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Technical Services Orion 130 Ver. 2 Dec 2017 and up (PLC programs 2_17 and up) (Elc. Drawing 9211-80-001-F and up) Operator’s Manual ITW Trans Tech: Complete Pad Printing Solutions...
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Orion 130 v2 For best results when printing this file, set printer resolution to 300 dpi. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this manual, Trans Tech cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions. We reserve the right to make changes to technical specifications without prior notice.
Tech does not assume responsibility for any errors contained herein. • This manual is provided as an aid when operating the Orion 130 pad printing machine. Prior to operation, it is strongly advised that the user be thoroughly familiar with the Orion 130 operating manual.
Orion 130 v2 Installation Instructions 2.1. Warnings and Cautions The machine operates on 100-240 volts, single phase AC power. Some options such as an Electronic Shuttle require the use of 115VAC. Switch off main disconnect switch prior to connecting power and air.
Orion 130 v2 2.4 Connection to power The machine is equipped with a power cable ending in a Nema 5-15 plug. Power requirement: ♦ 120 VAC 40 watts A 230VAC single phase power cord can also be used. Main disconnect switch Power cord receptacle 2.5 Connection to air supply...
Orion 130 v2 3.3. The Operating Control Functions Button Description Result -Active after main disconnect is · Initiate main air valve Cycle Start switched ON and E-STOP is cleared. · Start printing cycle -Lamp is illuminated when power is on.
Orion 130 v2 3.4 SCREEN TRANS TECH BOOT UP RELEASE EMERGENCY STOP PUSH START FOR MAIN AIR ON AUTO SCREEN DOCTOR CONTINUOUS HOME MANUAL SETUP PAD DELAY MANUAL SETUP CHOICE PAD DELAY PRINTER SETUP FRONT DELAY= JOG DOWN INPUTS/OUTPUTS REAR DELAY=...
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Orion 130 v2 3.4.1. Boot Up Control Normal boot up displays. Boot up display when E-Stop button is pressed. Push the green Start button to turn on the main air Pull E-Stop button to release (screen versions valve. may vary.) 3.4.2.
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3.4.3 Manual Mode Screen The part counter will not count. Display/Softkey Function Result BACK Back Touch to jump to the previous screen. Touch to jog the printer through the printing sequence. Multiple inputs are required to complete one cycle. JOG DOWN Jog Down Touch to jog printing pad down and up.
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Printer Setup Screen 3.4.6 Display/Softkey Function Result BACK Back Touch to jump to the previous screen. AUTO DCTR Auto doctor Touch to jump to the Auto doctor screen INC # PRINT Increment prints Touch to increase the number of prints per part from 1 to 4 and then loop back to 1.
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Outputs Screen 3.4.8 Displays the current state of the PLC digital outputs. The first row displays outputs Y0 – Y7. The 2 row displays inputs Y8 – YD. Display/Softkey Function Result MORE More Touch to jump to the Outputs screen. BACK Back Touch to jump to the previous screen.
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Cycle Delay Screen 3.4.10 Cycle Delay delays the start of the next cycle in Continuous mode only. Display/Softkey Function Result BACK Back Touch to jump to the previous screen. Touch to toggle the Cycle Delay function. -*.* Time Display Touch the cell to display a numeric keypad where the actual delay time between cycles can be changed.
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Reset Cycle Counter Screen 3.4.12 Resets the overall totalizing print cycle counter. Display/Softkey Function Result BACK Back Touch to jump to the previous screen. PUSH TO RESET Push to Reset Touch to reset the cycle counter to zero. AUTO Auto Touch to jump to the Main Auto screen.
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2 Color Motion Screen 3.4.14 The 2 Color Motion function allows a part slide (or pad slide) to move between two end stops while printing. The pad will come down on the 2 part location a 2 time during the cycle without picking up a new image. Use a 2 position single solenoid valve to control an air cylinder.
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Extra Output Screen 3.4.15 Displays Extra Output options. This function turns on PLC output Y9 in different modes. PLC input X6 is used to verify that the device is in a position for the DIAL selection only. Display/Softkey Function Result BACK Back Touch to jump to the previous screen.
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Extra Output Dial 3.4.16 Displays Extra Output option for the Dial. Display/Softkey Function Result BACK Back Touch to jump to the previous screen. W/O DIAL Without Dial When selected, this function overrides the Pulse selections and dedicates PLC output Y9 to that of a rotary dial function. Y9 turns on at the beginning of the print cycle and turns off after the PLC input X6 transitions from off to on.
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Pad Clean Screen 3.4.17 Displays Pad Clean options. This function turns on PLC outputs YB and YC to activate a pad clean air cylinder. The pad cleaner will remain in the out (clear) position until the interval count has been reached. PLC output YB then turns on to bring the tape stop mechanism in to stop the pad ram over the tape plate for the pad to go down onto.
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Rewet Time Screen 3.4.18 Displays post tape clean ink rewet delay time change option. This is the time delay that the ink cup will remain static over the image at the completion of a tape clean cycle and before the regular print cycle takes place. Adjust to allow the dried ink in the etched plate to rewet itself to a point where all of the ink can be transferred to the printing pad during pickup.
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Cupslide Screen 3.4.20 Displays Cupslide options. This function turns on PLC outputs Y7 and Y8 to reciprocate an air cylinder continuously. The ink reservoir that is reciprocated over a cliché will reach an end of travel, dwell for an inputted amount of time, and then reciprocate and dwell indefinitely. This continues until a print cycle is initiated by the operator, or a safety circuit is compromised.
Operation 4.1. Startup 1. Verify ink cup drive fingers are down and engaged into ink cup(s). -release handles must be rotated so they fall down into their slots. Note: The bottom of the plungers should never touch the bottom of the slots.
Orion 130 v2 4.2 Preparing to Print 4.2.1 Mounting the Pad X adjustment lock Y adjustment lock Pad coupler Attach a suitable pad to the pad coupler using flat head wood screws for wood back pads or flat head cap screws for aluminum back pads.
Orion 130 v2 Optional Infinitely Adjustable Workpiece Support below: Workpiece support (table) with fixture mounting T-slots Table height adjusting wheel Table lock Lock the table before printing. Failure to do so may result in print distortion. 4.2.3 Flow Controls The Flow Controls are used to adjust the speed of the pad ram movement.
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Orion 130 v2 4.2.5 Assembling the Doctor Cup and Cliché Before operating the printer, the air supply must be on, the main disconnect switch must be on, E- Stop must be reset and the front and side guards must be closed.
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Orion 130 v2 11. Turn over the assembled cup(s) and cliché so cliché is on bottom. The magnet in the cup will hold the cup and cliché together. 12. Set the cup and cliché assembly in the cliché holder and push cliché against the left side and rear stop pins.
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Orion 130 v2 5 Guidelines for Operating the Printer Following is a general guideline for setting up and operating your pad printing machine. Your application may require a different procedure. Please contact Trans Tech to arrange specific training. 1. Verify that machine is connected to adequate air supply and that the regulator is adjusted to the...
Orion 130 v2 6 Options Notes 6.1 Cupslide The cupslide can be installed on the printer by first removing the cliché holder and risers, or the optional XR table and risers. The cupslide will straddle the printer and be positioned via the side saddle set screws. Align the front-to-back cupslide position so that the center of the cupslide cliché...
Orion 130 v2 7 Cliché Sizes Cup Diameter Standard Pitch Required Cliché Length Standard Cliché Depth 60 mm Cup 1 Color 80 mm 3 1/8” pitch 2 Color 150 mm 150 mm deep 3 Color 250 mm 4 Color 350 mm...
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Orion 130 v2 8 Change Over The ink cup doctor stroke is set for the selected cliché depth by fastening the drive bolt to the threaded linkage holes as shown in the following chart. Use an 8mm allen wrench on the drive bolt.
Orion 130 v2 9 Technical Information 9.1 Printer Specifications Single Cycle Multiple Cycles up to 4 prints per print cycle Continuous Cycle Parts Counter Up-count 6 Digit / Reset Machine Cycle Rate Indicator Cycles/min. Infinitely Variable Speed Ink Cup Diameter...
Orion 130 v2 10 Maintenance 10.1 Wire Termination The machine is equipped with screwless wire terminals. When connecting or disconnecting wires, please refer to the illustrations below. Illustration: 2- Wire Insertion/removal Diagrams Illustration: 2-7. Jumper Insertion Diagram 10.2 Lubrication Schedule Lubricate the following items with light machine oil such as Mobil Oil Corp.
Orion 130 v2 10.3 Preventative Maintenance Schedule Description Maintenance required: Frequency Check for accumulation of water. Every 8 hours of Water Trap Drain if required. operation See section 2.5 photo. Pneumatic Check for air leaks. Every 8 hours of Components...
Orion 130 v2 10.4 Troubleshooting Guide All of the below possible causes have related fault messages displayed on the front operator display. These are the more common faults that may occur. Always check the screen display for the actual fault message.
Orion 130 v2 10.5. Fault Messages Value(Hex) Fault Message Action (none) none Estop pushed Pull Estop to release Guard door open Close guard door, clear light curtain Pad Safety, not in position Jog table into pos, spd table up or slow printer down...
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