Excel AG Series User manual

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Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of AG SERIES AUGER FILLER.
This Operation Manual is intended to help you operate the machine correctly, perform routine maintenance
and take a simple troubleshooting action as necessary, so you can always use the machine in good condition.
Please read this Operation Manual before you start using the machine, and keep it close to the machine for
easy reference.
We recommend the use of our own brand supplies. We will not be liable for any damage caused by the use of
third party supplies in this machine.
The supplier cannot be held responsible for any damage caused by deviating machine specifications.
This manual has been complied with the utmost of care. The supplier accepts no responsibility for any errors in
this manual and/or the results of misinterpretation of this manual.
The supplier is not liable for damages and/or problems that arise from using spare parts that are not supplied
by the supplier.
The supplier reserves the right to change specifications and/or spare parts without prior notification.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced by photocopy, printing or in any other way
without prior consent from the supplier.
Liability
We exclude all liability in so far as it is not provided for by law.
Our liability shall never exceed the total amount of the order in question.
Barring the generally applicable legal rules of public order and good faith we are not liable to pay for any
damage of any sort whatsoever, directly or indirectly, including business losses, to movable or immovable
property, or to persons, either at the other party or at third parties.
We are in any case not liable for damages arising from or cause by the use of the product supplied or by the
unsuitability of it for the goal for which the other party purchased it.

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Table of Contents
1. Important Safeguards ......................................................................................................8
2. Overview ...........................................................................................................................9
3. Installation ...................................................................................................................... 11
3.1. Environment..........................................................................................................................................11
3.2. Power....................................................................................................................................................11
3.3. Connecting Compressed Air (If Applicable) ..........................................................................................11
4. General Operation.......................................................................................................... 12
4.1. General.................................................................................................................................................12
4.2. Operation Principles..............................................................................................................................12
4.3. Operation Checklist ..............................................................................................................................12
4.4. Getting Started......................................................................................................................................13
4.4.1. Home Page ......................................................................................................................................14
4.4.2. Recipe Page (1 of 3).........................................................................................................................15
4.4.3. Recipe Page (2 of 3).........................................................................................................................16
4.4.4. Recipe Page (3 of 3).........................................................................................................................17
4.4.5. Setting Page.....................................................................................................................................18
5. Maintenance and Care ................................................................................................... 19

Chapter 1 Important Safeguards
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1. Important Safeguards
For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the machine and keep this
manual for future reference.
Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the machine, or the one described in the operating
manual and adhere to them.
Power Source
This machine should be operated only from the type of
power source indicated on the machine’s nameplate. If
you are not sure of the type of electrical power
supplied to your factory, consult your supplier or local
power company.
Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or
convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since
this can result in fire or electric shock.
Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer, as they may cause hazards.
Cleaning
Unplug the machine from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Use the correct cleaner suitable for your
production.
Power-Cord Protection
Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against
them.
Ventilation
The slots and openings in the machine are provided
for necessary ventilation. To ensure the reliable
operation of the machine, these slots and openings
must never be blocked or covered.
Damage Requiring Service
Unplug the machine from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
-When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
-If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into
electrical box.
-If it has been exposed to rain or water.
-If it has been subject to excessive shock.
-If it does not operate normally when following the
operating instructions. Adjust only those controls
that are specified in the operating instructions.
Improper adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the machine to normal
operation.
-When the machine exhibits a distinct change in
performance.
Servicing
Do not attempt to service the machine yourself as
opening or removing parts may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the
service technician had used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer that have the same
characteristics as the original parts.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric
shock, or other hazards.

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2. Overview
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Description
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Product In-feed
2
Hopper
3
Auger tube
4
Machine base and storage cabinet
5
Emergency stop button
6
Run / Stop button
7
Touch screen HMI
8
Gas extractor
9
Level sensor
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3. Installation
3.1. Environment
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Place the machine on a flat, level floor. This is essential for problem-free operation of the machine. Movable
packaging machines must be secured against unintentional rolling away.
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Enough space must be left around the machine for good ventilation. The space must be at least 1”(25mm).
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For products which are sensitive to temperature and humidity, e.g. may melt or consolidate after being
exposed in the atmosphere after taking out from storage bags, make sure the environment fulfils the criteria
for production.
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The ambient temperature must be between 5℃and 35℃. When operating the machine in other ambient
temperatures the user must contact the supplier for advice.
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The ambient relative humidity must be between 10% and 60%. When operating the machine in other ambient
relative humidity, the user must contact the supplier for advice.
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NEVER place the machine in a windy environment, which the wind may severely affects the running of the
machine, e.g. mis-feeding of film, mis-filling of materials etc.
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NEVER place the machine directly next to a heat source or a steaming device.
3.2. Power
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Check the voltage stated on the machine tag is the same as the power supply voltage.
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Always connect the machine correctly to an earthed socket to avoid danger for fire or electrical shocks.
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Always disconnect the power if there are problems with the machine or during maintenance, prior to starting
work on the machine.
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The power cable must always be free and nothing may be placed on it.
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Replace the cable immediately if damaged.
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If the machine is stationary for a long period then the power should always be disconnected.
3.3. Connecting Compressed Air (If Applicable)
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Only dry compressed air may be used for the machine.
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The diameter of the hose nipple connecting the compressor is 10mm.

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4. General Operation
4.1. General
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Refer to this manual if in doubt as to the operation and/or functioning of the machine. If the manual does not
offer a solution consult the supplier or manufacturer.
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The guarantee and/or liability expires if damage is caused by repairs and/or changes made by you. In the
case of malfunctions contact the supplier or manufacturer.
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In the case of malfunction always stop the machine and remove the power cable from the wall socket.
4.2. Operation Principles
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The machine fills by the rotation of auger screw.
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The agitator is to loosen the material within the hopper and prevent accumulation.
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The cycle of the machine can be adjusted by modifying the parameter values through the touch-screen HMI.
WARNING: Always start running the machine in the slowest speed before going to higher speed, as product
may fail to fall into the bag before sealing cycle.
Master switch
The Master switch is used turned ON/OFF the power supply to the machine. It is
necessary to turn off the master switch before maintenance and repair activities.
RS switch
The Run / Stop switch is used to set the machine ready for operation.
4.3. Operation Checklist
Check if the machine has been connected to the main power supply.
Check if air-pressure gauge reads 6 Bar. (If Applicable)
Check if the emergency stop has been pulled out. If this is not the case, pull out the emergency stop.
Check if all the machine guards are in place.

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4.4. Getting Started
The machine is equipped with a touch-screen human machine interface. It is our goal to provide a user friendly
interface, let us know your operation experience after you have familiar yourself with the machine. The following
is the start-up screen.
Press “ENTER”to continue
1
Clock
Displays the current time, date and week.
2
Firmware version
Records the touch-screen firmware version.
3
Filling pulse cycle
Displays the cycle progress of a filling cycle. A complete turn indicates one full cycle.
4
Message
Shows alert message, such as ‘hopper level low’, ‘servo motor alarm’and etc.
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4.4.1. Home Page
1
Recipe number
Displays the Recipe selected.
2
Recipe button
Enters the Recipe page.
3
Filling target
Displays the Filling target for the according Recipe.
4
Filling pulse
Displays the Filling pulse for the according Recipe.
5
+/- pulse
Pre-requisite: Increment / decrement value set in Recipe.
Increase or decrease the filling pulse in order to increase or decrease filling weight.
6
Filling mode
Select Automatic, Manual or Link filling mode.
Automatic: Fills after each Automatic interval until the Fill button (9), foot paddle, RS
Switch, RS button is pressed.
Manual: Fills only when the Fill button (9), foot paddle, or RS Switch is pressed.
Link: To use when link with an upstream system. The auger filler will active by a fill
signal from the upstream device connected to PLC X5, and issue a filling complete
signal to the upstream device connected to PLC Y9.
7
Agitator mode
Select Continuous agitation or Agitation Upon filling.
8
Support button
Displays the Supplier page.
9
Fill button
Pre-requisite: RS button (10) or RS switch must be ON
Triggers the filling mode. When in Automatic, the machine fills after each Automatic
interval until the button is pressed again. When in Manual, the machine fills once.
10
RS button
The Run / Stop button is used to set the machine ready for operation. It is linked with
the RS switch.
11
Setting button
Enters the Setting page.
12
Agitator status
Displays the current agitator status.
Press ‘>’to change.
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4.4.2. Recipe Page (1 of 3)
1
Main button
Return to Home page
2
Recipe number
Displays the Recipe selected.
Press ‘>’to change.
3
Save button
Press to save setting into the PLC’s memory.
4
Filling target
Displays the Filling target for the according Recipe.
Press ‘>’to change.
The purpose of this value is for reference only; filling weight is determined by the
pulse.
5
Filling pulse
Displays the Filling pulse for the according Recipe.
Press ‘>’to change.
This is the pulse issued from the PLC to the servo-motor driven.
6
+/- pulse
Displays the Increment / decrement pulse value for the according Recipe.
This value is determines the +/- value on the Home screen.
7
Filling speed
Displays the Filling speed for the according Recipe.
Press ‘>’to change.
8
Scroll down button
Shows page 2 of the Recipe page
9
Automatic interval
Displays the interval for Automatic filling mode.
Press ‘>’to change.
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4.4.3. Recipe Page (2 of 3)
1
Main button
Return to Home page
2
Recipe number
Displays the Recipe selected.
Press ‘>’to change.
3
Save button
Press to save setting into the PLC’s memory.
4
Agitator speed
Displays the Filling target for the according Recipe.
Press ‘>’to change.
The purpose of this value is for reference only; filling weight is determined by the
pulse.
5
Scroll up button
Shows page 1 of the Recipe page
6
Agitator stop delay
Displays the Agitator stop delay for the according Recipe.
Press ‘>’to change.
The time delay is used when the agitator mode is set Upon filling.
7
Auger screw model
Displays the Auger screw model for the according Recipe.
Press ‘>’to change.
The purpose of this value is for reference only.
8
Scroll down button
Shows page 3 of the Recipe page
9
Acceleration time
Displays the servo-motor Acceleration time for the according Recipe.
Press ‘>’to change.
The normal setting is between 100 –300 ms, adjust this value when the servo-motor
alarm is on. This setting is to reduce the start-up friction due to material density.
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4.4.4. Recipe Page (3 of 3)
1
Main button
Return to Home page
2
Recipe number
Displays the Recipe selected.
Press ‘>’to change.
3
Save button
Press to save setting into the PLC’s memory.
4
Re-fill start delay
Displays the Start delay of the screw conveyor when it is available and activated for
the according Recipe.
Press ‘>’to change.
5
Scroll up button
Shows page 2 of the Recipe page
6
Re-fill stop delay
Displays the Stop delay of the screw conveyor when it is available and activated for
the according Recipe.
Press ‘>’to change.
7
C.funnel open delay
Displays the Open delay of the collection funnel when it is available and activated for
the according Recipe.
Press ‘>’to change.
8
C.funnel close
delay
Displays the Close delay of the collection funnel when it is available and activated for
the according Recipe.
Press ‘>’to change.
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4.4.5. Setting Page
1
Main button
Return to Home page
2
Agitator status
Displays the current agitator status.
Press ‘>’to change.
3
Screw conveyor
status
Pre-requisite: Screw conveyor must be connected.
Displays the current screw conveyor status.
Press ‘>’to change.
4
Collection funnel
status
Pre-requisite: Collection funnel must be connected.
Displays the current collection funnel status.
Press ‘>’to change.
5
Reserved
n/a
6
Cleaning mode
Press once to activate, the auger screw will run continuously to release all remaining
material within the hopper. Press again to deactivate.
7
Reserved
n/a
8
Collection funnel
Pre-requisite: Collection funnel must be connected.
Click and hold the button to run the Collection funnel.
9
Screw conveyor
Pre-requisite: Screw conveyor must be connected.
Click and hold the button to run the Screw conveyor.
10
Agitator
Click and hold the button to run the Agitator.
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5. Maintenance and Care
Regular maintenance of the machine increases the lifetime and reliability.
1It is essential that the machine is serviced regularly to guarantee operation and to keep the machine in
optimal condition. The guarantee automatically expires due to overdue or sloppy maintenance.
2Always disconnect the main power supply when maintenance is performed on the machine.
3Do not wet the electronic parts and control during maintenance.
4Clean the machine on time at the end of each work-shift. Clear out any residuals in the measuring plates
and in the platforms of the machine to avoid any moisture that would affect the next shift of operation.
5Check regularly for loosening of fix screws at every component, to ensure a reliable operation.
6If there are doubts about the maintenance activities or if the machine fails to work correctly always contact
the supplier or the manufacturer.

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