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A. Fill Time
The <Fill Time> button functions differently dependent upon the MODE in which the T-1000 is operating:
MANUAL, AUTOMATIC (AUTO) mode or AUXILIARY mode.
In the Manual mode with NO accumulating funnel, Fill Time will delay the operation from starting until this time
has passed. When equipped with an accumulating funnel, Fill Time will affect the delay time before sealing, after
the accumulating funnel door has closed.
In the AUTO cycle mode with no auxiliary in-feed equipment, Fill Time affects the paced rate operation. The
bagger will automatically cycle with the Fill Time delaying the seal bar after the bag has been blown open. In the
AUTO mode a footswitch is not required.
CAUTION: To avoid physical harm, DO NOT cycle the equipment in the AUTO mode if the funnel, guards or
covers are removed. Since the seal bar actuates automatically, operators must keep fingers, hands and other
parts of the body away from the sealing mechanism and all other moving parts.
AUXILIARY cycle mode, FILL TIME displays the time which a product, automatically filled by auxiliary
equipment, has to be completely settled in the bag before the seal bar is actuated.
Typical setting for manual loading with a footswitch is 0.0 seconds. Typical setting for auxiliary equipment /
automatic loading is 0.5 seconds. The lower the setting, the faster the operation. However, too low of a setting
could cause the seal bar to contact the product, possibly damaging the product or seal components.
B. Air Pulse
The amount of time that a burst of air will initially blow the bag open. Wider bags and heavier gauge bags require
a longer burst of air. Additionally, to increase the volume of air from the air pulse tubes, turn the Air Pulse valve
counter-clockwise. Flow control valves are located on the right lower side of the seal frame assembly to increase
or decrease air through the air pulse tube or blower.
Typical setting for Air Pulse is 0.2 seconds for smaller bags and 0.4 seconds for larger bags. If the index speed is
lower (6-15”/Sec), the Air Pulse may need to be longer.
C. Seal Point
Seal point is measured from the top of the bag and can be set to the desired or required location.
The proper positioning of the seal on the bag varies due to bag size and product characteristics. Wider bags or
bulky products require greater sealing area. Typical settings for Seal Point: 0.8 inches for narrower bags, 1.2”
mid-size widths and 1.5” for wide bags.
New Bag button is used to start an internal program which calculates an average bag length. The perf is used for
registration. If a perforation is not detected, the bag will stop in the correct seal position based on the average bag
length measurement. A Feed Error message will be displayed if the perf is not detected within a range of
acceptance of bag length.
D. Seal Time
Seal Time is the time the heater bar comes in contact with the rubber strip, which is mounted on the pressure bar.
Seal time is one of three critical components to obtain a good quality seal. Other critical factors include seal
temperature and seal pressure. After adjusting Seal Time, test for good seals and adjust if necessary.
Typical settings for Seal Time with temperature set to 400°F is 0.3 seconds for thinner bags (1.5 mil), 0.4 seconds
for medium thicknesses (2 to 3 mil) and 0.7 for heavier thicknesses (4 mil). However, the set temperature will
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