INFEED

 

Product Rate

This entry field sets the velocity of the cartoner master move.

 

Metering Conveyor Speed (FPF)

This entry field specifies the speed of the Metering Conveyor. The unit of measure for this entry field is feet per minute (FPM).

 

Side Belt Speed (FPM)

This entry field specifies the speed of the Side Belts. The Side Belts should usually travel at 400 FPM. The unit of measure for this entry field is feet per minute (FPM).

 

Trigger Downstack From Side Belt Sensor Delay (Time in Seconds)

This entry field delays the Downstacker Flights from downstacking a layer after the rising edge of the Side Belt PE. The unit of measure for this entry field is seconds.

 

Retract Spatula After First Product Delay (Time in Seconds)

This entry field delays the Spatula from returning after the first product is put into the Downstacker.  The unit of measure for this entry field is seconds.

 

Trigger spatula Transfer From Side Belts PE Delay (Time in Seconds)

This entry field delays the Spatula from extending after the rising edge of Product seen by the Product in Side Belts PE. The unit of measure for this entry field is seconds.

 

DOWNSTACKER

 

Product Height

This entry field specifies the height of the product as it enters the machine. The unit of measure for this entry field is inches.

 

Layers Per Stack (Integer Value)

This entry field specifies the number of layers in each complete stack of cartons.

 

Downstack Push Plate Height From Deck (in)

This entry field specifies the position of the downstacker flights when the downstack pusher is clear to begin its cycle. The unit of measure for this entry field is Inches.

 

Stack Complete Position From Deck (in)

This entry field specifies the position of the downstacker flights when the Downstacker Pusher is trigger to start moving. The unit of measure for this entry field is inches.

 

Downstacker First Layer Delay

This entry field specifies the time delay of the downstacker. The unit of measure is seconds.

 

Downstacker First Layer Position

This entry field specifies the position of the downstacker flights when they are ready to accept product. The unit of measure for this field is inches.

 

Downstacker Prime Position

This entry field specifies the position of the downstacker flights when they are primed for the next downstacker cycle. The unit of measure for this field is inches.

 

DOWNSTACKER PUSHER

 

Downstack Pusher Stack Presented Position (Master Position)

This entry field specifies the Master Position during a cycle of the Downstack Pusher when a completed stack has been delivered to the Loader. The unit of measure for this entry field is in the Master Position of the Downstack Pusher.

 

Downstack Pusher Available Position (Master Position)

This entry field specifies the Master Position during a cycle of the Downstack Pusher when it is available to receive product. The unit of measure for this entry field is in the Master Position of the Downstack Pusher.

 

Downstack Pusher Condition Product Before Extended

This entry field specifies the downstacker pusher master position when the product conditioner comes down. The unit of measure for this field is the master position of the downstack pusher.

 

LOADER

 

Product In Case Position

This is the position of the loader master at which the product stop and tucker will move to hold the minors closed. This keeps product from continuing past the non load side score line.

 

Case Filled Position (Master Position)

This entry field specifies the position of the Loader Master when the Case Filled status is set. The unit of measure for this entry field is in the Master Position of the Loader Master.

 

Loader Available Before Cycle End Position (Master Position)

This entry field specifies the Master Position Distance of the Loader Master when the Loader becomes available to receive product before the end of the cycle. The unit of measure for this entry field is in the Master Position of the Loader Master.

 

Loader Release Product Conditioner Position

This entry field specifies the loader master position when the product conditioner is retracted. The unit of measure for this field is the master position of the loader.

 

CASE FORMER

 

Enable Glue Gap

This check box enables the Glue Pattern Gapping feature. If this box is checked the gapping feature is enabled. This feature should only be edited from the Case Glue Page.

 

Enable Glue Gap Percentage (%)

This entry field specifies the amount of gap to be used in the glue beads. This value will only be used if the Glue Pattern Gapping feature is enabled. This feature should only be edited from the Case Glue Page.

 

Case Ready Position (Master Position)

This entry field specifies the position of the Packer Main Master when the case is ready for the Loader to fill the case of cartons. The unit of measure for this entry field is in the Master Position of the Packer Main Master.