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ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS

  

 

 

Model:

 Dispenser Rx 

Serial Number: 

5780/14

 

 

 

Instructions Manual Dispenser Rx Tablet and Capsule Counting Machine Edition v2.1 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

©Copyright C.E.King Limited 2020 All rights reserved. 

 

 

This manual is the only official guide to this machine. All verbal advice or instructions should be disregarded 

except those from C.E.King Limited or its authorised representatives. 

Any modifications to this equipment not carried out by personnel authorised by C.E.King Limited may 

invalidate the existing CE Certification. In these circumstances, the user is responsible for arranging re-

certification of the machine. Failure to do so may result in the machine no longer complying with the relevant 

EC Directives and consequently be no longer legally usable. 

Due to our policy of continuous improvement we reserve the right to modify the specification of the machine 

at any time. 

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Summary of Contents for 5780/14

Page 1: ...ited or its authorised representatives Any modifications to this equipment not carried out by personnel authorised by C E King Limited may invalidate the existing CE Certification In these circumstances the user is responsible for arranging re certification of the machine Failure to do so may result in the machine no longer complying with the relevant EC Directives and consequently be no longer le...

Page 2: ... v2 1 2 EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PAGE 3 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PAGE 4 INTRODUCTION PAGE 5 GENERAL DESCRIPTION PAGE 6 TECHNICAL DATA PAGE 7 MACHINE LAYOUT PAGE 8 INSTALLATION PAGE 9 PARTS LIST PAGE 10 OPERATION PAGE 13 GENERAL MAINTENENCE AND CLEANING PAGE 29 CONTACT PARTS LIST PAGE 31 SPARES AND ACCESSORIES PAGE 32 STORAGE PAGE 33 ...

Page 3: ...d harmonised European standards have been used BS EN ISO 12100 2010 Safety of Machinery Safety of machinery General principles for design Risk assessment and risk reduction BS EN ISO 13857 2008 Safety of machinery Safety distances to prevent hazard zones being reached by upper and lower limbs BS EN 349 1993 A1 2008 Safety of Machinery Minimum gaps to avoid crushing parts of the human body BS EN IS...

Page 4: ...ded for your protection Never attempt to operate the machine without all safety covers in position Do not remove covers unless you are an authorised person Always ensure there are no unauthorised personnel near the machine when maintenance or adjustments are being carried out Service engineers must remove all tools and replace all covers before the machine is made available for production WARNING ...

Page 5: ...ns essential safety information which supplements the safety features of the Dispenser Rx Specific WARNINGS and CAUTIONS are highlighted in the text as defined below WARNING Warnings are given when failure to observe the instruction could result in injury or death to persons CAUTION Cautions are given where failure to observe the instructions could result in damage to the equipment associated equi...

Page 6: ...d A maximum accumulated count of 65500 is possible Standard Features Stainless steel constructed chassis Quick release FDA approved contact material change parts Touch screen interface Easy to use menu driven control system Batch or continuous counting feature Adjustable product hopper with lid Optional Features Tablet specific Feed Ring for advanced handling Control Clip for smooth tablet and cap...

Page 7: ...t media types Coated or uncoated tablets Soft or hard gelatin capsules and dragees Tablet Size Sizes and shapes up to the maximum of diameter 16mm Capsule size Sizes and shapes up to the maximum capsule size of 0E Tablet feed rate per minute subject to handling properties and trials 5mm up to 1000 pieces per minute 8mm up to 700 pieces per minute 11mm up to 500 pieces per minute 15mm up to 300 pie...

Page 8: ...ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS Model Dispenser Rx Serial Number 5780 14 Instructions Manual Dispenser Rx Tablet and Capsule Counting Machine Edition v2 1 8 MACHINE LAYOUT 30 cm 12 30 cm 12 25cm 10 ...

Page 9: ...suppliers invoice number Installing the equipment Use suitable lifting equipment Lift the machine to a minimum height required and only transport on ground level Exercise care when fitting and removing parts and accessories Locate the Dispenser Rx on a firm level surface and ensure that the surface on which the machine is to be installed is strong enough to support the machine s weight WARNING To ...

Page 10: ...2 DC 6081014B FEEDER RING 1 DC 6081016B PLATFORM RAIL 1 DC 6081017A FLAP 1 DC 6081018E FLAP HOUSING 1 DC 6081020B HOPPER MOUNT 1 DC 6081021B WINDOW 1 DC 6081023A CONNECTION SPACER 2 DC 6081024B TABLET GUIDE LOWER 1 DC 6081025A PLATFORM 1 DC 6081026C SLIDE SPACER PLATFORM 1 DC 6081028B SCREEN HOUSING 1 DC 6081029B FOOT PAD 4 DC 6081030C VIBRATOR MOUNTING PLATE 1 DC 6081031A VIBRATOR SUPPORT PILLAR ...

Page 11: ... PANEL 3 5 1 E 20132 AMPLIFIER 1 E 20133 SENSOR 1 E 20134 REFLECTOR 1 E 20135 MOTOR 1 E 20136 VIBRATOR CONTROLLER 1 E 20145 TRANSFORMER 2VA 1 E 20157 CCB CONTROL BOARD 1 E 20159 POWER SUPPLY 1 E 20168 MAGNETIC CIRCUIT BREAKER 2 E 20169 CIRCUIT BREAKER COVER 2 E 20170 EMC FILTER INLET 1 E 20172 LED INDICATOR 1 M 01259 DEEP GROOVE BALL BEARING 1 M 20002 SERIAL PLATE 1 M 20061 EXTERNAL CIRCLIP 1 M 20...

Page 12: ...8 M6 FULL NUT F 00031 M5 FLAT WASHER F 00032 M5 x 50 LONG SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW F 00033 M5 x 10 LONG SOCKET HEAD BUTTON SCREW F 00035 M5 x 16 LONG SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW F 00038 M5 x 10 LONG SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW F 00050 M5 x 25 LONG SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW F 00051 M5 x 20 LONG SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW F 00095 M3 x 6 LONG SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW F 00115 M2 5 x 5 LONG SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW F 00116 M2 5 x 1...

Page 13: ...on dialogue button or selection box on the screen with a fingertip or knuckle will result in its selection HMI touch screen display WARNING Always switch off the mains power before disconnecting the machine from the electrical supply If the machine is disconnected from the electrical supply whilst running data stored within the machine may be damaged Feeder Ring Flap Housing Mains Power ON OFF Adj...

Page 14: ...with too much product Switch on the mains supply and press the machines power button located at the front of the machine Wait for the HMI to initiate and follow the on screen prompt Touch Screen to Continue At the home screen press anywhere within the count box area to display the basic settings screen Adjust the count by pressing the target count settings box and set to a desired target count usi...

Page 15: ... number of bottles is complete The Batch Counter displays the number of filled bottles and can be reset to zero by pressing the blue RESET Button on the home screen within the batch box area OPERATION Tips and best practice for accurate counting Most operators prefer to have empty bottles waiting to the left hand side of the machine the right hand side is often used to place filled bottles Some op...

Page 16: ...sections The pre defined Target Count and live Count as well as the Batch Counter which displays how many bottles have been filled in a pre set batch If the continuous batch mode is enabled the batch counter functions as a totalizer To RESET either the Count or Batch simply PRESS and HOLD the RESET BUTTON for approximately 5 seconds when resetting the Count the flap will change position You can ac...

Page 17: ... count is displayed in real time This provides the operator with live data of the productions progress The BATCH SECTION displays live data as to the number of filled bottles If the batch function is enabled the BATCH COUNTER will increment upwards each time one bottle is filled with the target count Once the pre set batch number is reached the machine will stop automatically Setting the BATCH QUA...

Page 18: ...cted the Keypad Entry screen will be displayed allowing the operator to enter a desired parameter The CURRENT PARAMETER VALUE is displayed within a Yellow Border at the top right Once a parameter has been keyed in it can be saved to memory by pressing ENTER To exit without making any parameter changes press CANCEL The MINIMUM and MAXIMUM parameter values for the setting are displayed at the top le...

Page 19: ... The SLOWDOWN COUNT is used to set the activation point of the SLOWDOWN VIBRATION by presetting the number of tablets or capsules before the target count is completed For example setting the SLOWDOWN COUNT to 5 with a TARGET COUNT of 25 will configure the machine to activate the SLOWDOWN VIBRATION when the 20th tablet has been counted The MAIN VIBRATION can be incremented Up or Down and is shown a...

Page 20: ... be blocked by a single piece of product as it falls past Adjusting this incorrectly can cause over or under counting The PRODUCT GAP Determines the distance between the current falling and following Tablet or Capsule Having a gap which is too short may cause an over count if a gap is too long it will cause an under count The FLAP DELAY becomes active after the final tablet or capsule in the targe...

Page 21: ... between 800 us and 1000 us The FLAP DELAY parameter may need to be changed if the flap is closing too fast and catching the last tablet in the count or to slow and missing the last tablet in the count 50 ms is usually fine for most product applications A FLAP DURATION of 200 ms to 250 ms is suitable for most applications Adjusting the advanced settings should only be done one parameter at a time ...

Page 22: ...d BATCH QUANTITY Once enabled the machine will process the pre determined BATCH QUANTITY of bottles and stop when the process is complete The CONTINUOUS mode allows the operator to process product through the machine continuously until the machine is either empty or stopped manually To toggle between BATCH and CONTINOUS modes the operator must press either the BATCH STOP or CONTINUOUS button depen...

Page 23: ...nes operation press the green START button The machines vibratory feeder will commence and the START button will become greyed out and the red STOP button will be displayed To stop the machines operation press the red STOP button a the machine will immediately come to a halt The STOP button will become greyed out and a green START button will be displayed STANDBY Machine ready for operation RUNNIN...

Page 24: ...g the hopper and orientate and align themselves when feeding towards the feeder ring exit It is equally important that the centre of the FEEDER RING is not flooded or starved of product but an even balance is achieved Different product types sizes and shapes will handle differently so it is important to record the machines settings for future use Certain products such as capsules and small tablets...

Page 25: ...blets or capsules are evenly discharged into the FEEDER RING CENTRE If the gap is too big the FEEDER RING will become flooded with product and too small the FEEDER RING will become starved The two HAND KNOBS located at the rear of the HOPPER MOUNT should be tightened sufficiently to ensure the HOPPER does not change position during operation Hopper outlet Gap Hand Knob Hopper Mount Hopper Feeder R...

Page 26: ... adjust the height of the BOTTLE PLATFORM using the CLAMPING HANDLE located on the right underside to achieve a small gap between the underside of the funnel and the top of the bottle neck opening Leaving a small gap of between 2mm and 3mm between the underside of the funnel and neck opening of the bottle facilitates easy placement and removal of bottles during operation Proceed to tighten the CLA...

Page 27: ...ront of the machine Proceed to let the WINDOW drop downwards on the CAPTIVATION PIN enabling the WINDOW to be withdrawn from the FLAP HOUSING The FLAP HOUSING and FLAP are both held on with magnets Firstly remove the FLAP HOUSING by pulling it away from the front of the machine Complete the process by removing the FLAP Note When reassembling the FLAP back onto the LOCATOR ensure the dowel pin is i...

Page 28: ...OPPER LID if fitted and proceed to loosen the two HAND KNOBS locate at the rear of the HOPPER MOUNT Once complete the hopper assembly may be removed Proceed to untighten the CLAMP located in the centre of the FEEDER RING Once remove this will allow the operator to remove the FEEDER RING Finally withdraw the TABLET GUIDE from the top of the machine Hopper Clamp Tablet Guide Feeder Ring Vibrator Shr...

Page 29: ...rvance of specified maintenance schedules Fitting of non conforming parts Use of non conforming utilities OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS Understand how to operate the machine safely Have a clear understanding of the entire process and the function of each component within the process Understand the purpose and basic use of all the controls Be able to perform basic adjustments and troubleshooting tasks and ...

Page 30: ... methylethyketone MEK or carbon tetrachloride CTC used sparingly and observing safety precautions associated with these solvents Recommended lubricants for general use Grease Lithium based grease JIS No 2 Urea based grease JIS No 2 or Albania Grease No 2 Showa Shell Sekiyu Oil Sliding surface oil or turbine oil ISOVG32 68 Tonner Oil Showa Shell Sekiyu or Vactra No 2S Mobile Oil CAUTION Failure to ...

Page 31: ...xymethylene POM Black DC 6081014B FEEDER RING Delrin Homopolymer Polyoxymethylene POM Black DC 6081017A FLAP Delrin Homopolymer Polyoxymethylene POM White DC 6081018E FLAP HOUSING Delrin Homopolymer Polyoxymethylene POM Black DC 6081020B HOPPER MOUNT Delrin Homopolymer Polyoxymethylene POM Black DC 6081021B WINDOW Perspex GS Acrylic Cast Sheet DC 6081024B TABLET GUIDE LOWER Delrin Homopolymer Poly...

Page 32: ...ARES AND ACCESSORIES Spare parts and accessories are available from your local agent or directly from C E King Limited In order to accurately process an enquiry ensure the following information is provided Machine model and description e g Dispenser Rx Machine serial number Spare part number and description PART NUMBER COMPONENT DESCRIPTION QUANTITY ...

Page 33: ...s recommended for storing the Dispenser Rx Isolate the machine from the electrical supply Clean the machine to a suitable standard Cover or wrap the machine and its ancillaries to protect it from dust Store in a cool and dry location until it is required for use WARNING To avoid serious injury always use suitable mechanical lifting equipment to safely lift and position the machine ...

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