Hobart ML-44217 AWS-1B, ML-44216 AWS-1B User Manual
Access AWS-1B
Wrapping System
Operator Manual
ML-44216 AWS-1B (L-R)
ML-44217 AWS-1B (R-L)
701 S. RIDGE AVENUE
TROY, OHIO 45374
www.hobartcorp.com
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1: Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Welcome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
FCC Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Verify Correctness of
Weight and Price . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Operator Manual Terminology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
Chapter 2: Understanding the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Electrical Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Console Communication
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Operator Start Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Understanding the Wrapper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Loading Film . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
Chapter 3: Using the Access Wrapping System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Power Up the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Logging onto the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Shutting Down the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Operator Start Screen
Menu Buttons and Flashkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3
Run Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
Modifying the Run Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5
Automatic Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
Using Automatic Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10
Running a Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-11
Using the Operator Run Screen Drop-Down Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-12
Product Drop-Down Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13
Settings Drop-Down Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-19
Help Drop-Down Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-24
Chapter 4: Maintenance & Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
About Proper Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
Cleaning Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
Cleaning Each Component. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
Removing Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7
Loading Labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9
Setting the Label Size Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-12
Cleaning the Printhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-13
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Chapter 5: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
Reviewing System Errors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2
Possible System Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I-1
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Introduction
Welcome The Access Wrapping System was designed as a meat room or
produce back room wrapper. It gives you merchandising capabilities with multiple fonts, graphics, and label types.
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All necessary operator data appears on the touch screen.
FCC Note
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This scale has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the scale is operated in a commercial environment. This scale generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this scale in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference; in which
case, the user will be required to correct the interference at their
own expense.
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Verify Correctness of
Weight and Price
Routinely verify label information. Check the multiplication of
price per pound times weight, and check the scale weight against
printed label weight. Weigh the same package several times to
verify outcome consistency. Packages that weigh near the middle
of the 0.01 lb. increment will normally vary up or down by
0.01 lb. Greater variation than 0.01 lb indicates the system needs
adjustment. In such a case, or whenever necessary, contact your
local Hobart Representative.
Operator Manual Terminology
This manual uses the following terminology for keystrokes and
data manipulation procedures:
• The word TYPE means to touch a series of keys on the
Operator Screen Numeric Keypad or the Operator Screen
Alpha Keyboard.
• The word TOUCH means to activate an entry shown on the
Operator Screen.
• The word SELECT means to choose an item from a list
brought up on the Operator Screen.
• The word PRESS means to press a button on the Wrapper.
The following special instructions are used in the manual:
Note
A Note is information that you need to know , but is not an actual
step in the process.
Tip
A Tip is additional information that may be useful when you are
using the system.
Look At This
Look At This is information to alert you that you may be doing
something that will permanently alter your system.
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Important Information
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The following warnings and notices are provided for your
protection:
Fluorescent lamp in display panel contains a small amount
of mercury. Please dispose of according to local, state, or
federal laws.
The Model AWS wrapper must be connected to a grounded,
metal, permanent wiring system; or an equipment-grounding
conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected
to the equipment-grounding lead on the product.
Online Viewing
If you are viewing this manual online or from a CD, you have the
advantage of using the cross-referencing feature that is built into
the document. Links are shown in italicized text and are crossreferenced.
For example, the text may say:
Shutting Down the System
When you move your mouse directly over the text, the cursor
changes to a pointing hand. This indicates a cross-reference. If
you click on this text, you will be taken to that section of the
document.
Use the back arrow on the top of your screen to return to your
starting point.
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Chapter 2: Understanding the System
Understanding the System
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The Access Wrapping System is the solution you need to address
your back room packaging needs. This state-of-the-art weighing/
wrapping system can handle a broad variety of products.
The Access Wrapping System can store information on thousands
of products. Retail store information required for product handling and processing, such as PLU number, UPC number, Pricing, Tare, and Shelf Life is included. Consumer information
describing products, such as NutriFacts, Safe Handling,
Expanded Text, Health Tips, Meal Planners, Recipes, Cooking
Instructions, and Merchandising Graphics is also included.
The scale should be installed and moved only by qualified
Hobart Service Technicians. The system can operate in a temperature range from 32°F to 82°F (0°C to 28°C).
The following topics are discussed in this chapter:
Electrical Connections
Console Communication Connections
Loading Film
Operator Start Screen
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Electrical Connections
The Console has power, if plugged in, as soon as the power connections are made at the wrapper. The Printer must be switched
on, using the power switch located on the back of the printer. The
wrapper and label applier do not have power until the power
switch is in the On position. The power switch is located just
inside the small access door on the right-hand side of the
lower front panel of the wrapper.
Power runs to the Console through 110 VAC cable, which is connected in the back of the printer to the bottom of the console.
A dedicated circuit, rated 208-240 volts, 60 Hz, Phase 1 (3-wire
plus ground) is required. Twenty (20) amp circuit protection is
also required.
Console Communication
Connections
On the Access Wrapping System, in addition to the electrical connections, there are several ports that can be configured:
• RJ-45 Jack for an Ethernet Connector (TCP/IP)
–OR–
• Wireless TCP/IP (located on the top of the console).
• 2 Type A USB Ports
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Operator Start Screen
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The Operator Start Screen is a touch screen that enables you to
enter information and move through the display screens.
Attributes Functions
Menu Buttons The menu buttons on the Operator Start Screen are used to access the drop-down
menus, which show the subcategories of data available for selection.
Check Box A check box enables or disables optional functions. A check mark or circle appears in
the box when a function is enabled.
Text Box A text box is a field into which you enter data.
Grayed Field A grayed field indicates the field is not available for the current screen or transaction.
Flashing Cursor The flashing cursor in a text box indicates that the field is currently activated and is
available for data entry.
Light Blue Highlighted
Drop-Down Menu
A drop-down menu, shown in light blue, indicates the menu h as been activ ated and a
subcategory may be selected.
Flashkeys The Flashkeys provide quick access to frequently used products and functions.
Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad appears on the screen when numeric data is to be entered.
Alpha Keyboard The alpha keyboard appears on the screen when alpha data is to be entered.
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Understanding the Wrapper
The wrapper is an automatic stretch wrapper designed to utilize
rolled stretch film. The package size is automatically sensed by
the wrapper, which then selects the length required to properly
wrap each package.
Selecting Film
Storing Film
Using Trays
The wrapping material required is rolled machine stretch film.
This wrapper is capable of using 13
of film required is determined by the size of the package being
wrapped. The film must be on 3
diameter is 9.5
Access Wrapping System is 60.
Film widths should allow a 1
age between flaps. Excessive film width should be avoided
because it can cause poor sealing, due to too many folded layers
of film under the package.
Film should be stored at temperatures between 50°F and 70°F
(10°C and 21°C) with a relative humidity of 50% to 85%. Storage
temperatures outside this range can adversely affect film performance and life expectancy.
All products must be contained within a tray in order to be
wrapped. The tray design and material must be strong enough
and rigid enough to be used for machine wrapping. Damp or soft
trays will not work properly and can cause package jams and loss
of product.
For best results, the bottom of the tray should be flat. T rays which
are distorted or have irregular bottoms cause problems with package movement and film sealing. Trays must have an angled edge
of not less than 15
package while wrapping the film under the tray.
. The minimum recommended gauge for the
to allow the rear underfolder to roll under the
to 20 film (width). The size
cores, and the maximum roll
overlap on the bottom of the pack-
The maximum tray width is 15
The minimum tray width is 5
Trays less than 1/2
paper stripping are not acceptable containers.
Understand Package Weight, Size,
Shape and Range Guidelines
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The performance of your wrapping system is partially dependent
on the package size and shape. Bulky or odd shaped packages
tend to roll and do not wrap properly.
Package length is defined as the length of the package based on
which direction it travels through the machine. Package width
must always exceed package height. If the package is high, but
short, it may roll over as it travels through the wrapper.
Uneven distribution of product weight in a package may result in
improper sealing or packages turning over. If the package is
heavy on one side, it should be placed in the machine with the
heavy side away from the operator.
Product must be completely within the tray. Overhanging or projecting parts could cause package jams resulting in damage to the
system and loss of time and product.
high are not recommended. Flat boards or
and the maximum length is 10.
and the minimum length is 4.
Loading Film
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Keep the film as straight as possible through the threading
process. The following diagram shows the different ways to load
film.
To thread film:
1. PRESS the STOP (red) button and allow the machine to stop.
2. Open the rear doors.
3. Release feed rollers by pulling the film lever down.
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4. Loosen 2 set screws on the film supply collar. (A T-Handled
Allen wrench is located on the inside of the machine for this
purpose.
5. If applicable, remove the empty film core.
6. Install the film roll on the shaft.
7. Install the film supply collar. Be sure both collars are flush
with the film roll. You may need to tap the film collar into
place with the old film core.
8. Verify that the film is centered on the shaft. (You may have
to loosen the other set screw to center.) Once centered,
tighten the set screws on both collars.
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9. Slide the film tray out, exposing the film combs.
10. Pull the film end upward to the front of the guide shaft
continuing around the shaft toward the extended film tray.
11. Put the film over the rubber feed roller and make sure the
film gets to the ends of the film combs, securing the film end
down over the combs.
12. Push the feed tray in and lift the film lever up.
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13. Close the rear doors.
14. PRESS the ON (green) button. Wait for a steady light, no
blink mode.
15. From the Operator Start Screen, TOUCH Settings. TOUCH
Wrapper. You should now be on the Wr apper Screen.
16. If the film width installed is different than the displayed
width, TOUCH Upper Film Width field to set film width.
17. TOUCH Load Film and the wrapper will position film, cut
any excess film and set itself (home) for operation.
18. TOUCH Back to exit this screen.
19. PRESS the STOP (red) button and allow the machine to stop.
20. Lift the canopy and remove excess film.
21. Close canopy.
22. PRESS the ON (green) button. It will be a steady light, no
blink mode. Ready for operation.
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Power Up the System
Logging onto the System
To power up the system, use the ON/OFF switch located at the
back of the printer.
1. Verify that the breaker is on, located behind small access
door on the right-hand side of the lower panel.
2. PRESS the ON (green) button.
3. Remove any objects from the scale platter/weigher.
4. Turn printer on.
The Access Wrapping System may require each operator to login
before use. Not all systems are setup to have operator’s login.
The instructions for using this system are detailed in this chapter.
To login to the system you should be at the Operator Login
Screen shown below.
To Login to the System
TYPE your Operator ID. You should now be on the Operator
Start Screen.
: TOUCH the Operator ID field and
To Logoff the Operator Start Screen
Operator Start Screen. No further action is required. The Operator
Login Screen will be displayed.
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: TOUCH Logoff on the
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Shutting Down the System
The Shutdown feature is designed to stop all internal functions.
Shutdown is required before power can be disconnected from the
system.
To Shutdown the System:
1. From the Operator Start Screen, TOUCH System.
2. From the System Menu, TOUCH Shutdown. A screen will
appear and ask, “Are you sure you want to shutdown?”
3. TOUCH OK. A screen will appear and say, “The scale is
shutting down. Please wait....”
Shutdown may take a few minutes to complete depending on the
size of the database in the scale. DO NOT disconnect power to
the system during shutdown.
4. When the shutdown is complete, a screen will appear and
say, “The scale has been shutdown. You may remove power
from the scale.
–OR–
Press REBOOT to reboot now.”
5. Remove power by using the on/off switch on th e back of the
printer.
Do not remove power from the system by unplugging it. Always
use the on/off switch on the back of the printer to power down
the system. Failure to comply with will result in a service call.
Note
The Access Wrapping System is equipped with an automatic
sleep/start feature. When all packages clear the machine it will
only continue to run for a specified period of time. The machine
shuts off, but the green light remains on. When you place a
package on the intake, the machine automatically re-starts. The
PLU remains the same.
6. Lift small access door on the right-hand side of the lower
front panel of the wrapper and switch the power switch off.
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Operator Start Screen
Menu Buttons and Flashkeys
The Operator Start Screen Menu Buttons provide access to dropdown menus showing available functions. The use of these keys,
the screens accessed, and the functions performed through these
keys are described in next section of this manual.
Note
The Product Menu Buttons will only be available when a PLU is
entered.
Flashkeys are the keys located below the Operator Start Screen
menu buttons. These keys are configured individually for each
system to provide quick access to products and functions
frequently used.
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Run Screen
The Run Screen displays product information for the PLU that is
entered. The type of data displayed depends upon the product
weigh type of the PLU.
The Run Screen displays the following product information, if
applicable:
• Enter PLU Number
• Product Description
• Shelf Life Days (toggles to Sell By Date)
• Product Life Days (toggles to Best Before Date)
• Country of Origin Text (COOL)
•Tracking Number
• Product Image (optional)
•UPC Number
•Net Weight
•Total Price
•Print
• Film Tension
• Automatic Label Apply (toggles on/off)
• Automatic Wrap (toggles on/off)
• Automatic Label Print (toggles on/off)
• Tare (if applicable)
• Unit Price (if applicable)
• By Count (if applicable)
• Exception Price (if applicable)
• Volume (if applicable)
Note
System configuation may show different options.
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The operator can modify certain settings that display on the Run
Screen. Only text fields with a white background can be
modified. Text fields with a blue background cannot be edited
and provide information only.
Note
Changes made at the Run Screen, other than certain COOL and
Film Selection information will be in effect for the current
product only . The scale will revert to the system default settings
when a different PLU is entered.
T o change Text Field values: TOUCH the text field and SELECT
the setting from the list –OR– TYPE the change on the pop-up
Numeric Keypad or Alpha Keyboard. TOUCH Enter. The value
change will be displayed in the text field.
To change the Film Tension setting
: TOUCH the Film Tension
field. The settings of High, Medium, and Low will be displayed.
SELECT the desired setting. The setting selected will be
displayed in the Film Tension field.
T o change COOL
: TOUCH the Country of Origin T ext field. You
should now be on the COOL Screen. See Product Drop-Down
Menu - COOL Screen for information about modifying COOL.
The setting changes made will be displayed on the Run Screen.
To change Automatic functions
: TOUCH the automatic buttons
on the screen to turn them on or off. If the indicator is green the
function is enabled. If the indicator is red, then the function is
disabled. See Automatic Settings for more information about the
automatic functions available on the Access Wrapping System.
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Automatic Settings
The Run Screen has settings for automatic or manual modes. In
Automatic Mode the operation will be performed without the
operator touching PRINT, as is required in Manual Mode. Automatic Mode is changed with the Apply , Wrap, and Label buttons.
The function is enabled when the indicator is green (Automatic
Mode) and is disabled when the indicator is red (Manual Mode).
Using Automatic Mode
Automatically Wrap, Print and
Apply Label
There are different automatic modes available for use with the
Access Wrapping System.
The automatic functions are:
Automatically Wrap, Print and Apply Label
Automatically Print Label Only
Automatically Print and Apply Label, No Wrap (Prepackaged
Products)
Automatically Wrap Only
To wrap the product and print and apply a label automatically:
TOUCH the Apply, Wrap, and Label buttons until the indicators
are green. The Enter PLU text background color is green.
TOUCH a Flashkey or TOUCH the Enter PLU field and TYPE
the product number on the numeric keypad.
A product is placed on the wrapper scale. The product will run
through the wrapper and will be wrapped. A label will be printed
when a stable weight has been sensed by the scale. The label will
be applied to the product as the product emerges from the
wrapper.
Note
Some pre-wrapped items, such as turkey or chicken, have a
cardboard band around the package. Do not run these through
the wrapper.
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