Texas Automation Products DES-32 User manual

Heat Seal Machine
DES –32
Texas Automation Products, Inc.
300 Nichols Drive
Hutchins, TX 75141

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CONTENTS
About This Manual......................................................................................................2
Replacement Parts and Technical Assistance ...............................................................2
Chapter 1: Introduction to the DES-32 Pneumatic Heat Seal Machine ..........................3
Chapter 2: Installing the DES-32 ..................................................................................5
Unpacking and Inspecting the DES-32 ......................................................................... 5
Locating and Securing the DES-32................................................................................ 5
Electrical and Compressed Air Requirements.............................................................. 5
Power Consumption..................................................................................................... 6
Connecting the Electrical Power Supply ...................................................................... 6
Connecting Compressed Air......................................................................................... 6
Setting or Adjusting the Air Line Pressure ................................................................... 7
Turning on Power to the DES-32.................................................................................. 8
Chapter 3: General Operating Principles......................................................................9
General Heat Sealing Principles ................................................................................... 9
Actuating the Heat Seal Machine................................................................................. 9
Using the Emergency Release Pushbutton .................................................................. 9
Chapter 4: Using the DES-32 Control Panel ................................................................10
Layout of the Control Panel ....................................................................................... 10
Start-up and Monitoring Mode.................................................................................. 11
Chapter 5: Setting Cycle Dwell Time ..........................................................................14
Chapter 6: Setting Top Platen Temperature...............................................................15
Chapter 7: Setting Bottom Platen Temperature .........................................................16
Chapter 8: Setting Air Line Pressure (PSI) Lockout Range ...........................................17
Chapter 9: Cycle Count..............................................................................................18
Resetting Cycle Count ................................................................................................ 19
Chapter 10: Setting a Control Lockout Sequence........................................................20

©1995 Texas Automation Products, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A.
Revision 06032021 2
About This Manual
This manual contains information on how to install and program the DES-32 pneumatic heat
seal machine. It provides an overview of the machine, an explanation of the control panel, and
step-by-step instructions to operate the DES-32.
Replacement Parts and Technical Assistance
For replacement parts or technical assistance, please contact:
Texas Automation Products, Inc.
300 Nichols Drive
Hutchins, TX 75141
972-288-5000
800-872-1960
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]
Please have your model and serial number when calling for service.
Warranty
This machine is fully warranted against defects in workmanship and material for 1 year from
the date of purchase. Platen covers are excluded from warrant

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Chapter 1: Introduction to the DES-32 Pneumatic Heat Seal Machine
The DES-32 pneumatic heat seal machine, manufactured and supported by Texas Automation
Products, Inc., is the most advanced heat sealing machine in the industry. In addition to being
dependable and easy to use, it offers the following features and capabilities:
Power “ON-OFF” Switch.
Intel Microprocessor based system controls and monitors all machine functions.
User friendly illuminated pushbutton inputs for setting of machine functions. Large red
LED display can be easily read up to 30 feet away and the readout has a rotating
sequence to display the time, temperature, and pressure settings.
Two conveniently located “Start Cycle” pushbuttons located on each side of the
machine. (To initiate cycle, simultaneously depress both of the start buttons.)
Oversized “Emergency Release” pushbutton is located on the front of the machine. If it
is actuated, press will immediately open.
Cycle Timer is programmable in ½ second increments. After the machine is actuated,
the timer counts down until the cycle is completed allowing the operator to monitor the
status of the cycle at any time.
Built in resettable cycle counter displays cycle count up to 3999 and only counts
completed cycles. The counter does not recognize any cycle that has been interrupted.
This discourages the practice of operator short cycling, a major cause of tape adhesion
failure.
Top and bottom platen temperatures are adjustable from 100° to 450° Fahrenheit. Top
or bottom platen temperature can be turned “OFF” individually if desired.
Air Regulator / Filter / Gauge Assembly attached to machine.
Air Pressure adjustable from 25 to 120 psi. Total platen pressure is approximately 707
lbs. at 100 psi line pressure.
The Air Cylinder has a ¾” diameter piston rod and the Guide Bar is made of ½” diameter
steel and glides through a DU bearing. Both assure long life, rigidity, and platen
alignment.
Control Lockout feature prevents unauthorized personnel from tampering with machine
settings.
Parameter Lockout feature prevents operator from cycling machine if temperature or
pressure varies more than +/- 10 from their set point.
Slide on Platen Covers for quick change from sponge pad or teflon surface.
Electrical Fuse mounted on circuit board inside machine.
Rigidly built for minimal press “breathing”.
Spacious throat area allows for easy handling of large or bulky items.

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Many self-diagnostic features are incorporated into the machine control system to help
locate malfunctions if they should occur.
Easy to maintain and operate.
Industrial laundries, uniform rental plants, garment manufacturers, hospitals, nursing homes,
and sportswear manufacturers use the DES-32 to apply the following types of heat seal
materials:
Label tapes
Emblems
Appliques
Ink transfers
Patches
Embroideries
Barcode labels
Flock appliques
Mending tapes
Interfaces
Pressure-sensitive
materials
Heat-sensitive
materials

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Chapter 2: Installing the DES-32
This chapter provides instructions to help you unpack the DES-32, check that you have all the
components, and make the hardware connections. Perform the installation procedures in the
order in which this chapter presents them.
Unpacking and Inspecting the DES-32
To remove the DES-32 from the shipping crate, you need the following tools:
A knife or suitable sharp instrument
A ½” socket wrench or suitable tool
Cut the cardboard box where it joins the skid. With the socket wrench or other suitable tool,
remove the four bolts that secure the DES-32 to the skid. Carefully lift the DES-32 from the skid
and remove all other materials from the shipping crate.
You should have all of the following items:
The DES-32 pneumatic heat seal machine
The package in which you found this operations manual
Locating and Securing the DES-32
Before connecting electricity and air, locate the DES-32 heat seal machine where it will be
operated. Choose a location that provides the electrical and compressed air requirements.
Electrical and Compressed Air Requirements
120 volt, 60 Hertz power supply
25 PSI minimum / 120 PSI maximum, .050 Cu. Ft. free air per cycle

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Power Consumption
PLATEN SIZE
WATTS
AMPS
2” x 4”
600
5
3” x 5”
800
7
4” x 6”
880
7.3
5” x 6”
1680
14
3 ¼” x 5” Extended
Anvil
440
3.7
Connecting the Electrical Power Supply
Before connecting electrical power to the DES-32, push the DES-32’s toggle power switch down
to the “OFF” position. Plug the DES-32’s power cord into an appropriate power source, such as
a standard receptacle. The electrical power cord has a molded 15 amp plug.
Connecting Compressed Air
To connect the air supply to the DES-32, perform the following:
Remove the 1/8” male NPT pipe plug from the air line connector. The DES-32 includes
this plug during shipment to protect against contaminants entering the air system.
After removing the plug, connect the air supply to the DES-32’s 1/8” female NPT air line
connector.

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Setting or Adjusting the Air Line Pressure
To set or adjust the air line pressure, locate the Air Regulator on the right side of the head. The
required gauge pressure must be in the range of 25 PSI minimum / 120 PSI maximum. To adjust
the regulator, pull up and turn the black knob. Clockwise increases pressure; counter-clockwise
decreases pressure. When pressure is set, push down the black knob to lock. The following
table converts gauge pressure to total inter-platen pressure and pounds of pressure per square
inch on platen surface.
CONVERSION TABLE
GAUGE
PRESSURE
TOTAL INTER-
PLATEN
PRESSURE
LBS. PSI 2” x
4” PLATEN
LBS. PSI 3” x
5” PLATEN
LBS. PSI 4” x
6” PLATEN
LBS. PSI 5” x
6” PLATEN
LBS. PSI 3 ¼” x
5” EXTENDED
ANVIL PLATEN
25
177
22.1
11.8
7.4
5.9
10.9
30
212
26.5
14.1
8.8
7.1
13.0
35
247
30.9
16.5
10.3
8.2
15.2
40
283
35.4
18.9
11.8
9.4
17.4
45
318
39.8
21.2
13.2
10.6
19.6
50
353
44.1
23.5
14.7
11.8
21.7
55
389
48.6
25.9
16.2
13.0
23.9
60
424
53.0
28.3
17.7
14.1
26.1
65
459
57.4
30.6
19.1
15.3
28.2
70
495
61.9
33.0
20.6
16.5
30.5
75
530
66.2
35.3
22.1
17.7
32.6
80
565
70.6
37.7
23.5
18.8
34.8
85
601
75.1
40.1
25.0
20.0
37.0
90
636
79.5
42.4
26.5
21.2
39.1
95
672
84.0
44.8
28.0
22.4
41.4
100
707
88.4
47.1
29.5
23.6
43.5
105
742
92.7
49.5
30.9
24.7
45.7
110
778
97.2
51.9
32.4
25.9
47.9
115
813
101.6
54.2
33.9
27.1
50.0
120
848
106.0
56.5
35.3
28.3
52.2

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Turning on Power to the DES-32
Before turning on power to the DES-32, read the rest of this chapter carefully to learn how to
make the necessary adjustments and avoid potential problems. We recommend that you read
this entire manual to become familiar with its contents before operating the DES-32.
To turn on the DES-32, perform the following:
Push the toggle power switch up to the “ON” position.
Wait about two seconds for the DES-32 to adjust. After the unit’s circuits settle, the control
panel displays the version of central processing unit (CPU) software and enters Monitoring
mode. For a complete explanation of Monitoring mode and the controls, see Chapter 4, Using
the DES-32 Control Panel.
Caution: If you press the Control Lockout button while the control panel is in Monitoring mode,
it will enter Set Lockout mode. In Set Lockout mode, you can select a three-button
sequence as a code to prevent unauthorized personnel from changing the
parameters. Immediately press Control Lockout again to exit this mode. See Chapter
10, Setting a Control Lockout Sequence, for more information.

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Chapter 3: General Operating Principles
Before you start using the DES-32 pneumatic heat seal machine, read this chapter to become
familiar with general principles of all heat sealing operations and to learn the following
operating procedures that are specific to the DES-32.
Actuating the DES-32
Using the Emergency Release pushbutton
General Heat Sealing Principles
All heat sealing processes involve three main factors, as follows:
The temperature of the platens;
The inter-platen pressure;
The cycle dwell time.
To set tolerances and control values for platen temperature, inter-platen pressure, and cycle
dwell time, use the DES-32 control panel. For more information, see Chapter 4, Using the DES-
32 Control Panel. You can also use the control panel’s digital display area to monitor the DES-
32’s actual platen temperatures and air line pressure. The exact settings of the three main
factors depend on the requirements of your specific fusing or transfer application.
Actuating the Heat Seal Machine
To actuate the DES-32, perform the following:
Simultaneously press the Right and Left Start Cycle pushbuttons. The pushbuttons must
be depressed within .5 seconds of each other to actuate the DES-32.
Using the Emergency Release Pushbutton
To interrupt the DES-32 during operation:
Push the red “Emergency Release” pushbutton located on the front of the machine.
This safety feature bypasses the timer and immediately opens the press in case of an
emergency. Also, the press should open immediately if the power switch is turned
“OFF” or if the machine power cord is unplugged.

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Chapter 4: Using the DES-32 Control Panel
This section of this manual provides an overview of the control panel for the DES-32 pneumatic
heat seal machine. Before you operate your machine, read this section to learn general
information on using the control panel.
With the control panel, you can set tolerances and control values for platen temperature, inter-
platen pressure, and cycle dwell time. You can also use the control panel’s digital display area
to monitor the DES-32’s actual platen temperatures and air line pressure. The exact settings of
the three main factors depend on the requirements of your specific fusing or transfer
application.
Use the Top Temp and Bottom Temp buttons on the control panel to view and set the platens’
temperatures. Use the Air Line PSI button to view the actual pressure of the heat seal
machine’s pressure regulator and to set a control range. Use the Cycle Time button to set the
actuation time and to view the current time setting.
Layout of the Control Panel
Figure 4-1 shows the DES-32 control panel with all eight control buttons off.
Figure 4-1
DES-32 Control Panel with Buttons Off

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Start-up and Monitoring Mode
When you first turn on the DES-32, wait about two seconds for it to adjust. After the circuits
settle, the control panel displays the version of CPU software and enters Monitoring mode. In
Monitoring mode, the panel’s numeric display area shows the following values:
The cycle dwell time setting for cycle time A
The current top platen temperature in degrees Fahrenheit
The current bottom platen temperature in degrees Fahrenheit
The current air line pressure
The DES-32’s control panel enters Monitoring mode on initial start-up and when the machine is
idle. While in Monitoring mode, the control panel displays the current cycle dwell time setting,
current top platen temperature, current bottom platen temperature, and current air line
pressure. Because the control panel displays the platens’ actual temperatures, it shows room
temperature for them when they are not on. If the machine’s pressure regulator is off, the
control panel displays zero (0) for air line pressure.
While the control panel is in Monitoring mode, you can immediately see any function displayed
by pressing and quickly releasing either the Cycle Time A, Cycle Time B, Top Temp, Bottom
Temp, or Air Line PSI button.
Caution: If you press the Control Lockout button while the control panel is in Monitoring mode,
it will enter Set Lockout mode. In Set Lockout mode, you can select a three-button
sequence as a code that prevents unauthorized personnel from changing the
parameters. Immediately press Control Lockout again to exit this mode. See Chapter
10, Setting a Control Lockout Sequence, for more information.

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Cycle Time Setting Current Air Line Pressure
Current Top Platen Temperature Current Bottom Platen Temperature
Figure 4-2
Monitoring Mode (Cycle Time A)

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Cycle Time Setting Current Air Line Pressure
Current Top Platen Temperature Current Bottom Platen Temperature
Figure 4-3
Monitoring Mode (Cycle Time B)

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Chapter 5: Setting Cycle Dwell Time
This machine is equipped with a dual timer. After both cycle times are set, the operator can
change the cycle time by pressing either the Cycle Time A or Cycle Time B button. To set the
cycle dwell time, perform the following:
While the control panel is in Monitoring Mode, press and release either Cycle Time A or
Cycle Time B buttons to select the cycle time that you want to select. After selecting
Cycle Time A or Cycle Time B, press and hold the Cycle Time button. After
approximately two seconds, the panel’s Up Arrow and Down Arrow buttons will light
and the Cycle Time button blinks, as shown in Figure 5-1. This puts the control panel in
the Set Mode. Release the Cycle Time button. The control panel will display the current
setting for the cycle dwell time.
Figure 5-1
Setting Cycle Time
Press either the Up Arrow or the Down Arrow button to change the setting; press and
release to increase or decrease the setting by one increment. To rapidly change the
value, press and hold the appropriate arrow button. Possible cycle dwell time values
range from .5 seconds to 99.5 seconds (in .5 second increments) and from 100 to 999
seconds (in 1 second increments).
After you reach the number of seconds that you want to set as the cycle dwell time,
press and release the Cycle Time button again to save the setting and to return the
control panel to Monitoring Mode.

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Chapter 6: Setting Top Platen Temperature
To set the temperature of the top platen, perform the following:
While the control panel is in Monitoring Mode, press and hold the Top Temp button.
After approximately two seconds, the panel’s Up Arrow and Down Arrow buttons will
light and the Top Temp button blinks, as show in Figure 6-1. This puts the control
panel in the Set Mode. Release the Top Temp button. The control panel displays the
current setting for the top platen temperature (not the actual temperature, as shown
in Monitoring Mode); if the platen is set to off, the control panel displays three
dashes.
Figure 6-1
Setting Top Platen Temperature
Press either the Up Arrow or the Down Arrow button to change the setting; press and
release to increase or decrease the setting by one (1). To rapidly change the value,
press and hold the appropriate arrow button. Possible top platen temperature values
range from 100° to 450° Fahrenheit. To turn off the top platen, set the value as three
dashes, one above 450° and one below 100°.
After you reach the temperature that you want to set for the top platen, press and
release the Top Temp button again to save the setting and return the control panel to
Monitoring Mode.

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Chapter 7: Setting Bottom Platen Temperature
To set the temperature of the bottom platen, perform the following:
While the control panel is in Monitoring Mode, press and hold the Bottom Temp button.
After approximately two seconds, the panel’s Up Arrow and Down Arrow buttons will
light and the Bottom Temp button blinks, as shown in Figure 7-1. This puts the control
panel in the Set Mode. Release the Bottom Temp button. The control panel displays
the current setting for the bottom platen temperature (not the actual temperature, as
shown in Monitoring Mode); if the platen is set to off, the control panel displays three
dashes.
Figure 7-1
Setting Bottom Platen Temperature
Press either the Up Arrow or the Down Arrow button to change the setting; press and
release to increase or decrease the setting by one (1). To rapidly change the value,
press and hold the appropriate arrow button. Possible bottom platen temperature
values range from 100° to 450° Fahrenheit. To turn off the bottom platen, set the value
as three dashes, one above 450° and one below 100°.
After you reach the temperature that you want to set for the bottom platen, press and
release the Bottom Temp button again to save the setting and return the control panel
to Monitoring Mode.

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Chapter 8: Setting Air Line Pressure (PSI) Lockout Range
You cannot use the control panel to set the heat press device’s actual air line pressure (see
Chapter 2: Setting or Adjusting the Air Line Pressure). You must adjust the pressure regulator to
the desired setting. However, you can use the control panel to set a range limit that prevents
the heat seal machine from actuating unless the actual air line pressure is at the set value
(within the tolerance range of either +/- 10 psi). This is preset at Texas Automation Products
during manufacturing. To set the air line pressure lockout value, perform the following:
While the control panel is in Monitoring Mode, press and hold the Air Line PSI button.
After approximately two seconds, the panel’s Up Arrow and Down Arrow buttons will
light and the Air Line PSI button blinks, as shown in Figure 8-1. This puts the control
panel in the Set Mode. Release the Air Line PSI button. The control panel displays the
current pressure lockout setting.
Figure 8-1
Setting Air Line Pressure Lockout
Press either the Up Arrow or the Down Arrow to change the setting; press and release
to increase or decrease the setting by one (1). To rapidly change the value, press the
appropriate arrow key and hold it down. Possible pressure lockout values range from
25 psi to 120 psi.
After you reach the pressure lockout value that you want, press and release the Air Line
PSI button again to save the setting and to return the control panel Monitoring Mode.

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Chapter 9: Cycle Count
The control panel’s cycle count feature allows you to accurately track the number of times the
DES-32 has been actuated for the full-cycle dwell time and “short” cycle time on both the cycle
A time and the cycle B time since the cycle count was last reset. Each time you actuate the heat
seal machine for a completed cycle time setting, the control panel adds one (1) to its current
cycle count. If the machine is actuated and it is “short” cycled, it will add one (1) to its current
“short” cycle count. The control panel’s display area can display numbers from 0 to 999, but it
also uses decimal points, as shown in Table 9-1, to indicate cycle count values of 0 to 3999.
VALUE SHOWN ON CONTROL
PANEL
ACTUAL CYCLE COUNT
000 to 999
000 to 999
000. to 999.
1000 to 1999
00.0. to 99.9.
2000 to 2999
0.0.0. to 9.9.9.
3000 to 3999
Table 9-1
Cycle Count Values
To view cycle count and “short” cycle count on Cycle Time A:
1. Press and release the Cycle Time A button.
2. Press and release the Cycle Count button to view the current full cycle count.
3. To view the current short cycle count, press and hold the cycle count button. After
approximately 2 seconds the button will light. Press and release the
button to view the short cycles.
To view cycle count and “short” cycle count on Cycle Time B:
1. Press and release the Cycle Time A button.
2. Press and release the Cycle Count button to view the current full cycle count.
3. To view the current short cycle count, press and hold the cycle count button. After
approximately 2 seconds the button will light. Press and release the
button to view the short cycles.
You cannot use the control panel to increase the cycle count value; the count only increases
when the heat seal machine is successfully actuated for the full duration of the cycle dwell
time. You can, however, lower the count by increments of one (to reflect uses that were not
successful for reasons other than insufficient time) or reset the count completely to zero (0); for
assistance, see the procedures in Resetting Cycle Count on the next page.

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Resetting Cycle Count
To reset the heat seal machine’s Cycle Time A count, perform the following while the control
panel is in Monitoring Mode:
1. Press and release the Cycle Time A button.
2. Press and hold the Cycle Count button. After approximately two seconds, the panel’s
button will light and the Cycle Count button blinks, as shown in Figure 9-1. This
puts the control panel in Set Mode. Release the Cycle Time button. The control panel
displays the current cycle count.
Figure 9-1
Resetting the Cycle Count
3. Press and release the button to decrease the completed cycle setting by one (1).
To reset the value immediately to zero (0), press the button and hold it down.
4. Press and hold the button to reset the “short” cycle count to zero (0).
5. After you reach the cycle count that you want, press and release the Cycle Count button
again to save the setting and return the control panel to Monitoring Mode.