BM2030 PC Sealer Machine Improvements

• Single start button

  • One hand Start button to start cycle, to Home shuttle, or activate utility options

  • Light indicators: green, yellow or red on each start button displays machine condition

  • Operation is left hand or right hand without changing setup, switch on each side

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• Safety light curtains

  • Protects operator during shuttle motion into and out of the sealing chamber

  • Prevents shuttle motion if sealed tray is not released from platen after cycling

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• E-stop locations are easy to reach with either hand or knee, one on each operator side

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• Improved linear shuttle performance

  • Dual actuators drive both sides of the shuttle simultaneously

  • No lubrication required for 500K cycles

  • Operating speed up to 1 m/sec (39 in/sec), 2x the current system at 17.8 in/sec

  • Actuator noise reduction of 15dB compared to current and legacy actuator systems

  • Not susceptible to ESD built up on shuttle drawer

  • Actuator is easily replaced with self-alignment features for ease of service

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• Improved ejector system

  • Simplified assembly with fewer parts with a focus on ease of service

  • No lubrication required compared to current model design

  • Servo controlled up to 15 in/sec, 6x the current system at 2.5 in/sec

  • User defined ejector speed, previously fixed

  • Auto tool lift utility for easy seal fixture changeover

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• Tool fixture position sensor added to improve cycle time repeatability

  • More accurate cycle start time than using a pressure transducer

  • Greater cycle time repeatability, independent of tool weight or operating pressure

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• Enhanced operator interface screens

  • Added indicator lights and messages for safety light curtain and start switch states

  • Added System Configuration screen detailing machine build options

  • Added System Limits screen to display Min/Max limits for all monitored functions

  • Ability to reset all errors from HMI screen, no rebooting required

  • General machine error capture and reporting (only Cycle errors were captured previously)

  • Ability to shutdown the system from within the app (appropriate privilege required)

  • Ability to change the system time/date from within the application

  • Delay time between cycles can be set within a recipe (or system-wide as it was previously)

  • Added display of unadjusted values of Control, Monitor and heater Safety temperature sensors

  • Temperature and Pressure Utility offset values can be reset with one button

  • Export and Delete functions have been added to the report menu

  • User defined serial number/asset number to allow universal software version

  • User selectable utility shuttle speeds up to 5 in/sec

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• Color HMI includes PC and RAM to simplify communications and reduce components

• Windows 10 embedded process controller, previously Windows 7

• Faster boot up time over current machines, 1.1 minutes versus 2.2 minutes

• Control and power components built on a single panel and easily accessed for service

• High Frequency RFID tag is installed on the side of the seal fixture instead of below the tool for improved communication

• Higher accuracy pressure transducer for improved cycle pressure monitoring

• Optional configuration allows for 20x20 legacy tools to be run and machine can automatically switch to read legacy as well as new RFID tags

• Dual 8-inch bore cylinders are better matched to seal current production trays based on seal surface areas

• Stainless Steel frame was redesigned to reduce deflection under maximum loads

• Five quick access panels with dual latches replace legacy panels with screws

• Panel screws have been minimized for quick and easy machine access and to clean surfaces

• 120V auxiliary power output located on the Utility panel for powering VTT test tools

• Heavier duty castors allow the machine to be moved over uneven floors and thresholds

• Incoming power monitoring of utilities to improve the heating system control

• Optional remote access capability is available