A.F.I. Publication: 1200316 Issue: Review Date: March 2016 Model B-350Touch Control Panel Operating Instructions ALL-FILL, Inc. 418 Creamery Way Exton, PA. 19341 USA (610) 524-7350 FAX (610) 524-7346 www.all-fill.com
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION...1 Control Panel...1 Figure 1 Model B-350Touch Filler Control Panel...1 Emergency Stop Switch...2 Power Indicator...2 Reset Switch...2 B-350Touch Controller Operation...3 Main Screen...3 Status Messages...4 Menus & Selections...5 USING THE CONTROLS...7 Startup and Initial Operation...7 Testing the Filler...7 Setting Up Filling...9 Choosing a Recipe Number and Product Name...9 Selecting Recycling...10 Setting Up Fill Type and Auger Revolutions/Fill Time...11 Controlling Agitation & Cutoff...12 Setting up Hopper Level and Product Resupply...14 Recording Filling Accessories...15 Startup/Shutdown Procedure...16 Status Messages...16 REFERENCE...17 Main Screen...17 Stop/Run...17 Production Count & Menu...17 CPM...17 Recipe Number Selection & Menu...17 Product Level Indicator & Menu...18 Agitator Indicator & Menu...18 Cutoff Indicator & Menu...18 Auger Revolutions Display & Menu...18 Fill Head Graphic Display...19 Menu...19 Recycle Control Menu Screen...19 Recycle Indicator...19 Recycle Control...19 Recycle Time...20 Reset Counts...20 English/Spanish...20 Recipe Number Menu...20 Product Name...20 Auger Revolutions...21 Agitation...21 Product Level Menu...21 Low Level...21 Infeed Control...22 Pause Delay...22 Agitator Menu...22 Agitation...22 Agitation Off Delay...23 Cutoff Menu...23
Cutoff...23 Open/Close Time...23 Auger Revolutions Menu...24 Fill Type...24 Auger Rev...24 Fill Time...24 Delay After Fill...25 Menu...25 Filling Accessories...25 Test Menu...26 Test Auger...26 Jog Auger...26 Empty Hopper...27 Test Agitator...27 Test Outputs...28 Test Product Req...28 Test Cutoff...28 Test End Of Fill...28 Test Inputs...29 APPENDIX...31 Setup Recipe Worksheet...33 INDEX...34 2016 ALL-FILL, Inc. 3/16 - Printed in the U.S.A. No liability is assumed with respect to the use of any information contained in this publication. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this publication, ALL-FILL, Inc. assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions nor is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of information contained in this publication. This publication, as well as operational details described herein, are subject to change without notice.
- Model B-350Touch Control Panel Operating Instructions INTRODUCTION The ALL-FILL Model B-350Touch is a versatile auger filling machine that provides reliable, accurate control of filling revolutions along with user-friendly control of other machine components, such as recycling, agitation, and/or cutoff operation. The actual fill can be initiated at the operator control panel, or by a footswitch. This section presents a general description of the controls included on your Model B-350Touch Control Panel and should be used by those who are unfamiliar with Programmable Logic Control panels and auger filling machines, in general. Subsequent sections provide detailed, step-by-step procedures to setup, test, and run filling production. Control Panel The Model B-350Touch Control Panel allows you to control and operate your All-Fill filler. A typical Model B-350e Control Panel is shown in Figure 1. Controls are described in the following. Figure 1 Model B-350Touch Filler Control Panel TOUCH SCREEN PANEL B-350Touch TRANSPARENT CONTROL POWER INDICATOR EMERGENCY EMERGENCY RESET SWITCH STOP STOP EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH 1
Emergency Stop Switch A Push/Pull control pushbutton that disconnects power from the equipment. Pressing the Emergency Stop switch will stop the machine immediately. All power will be shut down. Only use the Emergency Stop switch in the event of an actual emergency, or when shutting the system down. Use the STOP key on the controller to stop the filler under normal circumstances. Power Indicator A green lamp that lights to indicate that control power is available. Reset Switch Pressing the black Reset Switch will restore power to the system after an Emergency Stop situation. It also brings all devices to their home position, and prepares the machine to enter run mode. 2
B-350Touch Controller Operation Main Screen The Main screen provides operational control of the filler, as well as displaying machine production totals and equipment operating status. Included are the following. Stop/Run Production Count CPM Recipe Number Selection Selection used to halt or operate the filler. Pressing the Stop/Run switch icon puts the filler in Run Mode for subsequent initiation/cycling or halts the run mode for testing. Displays the number of fill cycles performed since the Run control was used and provides access to the Recycle Control screen. The display can be used to track container/product usage or indicate production. Pressing the display accesses the Recycle Control Menu screen. Displays a computed Container Per Minute value indicating production level. Allows setup recipe number to be selected and provides access to the Recipe Number menu screen. Pressing the Recipe # selection allows a different recipe to be selected and accesses the Recipe Number Menu screen. 3
Product Level Indicator Displays status of the product level in the hopper and provides access to the Product Level Menu screen. Indicator appears Green when sufficient product detected in the hopper or Red when at low level. Pressing the indicator accesses the Product Level Menu screen. Agitator Indicator Cutoff Indicator Auger Revolutions Display Fill Head Graphic Display Displays status agitator drive/blade in the hopper and provides access to the Agitation Menu screen. Indicator appears Green when agitator running or Red when off. Pressing the indicator accesses the Agitation Menu screen. When the agitator is running (Indicator Green), the agitator blade of the fill head graphic also appears Green. Displays status of a cutoff device and provides access to the Cutoff Menu screen. Indicator appears Green when cutoff open or Red when closed. Pressing the indicator accesses the Cutoff Menu screen. Displays the setup number of auger revolutions of the current recipe in use and provides access to the Auger Revolution Menu screen. Pressing the display accesses the Auger Revolutions Menu screen. The representation of the fill head can be used as a quick, visual indication of filler and control functioning. The following components shown on the graphic are depicted as On (Green) or Off (Red) when in operation: Level Control Agitator Auger Cutoff Menu Provides access to a Filling Accessory and Test Menu screens. These screens are described separately. Status Messages The current operation being performed by the system and controls are displayed via Status Messages appearing at the top of the panel. Messages are listed in the following. No Control Power Ready To Start Wait For Initiation Open Cutoff Fill By Rev Delay After Fill Close Cutoff Low Level Pause Fill By Time 4
Menus & Selections The Model B-350Touch is controlled by selections and choices you make by pressing selections and settings on the front panel. Screens and selections are listed in the following. Main Screen Stop/Run Production Count CPM Recipe Number Selection Product Level Indicator Agitator Indicator Cutoff Indicator Auger Revolutions Display Fill Head Graphic Display Menu Recycle Control Menu Screen Recycle Indicator Recycle Control Recycle Time Reset Counts English/Spanish Recipe Number Menu Product Name Auger Revolutions Agitation Product Level Menu Low Level Infeed Control Pause Delay Agitator Menu Agitation Agitation Off Delay Cutoff Menu Cutoff Open/Close Time Auger Revolutions Menu Fill Type Auger Rev Fill Time Delay After Fill Menu Filling Accessories Auger Type Auger Size Funnel Type Funnel Size High Speed Agitator Collector Funnel Collector Funnel Size Spinner Plate Spinner Plate Size 5
Test Menu Test Auger Jog Auger Jog Rev. Empty Hopper Test Agitator Test Outputs Test Product Req Test Cutoff Test End Of Fill Test Inputs Emergency Switch Foot Switch Cutoff Switch Low Level Switch 6
USING THE CONTROLS After becoming familiar with the operating controls and displays (see INTRODUCTION ), you can use this section to learn how to setup and run the filler from the control panel. Installation of the machine is described separately and contained in the documentation package accompanying your order. It is recommended that all installation and connections be completed before attempting any of the testing, setup or production procedures contained in the following. Startup and Initial Operation After installing the filler and connecting the required electrical and pneumatic inputs, the machine can be started and initially operated to ensure that all components are functioning correctly. Testing the Filler The Test Menu provides selections to individually operate and test various components and devices of the machine. You can use the following to test these devices prior to any setup or operation. 1. Press STOP on the Main screen. Test functions can only be accessed when machine is stopped. 2. Press MENU and select TEST MENU. The following selection should appear: 7
3. Press TEST AUGER to operate the fill motor and agitator motor for testing, adjustment, etc. 4. Use the JOG AUGER REV selection to select auger revolutions to perform when testing. Press the JOG AUGER switch icon to operate fill motor. 5. Use the TEST AGITATOR switch icon to verify agitator blade operation and direction. Press BACK to select Test Outputs and/or Test Input screens, as required. Upon successful completion of this testing, you can proceed to the following to start setting up the filling controls. 8
Setting Up Filling Setup of the filler component consists of the following major procedures: Choosing a Recipe Number and Product Name Selecting Recycling Setting Up Fill Type and Auger Revolutions/Fill Time Controlling Agitation & Cutoff Setting Up Level Control & Product Resupply Recording Filling Accessories Procedures to perform these setup operations are provided in the following. The Appendix of this manual contains a Setup Worksheet that can be used to help you develop and record selections and entries. Choosing a Recipe Number and Product Name The B-350Touch Controller provides the ability to store up to 10 different setup programs for use with different containers, products, fill amounts, etc., with each recipe identified by a unique alphanumeric product name. 1. From any other screen, press BACK and MAIN to display the Main screen. Press RECIPE #. 2. Press RECIPE NUMBER and choose number on keypad. Press to store. 3. Press PRODUCT NAME and use keyboard to identify recipe by product, container, size, etc. Press to store. 4. Press SYSTEM and use ENGLISH/SPANISH to select language for screens, selections, and displays. 9
Selecting Recycling Use the following to select the type of recycling that the Model B350Touch operates. 1. From any other screen, press BACK and MAIN to display the Main screen. Press the Production Count display (beneath the STOP/RUN switch icon) for the RECYCLE Menu screen. 2. The RECYCLE CONTROL selection determines how the Model B-350Touch performs filling cycles. When selected as On filling occurs repeatedly upon a user specified time interval. An Off entry means that Recycle mode is not functioning, and the footswitch must be activated to initiate a fill cycle. Press RECYCLE CONTROL to select as On or Off. Indicator appears Green when On or Red when Off. 3. If using recycling (an On) setting, press the adjacent time selection to determine time period between fills. 10
Setting Up Fill Type and Auger Revolutions/Fill Time The Model B-350Touch can control filling by either direct counting and control of auger revolutions, via signals from the shaft-mounted optical encoder, or by control of filling duration, via an internal clock. Filling by revolutions is the primary (and most accurate) method of controlling filling. The Fill By Time selection is available as a backup mode to allow production to continue in case of encoder failure, problems, replacement, etc. Use the following procedure to specify these settings at the B-350Touch controller 1. From any other screen, press BACK and MAIN to display the Main screen. Press the Auger Revolutions display to access the FILL TYPE screen. 2. Press FILL TYPE to select filling by revolutions or time, according to your application. Fill By Time 3. Press FILL TIME to select how long the auger operates during a fill cycle to dispense product. Product amounts will vary according to fill motor speed, auger size, product, and this setting. Fill By Rev 4. Press AUGER REV to select how many revolutions will occur during a fill cycle. Product amounts will vary according to fill motor speed, auger size, product, and this setting. 5. Press DELAY AFTER FILL for a time period after the fill to allow product to settle and distribute throughout the container. The next fill cycle cannot occur until this period expires. 11
Controlling Agitation & Cutoff Use the following to control how the product agitator drive components operate in the hopper and operation of a cutoff device (if included). 1. From any other screen, press BACK and MAIN to display the Main screen. Press the AGITA- TOR indicator to access the Agitation screen. 2. Press the AGITATION selection to select With Fill, Continuous, or Off, as necessary. 3. The AGITATION OFF DELAY setting will momentarily delay turning agitation off to accommodate high cycle rates and operation with other equipment. 4. Press BACK and select the CUTOFF indicator to access the cutoff screen. 12
5. Press CUTOFF for the following: NONE No Cutoff control required. WITH TIME Specifies a period of time for the cutoff to open and close. The actual time is specified in the OPEN TIME and CLOSE TIME entries. LIMIT SWITCH Specifies a period of time to delay the closing of the cutoff. The limit switch determines cutoff opening and filling. The opening time is not used in this mode. 6. Press OPEN TIME to select the amount of time that it takes to fully open the cutoff, prior to the start of the fill. 7. Press CLOSE TIME to specify the amount of time (delay) that it takes to fully close the cutoff, after the fill is completed. Entries can be made in this window when cutoff control has been selected as either Time or Limit Switch. 13
Setting up Hopper Level and Product Resupply The Model B350Touch can operate in conjunction with external equipment for a reliable, regulated supply of product to the hopper of the auger filler for accurate, reliable filling applications. When used with external product re-supply equipment, the Setup Level Control setup menu can be used for operation and control of this equipment. 1. From any other screen, press BACK and MAIN to display the Main screen. Press the LEVEL indicator to access the Product Level screen. 2. Press LOW LEVEL to specify operation of a Level Control instrument installed in the hopper cover at the filler. It can be selected as On or Off. When entered as On a signal is generated indicating a low level condition exists. When selected as On, the Pause Delay (see following) can be further used to specify low level control. 3. Press PRODUCT INFEED to actuate external product infeed equipment upon low level. You may need to refer to wiring information of this external equipment to determine the correct entry. 4. The PAUSE DELAY selection provides a delay to occur between detection of a low level condition in the hopper and a system pause. Press PAUSE DELAY to specify the number of fill cycles to occur after the low level condition is detected. This selection can be used to allow infeed equipment to deliver product to the hopper without pausing of the system. 14
Recording Filling Accessories The type of product and filling machine accessories associated with a particular Setup Recipe can be entered for subsequent display and verification with this selection. The following items can be listed: Auger Type & Size Funnel Type & Size Spinner Plate Size Collector Funnel Size High Speed Agitator Type!!! IMPORTANT!!! These selections are for information purposes only. Entries made in this selection are completely independent of actual products and equipment. To record Filling Accessories with your setup recipe, press MENU from the Main screen and press FILLING ACCESSORIES. You can use these selections to record the filling accessories used with the setup and displayed to verify if the proper accessories are actually installed. 15
Startup/Shutdown Procedure Use the following as a general guideline for the Startup and Shutdown of the B-350Touch auger filler. 1. Pull out the red Emergency Stop control and press the black Reset Switch. The Main screen should appear on the B-350Touch controller. 2. Press RECIPE #. Select number of desired setup recipe. 3. Verify that the program s setup selections and entries are correct. 4. Press the STOP/RUN switch icon on the Main screen. 5. Press footswitch to initiate a fill cycle. Verify filler operation from the Status messages appearing at the top of the screen. 6. Press STOP to halt the filler at the end of a fill cycle. 7. Press the red Emergency Stop switch to stop the machine immediately. Status Messages The current operation being performed by the system and controls are displayed via Status Messages appearing at the top of the panel. Messages are listed in the following. Message No Control Power Ready To Start Wait For Initiation Open Cutoff Fill By Rev Delay After Fill Close Cutoff Low Level Pause Fill By Time What To Do Pull Emergency Stop out and press Reset switch Use footswitch to initiate a fill cycle Check initiation/connections Verify opening Check setup settings Check setup settings Verify closing Check product supply/infeed source Check setup settings 16
REFERENCE For reference, all major touch screen selections are described in the following. Each selection is described with its typical application, along with the corresponding valid range of entries. Main Screen The Main Screen provides centralized control of machine operation, as well as access to other screens and selections used to setup and test the filler. The Main Screen appears at startup or after an Emergency Stop/Reset sequence. Screen includes the following. Stop/Run Selection used to halt or operate the filler. Pressing the Stop/Run switch icon puts the filler in Run Mode for subsequent initiation/cycling or halts the run mode for testing. This selection is accessed from the Main Screen. Setting: Run, Stop Production Count & Menu Displays the number of fill cycles performed since the Run control was used and provides access to the Recycle Control screen. The display can be used to track container/product usage or indicate production. Pressing the displays access the Recycle Control Menu screen. This selection is accessed from the Main Screen. The Recycle Control Menu screen is described separately. CPM Displays a computed Container Per Minute value indicating production level. This selection is accessed from the Main Screen. Recipe Number Selection & Menu Allows setup recipe number to be selected and provides access to the Recipe Number menu screen. Pressing the Recipe # selection allows a different recipe to be selected and accesses the Recipe Number Menu screen. This selection is accessed from the Main Screen. The Recipe Number Menu screen is described separately. Settings: 1-10 17
Product Level Indicator & Menu Displays status of the product level in the hopper and provides access to the Product Level Menu screen. Indicator appears Green when sufficient product detected in the hopper or Red when at low level. Pressing the indicator accesses the Product Level Menu screen. This selection is accessed from the Main Screen. The Product Level Menu screen is described separately. Agitator Indicator & Menu Displays status agitator drive/blade in the hopper and provides access to the Agitation Menu screen. Indicator appears Green when agitator running or Red when off. Pressing the indicator accesses the Agitation Menu screen. When the agitator is running (Indicator Green), the agitator blade of the fill head graphic also appears Green. This selection is accessed from the Main Screen. The Agitation Menu screen is described separately. Cutoff Indicator & Menu Displays status of a cutoff device and provides access to the Cutoff Menu screen. Indicator appears Green when cutoff open or Red when closed. Pressing the indicator accesses the Cutoff Menu screen. This selection is accessed from the Main Screen. The Cutoff Menu screen is described separately. Auger Revolutions Display & Menu Displays the setup number of auger revolutions of the current recipe in use and provides access to the Auger Revolution Menu screen. Pressing the display accesses the Auger Revolutions Menu screen. This selection is accessed from the Main Screen. The Auger Revolutions screen is described separately. 18
Fill Head Graphic Display The representation of the fill head can be used as a quick, visual indication of filler and control functioning. The following components shown on the graphic are depicted as On (Green) or Off (Red) when in operation: Level Control Agitator Auger Cutoff This display is accessed from the Main Screen. Menu Provides access to a Filling Accessory and Test Menu screens. These screens are described separately. Recycle Control Menu Screen The Recycle Control Menu screen provides selections and displays for automatic recycling of the filler and to select the language of all other menus, screens, and selections. Selections and displays of the screen are described in the following. The Recycle Control Menu Screen is accessed from the Production Count display of the Main Screen. Recycle Indicator Displays status of the recycle control selection. Indicator appears Red when recycling Off or Green when automatic recycling On. This indicator can be used as verification that the proper type of recycling is used in the current recipe. The Recycle Indicator is accessed from the Recycle Control Menu screen and is for display only. Recycle Control Selection used to turn automatic recycling on or off. Recycling can be used for applications that do not require an operator to position a container for filling. On/Off control is displayed by the Recycle Indicator (see previous). When used (On/Green), time between fills is determined by the adjacent Recycle Time selection. When not used (Off/Red), each fill must be initiated separately. The Recycle Control selection is accessed from the Recycle Control Menu screen. Setting: On, Off 19
Recycle Time Defines the period between fill cycles when Recycle Control set to On. The Recycle Time selection is accessed from the Recycle Control Menu screen. Setting: 0.00-9.99 Reset Counts Selection used to re-zero the Production Count total appearing on the Main Screen. Pressing the selection resets the counter. Selection changes color (Red-Blue) to indicate the reset. The Reset Counts selection is accessed from the Recycle Control Menu screen. English/Spanish Screens, selections, settings and displays on the control panel can appear in either English or Spanish using this selection. Pressing the selection changes languages. The English/Spanish selection is accessed from the Recycle Control Menu screen. Settings: English, Spanish Recipe Number Menu The Recipe Number Menu screen provides selections and displays to identify the recipe by a product name, set auger revolutions, and selection agitation control. Selections and displays of the screen are described in the following. The Recipe Number Menu Screen is accessed from the Recipe Number display of the Main Screen. Product Name Each product, batch, lot, etc., can be associated with a particular Recipe using the Product Name selection. Pressing Product Name displays a keyboard. Any alphanumeric character (0-9/A-Z) can be used at up to 14 characters in length. This selection is available from the Recipe Number Menu screen. Setting: 14-char. 20
Auger Revolutions This selection defines the amount of product dispensed during a single fill cycle. The amount of product dispensed per revolution is a function of the auger (or pump) size as well as physical characteristics of the product (i.e., density). This selection is available from the Recipe Number Menu screen. Setting: 0.00-300.00 Agitation Selection operation and duration of product agitation in the hopper. Settings are available for continuous agitation, agitation during filling only, and no agitation. Operation of agitation will depend on product type, environmental factors, and specific product characteristics. Selection is color-coded for a quick, visual indication of the current setting. Selection appears Green when selected as Continuous or With Fill. Selection appears Red when selected as Off. This selection is available from the Recipe Number Menu screen. Setting: Off (Red), Continuous (Green), With Fill (Green) Product Level Menu The Product Level Menu screen provides selections and displays for the resupply of the hopper from a bulk source. Selections and displays of the screen are described in the following. The Product Level Menu Screen is accessed from the Level Control Indicator of the Main Screen. Selections and settings on the Product Level screen apply to all recipes, regardless of recipe number selected. Low Level Specifies how the filler hopper is re-supplied with product from (external) infeed equipment. Operation of the Level Control can be turned On where a signal is generated at external equipment when a low level condition is detected in the hopper, or turned Off. When selected as On, the Pause Delay selection (see following) can be further used to specify low level control. Selection is color-coded for a quick, visual indication of the current setting. Selection appears Red when selected Off or Green when On. This selection is accessed from the Product Level Menu screen. Setting: Off (Red), On (Green) 21
Infeed Control Selects a signal to actuate external product infeed equipment. When selected as On, a signal is generated upon detection of low product level. When Off no signal is generated. Selection is color-coded for a quick, visual indication of the current setting. Selection appears Red when selected Off or Green when On. This selection is accessed from the Product Level Menu screen. Setting: Off (Red), On (Green) Pause Delay Provides a delay to occur between detection of a low level condition and when the filler pauses due to low/no product. Specifies the number of fill cycles to occur after the low level condition is detected. This selection can be used to allow infeed equipment to deliver product to the hopper without pausing overall production. Entries for this setting will vary according to the type of equipment used for product infeed. This selection is accessed from the Product Level Menu screen. Setting: 0-999 cycles Agitator Menu Provides selections to control the product agitator blade in the hopper. This selection is accessed from the Agitator indicator on the Main screen. Agitation Selection operation and duration of product agitation in the hopper. Settings are available for continuous agitation, agitation during filling only, and no agitation. Operation of agitation will depend on product type, environmental factors, and specific product characteristics. Selection is color-coded for a quick, visual indication of the current setting. Selection appears Green when selected as Continuous or With Fill. Selection appears Red when selected as Off. This selection is available from the Agitator Menu screen and is identical to the Agitation selection on the Recipe Number Menu screen. This is for convenience. Setting: Off (Red), Continuous (Green), With Fill (Green) 22
Agitation Off Delay When Agitation control is selected as With Fill this setting can be used to delay turning agitation off at the end of the fill cycle to assist in moving product evenly into flights of the auger, and to reduce wear of slow speed agitation components, especially at high cycle rates. Setting is in seconds. This selection is available from the Agitator Menu screen Setting: 0.00-9.99 Cutoff Menu Provides selections to control a product cutoff device (e.g., flapper gate, slide blade, etc.) installed on the funnel of the filler. This selection is accessed from the Cutoff indicator on the Main screen. Cutoff This selection provides control of the product cutoff device to prevent dripping or spillage of product after filling. You can specify the following modes of operation: None By Time Limit Switch No cutoff control required. Specifies a period of time for the cutoff to open and close. Specifies a period of time to delay the closing of the cutoff. The limit switch determines cutoff opening and filling. The opening time is not selectable in this mode. When either Timed or Limit Switch modes are selected, additional entries are provided for the opening and closing delays (closing only for limit switch operation). Selection is color-coded for a quick, visual indication of the current setting. Selection appears Red when selected as None and appears Green when selected as By Time or Switch. This selection is accessed from the Cutoff Menu screen. Setting: By Time (Green), Limit Switch (Green), Off (Red) Open/Close Time Specifies opening and closing delays of the cutoff. Setting is in seconds. This selection is accessed from the Cutoff Menu screen. Setting: 0.00-9.99 23
Auger Revolutions Menu Provides access to select fill type, auger revolutions/fill time, and a variable delay after fill. This screen is accessed from the Auger Revolutions display on the Main screen and includes the following. Fill Type The Control Panel can control filling by either direct counting and control of auger revolutions, via signals from the shaft-mounted optical encoder, or by control of filling duration, via an internal clock. This selection determines the corresponding Fill Type. Filling by revolutions is the primary (and most accurate) method of controlling filling. The Fill By Time selection is available as a backup mode to allow production to continue in case of encoder failure, problems, replacement, etc. This selection is accessed from the Auger Revolutions Menu screen. Setting: Fill By Time, Fill By Rev Auger Rev This selection determines the amount of material dispensed in a fill cycle. The amount of product dispensed can be estimated based on the type, size, and operating speeds of the auger, as well as physical characteristics of the product being filled. This selection is available from the Auger Revolutions Menu screen and is identical to the auger revolutions selection on the Recipe Number Menu screen. This is for convenience. Setting: 0.00-300.00 Fill Time This selection specifies how long the auger turns to dispense product during a fill cycle. It is only available when the Fill Type selection is entered as Fill By Time. The amount of product dispensed per second is a function of the auger (or pump) size, operating speed, and physical characteristics of the product. This selection is available from the Auger Revolutions Menu screen. Setting: 0.00-30.00 24
Delay After Fill Selection for a variable delay after fill. This delay can be used to allow product to drop and settle into the container before moving to avoid spillage and wasted product. Setting is in seconds. This selection is available from the Auger Revolutions Menu screen. Setting: 0.00-9.99 Menu The Menu selection on the Main screen provides access to a selection to record filling accessories with the recipe and the Test menu screens and selection. These are described in the following. Filling Accessories The type of product and filling machine accessories associated with a particular Setup Recipe can be entered for subsequent display and verification with this selection. The following items can be listed: Auger Type & Size Funnel Type & Size Spinner Plate Size Collector Funnel Size High Speed Agitator Type!!! IMPORTANT!!! This selection is for information purposes only. Entries made in this selection are completely independent of actual products and equipment. You can use this selection to record the filling accessories used with the setup and displayed to verify if the proper accessories are actually installed. This screen is accessed from the Menu selection of the Main screen. Settings Auger Type: Straight, Self Feed Auger Size: 0-99 Funnel Type: Lip, Straight Funnel Size: 0-99 High Speed Agitator: D, A-3, None Collector Funnel: Yes, No Collector Funnel Size: 0-99 Spinner Plate: Yes, No Spinner Plate Size: 0.00-99.99 25
Test Menu Selection accessed from the Menu selection of the Main screen used to access the following Test screens: Test Auger Test Outputs Test Inputs These screens and selections are described in the following. Test Auger The Test Auger screen provides access to selections to operate the fill and agitator motors for testing, adjustment, etc. Selections are described in the following. The Test Auger screen is accessed from the Test Menu screen. Jog Auger This selection allows you to incrementally move (jog) the auger by a selected number of revolutions. These selections can be used to position the auger for removal, test the motor, dispense product for testing, or verify operation of the shaft encoder component. If these selections are used with an agitator blade, ensure that the blade is securely tightened to prevent damage.!!! WARNING!!! This selection will operate the fill motor and turn the auger despite machine being in STOP mode and may present a safety hazard. Take appropriate precautions to protect operating personnel and other equipment when jogging the auger. Set the number of revolutions using the JOG Auger selection. Press the JOG AUGER switch icon to turn. Auger revolutions are displayed in the REV. area after the JOG AUGER selection used. These selections are accessed from the Test Auger screen. Settings Jog Auger: On, Off Jog Rev.: 0.00-50.00 26
Empty Hopper This selection operates the auger to remove any remaining material from the hopper when changing products, cleaning, or servicing the machine. Pressing the EMPTY HOPPER switch icon operates the auger to empty the hopper. The auger will continue until the key is pressed again.!!! WARNING!!! This selection will operate the fill motor and turn the auger despite machine being in STOP mode and may present a safety hazard. Take appropriate precautions to protect operating personnel and other equipment when emptying the hopper. A receptacle should be placed at the feed head to allow the hopper to be completely and easily emptied. Emptying the hopper using this selection IS NOT RECOMMENDED when using a #16 auger or smaller. It may cause auger breakage. Use an alternative method of emptying the hopper. This selection is accessed from the Test Auger screen. Setting: On, Off Test Agitator This selection can be used to pre-mix material, or to test operation of the filling machine s agitator blade and drive components. Pressing the TEST AGITATOR switch icon operates the slow speed agitator blade until the area is pressed again or the Emergency Stop switch is used. When used, agitator blade will operate at the speed selected in the Agitator Speed window. Ensure that agitator blades are securely tightened to prevent damage when performing this selection.!!! WARNING!!! This selection will operate the agitation motor and turn the blade despite machine being in STOP mode and may present a safety hazard. Take appropriate precautions to protect operating personnel and other equipment when testing agitation. If material is being supplied to the hopper during agitation, take precautions to avoid compacting material at the fill head, resulting in possible obstruction. This selection is accessed from the Test Auger screen. Setting: On, Off 27
Test Outputs The Test Outputs screen provides access to selections to operate the cutoff and Product Request/End of Fill signals from the control panel to external equipment. Selections are described in the following. The Test Outputs screen is accessed from the Test Menu screen. Test Product Req Selection used to test the Product Request signal generated by the level control instrument to product infeed supply equipment. Pressing the switch icon turns the signal on & off.!!! WARNING!!! This selection may cause external infeed equipment to become operational which may present a safety hazard. Take appropriate precautions to protect operating personnel and other equipment when testing the Product Req signal. This selection is accessed from the Test Outputs screen. Setting: On, Off Test Cutoff Testing and adjustment of a product cutoff device installed at the fill head can be performed using this selection.!!! WARNING!!! Operation of cutoffs may present a possible pinch hazard. Keep hands and clothing clear from operating cutoffs when testing. Pressing TEST CUTOFF switch icon actuates the cutoff. This selection is accessed from the Test Outputs screen. Setting: On, Off Test End Of Fill Selection used to test the End Of Fill signal generated by the control panel to external equipment. Pressing the switch icon turns the signal on & off.!!! WARNING!!! This selection may cause external external equipment to become operational which may present a safety hazard. Take appropriate precautions to protect operating personnel and other equipment when testing the End Of Fill signal. This selection is accessed from the Test Outputs screen. Setting: On, Off 28
Test Inputs Test screen used to display the following input signals to the control panel: Emergency Switch Foot Switch Cutoff Switch Low Level Switch Screen includes indicators for each input. Indicators appear Red when Off or Green when on/actuated. The Test Input screen is accessed from the Test Menu. 29
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Setup Recipe Worksheet Product: Container: Recipe Number Recycle Control Menu Screen Recycle Control Recycle Time Product Name Product Level Menu Low Level Infeed Control Pause Delay Agitator Menu Agitation Agitation Off Delay Cutoff Menu Cutoff Open Time Close Time Auger Revolutions Menu Fill Type Auger Rev Fill Time Delay After Fill Filling Accessories Auger Type Auger Size Funnel Type Funnel Size High Speed Agitator Collector Funnel Collector Funnel Size Spinner Plate Spinner Plate Size _ On _ Off _. _ Off (Red) _ On (Green) _ Off (Red) _ On (Green) Off (Red) _ Continuous (Green) _ With Fill (Green) _. _ By Time (Green) _ Limit Switch (Green) _ Off (Red) _. _. _ Fill By Time_ Fill By Rev _. _.. _ Straight _ Self Feed _ Lip _ Straight _ D _ A-3 _ None _ Yes _ No _ Yes _ No. 33
INDEX Agitation, 21, 22 Agitation Off Delay, 23 Agitator Indicator & Menu, 18 Agitator Menu, 22 APPENDIX, 31 Auger Rev, 15 Auger Revolutions, 21 Auger Revolutions Display & Menu, 18 Auger Revolutions Menu, 24 B-350Touch Controller Operation, 3 Choosing a Recipe Number and Product Name, 9 Control Panel, 1 Controlling Agitation & Cutoff, 12 CPM, 17 Cutoff, 23 Cutoff Indicator & Menu, 18 Cutoff Menu, 23 Delay After Fill, 25 Emergency Stop Switch, 2 Empty Hopper, 27 English/Spanish, 20 Figure 1 Model B-350Touch Filler Control Panel, 1 Fill Head Graphic Display, 19 Fill Time, 24 Fill Type, 24 Filling Accessories, 25 Infeed Control, 22 INTRODUCTION, 1 Jog Auger, 26 Low Level, 21 Main Screen, 3, 17 Menu, 19, 25 Menus & Selections, 5 Open/Close Time, 23 Pause Delay, 22 Power Indicator, 2 Product Level Indicator & Menu, 18 Product Level Menu, 21 Product Name, 20 Production Count & Menu, 17 Recipe Number Menu, 20 Recipe Number Selection & Menu, 17 Recording Filling Accessories, 15 Recycle Control, 19 Recycle Control Menu Screen, 19 Recycle Indicator, 19 Recycle Time, 20 REFERENCE, 17 Reset Counts, 20 Reset Switch, 2 Selecting Recycling, 10 Setting Up Fill Type and Auger Revolutions/Fill Time, 11 Setting Up Filling, 9 Setting up Hopper Level and Product Resupply, 14 Setup Recipe Worksheet, 33 Startup and Initial Operation, 7 Startup/Shutdown Procedure, 16 Status Messages, 4, 16 Stop/Run, 17 Test Agitator, 27 Test Auger, 26 Test Cutoff, 28 Test End Of Fill, 28 Test Inputs, 29 Test Menu, 26 Test Outputs, 28 Test Product Req, 28 Testing the Filler, 7 USING THE CONTROLS, 7 34