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AMS ALF14 Series Operating Instructions Manual

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Automatic Label Feeder
ALF14 series
Operating Instructions
Document number 80017-AX
ALF14 series

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  • Page 1 Automatic Label Feeder ALF14 series Operating Instructions Document number 80017-AX ALF14 series...
  • Page 2 Translation of the original operating instructions Version 0.2 ALF14 series ALF14-25 ALF14-40 ALF14-55 Manufacturer: AMS Software & Elektronik GmbH Lise-Meitner-Straße 9 24941 Flensburg Germany Tel.: +49 461 90 39 80 Fax.: +49 461 90 39 85 0 info@amsde.com ALF14 series...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    5 Threading the liner ......................37 6 Setting examples ......................45 5 The Label Feeder during operation 1 Importing parameters via USB port ................... 51 2 Eliminating errors ......................53 6 Maintaining the Label Feeder 7 Packing the Label Feeder 8 Proper disposal ALF14 series...
  • Page 4 2 Technical data ..........................60 3 Spare parts list ..........................63 4 Accessories ..........................64 Table machine adapters ......................64 Table Siplace machine adapter X-series ................... 70 Table power cable ........................70 Table adapter ..........................70 5 Letter of acknowledgment ......................71 ALF14 series...

  • Page 5: About These Operating Instructions

    These operating instructions contain important information about the Automatic Label Feeder of the ALF14 series (hereinafter referred to as Label Feeder) and its handling. They are aimed at the operating company and persons who work with or at the Label Feeder.

  • Page 6: Design Of The Operating Instructions

    Text Legend Text Text Safety first Linking to another chapter or section in these operating instructions. Bold type Emphasizing single terms in the text. Italic type Emphasizing menu levels or menu entries in the text. " Menu navigation. ALF14 series...

  • Page 7: List Of Abbreviations

    About these operating instructions List of abbreviations Abbreveation Term Automatic Label Feeder Serial Input Output Surface-mount technology ALF14 series...

  • Page 8: Glossary

    Time Parameter in the submenu which defines the idle time after a label pick up until the next label will be transported. ALF14 series...

  • Page 9: Safety First

    Provide sufficient personnel training. w Ensure that prior to starting work the operating instructions are read and understood by the personnel. We recommend to have the Letter of acknowledgment signed by personnel assigned to work on or with the Label Feeder. ALF14 series...

  • Page 10: Illustration Of Warning Notes And Other Hints

    Warning of property damage Next to warning notes also notices which warn about potential property damages are used. NOTICE Type and source of danger. Not observing this warning note may lead to property damage! w Measure to avoid the damage. ALF14 series...
  • Page 11 Safety first General hints Furthermore general hints which contain important information are used. HINT • This hint contains important information. Tools or equipment • Tool or equipment ALF14 series...

  • Page 12: Personnel Requisitions

    As a rule only personnel who can be expected to work reliable may be employed. The ability to react must not be impaired due to drugs, alcohol, or medications. The charged personnel must have read the operating instructions. ALF14 series...

  • Page 13: General Safety Notes

    Only operate the Label Feeder when it is in proper and fully functioning state. w Do not make any technical changes at the Label Feeder (changes authorized by us are excepted). ALF14 series...

  • Page 14: The Label Feeder At A Glance

    The Label Feeder at a glance Scope of supply Standard scope of supply • 1 Label Feeder of the ALF14 series. • 1 Wall power supply (24V, 1A) with 3 connector plugs (US, UK, EU). • 1 Power supply US or UK plug.

  • Page 15: Brief Device Description

    Menu structure and settings The control panel The ALF14 series comprises the models ALF14-25, ALF14-40, and ALF14-55. While providing the same functionality the three models support labels of different maximum sizes. The ALF14 series includes three models: ALF14-25, ALF14-40,and ALF14-55.
  • Page 16 Labels The Label Feeders of the ALF14 series transport labels of the size 4 x 4 mm to 55 x 55 mm. The labels can be made of various materials as e. g. paper or polyimide. They can be made from nontransparent, semitransparent, full transparent label material.

  • Page 17: Views

    Fig. 1 Control elements and components of the Lab el Feeder Output opening Liner pressure roller Input opening Label transport conveyors Control panel Screw for manual liner transportation Closing flap Driving wheel for adapter driving belt Release button Connector Interface / Power supply Liner feed ALF14 series...
  • Page 18 Belt drive external transport Mechanism for supporting the transportation of the liner using the support machine adapter. For connecting the power supply cable or the Connector interface / Power optional power- / signal cable for -ED models supply ALF14 series...

  • Page 19: Machine Adapter

    Machine adapter Example: Juki machine adapter Fig. 2 Juki machine adapter Adapter ground plate with two assembly supports for height adjustment Adapter driving belt Label Feeder release handle Handhold Deflection roller / label roll hanger Active liner pull out ALF14 series...
  • Page 20 The Label Feeder at a glance Special case: Siplace machine adapter of the Siplace X-series Fig. 3 Machine adapter for Siplace X-series Siplace feeder adapter AMS X-series Clipport adapter AMS Label Feeder ALF14-25 ASM Siplace machine adapter ALF14 series...
  • Page 21 Function of the control elements and components Control element Function Component Adapter ground plate with two assembly supports Adapter driving belt Label Feeder release handle Handhold Deflection roller Label roll hanger Active liner pull out Siplace feeder adapter Clipport adapter ALF14 series...

  • Page 22: The Control Panel

    Green status LED Red status LED A label has been transported to The red status LED lights up. the pick up position on the label transport conveyors. An external FEED signal is The green status LED lights up. active. ALF14 series...

  • Page 23: Menu Structure And Settings

    The Label Feeder at a glance Menu structure and settings Hint • The following description refers to firmware versions as of 14.02.05. Menu structure Fig. 5 Menu structure Main menu Submenu ALF14 series...
  • Page 24 The mode or parameter is indicated on the left side in the 7-character display at the first position, the related value is displayed in the right side of the display. For special cases of settings refer to section Setting examples ALF14 series...
  • Page 25 Factory setting: up by the SMT system.. The transportation 80 mm/s speed is adjustable. The max. speed depends - amongst others - on the liner material as well as the size and the weight of the label roll. ALF14 series...
  • Page 26 FEED signal provided by the SMT machine). For further details please refer to the firmware documentation. Autonomous operation, signal interface Mode 0 switched off, no monitoring signals. FUJI NXT compatible mode, exclusively Mode 1 ALF14 series...
  • Page 27 When the programming mode is active various programmings can be performed. firmware update changing parameter performed using a numerical code provided by us. In case of firmware updates external firmware files are loaded from a PC via a USB port. ALF14 series...
  • Page 28 All parameters will be reset to the The red status LED is pull key simultaneously. factory setting. slowly flashing (2 s). The Label Feeder is in the label mode interface mode remains unchanged as set before the reset. ALF14 series...

  • Page 29: Preparing The Label Feeder For The Operation

    Preparing the Label Feeder for the operation Site requirements • The Label Feeder is exclusively designed for indoor use. • The maximum admissible ambient temperature for optimum operation is 30 °C. • The maximum admissible relative air humidity for optimum operation is 60 %. ALF14 series...

  • Page 30: Unpacking The Label Feeder

    The Label Feeder is only fully functional with all its components. Operating an incomplete Label Feeder may lead to impaired functionality! w Check the delivery for completeness. w Please contact us immediately in case the delivery is incomplete. u The Label Feeder is unpacked and ready for assembly. ALF14 series...

  • Page 31: Power Supply

    The FUJI machine adapter is directly connected with the SMT system via the integrated plug contacts. In case of machine adapters for Yamaha iPulse systems a power cable which connects the Label Feeder with the SMT system is permanently mounted. ALF14 series...

  • Page 32: Assembling The Label Feeder On The Machine Adapter

    HINT • The Label Feeders of the ALF14 series are compatible with various SMT systems of different manufacturers. To find out which Label Feeder is compatible with which SMT system refer to section Table machine adapter...
  • Page 33 Preparing the Label Feeder for the operation Example: Juki machine adapter Fig. 7 Juki machine adapter Adapter ground plate with two assembly supports for height adjustment Adapter driving belt Label Feeder release handle Handhold Deflection roller / label roll hanger Active liner pull out ALF14 series...
  • Page 34 Insert the machine adapter with the assembled Label Feeder into the magazine or into the SMT system like you do with other component feeders. HINT • Depending on the model of the employed SMT system the Label Feeder is connected to the power supply in different ways. ALF14 series...
  • Page 35 FUJI machine adapter the closed compartment has to be opened. w Remove the narrow side of the interface compartment from the machine adapter and screw it onto the Label Feeder. w Continue with the assembly of the Label Feeder as described above. ALF14 series...
  • Page 36 Mount the Siplace machine adapter onot a Clipport adapter. w Set the Clipport adapter onto the Siplace feeder adapter. w Place an empty roll (diameter: 76 mm ) on the coil core. w Continue with the assembly of the Label Feeder as described above. ALF14 series...

  • Page 37: Threading The Liner

    After the power supply has been established the Label Feeder automatically is in the label mode L. In order to be able to thread the liner the automatic label transportation of the Label Feeder must be switched off. The Label Feeder has to be in the speed mode S. ALF14 series...
  • Page 38 The Label Feeder is in the speed mode S and you can start threading the liner. w Slide the locating blocks to the outer edge of the guiding slots using a pointed tool. Fig. 9 Sliding the locating b locks Guiding slot (outer edge) Locating block ALF14 series...
  • Page 39 Take the end of the liner and insert it in the input opening. w Push the liner further into the Label Feeder until it exits at the top behind the control panel. w Pull the liner approx. 10 cm further out of the Label Feeder. ALF14 series...
  • Page 40 Preparing the Label Feeder for the operation Fig. 10 Inserting the liner Liner Control panel Inputt opening w Slightly lift the closing flap while pressing the release button at the same time. w Push the liner approx. 10 cm through the liner feed. ALF14 series...
  • Page 41 Preparing the Label Feeder for the operation Fig. 11 Inserting the liner into the liner feed Liner feed w Center the liner in the liner feed. w Carefully slide the locating blocks to the edges of the liner using a pointed tool. ALF14 series...
  • Page 42 Locating block Liner w Further lift the closing flap until you can see the transport rolls (toothed shafts) inside the Label Feeder. w Push the end of the liner into the output guide between the two transport rolls. ALF14 series...
  • Page 43 Pull the liner through the Label Feeder until the end of the liner reaches the empty roll. w Fix the end of the liner at the empty roll. w Continue with the below mentioned handling instructions. ALF14 series...
  • Page 44 The liner has been inserted completely into the Label Feeder. w Press the mode key once to shift to the label mode L. u The Label Feeder is in the label mode L and ready for setting or programming. ALF14 series...

  • Page 45: Setting Examples

    12 mm / 14.5 further and then positioned. That way the label with its rear edge has been completely transported underneath the liner pressure roller and the recognition and picking up of the label is guaranteed. ALF14 series...
  • Page 46 Repeatedly press the up key, until the value 200 is shown in the display. u The parameter S has been changed from 80 mm/s to 200 mm/s. The transportation speed increases from 80 mm/s to 200 mm/s. w Press the mode key in order to return to the label mode L. ALF14 series...
  • Page 47 Repeatedly press the up key, until the value 2 is shown in the display. u The parameter r has been changed from 0.80 m/s² to 2.00 m/s². The acceleration of the label transportation increases to 2 m/s². w Press the pull key in order to return to the label mode L. ALF14 series...
  • Page 48 Repeatedly press the down key until the value 50 is shown in the display. uThe parameter H has been changed from 100 m/s² to 50 m/s . The deceleration of the label transportation decreases to 50 m/s w Press the pull key in order to return to the label mode L. ALF14 series...

  • Page 49: The Label Feeder During Operation

    The Label Feeder during operation The Label Feeder during operation Fig. 15 The Lab el Feeder during operation SMT system Label Feeder Machine adapter ALF14 series...
  • Page 50 Regularly carry out visual inspections during operation. w Make sure that the closing flap is always closed during operation, to avoid a possible Head-Crash of the assembly machine. Always close the cover properly (warning against damage to property ALF14 series...

  • Page 51: Importing Parameters Via Usb Port

    • The following description refers to firmware versions as of 14.02.07. As of firmware version 14.02.07 the Label Feeders of the ALF14 series support the setting and importing of parameters as well as the controlling and monitoring of the label transportation via a USB port.
  • Page 52 Querying Gap. Txxx Querying Time. Fxxx Querying Feed. Rxxx Querying Ramp. Hxxx Querying Hold. Ixxx Querying IO Mode xxxh Querying operating hours. xxxL Querying transported labels. xxxm Querying total feed. xxxxxxx Querying ID. OK/ERROR Querying status. Resetting parameters. ALF14 series...

  • Page 53: Eliminating Errors

    Slightly lift the closing flap while pressing the release button at the same time. w Turn the screw for manual liner transportation clockwise using the screwdriver and at the same time carefully pull the liner through the input opening. ALF14 series...
  • Page 54 Pay attention e. g. for glue or paper residues. w Check whether the liner is centered precisely. Refer to section Threading the liner w Check the setting of the parameters. Refer to section Menu structure and settings ALF14 series...
  • Page 55 We recommend to only use labels which have been approved by us. Deforming or detaching labels may indicate that ambient temperature or air humidity is too high. w Make sure that the site requirements are observed. For details regarding ambient temperature and air humidity refer to section Site requirements ALF14 series...

  • Page 56: Maintaining The Label Feeder

    If you use tools with pointed or sharp edges when manually removing labels from the liner or out of the Label Feeder the label transport conveyors may be damaged! w Always use stamp tweezers when manually removing labels. ALF14 series...

  • Page 57: Packing The Label Feeder

    We recommend to use the original packaging. If it should no longer be available you can order suitable packaging material from us. Packaging material provided by the customer w Make sure the Label Feeder and the accessories can not shift inside the packaging. w Provide for sufficient stuffing. ALF14 series...

  • Page 58: Proper Disposal

    Return the Label Feeder or its components to recycling at the end of the service life. w While doing so adhere to the valid environmental regulations. HINT • Please contact us if there are any questions regarding the proper disposal. ALF14 series...

  • Page 59: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix Declaration of conformity ALF14 series...

  • Page 60: Technical Data

    4 / 55 Label height (min./max) 4 / 23 4 / 23 4 / 55 Accuracy of the label positioning Value In transportation direction 0.8 mm Transverse to transportation direction Depending on the manual setting of the locating blocks ALF14 series...
  • Page 61 Appendix Mechanical dimensions Fig. 20 Mechanical dimensions ALF14-25 Fig. 21 Mechanical dimensions ALF14-40 ALF14 series...
  • Page 62 Appendix Fig. 22 Mechanical dimensions ALF14-55 ALF14 series...

  • Page 63: Spare Parts List

    Appendix Spare parts list Spare parts list on request. In case spare parts are required please call +49 461 903 980 or send your request to the following e-mail address: revoox@amsde.com. ALF14 series...

  • Page 64: Accessories

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  • Page 65 19710127 19710242 19710243 Juki FX-3 19710116 19710244 19710245 Speed Placer Juki FX-3R / FX-3RA 19710116 19710244 19710245 Juki JM-10 19710116 19710244 19710245 Multitask Platform Juki JM-20 19710116 19710244 19710245 Multitask Platform Juki JX-100LED 19710116 19710244 19710245 Compact placer ALF14 series...
  • Page 66 Mycronic MyData / 19710133 19710246 19710247 Mycronic Samsung DECAN 19710131 19710250 19710251 Samsung DECAN F2 19710131 19710250 19710251 Samsung SM411 19710131 19710250 19710251 Samsung SM421 19710131 19710250 19710251 Samsung SM451 19710131 19710250 19710251 Samsung SM471 19710131 19710250 19710251 ALF14 series...
  • Page 67 Yamaha iPulse M2 19710198 19710256 19710257 Version 3.796 (F2 feeder) Yamaha iPulse M4e 19710198 19710256 19710257 Version 3.796 (F2 feeder) Yamaha iPulse M6 19710198 19710256 19710257 Version 3.796 (F2 feeder) Yamaha iPulse M7 19710198 19710256 19710257 Version 3.796 ALF14 series...
  • Page 68 19710165 19710254 19710255 Yamaha YS100 19710132 19710252 19710253 Yamaha YS12 19710132 19710252 19710253 Yamaha YS12F 19710132 19710252 19710253 Yamaha YS12P 19710132 19710252 19710253 Yamaha YS24 19710132 19710252 19710253 Yamaha YS24X 19710132 19710252 19710253 Yamaha YS88 19710132 19710252 19710253 ALF14 series...
  • Page 69 19710165 19710254 19710255 Yamaha YV100XTg 19710165 19710254 19710255 Yamaha YV112-III 19710165 19710254 19710255 Yamaha YV180X 19710165 19710254 19710255 Yamaha YV180Xg 19710165 19710254 19710255 Yamaha YV88X 19710165 19710254 19710255 Yamaha YV88Xg 19710165 19710254 19710255 Yamaha YVL88-II 19710165 19710254 19710255 ALF14 series...
  • Page 70 Appendix 9.4.2 Table Siplace machine adapter X-series Ordered part Item number AMS X-Series Clipport adapter 19710167 ASM Siplace feeder adapter 00141305 9.4.3 Table power cable Ordered part Item number Power cable with plug for direct connection of Not available for all machine adapters.

  • Page 71: Letter Of Acknowledgment

    Letter of acknowledgment The operating instructions contain important information about the Label Feeders of the ALF14 series and their handling. I herewith confirm that I read all chapters of the operating instructions and that I am aware of all safety notes and warning notes.
  • Page 72 Device control and monitoring 14 ALF14-series Dimensions 60 Ambient temperature 29, 49, 53, 60 Direct connection 31 AMS X-series Clipport-Adapter 19 Display 22, 23, 45 ASM Siplace machine adapter 19 Disposal 58 Assembly support 19, 32 Down key 22, 23, 45...
  • Page 73 Liner pressure roller 17, 45 - I - Liner transportation 53 Locating block 37, 60 Idle time 8, 23, 45 Losing flap 17 Impaired functionality 30 Impairment of the functionality 49 Importing of parameters 51 Importing parameters 14 ALF14 series...
  • Page 74 Pick up rate 45 Siplace syste 31 Picking up of the label 45 Siplace X series 19 Positioned label 23 Site requirements 13, 53 Power cable 14, 31, 32 SMT 7 Power supply 13, 31, 32, 37, 60 SMT machine 23 ALF14 series...
  • Page 75 Appendix SMT system 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 23, 31, 32, - V - 37, 45, 49, 53 Snap-fit 37 Visual inspection 49 Spare parts 63 Speed 51 Speed mode 23, 37, 45 - W - Stamp tweezers 37, 53, 56 Status 51 Stopping point 45 Wall power supply 14, 31, 32...

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