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CSplus 200SS Standard Sealing Head
CSplus 200SS Standard Sealing Head
CS 200SS Standard
Sealing Head
Document No. 0010-0257 (IM) (Rev -)
CS 200SS
Table of Contents
PREFACE ................................................................................................................................................................. IX
CONTACTS.............................................................................................................................................................. XI
SECTION 2: DESCRIPTION.............................................................................................................................3
2.1 GENERAL ...........................................................................................................................................................3
2.2 MAJOR COMPONENTS .........................................................................................................................................3
2.2.1 Main Body ...............................................................................................................................................3
2.2.2 Coil ..........................................................................................................................................................3
2.2.3 Control/Display Panel.............................................................................................................................3
2.2.4 Cable and Connector...............................................................................................................................3
2.2.5 Heat-On Light..........................................................................................................................................3
2.2.6 Heat Sink Fins .........................................................................................................................................4
2.3 CONNECTIONS ...................................................................................................................................................4
2.3.1 6-Pin Connector ......................................................................................................................................4
2.4 ENCLOSURE .......................................................................................................................................................4
SECTION 3: INSTALLATION..........................................................................................................................7
3.1 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE ...............................................................................................................................7
3.2 UNPACKING .......................................................................................................................................................7
3.3 CONNECTING THE SEALING HEAD ......................................................................................................................7
PREFACE
YOU AND NOT THIS MANUAL ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please contact the Lepel Service department before servicing any Lepel
equipment.
All information contained in this manual is the latest information available at the
time of printing. The right is reserved to make changes at anytime without notice.
LEPEL CORPORATION makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this
material and assumes no responsibility for any errors that may occur in this
manual.
Unless otherwise stated, references to Sealing Head or Coil in this manual refer to the
Lepel CS 200SS Standard Sealing Head.
WARNING
Lethal voltages may be present in equipment surrounding and/or connected to the CS
200SS Standard Sealing Head and Power Supply. Read the following warnings carefully
and study this entire manual before operating the system. Failure to observe warnings
may result in equipment damage, serious personal injury, or death.
If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by this manual, the protection provided
by the equipment may be compromised and damage to the unit may occur.
1. Only qualified persons who have been trained in the operation of the CS 200SS System
and are familiar with its technology should be permitted to operate the system.
3. Always have the energy unit completely powered off and locked out before connecting or
disconnecting the Sealing Head.
4. Always have the energy unit completely powered off and locked out before performing
any service, inspection or maintenance on the Sealing Head.
5. Always have the external power source that feeds the energy unit completely powered off
and locked out before performing any service, inspection or maintenance on the Sealing
Head.
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Contacts
CORPORATION
200 Executive Dr. Suite G
Edgewood, N.Y. 11717
TEL (631) 586-3300
1-800-548-8520
FAX (631) 586-3232
CORPORATION
730 Larry Court
Waukesha, WI 53186
TEL (262) 782-0450
1-800-231-6008
FAX (262) 782-3299
Product Diversity
Lepel produces various styles of sealing heads and power supplies to help meet the different needs of
customers.
Single-phase and three-phase power supplies available
Different output powers available in single-phase connection
Standard type heads for typical flat cap sealing applications
Wide type heads for large cap sealing applications
Tunnel type heads for tall cap sealing applications or possibly to aid with speed issues
Call a Lepel representative to discuss your application and which products will suit your needs using the
Contact information listed above.
Section 1: Introduction
1.2 AUDIENCE
This manual is written for personnel familiar with the technology pertaining to the operation of induction
sealing equipment. Such personnel should be thoroughly familiar with the hazards associated with this
equipment and electrical equipment in general, and they should have received proper safety procedure
training.
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Section 2: Description
2.1 GENERAL
The Lepel CS 200SS Standard Sealing Head is a self-contained RF output circuit designed to work in
conjunction with the CS 200SS Energy Unit to allow RF energy to be applied to a metal foil medium
allowing it to bond to a container.
The Sealing Head is enclosed in a stainless steel case, which helps reduce rust and oxidation while the
angled front allows better access to and visibility of the control panel.
2.2.2 Coil
The coil where the RF energy is produced is located on the bottom of the Sealing Head. The coil is fully
encapsulated to help protect it from the damages of everyday use. It measures approximately 654mm x
149mm (25.7 x 5.8).
2.3 CONNECTIONS
2.4 ENCLOSURE
The stainless steel enclosure has been designed with NEMA 4X and IP 65 standards in mind.
A NEMA 4X enclosure is intended for indoor or outdoor use primarily to provide a degree of protection
against corrosion, windblown dust and rain, splashing water and hose directed water; undamaged by ice
which forms on the enclosure.
An IP65 enclosure is one that is totally protected against dust and protected against low-pressure jets of
water from all directions with limited ingress allowed.
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Section 3: Installation
NOTE: Lepel Corporation has a staff of field engineers who are available to supervise the installation of
Lepel equipment. If installation service is required, contact the Lepel Technical Service
Department for additional information.
Provisions for facility electrical power service are customer furnished. Requesting Lepel field
engineering assistance before customer furnished provisions are installed at the equipment site
could delay equipment installation and cause unnecessary expense.
3.2 UNPACKING
Remove all packing materials. Carefully inspect the equipment and report any indication of damage to
the carrier immediately and advise your Lepel representative.
All components were tested prior to shipment. The carrier is responsible for all damage caused in
shipment including concealed damage.
Section 4: Preparation
Section 5: Operation
This process happens because the Sealing Head contains a capacitor and an inductor. This combination
of energy storage components produces a tank circuit. The main characteristic of a tank circuit is that
it resonates at a specific primary frequency depending on the values of the components. The formula for
this frequency is:
An example of this is shown in the following pictures. If a pulse is applied to a tank circuit, it will
resonate at a specific frequency. If left alone, the signal will decay to zero. If the circuit is energized
periodically at the correct time, the output will be a constant sinusoid.
When a foil lining or other metal object is brought within the RF field generated by the coil, eddy currents
will begin to circulate in the material and cause it to heat. Amplitude, frequency and coupling distance
between the load and the coil have a large effect on how well the RF field will heat the material.
Display
UP & DOWN
MENU Buttons
Button
Alarm
Heat On Light
Light
START STOP
Button Button
Note: There are many intricacies in dealing with the sealing of bottles and tubes depending on the
materials used both for the container and the seal. The reader is urged to familiarize
themselves with the materials they are using to obtain the best seal possible. Other items
that may cause problems are:
- Incorrect cap torque: too much or too little
- Cocked cap
- Imperfections in the container finish
- Conveyor speed: too fast or too slow
- Aluminum foil thickness
- Thickness of wax layer
- Quality of backing: insufficient wax absorption
- Incompatibility between the liner and container material
- Coupling distance between the sealing head and the container: too much or too little
- Output power from the energy unit: too high or too low
- Misalignment of the cap under the sealing head
Using the MENU button, the user can easily cycle through the menu structure. This is shown
graphically below in a side-by-side view with both pictures and the flow chart, to aid the reader in using
the flow chart that appears later. What is shown below is only part of the menu structure.
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The UP and DOWN arrows will change the From the Ready screen, pressing MENU
power setting. From the Ready screen, press will bring up the Type screen.
MENU.
The following is suggested to get a user up and running quickly. Set the conveyor line to the desired
speed. Setup the Sealing Head over the conveyor line with a coupling distance between the coil and
product to be heated/sealed of 3-4 mm (0.125). Set the Sealing Head so that the item to be heated/sealed
travels along the centerline of the coil, which can easily be seen by the triangular mark on the sides of the
Sealing Head.
The following shows a midpoint iterative process for achieving a proper power level setting. Set the
Sealing Head power level to 50% and run a sample. If it doesnt heat properly and needs more energy
change the power setting to 75% (this new setting being the midpoint between the 50% that was tried and
the top limit of 100%). Run another sample. Lets say this time the sample overheats. Continue the
midpoint process by choosing the midpoint between what was tried (75%) and the last good lower limit
(50%), namely 63%. Continue this process until the proper power lever is obtained.
Using the UP and DOWN buttons will allow the user to see the revision status of the circuit boards
within the Sealing Head and the attached energy unit.
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Section 6: Maintenance
6.1 SCHEDULING
The Lepel CS 200SS Standard Sealing Head is designed for continuous service and minimum
maintenance requirements. The frequency of any maintenance program is a function of environment,
degree of equipment use, and product experience.
6.2 PERSONNEL
Qualified personnel must perform inspection and maintenance procedures only. Personnel must read and
be thoroughly familiar with all safety precautions discussed in this manual.
The following describes inspection procedures to be performed on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
1. Ensure all wiring connections are secure. Visually inspect for any wear on cabling.
3. Remove any build-up of debris that may occur around the air vents using a cloth or a vacuum. Use of
compressed air is not recommended.
4. Wipe the Sealing Head with a damp cloth to remove any dirt, prints or smudges.
1. Capacitor
2. Display Panel
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