vc999 K7 User manual

Operating manual
Art. no. 592.016
Vacuum Packaging Machine
K7
Inauen Maschinen AG Tel. ++41 (0) 71 35 35 900
Melonenstrasse 2 Fax ++41 (0) 71 35 35 901
CH-9100 Herisau / Switzerland E-mail [email protected]

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Handover declaration
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NOTICE
The following handover declaration has to 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 operator manual. By signing this document
the owner certifies that he/she shall observe the safety instructions contained in the operator
manual and shall inform each and every machine user or persons working at the machine of the
relevant safety instructions.
The operator shall be liable for any personal injuries or damage to property resulting from non-
observance of the safety instructions.

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Contents
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Contents
1Introduction ......................................................................................8
1.1 General information............................................................................8
1.2 Terms.................................................................................................9
1.3 Copyright protection...........................................................................9
2Safety, warranty .............................................................................10
2.1 Explanation of the safety instructions ..............................................10
2.1.1 Warning safety signs at the machine...............................................10
2.2 General safety instructions...............................................................11
2.3 Intended Use....................................................................................12
2.4 Safety when vacuuming...................................................................13
2.4.1 Safety precautions and equipment ..................................................13
3Description of the machine...........................................................15
3.1 Operating principle...........................................................................15
3.2 Principle of operation .......................................................................19
3.3 Technical data..................................................................................20
3.3.1 Dimensions.......................................................................................20
3.3.2 Weight..............................................................................................20
3.3.3 Electrical data...................................................................................21
3.3.3.1 Control..............................................................................................21
3.3.4 Pneumatic data ................................................................................21
3.3.5 Performance data.............................................................................21
3.3.6 Noise emission.................................................................................22
3.4 Accessories......................................................................................22
3.4.1 Bag waste suction unit (VC999 K7A)...............................................22
3.4.2 Filling plate.......................................................................................23
4Packaging and transport...............................................................24
5Setting up the machine..................................................................25
5.1 Preparation.......................................................................................25
5.1.1 Site requirements.............................................................................25
5.1.2 Space requirement...........................................................................25
5.1.3 Base.................................................................................................26
6Installation of the machine............................................................27
6.1 Casing plates....................................................................................28
6.2 Connection.......................................................................................28
6.2.1 Connecting the electric power supply..............................................29
6.2.2 Connecting the compressed air supply............................................30

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6.3 Connecting the vacuum pump(s) .....................................................31
6.4 Periphery..........................................................................................31
7Initial start-up..................................................................................32
7.1 Installation inspection.......................................................................32
8Start-up............................................................................................33
8.1 Functional checks.............................................................................34
9Operation.........................................................................................35
9.1 Requirements for operation..............................................................35
9.2 Preparation.......................................................................................35
9.2.1 Preparing the product.......................................................................35
9.2.2 Preparing the packaging material.....................................................36
9.2.3 Adjusting the packaging machine to suit the product.......................36
9.2.3.1 Adjusting the height of the sealed seam..........................................36
9.2.3.2 Installing or removing the filling plate...............................................41
9.3 Switching on the machine ................................................................41
9.4 Operating display..............................................................................42
9.5 Step 0 ...............................................................................................47
9.5.1 Mask 00: Start-up.............................................................................47
9.5.2 Mask 10: Information........................................................................47
9.5.3 Mask 11: Counter.............................................................................48
9.5.4 Mask 12: Graph................................................................................48
9.5.5 Mask 13: Process monitoring...........................................................49
9.5.6 Mask 300: Programs ........................................................................50
9.5.7 Mask 990: Alarm list.........................................................................51
9.5.8 Mask 52: Test function .....................................................................52
9.5.9 Mask 53: Leak test air-cushion.........................................................53
9.5.10 Mask 54: Leak test vacuum chamber...............................................53
9.6 Step 1 ...............................................................................................54
9.6.1 Mask 55: Periphery...........................................................................54
9.7 Step 2 ...............................................................................................55
9.7.1 Mask 101/102: Parameters 1/2 and 2/2...........................................55
9.8 Step 3 ...............................................................................................60
9.8.1 Mask 151: Calibration......................................................................60
9.8.1.1 Mask 152: Calibration sealing bars..................................................60
9.8.1.2 Burn-in sealing bars..........................................................................61
9.8.1.3 Mask 153: Calibration vacuum system.............................................62
9.8.1.4 Initializing frequency converter.........................................................62
9.8.2 Mask 157: Defect Modes..................................................................63
9.8.3 Mask 156: Service parameter ..........................................................64
9.9 Step 4 ...............................................................................................65
9.10 Programming....................................................................................66
9.10.1 Define program.................................................................................66
9.10.2 Load program...................................................................................66
9.10.3 Edit program.....................................................................................67
9.10.4 Delete program.................................................................................67
9.11 Packaging cycle................................................................................68
9.11.1 Conveyor belt positioning.................................................................68
9.11.2 Start / terminate packaging cycle.....................................................68
9.12 Switch off..........................................................................................69

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9.13 Operating messages........................................................................70
10 Error display and troubleshooting...............................................71
10.1 Alarm messages...............................................................................71
10.2 Faults and their remedies.................................................................72
10.3 Other faults and their remedies........................................................78
11 Maintenance....................................................................................80
11.1 Servicing plan...................................................................................80
11.1.1 Cleaning work...................................................................................81
11.1.2 Inspection work ................................................................................82
11.2 Servicing work..................................................................................83
11.2.1 Compressed air maintenance unit ...................................................84
11.2.2 Maintenance sealing bars................................................................84
11.2.2.1 Replace Teflon tape and sealing wires............................................85
11.2.2.2 Calibration and burn-in sealing bars ................................................88
11.3 Maintenance vacuum pump(s).........................................................89
11.4 Tensioning the conveyor belt...........................................................89
11.5 Maintenance blades.........................................................................90
11.5.1 Checking cutter blade (VC999 K7A) /
perforation blade (VC999 K7B)........................................................90
11.5.2 Checking pre-perforation blade........................................................91
12 Repairs............................................................................................92
12.1 Replacing the conveyor belt.............................................................92
12.2 Repairs to electronics or control system..........................................93
12.2.1 Replace buffer battery of PLC control system .................................93
12.2.2 Replacing the buffer battery of the display.......................................93
12.2.3 Replace fuses...................................................................................94
13 Spare parts......................................................................................95
13.1 Ordering spare parts........................................................................95
14 De-commissioning / Interim storage / Disposal..........................96
14.1 De-commissioning and dismantling .................................................96
14.2 Interim storage .................................................................................96
14.3 Disposal............................................................................................97
15 Appendix.........................................................................................98
15.1 Program table...................................................................................98
15.2 Pneumatic diagram..........................................................................99
15.3 Wiring diagrams .............................................................................100
16 Index..............................................................................................119

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Introduction
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1 Introduction
1.1 General information
• This operator manual is an integral part of your machine. The information and safety instructions
contained herein have to be carefully read and adhered to by members of staff authorised to operate
the machine. Superiors who are responsible for machine operation shall be liable for damages and
their consequences resulting from incorrect handling of the machine. It is therefore in the interest of
the operator that this operator manual is strictly adhered to.
• The manufacturer shall not be liable for any damages which occur due to non-observance of this op-
erator manual in its entirety.
• Only the information contained in this operator manual can prevent faults during operation and guar-
antee trouble-free operation. It is therefore imperative that this operator manual is actually read und
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 98/37/EC at the time of delivery.
• In the unlikely event that problems should occur, or if questions arise, please do not hesitate to con-
tact our Customer Service.
• Due to technical changes and improvements to the machine some of the diagrams contained in this
operator manual may not be exact. However, the diagrams are fully understandable in order to ex-
plain processes or a course of action.
• We reserve the right to change dimensions and construction of the machine.
Customer Service Dept. Switzerland
The manufacturer’s address is displayed on the name plate. Always state the type of machine and the
machine’s serial number, which are also displayed on the name plate, when contacting us.
Manufacturer: Inauen Maschinen AG
Address: Melonenstrasse 2
CH-9100 Herisau / Switzerland
Phone: ++41 (0)71 35 35 900
Fax: ++41 (0)71 35 35 901
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.vc999.biz
Represented by:

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1.2 Terms
The following terms are used in this operator 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 always 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. The owner also becomes liable for the legal risk resulting from operation or connected to
operation of the machine when operating the machine.
Operator, operating personnel
Operators or operating personnel are the people responsible and authorised to operate the machine.
These people should possess sufficient know-how in order to handle and operate the machine correctly.
Usually, one or several people are given responsibility for the machine and provided with the operator
manual for future reference.
It is expected that these people have been briefed about the machine and the operator manual on-site
and are especially aware of the safety regulations for 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 at the machine.
These people are, e.g., electricians, mechanics, specialist engineers and appropriately qualified clean-
ing staff. These people also have to be familiar with the contents of the operating manual.
1.3 Copyright protection
This operator manual is confidential. All data and details contained herein are protected by copyright.
Violation is expressly prohibited by law, and may result in severe civil and criminal penalties.
This documentation contains information protected by copyright. Any reproduction, copying, scanning or
forwarding to third parties is expressly prohibited without the express prior permission of Inauen Ma-
schinen AG. Violation is expressly prohibited by law, and may result in severe civil and criminal penal-
ties.

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Safety, warranty
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2 Safety, warranty
2.1 Explanation of the safety instructions
All the safety instructions in this operating manual provide the operator with early warning of possible
dangers, possible damage to the machine and peripheral equipment and of flawed, productive work.
Any sections which are of particular importance to the operator are marked by a warning symbol. The
operator must read and comply with this information.
Meanings:
DANGER
indicates a hazardous situation wich, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury!
WARNING
indicates a hazardous situation wich, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury!
CAUTION
indicates a hazardous situation wich, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury!
NOTICE
indicates a situation wich, if not avoided, may result in considerable damage to equipment or
environmental harm!
2.1.1 Warning safety signs at the machine
All possible areas of danger are described in this operator manual and additionally indicated at the ma-
chine via warning safety signs. Please always pay attention to this safety information and act with the
respective caution.
WARNING OF A POTENTIAL DANGER ZONE
This warning safety sign displays potential danger zones at the machine. Always observe safety
information to prevent injuries. These danger zones are described in detail in the operating
manual.
WARNING ELECTRICAL HAZARD
This area contains an electrical appliance; danger of death! Risk of electric shock when coming
into direct contact with live parts! Only fully qualified electricians should carry out work on
electrical appliances.