Operator's Manual
Applicator
1000
Operator's Manual - Translation of the Original Version
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 4
1.1 Instructions ............................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Intended Use ............................................................................................................................................ 4
1.3 Safety Instructions .................................................................................................................................... 4
1.4 Safety Marking ......................................................................................................................................... 5
1.5 Environment ............................................................................................................................................. 5
2 Product Description ............................................................................................................................... 6
2.1 Function ................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.2 Important Features ................................................................................................................................... 6
2.3 Technical Data .......................................................................................................................................... 6
2.4 Device Overview ...................................................................................................................................... 7
2.5 Pads ......................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.5.1 Tamp Pads.......................................................................................................................................... 9
2.5.2 Roll-on Pads ....................................................................................................................................... 9
2.5.3 Blow Pads........................................................................................................................................... 9
3 Installation ............................................................................................................................................ 10
3.1 Contents of Delivery ............................................................................................................................... 10
3.2 Piercing the Universal Tamp Pad ........................................................................................................... 10
3.3 Preparing the Applicator for Using a Tamp Pad Type 1321 ....................................................................11
3.4 Mounting the Applicator to the Printer .................................................................................................... 12
3.5 Mounting the Pad ................................................................................................................................... 13
3.6 Mounting the Stopper for the Application Mode "Blow" .......................................................................... 13
4 Conguration ........................................................................................................................................ 14
4.1 Method for Changing the Printer Setup .................................................................................................. 14
4.2 Quick Mode for Setting the Delay Times ................................................................................................ 14
4.3 Conguration Parameters of the Applicator ........................................................................................... 15
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5 Adjustments ......................................................................................................................................... 16
5.1 Mechanical Adjustments ....................................................................................................................... 16
5.1.1 Moving the Pad................................................................................................................................. 16
5.1.2 Adjusting the Parallelism between Pad and Dispense Edge ............................................................ 17
5.1.3 Aligning the Blow Tube ..................................................................................................................... 17
5.1.4 Opening the Holes on the Blow Tube ............................................................................................... 18
5.1.5 Adjusting the Stopper ....................................................................................................................... 18
5.2 Pneumatic Adjustments .......................................................................................................................... 19
5.2.1 Adjusting the Pad Movement Speed ................................................................................................ 19
5.2.2 Adjusting Vacuum and Supporting Air ..............................................................................................20
6 Operation .............................................................................................................................................. 21
6.1 Activation of Peel-off Mode .................................................................................................................... 21
6.2 Setting the Peel Position ........................................................................................................................ 21
6.3 Test Mode without Print Job ................................................................................................................... 22
6.4 Test Mode with Print Job ........................................................................................................................ 22
6.5 Standard Operation ................................................................................................................................ 23
7 Error Messages .................................................................................................................................... 24
7.1 Error Messages of the Printer ................................................................................................................ 24
7.2 Error Messages of the Applicator ........................................................................................................... 24
8 Licences ................................................................................................................................................ 25
8.1 EC Declaration of Incorporation ............................................................................................................. 25
8.2 EC Declaration of Conformity ................................................................................................................. 26
9 Index ...................................................................................................................................................... 27
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1 Introduction
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1.1 Instructions
Important information and instructions in this documentation are designated as follows:
Danger!
Draws your attention to an exceptionally grave, impending danger to your health or life.
Warning!
Indicates a hazardous situation that could lead to injuries or material damage.
Attention!
Draws attention to possible dangers, material damage or loss of quality.
Notice!
Gives you tips. They make a working sequence easier or draw attention to important working processes.
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Environment!
Gives you tips on protecting the environment.
Handling instruction
Reference to section, position, illustration number or document.
Option (accessories, peripheral equipment, special ttings).
Time
Information in the display.
1.2 Intended Use
• The device is manufactured in accordance with the current technological status and the recognized safety rules.
However, danger to the life and limb of the user or third parties and/or damage to the device and other tangible
assets can arise during use.
• The device may only be used for its intended purpose and if it is in perfect working order, and it must be used with
regard to safety and dangers as stated in the operating manual.
• The device applicator mounted on a cab printer of the Hermes+ series is intended exclusively for applying suitable
materials that have been approved by the manufacturer. Any other use or use going beyond this shall be regarded
as improper use. The manufacturer/supplier shall not be liable for damage resulting from unauthorized use; the
user shall bear the risk alone.
• Usage for the intended purpose also includes complying with the operating manual, including the manufacturer‘s
maintenance recommendations and specications.
Notice!
The complete documentation can currently be found in the Internet.
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1.3 Safety Instructions
• Before mounting the delivered components disconnect the printer from the power supply and close the shutoff
valve at the applicator.
• Only connect the device to other devices which have a protective low voltage.
• Switch off all affected devices (computer, printer, accessories) before connecting or disconnecting.
• In operation, moving parts are easily accessible.
This applies especially for the zone, where the pad is moved between the starting and the labelling position.
During operation do not reach into that zone and keep long hair, loose clothes, and jewelry distant. Before any
manipulations in those areas, close the shutoff valve.
• The device may only be used in a dry environment, do not expose it to moisture (sprays of water, mists, etc.).
1 Introduction
• Do not use the device in an explosive atmosphere.
• Do not use the device close to high-voltage power lines.
• Perform only those actions described in this operating manual.
Work going beyond this may only be performed by trained personnel or service technicians.
• Unauthorized interference with electronic modules or their software can cause malfunctions.
• Other unauthorized work on or modications to the device can also endanger operational safety.
• Always have service work done in a qualied workshop, where the personnel have the technical knowledge and
tools required to do the necessary work.
• There are various warning stickers on the device. They draw your attention to dangers.
Warning stickers must therefore not be removed, as then you and other people cannot be aware of dangers and
may be injured.
1.4 Safety Marking
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1: Warning to damages by moving
parts !
2:
1
Danger of crushing to hand and
ngers by the moving pad !
Fig. 1 Safety marking
1.5 Environment
Obsolete devices contain valuable recyclable materials that should be sent for recycling.
Send to suitable collection points, separately from residual waste.
The modular construction of the print module enables it to be easily disassembled into its component parts.
Send the parts for recycling.
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2 Product Description
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2.1 Function
The Applicator 1000 is an optional device to use with cab printers of the Hermes + series for automatically applying
the printed label onto the product. The labels are transferred with a pad, which moves between the two positions,
starting position and labelling position, by a compressed-air driven pneumatic cylinder.
• In the starting position, the label is picked up from the printer.
• A sensor at the cylinder signals when the pad is in the starting position.
• The label is removed from the carrier ribbon directly at the dispense edge of the printer. It is sucked on the pad by
a vacuum via drillings at the bottom of the pad.
• For support, the label is also blown against the pad with an air current coming from a blow tube.
• The correct transfer of the label is controlled by a vacuum sensor.
• Next, the pad is moved down into the labelling position.
• Reaching the labelling position is conrmed by another sensor (labelling position sensor).
• In the labelling position the label is transferred onto the product.
• While the pad is moving back into the starting position, the vacuum sensor checks whether the label has been
removed from the pad.
The label can be applied with three different methods :
• Stamp on
The label is pressed directly onto the product.
• Blow on
The pad moves to a pre-adjusted position approximately 10mm away from the product. The label is blown onto
the product by an air stream.
• Roll on
In the starting position the label is forwarded until touching the roller of the roll on pad. At the labelling position the
roller is pressed onto the product. Then the label is applied and rolled on by the movement of the product.
2.2 Important Features
• The supporting air and the vacuum as well as the speed of the cylinder are adjustable. That way the applicator
can be adapted to different label materials and sizes.
• The operating pressure for the cylinder is reduced in comparison to the main pressure of the applicator. So the
risk of injury is reduced as far as possible.
• To avoid contamination within the vacuum channels they are cleaned by air pressure impulse at the end of each
application.
• For operation in a system the I/O interface of the printer can be used.
2.3 Technical Data
Label transfer method Stamp on Roll on Blow on
Label width in mm 25 - 116
Label height in mm 25 - 200 80 - 250 25 - 100
Cylinder stroke in mm 220 / 300 / 400
Pad stroke below printer in mm 136 / 236 / 336 136 / 236 / 336 120 / 220 / 320
Compressed air pressure 0,4-0,45 MPa (4-4,5 bar)
Sound pressure level max. 74 dB(A)
Product surface at
Product height variable
xed - -
Product xed
linear movement -
¢ ¢
¢
¢ ¢
-
¢
-
¢
Table 1 Technical Data
2 Product Description
2.4 Device Overview
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1 Stopper for the operation mode "Blow
on"
2 Upper cylinder throttle valve
3 Knurled screw for attaching the appli-
1
2
3
4
5
cator to the printer
4 Setting screw to adjust the angle
between applicator and printer
5 Compressed air connector
6 Shutoff valve
7 Setting screw for vertical adjustment
8 Lower cylinder throttle valve
9 Pad (application specic)
10 Blow tube for supporting air
11 Vacuum throttle valve
12 Supporting air throttle valve
6
7
8
9
10
5
7
6
11
12
Fig. 2 Front view
2 Product Description
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1 Stopper for the operation mode "Blow
on"
2 Upper cylinder throttle valve
8 Lower cylinder throttle valve
10 Blow tube for supporting air
1
2
13
14
15
13 Sensor "Start Position"
14 Pneumatic cylinder
15 Interface to the printer
16 Sensor labeling position
17 Rings to reduce supporting air
Fig. 3 Rear view
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16
17
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2 Product Description
2.5 Pads
2.5.1 Tamp Pads
Universal tamp pad A1021 Universal tamp pad A1321
Standard sizes : 70x60, 90x90 Standard sizes : 116x102, 116x152
Fig. 4 Universal tamp pad A1021 70x60 Fig. 5 Universal tamp pad A1321 116x152
Universal tamp pads (Type A1112 or Type A1312) are available in different standard sizes. According to the size
of the label the holes may be pierced by the customer. For that purpose a piercing pin is included in the delivery
contents.
On request, tamp pads customized to the label sized are delivered.
2.5.2 Roll-on Pads
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Fig. 6 Roll-on pad A1411 bxh
Roll-on pads (Type A1411) are only produced on request customized to the label size.
2.5.3 Blow Pads
Fig. 7 Blow pad A2021 bxh
Blow pads (Type A2111) are only produced on request customized to the label size.
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3 Installation
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3.1 Contents of Delivery
1 Applicator with lift cylinder
2 Screw
(part of the pad)
3 Pad (as ordered)
1
2
3
4
Fig. 8 Contents of delivery
Notice!
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Please keep the original packaging in case the applicator must be returned.
4 Piercing pin
(at universal tamp pads only)
5 Documentation
Attention!
!
The device and printing materials will be damaged by moisture and wetness.
Set up label printer with applicator only in dry locations protected from splash water.
3.2 Piercing the Universal Tamp Pad
On the bottom of the pads there are holes for sucking and holding the labels by vacuum. When an universal tamp
pad is delivered these holes are covered by the sliding foil and must be opened according to the label size. For that
purpose a piercing pin is included in the contents of delivery.
Attention!
Danger of stab injury in case of inappropriate use.
4
2 mm
1 2 3
Fig. 9 Piercing the universal tamp pad
1. Place a label (1) to be operated on the bottom side of the pad (2). Note the position of the slanted edge (3).
2. Align the label to the side edge in such a way that it reaches over the rear edge of the pad by 2 mm.
3. Open all the holes, which are certainly covered by the label. Open the holes completely by turning the piercing pin
(4) inside the holes
Attention!
Do not open holes, which are located less than 1 mm from a label edge.
3 Installation
3.3 Preparing the Applicator for Using a Tamp Pad Type 1321
Attention!
!
Make sure that the pad assembly can not fall if the screws are loosen.
Risk of damages and injuries.
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It's possible to use the applicator with the cylinder assembly in different high position.
pad. In the delivery status the pad assembly is mounted in a low position. That position is suitable for the most pads.
In case of using a large tamp pad it's necessary to change the adapter prole with the, in the shipment of the tamp
included longer prole.
2
4
5
1
3
1 2 3
Fig. 10 Changing the attachment of the cylinder unit Fig. 11 Changing adapter prole for tamp pad
116x102 and 116x152
1. Loosen screws (2) and move the pad assembly with the bearing (3) at the adapter prole (1) so that it's possible
to work on the screws (5).
2. Loosen screws (5).
3. For tamp pad 116x102 and 116x152 move the adapter prole (1) out of the tamp assembly (3). Put in the longer
prole (6) in the direction like the picture
4. Move pad assembly with adapter prole (1) in a higher position to the next hole (4).
5. Mount the cylinder assembly in new position with screws (5) .
6. Tighten screws (2).
That's depend by the type of
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3
1
6
5
3 Installation
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3.4 Mounting the Applicator to the Printer
Attention!
!
Disconnect the printer from the power supply before mounting the applicator !
Ensure a stable standing of the printer !
Connect the compressed air only after mounting the applicator to the printer !
1. Applicator hang with the female part (1) of
hinges at the printer mounted hinges parts (2).
2. Connect SUB-D 15 male connector (6) to the
female connector (7) of the printer.
3. To secure the applicator to slip out of hinges
(4) loosen screw /4) and move metal part (3)
under the hinges. Tighten screw (4) again.
4. Swing the applicator to the printer.
5. Tighten the thumbscrew (5).
6. Move up stopper of the position of transport
safety for a free movement of the lift cylinder.
Mounting stopper
Mounting and connection
Fig. 12
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1
2
Attention!
!
The pad will immediately be moved in the starting position !
Danger of crushing to hand and ngers by the moving pad !
Do not reach into the zone of the moving pad and keep long hair, loose clothes, and jewelry distant.
Danger of striking by the moving rods !
Do not reach or bend into the zone of the moving rods !
1
2
Fig. 13 Compressed air connection
1 Check the vertical position of the stop valve
(2). (stop valve closed like picture)
2 Attach compressed air at the tting (1).
3 Open the stop valve (2) (arm in direction of
ow).
4 Switch on the printer by the power switch.
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3
4
3 Installation
3.5 Mounting the Pad
1
13
2
3
4
5
6
Fig. 14 Mounting the pad
1. Insert the pin (6) on the pad (8) into the hole on the bottom side of the pad holder (7).
2. Fix the pad (8) with the screw (1) at the pad holder (7).
3. Insert the vacuum tube (2) and the blowing air tube (3) into the appropriate push-in-ttings (4,5) of the pad.
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Attention!
To avoid possible collisions of the pad with other parts of the printer-applicator system, please roughly
align the pad in all directions ( "Mechanical Adjustments") before connecting the applicator to the
compressed air supply !
3.6 Mounting the Stopper for the Application Mode "Blow"
1 2 3
former Version
1
3
2
current Version
Fig. 15 Mounting the stopper
When the applicator is delivered, the stopper (1) is mounted on the rods (4). With this stopper the labelling position
for the operation mode "Blow on" can be adjusted. In delivery status the stopper is in a transport safety position.
Dependent of delivery time it's two different version of stopper. The function are the same.
In the operation modes "Stamp on" and "Roll on" the stopper is not needed, the stopper will moved in the top position
so far as possible.
Mounting the stopper
1. Loosen screw (3) at the stopper (1) .
2. Pull the tubes out of the lift cylinder throttle valves.
3. Move the tamp in the labeling position.
- Operation mode "Blow" : Move stopper to the guiding block.
- Operation Mode "Stamp" and "Roll" : Move the stopper up to the end of the rods (4).
4. Tighten screw (3) to x the stopper (1) position. ''Adjust the stopper''
1
3
4
4 Conguration
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The tamp applicator can be operated in different ways. While the original process stays the same, the operation
mode can be chosen within the printer setup.
The most important setting is the selection between the operation modes "Stamp on", "Blow on" and "Roll on".
Additionally the applicator has different application modes concerning the order of printing and applying within one
labelling cycle.
Stamp on Roll on Blow on
Print/Apply x x x
Apply/Print
Waiting position up
Apply/Print
Waiting position down
Table 2 Operation and application modes
Additionally all operating modes can be adjusted by setting different time delays.
Notice!
For more information about the printer conguration and the function of the keys in the navigator pad
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Conguration manual of the printer or Operator's manual of the printer
x x x
- - x
4.1 Method for Changing the Printer Setup
1. Press menu key.
2. Select Setup > Machine param. > Applicator.
3. Select and adjust the needed parameters.
4. Return to the "Ready" mode.
4.2 Quick Mode for Setting the Delay Times
Beside the standard method for the printer conguration there is a quick mode to adjust the delay times available.
Notice !
The quick mode settings can be made during operation . The changes affect directly the current print job.
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1. Press the menu key for at least 2 seconds.
The rst delay time appears on the display.
2. Adjust the delay time by pressing the ~ key and key.
3. To switch between the different delay times press the } key.
1. To leave the quick setup mode press the | key.
The selected delay times are stored in the printer.
4 Conguration
4.3 Conguration Parameters of the Applicator
The conguration parameters of the applicator can be found in the menu Setup > Machine param..
Parameter Meaning Default
Applicator
Conguration parameters of the applicator
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> Mode of oper.
> Mode of appl.
> Waiting
position
> Blow time
> Roll-on time
> Support delay
on
> Support del.
off
> Delay time
> Lock time
> Peel position
> Vacuum control
Setting the operation mode Stamp on, Roll on, Blow on
Setting the application mode Print-Apply / Apply-Print
Print-Apply:
An external start signal releases the print of a label and following the
application of the label. After a cycle is complete, the pad without label
waits in the start position.
Apply-Print:
An extra signal starts the print of the rst label and the transfer of the
label to the pad. The external start signal releases the application of
the label and following the print and transfer of the next label.
After a cycle is complete, the pad with a label is in the waiting
position.
only at Mode of oper. Blow on and Mode of appl. Apply-Print
up : Pad waits in the start position for the start signal
down : Pad waits in the labelling position for the start signal
only at Mode of oper. Blow on
Switch-on time (max. 2,5 s) of the blowing air for the label transfer
only at Mode of oper. Roll on
Dwell time (max. 5 s) of the pad in the labelling position
Setting the switch-on delay (max. 2,5 s) for the supporting air between
print start and switching on the supporting air. The delay prevents
swirling at the front of the label and, consequently, avoids faults when
the label is being picked up from the printer.
Setting the switch-off delay (max. 2,5 s) for the supporting air between
the end of label forwarding and switching on the supporting air. The
delay can be useful to separate the rear edge of the label from the
carrier to avoid errors and to improve the accuracy of label positioning
Delay (max. 2,5 s) between start signal and the start of an labelling
cycle.
Allows e.g. the use of product sensors at conveyors.
All start signals coming in following the rst start signal are ignored
when they arrive within the lock time.
Shift the position of the dispensed label relatively to the dispense
edge. In the software an extra peel offset value is available. The
offset values from “Peel position“ and from software are added
together for execution. "Setting the Peel Position".
Setting the label transfer check from printer to pad and from pad to
product by the vacuum sensor
Stamp on
PrintApply
up
0 ms
0 ms
0 ms
270 ms
0 ms
0 ms
0,0 mm
On
Table 3 Applicator parameters
5 Adjustments
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5.1 Mechanical Adjustments
Perform the mechanical adjustments in two steps :
Roughly align the pad in all directions to avoid collisions of the pad with other parts when switching on the
compressed air.
Perform the ne adjustment with compressed air switched on to optimize the labelling process.
5.1.1 Moving the Pad
1
2
3
ca 2 mm
4
5
6
7
ca 2 mm
Fig. 16 Moving the pad assembly
Adjustment in print direction
1. Loosen screw (1).
2. Move cylinder assembly (4) with pad at the guide rail that the distance between edge of the pad (6) to the edge of
the dispense plate (7) of the printer is approximately 2 mm.
3. Tighten screws (1).
Height adjustment
wide settings are described in section 3.3 and are only necessary in case of changing the pad type.
Fine adjustments:
1. Loosen screw (3).
2. Turn setting screw (2).
- Clockwise will move the pad higher.
- Counterclockwise will move the pad lower.
3. Tighten screw (3).
Side adjustment
1. Loosen screw (3).
2. Move cylinder assembly (5) with pad at the bearing (4) so that the dispensed label is aligned centrally to the pad
respectively to the open holes in an universal pad.
3. Tighten screw (3).
Notice !
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Check the adjustments with compressed air switched on
5 Adjustments
5.1.2 Adjusting the Parallelism between Pad and Dispense Edge
1
2
3 4 5
Fig. 17 Adjustment of parallelism
1. Loosen knurled screw (1).
2. Press the applicator against the printer and adjust the angle between applicator and printer via the setting screw
(2).
3. Fix the applicator again via knurled screw (1) on the printer.
4. If necessary for ne adjustment loosen screw (3).
5. Turn the pad (4) with easily turning of the pad in a parallel position to the dispense edge (5).
6. Tighten screw (3) .
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5.1.3 Aligning the Blow Tube
1 2 23 3
Fig. 18 Alignment of the blow tube
1. The blow tube (2) for the supporting air can be rotated around its axis. That way the direction of the supporting air
can be optimized.
1. Loosen screw (1).
2. Turn the blow tube (2) in that direction, that the air current supports the sucking of the label by the pad.
• For small labels direct the air current to the dispense edge (3) of the printer.
• For larger labels direct the air current away from the dispense edge (3) .
3. Tighten screw (1).
5 Adjustments
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5.1.4 Opening the Holes on the Blow Tube
The blow tube (1) has holes for the supporting air in regular distances of
15 mm.
When the applicator is delivered only the two inner holes are open. The
other holes are closed by plastic rings (3).
To adjust the supporting air to the label width, the plastic rings (2) can be
removed from the holes.
Open all holes, which affect certainly the area of the label.
1 2
Fig. 19 Opening the holes on the blow tube
5.1.5 Adjusting the Stopper
Notice!
For operation mode "Blow on" only !
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Attention!
Switch off the printer and close the shutoff valve for the compressed air at the service unit !
1. Place a product sample (7) at the labelling point.
2. Pull the tubes out of the push-in-ttings (3,5).
3. Loosen the screw (2) in the stopper (1).
4. Move the pad manually in the required labelling position. The
distance between the blow pad (6) in the labelling position and the
product surface (7) must not exceed 10 mm.
5. Move the stopper (1) against the guide block (4) and tighten the screw
1
3
2
4
5
(2).
6. Insert the tubes into the appropriate push-in-ttings (1,5).
7. Open the shutoff valve and switch on the printer.
6
7
Fig. 20 Adjusting the stopper
5 Adjustments
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5.2 Pneumatic Adjustments
5.2.1 Adjusting the Pad Movement Speed
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1
2
3
4
Fig. 21 Throttle valves on the cylinder
The speed of the pad movement can be regulated via two throttle valves (1, 3).
Adjust the pad movement speed as necessary.
To increase the downward speed turn counterclockwise the screw (4) at the lower valve (3).
To increase the upward speed turn counterclockwise the screw (2) at the upper valve (1).
Notice!
The application pressure of the pad is mainly dependent on the downward speed of the pad.
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In order to reduce the application pressure turn clockwise the screw (4).
Attention!
The time for the downward movement of the pad may not exceed 2 seconds
Otherwise the error message "Lower position" will appear.
5 Adjustments
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5.2.2 Adjusting Vacuum and Supporting Air
1
2
Fig. 22 Throttle valves on the manifold
Adjusting the supporting air
With the valve (1) the supporting air to blow the label against the pad can be adjusted.
Adjust the supporting air in such a way, that it will be blown against the label without swirling.
To increase the supporting air turn counterclockwise the screw at the valve (1).
If necessary adjust the direction of the air current ''Aligning the Blow Tube''.
Adjusting the vacuum
With the valve (2) the vacuum to suck the label onto the pad can be adjusted.
Adjust the vacuum in such a way, that the label is properly sucked by the pad.
To increase the vacuum turn counterclockwise the screw at the valve (2).
Notice!
With the vacuum setting the nal position of the label on the pad can be adjusted. If the vacuum is too high
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the label feeding may early be stopped.
6 Operation
6.1 Activation of Peel-off Mode
Notice!
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For labelling operation activate the peel-off mode in the software.
For direct programming use the P command Programming manual.
6.2 Setting the Peel Position
To optimize the transfer of the labels from the printer to the pad there two different parameters are available for
adjusting the peel position.
Attention!
!
First adjust the parameter "Peel Position" in the printer conguration.
Following adjust the additional peel-off offset in the software.
It is very important to follow that procedure for a certain start after label loading and for the re-start after
error treatment.
Parameter "Peel Position" in the printer conguration
Check the basic setting in the printer setup. Perform labelling cycles by alternately pressing the feed key and the
pre-dispense key "Test Mode Using the Pre-dispense Key without Print Job".
Adjust the "Peel Position" in such a way, that the blank labels are peeled-off completely from the liner
"Conguration Parameters of the Applicator".
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Peel-off offset in the software
Check the setting in the software. Perform labelling cycles by repeatedly pressing the the pre-dispense key
"Test Mode Using the Pre-dispense Key with Print Job".
Adjust the peel-off offset in such a way, that the printed labels are peeled-off completely from the liner
Programming manual or software documentation.
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6.3 Test Mode without Print Job
1
2
Fig. 23 Test mode via Enter key
The whole labelling process can be simulated without the need of a print job or a connection to a computer by alternately pressing the feed (2) key and the Enter key
Press the feed key (2).
A blank label is fed. The vacuum at the pad as well as the supporting air (blow tube) are switched on. After the
label has been picked up by the pad, the supporting air is switched off.
Press the Enter key (1).
The pad is moved to the labelling position. A sensor signals when the labelling position is reached. The vacuum is
switched off and the label is placed onto the product. Then, the pad is moved back into the starting position.
Notice!
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Please use that test mode to adjust the parameter "Peel position" in the printer conguration.
6.4 Test Mode with Print Job
That method allows to check labelling process with the real print data using the Enter key (1).
Send a print job.
The test mode is executed in two half cycles :
Press the Enter key (1).
Half cycle 1
A label is printed. The vacuum at the pad as well as the supporting air (blow tube) are switched on. After the label
has been picked up by the pad, the supporting air is switched off.
Press the Enter key (1) again.
Half cycle 2
The pad is moved to the labelling position. A sensor signals when the labelling position is reached. The vacuum is
switched off and the label is placed onto the product. Then, the pad is moved back into the starting position.
If the label is manually removed from the pad after the rst half cycle, the half cycle 1 will be repeated when the
pre-dispense key is pressed again.
(1) :
Notice!
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Please use that test mode to adjust the peel-off offset in the software.
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6.5 Standard Operation
Check all external connections.
Load the material. Ensure that the locking system is locked "Operator's Manual" of the printer.
Open the shutoff valve.
Attention!
Ensure that the pad is not covered by a label when switching on the printer-applicator system.
Otherwise the vacuum sensor may be calibrated faultily.
Switch on the printer.
Notice!
Bendet sich der Stempel im Moment des Zuschaltens der Druckluft und des Druckers nicht in der Grundposition wird eine Fehlermeldung auf dem Display des Druckers ausgegeben.
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Durch Drücken der Taste PAUSE am Drucker wird der Fehler quittiert und der Applikator bewegt sich in die
Grundposition.
Der Applikator ist betriebsbereit.
Press the feed key at the printer.
A synchronization feed is released. The processed labels have to be removed manually. After a few seconds the
printer carries out a short backfeed to position the front edge of the next label at the printing line.
Notice!
This synchronizing also has to be carried out when the print job has been interrupted with the cancel key.
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Synchronizing is not necessary when the printhead was not lifted between print jobs. This also applies if the
printer was powered off between print jobs.
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Start a print job
Start the labelling process via PLC interface.
Error messages during labelling process are shown in the display of the printer "Error Messages".
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7.1 Error Messages of the Printer
For detailed information about printer errors (e.g. 'Paper out', 'Ribbon out', etc.) Operator's manual of the printer
Error treatment :
Clear the error results
Press the feed key to synchronize the label feed, remove the peeled labels manually
Press the pause key to quit the error state.
After error correction, the print of the label causing the error will be repeated.
7.2 Error Messages of the Applicator
The following table contains an overview of error messages and their possible causes. It also suggests methods to
resolve the problem :
Error Message Possible Cause Solution
Air pressure
ins.
Label not depos.
Lower position
Process Error
Re. sensor blk.
Vac. plate empty
Upper position
Table 4 Error messages of the applicator
Compressed air is switched off Check the shutoff valve
Label has not been placed onto the
product; after the pad has moved back
the label still sticks on the pad
Pad has not reached the labelling
position within 2s after the movement
of the pad was started
Pad has undened leaving the start
position.
Process of labeling was braked via
the I/O interface of the printer with the
XSTP signal
There has been no change of the
switch state at the upper sensor at
the cylinder between the start of the
labelling process and the signal from
the labelling position sensor
Label has not been picked up properly
by the pad; or label fell off the pad
before it could be placed onto the
product
Pad has not reached the starting
position within 2s after the pad has left
the labelling position; or pad has left
the starting position unauthorized
Label the product manually
Check the settings of compressed air
(esp. the lower throttle valve of the cylinder)
Check the applicator for heaviness of its
mechanics;
Check the labelling position sensor (service);
Label the product manually if necessary
Label the product manually if necessary
Check the start position sensor (service)
If possible, place the 'lost' label onto the product
manually;
Otherwise stop print job and start again with
adapted parameters (e.g. count)
If the error recurs check the pad alignment, the
adjustment of vacuum and supporting air and the
setting of the peel position
Check the pneumatic adjustments (esp. the
upper throttle valve of the cylinder);
Check the applicator for heaviness of its
mechanics;
Check the labelling position sensor (service);
Label the product manually
Error treatment :
Clear the error results
Press the pause key to quit the error state.
Attention!
The pad will immediately be moved in the starting position !
Danger of crushing to hand and ngers by the moving pad !
Do not reach into the zone of the moving pad and keep long hair, loose clothes, and jewelry distant.
After error correction, the print of the label causing the error cannot be repeated without re-start of the print job.
In the application mode "Apply/Print" send the signal "Print rst label" or press the pre-dispense key before
starting the cyclic operation.
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EC Declaration of Incorporation
We declare herewith that the following „partly completed machinery“ as a result of design, construction and the version
put in circulation complies with the essential requirements of the Directive 2006/42/EC on machinery :
Annex I, Article 1.1.2, 1.1.3, 1.1.5, 1.1.6, 1.2.1, 1.3.2, 1.5.2, 1.5.8, 1.6.3, 1.7
The „partly completed machinery“ additionally complies with the Directive 2004/108/EC relating to electromagnetic
compatibility.
In the event of any alteration which has not been approved by us being made to any device as designated below, this
statement shall thereby be made invalid.
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Device: Applicator
Type: 1000
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Signed for, and on behalf of the Manufacturer :
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The product must not be put into service until the nal machinery into which it is to be incorporated has been declared in
conformity with the provisions of the Directive on machinery
The documents according annex VII part B from the incomplete machinery are created and will commit to state agencies
on request in electronic kinds.
• EN ISO 12100-1:2003
• EN ISO 12100-2:2003
• EN ISO 14121-1:2007
• EN 60950-1:2006+A11:2009
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We declare herewith that as a result of the manner in which the device designated below was designed, the type of
construction and the devices which, as a result have been brought on to the general market comply with the relevant
fundamental regulations of the EC Rules for Safety and Health. In the event of any alteration which has not been
approved by us being made to any device as designated below, this statement shall thereby be made invalid.
Device: Applicator
Type: 1000
Gesellschaft für Computerund AutomationsBausteine mbH & Co KG
Wilhelm-Schickard-Str. 14
D-76131 Karlsruhe,
Germany
EC Declaration of Conformity
Applied EC Regulations and Norms: Applied Norms:
Directive 2004/108/EC relating to electromagnetic compatibility
Signed for, and on behalf of the Manufacturer :
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99610 Sömmerda
• EN 55022:2006
• EN 55024:1998+A1:2001+A2:2003
• EN 61000-3-2:2006
• EN 61000-3-3:2008
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Managing Director
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A
Adjustments
Air pressure
B
Blow
Blow on
Blow Pads...........................................9
Blow Tube
C
Conformity
EU Declaration of
Cylinder stroke....................................6
D
Data
....................................................6
Delay Times
Delivery.............................................10
Dispense Edge
E
EC Declaration of Conformity
Error Messages
F
Features
Function
H
Half cycle
Hermes+
...................................... 16
........................................ 6
.................................................. 13
............................................... 6
......................................... 17
..................25, 26
...................................... 14
................................. 17
.....25, 26
................................ 24
.............................................6
.............................................. 6
..........................................22
............................................. 4
R
Roll on
................................................6
Roll-on Pads
S
Safety
Safety Marking....................................5
Speed
Stamp on
Standard Operation
Stopper
Stop valve
SUB-D 15
Supporting air
T
Tamp Pads.......................................... 9
Tamp Pad Type 1312
Test Mode
Throttle valves
U
Universal tamp....................................9
Universal Tamp Pad
V
Vacuum
W
Waiting position down
Waiting position up
.......................................9
.................................................4
............................................... 19
............................................ 6
.......................... 23
.......................................13, 18
......................................... 12
.........................................12
................................... 20
........................ 11
.........................................22
.................................. 19
.........................10
.............................................20
.......................14
...........................14
I
Instructions
Intended Use
L
Label height
Label width
O
Overview.............................................7
P
Parameter
Peel-off Mode
Peel Position.....................................21
plastic rings.......................................18
Pneumatic.........................................19
Printer
Printer Setup.....................................14
Print Job
......................................... 4
...................................... 4
........................................6
.........................................6
......................................... 15
................................... 21
...............................................12
...........................................22
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