Operation of Machine
5. Size Adjustments & lables
1. Size Adjustments & lables
1.1 Size Change-General
This section is intended to guide the operator through the steps necessary to make the changes required to set up the 16913 Strides Pharma Science Limited Bengaluru (Machine 2)
It takes the form of a list of locations on the machine where changes need to be made. Instructions for each location describe what is being changed and how to make the change. The value of each setting is provided on the operator screen.
(Refer the SCADA screens manual.)

To make a recipe change:
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Ensure that the machine is in a safe state, i.e., emergency stopped.
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On the operator screen, select the desired recipe. This will automatically make changes to the non-Operator adjustable settings of the machine, i.e., Conveyor Speeds, etc.
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On the Operator Screen, select the Recipe Settings Screen, which corresponds to the chosen recipe. Each adjustment location is numbered on the screen and corresponds to its location on the machine. The location on the machine is highlighted by a Change Part label with the location number on it.
4. Refer to the Size Change Sequence Chart '16913 Size Change List' and adjust the machine assemblies in the order detailed to the value listed on the Recipe Settings Screen.
5. Use the correct carton for the recipe.
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24
14
16
18
22
35
34
3511
1. LOCATION 15: Shipper Magazine
1. Size change location 1502 : Rotate the hex nut using a ratchet to adjust the shipper to the required width, referring to the counter display as per SKU. Once the adjustment is complete, use the handle to lock the counter adjust.

2. Size change location 1503 : Ratchet to adjust the shipper to the required Height. referring to the counter display as per SKU. Once the adjustment is complete, use the handle to lock the counter adjust.

2. LOCATION 15: Picture Frame
3. Size change location 1504: Ratchet to adjust the shipper to the required Height. referring to the counter display as per SKU. Once the adjustment is complete, use the handle to lock the counter adjust.

3. Size change location 1505: Adjust the rail to set the shipper to the required top guide height, referring to the counter display as per SKU. Set the height according to the shipper size or dimensions. Once the required height is achieved, lock the adjustment securely using the knobs.

3. Adjustment locations
3.1 LOCATION 18: Infeed Conveyor Assembly
1. Size change location 1801: Adjust the cylinder by repositioning it to the required location as per the SKU or product specification using an Allen key and bolts (refer to the image highlighted in green below). Once the correct position is achieved, tighten the bolts to lock it securely in place.

2. Size change location 1802: Adjust the cylinder by repositioning it to the required location as per the SKU or product specification using an Allen key and bolts (refer to the image highlighted in green below). Once the correct position is achieved, tighten the bolts to lock it securely in place.

3. Size change location 1803 : Partially unscrew the knobs (refer to the image highlighted in green below). Adjust the guide position to set the stopping point of the product as per the width of the product or SKU. Use the handle to move the guide to the required position, referring to the scale if provided. Once correctly aligned, tighten the knobs securely.

3. Size change location 1803 : Partially unscrew the knobs (refer to the image highlighted in green below). Set the position of the plate as per the recipe or SKU using an Allen key. Adjust the plate to the required position using the handle, referring to the scale if provided. Once correctly aligned, tighten the knobs securely.

4. Size change location 1804 : Loosen the knobs (refer to the green-highlighted image below). Position the plate according to the recipe or SKU. Move the plate to the required setting using the handle, checking the scale if available. After proper alignment, firmly tighten the knobs to secure the position.

4. Adjustment locations
4.1 LOCATION 23: Collation Unit
1. Size change location Arm Plate No 1 (2302): Adjust the rail using the scale as per SKU to set the required top guide height for product collation from the matrix. Set the height according to the product size or dimensions. Once the required position is achieved, securely lock the adjustment using the knobs.

2. Size change location Arm Plate No 2 (2302 ): Remove the arm plate and reposition it at the indicated arrow location as per the SKU or product specification. Adjust to the required position, and once achieved, lock it securely using the handle. Arm Plate 1 is fixed and cannot be adjusted.

5. Adjustment locations
5.1 LOCATION 22: Top & Bottom Tapping
1. Size change location 2201: Rotate the hex nut using a ratchet to adjust the shipper to the required height according to the specified shipper size, referring to the scale display (see red circle). Once the adjustment is complete, turn the knob (indicated in the image circle) to lock the scale securely.

2. Size change location 2202: Partially unscrew the green knobs to allow the side guides to move, use the handle and scale to adjust the plates to the required carton width, and then tighten the knobs to lock the setting securely.

