INDEX
Chapter 1 General Information 3
1.1 Manual Data .............................................................. 3
1.1.1 Intended readers ............................................... 3
1.2 Information rights ....................................................... 3
1.3 Conventions .............................................................. 3
1.3.1 Terms ................................................................ 3
1.3.2 Typographic conventions .................................. 3
1.4 Identification data of the manufacturer ...................... 3
1.5 Identification data of the machine .............................. 3
1.6 Description of the machine ........................................ 3
1.6.1 Intended use ..................................................... 3
1.6.2 Structure of the machine ................................... 4
1.6.3 Accessories on request ..................................... 4
Chapter 2 Safety information 5
2.1 Safety criteria ............................................................ 5
2.2 Personnel qualification .............................................. 5
2.3 Safety devices ........................................................... 5
2.4 Safety measures ....................................................... 5
2.5 Dangerous zones and residual risks ......................... 5
2.6 Noise ......................................................................... 5
2.5 Robot operating area ................................................. 5
Chapter 3 Machine specifications 6
3.1 Technical specifications ............................................ 6
3.1.1 Dimensions and weight of the machine ............ 6
3.1.2 Type of the band cloth ....................................... 6
3.1.3 Electric supply data ........................................... 6
3.2 Performance .............................................................. 6
Chapter 4 Operator interface 7
4.1 Control devices .......................................................... 7
Chapter 5 Installation 7
5.1 Transport ................................................................... 7
5.1.1 Transport conditions .......................................... 7
5.1.2 Lifting and movement of the machine ............... 7
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5.2 Preliminary operations .............................................. 8
5.2.1 Verification of eventual damages caused during
the transport ..................................................... 8
5.2.2 Machine cleaning .............................................. 8
5.3 Storage ..................................................................... 8
5.3.1 Specifications .................................................... 8
5.4 Location .................................................................... 8
5.4.1 Physical characteristics of the location zone .... 8
5.4.2 Environment specifications of the location zone 8
5.4.3 Machine positioning and assembling ................ 8
5.5 Starting up ................................................................ 8
5.5.1 Electric connection ............................................ 8
5.5.2 Check of the the rotation sense ........................ 8
Chapter 6 Use 9
6.1 Adjustments .............................................................. 9
6.1.1 Position ............................................................. 9
6.1.2 Distance from the floor ...................................... 9
6.1.3 Inclination .......................................................... 9
6.1.4 Junctions ........................................................... 9
6.1.5 Band speed (optional) ....................................... 9
6.2 Start-up ..................................................................... 9
6.3 Stopping .................................................................... 9
6.4 Emergency stopping ................................................. 9
6.5 Insulation .................................................................. 9
Chapter 7 Maintenance 10
7.1 Programmed maintenance ...................................... 10
7.1.1 How to align the band ..................................... 10
7.2 Extraordinary maintenance ..................................... 10
7.2.1 Replacement of the reducer .......................... 10
7.2.2 Replacement of the motor .............................. 10
7.2.3 Band Cloth Replacement ................................ 10
Chapter 8 Diagnostics 11
Chapter 9 Demolition 11
9.1 Inactivating the machine ......................................... 11
9.2 Inactivating procedure ............................................ 11
 Chapter 1 GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1
Manual Data
Instructions manual of the P.S. reverse loose curved
! DANGER
The danger indications show the procedures, which
conveyer band. if not observed, may cause injury or damage of
• Edition, Version: 1.0 October 2000. health to the user.

Intended readers 1.1.1 Identification data of the manufacturer 1.4

• Carrier. PLASTIC SYSTEMS s.r.l.
• User. Via dell'Industria 28
• Maintainer. 35010 BORGORICCO PADPVA
Italy
Information rights 1.2
Tel. ++39 049 9335901
This manual contains reserved information. All rights are Fax ++39 049 9335905
reserved.
Identification data of the machine 1.5
This manual can not be in part or completely reproduced
or photocopied, without the written consent of P.S. Denomination: Loose curved conveyer band.
P.S. is entitled to alter this document and the
machines of the model described in this manual, without Model
notice.
NCRS
Conventions 1.3
See identification plate for the model and the year of
Terms 1.3.1 construction.

Machine: Conveyer band identified in Chapter 1 General Description of the machine 1.6
Information, 1.5 Identification data of the machine

Carriage: Bottom part of the machine with wheels Fig. 1.1 Identification plate
consenting its movement.

Typographic conventions 1.3.2

• 3 : Symbolic representation of a control device.

• E : Symbolic representation of a machine part.

✔ NOTEThe notes contain important information indicated

outside the text to which they refer.

✘ CAUTION
The attention indications show the procedures,
Intended use 1.6.1

which, if not observed, may cause damage to the Intended functions

machine or to the equipment connected with it. For a nominal fee, transport of plastic materials can be
accompanied by a robot, which provides an automated
loading system of plastics.

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Specifications of the plastic materials • Carriage for an easy movement
Maximal dimensions compatible to the width of the band. • Motor and motoreducer
• Electrical unit
Maximal temperature: For a complete view of the machine see the following
• 80 °Cfor normal ands.
b figure.
• 130 °C for special bands.
Accessories on request 1.6.3
Structure of the machine 1.6.2
• Roller separators (simple, double or triple) and/or bolt
separators.
The machine consists of the following parts:
• Motovariator for the band speed adjustment.
• Machine frame
• Electronic card for the band speed adjustment.
• Band

Fig. 1.2 Complete view of the machine

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 Chapter 2 SAFETY INFORMATION

Safety criteria 2.1 Safety measures 2.4

This machine is designed and built to meet all applicable • Bent or smooth profiles of iron plates.
safety requirements of the Machine Directive 98/37/CE (ex • Protection degree/level IP 55 of the electrical unit.
89/392/CEE) and successive modifications, and all • Motor thermal cooling system with P.S. preset
applicable Directives. intervention current.
• Unfastening spool for minimum tension.
The manufacturer strongly recommends observance of
the instructions, procedures and recommendations of this
manual and of the law in force, regarding the working
environment safety. Pay special attention to the use of
! DANGER
Breach or modification of safety devices is
safety devices, integrated in the machine or individual. dangerous to the users of the machine and to other
exposed people.
Keep this manual safely and handy and refer to it for future
maintenance procedures.
✔ NOTE
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Do not wear large clothes, ties, chains, watches that
The manufacturer will not be responsible for any
injuries to persons, pets or things, caused by
violation of safety devices and measures.
may be entangled in the moving parts of the
machine.
Dangerous zones and residual risks 2.5
✔ NOTEP.S. will not be responsible for eventual injuries
Dangerous zone is considered any zone near the machine
where a person is exposed to risk of injury or health
to persons, pets or things resulting from the breach damage.
of safety rules and recommendations contained in
the supplied documents. Dangerous
Residual risks Precautions
zones
Personnel qualification 2.2 Band Entanglement Keep the safety distance from
and dragging the band
The machine must be exclusively used by trained qualified
Zone around Fall of the The motors and
and authorized personnel after having studied the
the machine motors and/or motoreducers must be fixed
information provided in this manual.
motoreducers well during maintenance

! DANGER
The installation firm must assess accurately the
during
maintenance
dangers and risks associated with the use of the Parts to be High Wear protection gloves
robot accompanied conveyer band (for automated conveyed temperature before any contacts with the
piece loading). The robot area must be well transported parts
protected through protective devices integrated in
the band, or other protections and/or blockage of Robot Injuries and Maintain the safety distance
passage to the area. operating area throwing of from the robot
pieces

Safety devices 2.3 Noise 2.6

• Blockable wheels. The noise emitted by the machine is under 70 dB (A).
• Emergency stop button.
• Springs for balancing the weight of the band.

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 Chapter 3 MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS

Technical specifications 3.1

Dimensions and weight of the machine 3.1.1

L U I +#PLQ H max Mass

Model
(mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (max) (kg)

N C
RS 1800 350 405 500/1000 1000/1500
N C
RS 1800 450 505 500/1000 1000/1500
N C
RS 1800 550 605 500/1000 1000/1500
N C
RS 1800 650 705 500/1000 1000/1500
N C
RS 2500 350 405 500/1000 1300/1800
N C
RS 2500 450 505 500/1000 1300/1800
N C
RS 2500 550 605 500/1000 1300/1800
N C
RS 2500 650 705 500/1000 1300/1800
Fig. 3.1 Partial view of the machine

Type of the band cloth 3.1.2 Performance 3.2

Band advance speed Band advance speed (with
(without speed variator) speed variator)
Electric supply data 3.1.3
3 m/min 0 - 20 m/min
Nominal power
Tension (V) Frequency (Hz)
(kW)

400 ~3 50 0,18

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 Chapter 4 OPERATOR INTERFACE

Control devices 4.1 Graphic symbol Control

Dial for band speed adjustment (with

Graphic symbol Control 3 electronic card)

1 Band stop button Knob for band speed adjustment (with

4 motovariator)
2 Band start button
5 Emergency stop button

Chapter 5 INSTALLATION

Transport 5.1 ✔ NOTEFollow the normal precautio n

s to avoid collisions
Transport conditions 5.1.1 and overturns. Fix the machine to the transport
means.
The machine and quipment
its e are transported in pluribol
package. Lifting and movement of the machine 5.1.2
✘ CAUTION
The machine and its equipment must be protected
An elevating truck lifts the machine with the forks placed
under the carriage.
from external atmospheric agents.

Fig. 5.1 Forks positioning

Forks positioning

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 2. Position the machine in a way that the control
Preliminary operations 5.2 buttons are always accessible.

Verification of eventual damages caused Protection from atmospheric agents

during the transport 5.2.1 The machine must be placed in a room protected from
atmospheric agents.
Verify the state of the machine by a visual inspection. Environment specifications of the location
Particularly verify the cond
ition of:
• Electrical cables
zone 5.4.2
• motor and motoreducer.
• Allowed temperature: from 5°C to +40°C.
The damages caused by and during transport must be • Allowed relative humidity: from 30% to 95%.
claimed to the carrier and immediately notified to the
manufacturer or his representative. Machine positioning and assembling 5.4.3

Machine cleaning 5.2.2 1. The lower part of the band must correspond to the
discharge of the adjacent machinery.
1. Remove the packing material. 2. Place boxes (or other conveyer bands) under the
2. Remove dust and external dirt accumulated during discharging side of the machine.
transport. 3. Fix the lower parts of the machine according to the
position of the adjacent machinery.
Storage 5.3 Starting up 5.5
Specifications 5.3.1 1. Block the wheels of the machine.

• Admitted temperature range: -10 °C - +50 °C. Electric connection 5.5.1

• Admitted humidity range: 30 - 95 %.
• Sufficient natural and/or artificial light. The electric plug of the machine must be connected to the
electrical network.
• Protection from atmospheric agents.
• Sufficient space to lift and transport in a safe and easy
way.
• Horizontal support plane able to carry more than the
! DANGER
Be sure that the electrical supply line complies with
the power of the machine.
weight of the machine.

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Do not climb or put anything on the machine.
1. Connect the plug to the electrical network.

Check of the the rotation sense 5.5.2

Location 5.4 1. Press button 2 to start the band.

2. If the band moves in the contrary of the desired
direction, take the following steps:
Physical characteristics of the location zone 5.4.1
• Press button 1 to stop the band.
1. Place the machine near the electrical supply • Disconnect the electrical plug.
source with the following specifications: • Dismount the electrical plug.
• Invert the connection of the wo
t phases of the line.
Nominal power
Tension (V) Frequency (Hz) • Remount the electrical plug.
(kW)
• Reconnect the electrical plug to the network.
400 ~3 50 0,18

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 Chapter 6 USE

this way:
Adjustments 6.1
1. Release the handles C .
2. Regulate the junction of the band of the unit as
Position 6.1.1 desired.
3. Fasten the handles C .
Position the machine as required, in the following manner:
1. Disconnect the electrical plug. Band speed (optional) 6.1.5
2. Loosen the wheels.
3. Move the machine to the desired position. Adjust the band speed as follows:
4. Block the wheels.
1. Rotate the motovariator knob or the dial of the
electronic card to adjust the band speed as
Distance from the floor 6.1.2 desired.

Regulate the distance from the floor according to the Start-up 6.2
requirements, in the following way:
1. Loosen knob A . 1. Press button 2 to start the band.
2. Adjust the machine height as desired.
Stopping 6.3
3. Fasten knob A .
1. Press button 1 to stop the band.
Inclination 6.1.3
Emergency stopping 6.4
! DANGER
The machine must be kept tight during this
To stop the band in case of emergency, proceed as
follows:
adjustment operation.
• Press the emergency stop button 5 .
To restart the band proceed as follows:
Adjust the inclination of the machine ccording
a to the • Rotate the emergency stop button 5 to release it.
requirements, in the following manner:
• Press the restart button 2 .
1. Loosen the knobs B .
2. Adjust the inclination of the machine as desired. Insulation 6.5
3. Tighten the knobs B .
In case the machine will not be used for a long time,
Junctions 6.1.4 insulate it from the electrical source as follows:
1. Disconnect the plug.
According to your needs, regulate the junction of the unit

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 Chapter 7 MAINTENANCE

! DANGER
Extract the electrical plug from the electrical
! DANGER
Keep the motor and the reducer tight.
network before any maintenance work.
3. Pull out the reducer and the motor from the hole
and place it on a bench or on the band.
Programmed maintenance 7.1 4. Unscrew the four bolts of the flange that connects
the motor to the reducer.
How to align the band 7.1.1 5. Separate the motor from the reducer.
6. Mount an identical reducer (see the identification
plate for specifications).
Every 15 days:
7. Repeat the steps on the contrary to remount the
1. Loosen the C screws and remove the band reducer and the motor.
closing cover.
2. Remove the red strip G located on the left board
Replacement of the motor 7.2.2
of the band.
1. Disconnect the electrical plug.
• Loosen the left bolt D .
2. Unscrew the central screw G of the band reducer.
• Turn left bolt E to stretch out the band.
• Tighten the left bolt D .
• Reassemble the red strip G located on the left side of
! DANGER
Keep the motor and the reducer tight.

the band. 3. Pull out the reducer and the motor from the hole
3. Reassemble the closing cover on the band and and place it on a bench or on the band.
tighten it with the C screws. 4. Unscrew the four bolts of the flange that connects
4. If the band has moved to the right take the same the motor to the reducer.
steps from the right part. 5. Separate the motor from the reducer.
6. Open the electrical connection of the motor.
Extraordinary maintenance 7.2 7. Use an identical motor for replacement (see the
identification plate for specifications).

✔ NOTEWhen replacement of machine parts is necessary,

order the original spare parts from P.S.
Replacement of the reducer
1. Disconnect the electrical plug.
2. Unscrew the central screw G of the band reducer.
8. Restore the electrical connection of the motor
connecting the phases as in the replaced motor,
using the original cable.
9. Repeat these steps in the contrary to remount the
reducer and the motor.
7.2.1 Band Cloth Replacement 7.2.3
See the supplementary leaflet.

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 Chapter 8 DIAGNOSTICS

Read Chapter 7 Maintenance about the respective procedures.

Problem Check if Possible reasons Remedy
The reducer is
The two keys are intact Replace the reducer
broken
The motor shaft
The motor rotates The key of the motor shaft is broken Replace the key of the motor shaft
runs The key of the driven shaft is broken Replace the key of the driven shaft
The motor shaft The motor shaft is broken Replace the motor
does not rotate

The emergency stop button is pressed Release the emergency stop

button
The band
does not Check that the band is unblocked
and restart the motor. If the
move The cooling system has
kicked in Motor overcharge cooling system intervenes
repeatedly, even in the absence of
The motor band blockage, contact P.S.
does not run The emergency Reduced
stop button is Check the presence of power in the
not pressed tension spool Low voltage electric line and restart the motor
The cooling has kicked in
system has Reduced
not kicked in tension spool
The motor is broken Replace the motor
has not
kicked in

Chapter 9 DEMOLITION

Inactivating the machine 9.1 Inactivating procedure 9.2

Once the technical and operating life of the machine ends, 1. Disconnect the electrical plug.
it must be inactivated. If the machine is out of service and 2. Place the unit in a straight position.
can not be used any more for the functions it was 3. Separate the carriage from the rest of the machine.
designed and constructed, the raw material of which it was 4. Disconnect all electrical appliances.

✘ CAUTION
constructed must be used.

✔ NOTE
P.S. will not be responsible for injuries to
The machine is constructed with non biodegradable
material. Send the machine to an authorized store
persons, pets or things caused by usage of any part for demolition.
of the machine for functions or mounting situations
different from the original ones.

APPENDICES

Appendix 1 CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Appendix 2 ELECTRICAL SCHEME
Appendix 3 SUPPLEMENTARY LEAFLET

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