Matco A400 User manual

User manual
Machine : Semi-automatic pallet wrapper
Type : Turntable
Model : Matco A400
Year of manufacture : 2018
Serial number:
Version 1.0
Matco B.V.
Hamburgweg 16
7418 ES Deventer
The Netherlands
T+31 (0)570 52 88 30
F+31 (0)570 52 88 40
Einfo@matco.nl
Iwww.matco.nl

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Table of contents
1
VEILIGHEID ..............................................................................................................................................1-1
1.1
V
EILIG GEBRUIK
.......................................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.2
G
EKWALIFICEERD PERS NEEL
........................................................................................................................ 1-1
1.3
NGEVALLEN PREVENTIE
............................................................................................................................. 1-2
2
GEBRUIK ..................................................................................................................................................2-3
2.1
B
ED ELD GEBRUIK
...................................................................................................................................... 2-3
2.2
NEIGENLIJK GEBRUIK
................................................................................................................................. 2-3
2.3
T
EPASSINGSGEBIED
................................................................................................................................... 2-3
2.4
R
ESTGEVAREN
........................................................................................................................................... 2-3
2.5
T
EN AANZIEN VAN DEZE HANDLEIDING
............................................................................................................ 2-4
2.6
A
FBEELDINGEN EN NDERDELEN VAN DE INSTALLATIE
........................................................................................ 2-4
3
TECHNISCHE GEGEVENS...........................................................................................................................3-
3.1
E
SSENTIËLE C MP NENTEN
......................................................................................................................... 3-5
3.2
B
ESCHRIJVING
........................................................................................................................................... 3-6
3.3
A
FMETINGEN
............................................................................................................................................ 3-7
4
INSTALLEREN ...........................................................................................................................................4-8
4.1
U
ITPAKKEN
............................................................................................................................................... 4-8
4.2
T
RANSP RT
.............................................................................................................................................. 4-8
4.3
PSLAG
.................................................................................................................................................... 4-8
4.4
A
FVALVERWERKING
.................................................................................................................................... 4-8
4.5
P
LAATSEN
................................................................................................................................................. 4-8
4.6
E
LEKTRISCH AANSLUITEN
.............................................................................................................................. 4-9
4.7
B
EVESTIGING
............................................................................................................................................. 4-9
BEDIENING ............................................................................................................................................ -10
5.1
I
NLEGGEN F LIE
....................................................................................................................................... 5-10
5.2
B
EDIENINGSPANEEL
.................................................................................................................................. 5-11
5.3
U
ITLEG BEDIENINGSPANEEL
........................................................................................................................ 5-12
5.4
PSTARTEN VAN DE MACHINE
..................................................................................................................... 5-13
5.5
S
T PPEN VAN DE MACHINE
........................................................................................................................ 5-13
5.6
B
EDIENINGSSCHERMEN
............................................................................................................................. 5-14
5.6.1
oofdmenu ................................................................................................................................. 5-14
5.6.2
andbediening ........................................................................................................................... 5-15
5.6.3
Programma parameters ............................................................................................................. 5-16
5.6.4
Meldingen ................................................................................................................................... 5-19
5.6.5
Informatie leverancier ................................................................................................................ 5-20
5.6.6
Statistiek ..................................................................................................................................... 5-21
5.6.7
Service / Systeemdata ................................................................................................................ 5-22
6
ONDERHOUD ......................................................................................................................................... 6-23
6.1
A
LGEMEEN
............................................................................................................................................. 6-23
6.2
A
ANBEV LEN RESERVE NDERDELEN
............................................................................................................ 6-23
6.3
NDERH UDSSCHEMA
.............................................................................................................................. 6-24
6.4
C
NTR LES
............................................................................................................................................ 6-25

1-1
1Safety
1.1 Safe use
The following symbols are used to warn against dangers and possible sources of danger. Become
familiar with them! Not paying attention to a warning can result in personal injury and/or damage to
the equipment or other equipment.
Watch out:
Not observing this can result in a fatal accident, personal injury or damage to
equipment.
Watch out:
Voltage. Not observing this can result in a fatal accident, personal injury or
damage to equipment.
Watch out:
Danger: rotating parts
Watch out:
Danger of entering a hazardous area.
1.2 Qualified personnel
“Qualified personnel” is defined here as personnel with thorough knowledge of equipment and of
working safely with and maintaining of the equipment. Qualified personnel is physically capable of
carrying out the required tasks, is familiar with all relevant safety regulations and is trained in the safe
installation, operation and/or maintenance of the equipment. It's the responsibility of the company
that uses the equipment to ensure that the personnel meets these requirements.

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1.3 Accident prevention
•Use of the machine by unauthorised persons is prohibited.
•Personnel under the influence of medicine that influences reaction time or who are
incapable of operating this equipment for physical reasons are not allowed to use the
equipment.
•Protective hoods must be checked before the machine is switched on, they are not allowed
to be loose or be removed.
•Turn off the machinery before carrying out cleaning and/or repair work.
•If you have to remove a safety element for installation, maintenance or for repair, then the
safety element must be reapplied immediately after terminating the work.
•Keep parts of the body and clothing away from rotating parts. Do not wear any lose clothing
or ties when using, or carrying out maintenance, to machines with rotating parts. Take off
watches, rings, necklaces and other jewellery. Cover or tie long hair back before doing any
work with or to the machine.
•Before using the machine you must first study the manual.
•In a humid environment you may only use equipment of a specific safety element class.
•Do not use the equipment in an explosive environment.
•nly use the machine in a properly ventilated space.
Dangerous situations can occur if the previous measures aren't
observed.

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2Use
2.1 Intended use
The winder will from now on simply be referred to as machine and may only be used for winding the
appropriate products that meet the data as mentioned in the description. In case of doubt, ask the
manufacturer for permission.
Any other use of the machine than the described may result in danger regarding damage to the machine
and/or for the safety of the operator or for those in the proximity of the machine.
Before operating the machine, resolving failures and carrying out maintenance, read the whole manual
with respect to safety.
Before using, storing and installing this machine, you have to at least read chapter 4 installation.
We mainly draw attention to paragraph 1 Safety, which refers to the intended use and to unsafe
situations that could not be avoided in the design and manufacture of the machine.
2.2 Improper use
The machinery may not be used under the following circumstances:
•In imperfect condition.
•In an dangerously explosive environment (unless the machine is intended for this).
•When using unsuitable materials and auxiliaries.
•Without taking account of the values under “Technical data”.
•In a humid environment.
The following materials may not be processed in the machinery:
•Dangerously explosive and inflammable materials.
•Erosive and corrosive materials.
•Food (unless the machine is intended for this).
2.3 Scope
The machinery is intended for industrial use.
2.4 Residual dangers
Everything was done constructively to protect the user against possible dangers. However, several
residual dangers cannot be avoided. The user must take account of the following:

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Danger of a hazardous area
When applying products to the machine it is possible that a hazardous area is entered.
Watch out: No access for unauthorised persons!
Danger of entering a hazardous area.
2.5 Regarding this manual
This manual is only valid in combination with other documentation of the user manual. For special
use, this manual may be supplemented with extra specifications and/or supplements.
The images only show the essential parts of the machinery.
2.6 Images and parts of the machinery
The images on the following pages clarify the operation, installation and maintenance of important
parts. These subjects are individually described in the next chapters or in a separate manual.

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3Technical details
3.1 Essential components
Please note:
The machine may not be used if protective hoods aren't present

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3.2 Description
The Matco A400 is a simple pallet wrapper of which safety, ease of use and a robust industrial design
are keywords. The machine is equipped with a powered pre-stretch system, a foil carriage with ‘simple
foil feed system’ and a foil puncture system. Due to the analogue sensor with angle compensation set-
up you save a maximum amount of foil. The machine consists of A-components, making this machine
extremely maintenance poor. The Matco A400 has a capacity of 30 pallets per hour. See the blueprint
on the next page for the machinery's measurements.
MACHINE
Rotational speed rotation arm, maximum 3 - 12 rpm
Clear height minimum 3,000 mm
Total weight approx. 500 kg
perational temperature +0 to +45
o
C
Environment clean, dry, non-corrosive
ELECTRIC
Connection 1x230 VAC - 50 Hz, with safety ground
perating voltage 24 V DC
Installed power approx. 1.1 kW
Insulation class IP 22
PALLET
Pallet measurements (L x W x H) Max. 1200x1000x144 mm
Loaded height (incl. pallet) min. 500 mm / Max. 2500 mm
Load outside pallet 50 mm maximum per side
Weight loaded pallet turntable Ø 1650mm min. 200 kg / Max. 1,650 kg
Weight loaded pallet turntable Ø 2000mm min. 200 kg / Max. 2,000 kg
Loading top flat

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3.3 Measurements

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4Installing
Watch out:
nly allow qualified personnel to carry out the following tasks. bserve all
safety regulations from this manual and from all other relevant
documentation.
4.1 Unpacking
Unpack carefully and check for transport damage. Store pallet, attachment and material for
possible later transportation or remove as waste in accordance with the applicable
instructions.
nly lift with a suitable floor transport device (pallet jack or fork-lift truck).
4.2 ransport
•For weight, see “Technical data”. nly use suitable lifting devices.
•When moving the machine the present adjustable feet must be off the ground. If the
machine doesn't need to be moved, then the adjustable feet must always provide support
on the ground.
•Protect with suitable packaging against damage, moisture and dust.
•Avoid hitting and bumping.
4.3 Storage
Do not store the machine in the open air! Protect the machine against moisture, dust and
strong temperature fluctuations (risk of condensation).
4.4 Waste processing
If the machine has served its purpose and/or there is no longer any use for it, transport the
product as waste in accordance with the applicable regulations.
4.5 Placement
nly place in an environment that meets the instructed safety element classification. Place the
machine in a properly ventilated environment Do not place dangerously explosive
environment!
Protect against vibrations. Remove transport safety elements (if present).
Provide enough space, especially above the machinery. For measurements, see “Technical
data”.

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4.6 Plugging in
Watch out:
Harmful Voltage. Not observing these safety regulations can result in an fatal
accident, personal injury or damage to equipment.
Connection to power sources:
•Preferably connect the machine via a power cable with plug on a feed point with wall socket
with safety ground, which is secured with a fuse.
•The supply system must in principle meet the applicable regulations, with regard to permitted
voltage variations, wrinkling, limiting harmonic content, etc.
4.7 Attachment
The concrete floor must be entirely smooth and horizontal.

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Operation
5.1 Filling foil
1 - Place a foil roll (direction of unwinding depends on the side of the cling).
2 - Apply foil according to the illustration below.
CI = CLING INSIDE (adhesive side)
This is how the foil has to be placed in the braking system if the adhesive side is on the inside of the
foil, when unwinding it from the foil roll.
CO = CLING OUTSIDE (adhesive side outside)
This is how the foil has to be placed in the braking system if the adhesive side is on the outside of the
foil, when unwinding it from the foil roll.
Foil
Foil diameter
Max. 250 mm
Diameter sleeve
76.4 mm (3 inch)
Foil width
Max. 500 mm
Thickness
17
-
30 μm

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5.2 Control panel

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5.3 Control panel explanation
The first thing that strikes on the control panel is the operator panel. This includes many functions and
options that are explained in paragraph 5.6 Operating screens. The operating panel also includes
several push buttons and potentiometers. These are explained below.
This button starts the automatic winding program.
After pressing the "START" button the green indicator light in the
push button lights up.
This button stops the automatic winding program.
The potentiometer is there to adjust the turntable speed.
Turning right (CW *) increases speed
Tuning left (CCW **) decreases speed
The setting can vary between 0 and 12 rotations per minute
The setting depends on the type of load
Unstable load: low(er) lower turntable speed
Stable load: high(er) turntable speed
The potentiometer is there to adjust the film carria
ge.
Turning right (CW *) increases speed
Tuning left (CCW **) decreases speed
The setting depends on the type of load
Unstable load: low(er) foil carriage speed
Stable load: high(er) foil carriage speed
The potentiometer is there to adjust the f
oil carriage speed.
Turning right (CW) reduces the foil feed speed (= more stretch)
Turning left (CCW) increases the foil feed speed (= less stretch)
The setting depends on the type of load
Unstable load: high(er) foil carriage speed
Stable load: low(er) foil carriage speed
With the main switch / emergency switch the power supply for the whole machinery is
switched on and off.
*CW: ClockWise (to the right)
** CCW: Counter ClockWise (to the left)

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5.4 Starting up the machine
The machine stars in the following stages:
1. Switching on the machine
Turn the main switch of the machine from the ‘0 position’ to the ‘I position’. This supplies the machine
with power and switches it on.
2. Resetting the emergency stop and failures
By resetting the emergency stop you put voltage on the electrical circuit. Make sure no emergency
stops are pressed in.
3. Making sure that no failures are indicated
Reset the failures.
4. Press the ‘START’ button
An acoustic signal will sound (± 3 sec.) during which the operator must exit the danger zone. When
this signal ends, the machine starts.
5.5 Stopping the machine
You can interrupt the automatic cycle in the following ways:
1. By pressing the stop push button
This is the most common way of stopping the machine. The machine will stop in a natural way.
2. By using the emergency off switch
perating the emergency off switch results in the machine going to the emergency setting. The
voltage is then taken off the machine and the machine stops as quickly as possible, but not in a natural
way. This way of stopping is only recommended if there is immediate danger.
When you have the stopped the machine, you can restart it according to the procedure described
above. The machine resumes its functions the moment it is started.

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5.6 Operating screens
The operator panel is a so-called ‘Touch panel’. The various functions as described in this manual can
be operated by touching the screen.
If the voltage is switched on again, the main menu will reappear on the operating panel.
5.6.1
Main menu
This is an example, reality may differ.
The main menu is the first operating screen you see. Via this screen you can switch to all underlying
screens by using the buttons. The main menu includes following functions:
Selection button between manu
al
and automatic operation. The green
illuminated selection is active.
Programme parameters
(See paragraph 5.6.3)
Manual operation
(See paragraph 5.6.2)
Messages
(See paragraph 5.6.4)
Reset to home position (hard reset)
Supplier information
(See paragraph 5.6.5)
Program choice, there is a choice of
program 1 to 5
Service / System data
(See paragraph 5.6.7)
Reset messages

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5.6.2
Manual operation
This is an example, reality may differ.
This is the menu for manual operation of the winder. It includes the following functions:
This button is for the manual operation of the rotation arm. The movement stops when
releasing the button.
This button is for the manual operation of the foil carriage. When using this button the
foil carriage goes up. The movement stops when letting go of the button or when the end
position is reached.
This button is for the manual operation of the foil carriage. When using this button the
foil carriage goes down. The movement stops when letting go of the button or when the
end position is reached.
This button is for the manual operation of the foil puncturer. When using this button the
puncturer moves forward. The movement stops when releasing the button.
This button is for the manual operation o
f the foil puncturer. When using this button the
puncturer moves backwards. The movement stops when releasing the button.
This button sends you back to the main menu.
(See paragraph 5.6.1)

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5.6.3
Program parameters
This is an example, reality may differ.
If the user chooses the second option, then this screen appears. Here you can enter the program
parameters in a winding program. You do need a password for this. This password is only known by
people in your company who are authorised to create or adapt settings.
This menu includes the following functions:
This button is for choosing the program. Choose the program you want to change here by
clicking it.
In total, five standard winding programs can be set. We treat the settings for one winding program.
This winding program includes several parameter settings. What can be set can be found on the
following pages.
This button is for opening parameters of the previously chosen program above.
This button sends you back to the main menu.
(See paragraph 5.6.1)

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5.6.3.1 Windings parameters
This is an example, reality may differ.
This is the first screen with adjustable parameters per program. This screen includes the following
functions:
Here you enter how many windings you want to have at the und
erside of a pallet. With
these extra windings the load can be attached to the pallet tighter. The input field left of
the pallet is for the start of the cycle and at the right for the end. The colour of the input
field refers to the part of the pallet to wind.
Here you indicate how many base windings are required on the pallet. These windings
ensure that the base windings are tightly connected with the rest of the pallet. The input
field left of the pallet is for the start of the cycle and at the right for the end. The colour
of the input field refers to the part of the pallet to wind.
Here you indicate how many base windings are required at the top of the pallet. These
windings provide extra stability to the top layer of the pallet. The colour of the input field
refers to the part of the pallet to wind.
This button is the option button between single and spiral winding. The green illuminated
selection is active.
This button is the option button between winding with or without top layer. The gr
een
illuminated selection is active.
This button is the selection button for using or not using the foil puncturer. The green
illuminated selection is active.
This button is for saving the parameters. If it is operated, the changes are filed in the
right program and you return to the ‘’Program parameters’’ menu. (See paragraph 5.6.3)
This is a graphic representation to visualise in which program the changes are saved.
This button is to continue to the next parameter menu.
(See paragraph 5.6.3.2)

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5.6.3.2 Parameter times
This is an example, reality may differ.
This is the third screen with adjustable parameters per program. This screen includes the following
functions:
Here you indicate the required time for the base windings. This adjustabl
e time is to
determine the height at which you want to make the base windings. The foil carriage will
move up the number of set seconds. The input field left of the pallet is for the start of the
cycle and at the right for the end.
Here you indicate th
e required time for the overlap. This adjustable time is to determine
how long the foil carriage has to move over the top of the pallet. The foil carriage will
move up the number of set seconds.
This button is for saving the parameters. If it is operat
ed, the changes are filed in the
right program and you return to the ‘’Program parameters’’ menu. (See paragraph 5.6.3)
This is a graphic representation to visualise in which program the changes are saved.
This button is to continue to the previous
parameter menu.
(See paragraph 5.6.3.1)
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