Meler Micron Gear Series User manual

ADHESIVE
MELTER
MICRON GEAR
SERIES
INSTRUCTIONS
MANUAL
MA-5079-ENG 200718
GLUING SOLUTIONS

Published by:
Focke Meler Gluing Solutions, S. A.
P.I. Los Agustinos, calle G, nave D-43
E - 31160 Orkoien Navarra (España)
Tel.: + 34 948 351 110
Fax: + 34 948 351 130
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www.meler.eu
A Focke Group Company
Edition July 2018
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Gluing Solutions, S. A. in spanish language. If there is any discrepancy between
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TABLE OF CONTENTS MA-5079-ENG MICRON GEAR ADHESIVE MELTER
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. SAFETY GUIDELINES 1-1
General 1-1
Symbols 1-1
Mechanical components 1-2
Electrical components 1-2
Hydraulic components 1-2
Pneumatic components 1-2
Thermal components 1-3
Materials 1-3
Noise emission declaration 1-3
Intended use 1-4
Limited use 1-4
2. INTRODUCTION 2-1
Description 2-1
Modes of operation 2-2
Hot-melt melter identification 2-2
Main components 2-3
Main components Micron gear with two motor-pumps 2-4
Control card components 2-5
Pumping control card components 2-6
Micron gear series range 2-7
Micron gear range option accessories 2-7
Automatic feeder option 2-7
Gas injection option 2-8
Air dryer system 2-8
Bypass valve pressure control system 2-8

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Level control system 2-8
Warning light option 2-8
Optional equipment 2-8
3. INSTALLATION 3-1
Introduction 3-1
Installation requirements 3-1
Free space 3-1
Electrical Consumption 3-2
Compressed air 3-3
Other factors 3-3
Unpacking 3-3
Contents 3-3
Mounting the equipment 3-4
Electrical power connection 3-4
Pneumatic connection 3-5
Hose and applicator connection 3-6
Parameter Programming 3-6
Programming working temperatures 3-7
Selecting the overheating value 3-7
Keeping a component on display 3-8
External I/O connections 3-8
Temperature ok 3-9
External standby 3-10
Low level (optional) 3-10
Output disabled 3-11
Starting up the motor (ok ext) 3-12
Motor speed set point reference (ref ext) 3-12
Failures output in pump control card 3-13

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4. MELTER OPERATION 4-1
General information 4-1
Filling the tank 4-2
Starting up the melter equipment 4-2
Melter equipment displays 4-3
Displaying the temperature for each component 4-4
Alarm displays 4-5
Hot-melt level display (optional) 4-7
Display and adjustment of the working speed 4-7
Temperature adjustment 4-8
Programming the applicator parameters 4-9
Programming process 4-9
Timer to switch between ON - Standby - OFF modes 4-13
Password to access parameter programming 4-14
Total equipment service hours counter 4-14
Counter that warns of the need to change the adhesive agent filter 4-15
Setting the clock 4-16
Programming the current day and hour 4-16
Programming equipment activation/deactivation 4-17
Disabling the equipment activation/deactivation program 4-18
Programming the equipment’s standby function activation/deactivation 4-18
Disabling the equipment standby function programming 4-19
Special function buttons 4-20
Pumping control 4-21
Starting up the pump control card 4-21
Pumping safety measures 4-21
Password security 4-22
LED indicators 4-23

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Modes of operation 4-24
Mode of operation with internal pumping control and internal speed control 4-24
Mode of operation with internal pumping control and external speed control 4-25
Mode of operation with external pumping control and internal speed control 4-26
Mode of operation with external pumping control and external speed control 4-27
User configuration menu 4-28
Displaying alarms and reset function 4-29
Maximum rpm alarm 4-29
Minimum rpm alarm 4-29
Variator alarm 4-29
Configuring speed ramp 4-30
Programming speed ramp 4-31
Current Vin voltage display 4-32
By-pass valve regulation 4-32
Manual valve control 4-32
Pneumatic valve control 4-32
Using the air drying system (optional) 4-33
Turning off the melter equipment 4-33
5. MAINTENANCE 5-1
Equipment cleaning 5-1
System depressurisation 5-3
Access to the interior of the equipment 5-3
Access to distributor 5-3
Access to pump gear- motor 5-3
Filter maintenance 5-4
Cleaning the tank 5-5
Changing adhesive type 5-5
Cleaning burnt adhesive 5-5
Emptying the tank 5-6

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Pump maintenance 5-7
Inspecting for leaks 5-7
Gear motor maintenance 5-7
Cleaning the motor fan 5-7
Checking the lubricant 5-7
Recommended lubricants 5-8
Safety Thermostat 5-8
Air dryer filter maintenance 5-8
Remove the equipment from its base 5-9
6. TROUBLESHOOTING 6-1
Melter 6-2
The unit does not turn on (5, 10 and 20 adhesive melters) 6-2
The unit does not turn on (35 adhesive melter) 6-2
Equipment shortcircuit malfunction 6-3
Tank 6-3
The tank does not heat (5, 10 and 20 adhesive melters) 6-3
The tank does not heat (35 adhesive melter) 6-3
The tank does not stop heating (5, 10 and 20 adhesive melters) 6-4
The tank does not stop heating (35 adhesive melter) 6-4
Temperature fluctuations in the tank 6-4
Manifold 6-5
The manifold does not heat (Micron, 1 geared motor) 6-5
The manifold does not heat (Micron, 2 geared motors) 6-5
The manifold does not stop heating (Micron, 1 geared motor) 6-5
The manifold does not stop heating (Micron, 2 geared motores) 6-6
Temperature fluctuations in the manifold/ manifolds 6-6
Melter does not pump 6-6
Problems associated with temperatures 6-6
The pump control board has been switched off 6-6
Pump control board alarms 6-7

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Check that the machine is working in the correct operating mode 6-7
All of the previous premises are OK but the unit still does not perform any pumping operations 6-7
Level sensor 6-8
The unit does not indicate the absence of adhesive 6-8
Dry air system 6-8
No dry air is fed to the tank 6-8
Hose 6-9
Hose does not heat 6-9
Hose does not stop heating 6-9
Temperature fluctuations in hose 6-9
Applicator 6-10
Applicator does not heat 6-10
Applicator does not stop heating 6-10
Temperature fluctuations in applicator 6-10
LAY OUT POWER BOARD 6-12
LAY OUT CONTROL BOARD 6-13
LAY OUT PUMP CONTROL BOARD 6-13
LAY OUT SENSOR BOARD 6-13
7. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS 7-1
Generals 7-1
Dimensions 7-3
Micron gear range option accessories 7-5
Automatic feeder system 7-5
Air drying system for reactives adhesives 7-5
Pneumatic by-pass valve pressure control system 7-5
Level control system 7-5
Warning light option 7-5
Optional equipment 7-6
Wheel system 7-6

TABLE OF CONTENTS MA-5079-ENG MICRON GEAR ADHESIVE MELTER
8. ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS 8-1
9. PNEUMATIC DIAGRAM 9-1
Components list 9-1
Pneumatic by-pass valve control system (optional) 9-1
Air drying system (optional) 9-2
10. SPARE PARTS LIST 10-1
A. TANK ASSEMBLY 10-4
B. DISTRIBUTOR UNIT 10-5
C. DISTRIBUTOR SIMPLE/ DOUBLE ASSEMBLY 10-6
D. GEARED MOTOR-PUMP ASSEMBLY 10-7
E. CHASSIS ASSEMBLY 10-8
F. ELECTRIC ASSEMBLY 10-9
G. ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY 10-10
H. PNEUMATIC COMPONENTS 10-11
I. GAS INJECTION ASSEMBLY (OPTIONAL) 10-11
J. AIR DRYER ASSEMBLY (OPTIONAL) 10-12
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 11-1

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