LFA RTP 10i Bedienungsanleitung
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RTP 10i® Tablet Press User Manual
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Copyright Notice
© LFA Machines Oxford Limited, published in 2020 by LFA Machines Oxford Limited 2020.
Registered in England and Wales, company number 08428898, registered office for service
Demar House 14 Church Road East Wittering, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 8PS.
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All trade marks are acknowledged and are owned by their respective owners.
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Important Safety Information
READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE
Intended Use
The intended use of this machine is to press dry
raw materials into tablet form.
Potential misuse of this machine includes:
• Applying too much force to the powder.
• Trying to fill the Dies with powder by hand.
• Inserting Tooling that is too big for the
machine.
• Using powders that could explode under
pressure.
• Using wet or damp material.
Personal Protection
For personal protection while transporting the
RTP 10i®, abide by these actions:
• Use a forklift to lift the machine.
• Wear steel toe boots to prevent foot injury.
• Wear heavy duty grip gloves to ensure firm
grasp on machine.
• Wear back support belt to prevent injury if
needed.
For personal protection while operating the
RTP 10i®, abide by these actions:
• Avoid wearing loose jewelry to prevent
machine entanglement.
• Contain long hair to prevent machine
entanglement.
• Wear safety goggles.
• Wear disposable latex/rubber gloves.
• Wear a hairnet (food grade products only).
• Wear a beard net if needed (food grade
products only).
General Hazards
In the case of an emergency during
operation, immediately push the
Emergency Stop button.
• Be aware of risk of entanglement and pinch
point due to moving parts.
• Do not operate in a wet environment or with
wet hands due to risk of electrical shock or
burn.
• Do not operate if any wires are exposed
in cables due to risk of electrical shock or
burn.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Keep fingers away from all moving parts.
• Ensure that it is securely against the
workspace surface.
• Inspect machine before use.
• Check that nuts and bolts are suitably
tightened.
• Use this machine only for its intended use
as described in this manual.
• Do not modify the machine in any way.
• Turn off and unplug the machine before
conducting cleaning and maintenance.
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WARNING
This signals potential risk for personal injury.
Modes for Stopping
WARNING
This signals potential risk for electrical shock.
Symbols
Important Safety Information
READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE
CAUTION
This signals potential risk for damage to the
machine or other parts.
In the case of an emergency during automatic operation, immediately unplug the RTP 10i® and/
or push the Emergency Stop button:
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Table of Contents
Copyright Notice 2
Important Safety Information 3
Intended Use 3
Personal Protection 3
General Hazards 3
In the case of an emergency during operation, immediately push the Emergency Stop button. 3
Important Safety Information 4
Symbols 4
Modes for Stopping 4
RTP 10i® Components 6
RTP 10i® Electrical Components (front) 7
RTP 10i® Electrical Components (back) 8
Preface 9
Training 10
On-Site/Off-Site Training 10
Training via Video Chat/Phone 10
LFA Articles 10
LFA Videos 10
Installation 11
Tools and Materials Needed 11
The Appropriate Workstation for the Machine 11
Assembly 14
Positioning the RTP 10i® 14
Controls 15
Settings and Adjustment 19
Maintenance 27
General Maintenance Prescriptions 27
Lubrication 27
Dismantling for Repair and Replacement 31
Wear Parts and Causes of Damage 32
Tooling 33
Force Feeder Wear Plate 42
Take-Off Blade and Force Feeder Scraper 45
Adjustment Knobs 50
Troubleshooting 52
Common Machine/Part Issues 52
Common Tablet Issues 54
De-Jamming the RTP 10i® 55
Cleaning 56
Storing the RTP 10i® 61
Appendix 63
Glossary 63
Description of RTP 10i® Parts 64
Food Grade Point of Contact Parts 72
Technical Specifications 72
Maintenance Checklist 73
Diagrams 74
Resources 81
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RTP 10i® Components
1. Hopper
2. Upper Roller Cam
3. Upper Tracking Key
4. Main Turret
5. Lower Tracking
6. Lower Roller Cam
7. Machine Panel Door (Back)
8. Worm Gear
9. Electric Mounting Board
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RTP 10i® Electrical Components (front)
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1. Solenoid switches for Motor, Vacuum,
and Force Feeder
2. Programmable Logic Controller
(PLC) for Human Machine Interface
(HMI)
3. Force Feeder Controller
4. AC to 12 V DC power converter
WARNING
Only qualified electricians should work with these controls.
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RTP 10i® Electrical Components (back)
1. Breaker
2. Variable frequency drive (for motor
speed)
3. Solenoid switches for Vacuum and
Force Feeder
4. Fuses
WARNING
Only qualified electricians should work with these controls.
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Preface
The RTP 10i® is an intelligent rotary tablet press that uses a touch screen digital display and
control to efficiently and accurately produce high quality tablets. With a fast 2.2 kW motor and
ten sets of Tooling, the RTP 10i® has the ability to make up to 12,000 tablets an hour. Particularly
popular in the pharmaceutical, chemical, food, and electronic industries, the RTP 10i® has been
designed for fast production with an emphasis on safety and ease of use.
The purpose of this document is to support your understanding of the RTP 10i®’s components,
features, functions, and design. With this manual, you will be able to successfully operate and
maintain your RTP 10i® machine.
The user manual’s content includes:
• Important safety information
• RTP 10i® installation instructions
• Description of the RTP 10i®’s operation
• RTP 10i® maintenance information
• Appendix with supplemental information
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Training
RTP 10i® training is essential for the machine’s successful operation and your personal safety.
There are several methods to prepare you for working with the RTP 10i®.
On-Site/Off-Site Training
LFA technicians can travel and train you at your own facility with your own machines. LFA also
offers free training at our UK and USA facilities for all our customers and their teams.
For more information, go to https://www.lfatabletpresses.com/services
Training via Video Chat/Phone
Using an online video chat system, an LFA technician can interact face-to-face with you and assist
with your understanding of the machine. Or, if you prefer, LFA can provide training via phone for all
customers who call the office. To set up a training, call or email your local LFA office:
UK
Phone
+44 (0) 0345 165 20 25
Email
Taiwan
Phone
+886 2773 74704
Email
sales.asia@lfamachines.com
USA
Phone
(682) 312-0309
Email
sales.us[email protected]
LFA Articles
LFA writes informative articles about tablet presses, which includes instructions, procedures, and
guides. To access the articles, go to https://www.lfatabletpresses.com/articles
LFA Videos
LFA has created several videos involving the RTP 10i® and other tablet presses. To access the
videos, go to https://www.lfatabletpresses.com/videos or https://www.youtube.com/channel/
UCwtbcwja77ai7vX2o34FUkQ
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