OPERATORS MANUAL
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1. OPERATORS MANUAL for Displacement Filler DF32 Flexicon a s denmark OPERATORS MANUAL Machine Type DF32 DECLARATION OF CONRORMIY cu od 3 AMO id e ie do dee al dee ol dee EES 4 I GENERAL INFORMATION sucia LA A n 5 lle US aiii nbeue arse cheat alae te 5 1 2 Unpacking and inspection sionista ld iaa 5 o E EAEE E E EE E N E ETT 5 O 6 1 9 Eittingioftilling SO Sa 7 ZEGON TRO Lts A E ES SAS ESE OSTs 8 2 AU OU A ri 8 2 2 DISPENSESr NGA ici aria a o e di 8 203r BS 6 2 pe ere ee Ce aPC eS Re ere en one Re ee ere One ere ee creer 9 O 10 3 PROGRAMMING So 11 S Starting DFS 2 escent cease a a A neds a a a unease 11 3 2 O 11 3 3 Programs spee arya ted 11 3 4 General information on the programming of DF32 oooooccccccccccconccanaccncnnnnnnannnncnnnnnnnnnnnnnnos 11 30 HISTOR CMOS Asana a e e e E aE aE a aae e AUANT 12 3 67 Description ONTLIMGHOMS smesni A a a e A tt ds 13 4 DAICY USE mieren A O O A 16 4 1 Choice of product connections veta cesa 16 4 2 Step by step assembly of PUMP NeAd cccccncnnoccccncncnicncanoncccnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnc ranas nn nnnnnnnnnnnns 17 4 3 Fitting the pump head to the Machine ooooccccccnncococccccccnnonanonnnnnnnnnonnnnnnnnnnnnnonannnnnnnnnccnnannnns 19 4A Usedas aller catar ie 20 A ede E a a aus E TA E hada thed a Ante aa AE hates 21 4 6 Used as a PUMP ieres aadinaeeieaeh ausee sone neds E are macy eee ected 21 4 7 Used with a bottle handling system oooooncccccnnicccccccncconnnono2. Press the lt Y gt key to confirm start of printing and the printer will start Example of print out Flexicon DF32 V1 1 OPERATOR 2641 BATCH NO 9604084438 VOLUME ml 50 0 FILLS PER MIN 17 NUMBER OF FILLS 100 AT FILL NO 51 RECALIB VOL ml 48 7 AT FILL NO 74 RECALIB VOL ml 47 9 In addition to registering the filling series DF32 also registers when and from which value recalibrations were carried out If the print out of the current parameters is left in the printer till the status print out has been made this will give a full production documentation which might look like the one shown overleaf DF32 OM 1 01 EN Page 25 of 32 Flexicon a s denmark OPERATORS MANUAL Machine Type DF32 Flexicon DF32 V1 1 OPERATOR 2641 BATCH NO 9604084438 VOLUME ml 50 0 VELOCITY rpm 250 ACCELERATION 35 REVERSE 1 BATCH SIZE 100 DELAY sec 1 1 SPECIFIC GRAVITY g ml 1 0000 NUMBER OF FILLS 0 Flexicon DF32 V1 1 OPERATOR 2641 BATCH NO 9604084438 VOLUME ml 50 0 FILLS PER MIN 17 NUMBER OF FILLS 100 AT FILL NO 51 RECALIB VOL ml 48 7 AT FILL NO 74 RECALIB VOL ml 47 9 After the status print out the printer memory is deleted automatically DF32 OM 1 01 EN Page 26 of 32 Flexicon a s denmark OPERATORS MANUAL DF32 Machine Type 6 3 Print programs Up to five programs can be stored in DF32 and a list of saved programs can be printed by m
3. DF32 OM 1 01 EN Page 5 of 32 Flexicon a s denmark OPERATORS MANUAL Machine Type DF32 1 4 Installation DF32 must be placed on a stable bed plate All connections are on the rear of the machine Sda Ji a F Fig 1 Electrical connections The main cable supplied is connected to the integrated main socket 1 in the main isolator which also contains master fuses The plug is connected to an earthed switch 2 External GO plug for the connection of a foot switch or for an external starting signal 3 RS 232 plug for printer connection Connections of pneumatics 4 1f DF32 is to run with pneumatic equipment a supply of compressed and dry air should be connected to the quick release clutch 4 The female part of the quick release clutch is supplied with the machine but is not fitted Filling nozzles with pneumatic cut off valves Nozzles with internal cut off valve shall be connected to connector 5 Nozzles with external cut off valve shall be connected to connector 6 Pneumatically driven diving nozzles Hoses giving the downward movement should be connected to connector 7 Hoses giving the upward movement should be connected to connector 8 DF32 OM 1 01 EN Page 6 of 32 Flexicon a s denmark OPERATORS MANUAL Machine Type DF32 1 5 Fitting of filling stand Fig 2 The filling stand can be fitted to both ends of DF32 First remove the screws 1 Now you are
4. able to fit the filling stand 4 by using the supplied distance tubes 2 and the screws 3 The bottle guide 5 can be turned upside down for adjusting to low or high bottles or containers DF32 is now ready to be switched on and to be programmed DF32 OM 1 01 EN Page 7 of 32 Flexicon a s denmark OPERATORS MANUAL Machine Type DF32 2 CONTROL 2 1 Filler lay out Fig 3 1 Dispenser head 2 Display 3 Membrane type keyboard 2 2 Dispenser head The dispenser head can be equipped with connectors for different tube dimensions or a hopper for product intake For product dispensing the dispenser head can be equipped with connectors for different tube dimensions The dispenser head is fitted with a safety system which prevents starting of the machine without the head mounted on the machine DF32 OM 1 01 EN Page 8 of 32 Flexicon a s denmark OPERATORS MANUAL Machine Type DF32 2 3 Display FUNCTION NO F 1 VOLUME ml 100 00 Fig 3 The display of DF32 consists of 2 lines of 24 characters each and has constant background lighting There will always be a blinking cursor on the display which indicates where a character will appear if a key is activated The top line is the prompt line where DF32 communicates with the operator The bottom line is the status line that always shows the current operating parameters This status line can be scrolled by pressing the UP or DOWN ARROW o
5. 3 Transmit data PIN 4 12 VDC at 1 kOhm PIN 5 Ground PIN 6 No connection PIN 7 Request to send PIN 8 Clear to send PIN 9 No connection 7 3 Change of main power o 69 S ie fs ee ee Saba pacae dd bass sb nach dq Oo o0 A Oo o9 0 dada e epee aero SiS jOfjSy Sy jy jeje aro k A o K 220 240 Vac ae Fig 9 DF32 can be switched between two different main powers The change over is carried out inside the machine by moving the wires to the positions indicated in Fig 9 DF32 OM 1 01 EN Page 29 of 32 Flexicon a s denmark OPERATORS MANUAL Machine Type DF32 8 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 8 1 Daily cleaning As the cabinet of DF32 is not in direct contact with the dispensed product daily cleaning will not be necessary except for the normal routine cleaning of production equipment When cleaning please note that the cabinet of DF32 is not provided with sealing and is to be considered as open Therefore liquids are NOT to be splashed onto DF32 It may only be cleaned with a damp piece of paper towel or a cloth The cabinet is made of anodized aluminium and stainless steel and normal detergents as spirit and isopropanol may be used As the pump head is intended for direct contact with the dispensed product it is made of materials which can be washed in hot water with detergents The components can all be autoclaved for sterility NOTE The pump head must be dism
6. N 1 1 Use DF32 is a fully programmable displacement filler dispenser which as a single unit can dispense liquids of volumes from 10 ml up to more than 2500 ml DF32 has been specially developed for laboratory and small scale industrial applications where gentle handling of product absolute accuracy and minimum use of time for preparation of production are key parameters DF32 is programmable for a number of different applications and full production documentation can be printed if a printer is connected This manual contains all information necessary for the daily operation of the unit and so the DF32 manual should be read before using the filler 1 2 Unpacking and inspection Please check that all ordered items have been received and that no items were damaged during transport In case of any defects or omissions please contact Flexicon A S or your local supplier immediately When ordering spare parts or accessories for the DF32 please state the serial number The serial number is stamped on the label on the bottom of DF32 ALWAYS REMEMBER that this machine must be earthed 1 3 The pump head DF32 operates with a positive displacement pump which has a very low impact on the product The pump head is made of materials which are compatible with pharmaceutical products The materials used are stainless steel AISI 316 and plastic PEEK The displacement pump of the DF32 is not suitable for products containing particles
7. alance IF A VOLUME HAS BEEN ENTERED IN FUNCTION 1 AND A COMPLETED FILL IS MEASURED WITH A BALANCE THE SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF THE LIQUID IN QUESTION IS TO BE ENTERED IN FUNCTION 9 The parameters already entered may be used for a trial Prepare the balance by taring the container and make sure that the tubes are completely filled up to and including the filling needle It is recommended to let the filler complete a few fills before the calibration is carried out Keep the tared container below the filling needle and complete a single fill by pressing lt calib gt lt GO gt and DF32 will now ask for the completed volume showing the following display CALIB WEIGHT 0 0000_ F 1 VOLUME ml 50 0 In the prompt line DF32 asks the weight and the WEIGHT of the trial fill in question must be entered i e 46 8 lt 4 gt lt 6 gt lt gt lt 8 gt lt ENT gt DF32 has now automatically adjusted from 46 8 g to 50 0 ml Function 8 should now be reset and the filling may be started by pressing lt disp gt lt GO gt 5 3 Re calibration During production it may be necessary to recalibrate the volume dispensed by the filler to compensate for changes in the environment e g the liquid level of the feed vessel will sink This re calibration may be carried out without stopping the filling IT IS IMPORTANT TO USE THE SAME MEASURING METHOD FOR THE RECALIBRATION AS USED FOR THE INITIAL CALIBRATION Draw off a filled sample and measure i
8. ally for small quantities The calibration in DF32 is made as following This re calibration can be carried out simultaneously with the fills The DF32 should always be re calibrated after changing any of the pump parameters That is Volume Velocity Acceleration or Reversing 5 1 Volume calibration with measuring cylinder IF A VOLUME HAS BEEN ENTERED IN FUNCTION 1 AND A COMPLETED FILL IS MEASURED INA MEASURING CYLINDER THE SPECIFIC GRAVITY IN FUNCTION 9 MUST ALWAYS BE SET AT THE VALUE 1 0 The parameters already entered may be used for a trial Prepare the measuring cylinder and make sure that the tubes are completely filled up to and including the filling needle It is recommended to let the filler complete a few fills before the calibration is carried out Keep the measuring cylinder below the filling needle and press lt calib gt lt GO gt to complete a single fill and DF32 will now ask the dispensed volume showing the following display CALIB WEIGHT 0 0000_ F 1 VOLUME ml 50 0 In the prompt line DF32 prompts for the weight THE WEIGHT MUST BE ENTERED i e 48 5 lt 4 gt lt 8 gt lt gt lt 5 gt lt ENT gt DF32 has now automatically adjusted from 48 5 ml to 50 0 ml Function 8 should now be reset and the filling may be started by pressing lt disp gt lt GO gt DF32 OM 1 01 EN Page 22 of 32 Flexicon a s denmark OPERATORS MANUAL Machine Type DF32 5 2 Volume calibration with b
9. antled while autoclaved 8 2 Sterilisation If DF32 is placed in an aseptic environment the sterilisation may be made as described in section 8 1 or you may sterilise DF32 by gases observing the following precautions If you use gasses that might injure and corrode contacts and other metals air slots and sockets MUST be covered with tape 8 3 Maintenance As all movable parts in DF32 are maintenance free no maintenance is required apart from normal cleaning of the equipment If service should be needed please contact your supplier or Flexicon A S Disposal The DF32 contain lithium batteries The machines can be disposed in the same way as Personal Computers DF32 OM 1 01 EN Page 30 of 32 Flexicon a s denmark OPERATORS MANUAL Machine Type DF32 ANNEX A Flexicon gt Model S N Supply Year CE Made in Denmark rd CAUTION AMN AAN Annex B Sound pressure level LAeq lt 70 dB a Flexicon a s Fe 9h denmark DK 4100 Ringsted tel 75 57 GF 77 55 Fax 45 57 67 05 q ondo aforo A ra ooo ak DF32 OM 1 01 EN Page 31 of 32 Flexicon a s denmark OPERATORS MANUAL Machine Type DF32 COPYRIGHT kkkkkkkkk Copyright c 2000 Flexicon A S All rights to this manual belong to Flexicon A S Neither the complete manual nor parts of it may be translated copied printed or published in any form or by any means witho
10. e included 4 6 Used as a pump DF32 can also be used as a pump In this case only tube diameter and velocity should be entered Start the pumping by pressing lt pump gt lt GO gt DF32 will start with the entered acceleration and run up to the required number of revolutions per minute DF32 will pump at this velocity until stopped by pressing lt STOP gt 4 7 Used with a bottle handling system DF32 can also be used together with a bottle handling system like FlexFeed 20 from Flexicon When DF32 is integrated in an automatic bottle handling system it is important to observe the following The batch size in case of running with a bottle handling system must be set to 1 The DF32 should be in dispense mode before starting the fill sequence The Go signal which activates filling should be generated by the bottle handling system The Go signal should be inserted into DF32 via External Go port For information on External Go port please refer to section 7 1 DF32 OM 1 01 EN Page 21 of 32 Flexicon a s denmark OPERATORS MANUAL Machine Type DF32 5 CALIBRATION As the surroundings of the DF32 may vary from time to time and as pump head and products have small tolerances it is necessary to calibrate the filler when it is started If the quantity has been entered as volume in ml a measuring cylinder or a balance may be used as acontrol and measuring unit The balance will always be the more accurate especi
11. eans of function 34 The printing is to be started in the following way lt 3 gt lt 4 gt lt ENT gt and the following display will be shown F34 PRINT PROGS Y N _ F 1 VOLUME ml 50 0 press the lt Y gt key to confirm start of printing and the printer will start Example of print out Flexicon DF32 V1 1 PROGRAM NO 1 VOLUME ml 50 0 VELOCITY rpm 250 ACCELERATION 35 REVERSE 1 BATCH SIZE 100 DELAY sec 1 1 SPECIFIC GRAVITY g ml 1 0000 PROGRAM NO 2 VOLUME ml 25 0 Velocity rpm 300 ACCELERATION 28 REVERSE 0 BATCH SIZE 500 DELAY sec 1 0 SPECIFIC GRAVITY g ml 1 0100 DF32 OM 1 01 EN Page 27 of 32 Flexicon a s denmark OPERATORS MANUAL Machine Type DF32 7 INTERFACE Fig 8 DF32 has two electrical interface connectors 1 External GO 2 RS 232 7 1 External GO External GO is designed as a 5 pin DIN plug with the following PIN configuration PIN 1 Input for start signal 5 50 VDC min 100 msec positive edge triggered PIN 2 Output 24 VDC max 250 mA PIN 3 Ground PIN 4 Status output max 24 VDC 100 mA Pin 4 is grounded via an open collector during filling PIN 5 Status output max 24 VDC 100 mA Pin 5 is complementary to Pin 4 DF32 OM 1 01 EN Page 28 of 32 Flexicon a s denmark OPERATORS MANUAL Machine Type DF32 7 2 RS 232 RS 232 has a 9 pin SUB D plug PIN 1 No connection PIN 2 Receive data PIN
12. eleration 29 Print parameters 5 Reversing back suction 31 Save program 6 Batch size 32 Load program 7 Delay 33 Delete program 8 Completed fills 34 Print programs 9 Specific gravity 46 Set language 10 Filling rate 47 Printer set up 15 Input mode 72 Volume format 18 Timer 2 80 Reset memory 20 Operator number DF32 OM 1 01 EN Page 12 of 32 Flexicon a s denmark OPERATORS MANUAL Machine Type DF32 3 6 Description of functions The individual functions will be described in the following 1 Volume Value Choice of ml and grams Required volume from 0 01 to 9999 9 ml 3 Velocity Value Revolutions per minute rpm Enter the required velocity Min 30 rpm Max 500 rpm 4 Acceleration deceleration Value An integral number The filling can start and stop more or less abruptly This function offers a choice of values between 1 and 100 1 slowest acceleration 100 fastest acceleration 5 Reversing back suction Value An integral number When the filling stops the filler can be asked to produce a minor back suction to prevent dripping The back suction can be set at values between 0 and 10 0 no back suction 10 maximum back suction 6 Batch size Value Number Enter the number of fills you want the filler to perform when started by lt GO gt foot switch or via electrical signal Any number of fills between 1 and 65 000 can be selected When the filler is
13. f the keyboard When operating DF32 it is VERY important to watch the top line constantly as any current question or instruction will be displayed here DF32 OM 1 01 EN Page 9 of 32 Flexicon a s denmark OPERATORS MANUAL Machine Type DF32 2 4 Keyboard It is a foil type keyboard with built in click The keyboard is quite tight and plane and can be cleaned with alcohol and other detergents z789 c e F Y N t 456 cb asp pmp 1213o Em 60 stor Flexicon 7 8 9 C Numerical keys from 0 to 9 as well as 4 5 6 point and C delete key L1 2 3 JO Delete character just in front of cursor Y Yes key for Yes No questions on display N No key for Yes No questions on display A Moves the status lines one line up Moves the status lines one line down cal Activates calibration isp Activates filling wm Activates continuous pumping ENT Enter return to enter the text typed in GO Start button E Stop button DF32 OM 1 01 EN Page 10 of 32 Flexicon a s denmark OPERATORS MANUAL Machine Type DF32 3 PROGRAMMING 3 1 Starting DF32 When turning on the main switch the display will show the following DF32 V1 1 C Flexicon 00 PRESS GO TO CONTINUE Press the lt GO gt key and the display will show the following FUNCTION NO F 1 VOLUME ml 100 00 The value shown in the status line will be the above or the last value used DF32
14. he counters indicate number of completed fills Number of fills lt 8 gt lt ENT gt lt C gt lt ENT gt Now inform DF32 that you want to enter filling mode by pressing lt disp gt Every time lt GO gt or the foot switch is pressed or every time an electric signal is given DF32 will run 100 fills of 8 5 ml with a delay of 1 1 seconds between the fills Press lt GO gt verify that DF32 starts and let it run Press ARROW DOWN until you see function 8 on the status line and that F8 is counting each fill F10 gives a current indication of the number of fills completed per minute The fills have not been calibrated For this function please see chapter 5 of this manual DF32 OM 1 01 EN Page 20 of 32 Flexicon a s denmark OPERATORS MANUAL Machine Type DF32 4 5 Stop filling When DF32 has completed the number of fills asked for in DF32 it will stop automatically If lt GO gt is pressed again DF32 will complete the programmed number of fills once more If you want to stop the filling before the programmed number has been completed press lt STOP gt and DF32 will stop after completing the filling in progress The filling series can be completed by pressing lt GO gt If you want to stop IMMEDIATELY such as in the middle of a fill press lt STOP gt twice and DF32 will stop immediately The filling series can be completed by pressing lt disp gt lt GOs gt and the interrupted filling will b
15. inciples of design according to the provisions in the Directives Directive 73 23 EEC Low voltage electrical materials Directive 89 336 EEC Electromagnetic compatibility EMC Directive 98 37 EEC Machines Flexicon Model S N Supply Year CE Made in Denmark Ringsted 2002 09 04 Mads Ulric Jensen Signature DF32 OM 1 01 EN Page 3 of 32 Flexicon a s denmark OPERATORS MANUAL Machine Type DF32 Caution This manual should be read before using the DF32 Explanations to the pictograms Warning against touching Warning against opening CAUTION uN Warning against high voltage y The mains switch is used for emergency stopping The DF32 should only be used for dosing and filling of viscous fluids The DF32 must be placed on a stable bed plate It should not be exposed to great humidity high temperatures or other abnormal operating environments It is not to be used in explosion hazardous environments It is prohibited to maintain or clean the DF32 when it is connected to the power supply It is prohibited for unauthorised personnel to open the cover of the DF32 s electrical parts Always remember that the DF32 must be earthed by way of the switch Handle the filling needles with caution DF32 OM 1 01 EN Page 4 of 32 Flexicon a s denmark OPERATORS MANUAL Machine Type DF32 1 GENERAL INFORMATIO
16. is now ready to be programmed 3 2 Parameters In the following a parameter will be the value of a single function for instance volume velocity or number of fills 3 3 Programs In the following descriptions a program will be a complete set of parameters which together will constitute the DF32 work instructions 3 4 General information on the programming of DF32 DF32 is equipped with a battery in the memory and will therefore always remember the programmed parameters even if the main isolator is turned off The programming is done using functions i e every operating parameter has its own function number The programming is carried out by entering the function number followed by ENT DF32 OM 1 01 EN Page 11 of 32 Flexicon a s denmark OPERATORS MANUAL Machine Type DF32 This will make the required function appear in the prompt line of the display and show the current value or information of the function This value will automatically be overwritten when entering a new value After being entered the new value will be shown in the prompt line The new value is entered into the computer by pressing ENT The new value will be shown in the status line at once Example If a volume of 8 5 ml is required the following must be entered lt 1 gt lt ENT gt lt 8 gt lt gt lt 5 gt lt ENT gt 3 5 List of functions 1 Volume 21 Batch number 3 Velocity 24 Print status 4 Acceleration dec
17. lowing values must be chosen 75 110 134 150 300 600 1200 1800 2000 2400 4800 9600 Subsequently DF32 will ask the operator to enter a protocol number There is a choice between the following protocols 1 7 data bits 1 stop bit no parity 2 7 data bits 1 stop bit even parity 3 7 data bits 1 stop bit uneven parity 4 7 data bits 2 stop bits no parity 5 7 data bits 2 stop bits even parity 6 7 data bits 2 stop bits uneven parity 7 8 data bits 1 stop bit no parity 8 8 data bits 1 stop bit even parity 9 8 data bits 1 stop bit uneven parity 10 8 data bits 2 stop bits no parity 11 8 data bits 2 stop bits even parity 12 8 data bits 2 stop bits uneven parity 72 Volume format This function sets the unit for volume If the value 1 is chosen then the volume unit is set to ml and if value 2 is chosen then the volume unit is set to gram The unit ml or gram is shown in F1 and log print outs 80 Reset memory This function will reset the memory with the exception of the part used for saving programs DF32 will pass into stand by and when switched on again the built in parameters will be valid IF DF32 DOES NOT WORK OR DOES NOT OPERATE AS EXPECTED ACTIVATE FUNCTION 80 DF32 OM 1 01 EN Page 15 of 32 Flexicon a s denmark OPERATORS MANUAL Machine Type 4 DAILY USE 4 1 Choice of product connections Connectors Fig 4 DF32 For p
18. ng shaft on the pump 2 with the clutch of the machine and turn the pump head until the pin on the pump housing fits into the corresponding hole in the flange 4 Now press the pump firmly towards the flange of the machine 3 While maintaining the pressure fit the two finger screws 1 through the rear flange on the pump to the flange 4 of the machine and fasten firmly 4 Set up DF32 with product tubes and filling nozzles DF32 OM 1 01 EN Page 19 of 32 Flexicon a s denmark OPERATORS MANUAL Machine Type DF32 4 4 Used as a filler Switch on DF32 and press lt GO gt Example of filling job Volume 50 ml Velocity 250 rpm Acceleration 35 Small back suction 100 fills to be completed A delay of 1 1 seconds between the fills Product with specific gravity of 1 0 The above job is to be programmed as follows Volume lt 1 gt lt ENT gt lt 5 gt lt 0 gt lt ENT gt Velocity lt 3 gt lt ENT gt lt 2 gt lt 5 gt lt 0 gt lt ENT gt Acceleration lt 4 gt lt ENT gt lt 3 gt lt 5 gt lt ENT gt Back suction lt 5 gt lt ENT gt lt 1 gt lt ENT gt Number of fills lt 6 gt lt ENT gt lt 1 gt lt 0 gt lt 0 gt lt ENT gt Delay lt 7 gt lt ENT gt lt 1 gt lt gt lt 1 gt lt ENT gt Specific Gravity lt 9 gt lt ENT gt lt 1 gt lt gt lt 0 gt lt ENT gt You have now programmed the DF32 for the job but want to reset the built in counters In function 8 t
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20. operating in automatic system where the system itself starts the filler each time a bottle is in position THE VALUE IN THIS FUNCTION MUST ALWAYS BE 1 7 Delay Value Seconds If more than one fill is chosen in function 6 enter the required delay between the fills The value of the delay can range between 0 1 25 0 seconds with a graduation of 0 1 second 8 Completed fills Value Number Nothing can be entered in this function since it only displays the number of fills completed since the latest reset of the function To reset this function press the lt C gt key 9 Specific gravity Value Decimal number Enter the specific gravity of the liquid in g ml if the required volume was entered in function 1 and if this volume is controlled by balance 10 Filling rate Value Number of fills per minute Nothing can be entered in this function since it only displays the current filling rate DF32 OM 1 01 EN Page 13 of 32 Flexicon a s denmark OPERATORS MANUAL Machine Type DF32 15 Input mode Value 1 or 2 1 The foot switch will only function as a starter 2 First press on the foot switch starts the filler Second press on the foot switch stops the filler Third press on the foot switch starts the filler 18 Timer 2 Value Seconds Range 0 0 to 25 5 seconds If the filler operates with a pneumatic diving nozzle can a delay be set between the starting signal and the time the pump actually
21. roduct intake either a hose connector 1 or a hopper 6 Flexicon Part no can be used 84 080 125 The higher viscosity of the product the larger diameter of 84 080 190 suction hose should be used 84 080 250 For high viscosity products or sticky products the hopper 84 080 380 should be chosen for good product flow towards the pump 88 350 010 18 litres When using hose for product intake the connector 4 should be fitted to the pump When using hopper for product intake the connector 7 should be fitted to the pump The seal rings 5 between the pump housing and the connectors should always be in place to ensure correct tightness of the pump NOTE 2 of each of the following items are included with the DF32 filler Clamp ring 2 Clamp seal 3 Connector 4 AJIN Seal ring 5 DF32 OM 1 01 EN Page 16 of 32 Flexicon a s denmark OPERATORS MANUAL Machine Type DF32 4 2 Step by step assembly of pump head Fig 5 Step Action 4 2 Oo NO oO A WwW co Place the rear part 9 with the curved rim facing upwards The centre hole should be placed above a hole or a grove with a depth of 5 cm Mount the O ring 3 on the rear part Mount the bearing 4 in the rear part Make sure that the bearing is correctly placed and locked by the corresponding traces in the rear part Fit the pump housing 8 to the rear part The longer pin on the pump housing
22. should be fitted into the hole in the rear part which indicates correct positioning Mount the driving shaft 7 into the driving hub 6 and put both into the pump housing Mount the impeller plates 5 into the grooves of the driving hub Mount the O ring 3 to the front part 2 Mount the bearing 4 in the front part Make sure that the bearing is correctly placed and locked by the corresponding traces in the front part Fit the front part to the pump housing A pin on the pump housing and a hole in the front part indicates correct positioning Close the pump head by fastening the finger screws 1 firmly DF32 OM 1 01 EN Page 17 of 32 Flexicon a s denmark OPERATORS MANUAL Machine Type DF32 Fig 6 Step Action 11 Turn over the pump head and check that the O ring 10 is correctly placed in the rear part of the pump Place the ceramic ring 11 in the rear part of the pump and press it firmly towards the j rear part NOTE The chamfered edge on the ceramic ring must face towards the pump housing 13 Check that the O ring 13 is correctly placed in the shaft seal 12 Now mount the shaft seal on the shaft and press firmly towards the ceramic ring DF32 OM 1 01 EN Page 18 of 32 Flexicon a s denmark OPERATORS MANUAL Machine Type DF32 4 3 Fitting the pump head to the machine Step Action 1 Check correct position of the spring 3 Align the end of the drivi
23. starts 20 Operator number An operator number of up to 10 digits can be entered in this function This operator number will appear on print outs 21 Batch number A batch number of up to 10 digits can be entered in this function This batch number will appear on print outs 24 Print status If a printer is connected this function will start the printing of the current production status 29 Print parameters This function prints the current parameters via the connected printer 31 Save program Saves a complete set of parameters as a program It is possible to save up to 5 sets of parameters in the memory 32 Load program Loads a previously saved program and overwrites the current parameters with the values of t he loaded program 33 Delete program This function will delete the required program 34 Print programs This function prints the individual parameters in all the programs stored in the memory 46 Select language Value An integral number This version offers a choice of 2 languages 1 English 2 German The languages will be active on the display and on the print outs DF32 OM 1 01 EN Page 14 of 32 Flexicon a s denmark OPERATORS MANUAL DF32 Machine Type 47 Printer set up Function 47 tells the system which protocol to use when transmitting to connected printer When this function is activated it will first require the operator to enter the transmission velocity One of the fol
24. t Subsequently the procedure is the same as used when starting the filling series DF32 will now automatically adjust the subsequent fills DF32 OM 1 01 EN Page 23 of 32 Flexicon a s denmark OPERATORS MANUAL Machine Type DF32 6 PRINT OUTS DF32 can be connected to a printer via RS 232 which can produce three different types of print outs 6 1 Print current parameters Function 29 prints the current parameters and print outs should be made after programming and calibrating DF32 and resetting function 8 The print out is started in the following way lt 2 gt lt 9 gt lt ENT gt and the following display will be shown F29 PRN PARAM Y N F 1 VOLUME ml 50 0 Press the lt Y gt key to confirm start of printing and the printer will start Example of print out Flexicon DF32 V1 1 OPERATOR 2641 BATCH NO 9604084438 VOLUME ml 50 0 VELOCITY rpm 400 ACCELERATION 35 REVERSE 1 BATCH SIZE 100 DELAY sec 1 1 SPECIFIC GRAVITY g ml 1 0000 NUMBER OF FILLS 0 DF32 OM 1 01 EN Page 24 of 32 Flexicon a s denmark OPERATORS MANUAL Machine Type DF32 6 2 Print current status Function 24 prints the current parameters and print outs should be made after completion of the filling series The printing is to be started in the following way lt 2 gt lt 4 gt lt ENT gt and the following display will be shown F24 PRN STATUS Y N _ F 1 VOLUME ml 50 0
25. ut permission in writing from Flexicon A S Flexicon A S is convinced that the information of this manual is correct but Flexicon A S can not be held responsible for it Flexicon A S reserves the right to update and amend this manual without previous notice Flexicon A S is under no obligation to update manuals already published DF32 OM 1 01 EN Page 32 of 32
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