vc999 TR2 Quick guide

VC999 VERPACKUNGSSYSTEME AG
Melonenstrasse 2
CH-9100 Herisau / Schweiz
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TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
Art. no. 594.301
Dryer
TR2

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EC Declaration of Conformity
in accordance with the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
in accordance with the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
Immunity: DIN EN 61000-6-2
Emission of interference: DIN EN 61000-6-4
Manufacturer Authorised representative
VC999 VERPACKUNGSSYSTEME AG
Melonenstrasse 2
CH-9100 Herisau
declares hereby that the following product
Product name: Dryer VC999 TR2
conforms with the relevant provisions of the
above-mentioned directives – including any valid
amendments at the time of the declaration.
The following harmonised standards have been
applied:
DIN EN ISO 12100 Safety of machinery
DIN EN 60 204-1 Electrical equipment for industrial machinery
Place: Date:
Herisau 27.11.2013
Document custodian:
Uriel Inauen
VC999 VERPACKUNGSSYSTEME AG
Melonenstrasse 2
CH-9100 Herisau

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The following handover declaration must be completed by the owner. The
owner is obliged to return the original completed handover declaration to us.
The owner hereby certifies that he/she has understood and taken full note of
the operating manual. By signing this document the owner certifies that he/
sheshallobservethesafety instructions contained in the operator manualand
shall inform each and every machine user or person working on the machine
about the relevant safety instructions.
The operator shall be liable for any personal injuries or damage to property
resulting from the non-observance of the safety instructions.
Handover declaration
1. Type of machine Machine no.
2. Owner's address
3. I/we hereby declare that the machine specified under point 1 has been handed over in perfect
external condition. The instruction and training of operating personnel (including the creation
of an acceptance inspection report with documentation of the instruction/training) will be
carried out on
The person responsible for the acceptance inspection is:
If necessary, agents from the suppliers of auxiliary materials shall be consulted for accep-
tance purposes. This includes suppliers of trays, bags, films and any inert gases which may
be used. The owner is responsible for consulting these agents.
I/we hereby declare that I/we have received the operating manual with art. no. .
The contents of this manual are to be read and understood prior to commissioning and where
necessary made available to the employees authorised to work on or operate the machine. If
parts of the operating manual refer to safety at the workplace, these regulations become part
of the respective labour and service level agreements.
4. The machine has been delivered to the owner in accordance with the manufacturer's delivery
conditions. If the owner and buyer are not identical, the owner shall act on behalf of and with
the authorisation of the buyer.
5. The completed handover declaration has to be sent
to the manufacturer's address by registered mail on
the day of handover, or at the latest on the day after:
Owner's signature:
VC999 VERPACKUNGSSYSTEME AG
Melonenstrasse 2
CH-9100 Herisau / Switzerland
Supplier's signature:
Owner's stamp Date of
handover: Supplier's stamp

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Table of contents
1 Introduction ...............................................................................................................9
1.1 General information ....................................................................................................9
1.2 Terms ........................................................................................................................10
1.3 Copyright protection ..................................................................................................10
2 Safety and warranty ................................................................................................11
2.1 Explanation of the safety instructions .......................................................................11
2.1.1 Warning safety signs on the machine .......................................................................12
2.2 Residual risks ............................................................................................................13
2.3 General safety instructions .......................................................................................13
2.4 Machine stability .......................................................................................................14
2.5 Intended use .............................................................................................................14
2.6 Requirements on the operator ..................................................................................15
2.7 Warranty and liability .................................................................................................15
3 Description of the machine ....................................................................................16
3.1 Operating principle ....................................................................................................16
3.2 Structure of the machine ...........................................................................................17
3.2.1 Operator commands .................................................................................................19
3.3 Technical data ...........................................................................................................19
3.3.1 Dimensions ...............................................................................................................20
3.3.2 Weight .......................................................................................................................21
3.3.3 Products ....................................................................................................................21
3.3.4 Belt cartridge .............................................................................................................21
3.3.5 Water discharge ........................................................................................................21
3.3.6 Electrical data ...........................................................................................................21
3.3.6.1 Power supply ............................................................................................................21
3.3.6.2 Output and fuse protection ........................................................................................21
3.3.7 Controller ..................................................................................................................22
3.3.8 Noise emission ..........................................................................................................22

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4 Packaging and transport ........................................................................................23
4.1 Packing the machine .................................................................................................23
4.2 Transporting the machine .........................................................................................23
4.3 Unpacking the machine ............................................................................................23
5 Setting up the machine ..........................................................................................24
5.1 Site requirements ......................................................................................................24
5.2 Foundation ................................................................................................................24
5.3 Safety clearances .....................................................................................................24
5.4 Levelling the machine ...............................................................................................25
6 Machine connections .............................................................................................26
6.1 Electrical connection .................................................................................................26
7 Installation of the machine .....................................................................................27
7.1 Electrical installation .................................................................................................28
7.2 Installation of the water discharge ............................................................................29
7.3 Installation of the protective rollers ...........................................................................29
7.4 Clean machine ..........................................................................................................30
8 Start-up ....................................................................................................................31
8.1 Initial start-up ............................................................................................................31
8.1.1 Installation check ......................................................................................................31
8.1.2 Switching on the machine .........................................................................................32
9 Operation .................................................................................................................33
9.1 General instructions ..................................................................................................33
9.2 Requirements for operation ......................................................................................33
9.3 Operation ..................................................................................................................34
9.3.1 Control panel .............................................................................................................34
9.3.2 Switching on ..............................................................................................................35
9.3.2.1 Switching on after an EMERGENCY STOP .............................................................35
9.3.3 Operation via the display ..........................................................................................36
9.3.4 Access rights .............................................................................................................38
9.4 Main menu page 1 ....................................................................................................40
9.4.1 Program parameter ...................................................................................................40
9.4.1.1 Internal conveyor belt ................................................................................................41
9.4.1.2 Blower .......................................................................................................................41
9.4.1.3 Continuous operation ................................................................................................42
9.4.1.4 Inching function Bar right ..........................................................................................42
9.4.1.5 Inching function Bar left ............................................................................................42
9.4.2 Operating hours counter ...........................................................................................43

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9.4.3 Alarm list ...................................................................................................................44
9.5 Main menu page 2 ....................................................................................................45
9.5.1 LOG IN ......................................................................................................................45
9.5.2 LOG OUT ..................................................................................................................46
9.5.3 Information ................................................................................................................46
9.5.3.1 Software versions .....................................................................................................46
9.5.3.2 Safety level ...............................................................................................................47
9.6 Main menu page 3 ....................................................................................................48
9.6.1 Machine settings .......................................................................................................48
9.6.1.1 Language, time and weekday ...................................................................................49
9.6.1.2 Further functions .......................................................................................................49
9.6.2 Inputs / Outputs .........................................................................................................53
9.7 Starting production ....................................................................................................54
9.8 Stopping production ..................................................................................................54
9.9 Continuous operation ................................................................................................54
9.10 Switching off the machine .........................................................................................54
10 Operating messages and faults .............................................................................55
10.1 Info text .....................................................................................................................55
10.2 Malfunctions ..............................................................................................................55
10.2.1 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................56
10.2.1.1 Adjustment of lock on service door ...........................................................................57
10.2.1.2 Adjustment of the photoel. sensor on the blower system .........................................58
10.2.1.3 Throughput schematics .............................................................................................59
10.3 Error messages .........................................................................................................60
10.4 Error code servo governor ........................................................................................65
11 Maintenance ............................................................................................................66
11.1 Cleaning ....................................................................................................................67
11.1.1 Cleaning agents ........................................................................................................67
11.1.2 Cleaning work ...........................................................................................................68
11.1.3 Clean blower filter .....................................................................................................69
11.1.3.1 Clean pre-filter casing ...............................................................................................70
11.1.3.2 Clean main filter element ..........................................................................................70
11.1.4 Cleaning the belt cartridge and sieve ........................................................................71
11.1.5 Rinse water collection tray ........................................................................................73
11.2 Checks ......................................................................................................................73
11.2.1 Checking the belt tension ..........................................................................................74
11.2.2 Check belt tension on blower ....................................................................................74
11.3 Maintenance work .....................................................................................................76
11.3.1 Periodic maintenance work .......................................................................................76
11.3.1.1 Adjust belt tension on blower ....................................................................................77
11.3.1.2 Replace belts in blower .............................................................................................77
11.3.1.3 Service blower air lines .............................................................................................78
11.3.1.4 Readjustment of the headed dowel ..........................................................................78

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12 Repairs .....................................................................................................................79
12.1 Repairs to the electronics or control system .............................................................79
12.1.1 Replacing fuses ........................................................................................................80
12.1.2 Replacing the display ................................................................................................80
12.1.3 Replacing the buffer battery of the PLC control system ............................................81
13 Spare parts ..............................................................................................................82
13.1 Ordering spare parts .................................................................................................82
14 Disposal ...................................................................................................................83
15 Wiring diagrams ......................................................................................................84
16 Appendix ..................................................................................................................97
16.1 Safety-related spare parts .........................................................................................97
17 Index .........................................................................................................................98

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1 Introduction
1.1 General information
This operating manual is an integral part of your machine. The information and safety instruc-
tions contained herein must be carefully read and adhered to by members of staff who are au-
thorised to operate the machine. Superiors who are responsible for machine operation shall be
liable for all damages and consequences resulting from the incorrect handling of the machine.
It is therefore in the interest of the operator that this operating manual is strictly adhered to.
The manufacturer shall not be liable for any damages which occur due to the non-observance
of this operating manual in its entirety.
An awareness of the information contained in this operating manual is essential for preventing
faults during operation and guaranteeing error-free operation. It is therefore imperative that this
operating manual is actually read and understood by members of staff authorised to operate
the machine.
This machine is a state-of-the-art device at the time of delivery. It complies with CE regulations
and the latest version of Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC at the time of delivery.
In the unlikely event that problems should occur, or if questions arise, please do not hesitate to
contact our Customer Service Department.
Due to technical changes and improvements to the machine some of the diagrams contained
in this operating manual may not be exact. However, the diagrams are sufficiently comprehen-
sive to explain processes or a course of action.
We reserve the right to make changes to the dimensions and design of the machine.
Customer service Switzerland
The manufacturer’s address is displayed on the machine's rating plate. Please always state the
machine type and serial number, which are also displayed on the rating plate, when contacting us.
Manufacturer:
Address: VC999 VERPACKUNGSSYSTEME AG Melonenstrasse 2
CH-9100 Herisau
Represented by:
Phone:
Fax: [phone] [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
www.vc999.ch

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1.2 Terms
The following terms are used in this operating manual to describe people who work at or who are
in some way involved with the machine:
Buyer
The buyer is the person who purchases the machine from the manufacturer or its representative,
even if he/she allows a third party to use the machine. The buyer is also the manufacturer’s
customer and is the owner as defined by law.
Owner
The owner is the person who operates or uses the machine, even if he/she is not the actual owner
as defined by law. When operating the machine, the owner also assumes liability for legal risks
resulting from or connected to the operation of the machine.
Operator, operating personnel
Operators or operating personnel are the people responsible and authorised to operate the
machine. These people must be sufficiently knowledgeable in the correct handling and operation
of the machine. Usually, one or several people are given responsibility for the machine and are
provided with the operating manual for future reference.
It is expected that these people have been briefed about the machine and the operating manual
on-site, are especially aware of the safety regulations for ensuring the correct handling of the
machine and have been expressly informed about compliance with the aforesaid regulations.
Specialist, specialist personnel
Specialists are specially trained people who, due to their vocational training, are qualified to carry
out special tasks on the machine.
These people are, for example, electricians, mechanics, specialist engineers and appropriately
qualified cleaning staff. These people also have to be familiar with the contents of the operating
manual.
1.3 Copyright protection
This operating manual is confidential. All data and details contained herein are protected by copy-
right. Violations are expressly prohibited by law, and may result in severe civil and criminal penal-
ties.
This documentation contains information protected by copyright. Any reproduction, copying, scan-
ning or forwarding to third parties is expressly prohibited without the express prior permission of
VC999 VERPACKUNGSSYSTEME AG. Violators are liable for compensation.