Highlight Predator SS, Operation Manual

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Trouble-shooting Predator SS Turntable Stretch Wrapper Operation Manual
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Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution
The Film
Carriage does
not Raise or
Lower manually
or in the wrap
cycle.
The Start Button was not
pressed.
The Start button needs to be
pressed at the same time as the
carriage raise/lower button to
activate manual mode.
The Carriage Banding button is
tripped.
Ensure the banding button is not
tripped and that the button is
working properly.
The Film Carriage
Raised/Lowered limit switch is
malfunctioning.
Ensure that the carriage limit
switch is clear of any obstruction
and moves smoothly. Check
wiring to the limit switch and
replace as necessary.
The film carriage speed
potentiometer is not set high
enough.
Adjust the speed potentiometer
towards 100%.
The film carriage speed
potentiometer has failed. Use a multi-meter to check the
resistance of the potentiometer.
A fuse on the microcontroller card
has blown. Check fuses and replace as
needed.
The motor is not wired correctly.
Check wiring to the motor and
replace as necessary.
The Film
Carriage rises
some, but does
not rise to the
top of the
package.
The Product Height Detection
photo eye is positioned too high. Slide the Product Height
Detection photo eye lower.
The Product Height Detection
photo eye does not see the load.
Black or clear loads may require
an optional advanced sensor
instead of the standard diffuse
sensor.
Check wiring to the sensor.
Replace the sensor as
necessary.
The Product Height Detection
photo eye is not adjusted
properly.
Adjust position or sensitivity of
the sensor.
The Film
Carriage rises
too far above the
package.
The Product Height Detection
photo eye is positioned too low. Slide the Product Height
Detection photo eye higher.
The Product Height Detection
photo eye is not adjusted properly
and always sees a ’package’.
Adjust the sensitivity of the
sensor (see the Photo Sensor
Adjustments and/or Pre-
Operation Adjustments section).
Film Carriage Problems