temperature Sensor (Only On The Pfaff 8390-020))

    Adjustment Changing the temperature sensor (only on the PFAFF 8390-020) Requirement The temperature sensor 5 should be inserted as far as possible into the hot air tube. Fig. 13 - 10 Wait until the heating element has cooled down! Danger of burns!

  • Page 96: Protective Switch And Boot Key

    Adjustment Protective switch and boot key Fig. 13 - 11 The protective switch 1 serves as a protection against major damage in case of a short circuit or overload. The boot key 2 is used to boot-up the machine control unit, see Chapter 13.11.02 Loading/updating the operating program. Disconnect the mains plug! Danger from electric voltage! Before switching the machine on again, fi...

  • Page 97: Service Menu

    Adjustment Service menu The status of the digital and analog inputs and outputs are displayed in the service menu. In addition it is also possible to call up functions for carrying out a cold start, for the machine confi guration, for loading the operating program and for setting the control panel. ●...

  • Page 98: Machine Confi Guration

    Adjustment Machine confi guration .11.01 With the machine confi guration function the machine control unit receives the necessary in- formation about the attached components. If the machine components are changed, care must be taken to make the appropriate adjustment in the machine confi guration. ●...
  • Page 99 Adjustment The input is interrupted and the machine moves back to the initial state of the programming function. Enter All program changes are stored under the current program number.

  • Page 100: Loading/Updating The Operating Program With Sd-Card

    After switch on the machine, the bootmanager checks and starts the application software. No user intervention is required. PFAFF 8390 The button FORCE UPDATE must be pressed to update the operating system after switching on the machine (boot SD card inserted) and the initial screen is displayed.
  • Page 101 The memory is cleaned up and the bootmanager checks and starts the new application program. PFAFF 8390 The function "ERASE OLD APP" is recommended for experienced users only! If a software for another machinetype is loaded by mistake, these fi les can be erased with this function.

  • Page 102: Description Of The Error Numbers

    Adjustment Description of the error numbers General errors .12.01 Display Description ERROR: 3 Error in allocation EMS memory ERROR: 4 C167 not reacting ERROR: 5 Boot fi le (c167boot.bin) cannot be opened ERROR: 6 Error in fl ash-programming ERROR: 7 Error when opening a fi...

  • Page 103: Temperature Control Error

    Adjustment Display Description ERROR: 331 Programmed roller pressure > roller pressure li- #Prog. No.. #Zone No. ERROR: 332 Speed and differential outside permissible values #Prog. No.. #Zone No. ERROR: 340 # Zone No. Selected temperature too high ERROR: 341 # Zone No. Air volume does not match nozzle type ERROR: 342 # Zone No.

  • Page 104: Dc-Motors Error (Feed Rollers)

    Adjustment DC-motors error .12.03 (Feed rollers) Error number Discription No error Incorrect command code Invalid speed Invalid acceleration Start with dead motor Set differential with master Contouring error Overload current Over 5 V positioning voltage with standing motor (possible cause: Load moment (tension, surge, stationary rollers, if necessary too large differential tolerance) Error with carriage...

  • Page 105: List Of Outputs And Inputs

    Adjustment List of outputs and inputs Digital Outputs .13.01 HWTerm SWTerm Function Remark AUS 1 X1/1 Roller down (reduced Valve pressure) AUS 2 X1/3 Additional blowing off Valve AUS 3 X1/5 Nozzle/wedge engaged Valve AUS 4 X1/7 Nozzle/wedge forwards Valve AUS 6 X11/3 OUT1 Programmable output 1...

  • Page 106: Analog Outputs

    Adjustment Analog Outputs .13.03 HWTerm SWTerm Function Remark Roller up X33 DC-Motor 2 Roller motor up (slave) DC Motor Roller down X34 DC-Motor 1 Roller motor down (ma- DC Motor ster) SSR_EIN X13 SSR Ansteuerung Heating capacity control unit LUFTOUT Air volume control prop.

  • Page 107: Parameter Settings

    Adjustment Parameter settings All changeable parameters are listed in the parameter list, see Chapter 13.14.02 List of parameters. Parameter selection as well as changing the values is described below. Selection and changing parameters .14.01 ● Switch on the machine and call up the input menu. ●...

  • Page 108: List Of Parameters

    Adjustment List of parameters .14.02 Only appropriately trained personnel is authorized to alter the set values in the parameters! SeqCont 0 - 1 Process sequence program as quick key selection. Sequence programs are automatically relayed. Y1mode 0: lp 0 - 1 1: hp Manprog 0 - 1...

  • Page 109: Circuit Diagrams

    Circuit diagrams Circuit diagrams Reference list for the Circuit diagrams 95-212 062-95 Control device PCS2002 Out1 Programmable output 1 Control panel Out2 Programmable output 2 Floppy disk drive Control device P40ED Front safety edge (Carriage drive) Rear safety edge Joystick Temperature sensor Pedal Roller off...
  • Page 110 Circuit diagrams 95-212 062-95 Version 01.03.10 Part 1 Circuit diagrams 95-212 062-95...
  • Page 111 95-212 062-95 Circuit diagrams Part 2 Version 21.02.11...
  • Page 112 Circuit diagrams 95-212 062-95 Version 01.03.10 Part 3...
  • Page 113 95-212 062-95 Circuit diagrams Part 4 Version 21.02.11...
  • Page 114 Circuit diagrams 95-212 062-95 Version 01.03.10 Part 5...

  • Page 115: Pneumatic-Circuit Diagrams

    95-257 090-95 Pneumatics-circuit diagram Stromlaufpläne Version 19.03.10 Pneumatic-circuit diagrams The pneumatics circuit diagram is shown with the machine in its basic position. Energy (air and electricity) is switched on. The components take on fi xed conditions.
  • Page 116 PFAFF Industriesysteme und Maschinen AG Hans-Geiger-Str. 12 - IG Nord D-67661 Kaiserslautern Telefon: +49 - 6301 3205 - 0 Telefax: +49 - 6301 3205 - 1386 E-mail: info@pfaff-industrial.com Gedruckt in der BRD / Printed in Germany / Imprimé en la R.F.A. / Impreso en la R.F.A...

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