VIDEOJET LABELJET 210 Operator's Manual

LABELJET 210

Operator Manual

P/N 361626-01

Revision: AC, February 2013

Copyright February 2013, Videojet Technologies Inc. (herein referred to as Videojet). All rights
reserved.

This document is the property of Videojet Technologies Inc. and contains confidential and proprietary
information owned by Videojet. Any unauthorized copying, use or disclosure of it without the prior
written permission of Videojet is strictly prohibited.

Videojet Technologies Inc.

1500 Mittel Boulevard Phone: [phone] Offices - USA: Atlanta, Chicago
Wood Dale, IL Fax: [phone] Int’l: Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Spain,
60191-1073 USA Int’l Fax: [phone] Singapore, The Netherlands, and The United Kingdom

www.videojet.com Distributors Worldwide

Compliance Information

Warning

For Customers in the U.S.A.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: 1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide responsible protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely
to cause harmful interference. In such cases, users will be required to
correct the interference at their own expense.

Shielded cables must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with
Class A FCC limits.

The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal
Communications Commission helpful: How to Identify and Resolve
Radio-TV Interference Problems. This booklet is available from the U.S.
Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, Stock No. 004-00­00345-4.

This equipment is UL listed.

For Customers in Canada

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

This equipment is UL listed.

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Pour la Clientèle du Canada

Le present appareil numerique n’emet pas de bruits radioelectriques
depassant les limites applicales aux appareils numerique de las class A
prescrites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le
ministere des Communications du Canada.

Cet équipement est certifié CSA.

For Customers in the European Union

This equipment displays the CE mark to indicate conformance to the
following legislation:

EN 55022:Class A Information Technology Equipment - Radio

Disturbance Characteristics - Limits and methods
of measurement.

EN 61000-6-2 Generic standards - Immunity for industrial

environments.
IEC 61000-4-2 Electrostatic discharge immunity test.
IEC 61000-4-3 Radiated, radio-frequency, electromagnetic field

immunity test.
IEC 61000-4-4 Electrical fast transient/burst immunity test.
IEC 61000-4-5 Surge immunity test.
IEC 61000-4-6 Immunity to conducted disturbances, induced by

radio-frequency fields.
IEC 61000-4-8 Power frequency magnetic field immunity test.
IEC 61000-4-11 Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage

variations immunity tests.
EN 61000-3-2 Limits for harmonic current emissions

(equipment input current up to and including 16A

per phase).
EN 61000-3-3 Limitation of voltage changes, voltage fluctuations

and flicker in low voltage supply systems for

equipment with rated current up to and including

16A per phase.

Following the provisions of EU EMC Directive 2004/108/EC

EC Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC

Essential health and safety requirements relating to electrical equipment that are designed for use
within certain voltage limits.

IEC 60950-1 (ed.2)

Safety requirements for information technology equipment including electrical business equipment.

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Warning

The FCC warns the users that changes or malfunctions to the unit
not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Support and Training

Contact Information

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Videojet
Technologies Inc. at 1-800-843-3610 (for all customers within the United
States). Outside the U.S., customers should contact their Videojet
Technologies Inc. distributor or subsidiary for assistance.

Labeljet 210 Operator Manual

Videojet Technologies Inc.

1500 Mittel Boulevard

Wood Dale, IL 60191-1073 U.S.A.

Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

International Fax: [phone]

Web: www.videojet.com

Service Program

About Total Source Commitment

Total Source® TOTAL SERVICE PLUS RELIABILITY, is the Videojet
Technologies Inc. commitment to provide you - our customer - the
complete service you deserve.

The Total Source Commitment

The Videojet Total Source® Service Program is an integral part of our
business in providing marks, codes, and images where, when, and how
often customers specify for packages, products, or printed materials. Our
commitment includes:

• Applications support

• Installation services

• Maintenance training

• Customer response center

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• Technical support

• Field service

• Extended hours phone assistance

• Parts and supplies

•Repair service

Customer Training

If you wish to perform your own service and maintenance on the printer,
Videojet Technologies Inc. highly recommends you to complete a
Customer Training Course on the printer.

Note: The manuals are intended to be supplements to (and not replacements for)
Videojet Technologies Inc. Customer Training.

For more information on Videojet Technologies Inc. Customer Training
Courses, call 1-800-843-3610 (within the United States only). Outside the
U.S., customer should contact a Videojet subsidiary office or their local
Videojet distributor for further information.

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Table of Contents

Compliance Information

For Customers in the U.S.A.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i

For Customers in Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i

Pour la Clientèle du Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii

For Customers in the European Union. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii

Support and Training

Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii

Service Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii

Customer Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv

Chapter 1 — Introduction

Equipment Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1

About the Operator Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3

Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3

Language Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3

Hazard Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4

General Warning Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4

General Caution Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5

Abbreviations Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6

Conventions for Figures and Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6

Chapter 2 — Machine Components

Main Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1

Web Drive Mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2

Power Supply and Electronic Control Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2

Connector Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3

Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5

Optional Modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7

Chapter 3 — Setting Controls

Setting Passwords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1

Setting up Machine Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2

Machine Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2

Label Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3

Label Stop Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4

Product Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5

Date Coder Dwell Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5

Air Assist Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6

Tamp/Blow Dwell Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7

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Storing Operating Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–7

Memory Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–8

Memory Recall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–9

Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–9

Machine On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–9

Product Detected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–10

Label Detected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3–10

Label Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–10

General Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–10

Chapter 4 — Getting Started

Changing the Label Roll. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2

Removing the Old Label Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2

Loading a New Label Roll. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–3

Switching on the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–4

Adjusting the Guide Collar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–5

Setting the Machine Using Memory Recall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–6

Detecting Fault Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–7

Control Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–7

Start Production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–8

Glossary

Index

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Introduction

This chapter contains:

• A brief description of the product and its intended use

• Information on what this manual is about, who this manual is
intended for, and how it is organized

• Description of other manuals associated with this applicator

• Safety and hazard information

• A list of abbreviations

• Conventions used for figures and tables.

1

Equipment Description

The Labeljet 210 Label Applicator (Figure 1-1 on page 1-2) automatically
dispenses and applies pre-printed self-adhesive labels from a label roll.
The basic machine is a simple touch applicator, which can be
synchronized to the production line speed, to ensure optimum
performance.

The Label Applicator consists of a Web Drive, which is controlled and
monitored by an Electronic Control Processor. The Electronic Control
Processor is mounted in an Electronic Housing at the rear of the cast
aluminium chassis. The machine is operated using an Operator Control
Panel (OCP), also called Control Panel, mounted on an adjustable bracket.

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Figure 1-1. Labeljet 210

1. Operator Control Panel

2. Web Drive

3. Safety Guard

4. Electronic Control Processor

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4

3

2

The machine configuration can be changed by adding optional modules
such as a Blow or a Tamp application module and retrofitted with a Date
Coder device.

The operating software controls and monitors the machine’s operation, by
responding to the operator’s inputs from the Control Panel and to the
signals from external sensors. Access to the machine’s operating
parameters can be restricted using password control.

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About the Operator Manual

The Operator manual is intended for everyday users of the Label
Applicator. It contains the following chapters:

• Introduction - contains the description of the equipment, information
about this manual, hazard information on the applicator,
abbreviations used, and conventions for figures and tables

• Machine Components - contains a description of the main parts of the
applicator

• Controls - describes the functionality of different types of applicator
controls

• Getting Started - includes complete instructions to get you started on
applying labels on products

• Glossary - provides a glossary of technical terms used in this manual

• Index - contains an alphabetical subject index of topics in this manual.

Labeljet 210 Operator Manual

Related Documents

The following document(s) are available for reference:

• Labeljet 210 Service manual (P/N 361627-01). This manual is supplied
to the service technicians after they are trained by Videojet trainers.

• Instruction sheets containing installation procedures for Labeljet 210
Label Applicator.

Language Codes

When ordering manuals, be sure to add the 2-digit language code to the
end of the part number. For example, the part number for the German
version of this manual would be 361626-03.

Code Language Availability (see note)

01 English (US) * +
02 French *
03 German *
21 English (UK) * +

Table 1-1: Language Codes

Note: Initial availability of the Operator Manual is indicated by an asterisk (*).
Availability of the Service Manual is indicated by a plus sign (+). For more
information, consult your Videojet distributor or subsidiary.

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Warning

Caution

Warning

Hazard Information

This section contains important hazard notices. You must read these
notices before using the applicator.

The hazard information is prioritized into typographically distinct
warning and caution notices as follows:

WARNING NOTICES. Warning notices denote a potential hazard to
the health and safety of users. These notices clearly state the nature
of the respective hazard and the means by which it can be avoided.

Warning notices, together with the warning symbol shown on the
left, appear in full in this chapter and at their points of application in
the manual. They are presented in the typographical style of this
notice.

CAUTION NOTICES. Cautionary notices denote a potential hazard
to the physical integrity of the equipment/software, but not a
danger to the personnel. These notices clearly state the nature of the
hazard and the means by which it can be avoided.

Cautionary notices appear in full in this chapter and at their points
of application in the manual. They are presented in the
typographical style of this notice.

General Warning Notices

The following warnings supplement the specific warnings appearing
elsewhere in the manual. These are general warnings which must be read,
completely understood, and applied by all personnel involved with the
operation and/or maintenance of the machine.

LETHAL HAZARD. When carrying out maintenance work, switch
off the machine at the mains on/off switch, and disconnect it from
the electrical supply.

Note: DOUBLE POLE/NEUTRAL FUSING ELECTRICAL SUPPLY.

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Warning

Warning

Warning

Warning

Caution

LETHAL HAZARD. Ensure that the mains supply to the 210 Label
Applicator is disconnected before replacing fuses or any other
components.

Note: DOUBLE POLE/NEUTRAL FUSING ELECTRICAL SUPPLY.

LETHAL HAZARD. When working on electrical equipment,
observe all statutory electrical safety codes and practices. Only
trained service personnel should operate the machine without
having the safety guard or covers in place.

PERSONAL INJURY. The Labeljet 210 Label Applicator has exposed
rotating parts. Keep hands, long hair, ties, loose clothing and so on
away from the machine at all times, when it is switched on. Do not
operate the applicator without having the safety guard in place.

PERSONAL INJURY. Turn off the power to the label applicator
when servicing the label web.

General Caution Notices

The following cautions supplement the specific cautions appearing
elsewhere in the manual. These are general cautions which must be read,
completely understood, and applied by all personnel involved with the
operation and/or maintenance of the machine.

EQUIPMENT DAMAGE. Do not fit or remove any connector on the
Labeljet 210 Label Applicator, while the power is switched on.

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Caution

DOUBLE POLE / NEUTRAL FUSING ELECTRICAL SUPPLY.

Note: It is a regulatory requirement that the electrical supply socket - outlet be
installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

Abbreviations Used

This manual contains the following abbreviations:

Abbreviation Expansion

AAmpere
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
LED Light Emitting Diode
m Meter
min Minute
mm Millimeters
OCP Operator Control Panel
VVolt

Conventions for Figures and Tables

The illustrations used in the manual are numbered according to the
section they are used in. For example, Figure 1-3 is the third figure in
Chapter 1.

Tables are numbered in a similar manner.

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Machine Components

This chapter contains:

• An introduction to the Labeljet 210 Label Applicator and its assembly,
along with a description of the main parts

• An introduction to the optional modules of the applicator.

Main Components

The Labeljet 210 Label Applicator is made up of the following components
(Figure 2-1 on page 2-2):

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• Web Drive Mechanism

• Power Supply and Electronic Control Processor

• Connector Panel

• Control Panel

The major components are mounted on a cast aluminium chassis.

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14

3

2

4

9

11

10

8

5

6

7

Figure 2-1. 210 Label Applicator - Main Components

1. Unwind Reel

2. Rewind Reel

3. Web Drive Mechanism

4. Safety Guard

5. Chassis

6. Connector Panel

7. Shaft Encoder Connector

8. Control Panel Connector

9. Lamp Stack Connector

10. Alarm Connector

11. Product Detector Connecotor

12. Label Sensor Connector

13. Power Supply and Control Processor

14. Control Panel

Web Drive Mechanism

The Web Drive Mechanism is mounted on the front of the chassis and is
driven by an electric motor. The Web Drive feeds labels from a roll on the
Unwind Reel, separates the labels from the web, and returns the web
material to the Rewind Reel.

Power Supply and Electronic Control Processor

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The Power Supply and Electronic Control Processor are located in a
housing at the rear of the chassis.

Connector Panel

Figure 2-2. Electrical Controls

A Connector Panel is mounted at the rear of the machine, on the power
supply and electronic control processor housing. It is fitted with electrical
controls and machine connectors.

Electrical Controls

The Labeljet 210 requires an electrical supply of 100-240 V AC, 2 - 1 A, 50/
60 Hz.

Note: It is a regulatory requirement that the electrical supply socket - outlet be
installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

The electrical controls on the Connector Panel (Figure 2-2) comprise a
Mains On/Off switch with input fuses.

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Mains
Switch

• Mains On/Off Switch - A fused mains switch is mounted on the
Connector Panel. The switch controls the mains input to the machine
and is fitted with two input fuses. Replace fuses with the same type
and rating as indicated near power entry module.

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Machine Connectors

The connectors on Connector Panel are labeled to identify the type of
connection. These labels are:

Shaft Encoder

Control Panel

Lamp Stack

Alarm

Product Detector

Label Sensor

Two optional connectors can be fitted to the Connector
Panel. These are:

Tamp or Blow module

Table 2-1: Machine Connectors

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Table 2-1: Machine Connectors (Continued)

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1. LCD 7. Label Detected Indicator 13. Label Stop Position Key

2. Increment Key 8. General Alarm Indicator 14. Label Sensitivity Key

3. Decrement Key 9. Air Assist Delay Key 15. Motor Speed Control Key

4. Machine ON Indicator 10. Tamp/Blow Dwell Time Key 16. Memory Recall Key

5. Product Detected Indicator 11. Date Coder Dwell Key 17. Memory Store Key

6. Label Out Detector 12. Product Delay Key 18. Numeric Keypad

Figure 2-3. Control Panel - Controls and Indicators

Status
and Fault
Indicators

Increment and
Decrement

Keys

Machine Setting Keys

Memory Keys

Control Panel

The Control Panel (Figure 2-3) is mounted on an adjustable arm, which is
clamped to the rear of the chassis. It contains the following controls and
indicators:

•Numeric Keypad

• Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)

• Increment and Decrement Keys

• Status and Fault Indicators

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Date Coder

• Machine Setting Keys

• Memory Keys

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LCD

The LCD displays machine settings and memory storage information.

Increment and Decrement Keys

• The Increment key is used to increase values shown on the LCD.

• The Decrement key is used to decrease values shown on the LCD.

Status and Fault Indicators

• Machine On (when lit) indicates that the machine is switched on and
is ready for operation.

• Product Detected (when lit) indicates that the Product Detector has
detected the product approaching the machine.

• Label Out (when lit) indicates that no labels are left on the Unwind
Reel.

• Label Detected (when lit) indicates that the Label Sensor has detected
the presence of a label.

• General Alarm indicates a web break, missing label or any other fault
condition which would prevent the machine from applying labels.

Machine Setting Keys

• Air Assist Delay - used to adjust the time between a label being
dispensed and the air assist being initiated to aid transfer to the
Tamp/Blow module

• Tamp/Blow Dwell Time - used to set the dwell time for which the
optional Tamp/Blow Module is activated

• Dwell Time - used to set the dwell time for which the optional printer
is activated

• Product Delay - used to adjust the time between a product being
detected and the label being applied, thus varying the position of the
label on the product

• Label Stop Position - used to adjust the stop position of the label, such
that its leading edge is aligned with the Peel Tip

• Label Sensitivity - used to adjust the gaps between the labels on the
web that are detected by the Label Sensor

• Machine Speed - used to synchronize the speed of the labels being
applied to the product, with the production line speed

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Memory Keys

• Memory Recall - used along with the Numeric Keypad to recall
machine operating parameters

• Memory Store - used along with the Numeric Keypad to store sets of
machine operating parameters in memory

Numeric Keypad

Numeric Keypad is used to select sets of operating parameters stored in
the memory. These parameters are stored in the memory, using the
memory store key.

Optional Modules

The machine configuration can be changed by the adding the following
optional modules:

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• A Blow On applicator for application where labels are applied
without touching product

• A Tamp applicator, which uses a pneumatically-driven tamp cylinder
to apply labels to the product

• A Date Coder to print information on the labels (only in wipe module
option).

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Setting Controls

This chapter contains information on how to:

• Enter two levels of password

• Set the machine operating parameters such as machine speed, label
sensitivity, label stop position, product delay, date coder dwell time,
air assist delay, and tamp/blow dwell time

•Store operating parameters and recall them from memory

• Read status indicators

Note: To locate the keys and indicators mentioned in this chapter, see Figure 2-3
on page 2-5.

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Setting Passwords

The machine functions of Labeljet 210 Label Applicator can be restricted
by setting the password levels as shown below:

• Password Level 1 allows the operator to access and select stored
machine operating parameters. The operator cannot modify any of the
existing machine operating parameters.

• Password Level 2 provides full access to the operator. The operator
can modify the machine operating parameters and/or the engineering
setup.

Note: The machine is supplied without any passwords. You have to set the
passwords to restrict access to the machine functions.

To set or change a password, proceed as follows:

1 Press the and keys on the Control Panel to set or change a

Level 1 password or press the and keys on the Control Panel to
set or change a Level 2 password.

2 Enter an active password (if it exists) or enter the new password for

Level 1 or Level 2, as required.

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Note: The password should comprise three numbers entered from the
numeric keypad on the Control Panel.

3 Press the memory store key to save the password in memory. The

password is set.

Setting up Machine Controls

Certain machine operating parameters can be changed (through Level 2
password) using the Machine Setting keys on the Control Panel
(Figure 2-3 on page 2-5). You can set the following parameters:

• Machine Speed

• Label Sensitivity

•Label Stop Position

•Product Delay

• Date Coder Dwell Time

• Air Assist Delay

•Tamp/Blow Dwell Time

Note: When a parameter is selected, its numerical value is displayed on the LCD
and the Light Emitting Diode (LED) above the key glows.

The parameter, once selected, can be adjusted using the numeric keypad
or the increment and decrement keys. After you enter the desired value,
press the relevant machine setup key again, to confirm the value. Each
parameter is set as described in the following paragraphs.

Machine Speed

The machine speed adjustment is used to synchronize the label web speed
with the production line speed.

Note: If a shaft encoder is connected to the machine, the driver motor is
automatically synchronized to the production line speed. Adjusting the machine
speed does not affect the driver motor speed.

You need to readjust the machine speed, if any of the following occurs:

• If the label tends to crumple or fold when applied to the product, the
machine speed is too high and should be reduced.

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• If the label is being snatched when applied to the product, the
machine speed is too low and should be increased.

To adjust the machine speed, proceed as follows:

1 Press the machine speed key. The LED glows and the current value is

displayed on the LCD as shown below.

2 Enter a new value using the numeric keypad or alter the current value

using the and keys. The permissible range for 210 printer is 0

to 300 (1 unit on the display +100 mm/min giving a maximum of
30 m/min).

3 Press the machine speed key to confirm entry.
4 When the correct machine speed has been set, save the setting to

memory, as described in the topic “Memory Storage” on page 3-8.

Label Sensitivity

The Label Sensor detects the gap between labels on the web so that the
web movement can be stopped after a label is dispensed, and before the
next label advances. Failure to sense the gap would result in more than
one label being dispensed at a time. The label sensitivity is set so that the
label gap is consistently detected.

To set the label sensitivity, proceed as follows:

1 Press the label sensitivity key. The LED above the key glows and the

current value is displayed on the LCD as shown below.

2 Remove a label from the web and place the web under the Label

Sensor.

3 Insert a low figure (for example, 500) using the keypad. The green

LED next to the 'Label Detected' logo glows.

Note: 1 unit on the display = 5mV. The maximum setting is 999 (5V).

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4 Increase the value using the key, until the green LED goes off and

note the value.

5 Place the web with a label under the Label Sensor. The LED glows

again.

6 Continue decreasing the previous value, using the key, until the

LED goes off, and note this value also.

7 Calculate the average of these two values and store the result (figure)

in the memory, as described in the topic “Memory Storage” on
page 3-8.

INCORRECT LABEL APPLICATION. When changing from long
labels to short labels, it is possible that the label stop value is larger
than the new label length. In such cases, multiple labels are
dispensed on each application.

Label Stop Position

The label stop position is adjusted so that each label stops with its leading
edge aligned with the peel tip, before its application.

To adjust the label stop position, proceed as follows:

1 Press the label stop position key. The LED glows and the current

value is displayed on the LCD as shown below.

2 Enter the new value (permissible range 0 to 999) using the numeric

keypad or alter the existing value using the and keys.

Note: 1 unit on the display = 0.5 mm, providing a maximum of 500 mm.

3 When you notice that the label stops at the correct position, save the

setting to memory as described in the topic “Memory Storage” on
page 3-8.

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Product Delay

The product delay value requires an adjustment, if the label is applied in
the wrong position, on the product. If the label is applied too soon,
increase the product delay value. If the label is applied too late, decrease
the product delay value.

To adjust the product delay value, proceed as follows:

1 Press the product delay key. The LED glows and the current value is

displayed on the LCD as shown below.

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Note: If one Product Detector (without a Shaft Encoder) is fitted, the input
range for product delay value is 1 to 9.999 in increments of 1 millisecond,
providing a maximum delay of 9.999 seconds.

If one Product Detector (with a Shaft Encoder) is fitted, the input range for
product delay value is 1 to 9999 in increments of 0.1 mm, giving a maximum
delay of 0.9999 millisecond.

If two Product Detectors are fitted, then the product delay value is not used.

2 Enter the new value (permissible range 0 to 9999) using the numeric

keypad or alter the existing value using the and keys.

3 Press the product delay key, to confirm the entry.
4 When you notice that the label applies correctly on the product, save

the setting to memory, as described in the topic “Memory Storage” on
page 3-8.

Date Coder Dwell Time

The Date Coder dwell time key is used when a printer is fitted to the
Labeljet 210 Label Applicator. The dwell time starts immediately after a
label has been dispensed and is set to a value which allows the printer to
complete its cycle. During the dwell time, the Labeljet 210 Label
Applicator is programmed to prevent the label from advancing.

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To set the Date Coder dwell time, proceed as follows:

1 Press the Date Coder dwell time key. The LED glows and the current

value is displayed on the LCD as shown below.

2 Enter the new value (permissible range 0 to 999) using the numeric

keypad or alter the existing value, using the and keys.

Note: 1 unit on the display = 10 milliseconds, allowing a maximum of 10
seconds.

3 When the dwell time is correct, press the Date Coder dwell time key,

to confirm the value, and save the setting to memory, as described in
the topic “Memory Storage” on page 3-8.

Air Assist Delay

The Air Assist delay is used when the optional Tamp/Blow module is
fitted to the Labeljet 210 Label Applicator. The delay is the interval
between the starting of a label being dispensed and the Air Assist being
actuated, to aid transfer of the label to the Tamp/Blow module. The Air
Assist operation is terminated, after the label is completely dispensed.

To set the air assist delay, proceed as follows:

1 Press the Air Assist delay key. The LED glows and the current value is

displayed on the LCD as shown below.

2 Enter the new value (permissible range 0 to 999) using the numeric

keypad or alter the existing value using the and keys.

Note: 1 unit on the display = 1 mm, providing a maximum delay of 1
minute.

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3 Press the Air Assist delay key to confirm the correct value, and save

the setting to memory, as described in the topic “Memory Storage” on
page 3-8.

Tamp/Blow Dwell Time

The Tamp/Blow dwell time key is used when the optional Tamp or Blow
module is fitted to the Labeljet 210 Label Applicator. The dwell time is the
duration of extension, dwell and retraction of the tamp in the Tamp
module or air blast in the Blow module.

To set the Tamp/Blow dwell time, proceed as follows:

1 Press the Tamp/Blow dwell time key. The LED glows and the current

value is displayed on the LCD as shown below:

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2 Enter the new value (permissible range 0 to 9999) using the numeric

keypad or alter the existing value using the and keys.

Note: For Tamp dwell time, 1 unit on the display = 1 millisecond, providing
a maximum dwell time of 10 seconds. For Blow dwell time the range of
adjustment is 1 millisecond to 10 seconds non-linear.

3 Press the Tamp/Blow dwell time key, to confirm the correct value,

and save the setting to memory as described in the topic “Memory
Storage” on page 3-8.

Storing Operating Parameters

Storing operating parameters involves storing the parameters in the
controller memory and recalling them from memory.

There are ten data files in the controller memory that are used for storing
the operating parameters of the machine. The following parameters are
stored in each file:

• Machine Speed

• Label Sensitivity

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•Label Stop Position

•Product Delay

• Date Coder Dwell Time (optional)

• Air Assist Delay (optional)

• Tamp or Blow Dwell Time (optional)

After the machine is adjusted for a particular product type and production
line speed, the operating parameters can be saved in a data file. The
machine can then be reset for different operational conditions by simply
recalling the relevant set of parameters from the memory.

Note: You may need to use a Level 2 password to alter, store or recall any of the
machine operating parameters.

Memory Storage

To store the operating parameter in memory, proceed as follows:

1 Press the store key to place the machine in store mode. The letter M,

followed by a flashing block, appears on the LCD as shown below.

2 Select the memory location (available directories are 0 to 9) by

pressing the relevant numeric key. The information is stored in that
location. The display changes to M, followed by the selected number,
as shown below.

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Memory Recall

To recall a set of operating parameters from memory, proceed as follows:

1 Press the recall key to place the machine in recall mode. The letter M

followed by a question mark appears on the LCD, as shown below.

2 Press the numeric key to select the memory location (0 to 9) from

where you want to recall information. The operating parameters in
the selected memory location are recalled and become the current
settings for the machine. The display shows the letter M followed by
the number of the selected memory location, as shown below.

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Status Indicators

The Control Panel has five indicators which show the machine status and
fault conditions. Each indicator consists of a graphic symbol and an
associated LED. The indicator functions are described below.

Machine On

The Machine On indicator is lit when the mains supply is switched on and
the machine is ready for operation. It indicates that the control electronics
circuits are operating correctly.

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Product Detected

The Product Detected indicator is lit each time a product passes in front of
the Product Detector and is detected by the control electronics.

Label Detected

The Label Detected indicator is lit each time the Label Sensor detects the
presence of a label. The correct functioning of this indicator is dependent
upon the label sensitivity being set correctly. To set the label sensitivity,
see the topic “Label Sensitivity” on page 3-3.

Label Out

The Label Out indicator flashes at 1 second intervals, when a low label
condition is detected (if the optional sensor is fitted). If the Unwind Reel is
completely empty, the indicator is lit continuously.

General Alarm

The General Alarm indicator is lit, when the control electronics detect any
of the following states:

• Web breakage

•Label run out

• Any other fault condition that prevents the machine from functioning

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Getting Started

Warning

Warning

This chapter contains information on how to:

• Change the label roll

• Switch the machine on

• Adjust the guide collar

• Start production

• Detect fault indications

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LETHAL VOLTAGES. Do not operate the machine while it is
uncovered, because the electrical components may contain lethal
voltages.

PERSONAL INJURY. The Labeljet 210 Label Applicator has exposed
rotating parts. Keep hands, long hair, ties, loose clothing and so on
away from the machine at all times, when it is switched on. Do not
operate the applicator without having the safety guard in place.

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Figure 4-1. Label Web Path

1. Unwind Shaft

2. Lock Pin

3. Rewind Reel

4. Cranked Nip Arm

5. Drive Roller

6. Nip Roller

7. Friction Block

8. Label Sensor

9. Guide Rollers

10. Label Roll

11. Unwind Reel

Changing the Label Roll

It is necessary to ensure that there is always an adequate stock of labels on
the Unwind Reel. If the Unwind Reel is empty or the stock is very less,
reload the machine with labels as described below.

Removing the Old Label Roll

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To remove the old label roll, proceed as follows:

1 Turn off the power and remove the safety guard.
2 On the Unwind Reel (item 11, Figure 4-1), rotate the outer flange till

the hub is released from the shaft, and pull the flange from the shaft.

3 Remove the empty label roll from the Unwind Reel.
4 Pull the U-shaped Lock Pin from the Rewind Reel and remove the roll

of label web.

5 Clean the following:

• All paper dust from the web path, using a soft brush and a damp lint­free cloth

• Any label adhesive from the web path components using a lint-free
cloth moistened with a suitable solvent

• The bristles of the Wipe-down Brush

Loading a New Label Roll

To load a new label roll, proceed as follows:

1 Push the label roll onto the Unwind Shaft.
2 Refit the outer flange into the Unwind Shaft and rotate the flange until

it locks into position.

3 Pull 800mm of label from the end of the web and thread the label web

through the machine (Figure 4-1 on page 4-2), paying attention to the
following points:

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• Ensure that the web passes through the slot in the Label Sensor

• Ensure that the web passes between the Friction Block and the Peel

Plate

• Ensure that the Guide Collars are correctly set. To set the guide

collar, see the topic “Adjusting the Guide Collar” on page 4-5.

• Place the label web between the Drive Roller and Nip Roller (Figure

4-1 on page 4-2), positioning the Cranked Nip Arm to separate the
two rollers.

• Wind the web round the Rewind Reel two or three times and secure

it with the Lock Pin.

4 Replace the safety guard and turn on the power supply.

Note: A fault indication appears because the label was removed from the

sensor. The machine can be reset by pressing the and keys on the

Control Panel simultaneously.

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Figure 4-2. Machine Components

1. Unwind Reel

2. Rewind Reel

3. Rewind Lock Pin

4. Safety Guard

5. Peel Tip

6. Mains On/Off Switch

7. General Alarm Indicator

8. LCD

9. Label Detected Indicator

10. Machine On Indicator

Switching on the Machine

To switch on the machine, proceed as follows:

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1 Check if there is an adequate stock of labels on the Unwind Reel

(Figure 4-2). If the reel is empty, or the stock is very less, reload the
machine with labels, as described in the topic “Changing the Label
Roll” on page 4-2.

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2 Turn the mains switch on the Connector Panel On.

Note: The machine dispenses one label each time it starts afresh.

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Warning

The Machine On indicator is lit and the General Alarm indicator goes
off. The LCD displays the letter M followed by a number (from 0 to 9),
indicating the memory directory, as shown below.

This refers to the set of machine operating parameters that are
currently selected from the machine’s memory.

3 Check if the selected parameters are the correct ones for the type of

product to be labeled and for the production line speed. If required,
select a different set as described in the topic “Memory Recall” on
page 3-9.

Adjusting the Guide Collar

PERSONAL INJURY. The Labeljet 210 Label Applicator has exposed
rotating parts. Keep hands, long hair, ties, loose clothing and so on
away from the machine at all times, when it is switched on. Do not
operate the applicator without having the safety guard in place

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1. Rewind Reel

2. Outboard Guide Collar

3. Inboard Guide Collar

Figure 4-3. Web Guide Collar Adjustment

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To adjust the Guide Collar, proceed as follows:

1 Turn off the mains switch on the Connector Panel and remove the

safety guard.

2 Move the Inboard Guide Collar and Out Board Guide Collar

(Figure 4-3), away from the label web.

3 Rotate manually the Rewind Reel in the direction shown in Figure 4-3,

and pull the label web through the Web Drive.

4 Replace the safety guard.
5 Switch on the machine and cycle it for 500 mm to settle the web in its

correct path.

6 Turn off the power.
7 Set the Inboard Guide Collar and the Outboard Guide Collar, such

that each of them is 1 mm away from the edge of the label web.

Setting the Machine Using Memory Recall

To select a different set of operating parameters from memory, proceed as
described in the topic “Memory Recall” on page 3-9.

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Detecting Fault Indications

1. Label Out Indicator

2. General Alarm Indicator

Figure 4-4. Control Panel Fault Indicators

Control Panel

The Control Panel has two fault indicators as shown on Figure 4-4.

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Both the fault indicators consist of a graphic symbol and an LED, which
when lit, indicates a fault condition as described below:

• The label out indicator, when lit, indicates that there are no labels left
on the Unwind Reel

• The label out indicator flashes if the label stock on the Unwind Reel is
less (optional)

• The General Alarm indicator, when lit, indicates a web break or any
other fault condition that prevents the machine from applying labels

The following external fault indicators can be connected to the machine
through the Connector Panel:

• General Alarm - can be connected to an external device, to provide
fault indication

• Traffic Light Lamp Stack - can be connected to indicate the following:

- Green: the machine is fully operational

- Orange: a label low condition has been detected (optional)

- Red: a general alarm condition exists

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Start Production

When you start production, the machine should apply a label to each
product item as it passes under the machine. Check if the machine is
operating correctly by observing the following conditions:

• Only one label is applied at a time. If more than one is applied, adjust
the label sensitivity as described in the topic “Label Sensitivity” on
page 3-3.

• After the label has been applied, the leading edge of the next label
should be aligned with the peel tip. If not, adjust the label stop
position, as described in the topic “Label Stop Position” on page 3-4.

• The label is correctly positioned on the product. If not, adjust the
product delay, as described in the topic “Product Delay” on page 3-5.

• The machine speed is synchronized with the production line speed. If
the machine is running too fast, the label tends to crumple or fold as it
is applied to the product. If the machine is running slow, the label is
snatched from the machine and may tear. If necessary, adjust the
machine speed, as described in the topic “Machine Speed” on
page 3-2.

Note: If a Shaft Encoder is connected to the machine then any change in
production line speed is compensated automatically.

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Glossary

Air Assist Delay

Adjusts the time from the beginning of a label dispense to the time the air
assist is activated.

Blow Module

Blow module is an airjet device that consists of an extraction fan that is
used to create a vacuum within a vacuum box. The vacuum inside the box
holds the label to the vacuum grid. The vacuum level is adjusted by a
baffle, located on the side of the vacuum box. Air tubes blast air from the
pneumatic source to apply the label to the product. The air blast tubes can
be moved on the vacuum grid to apply labels of differing shapes or sizes
to the product.

During dispense of the label, the label transfers to the underside of the
vacuum grid, guided by the air assist. A vacuum created within the
vacuum box holds the label in position until the product is detected by the
product detector. When the product moves under the vacuum box, the air
blast tubes release air with force to apply the label to the product.

Drive Roller

The roller that provides the force for advancing the label web. It is a part
of the web drive mechanism, and is electronically controlled by the control
card inside the back cover.

Friction Block

The friction block is fitted with a hold-down spring plate, which holds the
label web firmly against the peel plate. The pressure of the hold-down
spring is adjustable and is set for correct peeling of the labels from the
web.

Label Applicator

Any device designed to apply a label to an object.

Label Guide Collars

These devices are attached to the idler rollers to facilitate proper tracking
of the label web.

Label Style

This is a stripped out form with a minimum spacing of 0.125" (3mm).
Label backing must have a release agent such as Silicon. Label must free
peel when pulled around a standard peeler plate with a minimum label
gap of 0.125" (3mm).

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Peeler Plate

This plate is designed and positioned to separate labels (peel off) from the
label web when the label web is pulled around it. Labels can be applied
only after they are peeled. This part is also known as peeler plate, peel tip,
peel edge, peeler bar, and demand plate.

Label Sensor

This infra-red, thru-beam detector senses the opacity of the label web
before the label is removed. In doing so, it also senses the spaces between
the labels and provides the label stop control. The sensitivity of this sensor
is adjustable, and the stopping position of the label, which is relative to the
peel edge, is adjusted electronically.

Label Size

The dimension of the label (width x length).

Label Unwind

The subsystem that unwinds the label roll to facilitate label application.

Label Web Path

The label web path routes the label web to the applicator.

Product Detector

This device, normally located on the product conveyor, detects the
product before it approaches the applicator, and provides the sequence
start signal. The detector is positioned relative to the label peel tip for
correct application of the label. This position is determined by the speed of
the conveyor, length of the product to be labeled, and the desired position
of the label on the product. The detector should be carefully positioned,
such that the applicator can operate at its maximum speed.

Rewind Lock-pin

The U-shaped pin that is used to retain the spent label web on the rewind
roll (mandrel).

Rewind Reel

The mandrel provided to store the spent label web.

Shaft Encoder

The equipment (shaft encoder kit) used to synchronize the dispense speed
of the label, with the line speed of the product or the conveyor belt.

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Tamp Module

The tamp applicator module comprises a tamp cylinder and a tamp pad.
The plate is free to move up and down the length of the tamp cylinder on
guide rods. Air, controlled by the pneumatics unit, is fed to either end of
the piston within the tamp cylinder, making it extend or retract. A
vacuum supply, created in the pneumatics unit, is applied to the tamp pad
to hold the label in position until the product is detected. Control of the
tamp is via two air flow restrictors located at the top and bottom of the
cylinder.

Tamp Pad

A part of the tamp applicator that holds the label, during the application
process. There are holes in the pad through which air is sucked, creating
vacuum inside the tamp. The vacuum helps the tamp to hold the label,
until the air cylinder extends the tamp and affixes the label on the object.
Each tamp pad is manufactured for a specific label size, and should not be
used for a label size that does not match.

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Index

A

Air Assist Delay, 3-6

key, 2-6
Alarm connector, 2-4
Applicator, 1-1

B

Blow, 1-2
Blow applicator

Blow module connector, 2-4

Optional Modules, 2-7
Blow Dwell Time, 3-7

key, 2-6

C

Chassis, 1-1, 2-5
Connector Panel, 2-3
Control Panel

connector, 2-4
Cranked Nip Arm, 4-3

D

Date Coder, 1-2

connectors, 2-4

Dwell Time, 2-6, 3-5

Optional Modules, 2-7
Decrement Key, 2-5, 2-6
Drive Roller, 4-3

E

Electronic Control Processor, 1-1, 2-2
Engineering Setup, 3-1

I

Increment Key, 2-5, 2-6
Instruction sheets

Related Documents, 1-3

L

Label Detected indicator, 2-6, 3-10
Label Out indicator, 2-6, 3-10
Label roll, 4-2
Label Sensitivity, 3-3

key, 2-6
Label Sensor connector, 2-4
Label Stop Position, 3-4

key, 2-6
Lamp Stack, 4-7

connector, 2-4
Lint - free cloth, 4-3
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), 2-5, 2-7
Lock Pin, 4-2

M

Machine On Indicator, 2-6, 3-9
Machine Setting Keys, 2-5, 2-7
Machine Speed, 3-2

key, 2-6
Mains On/Off switch, 2-3

Input fuses, 2-3
Memory Keys, 2-5, 2-7
Memory Recall, 3-9

key, 2-7
Memory Storage, 3-8

Store key, 2-7

F

Fault Indicators, 2-5, 2-6
Friction Block, 4-3

G

General Alarm indicator, 2-6, 3-10
Guide Collar, 4-3, 4-5

Inboard, 4-6

H

Housing, 2-2

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Nip Roller, 4-3
Numeric Keypad, 2-5, 2-6

O

Outer Flange, 4-2

P

Password, 3-1

Level 1, 3-1

Level 2, 3-1
Peel Plate, 4-3
Power Supply, 2-2

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Product Delay, 3-5

key, 2-6
Product Detected indicator, 2-6, 3-10
Product Detector Connector, 2-4

R

Rewind Reel, 2-2, 4-2

S

Service Manual

Availability in other languages, 1-

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Ordering, 1-3
Related documents, 1-3

Shaft Encoder, 4-8

connector, 2-4

Status Indicators, 2-5, 2-6

T

Tamp applicator, 1-2

Optional Modules, 2-7
Tamp module connector, 2-4

Tamp Dwell Time, 3-7

key, 2-6

U

Unwind Reel, 2-2, 4-2
Unwind Shaft, 4-3

W

Web Drive, 2-2
Wipe-down Brush, 4-3

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