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MPS6100 MAINTENANCE MANUAL
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS Page 22
6.0 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
Fault
Probable Cause Cure Reference
1. Machine will not
turn on 1.1 Power is not getting to
the machine 1.1.1 Make sure machine is plugged
in Operators Manual
Section 4.1
1.2 Blown Fuse 1.2.1 Check / change fuse in control
box
Contact Plexpack
Technical Support
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1.2.2 Check the main breaker panel
to see if breaker switch has
been tripped
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Technical Support
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2. Machine HMI
screen is on and
START button
pressed but
machine does not
operate
2.1 Faulty speed control
board 2.1.1 Check for loose wiring Contact Plexpack
Technical Support
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2.1.2 Check the voltage across the
motor. It should be 130 VDC
at full load. If readings are
under 10 VDC, you may have
to replace your controller.
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Technical Support
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2.2 Faulty motor 2.2.1 If the voltage and fuses are
okay, then you will need to
replace the motor.
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Technical Support
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2.3 E-stop on 2.3.1 Disengage E-stop Operators Manual
Section 3.0
3. Motor is running,
but the bags are
not feeding
through the
machine
3.1 Loose product
conveying belt 3.1.1 Adjust product conveying belt
tension Maintenance Manual
Section 4.2
3.2 Broken product
conveying belt 3.2.1 Replace product conveying belt Maintenance Manual
Section 4.2
3.3 Broken motor timing
belt
3.3.1 Replace timing belt Contact Plexpack
Technical Support
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4. Bags are not
sealing properly
4.1 Improper temperature
setting and/or speed
4.1.1 Adjust the temperature and/or
speed setting
Maintenance Manual
Section 1.2
4.2 Improper sealing bar
setting
4.2.1 The sealing bars need to be
reset
Contact Plexpack
Technical Support
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5. Bags are melting or
burning
5.1 Temperature is set too
high
5.1.1 Reduce the temperature Maintenance Manual
Section 1.2
5.2 Bags weight dragging
band down
5.2.1 Ensure product weight is no
more than 0.9 kilograms for
those models without a
conveyor
Operators Manual
Section 4.5
5.3 Heating bar surface is
exposed
5.3.1 Make sure Teflon bands are
tracking properly Maintenance Manual
Section 4.1