Formax PowerMax 3000 User manual

PROVISUR TECHNOLOGIES • 9150 191st Street, Mokena, IL 60448 • Phone [phone] • Fax [phone] (98)
Europe: Schipholweg 315 • 1171 PL Badhoevedorp • The Netherlands • Phone [phone] • Fax No. [phone]
Web Site: www.Provisur.com
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The purpose of this manual is to acquaint the owner of the
PowerMax3000TM Slicer with the basic information necessary to assemble,
operate, disassemble, clean and maintain the machine. The contents of
this book, when used with good judgment, should enable the operator and
mechanic to solve most normally occurring problems.
This manual deals with a typical machine. No attempt has been made to
describe every possible configuration that the machine may take or to
outline every procedure that may ever be performed. Each user may find it
necessary to develop ways of using the PowerMax3000TM Slicer to suit
unique circumstances or product.
The Formax Service, Engineering, and Training Departments are available
to help with any questions about suitability of any procedure.
IMPORTANT!
Read and understand the entire procedure before doing any repair or
setup operation.
CUSTOMER SERVICE - FORMAX, INC.
U.S.A. Main Office
9150 191st Street
Mokena, IL 60448-0330
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]
TRAINING DEPARTMENT-U.S.A.
9150 191st Street
Mokena, IL 60448-0330
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [email protected]
AFTER HOURS SERVICE-U.S.A.
[phone]
EUROPE Main Office
Schipholweg 315
1171 PL Badhoevedorp
The Netherlands
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]
TRAINING DEPARTMENT-EUROPE
Schipholweg 315
1171 PL Badhoevedorp
The Netherlands
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]
AFTER HOURS SERVICE-EUROPE
+31-20-659.08.00
INTRODUCTION

PowerMax3000TM STANDARD FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCTION
•Touchscreen operator interface
•Computer controlled machine operation
•Backclamp Feed System
•1, 2, 3 or 4 loaves sliced together (depending on product size)
•Automatic or Manual loading options
•Variable slicing speed
•1500 RPM Knife speed
•3 second stopping time of Knife.
•Shingle, Stack, Bunch or Bulk slicing
ELECTRICAL AND SAFETY
•6000 lb (2722 Kg)
•7.2 kVA rating; 10.2 kVA with Knife heater
•200, 230, 380, 420, 460, 575 Volts, 50/60 Hz, 3 Phase
•Air Requirements: 6.9 bar, 140 L/M (100 PSI, 5 CFM)
•Lockout/Tagout Device
•24 Volt control system
•NEMA 4 standard Circuit Breaker
•Safety Guards with Interlocks
•“MASTER OFF” push buttons on both sides of machine
•Operating sound level: 80 dB (A Scale)
SANITATION
•“Cleanup Mode” allows the conveyors to run for cleanup
•Removable Infeed Conveyors
•Removable Jump Conveyor
•Removable Scale Grids
•Classifier Conveyor slides out, sections flip up for easy cleaning
•Removable Backclamps and Shear Bars
•Unibody cabinet design protects electrical panel doors from direct spray
•U.S.D.A. animal and plant health inspection service accepted
•Manufactured to C.E. Specifications
ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
•+1°C to +25°C (+34°F to +77°F)
•Installation altitude up to 3000 m (9800 ft) above sea level
•Non condensing relative humidity of 20% to 80%
•The main frame enclosure and electrical cabinets must be bolted closed during cleaning operations
•Moisture condensation, water spray and the formation of ice inside electrical cabinets is not permissible
•This machine is not intended for use in explosive environments

PowerMax3000TM INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS

SECTION 1 SAFETY
Safety Information ...........................1-1
Safety Sign Locations .........................1-2
Safety Interlocks ............................1-4
Safety System Overview ........................1-5
Lockout/Tagout .............................1-6
SECTION 2 THEORY OF OPERATION
Introduction ...............................2-1
Clean-up Position ...........................2-1
Infeed Structure Lift ..........................2-1
Knife Cover ...............................2-1
Move to Ready Position ........................2-2
Loaf Lift Tray ..............................2-3
Safety Laser Scanner .........................2-3
Loaf Tray Lift Cylinders.........................2-4
Load Loaf Saddle Switch ........................2-4
Loaf Gate ................................2-5
Loaf Length Sensors ..........................2-5
Gripper Drives .............................2-6
Lower Infeed Conveyors ........................2-6
Grippers ................................2-7
Upper Infeed Hold Down Assembly ..................2-8
Shear Bar................................2-8
Knife ..................................2-9
Knife Motor ...............................2-9
Knife Retract Actuator .........................2-9
Slicing Conveyor ...........................2-10
Debris Conveyor ...........................2-11
Transfer Conveyor ..........................2-11
Transfer Alignment Actuator .....................2-11
Dynamic Scale Conveyors ......................2-12
Classifier Conveyors .........................2-13
SECTION 3 TOUCHSCREEN CONTROLS
Introduction ...............................3-1
“Home” Screen .............................3-2
“Run” Screen ..............................3-3
“Product Codes” Screen ........................3-4
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OPERATING SECTION

SECTION 3 TOUCHSCREEN CONTROLS (con't)
“Production Data” Screen .......................3-5
“Service Screen” ............................3-6
SECTION 4 TOOLING
Tooling Care ..............................4-1
Knife Care ...............................4-1
Shear Bar Care.............................4-2
Gripper Assembly Care ........................4-3
SECTION 5 ASSEMBLY
Classifier Conveyors ..........................5-1
Transfer Conveyor ...........................5-2
Dynamic Scale Conveyors .......................5-4
Debris Conveyor ............................5-6
Gripper Drive ..............................5-8
Grippers ................................5-10
Lower Infeed Conveyors .......................5-11
Shear Bar ...............................5-12
Loaf Lift Tray .............................5-13
Slicing Conveyor ...........................5-14
Knife..................................5-16
Side Doors ..............................5-17
Power“On”..............................5-18
SECTION 6 OPERATION
Introduction ...............................6-1
Assemble the Machine .........................6-1
Power“On”...............................6-2
Login ..................................6-2
Move To “Ready” Position .......................6-3
Select Product Code ..........................6-4
Cycle Start ...............................6-4
Load Product ..............................6-5
Start Feed ...............................6-6
Stopping the Machine .........................6-6
Remove Product ............................6-6
Machine Adjustments .........................6-7
Adjustments Screen..........................6-17
Production Data Screen........................6-35
Weight Data Screen..........................6-36
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SECTION 7 PRODUCT CODE PARAMETERS
Introduction ...............................7-1
Selecting a Product Code .......................7-1
Editing a Product Code.........................7-2
Creating a Product Code ........................7-4
Keyboard Buttons ...........................7-5
Copy an Existing Product Code ....................7-6
Rename an Existing Product Code...................7-7
Delete a Product Code .........................7-8
Programming Product Code Parameters................7-9
SECTION 8 DISASSEMBLY AND CLEANUP
Raise Classifier Conveyors.......................8-1
Move to “Clean” Position ........................8-1
Power “Off” ...............................8-2
Remove Side Doors ..........................8-2
Remove the Knife ...........................8-3
Cover TouchScreen ..........................8-4
Disassemble Slicing conveyor .....................8-4
Disassemble Debris Conveyor .....................8-5
Remove Shear Bar ...........................8-7
Remove the Infeed Conveyors .....................8-7
Remove Grippers............................8-9
Remove the Lower Infeed Conveyor Belts ...............8-9
Disassemble the Gripper Drive Assembly ..............8-10
Disassemble the Loaf Lift Tray ....................8-12
Disassemble the Classifier Conveyors ................8-13
Disassemble the Dynamic Scale Conveyors .............8-14
Disassemble the Transfer Conveyor .................8-16
Cleaning Instructions .........................8-20
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