Table of Contents Introduction Icon Definitions Viewing Electronic Manual Viewing Printed Manual Safety Personal Safety Warnings Machine Precautions Hazard Warnings Hazard Warnings - Cutout Terminology Main Body and Power Unwind Rewind Assembly Options Vacuum Take Up Rewind Power Take Up Rewind Vacuum Take Up Rewind Configuration Power Take Up Rewind Configuration Peel Plate Assembly...
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Label Product Sensor Advanced Calibration - Continued Label Product Sensor Advanced Calibration - Continued Ready-to-Run Checklist Notes Maintenance Preventative Maintenance Daily Weekly Semi-Annually Annually Maintenance Log Control Box External Connections Control Box Intercommunication Wiring Product Dimensions MFT 102hsm MFT 103hsm Spare Parts Terms and Conditions...
- The Maintenance section describes the basic maintenance necessary to ensure optimal performance of your MFT equipment. Terms and Conditions - Multifeeder Standard Terms and Conditions. Icon Definitions Caution - This icon is used to alert you to very important safety instructions.
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MFT equipment. This manual may not illustrate optional equipment purchased with your unit or units. Multifeeder Technology (MFT) designed this equipment to be used by operators with basic knowledge of machine functions.
Introduction Safety Terminology Setup Maintenance Terms/Conditions Viewing Electronic Manual As viewed on a typical monitor. When viewing this manual electronically. It is best viewed with Adobe Reader® version 9.0 or later. Adobe Reader® version 9.0 version allows the for full display and inter activity features of this manual. Furthermore, set the display settings to view to “Two-Up”...
Safety Personal Safety Warnings All equipment from Multifeeder Technology is designed with safety in mind. However, in order to ensure your safety and the safety of others around you, common sense must always be used when using this machine. Please read the all of the manuals provided carefully before operating any of your MFT equipment.
Terms/Conditions Machine Precautions All equipment from Multifeeder Technology is designed with safety in mind. However, in order to ensure your safety and the safety of others around you, common sense must always be used when using this machine. Please read this section of the manual carefully before operating your MFT equipment.
Introduction Safety Terminology Setup Maintenance Terms/Conditions Hazard Warnings Read and understand the entire manual before operating the equipment. Use common sense when operating the equipment. Do not operate the equipment while distracted. This equipment is intended to be operated by trained and qualified personnel.
Introduction Safety Terminology Setup Maintenance Terms/Conditions Hazard Warnings - Cutout required. Print this page separately to cutout the hazard warning illustrations and affix it to the equipment as [ 13 ]...
Introduction Safety Terminology Setup Maintenance Terms/Conditions Terminology Main Body and Power Unwind [ 14 ]...
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Introduction Safety Terminology Setup Maintenance Terms/Conditions Power Unwind Media Back Plate Power Unwind Hub Power Unwind Media Sensor Box Power Unwind Media Sensor Power Unwind Media Sensor Box Label Width Adjustment Plate Main Drive Roller Main Drive Pinch Roller Main Drive Pinch Roller Pull Down Bar Power Unwind Media Front Plate Power Unwind Media Front Plate Locking Lever Media Guide Roller...
Introduction Safety Terminology Setup Maintenance Terms/Conditions Vacuum Take Up Rewind Power Take Up Rewind Vacuum Take Up Mount Power Take Up Rewind Hub Back Plate Vacuum Take Up Device Power Take Up Rewind Hub Vacuum Take Up Device Pipe Power Take Up Rewind Dancer Arm Vacuum Take Up Device Mounting Bracket Power Take Up Rewind Main Housing Vacuum Take Up Device Entry Cap...
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Introduction Safety Terminology Setup Maintenance Terms/Conditions Mounting Tabs - Used to mount the Control Box to the production line. Motor Connection - Connects the Control Box to the labeler motors. Primary Keypad - Allows operator to access and adjust labeler settings. System Reset Button - Allows the operator to reset the labelers interlock system.
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Introduction Safety Terminology Setup Maintenance Terms/Conditions The interior of the control box houses all of the electronics required to operate the labeler. Labeling systems with a vacuum take-away will contain 2 servo-drive controllers while a system with a powered rewind will contain 3 servo-drive controllers. See page 15 for configuration examples. Primary Keypad - Allows operator to access and adjust the labeler’s main drive settings.
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Introduction Safety Terminology Setup Maintenance Terms/Conditions On/Off Key - Used before/after turning on the Main On/Off Switch. Auto On/Off Key - Used to enable or disable the automatic application cycle startup. Menu Key - Used to enter and navigate the menu system. Numeric Keys - Used to enter values in various menu settings.
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Introduction Safety Terminology Setup Maintenance Terms/Conditions The Labeler receives a signal to begin the application cycle. The Main Drive Roller engages and moves the label until the Product (Label) Sensor is triggered by the gap. The Power Unwind Media Sensor is triggered as the media is used up and triggers the Power Unwind to supply additional media into the Power Unwind Media Box.
Introduction Safety Terminology Setup Maintenance Terms/Conditions J1 - Start / Status J2 - APL Interface Labeler Control Box Power Up J3-Low Product J4-RS 232 Remote Keypad Action Displayed STATUS: OFF PRESS ON TO ENABLE EQUIPMENT MODE: XXXXXXXXX MODE F1 - TECHNICIAN F2 - FACTORY MODE: ADVANCED TIPPING MODE AUTO OFF...
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Terms/Conditions Be curtain that you have read and understand ALL of the Safety Section before powering up or setting up any Multifeeder Equipment. Turn on the main Power Switch and wait until you see illustrated screen is displayed. Press the On Key to complete the Power On Sequence.
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Introduction Safety Terminology Setup Maintenance Terms/Conditions Place the roll of labels onto the Power Unwind Hub such that the label exits the top of the roll in the direction of the Peel Plate. Form a loop within the Power Unwind Media Sensor Box. Thread the media around the Media Guide Roller.
Introduction Safety Terminology Setup Maintenance Terms/Conditions Power Unwind Media Sensor Box [ 32 ]...
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Introduction Safety Terminology Setup Maintenance Terms/Conditions Verify the Power Unwind Media Sensor is properly positioned to trigger with the media being applied. Use the 4 screws to adjust the Power Unwind Media Sensor Box Label Width Adjustment Plate to control the side-to-side movement of the media. [ 33 ]...
Introduction Safety Terminology Setup Maintenance Terms/Conditions With Power Unwind and Vacuum Take Up [ 34 ]...
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Introduction Safety Terminology Setup Maintenance Terms/Conditions Place the roll of labels onto the Power Unwind Hub such that the label exits the top of the roll in the direction of the Peel Plate. Form a loop within the Power Unwind Media Sensor Box. Thread the media around the Media Guide Roller.
Introduction Safety Terminology Setup Maintenance Terms/Conditions With Power Unwind and Power Take Up [ 36 ]...
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Introduction Safety Terminology Setup Maintenance Terms/Conditions Place the roll of labels onto the Power Unwind Hub such that the label exits the top of the roll in the direction of the Peel Plate. Form a loop within the Power Unwind Media Sensor Box. Thread the media around the Media Guide Roller.
Introduction Safety Terminology Setup Maintenance Terms/Conditions Standard Product Sensor Setup Sensor Safe Area [ 38 ]...
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Introduction Safety Terminology Setup Maintenance Terms/Conditions In normal operation, the label product sensor can be setup by positioning the last 5 mm of the trailing edge of the label below the product sensor and then pressing the key. If however, the labeler SET PROD THICKNESS product sensor has been moved and becomes seriously out of adjustment, the following setup...
Introduction Safety Terminology Setup Maintenance Terms/Conditions Standard Product Sensor Setup - Continued Action Displayed MAIN 1/2 : MENU KEY FOR NEXT 1. SETTINGS 4. REPORTS 2. PROGRAMS 5. IDENTIFICATION 3. SETUP 6. DIAGNOSTICS SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS 1/4 : MENU FOR NEXT 1.STACK LIGHT 4.PSTART/LOW-P INPUT 2.PRODUCT SENSOR 5.LOW PRODUCT OUTPUT...
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Introduction Safety Terminology Setup Maintenance Terms/Conditions Continue from previous page. From the READY screen on the controller, press the key. MENU Press the key to select DIAGNOSTICS. Continue on the next page. [ 41 ]...
Introduction Safety Terminology Setup Maintenance Terms/Conditions Standard Product Sensor Setup - Continued Action Displayed SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS ITEM 2 OF 24 PRODUCT SENSOR 1-4 SELECTED(0):1=XXX,2=XXX,3=XXX,4=XXX MODE: ADVANCED TIPPING LABELER STATUS : READY PRODUCT COUNT 1 PROGRAM NUMBER CHECKING PRODUCT THICKNESS PLEASE WAIT... [ 42 ]...
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Introduction Safety Terminology Setup Maintenance Terms/Conditions Continued from previous page. Press the key to select PRODUCT SENSOR. Sensor drive #3 should ideally be between 90-110. If the labeler has not been feeding correctly and sensor drive #3 is not between these values you should loosen the top half of the product sensor and move it until the values fall between 90-110.
Introduction Safety Terminology Setup Maintenance Terms/Conditions Label Stop Position Label Stop Position Action Displayed MAIN 1/2 : MENU KEY FOR NEXT 1. SETTINGS 4. REPORTS 2. PROGRAMS 5. IDENTIFICATION 3. SETUP 6. DIAGNOSTICS PRODUCT LENGTH (M-F3), DEFAULT: 210 RANGE: 5-1500 mm CURRENT: 150 NEW: 150 [ 44 ]...
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Introduction Safety Terminology Setup Maintenance Terms/Conditions The Label Stop Position is where the label stops with respect to the Peel Edge after an application cycle. However certain applications may require adjusting the Label Stop Position. Follow the instructions below to adjust the Label Stop Position as required. The Stop Position is the where the label stops after the completion of an application cycle.
Introduction Safety Terminology Setup Maintenance Terms/Conditions Label Stop Position - Continued Action Displayed MIN PRODUCT LENGTH (M-F3), DEFAULT: 0 RANGE: 0-1000 mm CURRENT: 0 NEW: 0 MODE: ADVANCED TIPPING LABELER STATUS : READY PRODUCT COUNT 1 PROGRAM NUMBER [ 46 ]...
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Introduction Safety Terminology Setup Maintenance Terms/Conditions Continued from previous page. Press the key 10 times to navigate to the Minimum Product Length screen and enter the new MENU value. Press the key until you return to the READY screen. CLEAR CANCEL Some applications may require the repositioning of the Product (Label) Sensors.
Introduction Safety Terminology Setup Maintenance Terms/Conditions Labeler Speed Adjustment Action Displayed MACHINE SPEED (M-F30, DEFAULT: 50 RANGE: 1-140 MPM CURRENT: 50 NEW: 50 NEW VALUE OF 92 SUCCESSFULLY STORED MODE: ADVANCED TIPPING LABELER STATUS : READY PRODUCT COUNT 1 PROGRAM NUMBER [ 48 ]...
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Introduction Safety Terminology Setup Maintenance Terms/Conditions Press the Change Speed Key. Enter the desired Machine Speed value by using the Number Keys. Press the Enter Key. The screen will briefly display: [ the entered value ] NEW VALUE OF SUCCESSFULLY STORED After three (3) seconds the screen will return to the Machine Speed setting screen.
Introduction Safety Terminology Setup Maintenance Terms/Conditions Labeler Basic Menu - Settings Menu Action Displayed MAIN 1/2 : MENU KEY FOR NEXT 1. SETTINGS 4. REPORTS 2. PROGRAMS 5. IDENTIFICATION 3. SETUP 6. DIAGNOSTICS PRODUCT LENGTH (M-F3), DEFAULT: 210 RANGE: 5-1500 mm CURRENT: 210 NEW: 210 MAX JOG SPEED (S), DEFAULT: 20...
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Introduction Safety Terminology Setup Maintenance Terms/Conditions Basic menu setting allow the operator control over common adjustments required for basic setup. More advanced menu settings are available through the password protected Technicians Menu. Press key from the ready screen to access the operator available settings illustrated on the previous page.
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Introduction Safety Terminology Setup Maintenance Terms/Conditions Continued from previous page. Press the from the previous screen to enter the No Product Limit setting. This setting allows the operator to adjust the value the Product (Label) Sensor uses to determine when a label gap is detected.
Introduction Safety Terminology Setup Maintenance Terms/Conditions Non-Standard Product Sensor Setup Action Displayed MAIN 1/2 : MENU KEY FOR NEXT 1. SETTINGS 4. REPORTS 2. PROGRAMS 5. IDENTIFICATION 3. SETUP 6. DIAGNOSTICS MAIN 2/2 : MENU KEY FOR NEXT 1. DEMO MODE 4.
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Maintenance Terms/Conditions The Multifeeder Technology high speed labeling system allows the use of non standard product or label sensors to meet specific application requirements. Follow the instructions below to connect and enable the non standard product or label sensor. Follow the instructions specific to the sensor to ensure the sensor function properly in your application.
Introduction Safety Terminology Setup Maintenance Terms/Conditions Non-Standard Product Sensor Setup - Continued Action Displayed ENTERING TECHNICIAN SETTINGS MENU TYPE PASSWORD TO CONTINUE [ TECHNICIAN 1/4 : MENU KEY FOR NEXT Enter 1. MOTOR 4. ADVANCED SETTINGS Password 2. FEEDING 5. DIGITAL I/O 3.
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3 times to navigate to the Advanced Product Sensor setting. MENU Note - The password is disclosed during the install and training or available by contacting the Multifeeder Technology service department at (651) 407-3100 during normal business hours in the central time zone. [ 57 ]...
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Introduction Safety Terminology Setup Maintenance Terms/Conditions Continued from previous page. Press the key to set J3 as the input port for the non standard product sensor. Press the key until you return to the READY screen. CLEAR CANCEL [ 59 ]...
Introduction Safety Terminology Setup Maintenance Terms/Conditions Label Product Sensor Advanced Calibration Labels and Sensor Side View Sensor Pro le [ 60 ]...
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Introduction Safety Terminology Setup Maintenance Terms/Conditions The label or product sensor is calibrated at the factory and will function without adjustment for the majority of applications. However certain applications may require adjusting sensor parameters to achieve maximum performance. Follow the instructions below to calibrate the sensor as required. This illustration shows the sensor, label and liner relationship as viewed from the side.
Introduction Safety Terminology Setup Maintenance Terms/Conditions Label Product Sensor Advanced Calibration - Continued Action Displayed MAIN 1/2 : MENU KEY FOR NEXT 1. SETTINGS 4. REPORTS 2. PROGRAMS 5. IDENTIFICATION 3. SETUP 6. DIAGNOSTICS SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS 1/4 : MENU FOR NEXT 1.STACK LIGHT 4.PSTART/LOW-P INPUT 2.PRODUCT SENSOR 5.LOW PRODUCT OUTPUT...
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Introduction Safety Terminology Setup Maintenance Terms/Conditions Continued from previous page. Remove any labels from the liner as illustrated. From the READY screen on the controller, press the key. MENU Press the key to select DIAGNOSTICS. Continue on the next page. [ 63 ]...
Introduction Safety Terminology Setup Maintenance Terms/Conditions Label Product Sensor Advanced Calibration - Continued Action Displayed SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS ITEM 2 OF 24 PRODUCT SENSOR 1-4 SELECTED(0):1=255,2=255,3=102,4=36 Value=(255–(Drive 3 Value)) x (.25)+(Drive 3 Value) Example: MODE: ADVANCED TIPPING LABELER STATUS : READY PRODUCT COUNT 1 PROGRAM NUMBER [ 64 ]...
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Introduction Safety Terminology Setup Maintenance Terms/Conditions Continued from previous page. Press the key to select PRODUCT SENSOR. Note the value of #3, referred to as “Drive 3”. In this example a value of 102. Enter the value into the No Product Sensor Value formula as illustrated. CLEAR Press the key until you return to the READY screen.
Introduction Safety Terminology Setup Maintenance Terms/Conditions Label Product Sensor Advanced Calibration - Continued Action Displayed MAIN 1/2 : MENU KEY FOR NEXT 1. SETTINGS 4. REPORTS 2. PROGRAMS 5. IDENTIFICATION 3. SETUP 6. DIAGNOSTICS MAIN 2/2 : MENU KEY FOR NEXT 1.
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Continue on the next page. Note - The password is disclosed during the install and training or available by contacting the Multifeeder Technology service department at (651) 407-3100 during normal business hours in the central time zone. [ 67 ]...
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Introduction Safety Terminology Setup Maintenance Terms/Conditions Action Displayed NO PRODUCT LIMIT (M-F3), DEFAULT: 240 RANGE: 15-255 CURRENT: 240 NEW: 140 MODE: ADVANCED TIPPING LABELER STATUS : READY PRODUCT COUNT 1 PROGRAM NUMBER [ 68 ]...
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Introduction Safety Terminology Setup Maintenance Terms/Conditions Use the keypad to enter the value calculated from page 60. Press the key until you return to the READY screen. CLEAR CANCEL [ 69 ]...
Introduction Safety Terminology Setup Maintenance Terms/Conditions Ready-to-Run Checklist □ Verify the media is loaded and labels are removed from the liner after the Peel Plate. □ Verify the media is properly triggering the Power Unwind Media Sensor and the Power Unwind Media Sensor Box Label Width Adjustment Plate is position properly.
Terms/Conditions Maintenance Preventative Maintenance Proper operation of your Multifeeder equipment is dependent on a regularly preventative maintenance scheduled and inspection program. The generic scheduled outlined in this section may need to be adjusted to your specific application and environmental conditions.
“Order Acknowledgement Form” means the written form Seller sends to Buyer indicating that Seller is in receipt of Buyer’s Order. 1.10 “Parties” means the Buyer and Multifeeder Technology, Inc. 1.11 “Product Samples” mean Buyer-supplied components and/or material to be fed through and/or processed by the System to create a Final Product Throughput.
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Introduction Safety Terminology Setup Maintenance Terms/Conditions 1.21 “System Manual” means the operative and instruction guide supplied to Buyer by Seller with the shipment of the System, which addresses the overall System, and may or may not address each separate device, component or Subsystem within the System The System.
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6.1.1 Phase One Acceptance Testing. Prior to shipping the equipment from the Multifeeder Technology, Inc. facility to the place of delivery, MFT will conduct a system performance test mutually-agreed upon with the Buyer and reduced to a writing signed by both Parties. Buyer may, at its option, witness the Phase One Acceptance Test in person or by electronic means supplied by MFT.
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All units that the customer wishes to have repaired under warranty shall be accompanied by a MFT issued Returned Material Authorization (RMA) and must be sent to Multifeeder at Buyer’s expense. A service fee of $500.00 will be charged for products sent to Seller for warranty repair, which are found to comply with the Specifications. Seller reserves the right to suspend any and all warranties if the Buyer has a delinquent account.
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Introduction Safety Terminology Setup Maintenance Terms/Conditions Export Controls. Buyer agrees that it will not, without obtaining prior authorization from the U.S. Department of Commerce: export or re-export, directly or indirectly, any technical data or products (as defined by the U.S. Export Administration Regulations) received by Buyer under this Agreement to destinations restricted or prohibited by U.S.
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SCOPE. The scope of these Default Specifications is to define the equipment configuration and performance requirements for the Custom Multifeeder Technology, Inc. System (hereinafter “System”). All definitions set forth under the MFT Terms and Conditions apply to these Default Specifications.
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EQUIPMENT WARRANTY. All applicable equipment warranties require the Buyer to return a fully completed warranty registration card to Multifeeder Technology, Inc. If the equipment requires return to MFT, the Buyer shall call MFT in advance and request a return material authorization number (RMA), which must be written on the outside of the shipping container.
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3.6.2 PERFORMANCE WARRANTY. Upon request of the Buyer, Multifeeder Technology, Inc. will negotiate and price into its Proposal an efficiency level (parts per minute at a to-be-determined confidence level) for each type of Product Sample received by MFT, in sufficient quantities and with sufficient time to perform testing on the System, provided that such Product Samples are consistent and conforming.
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