n CSF/CSD and CSS machines, adjusting kick timers is crucial for ensuring smooth and efficient operation. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to adjust kick timers to optimize performance, along with common errors and troubleshooting tips:

1. Understand the Operation:
   • Before adjusting kick timers, it's essential to understand how they function. In these machines, the FA motor propels the box forward, triggering a kick timer when the trailing edge of the box passes the FA entry photo eye sensor.
   • Upon completion of the kick timer, a rear minor flap kick is actuated to close the front and minor flaps of the box.
2. Identify Box Categories:
   • Box categories are defined in the indexer section of the machine. These categories determine the timing of the kick timer based on the specific characteristics of the box being processed.
3. Troubleshoot Timing Issues:
   • Common Error 1: Box Jamming in Folding Area (FA) after Kick:
     • If the box is getting jammed in the folding area after the kick, it indicates a timing issue with the kick timer.
     • Solution: Increase the kick timer delay to allow for proper box advancement before initiating the rear minor flap kick.
     • Check the Distance:
       1. Inspect the distance between the silver blade belly and the kicker arm in the folding area.
       2. Ensure there is at least a 1/2-inch gap between the two components.
   • Common Error 2: Rear Flap Missed during Kick:
     • If the rear flap of the box is missed during the kick, it suggests that the kick timer is too early.
     • Solution: Decrease the kick timer delay to ensure proper timing of the rear flap kick.
4. Accessing the HMI:
   • To adjust kick timers, access the Human-Machine Interface (HMI) of the machine.
   • Log in to the HMI using the appropriate credentials.
5. Navigate to Parameter Setting:
   • Once logged in, navigate to the main menu of the HMI.
   • Locate the parameter setting option within the main menu.
6. Adjust Kick Timers:
   • Within the parameter setting menu, locate the section for kick timers.
   • Here, you can adjust the kick timer settings based on the box category.
   • Increase the timer delay if kicks are being missed or if box jamming occurs.
   • Decrease the timer delay if the rear flap becomes jammed during the kick.
7. Save Changes:
   • After making the necessary adjustments to the kick timers, ensure to save the changes.
   • Confirm the changes are saved and applied to the machine's settings.
8. Test and Monitor:
   • After adjusting the kick timers, conduct tests to verify the effectiveness of the changes.
   • Monitor the machine's performance closely to ensure the timing adjustments have resolved any issues.

By following these steps and properly adjusting kick timers based on box categories, you can optimize the performance of CSF/CSD and CSS machines, ensuring smooth operation and minimizing downtime.