Adkins OMEGA 1000 Series Service manual

HEAT PRESS TECHNOLOGY
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OMEGA SERIES 1000
©2018 A. Adkins & Sons Ltd. All rights reserved. E&OE. V1.0.
All products within the ADKINS range are labelled with CE marking and are manufactured and tested to comply with EC safety regulations.
©2021 A. Adkins & Sons Ltd. All rights reserved. E&OE. V1.0.
Operators Handbook
Rev E - 06/12/21Rev E - 06/12/21

Preface
Dear User
Welcome to the growing group of Omega Series 1000 Press users.
The product you have purchased has been carefully designed and
manufactured to ensure that you, the user, will gain the maximum
benefit.
All A. Adkins & Sons products are specifically designed to ensure
ease of use with particular attention to safety requirements.
Should you discover any fault or damage upon receipt of this product,
you should immediately contact your supplier.

Contents
1.
Introduction Omega Series 1000 Press
1
1.1
What did you receive?
2
1.2
Specifications of the Omega Series 1000 Press
3
1.3
Safety
4
1.4
Safety tips
4
2.
Installation
6
2.1
Transport instructions
6
2.2
Installing the machine
6
2.3
Electrical requirements
6
2.4
Pneumatic requirements
7
2.5
Adjusting the pressure
7
3.
How to operate the Omega Series 1000
Press
8
3.1
Starting with the Omega Series 1000 Press
8
3.2
Working with heat transfer materials
8
3.3
Pressing pad assembly
9
3.4
Shutting down the machine
9
3.5
Fault diagnosis
9
3.6
Hints and tips
10
3.7
Heat Plate Temperature Measurement
11
4.
Maintenance of the Machine
12
4.1
Daily maintenance
12
4.2
Periodic maintenance
12
4.3
General maintenance
12
4.4
Cleaning
12
5.
Machine Drawings and Diagrams
13
5.1
General layout
14
5.2
Control unit operation
15
5.3
Exploded diagram and parts list
16
5.4
Machine - electrical diagram
17
5.5
Pneumatic schematic
18
6.
Design Change
19
7.
Guarantee
20
Declaration of Conformity
21

Page 1
1. Introduction Omega Series
1000 Press
The Omega Series 1000 Press is a pneumatically operated heat press
for transfer printing and material fusing. It is ideal for high volume
production with low operator fatigue.
The work areas of the Omega Series 1000 Press are 38 cm x 50 cm (15
in x 20 in) but machines may have special order, optional smaller sized
interchangeable worktables of any size and various shapes within these
table sizes.
The Omega Series 1000 Press has a heat plate which moves from one
worktable to the other, enabling the operator to be actively pressing on
one table while loading/ unloading the other table. After loading the
work piece and with the correct settings for temperature pressure and
dwell time, the cycle is started by simultaneously pressing the two green
buttons on the front of the head within ½ second. The controller
operates the timer and the solenoid valve and thus the pneumatic
cylinder. When the set time elapses the table is automatically lifted,
enabling the head to be swung away. The worktable may then be
unloaded and reloaded ready for another cycle.
The Omega Series 1000 Press is produced in one version, nominally
230 Volts AC for the European market.
It is a simple operation to remove the worktable and replace it with
one of a different size.

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1.1 What did you receive?
The Omega Series 1000 Press has been a placed in a packing case
mould and banded onto a pallet, for safe transportation. The following
articles should have been delivered:
•Omega Series 1000 Press complete with mains cable and plug
•Omega Series 1000 Press Operators Handbook
•Any extra items ordered
If there is any damage or any article is missing, please contact your
supplier immediately.

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1.2 Specifications of the Omega Series 1000 Press
The work areas of the Omega Series 1000 Press are 38 x 50 cm (15 x
20 in) but machines may have, to special order, optional smaller sized
interchangeable worktables of any size and various shapes within this
table size.
Specification
Power consumption
2.5 kW
Power supply
230 Volts AC
Maximum compressed air supply
6 bar (87 Psi)
Suggested compressed air supply
3.5 – 6 bar (50 – 87 Psi)
Compressed air consumption
60 litres/min
Recommended compressor tank capacity
50 litres
Working temperature
70 – 225oC (158oF-437oF)
Display Timer Range
0 – 999 sec
Machine height
74 cm (29 in)
Machine width
92 cm (36 in)
Machine depth
86 cm (33.8 in)
Work are required
122 (W) x 137 (H) x 86 (D) cm
(48 (W) x 54 (H) x 33.8 (D) in)
Size export packed
110 (L) x 75 (W) x 95 (H) cm
(43 (L) x 29.5 (W) x 37.5 (H) in)
Net weight
147 Kg (324 lbs.)
Weight export packed
182 Kg (401 lbs.)
Press pad dimensions (x2)
38 cm x 50 cm (15 in x 20 in)
Fuses (x2)
15A
A-weighted noise level
<70dB(A)

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1.3 Safety
The Omega Series 1000 Press has been equipped with various safety
features to ensure operator safety.
a. A thermal cut-out on the heating element shuts off the power
to the element if the temperature exceeds 235oC ±15oC (455oF
±27oF).
b. The time/temperature controller has a built in facility giving
error messages in the event of faults with the element heating
and control system.
c. A two button starting system ensures that the operator’s hands
are well away from the heat plate when the table rises.
d. Emergency stop button.
e. The machine table will only set to pressing position when the
heat plate is aligned with it due to a magnetic switch safety
interlock.
f. A Safety Arm ensures the Heat Plate cannot move off the
table until the pressing cycle is complete.
NB: The system air pressure must not be lower than 3.5 bar (50
Psi) for the safety arm to be effective.
1.4 Safety Tips
If required, our customer service team can arrange maintenance
service.
♦The Omega Series 1000 Press meets the European Legislation
standard. Under normal conditions accidents are rare.
However listed below are some practical points to ensure your
safety.
•Always switch off and isolate the mains supply (i.e.
Remove plug) before undertaking any maintenance work
or cleaning the machine, or when not in use.
•Keep other people away from the machine during use.
•Ensure that there is sufficient space around the machine.
Cables and connections must not get jammed. Although
the heat radiation of the press is low, there should be
enough space for cooling down.
•Avoid contact with the press element.
♦DO NOT REMOVE THE TOP COVER UNLESS
QUALIFIED TO DO SO - touching internal parts is
dangerous and may cause shock hazard.

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Safety Tips (cont.)
♦PROTECT THE MAINS CABLE - damage to the mains
cable may cause fire or shock hazard. When unplugging, hold
by the plug only and remove carefully. Take care that the
mains cable does not come into contact with the heat plate (or
moving parts of the mechanism) during operation of the
machine.
♦OPERATING AMBIENT TEMPERATURE RANGE - the
operating ambient temperature range is 0oC - 35oC, (32oF -
104oF) and humidity of 20 - 80%. This heat press is fitted
with a thermal cut out to ensure that it cannot operate above
235oC ±15oC (455oF ±27oF).
♦MACHINE FUSES - type: (x2) ultra-rapid (FF) fuses 1¼”.
(230 Vac Max.15 amps Omega Series 1000 Press)
♦WARNING - THIS APPARATUS MUST BE
EARTHED (GROUNDED).
♦CAUTION
This machine gets hot whilst operating. Take care not to touch
any surfaces that are labelled “Caution this plate is HOT”.
♦MACHINE OPERATION
Only suitably trained personnel should operate this
machine.
This machine is designed to be operated by one operator
only.
If air pressure is lost the machine will operate normally until
the air reservoir is empty.
Contact your print media suppliers to ascertain whether fumes
are given off during the process, and if so what precautions are
needed for operator safety. These may include air extraction
and/or masks for personnel.
Please refer to page 14 for an illustration of the Omega Series 1000
Press.

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2 Installation
2.1 Transport instructions
The machine comes to you, shrink wrapped, or shrink wrapped in a
wooden box, and held in place with foam and banded onto a pallet. If
you have to transport the machine at any time it is recommended that
you use a similar box and packing methods. Please let the machine cool
down, and remove the swing head handle.
2.2 Installing the machine
Take the machine out of the box, due to the weight of the machine we
recommend that this be a 4-person task. Put the machine on a sturdy
worktable close to a suitable electric socket and compressed air supply
connection point within easy reach of the operator. There must be
sufficient space for the machine’s head to swing to the right and left
until it hits the built in stop and back to the pressing position without
creating trapping points against adjacent articles. Ensure that no items
vulnerable to heat radiation are too close to the machine.
2.3 Electrical requirements
The Omega Series 1000 Press should be connected to the mains supply
(nominally 230 V AC for the European Market) a moulded plug is fitted
to the cable provided.
The press is designedfor 230 volts AC 50/60 hertz and requires
exclusive use of a power outlet rated for at least 13 amps (Europe).
Ensure that the supply rating on the machine specification plate
corresponds with your local supply and that the correct plug is fitted.
MAINS LEAD
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the
following code:
Green and Yellow: EARTH
230 VAC Blue: NEUTRAL
Brown: LIVE

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Electrical requirements (cont.)
Wiring the plug For a 230 VAC machine.
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not
correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your
plug, proceed as follows:-
1. The wire, which is, coloured green and yellow must be
connected to the terminal in the plug, which is marked by the
letter E, or by the safety earth symbol coloured green, or green
and yellow.
2. The wire coloured blue must be connected to the terminal,
which is marked with the letter N, (Neutral connector)
3. The wire coloured brown must be connected to the terminal,
which is marked with the letter L, (Live connector)
NOTE: Replacement of the mains cable must be done by a competent
service engineer.
2.4 Pneumatic requirements
The Omega Series 1000 Press should be connected through a filter
regulator to a compressed air supply capable of delivering 60 litres/min
at a pressure of 3.5 - 6 bar max. The press will not operate if the
pressure drops below 3.5 bar. Double hose clips should be used on the
delivery hose.
We would advise that when setting up the machine you check that
sufficient pressure is maintained into the rear regulator valve. When the
desired pressure is achieved the regulator is locked by pushing the knob
back down. We recommend that this should be set between 4 to 6 Bar.
The Pressure Adjustment Gauge on the front of the machine should only
be used to control the settings required for heat transfer and garments.
2.5 Adjusting the pressure
This press is fitted with a manually adjustable pneumatic pressure
regulator on the left hand side of the front of the machine head. To
adjust the operating air pressure, and therefore the pressure exerted by
the press on the work, the regulator is unlocked by pulling forward the
black plastic knob. Turning the regulator knob clockwise will increase
the air pressure; turning anticlockwise will decrease the pressure. When
the desired pressure is achieved the regulator is locked by pushing the
knob back in.

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3. How to Operate the Omega
Series 1000 Press
3.1 Starting with the Omega Series 1000 Press
3.1.1 Turn on the Omega Series 1000 Press; the on/off switch is
on the front of the swing head. Set the machine controls as
necessary. See instructions for adjusting the pressure,section
2.5, and the operation of the time temperature unit, section 5.2.
When the set temperature is steady in the display the machine
is ready to use.
3.2 Working with Heat Transfer Materials
3.2.1 Ascertain from the supplier of the transfer paper and/or the
suppliers of the material, that the material to be used is suitable
and has been prepared for transfer printing.
3.2.2 Obtain from the supplier of the transfer paper, or material to
be used, the recommended temperature, time and pressure
settings for the material to be worked on.
Approximate settings are usually within the following:-
180oC - 200oC (350oF - 400oF) Heat Setting
10 - 30 seconds Time Dwell Setting
3.2.3 Wait until the set temperature has been reached, signalled by
the temperature on the controller display becoming steady at
the desired figure. Swing the heat plate assembly to the right,
or left using the handles on the both sides of the machine.
Place the work piece on the pressure pad, removing all
wrinkles. Place the transfer in the desired position. Swing the
heat plate into the pressing position, to the stop, to ‘make’ the
magnetic switch will enable the machine to cycle.
3.2.4 Start the sequence by pressing the two green buttons
simultaneously (within 0.5 seconds). The heat plate
automatically drops to the table. (The process can be stopped at
any time by using the “EMERGENCY STOP” button on the
front of the press. This will automatically lift the heat plate).
3.2.5 At the end of the set time, the heat plate lifts to the loading
position, allowing the head to be swung aside to permit
unloading.

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3.3 Pressing Pad Assembly
The pressing pads supplied with this machine are silicone rubber. The
pressing pads must be maintained in good condition at all times and
replaced when showing signs of wear. A worn pressing pad will always
affect the quality of printing/fusing. Do not insert items into the
machine, which would tend to cut the pressing pad, i.e. buttons, pins,
press-studs or zips.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The pressing pad supplied with the machine is of the correct thickness.
Using a thicker pad may invalidate your warranty.
3.4 Shutting Down
To shut down the machine when a cycle is finished, turn off the green
illuminated rocker switch on the front of the machine head.
To temporarily interrupt the cycle, press the mode release button
once.
To shut down in an emergency, press the red button on the front of the
machine head. If the emergency stop button is actuated, it will need to
be unlocked by turning it anticlockwise before the machine will run
again.
3.5 Fault Diagnosis
This Omega Series 1000 Press has built in fault diagnosis. The display
may show the following:
1. Heat Fault
If the element of the heat press, or the thermal cut-out go open
circuit, after approximately 20 minutes the display will show
“Heat Fault”. If this display is seen, contact your machine
supplier immediately.
2. Probe Fault
If the probe goes open circuit, the display will show “Probe
Fault” immediately. Contact your machine supplier
immediately.
3. “CAL” Fault
If “CAL” appears in the controller display the controller will
need to be recalibrated. Switch off the machine and contact
your supplier for an instruction sheet.

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Fault Diagnosis (cont.)
CAUTION
In all fault conditions switch off the power to the machine and
unplug the machine from the electrical supply before
contacting your machine supplier.
3.6 Hints and Tips
Transfer Printing
Extra care should always be taken to ensure that transfer paper is
placed print down onto the article, as mistakes will result in the heat
plate becoming soiled with ink and spoiling following work.
When transfer printing, it may be found advantageous to cover the
press pad with paper or P.T.F.E. to prevent strike-through of surplus
ink, particularly when printing thin material as surplus print on the
pressing pad cover can also strike back on the following work.
Transfer Paper/Motifs Fail to Print Out Correctly
Check:-
1. Heat and time dwell settings are correct.
2. Article having transfers applied is locked in contact between
pressing pad and heat plate.
3. Pressing pad is in good condition, is flat and making complete
contact over the whole area of the heat plate. See Pressing Pad
details.
“Ghosting” (Double Image) of Transfer Prints
Check:-
1. Material being used has been correctly heat set for transfer
printing.
2. Material being used does not shrink during printing process,
i.e. measure material before and after printing.
3. Transfer paper does not move after printing process upon lift
off of the heat plate.
4. If possible, use adhesive coated paper, particularly to
overcome fabric shrinkage.
5. By pre-shrinking of material in press before transfer printing.

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3.7 Heat Plate Temperature Measurement
Testing of the Heat Plate for temperature consistency or fault
condition should only be undertaken after consulting A. Adkins and
Sons, and then only using a wired Digital Thermometer (*please see
note below).
*Please Note:
The Digital Thermometer with external probe is suitable for
surface, air and immersion/penetration measurement, which is
required for all Adkins heat presses.
Laser Thermometers only measure air surfaces which can
be misleading due to currents of hot air floating on the surface
of the heat plate.

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4. Maintenance of the Machine
4.1 Daily Maintenance
For good press results it is important to keep the press surfaces clean.
Wipe the surface of the heat plate with a dry non-abrasive cloth before
use when the plate is cold.
When heat plates are hot and not in use, keep in the open position away
from the silicone pad.
4.2 Periodic Maintenance
Periodically clean the Teflon® coated heat platen with a non-abrasive
piece of cloth. Stubborn stains may be cleaned, when platen is cool,
with mineral spirits.
4.3 General Maintenance
The following checks should be carried out at regular intervals by a
qualified cand competent person:-
•Pneumatic system for air leaks
•Pneumatic system for lubrication
•Electrical connections
•Belt tension and condition
•Mechanical moving parts
Any enquiries to: [email protected]m
4.4 Cleaning
First unplug the machine. Clean the outside of the machine frequently
with a clean, moist cloth. This may conveniently be carried out when
the machine is cold.
To prevent soiling of substrate, periodic wiping of entire exterior
machine, including platens, with a clean rag is recommended. If
necessary, use mineral spirits for cleaning a cold machine. Since
mineral spirits are flammable, use precautions at all times and keep
away from sparks, flames or hot heat platen.

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5. Machine Drawings and
Diagrams
On the following pages are the schematic diagrams for the Omega
Series 1000 Press.
5.1 General Layout………………………………Page 14
5.2 Control Unit – Operation…………………...Page 15
5.3 Exploded Diagram and Parts List………….Page 16
5.4 Machine - Electrical Diagram………………Page 17
5.5 Pneumatic Schematic………………………..Page 18

5.1 General Layout
TWO PUSH BUTTON
CONTROL TO OPERATE MACHINE
OPERATING HANDLES
TEMP/TIME
CONTROL UNIT
AIR PRESSURE
ADJUSTMENT
PRESSURE GAUGE
TABLE
HEAT PLATE
PRESS PAD
EMERGENCY STOP
ON/OFF SWITCH
CONTROL BOX COVER
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5.2 Operation Of Control Unit, Setting Time and Temperature
(The Heat Plate must always be in the down position before the Controller is set)
Setting Temperature
Setting Time
Switch on machine.
Press the 'OK' button to enter the
temperature setting mode (the ' '
light will flash).
Using the ' ' or ' ' buttons select
between ' ' or ' '.
Press the 'OK' button twice to enter
the temperature setting mode (the
temperature settings digits and 'SV'
will flash).
Use the ' ' or ' ' buttons to select
the temperature required for the
transfer material being used.
Press the 'OK' button to turn the
'SV' light and temperature settings
digits off.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Press the 'OK' button three times to
enter the time setting mode (the
'SV' and time settings lights will
flash).
Use the ' ' or ' ' buttons to select
the time required for the transfer
material being used.
Press the 'OK' button to turn the
'SV' and time settings lights off.
The digital display will now show
the rising temperature until the set
heat is achieved. At this point a
buzzer will sound to indicate that
the machine has reached the set
operating temperature and is ready
to use.
To reset the counter to zero press
and hold 'Reset' button for 5 seconds.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Temperature
Settings
Time Settings

28
55
27
23
22
24
21
1920
25
26
37
39
36
35
34 33
29
31
30 56
32
18
17
41
76
40
42 16
15
9
8
10
7
6
51
50
53 49
48
54
47
46
45
44 43
52
11 12
13
1
14
2
4
3
5
38
No. Description Qty. Part No.
1 Table Spigot 2 OMC015/A
2 Stop Blocks 4 BMC612
3 Base Frame 1 OMC003
4 Foot 4 OMC034
5 Table Mount Cover 2 OMC075
6 Heat Plate Retaining Bolt 1 OMC022
7 LH Heat Plate Bracket 1 OMC024
8 Table 2 BMC017
9 Non-adhesive Silicon Pad (38 x 50cm) 2 BMC341
10 RH Heat Plate Bracket 1 OMC025
11 Detachable Table Mount 2 OMC074
12 Detachable Base Plate 2 BMC613
13 Table Spigot Plate 2 OMC073
14 Knob 2 BMC506
15 Heat Plate 1 OMC460
16 Lever 1 OMC033
17 M10x100 Bolt 1 M10x100/B
18 Tapered Roller Bearing 2 OMC038
19 Regulator 1
AME352U/A
20 Push Button 2 AME311
21 Gauge 1
AME352U/C
22 Emergency Stop Switch 1 AMC340
23 ON/OFF Switch 1 BMC448
24 Emergency Stop Label 1 AM325
25 Instrument Box 1 OMC001
26 Control PCB 1 OMC750/35
27 Handle 2 OMC026
28 Instrument Box Lid 1 OMC002
29 Relay and Base 12V 1 OMC086
30 Solid State Relay 1 ACL50/SSR
31 Anti Rotation Bracket 1 OMC028
32 Relay and Base 220 V 1 OMC750/37
33 Fuse Holder 2 BMC468
34 Flow Regulator 2 OMC043
35 Solenoide Valve 1 OMC044
36 Copex Gland & Locking Ring 1 OMC070
37 Cylinder Front Lower Bush 1 OMC059
38 Small Cylinder Cup Washer 1 OMC061
39 Cylinder Rear Bush 1 OMC058
40 Rear Bearing 1 OMC067/B
41 Large Cylinder Cup Washer 1 OMC062
42 Heat Plate Mount 1 OMC027
43 Post Cap 1 OMC005
44 Arm 1 OMC030
45 Cylinder Clamp 1 OMC055
46 Rear Bracket 1 OMC056
47 Cylinder Front Upper Bush 1 OMC060
48 Rear Box Lid 1 OMC018
49 Rear Box 1 OMC017
50 Gland 1 AMC307
51 Filter Regulator 1 OMC039
52 Gauge 1 OMC039/PG
53 Solenoid Valve 1 OMC044
54 Reed Switch 2 OMC068
55 Amphenol Connector 1 OMC041
56 Transformer 1 OMC750/29/06
5.3 Exploded Diagram and Parts List
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5.4 Electrical Diagram
Page 17
1 2 3 4 5 6
TIME/TEMP CONTROLLER
Z
J1
J2
RECTIFYING BOX
TRANSFORMER
GREEN/
YELLOW
SENSOR
THERMO SWITCH
REL1
240°C
BROWN
HEAT PLATEN
J+
_
RELAY SOLENOID
START
121110987654321
RELAY POWER
+ - EMERGENCY
STOP
SENSOR
+ - MAGNET
+ -
TIME
LED
POWER
R1 (RELAY-SSR-40DA)
BLUEBLACK
TERMINAL BLOCK
RED
(PE)
F2(250V/15A)
F1(250V/15A)
J21
(START SWITCH 2PCS)
J11
YA1 YA2
J12
(1) (2) URGENT PAUSE
RELAY SOLENOID
(240V AC)
MAGNETIC INDUCTION SWITCH
(2PCS)
RELAY
SOLENOID (12V DC)
KEY: J21, J12, J11= INTERMEDIATE RELAY CONTACTS YA2, YA1 = PNEUMATIC ‘ELECTROMAGNETIC’ VALVE COIL
K0(POWER
SWITCH)
PIN 2 (NEUTRAL)
PIN 5 (- THERMOCOUPLE)
PIN 6 (+ THERMOCOUPLE)
PIN 4 (LIVE)