ActionPac ME109 series Bedienungsanleitung
REVOLUTIONARY PRECISION
AND ECONOMY IN AUTOMATED
WEIGH FILLING
All Actionpac systems are covered by a limited parts and labor warranty. Transfer or sale of equipment voids warranty.
All parts (except load cells) are covered from manufacturer defect for a term of one year that shall begin on the original retail
ship date from Actionpac’s Oxnard facility. Damage as a result of improper use of equipment is not covered.
Service by an unauthorized Service Technician or after manufacture modications made by customer or customer’s agent(s)
may void warranty.
Shop labor shall be covered from manufacturer defect for 90 days from the original retail ship date from Actionpac’s Oxnard
facility. Travel and onsite labor is not covered.
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All Actionpac systems are designed to be simple and are custom engineered with your application in mind. This User Manual
is intended as a guide and you may nd that certain illustrations, diagrams and/or descriptions vary from the equipment with
which you have been supplied. However, the concept and fundamental operation is universal.
Images and illustrations throughout this manual represent features and equipment available on some, but not all, ME109
model systems. Your particular ME109 may not have some of these features, simiarly you may nd descriptions and diretions
which pertain to some features with which your ME109 is not equipped.
We encourage you to contact our Technical Support Team at (805) 487-0403 with any questions.
Warranty
Using This Manual
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TECHNICAL
SUPPLEMENTS
SECTION 7 Load Cell Info
Mother Board
Hex Codes
Subroutine Bit
Assignments
Main Board
Feeder/Triac Board
Display Board
Known Values
Interconnect Template
Available Program
Memory Locations
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SYSTEM OVERVIEW
SECTION 1 General System Info
Utility Requirements
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SECTION 2 ME109 Scale Assembly
Sub Assemblies
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BILL OF MATERIALS 6
SECTION 3 Location
Setup & Assembly
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10INSTALLATION
Scale ON/OFF
Recall a Program
Emptying the Bucket
“RUN” Mode
Funneling Instructions
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The Standard Keypad 17.2
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the Controller
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GETTING STARTED 15
Setpoints & Subroutines
Supervisor Codes
To Make A New Program
Scale Calibration
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SECTION 5 Program Fundamentals 25.1
CONTROLS 25
SECTION 6 Speed & Flow
Bucket Adjustments
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OPTIMIZATION 32
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Table of Contents
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Section 1 System Overview
General System Info1.1
The ME109 is a linear style, net-weigh scale designed to automatically weigh dry, free
owing, uniform particulates into bags, jars or similar containers supplied either manu-
ally or automatically.
The ME109 is user friendly, designed for decades of use and built to withstand the most demanding environments. All el-
ements are thoughtfully incorporated to complement every customer’s budget and the scope of their application. Actionpac
never offers “value add”components, instead choosing only those that are right for the job.
Your ME109 is the culmination of over 35 years of practical experience in the scale and packaging industries and will revolu-
tionize the way you package. There is virtually no limit to how much the ME109 will contiue to be a useful tool. Some of our
rst systems are still in operation - After more than 3 decades!
Actionpac utilizes its sophisticated, proprietary controls, custom built at our Oxnard,
CA. factory, in every system shipped. The most important element of every automated
packaging system are the controls, allowing us to offer our customers economical re-
placement components such as load cells, the hard work being done by the system’s
microprocessor. It is, in short, a computer with robotic capabilities.
The ME109 is modularly designed for convient upgrades and future expansion with
“Quick Disconnect” bucket and funnel mounting systems engineered for maximum sys-
tem utility.
The weight range handled by the ME109 is generally 1 oz to 5 lbs and will be supplied
with a weigh bucket specic to the application specications.
Always follow standard safety procedure and industry reg-
ulations with which you must comply as dictated by both
local and federal mandates.
Your ME109 requires both electrical and pneumatic supplies.
1/2” Air Drop @ 60 PSI
1-2 CFM
1/4” NPT, Female Scale Input
Pneumatic
You will need to supply all pneumatic adapters and con-
nectors appropriate for your facility’s pneumatic supply.
Maintaining a clean air supply free of water and debris
will extend the life of your ME109’s pneumatics.
You should refer to the manual supplied with your Air
Compressor and follow all manufactuerer ‘s instructions.
Ensure the grounded circuit supplying power is isolated
and dedicated.
Electrical
We recommed you verify the quality of your facility’s pow-
er supply by checking it with a voltmeter prior to plugging
in your ME109 for the rst time in order to avoid damage
to the electronics.
115 V AC
60 Hz
3 Amps (5 MAX)
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Section 1 System Overview
Utility Requirements1.2
Funnel
Controller
Scale Frame Hopper
Hopper Vibrator
Pneumatic Manifold
Electro Magnetic
Vibratory Feeder
Feeder Pan
Weigh Bucket
w/Air Cylinder
Load Cell
(covered)
Scale Stand
Adjustable Levelers
2.1.A
Regulator w/Gauge
& Solenoids
This section illustrates all major components and their congurations. Please refer to this section and relavent component
names when discussing your system with Actionpac technicians to maintain clarity and avoid unneccesary confusion.
ME109 Scale Assembly2.1
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Section 2 Bill of Materials
2.2.E
Load Cell
Aluminum, Single Point
7, 10, 30, 60 Kg.
Bucket Mounting Flange
10 ga. SS
Hex Mounting Bolts
M 10 x 1” or 1/4-20 x 1”
Stainless Steel
Mounting Isolators
Natural Rubber
1/4”-20 Thread, M/M
1/2” H, 1” Dia.
Mounting Plate
1/4” x 4” SS
2.2.A
Frame
Leveling Feet w/Inserts
2.2.B
Stand
2.2.C
Keypad
Mounting Frame
Mounting Isolators
Natural Rubber
1/4”-20 Thread, M/M
1/2” H, 1” Dia.
Enclosure
Display
Indicator Lights
Security Latches
Buttons
Standard Controller
2.2.D
Regulator
Regulator
160 psi
Manifold Bank
Aluminum
2, 4, 6 Position
Solenoid Valve
110 VAC
Straight Fitting
Brass
1/8” NPT, Male
Pneumatic Manifold
Load Cell
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Section 2 Bill of Materials
2.2.G
Feeder
Mounting Isolators
Natural Rubber
1/4”-20 Thread, M/F
1/2” H, 1” Dia.
“Springs”
Fiberglass
Qty. will vary
Feeder Pan
304 SS, 16 ga.
Flow Controls
Universal
1/8” OD - 10-32 NPT
Air Cylinder
1” Stroke, 16 mm Bore
Clamp on Shaft Collar
3/8” Dia. Shaft, 7/8” OD
#6-32 x 3/8” Socket Head Cap Screw
Gate Flag
Blue Urethane
Shaft Coupling
3/8” Dia. Shaft
3/4” OD, 1” OAL
1/4”-30 x 3/16” Set Screw
Nylon Clevis
Rod End Type
10-32 NPT Female
25/32” OAL
2.2.I
Bucket Body
304 SS, 16 ga.
2.2.H
Flow Controls
Universal
1/8” OD - 10-32 NPT
Nylon Clevis
Rod End Type
10-32 NPT Female
25/32” OAL
Air Cylinder
1” Stroke, 16 mm Bore
Bulk Head Unions
Universal
1/8” OD - 11/8” OD
Bucket Door
304 SS, 16 ga.
Bucket
Feeder
Lane Gate
Hopper
Hopper
304 SS, 16 ga.
3 Arm Knob
Black Nylon
Locator Pins
2.2.F
Hopper Gate
304 SS, 16 ga.
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Section 2 Bill of Materials
Sub-Assemblies2.2
2.2.K
Open Utility Funnel
2.2.J
Stand Up Pouch Former
2.2.L
Side Gusset Former
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Section 2 Bill of Materials
Sub-Assemblies2.2
In the last section we reviewed the basic components and the sub-assemblies found in all ME109 series equipment. Please
reference those illustrations when assembling your system. This is merely a guideline and we encourage you to contact us at
any point during this initial set-up phase for assistance, we are happy to walk you through this process.
Space
Your location should have enough space to accommodate the system and adequate space for the operator to
comfortably work. Check that there is sufcient clearance from scale input to ceiling in order to load the Hopper.
Consider the means by which you intend to load bulk product. Is there enough clearance?
Floor Try to choose a location where the oor is relatively at and stable. Your stand will come with levelers to correct
for minor level issues.
Internet
If your system is equipped with a Touchscreen Controller you may want to take advantage of our remote assis-
tance capabilities by supplying a broadband internet connection so that we may offer you maximum technical
assistance.
If your facility has a wireless internet connection there is an USB port located at the front of the screen where
you can insert your own wireless internet device. If your facility is not equipped with wireless internet the Ethernet
cable can be inserted directly into the Ethernet port inside the controller on the rear of the door mounted touch-
screen.
Power
Your location should be supplied with the appropriate power for your equipment, see
Sec. # 1.3
, for best results
plug directly into a grounded, isolated and dedicated circuit. A proper third wire ground is essential. Most dry
products generate large amounts of static; if this cannot be dissipated it may interfere with your controls and/or
do serious damage to the electronics. We recommend you check your power output with a voltmeter and check
that it conforms.
If a dedicated circuit is not available you may want to consider a 500-600 watt Ferro Resonant Line Conditioner.
Air
Ensure your location is equipped with air by means of a compressor, see
Sec. # 1.3
. The actual air compressor
size is fairly subjective and dependent upon the overall scope of your system. The actual air pressure required
to operate a semi-automated ME109 series system is negligible. Almost any size will be sufcient to supply the
appropriate air. The “size” of the compressor is capacitive, meaning how much air it can store in the tank and not
indicative of its ability to supply that air.
Horsepower, CFM and other ratings are unimportant. We recommend making your selection based on a large
storage tank (at least 5 gallons).
Supply
Consider the proximity of your packaging area to your bulk product supply as well as the logistics of supplying
product to your scale day to day. You will now have the capacity to process a great deal more product an hour
than you had been when doing it by hand. In many cases 8-15 times more per minute. Keep in mind you will
need a requisite amount of bulk product. Based on your hopper capacity (2.4 cu. ft. on standard ME109 series
equipment) and the weights you are running you could be lling your hopper multiple times an hour.
Various Elevator systems are available as options; if this is of interest contact your Actionpac Sales Associate.
You should scout out an appropriate location for your system. While we can’t tell you how to organize your facility or where to
place your system there are several factors you should consider when evaluating potential locations:
Your location should meet the following criteria
Things to Consider
Location3.1
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Section 3 Installation
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