In the last section we reviewed the basic components and the sub-assemblies found in all ME109 series equipment. Please
reference those illustrations when assembling your system. This is merely a guideline and we encourage you to contact us at
any point during this initial set-up phase for assistance, we are happy to walk you through this process.
Space
Your location should have enough space to accommodate the system and adequate space for the operator to
comfortably work. Check that there is sufcient clearance from scale input to ceiling in order to load the Hopper.
Consider the means by which you intend to load bulk product. Is there enough clearance?
Floor Try to choose a location where the oor is relatively at and stable. Your stand will come with levelers to correct
for minor level issues.
Internet
If your system is equipped with a Touchscreen Controller you may want to take advantage of our remote assis-
tance capabilities by supplying a broadband internet connection so that we may offer you maximum technical
assistance.
If your facility has a wireless internet connection there is an USB port located at the front of the screen where
you can insert your own wireless internet device. If your facility is not equipped with wireless internet the Ethernet
cable can be inserted directly into the Ethernet port inside the controller on the rear of the door mounted touch-
screen.
Power
Your location should be supplied with the appropriate power for your equipment, see
Sec. # 1.3
, for best results
plug directly into a grounded, isolated and dedicated circuit. A proper third wire ground is essential. Most dry
products generate large amounts of static; if this cannot be dissipated it may interfere with your controls and/or
do serious damage to the electronics. We recommend you check your power output with a voltmeter and check
that it conforms.
If a dedicated circuit is not available you may want to consider a 500-600 watt Ferro Resonant Line Conditioner.
Air
Ensure your location is equipped with air by means of a compressor, see
Sec. # 1.3
. The actual air compressor
size is fairly subjective and dependent upon the overall scope of your system. The actual air pressure required
to operate a semi-automated ME109 series system is negligible. Almost any size will be sufcient to supply the
appropriate air. The “size” of the compressor is capacitive, meaning how much air it can store in the tank and not
indicative of its ability to supply that air.
Horsepower, CFM and other ratings are unimportant. We recommend making your selection based on a large
storage tank (at least 5 gallons).
Supply
Consider the proximity of your packaging area to your bulk product supply as well as the logistics of supplying
product to your scale day to day. You will now have the capacity to process a great deal more product an hour
than you had been when doing it by hand. In many cases 8-15 times more per minute. Keep in mind you will
need a requisite amount of bulk product. Based on your hopper capacity (2.4 cu. ft. on standard ME109 series
equipment) and the weights you are running you could be lling your hopper multiple times an hour.
Various Elevator systems are available as options; if this is of interest contact your Actionpac Sales Associate.
You should scout out an appropriate location for your system. While we can’t tell you how to organize your facility or where to
place your system there are several factors you should consider when evaluating potential locations:
Your location should meet the following criteria
Things to Consider
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