Q: Machine is bypassing larger boxes or machine is not taping boxes which should be taped. What could be the issue?

A: The CSEG machines utilize a reed sensor on the indexer width cylinder to determine whether a box should be bypassed or taped. Here's how to troubleshoot the issue:

• Check Reed Sensor Status: The switch associated with the reed sensor should be illuminated when the machine needs to bypass. For instance, when wider crates are being processed instead of boxes designated for taping. Ensure that the sensor remains "LIGHT ON" for crated that needs to be bypassed.
• Verify Sensor Sequence:
  • Turn off the air supply to the machine and place a crate inside the indexer.
  • Manually close the indexer centering arm around the crate.
  • Observe the status of the indexer width cylinder sensor. It should be "Light ON".
  • Adjust the sensor position if needed to ensure it's only illuminated for crate bypassing.
• Confirm Sensor Behavior for Boxes:
  • Remove the crate and replace it with a box that needs to be taped.
  • Repeat the same steps to manually close the indexer centering arm around the box.
  • At this point, the sensor should not be "Light O", indicating that the machine recognizes the box for taping.

Conclusion: When the indexer width cylinder sensor is illuminated, the machine interprets it as a bypass signal, thus avoiding the folding or taping process for the corresponding boxes. Ensuring correct sensor behavior is essential for proper operation and packaging consistency in CSEG machines.