Avery SNAP Sonic Knife User Manual
Users Manual
Sonic Knife, 1000w
With AVERY DENNISON 500
AVERY DENNISON
Manual Edition 2.1
2 February 2011
Manual Part Number 571392
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Contents
Warranty Information 5
Limited Warranty....................................................................................................................... 5
Operation 7
Theory of Operation................................................................................................................... 7
Safety Issues / Warnings ............................................................................................................ 7
Unpacking and Re-Packing Instructions ....................................................................................8
Location of Sonic Knife............................................................................................................. 9
Unit Specification ...................................................................................................................... 9
Ultra Sonic Power Supply........................................................................................................ 10
Connecting The Power Supply.................................................................................................11
Operating The Power Supply................................................................................................... 12
Installation 14
Attaching Sonic Knife – AVERY DENNISON 500 ................................................................14
Attaching Sonic Knife – Stacker.............................................................................................. 15
Cable Connections to 500 Printer ............................................................................................ 16
Connecting the Sonic Knife to the Printer and Ultrasonic Power Supply................................ 17
Ultra Sonic Horn "Stack"......................................................................................................... 17
Loading the Machine ...............................................................................................................18
Machine Maintenance 19
Replacing the Knife Blade ....................................................................................................... 19
Leveling the Knife Blade ......................................................................................................... 20
Knife Pressure Adjust .............................................................................................................. 21
Proximity Switch Adjustment .................................................................................................. 23
Horn Replacement / Adjustment.............................................................................................. 24
Exit Conveyor .......................................................................................................................... 25
Machine Maintenance.............................................................................................................. 26
Cleaning Infeed Rollers ...........................................................................................................27
................................................................................................................................................. 27
Knife Spring Replacement .......................................................................................................28
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................... 31
Appendix A 32
Manufactures of Hearing Protectors ........................................................................................ 32
Appendix B 33
Label / Machine Speed ............................................................................................................ 33
Installation Instructions for Stacker Option 580028 34
Installation Procedure ..............................................................................................................34
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Electrical Schematic 36
115V / 230V Schematic ........................................................................................................... 37
500 Downstacker Schematic .................................................................................................... 38
Assembly Drawings Mechanical 39
Cover Assembly.......................................................................................................................40
Machine Parts List ...................................................................................................................41
Drive Assembly........................................................................................................................ 42
Cut Assembly...........................................................................................................................44
Cut Assembly Parts List...........................................................................................................45
Infeed Conveyor Assembly......................................................................................................46
Infeed Conveyor Assembly Parts List......................................................................................47
H Frame Assembly................................................................................................................... 48
H Frame Assembly Parts List...................................................................................................49
Sonic Knife for AVERY DENNISON 500 Assembly .............................................................50
Sonic Knife for AVERY DENNISON 500 Parts List..............................................................51
Exit Conveyor Assembly.......................................................................................................... 52
Exit Conveyor Parts List ..........................................................................................................53
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Warranty Information
Warranty Policy
Avery Dennison Retail Information Systems, In-Plant Printing Solutions provides the following warranty policy.
Scope
Warranties against defects from workmanship for equipment and parts manufactured and sold from Sayre,
PA. Includes time and material except as otherwise noted below.
Time
− New equipment and parts: 6 months
− Refurbished equipment and parts: 90 days
− Warranty period starts when equipment ships from selling location.
General Conditions
Avery Dennison extends warranty coverage under the following conditions.
− Equipment and parts will perform within published specifications. Promised or implied statements by any
Avery Dennison employee or representative will not be deemed to vary the terms of the warranty.
− Equipment and parts must be installed and operated according to recommended procedures and
operating conditions.
− Consumable elements are not covered. Consumable elements are those that show normal wear from
typical equipment usage including, without limitation, printheads, knives, rollers in contact with the web,
and sonic units. Avery Dennison reserves the right to determine which elements are defined as
“consumable.”
− No customer maintenance may be performed except as directed by qualified Avery Dennison personnel.
− Equipment and parts damaged by negligence or abuse are not covered.
− Avery Dennison US reserves the right in its sole discretion to incorporate any modifications or
improvements in the machine system and machine specifications which it considers necessary but does
not assume any obligation to make said changes in equipment previously sold.
Equipment Purchased In US and Shipped In US
− Avery Dennison US covers warranty for equipment and parts installed and operated in the Americas
(United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America, Caribbean Region, and South America excluding
Brazil).
− Outside the US, the local Avery Dennison office is responsible for equipment and parts warranty.
Customers must ensure coverage during machine purchase.
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− Equipment purchased and exported to regions outside local Avery Dennison office coverage are not
covered by warranty. The purchasing agent must acquire a service contract from the Avery Dennison
office where the equipment or parts are operated to ensure machine coverage. For example, if an agent
purchases a printer in the US, exports to Brazil, and then needs warranty coverage, Avery Dennison Brazil
has no obligation to provide warranty coverage. The agent must purchase services from Avery Dennison
Brazil.
THE WARRANTIES PROVIDED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHER WARRANTY
OF QUALITY OR PERFORMANCE, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. EXCEPT THE WARRANTY OF
TITLE, IN NO EVENT SHALL AVERY DENNISON BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF AVERY DENNISON HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY
OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Service
When ordering machines and supplies in the U.S.A., reference all
correspondence to the address below.
AVERY DENNISON Corporation
One Wilcox Street
Sayre, PA 18840
Call: 1-800-967-2927 or (570) 888-6641
Fax: (570) 888-5230
For spare parts, requests for service or technical support, contact
AVERY DENNISON Corporation
One Wilcox Street
Sayre, PA 18840
Call: 1-800-967-2927 or (570) 888-6641
Fax: (570) 888-5230
For parts and service in other countries, please contact your local AVERY
DENNISON supplier.
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Operation
Theory of Operation
The Sonic Knife was designed to work in-line with a variety of AVERY DENNISON
printers to cut and stack pre-printed Polyester tapes using Ultra-sonic vibrations to
produce a fray resistant label. This provides the label with a cut edge that is as soft
and smooth as the original label tape.
Safety Issues / Warnings
This machine has some pinch points and warm surfaces. All of these areas have been
well guarded and it is recommended that the safety features of this machine are never
altered or defeated.
Since ultrasonics is high frequency sound, some noise will be produced as it makes
its cut. It is recommended that people in the immediate area wear ear protection.
(See appendix “A” for a list of manufacturers of hearing protection.)
Warning:
High voltage is present in the power supply. Never attempt to operate the unit with
the cover off.
To prevent the possibility of electrical shock, make sure the power supply is properly
grounded.
Keep hands from under horn. High pressure and vibrations can cause injury to hands
and fingers.
Ultrasonic vibrations may be within the audible frequency range when cutting. If this
occurs, use ear protection to prevent possible injury.
Do not allow the ultrasonically activated horn to touch a metal base or metal fixture.
Do not press the “TEST” switch when the stack assembly is removed from the
equipment.
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Unpacking and Re-Packing Instructions
Unpacking
1: Remove binding straps from the carton and discard.
2: Break tape seal and open carton.
3: Remove Top Foam and set aside.
4: Lift Sonic Knife and Sonic power supply directly up, out of the foam pocket.
5: Remove Poly Bags.
6: Set the Sonic Knife on its back cover (the same position as it sits in the carton).
7: Remove the tool bag, machine manual and power cord.
POLY BAG
SONIC KNIFE
TOP FOAM
SONIC POWER SUPPLY
SIDE FILLER SUPPORT
BOTTOM FOAM
CARTON
Repacking
Follow procedure in reverse order. It is not required to band the package if straps are
not available.
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Location of Sonic Knife
The Sonic Knife weighs approximately 25 Lbs. (12Kg). A table of sufficient quality
and strength should be used to support the sonic knife once it is mounted to a suitable
printer.
The Sonic Knife should be located in an area that the ultrasonic noise emitted from
the cutting operation will not affect others. AVERY DENNISON has taken many
steps to keep the Sonic Knife noise to the lowest level. The Sonic Knife is not
recommended for an office environment.
The power source of the Sonic Knife should be a dedicated line. The first sign that
the Sonic Knife is not being supplied with sufficient power is the ultrasonics will stop
cutting, but the rest of the Sonic Knife will appear fully functional.
Unit Specification
Label Size Max: - 2.00" (51mm) web x up to 8" (203 mm) feed
Min: - 5/8" (16mm) web x 1.2" (30.5mm) feed – Also listed in Appendix B
Print Speed Minimum Length
3 IPS 1.2” (30.5 mm)
4 IPS 1.6” (40.7mm)
4.5 IPS 1.8” (45.8mm)
5 IPS 2” (50.8mm)
6 IPS 2.4” (61mm)
7 IPS 2.8” (71.2mm)
Justification Material must be centered over ultrasonic horn.
Sense Mark The sense mark is not required – does not register to a sense mark – The printer controls the cut position
Speed Controlled by speed of printer – See chart in Appendix B.
Stock Polyester woven edge fabric and AVERY DENNISON So-Soft® Products
Interface Cabling to printers and to Sonics
Dimensions 16.0" (406mm) high x 5 1/2" (138mm) wide x 14" (356mm) deep
Weight
Electrical 90-132 / 180-265 VAC 50-60Hz 10/5Amp - factory set
Temperature
Humidity 5% to 90% non-condensing
Options - Flag cutting – (Controlled by printer)
25 Lbs. (12Kg).
41°F (5°C) to 104°F (40°C)
- Spare Parts Kit not required
- International Hardware Kit
The Sonic Knife is a modular design, which can be added to the AVERY
DENNISON fabric printers - including the 500, 545, 636, 656 and 676 thermal
transfer printers.
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Ultra Sonic Power Supply
Caution
Only qualified technicians should service the power supply.
The ultrasonic attachment is made up of several components. They are the power
supply, the horn assembly and the connecting cable. In addition there is a knife
assembly with a changeable tool steel blade.
The power supply should be located next to the Sonic Knife. This unit generates
electrical pulses at 35 KHz to the converter. The power supply must be turned on
and off separately from the main printer. The power supply contains no ON/OFF
switch. Power on/off is accomplished by either plugging/unplugging the power
supply. The front display has several setting adjustments and status indicators.
Line Cord
Connects the power supply to line power.
Fuse
Refer to the nameplate on the ultrasonic power supply for replacement fuse
information.
RF Cable to Sonic Converter
Interface cable from the power supply to the converter.
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Custom Trigger
The interface cable from the Sonic Knife is used to turn the Sonics off and on. The
sonic unit is on all the time the stacker is running.
Air Cooling
The Sonic Horn does not require special cooling. However, to maintain optimum
efficiency, keep the horn stack area and the back cover cooling vents free from
debris and clutter.
Connecting The Power Supply
Connections
Connect the 37-pin Connector and the Coaxial Converter Cable from Sonic Knife as
shown in the illustration below. Secure AC outlet cord to suitable outlet. NOTE:
There is no AC power switch on the Power Supply. It will be on whenever the power
cable is plugged in.
COAXIAL CONVERTER
CABLE
37 PIN CONNECTOR
AC POWER CABLE
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Operating The Power Supply
TELESONIC
ULTRASONICS
TEST
LOAD
TEST
CUTTING-CONTROL
100
200
2
10
50
10
AUTO MAIN
TUNING
OVERLOAD
OVERTEMP
POWER
1
0
1
2
3
10
4
9
5
8
6
7
MS
US-TIME
100
0
1
2
3
10
4
9
5
8
6
7
MS
20
100
SG3510 CT
The Ultrasonic Power Supply is pre-programmed for the correct settings at the
factory. The following instructions describe how to check and change these settings.
IMPORTANT: FOR PROPER OPERATION, USE THE FACTORY SETTINGS
AT ALL TIMES. CHANGING THESE SETTINGS MAY RENDER THE
SONIC KNIFE INOPERABLE, REDUCE THE QUALITY OF THE CUT
AND/OR REDUCE THE RELIABILITY OF THE SONIC KNIFE.
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Settings
The Power Supply is set properly at the factory. Any changes to the factory setting
may result in improper operation. If necessary, the factory settings may be restored as
follows:
AUTO/MAN switch AUTO
CUTTING CONTROL 0
US-TIME 0
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Installation
Attaching Sonic Knife – AVERY DENNISON 500
STACKER
SONIC KNIFE
PAXAR 500
PAXAR 500
POST BRACKET
FIGURE 1
There are two exit posts on the AVERY DENNISON 500. To attach Sonic Knife to
the AVERY DENNISON 500, slide the Sonic Knife onto the bottom post, using the
post bracket. Adjust the Sonic Knife forward/backward so the web coming from the
printer is centered on the horn face. Connect cables per electrical schematic.
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Attaching Sonic Knife – Stacker
SONIC KNIFE
POST
STACKER
FIGURE 2
There are two posts on the outfeed end of the Sonic Knife. Slide the stacker onto the
posts. Adjust the stacker backward/forward and will pivot so the cut labels stack
uniformly. Connect cable per electrical schematic.
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Cable Connections to 500 Printer
STACKER
STACKER CABLE
SONIC KNIFE
PAXAR 500
CONNECTOR LOCATION
FIGURE 3
SONIC KNIFE
PAXAR 500
STACKER
PRINTER CABLE
CONNECTOR LOCATION
FIGURE 4
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