HP10E Operating Manual
HP10E Operating Manual
HP10E Operating Manual
Operating instructions
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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 Linking gear (optional) 2-3
2.2.6 Controls 2-4
2.2.7 Knee lever 2-7
2.2.8 Step 2-7
2.2.9 Adjustable feet 2-7
2.2.10 Front door 2-7
2.2.11 Lifting/tipping device (optional) 2-7
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
3.5 Levelling the lifting/tipping device (optional) 3-6
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 4-4
4.5 Locking the linking gear (optional) 4-5
4.6 Fitting the linking horn (optional) 4-6
4.7 Setting the vacuum 4-8
4.7.1 Filling raw and cooked sausage 4-8
4.7.2 Filling liquid product 4-8
4.8 Fitting the scraper 4-9
4.9 Adjusting the knee lever 4-10
5. Operation 5-1
5.1 Working with the machine 5-1
5.2 Working with provisional drive 5-4
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
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Index HP10E / HP12E / HP15E / HP20E
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HP10E / HP12E / HP15E / HP20E Index
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HP10E / HP12E / HP15E / HP20E 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)
complies with all of the relevant provisions of the EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.
the standard EN 12463:2004+A1:2011 Food Processing Machinery - Filling machines and auxiliary ma-
chines - Safety and hygiene requirements
© VEMAG 2015
HP10E / HP12E / HP15E / HP20E 0. Foreword
0. Foreword
These operating instructions cover all the information required to operate
the vacuum filler. Two versions of the machine are available:
• HP10E / HP12E / HP15E / HP20E in the form of a portioning machine
• HP10E / HP12E / HP15E / HP20E in the form of a portioning and
linking machine (optional)
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.
1. Safety instructions
1.1 Sphere of application
Two versions of the continuous vacuum filler are available:
• HP10E / HP12E / HP15E / HP20E in the form of a portioning machine
• HP10E / HP12E / HP15E / HP20E in the form of a portioning and
linking machine (optional)
It can also be fitted with special attachments (optional).
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.
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 or linking
gear (optional) may only be fitted or removed with the machine switched
off.
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.
Danger!
No-one may stand in the area of the lifting/tipping device (optional). Do
not put any objects in this area.
Only trolleys to DIN 9797 with a capacity of 200 l or 300 l (optional) are
permitted.
200 l: Max. total weight incl. trolley 240 kg
300 l: Max. total weight incl. trolley 350 kg
2. Description
2.1 Overview HP10E / HP12E / HP15E / HP20E
13 14 1 Hopper
2 Vacuum pot
1 3 Vacuum display
4 Vacuum control valve
2 5 Lifting/tipping device
3 (optional)
6 Control panel
12 4 7 Adjustable feet
8 Step
11 9 Knee lever
5 10 Filling horn
10 11 Locking nut
12 Hopper release mechanism
13 Mirror
6 14 Stopper
7 8
Fig. 2-1
9 Machine with filling horn
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.
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. Do not open the hopper as long as the lifting and tipping
device (optional) is in its top limit position.
1 Feed screw
2 Spiral stopper
3 Scraper
1
Fig. 2-2
Feed screw
Fig. 2-3
Double screws
2 1
3 4
1 Filling horn holder
2 Locking nut
3 Filling horn
4 Filling horn nut
Fig. 2-4
Machine with filling horn
holder
Danger!
To prevent injury, do not use linking horns with sprung heads. Use only
completely straight, undamaged linking horns and use the appropriate
test program to check the linking horn selected before starting production.
1 Linking gear
1 2 Bearing journals
3 Locking nut
4 Linking horn
5 Linking nut
Fig. 2-5
4 5
Machine with linking gear
(optional)
2.2.6 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. 2-6
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. 2-7
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.
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)
• UP key (3) for lifting/tipping device (optional)
• STOP key (4) for lifting/tipping device (optional)
• DOWN key (5) for lifting/tipping device (optional)
• Vacuum display (6)
• Vacuum control valve (7)
2 1 ON switch
2 OFF switch
7 3 UP key (optional)
3 4 STOP key (optional)
5 DOWN key (optional)
4 6 Vacuum display
7 Vacuum control valve
5
Fig. 2-8
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.
UP key (optional)
This key raises the trolley hoist of the lifting/tipping device (optional). In
the top end position above the hopper, the trolley is automatically tipped
and emptied. After 30 seconds have elapsed, the trolley hoist can be
lowered again using the DOWN key. If it is to be lowered before that, the
STOP key has to be pressed first.
Vacuum display
The vacuum set by the vacuum control valve can be read off in per cent
(0 - 100 %) at the vacuum display.
A second set of buttons for operating the lifting and tipping device (optio-
nal) is located on the right-hand side of the front door.
Fig. 2-9
Buttons for lifting and
tipping device (optional)
Danger!
When lowering the lifting/tipping device (optional), ensure that there is no-
one in this area. Do not deposit any objects in this area.
2.2.8 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.
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
• 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
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.
Danger!
If the machine is not parallel to the floor in the cross-wise direction and
the trolley is not held correctly by the trolley hoist, there is a risk of injury
due to a falling trolley.
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
Warning!
To avoid damage to the machine, the machine may not be operated for
more than 10 seconds in the wrong direction of rotation.
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.
1 Stop bar
Fig. 3-7
Stop
• Switch on the machine and move the arm of the lifting/tipping device
to the vertical end position using the UP key.
• Undo the two top mounting bolts (1) on the back of drive hood (2) and
tap the bolts to release the drive hood. Push the hood and its seal in
the direction of the operator side until the pins (3) release the guide
grooves and lift it off.
2
1
1 Mounting bolts
2 Drive hood
3 Pins
3
Fig. 3-8
Drive hood
• Undo the mounting screws (1) of switch (2) and put it down on the
machine housing.
• Undo the guard ring (3) with the face spanner (4).
• Use the setting ring (5) to set the desired angle of rotation. One turn of
the setting ring adjusts the angle of rotation by 2.7°. This corresponds
to an adjustment in the height of the trolley hoist of approx. 50 mm.
The gap between the floor and the edge of the trolley guide on the
trolley hoist needs to be approx. 237 mm.
• Turn clockwise: trolley hoist moves up
• Turn anti-clockwise: trolley hoist moves down
1 Mounting screws
2 Switch
3 Guard ring
4 Face spanner
5 Setting ring
5 3 2 1 Fig. 3-9
Setting trolley hoist
• Move the arm of the lifting/tipping device into the bottom end position
using the DOWN key. Push a trolley into the trolley hoist to check the
correct height of the trolley hoist and repeat setting if necessary.
• If the trolley hoist is set to the right height, lock the setting ring again
with the guard ring. Attach the switch again.
• Lightly grease the contact surfaces of the seals of the drive hood and
put the hood back on. Then tighten up the mounting bolts again.
• The trolley hoist (1) must be aligned absolutely parallel to the floor to
ensure that the trolley moves in and is locked in position securely. To
do so, undo the guard nut (2) with the universal spanner and adjust
stop screw (3).
• Screw in screw: locking lever of trolley hoist moves down
• Screw out screw: locking lever of trolley hoist moves up
1 Trolley hoist
3
2 Guard nut
3 Stop screw
1
Fig. 3-10
Levelling the trolley hoist
• Check that the trolley hoist is level using a spirit level, and push a
trolley right into the trolley hoist.
Warning!
Check whether the locking lever (1) is properly locked and is holding the
trolley securely in the trolley hoist.
1 Locking lever
Fig. 3-11
Locking the trolley in
position
• Then lock the stop screw with the guard nut again.
• If the trolley hoist (1) is correctly level, pull the stop bar (2) out far en-
ough for the gap between the bar and the trolley hoist to be 5 mm and
tighten up the four mounting bolts again.
1 Trolley hoist
2 Stop bar
1
Fig. 3-12
Setting the stop
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.
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.
• 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 Fig. 4-1
Installing double screw
housing
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
1 Double screws
2 Slots
1 2
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
screws
1 Locking nut
2 Filling horn holder
2 Fig. 4-5
Locking the filling horn
holder
• Select a filling horn with the largest possible diameter related to the
size of the casing.
• Use the filling horn nut (2) on the filling horn holder (3) to attach the
filling horn (1). Use the appropriate universal spanner (4).
• Push the protective cap (5) onto the linking cartridge (if present).
1 3 1 Filling horn
2 Filling horn nut
4 3 Filling horn holder
4 Universal spanner
5 Protective cap
Fig. 4-6
Fitting the filling horn
Danger!
There is a risk of injury if the linking cartridge is left open.
Always place the protective cap on the linking cartridge when working
without a linking gear (optional).
Danger!
There is a risk of crushing when swivelling the linking gear in and out. To
prevent injury, proceed extremely carefully when fitting and dismantling
the part.
• Attach linking gear (1) to the outlet side of the machine with the aid of
the two bearing journals (2).
1 Linking gear
2 Bearing journals
Fig. 4-7
2 Fitting the linking gear
(optional)
• Adjust locking nut (1) so that the handle is between the 10 and 11
o’clock position and swing linking gear (2) in front of the outlet.
• Turn the locking nut clockwise to lock the linking gear. The handle
should now be approximately vertical.
2
1
1 Locking nut
2 Linking gear
Fig. 4-8
Locking the linking gear
(optional)
2 1
1 Lip seal
2 Linking horn
Fig. 4-9
Fitting the lip seal
• Grease the seal of the linking horn before fitting it to prevent friction
problems.
Fig. 4-10
Greasing the linking horn
• Insert linking horn (1) into linking head (2) and tighten linking nut (3)
using universal spanner (4). Hold the linking head steady with the
second universal spanner as you do so.
1 Linking horn
2 Linking head
3 Linking nut
2 4 Universal spanner
1 3 Fig. 4-11
Fitting the linking horn
• Remove the spanners from the linking nut and linking head before you
start the machine.
Warning!
The linking head has a left-hand thread.
• To tighten: turn anti-clockwise
• To loosen: turn clockwise
Warning!
When processing very fine product (e.g. cooked sausage meat) a filler
cone can be inserted in the linking gear to optimise the particle definition
of the end-product.
Linking gear spare parts catalogue
1 Blind plug
4 2 O-ring
3 Retaining ring
4 Double screw housing
Fig. 4-12
Double screw housing
Warning!
Before processing any liquid product, check whether the blind plug is
located in the double screw housing. If the blind plug is not present, the
vacuum pump may be destroyed. If the vacuum pump takes in product or
water as a consequence of a missing or incorrectly fitted blind plug, 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
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.
• Put the scraper (1) on the locking pin (2) of the feed screw and make
sure it engages.
1 Scraper
2 Locking pin
Fig. 4-13
Fitting the scraper
A
H
1
W
3
1 Hexagonal nut
2 Universal spanner
3 Knee lever plate
2 Fig. 4-14
Adjusting the knee lever
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.
Danger!
Make sure that there is no-one in the area of the lifting/tipping device
during operation and that no objects have been deposited there.
Insert only undamaged trolleys that will be securely held by the trolley
hoist.
• Press the DOWN key to lower the trolley again. The trolley hoist stays
approx. 500 mm above the floor. Press the DOWN key again and
keep it depressed until the trolley has reached the floor.
• Unlock the locking lever (1) with your foot and pull the trolley out of the
trolley hoist.
1 Locking lever
Fig. 5-1
Trolley
• If you want to use the machine to link, test the relevant linking horn for
concentricity with the aid of the respective program.
Section 6
• 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. Put the blind plug in the double screw housing if neces-
sary.
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
Danger!
There is a risk of injury at the filling/linking horn (optional) from products
being ejected under high pressure. Proceed with extreme caution to
prevent injuries.
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.
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?
Header
Mode group
Program
Mode
View
Product name
Start/stop
method
Parameters Parameters
Footer
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)
6.2.5 Footer
The footer displays status and error messages.
Section 6.4
Numerical keypad
Key C (Cancel)
Padlock key
Screen up/down keys Plus/minus keys
6.3 Keypad
6.3.1 Numerical keypad
Numerical values are entered using the numerical keypad. Every value
entered must be confirmed with Enter.
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).
Program number
Product name
detected
Load recipes
Mode group
Mode
View
Start/stop method
Attachment / Optional
Attachment
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.
6.6.2.5 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.
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.
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).
6.6.3.6 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
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 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.
6.6.4.17 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.
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.
• 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.
• 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.
6.6.4.53 Pushback
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.
Warning!
The machine stopping can be an indication that blades and hole plates
are blocked with sinew. In this case, clean the blade set.
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.
Warning!
The vacuum hopper cannot be filled if no vacuum has been applied.
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.
Empty hopper
Depends on opera-
Fill system
ting mode
Cleaning
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.
Section 6.5.6
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.
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
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.
Danger!
The linking gear can heat up at extremely high speeds (risk of burns). To
prevent injury, proceed extremely carefully when fitting and dismantling
the part.
Fig. 7-1
Removing filling horn
• Undo the locking nut with the handle anticlockwise until the bayonet
lugs come free and remove the filling horn holder.
1 Linking nut
2 Universal spanner
3 Linking horn
Fig. 7-2
3 1 Removing the linking horn
(optional)
Warning!
The linking head has a left-hand thread.
• To tighten up: turn anti-clockwise.
• To undo: turn clockwise.
1
2
1 Locking nut
2 Bayonet lugs
3 Linking gear
4 Filler cone
5 Bearing journals
4 Fig. 7-3
5 Removing the linking gear
(optional)
1
1 Screw extractor
Fig. 7-4
Removing double screws
1
1 Extraction device
2 Double screw housing
Fig. 7-5
Inserting the extraction
device
• 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. 7-6
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. 7-7
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.
• Pull the double screw housing/relevant part of the housing right out of
the feed cylinder by hand, holding the housing steady with the other
hand.
Fig. 7-8
Removing the double
screw housing
• Then check the rear seal in the feed cylinder for traces of oil.
Warning!
You must check the seals of the double screw drive for traces of oil be-
fore cleaning. If traces of oil are present, the double screw drive must be
overhauled or replaced. In this case inform VEMAG Customer Service.
7.2.6 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. 7-9
Hopper
• 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. 7-10
Feed unit seal
• Remove the sealing ring (1) from the hopper insert (2). Use the appro-
priate tool at the cleaning plug (3) to do this.
1 Sealing ring
1 2 Hopper insert
3 Cleaning plug
Fig. 7-11
Feed unit seal
7.2.7 Scraper
• Pull scraper (1) off retaining bolt (2) of the feed screw.
1 Scraper
2 Retaining bolt
Fig. 7-12
Dismantling the scraper
1 Valve body
Fig. 7-13
Float valve
Warning!
Do not take hold of the float valve at the bottom on the screen when
pulling it off to avoid it tilting.
1 Screen
1 2 Valve body
Fig. 7-14
Float valve
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. 7-15
Cleaning plug
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.
1 Joint
1
Fig. 7-16
Double screws
Warning!
During the first week of use of new machines, only use acidic cleaning
agents.
After the first week, you can switch to the standard cleaning cycle (e.g. 3
x alkaline cleans and 2 x acidic cleans per week).
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.
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.
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.
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 approved for contact with foodstuffs.
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. 7-17
Hopper
8. Maintenance
8.1 General information
Apart from daily cleaning, the filler needs very little maintenance. For
your peace of mind, we recommend that you take out a service contract
whereby VEMAG Customer Service carries out all the maintenance work
due.
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
• 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
1
1 Toggle
2 Cover
Fig. 8-3
Opening the service hatch
• 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
2
1
1 Assembly bolt
2 Screwdriver
Fig. 8-5
Opening the
service hatch
Warning!
DIN 20066 states that the service life of hose lines should not exceed six
years. For this reason, you should have the hose lines of the hydraulic
unit for the lifting/tipping device (optional) checked by VEMAG Customer
Service after six years to avoid leaks.
Warning!
Used oil and other substances should be disposed of in accordance with
the relevant environmental protection regulations in force.
1
4
3 2
1 Piston rod
2 Head
5 3 Cartridge
4 Retaining lug
5 Relief knob
Fig. 8-6
Grease gun
1 2
1 Sealing ring
2 Sliding ring
Fig. 8-7
Lubricating the feed unit
seals
• 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
1 Lubricating nipple
2 Relief bore
Fig. 8-9
Lubricating the feed unit
drive
1 Assembly bolt
2 2 Air filter
Fig. 8-10
Air filter of the machine
• Take the air filter (1) and pull it out in an upward direction.
1
1 Air filter
Fig. 8-11
Air filter of the machine
2
1
1 Locking clips
2 Filter cover
3 Filter cartridge
Fig. 8-12
Air filter of intake line
• Insert the filter cartridge and fix the filter cover in position.
1 Expansion reservoir
2 Cover
Fig. 8-13
Oil level of double screw
drive
Warning!
Inform VEMAG Customer Service immediately if there is oil in the relief
hose. The seals of the double screw drive must be replaced before pro-
duction is resumed.
1 Sight glass
Fig. 8-14
Oil level of the hydraulic
unit
1
1 Connector
2 2 Valve block
3 Assembly bolt
4 Oil drain screw
4 3 Fig. 8-15
Changing the oil in the
hydraulic unit
• Undo the drain screw and drain off the used oil. Then screw the drain
screw back up tightly.
• Fill the hydraulic unit with oil through filler neck.
• Put the hydraulic unit back in the machine and tighten the assembly
bolts in the baseplate back up.
• Put the connectors back on.
• Close the service hatch again.
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.
1 Connecting cable
Fig. 8-16
Removing the vacuum
pump
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
3
2
1
1 Connecting cable
2 Sealing screw
3 Jubilee clip
4 Hose
Fig. 8-19
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. 8-20
Removing the vacuum
pump
1 Cover
Fig. 8-21
Changing double screw
drive oil
Warning!
Inform VEMAG Customer Service immediately if there is oil in the relief
hose. The seals of the double screw drive must be replaced before pro-
duction is resumed.
Danger!
To prevent injury (burns), do not carry out the work listed below when the
transmission/motor is still warm from operation. Wait until the transmissi-
on/motor has cooled down.
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.
• Swing open the service hatch.
• Undo the oil drain screw (1) and drain the oil into a suitable container.
Fig. 8-22
Changing the oil in the
feed drive
• Fill the transmission housing with oil (filling quantity = 0.8 l) through
the filling opening (1).
1 Filling opening
Fig. 8-23
Changing the oil in the
feed drive
• Close the cover and latch the toggle on the rear of the machine.
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 pur-
poses. The relevant safety instructions must be followed. Possible faults,
causes and the measures you need to take to remedy them are listed
below.
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.
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.
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.
10.5 Lubricants
10.5.1 Double screw drive
Type of oil: transmission oil
Oil capacity: approx. 3.0 l
Viscosity class: ISO VG 100 to DIN 51519
Example: Fuchs Cassida Fluid HF100 (order no. 052001015)
10.6 Accessories
10.6.1 Double screw selection
The following double screws are recommended for setting up the filling
machine as a function of the product to be processed.
Warning!
For grinder applications, use only the double screws in the list above.
Horn dia. L Filling horns to DIN 9798 Filling horns with crowned outlet
8 300 901100080 -
9 300 901100090 -
10 300 901100100 -
12 300 901100120 901500119
12 500 901100125 -
14 300 901100140 901500139
14 500 901100145 -
16 300 901100160 901500160
16 500 901100165 -
18 300 901100180 901500180
18 500 901100185 -
20 300 901100200 901500200
20 450 901100204 -
20 500 901100205 -
22 300 901100220 901500220
22 500 901100225 -
22 700 901100227 -
24 300 901100240 901500240
24 430 901100241 -
24 500 901100245 -
28 300 901100280 901500280
28 500 901100285 -
30 300 901100300 901500300
30 500 901100305 -
35 250 - 901500350
35 300 901100350 -
35 500 901100355 901500355
36 500 901100365 -
40 300 901100400 901500400
40 500 901100409 -
45 300 901100450 -
50 300 901100500 901500500
54 300 901100550 -
60 300 901100600 -
60 500 901100605 -
60 600 901100606 -
10.6.5 Tools
The following tools are required for daily cleaning and for maintaining the
machine.
10.7 Disposal
10.7.1 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.
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.
Congratulations on your purchase of the Busch vacuum pump. With The maintenance intervals depend very much on the individual
watchful observation of the field’s requirements, innovation and operating conditions. The intervals given below shall be considered
steady development Busch delivers modern vacuum and pressure as starting values which should be shortened or extended as appro-
solutions worldwide. priate. Observe the operating instructions from the manufacturer of
the machine or system which the vacuum pump has become a part
These operating and maintenance instructions are of!
meant for users, who obtained the vacuum pump R 5
KC 0016 as a component of a machine, e.g. a food
packaging machine. These operating and mainte- Weekly:
nance instructions are valid together with operating • Check the level and the colour of the oil (g)
instructions of this machine.
No low level indication from the level switch (a), …
If you obtained the vacuum pump R 5 KC 0016 as an
individual unit and require information for the proper Oil level between MIN- and MAX-marking (g), light and transparent,
integration of the vacuum pump into a machine or a little foamy or a little tarnished: okay
system please contact your Busch representative
(➔ rear cover page). Level switch (a) indicates low level, …
Electrical installation work must only be executed by Oil level underneath MIN-marking (g): top up oil. A high oil consump-
qualified personnel. tion can be an indicator for a defective vacuum pump.
In case of indication of an overfilling, …
Intended Use Oil level exceeds MAX-marking (g): excessive dilution with conden-
sates.
The vacuum pump must only be used as intended by the manu-
facturer of the machine or system which the vacuum pump has Milky discolouration that does not vanish after sedation of the oil:
become a part of. Observe the operating instructions from the manu- contamination with foreign material. Change the oil (➔ Oil Change),
facturer of the machine or system which the vacuum pump has check the process, use an inlet air filter, check the inlet air filter.
become a part of!
Dark oil: overheated oil. Change the oil (➔ Oil Change), check the
process, check the cooling of the vacuum pump.
Maintenance
• Check the vacuum pump for oil leaks - in case of leaks have
The oil and the exhaust filter can be contaminated with process the vacuum pump repaired ( Busch service)
residues: wear personal protective equipment as appropriate!
KC 0016 VEMAG
• Make sure that the housing is free from dust and dirt, clean if • Make sure that the vacuum pump is not contaminated with
necessary harmful foreign material
• Make sure that the vacuum pump is shut down and locked According to the best knowledge at the time of printing of this manu-
against inadvertent start up al the materials used for the manufacture of the vacuum pump
involve no risk.
• Clean the fan cowlings, fan wheels, the ventilation grilles and
cooling fins • Dispose the vacuum pump as scrap metal
• Check the inlet screen (e, 261), clean if necessary hPa (=mbar)
Ultimate pressure 20
abs.
• Replace the filter of the gas ballast (f, 440)
Motor nominal rating
kW 0.55
(50Hz/60Hz)
Every 500 - 2000 Operating Hours:
Motor nominal speed
Observe the operating instructions from the manufacturer of the min-1 3000 / 3600
(50Hz / 60Hz)
machine which the vacuum pump has become a part of!
Sound pressure level
• Change the oil (➔ Oil Change) (DIN EN ISO 2151) dB (A) 60 / 64
(50Hz / 60Hz)
Oil Change Operating temperature
°C 65 / 75
(50Hz / 60Hz
After switching off the vacuum pump at normal operating tempera-
ture wait no more than 20 minutes before the oil is drained (the oil Ambient temperature range °C 0 … 40
shall still be warm when being drained).
Ambient pressure Atmospheric pressure
• Completely drain the used oil (h)
Oil quantity l 0.4
• Remove the cover of the cleaning port (j), check the oil sump
for residues, mechanically remove the residues if necessary Oil furnished ex-works VSL 068
• Fill in approx. 0.4 litres of vacuum pump oil (a) Weight approx.
kg ~18
(50Hz / 60Hz)
• Dispose of the used oil in compliance with applicable regula-
tions
Spare Parts / Spare Parts Kits
Change of the Exhaust Filter The exclusive use of genuine spare parts and consumables is
prerequisite for the proper function of the vacuum pump and
Eye protection goggles must be worn while changing for the granting of warranty, guarantee or goodwill.
the exhaust filter!
Find the list of Busch companies all over the world (by the time of
the publication of these operating and maintenance instructions) on
• Make sure that the vacuum pump is shut down and locked (➔ rear cover page).
against inadvertent start up
Find the up-to-date list of the Busch companies and agencies all
• Remove the exhaust cover (k) from the oil separator (i) over the world on the internet at www.busch-vacuum.com.
• Press the exhaust filter retaining spring out of the indent and - Vacuum pump, complete
0 1113 149 029
rotate it 090116702
• Remove the exhaust filter retaining spring from the oil separa- 1 Cylinder 1 0223 140 616
tor (i)
15 Rotor 1 0210 105 135
• Pull the exhaust filter out of the oil separator (i)
16 Clamping screw 1 0416 140 926
• Install the new exhaust filter in reserve order
17 Clamping ring 1 0432 140 927
KC 0016 VEMAG
191 Hex nut 2 0420 000 035 Filling quantity, approx. [l] 0.4
KC 0016 VEMAG
WARNING
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 corresponding national accident prevention regulation.
CAUTION
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.
The exhaust filter is partially clogged Replace the exhaust filter (➔ Maintenance)
The screen (e, 261) in the suction connection Clean the screen (e, 261)
(d) is partially clogged
If cleaning is required too frequently install a
filter upstream
In case a filter is installed on the suction con- Clean or replace the inlet air filter, respectively
nection (d):
The filter on the suction connection (d) is
partially 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
stuck in closed or partially open position screen (e, 261) and the valve as required and
reassemble
A shaft seal is leaking Replace the shaft seal ring (Busch service)
The exhaust valve is not properly seated or Disassemble and reassemble the exhaust
stuck in partially open position valve (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)
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No oil change over extended period of time Perform oil changed incl. flushing
(➔ Maintenance)
The exhaust filter is clogged and appears Flush the vacuum pump
black from burnt oil
Replace the exhaust filter
Fill in new oil (➔ Maintenance)
In case the oil life is too short: use oil with
better heat resistance (➔ Oil) or retrofit cool-
ing
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 (➔ Oil) and
change more frequently
The vacuum pump runs very hot Insufficient air ventilation Make sure that the cooling of the vacuum
pump is not impended by dust/dirt
(the oil sump temperature shall not exceed
100 °C) Clean the fan cowling, the fan wheel, the
ventilation 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
Oil burnt from overheating Flush the vacuum pump
KC 0016 VEMAG
The exhaust filter is clogged with foreign Replace the exhaust filter
matter
(➔ 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 is black Oil change intervals are too long Flush the vacuum pump
The oil was overheated Replace the exhaust filter
Fill in new oil (➔ Maintenance)
In case the oil life is too short: use oil with
better heat resistance (➔ Oil) or retrofit cool-
ing
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 (➔ Maintenance)
Modify the operational mode
Clean the sinter metal filter (compressed air)
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 (e)
Fill in new oil (➔ 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 (➔ page 9: Maintenance)
Make sure the proper oil is used for changing
and topping up
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Congratulations on your purchase of the Busch vacuum pump. With Oil level exceeds MAX-marking (d): excessive dilution with
watchful observation of the field’s requirements, innovation and steady condensates.
development Busch delivers modern vacuum and pressure solutions
Milky discolouration that does not vanish after sedation of the oil: con-
worldwide.
tamination with foreign material. Change the oil (Ú Oil Change),
These operating and maintenance instructions are meant check the process, use an inlet air filter, check the inlet air filter.
for users, who obtained the vacuum pump R 5 KC 0040 D Dark oil: overheated oil. Change the oil (Ú Oil Change), check the
as a component of a machine, e.g. a food packaging ma- process, check the cooling of the vacuum pump.
chine. These operating and maintenance instructions are
valid together with the operating instructions of this ma- ● Check the vacuum pump for oil leaks - in case of leaks have the
chine. vacuum pump repaired (Busch service)
If you obtained the vacuum pump R 5 KC 0040 D as an in- Monthly:
dividual unit and require information for the proper inte-
gration of the vacuum pump into a machine or system ● Check that the drive motor current drawn is in the usual range and
please contact your Busch representative (Ú rear cover that the discharged gas is free from oil; if it is not: change the ex-
page). haust filter (Ú Change of the Exhaust Filter)
Electrical installation work must only be executed by qual- In case an inlet air filter is installed:
ified personnel.
◆ Check the inlet air filter, if necessary replace
In case of operation in a dusty environment:
Intended Use
◆ Clean as described under Ú Every 6 Months:
The vacuum pump must only be used as intended by the manufacturer
of the machine or system which the vacuum pump has become a part Every 6 Months:
of. Observe the operating instructions from the manufacturer of the
machine or system which the vacuum pump has become a part of! ● Make sure that the housing is free from dust and dirt, clean if nec-
essary
Maintenance ● Make sure that the vacuum pump is shut down and locked against
The oil and the exhaust filter can be contaminated with process resi- inadvertent start up
dues: wear personal protective equipment as appropriate! ● Clean the fan cowlings, fan wheels, the ventilation grilles and cool-
The maintenance intervals depend very much on the individual operat- ing fins
ing conditions. The intervals given below shall be considered as starting
values which should be shortened or extended as appropriate. Observe Every Year:
the operating instructions from the manufacturer of the machine or ● Replace the exhaust filter (Ú Change of the Exhaust Filter)
system which the vacuum pump has become a part of!
In case an inlet air filter is installed:
Weekly: ◆ Replace the inlet air filter
● Check the level and the colour of the oil (d) ● Check the inlet screen (i, 261), clean if necessary
No low level indication from the level switch (b), ... ● Clean the foam insert of the gas ballast (j, 440)
Oil level between MIN- and MAX-marking (d), light and transparent, a
little foamy or a little tarnished: okay
Every 500 - 2000 Operating Hours:
Level switch (b) indicates low level, ... Observe the operating instructions from the manufacturer of the ma-
chine which the vacuum pump has become a part of.
Oil level underneath MIN-marking (d): top up oil. A high oil consump-
● Change the oil (Ú Oil Change)
tion can be an indicator for a defective vacuum pump.
In case of indication of an overfilling, ...
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Eye protection goggles must be worn while changing Pos. Part Qty Part no.
the exhaust filter!
Vacuum pump, complete
— 1 1113 149 918
090.116.600
● Make sure that the vacuum pump is shut down and locked against 125 Filter spring 1 0947 000 720
inadvertent start up 261 Screen 1 0534 000 018
● Remove the exhaust cover (f) from the oil separator (e) 440 Gas ballast, complete 1 0916 122 393
● Loosen the screw in the centre of the exhaust filter retaining — Oil level switch 090.116.601 1 0652 149 306
spring, but do not remove it at this time
● Press the exhaust filter retaining spring out of the indent and ro-
tate it Spare parts kit Description Part no.
consisting of exhaust
● Remove the exhaust filter retaining spring from the oil separator Service kit filter and pertinent seals 0992 148 010
(e) 090.116.361
● Pull the exhaust filter out of the oil separator (e) Set of consisting of all necessary
0990 148 008
seals/gaskets seals
● 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 148 009
regulations 090.116.360
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– “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
Troubleshooting
WARNING_ab
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.
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
The screen (i, 261) in the suction connection Clean the screen (i, 261)
(h) 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 (h):
The filter on the suction connection (h) is par-
tially clogged
The valve disk of the inlet non-return valve is Disassemble the inlet, clean the screen (i, 261)
stuck in closed or partially open position and the valve as required and reassemble
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 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
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 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)
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
Temperature of the inlet gas too high Observe the permitted temperatures for the
inlet gas
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Mains frequency or voltage outside tolerance Provide a more stable power supply
range
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 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 (j, 440) is clogged Fill in new oil
(Ú page 1: Maintenance)
Modify the operational mode (Ú page : Oper-
ating Notes Ú Conveying Condensable
Vapours)
Clean the foam insert of the gas ballast (j, 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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