Advanced Poly-Packaging US-4000, Operation Manual

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1.4 Machine Specifications
Machine Dimensions: 32” width x 54” height x 23.5” depth
Load Height: Adjustable, 42” to 60” (depends upon accumulator position)
Rotary Drum Motor: Stepper Driven
Drum Positioning Optical Sensor: Photoelectric with Distance Adjustment
Product Sensor: Photoelectric with Teach Function
Load Cell: 25 lbs. active load
Weight: 150 lbs.
Air: 40 PSI
Electric: 115V/60Hz
Touch Screen Specifications
16 color Liquid-crystal display (LCD)
Dot number: 320 x 240
Display area: 115.17mm x 86.37mm
Number of touch switches: 20 x 12
Display Element life: 50,000 hours at 25
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and 60% relative humidity
Backlight life: 10,000 hours (until surface brightness decreases by 50%)
1.5 Air & Power Requirements
The US-4000 is equipped with an external regulator and the air supply should be fed to the US-4000 with
¼ inch O.D. poly tubing. Make the connection at the rear of the unit. Set the air pressure on the US-4000
between 35 and 45 PSI or a lower pressure, sufficient to actuate the opening and closing of the doors.
Note: Air should be dry and oil free to avoid damage to components
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The US-4000 requires 115V/60Hz power source and will draw approximately 3 amps total per
unit.
1.6 Available Options
Incline feed conveyors - APPI offers a variety of infeed conveyors including flat to incline,
horizontal and incline configurations in lengths up to 100’.
Exit conveyors - To remove product from the scale to further packing stations, APPI offers exit
conveyors.
Wind enclosure - In areas with air flow from the environment or fans, scale readings may be
affected. APPI offers enclosures to shield the scale from these factors.
1.7 Special Note on Safety
Although many safety features have been included in the mechanical, electronic and pneumatic
systems, improper use, improper adjustments or neglect of preventative maintenance may result
in serious personal injury.