PFAFF silberblau 8311 Manuale utente

8311
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
296-12-19 445/002
Instruction Manual engl. 10.12020
This instruction manual applies to machines
from the serial number 2 827 749 and software
version 0470/009 onwards.

Reprinting, reproduction and/or translation of PFAFF instruction manuals
(including parts thereof) is only permitted with our prior agreement and
citation of the source.
PFAFF Industriesysteme
und Maschinen GmbH
Hans-Geiger-Str. 12 - IG Nord
D-67661 Kaiserslautern
This instruction manual applies for all models and subclasses listed in chapter 3
Technical Data.

Contents ..................................................................................Page
Contents
3
1 Safety .................................................................................................................................... 5
1.01 Directives ............................................................................................................................... 5
1.02 General notes on safety ......................................................................................................... 5
1.03 Safety symbols ...................................................................................................................... 6
1.04 Important notes for the user .................................................................................................. 6
1.05 Operating and technical staff ................................................................................................. 7
1.05.01 Operating staff ....................................................................................................................... 7
1.05.02 Technical staff ........................................................................................................................ 7
1.06 Danger ................................................................................................................................... 8
2 Proper use.............................................................................................................................9
2.01 General .................................................................................................................................. 9
2.02 Machine versions ................................................................................................................... 9
2.02.01 8311 Standard ........................................................................................................................ 9
2.02.02 8311 Dual wheel .................................................................................................................. 10
3 Specifications ......................................................................................................................11
4 Disposal .............................................................................................................................. 12
4.01 Environmental protection ..................................................................................................... 12
5 Transportation, packing and storage ................................................................................ 13
5.01 Transportation to customer‘s premises ............................................................................... 13
5.02 Transportation inside the customer‘s premises ................................................................... 13
5.03 Disposal of packing materials .............................................................................................. 13
5.04 Storage ................................................................................................................................ 13
6 Explanation of symbols ..................................................................................................... 14
7 Controls .............................................................................................................................. 15
7.01 Summary of control elements ............................................................................................. 15
7.02 Main switch ......................................................................................................................... 16
7.03 Pedal .................................................................................................................................... 16
7.04 Control panel ........................................................................................................................ 17
7.04.01 Input functions ..................................................................................................................... 18
7.04.02 Key reactions ....................................................................................................................... 18
7.04.03 Display functions .................................................................................................................. 18
7.05 SD card reader and writer .................................................................................................... 19
8 Installation and commissioning ....................................................................................... 20
8.01 Installation ............................................................................................................................ 20
8.01.01 Adjusting the table-top height .............................................................................................. 20
8.02 Commissioning .................................................................................................................... 21
8.03 Switching the machine on/off ..............................................................................................22
9 Preparation ......................................................................................................................... 23
9.01 Initialization of the lifting drive (roller init) ............................................................................. 23
9.02 Selecting operating modes .................................................................................................. 24
10 Sealing ................................................................................................................................ 25
10.01 Sealing principle .................................................................................................................. 25
10.02 Description of the function keys .......................................................................................... 26
10.02.01 Motorised puller on/off ........................................................................................................ 27
10.02.02 Ultrasonic power/amplitude ................................................................................................. 28

Contents
Contents ..................................................................................Page
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10.02.03 Welding force ....................................................................................................................... 29
10.02.04 Roller gap ............................................................................................................................ 30
10.02.05 Feed roller speed ............................................................................................................... 31
10.02.06 Cutting force (8311 – DUAL Cut&Seal model) .................................................................. 33
10.02.07 Opening / closing the feed rollers ........................................................................................ 35
10.02.08 Starting the sealing process manually ................................................................................. 35
10.02.09 Interrupting the sealing process .......................................................................................... 35
10.02.10 Manually turning the rollers backwards ............................................................................... 35
10.02.11 Input ..................................................................................................................................... 35
10.03 Basting ................................................................................................................................. 36
10.04 Selecting sealing parameters and program numbers .......................................................... 37
10.04.01 Selecting sealing parameters P1..P50 .................................................................................. 37
10.05 Manual sealing ..................................................................................................................... 39
10.05.01 Process in manual sealing production mode ....................................................................... 39
10.06 Dynamic sealing ................................................................................................................... 41
10.06.01 Process in dynamic sealing production mode ...................................................................... 41
10.07 Programmed sealing ............................................................................................................ 45
10.07.01 Pogram ................................................................................................................................. 45
10.08 Programmed dynamic sealing .............................................................................................. 51
10.09 Programmed sealing with sequence program ..................................................................... 51
11 Input .................................................................................................................................... 52
11.01 Overview of the functions in the input menu ...................................................................... 52
12 Care and Maintenance ....................................................................................................... 82
12.01 Maintenance intervals .......................................................................................................... 82
12.02 Cleaning the feed rollers ...................................................................................................... 82
12.03 Checking/adjusting the air pressure ..................................................................................... 83
12.04 Cleaning the air filter of the air-filter/lubricator ..................................................................... 83
13 Adjustment ......................................................................................................................... 84
13.01 Notes on adjustment ........................................................................................................... 84
13.02 Tools, gauges and other accessories .................................................................................. 84
13.03 Exchanging the transport rollers ......................................................................................... 84
13.04 Explanation of error messages ............................................................................................ 86
13.04.01 General errors ...................................................................................................................... 86
13.04.02 Error groups ......................................................................................................................... 86
13.04.03 Error numbers ...................................................................................................................... 87
13.04.04 Other messages (explanatory texts) .................................................................................... 88
13.05 List of outputs and inputs .................................................................................................... 89
13.05.01 Digital outputs ...................................................................................................................... 89
13.05.02 Digital input .......................................................................................................................... 89
13.05.03 Motors ................................................................................................................................. 89
13.05.04 Analog outputs ..................................................................................................................... 90
13.05.05 Analog inputs ....................................................................................................................... 90
13.05.06 Communikation .................................................................................................................... 91
13.05.07 Data storage ........................................................................................................................ 91
13.05.08 Others .................................................................................................................................. 91
13.06 Software update .................................................................................................................. 92
13.06.01 Software update of the touch panel ..................................................................................... 94
13.07 Resetting to factory setting .................................................................................................. 96
14 Circuit Diagrams .................................................................................................................. 97
14.01 Circuit Diagrams .................................................................................................................. 97

Safety
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1 Safety
1.01 Directives
The machine was built in compliance with the European regulations specified in the
declaration of conformity.
As a supplement to this instruction manual, please also observe the generally applicable,
legal and other regulations and legislation – also in the country of use – and the valid
environmental protection regulations! Always comply with the locally applicable regulations
of the professional associations and other supervisory authorities!
1.02 General safety instructions
OThe machine may only be operated after you have become acquainted with the
associated instruction manual and only by operating personnel who have received
appropriate training!
OAlways follow the hazard and safety instructions attached to the machine!
OThe machine may only be operated for its intended purpose and only with the associated
safety covers, while adhering to all the relevant safety requirements.
OIsolate the machine by pulling out the mains plug from the power supply when replacing
the feed rollers or hot air nozzle, when leaving the work station and for maintenance and
adjustment work!
OThe daily maintenance work may only be carried out by suitably qualified personnel!
OThe machine must be isolated from the power supply and pneumatic supplies before
any servicing work or repairs are performed! The only permitted exceptions are for
adjustment work and functional tests by appropriately trained technical staff!
ORepairs and special maintenance work may only be carried out by technical staff or
people with appropriate training!
OWork on electrical equipment may only be carried out by qualified technical staff!
OWork on parts and equipment under voltage is not permitted!
Exceptions are regulated by the EN 50110 standards.
OModifications and changes to the machine may only be made in compliance with all of
the relevant safety requirements!
OOnly the replacement parts approved by us for usage may be used for repairs! We warn
you expressly that spare parts and accessories that are not supplied by us are also not
tested and approved by us. Fitting and/or using these products may therefore have
negative effects on features which depend on the machine design. We are not liable for
any damage caused by the use of non-Pfaff parts.

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1.03 Safety symbols
Hazard point!
Special points of attention
Danger of hands being crushed!
Danger of burns from hot surface!
Fatal danger from electric voltage.
Caution!
Do not operate without finger guard and safety covers!
Turn off the main switch and let the machine cool
down before any set-up, maintenance and cleaning
work!
1.04 Special points of attention for the owner-operator
OThis instruction manual is a part of the machine and must be made available to the
operating personnel at all times.
OThe instruction manual must have been read before the initial start-up.
OThe operating personnel and technical staff must be instructed about the machine's
safety covers and about safe working methods.
OThe owner-operator may only operate the machine in a flawless condition.
OThe owner-operator must ensure that no safety covers are removed or disabled.
OThe owner-operator must ensure that only authorised persons work on the machine.
OThe owner-operator must make sure there is no high-frequency sealing equipment being
operated in direct proximity to the machine that exceeds the EMC limit values for the
machine according to EN 60204-31.
Additional information can be requested from the responsible sales centre.

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1.05 Operating personnel and technical staff
1.05.01 Operating personnel
Operating personnel are persons responsible for setting up, operating and cleaning the
machine and for clearing faults in the sealing section.
The operating personnel are obligated to comply with the following points:
OThe safety instructions provided in the instruction manual must be followed for all work!
OAny work method jeopardising machine safety must be refrained from!
OTight-fitting clothing must be worn. The wearing of jewellery such as chains and rings is
prohibited!
OCare must be taken to ensure that no unauthorised persons are located in the machine's
hazard zone!
OAny changes occurring on the machine which impair its safety must be reported to the
owner-operator immediately!
1.05.02 Technical staff
Technical staff are persons with technical training in electricity/electronics and mechanics.
They are responsible for lubricating, servicing, repairing and adjusting the machine.
The technical staff are obligated to comply with the following points:
OThe safety instructions provided in the instruction manual must be followed for all work!
OTurn off the main switch and secure it against reactivation before starting any adjustment
and repair work!
ONever work on live parts and equipment! Exceptions are regulated by the EN 50110
standards.
OReattach the safety covers following repair and maintenance work!

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1.06 Danger warnings
A work area of 1 m must be kept free in front of and behind the machine to
ensure unobstructed access at all times.
Fig. 1 - 01
1
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Do not operate the machine without finger guard 1!
Danger of crushing if the fingers are drawn in!
During operation do not place your hands in the area of feed roller 2 and
sonotrode 3! Danger of fingers being drawn in and crushed!
During operation do not touch sonotrode 3!
Danger of burns from the heat-generating surface!

Proper use
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2 Proper use
2.01 General
The PFAFF 8311 is available in three versions. The individual versions are described below,
see Chapter 2.02 Machine versions. All the machine versions are used for continuous sea-
ling of thin, thermoplastic materials, such as e.g. fleeces, felts, woven and knitted fabrics
using ultrasonics.
Any use of these machines which is not approved by the manufacturer shall be
considered as improper use! The manufacturer shall not be liable for any damage
arising out of improper use! Proper use shall also be considered to include com-
pliance with the operation, adjustment, service and repair measures specified by
the manufacturer!
Fig. 2 - 01
2.02 Machine versions
2.02.01 8311 Standard
901-8311-001/001
Welding application
65 mm anvil wheel, 104 mm Sonotrode (10
mm wide), titanium knurling.
901-8311-005/001
Welding or Cut&Seal application
65 mm anvil wheel, 113 mm Sonotrode (10
mm wide), titanium knurling.

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Fig. 2 - 02
2.02.02 8311 Dual wheel
901-8311-105/001
Welding and/or Cut&Seal application
75 mm anvil wheel, 113 mm Sonotrode
(10 mm wide), titanium knurling.
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