RoboLabs VPM-RGM2 Manuel utilisateur
Popcorn machine
VPM-RGM2
User manual
Read this manual before use and keep for future reference!
PDF version of this manual is available on www.robolabs.pro
Safety requirements
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential physical injury
hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury
or death.
DANGER
•Not grounded equipment can cause electric shock. Power outlet MUST HAVE
PROPER GROUNDING to avoid electric shock.
•Using excessive water during cleaning can cause short circuit and electric
shock. DO NOT USE excessive water or water jet for cleaning. DO NOT SPILL
water on electric panels or parts.
•ALWAYS unplug equipment before cleaning or servicing.
•No user serviceable parts inside. DO NOT OPEN electric panel unless you are
qualified for this.
WARNING
•DO NOT USE other crops than corn with this machine.
•DO NOT NOT LEAVE running machine UNATTENDED.
WARNING
•During operation some surfaces might be hot. Direct contact can cause burn.
DO NOT TOUCH.
WARNING
•IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT, ALTERATION, SERVICE OR MAIN-
TENANCE CAN CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, INJURY, OR DEATH. Read and un-
derstand this manual before use.
•ONLY INSTRUCTED PERSONNEL is allowed to operate the equipment.
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Contents
1 General information 3
1.1 Technicalspecifications .................................... 3
1.2 Manufacturerdetails...................................... 3
1.3 Qualitycheck .......................................... 3
1.4 Warrantyobligations...................................... 4
1.5 Transportationandstorage .................................. 4
1.6 Ambientconditions....................................... 4
2 Assembling and installation 5
2.1 Deliveryset ........................................... 5
2.2 Assembling ........................................... 5
2.3 Powerrequirements ...................................... 5
2.4 Ventilationrequirements ................................... 5
3 Design and principle of operation 6
3.1 Maincomponents........................................ 6
3.2 Controls ............................................. 7
3.3 Stagesofoperation....................................... 8
4 Intended use 9
4.1 Operatingorder......................................... 9
4.2 Chamberclogging ....................................... 11
5 HMI interface 12
5.1 Initialscreen .......................................... 13
5.2 Testingscreen.......................................... 14
5.3 Settingsscreen ......................................... 15
5.4 Operationprocessscreens................................... 16
5.5 Processmonitoringscreen .................................. 17
5.6 Temperaturegraphscreen................................... 18
6 Maintenance and cleaning 19
6.1 Dailycleaning.......................................... 19
6.2 Weeklycleaning ........................................ 19
6.3 Conservation .......................................... 19
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1 General information
VPM-RGM2 is a hot-air popcorn making machine (hereinafter “the machine” or “the popper”, or “the
equipment”). It can process both Butterfly and Mushroom popcorn kernels.
Commercial use only.
1.1 Technical specifications
Throughput up to 100 kg/h
Rated voltage 400 VAC
Rated frequency 50 Hz
Rated current 42 A
Dimensions (LxWxH) 1220x810x1930 mm
Net weight 300 kg
Airborne acoustic noise less than 70 dBA
Material stainless steel
1.2 Manufacturer details
RoboLabs Ltd.
11 Industrialnaya Street, Tver, 170100 Russia
Technical support:
Email: suppor[email protected]
Phone: +7 495 956 4000
1.3 Quality check
VPM-RGM2
model serial no.
The equipment is made with accordance to mandatory requirements of the state
standards, actual technical documentation, and approved for use.
QC Engineer
STAMP HERE
signature full name
DD.MM.YYYY
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1.4 Warranty obligations
The manufacturer guarantees trouble-free operation of the equipment during 12 months from the
date of receiving the equipment by a dealer (in accordance with transport documentation); or, in
case of purchase directly through Trapeza LLC or RoboLabs Ltd., from the date of purchase, given
that terms of using, transportation, and storage are met.
The warranty repair is performed upon presentation of this manual and filled warranty card with
the seller’s seal and the date of sale. Technical specifications of the equipment can be changed
by manufacturer at any time due to improvements and/or other reasons. Technical specifications
stated in this document are intended to act as a reference point, which is necessary to evaluate
suitability of the equipment for the customer’s needs, and are not the subject of warranty policy.
The information stated in this document has been thoroughly checked and considered as accurate
one; nevertheless, the manufacturer is not responsible for any typographical errors or misprints.
Due to constant improvement of the equipment, technical specifications are subject to change without
prior notice!
1.5 Transportation and storage
The equipment may be transported by any kind of covered vehicle, in accordance with transportation
rules for this kind of vehicle. Ambient temperature during the transportation and storage must be
between minus 25◦C and plus 55◦C.
1.6 Ambient conditions
This equipment is designed to 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) while using at altitudes not
exceeding 1000 m over the sea level. The temperature decreasing is related to RH increasing, for
example, 90% of RH at 20◦C (68◦F). This equipment MUST NOT be exposed to precipitations of any
kind (rain, snow and so on).
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2 Assembling and installation
2.1 Delivery set
1x Popcorn machine
1x Electric panel key
1x Cleaning brush
1x Spare halogen lamp
1x Documentation set
2.2 Assembling
1. Unpack the machine carefully.
2. Check the delivery set.
3. Remove protective film from all surfaces.
4. Wipe all surfaces with a clean soft cloth dampen with mild soap. Then remove soap residues
with a clean cloth dampen with water. Let it dry.
5. Lock all four swivel casters.
NOTE 1: Each machine is tested at the factory with corn, some amount of corn kernels might be
found inside the chamber.
NOTE 2: If equipment was stored below 0 ◦C, keep it at normal room temperature not less than
3 hours before the first start.
2.3 Power requirements
DANGER
•Power outlet MUST HAVE PROPER GROUNDING to avoid electric shock.
•If supply cord damaged, it must be replaced by manufacturer, service agent,
or skilled person in order to avoid hazard.
•Connections must be done BY SKILLED ELECTRICIAN ONLY.
•
Equipotential bonding wire (up to 10 sq.mm) shall be connected
to screw terminal on the base frame marked with IEC 60417-
5021 sign:
Machine requires 5-wire 3 phase 400 VAC 50 Hz power supply. Use the 63 A 400 V 50 Hz 3+N+PE
connector in accordance with IEC 60309 standard. Short-circuit current rating for the machine is
6 kA.
2.4 Ventilation requirements
A ventilation hood measuring at least 1200x1200mm must be provided above the machine, with a
minimum capacity of 2500 cu.m/h.
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3 Design and principle of operation
3.1 Main components
Figure 1: Main components
Main components of machine is represented on Fig. 1.
Motor with turbine causes air circulation inside the machine. Air goes from the turbine to the
working chamber, then to the heating elements area, where it is heated, and finally goes back to
the turbine.
Popcorn kernels is loaded in the corn bin with feeder, see Fig. 2. The feeder consists of feeding
motor and an auger inside the bin. The motor drives the auger, which pushes corn in the chamber.
Fixed guard covers the rotating auger to avoid direct contact.
Corn bin optical sensor trips whenever the bin becomes empty. Once the sensor is tripped, the
machine notifies an operator that the bin must be refilled.
Figure 2: Corn bin with feeder
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Figure 3: Working chamber
From the corn bin, corn kernels goes to
working chamber, through the corn supply
tube, see Fig. 3.
Perforated bowl has many holes of spe-
cial shape, which cause air vortex inside the
chamber as airflow goes through the bowl.
Due to air vortex, corn kernels are constantly
moving inside the chamber around center of
the bowl. Kernels eventually pop, and then
being evacuated from the chamber by the
means of air flow, through the chamber out-
put.
Baffle divides the chamber for the area
where corn kernels are being heated up, and
the output areaz.
Mesh screen protects internal cavities (in-
cluding heating elements area) from popcorn
dust and scrap accumulation.
Temperature sensor constantly measures temperature of the air in the chamber. Optical sensor
controls corn movement inside the chamber. Machine will not start next batch until a batch of corn
is completely processed, thus avoiding chamber clogging with corn kernels and popcorn.
Chamber lamp illuminates the chamber, so an operator can visually control the process through
the observation port in the chamber door.
3.2 Controls
Figure 4: Control panel
Control panel represented on Fig. 4.
HMI panel is used to control the machine,
change the parameters of operation, and so
on.
START push button turns the machine
on.
Emergency stop switch shuts down the ma-
chine immediately at any moment.
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3.3 Stages of operation
Whenever the machine is turned on, it is in one of the following stages of operation.
Standby mode
Once the machine is turned on, the HMI panel boots up, and the machine is waiting for operator
action. At this moment operator can:
1. Check and adjust parameters of the machine, and also reset to default.
2. Test corn feeder, turbine.
3. Start popcorn production process.
Heating stage
Once operator initiates the production process, the machine starts to heat up air in the chamber.
Upon reaching the set value temperature the machine automatically starts popping process.
Popping stage
Machine processes corn kernels cycle by cycle. Each cycle consists of three parts:
1. Purge – turbine is accelerated in order to blow out everything left in the chamber: un-popped
kernels, dust and other scrap.
2. Feeding – corn kernels pushed into the chamber.
3. Popping – corn kernels are heated up in the chamber, eventually evacuated as they pop.
Pause stage
Whenever the operator initiates pause, the machine processes current batch of corn, and then stop
feeding next batches of corn. The temperature in the chamber is maintained at the set value.
Popping process can be resumed at any time.
Cooling stage
The machine needs to be cooled down before turning the turbine off. Whenever the operator ini-
tiates cooling mode, heating elements are de-energized; but the turbine keeps running, cooling
down the machine. Once temperature drops low enough, the turbine stops and the machine can be
turned off.
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4 Intended use
DANGER
•DO NOT USE if power cord, or plug, or wall outlet are damaged, and also if
chamber lamp is blown out.
WARNING
•DO NOT USE emergency stop switch for routine stop. Doing so might lead to
machine failure and smoke formation. Use only in case of emergency.
•MAKE SURE ALL FOUR SWIVEL CASTERS IS LOCKED. Unlocked swivel casters
might lead to accidental move of the machine.
•DO NOT NOT LEAVE running machine UNATTENDED.
•DO NOT OPERATE with blown chamber lamp.
WARNING
•Outer surfaces of chamber, corn supply tube, and corn bin might be very hot
during operation. DO NOT TOUCH the hot surfaces.
•Hot air comes out from the corn supply tube (see Fig. 2) during machine
operation. STAY CLEAR.
WARNING
•MAKE SURE FIXED GUARD IS SECURED on its place (see Fig. 2). Touching
rotating auger might cause hand or finger injury.
4.1 Operating order
1. Make sure the chamber is clean. If not, clean the chamber.
2. Make sure the receiving device (e.g. sifter VPM-RGSM3EU) is running.
3. Fill the corn bin with corn kernels.
4. Press START push button on the control panel. Wait until HMI display shows the start screen.
The yellow reading with PV means process value temperature. The white reading of the
temperature represents the set value:
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