ASTA Handling System Operator`s Manual
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1. Maintenance operations should be carried out by a trained employee at regular intervals Some maintenance operations should be carried out with the machine completely shut off Fol low all maintenance instructions carefully 5 Make sure any electrical maintenance or repairs are performed by qualified personnel 8 9 Allow only authorized trained personnel to open the cabinet Make sure the Main Power Switch is turned to 0 before working on any elements inside the cabinet Use a voltage meter to detect dead circuits or broken wires To avoid electrical shock make sure the machine is grounded 10 Fuses must not be patched or bridged Daily Maintenance To Be Performed On The ASTA Before Processing Before performing maintenance turn the ATSA Main Power Switch O to OFF Open the upper cylinder unit and make sure the interior of the cutting units are clean of de bris and smooth running Make sure the shank spring has sufficient tension to press the cutter blades to the outside of the bell Check the cutter blades to make sure they are clean and sharp CAUTION Worn cutter blades must be replaced Instructions for changing out the cutter blades can be found in the ASTA Manual 1 1 Woy apis Joop s su T E E i apis Jade s su 1 apis Jade sesus7 lt TT 1U46 wouy QUI suol lbin6uuoo DI gor2. the ground Unscrew the Transport Safety Device on the right that holds the ASTA Swivel Table O secure for shipping Once the ASTA Swivel Tables Transport Safety Device has been removed swing the ASTA into the open position O so you can remove the two Transport Safety Devices on the drawer of the ASTA 5 Swing the ASTA back into the operating position 69 Hook up the appropriate electrical and air connections as specified in the Technical Specifications Section The hookups are located on the left side of the unit Installation Instructions Turning the ASTA Handling System On 1 Make sure the Emergency Stop Button is not engaged If so release it by turning it to the right Make sure the plexiglass doors are closed firmly Turn the Auto Hand Switch to AUTO Make sure the ASTA is in the operating position O Make sure the ASTA Reset Button is not pressed in If in press the button to release it Turn the ASTA On Off Switch to the ON position Turn the Main Power Switch on the handling system to 1 The SPS control system and air supply is now activated The Reset Button will flash green Press the Reset Button The system will go to home position The white Start Button will flash IMPORTANT If the red light on the Signal Lamp O does not go out call PSI for assistance at 727 376 7900 or toll free in the US at 800 237 8154 Turning the AS
3. ASTA Handling System Installation amp Operating Instructions Part s V2HS 03 V2HS O5LS amp V2HS 01 25 11 Handling System Serial ASTA Serial Date 11617 Prospect Road Odessa FL 33556 800 237 8154 Fax 800 330 3800 PSI wwwlookloPsi com NU PRACTICAL SYSTEMS INC ASTA Handling System Installation amp Operating Instructions Transportation amp Storage 1 The ASTA Handling System is fully inspected before leaving the manufacturer Inspect the pack aging upon arrival for any damage Report any damage immediately to the freight company The ASTA Handling System is shipped in a wooden crate Use a fork lift to move the crate Make sure it is not tilted Keep the crate in a clean dry area that is above freezing until ready to unpack Safety Precautions Never attempt to operate this machine before you have thoroughly read and understand all the instructions Keep this user s manual on hand and review it frequently to ensure continued safe operation Turn off the electrical and air connections before doing maintenance or repairs on the machine The applicator is driven by electrical and pneumatic power The machine will only operate when the upper lid is closed The manufacturer does not assume any responsibility or liability for any damages caused by negligence or ignorance of the precautions in this manual or use of the machine for any purpose other than to apply surface tape to optical lenses
4. Inappropriate use installation maintenance or modifications to the machine will render the warranty null and void Make sure the ASTA Handling System is placed on the ground where it is level and vibration free The ASTA Handling System should only be operated by trained staff who have read the operating manual and are at least 16 years of age Make sure the workstation and surrounding area is clean and worker friendly Operator Training 1 Train operators on the operation of the handling system as described in this manual 2 Allow only trained employees to operate the ASTA Handling System 3 4 Provide training at regular intervals at least once every year Make sure operators have been informed of all safety measures when operating this machine ASTA Handling System Technical Information Technical Data Dimensions Weight Electrical Air Working pressure Sound Lens Blanks Diameters Edge height Total height Capacity per cycle Cycle time Productivity Materials 410 W x 3 5 D x 5 6 6 5 H adjustable 1470mm W x 1050mm D x 1670 1965mm H adjustable 518 Ibs 235 kg 110 240 volt AC 50 60 HZ filtered compressed air 72 82psi 5 6 bar under 70 decibels plastic or glass 55 82mm min 2mm max 24mm 2 lenses approximately 15 seconds up to 400 lenses per hour All standard liner or linerless surface tapes It is recommended that you use PSI s double roll tap
5. TA Handling System Off Do not switch the system off while it is in operation 1 Press the Stop Button 2 Turn the Main Power Switch to 0 3 Perform daily cleaning and maintenance as described in the Maintenance Manual IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Emergency Stop Button An Emergency Stop Button has been provided to stop all operations immediately if neces sary The Emergency Stop Button is on the upper right of the operating panel of the ASTA Han dling System When the Emergency Stop Button is pressed all functions of the ASTA Handling System are immediately ceased To disengage turn the button to the right Set Up Instructions Installing Liner Tape To The ASTA Recommended liner tapes to be used with this unit are PSI Blue Lens Saver Tape part 45 1007 single roll 1007 1 double roll and PSI s Green LensSaver Tape part s 1005 single roll 1005 1 double roll or Eurolens Saver Tape part 1400 for alloy or PSI s Clear Tape part 1006 for wax blocking If you are using linerless tape in the unit consult the ASTA Owner s Manual for Set Up for Linerless Tape Manual Transport Button Take Up Guide 8 Liner Take Up Reel 1 Take Up Reel 7 Drive Shaft 6 Alignment Shaft 5 Conveyor Belt Alignment Shaft 3 w tape 4 Swing the ASTA Swivel Table to the open position O Open the side doors on the ASTA Release the fast locks located on the inside o
6. e for higher efficiency available in green or blue O m C o CD gt CD O o C O lt x CD lt ASTA Handling System Parts Parts Listing Adjustable legs for adjusting the conveyor belt height 29 5 37 4 750mm 950mm Automatic Surface Tape Applicator ASTA on swivel table Conveyor belt with drive motor and pneumatic stops Left side arm with four finger grab Right side arm with four finger grab Doors with contact safety switch Operation control panel see below Cabinet Signal Lamp indicates level of operation Alarm sounds when ASTA is out of tape Red Light solid trouble has occurred flashing out of tape Orange Light jam on conveyor belt White Light Main Power Switch is on Main power switch turns handling system on and off Set up control knobs used to customize the operation of the handling system to the owner s needs 7 Operation control panel Emergency Stop Button stops ASTA and conveyor belts while in operation Reset Button sets the unit to home position Start Button starts operation Stop Button stops operation Auto Hand Switch key operated to switch between automatic and manual operation modes Parts Listing ASTA Handling System Parts ASTA Swivel Table in the operating position 2 ASTA Swivel Table in the open position ASTA Swivel Table Transport Safety Device must be removed befor
7. e operating the system ASTA Swivel Table in the operating position ASTA Swivel Table in the open position ASTA Transport Safety Devices must be removed before operating the system ASTA Reset Button ASTA On Off Switch ASTA Upper Cylinder Unit Installation Instructions The ASTA Handling System is fully automated to apply protective tape to semi finished lenses Job trays are transported via a conveyor belt while robotic arms with four finger grab pick up the lenses and place them in the ASTA to be taped and place them back in the tray to be taken to the next sta tion The ASTA applies tape to plastic or glass lenses on the convex side of the lens blank Using the ASTA Handling System for any other purpose than applying lens tape to lenses will null and void the warranty To ensure proper operation follow the instructions in this manual Safety devices have been designed into the handling system for the operator s safety Disengaging or modifying these devices will void the warranty Only use tape designed for lenses such as PSI s LenSaver tapes in single and double rolls Installation Instructions 1 Locate the unit where it can be hooked up to the labs existing conveyor belt system but also al lows room for the ASTA Swivel Table to open and provide room for the operator to perform maintenance and change out the tape The ASTA Handling System must be level before securing the unit to the floor by screwing the 4 angled feet to
8. e plastic insert in the cylinder tops is clean and inserted correctly The position O Ring V2A 361 is clean and undamaged The piston s Aerator Insert V2A 360 is clean and undamaged The Vacuum Filters V2A 358 are clean and undamaged BEFORE PROCESSING MAKE SURE OF THE FOLLOWING The ASTA On Off Switch O is ON The ASTA is loaded with tape The ASTA is engaged in the operating position The handling systems Main Power Switch is on I The key operated Auto Hand Switch is in the AUTO position There are no job trays on the conveyor belt The white Start Button is flashing and the red light element of the Signal Lamp is off Job Trays Use only job trays that meet the specifications of the ASTA Handling Systems configuration See available configurations on page 14 Make sure the job trays are undamaged and clean Make sure the job tray has a contact plate CAUTION Do not use damaged job trays in the ASTA Handling System Operating Instructions Placing the Lenses In The Job Tray The ASTA Handling System is designed to tape round plastic or glass lens blanks Place one or two lens blanks per job tray Place the lenses with the convex side up into the reception area of the job tray Make sure all items and papers in the job tray are within the confines of the tray and do not hang over the edges WARNING Lenses not placed properly in the job tray can be damaged and may cause the system to mal
9. f the upper cylinder unit Lift the cylinder unit up and lay it back on the housing of the machine Lift up the take up guide 8 Unscrevv the positioning knob on the take up reel 7 on the left side of the machine Put an empty take up core on the reel and screvv in the knob Remove the positioning knob from the tape spool 2 on the bottom right Put on a roll of surfacing tape vvith a liner and screvv on the positioning knob Separate the liner from the tape and position the tape onto the tape conveyor belt 4 adhesive side dovvn in front of the alignment shaft 3 While holding the liner advance the tape to the left side of the machine using the manual tape transport button on the right nsert the liner in the slot in the liner take up reel 1 on the top right Screvv on the positioning knob Advance the tape to the take up reel 7 on the left Place the end of the tape over the empty core and advance the tape to secure Lower the take up guide Close the upper cylinder unit and the side doors Swing the ASTA Swivel Table back into operating position 69 Operating Instructions Before processing check the ASTA to make sure of the following The ASTA has tape The conveyor belt is clean and undamaged on the ASTA Tape is loaded correctly on the conveyor belt of the ASTA The take up spool is working properly Cylinder tops are undamaged The Sealing Ring V2A 362 on the cylinder tops is clean and undamaged Th
10. function Start Processing Place the job tray with the lenses on the conveyor belt the job tray must be placed between the two skids Make sure the lenses are positioned on the conveyor belt based on how the handling system has been configured See available configurations on page 14 Turn the Auto Hand Switch to the AUTO position Press the Start Button the conveyor belt will move taking the job tray into the handling sys tem where the arms with four finger grab amp will place the lenses into the ASTA for taping and back into the job tray 5 After the tape has been applied the job tray will continue down the conveyor The next job tray will be processed automatically SAFETY NOTE Ifany problems occur during operation press the Emergency Stop Button on the Operating Control Panel to immediately stop all functions Once the problem has been resolved turn the Emergency Stop Button to the right to release Stop Processing 1 Press the Stop Button the conveyor belt will stop after the current job has finished process ing If there are no jobs in process the conveyor belt will stop immediately Operating Instructions Changing out tape The red light element of the Signal Lamp flashes and an alarm sounds when the tape roll needs to be replaced NOTE To reduce tape roll change outs utilize PSI s Double Roll Tape Available in PSI Green LenSaver Tape Part 1005 1 and PSI Bl
11. ue LenSaver Tape Part 1007 1 Turn the key operated Auto Hand Switch to the HAND position Replace the tape as described on page 9 Turn the key operated Auto Hand Switch to the AUTO position Restart the machine following the Start Processing instructions on the previous page Shutting Down At The End Of The Day 1 Press the Stop Button the conveyor belt will stop after the current job has finished process ing If there are no jobs in process the conveyor belt will stop immediately 2 Put the key operated Auto Hand Switch in the HAND position 3 Switch the ASTA On Off Switch O to the OFF position Turn the Main Power Switch to the handling system to the 0 position The electrical and air supply is now off Perform the daily maintenance procedures on the Handling System and ASTA as described in the owners manual VERY IMPORTANT In order to keep the ASTA Handling System functioning properly and to extend its life daily monthly and yearly maintenance procedures must be performed as specified in the owner s manuals Failure to do so will shorten the equipments life as well as lead to operat ing malfunctions Safety Instructions for Maintenance Make sure electrical is disconnected before cleaning with any detergents Use of a vacuum cleaner and brush are recommended Mild detergent and water may be used to clean the machine Do not use solvents or solvent based cleaners
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