vc999 K5, Operating Manual

Page 1: ...Operating Manual Art no 519 339 K5 K5N Vacuum Packaging Machine 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 vc999 ch vc999 com...

Page 2: ...nation of the safety instructions 10 2 3 Warranty liability 10 3 Description of the machine 11 3 1 Principle of how it works 11 3 1 1 Structure of the machine 11 3 1 2 Packaging cycle 11 3 2 Technical...

Page 3: ...packaging machine to suit the product 24 9 4 Controls 26 9 4 1 Control panel 26 9 4 2 Switching on 28 9 4 3 Inserting bags 28 9 4 4 Starting the packaging cycle 29 9 4 5 Intervention in the packaging...

Page 4: ...3 3 1 Replacing the seal on the lid 42 13 3 2 Maintenance on the welding bars 42 13 3 3 Maintenance of the welding cap pass 44 13 3 4 Maintenance work on the power supply 45 13 3 4 1 Electric fuses 45...

Page 5: ...that the relevant person nel read this Operating Manual This machine has been built according to the state of the art and carries on Inauen Maschinen AG s long tradition of Swiss quality workmanship...

Page 6: ...ad and understood the Operating and Maintenance Manual Technician technical personnel The technical personnel or technician are instructed by the owner to perform assembly installation maintenance rep...

Page 7: ...cting all the people who are employed to work on or with this machine against dangers IMPORTANT No modifications may be made which may change or prevent the functioning and action of the safety and pr...

Page 8: ...l and mechanical components IMPORTANT Both of these machines can be dangerous if they are not used properly or as directed In order to ensure that the machines are used as prescribed it is also import...

Page 9: ...2 1 2 2 Suitable products The products which are suitable for vacuum processing are those which neither explode nor emit toxic gases during this process o r which are not damaged as a result of the e...

Page 10: ...y 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 w...

Page 11: ...vacuum pump There are detachable covers 3 on the side and back of the bottom part The machine stands on 4 casters The front two casters 5 lock Control panel operation The controls and the control pane...

Page 12: ...asters 4 filling plates square socket key Accessories available Filling scoops Angled insert Funnel for liquids Pressure reducer unit for inert gas Other accessories available on request 3 2 1 Dimensi...

Page 13: ...n Prevents foam forming in the case of moist products 3 2 4 Welding technology Separate double hot wire welding to trim off bag offcuts 3 2 5 Inert gas connection There is only an inert gas connection...

Page 14: ...no 519 339 DE Page 14 55 3 2 7 Controller Microcontroller 7 segment LED displays Memory capacity 20 vacuum programs P 01 to P 20 with a write protect function Program P 00 for test runs cannot be writ...

Page 15: ...e as possible to the installation site For more information on this read the sub section Choice of place in the next section Setting up the machine 2 Remove the packaging and check that the entire con...

Page 16: ...rizontal industrial floor is adequate as a foundation Slight vibrations may carry from the vacuum pump to the floor 5 3 Ambient temperature The machine is designed to be operated at an ambient tempera...

Page 17: ...The inert gas is fed via a hose from the pressure reducer unit 2 on the gas cylinder 1 to the inert gas valve 3 in the machine The procedure for connecting the inert gas line on the machine is describ...

Page 18: ...tallation DANGER The machine may only be connected to the mains by a qualified expert electrician complying with local regulations Procedure The machine is supplied ready for service with a 4 core ele...

Page 19: ...th safety regulations In order to check the oil level and pour oil in remove the panelling on the right of the machine Check the inspection glass 6 on the vacuum pump to ensure that there is no oil in...

Page 20: ...p Is the oil level in the vacuum pump OK Are all the panels and covers in place 8 1 2 Switching on the machine The controls are explained in the Controls section Switch on the machine at the main swit...

Page 21: ...mp motor cuts out automatically The error message E 03 appears on the LED display If this happens change over two of the three phases of the mains cable on the terminal strip IMPORTANT The machine MUS...

Page 22: ...n Installation The vacuum chamber must be clean and dry 9 3 Preparation Before you start packaging get the product being packaged ready get the packaging ready and adjust the machine to suit the produ...

Page 23: ...o be welded Lie the vacuum bag flat on the welding cap pass Fig 9 1 IMPORTANT Ensure that the bag does not protrude so far out past the welding cap pass that it is trapped by the lid of the vacuum cha...

Page 24: ...ully against the welding cap pass 1 as shown with the pegs 3 pointing upwards Hold the filling plate by the two grip hol es and slide in into the vacuum chamber You can tell that the filling plate is...

Page 25: ...MPORTANT Interrupt what you are doing if liquid leaks into the vacuum chamber Switch off the vacuum pump and turn the main switch to 0 OFF First of all clean the vacuum chamber then the filling plates...

Page 26: ...4 Preventilate Soft air The setpoint value input may be between 400 and 999 999 means no preventilation Soft air 5 UP arrow button Packaging program Select the requested program number ascending Servi...

Page 27: ...The setpoint can be set at between 0 0 and 5 0 secon ds 13 Cutting Cutting setpoint The setpoint can be set at between 0 0 and 5 0 seconds 14 Intermediate ventilation Length of the intermediate ventil...

Page 28: ...ump switches off in sleep mode The vacuum pump is switched back on by pressing the Vacuum pump button 9 4 3 Inserting bags Before you start the packaging process program the appropriate packaging cycl...

Page 29: ...e continuously displayed on LED display 1 9 4 5 Intervention in the packaging cycle The following intervention is possible during the packaging cycle Pressing the STOP button If you press STOP during...

Page 30: ...vacuum chamber or in the goods being packed evaporates The evaporation point depends on the temperature of the product The colder the product is the greater the vacuum that can be achieved If this ty...

Page 31: ...IMPORTANT This type of vacuuming must be activated in the service program Contact the VC999 Customer Service Department before activating it 9 5 2 5 Intermediate ventilation Suitable for moist product...

Page 32: ...nter 0 the cutting function is switched off completely IMPORTANT Keep the cutting time as short as possible This will prevent unnecessary wear to the welding elements 9 5 2 8 Preventilation Soft air P...

Page 33: ...display 2 It remains on the display until a new program number is entered Fig 9 10 9 5 3 2 Compiling or changing a program Values can be assigned to any program function The values entered affect the...

Page 34: ...ng of the parameters A B C Vacuuming to evaporation point A Vacuum setpoint 400 999 Evaporation sensitivity 0 5 10 0 seconds Vacuuming to setpoint B Vacuum setpoint 400 999 Vacuuming in stages to setp...

Page 35: ...vice program 9 5 6 Service program Basic settings for the packaging program are defined in the service program IMPORTANT You can access the service program by pressing STOP as soon as you switch on th...

Page 36: ...K5 K5N Vacuum Packaging Machine Operation 2002 04 25 Art no 519 339 DE Page 36 55 9 5 7 Program table Fig 9 12...

Page 37: ...cedure for switching off the machine Press the Vacuum pump button The vacuum pump cuts out Switch the machine off by turning the main switch from I to 0 Close the vacuum chamber The LED displays are c...

Page 38: ...s faulty Call the VC999 Customer Service Department E 03 The phase sequence of the network is incorrect The mains cable has been incorrectly conn ected Switch two of the three phases of the mains cabl...

Page 39: ...s are badly vacuumed The vacuum setpoint or evaporation stage are incorrectly set Check the settings in the appropriate packaging program The machine does not weld or separate Welding bars or cap pass...

Page 40: ...oils 2002 04 25 Art no 519 339 DE Page 40 55 12 Process oils Aggregate Recommended oil products Manufacturer Vacuum pump Energol RC 100 BP Teresso 100 ESSO Rarus 427 Mobil Corena oil H 1 00 Shell Mot...

Page 41: ...nger that you may get burned on the vacuum pump and welding bars 13 1 Cleaning 13 1 1 Detergent Aggregates Detergent Vacuum chamber Welding bars and cap passes Filling plates Vacuum chamber lid Switch...

Page 42: ...ump 13 3 Maintenance and servicing Maintenance work is carried out on the machine in process in order to ensure that it is working properly We recommend that the machine has a full service once a year...

Page 43: ...flon strip In order to remove the Teflon strip peel off the glass fibre adhesive tape on either side 1 Dispose of the glass fibre adhesive tape Dispose of the used Teflon strip 2 Clean the welding bar...

Page 44: ...You can tell that the wires are correctly tightened if all 4 clamping jaws are pressed in as far as they will go 8 Attach the Teflon strip to the welding bar as described above Installing the welding...

Page 45: ...bed in Maintenance work on the power supply Use the square socket key included to open the door of the electrical cabinet If a mains automatic circuit breaker has been released switch it back on or re...

Page 46: ...metal shield 5 using the two screws 6 Also attach the earthing cable 13 Close the electrical cabinet Fig 13 8 13 3 5 Maintenance of the vacuum pump IMPORTANT Maintenance work on the vacuum pump must b...

Page 47: ...or details of the recommended oils If an oil with different properties is used this may lead to disruptions in operations or to damage IMPORTANT Different types of oil must never be mixed 13 3 5 2 Oil...

Page 48: ...ass 1 IMPORTANT Only use an oil which has been recommended by the pump manufacturer Read the section on Process oils for details of the recommended oils If an oil with different properties is used thi...

Page 49: ...ng instructions when you order spare parts Check the machine to ascertain which part you need to order Find the relevant part number on the spare parts list and make a note of the name of the part We...

Page 50: ...ing instructions in particular Before the machineis disassembled disconnect it from outside supply lines Unplug it at the mains and remove the plug from the electric cable Inert gas only in K5N machin...

Page 51: ...K5 K5N Vacuum Packaging Machine Diagrams 2002 04 25 Art no 519 339 DE Page 51 55 17 Diagrams 17 1 Pneumatics diagram...

Page 52: ...K5 K5N Vacuum Packaging Machine Diagrams 2002 04 25 Art no 519 339 DE Page 52 55 17 2 Circuit diagrams...

Page 53: ...K5 K5N Vacuum Packaging Machine Diagrams 2002 04 25 Art no 519 339 DE Page 53 55...

Page 54: ...K5 K5N Vacuum Packaging Machine Diagrams 2002 04 25 Art no 519 339 DE Page 54 55 18 Index Angled insert 25 Boiling point 23...

Page 55: ...21 28 Maintenance 42 Oil change 48 Oil level 43 Oxygen 10 Packaging cycle 12 30 Packaging materials 24 Packaging programs 31 Parameters 31 Pouring in oil 20 Power supply 14 Preventilate Soft air 27 P...