ALS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Contents Please observe the following General information Validity and applicability of this manual Conventions and information Notes on installation and repair work Safety instructions Information and qualifications Machine operating safety Safe operation Technical Data Technical Data Characteristics Labels Label sensor...
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ALS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Photoelectric product sensor Photoelectric roll diameter sensor Rotary encoder Installing Options Connecting / mounting the external operator panel Mounting a splice table Mounting/connecting the signal beacon Adjustable dispensing edge holder Rotatable dispensing edge holder Narrow label spring kit (ALS/XLS 20x and ALS/XLS 256) Decommissioning, Dismantling, Disposal Take the machine out of operation Dismantling the machine...
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ALS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Entering the rotary encoder type -106 Example: Entering the values for the recommended rotary encoder -107 Calibrating the belt speed -107 Calculation scheme for the automatic dispensing speed adjustment -108 Tandem Operation -111 Overview -111 Master operating modes -111 Prerequisites -112...
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ALS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Electronics Components -163 ALS/XLS 20x -163 ALS/XLS 256 -164 ALS/XLS 272 -165 Circuit boards -166 CPU board (Gen. 1) -166 CPU board (Gen. 2) -172 Motor driver board -179 Operator panel board -181 Applicator Interface -184 Power supplies / Transformer -191 Power supply ALS/XLS 20x...
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ALS 20x/256/272 Service Manual General software errors -229 Machine fails to start -229 Reference of status messages -230 List of warnings -230 List of error messages -231 Repair -242 Tests -242 Sensor test -242 Power Supply ALS/XLS 256/272 -245 Initial state -245 Power supply functions -245...
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ALS 20x/256/272 Service Manual 05/2019 Contents...
15. Copyright notice All rights to this operating manual are assigned to NOVEXX Solutions. Transmission, reprinting or any other means of reproduction of this manual, whether whole or in part, are not allowed without prior written permission. Third parties, in particular competitors, are not to be allowed access to information derived from this manual.
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Manufacturer Novexx Solutions GmbH Ohmstraße 3 D - 85386 Eching Phone: +49-8165-925-0 FAX: +49-8165-925-231 www.novexx.com Conventions and information Explanation of symbols In order to facilitate legibility and an overview, the various types of information used herein are cat- egorised and identified with certain symbols.
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Symbols for buttons – Buttons on the operator panel are represented with symbols, as they can be found on (ALS 2xx) respectively above (XLS 2xx) the buttons. Although the symbols on the control panels of the two machine series differ slightly, for reasons of clarity only the ALS symbols are used in this man- ual: ALS 2xx...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Environmental protection Avoid unnecessary waste, e.g. use cleaning cloths sparingly and reuse packing material. Only store operating materials, such as fresh or used cleaning agents, in suitable containers. Never allow them to enter the sewerage system or to seep into the ground. ...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Drop off the waste at the collection points provided for that purpose Have the waste collected by suitable recycling agencies. Use any on-site options. Observe all relevant rules, ordinances, and laws. Rules for electromagnetic compatibility Connect all metallic parts to each other via large surfaces, ensuring electric conductivity: –...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Power filter: Mount the power filter direct at the power supply. Connect the filter casing to the EMC grounding via large metal surfaces. Lay all lines as close as possible to metal parts, even reserve cable: –...
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Information and qualifications Ensure necessary qualifications Only allow appropriately qualified personnel to set up, adjust, and repair the labeler, e.g. me- chanical and electronics specialists. Only allow work on the electronics system to be done by authorised electronics technicians. Clearly define the responsibilities for installing, setting up, adjusting, and repairing the labeler.
Only put the labeler into operation if it is in flawless condition. Only perform alterations or conversions to the labeler with the consent of Novexx Solutions's customer service. Only use original replacement parts. Danger of body part trapping and pinching at the dispensing edge due to products moving in the conveyor direction! ...
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Protection measures in applicator mode WARNING! Danger of crushing between dispenser edge and applicator pressure plate due to applicator movement! Prevent personnel from reaching between dispensing edge and applicator by installing high- er-level protective equipment 1) Movable, separating guards according to EN 953 After all servicing or repair work WARNING!
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Before any repair work: Detach the machine from power supply. Check to ensure it is de-energised. Secure the power supply against unintentional or unauthorised switch-on. Casing: Before opening the casing pull the power plug. The casing may only be opened by trained personnel and when the machine is de-energised.
5) Minimum material width for material with PET liner: 30 mm 6) Minimum material width for material with PET liner: 50 mm Label sensor Distance to peel edge L-shape dispensing edge: 19 mm V-shape dispensing edge (ALS/XLS 204): 77 mm Sensor type: Transmission sensor; NPN/PNP (switchable) Power supply System voltage:...
Operating hours counter Storage locations for product profiles: up to 16 Dimensions Width x height x depth: ALS/XLS 204 492 x 488 x 371 mm ALS/XLS 206 492 x 488 x 402 mm ALS/XLS 256 492 x 488 x 402 mm...
Integration Mounting positions: side / bottom / rear Labelling positions: top / side / bottom Dispensing edges: V-shape (ALS/XLS 204) L-shape fixture 90° pivoting Certificates/Markings – CE, TÜV-Mark, FCC, CCC, EAC, TÜV -Mark – The regulation EN 55032 demands for class A devices the following text to be printed in the manual: „WARNING: This is a class A product.
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual DIMENSION DIAGRAMS ALS 20x / ALS 256 [2] Dimensions of the ALS 20x / ALS 256 – part 1 02/2019 | 02 Technical Data...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual ALS 204 ALS 206/256 [3] Dimensions of the ALS 20x / ALS 256 - part 2 02/2019 | 02 Technical Data...
25 mm 50 mm 100 mm 250 mm (max. ALS/XLS 206) (max. ALS/XLS 204) Dispensing speed in m/min [6] Reading example of the maximum label rate. To calculate the exact value refer to the Calculation sheet for performance diagrams ...
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100 mm 250 mm (max. ALS/XLS 206) (max. ALS/XLS 204) Dispensing speed in m/min [7] (ALS/XLS 204, ALS/XLS 206) The maximum label rate (number of labels per minute) as a function of dispensing speed and label length. 2500 10 mm 2000...
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Dispensing speed over duration v(t) Dispensing Speed max. ALS/XLS 204 m/min max. ALS/XLS 206 120 ms Dispensing duration A: v = 40 m/min, l = 50 mm, B: v = 40 m/min,l = 27,5 mm, C: v = 40 m/min,l = 22 mm, D: v = 30 m/min, l = 50 mm [9] (ALS/XLS 20x) Diagrams with different settings for dispensing speed over dispensing duration.
A: v = 70 m/min, l = 15 mm, B: v = 70 m/min, l = 19 mm, C: v = 70 m/min, l = 25 mm [10] (ALS/XLS 272) Diagrams with different settings for dispensing speed over dispensing duration. Dispensing speed over length v(x) m/min max. ALS/XLS 204 max. ALS/XLS 206 Dispense Speed Dispensed Label Length A: v = 40 m/min, l = 50 mm, B: v = 40 m/min,l = 27.5 mm, C: v = 40 m/min,l = 22 mm, D: v = 30 m/min, l = 50 mm...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual For a precise and problem-free application, the label must have the same speed as the product after the first contact. A The diagram above shows, that already approx. 14 mm are dispensed, until the max. dispensing speed is reached.
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Dispensed label length over duration x(t) [13] (ALS/XLS 20x) Diagrams with different settings for dispensed label lengths over dispensing duration. Dispensed label length Dispense duration A: v = 70 m/min, l = 25 mm, B: v = 70 m/min, l = 19 mm, C: v = 70 m/min, l = 15 mm [14] (ALS/XLS 272) Diagrams with different settings for dispensed label lengths over dispensing duration.
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual (ALS/XLS 256) Performance matrix Labels with a pitch [16] less than 45 mm can not be dispensed with the maximum speed of 50 m/min [15]. The reason for this are physical limits. The dispensing performance for some standard materials can be read out of the performance matrix (see next page).
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Dispensing speed [m/min] Fixed Variable tension 5 - 50 (30) Material type Format [mm] Max. Label stop accuracy[ ± mm] Fasson 12x8 n.a. n.a. n.a. 5210-100-180 20x20 n.a. n.a. AA 1666 MC Primecoat 100x32 n.a. 45x45 35x65 50x125 80x80...
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Installation and Deinstallation UNPACKING, ASSEMBLING AND CONNECTING THE MACHINE Transport CAUTION! To avoid damaging the machine during transport: Only transport the machine in its orig- inal packaging. Keep the original packaging for a later transport.
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Setting up WARNING! Risk of injury from a tipping over support stand. When installing the machine on a sup- port stand, make sure that it can not tip over. Fix the support stand onto the ground. Prerequisites: Support stand with a tube end providing the following measures:...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual For machines held from the rear side – Order number for fixing bolt assembly [19A] (includ- ing screw and cylinder pins): A7621 Tools: – 17 mm hexagon socket driver – 8 and 10 mm hexagon socket drivers ...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual WARNING! Danger of injury by the machine falling to ground. This danger exists if the machine is to be mounted so as enable sideways swivel- ling, i.e. if the pin in the joint is vertical. If the machine is mounted incorrectly [22], it will fall to the ground as soon as the set screws clamping either the top or bottom...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Holding machine in place by side plate or base plate – Order number for flange plate assembly [25C] (in- cluding screws and washers): A7622 Tool: – 8 mm hexagon socket driver Screw the flange plate [25C] to the side or base of the machine.
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Attaching the dispensing edge L-shaped dispensing edge Tools: – 8 mm hexagon socket driver Both the dispensing edge holder [26D] and the mount- ing flange on the machine casing have two concentric rings of holes [26B] on the connecting surfaces. Two pins [26C] that fit into these holes are provided with the dispensing edge holder.
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual V-shaped dispensing edge Tool: – 8 mm hexagon socket driver Mount V-shaped dispensing edge as shown – The angle of the V-shaped dispensing edge cannot be changed. It is mounted without fixing pins. [27] V-shaped dispensing edge in place. 02/2019 | 01...
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Connecting to the mains power supply WARNING! The machine is connected with the mains supply! Contact with energised compo- nents can result in life-endangering cur- rents through the body as well as burns. Ensure that the machine is switched ...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Checking the supply voltage setting ALS 256: A power supply setting is not required. ALS 20X: the labellers are designed for use with a supply voltage of 230 V (AC) or 110 V (AC). Check whether the voltage set matches your local ...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Plugging in the power lead Ensure that the power switch [31A] is set to "O" (off). Using the power supply cable provided, connect the machine to a mains supply socket. (ALS/XLS 20x with splash guard) The power supply cable is connected by installing the splash guard.
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual CONNECTING THE SENSORS Photoelectric label sensor – Permitted sensor type: NPN – Photoelectric label sensor is included in the dis- pensing edge scope of delivery [33] Article numbers: – A101974: Sensor with bracket and cable (1.5 m) –...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Connection diagram +24V +24V Label gap detection signal Label signal input LED current Current feed output back signal 0..20mA LED current setting Label sensor [36] Connection diagram for photoelectric label sensor The LED current at pin 2 controls the sensitivity of the sensor.
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Adjusting the Novexx sensor Press the button [37A] for 2 s, until the status LEDs [37B] light permanently. – Notice: Don´t press the button for longer than 5 s, otherwise you risk to switch between NO/NC , see chapter Switching the Novexx sensor - NC/NO ...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Switching the Novexx sensor - NC/NO This light sensor is equipped with a push-pull output stage, thus, the two states are called NO (normally open) and NC (normally closed). Default setting: NC Switching between NC/NO: Press the button [40A] for at least 6 s, until the status LEDs [40B] flash 2x.
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Adjusting the Wenglor photoelectric sensor automatically Only for Wenglor sensors (old standard, replaced since 9/2011 by Novexx sensor). MACHINE SETUP > Auto Sensor Adj. Call up – The label material is fed slowly until the next gap between labels (punch) is reached.
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Alternative label sensor Other suitable sensors can be used as an alternative to the throughbeam photoelectric sensor. – Permitted sensor types: PNP or NPN – Default setting: PNP Alternative label sensor and standard photo- electric sensor may both be connected at the same time.
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Connection Diagram +24V +24V NPN-Configuration 2,2k NPN-Signal 1,5k Signal Input Sensor connector PNP-Signal 2,2k PNP-Configuration Jumper (default: open) [43] Connection diagram alternative label sensor. Jumper descrip- tion see Changing light/dark switching at the product sensor or the alternative label sensor ...
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Service Manual Capacitive label sensor Capacitive label sensors are required to detect trans- parent labels, what is not possible with normal light sen- sors. NOVEXX Solutions offers a capacitive label sensors from di-soric (www.di-soric.de). Article numbers: – N100455 Capacitive sensor di-soric KSSTI 400 3GK-TSSL [44] –...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Hold down roller [47] for the use of a capacitive sensor at a machine with the dispensing edge holder rotated to the front. – N100704 Roller kit 4“ roller width N100706 Roller kit 6“ roller width N100711 Roller kit 9“...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Installing the retrofit kit: Screw the sensor to the sensorholder [49]. Connect the cable. [49] Attaching the retrofit kit to the sensor holder. 02/2019 | 03 Installation and Deinstallation...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Positioning the sensor holder: The sensor holder be varied in a wide range on the holding rods. The most favorable position can be found as follows: – Label web is in stop position (position just after dis- pensing a label).
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Di-Soric sensors setting: Insert label material into the sensor fork. – The label material must lie on the bottom fork arm [53D]. Press the button [53C], until the mode LED [53B, yellow] lights up (approx. 2 s). –...
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Changing light/dark switching at the product sensor or the alternative label sensor Basically, sensors can be assigned to three dif- ferent groups regarding the function of pin 2: a) Pin 2 has no function b) Pin 2 = input, e.g. for light/dark switching c) Pin 2 = output, e.g.
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Photoelectric roll diameter sensor Both, XLS/ALS 20X as well as XLS/ALS 256 can be used with an optional photoelectric sensor to check the outer diameter (OD sensor) of the label roll. The OD sensor gives a display message when less than a cer- tain residual diameter is left on the label roll.
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Connecting the OD sensor Plug the roll diameter sensor in to the connector shown [61A]. Alternatively, the OD sensor can be connected to the optional applicator interface (see chapter Pin assign- ment for machine status connection on page 224).
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Enabling Set MACHINE SETUP > OD sensor warn. to „Warning“. MACHINE SETUP > OD Sens.polarity to „Level low ac- tive“. If the optional applicator interface board is installed, but the standard signal interface is supposed to be used: ...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Function test Prerequisite: – Machine is in dispensing mode. – OD sensor is activated (settings according to chap- Enabling on page 1). If the light beam of the sensor [59B] meets the reflector [59A], the following message appears after the next label has been dispensed: ONLINE OD sensor warn.
– Type: 9109.10 – Order no.: 045565 Suitable mounting [65B]: – Type: 9213 – Order no.: 045492 NOVEXX Solutions article number for the [65] Recommended rotary encoder from Pepperl + Fuchs above mentioned encoder including measuring A Measuring wheel B Mounting wheel and mounting: A7770.
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Connecting the rotary encoder CAUTION! To avoid damage to the electronics: Switch the machine off before con- necting the rotary encoder. Plug the rotary encoder in to the connector shown [66A]. No changeover is necessary for a Push-Pull rotary encoder.
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual INSTALLING OPTIONS Connecting / mounting the external operator panel Connecting to a standard machine The external operator panel is necessary, if the labeller is installed at an inaccessible place. The cable installed to the operator panel is 2.5 m long. CAUTION! If the connection cable is longer than 2.5 m, EMC-caused disturbances can...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Feed the operator panel cable [72C] through sealing [72F], cover plate and nut [72G]. Push the seal ring [72F] over the thread. Insert the cable gland into the opening in the cover box and fix it with the nut [72G] from inside. ...
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Mounting a splice table With the splice table option, the end of the preceding material roll can be taped to the beginning of the new roll. Thus, the material doesn´t have to be fed through the whole machine for each new material roll, what reduces the downtimes for material change.
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Mounting/connecting the signal beacon NOVEXX Solutions offers a ready to use signal beacon for the ALS/XLS 20x and ALS/XLS 256. The LED lamps of the beacon show the colors red-yellow-green. The beacon can be connected to different signal interfaces, using the optional available cables.
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Adjustable dispensing edge holder Tool: – 8 mm hexagon socket driver The standard dispensing edge holder can be replaced by the optional adjustable dispensing edge holder [77], which enables a height adjustment of the dispensing edge. –...
Depending on the swivelling angle, the holder has to be set up differently (see the following chapters). Machine Article number ALS/XLS 204 LH A107659 ALS/XLS 204 RH A107658 ALS/XLS 206/256 LH A107631...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Rotation angle from 15° to 30° Tools: – 2.5/3/8 mm Allen keys Setting up the dispensing edge holder: Install the roller [83A] in the lower position [83B]. [83] Install the roller (A) in the lower position (B). Assembly: ...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Rotation angle from 30° to 90° Tools: – 2.5/3/8 mm Allen key Setting up the dispensing edge holder: Install the roller [86A] in the upper position. [86] Install the roller (A) in the upper position (B). Assembly: ...
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Narrow label spring kit (ALS/XLS 20x and ALS/XLS 256) Narrow label material may under certain circumstances tear off or expand in a way which results in poor label- ling precision. In those cases, it is adviseable to install weaker dancer arm springs.
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Exchanging the unwinder springs: See service manual, chapter Replacing dancer arm springs on page 272. Exchanging the rewinder spring: See service manual, chapter Removing the dancer arm on page 294. 03/2019 | 03 Installation and Deinstallation...
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual DECOMMISSIONING, DISMANTLING, DISPOSAL Take the machine out of operation Disconnecting the machine from the compressed air supply (only machines with installed applica- tor): Switch off the compressed air supply of the applicator. Disconnect the compressed air hose from the applicator. –...
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Machine disposal It is advisable to remove reusable machine components as long as the machine is firmly mounted. Remove machine parts which can be reused (e. g. applicator, applicator interface, dispensing edge holder, dispensing edge). ...
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Functions FUNCTION MENU Overview LABEL SETUP MACHINE SETUP (continued) INTERFACE PARA (continued) Load prod.profil Dispenser type Labelsen. InType >EASYPLUGINTERPR DHCP host name Gap detect. mode Store prod.prof. Startsen. In.Type Interface FTP server Dispense speed Del. prod.profil Start disp.
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual SIGNAL INTERFACE (continued) SERVICE/DIAGNOS. SERVICE DATA (continued) Interface mode >AI BOARD SIGNAL Service >MODULE FW VERS. Work place >PLC SIGNALS Applicator type Serv. data reset System version Company name End dispense mod Apply mode Sensor Test System revision Disp.
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Autom. forward: The material initialization is always done automatically, if necessary. Dispense speed function – Speed at which the label is dispensed – Adjustment range: ALS/XLS 204: [1.0…40.0] m/min; default: 10.0 ALS/XLS 206: [1.0…30.0] m/min; default: 10.0 ALS/XLS 209: [1.0…25.0] m/min; default: 10.0 ALS/XLS 256: [1.0…50.0] m/min; default: 10.0 ALS/XLS 272: [1.0…70.0] m/min;...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Lab. stop offset function – Stopping position of the label at the dispensing plate – Adjustment range: [0.0…999.9] mm; default: 20.0 Start offset function The function has a different effect on slave machines in tandem operation. Standard operation or master machine: –...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Miss. label mode function – Determines the treatment of missing labels – Settings: [Compensate, Simulate] Compensate: Quick feeding with slew speed (see LABEL SETUP > Slew speed) until the next label arrives at the label sensor. A missing label will be passed with slew speed and the next label will be applied onto the product with a corresponding offset.
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Dispense counter function – Enables dispense counter (displayed during labelling) to be adjusted by pressing the buttons. Disp. Cnt. Reset function – Settings: [No, Yes] Yes: Dispense counter is set to zero. No: Dispense counter is not set to zero. Factory settings function –...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Auto Sensor Adj. function – Automatically adjusts photoelectric label sensor – Starts slowly feeding label material until the next gap between labels – The setting that was automatically detected is shown briefly after successful adjustment. The setting can be checked or altered using the function: MACHINE SETUP >...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Rewinder Operat. function – Settings: [On, Off] On: Normal operation - the internal backing paper rewinder is enabled. Off: The internal backing paper rewinder is disabled. Application example: Application of an ex- ternal rewinder. Tandem Operation function –...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Labelsen. InType function – Input type of the alternative label sensor (not valid for the standard (Wenglor) photoelectric label sensor) – Settings: [NPN, PNP] Startsen. In.Type function – Product sensor input type – Settings: [NPN, PNP] Start disp.
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual On inhibit enter function – „On entering inhibit“ means „after the inhibit signal has been applied“ „Inhibit“ is an input signal, which supresses incoming start signals, what means, that start signals are being ignored as long as „Inhibit“ is active. Nevertheless, incoming start signals are being registered .
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Access authoriz. function – Limits access to functions from the menu. Changes only come into force the next time the ma- chine is switched on. – Settings: [„User auto“, Supervisor, User, „Power-up code“, Off] „User auto“: Machine starts in user mode. Supervisor: Activates password check when the machine changes from offline mode to the pa- rameter menu.
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual An additional material end error is caused, if no unwinder rotation is detected during at least 600 mm of material feeding: Status num:5072 Material end unw Materialend warn function – Refers to the internal OD control. –...
INTERFACE PARA menu Submenu >EASYPLUGINTERPR Interface function – Setting the active data interface – Settings: [USB, Automatic, „TCP/IP SOCKET“, „Serial Com1“] USB: USB 1.1 Interface. USB IDs: Machine ALS/XLS 204 0x204 ALS/XLS 206 0x206 ALS/XLS 209 0x209 ALS/XLS 256 0x256...
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual No. of data bits function – Settings: [7, 8] Parity function – The parity bit is used to check the data transfer. If the check reveals an error, a message is dis- played accordingly. The setting must be the same for both transmitter and receiver. The normal set-up is for transfer without a parity bit.
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Net mask function Enter address of the network mask in the form xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx – Possible range for each xxx value: [0…255] – default: Depends on the IP address set (it is recommended that you adopt the default value) Gateway address function ...
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual WEB server function – The web server makes it possible -- to set or read the values of functions from the menu via a web browser -- to control the operator panel of the labeler via a web browser. –...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual End pulse width function – Sets the duration of the „Dispense End“ signal. – Setting range: [0…10000] ms. Submenu >APPLIC. SIGNALS SIGNAL INTERFACE > Interface mode Only appears, if = „Applic. signals“. Applicator type function – If an applicator is used to attach the labels, the applicator type is set here. Alternatively, “Direct Dispense”...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Depending on the selected applicator type appear different setting functions for the appli- cator . Functions Applicators LTP - LTPV PEP Blow on PEP II Sensor Reverse PEP None (Direct Dispense) O-ring applicat. LA-BO LA-TO Timed LA-TO Sensor LA-TO BO Timed LA-TO BO Sensor...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual – Dedicated signal output: Pin 5 at the signal interface – Adjustment range: [1…99999] ms; default: 200 ms (LA-TO Timed: 500 ms) Blow on time function – Appears only if SIGNAL INTERFACE >APPLIC. SIGNALS > Applicator type = „PEP Blow on“, ASA, „Reverse PEP“, BTS, „O-ring applicat.“...
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual TouchDownTimeout function – Timeout at the touchdown sensor. This time specifies the maximal wait time for the touchdown trigger event. – Settings: [„Off“, (100...99999) ms“] Off: The function is switched off xxxx ms: If the specified time xxxx mx is exceeded without the touchdown event, the applicator continues operation in the same manner as the touchdown event would have taken place.
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Touch down sens. function – See description of function SIGNAL INTERFACE >APPLIC. SIGNALS > Touch down sens. on Seite 96. TouchDownTimeout function SIGNAL INTERFACE >APPLIC. SIGNALS > TouchDownTimeout – See description of function on Seite 97. Submenu >AI BOARD SIGNAL SIGNAL INTERFACE This menu only appears, if an optional applicator interface (AI) is installed and if...
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual SERVICE/DIAGNOS. menu Service function – Counter for service operations – Settings: [Yes, No] Yes: Increments the “Serv. operations” counter by one (see SERVICE DATA >OPERATION DATA > Service operations) No: Does not increment the counter. Serv. data reset function –...
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Gen.Support Data function Generate support data Generates the folder „SupportData“ on the selected memory medium and stores the following diag- nosis files therein: – Setup.for (for details see SPECIAL FUNCTION > Store Parameters) SPECIAL FUNCTION > Store Parameters) –...
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual System revision function – Shows a consecutive revision number. – Only for factory-internal purpose. System date function – Shows the date, at which the firmware was generated. Bootloader function – Shows the bootloader version number. uMon function –...
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Serial number function – Shows the power supply serial number. PS Temperature function – Shows the temperature of the power supply in °C. Standby+On time function – Shows the total time, during which the power supply was switched on. Submenu >CPU BOARD DATA CPU identifier function –...
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Display serialNr function – Shows the serial number of the operator panel. Remote disp.vers function – Shows the version of the remote operator panel. Remote disp. ## function – Shows the serial number of the remote operator panel. Submenu >...
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Operation AUTOMATIC DISPENSING SPEED ADJUSTMENT Principle of operation The automatic dispensing speed adjustment (APSF) doesn´t work, if the labeler is equipped with a pneumatic dispensing edge. [90] Rotary encoder (A) on the conveyor line (schematic) The automatic dispensing speed adjustment makes it possible to automatically adapt the dispens- ing speed to the speed of the conveyor belt.
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Mounting the rotary encoder Rotary encoder with measuring wheel at the conveyor belt A measuring wheel translates the conveyor belt movement into rotation of the rotary encoder shaft. Diameter of the measuring wheel [91D] and resolution (impulses per rotation) of the rotary encoder can be entered directly in the function menu.
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual [93] Mounting the rotary encoder on the motor axle. Entering the rotary encoder resolution Call the function MACHINE SETUP > Encoder Resol. Enter the resolution of the rotary encoder to be used. – Adjustment range: [0.0…9999] pulses/revolution –...
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual – less expense (as with double-phase) Disadvantage: – Lower resolution (as with double-phase) – If the conveyor is standing still, vibrations can produce „faulty“ signals, which the labeler cannot distinguish from „real“ signals. Double-phase normal operation Many rotary encoder produce a second signal (signal B), which is out of phase by 90°.
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Increase or decrease the diameter of the measuring wheel until the belt speed displayed match- es the actual speed. Calculation scheme for the automatic dispensing speed adjustment input sensor pulses 500 pulses/rotation wheel diameter 63,7 mm step mode (1/2/4) 4 steps/pulse gear ratio...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual – Typical values: up to 200 mm m: step mode Depending on the sensor features and the labeler features and the choosen configuration, there are three ways of counting the pulses of the rotary encoder: – m=1: each pulse is counted as one step (setting required with ALS 104) –...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual TANDEM OPERATION [96] Two labelers in tandem arrangement: A Master (in the illustration: currently active, but with a label roll that is running low) B Slave (in the illustration: in standby, with a full label roll) Overview In tandem operation, two labelers are arranged one behind the other.
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Prerequisites – Hardware: Two labelers, both RH or both LH, one mounted directly behind the other on the con- veyor line. Both machines must be equipped with the same electronics generation (both „Gen. 1“ or both SERVICE DATA >CPU „Gen.
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Plug Coupling Plug to machine Plug to machine (male) (male) Plug 1 brown 2 white brown 1 3 blue Signal B white 2 4 black blue 3 Signal A black 4 1 brown 2 white 3 blue 4 black Binder Series 713 99-1429-812-04...
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Setting up tandem operation Connecting the machines use half of AK3233 (Reichelt Elektronik) yellow brown metal cover metal cover Lötseite Steckseite metallized metallized plastic plastic cover cover blue blue yellow green CN2A CN1A brown white green yellow white brown...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Settings in the functions menu - syncronisation via Com1 From firmware version 2.52 on, the appropriate settings for both COM1 ports are done automati- (MACHINE SETUP > Tandem synchron.. = „Serial cally, if COM1 is selected as communication port Com1“).
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Settings in the functions menu - syncronisation via Ethernet interface Table 16 contains example addresses for a direct connection (peer-to-peer) of the machines. For connection to a network, the addresses have to be provided by the network administrator.
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Activating the machines to dispense Switching on (firmware --> 2.51) Switch slave on. Switch master on. If the master is switched on before the slave, the following error message appears: Status num: 5147 Tandemsynch.init –...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Fine adjusting the label position at the slave The label position at the slave is generally given by the start offset setting of the master and by the distance between the two machines. A fine adjustment of the label position at the slave is possible during operation: ...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Status Master Slave Acknowledge error: Press the button Replenish material Slave is labelling Online Master Online Slave Stopped : Labels Activate master: Press the button Master is labelling Online Master Online Slave Labels Dispenser locked [Tab. 17] Master and slave displays during material change on master. Material end in flipflop master mode As soon as the labelling material on the master or on the slave runs out or an error occurs, the other machine is automatically activated.
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Toggling to master already after material warning: If the function „material warning“ is activated at the slave, it toggles back to the master as soon as MACHINE SETUP a material warning occurs, what means that a preset roll diameter is reached (see >...
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual APPLICATOR OPERATION Function In order to match applications, which do not allow direct labelling from the dispensing edge onto the product, the labeler can be equipped with an applicator. The applicator bridges a certain distance between dispensing edge and product. In applicator operation, the applicator takes the label over from the dispensing edge and transfers it to the product.
H Click on this button after entering user name and password Displays the machine model J Displays the firmware version K Links to the NOVEXX Solutions website L DHCP host name (see INTERFACE PARA >NETWORK PARAM. > DHCP host name)
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Applications The web server makes it possible – to set or read the values of functions from the function menu via a web browser – to control the operator panel of the labeler via a web browser. The web server is not multi-session compatible, i.e.
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Startfehler Halt [105] Example: Dialog box for entering value for the function MACHINE SETUP > Some functions trigger a reset of the labeler, if they have been changed on the labeler via the operator panel. However, if any of these functions is changed via the web server, the reset does not occur automatically.
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual The virtual operator panel [107] The virtual operator panel After the “Display view” link is clicked, an image of the labeler operator panel (= virtual operator pan- el) appears on the screen [107]. All of the buttons on the real operator panel can also be operated by mouse-click on the virtual operator panel.
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual FTP server Applications The file transfer protocol (FTP) server (RFC959) enables access to the labeler's internal RAM disk and to the compact flash card in the card slot of the labeler (as long as there is a compact flash card in the slot).
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual [109] Folders on the USB stick (A). [110] Files in folder „SupportData“. If the login was successful, separate folders appear in the FTP client, one for the internal RAM disk and one for each connected memory medium [108]: –...
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual LOADING FIRMWARE CAUTION! Executing or applying the update procedure incorrectly can set the machine into a crit- ical condition, which can only be rectified by trained technicians. Firmware should therefore only be updated by experienced operators or service technicians.
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Loading from USB stick Selecting a file on an USB stick Press the buttons simultaneously. – Display: Select file SETUPALL.FOR Files with the following endings can be selected: – “*.FOR” (configuration file) or – “*.S3B” (firmware file). The files must be located on the USB stick, in the “\FORMATS”...
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual – Display: Firmwareupdate Press the button. The firmware download starts without any further assistance, accompanied by the display: Recv. V. 2.51 KBytes: xxx (V. 2.51: Firmware version; xxx: KBytes loaded) Afterwards the Flash is programmed. Display: Prog...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual USB/Ethernet interfaces On the host computer: Open a command prompt window. Enter: copy ALS.BF2_V2.51.s3b \\Computername\ Sharename – Replace “ALS.BF2_V2.51.s3b” with the name of the current firmware file. Please note: – ComputerName = Name of the computer. Find this name here: Windows XP: START >...
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Loading with the bootloader (Earliest with firmware version 2.51) If no or no valid firmware is installed, startup ends with the following bootloader message:: Alternatively, this state can be forced by pressing the buttons during power-on. In that case, the following message appears: The message is a simple menu, which offers the 4 (or 2) actions described in the following.
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Version Pressing the button displays the bootloader version (revision and build no). 02/2019 | 02 Enhanced Functions...
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual SAVING/LOADING A CONFIGURATION Applications It sometimes happens that all of the parameter settings for a labeler must be restored or transferred to another labeler. In such cases, the user can import all of the function settings together as a set, saving time, money and stress.
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual File name and directory can be changed using buttons on labeler operator panel. If a file with the name entered already exists, this will be overwritten without asking for confirma- tion. 02/2019 | 01 Enhanced Functions...
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Loading from an external memory medium Selecting a file Press the buttons simultaneously. – Display: Select file SETUPALL.FOR Files with the following endings can be selected: – “*.FOR” (configuration file) or – “*.S3B” (firmware file). The files must be located on the compact flash card, in the “\FORMATS”...
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Automatic loading Save the configuration file as \AUTOSETUP.FOR (in the memory medium root directory) Importing the settings: Switch labeler off Insert memory card Switch labeler on The import of the function settings starts automatically. Display after settings have successfully been applied: Switch off Remove card...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Some tips about transfer via a USB or Ethernet interface: – The procedure described does not work with Windows 98, Windows ME or Windows NT 4.0. – The Share name must satisfy MS-DOS conventions (max. 8 characters length, no spe- cial characters or spaces) Example of a printout from SETUPALL.FOR #!A1...
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual INTERFACE COMMANDS Command overview Command Function Can take values – Activate interface [4A] INTER- #!An n = Machine ID (is set using – Once the command #!A1 has FACE PARA >EASYPLUGINTERPR > Dis- been given, all commands re- penser ID no.
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Immediately executable commands An immediately executable command (short „immediate command“) is marked with an exclamation mark "!". Immediate commands are not temporarily stored in the queue, but are carried out imme- diately. All other commands are put on the waiting list until the immediate commands have been carried out, and are then processed in the order in which they have been received.
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual – If an ID is not available, only <LF> is returned. #!A1 #G Machine Setup for ALS 204 RH Version: V1.01 #G Serial Number : A637105450041 #G MAC Address : 000a.44.04.00.1d #G------------------------------------------------------------- #G LABEL SETUP #G------------------------------------------------------------- #PC6000/10.0 #G Dispense speed: 10.0 m/min #G <f: 0.0 - 40.0 (0.1)>...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual The #!PC command Syntax: #!PC<Function ID>/<Value> Immediate command for setting of function values. In comparison to the #PC command, only the functions listed afterwards can be set this way. The settings take effect immediately. <Function ID> <Value>...
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Example: The warnings 0 and 4 are active. Return string: „WARF0___4___<LF>“ Meaning New start signal during the dispensing operation, or Several missing labels on the web, which can not be compensated. Material low The conveyor speed exceeded the max. speed of the dispenser. OD control sensor detected material end Too many products between sensor and dispensing edge (max.
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual – <Function ID>: Identification number of the function – <Value>: Value of the function (permitted values depend on function type) – #G declares end of command Example: Creating a product profile with the name „Product 2“ on memory slot 2: #!A1 –...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual #PB03/500GM/ 2067=0,6000=19.5,6001=10.0,6002=268.0,6003=100.0,6004=206.3,6034=0.0, 6017=260.0,6035=0,6036=268.0,6037=268.0,6007=1,6041=0,6015=0,2002=0, 2069=1,2006=0,2058=0,2071=0,2068=5,2043=0,6005=0,6006=0,6008=500, (...)#G The #PC command Syntax: #PC<Function ID>/<Value>#G – <Function ID>: Identification number of the function – / : Separator – <Value>: Value of the function (permitted values depend on function type) – #G declares end of command Adjusts a parameter in the parameter menu.
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Value Function MACHINE SETUP > Restore factory settings with „custom defaults“ if available (equates to Factory settings = „Custom defaults“), if not use „factory defaults“ (equates to MACHINE SE- TUP > Factory settings = „Factory defaults“) [Tab.
Keep the buttons pressed and sumultaneously switch on the machine. The bootloader appears: Boot Loader V x.x 115KB, 8N1 NOVEXX Solutions Dispenser-CPU32 x.x = Bootloader version Press the button. The menu LOADER FUNCTIONS with the single function „Clear Params“ shows up:...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Gen. 2 Instruction for: – Machines that are equipped with a Gen. 2 CPU board (firmware version 2.51 or higher) – All XLS 2xx machines Switch the machine off. Keep the buttons pressed and sumultaneously switch on the machine. The bootloader appears with a simple menu: Press the button (clr par).
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual DIAGNOSE DUMP Storing diagnosis data During normal operation, machine internal communication is permanently logged and deleted after a certain time. Those log data can be accessed for diagnostic purpose in error case (comparable to the black box in an airplane). To do so, a „snapshot“...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual [113] Enter a name (A) for the new connection. Name the new connection [113A]. Click OK. – The window „Connect“ opens. [114] Set the transfer parameters. Select the serial port of the PC and click OK. –...
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Close Hyperterminal and start new. [116] Read out data. Send the generated files with a description of the circumstances in which the error occured per email to the technical support at Novexx Solutions. 02/2019 | 01 Enhanced Functions...
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Storing on memory medium Call SERVICE/DIAGNOS. > Store diagnosis. Store diagnosis Diagnose ALS 206 RH A The second line shows the initial 16 characters of the default file name. The complete file name is:: „Diagnose ALS 06 RH A637804070501067.log“...
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Block diagram $/6 [ (OHFWURQLFV Display 16 Char x 2 Lines or 128 x 32 dots display unit Online Prog %OXHILQ &38%RDUG remote Display RS232 Ethernet Dancer Arm Position bi-phase counter (light barrier encoder) &38 %RDUG Unwinder Rotation with digital sensor...
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual ELECTRONICS COMPONENTS ALS/XLS 20x [38] Overview of electronic components (ALS 20x, rear wall of casing removed) A Toroidal transformer B CPU board (fig. shows „Gen. 1“ board) C Operator panel D Photoelectric sensors to determine position of rewind unit dancer arm E Stepper motor –...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual ALS/XLS 256 [39] Overview of electronic components of ALS 256 (rear wall of casing removed) A CPU board (fig. shows „Gen. 1“ board) B Operator panel C Photoelectric sensors to determine position of rewind unit dancer arm D Stepper motor –...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual ALS/XLS 272 [40] Overview of electronic components of ALS 272 (rear wall of casing removed) A CPU board B Stepper motor – for the rewind unit C Photoelectric sensors to determine position of rewind unit dancer arm D Motor driver E Connections for sensors, PLC inputs/outputs F Stepper motor...
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual CIRCUIT BOARDS CPU board (Gen. 1) Connections and configuration B C D [117] Connections on the CPU board „Gen. 1“ (A6379) 02/2019 | 03 Electronics Description...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual A JP 901: Jumper controls pin 2 of the alternative label sensor – Preset: Jumper open – See chapter Changing light/dark switching at the product sensor or the alternative label sensor on page 58. B CN 906: Connection for alternative label sensor C JP 902: Jumper controls pin 2 of the product/start sensor –...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Meaning Yellow Continuously lit: Labeler is connected with the network Flashing: Communicating with network Y CN 701: RS 232 connection Z CN 601: RS 485 operator panel connection AA CN 701: External operator panel connection AB CN 601: Slot for compact flash card AC CN 102: USB interface (device) AD CN 103: USB interface for optional internal use AE D 506: Green display to indicate 5 V supply...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Preset jumper positions If a defective CPU board has to be replaced: Set or remove the jumpers on the new board as shown [?]. [118] CPU board „Gen. 1“: These jumpers on the board must be connected (= ) or removed (= 02/2019 | 03 Electronics Description...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Layout diagram [119] Layout diagram for the CPU board „Gen. 1“. 02/2019 | 03 Electronics Description...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Block diagram 24V supply 24V to AI system 9 9 LED yellow power supply SRZHU VXSSO\ 5V supply system PLC out PLC / internal 24V outputs (4 x) Machine connector High Side Switch, PNP output signals Status (4 x) in / out...
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual CPU board (Gen. 2) Connections 13 18 [121] Connections and jumpers on CPU board „Gen. 2“ (A103782) 02/2019 | 03 Electronics Description...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Pos. Designation Connect to CN401 FAN_PWR Fan (+24 V) CN402 AI_PWR Applicator interface (+24 V) CN403 POWER Power supply; Voltage supply for the board with 5 V and 24 V CN1401 SD_CARD SD card slot (is not supported by the firmware - slot is masked) CN1501 10/100_ETH Network (Ethernet 10/100 Base T)
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Pos. Designation Function JP1101 Only for factory-internal use JP1102 JP2601 If the jumper is set, it connects pin 2 of the product/start sensor either to +24 V or to ground. See chapter Changing light/dark switching at the product sensor or the alternative label sensor ...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Preset jumper positions If a defective CPU board has to be replaced: Set or remove the jumpers on the new board as shown [?]. [122] CPU board „Gen. 2“: These jumpers on the board must be connected (= ) or removed (= 02/2019 | 03 Electronics Description...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Pos. Designation Function Yellow LED Ethernet operation indicator; Continuously lit: Labeler is connected with the network; Flashing: Communicating with network Green LED Ethernet operation indicator; Continuously lit: High transfer rate (100Mbit/s) H401 Yellow indicator for 24 V supply voltage H402 Green indicator for 5 V supply voltage H601...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Block diagramm 24V to fan 24V supply system 24V to AI LED yellow 5V / 24V power supply power supply 5V supply system PLC out PLC / internal 24V outputs (4 x) Machine connector High Side Switch, PNP output signals (4x) Status step down converter...
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Motor driver board Connections [126] Motor driver board (A7389) A CN 101: Connection to CPU board B Reset button C CN 301: Connection for stepper motor D CN 302: Connection for stepper motor E CN 201: Debug connection (for factory use only) F D 201: Status LED (red) rewinder motor G D 202: Status LED (red) feed motor Meaning...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Layout diagram [127] Layout diagram for motor driver board 02/2019 | 03 Electronics Description...
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Operator panel board Connections [128] Operator panel assy. A6627, applied to ALS machines. [129] Operator panel assy. N101590, applied to XLS machines. A CN 2: Programming adapter connection – Only for factory-internal use B CN 4: Connection for cable to -button C Connecting cable to -button...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Layout diagram [130] Layout diagram for operator panel (ALS) 02/2019 | 03 Electronics Description...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Block diagram 67$786 Display 128 x 32 dots /(' JUHHQ 21 Status /(' UHG (5525 Stand-By-Key Sitronix ST 7920-0B Display 128 x 32 dots COM 32 with extension segment driver ST 7921 (contrast) LCD controller / driver with build in back light GB code simplified Chinese...
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Applicator Interface System requirements Both firmware versions, of the CPU board and of the Applicator Interface (AI) must match the follo- wing table: Firmware CPU Firmware AI Electronics 1.01 1.17 1.02 Gen. 1 1.10 1.18 1.33 1.23 1.40 1.37...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Connections and configuration [132] Applicator Interface (A4455) A CN 603: Connection for applicator B CN 602: Signal interface machine status C CN 401: Connection product (start) sensor D Light guides, which lead the LED signals from the plug-on board (a) to the boards mounting panel E CN 402: Internal connection product (start) sensor F CN 610: Internal signal interface machine status...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual JP104 JP103 JP102 JP101 JP202 [133] Default settings for the jumpers JP 101-104 and JP 202. CN 102: Debug interface J CN 604: Connection power supply K CN 605: not used L SI 601: Fuse T1A 250V M D 331: Green LED;...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Block diagram External reset Externer Reset Reset Reset- Control Steuerung APSF APSF RESET RESET AI_IRQ AI_IRQ to CPU board zur CPU-Platine (USI Port) (USI-Port) H8_IRQ H8_IRQ COM_0 TxD_0 TxD_0 RxD_0 RxD_0 TxD_1 TxD_1 COM_1 RxD_1 RxD_1 Programming and Programmier-/ debug port...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Installing the Applicator Interface Requirements for the subsequent installation: – ALS/XLS 2xx – Applicator Interface (Article no. A4455) – Data cabel AI - CPU (Article no. A5001) – Y supply cabel AI - CPU - Fan (Article no. A6805) Tool: –...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Plug the Applicator Interface board onto the spread sockets [?A]at the board rack. [138] Plug the Applicator Interface onto the spread sockets (A) on the board rack. Reinstall the board rack. While doing so, pay attention, –...
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual POWER SUPPLIES / TRANSFORMER Power supply ALS/XLS 20x Connections and configuration [44] Connections on the A6571-00 power supply unit A Connection to CPU board 10 8 6 4 2 Description 1, 2 +24 V 3, 4 +24 V Ground 5, 6 +5 V...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Fuses The fuses F1 and F2 protect the primary winding of the transformer. Only one of the two fuses is in use at any time. Which fuse it is depends on the position of the voltage selection switch.
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Transformer ALS/XLS 20x blue black yellow white [139] Transformer connectors. 12V~ white black Thermal fuse 130°C 10A/250V white 110V~ blue 53V~ white Thermal fuse 130°C 10A/250V 230V~ white [140] Transformer windings. Power supply ALS/XLS 256/272 Connections and configuration [46] Connections on the A8171 power supply unit.
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual A Connection motor driver board Description +17 V +17 V Ground +75 V +75 V Ground B Connection I C bus (--> CPU board) Description 5.2 V C Connection to CPU board Housing Description 1 3 5 7 9 1, 2 +24 V 3, 4...
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual SIGNAL INTERFACE General notes The signal interface is in series a D-Sub15 (fem.) connector [?A]. The machine can additionally (optionally) be equipped with separate M12 sockets for inputs and outputs [142][143]. The signal interface can be used as interface for applicator signals or for PLC signals. The selection of the interface type is done via the function menu: SIGNAL INTERFACE >...
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual PLC-OUT PLC-IN START ROTARY ENCODER LABEL [143] Arrangement of the optional M12 sockets: A Outputs B Inputs Circuit diagrams for signal inputs +24 V PLC_IN_A Sensor PLC_IN_K Masse [144] Main circuit for signal inputs (NPN) +24 V Sensor PLC_IN_A PLC_IN_K...
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Circuit diagram for signal outputs +24V [146] Main circuit for signal outputs. Signals for applicator connection SIGNAL INTERFACE > Interface mode Required setting: = „Applicator int.“. Home A Home K Touch Down A Touch Down K n.
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Signal name Function Home Input Active, if the applicator has reached the home position (application is finished) Touch Down Input Use with sensor-controlled applicators (e. g. LTP) Active, if the applicator touches the product Cylinder Output Controls the pneumatic cylinder of the applicator Active during the dwell time or until touch down SIGNAL INTERFACE >APPLIC.
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Applicator type <--> Signals The table below lists all the signals that are required by the relevant applicator type to be able to work. With some applicator type settings, the interface provides additional signals, which are not mandatory for the applicator to work, e.
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Signal wave forms of applicator signals For details about applicator types read the description of function SIGNAL INTERFACE >APPLIC. SIGNALS > Applicator type on page 79. Start signal Home position Airstream support Cylinder (setable) Additional signals available with optional Applicator Interface: Offline Cycle Inhibit...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual PEP Blow On, LA-TO BO timed Start signal Home position Airstream support Cylinder (setable) Vacuum Blow on (setable) Additional signals available with optional Applicator Interface: Offline Cycle Inhibit Applicator type [151] Pattern of control signals over time for the settings = „PEP Blow on“...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Reverse PEP Start signal Home position Airstream support Cylinder (setable) Vacuum Blow on (setable) Additional signals available with optional Applicator Interface: Offline Cycle Inhibit [152] Pattern of control signals over time for the setting Applicator type = „Reverse PEP“.
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual LTP, LTPV, LA-TO BO sensor The blow on signal is provided by the interface, even though it is not required by this applicator type. Start signal Home position Airstream support Cylinder (setable) Vacuum Touch down Blow on (setable) Additional signals with optional Applicator Interface: Offline...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual PEP II Sensor Start signal Home position Airstream support Cylinder (setable) Vacuum Touch down Blow on (setable) Additional signals with optional Applicator Interface: Offline Cycle Inhibit [154] Pattern of control signals over time for the settings Applicator type = „PEP II Sensor“.
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual LA-TO sensor Start signal Home position Airstream support Cylinder (setable) Vacuum Touch down Additional signals with optional Applicator Interface: Offline Cycle Inhibit Applicator type [155] Pattern of control signals over time for the setting = „LA-TO Sensor“. A Duration is determined by label length and dispensing speed.
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual LA-TO timed Start signal Home position Airstream support Cylinder (setable) Vacuum Additional signals available with optional Applicator Interface: Offline Cycle Inhibit Applicator type [156] Pattern of control signals over time for the setting = „LA-TO zeitgest.“. A Duration is determined by label length and dispensing speed.
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual The ASA is a special case, which does not have any moving parts. The label is applied only by com- pressed air. Therefore, signals controlling the movement of the applicator (Home position, Cylinder) are not required. Start signal Airstream support...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual LA-BO Start signal Airstream support Blow on (setable) Additional signals available with optional Applicator Interface: Offline Cycle Inhibit Applicator type [158] Pattern of control signals over time for the setting = „LA-BO“. A Duration is determined by the label length and dispensing speed. „Airstream Support“ switching to low means the label is dispensed.
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Signals for PLC connection Required setting: SIGNAL INTERFACE > Interface mode = „PLC signals“. Inhibit A Inhibit K Warning In A Warning In K Error In A Error In K +24 V Error Ready Dispense End Warning [159] Pin assignment D-Sub15 connector 5 GND...
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Signal name Function Error Output Signal active when an error message appears on the operator panel display < 500 mA Dispense End Output Signal that can be used to activate a secondary unit (e.g. a printing unit). Signal length and delay can be set via the function menu <...
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Impact of the inhibit signal The description in this chapter only affects the inhibit input at the standard signal interface (in PLC mode), not the inhibit input at the optional applicator interface. MACHINE SETUP > On inhibit enter The impact of the inhibit signal on the start signal is influenced by MACHINE SETUP >...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Dispensing edge = Product will not be labelled Product sensor = Product will be labelled Start signal Inhibit signal [164] Example of setting combination A1B2. Green arrow: the rising slope causes products registered in the queue to be labelled.
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Dispensing edge = Product will not be labelled Product sensor = Product will be labelled Start signal Inhibit signal [166] Example of setting combination A2B2. 02/2019 | 01 Electronics Description...
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual DATA INTERFACES Overview connector positions [48] A RS 232 interface (D-Sub9) B Connection for external operator panel (Mini DIN 6) C USB interface (device, not supported with „Gen. 2“) D USB interface (host, only at „Gen. 2“ board) RS 232 Signal 1, 4, 6 connected...
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual USB (device) Not yet supported with „Gen. 2“ CPU board. Pin Signal from the host (detection, if a connection is existing Data - Data + Ground [Tab. 50] Pin assignment for USB interface Suitable connection cable to a PC: –...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Signal 1 TD + 3 TD – 2 RD + Termination Termination 4 RD - Termination Termination [Tab. 53] Pin assignment for Ethernet interface A Connection at standard device (RJ 45) B Connection at device with splash/dust guard (M12 D-coded) Integration of the Ethernet interface –...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Assigned by DHCP server The following are requested from the DHCP server: Address, net mask, default gateway. During the request process, a device name is communicated to the DHCP server, to assist the system administrator. This name is made up of the model of labeller + 3 characters from the MAC address.
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual APPLICATOR INTERFACE (OPTION) [167] Connections of the Applicator Interface: A Applicator connection (D-Sub 44 hd) B Machine status connection (D-Sub 26 hd) C Product (Start) sensor connection (D-Sub 15 hd) D Monitor-LEDs Important notes The Applicator Interface (AI) is an option board for the here described labeler types. The AI works as a mini-PLC, which can control almost any applicator type.
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Applicator Interface 24 V Sensor [169] Main circuit for signal inputs (PNP). Quantity Value Note Supply voltage 24 V ± 10% 5 V (state „0“) (state „1“) 18,0 V @ 3,8 mA 26,4 V @ 5,7 mA ...
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual The outputs are equipped with quad channel power switches, which are protected against overcurrent and overtemperature as follows: –Overtemperature of a power switch: all outputs of the power switch are turned off, until the temperature reaches the admissible range. –Overcurrent of one or several outputs: the respective outputs are pulsed until the overcur- rent condition is removed.
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Pin assignment for applicator connection [171] Applicator connection (circle). 16 +24 V Cylinder 31 A Start 17 GND Cylinder GND 32 K 18 +24 V 33 A Vacuum Home 19 GND 34 K Vacuum GND 20 +24 V Airstream Support 35 A Touch Down...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Signal name Function Vacuum Power output < 500 mA Controls the vacuum at the applicator plate Active after the start signal until end of application (cylinder) Airstream Power output Support < 500 mA Controls the airstream, which presses the label against the applicator plate. Active after the start signal until start of application (cylinder) Blow On Power output...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Signal name Function Feed Input < 6 mA Feeding of the label material as long as the signal is active; at least one label is dispensed 24 V supply voltage outputs: – Sensors: I = 10 mA –...
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Pin assignment for machine status connection [174] Machine status connection (arrow). 10 +24 V Error 19 A PLC start 11 GND Error GND 20 K 12 +24 V 21 A Warning Inhibit 13 GND 22 K Warning GND 14 +24 V Ready...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Signal name Function Warning Power output < 500 mA Active, if a warning status occurs (e. g. label roll diameter below desired nominal value) Ready Power output < 500 mA Active in dispensing mode Not active in configuration mode Inverted Offline signal Cycle Power output...
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Signal-LEDs [180] Signal-LEDs at the applicator interface. The signal-LEDs have the following meaning: – Orange = Output – Green = Input – Flashing LED = Signal is active Signal wave forms For details about signal wave forms of the applicator signals refer to chapter Signal wave forms ...
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Fault description TYPES OF STATUS MESSAGES Error messages If an error occurs, the machine stops immediately and displays an error message on the operator panel. The format for error messages is as follows: Status num: 5144 Rewinder init [181] Example of an error message: 5144 = status number;...
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual General software errors The occurrence of errors in the firmware can never be completely precluded. These types of errors are given the name “general software error” in the error directory. They can only be corrected by the manufacturer.
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual REFERENCE OF STATUS MESSAGES List of warnings Displayed text Meaning Productstartwarn New start signal during the dispensing operation. Several missing labels on the web, which can not be compensated. APSF speed warn. The conveyor speed exceeded the max. speed of the dispenser. OD sensor warn.
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual List of error messages Status Status text Cause Action to take Check the command that was sent 1007 Command incorr. Unknown interface command at data to the data interface as necessary. interface. Enter a value within the permitted 1272 #!A..
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Status Status text Cause Action to take – Material end, if no outer diameter Check the points listed above and 5001 No gap found (OD) control is activated. correct if necessary. – The maximum limit for missing la- Press the button to confirm ...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Status Status text Cause Action to take Switch the machine off, wait 30 5020 I2C Timeout 16 Timeout error while communicating seconds and switch it back on. via the I C Bus with device No. 16 Replace EEPROM ...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Status Status text Cause Action to take – Outdated. Replaced by 5111. Be prepared to insert a new label 5065 OD Material end roll. – Occurs during operation with acti- vated external OD control. – The material roll has reached the critical roll diameter.
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Status Status text Cause Action to take Press the button. 5140 Rewinder control Rewinder control – This reinitialises the dancer arm During problem-free opera- control; the dancer arm moves tion, the rewind unit dancer back into the control position. arm only moves a minimal distance around the "control position".
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Status Status text Cause Action to take The maximum permitted diameter Remove the rewound backing pa- 5145 Rewinder full (205 mm) for the rewinder roll has been reached. This error can only occur if the end of a new label roll was glued on to backing paper that had already been wound...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Status Status text Cause Action to take The touch down sensor(s) are/were Check the cable and compressed 5203 Touch down sens. air connection; connect correctly if triggered before the application pro- necessary. cess was started. –...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Status Status text Cause Action to take Switch the machine off, wait 30 5253 24V switched off 24 V output of the power supply is seconds and switch it back on. switched off. Possible causes: –...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Status Status text Cause Action to take Press the -button to acknowl- 6206 Read Disk Error reading from RAM disk or com- edge pact flash card. Check whether a compact flash 6207 No file card No compact flash card was found.
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Status Status text Cause Action to take Check whether the network con- 9022 No network link This status message can only appear nector is plugged in correctly, cor- when Ethernet address assignment is rect if necessary. (INTERFACE PARA >NET- set to DHCP...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Status Status text Cause Action to take Reset machine. 9110 Flash write err. The program flash cannot be ac- cessed for writing. Check machine, if an operation 9116 Ser. disp. missing No (serial) operation panel found for panel is connected.
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Repair TESTS Sensor test SERVICE/DIAGNOS. > Sensor Test Call the function. – Display: Sensor Test 00.01 1 alternating with: Sensor Test Labels. 1 – 00.01 = Identification number of the sensor – 1 = value currently being transmitted by the sensor “Labels” Press the button to change to the next sensor in the list ...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Sensor ID Name Value Test 00.06 APSF s. xx.xx m/min Shows current belt speed when labeller oper- ating with automatic speed adjustment. (rotary encoder speed) Increase/decrease belt speed Displayed speed must increase/decrease ac- cordingly 00.07 APSF p.
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Sensor ID Name Value Test 00.21 RewDanc Shifting of the two dancer arm encoder signals in %, related to period time. Can be used for encoder adjustment during machine production. Rated value: > 50% [Tab. 58] Overview for the “MACHINE SETUP > Sensor Test“ 02/2019 | 04...
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual POWER SUPPLY ALS/XLS 256/272 Initial state [183] Position of the 10pin connector. After switching on the power switch, the power supply is in the initial state.: – 5.2 V: The logic voltage is switched on and applies to the 10pin connector [183A]. –...
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Checking output voltages 5.2 V logic voltage The following LEDs indicate that the logic voltage applies properly:: – Background illumination operator panel (green). – Green LED [184A] next to the D-Sub connector at the CPU board connector plate (D502). –...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual 24 V PLC The machine fans are driven by 24 V. Unplug fan. Measure voltage at the fan connector. The following LEDs indicate that the PLC voltage appies properly: – Yellow LED [187A] next to the 15pin D-Sub connector at the CPU connector plate (D901). –...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual 17/75 V motor voltage A running power supply fan indicates, that 17/75 V are available. The following LEDs indicate, that the motor voltage applies properly: – 75 V: Green LED [189B] next to the small inductor on the motordriver board (D203). –...
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Troubleshooting Symptom Diagnosis / possible cause No machine reaction after switching on; After switching the power supply on, only the 5.2 V logic voltage is no voltage available. switched on. (no fans are running, display and LEDs ...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Symptom Diagnosis / possible cause 24 V and 17/75 V output voltages not The outputs 24 V and 17/75 V are switched on/off by a hardware available. signal coming from the CPU board. Check cable A6802 and replace if damaged. The power supply signal input doesn´t work properly.
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Checking the power supply Remove the power supply. At connector [191C] connect the pins 5 and 9 to enable the power supply. Make sure that at least the following currents are drawn before measuring the output voltages: –...
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual OPENING THE CASING Removing the dust/splash guard (ALS/XLS 20x) At ALS 20x machines, which are equipped with the IP65 option, the connection cover boxes [192A, B] must be removed before opening the housing. Prerequisites: – The machine is de-energised. Tools: –...
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual The installation is performed in reverse order. Especially pay attention to: Check the sealings [193A-F] for damages and replace them, if necessary. Put the sealing cords [193A, D] in the appropriate grooves. – Fix the sealing cards with instant glue, if necessary. [193] Housing with dust/splash guard: Positions of the sealings (A-G) and cover boxes (H-I).
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual [194] Labeler (ALS 20x) held in position via flange attached to base plate [195] Fastening screws on rear wall of ALS 20x casing (small picture: ALS 256). 02/2019 | 03 Repair...
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Opening the casing at machines held from the rear side Prerequisites: – The machine is held from the rear side by means of the fixing bolt [196]. – The machine is de-energised. Tools: – Hexagon socket driver SW 2.5 ...
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Overview: Screws holding the casing rear wall Long hexagonal drive screws (13 pcs.) Short hexagonal drive screws (4 pcs.) [197] Positions of the screws to be removed from the casing rear wall 02/2019 | 03 Repair...
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual (ALS/XLS 256/272) Exchanging the fan Tools: – Hexagon socket driver size 2.5 – Cross-head screwdriver size 2 Remove the half of the rear casing that carries the fan. To do this, remove 11 screws [198, ar- rows].
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual [199] Removing the fan (C). 02/2019 | 03 Repair...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Replacing ball bearings in expanding mandrel – Prerequisite: expansion bars and unwinding spool are removed. Remove 3 screws [205B], remove the support disc [205A]. Soften up the adhesive bond on both ball bearings [206A, B] using a hot air blower. ...
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Dancer arm Tools: – Hexagon socket driver SW 1.5, 2.5, 3, 4, 6, 8 – Size 2 Phillips screwdriver – Circlip pliers internal for diameter 15 – Offset ring wrench SW 5, 13 – Hot air blower –...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Disconnect plug connection [215A] for unwind unit sensor. Remove dancer arm [216]. Remove bushing [215B] from casing. Clean bushing and hole in casing. [215] Disconnecting plug connection; removing bushing Replacing unwind unit sensor –...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Installation: Clean the following threads (of threadlocker): PCB fixings [219B] Lever plate fixings [221D] Install unwind unit sensor complete with PCB [219D], securing nuts [219B] with Loctite 243. Fol- low the threadlock manufacturer's instructions for use.
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Fit shaft with brake [221A] into dancer arm [221E]. Screw lever plate [221C] into place, securing screws [221D] with Loctite 243. Follow the threadlock man- ufacturer's instructions for use. Insert cable bushing with O-Ring [219A] from the in- side and screw tight.
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Replacing ball bearings in dancer arm – Prerequisite: Dancer arm is removed. Remove the bearing: Remove control lever fixing screw [224C]. Remove nut [225B], remove cable bushing. Remove 2 screws [225C] on lever plate [225A]. ...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Assembling dancer arm: Clean the threads of the fastening screws [227D] for the lever plate. Fit washer disc [229B] [230B] to ball bearing [229A] in dancer arm using grease. Fit shaft with brake [227A] into dancer arm [227E]. ...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Installing dancer arm Fit bushing [231B] into casing. Clean the shaft's internal thread [232A] and the cor- responding screw M10X25 (of threadlock). Introduce dancer arm into casing. Ensure that the pin [233B] on the front side of the casing mates with the hole [233A] in the lever plate.
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual (ALS/XLS 20x) Install and adjust the eccentric disc [234A]: Turn pin [234C] to approx. 20° from the vertical. (ALS/XLS 256) Install the disc. Screw in the screw [234B] with Loctite 243 thread- lock. (ALS/XLS 20x) Before the threadlock hardens: Slide the rubber disc and toroidal transformer [235A] into place.
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Adjusting restoring force of dancer arm Measuring the restoring force: Load unwind mechanism with label material Guide the label ribbon up to the dispensing edge. Strengthen end of label ribbon so that it does not tear during measurement of tractive force.
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Replacing dancer arm springs [239] The two spring types in the dancer arm. Tools: – Hexagon socket driver SW 2.5 – Hook for hanging out the tension spring The dancer arm is equipped with two springs, a tension spring [239A] and a pressure spring [239B].
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Replacing the tension spring Remove the core adapters [240A]. [240] Removing the core adapters (ALS/XLS 20x) Remove the 3 screws [241A], remove the support disc [241B]. (ALS/XLS 256) There are 6 screws at the support disc [243].
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Replacing the pressure spring The pressure spring can be replaced without removing the dancer arm (see [247][248]). While doing so, the spring is covered by the dancer arm. The pictures at the right show the replecement of the spring at a disassem- bled dancer arm.
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual FEED UNIT Tools: – Hexagon socket driver SW 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5 – Spanner size 8 – Circlip pliers external for diameter 18 – Hot air blower – Mounting mandrel (make this yourself to the specifications in Fig.
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Removing feed roller unit [254] Drive of the feed roller in ALS 272 (A). [253] Drive of the feed roller in ALS 20x (A). The labelers ALS/XLS 20x, ALS/XLS 256 and ALS/XLS 272 differ in the feed motor and the gear ratio. The pro- cedure to change the feed roller is the same with all machines.
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Loosen the 3 screws on the motor [257A] to slacken the toothed belt [257B]. [257] Screws (A) holding the feed motor in place. Loosen 2 setscrews on the large pulley [258A]. [258] Set screws (A) at the pulley (picture showing ALS 272). ...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual (ALS/XLS 272) Before pulling out the fee roller, the toothed belt [261B] on the operator side of the machine has to be slackened. [261] (ALS/XLS 272) Toothed belt (B) between the feed rollers (A) and (C). (ALS/XLS 272) At the front feed roller [261C], loo- ...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Replacing ball bearings in casing – Prerequisite: Feed roller is removed. Carefully soften up the adhesive bond on both bear- ings [264A] using a hot air blower. Remove the bearings. Remove spacer rings [264B]. Remove adhesive residues from the bearing seats.
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Unscrew setscrews [268B] from the belt pulley [268A]. Clean threads and screw setscrews back in with Loctite 243 Threadlock. Place the toothed belt [268D] over the motor pinion [268C]. Slide belt pulley into place and pull belt onto belt pul- ley.
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Drive Adjusting toothed belt tension Open the casing - see chapter Opening the casing on page 252. Loosen 3 fastening screws for the motor [272A]. Slide the motor until the belt [272B] is taut, then retighten 3 screws on motor mount.
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Removing toothed belt, belt pulleys and motor Open the casing - see chapter Opening the casing on page 252. Loosen cable fastening [273A]. [273] Fastening (A) of the motor cable. Remove the 2 screws [274A] from the front side holder of the motor driver board.
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Mark the installation positions of the pulley [276A] on the shaft using a drawing point, for example. Loosen the two setscrews on the pulley. [276] Toothed belt pulley on the feed roller shaft (fig. shows ALS 272).
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Installing motor, toothed belt and belt pulley Smooth dents in the shafts [278arrow] with an oil- stone as necessary. Loosely pre-mount the motor [279E], do not yet fully tighten the 3 screws on the motor mount. ...
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Pressure roller „Pressure roller“ names in the following the parts pictu- red on the right. The pressure roller at the ALS/XLS 272 [281A] differs in the following points from the roller at ALS/XLS 20x and ALS/XLS 256 [281B] labellers: –...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Replacing ball bearings Fold pressure roller out of working position [282A]. Screw the knurled thumbscrew [282B] nearly all of the way out and remove the pressure roller along with clamping ring [282C]. Remove setscrews [283G], springs [283F] and pressure pins [283E].
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Support axle To ensure the pressure roller functions correctly, the support axle [285A] must be in a defined position: – Groove [285arrow] in the support axle points ap- prox. 45° downwards. To set the position of the support axle: ...
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual REWIND UNIT Expanding mandrel (ALS 2xx) Tools: – Hexagon socket driver SW 2, 2.5, 3 – Size 2 Phillips screwdriver – Adjust gauge (make this yourself to the di- mensions shown in Fig. [288]) t = 4 [289] Removing cone follower inserts [288] Adjust gauge for cones in expanding mandrel ALS 204: Measurement A = 110 mm...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Removing the expansion mechanism – Prerequisite: Spool hub is removed. Remove screw [292E] from key [292D] and remove fitting key. Pull off the expansion mechanism from the shaft. Disassemble the expansion mechanism as necessary: Remove the release button [292B] ...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Adjusting the expansion mechanism If the expanding mandrel cannot be compressed when the release button is pushed in: Loosen the 3 setscrews [305B] on front cone [305A]. Slide the cone fractionally towards the machine cas- ing and tighten the setscrews.
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Expanding Mandrel (XLS 2xx) There are two procedures for dismantling the expan- ding mandrel, depending on whether an expanding mandrel is available for replacement: – Replacement mandrel available: Dismantle the complete expanding mandrel as described in the following chapter.
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Remove the expanding mandrel from the rewinder axis [298]. [298] Removing the expanding mandrel from the rewinder axis. Installing the expanding mandrel: Slide the expanding mandrel [299A] onto the re- winder axis and turn it so that the pin ends [299B] engage in the recesses [299C] of the aluminium disc.
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Disassemblling the expanding mandrel at the machine Tools: – Hex socket screwdriver 1,5 mm – Torx screwdriver size 10 The 3 aluminium segments of the winding core have a hole at the outer end [301B]. Behind the hole at one of the segments is a set screw [301C, semi transparent view].
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Dancer arm Tools: – Hexagon socket driver SW 2, 2.5, 3, 4 – Size 2 Phillips screwdriver – Circlip pliers external for diameter 20 – Adjust gauge (see Fig. [288]) – Hot air blower – Mounting mandrel (make this yourself to the specifications in Fig.
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual [308] Removing the dancer arm A Shaft B Dancer arm C Shim D Circlip E Dancer arm spring Remove 2 screws [309B] and remove the perforat- ed plate [309A]. Remove circlip [309C] and shim [309D]. ...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Replacing ball bearings in dancer arm From 11/07 on, the spacer ring [310B] is obsolete. – Prerequisite: Dancer arm is removed. Carefully soften up the adhesive bond on both bear- ings [310A, C] using a hot air blower. ...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Installing dancer arm Assembling dancer arm and shaft: Lightly grease shaft [313A]. Introduce shaft into dancer arm [313B]. Slide shim [313C] along and install circlip [313D]. Ensure that the circlip fully engages with the groove in the shaft.
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Installing toothed belt: Unscrew setscrews from pulley [317C], clean threads and screw setscrews back in using Loctite 243. Install toothed belt and pulley before the threadlock hardens. Follow the threadlock manufac- turer's instructions for use. ...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Replacing the photoelectric sensor for the dancer Removal: Open the casing - see Ch. Opening the casing. Remove the cable [319A] from its guides [319B]. Disconnect the plug connection [319C]. Remove 2 screws [320C] and remove photoelectric sensor complete with mounting bracket [320B].
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Drive Tools: – Hexagon socket driver SW 2.5, 3, 4 Auxiliary materials: – Loctite 243 Threadlocker Adjusting toothed belt tension Open the casing - see Ch. Opening the casing. Loosen 4 screws on the motor mount [322A]. Slide the motor [322D] until the belt [322C] is taut, ...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Installing motor, toothed belt and belt pulley Smooth dents in the shafts [325arrow] with an oil- stone as necessary. Loosely pre-mount the motor, do not yet fully tighten the 4 screws on the motor mount [326A]. ...
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Appendix ADDITIONAL HELPFUL INFORMATION Installing a „Generic“ printer on a Windows 7 host PC for the purpose of firmware upload A firmware update via data line requires a „Generic“ printer to be installed on a host PC running under Windows 7.
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Under „Device Type“ choose STANDARD and GENERIC NETWORK CARD [330]. Click NEXT. [330] Entering information about the device type. Enter GENERIC as manufacturer and GENERIC/TEXT ONLY as printer [331]. Click NEXT. [331] Choose a printer driver. ...
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual [332] Enter a name for the printer. Enter a share name [333]. Click NEXT. – The Share name must match MS-DOS conventions (max. 8 characters length, no special char- acters or spaces) [333] Defining a share name. Done.
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual SETTINGS Setting the capacitive (Leuze) sensor Remove label material from the sensor fork. Turn potentiometer [334B] to the right, until a light click is audible (= max. sensitivity). Turn the ½ potentiometer turn to the left. Turn potentiometer [334D] until both LEDs [334C] shine equally bright (= base adjustment).
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual CALCULATION SHEET FOR PERFORMANCE DIAGRAMS [335] Example calculation with the calculation sheete for performance diagrams. A Inputs B Calculated Values C Tabs for graphics The integration of an ALS 20x labeler in a production line is made easier or even possible with the knowledge of certain performance data.
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual Outputs time for acceleration Elapsed time after a start signal until the max. dispensing speed is reached. run length for acc. – Run length during the acceleration phase (label length which is already dispensed until the max. dispensing speed is reached).
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ALS/XLS 20x/256/272 Service Manual [336] Graph of the dispensing speed over the dispensing duration after the following inputs: label length (including gap) = 26 mm; max. dispensing speed = 40 m/min. 02/2019 | 01...
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