Outputs; Label Low; Ribbon Low; Tamp Home - ID Technology 250 Operator / Technical Manual

Outputs

The Outputs menu is used in conjunction with the optional System Status Output
Kit. This kit allows the operator and/or systems control personnel to monitor the
conditions of the applicator and it's functions and statuses. For each of the Four
(4) menus listed there are ten selections to choose from on what to monitor. You
can only monitor one item per menu for a total of four total outputs. The following
are the ten outputs to monitor and their functions
Label Low – When the label roll outer dimension on the unwind falls below a
specific level, an out put signal is sent. Output signal can go to an illuminating
beacon (if plugged into back of electronics module) and / or a customer
supplied line monitor device. (typically a PLC)
Ribbon Low – When the ribbon roll (inside the print engine) outer dimension on
the unwind falls below a specific level, an output signal is sent. Output signal
can go to a illuminating beacon (if plugged into back of electronics module) and
/ or a customer supplied line monitor device. (typically a PLC)
Label Out – When Last label has traveled through the print engine.
Ribbon Out – When the last piece of ribbon has traveled through the print
engine.
Supply Low – Monitors label and ribbon supply.
Supply Out – Monitors label and ribbon to a completely out condition.
On Line – Monitors the status of the applicator either on line or off line. (i.e.;
printer goes off line due to an open cover - signal is sent to customer provided
line monitoring device.)
Tamp Home – Monitors the return of the air cylinder to the home position. This
can be used to signal other devices that the print engine is in a ready condition
to receive another label format for printing or a signal to proceed with printing
for batch labels. This ensures that the tamp pad is in place to receive the label.
Apply Ready – This output is activated upon completion of label feed. It can be
used to signal other devices that a label is ready to be applied to the product.
The output is reset when the application cycle starts, either by an external
trigger or by pressing the jog button.
Accessory – This output allows additional signals to be passed through the
existing system status connector for remote monitoring purposes only. Some
examples include a pressure switch, label on pad sensor or tamp extended
sensor. The accessory item should be plugged into connector J4 on the CPU
board.
Operators/Technical Manual
Model 250
Printer Applicator
Section Five
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