VEMAG HP25E User manual

Vacuum ller
HP25E (from 1640800)
HP30E (from 1660917)
Operating instructions

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Issue: 09/18
Version: 2.8 EN (Original operating instructions)
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Index
Declaration of conformity
0. Foreword 0-1
1. Safety instructions 1-1
1.1 Sphere of application 1-1
1.2 Use in accordance with purpose 1-1
1.3 Explanation of symbols 1-2
1.4 General safety instructions 1-3
1.5 Special safety instructions 1-4
2. Description 2-1
2.1 Overview HP25E / HP30E 2-1
2.2 Brief description 2-1
2.2.1 Hopper 2-1
2.2.2 Feed screw 2-2
2.2.3 Double screws 2-2
2.2.4 Filling horn holder 2-3
2.2.5 Linking gear (optional) 2-3
2.2.6 Controls 2-4
2.2.7 Knee lever 2-7
2.2.8 Step 2-7
2.2.9 Adjustable feet 2-7
2.2.10 Front door 2-7
2.2.11 Lifting/tipping device (optional) 2-7
3. Installation and commissioning 3-1
3.1 Transporting the machine 3-1
3.2 Setting up the machine 3-3
3.3 Electrical connection 3-4
3.4 Checking direction of rotation 3-5
3.5 Levelling the lifting/tipping device (optional) 3-6
4. Setting up 4-1
4.1 General information 4-1
4.2 Fitting the double screw housing 4-1
4.3 Fitting the double screws 4-3
4.4 Fitting the lling horn 4-4
4.5 Locking the linking gear (optional) 4-5
4.6 Fitting the linking horn (optional) 4-6
4.7 Setting the vacuum 4-8
4.7.1 Filling raw and cooked sausage 4-8
4.7.2 Filling liquid product 4-8
4.8 Fitting the scraper 4-9
4.9 Adjusting the knee lever 4-10
5. Operation 5-1
5.1 Working with the machine 5-1
5.2 Working with provisional drive 5-4
6. Graphical control 6-1
6.1 Control panel 6-3
6.2 Screen 6-5
6.2.1 Header 6-5
6.2.2 Program and mode 6-5
6.2.3 Basic parameters 6-5
6.2.4 Supplementary parameters 6-5
6.2.5 Footer 6-5
6.3 Keypad 6-7
6.3.1 Numerical keypad 6-7
6.3.2 Key C (Cancel) 6-7
6.3.3 Screen up/down keys 6-7
6.3.4 Padlock key 6-7
6.3.5 Plus/minus keys 6-7
6.3.6 Cursor keys 6-7
6.3.7 Enter key 6-7
6.4 Status and error messages 6-8
6.5 Principles of operation 6-9
6.5.1 Select and edit programs 6-11
6.5.2 Importing and exporting programs using a USB stick 6-13

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6.5.3 Select mode group, mode and view 6-15
6.5.4 Select start/stop method 6-17
6.5.5 Make settings (language, date/time, password) 6-19
6.5.6 Set up userkey 6-21
6.6. Mode groups, modes, start/stop methods and parameters 6-23
6.6.1 Mode groups, modes and views 6-24
6.6.2 Start/stop methods 6-24
6.6.2.1 Knee I 6-24
6.6.2.2 Knee II 6-24
6.6.2.3 Remote end 6-24
6.6.2.4 Remote stop 6-24
6.6.2.5 Remote II 6-24
6.6.3 Basic parameters 6-25
6.6.3.1 Weight 6-25
6.6.3.2 First portion 6-26
6.6.3.3 Total weight (only for weight groups) 6-26
6.6.3.4 Pause 6-27
6.6.3.5 Linking/clip time/knife/output signal 6-27
6.6.3.6 Speed 6-28
6.6.3.7 Individual speed 6-29
6.6.3.8 Back suction 6-29
6.6.3.9 LPG belt speed 6-29
6.6.3.10 Portions per minute 6-30
6.6.3.11 Pressure control 6-30
6.6.4 Supplementary parameters 6-31
General applications 6-31
6.6.4.1 Speed of feed unit screw 6-31
6.6.4.2 Feed unit run-on 6-31
6.6.4.3 First link 6-31
6.6.4.4 Link o󰀨set/clip o󰀨set/knife o󰀨set (minced meat line) 6-32
6.6.4.5 Select double screw (HP series only) 6-32
6.6.4.6 Select pumping system 6-33
6.6.4.7 Stop counter 6-33
6.6.4.8 Soft start-up 6-33
6.6.4.9 Metal detection 6-34
6.6.4.10 Vacuum control 6-34
6.6.4.11 Synchronizing the machine using an external signal6-35
6.6.4.12 Linking support 6-35
Working with sausage lines 6-36
6.6.4.13 Product type 6-36
6.6.4.14 Last portion 6-36
6.6.4.15 Split casing tolerance 6-36
6.6.4.16 Remaining portions 6-37
6.6.4.17 Run-on 6-37
6.6.4.18 Calibre and sausage length 6-38
6.6.4.19 Portion length/rst portion length 6-38
6.6.4.20 Gap length 6-38
6.6.4.21 Conveyor belt calibre/discharge conveyor calibre 6-39
6.6.4.22 Cut quantity 6-39
6.6.4.23 Link point stretch/cut distance 6-39
Working with the hanging machine 6-40
6.6.4.24 Calibre and sausage length 6-40
6.6.4.25 Distance from LPV 802 6-40
6.6.4.26 Sausages before rst hook 6-40
6.6.4.27 Sausages on last hook 6-41
6.6.4.28 Sausages per hook 6-41
6.6.4.29 Hooks per stick 6-42
6.6.4.30 Sausages per stick 6-42
6.6.4.31 Catch position 6-42
6.6.4.32 End of stick 6-43
6.6.4.33 Stick restart 6-43
6.6.4.34 End of portioning (LPV 802 and DHV 841 only) 6-44
6.6.4.35 Extra hook 6-44
6.6.4.36 Permitted deviation 6-44
6.6.4.37 Last hook later 6-45

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Working with the automatic separation valve 6-46
6.6.4.38 Separation valve 6-46
6.6.4.39 Separation interval 6-46
6.6.4.40 Valve o󰀨set 6-46
6.6.4.41 Separation valve open 6-47
6.6.4.42 Separation valve closed 6-47
Working with the minced meat line and forming machine 6-48
6.6.4.43 Weight groups 6-48
6.6.4.44 Group position 6-48
6.6.4.45 Group portions 6-49
6.6.4.46 Group pause 6-49
6.6.4.47 Belt control (analog output 1) 6-50
6.6.4.48 Belt control (analog output 2) 6-50
Working with the scale 6-51
6.6.4.49 Number of samples (VEMAG Scale 877) 6-51
6.6.4.50 Sample interval (VEMAG Waage 877) 6-51
6.6.4.51 Tendency control (e.g. Process Check) 6-51
Working with special devices 6-52
6.6.4.52 Casing pusher 6-52
6.6.4.53 Pushback 6-52
6.6.4.54 Type of special control 6-53
6.6.4.55 Portion delay 6-53
6.6.4.56 Knife (cutter) 6-54
6.6.4.57 Maximum lling pressure (pressure monitoring
on grinding system) 6-54
6.6.4.58 Maximum temperature (temperature monitoring
for the grinding system) 6-55
6.6.4.59 Hopper mode 6-55
6.6.4.60 Hopper vacuum 6-56
6.6.4.61 Hopper level 6-56
6.6.4.62 Hopper level (optional) 6-57
6.6.4.63 Speed limit 6-58
6.6.4.64 External portioning 6-58
6.7 Congurations (operating mode settings) 6-61
6.8 Service 6-63
6.8.1 Service pages 6-63
6.9 Messages 6-64
6.9.1 List of messages 6-64
7 Cleaning 7-1
7.1 General information 7-1
7.2 Removing parts to be cleaned 7-1
7.2.1 Filling horn and lling horn holder 7-1
7.2.2 Linking horn (optional) 7-2
7.2.3 Linking gear (optional) 7-2
7.2.4 Double screws 7-3
7.2.5 Double screw housing 7-3
7.2.6 Hopper 7-6
7.2.7 Scraper 7-7
7.2.8 Vacuum system 7-8
7.3 Cleaning the machine 7-10
7.4 Cleaning schedule 7-11
7.4.1 General recommendations 7-11
7.4.2 Chlorine-free, alkaline cleaning 7-11
7.4.3 Chlorinated, alkaline cleaning 7-11
7.4.4 Recommended cleaning agents and disinfectants 7-12
7.4.5 Foam cleaning 7-13
7.4.6 Special cleaners for the machine interior 7-15
7.5 Lubrication and assembly 7-16
7.5.1 Hopper 7-16
8. Maintenance 8-1
8.1 General information 8-1
8.2 Grease gun 8-5
8.3 First-time maintenance work 8-6
8.4 Maintenance schedule 8-7

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8.5 Daily maintenance 8-8
8.5.1 Feed unit seals (lubrication) 8-8
8.6 Weekly maintenance 8-10
8.6.1 Feed unit drive (lubrication) 8-10
8.6.2 Intake (air lter) 8-11
8.6.3 Vacuum pump (air lter) 8-12
8.6.4 Vacuum pump 40 m³ 8-12
8.7 Monthly maintenance 8-13
8.7.1 Double screw drive (oil level and seals) 8-13
8.7.2 Vacuum pump 40 m³ 8-13
8.8 Six-monthly maintenance 8-14
8.8.1 Feed unit seals 8-14
8.8.2 Hydraulic unit (oil level) 8-14
8.8.3 Vacuum pump 40 m³ 8-14
8.9 Annual maintenance 8-15
8.9.1 Feed unit drive and feed unit seals 8-15
8.9.2 Hydraulic unit (oil change) 8-15
8.9.3 Vacuum pump 40 m³ 8-16
8.9.4 Double screw drive (oil change) 8-18
8.10 Biennial maintenance 8-19
8.10.1 Double screw drive 8-19
8.11 Three-yearly maintenance 8-20
8.11.1 Feed drive (oil change) 8-20
9. Troubleshooting 9-1
9.1 General information 9-1
9.2 Troubleshooting table 9-1
10. Appendix 10-1
10.1 General information 10-1
10.2 Technical data HP25E / HP30E 10-2
10.3 Dimensional drawings HP25E / HP30E 10-3
10.4 Hydraulic plan 10-4
10.5 Lubricants 10-5
10.5.1 Double screw drive 10-5
10.5.2 Feed drive 10-5
10.5.3 Hydraulic unit lifting and tipping device (optional) 10-5
10.5.4 Vacuum pump 10-5
10.5.5 Feed unit seals and feed unit drive 10-5
10.5.6 Individual parts 10-5
10.6 Accessories 10-6
10.6.1 Double screw selection 10-6
10.6.2 Filling horn selection 10-7
10.6.3 Linking horns 10-7
10.6.4 Miscellaneous accessories 10-8
10.6.5 Tools 10-8
10.7 Disposal 10-9
10.7.1 General information 10-9
10.7.2 Proper disposal 10-9

HP25E / HP30E Declaration of conformity
© VEMAG 2018
Declaration of conformity
reecting the intention of EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, Annex IIA
We
VEMAG Maschinenbau GmbH
Weserstraße 32
27283 Verden (Aller)
hereby declare that the
Continuous vacuum ller
HP25E type 164
HP30E type 166
Machine no. 16x.xxxx
complies with all of the relevant provisions of the EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.
Particular consideration was given to
the standard EN 12463:2004+A1:2011 Food Processing Machinery - Filling machines and auxiliary ma-
chines - Safety and hygiene requirements
The notied German authority
Prüf- und Zertizierungsstelle DGUV Test
Nahrungsmittel und Verpackung
Fachbereich Nahrungsmittel
Dynamostraße 7-11, 68165 Mannheim
(Kennnummer / Notied Body Number 0556)
performed a prototype test for this series of llers.
Authorised documentation representative:
Dr. Michael Gerretz
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[email protected]

HP25E / HP30E 0. Foreword
0-1© VEMAG 2018
0. Foreword
These operating instructions cover all the information required to operate
the vacuum ller. Two versions of the machine are available:
• HP25E / HP30E in the form of a portioning machine
• HP25E / HP30E in the form of a portioning and linking
machine (optional)
Operating and maintenance instructions for any attachments (optional)
can be found in the appropriate separate operating instructions.
If you have any questions which cannot be answered by this manual,
please contact VEMAG Customer Service at any time. Our sta󰀨 will be
please to hear your suggestions.
Read the safety instructions (Section 1) rst, before starting up the ma-
chine. You must follow all safety instructions to prevent injury to people
and damage to the machine.
You must follow all instructions on cleaning (Section 7) and maintenance
(Section 8). This is the only way to ensure reliable operation, high perfor-
mance and a long service life of your machine.

HP25E / HP30E0. Foreword
0-2 © VEMAG 2018