Labelmate UCAT-3 User Manual

© LABELMATE – User_UCAT-3-CE – 05/17 – Original user manual. ● KEEP MANUAL IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE ●

MAINTENANCE:

Your UCAT-3 requires no maintenance.

Product Limited Warranty

All Labelmate Products are warranted to the original end-user customer to be free from defects in
materials and workmanship. If it is determined by Labelmate that a product has failed under the terms of
this warranty, the product will be repaired or replaced at no charge to the customer. Labelmate reserves all
rights to determination of coverage and liability under this warranty. The warranty period for all new
Labelmate products is outlined below:

The warranty period for all products starts on the date purchased by the original end-user customer.
Warranty coverage is not transferable with ownership and will terminate immediately upon rental, resale or
any other change in ownership. This warranty does not cover repair to any product which is damaged, has
been modified, is missing parts, or has been opened or repaired by any unauthorised person. Use of any
unauthorised accessory or attachment will void coverage. Purchase documentation should be retained for
coverage verification.

In the event your product requires service, please contact the distributor you bought the product from. The
customer assumes responsibility for all cost and risk incurred in transport for service.

Labelmate makes no other warranty of any kind expressed or implied, or to suitability or fitness for a
particular purpose. No other person, agent or reseller is authorised to give any warranties on behalf of
Labelmate. Any obligation to warranty other than that specifically addressed above is hereby disclaimed.

Warranty Period

Products Covered

5 years

Label Rewinders
Label Unwinders

3 years

Label Counters (mechanical parts
only)

Label Slitters (mechanical parts
only)

Label Dispensers
Printer Mechanisms

1 year

Power Supply Modules
Counter modules
Encoders
Any products not specified above.

LABELMATE SPRL

290, Chaussée de Ruisbroek, 1620 Drogenbos, BELGIUM

TEL: [phone] – FAX: [phone]

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www.labelmateeurope.com

UCAT-3

Heavy-Duty "UCAT" On-Demand Powered Unwinder

• Constant Adjustable Torque

TM

"CAT"

technology

• Switched Directional and Dual Range

Control

• Precise Variable Torque Control

Remove all parts from the shipping container and verify contents.

PACKAGE CONTENTS:

• User Manual (this document)

• UCAT-3 Drive Unit

• Power Supply Module

• LABELMATE "Quick-Chuck" ™ Quick-Locking Core Chuck

or Standard Shaft with three (3) metal Vanes installed,
or Model-10-INCHES Shaft with six (6) metal Vanes installed,
or Model –ACH: Adjustable Core Holder

• Two 300mm Plastic Flange Plates (One only for QC, none for ACH)

• Control Arm with setscrews and shaft screw.

Retain the Shipping Container and Packaging for Storage and Transport

SPECIFICATIONS:
Weight of the machine: 9,5Kg to 13Kg depending on model.

Max. Label Roll Weight: STD: 8Kg – ACH: 7Kg – QC: 8Kg – 10-IN: 10Kg.
Max. Label Roll Diam.: 300mm (280mm for ACH).
Start/Stop: ON/OFF/ON Direction Switch
Power Supply: Input: 220-240VAC – 50-60Hz.

Output: 15VDC – 4.33A

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

• This product is a label unwinder. It is only to be used to unwind labels of the
recommended dimensions and weight in an indoor, dry environment.

• The machine has to be unplugged before any manipulation.

• The machine is to be used on a flat surface, if the surface is not flat, it is to be fixed using

the holes in the base plate.

• Do not leave the power cable in a passageway.

• The ambient light of the working area needs to be sufficient to avoid any risk.

• The unwinder can be used in ambient temperatures of +2°C to 40°C.

• Connection of the machine to the power source must respect local and European

legislations.

SET-UP:

The UCAT-3 is bi-directional. It can unwind labels in either direction.

First install the Control Arm referring to the enclosed TA User Manual.
(if you have the ACH Adjustable Core Holder option Skip to step 4).

1. STANDARD AND 10": Identify the inner Label Flange Plate. Slide the Flange Plate

onto the hollow end of the Unwind Shaft. For maximum width, the Flange face should
be flush with the end of the Shaft. Tighten the screw in the Hub until it is snug. Not
too tight.

2. CHUCK: Mount the inner Flange onto the Quick-Chuck with two screws provided.

3. Slide the Shaft and Flange Assembly onto the UCAT-3 Motor Shaft allowing for

clearance to the UCAT-3 Chassis and Control Arm. Tighten the Allen Screw onto the
flat part of the Motor Shaft until it is tight.

4. ACH: Slide the Hub of the ACH over the motor Shaft of the UCAT-3. Position the Hub

so there is a gap between the ACH Hub and the Rewinder Drive Unit case. Tighten
the Allen Screw onto the flat part of the Motor Shaft until it is tight.

5. Set the UCAT-3 in place near the label entrance path to the printer.

6. CAUTION: AVOID ACCIDENTS. THE UCAT-3 WEIGHS OVER 10KG (22Lb), SO

CHOOSE ONLY A STURDY SURFACE ON WHICH TO SET THE UNIT.

7. Verify that the "DIRECTION" Switch on the UCAT-3 Control Panel is in the "OFF"

position.

8. Plug the Power Plug at the end of the wire on the AC Wall Transformer into the

UCAT-3 Power Input Jack. Plug the AC Transformer into an appropriate AC power
outlet. The unit is now ready for use.

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

Switch off device before any manipulation.

POWER UNWINDING:

1. Place the roll of labels to be unwound on the UCAT-3.

2. Run the labels under the Unwinder Control Arm and into the printer.

3. Place the UCAT-3 DIRECTION switch in the desired position according to which
direction you want the UCAT-2 to feed the labels.

4. Place the REWIND – SLIT Switch in the REWIND position and set the TORQUE
ADJUST about 1/3 rotation as an initial setting.

5. Start your printer and observe how the labels are being fed into the printer.

6. Adjust the TORQUE Control as needed to provide faster or slower unwind. As the
printer uses the labels, the Control Arm will rise, causing the Unwinder to turn on and
feed more labels. As the Unwinder feeds more labels, the labels and the Control Arm
will drop down, turning off the Unwinder until more labels are needed and the Control
Arm is lifted again.

EXTERNAL HALT CONTROL:
An External Halt Control jack on the UCAT-3 is for use with external devices capable of

providing an open circuit halt command. A 3.5mm control cable is necessary for use (not
included).

With Pin 2 and Pin 3 of the External Halt Control circuit closed (connected together using
a 3.5mm dual circuit plug), the UCAT-3 will operate. When the External Circuit is opened,
the UCAT-3 will stop.

3.5mm “EXTERNAL HALT CONTROL” Stereo Plug (Dual Circuit Plug)

Contact CLOSED=RUN Contact OPEN=HALT
Pin 1 - No connection (NOT USED)
Pin 2 - Normally Closed (NC) contact
Pin 3 - Normally Closed (NC) contact return

WARNING!

This Product is for indoor use only.

Not for use in wet locations.

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