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TROUBLESHOOTING ALARMS
Alarm
Problem
Solution
Pop up raise /lower
motion problem
The pop up is commended to go up or
down and does not reach its position
within 15 seconds
First try the machine in manual mode.
Then, verify that the air supply is present.
Verify the «lowered pop up position»
proximity sensor. Verify the pop up
pressure regulator (at least 40 PSI)
Top platen motion
problem
The top platen movement is requested
and it does not reach it final position within
an acceptable delay
First try the machine in manual mode.
Verify the faulty movement’s limit switches.
Verify the VFD parameters
Top sheet motion
problem
The top sheet movement is requested and
it does not reach it final position within an
acceptable delay
First try the machine in manual mode.
Verify the faulty movement’s limit switches,
proximity sensors and reed switches. Verify
the VFD parameters
Top sheet lack of
plastic
The top sheet picks up plastic and no
plastic is detected
Thread the top sheet mandrel with new
plastic roll (if needed) and secure the
plastic in the clamp (with TSC). Make sure
photoeye is well positioned to detect plastic.
Make sure plastic is not too clear for the
type of photoeye
Obstacle detected
during top sheet
motion
The top sheet is in motion, the photoeyes
detect obstacles in the top sheet path
Remove possible obstacles from the top
sheet path. Make sure the photoeyes are
functioning properly
Load too high for top
sheet
The top sheet is at utmost top position and
in motion to apply plastic, and the TS
autoheight photoeye is hidden
Verify if the load is really too high before
restarting system. Verify the photoeye
adjustment
Top sheet holding
clamps opened during
pickup sequence
The holding and pulling clamps are open
and the pickup sequence is in motion
Reload the plastic in the holding clamps.
Verify that the air hoses are connected
properly.
Heat seal motion
problem
The heat seal is in motion and movement
cannot be completed
Verify if the air supply is present. Verify the
pressure on the heat seal regulator. Verify
the heat seal movement reed switches /
proximity sensor
Heat seal too cold or
too hot
The heat seal is too hot or too cold during
the sealing request
Verify the heat seal temperature on the
controller – adjust if necessary (max 300°F
/ min 220°F). Verify the controller’s
parameter and the thermocouple’s
functionality
Heat seal out during
conveyor movement
The heat seal is out during a conveyor
movement
Verify the heat seal retracted proximity
sensor/reed switch
