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Open Date EUROCODE 150 Operator Instructions Manual

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Eurocode Digi50 Controller V1.03
04/07/2005
Page
- 1 -
EUROCODE SERIES
(Digi50 Controller)
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS
PARTS LISTING
CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS
INSTALLATION DETAILS
These instructions cover the following models:-
EUROCODE 150
EUROCODE 180
EUROCODE 300
Designed and manufactured by:
OPEN DATE EQUIPMENT LIMITED
UNITS 8 & 9 PUMA TRADE PARK
145 MORDEN ROAD
MITCHAM
SURREY
CR4 4DG
UNITED KINGDOM
Tel: 0044 (0) 208 655-4999
Fax: 0044 (0) 208 655-4990
Email:
sales@opendate.co.uk
Web site:
www.opendate.co.uk

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  • Page 1 CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS INSTALLATION DETAILS These instructions cover the following models:- EUROCODE 150 EUROCODE 180 EUROCODE 300 Designed and manufactured by: OPEN DATE EQUIPMENT LIMITED UNITS 8 & 9 PUMA TRADE PARK 145 MORDEN ROAD MITCHAM SURREY CR4 4DG UNITED KINGDOM...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Parts Lists. (Mechanical page 2 ) Parts Lists. (Mechanical page 3 ) Eurocode 150/180 Magazine Details. Eurocode Body Details. Eurocode 300 Magazine Details. Eurocode Dimensions Datasheet. Frame Installation Datasheet. Airborne Noise Emissions. Digi50 Operating Specifications (Eurocode Series Printers) Warranty Open Date Group Companies & Agents.

  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    Model: Eurocode Type: ..... Serial number: ..... Manufactured by: Open Date Equipment Limited. Address Units 8 & 9, Puma Trade Park, 145 Morden Road, Mitcham, Surrey. CR4 4DG United Kingdom. The following transposed harmonised European standards have been used .

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    Eurocode Digi50 Controller V1.03 04/07/2005 Page - 4 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions carefully. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Always disconnect the printhead and controller from the mains electricity and air supply before attempting to clean or service it. Never operate the printhead unless it is installed within the mounting frame supplied.
  • Page 5 Eurocode Digi50 Controller V1.03 04/07/2005 Page - 5 - Digi50 Operating Instructions Digi50 Control Unit (see page 6) Temperature Button To adjust the temperature setting, press and hold down the temperature button and use the up/down arrow keys to the left of the display to increase or decrease the set point.
  • Page 6 Eurocode Digi50 Controller V1.03 04/07/2005 Page - 6 - Digi50 Control Unit Front Panel Up & Down Keys Display "Temperature" & "Dwell" Print Dwell (Timer Switch) Temperature Switch Test Button Print Switch Heater LED (Red) Door LED (Red) Print LED (Green) Low Air Pressure LED (Red) Foil Run Out LED (Red) Thermistor LED (Red)
  • Page 7 Eurocode Digi50 Controller V1.03 04/07/2005 Page - 7 - Digi50 Control Unit Rear Panel (Cables Excluded For Clarity) Print Signal (External Trigger) On / Off Switch Printer Cable Supply Voltage Solenoid Valve MODEL 208000 G6613 240V VOLTS AMPS 50/60 Supply Voltage Details Earth Test Point...

  • Page 8: Foil Threading

    Eurocode Digi50 Controller V1.03 04/07/2005 Page - 8 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MAGAZINE REMOVAL (refer to page 38) To remove the foil magazine, slide the catch away from the type holder access door, hold in place and withdraw the magazine using the two handles. Press off the PRINT switch to silence the audible alarm.
  • Page 9 Eurocode Digi50 Controller V1.03 04/07/2005 Page - 9 - FOIL THREADING DIAGRAM...

  • Page 10: Initial Setting

    Eurocode Digi50 Controller V1.03 04/07/2005 Page - 10 - Initial Setting Procedure Ensure that printing foil and substrate are compatible. If in doubt, contact foil supplier for assistance. Remove Type Holder from printhead. Ensure that rubber print base is clean, undamaged and securely retained in position under printer.

  • Page 11: Air Flow Controls

    Eurocode Digi50 Controller V1.03 04/07/2005 Page - 11 - Initial Setting Procedure (continued) Print Dwell Adjustment (refer to page 5) • Normal setting is about 120 milli-seconds. • • Generally, the larger the print, the higher the setting. • • Should the print not adhere fully to the substrate, a higher setting may be used. •...

  • Page 12: Solenoid Valve Details

    Eurocode Digi50 Controller V1.03 04/07/2005 Page - 12 - SOLENOID VALVE DETAILS RED PIPE BLACK PIPE TO PRINTER TO PRINTER SOLENOID VALVE FIXING HOLES MOUNTING LOCK NUT PLATE AIR FLOW RESTRICTOR AIR FLOW RESTRICTOR (for forward stroke) (for return stroke) SILENCERS...
  • Page 13 Eurocode Digi50 Controller V1.03 04/07/2005 Page - 13 - EUROCODE INTERCONNECTION DETAILS EUROCODE PRINTER (Plan View) 6mm "BLACK" 6mm "RED" NYLON TUBING NYLON TUBING TRIGGER/PRINT SIGNAL SOLENOID VALVE ASSY AIR SUPPLY, 4/6 BAR 8mm NYLON TUBING REAR ELECTRONIC MAINS VOLTAGE CONTROL UNIT SUPPLY...
  • Page 14 Eurocode Digi50 Controller V1.03 04/07/2005 Page - 14 - Setting Up Digi50 Controller Mains Fuse (FS1) 2.0 Amp, 250 Volt (Anti-Surge) (Part No. FUS 503512) Dip Switch Settings (SW2) (see page 16) Voltage Selector (SW3) 230V 115V SW3 - Position 1 = 115 Volts SW3 - Position 2 = 230 Volts (Shown as 115 Volt selected) Thermistor Fuses (FS2 &...

  • Page 15: Digi50 Mode Settings

    Eurocode Digi50 Controller V1.03 04/07/2005 Page - 15 - Digi50 Mode Settings for Temperature Tolerance Ranges The Mode selector is a Rotary Switch located between the Front Panel and the Transformer. Mode 1 (Default) Temperature Range. -5% to +10% of the set point. Printer operates on all temperatures.
  • Page 16 Eurocode Digi50 Controller V1.03 04/07/2005 Page - 16 - Dip Switch Settings Temperature Range SW2 (No 4) Fahrenheit Centigrade Low Air Configuration SW2 (No 3) Enabled Disabled Print Trigger Selection SW2 (No 1 & 2) Voltage Free Voltage (10-50V DC)
  • Page 17 Eurocode Digi50 Controller V1.03 04/07/2005 Page - 17 - Thermistor Dip Switch Settings (SW1) Settings for the Standard Thermistor. Part No. THE 500502 (Standard) Thermistor Type G55-Bead White Connection wires. Settings for optional Thermistor. Part No. THE 312080 Thermistor Type USP 5362 Black Connection wires.
  • Page 18 Eurocode Digi50 Controller V1.03 04/07/2005 Page - 18 - Digi50 Connections shown from rear of the Control Unit Mains Cable (Three Core White) Print Relay Air Switch OMRON G5V-1 24VDC PRINT SWITCH RELAY FAULT RELAY S+ P- On/Off Switch Fault Relay Trigger (Print Signal) Red (+) Grey twin Screened Cable.
  • Page 19 Eurocode Digi50 Controller V1.03 04/07/2005 Page - 19 - Connection Details - Row “c” Trigger/Print Signal - Grey twin core screened See page 39 for details of “Input Print Signals” External trigger input. + volts connection. Black External trigger input. – volts connection. Solenoid Valve - Black twin core.
  • Page 20 Eurocode Digi50 Controller V1.03 04/07/2005 Page - 20 - Digi50 Fault and Print Relay Connections Note. Linking the Fault & Print Relay will achieve optimum security. If the Print Switch is switched off, or when any printer fault occurs the relays will change state. This will break the Signal Return connection (High going Low.) see below.

  • Page 21: Low Air Pressure Option

    Eurocode Digi50 Controller V1.03 04/07/2005 Page - 21 - Digi50 Low Air Pressure Option Note. The low air pressure switch connections are to Air Switch "A" and "B" and can be found on the terminal board mounted in the rear section of the enclosure. (See Below) PRINT SWITCH RELAY...

  • Page 22: Calibration

    Eurocode Digi50 Controller V1.03 04/07/2005 Page - 22 - Digital Control Calibration NOTE! Calibration & Temperature Range:= 70ºC to 220ºC (158ºF to 428ºF) The unit is factory calibrated at 130ºC, and is set up as “MODE 1”supplied as standard. (See page 15 for a list of the different modes available) Unless you are running temperatures outside the range 70ºC to 180ºC (158ºF to 356ºF), the default calibration should not be altered.
  • Page 23 Eurocode Digi50 Controller V1.03 04/07/2005 Page - 23 - Static Temperature Results. Calibrated at 130° C set p 90 set p 100 set p 110 set p 120 set p 130 set p 140 set p 150 set p 160 set p 170 set p 180 set p 190...
  • Page 24 Eurocode Digi50 Controller V1.03 04/07/2005 Page - 24 - System Faults Thermistor Thermistor short circuit; the LED is on and digital display reads similar to, or the same as that shown (the 2.7.1 figures may be different depend upon calibration values).
  • Page 25 Eurocode Digi50 Controller V1.03 04/07/2005 Page - 25 - Digi50 Alarm System Faults If no LED's are on, check the mains supply and the fuses on the PCB. (for wiring connections see pages 12, 14 & 15) ALARM SOUNDS CONTINUALLY Type Door Low Air Thermistor...
  • Page 26 Eurocode Digi50 Controller V1.03 04/07/2005 Page - 26 - Thermistor Faults Digi50 controller utilising the Opendate Printer Range and a Standard Thermistor, THERM ISTOR FAULT Thermistor Short Circuit. LED is on. 2.7.1 (or similar) Display reads Disconnect Thermistor inside printer. Measure the Replace Thermistor resistance at 20 °...

  • Page 27: Mechanical Fault Finding

    Eurocode Digi50 Controller V1.03 04/07/2005 Page - 27 - MECHANICAL FAULT FINDING FAULT POSSIBLE CAUSE Insufficient foil pull. Foil adjusting screw wound in too far. Pinch roller not engaged. Torsion spring on body broken. Grub screw loose in cam or lever. Drive roller damaged or dirty.

  • Page 28: Print Quality Deterioration

    Eurocode Digi50 Controller V1.03 04/07/2005 Page - 28 - PRINT QUALITY DETERIORATION. Print quality deterioration can be attributed to any of the following causes; POSSIBLE CAUSE CURE Insufficient foil pull See pages 8, 9 & 38. (Foil Feed Adjustment) Insufficient air pressure. Check pressure regulator setting.
  • Page 29 Company Logo CE mark Type of machine MODEL EUROCODE 150 SERIAL NO. 123456 Serial number Open Date Equipment Ltd. Units 8 & 9 Puma Trade Park, MANUFACTURED 145 Morden Road. Mitcham. Surrey CR4 4DG 2005 TEL: +44(0) 20 8655 4999...
  • Page 30 Eurocode Digi50 Controller V1.03 04/07/2005 Page - 30 - RECOMMENDED SPARES LIST Covering:- EUROCODE 150 / 180 / 300 MECHANICAL STOCK REF Spring Set (Eurocode 150) SPR620216 Spring Set (Eurocode 180) SPR620215 Spring Set (Eurocode 300) SPR620217 Drive Belt (Eurocode 150)
  • Page 31 Eurocode Digi50 Controller V1.03 04/07/2005 Page - 31 - EUROCODE PARTS LIST MECHANICAL Item numbers refer to those on the assembly drawings. When ordering spare parts please use the Stock Reference. ITEM DESCRIPTION STOCK REF NOTES Magazine plate Take-off hub assy HUB620201 Includes items 26,44,50,56,57.
  • Page 32 Eurocode Digi50 Controller V1.03 04/07/2005 Page - 32 - EUROCODE MECHANICAL PARTS LIST (continued) ITEM DESCRIPTION STOCK REF NOTES Roller ROL620018 Grub screw M4x5 Main body Piston PIS620020 Piston/Seal assy ref. PIS620200 Bottom cap Databox packing PAC190028 Guide pin PIN620022 Washer WAS620065 Needle Bearing...
  • Page 33 CPC293503 REPAIR KITS Seal kit containing all seals. SEA620209 Spring set containing all springs and drive belt (Eurocode 150). SPR620216 Spring set containing all springs and drive belt (Eurocode 300). SPR620217 Spring set containing all springs and drive belt (Eurocode 180).

  • Page 34: Eurocode 150/180 Magazine Details

    Eurocode Digi50 Controller V1.03 04/07/2005 Page - 34 - EUROCODE 150/180 MAGAZINE DETAILS Page 7.3...

  • Page 35: Eurocode Body Details

    Eurocode Digi50 Controller V1.03 04/07/2005 Page - 35 - EUROCODE BODY DETAILS...

  • Page 36: Eurocode 300 Magazine Details

    Eurocode Digi50 Controller V1.03 04/07/2005 Page - 36 - EUROCODE 300 MAGAZINE DETAILS (Iss. 5)
  • Page 37 Eurocode Digi50 Controller V1.03 04/07/2005 Page - 37 - EUROCODE DIMENSIONS 218.5 Max Ribbon Eurocode 300 152.0 28.5 36.5...
  • Page 38 Eurocode Digi50 Controller V1.03 04/07/2005 Page - 38 - EUROCODE FRAME INSTALLATION...

  • Page 39: Airborne Noise Emissions

    Eurocode Digi50 Controller V1.03 04/07/2005 Page - 39 - AIRBORNE NOISE EMISSIONS Comprehensive tests have been carried out with the Eurocode fitted in a standard printer frame and mounted onto a typical label applicator. Measurements were taken at 1.6 metres above floor level and approximately 1 metre away from the printer in all directions.
  • Page 40 Eurocode Digi50 Controller V1.03 04/07/2005 Page - 40 - Specifications for Digi50 Controller Supply Voltage Nominal 230v AC, plus or minus 10% tolerance (207 – 253). 50 or 60 Hertz. Nominal 115v AC, plus or minus 5% tolerance (109 – 121). 50 or 60 Hertz. Heater Maximum 4 Heaters.

  • Page 41: Warranty

    - 41 - STANDARD WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS – HOT FOIL PRINTERS All Open Date Hot Foil Printers Carry a twelve (12) month return to base (at our discretion) warranty. Open Date printers should be installed and operated according to the instructions given in the operating manual.
  • Page 42 Eurocode Digi50 Controller V1.03 04/07/2005 Page - 42 - OPEN DATE GROUP COMPANIES FRANCE OPEN DATE FRANCE Z.I. D’Attichy No.8, Voie Industrielle 60350 Attichy. Local Tel:- 03 44 42 94 43 Local Fax:- 03 44 42 17 17 International Tel:- 0033 3 44.42.94.43 International Fax:- 0033 3 44.42.17.17...

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