RoboLabs Robopop 75 Manuale utente
Vortex popcorn machine
Robopop 75
(VPM-RM4LT)
(VPM-RM4LTUS)
User manual
Read this manual carefully before
use and keep for future reference!
PDF version of this manual is available on www.robolabs.pro
Safety requirements
DO NOT use excessive water while cleaning!
DO NOT disassemble the machine while it is con-
nected to the mains!
Some parts might be hot while in operation!
DO NOT process other kernels than corn!
Only instructed personnel is allowed to operate
the equipment!
DO NOT not leave running machine unattended!
Read and understand all instructions before use!
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Contents
1 Overview 5
1.1 Purpose ............................. 5
1.2 Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.3 Deliveryset........................... 5
2 Assembling and Installation 6
2.1 Power requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.2 Ambient conditions and vent requirements . . . . . . . . . . 6
3 Design and operating principle 7
3.1 Turbine(blower) ........................ 8
3.2 Chamber ............................ 8
3.3 Sifter and scrap tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.4 Hopper ............................. 9
3.5 Controlpanel.......................... 9
3.6 Popcorncart .......................... 9
4 Intended use 10
4.1 Modes of operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.2 Operating parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.3 Quick start instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.4 Display notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.5 Forced purge feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
5 Popcorn quality 14
5.1 Rawcorn ............................ 14
5.2 Moisturecontent ........................ 14
5.3 Production capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
6 Maintenance and cleaning 15
6.1 Outer surface cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
6.2 Chambercleaning ....................... 15
6.3 Cloggedchamber........................ 16
6.4 Siftercleaning.......................... 17
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6.5 Sifter rollers cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6.6 Feedercleaning......................... 17
6.7 Conservation .......................... 17
7 Troubleshooting 18
7.1 Toomuchscrap......................... 18
7.2 Popcorn is not crispy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
7.3 Err1message.......................... 18
7.4 Err2message.......................... 18
7.5 Err3message.......................... 18
7.6 Err4message.......................... 18
8 Technical manual 19
8.1 Sifter and feeder testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
8.2 Setupmode........................... 19
8.3 Light bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
8.4 VFDunit ............................ 23
8.5 Temperature limiter setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
8.6 Optical amplifier setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
8.7 Electric box layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
9 Transportation and storage 29
10 Quality control check 29
11 Warranty obligations 30
12 Manufacturer details 30
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1 Overview
1.1 Purpose
Vortex Popcorn™machine Robopop 75 is a hot-air popcorn making ma-
chine (hereinafter "machine"). It can process both Butterfly and Mush-
room popcorn varieties. Machine is based on patented Vortex technology
that has following advantages:
•No oil is used at all. As a result, popcorn has no carcinogens and
trans-fats; moreover, production cost is lower.
•Once popped, popcorn is immediately removed from the hot area,
thus its nutritional value and taste are kept as much as possible.
The machine is intended for professional use only.
1.2 Technical specifications
Model VPM-RM4LT VPM-RM4LTUS
Throughput up to 34 kg/h up to 34 kg/h
Rated voltage 3N 230/400 V 3P 208–240 V
Rated frequency 50 Hz 60 Hz
Rated power 11,3 kW 11,3 kW
Dimensions (LxWxH) 1370x600x1690 mm 1370x600x1690 mm
Weight 200 kg 200 kg
1.3 Delivery set
Popper 1 pc
Popcorn cart 1 pc
Corn supply tube cleaning brush 1 pc
Plastic bags (LDPE) 50 pcs
Electric compartment key 2 pcs
Spare halogen lamp 1 pc
User manual 1 pc
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2 Assembling and Installation
Unpack the machine carefully. Check the delivery set. Remove protective
film from all surfaces. Put at the dedicated place, lock all four swivel
casters.
2.1 Power requirements
Power outlet must have grounding contact!
Presence of grounding connection must be checked
on regular basis!
If supply cord damaged, it must be replaced by
manufacturer, service agent, or qualified persons
in order to avoid hazard!
Connections must be done by qualified electrician
ONLY!
For 400 V, 50 Hz service use IEC 60309 3P+N+PE
32 A plug:
For 208–240 V, 60 Hz service use NEMA 15-60P plug:
Equipotential bonding wire (up to 10 sq.mm) shall be
connected to screw terminal marked with IEC 5021
sign:
2.2 Ambient conditions and vent requirements
The equipment must be operated at the ambient temperature from +5◦C
to +40◦C (+41◦F to +104◦F) and relative humidity not more than 45%
at 40◦C (104◦F). The temperature decreasing related to RH increasing,
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for example, 90% of RH at 20◦C (68◦F). Altitude above sea level should
not exceed 1000 m. Ambient conditions have strong impact on the end
product quality.
A ventilation hood measuring at least 800x800mm
must be provided above the machine, with a min-
imum capacity of 750 m3/h!
3 Design and operating principle
Main components of the machine are: 1 – Turbine; 2 – Chamber; 3 –
Hopper with feeder; 4 – Sifter (perforated drum); 5 – Popcorn cart with
plastic bag; 6 – Scrap tray; 7 – Control panel, see Figure 1.
Figure 1: Robopop 75 main components
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3.1 Turbine (blower)
The turbine provides constantly circulating airflow inside the machine.
This is a direct type drive; the blower sits on motor’s shaft. Rotational
speed is controlled by the main controller of the machine.
3.2 Chamber
This is where popping happens. Airflow circulates through the chamber;
air is being heated by heating elements. In the chamber’s lower part there
is a bowl with special shaped holes that causes air vortex. During ma-
chine operation corn kernels are being fed into the chamber; kernels are
being heated up, and finally, immediately blown away from the chamber
once popped. Chamber can be easily accessed through the door provided.
Halogen lamp illuminates chamber inside, helping operator to control the
process inside. Chamber is equipped with optical sensor (1) and temper-
ature sensor (2):
Optical sensor is to monitor processes in the chamber. Popper uses sig-
nal from this sensor in order to maintain smooth and effective operation
process. Temperature sensor is to control the temperature in the chamber.
3.3 Sifter and scrap tray
Sifter is a rotating drum with holes that screens un-popped kernels, partly
popped popcorn, and other small fractions into scrap tray located under
the sifter. Scrap tray is easily removable.
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3.4 Hopper
Corn hopper can fit one standard bag of corn (22,68 kg / 50 Lbs). Equipped
with feeding auger.
3.5 Control panel
1. EMERGENCY STOP push button.
2. 4-digit LED display. Shows parameter
values, alerts and notifications.
3. TEMPERATURE adjusting buttons,
marked with up and down arrows.
4. START/PAUSE push button with light
indicator. This button is used for start-
ing machine, pause mode activation, and
other operating purposes.
5. COOLING/TURN OFF push button.
This button is used to turn machine into
cooling mode, and other operating pur-
poses.
3.6 Popcorn cart
Popper delivery set includes wheeled cart and 200-liter bags set. Cart is
equipped with swivel lockable casters.
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4 Intended use
4.1 Modes of operation
During operation, the machine is operated in different modes:
Heating mode
Once machine is turned on, it automatically starts to heat up. Upon
reaching certain temperature machine switches automatically to popping
mode.
Popping mode
This is the main operating mode. Machine operates in cyclic way, process-
ing corn kernels batch by batch. Each cycle consists of three stages:
1. Feeding – auger rotates, pushing corn kernels into the chamber.
2. Popping – corn kernels are being heated up in the chamber, even-
tually being blown out from the chamber once popped.
3. Purging – turbine is accelerated to higher speed in order to blow
everything that are left in the chamber, i.e. un-popped kernels, dust
and other scrap.
Pause mode
Machine doesn’t process corn in this mode, but maintains temperature in
the chamber; popping process can be resumed at any time. The sifter
stops after 3 minutes of pause mode.
Cooling mode
Before turning off, machine must be cooled down. In cooling mode heating
elements are completely de-energized; turbine keeps running, cooling down
the machine. Once temperature drops low enough, machine is turned off
automatically.
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