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REA Elektronik GmbH assumes no responsibility or liability for damages that may result from incorrect information. REA Elektronik GmbH constantly endeavors to improve its products and reserves the right to change information and data contained in this document without prior notice.
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Power Power LED: When operational, the power LED emits a green light. While booting REA JET HR pro 2K the LED is orange. The LED is also green if Connection Description the display light has been deactivated by the power-save mode.
1.6 Intended use ........................12 1.7 Expected misuse ....................... 12 1.8 Hazards when handling the REA JET HR pro 2K / 4K ............ 13 1.9 Information on EU directives and CE marking ..............14 1.10 Declaration of conformity REA JET HRpro 2K ..............15 1.11 Declaration of conformity REA JET HRpro 4K ..............
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REA JET HR pro 2K / HR pro 4K The REA JET HR pro 2K is a system for max. 2 print heads and the REA JET HR pro 4K for max. 4 print heads. Both devices make use of the same hardware and the same accessories. As the operation of the device follows the same philosophy, the operation of both devices is included in this manual.
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Supports True Type Fonts (TTF) and Unicode charsets True Type Font support ensures that all TTF can be used directly in REA JET HR pro 2K / 4K without any converting or processing. This also applies to customer-specific TTF.
Rules and regulations concerning accident prevention on site must be observed. 1.4 Responsibilities of the operator The operator is obligated to allow persons to work with the REA JET HR pro 2K / 4K and corresponding components that have received instruction in the fundamental guidelines on work safety and accident prevention ...
1.6 Intended use REA JET HR pro 2K / 4K is only used for marking, labeling and coding various types of material (packaging, products, semi-finished products, etc.). Any use that deviates or goes beyond the above described use is not regarded as intended use.
EU. Machinery Directive REA JET HR pro 2K / 4K is not a machine in the sense of the EU Machinery Directive (2006/42/EG). It has no dedicated moveable parts. However, REA JET HR pro 2K / 4K can be an element of a machine or a system.
The high-quality devices of REA Elektronik GmbH are provided in adapted transport packaging. This ensures that the high-quality products also arrive at their destination in the highest quality. Avoid strong mechanical influence (such as jolts, vibrations, etc.) to prevent any damage to REA JET HR pro 2K / 4K.
Check the delivery for damage and completeness on the basis of the delivery note! 2.3.2 For damages Devices from REA Elektronik GmbH are carefully checked and packed prior to dispatch, however damage during transport cannot be ruled out. If the delivery is damaged:...
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2.3.4 Unpacking Carefully open the transport packaging of REA JET HR pro 2K / 4K marking system without the use of pointy or sharp objects to avoid damaging the device. Remove the components and place them on a stable underground.
3.1.10 I/O connecting element ....................40 3.2 Assembly and installation ....................41 3.2.1 Assembly of the REA JET HR pro 2K/4K control device ..........42 3.2.2 Assembly of the print heads / print heads ............... 46 3.2.3 Installation of a shaft encoder ..................89 3.2.4 Installing the signal lamp ....................
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Dimensions for use without cabinet When installing the REA JET HRpro without a cabinet, a cover sheet incl. filter set has to be installed in addition. Figure 3: Mechanical data of the REA JET HR pro control device, installation without cabinet...
3.1.10 I/O connecting element ....................40 3.2 Assembly and installation ....................41 3.2.1 Assembly of the REA JET HR pro 2K/4K control device ..........42 3.2.2 Assembly of the print heads / print heads ............... 46 3.2.3 Installation of a shaft encoder ..................89 3.2.4 Installing the signal lamp ....................
This section contains the instructions, descriptions and supplementary information on the assembly (mechanical installation) of the REA JET HR pro 2K/4K and the respective accessories. The following components / functions are required to operate the REA JET HR pro 2K/4K marking system: ...
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Installation in the cabinet of the REA JET HR pro 2K/4K control device To install in the cabinet on a DIN supporting rail 35mm (TS35), use REA JET HR pro top hat rail clips on the REA JET HR pro 4K control device.
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3.2.1.4 Direct assembly of the REA JET HR pro 2K/4K control device By directly screwing the REA JET HR pro 2K/4K to the machine or the system, you enable the use of the system outside the cabinet. The assembly plate is mounted to the back side of the control device.
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Figure 24: REA JET HR pro with assembly plate and joint clamp. In order to make use of the REA JET HR pro 2K/4K marking system outside of the cabin, mount the cover sheet and the filter kit to the control device. The filter kit reliably prevents the ingress of dust and soil.
Max. two print heads can be connected to REA JET HR pro 2K and max. four print heads to REA JET HR pro 4K. To mark e.g. two sides of a product, they are either assembled individually or in groups.
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Figure 28: Front side of the REA JET HR stripper plate, single Protective milled edge: To prevent the smudging of a fresh print, REA JET HR stripper plates are equipped with a milled edge (1) after the print position. This milled edge corresponds to the print height of the cartridge, extends over the straight surface of the outlet side of the stripper plate and is 0.5 mm deep.
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Additional guide wheel: On the back side of each REA JET HR stripper plate, two M4 blind hole threads are installed in the area of the inlet side (3) as well as the outlet side (4). An additional guide wheel can be fastened on each of the thread pairs.
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Per print head (per cartridge) the REA JET HR achieves a max. print height of 12.7 mm. If greater print heights are required, REA JET HR pro 2K can cascade max. 2 print heads and REA JET HR pro 4K max. 4. Further information can be found in chapter 3.2.2.2.2.
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3.2.2.2.2 Installation of a print head with double offset stripper plates (standard) With the offset (cascaded) installation of two print heads the max. print height of a REA JET HR pro 2K/4K marking system can be doubled to 25.4 mm.
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Figure 39: Two cascaded REA JET HR print heads with mounted double stripper plate 3.2.2.2.3 Installation of a print head with double offset stripper plates, linear (no offset) In contrast to the standard stripping plate, the two cartridges in the linear version are not offset one behind the other.
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Figure 41: Adjusting pins and grooves in REA JET HR print heads Both print heads are connected with the two long screws (1) included in the delivery of the stripper plate.
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Figure 43: Scope of delivery of the single stripper plate, short constructional design (87 mm) Figure 44: REA JET HR print head with mounted single stripper plate, short constructional design A further shortening of the outlet side is highly discouraged. If...
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Figure 45: Scope of delivery of the single stripper plate, extreme short constructional design (51mm) Figure 46: REA JET HR print head with mounted single stripper plate, extreme short constructional design This model is put to particular use in systems such as friction feeders.
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Figure 47: Delivery scope of the positioning wheel (80 mm diameter) On the back side of each REA JET HR stripper plate, two M4 blind hole threads are installed in the area of the inlet side (1) as well as the outlet side (2). An optional additional positioning wheel can be fastened to each of these two positions.
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The following figure shows the typical application of the positioning wheel to a REA JET HR stripper plate. Product direction Figure 49: Typical installation of the positioning wheel. When using the positioning wheel for the REA JET HR stripper plate, the following points have to be taken into consideration: ...
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Figure 50: REA JET HR print head with stripper plate and installed product sensor 3.2.2.3.1 Total view The following illustrations each for a REA JET HR print head. Once with a product sensor on the right side and once on the left side.
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3.2.2.3.2 Sensor assembly with the standard assembly bracket REA JET offers three, virtually identical in terms of mechanical dimensions, product sensors. They can be mounted directly to the print head and differ only in terms of functionality. The assembly steps for these three sensors are the same and are described in the following using the example of the energetic reflection light sensor.
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Here, the product sensor can usually not be installed with the standard assembly bracket directly behind the stripper plate. For these applications, REA JET offers an adapter plate with which the product sensor is installed offset towards the back. This adapter plate offers two assembly positions differently spaced to the back and offset.
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Class 1 laser products must be marked with a respective warning note. The laser-based reflective sensor offered by REA JET is a class 1 laser product. A corresponding sticker is attached to the housing side of the sensor. If an assembly...
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In this case, teach-in programming has to be repeated from step 1. If this sensor is not connected to the sensor connection of the REA JET HR print head, please ensure that under no circumstances connection 2 (pink) of this sensor is activated. This is done via remote parameterization.
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3.2.2.4 Assembly of the print heads with the retainer rod The retainer rod offered by REA JET can be used for a single print head up to the assembly of a print head group with four print heads. The assembly of the rod can be in all directions. The information in this chapter therefore applies to a single print head up to all groups with up to 4 print heads.
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The centering element should be used even if the retainer rod offered by REA JET is not. If you make use of a proprietary item, the centering element can also be used as a fixed element of this construction.
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To provide equally balanced installation for groups with 2 or 4 print heads, REA JET offers a group holder. Figure 89: Scope of delivery of the print head group holder...
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In all of these cases, the best results can be achieved with the REA JET parallelogram, and the distance between the stripper plate and the product is kept as low (and as even) as possible. As described in 3.2.2.2, a distance of 3 mm and for prints of 1D and 2D codes of 1.5 mm should under...
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Figure 94: Typical application with a parallelogram – with the correct running direction of the product The parallelogram offered by REA JET can be used for printing from the side as well as printing from the top. In line with these two applications, the parallelogram must fulfill various requirements.
1D and 2D codes and when printing with rows of nozzles. 3.2.3.1 Implemented shaft encoder technology The shaft encoders used by REA JET are precision optoelectronic measurement systems. Via a shaft on the inside, a pane of glass with marking lines is led through an optical sender/recipient unit.
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3.2.3.3.1 Assembly instructions for the shaft encoder with solid shaft Please observe the following instructions when installing the encoders offered by REA JET! Do not mount the shaft encoder on the circumference of a deviating shaft / bend pulley or the bottom side of a conveyor belt.
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(rotating, incremental measurement system). With the corresponding time information, the marking system can calculate the REA JET HR pro 2K/4K product speed and the necessary information for the print. The design of the measurement wheel must correspond with the condition of the product / conveyor system.
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3.2.3.5.1 Points to be observed when using measuring wheels The diameter of the measuring wheels offered by REA JET (the types with a circumference of 200 mm) is only approx. 5.6 mm larger than the diameter of the shaft encoder housing. The surface of the measuring wheel extends therefore only approx.
With the signal lamp optionally offered by REA JET, the operating status and the messages of the REA JET HR pro 2K/4K can be displayed clearly and visibly. To meet the requirements of the various applications, REA JET offers three different variants. All variants are easy to assemble, are highly durable and are equipped with energy-saving LED technology.
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Contamination in this area can reduce the holding capacity of the magnet considerably. The signal lamp offered by REA JET fulfills the requirements of protection class IP 65. When installing the signal lamp, it must be ensured that it can be seen from all areas of the production environment.
3.2.5 Installation of the I/O connection cable The I/O connecting element is used for the secure and quick connection of the REA JET HR pro 2K/4K inputs and outputs. The connecting element is intended for installation on a DIN 35 mm supporting rail (TS 35).
3.2.6 Installation of the I/O multiplier The I/O multiplier is used for the simultaneous connection of several components (e.g. a signal lamp and a product sensor) to the I/O connection of a REA JET HR pro 2K/4K. This module is executed in protection class IP65.
3.2.7 Installation of the shaft encoder multiplier The Rotary pulse encoder multiplier (RE multiplier) is used for the simultaneous connection of a shaft encoder to several REA JET HR pro 2K/4K control devices. This module is executed in protection class IP 67.
Connection for power supply and power switches (A1) .......... 109 4.2.1.1.1 Assignment of the mains connection (A1) ............109 4.2.1.1.2 Power supply values of the REA JET HR pro control device ......109 4.2.2 Ground bolts (A2) ......................110 4.2.3 Ethernet connection (A3) ....................110 4.2.4 USB connections (A4) ....................
Connection for the print head 2. The signal of the product sensor connected to the print head is also transferred. The following connections are only available for the REA JET HR pro 4K. A 11 / X25 Bulk system 2 Preparation for a planned bulk ink system.
This enables the worldwide use of the REA JET HR pro with just one device type and without any conversion work. REA JET HR pro is turned on and off with this switch. The mains voltage is double pole isolated with this switch.
IP20 Protection class ˚C 5 - 45 5 - 45 Ambient temperature Table 15: Power supply values of the control device REA JET HRpro 4.2.2 Ground bolts (A2) Always implement the earth conductor in line with applicable regulations. ...
4.2.4 USB connections (A4) REA JET HR pro has two USB connections to connect USB mass storage devices. With this connection a hub can be used to operate several USB mass storage devices simultaneously. REA JET HR pro supports the USB 2.0 standard.
The connection is intended for future systems. Figure 148: Connection for a bulk system on the front side of the device (=A11) Connection A11 is only available for REA JET HR pro 4K. 4.2.6.1.1 Assignment of the bulk connection (A5, A11)
Table 18: Electrical limit values of the REA JET HRpro Bulk connection (=A5) 4.2.7 Serial connection (A6) REA JET HR pro currently does not support the serial connection. Availability depends on the installed firmware version. Figure 150: Serial connection on the front side of the device (=A6) 4.2.8 Serial connection (A11)
Connection A13 is only available for REA JET HR pro 4K. Currently not available. 4.2.10.1.1 Assignment of the serial connection (A7, A13) Pin HR Name / Function Value Mass of the HR internal power Mass supply UB+ of the HR internal power...
Figure 162: Connection for print head 2 on the front device side (=A16) Print head 4 is only available for REA JET HR pro 4K. 4.2.16.1.1 Assignment of the print head connection (A9, A10, A15, A16)
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4.2.18.1.2 The REA JET print head cable The data connection between the REA JET HR pro 2K/4K control device and the print heads is a high-speed communication interface. The requirements with regard to cable quality and transfer are comparable to those of a CAT 6 network cable. With the application of LVDS technology, this connection is particularly resistant against external influences.
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REA JET print head cable lettering Figure 169: View of the lettering of the REA JET print head cable with one of the included cables The REA JET print head cable can be equipped with lettering carriers at both ends. In connection with the matching labels, cables can be easily labeled in correspondence with the respective installation.
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4.2.18.3.7 Name / Function Value Wire color HRpro sensor (A8) Input 3 of the REA JET HR pro 2K/4K High Pegel Black V+ of the HR internal power supply 24V DC Brown UB+ Connection for the HR internal I/O 24V DC...
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4.2.19.1.3 Delivery scope and measurements of the shaft encoder plug connector The plug offered by REA JET for the shaft encoder is a shielded version with solder termination. Figure 183: Dimensions of the RE plug Figure 182: Scope of delivery of the shaft encoder plug 4.2.19.1.4...
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Max. pulse frequency max. edge steepness < 1 µs Table 31: Electrical limit values of the REA JET shaft encoder connection 4.2.19.2.3 Pulse diagram for shaft encoder with M23 connector Pulse sequence with a view of the shaft of the shaft encoder and rotation clockwise.
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Operating and error messages of the control device can be displayed via the digital outputs of REA JET HR pro 2K/4K. The signal lamps offered by REA JET as accessories can be directly connected to the I/O connection (A8) of the REA JET HR pro 2K/4K control device. No additional external power supply is required.
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Operational Green Malfunction Ink message Yellow Table 36: Defaults of the digital outlets of the REA JET HR pro 2K/4K in the delivery state 4.2.21 Installation of the I/O connecting element 4.2.21.1 I/O connection to the control device (A8, A14)
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4.2.21.1.3 Delivery scope and measurements of the I/O plug connector The plug offered by REA JET for the I/O connection is a shielded version with solder termination. Figure 193: Scope of delivery of the I/O plug Figure 194: Measurement of the I/O plug 4.2.21.1.4...
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Enables the installation of the connection socket directly in the control cabinet wall. *) Please observe the information on the internal and external supply of REA JET HR pro 2K/4K internal I/O circuits at 4.2.12.1.3 on page 4.2.12.1.3. Table 37: Elements of the REA JET connecting element.
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View of the connection terminals of the I/O connection module The terminals of the REA Jet connecting element are named as the contacts of the connection plug with which they are connected. This enables a unique and quick identification of connections.
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With the I/O connection cables offered by REA JET, various I/O components can be connected with one another or with the REA JET HR pro 2K/4K control device (=A8, A14). These cables can also be used to extend existing I/O connections. This is possible as all components associated with I/O have the same contact assignment.
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When simultaneously requesting e.g. the REA JET signal lamp and the coupling with an external SPS, a conflict arises in terms of power supply of REA JET HR pro 2K internal I/O circuit. At the same time, a possibility has to be found as to how to connect the two "components" with the I/O connection to REA JET HR pro 2K.
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The first solution is used if e.g. a REA JET HR pro 2K/4K should be controlled by an external SPS (with own power suppler/power supply unit). But simultaneously e.g. the connection of a signal lamp offered by REA JET on the control device is required.
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= Mass internal to HR pro I/O circuit internal Table 41: Function and position of the jumper on the circuit board of the REA JET I/O multiplier Every jumper on the circuit board consists of three adjacent soldering points. Soldering point 1 of each jumper is characterized by a small dot.
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4.2.23.6 RE extension cable The RE extension cables offered by REA JET can be used to connect the RE multiplier and the control devices. The cables are offered in various length and two models. Name Article...
5.1 The menu of the REA JET HR pro 2K / 4K The REA JET HR pro 2K / 4K is equipped with an industrial rotary knob as control element. 5.1.1 General navigation in the menu...
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The green bar visualizes the print trigger. For high pegel at trigger entry, the bar jumps to the upper position. I/O configuration Shows the names of the assigned I/O settings of REA JET HR pro 2K/4K. The parameters saved in this file determine the behavior of the digital inputs and outputs of REA JET HR pro 2K/4K.
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Here the currently assigned IP address of REA JET HR pro 2K/4K is shown. Article number Here the article number of REA JET HR pro 2K/4K is shown. When contacting the REA JET Service or a REA JET sales partner, please always state the serial number of the device.
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5.1.2.5 The diagnosis menu Figure 226: Diagnosis menu REA JET HR pro 2K/4K The diagnosis menu of the REA JET HR pro 2K/4K provides the current display of the cartridge status. The following illustration shows the diagnosis menu of a REA JET HR pro 2K with the current cartridge status.
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specific drop size (value from the chip on the deployed cartridge) If a cartridge without a chip is used, REA JET HR pro 2K/4K calculates the consumption per print based on an assumed drop size of 40 pl). Cartridge type This display shows the ink supply for the corresponding print head.
Element name Function REA Elektronik GmbH by e-mail The file can be copied via Ethernet connection in the Windows Explorer. The file can be found in the Service folder. These log files can facilitate the analysis in the event of problems.
6.2.1 Network integration The integration of REA JET HR pro 2K/4K in an IT network via the Ethernet connection involves the decision as to whether to assign the IP address manually or automatically. When selecting 'DHCP' the automatic assignment of the IP address is activated. To do so, a DHCP server has to be in the network to which the control device should be connected.
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NTP server. If REA JET HR pro 2K/4K "DHCP" has been set for the assignment of the IP address, the control device will ask the DHCP server for the address of the NTP server. If such as server is available, REA JET HR pro 2K/4K synchronizes its system clock automatically with the NTP.
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6.2.5 UPnP user interface With this function, REA JET HR pro 2K/4K automatically logs into the network environment of a PC if it is connected to it via an Ethernet cable. To use this function on the respective PC, the UPnP user interface has to be enabled.
If the system administrator has suppressed or restricted the display of the network environment on the used PC, the display of the static website can be reached nevertheless. IP address followed by the port and the name of the REA JET HR pro website Example: http://169.254.114.226:49152/config.html Here it does not matter whether the control device is connected to a "network"...
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Clicking the menu item 'Properties' opens the following screen for the selected marking system. All important information on the REA JET device in the network can be obtained from this window. Figure 234: Property window for the selected marking system.
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The connection to the web server can be established two ways. Enter the IP address of REA JET HR pro 2K/4K in the address line of the web browser. Double click in the link embedded in the static website of REA JET HR pro 2K/4K. This is marked in with the no.
7 Delivery status of REA JET HR pro 2K/4K 7.1 data backup Via the Ethernet port you can save all user files of REA JET HR pro 2K/4K in just a few steps. Please proceed as follows: 1. Establish a network connection between the marking system and your PC. Please note that the IP addresses of the devices are in the same network.
Figure 1: Mechanical data of the REA JET HR pro 2K control device, cabinet installation ......... 24 Figure 2: Mechanical data of the REA JET HR pro 2K control device, installation in 19" system ....... 25 Figure 3: Mechanical data of the REA JET HR pro 2K control device, installation without cabinet ....26 Figure 4: Mechanical data of the REA JET HR pro 4K control device, cabinet installation .........
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Figure 98: Arrangement / assembly for printing from the top and with four print heads ........88 Figure 99: Cross section of a REA JET shaft encoder with solid shaft ..............89 Figure 100: Scope of delivery of the shaft encoder with M23 connector ..............89 Figure 101: Shaft encoder with integrated cable ......................
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Figure 168: View of the warnings on the REA JET print head cable ..............126 Figure 169: View of the lettering of the REA JET print head cable with one of the included cables ....126 Figure 170: Labeled inscription labels ........................126 Figure 171: Blank inscription labels ..........................
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Figure 177: Strip insulation measurements for the sensor plug connection ............129 Figure 178: Assembly sequence of the sensor plug connector ................129 Figure 179: Scope of delivery of the cable for the connection of a product sensor at digital input 3 of REA JET HR pro 2K/4K................................. 129 Figure 180: View of the soldering side of I/O connector (A8) .................
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Power LED: When operational the power LED emits a green light. While booting the REA JET HR pro 4K this LED is lit in orange. The LED is also green if the display light has been deactivated by the power-save mode.