Kortho Hot Quickcoder, H210 AM User Manual
kortho
Hot Quickcoder
Artikelnummer/Articlenumber: H210 AM
NE
bv korthofah
Lageweg 39
Postbus 3040
2220 CA Katwijk
Tel vanuit Nederland/within the Netherlands : 071-40 60 470
Tel Export :+31 71 40 60 480
Tel Installatie en Servicedienst (within the Netherlands) : 071-40 60 450
Telefax : 071-40 32 807
E-mail: : info@kortho.nl
Internet : www.kortho.nl
Door voortdurende innovatie van onze producten is het mogelijk dat de
gebruikte afbeeldingen licht kunnen afwijken van het daadwerkelijke Hot
Quickcodersysteem.
In the light of continuous development and improvement
Korthofah reserves the right to modify the specifications
without prior notice. The figures printed in these manual
may slightly differ from the actual Hot Quickcoder.
Documentdatum/Document date: 10-3-2003
Handleiding/Manual: HQC Manual H210 AM 05.doc
Aantal Pagina's/ Number of pages: 39
Deze handleiding is ook verkrijgbaar in de volgende talen:
This manual is also available in the following languages:
H210 AD Duits/german
H210 AF Frans/French
Copyright © 2002 bv korthofah
Alle rechten voorbehouden/ All Rights Reserved
In de EC gedrukt/ Printed in the EC 2002
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Inhoudsopgave/Table of contents
Inhoudsopgave/Table of contents............................................................................................. 3
ENGLISH MANUAL/ ENGELSE HANDLEIDING............................................................................5
1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE................................................................................. 6
1.1 Liability ........................................................................................................................ 6
1.2 Life Span ..................................................................................................................6
1.3 Normal use...................................................................................................................6
1.4 Environment ................................................................................................................. 6
1.5 Operational Personnel.................................................................................................... 6
2 GENERAL INTRODUCTION............................................................................................. 7
2.1 The Hot Quickcoder ......................................................................................................7
2.2 The Control box............................................................................................................7
2.3 The support arm ...........................................................................................................9
3 SAFE USE.................................................................................................................. 10
3.1 General Safety Measures .............................................................................................10
3.2 Explanation of attached stickers ................................................................................... 11
4 INSTALLATION OF THE HOT QUICKCODER .................................................................. 12
4.1 Assembly instructions.................................................................................................. 12
4.2 Connection instructions ...............................................................................................12
5 PUTTING THE HOT QUICKCODER INTO OPERATION .....................................................13
5.1 Setting up the Control box........................................................................................... 13
5.2 Applying the text material ............................................................................................ 14
5.3 Adjusting the position of the HQC................................................................................. 14
6 STARTING UP THE HOT QUICKCODER......................................................................... 15
6.1 Preparation for use...................................................................................................... 15
6.2 Adjustment of the HQC ............................................................................................... 16
7 THE HOT QUICKCODER DURING USE........................................................................... 17
7.1 Changing a text head................................................................................................... 17
7.2 Replacing the Hotroll ................................................................................................... 17
8 DEACTIVATING THE HOT QUICKCODER ...................................................................... 18
8.1 Stopping printing for a short time.................................................................................. 18
8.2 Stopping printing for a longer time ................................................................................ 18
9 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING ..................................................................................19
9.1 Maintenance............................................................................................................ 1 9
9.2 Cleaning.................................................................................................................. 19
APPENDIX A: LIST OF POSSIBLE MALFUNCTIONS.................................................................. 20
Making a Diagnosis of Malfunctions........................................................................................ 20
Locating faults in the HOT QUICKCODER electronics system .................................................... 21
Print Quality Problems........................................................................................................... 24
A. Text head does not move.................................................................................................. 24
B. Text head moves but no printing or only partial printing visible............................................... 24
C. Printing too thick .............................................................................................................. 25
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D. The text head is not heating up.......................................................................................... 25
Appendix B: Technical data ............................................................................................... 26
Technical data Hot Quickcoder............................................................................................... 26
Technical data Control box for Kortho HQC............................................................................. 26
Appendix C: Connection diagrams ...................................................................................... 28
Control Box Electrical Connection Diagram ..............................................................................28
Signal device: Checking Wiring Connection.............................................................................. 2 9
Setting the HQC to the correct mains voltage (110/220V) ........................................................ 29
EC DECLARATION OF AGREEMENT....................................................................................... 30
MULTI LANGUAGE SECTIONBIJLAGE /APPENDIX D: Dimensioned sketches............................ 31
BIJLAGE /APPENDIX D: Dimensioned sketches..................................................................... 32
BIJLAGE / APPENDIX E: Naleverbare Onderdelen / Spare parts ...............................................35
Artikellijst / Part-list...............................................................................................................37
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ENGLISH MANUAL/ ENGELSE HANDLEIDING
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1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
You should read through this user's manual carefully before putting the Hot Quickcoder into use for
the first time. Follow the order indicated precisely when carrying out any of the actions described in
this manual.
Pay particular attention to all stated warnings!
1.1 Liability
bv korthofah accepts no liability for damage resulting from the improper or uninformed use of the
equipment or caused by maintenance or other work being carried out improperly. They also accept no
liability for the normal wear-and-tear of the product.
1.2 Life Span
The life span of the equipment is ten years with normal use and compliance with the indicated
maintenance periods. The life span can be negatively influenced if original parts are not used for
repairs. All claims to a guarantee or compensation for damages do not apply in such an instance.
The Hot Quickcoder does not contain any harmful substances or materials and can be scrapped or
recycled at the end of its life span.
The Hotrolls should be treated as small chemical waste.
N.B. The above statement is based on the legislation in force as at mid 1995.
1.3 Normal use
Normal use means use under normal conditions i.e. stamping pressure, time and temperature set
within the margins indicated in this User Manual.
1.4 Environment
The environment in which the Hot Quickcoder may be installed must comply with a number of
requirements relating to humidity, temperature and vibrations.
The relative humidity should be between 0 and 85% (non-condensing).
The ambient temperature should be between 5 and 40°C.
The Hot Quickcoder may not be used in any areas having a fire or explosion hazard.
The Hot Quickcoder should be installed in a low vibration location.
1.5 Operational Personnel
Operating personnel are required to be informed by means of instruction as to the functioning of the
equipment. They also need to be informed about the tips and warnings stated in this manual. A
specific preliminary training is not required.
Personnel carrying out repairs and technical maintenance on the equipment should have a secondary
technical education or a comparable technical level of knowledge through practical experience.
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2 GENERAL INTRODUCTION
indicated in figure 2. Other
The Hot Quickcoder (henceforth HQC) has been developed to apply small texts of one to three lines
(max. line length 25 mm) on a production line. The applications vary from loose products to a
continuous product (e.g. packaging film).
The text can be applied to a stationary or a moving product. The maximum permitted product speed
is 60 m/min. Approx. 250 impressions per minute can be produced.
! WARNING:
After using the HQC, it cannot simply be deactivated. For the correct procedure read section 8
"Deactivating the Hot Quickcoder".
2.1 The Hot Quickcoder
Figure 1: The Hot Quickcoder
1 Preheating
2 Hotroll
3 Text head
The code to be printed is applied to an exchangeable
text head via text characters or blocks. The text head
is inked with a Hotroll which only delivers the inked
(wax-based) at high temperature. The Hotroll is kept
at temperature in the heating ring of the HQC.
2.2 The Control box
A good print quality is achieved with a correct combination of stamping time, stamping pressure,
temperature of the text head and the setting of any counter-pressure plate.
Figure 2: The Control box
1 Pressure setting
2 OFF button
3 ON button
4 Temperature setting
5 Pulse/time setting
6 Print/delay setting
7 HQC air connection
8 Mains power connection
9 Hot Quickcoder connection
10 Coupling nut
!!! NOTE !!!
The HQC air connection is
a rapid connection as
figures of the Control box
in this manual still show
the old connection.
The stamping time
and temperature are
set with the buttons
on the Control box.
The stamping
pressure is set as
standard to 4 bar.
The impression can
be optimised using a
counter-pressure
plate, if there is one.
(In case film belts)
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The Control box contains a Control Panel with which specific functions can be performed such as
switching the HQC on and off and setting the print parameters. The Control Panel can also be used to
issue a test print signal.
2.2.1 The Control Panel
The Control Panel of the Control box contains the following buttons (see figure 3).
Figure 3: The Control Panel
1 OFF button
2 ON button
3 TEST button
4 START button
5 STOP button
6 Function button F1, F2
7 Text head IN
8 Text head OUT
9 Temperature adjustment
10 Pulse/time adjustment
11 Print/delay adjustment
OFF (1) This button is used to switch off the system. The mains power remains connected to
the system.
ON (2) If it is connected to the mains power, this button is used to switch the system on.
The two green lights indicate that the two low voltages for the electronics and the
magnetic valve are present.
TEST (3) The HQC performs a test print. The system should first be enabled by activating the
START button.
START (4) Once this button is pressed, the HQC is enabled for coding. The green light on the
START button is illuminated when a print signal is received from the signal emitter.
This may be a switch, photocell, relay contact, inductive sensor or 24V DC voltage
pulse. The orange light on the STOP button goes out once the START button has
been pressed.
STOP (5) Once this button is pressed, the HQC stops coding.
The orange light on this button will illuminate to indicate that the system is in
preheating mode. The control will keep the text head at temperature.
F1..F2 (6) As standard these buttons do not have a function. A specific function may be
assigned to them if customer-geared options are incorporated.
HEAD IN (7) If the text head holder is in the outermost position, pressing this button moves the
text head into the HQC.
HEAD OUT (8) This button moves the text head holder to the outermost position. This button should
be pressed to change a text head or text. It can then be used to fix the HQC to the
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material to be coded. The text head (holder) is moved back into the HQC by pressing
HEAD IN (7).
TEMP (9) For adjusting the temperature of the text head between 80°C and 160°C. When the
red light is illuminated continuously once the system has been started up, the text
head is heating up. When the text head has reached the desired temperature, the red
light will flash to indicate that the text head is being kept at temperature. The text
head is now kept at the set temperature.
PULSE/TIME (10) For adjusting the desired stamping time of the text head. This time can be set
between 10 and 50 milliseconds. The orange PULSE/TIME light emits a light signal
during the stamping time.
PRINTDELAY (11) The green light on this dial is illuminated when a print signal is emitted by the
signal emitter.
The print delay can be deactivated by connecting jumper J16 on the PCB in the lid of he Control box.
See Appendix C.
2.2.1 Connections on the Control box
The Control box (see figure 2) has an HQC air connection (7), mains power connection (8), HQC
connection (9) and a swivel acting as a feed for a signal emitter (10).
2.3 The support arm
Figure 4: The support arm
1 Support arm
2 counter-pressure plate
The support arm is used to position the HQC and any counter-pressure plate in relation to the product
to be printed.
The support arm is suitable for moving the HQC to any position.
The exceptionally short stamping time makes it possible to print directly onto a moving product
without further modifications.
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3 SAFE USE
Take care not to touch the hot text head of Hotroll (for example when inserting or replacing a hot
The HQC is a durable and reliable piece of coding equipment. In order to work with it safely, it is
important that the precautions indicated in this manual are strictly followed.
SAFETY MEASURES
! Before operating the Hot Quickcoder, disconnect it from the mains by removing the mains cord
from the control box (see Figure 5).
! After using the HQC, it cannot simply be deactivated. For the correct procedure read section 8
"Deactivating the HQC".
!
roll). Allow the printer to cool down for approximately fifteen minutes before carrying out work
on the HQC.
! Never insert your fingers between the text head and the counter-pressure plate or the product.
3.1 General Safety Measures
Figure 5 Disconnecting the Hot Quickcoderr from the mains
The operation of the HQC is based on:
• movement (of the text head);
• pressure (built up between the text head and the counter-pressure plate or the product);
• heating (of the text head and the Hotroll).
There are potential dangers hidden in the above with regard to the Hot Quickcoder. Safety measures
are given in this manual for situations which are potentially dangerous. The following is an overview
of the most important safety measures.
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3.2 Explanation of attached stickers
Figure 6: Symbols
General danger Danger due to
Danger due to high temperature
hight voltageparts
Coding unit remains Maximum adjustable
Voltage
hot for a while pressure
requirements
after use
Various warning symbols
are attached to the HQC.
Here is an explanation of
the symbols on the
stickers.
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4 INSTALLATION OF THE HOT QUICKCODER
Before opening the control of the Hot Quickcoder, it should forst be disconnected from the power. This
4.1 Assembly instructions
Figure 7a: options for coding products Figure 7b: options for coding lengths of film
See Figure 7 for a summary of the options. During assembly ensure that sufficient space is left
around the coder to replace the Hotroll and to change the text head. If necessary, set up the coder so
that it revolves. The dimensional sketches are included in Appendix D.
1. Mark the desired position of the holes for assembling the support (pitch is 70 mm). When
determining the position, take account of the fact that the text head (in the marked position)
should ultimately be located approx. 2-3 mm from the product surface to be printed (figure
7b).
2. Drill the fixing holes for the support (diameter 6.5 mm of M6).
3. Assemble the support with M6 bolts (x2).
4. Fix the coder to the support.
5. Mark the desired position of the holes for assembling the Control box (pitch is 70 mm).
6. Drill the fixing holes for the Control box (diameter 4.5 mm of M4).
7. Assemble the Control box with M4 bolts and/or nuts (x4).
4.2 Connection instructions
! WARNINGS:
is done by removing the mains cable from the Control box (see figure 5).
Only an GROUNDED cable may be used for connecting the equipment!
1. Disconnect the printer from the voltage by removing the mains cable from the Control box.
2. Open the Control box.
3. Check that the desired power supply is set correctly. (see appendix C).
4. Connect a sensor to supply the print command. The connection points and settings of the
switch and jumpers are given in appendix C.
5. Connect the power and control cable to the coding part.
6. Connect the Control box to the compressed air supply (setting ± 4 bar) via the reducing
valve.
7. Connect the HQC to a grounded connection.
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