8301 INSTRUCTION MANUAL This instruction manual applies to machines from serial number 2 777 829 and software version 0398/003 onwards. 296-12-18 995/002 Betriebsanleitung engl. 10.11...
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Contents Contents ..................Page Input ............................ 26 Access codes ........................26 .01.01 Inputting the access code ....................26 .01.02 Modifying the access code ....................27 .01.03 Assigning access rights ....................... 27 Example of a parameter input ....................28 List of parameters ........................ 29 Error messages in the display ....................
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 pollution control regulations! The valid regulations of the regional social insurance society for occupational accidents or other supervisory authorities are to be strictly adhered to! General notes on safety...
● 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.
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: ●...
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. Fig. 1 - 01 Do not operate the machine without fi...
Proper use Proper use The PFAFF 8301 is an ultrasonic welding machine for the continuous welding of thin thermoplastic materials, e.g. fl eeces, felts, meshed or woven fabrics. Any and all uses of this machine which have not been approved of by the...
Specifi cations ▲ Specifi cations Dimensions: Width: ......................approx. 1200 mm Depth: ......................approx.. 800 mm Height: ......................approx. 1310 mm Passage width: ....................approx. 410 mm Max. through-passage under transport rollers: .............. 20 mm Connectivity data Operating voltage: ..............230 V ± 10%, 50/60 Hz, 1-phase Max.
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. ●...
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.
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)
Controls Controls Summary of control elements Fig. 7 - 01 ● Main switch 1, see Chapter 7.02 ● Control panel 2, see Chapter 7.06 ● Pedal 3, see Chapter 7.03 ● Setting wheel 4 for roller distance, see Chapter 7.04 ●...
Controls Main switch ● The machine is switched on or off by turning main switch 1. Position "0": Machine is switched off Position "I": Machine is switched on About 30 seconds after the machine is switched on, the last basic menu called up before the machine was switched off will be displayed.
Controls Setting wheel for roller distance ● The distance between the upper transport roller and the sonotrode is adjusted by turning the setting wheel 1. Sonotrode 2 and transport roller 3 must never be in direct contact! Danger of machine damage! Exempted are steel sonotrodes.
Controls Control panel The control panel is used to display and access machine functions for set-up and welding, to enter parameter values and to read error messages and service settings. Fig. 7 - 05 The control panel has the following control and display elements: ●...
Controls Function keys .06.02 The function keys described in the following are used primarily for the activation/ deactivation of machine functions. If the function is turned on, the corresponding key LED lights up. Where a value is to be set for the activated function, this can be done via the +/- keys 2.
After the machine has been unpacked, check it for any damages caused during transportati- on. If there are any damages, please notify the transport company and your local PFAFF agency. The machine must only be installed and commissioned by qualifi ed personnel.
Installation and commissioning Commissioning ● Thoroughly clean machine as needed. ● Check the machine, particularly the electrical wiring, for any damage. ● Have skilled personnel check if the machine can be operated with the available mains voltage. Do not operate the machine if there is any discrepancy. The machine may only be connected to an earthed socket! ●...
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! Programme call-up and modifi cation ●...
Preparation Setting the differential transport ● Switch machine on. ● Call up the menu for inputting the differential transport. ● A differential transport value can be entered via the corresponding +/- keys for each programme. 1.0 % means that the upper transport roller will run 1% faster than the sonotrode. -1.0 % means that the upper transport roller will run 1% slower than the sonotrode.
Preparation Inserting and removing the SD-memory card Inserting the SD-memory card ● Open cover 1. ● Insert SD-memory card 2 into the card slot with the label at the front. ● Close cover 1 again. 2 GB max. Removing the SD-memory card ●...
The workpiece must be: - sealable (thermoplast), -- suitable for processing with the PFAFF 8301 with regard to thickness and properties and - clean in the seam area. The basic requirements on the machine are:...
Sealing Error messages When an error occurs, the text "ERROR" appears on the display together with an error code and short instructions. In addition the diode in the memory card slot lights up red (see arrow). An explanation of the error codes can be found in the Chapter 11.04 Error message explanations.
Access codes The call-up of each individual parameter level can be blocked by inputting a four digit access code. The access code can be modifi ed at any time. The access code is set to "8301" ex works. Inputting the access code .01.01...
● Finish your input by pressing the key "TE" (the machine will switch to "Production" mode). Remember the code! Protected functions cannot be called up without the corresponding code! In this case request support from the PFAFF service centre. Assigning access rights .01.03 ●...
Input Example of a parameter input ● Call up the menu Parameters in Input mode. ● Enter the access code if needed (see Section 11.01.01 "Inputting the access code"). ● Select the desired parameter via the corresponding +/- keys, e.g. 004 key tone ON/OFF . ●...
Input List of parameters Parameter values must only be modifi ed by relevantly trained personnel! Start delay [ms] ON/OFF ON - OFF 10 - 800 Reverse after stop [mm] ON - OFF 1 - 15 Treadle mode Key tome ON - OFF Display main processer software version Display control panel software version Speed max.
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Input Display inputs This function allows the checking of the digital inputs. "IN" denotes the input numbers (1 - 16). The associated switch state is displayed under "VAL". (X5 D-SUB Pin 1) IN1, roller down (ON = Roller down) X5 D-SUB Pin 3) Ultrasonic generator error (ON = Error) Display special inputs This function allows the display of the special...
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Input Switch outputs This function allows the switching of the digital outputs. "OUT" denotes the selected output (1 - 16). The selected output (S) is set under "VAL" via the +/- key (+), and also reset (R) via the +/- key (-). Locks are checked. Unassigned outputs are not switched.
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Access authorisation group 700 ON - OFF Access authorisation group 800 ON - OFF Access code 8301 The access code can be modifi ed via this parameter. Upon initial delivery of the machine ex works, the access code is set to "8301".
Input Error messages in the display The following error messages are shown in the display of the control panel. ERROR: 1 Processor error STACK_OVERFLOW ERROR: 2 Processor error STACK_UNDERFLOW ERROR: 3 Processor error UNDEF_OPCODE ERROR: 4 Processor error PROTECTION_FAULT ERROR: 5 Processor error ILLEGAL_WORD_OPERAND ERROR: 6 Processor error ILLEGAL_INSTRUCTION...
Input Programme Management In Programme Management, confi guration and machine data, and programmes stored in the machine memory or on the inserted SD card can be deleted or copied. You can insert commercially available standard SD cards with max. 2 GB capacity into the control panel.
Input Copying machine data to the SD card .05.02 ● Call up mode "Entry" ● Call up "Programme Management" COPY ● Press and hold the +/- keys until the corresponding menu item is displayed. ● Select the menu item via the "Enter" function, press the right + key to confi rm. COPY ALL ●...
Input Copying data from the SD card to the machine memory .05.03 ● Call up mode "Entry" ● Call up "Programme Management" COPY ● Press and hold the +/- keys until the corresponding menu item is displayed. ● Select the menu item via the "Enter" function, press the right + key to confi rm. COPY MD ●...
Input Formatting the SD memory card .05.04 ● Call up mode "Entry" ● Call up "Programme Management" FORMAT ● Press and hold the left +/- keys until the corresponding menu item is displayed. ● Start the formatting process via the "Enter" function, press the right + key to confi rm. Before the start of formatting, a prompt for confi...
Input Internet update of the machine software The machine software can be updated with PFAFF fl ash programming. For this purpose the PFP boot program (from version 3.25 on) and the appropriate control software for the machine type must be installed on a PC. The transfer of the data to the machine can be carried out with a null modem cable (part no.
Input ● Switch on the machine ● A plausibility control is carried out and, if necessary, a cold start. More information and assi- stance is at your disposal in the fi le "PFPHILFE.TXT", which can be called up from the PFP boot program by pressing the "help"...
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Input ● With the machine switched off insert the SD-card into the control panel. To update the machine software carry out the following steps: While the machine software is being updated, no setting up, maintenance or adjustment work may be carried out on the machine! ●...
Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance Maintenance intervals Check the air pressure .................daily, before start-up Clean the air fi lter of the maintenance unit ............as required Clean the feed rollers ..................as required During all cleaning work the machine must be disconnected from the power supply by switching off the main switch or pulling out the plug! Danger of injury if the machine is started accidentally! Cleaning the feed rollers...
Care 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 Fig.
Care and Maintenance Exchanging the transport rollers Fig. 12 - 04 ● Press F1 to lock the transport rollers. ● Loosen nut 1 and remove with the transport wheel 2. ● Mount the desired transport wheel 2 in reverse sequence. Do not operate the machine without fi...
Circuit diagrams Circuit diagrams Reference list for circuit diagrams 95-212 092-95 Main switch Control P320 Operating panel BDF S3 Ultrasonic generator Treadle Sonotrode drive Anvil drive Sonotrode fan Roller down Seam blower Limit switch roller down...
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Circuit diagrams 95-212 092-95 Version 30.09.11 Part 1...
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95-212 092-95 Circuit diagrams Part 2 Version 30.09.11 .5 .6 .7 .8 .9 .10.11 .12.13.14 .20.21.22.23.24.25...
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