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ROVEMA VPR Series - User Manual

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Table of Contents
Introduction .......................................................................................................... 1-1
Safety Instructions ............................................................................................... 2-1
Machine Safety Devices ...........................................................................................................2-1
EMERGENCY STOP Push-Button .....................................................................................2-2
Machine Safety Devices .....................................................................................................2-3
Guard Doors........................................................................................................................2-3
Safety Labels ......................................................................................................................2-4
Component Safety ....................................................................................................................2-5
Operator Safety .........................................................................................................................2-6
Operator Safety Guidelines ...............................................................................................2-6
Machine Lock-out Procedure ...................................................................................................2-7
Parts and Functions ............................................................................................. 3-1
Film Carriage .............................................................................................................................3-2
Film Spindle ........................................................................................................................3-3
Dancer Assembly ...............................................................................................................3-4
Film Unwind Device............................................................................................................3-5
Film Tracking Assembly .....................................................................................................3-6
Touchscreen Controls .................................................................................................3-7
Out of Film Sensor Assembly............................................................................................3-8
Guide Rollers ......................................................................................................................3-9
Film Feeding Device ...............................................................................................................3-10
Belts Assemblies..............................................................................................................3-11
Drive System.....................................................................................................................3-12
Engage/Retract Device.....................................................................................................3-13
Touchscreen Controls ...............................................................................................3-14
Forming Set .............................................................................................................................3-15
Vertical Sealing Device...........................................................................................................3-16
Hot Air Gun .......................................................................................................................3-17
Heat Shield ........................................................................................................................3-18
Engage/Retract Device.....................................................................................................3-19
Touchscreen Controls ...............................................................................................3-20
Support Frame ..................................................................................................................3-21
Horizontal Sealing Device ......................................................................................................3-22
Sealing Jaws .....................................................................................................................3-23
Jaw Body ....................................................................................................................3-24
C-Frames, Jaw Carriers and Jaw Springs................................................................3-25
Seal Pressure .............................................................................................................3-26
Drive System.....................................................................................................................3-27
Touchscreen Controls ...............................................................................................3-28
Knife Assembly.................................................................................................................3-29
Touchscreen Controls ...............................................................................................3-30
Impulse Temperature Controllers ....................................................................................3-31
Touchscreen Controls ...............................................................................................3-32
Registration Sensor................................................................................................................3-33
Touchscreen Controls......................................................................................................3-34
Pneumatics System ................................................................................................................3-36

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Summary

Introduction

Safety Instructions

Machine Safety Devices

Covers emergency stop, guard doors, and safety labels.

Component Safety

Discusses modifications, spare parts, and material safety.

Operator Safety

Details guidelines for safe operation by trained personnel.

Machine Lockout Procedure

Step-by-step guide for locking out the machine for maintenance.

Parts and Functions

Film Carriage

Controls packaging material supply; includes spindle, dancer, unwind, tracking.

Film Feeding Device

Pulls film and pushes it down the forming tube for sealing.

Forming Set

Folds flat film into a tube, includes forming collar and tube.

Vertical Sealing Device

Joins the edges of the film tube together using a hot air gun.

Horizontal Sealing Device

Creates top and bottom seals and cuts the bag from the film tube.

Pneumatics System

Controls compressed air supply to various bagmaker components.

Electronics System

Controls forming operations; includes PLC, motion controller, and display.

Theory of Operations

Forming Cycle

Explains the 360-degree encoder count basis for forming operations.

Impulse Sealing

Process of joining film layers using heat, pressure, and cool air.

Vertical Sealing Device Operation

Details how the vertical sealing device joins film edges.

Horizontal Sealing Device Operation

Explains how the horizontal sealing device creates seals and cuts bags.

Film Registration

Process of aligning film artwork for accurate sealing and cutting.

Operator Controls

Touchscreen Display

Collects and displays information; initiates functions and changes parameters.

Main Menu Screen

Displays common cells and provides access to other screens.

Control Panel Push-Buttons and Switches

Details functions of various switches like JOG/AUTO, START, STOP, etc.

Machine Setup Procedures

Starting the Bagmaker

Activates electrical and pneumatic supplies to prepare the machine.

Turning On Water Chiller

Circulates cool water through sealing jaws and heat shield cooling elements.

Loading Product Recipe

Loads forming parameters to set up the bagmaker for a specific bag style.

Setting Machine Speed and Bag Length

Configures operating speed and bag dimensions before creating jaw profile.

Loading Film Roll

Procedure for installing a new roll of packaging film onto the spindle.

Threading Film Roll

Guides the film through the carriage and forming collar.

Setting Up Vertical Sealing Device

Positions the device and starts the hot air gun for vertical seals.

Operating Procedures

Starting Production Run

Describes steps for initiating bag production, including empty and filled bags.

Stopping Production Run

Procedures for normal stops, emergency stops, and extended shutdowns.

Machine Jogging Procedure

Operating the machine at slow speeds for setup and adjustment.

Working With Components

Adjusting Film Tension

Controls film tension using dancer assembly spring pre-compression.

Adjusting Film Tracking

Aligns vertical seal by centering overlapping film sections on ridge.

Aligning Belt Assemblies

Ensures belt assemblies are parallel to forming tube for maximum tracking.

Aligning Forming Collar

Positions forming collar for equal clearance around the forming tube.

Aligning Sealing Jaws

Positions jaws for even pressure distribution using carbon paper tests.

Replacing Impulse Components

Details replacement of Teflon tape, strips, rubber cords, and sealing bands.

Changeover Procedure

Changing Bag Style

Steps to change the forming set and vertical sealing device for different bag styles.

Maintenance Procedures

Daily Cleaning

Daily cleaning tasks for food contact surfaces, housing, and display.

Daily Maintenance

Daily checks of safety switches, air filter, and component wear.

Weekly Maintenance

Weekly inspection of drive covers, timing belts, and vacuum system filter.

Troubleshooting Guide

Troubleshooting: Emergency Stop Button

Addresses issues related to the E-STOP button and power supply.

Troubleshooting: Safety Circuit Latch

Covers faults related to guard doors and machine readiness.

Troubleshooting: Low Air Pressure

Diagnoses issues with air supply cutoff or pressure monitor defects.

Troubleshooting: Jogging Mode

Resolves issues when the JOG/AUTO switch is incorrectly set.

Troubleshooting: Temperature Out of Range

Addresses problems with the temperature controller and heating element.

Troubleshooting: Registration Failed

Troubleshoots issues with film registration photoeye alignment and sensitivity.

Troubleshooting: Film Carriage Limits

Addresses issues when the film carriage reaches its left or right limit.

Troubleshooting: Out of Film

Resolves issues when the film roll is exhausted or taped.

ROVEMA VPR Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Machine TypeVertical Form Fill Seal (VFFS) Machine
ModelVPR Series
ApplicationPackaging of powders, granules
Bag StylesPillow bag, Gusseted bag, Block bottom bag, Quad Seal bag
Film MaterialLaminates
Sealing TechnologyUltrasonic sealing
Control SystemSiemens PLC
Drive SystemServo-driven
Bag LengthVaries depending on the model (e.g., VPR 250: up to 400mm, VPR 400: up to 600mm)
Bag WidthVaries depending on the model (e.g., VPR 250: up to 250mm, VPR 400: up to 400mm)
Power SupplyVaries depending on the model and region (e.g., 400V, 50Hz)

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