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Table of Contents
Page
Help Text ____________________________________________________________________ 1
Weight Control _______________________________________________________________ 2
Tablet Press Operation ________________________________________________________ 3-4
Fine Tuning _________________________________________________________________ 5-6
Features for New Users _______________________________________________________ 7
Troubleshooting ______________________________________________________________ 8 -11
Controls Overview ____________________________________________________________ 12 -13
Reference Data / Quick Tips ____________________________________________________ 14 -16
TSM Reference Drawings ______________________________________________________ 17 -18
Fette Support ________________________________________________________________ 19
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Help Text 1
For details and a better understanding of the parameter simply select the parameter and press F1.
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Weight Control 2
Control Loop 1
(Parameter 32)
When activated, control loop 1 is comprised of parameters that correspond with adjustment devices in order
to maintain a specified condition or value which is specified in parameter #5 - Main Compression Force.
A deviation of +/- 1% from the specified value in parameter #5 will result in the press automatically adjusting
the filling depth to maintain the specified value.
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Fine Tuning 5
Fine tuning while the machine is running with 3. The force of the tablet has been changed, so now
force control on: observe parameter 5 Main Compression Force
• Tablet weight is good but the tablets are soft and need and match the set and actual values.
adjustment - 4. Enter a 1 in the set column for parameter 32 to
turn on force control.
1. Enter a 0 in the set column for parameter 32 to
turn off force control. • Tablet hardness is good but the tablet weight is low
2. Decrease the set value in parameter 18 Tablet and needs adjustment. There are 2 ways to adjust
Cylinder Height Main Compression until desired tablet weight while utilizing force control.
hardness is achieved.
3. The force of the tablet has been changed, so now 1. Increase the set value for parameter 5 Main
observe parameter 5 Main Compression Force Compression Force, which will force parameter 6
and match the set and actual values. Tablet Filling Depth to increase in order to satisfy
4. Enter a 1 in the set column for parameter 32 to the setting for parameter 5.
turn on force control. NOTE: Remember - force control works to
maintain the set and actual at parameter 5 Main
• Tablet weight is good but the tablets are hard and Compression Force.
need adjustment - NOTE: With this adjustment we added material,
but the cylinder height stayed the same, so check
1. Enter a 0 in the set column for parameter 32 to
the hardness.
turn off force control.
2. Increase the set value for parameter 18 Tablet
2. Increase the set value in parameter 18 Tablet
Cylinder Height Main Compression, which in turn
Cylinder Height Main Compression until desired
will immediately decrease the actual force at
hardness is achieved.
parameter 5 and this will cause parameter 6 to
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F5 Graphics
All relevant
parameters are
shown when a
change is
necessary.
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Troubleshooting 8
Troubleshooting: The method of ruling out possible 4. Incorrect fill cam parameter 39
causes for abnormal, as well as, normal operation • Observe the actual filling depth and verify it is
and/or results. The process of elimination involves approximately 80% of the actual fill cam.
taking actual results and/or conditions and coupling • Quick tip for fill cam selection:
them with known causes. This enables the operator Thickness of tablet x 2 + 2 = fill cam
to isolate the direct cause for undesired results. 5. Ledge cam
• Remove the apron exposing the dosing station.
Tablet Weight Variation Start the machine and verify the ledge cam is
1. Poorly flowing granulation snug but also floats slightly.
• Check the granulation for proper flow 6. Fill-o-matic parameter 3
characteristics. • Increase / Decrease the speed of the fill-o-matic
• Check the hopper valve and adjust if necessary - and observe the impact on the SREL. May need
you may need a stirring rod or a vibrator. to install round wire paddles.
2. Tooling 7. Scraper 2 assembly
• Working length is out of specification (tooling • If the scraper blade is not flush to the die table
working lengths should be routinely inspected to and does not float, it can lead to burn marks.
ensure they are within TSM specification). • The tail over die should sit flush on the die table.
Please see reference drawings on page 17-18. 8. Vacuum parameter 49
3. Die seating • The amount of vacuum on the machine is
• If granulation is leaking under the scraper blade regulated through parameter 49. If the vacuum
it may be an indication of a damaged blade. regulation option was not purchased, adjust your
• Dies should be flush with the die table surface. house supply manually.
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Troubleshooting Continued 9
9. Re-circulation scoop 13. Critical parameters not used correctly.
• The blade of the scoop should be approximately • Parameters 47 and 48 deal with tooling
.0001 inches from the bottom of the channel. lubrication and must be set correctly. These
10. Penetration parameters 20 & 21 values vary due to product characteristics, but a
• The actual penetration measured in mm good starting point is 90 seconds for the lowers
identifies where the tablet is being compressed and 120 seconds for the uppers.
in the die. • Parameter 57 Statistic No. of Tablets updates
• 2 mm is a good starting point. key parameters 5, 8 and 13, while parameter 59
• Adjustments are typically made in .5mm Filling Depth Regulation sets the adjustment
increments cycle for the dosing station. A good starting point
11. Machine speed parameter 1 for these parameters is 2X the number of die
• As machine speed increases, you may want to table stations.
increase your fill-o-matic speed (parameter 3).
Also verify the 80% rule for the fill cam.
12. Punch retention
• With the apron off and machine running, observe
the lower punches to verify punches are not
dropping. If the punches are dropping replace
damaged punch seals, the retaining band can
be adjusted or replaced and the metal clamp
can be adjusted.
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Troubleshooting Continued 10
Excess Material Loss • Worn dies! (Dies should be visually inspected
and discarded when excess wear rings inside
1. Product buildup between the fill-o-matic the dies are present. Please see reference
and the turret. drawings on page 17-18).
• Adjust the fill-o-matic height
• Adjust the gap between the fill-o-matic table Tooling:
wear strip and the die table.
• Replace the fill-o-matic base plate. 1. Punches binding in the bores
2. Dirty compression chamber • Verify parameters 47 and 48 (lubrication upper /
• Check vacuum (parameter 49) or adjust house lower) are being utilized. Additionally, verify
vacuum manually if option not purchased. safety parameters 45 and 46 (punch stiffness
upper / lower) are being utilized.
Tablet Thickness Variation: • If the punch seals are damaged, product can
build up in the bores and cause friction.
1. Compression rolls • Incorrect handling of tooling can leave rough
• Ensure compression rolls are free of nicks, metal spots, edges or burrs.
deposits and wear. • Loose keys.
2. Tooling • Damaged or insufficient pre compression can
• Working length is out of specification (Tooling prevent a compression roll from turning.
working lengths should be routinely inspected
and within TSM specification).
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Troubleshooting Continued 11
Tablet Capping: Picking and Sticking:
1. Insufficient compression force
1. Trapped air • Increase tablet weight or decrease
• Increase / Decrease penetration (parameters tablet thickness.
20 & 21). • Decrease / Increase pre-compression force.
2. Excessive compression force • Decrease / Increase penetration.
• Increase tablet thickness or decrease tablet
weight (lower the compression force).
3. Incorrect ejection height
• Increase ejection height and check tablet
take-off.
4. Punch hooking tablet
• Inspect punch tips for damage.
Torque Specifications
Part Unit of measurement
Die lock screws 10 - 12 NM
Die segments 40 NM
Dosing station 10 NM
Delrin upper cams 10 NM
Upper stiffness bracket 46 NM
Main drive shaft 50 NM
Upper compression station 195 NM
Manual penetration adjustment 600 NM
Center shaft P1200 400 NM
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