Vante 4160 Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

TPE TUBE SEALER

Model 4160

Generator/Controller

Doc. No 41600833-01 Rev A1

Vante®

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Part No. 41600833-01 Rev. A

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Vante ® Model 4160

Preliminary Information

Document Scope

Use this manual as a guide for setting up, adjusting, and operating the model 4160 TPE Tube
Sealing System generator. The information in this manual is based on technical data that has
been verified and validated by Vante.

Intended Audience

This manual is intended for skilled personnel who understand the procedures for welding and
forming thermoplastic materials. Users assume any risks associated with setup and operation of
this product. Use the model 4160 TPE Tube Sealing System generator at your own discretion.

Exclusions and Limits of Liability

Vante makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and assumes no liability in connection with
any use of this information. Vante assumes no liability or obligation nor guarantees product
performance. The contents of this manual are not to be construed as license to operate under, nor
a recommendation to infringe upon, any patents.

Proprietary Information

The TPE Tube Sealing System is protected by U.S. patent numbers 77026592, 7084382,
7151243, 7211776, and 7326897. All rights are reserved. Copying of the protected designs

associated with the TPE Tube Sealing System is strictly prohibited without the prior written
consent of Vante.

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User Alerts

Throughout this document, WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and NOTES notify the reader of
important and critical information.

WARNING: A warning indicates a condition or procedure that could cause bodily harm.

Warnings are enclosed in bold-line boxes.

CAUTION: A caution indicates a condition or procedure that could result in damage to the

unit. Cautions are enclosed in thin-line boxes.

NOTE: A note indicates important, useful information.
Safety symbols

Warning, risk of electric shock

Warning (general)

NOTE: When the general warning symbol appears on a device label, refer to this user

manual for warning details.

Warning, hot surface

Earth (ground) terminal

Fuse
| On
O Off

CE Marking Information

For inquiries related to the CE marking of this product, please contact Vante at:
100 N. Tucson Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716 USA

[phone] (tel)
[phone] (fax)

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Table of Contents

Preliminary Information.................................................................................................................. v

Document Scope ......................................................................................................................... v

Intended Audience ...................................................................................................................... v

Exclusions and Limits of Liability .............................................................................................. v

Proprietary Information .............................................................................................................. v

User Alerts ................................................................................................................................. vi

Safety symbols ........................................................................................................................... vi

CE Marking Information ........................................................................................................... vi

List of Figures .............................................................................................................................. viii

List of Tables ............................................................................................................................... viii

1. Product Overview .................................................................................................................... 1

1.1. Overview .......................................................................................................................... 1

1.2. Component Identification ................................................................................................. 3

1.3. Operating Environment .................................................................................................... 6

1.4. Recommended Tubing ..................................................................................................... 6

1.5. Operational and Performance Safety Features ................................................................. 6

2. Procedures for Use ................................................................................................................... 9

2.1. Installation ........................................................................................................................ 9

2.2. Startup ............................................................................................................................ 10

2.3. Run Cycle ....................................................................................................................... 12

2.4. Cycle Interrupt Indicator ................................................................................................ 14

2.5. System settings ............................................................................................................... 15

2.6. Errors .............................................................................................................................. 16

2.7. Air sources...................................................................................................................... 16

2.8. COM port ....................................................................................................................... 17

2.9. T/C port .......................................................................................................................... 17

2.10. Sealing Head ............................................................................................................... 17

2.11. Teflon Fiberglass Adhesive Barriers .......................................................................... 19

2.12. General process information ....................................................................................... 20

2.13. Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................... 21

3. Maintenance ........................................................................................................................... 23

3.1. Cleaning ......................................................................................................................... 23

3.2. Product Certification ...................................................................................................... 23

4. Repair..................................................................................................................................... 25

4.1. General ........................................................................................................................... 25

4.2. Fuse Replacement .......................................................................................................... 26

4.3. Returning Materials to Vante ......................................................................................... 27

5. Manufacturer Warranty ......................................................................................................... 29

Index ............................................................................................................................................. 31

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List of Figures

Figure 1.1 TPE Sealing system components................................................................................... 3

Figure 1.2 Product labeling and components: rear view ................................................................. 4

Figure 1.3 Voltage and fuse labels .................................................................................................. 4

Figure 1.4 Sealing head with safety switch .................................................................................... 7

Figure 2.1 Authentication screen diagram .................................................................................... 10

Figure 2.2 Automatically generated temporary key ..................................................................... 11

Figure 2.3 Main control screen ..................................................................................................... 12

Figure 2.4 Confirm or cancel recipe changes ............................................................................... 14

Figure 2.5 System settings screen ................................................................................................. 15

Figure 2.6 Sealing head indicator light ......................................................................................... 17

Figure 2.7 Sealing head open/close .............................................................................................. 18

Figure 2.8 Sealing head activation switch .................................................................................... 18

Figure 2.9 Teflon fiberglass adhesive barrier application ............................................................ 19

Figure 4.1 Fuse holder .................................................................................................................. 26

List of Tables

Table 1.1 Product specifications ..................................................................................................... 1

Table 1.2 Product component list ................................................................................................... 5

Table 1.3 Tubing specifications ...................................................................................................... 6

Table 2.1 4160 TPE sealing system troubleshooting guide .......................................................... 21

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Manufacturer name

Vante®

Device name

TPE Tube Sealer

Mechanical

Dimensions

15.2 × 10.9 × 6.4 in. (38.6 × 27.7 × 16.2 cm)
13 × 2.75 × 2.25 in. (33 × 7 × 5.7 cm)

12.3 × 2.75 × 2.25 in (31.2 × 7 × 5.7 cm)

Controller: 4160
Sealing Head: 4162
4161

Operating weight:

14 lbs. (6.3 kg)

Shipping weight:

20 lbs (9 kg)

Electrical

Power Input

100VAC +/-10% 50/60 Hz 4A
115VAC +/-10% 50/60 Hz 4A
230VAC +/-10% 50/60 Hz 2A

Fuses

2 × 250 VAC, 5 × 20 mm T4A
2 × 250 VAC, 5 × 20 mm T4A
2 × 250 VAC, 5 × 20 mm T2A

Power output

< 200 watts DC

Air Supply Requirements

Clean, dry, regulated and filtered constant pressure air source

Line pressure( regulated)

90 psi (max)

CFM (min)

5 CFM

1. Product Overview

1.1. Overview

The Model 4160 TPE sealer generator includes a controller which, when coupled with the Model
4161 or Model 4162 sealing head, will provide automated sealing for a wide variety of
thermoplastic materials and sizes.

This sealing system is intended for use by personnel, trained by their organization in using this
equipment to seal thermoplastic elastomer (TPE and PVC) tubing or parts in a controlled
environment.

Vante devices meet or exceed appropriate electric safety standards and pose no electrical shock
hazard when used with properly fused and grounded outlets.

NOTE: “Sealer/generator” refers to the model 4160. “Sealing head” refers to the models

4161 and 4162.

Table 1.1 Product specifications

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Particulate filter

5 μm (maximum allowable particle)

Environmental
Specifications

Controlled environment
Use

Indoor use only

Operational temperature

15C – 35C

Storage temperature

-25 C – 60C

Humidity

70% maximum relative humidity, non-condensing

Altitude

2000m (max)

Over-voltage category

II

Pollution degree

2

Seal time (max)

180 seconds

Seal temperature

100°C – 195 °C (max)

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Figure 1.1 TPE Sealing system components

1.2. Component Identification

The sealing system must contain a model 4160 TPE generator/controller coupled with a model
4161 or a model 4162 sealing head. Table 1.2 on page 5 lists each component and describes the
function.

The sealing system includes the following items:

 Generator/controller
 Remote sealing head
 AC power cord (not shown)

Figure 1.1 on page 3 and Figure 1.2 on page 4 indicate components of the sealing system. Figure

1.3 on page 4 shows sample voltage and fuse labels.

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Figure 1.2 Product labeling and components: rear view

Figure 1.3 Voltage and fuse labels

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