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Weber Markoprint iJET Operating Manual

Weber Markoprint iJET Operating Manual

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Inkjet coder
iJET
Software Version 2.016
As at May 05, 2015
Version 12
Weber Marking Systems GmbH
Maarweg 33
D-53619 Rheinbreitbach
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+49 (0) 2224 7708-0
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  • Page 1 Art. No.: 72801001 Software Version 2.016 As at May 05, 2015 Version 12 Read the operating manual before starting any work! Weber Marking Systems GmbH Maarweg 33 D-53619 Rheinbreitbach Tel.: +49 (0) 2224 7708-0 Fax: +49 (0) 2224 7708-20 E-Mail: info@webermarking.de...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    This documentation or parts of the document may be photo-copied only for the personal use copied, be reproduced or be translated into other languages. Without previous written approval on the part of Weber Marking Systems GmbH a reproduction is not admissible to the passing on into three parts. Page 2 of 127...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Art. No.: 72801001 Table of Contents 1 Table of Contents Table of Contents ..............3 General ..................7 Information on this operating manual ......7 Explanation of symbols ..........8 Limitation of liability ............10 Copyright ..............10 Warranty ..............10 Customer service ............

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Art. No.: 72801001 Table of Contents Transport inspection.............39 Packaging ..............40 Storage .................41 6.5.1 Store ink cartridge.........42 Installation and commissioning .........43 Safety notes for installation and commissioning ..43 Installation ..............45 7.2.1 Controller installing ........45 7.2.2 Inserting / removing the ink cartridge ...48 Commissioning .............50 Operation ................51 iLOGIK .................51...
  • Page 5 Art. No.: 72801001 Table of Contents Load print image to the iJET memory ......79 10 Faults ..................80 10.1 Safety ................80 10.2 Table of faults .............. 81 10.3 Trouble shooting tasks ..........82 10.3.1 Cleaning the ink cartridge ......82 10.3.2 Rinsing and bleeding the ink cartridge with the ink activator ..........
  • Page 6 Art. No.: 72801001 Table of Contents 13.17.1 System unit iJET .........118 13.17.2 iJET with mounting bracket ......119 13.17.3 Control system with Flexbracket and mounting bracket ........120 13.18 Operation of ink cartridges .........121 13.19 Instruction sheet ............122 13.20 Parameter list .............123 13.21 Declaration of conformity ...........125 Page 6 of 127...

  • Page 7: General

    Art. No.: 72801001 General 2 General 2.1 Information on this operating manual This manual enables safe and effective use of the iJET. The Operating manual is a component of the device and must be stored close to the device to be accessible to the staff at all times. The staff must have read this manual thoroughly and understand the content before starting any work.

  • Page 8: Explanation Of Symbols

    Art. No.: 72801001 General 2.2 Explanation of symbols Safety notes Safety notes are identified by symbols in this manual. The safety notes are preceded by mnemonics signifying the severity of the hazard. It is imperative to observe the safety notes and to act with awareness to avoid accidents, injury to persons and material damage.
  • Page 9 Art. No.: 72801001 General Special safety notes The following symbols are used in safety notes to draw attention to a specific danger. … indicates hazards due to electrical power. Non- observance of the safety notes poses a danger of severe or fatal injuries. Page 9 of 127...

  • Page 10: Limitation Of Liability

    Art. No.: 72801001 General 2.3 Limitation of liability All the information and instructions in this manual were compiled in consideration of the current standards and provisions, latest technology and our many years of know-how and experience. The manufacturer is not liable for damages resulting from: ...

  • Page 11: Customer Service

    Art. No.: 72801001 General 2.6 Customer service Our customer service is available to provide technical information. Please contact your local distributor. Furthermore, our staffs are always interested in new information and experiences with the use of the product and which may be valuable for improvements to our products.

  • Page 12: Description Of The Used Technical Terms

    Art. No.: 72801001 General 2.7 Description of the used technical terms Technical terms Description CartClip HP cartridge holder for storage of already opened cartridges to protect them against leaking or drying out of nozzle plate Cartridge See ink cartridge Conveyor The conveyor transports the products, which should be printed and pass them by the print head Dots Per Inch...
  • Page 13 Art. No.: 72801001 General Technical terms Description Nozzle plate Pulse per inch Print direction Print direction indicates the direction of movement of the product on the conveyor belt viewed from the controller in the print direction Print intensity Contrast of the print image. If necessary this parameter must be changed to optimize the print image.
  • Page 14 Art. No.: 72801001 General Technical terms Description Bulk Ink System Page 14 of 127...

  • Page 15: Safety

    Art. No.: 72801001 Safety 3 Safety This section provides an overview of all significant safety aspects for optimal staff protection and for safe and trouble-free operation. Non-observance of the operating instructions and safety notes specified in this manual may pose severe danger. 3.1 Responsibility of the operating company The iJET is used in the commercial sector.

  • Page 16: Staff Requirements

    Art. No.: 72801001 Safety 3.2 Staff requirements 3.2.1 Qualifications WARNING! Inadequate qualification poses danger of injury! Improper use may lead to severe personal injury and to material damage. Therefore: –all tasks to be performed only by staff qualified for the task. The operating manual specifies the following qualifications for different areas of operation: ...

  • Page 17: Unauthorised Persons

    Art. No.: 72801001 Safety 3.2.2 Unauthorised persons WARNING! Risk to unauthorised persons! Unauthorised persons who do not comply with the requirements as described, are not familiar with the dangers in the working area. Therefore: – Keep unauthorised persons away from the working area.

  • Page 18: Intended Use

    Art. No.: 72801001 Safety 3.3 Intended use The iJET has been designed, built and must be used exclusively for the intended purpose described. The iJET serves to create print images and to print these from the top or side onto smooth and absorbent product surfaces, positioned on a conveyor belt.

  • Page 19: Personal Protective Equipment

    Art. No.: 72801001 Safety 3.4 Personal protective equipment Personal protective equipment must be worn whilst working in order to minimise the risk of impairment to health.  Wear the protective equipment required for the work at all times, whilst working. ...

  • Page 20: Special Hazards

    Art. No.: 72801001 Safety 3.5 Special hazards The following section identifies the remaining risks, determined following a risk analysis.  Observe the safety notes listed here and the warnings in other chapters of the manual to minimise health hazards and avert hazardous situations.
  • Page 21 Art. No.: 72801001 Safety Primary batteries WARNING! Risk of injury through incorrect handling of batteries! Batteries must be handled with particular care. Therefore: – Never throw batteries into a fire or subject batteries to high temperatures. Explosion hazard. – Do not charge batteries. Explosion hazard. –...

  • Page 22: Technical Data

    Art. No.: 72801001 Technical data 4 Technical data 4.1 General Specifications Specification* Value Unit Weight 662 g Length 188 mm Width 80 mm Height 101 mm * All specifications excl. attachment, handles and connections 4.2 Connection parameters Electrical Specification Value Unit Voltage (Device) 48 - 56 V DC Voltage (Power pack)

  • Page 23: Operating Conditions

    Art. No.: 72801001 Technical data CAUTION! The total current for the sensor and encoder connection must not exceed 100mA. The switching threshold of the inputs is 12V ± 2V. The sensors / encoders must be designed for 24V operating voltage. E.g. 24V + - 10% or 10V – 30V 4.3 Operating conditions Environment Specification...

  • Page 24: Performance Data

    Art. No.: 72801001 Technical data 4.4 Performance data Specification Value Unit Cable length System unit / Power pack (other lengths on request) Max. Lenght of Poe or LAN Text layout Software iDesign Parameter input Controller at the device / Software iDesign Screen OLED Display 128 x 68 pixels self...
  • Page 25 Art. No.: 72801001 Technical data Specification Value Unit Graphic Monochrome bitmap graphics can be created with Paint, for example, or other software. Text storage unlimited amount of text Storage 2 GB optional expandable 64 MB Maximum writing speed m/min (depending on print resolution) iJET Print m/min iJET Basic...

  • Page 26: Inks

    Art. No.: 72801001 Technical data 4.5 Inks Specification Type HP-Set 4 STABL Black HP-Set 14 MIBL 2 Cartridge HP Ultra Black Cartridge HP 2580 Cartridge HP SDBLK3 Cartridge HP WDBLK1 Cartridge HP WDBLK2 HP-Set 26 RCBLU Spot colour HP-Set 27 RCRD Cartridge HP WDGN1 Optional Special inks...

  • Page 27: Nameplate

    Art. No.: 72801001 Technical data 4.6 Nameplate The nameplate is attached to the bottom of the device and displays the following:  System type  Serial number  Article no.  Supply voltage  Power consumption  Address of manufacturer Fig.

  • Page 28: Construction And Function

    Construction and function 5 Construction and function 5.1 Brief description The iJET is a thermal inkjet coder from the company Weber Marking Systems GmbH for printing images quickly and cleanly onto smooth and absorbent product surfaces. A print image, for instance, contains product descriptions, graphics, quantities, shelf life data, barcodes and product serial numbers.

  • Page 29: Controller

    Art. No.: 72801001 Construction and function 5.2 Controller The iJET comprises essentially a controller with integrated control electronics, cartridge bay, the iLOGIK, as well as an OLED display and the connections for the power supply, rotary pulse transmitter, external light barrier and inputs/outputs on the back of the unit. The controller is mounted directly on the production line by means of an assembly bracket.

  • Page 30: Ink Cartridge

    Art. No.: 72801001 Construction and function Mounting rail, optional accessoire Front panel Cartridge nozzle plate Window for internal light barrier Fastening points (M4) Fig. 3: Controller 5.3 Ink cartridge The ink is contained in the cartridge ink ducts and the viscosity and surface tension of the ink prevents it from running out.

  • Page 31: Smartcard Functionality

    Art. No.: 72801001 Construction and function SmartCard Functionality The Markoprint iJET print system is equipped in the MK2 version with SmartCard identification of the cartrigdes. The iJET MK2 has an additional contact block which connects the SmartCard chip with the analysis electronics by insertion of the SmartCard cartridge.

  • Page 32: Smartcard Functions

    Art. No.: 72801001 Construction and function 5.5 SmartCard Functions The SmartCard functions are supported by software version 2.016 and higher. Automatic storage of the ink filling level in 1% steps. The correct ink level of a cartridge is always detected, even by changing the cartridges.

  • Page 33: System Versions

    Art. No.: 72801001 Construction and function 5.6 System versions The iJET print system is in three different versions available: iJET Print, / Basic, / Advanced and Pro. Der iJET wird standardmäßig als Print-Version ausgeliefert. Sollten die Anforderungen an das Gerät den Leistungsumfang der Print- Version überschreiten, so ist ein kostenpflichtiges Upgrade auf ...
  • Page 34 Art. No.: 72801001 Construction and function Software upgrade, Seite 103. The specifications of the separate versions can be found in the following table. SYSTEM VERSION FUNCTION Print Basic Advanced Number of print heads 60 m/min 30 m/min 90 m/min 180 m/min max.
  • Page 35 Art. No.: 72801001 Construction and function SYSTEM VERSION FUNCTION Print Basic Advanced USB-Stick Data transfer Ethernet interface EIA 232 Photo sensor, Photo sensor, Photo sensor, 2 additional in- or In-/ Outputs Encoder Encoder Encoder outputs (free configurable) PoE 48/56V; PoE 48/56V; PoE 48/56V;...

  • Page 36: Flexible Bracket (Flexbracket)

    Art. No.: 72801001 Construction and function 5.7 Flexible Bracket (Flexbracket) The Flexbracket is an optinal available mounting bracket, which adjust a variable distance up to 20 mm between print system and product. The print system is provided with a special formed deflector and a linear movable bracket.

  • Page 37: Cover

    Art. No.: 72801001 Construction and function 5.8 Cover For the iJET is a cover available, which prevent a penetration of dust and dirt into the cartridge slot of the control system. The cover warranted additional reliability by the cartridge contacting to the system electronics.
  • Page 38 Art. No.: 72801001 Construction and function Fig. 6: Print system with cover open Fig. 7: Print system with cover closed Page 38 of 127...

  • Page 39: Scope Of Delivery

    Art. No.: 72801001 Transport, packaging and storage 5.9 Scope of delivery  1 x Device iJET Basic, iJET Advanced or iJET Pro   1 x USB-Stick; content: Chapter 13.10, Page 106  1 x Operating manual on the USB stick ...

  • Page 40: Symbols On Packaging

    Art. No.: 72801001 Transport, packaging and storage 6.2 Symbols on packaging This way up The arrowheads indicate the top of the package. They must always face upward to avoid damage to the content. Fragile Identifies packages with fragile or sensitive contents. Handle the package with care, do not drop or subject to impacts.

  • Page 41: Packaging

    Art. No.: 72801001 Transport, packaging and storage 6.4 Packaging On Packaging The individual packages are packed in accordance with the expected transport conditions. Only environmentally-friendly materials were used for packaging. Packaging serves to protect the individual components against transport damage, corrosion and other damage, up to the assembly stage.

  • Page 42: Storage

    Art. No.: 72801001 Transport, packaging and storage 6.5 Storage Device Store the controller under the following conditions:  Do not store outdoors.  Keep dry and free of dust.  Do not expose to aggressive media.  Keep away from direct sunlight. ...

  • Page 43: Store Ink Cartridge

    Art. No.: 72801001 Transport, packaging and storage 6.5.1 Store ink cartridge If ink cartridges are not used for an extended period of time, they must be stored in a cartridge clip (CartClip) to prevent the ink in the nozzles from drying out. To do this, the ink cartridges must be removed from the controller.

  • Page 44: Installation And Commissioning

    Art. No.: 72801001 Installation and commissioning 7 Installation and commissioning NOTE! Installation and commissioning is normally performed by the manufacturer’s staff or by persons authorised by the manufacturer. After commissioning, the operator is instructed and trained by the operating company. Specialised staff can also assist if the location is changed after commissioning.
  • Page 45 Art. No.: 72801001 Installation and commissioning Improper installation and WARNING! commissioning Risk of injury due to improper installation and commissioning! Improper installation and commissioning may lead to severe injury to persons or material damage. Therefore: – Ensure adequate assembly space before starting any work.

  • Page 46: Installation

    Art. No.: 72801001 Installation and commissioning 7.2 Installation 7.2.1 Controller installing When choosing the installation location the following conditions apply:  Consider the generally accepted ergonomic criteria in accordance with workplace ordinances as well as country- specific legislation.  The installation location must be a dry and dust-free room, ideally with an ambient temperature of approx.
  • Page 47 Art. No.: 72801001 Installation and commissioning To achieve a clean, sharp print result the distance from the product to be printed to the cartridge nozzle plate is important. The optimum distance is 0 to 4 mm between the deflector and the product.
  • Page 48 Art. No.: 72801001 Installation and commissioning If an external light barrier is used: Connect the light barrier cable to the connector (point 1 in Fig. 6) of the light barrier and tighten. Mount the light barrier on the controller using the two screws supplied (point 2 in Fig.

  • Page 49: Inserting / Removing The Ink Cartridge

    Art. No.: 72801001 Installation and commissioning 7.2.2 Inserting / removing the ink cartridge CAUTION! Material damage due to improper ink cartridge replacement! With the printing process switched on, a print head electronics fault may arise. Therefore: – Replace the cartridge only when the printing process is switched off.
  • Page 50 Art. No.: 72801001 Installation and commissioning To remove the ink cartridge from the print head: Lightly press the end of the cartridge obliquely upward and forward. Tip the ink cartridge forward. Remove the ink cartridge, lifting upwards. Fig. 10: Remove ink cartridge Page 50 of 127...

  • Page 51: Commissioning

    Art. No.: 72801001 Installation and commissioning 7.3 Commissioning Check controller, power pack and all optional subassemblies (e.g. rotary encoder, light barrier, traffic light) for stability and safe and firm assembly. Check distance between the print head and product. The optimal distance is 0 to 4 mm. Check that all cable connections and connecting leads on the controller and on the subassemblies are firmly mounted.

  • Page 52: Operation

    Art. No.: 72801001 Operation 8 Operation 8.1 iLOGIK Operating the iLOGIK: The iLOGIK is a turn and press switch which enables the operator to move within the menu and make adjustments. The menu functions are shown on a display located above the iLOGIK.

  • Page 53: Indicator Lights

    Art. No.: 72801001 Operation 8.2 Indicator lights Indicator lights on the controller LED’s, which light up in different colours according to the operating mode, are located underneath the printed symbols on the back of the controller. The meaning of the different coloured messages is explained in the table below.

  • Page 54: Switching On

    Art. No.: 72801001 Operation 8.3 Switching on In standby mode, keep the iLOGIK pressed for approx. three seconds, or connecting PoE cable to the system unit and the power pack to the voltage supply.  The controller must conduct a self-test and briefly indicates the unit version number after the company logo has passed through the display.

  • Page 55: Menu Structure

    Art. No.: 72801001 Operation 8.6 Menu Structure Page 55 of 127...
  • Page 56 Art. No.: 72801001 Operation Display Menu Description Status menu 1 The ink filling level in the ink cartridge and the name of the currently loaded print image (her: cow) is displayed. If the print status is set to pause, the text name >>Pause<<...
  • Page 57 Art. No.: 72801001 Operation Display Menu Description Zoom In the print width menu point, the number of pixels is increased or reduced. The print image is therefore made wider or narrower. In the case of barcodes, make sure that the change takes place in the correct proportion.
  • Page 58 Art. No.: 72801001 Operation Display Menu Description Encoder The print speed must correspond to the conveyor belt speed. To ensure this it can be set in the Encoder submenu how this is predetermined. Intern means that the predetermined speed of the conveyor belt is kept constant, and Extern means that the exact transport speed is transmitted to the controller by the optionally available encoder.

  • Page 59: Loading Print Image

    Art. No.: 72801001 Operation 8.7 Loading print image Touch the iLOGIC once in one of the status menus.  The Label Submenu is displayed. Call the selection of the texts present in the memory by pressing the iLOGIK.  The stored texts are displayed. Call the desired text by rotating the iLOGIK and select by pressing.
  • Page 60 Art. No.: 72801001 Operation Example product direction from right to left:  Delay  Text12345  Delay  Text12 Example product direction from left to right, up to now: Text12345 Delay  Text12 Delay  Example product direction from left to right with calculation of the print start: ...

  • Page 61: To Set Constant Print Speed

    Art. No.: 72801001 Operation 8.10 To set constant print speed The print speed of the print heads must match the conveyor belt speed; otherwise print images may be distorted. There are 2 ways to match the print speed to the conveyor belt speed: ...
  • Page 62 Art. No.: 72801001 Operation Parameter Min. Max. Unit Print speed m/min Print intensity Printing width To enter a constant print speed, Touch the iLOGIK once in one of the status menus.  The Label submenu is displayed. Call the System submenu by rotating the iLOGIK and select by pressing.

  • Page 63: To Set The Rotary Encoder Resolution

    Art. No.: 72801001 Operation 8.11 To set the rotary encoder resolution If a rotary encoder is connected to the controller, the print speed is automatically matched to the conveyor belt speed through the impulses of the rotary encoder. The following parameters must be entered: ...
  • Page 64 Art. No.: 72801001 Operation Parameter Min. Max. Unit Encoder 5000 Print intensity Printing width To enter a variable print speed, To enter a constant print speed, Touch the iLOGIK once in one of the status menus.  The Label submenu is displayed. Call the System submenu by rotating the iLOGIK and select by pressing.

  • Page 65: Setting Zoom

    Art. No.: 72801001 Operation 8.12 Setting zoom The width of the print image can be varied with the zoom value. At a zoom of 100%, the print image is printed 1:1 as displayed in the iDesign. With this parameter a change in the size of the print image is achieved.

  • Page 66: Print Direction

    Art. No.: 72801001 Operation 8.13 Print direction To select the print direction proceed as follows: Touch the iLOGIK once in one of the status menus.  The Label submenu is displayed. Call the Parameter submenu by rotating the iLOGIK and select by pressing.

  • Page 67: To Set The Nozzle Rows

    Art. No.: 72801001 Operation 8.14 To set the nozzle rows Each ink cartridge has two nozzle rows (A and B). One nozzle row has 150 nozzles. The nozzles in row A print the uneven numbers 1, 3, 5, 7 The nozzles in nozzle row B print the even numbers 2, 4, 6, 8 Per nozzle row A or B, 300dpi are printed.
  • Page 68 Art. No.: 72801001 Operation Make the desired setting by rotating the iLOGIK and select by pressing. 8.15 Print upside down Touch the iLOGIK once in one of the status menus.  The Label submenu is displayed. Call the Parameter submenu by rotating the iLOGIK and select by pressing.

  • Page 69: Resetting Ink Counter

    Art. No.: 72801001 Operation 8.16 Resetting ink counter Each ink cartridge is displayed in status menu-1 with its current filling level as a percentage. To reset the counter after inserting a new ink cartridge, proceed as follows: Touch the iLOGIK once in one of the status menus. ...

  • Page 70: To Rinse The Nozzles Manually

    Art. No.: 72801001 Operation 8.18 To rinse the nozzles manually After extended periods of no printing, it may be necessary to rinse the ink cartridges to open up clogged nozzle ducts again. During rinsing (purging), all ink cartridge nozzle ducts are addressed to eject some ink.

  • Page 71: Backup At Usb-Stick

    Art. No.: 72801001 Operation 8.20 Backup at USB-Stick Connect the iJET-USB-Stick Touch the iLOGIK once in one of the status menu. The print image submenu is displayed. Call the Service submenu by rotating the iLOGIK and select it by pressing. The Reset ink counter submenu is displayed.

  • Page 72: Date / Time

    Art. No.: 72801001 Operation 8.21 Date / Time In this menus time and date can be adjusted. Touch the iLOGIK once in one of the status menus. The Print image submenu is displayed. Call the System submenu by rotating the iLOGIK and select by pressing.

  • Page 73: Internal Pulse / Encoder

    Art. No.: 72801001 Operation 8.23 Internal Pulse / Encoder The print speed must relate to the conveyor speed. If the conveyor speed is constant, the print speed can adjust fix, otherwise a shaft encoder should be used, which measure the conveyor speed and adapt the print speed continuous.

  • Page 74: Ip Address Und Ip Mask

    Art. No.: 72801001 Operation 8.24 IP address und IP mask Touch the iLOGIK once in one of the status menus. The Print image submenu is displayed. Call the System submenu by rotating the iLOGIK and select by pressing.  The Time / Date submenu is displayed. Call the IP-Addr.

  • Page 75: Gate-Way- And Mac Address

    Art. No.: 72801001 Operation 8.25 Gate-Way- and MAC address Touch the iLOGIK once in one of the status menus. The Print image submenu is displayed. Call the System submenu by rotating the iLOGIK and select by pressing.  The Time / Date submenu is displayed. Call the Gate-Way submenu by rotating the iLOGIK and select by pressing.

  • Page 76: Set Ink Type

    Art. No.: 72801001 Operation 8.26 Set ink type Depending on the application is the use of a specific ink type necessary. The different characteristics of the inks need an individual setting of the iJET. In the menu Select ink type you have the possibility to choose basic settings.

  • Page 77: Web-Interface

    Art. No.: 72801001 Operation 8.28 Web-Interface There is the option to make settings on the iJET by the Web browser via a PC, which is connected with the iJET. On this the IP of the respective system has to be entered in the address bar of the Web browser.

  • Page 78: Configurable In- And Outputs

    Art. No.: 72801001 Operation 8.29 Configurable in- and outputs The in- and outputs of the iJET Pro version allow multitude of configurations. For example it’s possible to display signals over the M8-connector for status signals (OK, Warning, Failure) information of the ink cartridge level (low, 5%/empty), print ready and print pulse.

  • Page 79: Idesign

    Art. No.: 72801001 iDesign 9 iDesign 9.1 Create a print image No print images can be created on the iJET controller itself. Print images can be created and processed with the iDesign software stored on the USB stick. For this purpose, this must be installed on a commercially available PC (follow the enclosed iDesign operating instructions).

  • Page 80: Load Print Image To The Ijet Memory

    Art. No.: 72801001 iDesign 9.2 Load print image to the iJET memory The print image in the print memory is printed by the iJET controller after each light barrier impulse on the product surface. A print image can be loaded into the memory of the iJET controller with the iDesign software via a network connection.

  • Page 81: Faults

    Art. No.: 72801001 Faults 10 Faults The following chapter describes possible causes of malfunctions and how to remedy these. In case of frequent faults, reduce the service intervals depending to the actual work load. Please contact your local distributor with regard to faults that cannot be remedied with the information provided below.

  • Page 82: Table Of Faults

    Art. No.: 72801001 Faults 10.2 Table of faults Disorder Possible cause Troubleshooting Recovered by Controller No power supply Check power supply Electrician does not start No screen No signal from the system Start the system Instructed person display Print head No start pulse Check photocell and Electrician...

  • Page 83: Trouble Shooting Tasks

    Art. No.: 72801001 Faults 10.3 Trouble shooting tasks 10.3.1 Cleaning the ink cartridge  To be done by instructed person.  To be done if print quality deteriorates during printing or after extended period of non-use. During printing the print quality may deteriorate due to dust and ink vapour.

  • Page 84: Rinsing And Bleeding The Ink Cartridge With The Ink Activator

    Art. No.: 72801001 Faults 10.3.2 Rinsing and bleeding the ink cartridge with the ink activator  Applied by instructed person  Apply if, even after wiping the nozzle plate, the print quality does not improve. Ink cartridges exposed for an extended period may dry up to such an extent that simple cleaning by wiping is inadequate.

  • Page 85: Air In The Cartridge

    Art. No.: 72801001 Faults 10.3.3 Air in the cartridge Air in the cartridge makes noticeable loss nozzles. This covers an ever wider area. Air into the nozzle can occur if the cartridges be left open for long, especially when MIBL2, as these contain alcohol.

  • Page 86: Disassembly

    Art. No.: 72801001 Disassembly 11 Disassembly When service life expires, the apparatus must be disassembled and disposed of in an environmentally-friendly manner. 11.1 Safety  Staff Disassembly may only be performed by specially trained specialised staff.  Work on the electrical system may only be performed by electricians.

  • Page 87: Disposal

    Art. No.: 72801001 Disassembly 11.2 Disposal Unless return or disposal agreements were made, submit disassembled components for recycling:  Scrap metals.  Submit plastic components for recycling.  Dispose of other components according to material composition. CAUTION! Environmental damage due to incorrect disposal! Electrical scrap, electronic components, lubricants and other auxiliary materials are subject to...

  • Page 88: List Of Accessories And Spare Parts

    Art. No.: 72801001 List of accessories and spare parts 12 List of accessories and spare parts WARNING! Safety hazard due to incorrect spare parts! Incorrect or faulty spare parts may affect safety and cause damage, malfunctions or failure. Therefore: – Only use original spare parts from the manufacturer.
  • Page 89 Art. No.: 72801001 List of accessories and spare parts NOTE! After the insertion of a new cartridge the ink counter must be reset and the temperature measurement must be calibrated.  Ink level: Chapter 8.16, page 68  Temperature: Chapter 8.19, page 69 The settings can be made with the iDesign software below Functions / System settings / Advanced settings.
  • Page 90 Art. No.: 72801001 List of accessories and spare parts Name Description Order no. HP Set 27 RCRD 2x print cartridges, colour red, content per 42 ml. 72500037 Specially developed, solvent-containing HP ink. Well suited for printing on poorly absorbent material. Cartridge HP 1x print cartridge, colour green, content per 42 ml.
  • Page 91 Art. No.: 72801001 List of accessories and spare parts Settings Spitting and Warming Fig. 26:iDesign Advanced settings Page 91 of 127...

  • Page 92: Mounting Brackets

    Art. No.: 72801001 List of accessories and spare parts 12.2 Mounting brackets Item Description Order number Mounting holder For lateral fastening on a conveyor belt, with quick 72801010 Controller coupling for removing the head without technical aids from the holder. “Dovetail” model iJET Mounting holder For fastening to a conveyor belt from the top, with quick...
  • Page 93 Art. No.: 72801001 List of accessories and spare parts No. Figure Subassembly Description Order iJET rotary encoder Push-pull output, 5,000 pulses/rev., with 72801016 Angle holder angle holder, friction wheel and connecting cable iJET USB data stick Version 1 72901061 CartClip for retaining ink cartridges type 15/45 72900074 Ink activator...
  • Page 94 Art. No.: 72801001 List of accessories and spare parts No. Figure Subassembly Description Order Cable M12 4-pin plug straight, D-coded – PoE Cable straight 10m 72800131 RJ45 plug - 10 meter - dragline qualified PoE Kabel angled Cable M12 4pin plug angled, D-coded - 72901037 RJ45 plug –...

  • Page 95: Appendix

    Art. No.: 72801001 Appendix 13 Appendix 13.1 Save parameter to a label There is the possibility to save parameter settings to a desired print label. The function is advantageous if frequently changing products should be print and these have different measurements and print positions.
  • Page 96 Art. No.: 72801001 Appendix If a print label without saved parameter is selected, the last settings will be used. After changes were made to the parameter, this can saved to the print label, as described below. The next time the print label is selected, it will be print with the saved parameter.

  • Page 97: Flexbracket Installation

    Art. No.: 72801001 Appendix 13.2 Flexbracket installation Material damage due to improper print system installation! With the print system switched on, a defect may occur in the system electronics. Therefore: – Only install the system when it is switched off. Required Resources •...
  • Page 98 Art. No.: 72801001 Appendix Step Procedure Fig. 13-2: Flexbracket-deflector installation If a mounting rail is already mounted under the system unit, disconnect the fixing bolts and remove the mounting rail. (see Fig. 13-3). Fig. 13-3: Disassembly mounting rail The slide of the Flexbracket must be pull in such a position that the borings for the insertion and tightening of the fixing bolts are available.
  • Page 99 Art. No.: 72801001 Appendix Step Procedure Abb. 13-4: Flexbracket installation Proceed with the installation like described in  Chapter Controller installing, page 45 Page 99 of 127...

  • Page 100: Cover Installation

    Art. No.: 72801001 Appendix 13.3 Cover installation Material damage due to improper print system installation! With the print system switched on, a defect may occur in the system electronics. Therefore: – Only install the system when it is switched off. Required Resources ®...
  • Page 101 Art. No.: 72801001 Appendix Step Procedure Fig. 13-6: Deflector with cover installation Page 101 of 127...

  • Page 102: Ink Chart

    Art. No.: 72801001 Appendix 13.4 Ink chart The iJET has a deposit ink chart. From this one the optimal parameters are taken over for the selected ink automatically. If the parameters were changed in the iDesign software, the changed parameters stay active till a new ink type will be select. The ink chart is discarded in the HMI index as excel sheet: “InkPar.csv“.

  • Page 103: Software Update

    A software update of the controller is carried out as follows: Switch on system and keep the iLOGIK button pressed when the start logo appears (Bluhm/Weber, iJET). The following then appears on the display: Prg: 0 PV1.0xx  current program version GA.: 0GV0.032 ...

  • Page 104: Software Upgrade

    Appendix 13.6 Software upgrade A software upgrade with costs is comfortably possible via the Weber Marking Partner Portal. Please contact your consultant or local distributor to get an software-upgrade. You can find a detailed instruction of the software upgrade below the search key „Configuration upgrade“...

  • Page 105: Hmi-Update

    Art. No.: 72801001 Appendix 13.7 HMI-Update A HMI-Update of the system unit will be realized with a new software version automatically and must be confirmed by the iLOGIK. A HMI-Update without software update is realized as follows: 1. Insert the USB-Stick with the new HMI data. 2.

  • Page 106: Boot Loader Update

    To replace the boot loader the system must then be send to the manufacturer. The Boot loader version will be shown in the start screen down right, during the Bluhm/Weber logo run through the screen. Switch on the system and keep the iLOGIK button pressed when the start logo (Bluhm/Weber, iJET) appears.

  • Page 107: Software Versions

    Art. No.: 72801001 Appendix 13.9 Software versions Status Date Reason for change 2.016 20.05.2015 13.10 USB stick files The files contained on the USB stick are as follows:  iDesign software  Operating instructions  Brochure The files required for software updates: ...

  • Page 108: Boot Error Messages

    Art. No.: 72801001 Appendix 13.12 Boot error messages If an error number is displayed during booting of the system, this can be limited by means of the following list. Boot error Description Main Error Description General hardware error General hardware error Memory error Memory error Timer error...

  • Page 109: Boot-Led Messages

    Art. No.: 72801001 Appendix 13.13 Boot-LED messages During booting of the system progress can be determined by means of the LED’s. If the system stops during booting the cause can be determined by means of the LED’s. FC means flashing. An error can be determined on the basis of the number of flashes.

  • Page 110: Plugs And Sockets

    Art. No.: 72801001 Appendix 13.14 Plugs and sockets 13.14.1 Sensor Sensor input: Optically decoupled Standard: NPN (switching to GND) Can be rejumpered to PNP. Photocell with 4-pole M8 round plug Description Value Unit Power max. 100 mA + 24 V Optionally in/output +24 V Start pulse...

  • Page 111: Encoder

    Art. No.: 72801001 Appendix 13.14.2 Encoder  Encoder input Optically decoupled, NPN  Standard Push-pull max. 150 kHz Rotary encoder with 4-pole M8 round plug Description Value Unit Power max. 100 mA + 24 V Optional in/output 10 mA +24 V Encoder signal Input Encoder (push-pull) The PIN2 can optionally be used as an additional input or output.

  • Page 112: Plug Connection For Active Switched Outputs

    Art. No.: 72801001 Appendix 13.14.3 Plug connection for active switched outputs In the iJET Pro version it is possible to use the M8 connectors of the encoder as sensor as in- and outputs for signals. A multitude of configurations are possible with the iDesign software and Web browser.
  • Page 113 Art. No.: 72801001 Appendix For the connection can be used: a standard cable with M8 connec- tor (art. no: 72901034), or a splitter cable (art no.: 72901036) in conjunction with an M8 Extension (art no.: 72901040). Angled connectors can be used in crowded spaces. Therefore is a 50 cm extension with angled connector M8 and straight socket available: (Art.no.:718000117).

  • Page 114: Interfaces

    Art. No.: 72801001 Appendix 13.15 Interfaces 13.15.1 Ethernet  Connection RJ 45 at Power supply. Description Transmit+ Transmit- Receive+ Receive-  Connection Connect network input M12 to the iJET system unit. Description Voltage Transmit+ Receive+ Transmit- Receive- Connection cable M12 to RJ45 3m long drag chain suitable (Art.no.:72901030) Connection cable M12 angled to RJ45 5m long (Art.no.:72901037) Power supply with angled connection cable (Art.no.:72801024)

  • Page 115: Usb A

    Art. No.: 72801001 Appendix 13.15.2 USB A The USB sockets are standard sockets, as used in commercial PCs and USB devices. Insert the USB plug vertically into the USB socket without using force. Name Colour Description +5 V White Data - Green Data + Black...

  • Page 116: Jumper Inputs

    Art. No.: 72801001 Appendix 13.15.4 Jumper inputs CAUTION! The jumpers may only be resoldered by the manufacturer or trained specialized personnel. Input settings: The inputs can be reset to NPN or PNP with jumpers 10 to 13. The jumpers consist of 3 soldered contacts. Soldering bridge, centre - + = NPN Soldering bridge, centre - - = PNP Fig.
  • Page 117 Art. No.: 72801001 Appendix Page 117 of 127...

  • Page 118: Mac Addresses

    Art. No.: 72801001 Appendix 13.16 Mac addresses The MAC address of the respective iJET can be seen on the system directly.  Chapter 8.25, Page 74 Range from: 00:50:C2:A6:50:00 00:50:C2:A6:5F:FF 40:D8:55:14:50:00 40:D8:55:14:5F:FF Page 118 of 127...

  • Page 119: Technical Drawings

    Art. No.: 72801001 Appendix 13.17 Technical drawings 13.17.1 System unit iJET Fig. 31: iJET control system Page 119 of 127...

  • Page 120: Ijet With Mounting Bracket

    Art. No.: 72801001 Appendix 13.17.2 iJET with mounting bracket Fig. 32: iJET control system with mounting bracket Page 120 of 127...

  • Page 121: Control System With Flexbracket And Mounting Bracket

    Art. No.: 72801001 Appendix 13.17.3 Control system with Flexbracket and mounting bracket Fig. 33: iJET control system with Flexbracket and mounting bracket Page 121 of 127...

  • Page 122: Operation Of Ink Cartridges

    Art. No.: 72801001 Appendix 13.18 Operation of ink cartridges Page 122 of 127...

  • Page 123: Instruction Sheet

    Art. No.: 72801001 Appendix 13.19 Instruction sheet NOTE! Copy the instruction sheet before completing. Date Name Type of instruction Instruction by Signature Page 123 of 127...

  • Page 124: Parameter List

    Art. No.: 72801001 Appendix 13.20 Parameter list Parameter After Reset Min. Max. Current value Unit Print delay Speed 300,0 m/min Encoder 5000 Intensity Zoom Direction R -->L R -->L L--> R Nozzle Upside down Sensor Internal Internal External Encoder Internal Internal External IP-Adress...
  • Page 125 Art. No.: 72801001 Appendix Parameter After Reset Min. Max. Current value Unit Warming off timer Language English Ink type STABL User 1 Page 125 of 127...

  • Page 126: Declaration Of Conformity

    Art. No.: 72801001 Appendix 13.21 Declaration of conformity The design and Construction of the CompactLine Cube, as well as the model distributed by us, comply with the basic safety requirements for low voltage apparatus and EMC guidelines, in their latest versions. Page 126 of 127...
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