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ME550 DOG TAG
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  • Page 1 OPERATOR MANUAL ME550 DOG TAG MO.ME550DT/EN/R4...
  • Page 2 MF Group – CIM division Reproduction, Modification, complete or partial translation of this manual is strictly forbidden without prior written approval of MF Group – CIM division ME550 DOG TAG ©...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    OPERATOR MANUAL Table of contents 1. How to use the manual ..................1 1.1 Importance of the manual ......................... 1 1.2 How to keep the manual ........................1 1.3 How to consult the manual ....................... 1 1.4 Symbol ............................... 2 2.
  • Page 4 OPERATOR MANUAL 5.4.4 Protocols [F4] ..........................46 5.4.5 Embossing wheel [F5] ....................... 47 5.4.6 Top Translation Table [F6] ......................49 5.4.7 Save config locally [F7] ......................50 5.5 Service ............................. 51 5.5.1 Language [F1] ........................... 53 5.5.2 Card test [F2] ..........................54 5.5.3 Operational mode [F3] ......................

  • Page 5: How To Use The Manual

    Therefore, MF Group srl - CIM division accept no responsibilities in case of wrong or inappropriate use. MF Group srl - CIM division reserves the right to make changes at any time for the purpose of product improvement without notice.

  • Page 6: Symbol

    OPERATOR MANUAL 1. How to use the manual 1.4 Symbol The symbols used in this manual to identify warnings and notifications relevant for safety and for the proper use of the machine are described below. The same symbols can be present on the machine itself to signal danger areas and to reference the corresponding safety notes contained in the manual.

  • Page 7: General Information

    METAL EMBOSSER 550, below referred to as ME550 DOG TAG, is an automatic system for the customization of “Metal Plate”. The main feature of the ME550 DOG TAG embosser is to produce plate in STAND-ALONE mode, that is without the aid of a computer.

  • Page 8: Main Components Of Me550

    OPERATOR MANUAL 2. General information 2.2 Main components of ME550 This paragraph shows the main components of the embosser ME500 and is useful for their identification. It is also meant as an instrument that allows the client to interface with our specialized technicians in the most appropriate and suitable way.
  • Page 9 OPERATOR MANUAL 2. General information ME550 DOG TAG console consists of an LCD touch panel. The touch panel allows to view the operating state of the machine, the functions connected to the plates’ production, the work settings and the machine settings.

  • Page 10: Operating Principle Of Me550

    OPERATOR MANUAL 2. General information 2.3 Operating principle of ME550 To produce a Plate, ME500 carries out a sequential cycle that can be briefly summarized in the following stages: IMPORTANT: • THE OPENING OF THE FRONT PANEL CAUSES THE LOADING IMMEDIATE STOP OF THE MACHINE AND THE •...

  • Page 11: Electrical Specifications

    OPERATOR MANUAL 2. General information 2.4 Electrical specifications Power supply 100-240 Vac 50/60 Hz Max Absorbed Current 1,50 A Absorbed Power 120 W Fuse (5x20 mm) T 2A Main controller Coldfire 32-bit, 66 MHz BGA technology PC interface USB (cavo USB A - USB B) Baud Rate Programmable Working Noise...
  • Page 12 OPERATOR MANUAL 2. General information Value referring to the center of the tags Drum Capacity Up to 60 Characters Max punchable surface Embossing is possible up to 3 mm from the clamp with Dog Tag and Medical Alert Tag type Embossing is possible up to 8 mm from the clamp with 60x65 Stainless Steel tag with optional “REVERS HOLE”...

  • Page 13: Operating Precautions And Safety Regulations

    OPERATOR MANUAL 2. General information 2.9 Operating precautions and safety regulations The machine must be placed in a closed room, duly protected from dust and excessive humidity. It should be positioned so that its distance from walls, doors, windows, other machines or workstations allows to have immediate access to its various parts in case of emergency, or to make the necessary maintenance or repair work easier.

  • Page 14: Safety Requirements

    It is forbidden to remove or modify in any way the external and internal guard protections of the machine. Should it be necessary, please contact the Technical Service of MF Group – CIM division. The machine is provided with special safety protections to avoid the operator to come in contact with its internal mechanical and electrical parts.

  • Page 15: Operation In Technician Mode

    MF Group - CIM division). MF Group – CIM division accepts no responsibility for any damages to people, property or animals due to the non-respect of the above- stated precautions and particularly to the use of the machine with...

  • Page 16: Symbols Present On The Machine

    OPERATOR MANUAL 2. General information 2.12 Symbols present on the machine Some parts of the machine are covered with symbols on self-adhesive labels signalling their function and dangerousness. In this way the operator knows what kind of precautions to adopt and can consequently behave in the most suitable way.

  • Page 17: Raee Regulation

    OPERATOR MANUAL 2. General information 2.13 RAEE regulation WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) declaration MF GROUP srl declare that its products comply with the European Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment, which purpose is the prevention of WEEE and the re- use, recycling and other forms of recovery of wastes.
  • Page 18 OPERATOR MANUAL 2. General information...

  • Page 19: Declaration Of Compliance

    2.14 Declaration of compliance The manufacturer MF Group srl - CIM division - Via Serra, 2 - 40012 Calderara di Reno - Bologna – Italy, declares under its sole responsibility that the embosser ME500 is compliant with the main...
  • Page 20 X: indicates that this toxic or harmful substance contained in at least one of the homogeneous materials used for this part is above the limit set by the provision SJ/T11363-2006. Contact directly MF Group – CIM division to obtain a copy of the original declarations of compliance...

  • Page 21: Unpacking

    OPERATOR MANUAL 3. Unpacking 3. Unpacking 3.1 Unpacking The machine is delivered in a wooden case to avoid damages during transportation CAUTION: DO NOT PERFORM ANY WORK BEFORE CAREFULLY READING THE WHOLE OPERATOR'S MANUAL. CAUTION: ALL DISPLACEMENTS MUST BE CARRIED OUT WITH A DOUBLE FORK- LIFT OR BY 2 PEOPLE, AS THE GROSS WEIGHT OF THE CASE IS ABOUT 50 Kg AND ITS OVERALL DIMENSIONS ARE: 830x730x600 mm.
  • Page 22 OPERATOR MANUAL 3. Unpacking Remove the bottom screws with a screwdriver Lift and remove the case. Keep the packing material for possible future use or dispose of it in the suitable container for separate collection of waste. Open the protective wrapping, being extremely careful not to damage the machine.
  • Page 23 OPERATOR MANUAL 3. Unpacking Unscrew the two anchor pins from the base of the machine. After closing the holes, it is possible to lift the machine and place it on a worktop. To move it properly, take the machine to the horizontal position opposite the panel.

  • Page 24: Installation

    OPERATOR MANUAL 4. Installation 4. Installation 4.1 Accessories check list Before installing the machine, it is advisable to check its integrity and that of the accessories. Any damages occurred during transportation might prejudice the overall functioning. The accessories supplied with the embosser, in a separate bag, are listed below: •...

  • Page 25: Positioning The Machine

    OPERATOR MANUAL 4. Installation WARNING: DO NOT PERFORM ANY JOB BEFORE CAREFULLY READING THE WHOLE OPERATOR'S MANUAL. WARNING: USE ONLY POWER CABLES NOT LONGER THAN 4.6 M, TYPE SVT OR SJT, 3X18 AWG 10 A, EQUIPPED WITH GROUND CABLE WARNING: THE EMBOSSER WEIGHS ABOUT 30 Kg.
  • Page 26 OPERATOR MANUAL 4. Installation IMPORTANT: DO NOT START THE EMBOSSER BEFORE REMOVING THE CLAMP RETAINER WARNING: EVERY TIME THE EMBOSSER MUST BE MOVED, LOCK THE CLAMP WITH THE SPECIALLY PROVIDED PIN Remove the clamp retainer pin. To remove it: • Remove the wing nut placed under the machine base where there is the pin.
  • Page 27 OPERATOR MANUAL 4. Installation • Fix the tag collection tray to the bottom of the machine at the outlet port of the discharge chute. To fix it: put the two flaps into the slots of the support and pull the tray towards you. Fill the loader with the plates.

  • Page 28: Electrical Connection

    OPERATOR MANUAL 4. Installation Insert the loader into its compartment. Push it down at the end position. To move the embosser somewhere else, when the machine is off, remove all electrical connections and repeat the above-stated operations in the reverse order 4.4 Electrical connection The installation of the embosser ME550 can be easily carried out by accessing the various connections plugs, located on the rear panel.

  • Page 29: Connection To A Computer

    OPERATOR MANUAL 4. Installation • Connect the USB TYPE B cable (Optional) between the Computer and the Embosser in case you use the embosser in ON-LINE mode. • Check that the main AC Voltage corresponds to the value indicated in the plate. Before proceeding, note down the information contained in the paragraph “WARNINGS AND INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS”...
  • Page 30 Lift the fuse holder extremely carefully until you can manually remove it. Should it be necessary, please contact the Technical Service of MF Group – CIM division. TO REPLACE THE FUSE USE ONLY FUSES OF THE SAME TYPE AND WITH THE SAME NOMINAL POWER.

  • Page 31: Power On And Checking

    ME550 DOG TAG. The “reset” cycle start. Unused tag of previous job will discard, and the HOME procedure bring the axis at “0” position. Once completed this step, ME550 DOG TAG is ready and the display goes on the Main Menu:...
  • Page 32 OPERATOR MANUAL 4. Installation Now ME550 DOG TAG is ready to run both in STAND ALONE mode and ON-LINE mode, connected with a If you use our software POWERTAG, the system is already able to produce metal plates with a USB connection.

  • Page 33: Human Machine Interface

    OPERATOR MANUAL 5. Human Machine Interface 5. Human Machine Interface 5.1 Introduction ME550 is a highly technological embosser that offers maximum functionality and wide operability to meet all the requirements of the metal plates embossers industry. The machine allows to set up and perform a job, set its options and parameters, also verify the functioning of some of its electrical and mechanical components.
  • Page 34 OPERATOR MANUAL 5. Human Machine Interface Here a list of main icons and related function you will find move through the screens. Icon Function key Description Return to Main Menu [ESC] Back to previous page [Left arrow] Go to previous page [Right arrow] Go to next page Start the job...

  • Page 35: Lcd Edit

    OPERATOR MANUAL 5. Human Machine Interface 5.3 LCD Edit From MAIN MENU’ press or [F1]. Through the various functions present in the LCD EDIT menu it is possible to produce tags in STAND ALONE mode. This option provides all those functions necessary to create, set up and perform a job. The option displays the following screen, showing the contents of its menu: LCD EDIT menu consist of 5 main functions: •...

  • Page 36: Tag [F1]

    OPERATOR MANUAL 5. Human Machine Interface 5.3.1 Tag [F1] It allows the manual entering of data in the fields of the opened format. The default format is showed in the “Formats” menu option and the screen opened shows the format number in the heading.

  • Page 37: Preview [F2]

    OPERATOR MANUAL 5. Human Machine Interface 5.3.2 Preview [F2] The function is used to view in advance the tag to be produced and then make possible changes. From the “LCD EDIT” press or [F2] Preview tag retrieves the active selected format used to display the contents of the fields and their layout on the tag (card-layout).

  • Page 38: Formats [F3]

    OPERATOR MANUAL 5. Human Machine Interface 5.3.3 Formats [F3] This function allows to create, modify and remove print formats. From “LCD EDIT” menu, press or [F3] The formats have the same structure and layout of a tag, defining the position of the required text fields.
  • Page 39 OPERATOR MANUAL 5. Human Machine Interface The maximum number of allowed fields is 26. N° OF COPY → Box where the quantity of copies to be produced of the same tag is indicated. (The maximum number of copies is 999). INCREMENT COUNTER →...
  • Page 40 OPERATOR MANUAL 5. Human Machine Interface The value is defined according to the specification “characters per inch (cpi)”. Usually the value of the spacing for characters of the type Dog Tag and Simplex is 7, while for those of the BLOCCO type the value is 10-11. Note 1 The smaller is the value and the closer will be the characters embossed on the tag.
  • Page 41 OPERATOR MANUAL 5. Human Machine Interface edge of the tag and the lower side of the character. For reasons due to the tag structure, it is not possible to emboss below these values: 4 mm(about 0,16 in inches) for both Dog Tag and Red Tag MAX CHARS →...

  • Page 42: Automatic Job [F4]

    OPERATOR MANUAL 5. Human Machine Interface Option = No JUSTIFY → Box that allows to define the alignment of the counter digits inside the field. Right alignment Left alignment This option is valid only when “Fill with 0” is equal to NO 5.3.4 Automatic job [F4] This function that allows to launch from a USB FLASH PEN DRIVE the production of tags by retrieving the data from a data base file with the extension .cvs...
  • Page 43 OPERATOR MANUAL 5. Human Machine Interface...

  • Page 44: Save Job Report To Usb [F5]

    OPERATOR MANUAL 5. Human Machine Interface 5.3.5 Save job report to USB [F5] The option allows to generate and save only on a USB FLASH PEN DRIVE, a log file. From the “LCD EDIT” menu press or [F5] The file contains the information concerning the processed tags, both the produced ones and the rejected ones and the possible errors that have been generated and solved during the machine operating phase.

  • Page 45: Setup

    OPERATOR MANUAL 5. Human Machine Interface 5.4 Setup From MAIN MENU’ press or [F2] The SETUP option allows to set and modify the machine parameters and to define some elements of its configuration so that it can guarantee the maximum performance in terms of quality and flexibility and to adapt to the different production requirements of metal tags producers.

  • Page 46: Configuration [F1]

    OPERATOR MANUAL 5. Human Machine Interface 5.4.1 Configuration [F1] The option allows to set the general parameters of the machine. From “SETUP” menu press or [F1] • Measure unit Unit of measurement adopted for X and Y coordinates of the fields. Unit in millimetres or inches •...

  • Page 47: Lan [F2]

    OPERATOR MANUAL 5. Human Machine Interface 5.4.2 Lan [F2] The option allows to set the standard communication parameters of the embosser to connect it to a computer and respect the specifications of the application software From “SETUP” menu, press key: or [F2] IP address: valid IP address Subnet Mask: Valid subnet Mask...

  • Page 48: Mechanical Parameters [F3]

    OPERATOR MANUAL 5. Human Machine Interface 5.4.3 Mechanical parameters [F3] This menu allows to set some mechanical parameters of the machine. From “SETUP” menu press key: or [F3] In this option the axes offsets are defined, that is the starting points of the axes are regulated so that they coincide with the values of the coordinates of the fields assigned both to the DOG TAG plates and to the MEDICAL RED ALERT TAG plates.
  • Page 49 OPERATOR MANUAL 5. Human Machine Interface it allows to adjust the pressure that the hammer must exert on characters block during the embossing of Medical Red Alert Tag plates. With this function the relief of the embossed character or the depth of the engraved character can be adjusted. Reversed char It indicates if the types of punches present on the machine are reversed so that the relief is downwards.

  • Page 50: Protocols [F4]

    This guarantees flexibility and adaptability of the embosser to the various interfacing requirements of the user. • Active protocol it allows to select the protocol to be used: o CIM Multi • Block char spacing it allows to define the embossing spacing of block or OCR characters. •...

  • Page 51: Embossing Wheel [F5]

    OPERATOR MANUAL 5. Human Machine Interface 5.4.5 Embossing wheel [F5] It indicates which drum configuration and characters layout are installed on the machine. From “SETUP” menu press key: or [F5] The characters setup in the drum layout must match perfectly with the characters physically installed in the embosser in type, font, and position.
  • Page 52 OPERATOR MANUAL 5. Human Machine Interface It allows to set position of characters on the drum [F4] It allows to adjust pressure for each character if “punch adjustment” is selected [F5]...

  • Page 53: Top Translation Table [F6]

    OPERATOR MANUAL 5. Human Machine Interface 5.4.6 Top Translation Table [F6] The table shows the association of the input characters with the output characters, thus allowing to change a character into another whenever it is necessary. From “SETUP” menu press key: or [F6] This option can be used to turn lowercase characters into capital characters or convert the specific code of a character in the corresponding one in ASCII.

  • Page 54: Save Config Locally [F7]

    OPERATOR MANUAL 5. Human Machine Interface 5.4.7 Save config locally [F7] It allows to save on the machine’s memory all parameters and setting. From “SETUP” menu, press: or [F7] Automatically start the procedure that save all the data on the local memory: ATTENTION: every time the key is press, the old file is overwritten...

  • Page 55: Service

    OPERATOR MANUAL 5. Human Machine Interface 5.5 Service From MAIN MENU’ press: [F3] The SERVICE option contains a series of functions for the analysis and updating of the embosser firmware and it is meant only for the specialized or authorized technical staff. For this reason, some functions are protected by a password PAGE 1: PAGE 2:...
  • Page 56 OPERATOR MANUAL 5. Human Machine Interface 1. LANGUAGE [F1] 2. CARD TEST [F2] 3. OPERATIONAL MODE [F3] 4. SYSTEM INFORMATION [F4] 5. COUNTER [F5] 6. TEST [F6] 7. SAVE CONFIG IN USB [F7] 8. UPDATE SOFTWARE CPU1 [F8] 9. DISABLE-ENABLE COVER [F9] 10.

  • Page 57: Language [F1]

    OPERATOR MANUAL 5. Human Machine Interface 5.5.1 Language [F1] The option allows to choose the language that will be used to display all the messages and menus present in the machine. From SERVICE menu, press: [F1] To select language, press: or [F1] Languages available: •...

  • Page 58: Card Test [F2]

    OPERATOR MANUAL 5. Human Machine Interface 5.5.2 Card test [F2] This option allows to perform some embossing tests that enable the specialized technical staff to check the proper functioning of the embosser. This option is only for the specialized technical staff or for authorized people From SERVICE menu, press: or [F2] 5.5.3 Operational mode [F3]...

  • Page 59: Counter [F5]

    OPERATOR MANUAL 5. Human Machine Interface 5.5.5 Counter [F5] This option allows to view the total and partial counters regarding the number of the tags produced by the embosser. The two counters are independent from those connected to the single jobs. The option allows to enable and show on the display only the partial counter and to reset it any time the operator needs to do it.

  • Page 60: Save Config To Usb [F7]

    OPERATOR MANUAL 5. Human Machine Interface 5.5.7 Save config to USB [F7] This option allows to save on a USB FLASH PEN DRIVE all the parameters and settings of the embosser. Whenever saving, the previous file, if present, is overwritten. The saved file allows to restore the embosser to its original or previous condition, in case the parameters or settings have been accidentally modified or even lost.

  • Page 61: Error Codes [F10]

    OPERATOR MANUAL 5. Human Machine Interface 5.5.10 Error codes [F10] This option allows to display the list of the codes of the errors that can occur in the embosser and it makes the operator understand the possible cause that generated the error. Check chapter 8 “ERROR MESSAGE”...

  • Page 62: Touch Calibration [F11]

    OPERATOR MANUAL 5. Human Machine Interface 5.5.11 Touch calibration [F11] This function allows to calibrate the display LCD touch screen From SERVICE menu, press: or [F11] To come back, press: or (ESC) Touch the cross that appear on the screen (in different positions) At the end of procedure, machine restart automatically.

  • Page 63: Tag Production

    OPERATOR MANUAL 6. Tag production 6. Tag production 6.1 Tag production in STAND ALONE mode To produce the tags in STAND ALONE mode follow, the instructions below. For more information about the various steps, refer to the chapter “USE AND SETTINGS OF THE MACHINE”.

  • Page 64: Format Creation And Fields Definition

    OPERATOR MANUAL 6. Tag production 6.3 Format creation and fields definition From MAIN MENU, press [F1] From LCD EDIT press [F3] In format menu select “Format list”, press [F1]. Refer to paragraph 6.3 Formats for a detailed list of the parameters and value...

  • Page 65: Entering Data Manually And Embossing Tag

    “OK” to confirm and proceed with next value Press Proceed as described in previous points to edit all the fields Press for a preview of the tag METAL PLATE ME550 MF GROUP CIM To emboss the tag with the entered data, press...

  • Page 66: Loading Data From Data Base And Embossing Tag

    OPERATOR MANUAL 6. Tag production 6.5 Loading data from data base and embossing tag Plug the USB FLASH PEN DRIVE in the suitable port. From “LCD EDIT” menu press [F4] Select the file CSV you want to print. Before starting the job, make sure that the database file structure is the same as the set active format (number and length of fields).

  • Page 67: End Of Production Cycle

    The cycle ends with the ejecting of the card on the centre tray of the embosser as indicated in the picture. ME550 DOG TAG ends its job and goes to the starting state READY. If errors occurred during the cycle, the...

  • Page 68: Internet Of Things

    OPERATOR MANUAL 7. Internet of Things 7. Internet of Things 7.1 FTP machine accessibility Machine support FTP interface to external host Personal Computer based on Ethernet interface. All operations are protected by User and Password. 7.2 Remote access to User Interface thru Ethernet o Wi -Fi connectivity Based on VNC technology, Machine can operate by LAN connection in order to remote the control of it (Display and Touch operations are available in remote Personal Computer).

  • Page 69: Information

    OPERATOR MANUAL 7. Internet of Things 7.3.1 Information On this page there are all the info related to hardware and software of the machine: 7.3.2 Network Here you can check all the network parameters:...

  • Page 70: Date And Time

    OPERATOR MANUAL 7. Internet of Things 7.3.3 Date and time 7.3.4 Update software With this function it’s possible update the software when available a new release: 7.3.5 Users management Here it’s possible check the User list.

  • Page 71: Error Message

    OPERATOR MANUAL 8. Error message 8. Error message 8.1 Error messages and problem solving In case of failure or operator’s error the machine shows on the display the error code followed by a message that caused the interruption of the machine cycle Touch OK to visualize a description of the error occurred 8.2 Error codes table MESSAGE...

  • Page 72: Maintenance

    OPERATOR MANUAL 9. Maintenance 9. Maintenance 9.1 Preventive maintenance performed by operator The operator must regularly perform the maintenance of the embosser to guarantee proper functioning of the machine. IT IS FORBIDDEN TO REMOVE THE COVER AND THE INTERNAL PROTECTIONS OF THE EMBOSSER For maintenance work inside the machine, except those indicated below, it is necessary to call the technical service.
  • Page 73 OPERATOR MANUAL 9. Maintenance Lubricate slightly (just a few oil drops) the rail of the carriage of the Y axis clamp after cleaning it accurately with a cloth and after removing the dust. Then manually move the carriage to spread the oil evenly and check that the carriage slides smoothly.
  • Page 74 OPERATOR MANUAL 9. Maintenance Timbro rivenditore Sales Mark MF GROUP S.r.l. ‐ CIM Via O. Serra, 2 40012 Lippo di Calderara di Reno (BO) - Italy T. +39 051 6465 011 F. +39 051 6465 012 cimtech@cimitaly.it www.cimitaly.it CIM TRADING (Shanghai) Co., Ltd Rm 1107, Silver Tower, 933 Zhongshan (w) Rd.

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