Vacuum filler

HP10E - Dairy design (from 168.1004)

HP12E - Dairy design (from 168.5003)
HP15E - Dairy design (from 168.2010)
HP20E - Dairy design (from 168.3009)

Operating instructions
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Issue: 04/13
Version: 2.4 EN (Original operating instructions)
Software Version: 00.03.505

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HP10E / HP12E / HP15E / HP20E - Dairy design Index

Index
Declaration of conformity
0. Foreword 0-1
1. Safety instructions 1-1
1.1 Sphere of application 1-1
1.2 Use in accordance with purpose 1-1
1.3 Explanation of symbols 1-2
1.4 General safety instructions 1-3
1.5 Special safety instructions 1-4
2. Description 2-1
2.1 Overview HP10E / HP12E / HP15E / HP20E 2-1
2.2 Brief description 2-1
2.2.1 Hopper 2-1
2.2.2 Feed screw 2-2
2.2.3 Double screws 2-2
2.2.4 Filling horn holder 2-3
2.2.5 Controls 2-4
2.2.6 Knee lever 2-6
2.2.7 Step 2-6
2.2.8 Adjustable feet 2-6
2.2.9 Front door 2-6
3. Installation and commissioning 3-1
3.1 Transporting the machine 3-1
3.2 Setting up the machine 3-3
3.3 Electrical connection 3-4
3.4 Checking direction of rotation 3-5
4. Setting up 4-1
4.1 General information 4-1
4.2 Fitting the double screw housing 4-1
4.3 Fitting the double screws 4-3
4.4 Fitting the filling horn holder 4-4
4.5 Setting the vacuum 4-5
4.5.1 Filling liquid products 4-5
4.6 Fitting the scraper 4-6
4.7 Adjusting the knee lever 4-7
5. Operation 5-1
5.1 Working with the machine 5-1
5.2 Working with provisional drive 5-3
6. Graphical control 6-1
6.1 Control panel 6-3
6.2 Screen 6-5
6.2.1 Header 6-5
6.2.2 Program and mode 6-5
6.2.3 Basic parameters 6-5
6.2.4 Supplementary parameters 6-5
6.2.5 Footer 6-5
6.3 Keypad 6-7
6.3.1 Numerical keypad 6-7
6.3.2 Key C (Cancel) 6-7
6.3.3 Screen up/down keys 6-7
6.3.4 Padlock key 6-7
6.3.5 Plus/minus keys 6-7
6.3.6 Cursor keys 6-7
6.3.7 Enter key 6-7
6.4 Status and error messages 6-8
6.5 Principles of operation 6-9
6.5.1 Select and edit programs 6-11
6.5.2 Importing and exporting programs using a USB stick 6-13
6.5.3 Select mode group, mode and view 6-15
6.5.4 Select start/stop method 6-17
6.5.5 Make settings (language, date/time, password) 6-19
6.5.6 Set up userkey 6-21
6.6. Mode groups, modes, start/stop methods and parameters 6-23
6.6.1 Mode groups, modes and views 6-24

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6.6.2 Start/stop methods 6-24

6.6.2.1 Knee I 6-24
6.6.2.2 Knee II 6-24
6.6.2.3 Remote end 6-24
6.6.2.4 Remote stop 6-24
6.6.2.5 Remote II 6-24
6.6.3 Basic parameters 6-25
6.6.3.1 Weight 6-25
6.6.3.2 First portion 6-26
6.6.3.3 Total weight (only for weight groups) 6-26
6.6.3.4 Pause 6-27
6.6.3.5 Linking/clip time/knife/output signal 6-27
6.6.3.6 Speed 6-28
6.6.3.7 Individual speed 6-29
6.6.3.8 Back suction 6-29
6.6.3.9 LPG belt speed 6-29
6.6.3.10 Portions per minute 6-30
6.6.3.11 Pressure control 6-30
6.6.4 Supplementary parameters 6-31
General applications 6-31
6.6.4.1 Speed of feed unit screw 6-31
6.6.4.2 Feed unit run-on 6-31
6.6.4.3 First link 6-31
6.6.4.4 Link offset/clip offset/knife offset (minced meat line) 6-32
6.6.4.5 Select double screw (HP series only) 6-32
6.6.4.6 Select pumping system 6-33
6.6.4.7 Stop counter 6-33
6.6.4.8 Soft start-up 6-33
6.6.4.9 Metal detection 6-34
6.6.4.10 Vacuum control 6-34
6.6.4.11 Synchronizing the machine using an external signal 6-35
6.6.4.12 Linking support 6-35
Working with sausage lines 6-36
6.6.4.13 Product type 6-36
6.6.4.14 Last portion 6-36
6.6.4.15 Split casing tolerance 6-36
6.6.4.16 Remaining portions 6-37
6.6.4.17 Run-on 6-37
6.6.4.18 Calibre and sausage length 6-38
6.6.4.19 Portion length/first portion length 6-38
6.6.4.20 Gap length 6-38
6.6.4.21 Conveyor belt calibre/discharge conveyor calibre 6-39
6.6.4.22 Cut quantity 6-39
6.6.4.23 Link point stretch/cut distance 6-39
Working with the hanging machine 6-40
6.6.4.24 Calibre and sausage length 6-40
6.6.4.25 Distance from LPV 802 6-40
6.6.4.26 Sausages before first hook 6-40
6.6.4.27 Sausages on last hook 6-41
6.6.4.28 Sausages per hook 6-41
6.6.4.29 Hooks per stick 6-42
6.6.4.30 Sausages per stick 6-42
6.6.4.31 Catch position 6-42
6.6.4.32 End of stick 6-43
6.6.4.33 Stick restart 6-43
6.6.4.34 End of portioning (LPV 802 and DHV 841 only) 6-44
6.6.4.35 Extra hook 6-44
6.6.4.36 Permitted deviation 6-44
6.6.4.37 Last hook later 6-45
Working with the automatic separation valve 6-46
6.6.4.38 Separation valve 6-46
6.6.4.39 Separation interval 6-46
6.6.4.40 Valve offset 6-46
6.6.4.41 Separation valve open 6-47
6.6.4.42 Separation valve closed 6-47

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Working with the minced meat line and forming machine 6-48
6.6.4.43 Weight groups 6-48
6.6.4.44 Group position 6-48
6.6.4.45 Group portions 6-49
6.6.4.46 Group pause 6-49
6.6.4.47 Belt control (analog output 1) 6-50
6.6.4.48 Belt control (analog output 2) 6-50
Working with the scale 6-51
6.6.4.49 Number of samples (VEMAG Scale 877) 6-51
6.6.4.50 Sample interval (VEMAG Waage 877) 6-51
6.6.4.51 Tendency control (e.g. Process Check) 6-51
Working with special devices 6-52
6.6.4.52 Casing pusher 6-52
6.6.4.53 Pushback 6-52
6.6.4.54 Type of special control 6-53
6.6.4.55 Portion delay 6-53
6.6.4.56 Knife (cutter) 6-54
6.6.4.57 Maximum filling pressure (pressure monitoring
on grinding system) 6-54
6.6.4.58 Maximum temperature (temperature monitoring
for the grinding system) 6-55
6.6.4.59 Hopper mode 6-55
6.6.4.60 Hopper vacuum 6-56
6.6.4.61 Hopper level 6-56
6.6.4.62 Hopper level (optional) 6-57
6.6.4.63 Speed limit 6-58
6.6.4.64 External portioning 6-58
6.7 Configurations (operating mode settings) 6-61
6.8 Service 6-63
6.8.1 Service pages 6-63
6.9 Messages 6-64
6.9.1 List of messages 6-64
7. Cleaning 7-1
7.1 General information 7-1
7.2 Removing parts to be cleaned 7-1
7.2.1 Filling horn holder 7-1
7.2.2 Double screws 7-2
7.2.3 Double screw housing 7-2
7.2.4 Hopper 7-5
7.2.5 Scraper 7-8
7.2.6 Vacuum system 7-9
7.3 Cleaning the machine 7-11
7.4 Cleaning schedule 7-12
7.4.1 General recommendations 7-12
7.4.2 Chlorine-free alkaline cleaning agents 7-12
7.4.3 Chlorine-containing alkaline cleaning agents 7-14
7.4.4 Specialist cleaning agent for machine interior 7-15
7.5 Lubrication and assembly 7-16
7.5.1 Hopper 7-16
8. Maintenance 8-1
8.1 General information 8-1
8.2 Grease gun 8-5
8.3 First-time maintenance work 8-6
8.4 Maintenance schedule 8-7
8.5 Daily maintenance 8-8
8.5.1 Feed unit seals (lubrication) 8-8
8.5.2 Sliding ring (wear) 8-10
8.6 Weekly maintenance 8-11
8.6.1 Feed unit drive (lubrication) 8-11
8.6.2 Intake (air filter) 8-12
8.6.3 Vacuum pump (air filter) 8-13
8.6.4 Vacuum pump 8-13
8.7 Monthly maintenance 8-14
8.7.1 Double screw drive (oil level and seals) 8-14
8.7.2 Vacuum pump 8-14

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8.8 Six-monthly maintenance 8-15

8.8.1 Feed unit seals 8-15
8.8.2 Vacuum pump 8-15
8.9 Annual maintenance 8-16
8.9.1 Feed unit drive and feed unit seals 8-16
8.9.2 Vacuum pump 8-16
8.10 Biennial maintenance 8-18
8.10.1 Double screw drive (oil change) 8-18
8.11 Three-yearly maintenance 8-19
8.11.1 Feed drive (oil change) 8-19
9. Troubleshooting 9-1
9.1 General information 9-1
9.2 Troubleshooting table 9-1
10. Appendix 10-1
10.1 General information 10-1
10.2 Technical data HP10E / HP12E / HP15E / HP20E 10-2
10.3 Dimensional drawings HP10E / HP12E / HP15E / HP20E 10-3
10.4 Lubricants 10-4
10.4.1 Double screw drive 10-4
10.4.2 Feed drive 10-4
10.4.3 Vacuum pump 10-4
10.4.4 Feed unit seals and feed unit drive 10-4
10.4.5 Individual parts 10-4
10.5 Accessories 10-5
10.5.1 Miscellaneous accessories 10-5
10.5.2 Tools 10-5
10.6 Disposal 10-6
10.6.1 General information 10-6
10.6.2 Proper disposal 10-6

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HP10E / HP12E / HP15E / HP20E - Dairy design Declaration of conformity

Declaration of conformity
reflecting the intention of EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, Annex IIA

We
VEMAG Maschinenbau GmbH
Weserstraße 32
27283 Verden (Aller)

hereby declare that the

Continuous vacuum filler
HP10E type 168
HP12E type 168
HP15E type 168
HP20E type 168
Machine no. 168.xxxx

complies with all of the relevant provisions of the EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.

Particular consideration was given to

the standard EN 12463:2004(D) Food Processing Machinery - Filling machines and auxiliary machines -
Safety and hygiene requirements

The notified German authority

Prüf- und Zertifizierungsstelle im BG-PRÜFZERT
Fachausschuß Fleischwirtschaft
Lortzingstraße 2, 55127 Mainz
performed a prototype test for this series of fillers. The number of the inspection document issued on
29.12.2009 is FW 09117.

Authorised documentation representative:

Dr. Michael Gerretz
Tel.: +49 (0) 4231-777371
Fax: +49 (0) 4231-777241
[email protected]

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HP10E / HP12E / HP15E / HP20E - Dairy design 0. Foreword

0. Foreword
These operating instructions cover all the information required to operate
the vacuum filler. The machine is available as:
• HP10E / HP12E / HP15E / HP20E in the form of a portioning machine
Operating and maintenance instructions for any attachments (optional)
can be found in the appropriate separate operating instructions.
If you have any questions which cannot be answered by this manual,
please contact VEMAG Customer Service at any time. Our staff will be
please to hear your suggestions.
Read the safety instructions (Section 1) first, before starting up the ma-
chine. You must follow all safety instructions to prevent injury to people
and damage to the machine.
You must follow all instructions on cleaning (Section 7) and maintenance
(Section 8). This is the only way to ensure reliable operation, high perfor-
mance and a long service life of your machine.

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HP10E / HP12E / HP15E / HP20E - Dairy design 1. Safety instructions

1. Safety instructions
1.1 Sphere of application
The machine is available as:
• HP10E / HP12E / HP15E / HP20E in the form of a portioning machine
It can also be fitted with special attachments (optional).

1.2 Use in accordance with purpose

The HP10E / HP12E / HP15E / HP20E continuous vacuum filler is desi-
gned and built for filling and portioning viscous products.Other products
may only be processed with the express agreement of VEMAG.
The vacuum filler is designed for industrial applications.
The vacuum filler may not be used in an explosive atmosphere.
Raw materials may be processed at a temperature of between -4 °C and
+ 50 °C.
The vacuum filler requires ambient temperatures between +0.5 °C and
+25 °C.
The vacuum filler is designed for one operator. The operator must have
been trained on site by VEMAG specialists or one of their representa-
tives.
The vacuum filler may only be cleaned by trained cleaning staff.
The vacuum filler may only be serviced by trained maintenance staff
(fitters or electricians).
The manufacturer’s assembly, commissioning, operating and mainte-
nance instructions must be followed to satisfy the conditions of ”use in
accordance with purpose”.
The HP10E / HP12E / HP15E / HP20E continuous vacuum filler is built
in accordance with the state of the art and, in the condition in which it is
delivered, complies with machinery directive 2006/42/EC.
Nevertheless, the machine may present residual hazards if it:
• is not used in accordance with purpose
• is not used in accordance with these operating instructions,
• is used by untrained staff
• is not carefully cleaned and maintained to specification.

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1.3 Explanation of symbols

The following symbols appear in these operating instructions, indicating
residual hazards when operating the machine or referring the reader to
other important information.

Danger!
This warning symbol refers to important instructions which must be follo-
wed to prevent faulty operation which could pose a threat to human life or
lead to injury.

Warning!
This warning symbol refers to important instructions which must be
followed to prevent faulty operation which could result in damage to the
machine or installation or which could jeopardise production.

This arrow symbol indicates additional information at another point in the

manual or in other documentation.

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1.4 General safety instructions

• Any person working on or with the machine must have read and un-
derstood these operating instructions, in particular the safety instruc-
tions.
• The machine may be used only by trained and authorised staff.
• Responsibilities during operation must be clearly assigned and obser-
ved.
• The machine may only be serviced by trained staff authorized to do
so.
• The machine may only be used if it is in perfect working order. In the
event of changes, such as loss of oil or unusual noises starting, the
machine should be stopped immediately and your in-house mainte-
nance department or VEMAG Customer Service informed.
• The machine may not be operated without the housing cover.
• Route mains cables and data cables (e.g. remote control cable) so as
to avoid tripping hazards.
• Sockets which are not being used must be firmly sealed with the
appropriate protective cap to prevent the penetration of moisture.
Corrosion at the contacts can lead to switching errors.
• It is prohibited to remove, switch off or override safety devices. In the
event of damage to safety devices, inform VEMAG Customer Service
immediately.
• Warning signs on the machine may not be removed or painted over.
• Conversions, attachments and other modifications to the machine not
approved by VEMAG are not permitted.
• In all cases, generally-applicable and in-house safety and accident
prevention regulations apply in addition to these safety instructions.

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1.5 Special safety instructions

Danger!
To prevent injury, switch off the machine before any work (assembly, dis-
mantling, cleaning, maintenance, repair). Then switch off the main switch
to disconnect the machine from the mains.

Danger!
To prevent injury in the area of the double screws, switch off the machine
before undoing the locking nut. Then switch off the main switch to dis-
connect the machine from the mains. The filling horn holder may only be
fitted or removed with the machine switched off.

Before starting up the machine, always perform the following steps:

• Check that the machine is in proper condition. Leaking oil indicates
leaks which must be eliminated immediately. In this case, inform your
in-house maintenance department or VEMAG Customer Service
immediately.
• Check that the safety devices on the hopper and filling horn holder are
working properly.
Section 5
If you notice any damage, inform VEMAG Customer Service immedi-
ately.

Danger!
To prevent injury, switch off the machine before doing any work on the
hopper. Then switch off the main switch to disconnect the machine from
the mains. Do not climb onto the machine to check the hopper/hopper
contents, use only the step provided. Under no circumstances use a lad-
der or other aid to get at the hopper of the machine.

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2. Description
2.1 Overview HP10E / HP12E / HP15E / HP20E

1
11 1 Hopper
2 2 Vacuum pot
3 Vacuum display
3 4 Vacuum control valve
5 Control panel
4 6 Adjustable feet
10
7 Step
9 8 Knee lever
5 9 Locking nut
10 Hopper release mechanism
11 Cover

6 7 Fig. 2-1
Machine with filling horn
8 holder

2.2 Brief description

2.2.1 Hopper
The filler is equipped with a hopper for pouring in product for filling. The
hopper is fitted with a safety device which switches off the machine when
the hopper is open.

Danger!
To prevent injury, switch off the machine before doing any work on the
hopper. Then switch off the main switch to disconnect the machine from
the mains. Do not climb onto the machine to check the hopper/hopper
contents or for cleaning and maintenance purposes, use only the step
provided. Under no circumstances use a ladder or other aid to get at the
hopper of the machine.

The hopper is fitted with cushioning as a partial counterweight to prevent

the hopper falling shut under its own weight.

Danger!
Proceed especially carefully when opening and closing the hopper to
prevent injury (risk of crushing). Grasp the hopper only at the flange to tip
it over carefully. Open the cover only after the hopper has been opened.

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2.2.2 Feed screw

The product is compressed in the hopper by the feed screw (1) and fed to
the thread of the double screws with the aid of the vacuum. Spiral stopper
(2) improves product feed. The scraper (3) attached to the feed screw
completely empties the hopper. The scraper is easy to remove for clea-
ning.

1 Feed screw
2 Spiral stopper
3 Scraper
1
Fig. 2-2
Feed screw

2.2.3 Double screws

The double screws ensure that the product is conveyed gently and evenly
to the outlet. The same volume is conveyed with each rotation of the dou-
ble screws. In this process, the proportion of air in the product for filling is
reduced by the vacuum applied. The double screws feed until completely
empty. The speed of the double screws and thus the quantity of product
portioned can be infinitely adjusted.
The product for filling can be portioned either continuously or in individual
portions. If portioning individually, the number of double screw rotations is
a measure of the weight of the individual portion. Individual portions can
be linked in the pauses between individual portions.

Fig. 2-3
Double screws

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2.2.4 Filling horn holder

The machine is fitted with a filling horn holder (1) at the outlet as standard
and this is locked at the outlet by the locking nut (2). Further attachments
(optional) can be connected to the filling horn holder. The product is
ejected through the filling horn holder by the double screws.

1 Filling horn holder

2 Locking nut

Fig. 2-4
Machine with filling horn
holder

Optional attachments are described separately

Operating instructions attachment (optional)

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2.2.5 Controls
The controls on the rear of the machine are protected by a cover (1)
which is latched with the aid of a toggle (2).

2
1 Cover
2 Toggle

Fig. 2-5
Controls

Behind the cover is main switch (1) which is used to switch the power
supply to the machine on and off.
Attachments and additional devices (optional) can be connected to the
power supply of the machine via equipment socket (2). Instead of blind
covers, further sockets can be provided for supplementary equipment like
coextrusion systems (optional), for example.

1 Main switch
2 Equipment socket
4 3 Compressed air con-
1 nection for automatic
separation valve
3 (optional)
4 Pressure monitoring
for separation grinder
2 982 or separation
attachment 801
(optional)

Fig. 2-6
Controls

Warning!
Always seal off unused sockets with the appropriate protective cap to
prevent moisture and dirt penetrating. Corrosion on the contacts can lead
to switching faults.

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HP10E / HP12E / HP15E / HP20E - Dairy design 2. Description

The following controls are arranged on the control panel on the front of
the machine next to the portioning computer:
• ON switch (1)
• OFF switch (2)
• Vacuum display (3)
• Vacuum control valve (4)

2
4
1 ON switch
2 OFF switch
3 Vacuum display
4 Vacuum control valve

Fig. 2-7
Machine control panel

ON key
This key switches on the drive of the machine.

OFF key
This key switches off the drive of the machine.

Vacuum display
The vacuum set by the vacuum control valve can be read off in per cent
(0 - 100 %) at the vacuum display.

Vacuum control valve

The desired vacuum for evacuating the product can be set using the va-
cuum control valve. Turning clockwise (+) increases the vacuum, turning
anti-clockwise (-) reduces the vacuum.

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2.2.6 Knee lever

The filling process is switched on and off using the knee lever. It can be
adjusted to suit the height and location of the operator.
Section 4.7

2.2.7 Step
At the front of the machine is a step which allows the operator to fill the
hopper or get at it for cleaning and maintenance purposes.

Danger!
There is a risk of crushing when folding the step in and out. Proceed with
extreme caution when folding the step in and out to prevent injury.

2.2.8 Adjustable feet

To compensate for uneven floors, the machine is fitted with adjustable
feet. The height of the machine can be adjusted by up to 80 mm (outlet
height 1,000 mm to 1,080 mm).
Section 3.2

2.2.9 Front door

The front door of the machine can be swung right open for maintenance
work.

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HP10E / HP12E / HP15E / HP20E - Dairy design 3. Installation and commissioning

3. Installation and commissioning

3.1 Transporting the machine
The machine may only be transported using suitable lifting trucks or fork-
lift trucks with a capacity of at least 1,500 kg. If at all possible, move the
fork-lift/lifting truck under the machine from the outlet side.

Danger!
Never tilt the machine when transporting it and when setting it up, always
keep it horizontal. This prevents the machine tipping over. When trans-
porting the machine, it is essential to observe its centre of gravity.

538
270

Fig. 3-1
Centre of gravity of the
machine

261

Fig. 3-2
Centre of gravity of the
machine

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• Drive the lifting truck / fork-lift truck in under the machine so that fork
(1) is located precisely centrally between the feet.

Warning!
Place planks (2) between the fork and the machine to prevent the machi-
ne slipping during transportation. You must ensure that the fork and the
planks are pushed right under the machine so that the connection cable
is not damaged by the fork.

1 Fork
2 Plank
2
1 Fig. 3-3
Transporting the machine

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3.2 Setting up the machine

The machine must stand firmly on all four feet at all times and be as level
as possible. There may only be a slight inclination (max. 2°) in the direc-
tion of the outlet side to encourage water to drain off after cleaning. The
feet (1) can be adjusted using universal spanner (2). If necessary, the
adjustable feet must be used to compensate for any unevenness in the
floor until the machine is absolutely level.
The outlet height of the machine is 1,000 mm as standard. It can be
increased by up to 80 mm with the aid of the adjustable feet.
• Unscrew feet: height of outlet is increased
• Screw in feet: height of outlet is decreased

1 Adjustable foot
1 2 Universal spanner

2 Fig. 3-4
Setting up the machine

Danger!
There is a risk of injury from the machine overturning if the feet are un-
screwed too far.
Do not unscrew the machine‘s feet by more than 80 mm.

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3.3 Electrical connection

Danger!
To prevent injury (electric shock), the electrical connection may be made
only by authorised specialist staff or specialist companies.

• Inside the machine housing, connect the machine to the main switch
(1) of the machine using four-core cable with 3 x phase and 1 x earth
wire. There is a cable conduit in the base-plate. For correct connection
values
Section 10

1 Main switch

Fig. 3-5
Electrical connection

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3.4 Checking direction of rotation

Warning!
To avoid damage to the machine, the machine may not be operated for
more than 10 seconds in the wrong direction of rotation.

This is why it is essential to check whether the individual phases of the

alternating current supply have been connected according to specification
after the machine has been electrically connected; if the phases have
been switched, the motors start up in the wrong direction of rotation.
To check the direction of rotation, proceed as follows:
• Remove vacuum pot.
• Take hold of the float valve on valve body (1) and pull it horizontally off
the vacuum line.

1 Valve body

Fig. 3-6
Float valve

Warning!
Do not take hold of the float valve at the bottom at the screen to avoid
tilting when pulling off the valve.

• Switch on the machine and check whether air is being drawn in by the
vacuum line. If air is being drawn in, the motors are running in the cor-
rect direction of rotation. If no air is drawn in, the motors are running in
the incorrect direction of rotation.
• In this case, stop the machine immediately and have the alternating
current supply connected in correct phase by authorised specialist
staff or a specialist company.
• Repeat the check on direction of rotation if appropriate.
• Put the float valve back on the vacuum line.
• Put the vacuum pot back on.

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4. Setting up
4.1 General information
• To set up the machine, select a double screw housing, the double
screws to suit the product to be processed and the required accesso-
ries.

Danger!
To prevent injury, switch off the machine before setting up. Then switch
off the main switch to disconnect the machine from the mains.

4.2 Fitting the double screw housing

Danger!
There is a risk of crushing when fitting and removing the double screw
housing and the double screws. To prevent injury, proceed extremely
carefully when fitting and dismantling these parts.

• Inspect the double screw housing for residual product prior to as-
sembly.
• Push double screw housing (1) right into the feed cylinder of the ma-
chine. Inlet bore (2) for product and vacuum should face upwards.

1 Double screw housing

2 Inlet bore

1 Fig. 4-1
Installing double screw
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A pin (1) under the coupling pins (2) in the feed cylinder centres the dou-
ble screw housing which has the appropriate bore on its end face.

1 Centring pin
2 Coupling pins
2 1 Fig. 4-2
Centring the double screw
housing

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4.3 Fitting the double screws

• Inspect the double screws for residual product prior to assembly.
• Bring the slots of coupling claws (1) into the correct position in relation
to the coupling pins in the feed cylinder by turning the double screws
(2) in opposite directions.

1 Slots
2 Double screws
2 1
Fig. 4-3
Lining up the double
screws

• Push double screws (1) into double screw housing (2) up to the stop.
The double screws are properly engaged if the end faces of the dou-
ble screws and housing are flush.

1 Double screws
2 Double screw housing

1 Fig. 4-4
Installation of double
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4.4 Fitting the filling horn holder

• Inspect the locking ring and the threads for residual product prior to
assembly.
• Adjust locking nut (1) so that the handle is between the 10 and 11
o’clock position and insert filling horn holder (2).
• Turn locknut (1) clockwise to lock the filling horn holder. The handle
should now be approximately vertical.

1 Locking nut
2 Filling horn holder

2 Fig. 4-5
Locking the filling horn
holder

• Further attachments (optional) can be connected to the filling horn

holder.
Optional attachments are described separately
Operating instructions attachment (optional)

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4.5 Setting the vacuum

4.5.1 Filling liquid products
• Set the vacuum down for filling liquid products.

Warning!
Before processing any liquid product, check whether the vacuum has
been set down. If the vacuum is not correct, the vacuum pump may
be destroyed. If the vacuum pump takes in product or water as a con-
sequence of the vacuum not correctly set, it is essential to proceed as
follows to prevent damage to or destruction of the vacuum pump:
• Stop the machine immediately.
• Clean the air filter in the intake line.
• Change the oil in the vacuum pump.
Section 8 and vacuum pump operating instructions

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4.6 Fitting the scraper

A scraper can be fitted to the hopper for product which sticks to the wall
of the hopper.

Danger!
There is a risk of crushing when fitting and removing the scraper. To
prevent injury, proceed extremely carefully when fitting and dismantling
the part.

• Inspect the scraper for residual product prior to asembly.

• Put the scraper (1) on the locking pin (2) of the feed screw and make
sure it engages.

1 Scraper
2 Locking pin

Fig. 4-6
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4.7 Adjusting the knee lever

The knee lever can be adjusted in terms of height (H), angle (W) and
projection (A) to suit the height and location of the operator.
• Undo the hexagonal nut (1) using the universal spanner (2).
• Adjust the knee lever to the desired height (H) and angle (W).
• Tighten up the hexagonal nut again.
• Move the knee lever plate (3) along the lever shaft until the desired
projection (A) is reached. The plate can be taken off the lever shaft
altogether if required.

A
H

1
W

3
1 Hexagonal nut
2 Universal spanner
3 Knee lever plate

2 Fig. 4-7
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5. Operation
5.1 Working with the machine
To start production with the machine, proceed as follows:
• Set up the machine for the product to be filled.
Section 4
• Switch on the main switch of the machine.
• Press the ON switch on the machine control panel.

Danger!
You must check that any safety devices are working properly.
• Unlock the hopper and tip it open.
• Remove the filling horn holder.
In each of the cases described, the machine must switch off automati-
cally. If the machine does not switch off, work may not continue with the
machine. In this case, inform VEMAG Customer Service immediately.

• Pull on a casing suitable for the product to be filled.

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• Use the portioning computer to select a filling program and check

whether the double screws are correctly selected in the portioning
computer.
Section 6
• Set the vacuum required for the product to be filled at the vacuum
control valve.
Section 4

Warning!
You must interrupt the filling process and check the seals of the double
screw drive if vacuum level falls uncontrollably during production.
Sections 7 and 8

• At the start, allow the machine to run at a slow speed (max. 20 %)

until product escapes at the outlet.
This prevents the pumping element “running dry”. When filling hot pro-
ducts, wait about 1 minute to start production. This ensures that all
machine parts which come into contact with the product are heated to
product temperature.

Danger!
There is a risk of injury at the filling horn (optional) from products being
ejected under high pressure. Proceed with extreme caution to prevent
injuries.

• Operate the knee lever to start the filling process.

When production is finished, proceed as follows:
• Press the OFF key on the machine control panel.
• Switch off the main switch of the machine.
• Clean the machine in accordance with the instructions in the cleaning
schedule.
Section 7
• Take the appropriate maintenance measures if necessary.
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5.2 Working with provisional drive

Should the portioning computer of the machine fail, it is possible to conti-
nue operating the machine using provisional drive. In this mode, you can
run the machine hopper empty at approx. 50 % of nominal speed.

Danger!
The front door of the machine must be swung open to run the hopper
empty.
Risk of crushing, dragging in and burns.
Proceed with extreme caution and do not reach into the inside of the
machine.

• Press the OFF key on the machine control panel.

• Switch off the main switch of the machine.
• Swing open the front door.
Section 8.1
• Switch the main switch of the machine back on.
• Press the ON key on the machine control panel.
• Press push-button S10 on the switch cabinet for the drive controller
and keep it depressed until the hopper of the machine has run empty.
• Inform VEMAG Customer Service.
• Press the OFF key on the machine control panel.
• Switch off the main switch of the machine.

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6. Graphical control
This section introduces the individual controls of the graphical control system.
• How is the control panel arranged?
• How is the screen arranged?
• What functions do the keys have?
• What messages are displayed?

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6.1 Control panel

The colour screen and the keys are integrated in the green control panel.
The screen is divided into various fields.
Section 6.2
There are seven function keys to both the left and the right of the screen
which you use to activate the associated area of the screen.
Use the keypad on the right-hand side of the screen to make entries.
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Header

Mode group
Program
Mode
View
Product name

Start/stop
method

Parameters Parameters

Footer

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6.2 Screen
The screen is divided into five different areas:
• Header
• Program and mode (mode group, mode, view, start/stop method)
• Parameters on the left-hand side of the screen
• Parameters on the right-hand side of the screen
• Footer

6.2.1 Header
The following information is displayed in the header:
• Depending on selection; pieces, portions per minute,
quantity in kg or speed (only in straight filling mode)
• Time
• Parameter number if there are more than six
(e.g. 1/11 = parameter no. 1 of 11)
• Arrows for direction of travel of the lifting and tipping device (optional)

6.2.2 Program and mode

Program number and product name (if entered) are displayed on the left-
hand side of the screen.
Section 6.5.1
The mode group (top), mode (centre), view (bottom) and start/stop
method are displayed on the right-hand side of the screen.
Section 6.5.2
A function key is assigned to these fields.

6.2.3 Basic parameters

The six basic parameters for the filling program in question are displayed
on the left-hand side of the screen. It is not possible to change the view
of these parameters. A function key is assigned to each of the six fields.

6.2.4 Supplementary parameters

Up to six supplementary parameters for the selected parameter
set are displayed on the right-hand side of the screen. The view
of these parameters can be changed using the Screen up/down keys.
You can modify and save the view of these parameters by modifying
the parameter set. A function key is assigned to each of the six fields.

6.2.5 Footer
The footer displays status and error messages.
Section 6.4

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Numerical keypad

Key C (Cancel)

Padlock key
Screen up/down keys Plus/minus keys

Cursor keys Enter key

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6.3 Keypad
6.3.1 Numerical keypad
Numerical values are entered using the numerical keypad. Every value
entered must be confirmed with Enter.

6.3.2 Key C (Cancel)

Key C (Cancel) performs the following functions:
• back to main screen
• cancel input and exit
• exit window and menus without input

6.3.3 Screen up/down keys

Use the two arrow keys to switch pages and scroll through fields and
lists. A scroll bar is shown when you scroll.
Menu items followed by ".." show that more pages follow.

6.3.4 Padlock key

The padlock key performs the following functions:
• Open program locking/ userkey
You can use program locking to block entry for almost all parameters.
You can use the userkey to block/release access to Service functions.

6.3.5 Plus/minus keys

• Use the plus/minus keys to increase or reduce values by 1.
• You can also use the minus key to put the symbol in front
of negative input.
Enter the value in question before putting in the symbol
(e.g.: "5" first, and then "-" to set clip offset).

6.3.6 Cursor keys

The arrow keys in the cursor field are used to move the cursor around the
screen. The marking for an active field indicates the position of the cursor.
You can also use the cursor keys to navigate around menus.

6.3.7 Enter key

The Enter key is used to confirm all input.

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6.4 Status and error messages

The footer displays status and error messages. You can use the arrow
keys in the footer to scroll through the last 100 messages. To do this,
you need to activate the footer using the cursor keys.
There are six different kinds of message.
• Fault (red and white)
• Fault eliminated (blue and white)
• Warning on display (yellow and black)
• Service message on display (yellow and black)
• Information on display (white and blue)
• Standby indicated (white and green)
Outstanding messages are also displayed in a red and blue window.

Hopper

Warning!
The graphical control cannot be operated if there are outstanding
messages. The fault must be eliminated or the message acknowledged
first. You can hide the message by opening a Service page (bottom left
function key + number).

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6.5 Principles of operation

This section covers the principles of operating the portioning computer.
• How are programs selected and edited?
• How are programs imported and exported with the aid of a USB stick?
• How are the mode group, mode, view and start/stop method selected?
• How are certain settings (language, password input etc.) made?
• How do you log on with the userkey?

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Program number
Product name

Program list with action buttons

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6.5.1 Select and edit programs

In the Program field you can select, edit, copy and delete filling
programs and also enter product names for the individual programs.
Program numbers 0 to 99 are available.
• Press the Program function key.
• Enter the program number using the numerical keypad.
• Press Enter.
• Select the field for product name using the bottom cursor key.
• Press Enter. A list of the existing programs appears. Below the list
are six keys for selecting the desired action: New/Delete/Copy/Edit/
Select/Cancel.
• Select the action using the left/right cursor keys.
• Press Enter.
A keyboard is shown for you to enter the product name.
• Enter product name. Letters and numbers are marked using the
four cursor keys and adopted by pressing Enter.
• Press Enter on the keypad. The keyboard is hidden again and the
product name is adopted.

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USB stick plugged in

detected

Load recipes

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6.5.2 Importing and exporting programs using a USB stick

You can import and export filling programs using a USB stick.
The USB stick is plugged into the rear of the control board.
• Plug in USB stick. The stick is detected automatically.
• Select the action with the cursor keys.
• Press Enter.

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Mode
View

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6.5.3 Select mode group, mode and view

In the Operating mode field you can select mode group and mode and set
the view required for each application. The modes which can be selected
are determined by the machine type and the machine configuration.
You can also save settings here and select the Service pages and your
language.
• Press the Operating mode function key.
• Select the Operating mode group field using the cursor key.
• Press Enter. A list of the possible mode groups is displayed.
• Select the mode group using the Cursor keys.
• Press Enter.
• Select the Operating mode field using the cursor key.
• Press Enter. A list of the possible modes is displayed.
• Select the mode using the cursor keys.
• Press Enter.
• Select the View field using the cursor key.
• Press Enter. A list of the possible views and supplementary
parameters for the selected mode is displayed.
• Select the view using the cursor keys. Views followed by ".." show that
more pages follow.
• Press Enter.
To set your language
Section 6.5.5

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Attachment / Optional
Attachment

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6.5.4 Select start/stop method

In the Start/stop method field you can select the start/stop method and
the attachments used.
• Press the Start/stop method key.
• Select the Start/stop method field using the cursor key.
• Press Enter. A list of the possible start/stop methods is displayed.
• Select the start/stop method using the cursor keys.
• Press Enter.
• Select the Attachment / Optional field using the cursor key.
• Press Enter. A list of the possible attachments / options is displayed.
• Select the attachment / option using the cursor keys.
• Press Enter.

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6.5.5 Make settings (language, date/time, password)

You can select various settings in the View field.
• Press the Operating mode function key.
• Select the View field using the bottom cursor key.
• Press Enter.
• Select settings using the cursor keys.
• Press Enter.
Use the corresponding function key to select the language for the screen
to display.
• Press the Language function key.
• Press Enter. A list of the possible languages is displayed.
• Select language using the cursor keys.
• Press Enter. The screen texts appear in the selected language.
Use the corresponding function key to assign passwords for the userkey.
To work with the userkey
Section 6.5.6

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6.5.6 Set up userkey

Access to certain functions can be blocked with the aid of the userkey.
The userkey has five different user types:
• Program locking (switch programs, enter weight corrections and per-
form a linking horn test)
• Advanced user (set up and modify programs)
• Professional user (optional)
• Service (configure the machine)
• Superuser (full access)
If you want to prevent programs being modified or deleted by accident,
you should set up the "Program locking" user type. You need to log on as
a Service user to do this.
• Press the padlock key.
• Select user Service by using the relevant password.
• Press Enter.
• Press Change. A „0“ shows that program locking is not active.
• Enter your password using the numerical keypad (max. 8 digits).
• Press Enter.
• Press Close. A red padlock next to the program number shows that
the program locking is active.
You can briefly unlock the program using the program locking password.
Use the password „0“ to activate program locking again.
If you want to unlock the program definitively, you need to log on as a
Service user again and reset the program locking password to „0“.

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6.6. Mode groups, modes, start/stop methods and parameters

This section introduces the various mode groups, modes, start/stop
methods and parameters.
• What mode groups are there?
• What modes are there?
• What start/stop methods are there?
• What basic parameters are there?
• What supplementary parameters are there for the various applications?

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6.6.1 Mode groups, modes and views

Use the Operating mode function key to select the mode group,
mode and view. You can set the mode groups and modes in the Service
area.
The mode and view depend on the selected mode group.
For further information about the possible configurations
Section 6.7

6.6.2 Start/stop methods

6.6.2.1 Knee I
The feed element runs only as long as the knee lever is being actuated.

6.6.2.2 Knee II
The feed element runs when the knee lever is actuated briefly.
The feed element stops when the knee lever is actuated again.

6.6.2.3 Remote end

The filler is actuated by an attachment via the remote control socket.
The started portion is completed after the attachment stops.

6.6.2.4 Remote stop

The filler is actuated by an attachment via the remote control socket.
The portion is interrupted after the attachment stops.

6.6.2.5 Remote II
The filler is controlled via an external signal (e.g. sensor on conveyor belt
or foot switch). The feed element runs when an external signal was briefly
active. The feed element stops if an external signal becomes active again
or the stop counter is on zero.

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6.6.3 Basic parameters

The basic parameters are displayed on the left-hand side of the
screen. These parameters are required for the majority of applications.
The parameters cannot be scrolled.
Supplementary parameters for various applications (e.g. working with
a clipper) are explained in the sections which follow.

6.6.3.1 Weight

Display: Weight
Unit: Gramme [g]
Resolution: 0.1 g/1 g
Setting range: 1 – 99,999 g
Application: All applications (not for mode group "Fill")
Enter a new weight
• Enter a new weight.
• Press Enter.

Correct weight
• Enter correction value with symbol in front.
• Press Enter.
From a filling weight of 1,000 g, resolution automatically switches from
0.1 g to 1 g.
A weight correction can only be made up to a maximum of 90 % of the
specified weight. Otherwise the message "Input limit reached" appears.

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6.6.3.2 First portion

Display: First portion

Unit: Gramme [g]
Resolution: 0.1 g/1 g
Setting range: 0 – 999 g
Application: Portioning programs (not for weight groups, “Continuous”
and “Portions per minute”)
• Enter the weight for the first portion.
• Press Enter.
Depending on filling weight, you may also be able to enter negative
values here.
The addition to the first portion is made only after a pause of approx. 4
seconds until the machine is restarted by the knee lever or by remote
control.
A tick should be placed next to „always“ by pressing the Enter key if an
addition is always to be made to the first portion. In this case, the additi-
on to the first portion is made following a restart by the knee lever or by
remote control.

6.6.3.3 Total weight (only for weight groups)

Display: Total weight

Unit: Gramme [g]
Resolution: 1g
Setting range: -99,999 – +99,999 g
Application: Weight groups
• Enter correction value with symbol in front.
• Press Enter.
You can correct the total weight of the weight group (e.g. kebab stick).
The portioning computer automatically recalculates the weights of the
individual slices.

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6.6.3.4 Pause

Display: Pause
Unit: Milliseconds [ms]
Resolution: 1 ms
Setting range: 0 – 9,999 ms / -1 = single portions
Application: Portioning programs (not for “LPG” or “Continuous” modes)
• Enter pause time.
• Press Enter.
The minimum pause time is limited automatically depending on the
parameters in Section 6.6.3.5.
If selecting individual portions, you need to activate the knee lever signal
for each portion (AC signal).

6.6.3.5 Linking/clip time/knife/output signal

Display: Linking / clip time / knife / output signal

Unit: Number / Milliseconds [ms]
Resolution: 0.1 / 1 ms
Setting range: 0 – 150/0 – 9,999 ms (default for knife = 50 ms)
Application: Linking, clipping, cutting, filling head

• Enter number of links/time.

• Press Enter.
If you wish to perform a linking horn test, put a tick in the appropriate field
by pressing Enter.

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6.6.3.6 Speed

Display: Speed
Unit: Per cent [%]
Resolution: 0.1 %
Setting range: 0 – 100 %
Application: All applications (not for pressure control)

• Enter speed.
• Press Enter.
Maximum feed rate depends among other things on the feed element and
on the machine type. Speed is limited automatically as a function of filling
weight to ensure accurate portioning. As weight is reduced, maximum
possible speed is adjusted automatically. Only actual speed is reduced
(small grey number in the display).
If the speed is controlled by an attachment (external speed control), you
can enter a minimum and maximum speed. The speed accelerates at a
linear rate between these two values.
Example:
Min. = is an applied voltage of 0 V
Max. = is an applied voltage of e.g. 10 V
If the speed is controlled by a hopper level you can enter a minimum, a
normal and maximum value for the speed.
Example:
Min. = is the speed when the hopper is almost empty
Normal = is the speed when the hopper is half full
Max. = is the speed when the hopper is full

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6.6.3.7 Individual speed

Display: Individual speed

Unit: Per cent [%]
Resolution: 0,1 %
Setting range: 25.0 – 75.0 %
Application: Double outlet
• Enter speed.
• Press Enter.
If only one outlet of a double outlet is operated, you can set the speed
for this outlet. The speed percentage for this outlet is displayed in the
„Speed“ parameter (small grey number in the display).

6.6.3.8 Back suction

Display: Back suction

Selection: On / Off
Unit: Gramme [g]
Resolution: 0.1 g
Setting range: 0 – 200 g (0 - 120 g for DP machines)
Application: When switched on, back suction prevents the product
running on once a portion has ended.
• Enter back suction quantity. Entering "0" switches off the parameter.
• Press Enter.
Machines which are not equipped with the standard filling horn holder
but have a larger machine outlet may not perform back suction for safety
reasons. In this case, back suction is blocked. The back suction quantity
may not exceed the specified weight defined in weight (does not apply to
“LPG” mode).

6.6.3.9 LPG belt speed

Display: LPG belt speed

Unit: Per cent [%]
Resolution: 1%
Setting range: 0 – 100 %
Application: Speed of the dividing belts of the LPG
• Enter belt speed.
• Press Enter.
Belt speed can be limited by filling rate and number of links.

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6.6.3.10 Portions per minute

Display: Portions per minute

Unit: Number
Resolution: 0.1
Setting range: 1.0 – speed limit
Application: Cutter / continuous cutter / continuous PPM
• Enter the portions per minute.
• Press Enter.

6.6.3.11 Pressure control

Display: Pressure control

Unit: Bar [bar]
Resolution: 0.1 bar
Setting range: 0.1 – 20 bar / per analogue input
Application: All applications requiring a constant filling pressure
• Enter feed pressure to be maintained during filling.
• Press Enter.
After the knee lever has been actuated, the machine starts filling the pipe
system. The message "System being filled" is displayed. Pressure control
is switched off as soon as the hopper has been emptied. The message
"Hopper empty?" appears in the display.

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6.6.4 Supplementary parameters

The supplementary parameters are displayed on the right-hand side of
the screen. These parameters can be summarized in parameter sets for
your applications. It is possible to scroll through the parameters.
The basic parameters (e.g. weight) are explained in a previous section.
Section 6.6.2

General applications
6.6.4.1 Speed of feed unit screw

Display: Infeed
Setting range: Dynamic (default = 1.00)
Application: Setting the speed of the feed unit screw

• Enter speed of feed unit screw.

• Press Enter.
The speed of the feed unit screw is adjusted automatically as a function
of the feed element. If required, you can adapt speed infinitely using this
parameter.
If the feed unit screw is also to rotate during the pause, place a tick in the
"continuous" field by pressing the Enter key.

6.6.4.2 Feed unit run-on

Display: Feed unit run-on

Unit: Seconds [sec]
Resolution: 1 sec
Setting range: 0 - 999 sec
Application: Feed screw run-on
• Enter the feed screw run-on.
• Press Enter.
Enter an amount of time here for how long the feed unit drive should
screw beyond the portion end.

6.6.4.3 First link

Display: First twist

Unit: Number
Resolution: 0.1
Setting range: 0 – 6.3
Application: Linking
• Enter addition for the first link.
• Press Enter.

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6.6.4.4 Link offset/clip offset/knife offset (minced meat line)

Display: Twist delay / Clip offset / Knife offset

Unit: Milliseconds [ms]
Resolution: 1 ms
Setting range: -3,000 – +3,000 ms (default for linking = -25,
default for knife = -60 ms)
Application: Linking / clipping / minced meat line

• Enter offset.
• Press Enter.
Start linking, clipper/ knife before or after end of portion. Pause time is
adapted automatically here. Advance is limited by speed and portion size.
"0" means linking, clipping or cutting at the end of the portion. A negative
value is limited by portion length.

6.6.4.5 Select double screw (HP series only)

Display: Double screw

Selection: Double screw type (e.g. 48-80)
Application: Fillers with a double screw (HP series only)

• Enter double screw type.

• Press Enter.
If you select the „grinder“ mode, the selection is restricted to C profile
double screws.

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6.6.4.6 Select pumping system

Display: Pumping system

Selection: Rotary vane pump type (e.g. 10-rotor)
Application: Fillers with rotary vane pump

• Enter rotary vane pump type.

• Press Enter.

6.6.4.7 Stop counter

Display: Stop counter

Unit: Number
Resolution: 1
Setting range: 1 – 9,999
Application: Stopping the machine automatically after a set number
of portions
• Enter the number of portions after which the machine is to stop.
• Press Enter.
The stop counter is active if a value greater than zero is entered.
The stop counter has two functions.
1. Stopping and resetting the counter as soon as the selected number
of pieces is reached (default).
2. Stopping and resetting the counter if more than 4 seconds have
passed since the machine was stopped using the knee lever. To execute
this function, use the Enter key to put a tick in the "Auto reset" field.

6.6.4.8 Soft start-up

Display: Soft start-up

Selection: Off / On / All portions / First portion / LPG / Ramp adjust-
ment
Unit: Milliseconds [ms]
Resolution: 1 ms
Setting range: Machine-dependent - 9,999 ms
Application: Starting up the filling process gently
• Enter delay for a softer start-up to the filling process.
• Press Enter.

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6.6.4.9 Metal detection

Display: Metal detection

Selection: Off / Manual / Reject system
Unit: Gramme [g] / Milliseconds [ms] / Speed [%]
Resolution: 1 g / 1 ms / 1 %
Setting range: 1 – 2,000 g / 10 – 2,000 ms / 10 – 100 %
Application: Metal detector
• Enter weight/delay time and speed.
• Press Enter.
Metal detection has two functions.
1. Manual removal of the foreign body. The foreign body is rejected
at a defined weight and speed.
2. Automatic removal of the foreign body using the reject system.
The foreign body is rejected at a defined delay time and speed.
6.6.4.10 Vacuum control

Display: Vacuum control

Selection: Off / Time / Vacuum deactivated
Unit: Seconds [sec] / Milliseconds [ms]
Resolution: 0.1 sec / 1 ms / 1 ms
Setting range: 0.1 – 25.5 sec / 0 – 99,999 ms (default = 5,000) /
0 – 99,999 ms (default = 15,000)
Application: Automatic vacuum control (optional)

• Enter venting time.

• Press Enter.
The stop valve closes and the feed system is vented for the set time
in order to reduce the vacuum in pauses.
„0“ = Vacuum control off (= vacuum is permanently active)
„-1“ = Vacuum deactivated
• Enter switch-on delay.
• Press Enter.
The machine restarts following the set switch-on delay. This ensures
that the required vacuum can be built back up.
• Enter switch-off delay.
• Press Enter.
The machine stops, the vacuum is switched off after the set switch-off
delay and the feed system is vented.

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6.6.4.11 Synchronizing the machine using an external signal

Display: Portions per signals

Selection: Off / Number
Unit: Number
Resolution: 1
Setting range: 1 – 999,999
Application: Continuous mode and portioning controlled by machine
downstream (optional)
• Enter number of portions and number of signals.
• Press Enter.
“Signal processing” opens a window with the corresponding values for
diagnostic purposes.

6.6.4.12 Linking support

Display: Linking support

Unit: Gramme [g]
Resolution: 0,1 g
Setting range: 0.0 — portion weight (0.0 = Off)
Application: FSL 210, FSL 211
• Enter linking support.
• Press Enter.
This parameter can be used to set additional back suction after each por-
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6.6.4.13 Product type

Display: Product type

Selection: Cooked sausage / Fresh sausage
Application: LPG 208, LPG 209

• Enter product type

• Press Enter.

6.6.4.14 Last portion

Display: Last portion

Unit: Per cent [%]
Resolution: 0.1 %
Setting range: 1 – 100 % / 0 = Off
Application: LPG 208, LPG 209
• Enter value in per cent up to which the last portion is to be filled.
• Press Enter.

6.6.4.15 Split casing tolerance

Display: Burst tolerance

Selection: Off/Value
Unit: Value
Resolution: 1
Setting range: 2 – 12
Application: LPG 208, LPG 209 with TM 203
• Enter value up to which defective link points / split casings are to be
tolerated.
• Press Enter.
The higher the value set, the less sensitively the machine reacts.
Example:
setting = 12, i.e. machine only stops after 12 faulty links (split casings).

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6.6.4.16 Remaining portions

Display: Remaining portions

Unit: Portion
Resolution: 1
Setting range: 0 – 50 / -1 = Off
Application: LPG 208, LPG 209, FSL 210, FSL 211
• Enter number of portions still to be produced once casing end
detection is triggered.
0 = The current portion is broken off.
-1 = Ignore sensor.
• Tick the “manual” field if further portions are to be produced after the
machine has been manually stopped.
• Press Enter.

6.6.4.17 Run-on

Display: Wake
Unit: Millimetre [mm]
Resolution: 1 mm
Setting range: 0 (= off) - 2,000 mm
Application: LPG 202
• Enter run-on for the dividing belts to convey the remaining casing out
of the dividing belts.
• Press Enter.

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6.6.4.18 Calibre and sausage length

Display: Calibre / Sausage length

Unit: Millimeter [mm]
Resolution: 1 mm
Setting range: 14 – 40 mm (FSL 210) / 14 – 50 mm (FSL 211)
Application: FSL 210 / FSL 211
• Enter casing calibre.
• Press Enter.
Sausage length is calculated automatically in millimetres and displayed
following entry of weight and calibre. The sausage length can be manu-
ally adjusted using the „portion length“ parameter. The smallest possible
correction value is the sum of (sausage length - 1) x -1.
Example:
Calibre = 22 mm
Sausage length = 270 mm
Correction value bottom limit for the sausage length = (270 - 1) x -1 =
-269 mm.
Section 6.6.4.19

6.6.4.19 Portion length/first portion length

Display: Portion length/first portion length

Unit: Millimeter [mm]
Resolution: 1 mm
Setting range: (Sausage length - 1) x -1 – 1.000 mm
Application: FSL 210 / FSL 211
• Enter the correction value for the portion length/addition for the first
portion.
• Press Enter.

6.6.4.20 Gap length

Display: Gap length

Unit: Millimeter [mm]
Resolution: 1 mm
Setting range: 0 – +500 mm
Application: FSL 210 / FSL 211
• Enter the length of the gap between two portions
• Tick the “continuous” field if the FSL belts are to run continuously
• Press Enter.

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6.6.4.21 Conveyor belt calibre/discharge conveyor calibre

Display: Conveyor belt calibre/discharge conveyor calibre

Unit: Millimeter [mm]
Resolution: 1 mm
Setting range: dependent on calibre
Application: FSL 210 / FSL 211 (conveyor belt calibre only)
• Enter the conveyor belt calibre/discharge conveyor calibre.
• Press Enter.
The distance between the conveyor and discharge conveyor belts can be
adjusted. When adjusting the distance, the calibre limits specified in the
calibre parameter cannot be exceeded.
Example FSL 210:
Calibre = 22
Correction value bottom limit = -8, as 22 - 8 = 14
Correction value top limit = 18, as 22 + 18 = 40

6.6.4.22 Cut quantity

Display: Cut quantity

Unit: Number
Resolution: 1
Setting range: Off / 1 – 10
Application: FSL 210
• Enter the number of sausages between the cuts (e.g. „3“ if sections
with three sausages are to be cut).
• Press Enter.
• If the first portion of one section of casing must always be cut off, tick
the „First portion“ field by pressing Enter.
If you want to return to the first portion of a section of casing as the
number of remaining portions on the current section of casing is smaller
than the specified value, tick the „Auto reset“ field by pressing Enter.
Example:
Cut quantity = 5
Remaining portions = 3
The count begins with the new section of casing.

6.6.4.23 Link point stretch/cut distance

Display: Link point stretch/cut distance

Unit: Per cent [%] / Millimetre [mm]
Resolution: 1 % / 1 mm
Setting range: -50 – +50 % / -200 – +200 mm
Application: FSL 210
• Enter the link point stretch/cut distance.
• Press Enter.

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6.6.4.24 Calibre and sausage length

Display: Calibre / Sausage length

Unit: Millimetre [mm]
Resolution: 1 mm
Setting range: 8 – 52 mm (depends on mode) / 1 – 32,000 mm
Application: AH 204, AH 212
• Enter casing calibre.
• Press Enter.
Sausage length is calculated automatically in millimetres and displayed
following entry of weight and calibre. Sausage length can be altered
manually.

6.6.4.25 Distance from LPV 802

Display: Distance
Unit: Millimetre [mm]
Resolution: 1 mm
Setting range: 1 – 2,000 mm (default = 160 mm)
Application: AH 204 with the LPV 802
• Enter the length of the casing guide horn.
• Press Enter.

6.6.4.26 Sausages before first hook

Display: Sausages before first hook

Unit: Number
Resolution: 1
Setting range: 1 – 20
Application: AH 204, AH 212
• Enter the number of sausages to hang before the first hook.
• Press Enter.

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6.6.4.27 Sausages on last hook

Display: Sausages on last hook

Unit: Number
Resolution: 1
Setting range: 1 – 50
Application: AH 204, AH 212
• Enter the number of sausages to hang on the last hook.
• Press Enter.
Conditions:
Stop counter switched off
„Hooks per stick“ defined
„Remaining portions“ > “Sausages per hook”
Put a tick in the “Tick” field to ensure that there is the same number of
sausages on each hook (= all loops on the smoke stick are the same)
once the machine has stopped (e.g. via natural casing end detection).
“Catch residue” (“Sausages per hook” parameter”) is only taken into con-
sideration for this in the event of cancellation (e.g. split casing).
Section 6.6.4.28

6.6.4.28 Sausages per hook

Display: Sausages per hook / Catch residue

Unit: Number
Resolution: 1
Setting range: 1 – 99
Application: AH 204, AH 212
• Enter the number of sausages to hang between the hooks.
• Press Enter.
If you would like to hang rings, enter "1".
• If the last sausages in a casing are to be caught, even if they don’t
form a complete loop, enter a value in the “Catch residue” field.

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6.6.4.29 Hooks per stick

Display: Hooks per stick

Unit: Number
Resolution: 1
Setting range: 1 - 55 (0 = Off)
Application: AH 204, AH 212
• Enter the number of hooks which should be gathered on one smoke
stick.
• Set the parameter to “Off” if you want to stop at the end of the casing
for the current smoke stick. The “End of stick” parameter is hidden
• Press Enter.

6.6.4.30 Sausages per stick

Display: Sausages per stick

Unit: Number
Resolution: 1
Application: AH 204, AH 212
• The number of sausages per stick is calculated automatically and
displayed.
Sausages per stick = (hooks per stick -1) x sausages per hook + sau-
sages before first hook + sausages last hook
Example:
Sausages per hook: 4
Hooks per stick: 16
Sausages first hook: 2
Sausages last hook: 2
Sausages per stick = (16-1) x 4 + 2 + 2 = 64

6.6.4.31 Catch position

Display: Catch position

Unit: Millimetre [mm]
Resolution: 1 mm
Setting range: -999 – +999 mm (default = 0 mm)
Application: AH 204, AH 212
• Enter the position in which the hook catches the link.
• Press Enter.
If the hook is reaching into the link too early, the value needs to be increased;
if the hook is reaching into it too late, the value needs to be reduced.

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6.6.4.32 End of stick

Display: End of stick

Selection: Stop / filled portions / empty casing
Unit: Number / Millimeter [mm]
Resolution: 1 / 1 mm
Setting range: 0 – 10 (default = 0)
Application: AH 204, AH 212

• Enter the number of sausages or empty casings that are to be used to

create a gap between two sections (sticks).
• Press Enter.
Selecting "Stop" makes this parameter into the stop counter.
If “Filled portions” has been selected, you must specify the number of
portions to hang between the last hook of the previous stick and the first
hook of the next stick.
If “Empty casing” has been selected, you must specify the length in milli-
metres of the empty casing to hang between the last hook of the previous
stick and the first hook of the next stick. For LPG and synchronizing FSL,
only a multiple of the sausage length can be entered. Where the FSL
runs continuously, values can be entered freely. The first portion after the
empty casing is corrected using the “Stick restart” parameter.
In addition, a stop counter can be defined for “Filled portions” and “Empty
casing”, so that a stop is possible irrespective of the “Sausages per stick”
parameter.
The parameter is only displayed if “Hooks per stick” has been defined.

6.6.4.33 Stick restart

Display: Stick restart

Unit: Gramme [g]
Resolution: 0,1 g
Setting range: 0,0 – 200,0
Application: AH 204, AH 212
• Enter the weight correction for the first portion after the empty casing
• Press Enter.
This parameter only appears if an empty casing has been defined for
“End of stick”.
Negative values can also be entered, depending on the weight of the por-
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6.6.4.34 End of portioning (LPV 802 and DHV 841 only)

Display: End of portioning

Selection: Immediate / Even number
Application: AH 204 (LPV 802 and DHV 841 only)

• Enter criterion for stopping the machine.

• Press Enter.
Select "Immediate" if you intend stopping portioning by actuating the
knee lever. Select "Even number" if the machine is to stop at an even
number of portions after the knee lever has been actuated. For example,
if you have produced seven portions when the knee lever is actuated,
the machine pumps the eighth portion before stopping.

6.6.4.35 Extra hook

Display: Extra hook

Unit: Number
Resolution: 1
Setting range: 0 – 10
Application: AH 204, AH 212
• Enter the number of extra hooks still to be cycled after actuation of the
knee lever.
• Press Enter.
Extra hooks are inserted before the line on the LPV 802 and DHV 841
and after the line on the LPG.

6.6.4.36 Permitted deviation

Display: Permitted deviation

Unit: Number
Resolution: 1
Setting range: 0 – max. number of sausages per stick
Application: AH 204, AH 212
• Enter the number of sausages which may be missing on the smoke stick.
• Press Enter.
This parameter can only be used if the parameter "Sausages per stick"
is defined.
Here you enter the number of sausages which may be missing on the
number defined in "Sausages per stick".
Example:
sausages per stick = 20
permitted deviation = 3 (i.e. a smoke stick is considered complete,
even with 17 sausages)

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6.6.4.37 Last hook later

Display: Last hook later

Unit: Millisekunden [ms]
Resolution: 1 ms
Setting range: 0 – 999 ms
Application: AH 204, AH 212
• Enter a delay for the last hook of any stick
• Press Enter.
A delay for the last hook is required, for example, to collect a broken-off
portion at the end of a casing section correctly with the hook.

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6.6.4.38 Separation valve

Display: Separation valve

Selection: Off/In portion/Portion end/Line end/Line start/Group end
Unit: Milliseconds [ms]
Resolution: 1 ms
Setting range: 0 – 9,999 ms
Application: When a “Portion end” signal is given, portion with the auto-
matic separation valve.
• Enter the time for which the separation valve is to open.
• Press Enter.
Select "In portion" if the separation valve is to open during the portion.
Select "Portion end" if the separation valve is to open at the end of the
portion. Select "Line end" if the separation valve is to open at the end
of a line (end of a casing).

6.6.4.39 Separation interval

Display: Separation interval

Unit: Number
Resolution: 1
Setting range: 0 – 99
Application: Portioning with automatic separation valve
• Enter the number of intervals within a portion in which the separation
valve is to open.
• Press Enter.
This parameter is only active if you have selected "In portion" for the
parameter "Separation valve".

6.6.4.40 Valve offset

Display: Valve offset

Unit: Milliseconds [ms]
Resolution: 1 ms
Setting range: -3,000 – +3,000 ms
Application: Portioning with automatic separation valve
• Enter the offset at which the separation valve is to open at the end of
a portion.
• Press Enter.
This parameter is only active if you have selected “Portion end” or “Group
end” for the parameter “Separation valve”. Negative entries are limited by
portion time and positive entries by the pause.

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6.6.4.41 Separation valve open

Display: Separation valve open

Unit: Gramme [g]
Resolution: 1g
Setting range: 0 – 5,000 g
Application: “Continuous” mode
• Enter the weight of the filling quantity for which the separation valve
is to be open during straight filling. The separation valve remains
open until the weight entered has been filled.
• Press Enter.

6.6.4.42 Separation valve closed

Display: Separation valve closed

Unit: Gramme [g]
Resolution: 1g
Setting range: 0 – 15,000 g
Application: “Continuous” mode
• Enter the weight of the filling quantity for which the separation valve
is to be closed during straight filling. The separation valve remains
closed until the weight entered has been filled.
• Press Enter.

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6.6.4.43 Weight groups

Display: Weight groups

Unit: Number
Resolution: 1
Setting range: 0 (=off) – 99
Application: Forming machine FM 250 (kebab production)
• Enter the number of weight groups (e.g. number of kebab sticks)
to be produced simultaneously.
• Press Enter.
Here you define the number of products (e.g. kebab sticks) to be produced
simultaneously. Total weight is calculated automatically and displayed.
The correction value can be entered in grams under „Total weight“.
Section 6.6.3.3

6.6.4.44 Group position

Display: Group position

Unit: Number
Resolution: 1
Setting range: 1 – number of group portions
Application: Forming machine FM 250 (kebab production)
The group position is displayed automatically once the individual portion
weights have been entered. Enter a "1" here to start a new group
(e.g. a new stick) when the machine re-starts.
If, after 4 seconds, you want to go back to the first portion, use the Enter
key to put a tick in the “Auto reset” field.

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6.6.4.45 Group portions

Display: Group portion

Unit: Number of portions/gramme g
Resolution: 1/0.1 g
Setting range: 0 - 99/0.1 g - 60,000.0 g
Application: Forming machine FM 250 (kebab production)

• Enter the number of portions (e.g. kebab slices) of identical weight.

• Enter weight.
• Press Enter.
Here you define how many portions of identical weight you want
to produce and determine the weight of these portions.
Example: 1. 5 x 300 [g]
The first portion has a weight of 300 g and is produced
a total of five times.
You can enter up to 25 group portions. If the last portion of a frame (e.g.
No. 5) is > 0, the next frame is displayed (No. 6 - 10).

6.6.4.46 Group pause

Display: Group pause

Unit: Milliseconds [ms]
Resolution: 1 ms
Setting range: 0 – 9,999 ms (-1 = off)
Application: Forming machine FM 250 (kebab production)
• Enter group pause.
• Press Enter.
Here you define the pause after which all group portions are produced
(e.g. set-up time for changing stick when making kebabs). The group
pause can only be larger than the value set under "Pause". If the group
pause has been switched off, the value set under "Pause" also applies
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6.6.4.47 Belt control (analog output 1)

Display: Analog output 1 (general applications) / upper belt (forming

machine 250) / feed belt (minced meat portioner MMP 220)
Unit: Per cent [%] / Volts [V]
Resolution: 1 % / 0.1 V
Setting range: 1 – 100 % / 0.0 - 10.0 V / -1 = Speed
Application: External output / forming machine 250 / minced meat por-
tioner MMP 220

• Enter speed.
• Press Enter.
This function is used to set the speed of an external drive (e.g. feed belt).
The setting range of 0 - 100 corresponds to 0 - 10 Volt.
If you select “-1”, the speed of the master and slave machines is
synchronised. The speed reflects a voltage value (e.g. 10% = 1 V)
The name for analog output 1 can be edited on the “View” page.

6.6.4.48 Belt control (analog output 2)

Display: Analog output 2 (general applications) / lower belt (forming

machine 250) / transport belt (minced meat portioner MMP
220) / belts for kebab line)
Unit: Per cent [%] / Volts [V]
Resolution: 1 % / 0.1 V
Setting range: 1 – 100 % / 0.0 - 10.0 V / -1 = Speed
Application: External output/kebab line and forming machine 250/
minced meat portioner MMP 220

• Enter speed.
• Press Enter.
This function is used to set the speed of an external drive (e.g. transport belt).
The setting range of 0 - 100 corresponds to 0 - 10 Volt.
If you select “-1”, the speed of the master and slave machines is
synchronised. The speed reflects a voltage value (e.g. 10% = 1 V)
The name for analog output 2 can be edited on the “View” page.

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6.6.4.49 Number of samples (VEMAG Scale 877)

Display: Number of samples

Unit: Number
Resolution: 1
Setting range: 1 – 99
Application: VEMAG scale 877
• Enter the number of samples to be placed on the scale.
• Press Enter.
For the check, the computer determines the weight of one portion from
this. If a new sample is expected, the corresponding information appears
in the display.

6.6.4.50 Sample interval (VEMAG Waage 877)

Display: Sample interval

Unit: Number
Resolution: 1
Setting range: 1 – 999 (0 = Automatic)
Application: VEMAG scale 877
• Enter sample interval.
• Press Enter.
If „0“ was selected, the control system automatically calculates the sam-
ple interval.
If the machine is stopped as there is no sample has been applied, a stop
condition can be selected:
„0“ = Off
„-1“ = The machine stops automatically at the end of the line.
„Number“ = The machine stops automatically once the selected
number of portions has been reached after the „Please
apply sample“ message.

6.6.4.51 Tendency control (e.g. Process Check)

Display: Tendency control

Selection: Off / per second / per pulse
Unit: Gramme [g]
Resolution: 0.1 g
Setting range: 0.0 – 99.9 g
Application: e.g. Process Check
• Enter correction for weight.
• Press Enter.
Tendency control is used to correct weight using pulses from an external
scale. Corrections may be positive or negative.

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Working with special devices

6.6.4.52 Casing pusher

Display: Casing pusher

Selection: Off / On
Application: Automatic casing pusher (LPG 208, LPG 209)

• Switch casing pusher on or off.

• Press Enter.
If you activate this parameter, the filling machine stops when it reaches
the end of the casing.
The thrust of the casing feed can be set between 0 and 100%.

6.6.4.53 Pushback

Display: Push-back length

Unit: Millimeter [mm]
Resolution: 1 mm
Setting range: 0 – 30 mm
Application: Automatic casing pusher (LPG 208, LPG 209)
Enter push-back length.
• Press Enter.
Select the „0“ setting for knotted casings.

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6.6.4.54 Type of special control

Display: Special control

Selection Off / Fill / Separate / Start instruction / Ready
Application: Special controls using remote-P contact

• Select special control.

• Press Enter.
„Off“ = Special control switched off
„Fill“ = The signal becomes active at the beginning of
the first portion and inactive at the end of pro-
duction (e.g. conveyor belt, watering system).
„Separate“ = The remote-P contact changes status with each
clipping pulse (e.g. wire cutter) or the filler stops
when the remote-D contact becomes active for
Knee II (e.g. stopping the filling process if the
subsequent machine is not ready).
„Start instruction“ = The signal becomes active when starting using
the knee-lever or remote-C, also when the main
drive must continue to wait (e.g. starting the
subsequent machine, although the main drive
for the filler is not yet ready).
„Ready“ = All conditions for start of production are fulfilled
(e.g. ready signal for subsequent machine).

6.6.4.55 Portion delay

Display: Portion delay

Selection: Off / Time / Signal A-C / Signal S-M / Coex
Unit: Milliseconds [ms]
Resolution: 1 ms
Setting range: 10 – 999 ms
Application: Cutter, coextrusion, diaphragm

• Enter portion delay (e.g. position of inner filling on Coex).

• Press Enter.
You can enter a delay time (positive values) or an advance time (negative
values) for the B machine in the portioning computer of the A machine.
If you select “Signal A-C” or “Signal S-M”, the filling machine starts on a
release signal.

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6.6.4.56 Knife (cutter)

Display: Knife
Selection: Portion end closed / Portion end open
Application: Servo cutter 808

• Select whether the knife leaves the outlet open or closes it at the end
of the portion.
• Press Enter.
The portion is only started when the knife has cleared the outlet.

6.6.4.57 Maximum filling pressure (pressure monitoring on grinding system)

Display: Max. filling pressure

Unit: Bar [bar]
Resolution: 0.1 bar
Setting range: Off / 10 – 50 bar (depending on the machine)
Application: Separation grinder 982, separation attachment 801
• Enter max. filling pressure which, when reached, will cause the
machine to stop.
• Press Enter.
This function monitors pressure in separation grinder 982/ separation
attachment 801. Current pressure is displayed in bar. When the maximum
pressure entered is reached, the machine is stopped. Pressure can be
reduced by reducing speed.
The pressure is monitored even if these settings are deactivated. In this
case, the monitoring refers to the maximum value set in the machine
configuration settings.

Warning!
The machine stopping can be an indication that blades and hole plates
are blocked with sinew. In this case, clean the blade set.

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6.6.4.58 Maximum temperature (temperature monitoring for the grinding system)

Display: Temperature
Unit: Degrees [°C] / Kilogram [kg]
Resolution: 0.1 °C / 1 kg
Setting range: Off / -19.9 °C – +31.0 °C / 1,0 kg - 99 kg
Application: Separation grinder 982, separation attachment 801
• Enter the max. temperature, at which to sound the alarm.
• Enter the min. temperature to define a temperature range you wish to
monitor.
• Enter the filling volume still to be reached after the alarm is sounded
before the machine stops.
• Press Enter.
This function monitors temperature in separation grinder 982/ separation
attachment 801. Current temperature is displayed in degrees Celsius.
If the temperature is outside the defined range, a message is issued
and the relevant indicator comes on.

6.6.4.59 Hopper mode

Display: Hopper mode

Selection: Off / Vacuum / Cleaning / Automatic
Application: Vacuum hopper 149

• Select hopper mode.

• Press Enter.
„Off“ = Hopper vacuum off
„Vacuum“ = Hopper vacuum on
„Cleaning“ = The connecting pipe can be cleaned with pig.
„Automatic“ = The hopper levels of the vacuum and feed
hopper (optional) are monitored.

Warning!
The vacuum hopper cannot be filled if no vacuum has been applied.

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6.6.4.60 Hopper vacuum

Display: Hopper vacuum

Unit: Per cent [%]
Resolution: 1%
Setting range: 5 – 98 % (control range +/- 1 to 10 %)
Application: Vacuum hopper 149
• Enter hopper vacuum.
• Press Enter.
With the vacuum switched on, the vacuum in the vacuum hopper is kept
constant at the set value. The current vacuum is shown by a bar and may
fluctuate around the set control range. The vacuum may also drop below
the control range when the hopper is being filled.
Colour code of the counter bar:
Green = Actual value is ok.
Yellow = Actual value is not sufficient for intake.

6.6.4.61 Hopper level

Display: Hopper level

Unit: Per cent [%]
Resolution: 1%
Setting range: 5 – 98 % (control range +/- 3 to 30 %)
Application: Vacuum hopper 149
• Enter hopper level.
• Press Enter.
Automatic filling of the vacuum hopper is set using the specified level
value. If this level is not reached, the vacuum hopper is topped up.
The current level is shown by a bar and may fluctuate around the set
control range. Level can be regulated only with hopper vacuum set. If the
vacuum is too low, product cannot be taken in from the supply container.

Warning!
The first time evacuation is performed, the display briefly indicates a level.
This is caused by humidity generating mist in the hopper. This mist breaks
down after a short time.

Colour code of the counter bar (only for „automatic“ hopper mode):
Green = Actual value is ok.
Yellow = Actual value is insufficient for production.

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6.6.4.62 Hopper level (optional)

Display: Hopper level

Unit: Off / Automatic / Signal+Stop / Signal / Stop / Speed control
Application: Monitoring level of hopper (optional)

• Enter the mode in which hopper level is to be monitored.

• Press Enter.
To use this function, a tick needs to be in the appropriate field on Service
page 2. The following modes are possible.
Off: level monitoring is switched off
Automatic: The hopper is automatically filled when the filling level is
undershot (lower limit). When the upper limit is reached,
filling stops.
(only possible with external hopper filling)
Signal+Stop: if the level is undershot (top limit), a signal is output.
If the level is undershot (bottom limit) the machine stops.
Signal: if the level is undershot, a signal is output.
Stop: If the level is undershot, the machine stops.
Speed control: The machine runs at the set speed (max., normal, min.)
regardless of the hopper‘s filling level.
If the product is too close to the sensor (as a consequence of contamination,
for example), the corresponding message appears in the display
(sensor in undefined state).

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6.6.4.63 Speed limit

Display: Speed limit

Unit: Per cent [%] / portions per minute [p/min]
Resolution: 0.1 % / 1 % / 1
Setting range:: 0 – 100 % / 1 - 999
Application: Applications for which the choice of filling speed is to be
restricted
• Enter the speed limit.
• Press Enter.

6.6.4.64 External portioning

Display: External portioning

Unit: Gram [g]
Resolution: 1g
Setting range:: 0 (= Off) - 99999
Application: Portioning with an attachment in „Continuous“ and „Pressu-
re control“ modes
• Enter the weight to be portioned by the attachment.
• Press Enter.
The machine receives a signal from „Remote-K“when it reaches the end
of the portion.

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Operating mode group Operating mode Machine type / Can be combined

option with
Filling continuous
Pressure control
Double outlet
Twist Twisting horn
DHV AH 204 / AH 212
LPV 802 AH 204 / AH 212
LPG LPG 202 AH 204 / AH 212
DM 206 AH 204 / AH 212
LPG 208 AH 204 / AH 212
LPG 208 Servo P AH 204 / AH 212
LPG 208 Servo
LPG 209
FSL 210
FSL 211 AH 204 / AH 212
FSL 210 CAN
FSL 211 CAN AH 204 / AH 212
All Portioning Filling horn
Clip Print mark control
MMP 220
FM 250
Filling head 981
Diaphragm 821
Cutting device
Continuous cutter
Servo cutter 808
Servo cutter 808 R
VDD
BC 236
BC 237
Other Continuous+signals
Continuous PPM
SK4445

Empty hopper
Depends on opera-
Fill system
ting mode
Cleaning

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6.7 Configurations (operating mode settings)

Different configurations can be selected, depending on operating mode
group and operating mode.
A grinder can be selected in all operating modes except for „Pressure
control“.

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6.8 Service
This section describes the Service page to which there is general access.
• What information is displayed?
6.8.1 Service pages
On the Service pages you will find general information about the version
of the terminal, the drive controllers and the filler.
Make a note of the current version numbers so that you can quote them
in the event of a VEMAG Customer Service query.
The operating hours which have been clocked up are shown at the
bottom of the page.

Warning!
Put a tick in the corresponding field when you carry out a service.
This sets the date for the next service. If no tick is put in the field,
the message "00850 Perform maintenance!" will appear each time
the machine is started up.

You have read-only access to all the Service pages. The Service pages
are released by the userkey.
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6.9 Messages
6.9.1 List of messages
If a message should appear which is not included in the list below, please
note the fault number and contact VEMAG Customer Service.

Number Message Cause Remedy

300 IO modules ready The IO modules are ready. -
301 Voltage IO module A4 No voltage at module A4. Check voltage at module A4.
302 IO module A4 IO module A4 is not present or not Check that module A4 is firmly
functioning properly. seated; replace the module if
necessary.
311 Voltage IO module A5 No voltage at module A5. Check voltage at module A5.
312 IO module A5 IO module A5 is not present or not Check that module A5 is firmly
functioning properly. seated; replace the module if
necessary.
320 DIAS communication A1 Communication between A1 (PC) Check the line and the shielding;
<-> A3 and module A3 (CIC) is defective. replace the module or the PC if
necessary.
321 CIC module A3 Communication module A3 (CIC) Check the module power supply
is not present or not functioning and the DIAS line.
properly.
322 Oil leak detected in feed The feed system drive has an oil Eliminate the oil leak.
system drive leak (Dairy).
350 F5: vacuum pump/eleva- Monitoring module F5 has found Allow the machine to cool down.
tor/transformer overheating at the vacuum pump, Check the vacuum pump and hoist
hoist unit or power transformer. motors.
351 Voltage F+24V fuse F4 No voltage at F+24V. Check voltage F+24V and fuse F4.
353 Unexpected signal X3:2 Change of status at digital input Check the wiring from A4 to F6.
(F6-S2) A4 X3:2 (F6-S2) without matching
signal at A4 X6.1 (V+24 V).
354 Unexpected signal X3:2 Change of status at digital input Check service page 3. Check the
remote-E X3:2 (remote-E) from module A5 contacts between the remote con-
during production. trol connector and socket.
355 Unexpected signal X2:4 Change of status at digital input Check the wiring at A6 to F6.
(F6-S4) A6 X2:4 (F6-S4) without matching
signal at A4 X6.1 (V+24 V).
360 Oil level vacuum pump The oil level in the vacuum pump Replenish oil if necessary.
is too low.
362 Sensor under pressure or Zero adjustment of pressure Clear the sensor for zero adjustment.
defective! sensor failed. Check the sensor and its wiring;
replace the sensor if necessary.
363 IO module A7 IO module A7 is not present or not Check that module A7 is firmly
functioning properly. seated; replace the module if
necessary.

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Number Message Cause Remedy

364 IO module A6 IO module A6 is not present or not Check that module A6 is firmly
functioning properly. seated; replace the module if
necessary.
365 Lubrication filling level The lubrication filling level is too Check the lubrication filling level.
low.
366 Hoist not available There is a button signal for the Set up the hoist at service screen
hoist even though a hoist has not 2, if available. Check the wiring
been set up. and connection (terminal).
367 Hopper level = automati- If „Automatic“ is selected for the Select another mode for the hop-
cally blocks hoist „hopper level“ option, the hoist per level if you want to activate the
buttons are inactive. hoist.
368 Hopper vacuum Vacuum hopper 149: the vacuum Select „Off“ for hopper mode.
in the hopper prevents the cover
from opening.
400 Filling pressure too high! Filling pressure control has In the case of grinding applications,
stopped the machine. this may indicate blocked hole plates;
clean the hole plate if necessary.
401 Hopper empty? The hopper level sensor has Pour product into the hopper.
detected that the level has fallen
below the minimum value.
402 System being filled! At the start of pressure control, -
the pipe system is filled slowly.
403 Product temperature Product temperature outside set Reduce or increase product tem-
range. perature.
404 Tighten up union nut! Pressure monitoring: This hint ap- -
pears after the pipe system is filled.
406 Stops due to product A preset product volume was filled Make sure that the product in the
temperature in excess of the permitted tempe- hopper is at the right temperature.
rature range. Check the setup.
407 Minimum pressure not The machine could not attain 0.6 Check the sensor (function + po-
achieved bar in the first 15 seconds. sition), fill the hopper, start it again
(+ hopper empty?) until the pipe is filled or deactivate
„Max. filling pressure“ if the sensor
is not needed.
408 Fallen below the minimum The pressure drops below 0.6 bar Check the sensor (function + posi-
pressure for more than 5 seconds. tion), fill the hopper or deactivate
(+ hopper empty?) the „Max. filling pressure“ if the
sensor is not needed.
409 Max. speed timeout The machine could not attain the Check the sensor (function + posi-
(+ hopper empty?) pressure at full speed. tion) and fill the hopper.
410 Fallen below the minimum The vacuum sensor has deter- Fill the hopper and check the
vacuum mined that the vacuum is below sensor.
(+ hopper empty?) the minimum.
420 More samples! Scale 877 The operator is requested -
to put another sample on the scale.
421 Result printing! Scale 877 The scale report -
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Number Message Cause Remedy

422 ********** too light Scale 877 The sample is min. 20 g To have the sample weight accepted,
lighter than the set weight. place the sample on the scale again.
423 too heavy ********** Scale 877 The sample is min. 20 g To have the sample weight accepted,
heavier than the set weight. place the sample on the scale again.
424 ***** +-12.5% ***** Scale 877 The variation in sample -
weight exceeds 12.5 % of the set
weight. The sample is not accepted.
425 Check feed element or Scale 877 The sample weight Check setting on PC. Check feed
number of samples put on undershoots set weight by 20 % element.
scale or overshoots it by 200 %.
426 Release scale Scale 877 Operator is requested -
to take weight off the scale.
450 Hopper empty? Vacuum hopper 149: the product Fill the hopper again or change the
height in the hopper is less than hopper mode from „Automatic“ to
the defined limit. „Off“,“Vacuum“, or „Cleaning“ to
deactivate hopper monitoring.
501 Hopper The hopper is open. Close the hopper.
502 External safety switch The external safety switch or Close the external safety switch or
circuit is open (F6-S4). circuit. Check external socket X29.
503 Filling horn holder The filling horn holder or the link- Insert the filling horn holder or the
ing gear is missing. linking gear or insert again.
504 Please press the start In order to restart a machine Press the start button.
button equipped with an external safety
switch after a safety-related inci-
dent, approval is required again.
505 Feed system The feed system is open. Close the feed system or close
it again.
507 Safety cover open A safety cover is open. Close the safety cover or close
it again.
541 Recipes loaded Programs/recipes have been loaded -
from the USB stick into the machine.
542 Recipes saved The programs/recipes used have -
been saved on a USB stick.
555 The operating mode is not The detected attachment is not Select the correct program/the
correct for the attachment correct for the selected program/ correct operating mode.
for the selected operating mode.
556 Attachment 1 not ready The connected attachment is not Check the attachment for open
ready for use. safety cover, etc.

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Number Message Cause Remedy

561 Machine parameters are Serious problem when loading Software update or reinstallation.
missing machine parameters. Make a note of the error number
and inform the VEMAG Customer
Service team.
563 Machine parameters set Loaded machine parameter was Check whether the machine is
to default outside valid range - set to default. running correctly. Note the fault
number and contact VEMAG Serv-
ice. Production may be possible.
571 Machine parameters are Serious problem when loading Software update or reinstallation.
missing machine parameters. Make a note of the error number
and inform the VEMAG Customer
Service team.
573 Program parameter un- Following a software update, there -
known are often new parameters which
require the SRAM to be reorgan-
ized. This is done automatically
and is confirmed by a second
message 573 with a blue symbol.
574 Program memory may be A rare fault has occurred in the Check program parameters.
defective program memory. If possible/necessary, re-load the
recipes or enter the data manually.
Note the fault number and contact
VEMAG Service. Production may
be possible.
575 Program parameter set to Loaded machine parameter was Check all the parameters of the
default outside valid range - set to default. current program and correct them
if necessary.
600 Remote contact activated! The A-C remote control signal Switch to REMOTE mode or re-
is active in KNEE modes. move the remote control connector.
601 Jumper A-D is missing An A-D jumper is expected Switch to KNEE mode or plug in
in remote plug! in the remote control connector the remote control connector.
in REMOTE modes.
602 Portion end not reached! Portion was interrupted, for exam- -
ple in Remote-Stop mode.
603 Remote control blocked The casing pusher option is pre- If desired, deactivate the casing
by casing pusher venting selection of remote mode. pusher option and switch to RE-
MOTE mode.
604 Casing pusher blocked REMOTE mode is preventing se- If desired, switch to KNEE mode
by remote control lection of the casing pusher option. and activate the casing pusher
option.
605 Metal detection Machine stopped because metal Further action depends on the metal
detected. detector used and on mode. Con-
tact VEMAG Service if necessary.
606 Target position not The main drive required more than This may be an indication that
reached double the calculated time. product is too cold or too dense.

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Number Message Cause Remedy

607 Target position timeout The main drive has reached the Update is needed for the main
target position but the „in position“ drive parameter set. Inform VE-
signal has not been sent. MAG Customer Service.
608 Portion time exceeded Calculated portion time exceeded. This may be an indication that
product is too cold or too dense.
609 Input channel already in The selected analog/digital input If desired, switch to a different
use! is already being used by a differ- input channel.
ent function.
610 Jumper S-L is missing in The S-L jumper is expected in the Switch mode or plug in the rel-
remote connector! remote control connector in the evant remote control connector.
current modes.
611 Jumper E-F is missing in The E-F jumper is expected in the Switch mode or plug in the rel-
remote connector! remote control connector in the evant remote control connector.
current modes.
612 Jumper E-F is misplaced The E-F jumper is not required in Switch mode or plug in the rel-
in remote connector! the remote control connector in the evant remote control connector.
current modes.
613 Sensor for chain position The sensor for LPG belt position Check the sensor for belt position
is not providing a signal to S-K. in the LPG.
614 A-C signal interrupted! The A-C signal was interrupted Do not open safety cover during
in the wrong operating state operation. Otherwise check con-
(e.g. because LPG safety cover nector contacts for corrosion.
was opened).
615 Sensor for chain position The sensor for LPG belt position Check the sensor for belt position
is not providing a signal to S-K in the LPG.
despite belt starting.
616 Synchronous signal miss- The synchronization signal (S-K) Was the line stopped? Check
ing! failed during production. signal (S-K).
621 Lubrication complete The lubrication system runs every --
10 hours for the set number of
seconds while the infeed unit is
running. The message indicates
that the lubrication process is
complete.
622 Remote-K exceeds speed The Remote-K signal displays the Check that the signal to Remote-
limit speed if „Portions per signal“ is K and the „Speed limit“ setting
active. The message indicates that match.
the „Speed limit“ parameter has
been exceeded.
624 Limit exceeded „Print mark control“ exceeded „Print mark control“ is a complex
permissible weight. application that must be checked
by an experienced technician. Un-
der certain circumstances, you will
have to accept heavier weights.
625 Restart during back The start command came before Check the process: Increasing the
suction the back suction process ended. back suction does not make sense
if the next start is scheduled too
soon.
627 Jumper A–G is missing in This operating mode requires Change the operating mode or
remote control connector! jumper A-G in the remote control insert the corresponding remote
(+ operating mode is not connector. control cable.
correct for attachment)

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Number Message Cause Remedy

628 Jumper A-G is misplaced The jumper A-G is not permitted in Change the operating mode or
in the remote control this operating mode. insert the corresponding remote
connector! control cable.

629 Vacuum protection imple- The specified product volume was -

mented produced before it could get to the
filling system vacuum area
630 Vacuum is deactivated! Vacuum control is set to „No -
vacuum“ (= -1). This warning is
supposed to prevent this setting
from being unintentionally used for
production.
700 Remote access logout User or application logged out of --
remote access.
701 Remote access Remote access login failed, not --
permitted.
702 Remote access logout Remote access logout after time- --
out of 3 seconds.
703 Remote access Remote access login failed, incor- --
rect password.
704 Remote access login Remote access login - read only --
705 Remote access login Remote access login - with read/ --
write access
706 Remote access Remote access - send message --
707 Remote access Remote access - set value --
802 Correction greater than The weight correction entered Enter a smaller value for the
setpoint is too high. weight correction.
804 Weight limits speed The value range for input depends -
on another parameter and vice
versa.
805 Clip delay limits pause The value range for input depends -
on another parameter and vice
versa.
806 Knife time/offset limits The value range for input depends -
pause on another parameter and vice
versa.
807 Twist delay limits pause The value range for input depends -
on another parameter and vice
versa.
808 Speed/twist limits pause The value range for input depends -
on another parameter and vice
versa.
809 Preclip/speed limits pause The value range for input depends -
on another parameter and vice
versa.
810 Knife time/offset limits The value range for input depends -
pause on another parameter and vice
versa.
811 Weight/speed limits twist The value range for input depends -
delay on another parameter and vice
versa.
812 Weight/speed limits The value range for input depends -
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Number Message Cause Remedy

813 Weight/speed limits knife The value range for input depends -
offset on another parameter and vice
versa.
814 input limit reached The value range for input depends -
on another parameter and vice
versa.
815 Weight/speed limits knife The value range for input depends -
time on another parameter and vice
versa.
816 Weight/knife time limits The value range for input depends -
speed on another parameter and vice
versa.
817 Belt speed too high! The value range for input depends -
on another parameter and vice
versa.
818 Coextrusion delay too The value range for input depends -
long! on another parameter and vice
versa.
819 Weight limits speed The combination of weight, feed Modify settings, check signals
system, portions per signals and at S-K.
external signals requires a speed
> 100 %.
820 Input limit reached The length of the empty casing -
is limited to guarantee reliable
conveying.
821 Speed limit reached Filling (or belt) speed was limited Accept the speed limit or increase
by the specified value. the specified value.
822 Print mark control active With the print mark control feature, Confirm whether the print marks
the filling volume is controlled on the casing or a preset weight
using print marks on the casing correction should be used to
(with signals to Remote-K). This control the output weight. Activate
message appears when you enter or deactivate the print mark control
a weight correction in this mode. application.
823 Poor distance For the print mark control applica- Position the sensor so that the
tion, it is important that the print signal (Remote-K) is around the
mark signal (Remote-K) is given centre of the portion.
while one portion is being filled.
Otherwise the message indicates
that the sensor is ill positioned
(distance to clipping area).
827 Hanging speed exceeded AH 204: the current setting leads Find a setting that leads to fewer
to more than 300 hooks per hooks per minute.
minute (= limit value). This value
can only be reached without empty
pins between the hooks.
828 Portion frequency incre- AH 204: the time between two Check if there actually are pro-
ased hook signals has shortened. The blems during hanging. Ignore the
machine cannot implement this. message if there are no pro-
The sausage per hook value has blems. Otherwise, note all version
been doubled! numbers and program settings
and notify VEMAG Customer
Service.

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Number Message Cause Remedy

850 Perform maintenance! Indication that servicing is required Perform servicing in accordance
on the machine. with the operating instructions.
851 Maintenance acknowl- Maintenance reminder confirmed -
edged by user by user.
900 Drives ready Drives are ready. -
901 Main drive not found Main drive not found on CAN bus. Check power supply at drive con-
troller FU1 and that the CAN bus
lines are correctly wired.
902 Twist drive not found Linking drive not found on CAN bus. Check power supply at drive con-
troller FU3 and that the CAN bus
lines are correctly wired.
903 Infeed drive not found Feed unit drive not found on CAN Check power supply at drive con-
bus. troller FU2 and that the CAN bus
lines are correctly wired.
907 Communication main drive CAN bus communication with Check that CAN bus line is wired
main drive interrupted. correctly.
908 Communication twist drive CAN bus communication with link- Check that CAN bus line is wired
ing drive interrupted. correctly.
909 Communication infeed CAN bus communication with feed Check that CAN bus line is wired
drive unit drive interrupted. correctly.
911 Unexpected twist drive Unconfigured linking drive found Activate the linking drive in the PC
on CAN bus. if necessary.
912 Unexpected infeed drive Unconfigured feed unit drive found Activate the feed unit drive in the
on CAN bus. PC if necessary.
913 Back suction blocked at Faulty configuration, back suction If block required, put the jumper
PC lock is active only on PC. on the drive controller, otherwise
remove the tick for the block in the
PC.
914 Back suction blocked at Faulty configuration, back suction If block required, put a tick in the
drive block is active only on the drive. PC, otherwise remove the jumper
on the drive controller.
915 Main drive: timeout can- There was no stop signal sent Make a note of the error messa-
celled from the main drive to the machine ges displayed before this error
controller. and inform the VEMAG Customer
Service team.
916 Main drive inhibit Controller for main drive not Check controller release at FU1,
released. terminal 31.
917 Twist drive inhibit Controller for linking drive not Check controller release at FU3,
released. terminal 31.
918 Infeed drive inhibit Controller for feed unit drive not Check controller release at FU2,
released. terminal 31.
919 Main drive application Fault in the application module. Note the numbers of all current
This fault occurs in combination faults and contact VEMAG Serv-
with other fault numbers. ice.

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Number Message Cause Remedy

920 Twist drive application Fault in the application module. Note the numbers of all current
This fault occurs in combination faults and contact VEMAG Service.
with other fault numbers.
922 Main drive manual Main drive operated manually. Release manual drive button S10.
923 Twist drive manual Twist drive operated manually. Release manual drive button S9.
924 Infeed drive manual Feed unit drive operated manually. Release manual drive button S10.
925 Blade drive timeout The reference movement of the Check the reference sensor and
machine‘s internal blade drive took the blade drive‘s application
too long. module. Make a note of the error
number and inform the VEMAG
Customer Service team.
929 Belt drive not found Belt drive not found on CAN bus. Check power supply at drive con-
troller FU4 and that the CAN bus
lines are correctly wired.
931 Communication belt drive CAN bus communication with belt Check that CAN bus line is wired
drive interrupted. correctly.
932 Unexpected belt drive Unconfigured belt drive found on Activate the belt drive in the PC
CAN bus. if necessary.
933 Belt drive inhibit Controller for belt drive not Check controller release at FU4,
released. terminal 31.
935 Belt drive manual Belt drive operated manually. Release manual drive button.
937 Blade drive timeout The machine‘s internal blade drive Check the reference sensor and
took too long to reach its starting the blade drive‘s application
position. module. Make a note of the error
number and inform the VEMAG
Customer Service team.
940 Attachment 2 ready Attachment 2 is ready (e.g. han- -
ging machine).
942 External drive 1 not found The PC could not find the first Check the power supply of the
drive controller from attachment 2 first drive controller and that the
on the CAN bus. external CAN bus has been wired
correctly (connector + socket).
943 External drive 1 commu- CAN bus communication to the Check that the CAN bus has been
nication first drive controller of attachment wired correctly.
2 was interrupted.
944 No release for external The first drive of attachment 2 is Check the voltage on terminal 31.
drive 1 not released.
945 External drive 1 applica- There is a communication error Make a note of the numbers of all
tion error between the application module errors displayed before this error
of attachment 2 and A1 (PC). This and contact VEMAG Customer
error occurs in combination with Service.
other error numbers.
946 External drive 1 manual The first drive of attachment 2 is Release manual drive button.
operated manually.

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Number Message Cause Remedy

947 External drive 1 timeout The reference movement of the Check the reference sensor and
first drive of attachment 2 took too the application module. If there is
long. no error, contact VEMAG Custo-
mer Service.
950 External drives ready The external drive(s) are ready. --
952 External drive 1 not found External drive 1 could not be found Check power supply at drive con-
on the CAN bus. troller FU1 and that the CAN bus
lines are correctly wired.
953 External drive 1 commu- CAN bus communication to exter- Check that CAN bus line is wired
nication nal drive 1 was interrupted. correctly.
954 No release for external There is no controller release for Check controller release to FU1,
drive 1 external drive 1. terminal 31.
955 External drive 1 applica- Fault in the application module. Make a note of the numbers of all
tion error This fault occurs in combination errors displayed before this error
with other fault numbers. and inform the VEMAG Customer
Service team.
956 External drive 1 manual External drive 1 is operated by Release manual drive button S10.
hand.
957 External drive 1 timeout The reference movement of the Check the reference sensor and
machine‘s external drive 1 took too the blade drive‘s application
long. module. Make a note of the error
number and inform the VEMAG
Customer Service team.
1000 - 2999 Main drive The main drive controller is report- Note the fault number and contact
ing a fault. VEMAG Customer Service.
3000 - 4999 Twist drive The linking drive controller is Note the fault number and contact
reporting a fault. VEMAG Customer Service.
5000 - 6999 Infeed drive The feed unit drive controller is Note the fault number and contact
reporting a fault. VEMAG Customer Service.
7000 - 8999 Belt drive The belt drive controller is report- Note the fault number and contact
ing a fault. VEMAG Service.
21000 - External drive of attach- There is an error in the external Note the fault number and contact
49999 ment 1 drive controller. VEMAG Customer Service.
20000 Attachment 1 ready Attachment 2 is ready (e.g. LPG, -
FSL).
20001 Safety chain open - -
20002 No external release signal External release signal not present -
20003 Voltage F+24 V fuse F4 Fuse F4 is defective -
20004 Unexpected linking head Spindle drive moves the linking -
movement head in the casing brake even
though two-handed operation has
not been activated
20005 Linking head return si- Spindle drive encoder return not -
gnals faulty working

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Number Message Cause Remedy

20006 Safety cover open (casing Casing pusher safety cover is -
pusher) open
20007 Safety cover open Casing magazine safety cover is -
open
20008 Fallen below voltage of Power supply for casing magazine -
internal drives (48 V) drives has dropped
20009 Safety cover open (belts) Dividing belts safety cover is open -
20010 Filler communication error Error on the internal CAN bus
20011 Fallen below the casing Casing applier drive power supply -
applier drive voltage has dropped
20013 Check casing magazine The sensor that checks if the -
sensor magazine box is folded down does
not switch.
20014 Check dividing belts Sensor does not switch or there -
sensor are no belts assembled
20015 Communication error for Error on the internal CAN bus -
drives
20016 Blade box opened Blade box FSL 210 is open

20017 Upper belt guide missing

20018 Lower belt guide missing
20019 Safety cover open Safety cover open
20100 Linking drive not ready - -
20101 Belt drive 1 not ready - -
20102 Belt drive 2 not ready - -
20103 Blade drive not ready - -
20104 Adjustable drive for belt 1 - -
not ready
20105 Adjustable drive for belt 2 - -
not ready
20106 Linking head drive not - -
ready
20107 Casing pusher drive not - -
ready
20108 Magazine feed drive not - -
ready
20109 Gripper swivel drive not - -
ready
20110 Casing applier drive not - -
ready
20200 Portion length (filling - -
speed too high)
20201 1st portion length (filling - -
speed too high)

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Number Message Cause Remedy

20202 Link point length (filling - -
pause too short
20203 1st link point length (filling - -
pause too short)
20204 Link point stretch (filling - -
speed too high)
20205 Link point stretch (filling - -
pause too short)
20206 No cut (filling speed too - -
high)
20207 Check link point sensor - -
20208 Sausage length! - -
20209 Magazine box empty Magazine box is empty -
20210 Check loading edge Loading edge sensor is faulty or -
sensor! dirty
20211 Check magazine box Magazine box sensor is faulty or -
sensor! dirty
20212 Check load gripper sen- Load tongs sensor is faulty or dirty -
sor!

20213 Casing application failed Casing feed could not apply the -
casing
20214 Stop by pressing the key Portion cancelled due to the key -
twice — casing left in the being pressed twice
casing brake
20215 Stop due to split casings Portion cancelled due to split -
— casing left in the casing casings
brake
20216 Gripper has more than The tongs were loaded with more -
one casing than one casing
20217 Stop due to filler — casing After stopping due to filler, the -
left in the casing brake casing is still in the brake
20218 Check magazine feed! Magazine feed incorrectly fitted or -
/ Check magazine box magazine box sensor is defective
sensor! or dirty
20219 Check swivel position Sensor is defective or incorrectly -
sensor! fitted
20220 Check centring mandrel Sensor is defective or incorrectly -
sensor! fitted
20221 Stop due to external Stop button/limit switch on the -
button — casing left in the hanging machine was activated
casing brake
20222 Linking head drive refe- Drive could not be referenced in -
rencing failed the specified time
20223 Casing feed drive referen- Drive could not be referenced in -
cing failed the specified time
20224 Magazine feed drive refe- Drive could not be referenced in -
rencing failed the specified time

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Number Message Cause Remedy

20225 Gripper swivel drive refe- Drive could not be referenced in -
rencing failed the specified time
20226 Casing applier drive refe- Drive could not be referenced in -
rencing failed the specified time
20227 Stop due to the detection Metal detector has detected metal -
of metal — casing left in
the casing brake
20228 Drive unit was folded Drive unit was folded down during -
down — casing left in the production
casing brake
20229 Filling horn not in filling Filling horns must be swivelled into -
position the filling position
20230 Conveyor 1 adjustable
drive referencing failed
20231 Conveyor 2 adjustable
drive referencing failed
20232 Blade drive referencing
failed
20233 Check dividing belts
sensor
21000 Linking drive Drive #1 -
-22999
23000 Belt drive (LPG) Drive #2 -
-24999 Belt drive 1 (FSL)
25000 - Linking head drive (LPG) Drive #3 -
26999 Belt drive 2 (FSL)
27000 - Casing pusher drive (LPG) Drive #4 -
28999 Blade drive (FSL)
29000 - Magazine feed drive Drive #5 -
30999 (LPG)
Belt 1 adjustable drive
(FSL)
31000 - Gripper swivel drive (LPG) Drive #6 -
32999 Belt 2 adjustable drive
(FSL)
33000 - Casing applier drive (LPG) Drive #7 -
34999
5000 Attachment 2 ready Attachment 2 is ready (e.g. hang- -
ing machine).
50001 Guide rail open Guide rail at the loading position Close the guide rail after loading.
is open.
50100 Hanging machine drive
50200 More hooks detected than Loading does not match setting Check loading and setting.
set.
50201 Fewer hooks detected Loading does not match setting Check loading and setting.
than set.
50202 Hook accuracy

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Number Message Cause Remedy

50203 No hook detected
50204 Additional hooks not pos- Additional hooks > 0, but no full Set additional hooks to 0 or
sible — group loading load detected. change loading. Check the sensor
position if necessary.
50205 Hanging speed exceeded
50206 Hanging speed exceeded
50207 Hanging speed exceeded
50208 Grouping Groups are not of equal size, or Ignore the message during reload-
distances between the hooks ing. Check the sensor position if
within the group are not the same, the hooks appear to be placed cor-
or distances between groups of rectly after the sensor passes.
hooks are not the same.
50901 External drive 1 not found The PC could not find the first Check the power supply of the
drive controller of attachment 2 on first drive controller and that the
the CAN bus. external CAN bus has been wired
correctly (connector + socket).
50902 External drive 2 not found The PC could not find the second Check the power supply of the
drive controller of attachment 2 on second drive controller and check
the CAN bus. that the external CAN bus has
been wired correctly (connector +
socket).
50903 External drive 3 not found The PC could not find the third Check the power supply of the
drive controller of attachment 2 on third drive controller and check
the CAN bus. that the external CAN bus has
been wired correctly (connector +
socket).
50907 External drive 1 commu- CAN bus communication to the Check that the CAN bus has been
nication first drive controller of attachment wired correctly.
2 was interrupted.
50908 External drive 2 commu- CAN bus communication to the Check that the CAN bus has been
nication second drive controller of attach- wired correctly.
ment 2 was interrupted.
50909 External drive 3 commu- CAN bus communication to the Check that the CAN bus has been
nication third drive controller of attachment wired correctly.
2 was interrupted.
50916 External drive 1 inhibit The first drive of attachment 2 is Check the voltage on terminal 31.
not released.
50917 Release of external drive The second drive of attachment 2 Check the voltage on terminal 31.
2 is missing is not released.
50918 Release of external drive The third drive of attachment 2 is Check the voltage on terminal 31.
3 is missing not released.
50919 External drive 1 applica- There is a communication error Make a note of the numbers of all
tion error between the application module errors displayed before this error
of attachment 2 and A1 (PC). This and contact VEMAG Customer
error occurs in combination with Service.
other error numbers.
50920 External drive 2 applica- There is a communication error Make a note of the numbers of all
tion error between the application module errors displayed before this error
of attachment 2 and A1 (PC). This and contact VEMAG Customer
error occurs in combination with Service.
other error numbers.

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Number Message Cause Remedy

50921 External drive 3 applica- There is a communication error Make a note of the numbers of all
tion error between the application module errors displayed before this error
of attachment 2 and A1 (PC). This and contact VEMAG Customer
error occurs in combination with Service.
other error numbers.
50922 External drive 1 manual The first drive of attachment 2 is Release manual drive button.
operated manually.
50923 External drive 2 emer- The second drive of attachment 2 Release manual drive button.
gency operation is operated manually.
50924 External drive 3 emer- The third drive of attachment 2 is Release manual drive button.
gency operation operated manually.
50925 External drive 2 timeout The reference movement of the Check the reference sensor and
second drive took too long. the application module. If there is
no error, contact VEMAG Cus-
tomer Service.
50929 External drive 4 not found The PC could not find the fourth Check the power supply of the
drive controller of attachment 2 on fourth drive controller FU4 and
the CAN bus. check that the external CAN bus
has been wired correctly (connec-
tor + socket).
50931 External drive 4 commu- CAN bus communication to the Check that the CAN bus has been
nication fourth drive controller of attach- wired correctly.
ment 2 was interrupted.
50932 External drive 4 timeout The reference movement of the Check the reference sensor and
fourth drive took too long. the application module. If there is
no error, contact VEMAG Cus-
tomer Service.
50933 Release of external drive The fourth drive of attachment 2 is Check the voltage on FU4.
4 is missing not released.
50934 External drive 4 applica- There is a communication error Make a note of the numbers of all
tion error between the application module errors displayed before this error
of attachment 2 and A1 (PC). This and contact VEMAG Customer
error occurs in combination with Service.
other error numbers. Only with
blade drive.
50935 External drive 4 emer- The fourth drive of attachment 2 is Release manual drive button.
gency operation operated manually.
50938 External drive 1 timeout The reference movement of the Check the reference sensor and
first drive took too long. the application module. If there is
no error, contact VEMAG Cus-
tomer Service.
50939 External drive 3 timeout The reference movement of the Check the reference sensor and
third drive took too long. the application module. If there is
no error, contact VEMAG Cus-
tomer Service.
50949 Drive command failed A command was not accepted/ Note all details of the scenario and
processed by the drive. notify VEMAG Customer Service.
51000 - External drive of attach- There is an error in the external Make a note of the error number
79999 ment 2 (e.g. hanging drive controller. and contact VEMAG Customer
machine) Service.

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7. Cleaning
7.1 General information
The machine and any attachments and additional devices (optional) must
be cleaned daily.

Danger!
To prevent injury, take the following measures before cleaning.

• Press the OFF key on the machine control panel.

• Switch off the main switch of the machine to disconnect it from the
mains.
• Disconnect any attachments or additional devices (optional) from the
mains and remove the devices
Attachment operating instructions

7.2 Removing parts to be cleaned

7.2.1 Filling horn holder
• Undo filling horn nut and remove attachment (optional), if present.
• Undo the locking nut (1) with the handle anticlockwise until the bayo-
net lugs come free and remove the filling horn holder (2). The filling
horn holder can be washed either manually, in a cleaning tank, or
dishwasher.

1 Locking nut
2 Filling horn holder

2 Fig. 7-1
Removing the filling horn
holder

• After cleaning, the filling horn holder should be inspected for any resi-
dual product. Following this, it may be sanitized manually or mechani-
cally with an EPA accepted sanitizing agent.

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7.2.2 Double screws

• Once the filling horn holder is removed, the double screws can be
removed by pulling them out horizontally, holding the screws steady
with the other hand.

Fig. 7-2
Removing the double
screws

• Each screw can be washed either manually, in a cleaning tank or a

dishwasher.
• After cleaning, the double screws should be inspected for any residual
product. Following this, it may be sanitized manually or mechanically
with an EPA accepted sanitizing agent.

7.2.3 Double screw housing

• Pull the double screw housing right out of the feed cylinder by hand,
holding the housing steady with the other hand.
• If the double screw housing cannot be pulled out by hand, push the
extraction device (1) into housing (2).

1
1 Extraction device
2 Double screw housing

Fig. 7-3
Inserting the extraction
device

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• Twist the spindle in far enough for the extraction device to catch and
pull the double screw housing a little way out of the feed cylinder.

Fig. 7-4
Extraction device catching

• Push down the catch in the inlet bore (1) and pull the extraction device
(2) out of the double screw housing (3).

1 Catch
2 Extraction device
3 3 Double screw housing
2
Fig. 7-5
Removing the extraction
device

Warning!
Proceed carefully when removing the extraction device and be sure to
hold the double screw housing/relevant part of the housing steady with
the other hand to avoid dropping it.

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• Pull the double screw housing right out of the feed cylinder by hand,
holding the housing steady with the other hand.

Fig. 7-6
Removing the double
screw housing

• Then check the rear seal in the feed cylinder for traces of oil.
• The double screw housing can be washed either manually, in a clea-
ning tank or a dishwasher.
• After cleaning, the double screw housing should be inspected for any
residual product. Following this, it may be sanitized manually or me-
chanically with an EPA accepted sanitizing agent.

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7.2.4 Hopper

Danger!
There is a risk of crushing when fitting/removing the feed screw. To pre-
vent injury, proceed extremely carefully when fitting and dismantling the
part.

• Unlock the two locking levers (1) on the hopper housing and carefully
tip the hopper backwards. Hold the hopper firmly by flange (2) as you
do so.
• Remove the scraper in the hopper (if present).
• Push back the three sliding sleeves (3) in the hopper flange, holding
the feed screw (4) steady with the other hand. Carefully twist the feed
crew out of the hopper flange.

4
3

1 1
1 Locking levers
2 Flange
3 Sliding sleeves
4 Feed screw

Fig. 7-7
Hopper

• The scraper and the feed screw can be washed either manually, in a
cleaning tank or a dishwasher.
• After cleaning, the scraper and the feed screw should be inspected for
any residual product. Following this, the scraper and the feed screw
may be sanitized manually or mechanically with an EPA accepted
sanitizing agent.

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• Remove the sealing ring (1) from the hopper flange (2). Use the ap-
propriate tool at the cleaning plug (3) to do this.

1
3

2
1 Sealing ring
2 Hopper flange
3 Cleaning plug

Fig. 7-8
Feed unit seal

• Remove the sealing ring (1) from the hopper insert (2). Use the ap-
propriate tool at the cleaning plug (3) to do this.

1 Sealing ring
1 2 Hopper insert
3 Cleaning plug

Fig. 7-9
Feed unit seal

• Thoroughly clean the sealing rings, being sure to remove all product.
• The groove should be thoroughly cleaned, wiped out and inspected.

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• Open the cover (1) of the hopper. Hold the cover firmly by the handles
(2) as you do so.

1 Cover
2 Handle

Fig. 7-10
Cover

Warning!
Proceed carefully when opening the cover to avoid any damages of the
hopper.

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7.2.5 Scraper
• Pull scraper (1) off retaining bolt (2) of the feed screw.

1 Scraper
2 Retaining bolt

Fig. 7-11
Dismantling the scraper

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7.2.6 Vacuum system

• Remove the vacuum pot.
• Take hold of the float valve on the valve body (1) and pull it off the
intake pipe of the vacuum line in a horizontal direction.

1 Valve body

Fig. 7-12
Float valve

• The vacuum pot and the valve componentes can be washed either
manually, in a cleaning tank or a dishwasher.
• After cleaning, the vacuum pot and the valve components should be
inspected for any residual product. Following this, it may be sanitized
manually or mechanically with an EPA accepted sanitizing agent.

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Warning!
Before cleaning, you must plug the cleaning plug onto the intake pipe of
the vacuum line to protect the vacuum pump.

Cleaning plug (1) is located behind the cover on the rear of the machine.

1 Cleaning plug

Fig. 7-13
Cleaning plug

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7.3 Cleaning the machine

All product contact and incidental contact areas are ready to be cleaned
and then inspected. Clean the machine housing, the hopper, the cover,
the feed screw and all the parts which have been removed thoroughly
with hot water and a brush or use low-pressure mechanical cleaning
equipment (max. 25 bar or 367 psig).
The machine is constructed of corrosion resistant materials. The machine
will self drain when level, but should be checked to make sure no stan-
ding water remains after cleaning. After inspecting all surfaces for cleanli-
ness, an EPA approved sanitizing agent may be applied.

Warning!
Never aim the jet of water directly at the double screw drive, the sealing
elements and the machine control panel when using low-pressure clea-
ning equipment and keep the nozzle at the distance from the surface of
the machine specified for the cleaning equipment.

In addition to the instructions in the cleaning schedule, generally-applica-

ble and product-specific hygiene regulations should be followed.
When cleaning the double screws, pay particular attention to the joints (1)
between the screw and the coupling claw.

1 Joint
1
Fig. 7-14
Double screws

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7.4 Cleaning schedule

7.4.1 General recommendations
All information relates to single-shift operation.
• Predominant use should be made of alkaline foam cleaning agents.
• To remove mineral deposits such as limescale, use acid foam cleaning
agents as required (usually 1x a week).

7.4.2 Chlorine-free alkaline cleaning agents

Perform cleaning as follows:
• Initial rinse with water to remove coarse dirt
• Application of foam to the surfaces for cleaning using a 2 – 5 % soluti-
on of P3-topax 19 (alkaline) or 2 – 3 % solution of P3-topax 56 (acid).
Time required to take effect: 10 to 20 minutes
• Intermediate rinse with water at 40 – 60 ˚C
• Disinfect if desired and/or required
• Rinse off with water at 40 – 60 ˚C

Warning!
Use chlorine-free alkaline cleaning agents if at all possible, as there is
less risk of corrosion in the event of inadequate rinsing off.

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Recommended cleaning agents:

Europe USA Application Characteristics
Clean Disinfect Foam Manual Rinse

P3-steril - + + o + Combined cleaning agent and

disinfectant, slightly alkaline
P3-topax 19 Quorum + + Foam cleaning agent, alkaline
P3-topactive 200 2) Copper
Topmaxx 421 3) Klenzmaxx
Topmaxx 422 3) TFC Green
P3-topax 52 Quorum + + Foam cleaning agent, acid
P3-topactive 500 Purple
Topmaxx 520 3) Klenzmaxx
TFC Red
P3-topax 56 Foam Shine + + Foam cleaning agent, acid,
contains Zn and Al inhibitors
P3-topactive DES + + o Disinfectant, acid, peracetic
acid
P3-topax 91 Whisper V + + + o Foam or spray disinfectant,
neutral
P3-topax 990 Quorum Clear + + + o Foam or spray disinfectant,
V slightly alkalineh
P3-topactive LA 2) TFC Pink II + + + TFC cleaning agent (foam),
slightly alkaline
P3-alcodes 1) - + + Spray disinfectant, for disinfec-
ting during breaks (ready-to-
use), neutral, alcohol-based

+ recommended o recommended in some cases

1)
Ready-to-use solution
2)
TFC method: modified foam process (TFC = thin-film cleaning). A mobile viscous cleaning phase is formed which
reinforces the cleaning effect and extends contact time on vertical surfaces.
3)
Long-cling technology: foam adheres to vertical surfaces for 30 to 60 minutes

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7.4.3 Chlorine-containing alkaline cleaning agents

Perform cleaning as follows:
• Initial rinse with water to remove coarse dirt
• Application of foam to the surfaces for cleaning using a 2 – 5 % soluti-
on of P3-topax 66 (alkaline) or 2 – 3 % solution of P3-topax 56 (acid).
Time required to take effect: 10 to 20 minutes
• Intermediate rinse with water at 40 – 60 ˚C
• Disinfect if desired and/or required. Time required to take effect: 10 to
30 minutes
• Rinse off with water at 40 – 60 ˚C

Warning!
No residues of the activated chlorine product should be left on surfaces.
Inadequate rinsing may cause metal to corrode or plastics to display
symptoms of degradation. This applies even to materials which are consi-
dered corrosion-resistant.

Recommended cleaning agents:

Alkaline cleaning agent with Acid cleaning agent Disinfectant
chlorine
P3-topax 66 P3-topax 56 P3-topax 91 (30 min)

P3-topax 52 P3-topactive DES (15 min)

P3-topax 686 P3-topactive 500 P3-topax 99 (30 min)
Topmaxx 314 1) Topmaxx 520 1)
P3-steril P3-alcodes (in concentrate form with no rinsing off)
(manual application, chlorine-
free)
1)
Long-cling technology: foam adheres to vertical surfaces for 30 to 60 minutes
In the case of special cleaning requirements and to optimize the cleaning
process, please contact your local ECOLAB consultant.
Europe: +49 (0) 211- 9893 203
USA: +1 (0) 800 352 2326
+1 (0) 651 225 3093 (fax)

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7.4.4 Specialist cleaning agent for machine interior

Check inside the machine regularly for the build-up of germs and dirt.
Clean the inside of the machine if the dirt is excessive.
Clean smeared or dirty areas inside the machine as follows:
• Spray the cleaning agent onto smeared and dirty areas and wipe off
immediately with a dry cloth. Alternatively, spray the cleaning agent
onto the dry cloth and use this to wipe off dirt and smudges.

Warning!
Disconnect the machine from the mains before using the cleaning agent.
Do not use the cleaning agent in parts that are in contact with the pro-
duct.
Do not spray the cleaning agent directly onto control panels, electrical
parts or cables.

Recommended cleaning agent:

Europe USA Application Characteristics
Cleaning Manual Spray

RIVOLTA S.L.X. - + + + Industrial cleaner for use in the

Rapid Aerosol food industry

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7.5 Lubrication and assembly

• Thoroughly lubricate all dismantled, cleaned and dried parts (apart
from vacuum system parts) with a corrosion-inhibiting oil which is safe
for food use.
Section 10
• Refit the dismantled parts after cleaning and lubrication.

Warning!
Parts which have been removed should be left overnight and not re-fitted
until the shift starts the next morning.

7.5.1 Hopper
• Carefully press the sealing rings into the appropriate grooves in the
hopper flange and hopper insert. Fit the sealing rings without greasing
them.
Section 7.2.6
• Lubricate the sealing rings and the sliding ring in the hopper flange by
hand before the feed screw is fitted. Use a grease for this which has
been FDA approved.
Section 8 and 10
• Guide the feed screw (1) into the hopper so that the three sliding slee-
ves (2) are located behind the shoulder (3) of the hopper flange.
• Push the sliding sleeves outward so that they engage behind the
shoulder, holding the feed screw steady with the other hand.
• Turn the feed screw so that the sliding sleeves can latch in the re-
cesses of the catch ring (4).
• Close the hopper and lock the two locking levers (5) on the hopper
housing.

1
2

3
5 5
1 Feed screw
2 Sliding sleeves
3 Shoulder
4 Catch ring
4 5 Locking lever

Fig. 7-15
Hopper

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8. Maintenance
8.1 General information
Apart from daily cleaning, the filler needs very little maintenance.
The information below describes the maintenance work to be perfor-
med by the owner of the machine. The types and quantities of lubricants
required are listed in the appendix. Notes on spare parts required can be
found in the spare parts catalogue.
Section 10 and spare parts catalogue

Danger!
To prevent injury, switch off the machine before any maintenance work.
Then switch off the main switch to disconnect the machine from the
mains. The machine has to be switched on for the feed unit drive to be
lubricated.

To maintain components inside the drive system the front door must be
swung open or the appropriate service hatch of the machine housing
removed.

Front door
• Undo top assembly bolt (1) of the front door using a spanner (2).

1
1 Assembly bolt
2 Spanner

Fig. 8-1
Opening the front door

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• Undo bottom assembly bolt (1) of the front door using spanner (2).

2 1 Assembly bolt
2 Spanner

Fig. 8-2
Opening the front door

• Swing open the front door.

Service hatch, rear

• Unlatch toggle (1) and open cover (2) completely.

1
1 Toggle
2 Cover

Fig. 8-3
Opening the service hatch

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• Undo the assembly bolts (1) of the service hatch using screwdriver (2)
to assist.

2 1

1 Assembly bolt
2 Screwdriver

Fig. 8-4
Opening the
service hatch

• Swing open the service hatch.

Service hatch, right-hand side

• Undo the assembly bolts (1) of the service hatch using screwdriver (2)
to assist.

2
1

1 Assembly bolt
2 Screwdriver

Fig. 8-5
Opening the
service hatch

• Swing open the service hatch.

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• Carry out the necessary maintenance work according to the mainte-

nance schedule.
Section 8.4
• Clean the contact surfaces of the cover seals and lubricate lightly
before re-fitting.
• Swing the front door closed again/refit the appropriate service hatch.

Warning!
Used oil and other substances should be disposed of in accordance with
the relevant environmental protection regulations in force.

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8.2 Grease gun

The cartridges for the grease gun supplied are replaced as follows:
• Pull piston rod (1) back firmly to the stop.
• Unscrew the head of the grease gun (2) and pull out the empty cart-
ridge.
• Remove the cap of the new cartridge and insert fully into the grease
gun with this open end first.
• Either cut off the base of the cartridge (3) completely with a knife or
pierce a hole in it.
• Screw the head of the grease gun back on and push the piston rod
back in, pressing down the small retaining lug (4).
• If no grease emerges after a number of pump strokes, vent the grease
gun by pressing the relief knob (5) whilst pumping.

1
4
3 2

1 Piston rod
2 Head
5 3 Cartridge
4 Retaining lug
5 Relief knob

Fig. 8-6
Grease gun

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8.3 First-time maintenance work

Perform the following maintenance work for the first time after the inter-
vals given. After that, these measures should be effected in accordance
with the maintenance schedule.
Section 8.4
after 1000 operating hours: Change transmission oil of double screw
drive.

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8.4 Maintenance schedule

All information relates to single-shift operation. The portioning compu-
ter shows the number of operating hours reached in each case. All the
maintenance tasks included under one operating hours heading should
be performed. In the case of monthly maintenance (160 hours), it follows
that all daily and weekly maintenance work due should also be perfor-
med.
The jobs listed in the maintenance schedule are described in detail in the
following sections.

Maintenance inter- Operating Machine part Maintenance work

val hours
daily 8 Feed unit seals Lubricate sliding ring and seals by hand
every time they are cleaned. Use only
high-performance grease which is safe for
food use.
8 Sliding ring Check sliding ring for wear and replace it, if
necessary.
weekly 20 Feed unit drive Lubricate drive and bearing 2x a week with
the feed unit running slowly. Use only high-
performance grease which is safe for food
use and resistant to cleaning agents and
disinfectants.
40 Intake Check air filter in service hatch for contami-
nation and blow out.
40 Air filter in the intake line to Check air filter in the intake line to the va-
the vacuum pump cuum pump for contamination. Clean filter
cartridge of air filter or replace if severely
contaminated.
40 Vacuum pump Check oil level. Check for oil leaks.
Operating instructions for vacuum
pump
monthly 160 Double screw drive Check oil level.
Check seals.
160 Vacuum pump Check exhaust air.
Operating instructions for vacuum
pump
six-monthly 1000 Feed unit seals Have seals checked by VEMAG Customer
Service.
1000 Vacuum pump Clean.
Operating instructions for vacuum
pump
annually 2000 Feed unit drive and feed Have parts checked by VEMAG Customer
unit seals Service and have feed unit seals changed.
2000 Vacuum pump Replace air deoiler element. Clean/replace
gas ballast valve. Change oil.
Operating instructions for vacuum
pump
biennially 4000 Double screw drive Change oil.
three-yearly 10000 Feed unit drive Change oil.

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8.5 Daily maintenance

8.5.1 Feed unit seals (lubrication)
The feed unit seals must be lubricated daily every time they are cleaned.
Use only high-performance grease which is safe for food use.
• Carefully press the sealing ring into the appropriate groove in the hop-
per flange. Fit the sealing ring without greasing it.
Section 7.2.6
• Lubricate the sealing ring (1) and the sliding ring (2) in the hopper flan-
ge by hand before the feed screw is fitted.

1 2

1 Sealing ring
2 Sliding ring

Fig. 8-7
Lubricating the feed unit
seals

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• Guide the feed screw (1) into the hopper in such a way that the three
sliding sleeves (2) are located behind the shoulder (3) of the hopper
flange.
• Push the sliding sleeves outwards so that they engage behind the
shoulder, holding the feed screw steady with the other hand.
• Carefully press the sealing ring into the appropriate groove in the hop-
per insert. Fit the sealing ring without greasing it.
Section 7.2.6
• Lubricate the sealing ring (4) in the hopper insert by hand.
• Turn the feed screw so that the sliding sleeves can engage in the
recesses of the catch ring (5).
• Close the hopper and lock the two locking levers (6) on the hopper
housing.

1
2
3
4 1 Feed screw
6 6 2 Sliding sleeves
3 Shoulder
4 Sealing ring
5 Catch ring
6 Locking levers
5
Fig. 8-8
Lubricating the feed unit
seals

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8.5.2 Sliding ring (wear)

The feed unit seals must be lubricated daily every time they are cleaned.
Use only high-performance grease which is safe for food use.
• Check the sliding ring (1) in the flange for wear and replace it, if ne-
cessary.
• The pins of the mounting tool must fit into the bores (2) of the sliding
ring.

1 Ring
2 Bore

Fig. 8-9
Sliding ring

• Set the mounting tool (1) with the pins into the bores of the sliding ring
(2) and turn it counter-clockwise in order to unlock the ring.

1 Mounting tool
2 Sliding ring

Fig. 8-10
Sliding ring

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8.6 Weekly maintenance

8.6.1 Feed unit drive (lubrication)
The feed unit drive and the bearing must be lubricated twice a week with
the feed unit running slowly until grease escapes at the relief bore at the
outlet side of the machine. Use only high-performance grease which is
safe for food use and which is resistant to cleaning agents and disinfec-
tants.
• To do so, connect the grease gun supplied to the left-hand lubricating
nipple (1) at the outlet side of the machine and pump several full stro-
kes with the feed unit running until clean grease escapes from relief
bore (2).
• Then remove the grease which has escaped.

1 Lubricating nipple
2 Relief bore

Fig. 8-11
Lubricating the feed unit
drive

• If no grease at all escapes at the relief bore, inform VEMAG Customer

Service and have the drive/bearing checked.

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8.6.2 Intake (air filter)

There is an air filter in the service hatch on the rear which needs to be
cleaned weekly.
• Unlatch the toggle on the rear of the machine and open the cover
completely.
• Undo assembly bolt (1) of the air filter (2).

1 Assembly bolt
2 2 Air filter

Fig. 8-12
Air filter of the machine

• Take the air filter (1) and pull it out in an upward direction.

1
1 Air filter

Fig. 8-13
Air filter of the machine

• Clean the air filter by blowing it out.

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8.6.3 Vacuum pump (air filter)

An air filter is located in the intake line to the vacuum pump and this
needs to be cleaned weekly.
• Open the two locking clips (1) of the air filter and remove the filter
cover (2).
• Clean the filter cartridge (3) by blowing it out. If it is severely contami-
nated, the filter cartridge must be replaced.

2
1

1 Locking clips
2 Filter cover
3 Filter cartridge

Fig. 8-14
Air filter of intake line

• Insert the filter cartridge and fix the filter cover in position.

8.6.4 Vacuum pump

Operating instructions for vacuum pump

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8.7 Monthly maintenance

8.7.1 Double screw drive (oil level and seals)
The oil expansion reservoir of the double screw drive and its cover are
attached in a bracket and connected to the double screw drive by a hose.
The oil should come up at least to the marking on the reservoir.
• Open the service hatch on the right-hand side.
• Check the oil level of the double screw drive at the expansion reser-
voir (1) and replenish with oil if necessary.
• To do so, unscrew the cover (2) of the expansion reservoir, holding the
reservoir steady in the other hand, and take it out of its bracket. You
must hold the reservoir upright so that no oil escapes. The connecting
hose to the double screw drive is long enough to enable filling to take
place outside the machine housing.
• After replenishing the oil, replace the expansion reservoir in its bracket
and check filling level.
• The machine is stopped if the leak detector sensor indicates leakage
into the doublescrew drive leak detection area. If this should be the
case, the seals of the double screw drive must be replaced, otherwise
there is a risk of oil getting into the double screws.

1 Expansion reservoir
2 Cover

Fig. 8-15
Oil level of double screw
drive

• Close the service hatch again.

8.7.2 Vacuum pump

Operating instructions for vacuum pump

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8.8 Six-monthly maintenance

8.8.1 Feed unit seals
• Have the feed unit seals checked by VEMAG Customer Service.

8.8.2 Vacuum pump

Operating instructions for vacuum pump

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8.9 Annual maintenance

8.9.1 Feed unit drive and feed unit seals
• Have the feed unit checked by VEMAG Customer Service and the
feed unit seals replaced.

8.9.2 Vacuum pump

Danger!
To prevent injury (burns) do not carry out the following work with the
pump still warm from operation, but wait until the pump has cooled down.

The vacuum pump has to be removed to allow these maintenance tasks

to be performed.
• Unlatch the toggle on the rear of the machine and open the cover
completely.
• Remove the air filter in the service hatch.
• Disconnect connecting cable (1).

1 Connecting cable

Fig. 8-16
Removing the vacuum
pump

• Open the front door and swing it right open.

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• Undo the two hose clamps (1) and pull off the two hoses (2).

1
1 Hose clamp
2 2 Hose

Fig. 8-17
Removing the vacuum
pump

• Undo the two assembly bolts (1) used to fix the vacuum pump to the
base plate.

1 1 Assembly bolt

1 Fig. 8-18
Removing the vacuum
pump

• Lift the vacuum pump forwards out of the machine.

• Perform the necessary maintenance tasks on the vacuum pump.
Operating instructions for vacuum pump
• Put the vacuum pump back in the machine and tighten the two assem-
bly bolts in the base plate back up.
• Reattach the connecting cable and the hoses.
• Swing the front door closed and tighten up the two assembly bolts.

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8.10 Biennial maintenance

8.10.1 Double screw drive (oil change)
The oil in the double screw drive should be changed every two years.
• Open the service hatch on the right-hand side.
• Unscrew the cover (1) of the expansion reservoir, holding the reservoir
steady in the other hand, and take it out of its bracket. You must hold
the reservoir upright so that no oil escapes. The connecting hose to
the double screw drive is long enough to enable filling to take place
outside the machine housing.
• Drain the used oil into a suitable container.
• Then fill the expansion reservoir with fresh oil and attach the expan-
sion reservoir back in its bracket after replenishing it. Check the filling
level. The oil should come at least to the marking on the reservoir.
• The machine is stopped if the leak detector sensor indicates leakage
into the doublescrew drive leak detection area. If this should be the
case, the seals of the double screw drive must be replaced, otherwise
there is a risk of oil getting into the double screws.

1 Cover

Fig. 8-19
Changing double screw
drive oil

• Close the service hatch again.

Warning!
The seals of the double screw drive must be replaced before production
is resumed.

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8.11 Three-yearly maintenance

8.11.1 Feed drive (oil change)
The oil in the transmission of the feed drive needs to be changed every
three years.
• Unlatch the toggle on the rear of the machine and open the cover
completely.
• Remove the service hatch on the rear of the machine.
• Undo oil drain screw (1) and drain the oil into a suitable container.
• Drain off the used oil and screw the oil drain screw back up.

1 1 Oil drain screw

Fig. 8-20
Changing the oil in the
feed drive

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The oil must come up to the top check bore in the transmission housing
of the transmission.
• Remove sealing screw (1) from the top check bore.
• Fill the transmission housing with oil through filler neck (2) up to the
check bore.

1
2

1 Sealing screw
2 Filler neck

Fig. 8-20
Changing the oil in the
feed drive

• Screw the sealing screw back up.

• Close the cover and latch the toggle on the rear of the machine.

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9. Troubleshooting
9.1 General information
Any attachments or additional devices (optional) which may be present
should be disconnected from the filling machine for troubleshooting
purposes. The relevant safety instructions must be followed. Possible
faults, causes and the measures you need to take to remedy them are
listed below.

9.2 Troubleshooting table

Fault Cause Remedy

Machine does not start. Hopper open. Source of fault shown in display.
No filling horn holder. Check part displayed.
Machine stops on leak Leakage into the doublescrew drive Probable seal failure on
detection. leak detection area. doublescrew drive - contact
(Oil level tank / Oil leakage FSdrive) VEMAG Customer Service.
Vacuum pump not running. Power switch QM4 triggered. Switch on power switch.

Vacuum pump overloaded. Check vacuum pump.

Display does not light up. No mains voltage. Have machine back-up fuse re-
placed by electrician.
Main switch not on.
Switch on main switch.
Fuse F1, F2, F3 defective. Have fuse replaced by electrician.

Power supply or graphic control Have defective part replaced by

defective. electrician.
Vacuum level not reached, vacuum Leak in vacuum system. Check vacuum system.
unstable.
Water or product residues in line to Clean or replace line.
display.

Air de-oiling element contaminated. Replace air de-oiling element.

Machine temperature too high. Air filter contaminated. Clean air filter.
Air trapped in product. Unsuitable or worn double screw. Check double screws.

Vacuum display fluctuating or too Check vacuum system for leaks,

low. paying special attention to the dou-
ble screw drive seal. If the vacuum
display is fluctuating, the vacuum
pump is taking in air. In this case,
check the float in the valve.

Air relief bores in double screw Open air relief bore using the setting
housing blocked. screws.

Too much air blended in. Use mixing speed during the final
bowl-cutting phase.

Vacuum system blocked. Check complete vacuum system for

free flow.

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Fault Cause Remedy

Weight fluctuations. Unsuitable double screw. Check double screw, use 48 mm
double screw pitch for portioning
small portions.

Double screw and double screw Measure double screw and double
housing worn. screw housing for wear with a feeler
gauge. Air gap between screw and
housing max. 0.5 mm.

Insufficient vacuum, vacuum unsta- Close air relief bores in double screw
ble (vacuum display fluctuating). housing. Check vacuum system.

Deformed feed screw, wrong double Check feed screw. Gap between
screw set. bottom edge of feed screw and top
edge of housing must be
110 - 120 mm.
Drop in output. Double screw and double screw Check double screw and double
housing worn. screw housing for wear. Measure
air gap between double screw and
double screw housing.

Vacuum too low. Check vacuum setting. The vacuum

should be set so that there is no
product in the vacuum pot.

Deformed feed screw. Check feed screw. Gap between the

bottom edge of the feed screw and
the top edge of the housing must be
110 - 120 mm.

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10. Appendix
10.1 General information
Below you will find the technical details relating to the machine and
information about the lubricants to be used, about accessories and tools
required.
Please give the machine number in the event of any query to VEMAG
Customer Service or its agents. You will find this on the rating plate on
the rear of the filler. It is also embossed on the machine frame.

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10.2 Technical data HP10E / HP12E / HP15E / HP20E

HP10E HP12E HP15E HP20E

Filling rate: bis 5,700 kg/h (double bis 3,600 kg/h (double bis 9,800 kg/h (double bis 6,300 kg/h (double
screw with 48-mm screw with 48-mm screw with 72-mm screw with 66-mm
pitch) pitch) pitch) pitch)
Portion size: 1 - 99,999 g, adjusta- 1 - 99,999 g, adjusta- 1 - 99,999 g, adjusta- 1 - 99,999 g, adjusta-
ble in increments of ble in increments of ble in increments of ble in increments of
0.1 g or 1 g 0.1 g or 1 g 0.1 g or 1 g 0.1 g or 1 g
Portioning > 950 portions/min. > 800 portions/min. > 800 portions/min. > 700 portions/min.
speed: (depending on weight, (depending on weight, (depending on weight, (depending on weight,
attachment and attachment and attachment and attachment and
number of links) number of links) number of links) number of links)
Number of 0 - 10, infinitely adju- 0 - 10, infinitely adju- 0 - 10, infinitely adju- 0 - 10, infinitely adju-
links: stable stable stable stable
Vacuum sy- 16 m3/h / 40 m3/h 16 m3/h / 40 m3/h 16 m3/h / 40 m3/h 16 m3/h / 40 m3/h
stem: (optional) (optional) (optional) (optional)
Hopper capa- 250 l / 350 l 250 l / 350 l 350 l 350 l
city: (optional) (optional)
Height adjusta- 80 mm (1,000 - 1,080 80 mm (1,000 - 1,080 80 mm (1,000 - 1,080 80 mm (1,000 - 1,080
ble by: mm) mm) mm) mm)
Total weight approx. 1,240 kg approx. 1,240 kg approx. 1,250 kg approx. 1,250 kg
including lifting/
tipping device
(optional):
Noise emission: < 75 db(A) < 75 db(A) < 75 db(A) < 75 db(A)
Power input: 14 kW at 50/60 Hz 14 kW at 50/60 Hz 20 kW at 50/60 Hz 20 kW at 50/60 Hz
Main motor: 7.3 kW at 50/60 Hz 7.3 kW at 50/60 Hz 13.1 kW at 50/60 Hz 13.1 kW at 50/60 Hz
Current con-
sumption at
220 - 240V, 50/60 36 A 36 A 64 A 64 A
Hz
400 - 480V, 50/60 21 A 21 A 37 A 37 A
Hz

Electrical fittings: to DIN EN 60204-1

Protection (exterior): IP 65
Protection (interior): IP X3
Type of mains connection for TNS mains equipment protection class I
(earth wire)

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10.3 Dimensional drawings HP10E / HP12E / HP15E / HP20E

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10.4 Lubricants
10.4.1 Double screw drive
Type of oil: transmission oil
Oil capacity: approx. 3.0 l
Viscosity class: ISO VG 100 to DIN 51519
Quality: C-LP to DIN 51502
Example: Fuchs Gearmaster SYN 100 (order no. 052001034)

10.4.2 Feed drive

Type of oil: transmission oil (based on polyglycols)
Oil capacity: approx. 0.5 l
Viscosity class: ISO VG 320 to DIN 51519
Example: Shell Tivela SC 320, Esso Glycolube 320,
BP Enersyn SG-PX320, Texaco Synlube CLP
320, Total Carter SY 320, Klüber GH 6-320,
AGIP Blasia S 320, optimol A 320, Mobil
Glygoyle HE 320

10.4.3 Vacuum pump

Type of oil: compressor oil
Oil capacity: vacuum pump 16 m3/h approx. 0.3 l
Viscosity class: ISO-VG 68 to DIN 51519
Quality: VSL to DIN 51506
Example: VEMAG special oil (order no. 052001029)

10.4.4 Feed unit seals and feed unit drive

Type of grease: high-performance grease which is safe for food
use and resistant to cleaning agents and
disinfectants
Example: VEMAG special grease (order no. 052008026)

10.4.5 Individual parts

Type of oil: white oil which is safe for food use and resistant
to cleaning agents and disinfectants

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10.5 Accessories
10.5.1 Miscellaneous accessories

Component Use Order no.

Filling horn holder - 148315000
Filling horn nut for attaching filling horn 930100017
Blind plug double screw housing 920001010
Cleaning plug vacuum line intake pipe 142300600

10.5.2 Tools
The following tools are required for daily cleaning and for maintaining the
machine.

Tool Use Order no. Scope of supply

Atomizer canister lubrication 067287501 yes
Grease gun lubricating feed system 067064001 yes
Grease gun hose lubricating feed system 067064002 yes
WAF 80/30/50 universal filling horn nut, 126030041 yes
spanner adjustable feet,
knee lever,
WAF 13/17 double span- - 069120131 yes
ner
Extraction device double screw housing 114038000 yes

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10.6 Disposal
10.6.1 General information
The machine must be dismantled at the end of its service life and dispo-
sed of properly in accordance with the applicable national environmental
regulations.

Warning!
Contact a specialist company for proper disposal.

10.6.2 Proper disposal

Danger!
Avoid injury by carefully dismantling and disposing of the machine.
To prevent injury, switch the machine off and disconnect it from the mains
before performing any dismantling work.

• Drain all existing lubricant supplies.

• Dispose of used oil and other substances in accordance with the ap-
plicable national environmental regulations.
• Dismantle the machine.

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Operating and Maintenance Instructions
Vacuum Pumps
R 5 KC 0016 D VEMAG
a b c d e f g a Oil fill plug / Oil level switch
b Nameplate, vacuum pump
c Terminal box
d Filter of the gas ballast
e Suction connection
f Screen
g Gas discharge
h Oil drain plug
i Oil sight glasses
j Oil separator
k Cleaning port

h i j k

Congratulations on your purchase of the Busch vacuum pump. With Oil level between MIN- and MAX-marking (i), light and transparent, a
watchful observation of the field’s requirements, innovation and steady little foamy or a little tarnished: okay
development Busch delivers modern vacuum and pressure solutions
Level switch (a) indicates low level, ...
worldwide.
Oil level underneath MIN-marking (i): top up oil. A high oil consump-
These operating and maintenance instructions are meant tion can be an indicator for a defective vacuum pump.
for users, who obtained the vacuum pump R 5 KC 0016 D
as a component of a machine, e.g. a food packaging ma- In case of indication of an overfilling, ...
chine. These operating and maintenance instructions are Oil level exceeds MAX-marking (i): excessive dilution with
valid together with the operating instructions of this ma- condensates.
chine.
Milky discolouration that does not vanish after sedation of the oil: con-
If you obtained the vacuum pump R 5 KC 0016 D as an in-
tamination with foreign material. Change the oil (Ú Oil Change),
dividual unit and require information for the proper inte-
check the process, use an inlet air filter, check the inlet air filter.
gration of the vacuum pump into a machine or system
please contact your Busch representative (Ú rear cover Dark oil: overheated oil. Change the oil (Ú Oil Change), check the
page). process, check the cooling of the vacuum pump.
Electrical installation work must only be executed by qual- ● Check the vacuum pump for oil leaks - in case of leaks have the
ified personnel. vacuum pump repaired (Busch service)

Intended Use Monthly:

● Check that the drive motor current drawn is in the usual range and
The vacuum pump must only be used as intended by the manufacturer
that the discharged gas is free from oil; if it is not: change the ex-
of the machine or system which the vacuum pump has become a part
haust filter (Ú Change of the Exhaust Filter)
of. Observe the operating instructions from the manufacturer of the
machine or system which the vacuum pump has become a part of! In case an inlet air filter is installed:
◆ Check the inlet air filter, if necessary replace
Maintenance
In case of operation in a dusty environment:
The oil and the exhaust filter can be contaminated with process resi-
dues: wear personal protective equipment as appropriate! ◆ Clean as described under Ú Every 6 Months:
The maintenance intervals depend very much on the individual operat- Every 6 Months:
ing conditions. The intervals given below shall be considered as starting
values which should be shortened or extended as appropriate. Observe ● Make sure that the housing is free from dust and dirt, clean if nec-
the operating instructions from the manufacturer of the machine or essary
system which the vacuum pump has become a part of! ● Make sure that the vacuum pump is shut down and locked against
inadvertent start up
Weekly:
● Clean the fan cowlings, fan wheels, the ventilation grilles and cool-
● Check the level and the colour of the oil (i) ing fins
No low level indication from the level switch (a), ...

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Every Year: Motor nominal speed
min
–1
3000 / 3600
(50Hz/60Hz)
● Replace the exhaust filter (Ú Change of the Exhaust Filter)
Sound pressure level
In case an inlet air filter is installed: dB (A) 60 / 64
(EN ISO 2151) (50Hz/60Hz)
◆ Replace the inlet air filter Operating temperature
°C 82 / 92
(50Hz/60Hz)
● Check the inlet screen (f, 261), clean if necessary
Ambient temperature range °C 0 ... 40
● Replace the filter of the gas ballast (d, 440)
Atmospheric
Ambient pressure
pressure
Every 500 - 2000 Operating Hours:
Oil quantity l 0.3
Observe the operating instructions from the manufacturer of the ma-
chine which the vacuum pump has become a part of. Oil furnished ex-works VSL 068
● Change the oil (Ú Oil Change) Weight approx. (50Hz/60Hz) kg ~19

Oil Change
After switching off the vacuum pump at normal operating temperature
Spare Parts / Spare Parts Kits
wait no more than 20 minutes before the oil is drained (the oil shall still The exclusive use of genuine spare parts and consumables is a pre-
be warm when being drained). requisite for the proper function of the vacuum pump and for the
granting of warranty, guarantee or goodwill.
● Completely drain the used oil (h)
Find the list of Busch companies all over the world (by the time of the
● Remove the cover of the cleaning port (k), check the oil sump for publication of these operating and maintenance instructions) on
residues, mechanically remove the residues if necessary Ú page 8 (rear cover page).
● Fill in approx. 0.3 litres of vacuum pump oil (a) Find the up-to-date list of Busch companies and agencies all over the
● Dispose of the used oil in compliance with applicable regulations world on the internet at www.busch-vacuum.com.

Change of the Exhaust Filter Pos. Part Qty Part no.

Eye protection goggles must be worn while changing Vacuum pump, complete
— 0 1113 148 917
the exhaust filter! 090.116.700
125 Filter spring 1 0947 000 719

● Make sure that the vacuum pump is shut down and locked against 261 Screen 1 0534 000 056
inadvertent start up Gas ballast, complete
440 1 0916 106 678
090.116.513
● Remove the exhaust cover (g) from the oil separator (j)
— Oil level switch 090.116.701 1 0652 149 308
● Loosen the screw in the centre of the exhaust filter retaining
spring, but do not remove it at this time
● Press the exhaust filter retaining spring out of the indent and ro- Spare parts kit Description Part no.
tate it consisting of exhaust
Service kit filter and pertinent seals 0992 146 818
● Remove the exhaust filter retaining spring from the oil separator (j) 090.116.512
● Pull the exhaust filter out of the oil separator (j) Set of consisting of all necessary
seals/gaskets seals 0990 146 817
● Install the new exhaust filter in reverse order
consisting of seal set and
● Dispose of the used exhaust filter in compliance with applicable Overhaul kit all wearing parts 0993 146 816
regulations 090.116.511

Dismantling and Disposal

The inside of the vacuum pump, the oil and the exhaust filter can be Oil
contaminated with process residues: wear personal protective equip-
ment as appropriate! Denomination VSL 068
● Drain the oil and dispose of it in compliance with applicable regula- ISO-VG 68
tions
Base PAO
● Remove the exhaust filter (Ú Change of the Exhaust Filter) and Density [g/cm³] 0.83
dispose of it in compliance with applicable regulations
Kinematic viscosity at 40 °C
● Make sure that the vacuum pump is not contaminated with harm- [mm²/s] 68
ful foreign material
Kinematic viscosity at 100 °C
10
According to the best knowledge at the time of printing of this manual [mm²/s]
the materials used for the manufacture of the vacuum pump involve Flashpoint [°C] 240
no risk.
Pourpoint [°C] –55
● Dispose of the vacuum pump as scrap metal
Part no. 1 l packaging 0831 131 846
Technical Data Part no. 5 l packaging 0831 131 847
Food applications (NSF H1);
Nominal suction capacity Remark VEMAG-part no. 1l-packaging:
m³/h 16 / 19 052.001.029
(50Hz/60Hz)
hPa (=mbar) Filling quantity, approx. [l] 0.3
Ultimate pressure 20
abs.
Motor nominal rating
kW 0.55
(50Hz/60Hz)

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EC-Declaration of Conformity
Note: This Declaration of Conformity and the -mark affixed to the nameplate are valid for the vacuum pump within the Busch-scope of delivery.
When this vacuum pump is integrated into a superordinate machinery the manufacturer of the superordinate machinery (this can be the operating
company, too) must conduct the conformity assessment process acc. to the Directive Machinery 2006/42/EC for the superordinate machine, issue
the Declaration of Conformity for it and affix the -mark.
We
Busch Produktions GmbH
Schauinslandstr. 1
79689 Maulburg
Germany
declare that vacuum pumps KC 0016 D VEMAG
in accordance with the European Directives:

– “Machinery” 2006/42/EC,
– “Electrical Equipment Designed for Use within Certain Voltage Limits” (so called “Low Voltage”) 2006/95/EC,
– “Electromagnetic Compatibility” 2004/108/EC,
have been designed and manufactured to the following specifications:
Standard Title of the Standard
Harmonised Standards
EN ISO 12100-1 Safety of machinery - Basic concepts, general principles of design - Part 1 and 2
EN ISO 12100-2
EN ISO 13857 Safety of machinery - Safety distances to prevent hazard zones being reached by the upper and lower limbs
EN 1012-1 Compressors and vacuum pumps - Safety requirements - Part 1 and 2
EN 1012-2
EN ISO 2151 Acoustics - Noise test code for compressors and vacuum pumps - Engineering method (grade 2)
EN 60204-1 Safety of machinery - Electrical equipment of machines - Part 1: General requirements
EN 61000-6-1 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Generic immunity standards
EN 61000-6-2
EN 61000-6-3 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Generic emission standards
EN 61000-6-4

Manufacturer Person authorised to compile

the technical file

Dr.-Ing. Karl Busch Andrej Riwe

General director Technical writer

Troubleshooting
WARNING_ab

Risk of electrical shock, risk of damage to equipment.

Electrical installation work must only be executed by qualified personnel that knows and observes the following regulations:
- IEC 364 or CENELEC HD 384 or DIN VDE 0100, respectively,
- IEC-Report 664 or DIN VDE 0110,
- BGV A2 (VBG 4) or equivalent national accident prevention regulation.

CAUTION_ac

During operation the surface of the vacuum pump may reach temperatures of more than 70 °C.

Risk of burns!

Let the vacuum pump cool down prior to a required contact or wear heat protection gloves.

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Problem Possible Cause Remedy

The vacuum pump does not reach the usual The vacuum system or suction line is not Check the hose or pipe connections for possi-
pressure leak-tight ble leak
The drive motor draws a too high current
(compare with initial value after commission-
ing)
Evacuation of the system takes too long

In case a vacuum relief valve/regulating system Adjust, repair or replace, respectively

is installed:
The vacuum relief valve/regulating system is
misadjusted or defective

Contaminated oil (the most common cause) Change the oil

(Ú page 1: Maintenance)

No or not enough oil in the reservoir Top up oil

(Ú page 1: Maintenance)

The exhaust filter is partially clogged Replace the exhaust filter

(Ú page 1: Maintenance)

The screen (f, 261) in the suction connection Clean the screen (f, 261)
(e) is partially clogged If cleaning is required too frequently install a
filter upstream

In case a filter is installed on the suction Clean or replace the inlet air filter, respectively
connection (e):
The filter on the suction connection (e) is par-
tially clogged

Partial clogging in the suction, discharge or Remove the clogging

pressure line

Long suction, discharge or pressure line with Use larger diameter

too small diameter

The valve disk of the inlet non-return valve is Disassemble the inlet, clean the screen (f, 261)
stuck in closed or partially open position and the valve as required and reassemble

The oil tubing is defective or leaking Tighten the connections

The oil return line is broken Replace the connections and/or the tubing
(replace with identically dimensioned parts
only)

A shaft seal is leaking Replace the shaft seal ring (Busch service)

An/The exhaust valve is not properly seated Disassemble and reassemble the exhaust
or stuck in partially open position valve(s) (Busch service)

A vane is blocked in the rotor or otherwise Free the vanes or replace with new ones
damaged (Busch service)

The radial clearance between the rotor and Readjust the vacuum pump (Busch service)
the cylinder is no longer adequate

Internal parts are worn or damaged Repair the vacuum pump (Busch service)

The oil return line starts in an area vented to atmospheric pressure. Particularly on small model
pumps, a fairly large amount of air is sucked through the oil return line, which may prevent the
ultimate pressure from reaching 20 bar abs.
In order to exclude this possible cause:
either
temporarily disconnect the oil return line from its connection near the exhaust opening and
close it
or
squirt oil through the gas discharge (g)

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The gas conveyed by the vacuum pump smells Process components evaporating under vac- Check the process, if applicable
displeasing uum Use a different type of oil, if applicable
Readily volatile and thus gaseous components
of the oil, e.g. additives, particularly right after
an oil change.
Note: This is no indication of a malfunction of
the oil separator. The oil separator is able to
retain droplets of oil, however no gaseous
components of it.

The vacuum pump does not start The drive motor is not supplied with the cor- Supply the drive motor with the correct volt-
rect voltage or is overloaded age

The drive motor starter overload protection is Compare the trip level of the drive motor
too small or trip level is too low starter overload protection with the data on
the nameplate, correct if necessary
In case of high ambient temperature: set the
trip level of the drive motor starter overload
protection 5 percent above the nominal drive
motor current

One of the fuses has blown Check the fuses

The connection cable is too small or too long Use sufficiently dimensioned cable
causing a voltage drop at the vacuum pump

The vacuum pump or the drive motor is Make sure the drive motor is disconnected
blocked from the power supply
Remove the fan cover
Try to turn the drive motor with the vacuum
pump by hand
If the vacuum pump is blocked:
Repair the vacuum pump (Busch service)

The drive motor is defective Replace the drive motor (Busch service)

The vacuum pump is blocked Solid foreign matter has entered the vacuum Repair the vacuum pump (Busch service)
pump Make sure the suction line is equipped with a
screen
If necessary additionally provide a filter

Corrosion in the vacuum pump from remain- Repair the vacuum pump (Busch service)
ing condensate Check the process
Observe the chapter Conveying Condensable
Vapours (Ú page )

The vacuum pump was run in the wrong di- Repair the vacuum pump (Busch service)
rection When connecting the vacuum pump make
sure the vacuum pump will run in the correct
direction (Ú page : Installation)

After shutting down the vacuum pump the Repair the vacuum pump (Busch service)
vacuum system exerted underpressure onto Make sure the vacuum system will not exert
the pump chamber which sucked back exces- underpressure onto the shut-down vacuum
sive oil from the oil separator into the pump pump, if necessary provide an additional
chamber shut-off valve or non-return valve
When the vacuum pump was restarted too
much oil was enclosed between the vanes
Oil could not be compressed and thus broke a
vane

After shutting down the vacuum pump con- Repair the vacuum pump (Busch service)
densate ran into the pump chamber Make sure no condensate will enter the
When the vacuum pump was restarted too vacuum pump, if necessary provide a drip leg
much condensate was enclosed between the and a drain cock
vanes Drain condensate regularly
Condensate could not be compressed and
thus broke a vane

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The vacuum pump starts, but labours or runs Loose connection(s) in the drive motor termi- Check the proper connection of the wires
noisily or rattles nal box against the connection diagram
The drive motor draws a too high current Not all drive motor coils are properly con- Tighten or replace loose connections
(compare with initial value after commission- nected
ing) The drive motor operates on two phases only

The vacuum pump runs in the wrong direction Verification and rectification Ú page : Installa-
tion and Commissioning

Standstill over several weeks or months Let the vacuum pump run warm with inlet
closed

Oil viscosity is too high for the ambient tem- Use synthetic oil, if necessary use oil of the
perature next lower viscosity class (CAUTION: opera-
tion with too low viscosity can cause chatter
marks inside the cylinder)
Warm up the oil with a heater prior to starting
up the vacuum pump, or run the vacuum
pump in intervals in order not to let it get too
cold

Improper oil quantity, unsuitable oil type Use the proper quantity of one of the recom-
mended oils
(Ú page : Oil change: Ú page 1: Mainte-
nance)

No oil change over extended period of time Perform oil change incl. flushing
(Ú page 1: Maintenance)

The exhaust filter is clogged and appears black Flush the vacuum pump
from burnt oil Replace the exhaust filter
Fill in new oil
(Ú page 1: Maintenance)
In case the oil life is too short: use oil with
better heat resistance (Ú page : Oil) or retro-
fit cooling

Foreign objects in the vacuum pump Repair the vacuum pump (Busch service)
Broken vanes
Stuck bearings

The vacuum pump runs very noisily Defective bearings Repair the vacuum pump (Busch service)

Stuck vanes Repair the vacuum pump (Busch service)

Use only recommended oils (Ú page : Oil)
and change more frequently

The vacuum pump runs very hot Insufficient air ventilation Make sure that the cooling of the vacuum
(the oil sump temperature shall not exceed pump is not impeded by dust/dirt
100 °C) Clean the fan cowling, the fan wheel, the ven-
tilation grille and the cooling fins
Install the vacuum pump in a narrow space
only if sufficient ventilation is ensured
On a vacuum pump with oil-cooler: clean the
intermediate spaces of the finned tube

Ambient temperature too high Observe the permitted ambient temperatures

Temperature of the inlet gas too high Observe the permitted temperatures for the
inlet gas

The exhaust filter is partially clogged Replace the exhaust filter

Not enough oil in the reservoir Top up oil

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Oil burnt from overheating Flush the vacuum pump
Replace the exhaust filter
Fill in new oil
(Ú page 1: Maintenance)
In case the oil life is too short: use oil with
better heat resistance (Ú page : Oil) or retrofit
cooling

Mains frequency or voltage outside tolerance Provide a more stable power supply
range

Partial clogging of filters or screens Remove the clogging

Partial clogging in the suction, discharge or
pressure line

Long suction, discharge or pressure line with Use larger diameter

too small diameter

The vacuum pump fumes or expels oil droplets The exhaust filter is not properly seated Check the proper position of the exhaust filter,
through the gas discharge if necessary insert properly
The oil level drops (Ú page 1: Maintenance)

The o-ring is missing or damaged Add or replace resp. the o-ring

(Ú page 1: Maintenance)

The exhaust filter shows cracks Replace the exhaust filter

(Ú page 1: Maintenance)

The exhaust filter is clogged with foreign mat- Replace the exhaust filter
ter (Ú page 1: Maintenance)
Note: The saturation of the exhaust filter with
oil is no fault and does not impair the function
of the exhaust filter! Oil dropping down from
the exhaust filter is returned to the oil circula-
tion.

The oil return line is clogged or broken Clean a clogged oil return line
Replace a broken oil return line with an identi-
cally dimensioned line, top up oil (if necessary
by Busch service)

The oil is black Oil change intervals are too long Flush the vacuum pump
The oil was overheated Replace the exhaust filter
Fill in new oil
(Ú page 1: Maintenance)
In case the oil life is too short: use oil with
better heat resistance (Ú page : Oil) or retrofit
cooling

The oil is watery and coloured white The vacuum pump aspirated water or signifi- Flush the vacuum pump
cant amounts of humidity Replace the exhaust filter
The filter of the gas ballast is clogged Fill in new oil
(Ú page 1: Maintenance)
Modify the operational mode (Ú page : Oper-
ating Notes Ú Conveying Condensable
Vapours)
Replace the filter of the gas ballast (d, 440)

The oil is resinous and/or sticky Improper oil type, perhaps in confusion Flush the vacuum pump
Topping up of incompatible oil Replace the exhaust filter
Fill in new oil
(Ú page 1: Maintenance)
Make sure the proper oil is used for changing
and topping up

The oil foams Mixing of incompatible oils Flush the vacuum pump
Replace the exhaust filter
Fill in new oil
(Ú page 1: Maintenance)
Make sure the proper oil is used for topping up

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