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Hot Quickcoder Artikelnummer/Articlenumber: H210 AM...
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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...
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.
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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................
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.
GENERAL INTRODUCTION 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).
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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 Kortho Hot Quickcoder User manual...
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. Kortho Hot Quickcoder User manual...
(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.
Here is an explanation of the symbols on the stickers. 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 Kortho Hot Quickcoder User manual...
4.2 Connection instructions WARNINGS: Before opening the control of the Hot Quickcoder, it should forst be disconnected from the power. This 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! Disconnect the printer from the voltage by removing the mains cable from the Control box.
PUTTING THE HOT QUICKCODER INTO OPERATION The correct operation of the HQC is determined by the setting of the stamping time, stamping pressure and temperature and the distance of the HQC from the surface to be printed. The description below assumes that: •...
Position the text head in the older (see section 6.1). Position the Hot Quickcoder so that the text head is located 2 to 3 mm from the surface to be coded. Lock the crossing clamp (1).
STARTING UP THE HOT QUICKCODER WARNINGS: Failure to observe the requisite heating up time of ±15 minutes leads to irrevocable damage to the text material and the Hotroll! Failure to remove the handle from the text head can damage the HQC 6.1 Preparation for use...
Too high a temperature setting can reduce the service life of the Hotroll. Too high an air pressure setting can reduce the service life of the Hot Quickcoder. The standard optimum setting in most cases is an air pressure of ± 4 bar and a temperature of ± 135°C (position 8).
THE HOT QUICKCODER DURING USE 7.1 Changing a text head Texts can be changed particularly quickly by changing the text head. WARNINGS: If the text head is removed during normal operation, it's temperature is approximately 120°C! Failure to remove the handle from the text ead can damage the HQC.
DEACTIVATING THE HOT QUICKCODER 8.1 Stopping printing for a short time If the HQC is deactivated for a short time (during a break), the STOP button on the Control Panel should be pressed. The thermostat part of the Control box continues to operate normally. When production is resumed, the START button on the Control Panel must be pressed and the QC is ready for immediate use.
No special tools are needed for carrying out maintenance work. 9.2 Cleaning The HQC can best be cleaned using a dry brush. The control box can best be cleaned using a cleaner that will not damage the plastic. Kortho Hot Quickcoder User manual...
TEMP, red: Light is lit: the magnetic valve is being powered. PULSE/TIME, yellow: Light is lit: during the delay time. The light is also lit up whenever the PRINT/DELAY is not switched on. PRINT/DELAY, green: Kortho Hot Quickcoder User manual...
Locating faults in the HOT QUICKCODER electronics system Checkpoint 1 PRESENCE OF MAINS VOLTAGE Is the mains power present, check voltage supply? Perform steps 13 and 14 Check that the mains power is now present. Fault outside the HQC system...
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Set the temperature and wait until the TEMP light starts flashing *. Check that the ON button lights are still on. Activate the TEST button. Does the text head holder of the HQC now move? Contact the Korthofah service department Yes: Go to checkpoint 8 Kortho Hot Quickcoder User manual...
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(*) If some time has passed after Checkpoint 4, the control light should flash for at least five minutes. During this period, the entire text head on the Hot Quickcoder reaches the desired temperature which is essential for further tests.
The Hotroll is empty (exhausted) Check the Hotroll and replace if necessary. The Hotroll does not turn Check the position of the transport spring and adjust it if necessary. Kortho Hot Quickcoder User manual...
3 and 4 of the connector on the HQC (first disconnect the supply and control cable). The correct value is 825 kOhm at 25°C. Replace the cable if the value deviates more than 10%. Kortho Hot Quickcoder User manual...
Air consumption 0.3 ltr. at 4 bar. Power consumption [Watt] 110 max. Technical data Control box for Kortho HQC Mass [kg] Dimensions L x W x H [mm x mm x mm] 310 x 125 x 300 Length of mains cable [m] Supply voltage [V AC, reversible] 115 or 230 ±10% 50-60 Hz...
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TEMP light is illuminated. This output can be used, for example, by an intelligent PLC with a high speed counting input. In this way the PLC can monitor the heating function of the hot printer. Temperature setting up with the Control box [± 10°C] Position Position Kortho Hot Quickcoder User manual...
Appendix C: Connection diagrams Control Box Electrical Connection Diagram PCB supply Hot Quickcoder: Electrical connection diagram HQC SW 1 1 = ON 2 = OFF 1 = OFF 2 = ON PULSE 1 = OFF 2 = OFF Kortho Hot Quickcoder User manual...
SW2 is located on the PCB at the bottom of the box. This is used to select whether the Control box should operate on 115V AC or 230V AC. This therefore depends on the available mains voltage. This is set as standard to 230V AC. Kortho Hot Quickcoder User Manual...
Lageweg 39 2222 AG Katwijk Zh The Netherlands declare entirely on our own account that the product: Hot Quickcoder including controlbox and mounting support which is understood to means machines with type numbers and identification: 901457 SET KORTHO HQC-AT, 810819...
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