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Tanco Autowrap 404 EH
Operators manual
The default settings for the machine are developed by Tanco for optimal operation of the machine. However, the
operator can change certain parameters in the ‘Operator Setup’ menu to take account of operational conditions.
Parameter Default
Application Description
‘Film Break’
OFF
ARC machines
If sensor is fitted and selected the cycle is interrupted if
there is a film break
Remote Type
RF
All
Select type of remote control
‘Squeeze IN’
0.0s
1080
The time period required for the gripper arm to grip the
bale sufficiently.
Increase setting if the bale grip is insufficient.
‘Load UP’
5.0s
580A
AUTOLOAD
1080A
AUTOLOAD
The time period required for the load arm to reach the
point at which the bale transfers onto the table.
Adjustment may be required to set the optimum stopping
point.
If bale transfer is inconsistent, then increase setting to
raise the stopping point
‘Squeeze OUT’
3.0s
1080A
AUTOLOAD only
The time period required for the gripper arm to release
the bale.
Increase setting if the bale gripper arm does not extend
sufficiently.
‘Load down
pause’
0.0
All
Time after load arm sensor is active before stops.
‘Tip up’
4.0s
All
The time period required for table to tip up. Increase
setting if the bale is not tipped off the table.
‘Tip up to down’
0.3s
All
The time period tip up to tip down.
May be increase if you require more time for the bale to
drop before tip down commences
‘Tip down’
4.8s
All
The pause duration after the load arm reaches its
uppermost position, to allow for the bale to transfer onto
the table rollers. Adjustment may be required depending
on the size/type of bale.
Increase setting if the bale does not transfer in sufficient
time.
‘Fast Last Rev’
1.2
All
Time on last rev before turntable goes to slow speed.
‘Tip UP’
4.0s
All
The time period required for the table to descend to the
horizontal position.
Increase setting if the table does not return to down
position.
¼
Turn
OFF ARC
machines Select
if you want turntable to turn 90
o
after Tip
8.3 Operator Setup Menu