Thermopatch Auto Maxi NL-33 User manual

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NL-33 AUTO User manual
Jan 2012
ENG

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Copyrights
© 2011, Thermopatch bv, Almere, The Netherlands. No
part of this publication may be reproduced by any means
without the prior written permission of Thermopatch bv, The
Netherlands.
Thermopatch and the Thermopatch logo, Thermoseal and
Thermocrest are registered trademarks of Thermopatch.

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Preface
Dear user,
Welcome to the growing group of Thermopatch users. The
product you have purchased has been carefully designed
and manufactured to ensure that you, the user, will gain the
maximum benet.
All Thermopatch products are specically designed to ensure
ease of use with particular attention to safety requirements.
Should you discover any fault or damage upon receipt of
this product, you should immediately contact your local
Thermopatch establishment.

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Table of Contents
Preface 3
EC-Declaration of Conformity 5
I. Introduction 6
1.1 WHAT DID YOU RECEIVE? 6
1.2 YOUR SUPPLIER 6
1.3 SPECIFICATIONS OF THE THERMOSEAL NL-33 AUTO 6
1.4 SAFETY 8
1.5 CONDITIONS OF WARRANTY AND PRODUCT LIABILITY 8
II. Installation 9
2.1 INSTRUCTION FOR HANDLING 9
2.2 INSTALLING AND CONNECTING THE NL-33 AUTO 9
2.3 ASSEMBLY 9
III. Operating the NL-33 AUTO 10
3.1 STARTING UP 11
3.2 SAFETY 11
IV. Use of the machine NL-33 AUTO 12
4.1 INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE RUNNING CYCLE 12
V. Press Setting 13
5.1 TEMPERATURE SETTINGS / PRESSING TIME 13
a) TEMPERATURE SETTING 13
b) TIME SETTING 13
5.2 PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT 13
5.3 BOARD PARAMETERS 13
5.4 PRESS HEAD ROTATION SPEED ADJUSTMENT 15
VI. Machine layout 16
VII. Electric and Pneumatic Diagram 17
VIII. Service 18
8.1 PARTS SUBJECTED TO WEAR AND TEAR 18
8.2 REPLACEMENT OF WORN PARTS 19
8.3 MAINTENANCE 19
8.4 ERROR CODE LISTING 20
8.5 POSSIBLE BREAKDOWNS 21

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EC-Declaration of Conformity
We,
Thermopatch B.V.
Draaibrugweg 14
1332 Almere
The Netherlands
herewith declare, on our own responsibility, that the
machinery: marking machine Thermopatch Thermoseal
NL-33 AUTO, which this declaration refers to, is in
accordance with the conditions of the following Directive(s):
2006/42/EG (Machinery directive)
2004/108/EG (EMC directive)
The Netherlands, Almere, 01-07-2011
Jan Bausch,
Director

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I. Introduction
1.1 WHAT DID YOU RECEIVE?
The Thermoseal NL-33 AUTO has been packed in a wooden
crate and xed to a pallet. The following items are included:
• Thermoseal NL-33 AUTO heatsealmachine
• Water condenser and pressure regulator
• Foot pedal
• Power cord
• CD with manual
• CE declaration of conformity
If one or more of the above are missing, please contact your
Thermopatch supplier.
1.2 YOUR SUPPLIER
Please look at our website, www.thermopatch.com to nd
your supplier.
E-mail: [email protected]
1.3 SPECIFICATIONS OF THE THERMOSEAL NL-33 AUTO
The pneumatic machine Thermoseal NL-33 AUTO is practical
and universally applicable. It can be used to apply patches,
textile emblems, heat seal transfers, in short all Thermopatch
materials suited for marking and mending of textiles and
technical bres.
The Thermoseal NL-33 AUTO is to be operated with the tted
foot pedal. Temperature, time and pressure are presented on
the display and can be adjusted.
The Thermoseal NL-33 AUTO has been manufactured in
accordance with the European guideline for Machines,
2006/42/EC and the EMC guideline 2004/108/EC. This is
declared with a general declaration added to this manual and
uniquely serial number based to this machine.

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Specications
Weight in running order 107 kg
Height 562 mm
Depth 750 mm
Width 977 mm
Dimension of the heating plate 400 x 450 mm
Electric power supply 230 V single phase +
ground 50/60 Hz
Pneumatic power supply 10 bars maximum
Power 2500 W
Ampere 11 A
Thermoregulator
Accurate to ±1%
Range of control 0 to 250°C
Working pressure (Min-Max) 2–8 bar
Pressing effort 765 DaN
Timer
Accurate to ±1%
Range of control 0 sec. to 30 min
Attention!
To obtain the required sealing pressure, the NL-33 AUTO has to be connected to a compressor
with a working pressure of at least 6 bars. The air has to be clean and dry.
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1.4 SAFETY
At normal usage no problems are to be expected. Regardless
that, we state underneath a few pointers which will limit
existing risks to a minimum.
• Unplug the machine from the wall socket whenever you are
maintaining or cleaning the machine.
• Make sure there is enough working space around the
machine. Although the heat radiation of the press is very
low, it is still necessary to have enough room for cooling
down. Extensions and connections must not get snagged.
• Avoid contact with the press arm and the heating element.
• Pull the fabric tightly over the sealing pad.
1.5 CONDITIONS OF WARRANTY AND PRODUCT
LIABILITY
Thermopatch points to its warranty and product liability
conditions as laid down in our sales conditions. These can be
obtained at your Thermopatch supplier.

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II. Installation
2.1 INSTRUCTION FOR HANDLING
The NL-33 AUTO has been packed in a wooden crate and xed
to a pallet. If you need to relocate the machine at a later
point, we advise you to pack the machine in a similar fashion.
Let the machine cool down completely before packing and
moving it.
2.2 INSTALLING AND CONNECTING THE NL-33 AUTO
Take the Thermoseal NL-33 AUTO from its box and place it
on a stable worktop near an earthed wall socket. Connect the
machine with the supplied power cord to the electrical current
(230 Volt, alternating current). The NL-33 AUTO is earthed
and provided with a fuse (11 Amps).
2.3 ASSEMBLY
To ensure a problem-free operating of your NL-33 AUTO,
it is essential to work with dry, clean compressed air. The
supplied pressure regulator with water condenser is only an
added protection of the machine. The user has to make sure
that the pressure on the machine does not exceed 6 Bars.
Connect a 6 mm air tubing with the compressor or the local
compressed air system and connect this subsequently to the
water condenser / pressure regulator mounted on the
NL-33 AUTO. The NL-33 AUTO is tted with a foot pedal for
its operation. Connect the foot pedal by inserting the
connector into its slot, which is placed underneath power
entry on the back of the machine. Fasten the securing ring
after inserting the connector.

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III. Operating the NL-33 AUTO
Removable lower
platen
HEAT plate with
security cover
Emergency
stop
Reset button
Keypad
LCD display
(Time + T°)
Cover +
electronic board
Filter + pressing
jack regulator
Communication
port General switch &
fuse
Pneumatic plug
Rotation jack
Silicon rubber

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3.1 STARTING UP
You can start operating the NL-33 AUTO as soon as it is
connected to the electricity mains. Set the air pressure. Take
note of the conditions and working instructions as stated in
Chapter 2. Switch on the NL-33 AUTO by pressing the on/off
(I-0) switch, which is placed on the left side of the machine,
to “On (I)”. Wait until the set temperature has been reached,
approximately 20 minutes.
3.2 SAFETY
- The machine has been designed for single use only.
- Please take note of the contents of this manual.
Please follow below safety guidelines:
Avoid touching the hot parts of the equipment while in use.
Do not put your hands between the plates once the NL-33
AUTO is activated. Carry out a daily inspection of the machine
before starting the production. Make sure to keep the
direct surroundings of the machine free from unauthorized
personnel while operating it.
When the machine malfunctions, please switch off the power
supply and refer to the manual's chapter “Service”.
Do not modify the safety devices and protective measures
that have been provided on this machine. Make sure these
are reinstated as intended, after maintenance or repairs.

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4.1 INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE RUNNING CYCLE
1. Power the machine up by using the on - off switch which
is on the left hand side of the machine.
2. Check if the screen light is on. After a welcome message,
it will show the factory settings.
3. Set the temperature with the keyboard (to be dened by
applied product and underlying textile), See Chapter V.
PRESS SETTING § 1.
4. Set the application time with the keyboard See V.
PRESS SETTING § 1.
5. Set the pressure by adjusting the air lter pressure
regulator. See V. PRESS SETTING § 2.
6. Place the article on the lower plate.
7. Place the transfer or emblem.
8. Activate the NL-33 AUTO by pressing the foot pedal.
9. As soon as the press head is in position it will lower onto
the lower platen and the timer will count down.
10. Prepare other lower platen with the next to be marked
textile item and transfer or emblem.
11. At the end of the timer count down, the press head will
go up again.
12. Press the foot pedal again (if not on “with full auto”
mode, see §V-3).
13. Remove the article from the rst position and prepare the
next item here.
14. Start the operation again from no. 9 (if the settings are
left unchanged, otherwise start from no. 3 again).
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V. Press Setting
5.1 TEMPERATURE SETTINGS / PRESSING TIME
These parameters have to be programmed in the control
electronic card with the keyboard situated on the front
(the parameters will scroll on the display unit next to it).
a) TEMPERATURE SETTING
• Press on “Temperature”,
• Press on “-” to decrease the indicated value,
or on “+” to increase it,
• Press on “OK” to validate your choice.
b) TIME SETTING
• Press on “Time”,
• Press on “-” to decrease the indicated value
or on “+” to increase it,
• Press “OK” to validate your choice.
5.2 PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT
The jack pressure can be modied according to the
user’s need.
Use the pressure regulator situated on the lter, on left side.
The pressure will appear on the front manometer’s dial.
Pull the regulator’s head upwards, then turn:
• clockwise to increase the pressure,
• anticlockwise to decrease the pressure.
5.3 BOARD PARAMETERS
Press on “Set up” key to enter parameters, “+” to scroll
parameters, “OK” to enter in and validate, “Set up” to exit.
“Set up” > 2PLATEAUX > program (T°+s) > resetable counter
> permanent counter > pre-heating > standby > code
PREFERENCES SET UP:
(+) Press + to scroll programs (P1 to P5)
press , + or – to modify preheating time, OK
press + or – to modify time pressure, OK
press to modify temperature, OK
NOTE: the selected program at start will be the edited one in
parameters. You need to enter in parameters to change and
keep the new program.

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TO SET UP RESETABLE COUNTER:
press - > reset counter > press OK (or Set up to cancel)
TO SET UP PERMANENT COUNTER:
 : not modiable
TO SET UP PRE-HEATING:
press OK, then + to modify ON/OFF
Note: pre-heating time will be able only if pre-heating
parameter is ON.
TO SET UP STANDBY:
: press to modify > + activate (ON) > OK > + to
modify standby temperature, OK > + to modify start standby
time > OK > + to modify wake-up time
CODE : press OK to enter a code, + for next digit, ok to
conrm and swap to next.
100 : time setting :  to enter in, + to modify, OK to conrm
300 : Δ> ok to enter in offset temperature setting > to
modify offset > +/- to change value.
> ok to enter in ALARM parameters at end cycle > to
modify > +/- to change value.
°C/°F > ok to modify temperature UNIT > + to modify > ok
to conrm > Set up > Set up to exit.
Adr. MODBUS : > ok to see communication port (switch on
board).
DETAIL OF THE FULL AUTO OPTION :
If you have this option, you can change the cycle of the
machine.
• Normal Mode : After you push the pedal, the press platen
moves to the other plate and press.
• One plate mode : After you push the pedal, the press
platen moves to the other plate, press and come back to
its starting plate.
• Automatic mode : After you push the pedal, the press
platen moves to the other plate and starts the heat
sealing cycle. At the end of the « sealing timer » it
automaticaly switches platens and heat seals again. This
will continue until you push the pedal or the touch OK/
STOP, which will end the automatic cycle.
Choice of Functioning mode :
Push Set up --> (2 PLATES) --> OK -->() --> +-->OK
: push “+” , to activate « YES » ,or deactivate « NO » ,
the AUTOMATIQUE mode. Push on OK to validate your
choice and pass to the next parameter.
1P : push “+” , to activate « YES » ,or deactivate « NO » , the
ONE PLATE mode. Push on OK to validate your choice.

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5.4 PRESS HEAD ROTATION SPEED ADJUSTMENT
By means of a screwdriver, periodically adjust the swinging
speed. It varies as a function of lubrication and wear of
mechanical parts.
• clockwise to reduce
• counterclockwise to increase
If the plate bounces before/after sealing, reduce the damping
(hex wrench)
• clockwise to reduce
• counterclockwise to increase
PLATE SWING
L > R
Speed adjustment
screw
Damping
adjustment screw Sensor adjustment screw
Direction pilot lamp
If the automatic mode and the one plate mode are deactivat-
ed, the machine will run in normal mode.
Push 3 times on Set up to go back to the main screen.
Regulation of « the timer after pressing » : used only in auto-
matic mode:
Push Set up --> (2 PLATES) --> OK -->
: Push on OK, the time’s flashing, use the + or – touches
to modify it. Push OK to validate the new entry.
Push twice on Set up to go back to the main screen.

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VI. Machine layout
NOTE: The electronic board is under the cover, removed above
Filter + Pressure
regulator
Sealing solenoid
valve
Pressure gauge
Cylinder stop
Electric
connector +
fuses
Terminal bars
Magnetic
sensor
FDC HAUT
Air network
fitting
Safety sensors
Turning solenoid
valve
Turning adjuster
Magnetic
proximity
sensor
(FDC BAS)
Sealing cylinder
Note: the front
hinges on both
lower screws left
in place
Regulation
board
Sealing cylinder

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VII. Electric and Pneumatic Diagram
EMERGENCY
STOP
PE
T N P
ChH ChB CR CT U N
FH
R1 R2 R3 0-12
StBStH TH TB
RE SE BI
E4 E3
FB
2E1E
16A
Red
PRESS BUTTON 1
PRESS BUTTON 2
Fin de Course BAS
T° Sensor
NL 33
DIAGRAM
ENSEMBLE
ELECTRIC
Resistor
ELECTRO-
DISTRIB.
BLACK
RED
screen
Bk
Wh
Bk
Bk
Bn
Bl
4+5: ON
Vio
Vio
28/01/10
Mat:
FAIT LE:
MODIF LE:
N DU PLAN
PNEUMO
-
Ep:
Mod
A
Dim:
Nbre/ENSEMBLE: 1
ELECTRO-DISTRIBUTOR
PNEU. SUPPLY 10 BAR MAXI
FILTRE REGULATEUR
MANO
CT/N
ELECTRIC-CARD
ENSEMBLE
DIAGRAM
PNEUMATIC
SILENCER
REDUCTOR
SILENCER
REDUCTOR
R1 PR2
NL 33
JACK STOPPER
PNEUMO
AB
JACK Ø100-C50
A

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VIII. Service
UNPLUG THE MACHINE FROM THE ELECTRICITY AND
AIR SUPPLY BEFORE SERVICING!
It is recommended to have the following tools within reach:
• Phillips - and bit screwdrivers;
• A set of end wrenches and box spanners;
• Small adjustable pliers;
• Circlip pliers;
• Long and ne pliers with insulating handle;
• A set of Allen keys;
• A multimeter.
Before any handling, check that the heating plate
temperature is lower than 25°C on the display unit.
8.1 PARTS SUBJECTED TO WEAR AND TEAR
On any order: state the reference, the description and the
quantity.
Reference Description Quantity
ELECTRIC PARTS
SPA33-001 Regulation board 1
SPA3X-001 Back-Lighted Screen 1
SPA3X-014 Keypad 1
SPA3X-020 Mica resistor 430x380 P.2250W 1
SPA3X-003 Fuse 5x20mmT 16 A 250V 2
PNEUMATIC PARTS
SPA3X-010 Jack Ø100 C50 (pressing) 1
Filter & regulator 1
SPA3X-009 Electrodistributor 5/2 G1/8 12v 3
FRAME DRESSING
Silicon rubber 9 mm 400 X 450 mm

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8.2 REPLACEMENT OF WORN PARTS
- Silicone rubber mat:
a) check that the platen is cold.
b) make sure that the surface of the platen is quite clean.
Possibly use a soft solvent such as White Spirit with
individual protections.
c) use a tube of glue RTV-1 to stick the rubber to the
aluminium platen (NB : read the instructions on the
tube packaging).
d) the cover and the platen must be clean and dry before
you start gluing.
e) spread a ne, even coat of glue on the plate and
immediately apply the cover making sure that there is
no air lock (NB: An indented spatula similar to the one
used to lay tiles would suit perfectly).
f) leave to settle overnight at room temperature with
slight pressure and without heat.
- Other parts:
Get in touch with your supplier to evaluate their change or
their repair.
8.3 MAINTENANCE
The heat seal press NL-33 AUTO requires hardly any
maintenance. To ensure a good functioning, follow the
preventive notice indicated below:
- Do not heat up objects which could deteriorate or even
cut the silicone rubber or damage the teon surface of
the heating plate
- Every so often and when the plate is cold, clean the
machine with a clean cloth and white spirit (NB: As
this product is ammable, use with care and keep it
away from any heat source) using personal protection
measures.
- When the heating plate is hot and unused, keep it in
open position.
EVERY DAY: When still cold, clean the heating plate with
a clean, dry cloth.
Check the air lter at the back of the press; drain
condensated uids regularly.
EVERY MONTH: Check the column and apply some grease
to it.
ACCORDING TO THE USE: Change the rubber mat every six
months.

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8.4 ERROR CODE LISTING:
SSH/B : HEAT SENSOR DEFECT High/Bottom
RRH/S : RESISTOR out of service High/Bottom
DDD : Overshoot 30°C of order
CCC : Fall out of 30°C of order
FDC : Sensor still activate at end cycle
TRIAC : TRIAC defect
TIME OUT : Time out to get temperature order, heating defect