En-7825101 MAF Palletizer 2007 Standard V1.1

USER MANUAL Version 7825101
1.1
Valid from STANDARD 2007 PALLETIZER Page Created by
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546, rue Gustave Jay

PO box 112
82001 MONTAUBAN CEDEX (FRANCE)
maf@maf-France.com
05 63 63 27 70
Mechanics After Sales Service: 05 63 63 46 55
Electronics After Sales Service: 05 63 63 26 50
Fax : 05 63 63 07 85
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Foreword
Only authorized persons, who are informed about the safety rules and taking the
necessary precautions, are in a position to carry out any interventions on the machine. A
paragraph concerning the safety rules can be found at the end of this manual. It is essential to
read these rules before beginning any intervention.
MAF reserves the right to modify the contents of this manual without warning.
THIS MANUAL IS UNIQUE, NO COPY WILL BE PROVIDED.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1- MACHINE IDENTIFICATION ........................................................................................... 5

2 – CONDITIONS OF USE ....................................................................................................... 6
2-1- DESCRIPTION OF THE MACHINE 6
2-2- TECHNICAL DATA 7
2-3- DESCRIPTION OF THE DIFFERENT PARTS 8
2-4- SIZES OF THE MACHINE 12
3 - WORKSTATION ................................................................................................................ 14
4 - COMMISIONING ............................................................................................................... 15
5 – OPERATION ...................................................................................................................... 16
5-1- OPERATING CYCLE 16
5-2- CONTROL PANEL 19
6 - HANDLING ......................................................................................................................... 33
6 -1 - TRANSPORT ET DECHARGEMENT DE LA MACHINE 33
7 - INSTALLATION................................................................................................................. 35
7-1 CIVIL WORKS 35
7-2- ENVIRONMENT 35
7-3- NECESSARY SPACE AROUND THE MACHINE 35
8 - ASSEMBLY AND DISMANTLING.................................................................................. 36
9 - SETTINGS ........................................................................................................................... 37
9-1- CREATION OF A FORMAT 37
9-2- BOX CENTRING UNDER CROSS AND BOX SEPARATION 39
9-3- BOX ROTATION 41
9-4-ENTRY BELT 42
9-5- PUSHER 45
9-6-FORMATION TABLE 47
9-7-TABLE IN PACKING-UP POSITION 47
9-8-TABLE IN POSITION TO TAKE THE LAYER 48
9-9-VALUE OF THE ENCODER FOR THE FORMATION SHEET (“SHOVEL”) 48
9-10-ACTIVATION OF THE REVERSED LAYER 49
9-11 FAULT DIAGNOSIS 50
10 - MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................... 53
10-1- MAINTENANCE 55
10-2- WEARING PARTS 56
11 – USER TRAINING............................................................................................................. 67
12 - ADDITIONAL TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES.............................................................. 67
13 - APPLICATION RESTRICTIONS .................................................................................. 67
14 - LANGUAGE VERSIONS ................................................................................................. 68
15 - LAYOUTS AND SKETCHES .......................................................................................... 69
15-1- LOCATION OF THE SENSORS, CELLS & ENCODERS 70
15-2- ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM 76
15-3- AIR DIAGRAM 112
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16 - NOISE AND VIBRATION AVOIDANCE ................................................................... 115
17 – CONTINUOUS SOUND PRESSURE........................................................................... 115
18– INSTANTANEOUS PEAK SOUND PRESSURE ........................................................ 115
19– ACOUSTICAL POWER ISSUED BY THE MACHINE............................................ 116
20 – SOUND PEAK UP CONDITIONS .............................................................................. 116
21 – EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE ..................................................................................... 116
22 – RISKS IN CONNECTION WITH THE MOBILITY OF THE MACHINE ............ 117
23 – RISKS IN CONNECTION WITH LIFTING .............................................................. 117
24- REMINDER OF GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........................................... 118
24-1- INTERVENTIONS 118
24-2- SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS 120
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1- MACHINE IDENTIFICATION
The machine is identified by an identification plate riveted on its frame and always visible.
Maker's name MAF item code
Machine number
Date of
manufacture
Maker's company head office
address
NOTICE D’INSTRUCTIONS Version 7825101
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2 – CONDITIONS OF USE
2-1- DESCRIPTION OF THE MACHINE
The palletizer is intended to optimize the arrangement of cartons/boxes in order to create layers of given
formats and successively to stack them up directly on the ground, on a pallet or a conveyor.
There are 2 available versions:
2-1-1- Version with CLAMPS CROSSWISE
- 1 turning station (cross),

- 1 pusher station,
- 1 formation belt,
- 1 clamp with 2 or 4 jaws,
- 1 or 2 intermediary sheet(s) (to facilitate the lifting of the boxes).
Application fields: all types of work, except for non prehensile boxes of a max. weight of 200 kg.
2-1-2- Version with CLAMPS LENGTHWISE
- 1 turning station (cross),

- 1 pusher station,
- 1 formation belt,
- 1 clamp 2 jaws,
- 1 or 2x1/2 intermediary sheet(s) (to facilitate the lifting of the boxes).
Application fields: 60x40, 50x30, 40x30 (2 stacks, parting plane) of a max. weight of 200 kg.
• The turning station is intended to position the cartons/boxes so that the label is placed on the
outside of the pallet.
The pusher station brings the boxes on the formation belt.
The turning station and the pusher are supplied by only one belt conveyor.
The clamp system, intended for stacking successive layers is equipped with 1 or 2 clamp(s),
depending on the applications, and intermediate plate(s), thus facilitating the lifting of the boxes.
The clamp moves on vertically and horizontally, through the frame.
At the level of the palletizing position, a system compressing the preceding layer allows to nest
cartons/boxes with stacking tabs precisely on each other.
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2-2- TECHNICAL DATA
Electrical power: 6 KW
Air consumption: 6 Nm3/H
Rate : 3.5 layers/mn sizes 600x400 4 boxes (cycle time: 17 s.)
Dimensions of the boxes: Base: 200x200 min. up to 600x600 max.
Height: from 60 min. up to 360 max.
Dimensions of the layers: Base: 800 min. on tightening side up to 1200x1200 max.
Height: 2700 max. (pallet included).
The palletizer is entirely automated.
2-2-1- Description
The palletizer allows arranging boxes by successive layers and thus forming pallets of different sizes
according to the request, with boxes of suitable sizes.
Boxes can arrive in any direction: at their arrival, they are turned up in the desired direction.
The machine also takes care of packing the boxes by layer and also of centering the various layers.
2-2-2- Characteristics
The height of the entry conveyor can range from 300 mm to 2700 mm.
The movements are ensured by asynchronous engines and frequency variators associated with incremental
encoders for the position control.
Only one cell allows to detect the entry of boxes in the system.
The palletizer is able to palletize:

- directly on the ground
- on a singulation base
- or on a conveyor
The detection of the tightening of the box layers is automatic (not dependent on the pressure and flow of
the pneumatic singulation system). The detection of the standstill of the intermediary sheet signals the
contact.
The tightening of the layers is done through intermediary plate(s) and is carried out under a pressure
ranging between 2,5 and 4 bars, which guarantees the respect of the boxes/cartons.
No photo eye, so no parasite problem.

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2-3- DESCRIPTION OF THE DIFFERENT PARTS
Clamp Intermediary sheet
Frame
Formation belt
Pusher
Turning station
2-3-1- Turning station or « cross » station
This part is intended to position the box so that the traceability information is visible on the side of the
layer. To that purpose, there are 3 possible rotations (+90°, -90° and +180° trigonometrical direction, top
view).
This station consists of 2 main parts:
• 1 clamp, the 2 jaws of which are symmetrically positioned via a system of toothed racks
interdependent of the jaws, and 1 fixed central idle pinion. This system allows to centre the box at
the time of clamping. 2 ∅ 32x300 cylinders, controlled by a bi-stable distributor ensure the
tightening.
• 1 gear motor wheel/hollow axis screw allows to carry out the guiding in rotation on the one hand
and the whole rotations, on the other hand. The rotation range is 360° thanks to a rotary joint. This
unit allows to implement the action quickly and accurately.
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VERY IMPORTANT
No sensor allows informing about the opening or the closing of the clamps of the turning cross.
This element must operate without any resistance and be maintained just as it is.
2-3-2- Box pusher
This part is intended to push the box (es) onto the formation belt and to be able to return to its initial
position without interfering with the following box (es). There are 2 translation axis:
• A horizontal one ensured by a gear motor wheel/hollow axis screw via looped system with
flat, never ending cogged belt. The whole assembly is attached on 2 guiding rails.
• A vertical one, ensured by a ∅32x460 cylinder, ordered by a mono stable distributor (rest
position = pusher in high position) and 2 guiding columns with ball bush bearing allowing
a movement without any impediment.
2-3-3- Formation belt

• This element plays the part of a never-ending workbench. It is motorized with a gear motor
wheel/hollow axis screw associated with an incremental encoder. It makes possible to
position the box (es) brought up by the pusher at the accurate working position.
• In addition, at the end of the formation cycle, it allows to pack up the layer in the
orthogonal direction to the tightening of the clamps (case of the 2 clamp palletizer).
2-3-4- Clamps with 2 jaws
• The clamp frame is made up of 50x50x3 tubing.

• The tightening of a jaw is ensured via 2 ∅ 63x450 cylinders for pallets positioned
longitudinally (opening of 1120mm) or via 2 ∅63x540 cylinders for pallets positioned
crosswise (opening of 1320 mm), whose order pressure is flexible thanks to a pressure
control unit. A “Ø 40x40 cylinder enables the reference setting.
• The coat of the clamping surface of the jaw is rough rubber in order to obtain an optimal
adherence.
• Lastly, the clamp also has its own motorization ensuring the horizontal translatory
movement between the catching and the dumping stations. It is implemented via a gear
motor wheel/screw quill shaft through a looped system with a flat cogged never-ending
belt associated with an incremental encoder for position accuracy. The assembly is fitted
with 4 POM rollers for the vertical and horizontal stability and with 2 anti-derailment
guides.
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2-3-5- Clamps with 2 jaws (crosswise) or 4 jaws
• The clamp frame is made up of 50x50x3 tubing.

• The tightening of a jaw is ensured via 2 ∅63x540 cylinders for pallets positioned crosswise
(opening of 1320mm), the pressure of which is flexible thanks to a pressure control unit. A ∅
40x40 cylinder enables the reference setting.
• The coat of the clamping surface of the jaw is rough rubber in order to obtain an optimal
adherence.
• Lastly, the clamp also has its own motorization ensuring the horizontal translatory movement
between the catching and the dumping stations. It is implemented via a gear motor wheel/screw
quill shaft through a looped system with a flat cogged never-ending belt associated with an
incremental encoder for position accuracy. The assembly is fitted with 4 POM rollers for the
vertical and horizontal stability and with 2 anti-derailment guides.
2-3-6- Intermediary sheet(s)
According to the work to be done, 1, 2 or 2x1/2 intermediary sheets are available. Motorized via a 24VCC
motor reducer associated with a drive through never-ending cogged belt, the guiding is ensured through
ball guide. The position of the intermediary sheet is given by an incremental encoder. In this case, the
sheet is only an assisting element in lifting the box. It will be positioned in a favorable mating plane
parallel to the jaw of the clamp.
2-3-7- Frame
This element ensures only the vertical translatory movement of the clamp unit. Motorized by a motor
reducer with parallel axis for a better dynamic, the positioning is realized via an incremental encoder. An
open double sprocket/chain system (free chain slackness) allows the power transmission on each side of
the girder posts.
Moreover, 3 safety systems complement the unit:
A “horseshoe” type anti-derailment system caps the chain on the driving pinion, thus preventing
any leave out the rails.
• a detection of chain slackness integrated into the anti-derailment system allows to detect the
possible rupture of the chains as well as an interference at the time of the descent
A system of locking in position through safety pin makes the palletizer safe in several positions
before any intrusion in the safety zone. For the bank assembly of palletizers, only one system of safety
chains will be provided instead of the safety pins (attach the chain on top of the frame and on one side
with the chain shackle). In option, instead of the pin system, a locking in position system by safety
brake positioned on both sides, when pneumatically actuated, will prohibit any vertical movements at
the time of a chain(s) rupture or an intrusion in the safety zone.
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2-3-8- Recentring frame
• This element is aimed at ensuring a good fitment between the top base of a pallet and the
bottom of the pallet which will be put in place on it.
• Composed of 4 sides (2 for the reference angles, and the 2 others for tightening) they are
respectively actuated by ø 25x50 and ø 25x500 cylinders.
• A rack and pinion system guarantees the movement symmetry. Thus, each roller acts as a
pressure unit as well as a torsion bar.
VERY IMPORTANT
No sensor allows informing about the opening or the closing of the recentring frame. This element must
operate without any resistance and be maintained just as it is.
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2-4- SIZES OF THE MACHINE
2-4-1- Side view
• The above version is the standard one (finished pallet H=2700, transfer element H=400). However,
taking into account the infrastructure constraints on sites, the height of the frame is modular and can be
brought back to H=4100 for example (finished pallet H=2500 on the ground).
• The height of the box entry (H = 800) can be adjusted from H = 300 mini to the maximum pallet
height (in this case H = 2700).
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2-4-2- Top view

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3 - WORKSTATION
• No permanent presence of an operator during the operation of the machine, but an

occasional monitoring.
• All the cleaning phases must be carried out machines stopped.
See chapter 10 - Maintenance

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4 - C O M M IS S IO N IN G
• Connections and site: see chapter 2 - Conditions of use.
• The start-up of the equipment must be carried out by the MAF AGROBOTIC staff, only qualified
for this task.
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5 – OPERATION
5-1- OPERATING CYCLE
5-1- 1 TURNING STATION
• When this station is free, a box is authorized to enter into the system. In case a preceding box (# 1)
is forwarded to the pusher station, the system will authorize the entry of the next box (# 2) only
when it is certain that the box #1 is positioned before the box # 2. This is due to the fact that only
one conveyor feeds the 2 stations.
• The switch positioned in the axis of the turning station detects the box. From this moment, the box
is managed “blindly” by coding, for all the continuation of the cycle. Stopping just under the
turning station is given when the box centering is reached.
Consequently, 2 cases arise:
• There is no rotation to be done: The box waits to be conveyed until the pusher station is free.
• A rotation of +90° or -90° or 180° is necessary :

The clamps close onto the box. The rotation is carried out. The clamps release the box. The
turning clamp comes back to its 0° position.
The turning cycle is finished. The pusher station must be released for the cycle to start again.
All the movements are adjustable (max & min speed, acceleration & deceleration time) in order to
better optimize the system, according to the application.
Note: It is possible to choose not to carry out the 180° rotation, in order to optimize the cycle time (case
of boxes without traceability). Go to “CONTROLE AUTOMATIQUE” (“Automatic control”) then
validate “NO 180°.”
5-1- 2 PUSCHER STATION
STANDARD version
• When this position is free, a box can be introduced. Box #1 has reached the stop bar and box #2 is
positioned under the turning station. The pusher is waiting that the formation belt reaches its
position. Then, the pusher brings box #1 on the formation belt on a well established position. The
pusher moves back at low speed and goes up. When the high position is reached, it moves back to
its initial position at high speed. Then, it goes down again and is ready to realize a new
positioning.
• According to the work to be done, the pusher can be brought to push several boxes
simultaneously.
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ECONOMY version
In that case, a lane of boxes is made up at the end of the singulation belt (longer) and this is the
intermediary sheet which will then push the boxes on a parallel work-bench. The sheet is placed there to
help the gripping.
5-1-3- CONFORMATION BELT
• This element, able to work in 2 different running directions, allows to position the boxes in
order to constitute the different layers. It also makes it possible to pack up the finished layer
in the direction orthogonal to the tightening one (case of clamp with 2 jaws).
• Each time the pusher has just positioned a box, the working belt will immediately be put in
position for the following box. When the layer is finished, the carpet brings the whole lot
against the stop bar located under the lifting station, and then returns to the lifting position. At
this time, the pusher is authorized to push the box (es) of the following layer.
5-1-4- CLAMP (2 OR 4 SIDES)
According to the configuration, the waiting position can differ:
- Case of 2 longitudinal clamps: the waiting position is at the level of the belt.
- Case of 2 transversal clamps/4 clamps: the waiting position is 400mm above the formation
table. When the packing cycle is finished, the clamp goes down at the level of the belt. Then
the tightening cycle starts up.
Afterwards, the course of the cycle is identical.

The tightening time passes as from the moment the clamps are in contact with the boxes (only when (an)
intermediary sheet(s) is (are) used). Then, the clamps rise to allow the release of the boxes above the belt
and the layers previously stacked up. They translate to the working station and go down again. The
deceleration zone is determined by coding, the «layer presence" height measurement having been recorded
beforehand, at the time of the preceding rise.
Note: At the time of the first dumping, the installation will be always done at low speed.
Indeed, this is possible in order to finish incomplete pallets.
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Then, two cases arise:
• Presence of the recentring system: the clamp goes down in order to position the recentring
framework at the height of the last deposed layer. The clamp stops, the recentring system
closes and then the clamps finish the descent.
In contact with the 2 last layers, it is possible to adjust a packing value during which the clamp
continues its descent in order to perfect the fitment of the boxes.
Go to « CONTROLE AUTOMATIQUE / VALEUR TASSAGE » (“Automatic control / packing
value”). Then, adjust the value.
• No recentring system: the clamps go down until the contact with the 2 last layers until
reaching the packing value.
• Opening of the clamps of the long path side, then of the origin side, then rise again to the top
of the last layer (recording of the layer presence height) and the formation table, translation
position taken, descent position held over.
• If the pallet is complete, the clamps go up in high position, and then the system is brought to a
standstill, announcing the end of the pallet by sound and/or luminous signals.
• The system will start again only after evacuation of the finished pallet and introduction of a
new empty one, and validation by the operator.
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5-2- CONTROL PANEL
The palletizer is ordered by its own control desk, from which it is possible to visualize the whole
operating stations.
5-2-1- PRESENTATION
- 1 touch screen
- 1 emergency stop button (red)
- 1 machine stop button (black)
- 1 “start” pushbutton (green)
- 1 auto/manu key selector.
Touch screen
type NS-5
Stop button
On button Auto/manu key Emergency

selector stop button
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5-2-2- ORDER DESCRIPTION
Normal use
a/ Turning on
To put on the palletizer, you have to turn on the switch which is on the electrical cabinet of the palettizer.
Check that the Stop button and the emergency stop button are unlocked, and then push on the start button
to put in movement the machine.
Once these previous instructions done, the dialog screen is working and displays the following pages:
This page appears when the machine is

turned on. You have to touch the image to
go into the main menu.
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This is the home page.

It allows to have access to different modes
and pages as explained below.
This is the « Parameters » button.

It allows to open the following pull-down
menu:
« Options
Height of the pallet
Crossing of the layers
Tightening time
Warnings »
Detail of this menu will be explained

further in this manual (page 21).
« Modif format on-line » button.

This button allows the MAF technicians
to modify or adjust the active working
format during the operation in automatic
Mode.
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Here are two icons.

The 1st one represents a flashing danger
road sign indicating one or more defects.
By clicking on it, you have access to the
warning page.
The second one means that a pallet is in

position and has been validated by the user
(valid for on the ground palletization).
These two buttons are used to choose the

automatic or the manual mode.
To switch on the Manual mode, press on the
key switch « Manu/Auto » and choose the
Manual mode. A confirmation is asked for.
Then, press « Validation »: you will directly
reach up the « control manuel » page.
To switch on to the automatic mode, press on
the key switch « Manu/Auto » and choose the
automatic mode. A confirmation is asked for.
Then, press « Validation »: you will directly
reach up the « Validation Automatique »
(“Automatic validation”) page.
This message is flashing and indicates that

the palletizer is on automatic mode.
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The encoder allows you to choose the

tightening level of the boxes in the trolley
Clamp.
There are 4 available levels that can be
settled from the « Tightening tempo »
Screen (page 24).
• In the pull-down menu of the « Parameters » button, the « Options » button opens the following
screen :
« No 180° »: Blocks every rotation at 180°.
« Stop intro »: Blocks the boxes at the entry of

the belt of the box turning clamp.
« Recenter (option) »: Activates the double
clamping.
« Stacker (option) »: Activates the box

restacker.
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• In the pull-down menu of the « Parameters » button, the « pallet height » key opens the following
screen :
This screen allows you to display the height

“to do” and to be “done” on the pallet.
In case of the automatic pallet evacuation, you
can choose the strapping format (option), the
number of empty pallet destacker and the
angle bars.
• In the pull-down menu of the « Parameters » button, the « Crossing of layers » button opens the
screen below :
This page is used for formats with crossed

layers.
This page allows you to choose for each

number if the layer will be normal or
crossed.
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• In the pull-down menu of the « Parameter » button, the « Tightening tempo » button opens the
screen below :
This page allows to settle the 4 tightening

levels.
The numbers above the encoders correspond

to the setting levels on the main page (page
22)
• In the pull-down menu of the « Parameter » button, the « Alarms » button opens the screen below :
This page displays the current alarms but

as well the alarm audit.
By pressing on the concerned alarm, an

aid page will open displaying the
procedure to follow.
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b) Choice of a format
To choose a format, one has to be in Manual

Mode Manuel (page 21).
Then, press the « Format selection » to reach up

the screen below.
This page gives access to the formats in order to

settle them, activate them or change their names.
Choose a number of format (red frame). For

example F.10: its name is displayed (blue
frame).
You can add details on this format (number of

boxes per layer, size of the boxes ex...) (green
frame).
By pressing on the « Settings » button, you have

access to all format parameters (Page 37).
It is a page for confirmation.
It indicates the format you wish to activate.
It asks for a checking of the “done” or “to be

done” heights for this format.
Once those checkings implemented, you can

press on the « Activation » button.
The palletizer will directly be on Automatic

Mode and will display the main page.
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c) Manual movements
To choose a format, you have to be in

Manual Mode (page 21).
Then, press the « Manual Movement »

button to reach up the screen below.
On this page, the general view of the

palletizer is displayed.
Press the part you wish to handle.
A detailed page of this part will be

displayed.
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Fermer : To close the clamps.

Ouvrir : To open the clamps.
To make the clamps turn on the

right.
To make the clamps turn on the

left.
The « init » button allows the turning cross
to do an initialization turn
In order to make the pusher go

forward on the formation belt.
In order to make the pusher come

back on its initial position.
To make the pusher go up.
To make the pusher go down.
"Init" lamp: Pusher in initial position.

"Bas" lamp: Pusher in low position.
"Haut" lamp: Pusher in high position.
"Max" lamp: Pusher in maximal position.
: Position of the pusher.
To make the belt of the box turning

clamp go forward.
« Init » push button: Initializes the encoder of

the belt.
"Cell croix" lamp: 1st active cell of the box

turning clamp.
"Cell amont" lamp: cell of the introducing
belt active.
"Sécu Pous" lamp: Pusher safety cell active.
: Position of the belt.

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To make the frame go up.
To make the frame go down.
To make the clamps go forward.
To make the clamps move back.
"Init V » lamp»: Frame on initial position.

"LS high" lamp: Slackening cell active.
"Init H" lamp: Truck on initial position.
"Ct place" lamp: Sensor for chain slackness
"Layer sensor" lamp: Cell for last active layer.
« H back" lamp: Max. backward position=OK
Pelle 999 : Position of the

shovel central shovel
Make the shovel move on the right.
Make the shovel move on the left.

.
Fermer : To close the clamps.
Ouvrir : To open the clamps.
H 9999 : Position of the truck.
V 9999 : Position of the frame.
To make the belt of the box

turning clamp go forward or move back
"Init" push button: Initializes the encoder

of the belt.
"Table safety" lamp: cell detecting if all

the boxes of the active layer have been
seized
: 9999 Position of the belt.
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Manual functions
• Parameter for the pallet
To have access to the parameters for the pallet,

you have to be in Manual Mode (page 21).
Then, you have to press on the « Pallet

parameters » key to open the page below.
On this page, you can modify the height of the « To

do » or « Done » pallet, the hooping format, the
destacker number and the choice of the corners if the
palletizer is associated with an automatic evacuation
of the pallets.
• Change of pallets
If you wish to evacuate a pallet, you have to be in

Manual Mode (page 21)
Then, you have to press on the « Change of

pallet » key to open the next page.
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Before any change of pallet is implemented, it is

absolutely necessary to remove all the boxes on
the machine.
Once there are no more boxes on the palletizer,

you can press on the « Change » key. The
machine is going to work in automatic mode,
reset (RAZ) and wait for the pallet evacuation.
• Reset
If you wish to reset, you have to be in manual

mode (page 21)
Then, you have to press on the key

« Reset machine » to open the page below.
Before you press on the RESET key, it is absolutely

necessary to remove all the boxes on the machine
and to adjust if needed be the height of the « To do »
or « Done » pallets.
Once there are no more boxes on the palletizer, you

can press on the « Reset » key. The palletizer is
going to work in automatic mode, to reset and to go
in initial position.
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• Taking of a layer
If you wish to take a layer, you have to be in

manual mode (page 21)
Then, you have to press on the « Take a

layer » key to open the page below.
After a problem during the making (broken or

crosswise box etc…) you can carry out a
« Take layer ». In order to do that, you are
going to make the layer manually and remove
all surplus boxes.
Press on the « Take layer » key. The palletizer
takes the layer, puts it on the pallet, counts it
and carries out a reset.
• Advanced parameters
This key is used by the Maf-Roda

technicians. It gives access to all detailed
settings of the machine.
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6 - HANDLING
Weight of the machine: ≈1 800 kg.
6 -1 - TRANSPORT AND UNLOADING OF THE MACHINE
6-1-1 INDICATIONS RELATIVE TO TRANSPORT
The machine must be correctly tied up on to the transport means in order to prevent it from moving
or being damaged. Do not use mobile parts for the fixing.
The container must be closed and waterproof. For containers that can be stacked on platform, please
use standard containers that can be totally closed by a steel plate. Containers closed with a tarpaulin
or wood can not be accepted: they would not be strong enough to bear shocks that can happen
during loading, transport and offloading of containers.
6-1-2 OFFLOADING OF MACHINE
The offloading of the machine is under the customer's responsibility.
SAFETY RULES
Offloading must be carried out by competent technical personnel, acknowledged by the purchaser
of the installation. This personnel is aware of safety rules and watches out for equipment moving
until it is located on its definitive place, in order to avoid any accident. To this aim, he respects the
use of transport and fulcrum points.
It is the customer's responsibility to determine the appropriate way of offloading. According to the
purchased equipment, he will have to think about necessary personnel, appropriate lifting and
handling material not to damage the machine when offloading and positioning it.
The mobile parts of the machine that can not be used for the fulcrum and transport points must be
detected and avoided. To this aim, the purchaser must be informed about the technical
characteristics of the machine, and about the materials it is made of.
If possible, the equipment should be offloaded in covered premises, in order to avoid possible
damages that might be caused by rain, dust or sand that can come into the mobile parts of the
machine.
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VERY IMPORTANT: THE MACHINE MUST BE CORRECTLY OFFLOADED. IN CASE

OFFLOADING IS MADE WITHOUT RESPECTING SAFETY RULES AND/OR WITH BAD
WEATHER CONDITIONS, THIS COULD CAUSE AN EARLY AND ABNORMAL WEAR OF THE
MACHINE AND AFFECT ITS RUNNING.
IF THIS IS THE CASE, A CHECKING AND AN INTERVENTION BEFORE AND DURING
ASSEMBLY WILL BE NECESSARY, THIS WILL OF COURSE POSTPONE THE
COMMISSIONING.
6-1-3 REQUIRED POWER AND EXTERNAL MEANS
Machines do not have any lifting and handling apparatus.
Several workers and a forklift might be necessary for the handling and definitive positioning of
some machines. If more than 2 forklifts are necessary, a crane would be preferable for safety and
quickness reasons.
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7 - INSTALLATION
• The machine is exclusively installed by MAF RODA.

• Each machine requires a specific installation procedure.
7-1 CIVIL WORKS
Three copies of the civil works drawing and machine drawing are sent to the customer for
signature. The customer should refer to this drawing for the location of the machine in the building.
7-2- ENVIRONMENT
Location: always in closed premises, protected from rain.

Storage temperature: -10° C to 50° C.
Dampness: 10 % to 90 % without condensation.
7-3- NECESSARY SPACE AROUND THE MACHINE
The necessary space should be reserved for offloading to be easily carried out. In case two forklifts
are necessary, the transport truck might be moved and the equipment suspended in mid-air. Some
machines (big machines in particular) should not be suspended more than 20 cm from the ground.
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8 - ASSEMBLY AND DISMANTLING
The machine is exclusively installed by MAF RODA.

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9 - SETTINGS
• The settings have to be exclusively implemented by entitled personnel.
9-1- CREATION OF A FORMAT
This page gives access to the settings of

the formats (page 26)
Press on the « Settings » key. A

password is asked.
Once the password validated, you have

access to the page below.
There are 2 possibilities:

« Normal layer adjustment »
« Reversed layer adjustment »
The second possibility activates or not.

In the settings of the normal layer, this
reversed layer will be useful in the
crosswise layer formats
We are first going to detail the adjustment

of the normal layer.
Press on the « Normal layer adjustment »

key to have access to the next page.
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On each adjustment page, there are two

permanent keys: « Pages » (blue frame)
« Manu » (red frame)
The 1st one displays a pull-down menu

giving access to all adjustment pages.
The 2nd one gives direct access to the

manual movements of the machine.
The count-up begins from that cell (A point =

encoder set at 0).
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9-2- BOX CENTERING UNDER CROSS AND BOX SEPARATION
• Box centering under cross
The value « Box centering under

cross » is useful to center the box
in the middle of the cross clamp.
This value corresponds to the

number of encoder points (entry
belt) between the cell at the belt of
the box turning clamp entry and
the middle of the clamp (see
diagram below).
To modify the value, press on the

value. A keyboard is displayed:
enter the new value and validate.
The box is well positioned in the centre of

the cross ( point B ).
The value between A and B will be our
centering value.
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• Box separation The « Box separation » value stops

the box following the one which is
coming in.
When several boxes follow each

other on the upstream belt, the 1st
one must reach the belt of the box
turning clamp and the next one must
be stopped.
numbers of coding points (entry belt)
between the cell at the entry of the
belt of the box turning clamp and the
time when the back of the box leaves
the upstream belt (see diagram
below).
To change this value, press on the

key. A keyboard is displayed. Enter
the new value and validate.
The count-up begins from this cell (A point =

encoder set to 0 ).
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A’
The first box is on the belt of the box turning clamp

and the second one is on the upstream belt (A’
point). The value between A and A’ will be the
parting value.
9-3- BOX ROTATION
This page is used to settle the box

rotations. The numbers (1,2,3, 4…20)
correspond to the box arrival order
under the cross.
There are 4 possibilities:

« -90° » and « 90° »: for rotations.
« 180° »: to carry out a U-turn.
« No »: so that the box can’t rotate.
You have to press on the required

window (green frame). Then press on
the required type of rotation (blue
frame). Press on « ENT » key (red
frame).
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For positive rotations By negative rotations

(+90°), the cross gyrates (-90°), the cross gyrates
in the trigonometric clockwise (blue arrow).
direction (counter-
clockwise) (red arrow).
9-4-ENTRY BELT
This page is used to settle what is

called the entry belt value.

numbers of coding points (entry belt)
necessary to the box to go from the
middle of the cross up to the end of
the belt in stop position against the
packing up iron plate (see next
diagram).
To change the value, press on the

key, enter the value with the
keyboard by pressing on « ENT »
key.
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The box is positioned in the middle of the

cross ( point C = encoder = 0).
The box is in stop position against the iron

sheet (D point)
The value between C and D will be our
entry value.
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D‫׳‬
The second box comes in stop position

against the first one (D’ point)
The value between C and D’ will be our
entry value for the following box.
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9-5- PUSHER
This page is used to settle what is

called the pusher value.

numbers of coding points (pusher)
necessary to push the box to the
required position on the formation
belt (see next diagram).

value, enter the value with the
keyboard and validate by pressing on
« ENT ».
The box is correctly in stop position against

the packing up sheet, the pusher is in initial
position (E point = encoder = 100pts)
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The box is positioned at the required

location on the formation belt (F point).
The displayed coding value to go from the
E point to F will be our pusher value.
NB: For some layouts (600 and 1200pusher), it is possible to push several boxes at the same time. For
example, for a format of 5 boxes pro layer, you want to push the 3 first boxes and then the next 2 ones
together. The setting will be the following one: for the boxes 1 and 2, we will enter 9999 as box value
with the NO AFF key.
Then, we will enter the value for box 3 as explained previously in order that the 3 boxes are pushed
together.
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9-6-CONFORMATION TABLE
This page is used to settle the

positioning of the formation table.
This setting is to position the table

for boxes coming from the pusher.
Same procedure as for the pusher:
enter 9999 if you do not want to
move the table.

value, enter the value with the
keyboard by pressing on « ENT ».
9-7-TABLE IN PACKING-UP POSITION
This value is necessary to pack-up the

layer against the packing-up bar at
the end of the formation table.
When the layer is ready on the table,

it goes forward up to the packing-up
position.
value. A keyboard is displayed. Enter
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9-8-TABLE IN POSITION TO TAKE THE LAYER
This value is very important for a

result on the pallet.
Actually, this value is going to

position the layer in the clamps
when the layer is taken. It has to be
settled so that it is properly
positioned on the pallet.
The layer being is stop position on
the bar after the packing-up, the
encoder is initialized (=2000) and
the position to take the layer is
settled.
value. A keyboard is displayed.
Enter the new value and validate.
9-9-VALUE OF THE ENCODER FOR THE CONFORMATION SHEET

(“SHOVEL”)
This page is used to settle the

positioning of the encoder for the
formation sheet (s) (shovel)
(optional).
Adjust the value so that the encoder

is positioned in the middle of the
layer. To test the value you have just
entered, press the « On » button on
the control panel to launch a
positioning cycle.
Adjust the value according to the

result.

value. A keyboard is displayed. Enter
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9-10-ACTIVATION OF THE REVERSED LAYER

This last page of settings is used
to activate the reversed layer.
If you have a format with crossed

layers, you have to activate the
reversed layer. Keep the « Yes »
key pressed until « Activated » is
displayed (blue frame).
Do the same with « No » if you

wish to deactivate it.
Once activated, you will be

automatically re-directed towards
the first setting page.
To settle the reversed layer, you have to choose « Reversed layer setting » and follow the same procedure
as for the normal layer.
Once the setting done, go into the pull-down menu « Page » and press on « End ». The screen hereunder is
displayed:
If you have finished, confirm it by pressing on the «Yes» key. You will be re-directed towards the home
page.
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9-11 FAULT DIAGNOSIS
Should the fault not be listed below, check in manual mode that the movements can be done normally to
make sure that the electrical wiring and the various mechanical parts are not defective.
For this listing, it is assumed that the machine is perfectly settled for each available types of making.
If it is not the case, please complete these settings via the terminal (box centering, stop position for the
pusher & table…).
9-11-1- GENERAL
Problems Causes Remedies

The start-up in automatic - No empty pallet. - Let an empty pallet come in.
mode is impossible. - Safety cells active - Rearm the safety cells.
- No group authorization - Start up the group.
- Motor fault. - Rearm the defective inverter.
- Weak air pressure - Adjust the low threshold of the
pressure switch.
No movement possible in - Safety cells active - Rearm the cells.
manual mode. - No group authorization. - Start up the group.
- Motor fault - Rearm the defective inverter.
- Weak air pressure - Adjust the low threshold of the
pressure switch.
Standstill of the machine. - Intrusion. -Rearm.

It works neither in manual - ... -Reposition the machine in its normal
nor in automatic mode. cycle in « manual »
- Check the automatism parts (coder,
cells)
- Check the transmission and brake
parts.
-Call MAF after sale service.
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9-11-2- TURNING STATION

2 boxes are introduced at the - The entry cell is off-center - Adjust the alignment of the cross cell
same time. or defective - Check robot entry
The box does not stop or - The entry cell is off-center or - Adjust the alignment of the cross cell
does not stop on the right defective - Check robot entry (cell & coder)
position under the turning - Boxes are different from the - Choose the right format
station. actual format - Re-tighten the conveying belt
- The coder under the belt is
defective
- Loose conveying belt
The clamping of the box - Guiding unit jammed. - Degrease and lubricate.
before the turning is not - Rotary joint worn - Change the part.
completed.
9-11-3- PUSHER

The pusher does not respect - Defective coder. - Check the robot entry.
any more the slackening and
standstill zones.
The pusher moves back at - High position sensor - Check the robot entry.
the level of the entry belt in defective.
low position.
The pusher does not push the - Defective pusher safety cell. - Adjust the alignment of the pusher
boxes any more - Loose belt safety cell
- Check the robot entry.
- Check the presence of the reflector
- Re-tighten the belt
9-11-4- INTERMEDIARY SHEET(S)

No movement. - Defective motor 24VCC. - Check circuit breaker.
Wrong positions. - Defective coders. - Check the robot entry.
- Jammed guiding unit. - Degrease and lubricate.
- Loose belt - Re-tighten the belt
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9-11-5- CLAMP

The clamp does not respect - Defective coder. - Check the robot entry
any more the slackening and - Loose belt - Re-tighten the belt
horizontal standstill zones
During the palletization, - Packing-up value too weak - Increase the packing-up value by 2
boxes are released too soon. points.

Bad position of the layer in - Defective coder. - Check the robot entry
relation to the clamps - Loose conveying belt - Re-tighten the conveying belt
9-11-7- FRAME

The clamp does not respect - Defective coder - Check the robot entry
any more the slackening and - Defective layer presence cell
vertical standstill zones
Stop in position - Engine brake - Check every year according to
Lifting chain - Stretch the indications of the builder
(appendices 3 and 4)
- Check wear < 1,5 % every year.
9-11-8- RECENTRING DEVICE

All the sides do not close - Twisted rollers - Refection of the damaged parts
correctly
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10 - MAINTENANCE
The machine is OUT OF SERVICE AND UNABLE TO BE SWITCHED ON during the

intervention work
THE MACHINE HAS TO BE MECHANICALLY LOCKED. DEVICES TO PREVENT

FALL (2 SAFETY PINS) HAVE TO BE INSTALLED EITHER THROUGH THE SYSTEM OF
SAFETY CHAIN KIT (SEE BELOW) OR DIRECTLY LAID ON THE GROUND.
Only qualified persons trained in safety procedures and taking all necessary
precautions should be permitted to carry out intervention works on the machine (See
safety instructions at the end of the manual).
FOR ANY INTERVENTION ON THE SAFETY AIR BRAKES (OPTIONAL), THE

MACHINE HAS TO BE IMPERATIVELY ON THE GROUND.
Assembly of the optional safety chain kit "1825118"

Position the chain shackle "2190386" in the ø20 drilling made in the following parts: "1825156" et
"1825157" for a standard 2 clamp palletizer.
1825118
1825156
or
1825157
1825129
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1825118
1825129
Position the top of the chain kit "1825118" in the slot provided for this purpose on the upper part of the
frame. The chain must be stretched to the maximum by the positioning. Thanks to this system, it is
possible to work securely on the machine.
BEWARE!! Close carefully the chain shackle and properly position the chains at the slot bottom.
1825118
Frame
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10-1- MAINTENANCE
10-1-1- TURNING STATION

Check the tightness of the strip on the entry belt (once a month).
Check that the strip on the entry belt is properly centered (once a month).
Check the tightness of the driving chain (once a month).
Degrease and lubricate the guiding shaft of the cross clamps (once a month).
Check the state of the sheath (once a month).
Check the oil level in the gear box (change after 300 hours of work then every 1000 hours or once
a year). Quantity: 3.1 litres. Type: Carter EP 220 (code 6340021).
Check the tightness of the rotary joint (once a month).
Check that the shaft with rotary joint does not slip into the shrinking (once a month).
10-1-2- PUSHER
Degrease and lubricate the guiding shaft of the pusher (once a month).
Degrease and lubricate the guiding sheet of the pusher (once a month).
Check the state of the wire-holder chain (once a month)
Check the tightness of the belt (once a month)
Check the tightness of the strip of the entry belt (once a month).
Check the strip of the entry belt is properly centered (once a month).
Check the tightness of the driving chain (once a month).
10-1-4- CLAMP(S)
• Check the state of the guiding shoes of the jaws (once every 3 months).
• Check the tightness of the belt (once a month).
• Check the state of the "para" belts (once a week).
Check the state of the wire-holder chain (once a month).
Degrease and lubricate the guiding shaft (once a month).

Check the tightness of the driving belt of the intermediary sheet (once a month).
10-1-6- FRAME
Check the clearance of the guiding gravity rollers (once every 3 months).
Check the oil level in the gear box (change after 300 hours then every 1000 hours or once a year).
Quantity: 3.1 litres. Type: Carter EP 220 (code 6340021).
Check the stretch of the lifting chains (once every 2 months).
Check that the slackening and initializing cells as well as the slackening cam are properly
positioned (once a day).
Check the state of the wire-holder chain (once a month).
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10-1-7- RECENTERING DEVICE
Check the state of the 4 rollers (once a month).

Check the proper (free from any impediment) functioning of the different (once a week).
10-2- WEARING PARTS
The list below is non exhaustive. However, it allows getting a supply of main parts necessary to the
proper operation of the palletizer.
10-2-1- MECHANICAL PARTS
MAF CODE : DESCRIPTION : Qty :

2320240 Cogged belt AT10 1
2320243 Cogged belt AT3 1
3825764 PVC N 2P 750x5000 belt 1
2560465 IS/M ∅32x300 cylinder (see appendix 5) 2
3825845 PVC N 2P 1300x6340 belt 1
2200253 D25 ball bush bearing 1
3825643 Gravity roller 2
2560392 IS ∅40x40 cylinder 1
2560473 IS ∅63x450 cylinder 2
2560474 IS ∅63x540 cylinder 2
5570031 24VCC 300 rpm gear motor 1
2530135 5/3 1/8 CF 2Pil distributor 1
2530089 5/2 1/8 1Pil distributor 1
2560406 IS/M ∅25x500 cylinder 1
2560127 IS/M ∅25x50 cylinder 1
3825841 AT3 (intermediary sheet) cogged pulley 1
3825541 AT10 (frame translation, receiver) cogged pulley 1
3825540 AT10 (frame translation, motive) cogged pulley 1
3825539 AT10 (pusher translation, receiver) cogged pulley 1
3825560 AT10 (pusher translation, motive) cogged pulley 1
1825098 Rotary joint kit 1
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10-2-2 ELECTRICAL PARTS
MAF CODE : DESCRIPTION : Qty :

5825017 M12DM 1m wire 2
5450191 50 pts hollow axis encoder 1
∅14
545 238 10 pts ∅14 hollow axis 1
encoder
5450155 D18C cell transmitter- 1
receiver radial
5450039 Cell D18C transmitter- 1
receiver axial
2560379 Limit switch 1
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11 – USER TRAINING
It is the MAF AGROBOTIC staff who is in charge of the start up that trains the customer’s personnel
to use, clean and maintain the installation properly.
12 - ADDITIONAL TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES
• N/A
13 - APPLICATION RESTRICTIONS
• N/A
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14 - LANGUAGE VERSIONS
• Up today, this user manual is available in French and in English.

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15 - LAYOUTS AND SKETCHES
• Locations of the sensors and the cells.

• Electrical diagrams ()
• Pneumatic diagrams ()
• Grafcets ()
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15-1- LOCATION OF THE SENSORS, CELLS & ENCODERS
15-1-1- TURNING STATION (OR « CROSS »)
- 1 photocell (transmitter/receiver) on supply conveyor: allows controlling the box entry in the
system.
- 1 photocell (transmitter/receiver) on belt in the pivot axis of the cross: allows positioning the box
under the cross.
- 1 photocell (transmitter/receiver) on chassis of the turning cross: allows the initialization of the
cross on zero position.
- A 50 pts incremental encoder: allows coding the entry belt displacement.
Box entry Pusher safety cell
Box positioning
cell
Cross initialization
cell
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15-1-2- BOX PUSHER
- 1 ∅ 18 proximity sensor: allows detecting the start position.

- 1 ∅ 32x460 cylinder sensor: allows detecting the pusher high position.
- A 50 pts incremental encoder: allows positioning the pusher.
- 2 limit switches on the pusher cylinder.
Encoder for the pusher

positioning
Proximity sensor for start

position of the pusher
Cells for the

positioning of the
pusher cylinder
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A 50 pts incremental encoder: allows to code the belt displacement.

1 photocell «table safety»: allows knowing when a box hasn’t been lifted.
"Table safety"
cell
15-1-4- CLAMP(S)
• A 50 pts incremental encoder: allows to code the horizontal displacement of the clamp.
• 1 photocell: allows to reset the encoder for the height.
Initialization ofof
Initialization the
cell for horizontal
the cell for
frame
horizontal
Coder for horizontal

positioning of the clamps
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- A 10 pts incremental coder: allows to code the horizontal displacement of the clamp.
- 1 proximity sensor: allows to reset the coder.
Proximity sensor for the

initialization of the
intermediary sheet
Coder for the

positioning of the
intermediary sheet
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15-1-6- FRAME
- 1 photocell: allows to reset the coder for the height.

- 1 photocell allows to slacken the frame.
- A 50pts incremental coder: allows to code the vertical displacement of the clamp.
- 2 inductive cells "chain slackness".
- 2 photocells "chain break".
Coder for frame

positioning
Photocell for
frame slackening
Photocell for frame

initialization
Proximity sensor
“chain slackness”
Photocells "chain
break"
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"Presence of layer"
photocells
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15-2- ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS

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15-3 PNEUMATIC DIAGRAMS
(=PART ON CLAMPS) (=PART ON ACTUATOR)
PALLETIZER WITH 2 CLAMPS

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PALLETIZER WITH 2 CROSS-WISE CLAMPS

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PALLETIZER WITH 4 CLAMPS

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16 - NOISE AND VIBRATION AVOIDANCE
• N/A
17 – CONTINUOUS SOUND PRESSURE

• < 70 dB.
18– INSTANTANEOUS PEAK SOUND PRESSURE
• N/A
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19– ACOUSTICAL POWER ISSUED BY THE MACHINE
• N/A.
20 – SOUND PEAK UP CONDITIONS

• No environment.
21 – EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE
• N/A.
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22 – RISKS IN CONNECTION WITH THE MOBILITY

OF THE MACHINE
• N/A
23 – RISKS IN CONNECTION WITH LIFTING

• See Chapter 6 – Handling.
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24- REMINDER OF GENERAL SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS
24-1- INTERVENTIONS
According to the decree 93-41 of 11/01/93 only qualified persons trained in safety
procedures and taking all necessary precautions should be permitted to carry out:
o cleaning and maintenance

o unjamming
o correction of irregular operation
o breakdown repair
GENERAL INTERVENTION
For all work on the machine it is VITAL that:
- the technician is aware of all intervention procedures of the company using the machine
- the machine is out of service and unable to be switched on during the intervention work
- make sure that a start up is absolutely impossible according to following stages :
Isolation equipment
Electricity: Open the main isolating switch.
Intervention on pneumatic circuit: the shut off valve must be locked and the circuits off-loaded
Intervention on hydraulic circuit: Before any intervention on the hydraulic circuit, hydraulic pumps must
be stopped, this to prevent jacks from moving.
Stop and signalling
• Lock the separation parts with the identification of the operator.
Intervention identification:
• A notice is positioned stating clearly that an intervention is taking place. If more than one person
is working on the machine at different parts, it is obligatory to use as many padlocks as there are
persons intervening.
• Before the machine is re-activated, all security devices must be reset and assurances must be made
that no one is left in a danger zone.
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ALL DOORS ARE EQUIPPED WITH MECHANICAL CLOSING FACILITIES TO ENSURE THEY ARE KEPT
CLOSED.
ELECTRICAL INTERVENTIONS
• All electrical cabinets are equipped with locks or mechanical closures (bolts with special heads)
allowing them to be kept closed with only qualified personnel being in possession of the necessary
tool or key to open them.
• Before any intervention, the machine power must be cut off using the relevant lockable master
switch.
• Checks must then be made to ensure that the machine is completely isolated from the power.
• When working on the electrical entry and exit terminals, the relevant fuses to the terminals must
be cut.
• When working on the frequency inverter, wait until the capacitors have lost their charge (load
lamp is OFF); see inverter documentation.
• When working on the stabilized 24 DC power supply, wait until the capacitors have lost their
charge (load lamp is OFF).
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24-2- SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
ALL PERSONS RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE MACHINE MUST BE

THOROUGHLY VERSED IN ALL ASPECTS OF SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.
BEFORE STARTING ANY INTERVENTION OF ELECTRICAL OR MECHANICAL

NATURE ON THE MACHINE, YOU MUST MAKE SURE THAT:
REMINDERS:
- The machine must be out of service.

- Isolation equipment (switches, valves…) must be locked and the intervention signaled.
- The intervention area must be marked.
- Verify that the machine is out of service.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY MEASURES:
- The emergency button has been activated.

- The general cabinet power supply must have been withdrawn using the main switch.
- The key to the start button has been removed in such a fashion that any accidental start- up is
impossible. A sign indicating that work is in progress has been displayed.
WARNING!!!
- THE WORK SPACE IN FRONT OF THE MACHINE MUST AT ALL TIMES BE KEPT CLEAN
AND CLEAR IN ORDER TO GAIN IMMEDIATE ACCESS TO THE MAIN CABINET IN TIMES OF
EMERGENCY.
- ACTIVATE THE START UP SEQUENCE OF THE OPERATION CYCLE SOLELY IN THE

RECOMMENDED MANNER.
- DO NOT CHANGE THE PROGRAMME SETTINGS OR TRY TO MODIFY THE PERFORMANCE

IN ANY WAY FROM THE ORIGINAL SETTINGS DURING INSTALLATION.
- ALWAYS WORK WITH ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ORDER THAT THERE IS FULL VISION OF
THE WHOLE WORK ZONE.
- INFORM THOSE RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTENANCE OF ANY IRREGULARITY OF ANY

SPECIFIC DEVICE.
- BEFORE STARTING THE MACHINE, ENSURE THAT THERE ARE NEITHER FORGOTTEN
TOOLS, NOR FOREIGN OBJECTS ON OR IN THE MACHINE.
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- CERTAIN BIN LOADING AND UNLOADING MACHINES ARE ACCESSIBLE BY THE

OPERATOR AND ARE FITTED WITH ELECTRIC CELLS FOR SURVEILLANCE OF THE ACCESS
ZONE. IF THE LIGHT BEAM IS BREACHED, THE MACHINE WILL STOP. DO NOT
REACTIVATE THE MACHINE IF SOMEONE IS STILL INSIDE OF THE DANGER ZONE.
- ALL INTERVENTIONS WHICH ARE MADE ON STACKING, UNSTACKING, IMMERSION OR

FILLING, OR BIN STACKING MACHINES AND UNSTACKING MACHINES, MUST HAVE A
MECHANICAL STOP ON THE LOADING ELEVATOR.
DANGER!!!
- DO NOT TOUCH WITH HANDS, TOOLS OR OTHER OBJECTS AROUND THE INTERIOR,
WORKING PARTS, OR ANY LIVE ELECTRICAL PARTS OF THE MACHINE, NOR THE MAIN
CABINET.
- NEVER LEAVE THE WORK STATION OR THE MACHINE WITHOUT SURVEILLANCE

WHILST IT IS OPERATING.
- UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THE DOORS OR PROTECTIVE COVERS / CASINGS

OF THE MACHINE UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AUTHORISED.
- MACHINE OPERATORS MUST NOT APPROACH THE CONFINES OF THE MACHINE WHILST
WEARING PERSONAL ITEMS WHICH COULD PROVOKE AN ACCIDENT (WATCHES, TIES,
BRACELETS, RINGS ETC…).
- UNIFORM / OVERALL SLEEVES MUST BE SECURELY FASTENED AT THE WRIST.
- IT IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN FOR ANY MACHINE OPERATOR TO ACCESS THE INTERIOR

OF THE MAIN CABINET, IF HE IS NOT IN POSSESSION OF AN AUTORISATION WHICH
GUARANTEES PROOF OR ADEQUATE COMPETENCE IN SUCH ACTIONS.
- THE BREACHING OF THE GUARDS RAILINGS AND SAFETY GUARDS OF THE GANGWAYS
IS DANGEROUS AND STRICTLY FORBIDDEN.

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USER MANUAL Version 7825101

546, rue Gustave Jay

THIS MANUAL IS UNIQUE, NO COPY WILL BE PROVIDED.

1- MACHINE IDENTIFICATION ........................................................................................... 5

Maker's name MAF item code

2-1- DESCRIPTION OF THE MACHINE

2-1-1- Version with CLAMPS CROSSWISE

- 1 turning station (cross),

2-1-2- Version with CLAMPS LENGTHWISE

- 1 turning station (cross),

The pusher station brings the boxes on the formation belt.

The clamp moves on vertically and horizontally, through the frame.

2-2- TECHNICAL DATA

The palletizer is entirely automated.

The palletizer is able to palletize:

No photo eye, so no parasite problem.

2-3- DESCRIPTION OF THE DIFFERENT PARTS

Clamp Intermediary sheet

2-3-1- Turning station or « cross » station

This station consists of 2 main parts:

2-3-2- Box pusher

2-3-3- Formation belt

2-3-4- Clamps with 2 jaws

• The clamp frame is made up of 50x50x3 tubing.

2-3-5- Clamps with 2 jaws (crosswise) or 4 jaws

• The clamp frame is made up of 50x50x3 tubing.

2-3-6- Intermediary sheet(s)

Moreover, 3 safety systems complement the unit:

2-3-8- Recentring frame

2-4- SIZES OF THE MACHINE

2-4-1- Side view

2-4-2- Top view

• No permanent presence of an operator during the operation of the machine, but an

• All the cleaning phases must be carried out machines stopped.

See chapter 10 - Maintenance

• Connections and site: see chapter 2 - Conditions of use.

5-1- OPERATING CYCLE

5-1- 1 TURNING STATION

Consequently, 2 cases arise:

• A rotation of +90° or -90° or 180° is necessary :

5-1- 2 PUSCHER STATION

5-1-3- CONFORMATION BELT

5-1-4- CLAMP (2 OR 4 SIDES)

According to the configuration, the waiting position can differ:

Afterwards, the course of the cycle is identical.

Then, two cases arise:

5-2- CONTROL PANEL

On button Auto/manu key Emergency

5-2-2- ORDER DESCRIPTION

This page appears when the machine is

This is the home page.

This is the « Parameters » button.

Detail of this menu will be explained

« Modif format on-line » button.

Here are two icons.

The second one means that a pallet is in

These two buttons are used to choose the

This message is flashing and indicates that

The encoder allows you to choose the

« No 180° »: Blocks every rotation at 180°.

« Stop intro »: Blocks the boxes at the entry of

« Stacker (option) »: Activates the box

This screen allows you to display the height

This page is used for formats with crossed