Robopac ROBOTAPE 50 CFA User manual

ENG
Cardboard box taping machine
Translation of the original instructions
Code: 3709303011.0
Edition: 1217
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SERIAL NUMBER
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Caution
Read and understand these instructions before usin
g
the machine.
Kee
p
this handbook for further consultation.
ROBOPAC S.p.A.

ROBOTAPE 50 CFA
Summary
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1. PURPOSE OF THE MANUAL
1.2. MANUFACTURER AND MACHINE IDENTIFICATION
1.3. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
1.4. MODES OF REQUESTING FOR ASSISTANCE
1.5. ATTACHED DOCUMENTATION
1.6. HOW TO READ THE DIRECTIONS FOR USE
2. SAFETY INFORMATION
2.1. GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
2.1.1. EMPLOYER OBLIGATIONS
2.2. SAFETY WARNINGS FOR HANDLING AND INSTALLATION
2.3. SAFETY WARNINGS FOR USE AND OPERATION
2.4. APPROPRIATE USE OF THE MACHINE
2.5. SECURITY WARNING FOR REASONABLY FORESEEABLE IMPROPER USE
2.6. SAFETY WARNINGS ON RESIDUAL RISKS
2.7. SAFETY WARNINGS FOR REGULATIONS AND MAINTENANCE
2.8. SAFETY WARNING FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
2.9. INFORMATION AND SAFETY SIGNALS
2.10. SURROUNDING AREAS
3. TECHNICAL INFORMATION
3.1. MACHINE GENERAL DESCRIPTION
3.2. DESCRIPTION OF THE OPERATION CYCLE
3.3. SAFETY DEVICE DESCRIPTIONS
3.4. DESCRIPTION OF THE ELECTRICAL DEVICES
3.5. PNEUMATIC DEVICE DESCRIPTION
3.6. ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
3.6.1. DESCRIPTION OF THE TAPING UNIT
3.7. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
3.7.1. MACHINE DIMENSIONS
3.7.2. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF INFEED AND OUTFEED CONVEYORS (OPTIONAL)
3.7.3. SIZES OF CONVEYORS (OPTIONAL)
3.7.4. BOX DIMENSIONS
3.8. NOISE LEVEL
3.9. INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT CHARACTERISTICS
4. INFORMATION ON HANDLING AND INSTALLATION OPERATIONS
4.1. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR HANDLING AND LOADING
4.2. PACKAGING AND UNPACKING
4.3. TRANSPORT AND HANDLING
4.4. MACHINE INSTALLATION
4.5. CARRIERS INSTALLATION (OPTIONAL)
4.6. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CONNECTIONS
4.7. PNEUMATIC CONNECTIONS
4.8. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
5. INFORMATION ON ADJUSTMENTS
5.1. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ADJUSTMENTS
5.2. CONVEYOR BELT ADJUSTMENT
5.3. ADJUST THE TRANSPORT UNIT DRIVING CHAIN
5.4. ADJUSTMENT FLAP CLOSER DEVICE
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5.5. ADJUSTMENT OF TRANSPORT ROLLER MOVEMENT BELT
5.6. SIDE PRESSER MOVEMENT CHAIN ADJUSTER
6. ABOUT THE USE
6.1. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR OPERATION AND USE
6.2. CONTROL DESCRIPTION
6.3. SWITCHING THE MACHINE ON AND OFF
6.4. EMERGENCY STOP AND RESTART
6.5. FORMAT CHANGE
6.6. WORKBENCH HEIGHT SETTING OF THE MACHINE
6.7. WORKBENCH HEIGHT SETTING OF CARRIERS (OPTIONAL)
6.8. CARRIER GUIDE EXCLUSION IN ENTRANCE
7. MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
7.1. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
7.2. MAINTENANCE PERIOD TABLE
7.3. LUBRICATION POINT DIAGRAM
7.4. CONDENSATE DISCHARGE
7.5. CLEANING THE AIR FILTER
7.6. LUBRICANTS TABLE
8. TROUBLESHOOTING
8.1. TROUBLES, CAUSES AND REMEDIES
8.2. ALARM MESSAGES
8.3. MESSAGES
9. SPARE PARTS REPLACEMENT INFORMATION
9.1. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REPLACING PARTS
9.2. REPLACEMENT OF CONVEYOR BELT
9.3. HOW TO REPLACE THE TRANSPORT UNIT DRIVING CHAIN
9.4. CHANGE THE SIDE PRESSERS HANDLING CHAIN
9.5. LIST OF THE RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS
9.6. MACHINE DISPOSAL AND SCRAPING
10. ENCLOSED DOCUMENTATION
10.1. WARRANTY CONDITIONS
10.2. PNEUMATIC CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
10.3. T50 - T75 - T50/30 TAPING UNIT OPERATING MANUAL
10.4. CE STATEMENT OF CONFORMITY
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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1. PURPOSE OF THE MANUAL
‒The manual is an integral part of the machine and is aimed to provide the operator the instructions for
use in order to
p
revent and reduce the risks that arise from man-machine interface.
The information have been written by the manufacturer into Italian (the original language)
in full com
p
liance with the
p
rofessional writin
g
p
rinci
p
les and the re
g
ulations in force.
The communication principles were chosen according to the target readers in order to ease
the readin
g
and understandin
g
of the information.
The information may be translated into other languages to satisfy the legal and/or market
re
q
uirements.
The manuals must be translated directly from the ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS, without
modification.
Each translation (including that provided by the purchasing agent or by the company that
introduces the machine into the country in question) must specify the message "Translation
of the ori
g
inal instruction".
‒Keep this manual for the entire duration of its useful life in a well known and easy to access place,
available for reference an
y
time the need should arise.
‒In order to easil
y
consult the s
p
ecific to
p
ics of interest, check the table of contents.
‒Some information ma
y
not corres
p
ond com
p
letel
y
to the actual confi
g
uration of the machine delivered.
‒An
y
additional information does not affect the readabilit
y
of the text and the safet
y
level.
‒The manufacturer reserves the right to modify the contents of the manual without prior notice provided
that the safet
y
level is not altered.
‒
T
he s
y
mbols described below are used to hi
g
hli
g
ht the most im
p
ortant information or s
p
ecifications.
iDanger - Warning
Indicates critically dangerous situations that if neglected can result in serious personal safety and health
hazards.
iCaution - Warning
Indicates that suitable actions must be employed in order to avoid personal safety and health hazards and
economic dama
g
es.
|Important
Indicates
p
articularl
y
im
p
ortant technical information that should not be ne
g
lected.
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1.2. MANUFACTURER AND
MACHINE IDENTIFICATION
The illustrated identification plate is applied
directly on the machine. It contains references
and indispensable operating safety indications.
A) Machine model.
B) Machine’s serial number.
C) Year of manufacture.
D) Power supply voltage.
E) Power supply frequency.
F) Power supply phases.
G) Electrical power consumption.
H) Total installed power.
L) Air consumption.
M) Max. air supply pressure.
N) Machine weight.
P) Manufacturer’s name.
1.3. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
Some recurring terms found within the manual are described in order to provide a more complete image of
their meanings.
‒ Routine maintenance
Group of functions necessary to maintain suitable machine operations and efficiency. Normally the
manufacturer, who defines the necessar
y
skills and intervention
p
rocedures,
p
lans these o
p
erations.
‒ Non-routine maintenance
The whole of the operations necessary to keep the operating and efficiency capacity of the machinery.
These operations are not scheduled by the manufacturer and must be carried out by the maintenance
technician.
‒ Qualified technician
a person authorised and chosen from those who have the requirements, skills and information
necessar
y
for installation, use and extraordinar
y
maintenance of the machine.
‒Operator
A person authorised and chosen from those who have the requirements, skills and information
necessar
y
for installation, use and ordinar
y
maintenance of the machine.
‒ Maintenance technician
A person authorised and chosen among those who have the requirements, skills and information
necessary to perform ordinary and extraordinary machine maintenance. He is expected, therefore, to
p
ossess
p
recise information and skills with
p
articular ex
p
ertise in the field of intervention.
‒Format Change
series of operations to carry out on the machine before starting to work with the machine with different
characteristics res
p
ect to the
p
revious ones.
‒ Training
training process aimed to transfer to the operator the knowledge, skills and behaviour required to
o
p
erate the machine autonomousl
y
,
p
ro
p
erl
y
and safel
y
.
‒ Installer
technician chosen, among those that meet the requisites, and authorised by the manufacturer or by its
re
p
resentative, to install and test the machine or the s
y
stem in
q
uestion.
‒ Assistant
em
p
lo
y
ee assi
g
ned to assist the
p
roduction
p
rocesses of the machine or s
y
stem in
q
uestion.
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‒ Production manager
A qualified and skilled technician with experience in the operation and use of machinery in the relevant
manufacturing field.
According to the production needs, the Supervisors may use the machine themselves or give the task to
another O
p
erator.
1.4. MODES OF REQUESTING FOR ASSISTANCE
The distribution network ROBOPAC is at your service for any problem that requires technical support, to order
s
p
are
p
arts, and for whatever new t
yp
e of need that can hel
p
develo
p
y
our business.
Report the data displayed on the ID plate, the estimated hours you have used the machine, and the type of
flaw
y
ou have uncovered when re
q
uestin
g
technical su
pp
ort.
Contact one of our authorized dealers at the listed address for all your needs.
ROBOPAC S.p.A.
VIA FABRIZIO DA MONTEBELLO, 81
47892 GUALDICCIOLO, REPUBBLICA S.MARINO (RSM)
Phone 0549 (international ++378) 910511
http://www.robopac.com
1.5. ATTACHED DOCUMENTATION
The machine is provided with the documentation listed below, in the absence of a different trade agreement.
―CE statement of conformit
y
.
―Warrant
y
conditions (included in this booklet).
―Instructions for un
p
ackin
g
and installation.
―Quick start
g
uide.
―Manuals of installed commercial devices (if necessar
y
for machine use).
―USB flash drive that contains the information listed.
‒Use and maintenance manual translated into various languages.
‒Spare parts catalogue.
‒Wirin
g
dia
g
ram and list of com
p
onents.
1.6. HOW TO READ THE DIRECTIONS FOR USE
The handbook is divided in chapters, each of which describes a specific category of information.
Each operator who interacts with the machine, apart from reading all the documentation, must read and learn
the information concerning his specific qualification.
Refer to the name preceding the title of the chapters, present in the summary, to search for the subjects to
consult.
These instructions are the result of an automatic system of assembly of text and illustrations, therefore, it is
possible to find, as pages change, some interruptions of the flow of text and charts.
Keep this manual for the entire duration of its useful life in a well known and easy to access place, available
for reference any time the need should arise.
Kee
p
the instructions for use and the attached documentation for future consultation.
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2. SAFETY INFORMATION
2.1. GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
―Carefully read the “Directions for use”, paying particular attention to the “Residual risks”.
―Pay attention to the safety warnings.
―Use the machine only for the use for which it is designed.
―Sometimes, accidents can be caused by a "careless" use of the machine by the operator.
―Pay maximum attention.
―Preserve the readability of the information signs and observe the indications given.
―Do not tamper with the safety devices and protections.
―
T
he
p
ersonnel authorised to carr
y
out an
y
o
p
eration on the machine has to be ade
q
uatel
y
trained.
2.1.1.EMPLOYER OBLIGATIONS
―The operator must possess the required training and meet the suitable conditions for carrying out the
activities in safety conditions.
―The employer must inform the operator on the INCORRECT USES predictable and on the persistent
Residual risks.
―The operator must be capable of reading and understanding the user manual and must easily identify
the safety signs.
―
T
he em
p
lo
y
er must ade
q
uatel
y
document the trainin
g
obtained b
y
the o
p
erators.
2.2. SAFETY WARNINGS FOR HANDLING AND INSTALLATION
―The personnel authorised to handle the machine (loading and unloading) must possess particular
expertise in the field of intervention.
―Carry out handling (loading and discharge) according to the information delivered together with the
product.
―During handling use one or two assistants, if required. This operation may generate unpredictable risks.
―In order to minimise the risks related to assistants' involvement, you must inform them priorily on the
type of work and the behaviour to be used.
―The machine must be handled with the aid of specific means (crane, forklift etc.) by qualified personnel
capable of observing the safety requirements.
―When using the lifting means, insert and/or fasten the devices (hooks, forks etc.) ONLY into the points
provided on the package and/or the machine.
―
T
rans
p
ort the machine suitable means of ade
q
uate ca
p
acit
y
.
―The minimum and maximum temperature (during transport and/or storage) must fall within the range
allowed in order to
p
revent dama
g
in
g
the electrical com
p
onents.
―Install the machine ONLY in s
p
aces free of ex
p
losion and /or fire risks.
―Avoid the s
p
aces ex
p
osed to atmos
p
heric and corrosive a
g
ents.
―Assess, prior to installation, if it is necessary to draw up a "safety plan" in order to protect the safety of
the
p
ersonnel involved.
―Ensure suitable safety conditions for carrying out works at height in areas difficult to reach or however
dan
g
erous.
―Install the machine according to the minimum perimeter indicated by the manufacturer and the
surroundin
g
activities.
―Should the machine interface directly/indirectly with other machines or production lines, draw up the
installation desi
g
n of the machine.
―The design must include all the operating conditions in order to comply with the standards in force on
safet
y
at work
p
lace.
―Check that the installation space is properly ventilated in order to avoid air concentration unhealthy for
the o
p
erators.
―A
pp
l
y
the most suitable solutions for reducin
g
the noise levels and the acoustic
p
ollution to minimum.
―Carry out the electrical connections professionally and in full compliance with the instructions provided
b
y
the manufacturer and the s
p
ecific re
g
ulations in force.
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―The electrical connections must be carried out EXCLUSIVELY by operators with particular expertise in
the field of intervention.
―The operator must test the machine and check, through a general test, that the machine can be
commissioned without an
y
risk for the o
p
erator.
―Dismantle all the packaging components in compliance with the standards in force in the country of
installation.
2.3. SAFETY WARNINGS FOR USE AND OPERATION
―The operator must be trained and possess the proper knowledge required to carry out the specific tasks
and must meet the conditions required for the safe use of the machine.
―When using the machine for the first time, the operator must read the manual and identify the controls
and simulate some operations, especially the start-up and shutdown.
―The machine has been designed and built to satisfy all the operating conditions of the Manufacturer,
and those alone.
―Use the machine ONLY with the original safety devices installed by the manufacturer.
―DO NOT tam
p
er with, remove or b
yp
ass the safet
y
devices installed on the machine.
―DO NOT modify the constructive and functional characteristics of the machine.
―ALWAYS wear the individual safety devices indicated in the "Instructions for use" and provided by the
standards in force regarding the safety at workplace.
―ALWAYS keep the surrounding areas in suitable conditions and free of obstacles in order to minimise the
risks, especially near the control station.
―The machine must be used by one operator ONLY, that must be assigned and authorised by the
employer.
―The involvement of one or more assistants when performing some operations or maintenance
interventions may present unpredictable risks.
―In order to minimise the risks related to assistants' involvement, you must inform them priorily on the
t
yp
e of work and the behaviour to be used.
―Make sure that no foreign persons are present within the machine operating area during its production
activity and maintenance.
―Do not use the machine if the scheduled maintenance work has not been regularly carried out.
―DO NOT continue to use the machine if malfunctions have been detected.
―Stop the machine immediately and restart it only after the normal conditions of use have been restored.
―DO NOT carry out interventions different from those indicated in the user manual without the written
consent of the manufacturer.
―Do not carry out interventions with the machine on, but only carry them out after having stopped the
machine and put it in safety conditions.
―DO NOT clean or wash the machine with aggressive products to avoid damaging the components.
―Replace the components ONLY with ORIGINAL PARE PARTS or with SIMILAR design and functional
features.
―Do not abandon the work post or leave the machine unguarded at the end of the work activity without
havin
g
first sto
pp
ed it and
p
ut it in safet
y
conditions.
2.4. APPROPRIATE USE OF THE MACHINE
The machine should be used only for sealing with adhesive tape products packed in cardboard
boxes of various sizes.
2.5. SECURITY WARNING FOR REASONABLY FORESEEABLE IMPROPER
USE
―The predictable incorrect use consists of: “the use of the machine different from the indications given in
the manual, that ma
y
stem from the easil
y
p
redictable human behaviour”.
―
T
he machine must be used ONLY for the uses intended b
y
the manufacturer.
―DO NOT allow the machine to be used by operators that are not properly trained, informed and
unauthorised.
―Packa
g
es that contain li
q
uid or inconsistent
p
roducts must ensure that the
y
do not leak.
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―Do not tape loose, irregularly shaped and not properly collected products, so as to avoid inadequate
p
acka
g
in
g
.
―Do not use the machine to wra
p
and stabilise livin
g
bein
g
s (animals and humans).
―Do not use the machine with adhesive ta
p
e different from that
p
rovided b
y
the Manufacturer.
―Do not use the machine as a workbench.
―DO NOT use or let the machine be used for
p
ur
p
oses or in wa
y
s not
p
rovided b
y
the manufacturer.
―DO NOT use or make use of machines with defective, deactivated and/or not perfectly installed safety
devices.
―DO NOT continue to use the machine if malfunctions have been detected.
Sto
p
the machine immediatel
y
and restart it onl
y
after the normal conditions of use have been restored.
―NEVER carry out an intervention with the machine enabled but ONLY after having stopped it properly,
under safet
y
conditions.
―NEVER use the machine without wearing the Personal Protective Devices indicated by the manufacturer
and re
q
uired b
y
current work
p
lace laws.
―NEVER use the machine if the scheduled maintenance interventions have not been carried out
accordin
g
l
y
.
―DO NOT clean or wash the machine with a
gg
ressive
p
roducts to avoid dama
g
in
g
the com
p
onents.
―DO NOT replace the components with non-original spare parts or with different design and constructive
features.
―DO NOT leave the machine unattended at the end of the work without shutting it down first in safety
conditions.
2.6. SAFETY WARNINGS ON RESIDUAL RISKS
‒The purpose of this information is to make the user aware to pay special attention in order to foresee
an
y
risk.
‒When designing and building the machine, the manufacturer has paid particular attention to the
RESIDUAL RISKS that ma
y
affect the safet
y
and health of the o
p
erators.
‒The residual risks are: “all the risks that persists although all safety solutions have been applied and
inte
g
rated durin
g
machine desi
g
n”.
‒The manufacturer has complied with the specific standards in force and applied all the "good
manufacturing regulations".
The list specifies the residual risks specific for this type of machine.
‒Danger of arms cutting: do not put your
hands inside the ta
p
in
g
unit.
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‒Danger of arms crushing: do not put your
hands inside the movin
g
or
g
ans.
‒Danger of entanglement: Do not get
close to the conveying belts to avoid
getting entangled with parts of the body
or clothes.
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2.7. SAFETY WARNINGS FOR REGULATIONS AND MAINTENANCE
―Keep the machinery in maximum efficiency condition and perform all the scheduled maintenance
operations provided for by the manufacturer.
Proper maintenance will provide the best performance, a longer life span and constant compliance with
safety requirements.
|Important
Maintenance work and adjustments shall be carried out by qualified, authorised personnel.
―Take all necessary precautions (suitably mark the working area and the exits, ensure proper visibility,
provide all necessary supporting equipment, etc.) to ensure safe operation.
―Delimitate the work area to minimise the risks, as per the workplace safety and health regulations.
―Enable all machine safety devices before performing any maintenance and regulation operations.
―Maintenance work in hard to access areas shall be carried out only after having removed any existing
risks.
―DO NOT use products that contain corrosive, toxic and inflammable substances.
―Wear the Individual Protection Devices provided by the laws on workplace safety and indicated in the
"Instructions for use" and/or affixed to the machine.
―Replace the components only with original spare parts or with parts with similar design and functional
characteristics so as to keep the intended safety level unchanged.
―Use lubricants (oils or grease) recommended by the manufacturer or with similar chemical-physical
features.
―Do not dump into the environment polluting liquids, worn parts and maintenance waste.
―Dispose of the same in compliance with current regulations on the matter.
―Select the components according to the chemical and physical features of the material and carry out
the differentiated waste disposal as per the standards in force.
―Follow the procedures in this chapter.
―Non compliance with the instructions given may cause risks for safety and health of the persons and
economic dama
g
es.
2.8. SAFETY WARNING FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
T
he electrical s
y
stem has been desi
g
ned and built in com
p
liance with a
pp
licable le
g
islation.
T
his le
g
islation also s
p
ecifies the ambient conditions re
q
uired for o
p
eration.
T
he followin
g
list s
p
ecifies ambient conditions necessar
y
to ensure correct electrical s
y
stem function.
―Ambient tem
p
erature must be between 0°C°C and 40°C.
―Relative humidit
y
must be between 50% (measured at 40°C) and 90% (measured at 20°C).
―The installation area must not be subject to or contain sources of electromagnetic interference or
radiation (X ra
y
s, laser li
g
ht etc).
―
T
he installation area must not contain
p
otentiall
y
ex
p
losive or flammable mixtures of
g
ases or dust.
―No contaminant or corrosive products (acids, chemicals, salts etc.) may be used during production and
maintenance. An
y
p
roducts used must be ke
p
t awa
y
from electrical com
p
onents.
―
T
he ambient tem
p
erature durin
g
stora
g
e must be between - 25°C and 55°C.
―Electrical equipment may be exposed to temperatures up 70°C, provided that exposure does not
exceed 24 hours.
―
T
he electrical s
y
stem will function correctl
y
u
p
to an altitude of 1000 m above sea level.
If any of the aforementioned conditions cannot be met, any additional measures necessary to
ensure safe operating conditions (e.g. special electrical components, air conditioning systems
etc.) must be defined durin
g
the contractual sta
g
e.
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2.9. INFORMATION AND SAFETY SIGNALS
T
he fi
g
ure indicates the
p
osition of the safet
y
and information si
g
ns affixed to the machine.
For each si
g
n is s
p
ecified the relative descri
p
tion.
A) Electrical hazard sign.
Do not access this area: risk of electrical shock or electrocution.
B) Information sign.
Indicates the
p
oints for liftin
g
with a hook device (do not use).
C) Information si
g
nal: indicates the o
p
eratin
g
direction of the conve
y
in
g
belt.
D) Dan
g
er si
g
nal: indicates dan
g
er of hands cuttin
g
.
E) Information si
g
n: it indentified the
p
ower cut-off switch.
F) Information si
g
n: machine Start s
y
mbol.
G) Mandator
y
si
g
n: it indicates the obli
g
ation to read the entire documentation before usin
g
the machine.
H) Information si
g
n: it indicates the connection
p
oint for earthin
g
the machine.
I) Information sign: it indicates the tension to be applied to the conveyor belt (the adhesive is located
inside the casin
g
).
L) Information si
g
nal: machine Sto
p
s
y
mbol.
M) Information si
g
nal: identifies the
p
neumatic disconnectin
g
switch.
N) Information si
g
nal: indicates the liftin
g
p
oints with a fork device.
|Important
Check that the plates are clearly readable, and, if necessary, replace them with new ones that shall be
p
ositioned in the same
p
laces as
p
reviousl
y
.
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2.10. SURROUNDING AREAS
T
he illustration de
p
icts the
p
erimeter work areas of the machine.
A) O
p
erator's workin
g
area.
B) Box loadin
g
/unloadin
g
area.
C) Sorroundin
g
area.
D) Electric
p
ower
p
oint.
E) Com
p
ressed air connection
p
oint.
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3. TECHNICAL INFORMATION
3.1. MACHINE GENERAL DESCRIPTION
‒The auto-sizing taping machine with manual adjustment is a machine designed and built to close, with
adhesive ta
p
e,
p
roducts
p
acka
g
ed in cardboard boxes in various formats.
‒Use machine only for the purposes set forth by the manufacturer. improper use of machine can cause
risks to safet
y
and health of
p
ersons, further to economical dama
g
e.
‒The machine enables sealing small casings with the dimensions indicated in chapt. “Technical
s
p
ecifications”.
‒It can house two taping units T50 or T75 that use wide adhesive tape rolls 25÷50 mm and 25÷75
mm res
p
ectivel
y
, available on the market.
‒The packs that contain liquids or insubstantial materials must be suitable for the product and must be
p
erfectl
y
closed and ti
g
ht in order to
p
revent an
y
leaks of the content.
‒It is equipped with a series of safety devices designed to avoid anyharm befalling the operator or other
persons who come into contactwith the machine in any way. The machine is produced in a range
ofdifferent models in order to suit market re
q
uirements.
‒This machine is normally installed in workshops or industrial environments protected from the
atmospheric agents.
Use of this machine in explosive environments or when exposed to the elements is strictly
forbidden.
‒Onl
y
one o
p
erator is re
q
uired to use it to load and unload the boxes and chan
g
e the coil.
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T
he illustration shows, in a
p
urel
y
indicative manner, the main features.
A) Base
B) Transport unit: it transports the box during the taping phase and aligns it in the middle of the taping
units.
C) Bottom ta
p
in
g
unit: accom
p
lishes the ta
p
in
g
o
p
eration of the bottom
p
art of the box.
D)
T
o
p
ta
p
in
g
unit: accom
p
lishes the ta
p
in
g
o
p
eration of the to
p
p
art of the box.
E) Liftin
g
table: it
p
laces the to
p
ta
p
in
g
unit at boxes hei
g
ht.
F) Side
p
ressers: kee
p
the side la
y
ers of the box leaned u
p
durin
g
the ta
p
in
g
.
G) Electric
p
anel
H) Fla
p
closin
g
devic
e
L) Com
p
ressed air treatment/ad
j
ustment uni
t
M) Fixed
g
uards: avoid access to the inner
p
arts of the machine.
N) Movable safet
y
g
uards: avoid access to the inner
p
arts of the machine.
O) Entrance carrier (optional): allows to transport and space the product to be taped; consists of a
motorized roller conveyor.
The carrier comes with guides that can be connected to the machine’s conveyor belts and allow the box
to be ta
p
ed to reach the centre of the machine surface.
P) Output carrier (optional): allows to transport the taped product ready to be taken at the exit; consists of
a motorized roller conve
y
or.
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3.2. DESCRIPTION OF THE OPERATION CYCLE
1. Switch the machine on (see “Switching the machine on and off”).
2. Place box (A) at the inlet of machine (B),
between the conveyor belts.
If the machine is equipped with the
"entrance carrier" option, position the
box above it: the box will advance until it
covers the (b) "ta
p
e closure"
p
hotocell.
3. The (b) photocell detects the box, the
carriers (if present) stop, the (C)
conveyor belts automatically adapt to
the width of the box to be taped and
be
g
in to move the box on.
4. The box moves forward and activates the
(c) photocell, the carriers and conveyor
belts are stopped, the bridge comes
down and the conveyor belts are re-
started.
Once it meets photocell (a), the flap
closure (F) comes down to close the (E)
la
y
er.
5.
T
he box continues to move forward to close the other fla
p
s and to be sealed with adhesive ta
p
e.
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6.
T
he ta
p
in
g
machine automaticall
y
closes the to
p
and bottom
p
art of the box.
ICaution
Depending on the options chosen on the control panel, the machine can tape only the lower part of the box or
let the box pass by without taping it.
7. The (F) flap closing unit goes up
automatically.
The box comes out of the tapes and
meets the (d) "unload" photocell.
The side pressers open, the lift bridge
rises, the tapes open.
8. The operator picks up the box exiting the
machine.
The cycle ends and the machine is ready
to start a new one.
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3.3. SAFETY DEVICE DESCRIPTIONS
T
he fi
g
ure shows the
p
ositionin
g
of the devices on board of the machine.
A-A1) Main disconnecting switch (lockable): used to activate and deactivate the machine's electrical power
supply.
It comes with a
p
adlock to
p
revent unauthorised
p
ersonnel from activatin
g
the
p
ower su
pp
l
y
.
B) Emergency button; the machine stops immediately when this button is pressed in emergency
situations.
T
o reset, rotate the button in the direction indicated b
y
the arrow.
C) Fixed
g
uard: outside structure which
p
revents the o
p
erator accessin
g
.
D-E) Interlocked mobile guard: allows the operator to access the interior of the operating area.
It is a door associated with an electric interlock device. Upon opening the machine stops immediately.
Its restart is onl
y
p
ossible u
p
on closin
g
of the door and restorin
g
of the c
y
cle.
F) General exhaust solenoid valve: closes the compressed air inlet line when the machine is not electrically
p
owered or when it is sto
pp
ed in emer
g
enc
y
conditions.
G) General disconnecting switch (can be padlocked): used to activate and deactivate the pneumatic
su
pp
l
y
. Can be
p
adlocked and
p
revents the
p
neumatic activation b
y
unauthorised
p
ersons.
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3.4. DESCRIPTION OF THE ELECTRICAL DEVICES
T
he fi
g
ure shows the
p
ositionin
g
of the devices on board of the machine.
A)
g
ear motor: it enables the movement of the left conve
y
or belt.
B)
g
ear motor: it enables the movement of the ri
g
ht conve
y
or belt.
C) Gear motor: activates the movement of the entrance carrier (O
p
tional).
D) "Entrance
g
uard" limit switch: detects the o
p
enin
g
of the
p
rotective
g
uard u
p
on entr
y
.
E) "Exit
g
uard" limit switch: detects the o
p
enin
g
of the
p
rotective
g
uard u
p
on exit.
F) “Flap cover” photocell: detects the passage of the product and commands the functioning of the rear
fla
p
cover.
G) “Tape closure” photocell: detects the passage of the product and commands the closure of the
conve
y
or belts.
H) “Downward bridge” photocell: detects the passage of the product and commands the descent of the
liftin
g
brid
g
e.
I) "Brid
g
e u
p
" sensor: detects the com
p
lete liftin
g
of the liftin
g
brid
g
e.
J
)"Brid
g
e down" limit switch: detects the descent of the liftin
g
brid
g
e on the
p
roduct.
K) "Upper head tape deficiency" photocell: detects that the tape on the upper taping unit head is running
out.
L) "Lower head tape deficiency" photocell: detects that the tape on the lower taping unit head is running
out.
M) "U
pp
er head ta
p
e breaka
g
e" sensor: detects the breaka
g
e/end of the ta
p
e on the u
pp
er ta
p
in
g
unit.
N) “O
p
en ta
p
es” sensor: detects the com
p
lete o
p
enin
g
of the conve
y
or belts.
O) "Lower head ta
p
e breaka
g
e" sensor: detects the breaka
g
e/end of the ta
p
e on the lower ta
p
in
g
unit.
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P) “Unload” photocell: detects the output of the product from the machine and commands the end of the
c
y
cle.
Q) “In
p
ut”
p
hotocell: detects the entr
y
of the
p
roduct into the machine.
R) Gear motor: activates the movement of the roller conve
y
ors of the out-feed conve
y
or (O
p
tional).
|Important
For further details see the electrical dia
g
ram.
3.5. PNEUMATIC DEVICE DESCRIPTION
T
he fi
g
ure shows the
p
ositionin
g
of the devices on board of the machine.
1)
T
a
p
: to eliminate the
p
neumatic
p
ressure inside the machine.
2) Reducing valve with filter and manometer: this is needed to regulate the system’s general pressure.
T
urn knob to chan
g
e the
p
ressure values indicated on the
p
ressure
g
au
g
e.
3) Solenoid valves bank:
‒Solenoid valve: To eliminate the pneumatic pressure inside the machine in case of an emergency
Sto
p
.
‒Solenoid valve: activates the u
p
/down brid
g
e lift actuator.
‒Solenoid valve: activates the brid
g
e lift brake actuator.
‒Solenoid valve: activates the "sto
pp
er" device actuator.
‒Solenoid valve: activates the ta
p
e o
p
enin
g
/closure actuator.
‒Solenoid valve: activates the ta
p
e brake actuator.
4) Solenoid valves bank:
‒Solenoid valve: activates the side
p
ressers actuator.
‒Solenoid valve: activates the fla
p
closure device actuator.
5) Reducin
g
valve of the
p
neumatic c
y
linder fla
p
closure.
6) Reducin
g
valve of the
p
neumatic c
y
linder of the side
g
uides.
7) Reducin
g
valve of the
p
neumatic c
y
linder of the brid
g
e lift.
|Important
T
hese re
g
ulators are calibrated b
y
the manufacturer. Do not modif
y
them.
|Important
For further details see the
p
neumatic dia
g
ram.
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