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WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL IMPORTANT • Do not carry out installation, operation, service, or maintenance until thoroughly understanding the contents of this manual. • Keep this manual available at all times for instal- lation, operation, service, and maintenance. Manual No. 0077B...
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Ishida Company representative. Thank you! Copyright 2001 by Ishida Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form, by photocopy or any other means, without written permission from the publisher.
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SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS These safety measures must be followed to ensure the safe servicing of this machine: Servicing is to be done by qualified service personnel only These service instructions are for use by qualified service personnel who fully understand the potential hazards involved. To avoid any possible danger, do not perform any service procedures unless qualified to do so.
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ETTING TARTED This service manual contains the procedures for servicing the WPL-3000 Index Conveyor. It is strongly advised that you read and clearly understand the contents of this manual before beginning any maintenance to this machine. AINTENANCE RECAUTIONS To insure the safety and long operating life of this machine, it is important to observe the following precautions: Keep the area around the machine clear of any dust and debris.
3.2.10 Machine ID No. Setting (C09) ....3-13 3.2.11 Preset Function Setting (C10) ....3-14 3.2.12 Password (C11) ........3-14 3.2.13 Data Transmission (C99) ....... 3-15 4.1 Menu Directory Diagram........4. Setting Mode 4.2 Setup Mode 4.2.1 Label Format (b01) ......... 4.2.2 Bar Code Setting (b02) ......
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7.1 Overview ............7. Printer / Label 7.2 Block Diagram ..........Applicator Unit 7.3 Electronic Components ........7.3.1 Printer Unit (Thermal head, label sensor adjustment) ... 7.3.2 Label Applicator Unit ......7-10 7.4 Adjustment Position of the Label Applicator Unit ......... 7-14 7.5 Movement Test ..........
Chapter 1.1 External Parts and Names (I Line Type) ..1.2 External Parts and Names (L Line Type) ..1.3 Location of Safety Stickers ......verview...
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DISCHARGE ROLLER UNIT (OPTION) CONVEYOR WEIGH UNIT CONVEYOR STAND (OPTION) POWER SWITCH Fig. 1. 2 WPL- 3000 ( I Line Type) front view.* * IMPORTANT NOTE – later versions of the WPL-3000 use a front mounted printer arm. WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B...
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CONTROLLER UNIT PRINTER UNIT LABEL APPLICATOR DISCHARGE ROLLER UNIT (OPTION) SCALE POWER SWITCH Fig. 1.4 WPL-3000 ( L Line Type) front view.* * IMPORTANT NOTE – later versions of the WPL-3000 use a front mounted printer arm. WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B...
Overview 1 1.3 L OCATION OF AFETY TICKERS IMPORTANT NOTE – later versions of the WPL-3000 use a front mounted printer arm. Fig. 1.5 Location of external stickers. Disconnect from before opening Fig. 1.6 Internal safety sticker. WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B...
(20 in.) Fig. 2.1 Allow adequate space for WPL-3000. IMPORTANT NOTE – later versions of the WPL-3000 use a front mounted printer arm. 2.1.2 Installation Route The WPL is 446mm (17.5 in.) x 1085mm (42.75 in.) and requires an entrance and delivery route wider than 446mm (17.5 in.).
3.5 INCH 2DD FD MANUALS Fig. 2.2 Tools Note : Use a level with precision greater than 2/1000. 2.2.2 Manuals WPL-3000 Service Manual WPL-3000 Programming Manual (User’s Manual for Managers) WPL-3000 Operation Manual (User’s Manual for Operators) WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B...
Open carton and inspect contents to see that all items are accounted for and undamaged. Fig. 2.3 Items contained in carton IMPORTANT NOTE – later versions of the WPL-3000 use a front mounted printer arm. Note : Infeed conveyor and stand are options.
2.4.1 Fastening to Stand ANTI-VIBRATION PAD BOLT (X 6) STAND (M5 x 60mm) Fig. 2.4 Weigh conveyor unit (under side view) Bolt (X 4) (M5 x 60mm) Fig. 2.5 Infeed conveyor (under side view) STAND (OPTION) WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B...
Secure conveyor stands to floor using anchor bolts. Attach joint to stands so neither conveyor stand can move. METAL FITTING JOINT ANCHOR BOLT Tightly fasten the nuts securing the leveling leg. LEVELING LEG Fig. 2.6 Fastening Stands WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B...
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Fasten stand to floor. ANCHOR BOLT AND WASHER(4) LEVELING LEG Fig. 2. 7 Method 1 2.4.4 Stand Fastening Method 2 Fasten anchor bolt and leveling leg to anchor plate ADJUSTABLE PRESSURE FITTING (EXAMPLE) Fig. 2. 8 Method 2 WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B...
POWER CORD Fig. 2.9 Connecting Cable TIE UP AND SECURE EXCESS PRINTER CABLE AND FASTEN COVERS WITH SCREWS. IMPORTANT NOTE: Later versions of the WPL-3000 use a front mounted printer arm. Fig. 2.10 Printer Stand Case WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B...
THERMAL HEAD , section 3.2.4. 6. Performing Total Clear Refer to Programming Manual . 7. Backing Up Data Back up registered data to a floppy disk. Refer to Test Mode 99: DATA SAVE/LOAD , section 3.2.13. WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B...
Setup 2 2.7 M ETHOD FOR HREADING ABELS Thread labels as shown below. For a detailed explanation of threading the label reel, refer to Operation Manual . Fig. 2.11 Arrows indicate thread direction. WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B 2-10...
To eliminate this problem, it is neces- sary to either delete the data or correct the data responsible for this hitch. When WPL-3000 cannot enter standard mode after power is turned ON, the machine cannot enter setting or registration mode.
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Setup 2 WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B 2-12...
Test Mode 3 3.1 M IRECTORY IAGRAM WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B...
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The following hardware items are checked in this test mode operation. 1. A/D Converter Check 2. Key Check 3. Display Check (Dot and digital fluorescent display) 4. I NET Communication Check 5. Displaying Program Number 6. Conveyor Elevator and Label Applicator Test WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B...
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2): Once the membrane keyboard has been removed, it cannot be reused. Key 29= RESET key When RESET key is pressed, the display returns to sub-menu. CAUTION CAUTION When each key is pressed, the numerical value is displayed as shown in the above illustration. WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B...
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• Press PLU to test the conveyor’s up and down movement. Note: Compressed air must be supplied for these movement tests. 3.2.3 RAM Clear (C02) This initializes (clears) RAM, E ROM and sets Test PLU data. WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B...
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PLU’s 1 through 10 are created along with a dummy shop name. 3.2.4 Thermal Head Setting (C03) Use this step to set the Thermal Head resistance, check or reset usage, and set print density. WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B...
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Enter 0 and press ENTER to clear print usage distance. Always clear this setting when a new thermal head is installed. Print Density Setting (C03-03) This adjusts print density (1: light to 9: dark). Press PRINT to issue test labels. WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B...
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Note: Increase value for faster operation. * These changes must be registered to the A/D Board NV RAM. See WPL-3000 setup instructions (Appendix A.1). * Typical “Speed Up” settings are: 003C = 03, 003D = 03, and 003E = 03.
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Sales Mode (C08-01) This selects machine functions corresponding to customer sales configuration. Display 1 : IND, LABEL, W/O TL Standard issue of individual lablels without operators 2 : OPE, W TOTAL Enable operator functions WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B 3-12...
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3.2.10 Machine ID No. Setting (C09) This sets the Master Scale’s ID number for computer communications. Note: The maximum number of Master Scale connections to the computer may vary depending on the efficiency of the level converters used. WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B 3-13...
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Before using a new floppy disk for the first time, perform Step C99-03 to format the disk. Use 2DD type disks only. CAUTION CAUTION All IF-21FD operations are controlled from the WPL-3000. 3.2.13.1 Data Transfer Select IF21 File No. (C99-02-01). Enter the IF-21FD file number (1~8) to be used, then press ENTER .
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CAMPAIGN MASTER BATCH FILE SUB TOTAL NUTRITION FILE Verify (C99-02-04) This verifies WPL-3000 and IF-21FD data. Enter the selection number of the data to be verified and press ENTER . Press PRINT to begin verifying. ➝ Note: Select number using key.
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Executing (C99-03-03) Executing. Initialization Complete (C99-03-04) Initialization is complete when “OK” is displayed . P A S S Note: See Error Code list in Section 9.3 (Save & Load with IF-21FD Floppy Disk Unit) if necessary. WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B 3-18...
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Chapter 4.1 Menu Directory Diagram........4.2 Setup Mode 4.2.1 Label Format (b01) ......... etting 4.2.2 Bar Code Setting (b02) ......4.2.3 Code Settings (b03) ....... 4.2.4 Setting Initial Data (b04) ......4.2.5 PLU File (b08) ........4-11 4.2.6 Preset Report (b10) ........ 4-12 4.2.7 Registration Select (b11) ......
Setting Mode 4 4.2 S ETUP The following pages contain explanations for each menu. 4.2.1 Label Format (b01) Label format settings are performed in this mode. See the table below for a detailed explanation of each step. WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B...
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0-999.9 (0.1 increments) Length includes label length and space. (including gap) Maximum 175mm Note: Maximum length for automatic application is 85.0mm. b01-09 Label sensor distance 0-999.9 (0.1 increments) Default value 110.0. Adjust to fine tune print alignment. Fig. 4.1 Label Sensor Distance WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B...
Barcode Type (b02-03) This sets bar code type. Select from the chart below: Setting No. Bar Code Type UPC 13* UPC 8 NON-PLU code 10 DIGIT 13 5 DIGIT 8 Source Marked Code *Default WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B...
ENTER for each selection. Note: Item Code format = 12345678 (step P01-16 in PLU programming. Example: Group set to 42 starts at the fourth digit and uses two digits: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B...
Setting Mode 4 4.2.4 Setting Initial Data (b04) This is used to set initial data. Enter numerical value and press ENTER for each selection. See the table below for a detailed expla- nation of each step. WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B...
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Select by arrow or numerical entry Default = 2 : NO ¡ Numerical Forced Tare — a tare weight must be used before a label is 1 : YES Enter [1] allowed to print. 2 : NO Enter [2] WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B 4-10...
Setting Mode 4 4.2.5 PLU FILE (b08) This prohibits or enables entry of the selected items in PLU programming. Enter the numerical value ( 0 or 1) and press ENTER for each selection. WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B 4-11...
Setting Mode 4 4.2.7 Registration Select (b11) This prohibits or enables menu items for selection on the registration menu. Enter the numerical value (0 or 1) and press ENTER for each selection. WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B 4-14...
Enter a 1 to 4 digit number and press ENTER to set password. ITEMS IN PARENTHESES DENOTE DEFAULT SETTING. Note : A password of 6000 can not be entered. WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B 4-15...
50 would result in a delay time of 500msec. Use this setting to center packages (right to left) on the weighing element. Note: Tray Master settings are only used when the WPL-3000 is configured for straight (I-line) operation. WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B 4-16...
Delay Timer (Non-Weigh > 60mm) Increase if product reaches labelling position before printing is completed. Time between A and B where: A = Label begins printing, B = Conveyor lifts to move product Note: 10 = 1/10th second delay WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B 4-17...
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Setting Mode 4 WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B 4-18...
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Controller Unit 5 5.1 O VERVIEW The WPL-3000 display (GP1046A01AA) uses a Fluorescent dot display for characters and a fluorescent digital display for numbers. The keyboard uses membrane keys. Refer to the Operation Manual for an explanation of the function keys.
ARTS 5.3.1 Display Board (GP1046A01AA) The WPL-3000 utilizes a 256 X 16 (horizonal x vertical) full dot and 7 segment fluorescent digital displays. Display data is received from and keyboard entries sent to the main CPU board (P-834x) located in the printer unit. Power is supplied by the power supply unit SLS100PW in the contol box located in the weigh conveyor unit.
Fig. 5.5 DIP Switch 5.3.2 Junction/Buzzer Board (P-887) Keyboard entries are sent to the main CPU board (P-834x) in the printer unit via the Junction/Buzzer board (P-887). MEMBRANE KEYBOARD JUNCTION/BUZZER BOARD P-887 KEY SHEET Fig. 5.6 Keyboard WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B...
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A single confirmation beep is made every time a key is pressed. A buzzer attached to the Junction/Buzzer board emits a series of beeps when a key entry error is made. BUZZER Fig. 5.7 Junction/Buzzer Board P-887 WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B...
3.2.2 in this manual for entering the test mode. Fig. 5.8 Key Addresses Note : Key 29 (RESET) is used to exit key check mode. Test mode C01-03 is used for display check of the full dot and 7 segment digital displays. WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B...
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Controller Unit 5 5.5 D ISASSEMBLY IAGRAM CONTROLLER UNIT CABLE TO PRINTER UNIT DISPLAY FILTER TRANSPARENT KEYSHEET COVER JUNCTION/BUZZER BOARD P-887 DISPLAY BOARD(GP-1046A01A) MEMBRANE KEYBOARD OPERATION KEY SHEET INSERT Fig. 5.9 Controller Unit WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B...
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WEIGH UNIT CONTROL BOX ROLLER UNIT ITEMS TO BE WEIGHED Fig. 6.1 Weigh conveyor Fig. 6.2 Items to be weighed roll across a sloping conveyor GUIDE BOARD ROLLER UNIT SEAL WIRE WEIGH PLATTER Fig. 6.3 Roller Unit WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B...
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5IK40GN-ALU INFEED E64197 CONVEYOR WEIGH CONVEYOR MAIN POWER SWITCH Fig. 6.4 Block Diagram *Later designs incorporate a single P-854 Drive board. ✝Later designs use two power supplies: LSF100-24 (36-3409-01) – Main 24VDC LDA30F-24 (46-3180-09) – Fans WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B...
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Load cell type CLC-25N Load (maximum) 25 kg within ±5% Standard output Insulated resistance over 5M Ohm Applied voltage -12V Fig. 6.5 Load cell RECEIVING PLATTER A/D BOARD (P-830B) LOAD CELL UNIT Fig. 6.6 Disassembly of scale unit WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B...
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These power regulators convert electricity supplied from the power supply unit (located in the weigh conveyor) to lower, more stable voltages. Fig. 6.7 A/D Converter Board (P-830B) Red (+V White (-V Green (+Signal) Blue (-Signal) Shield Fig. 6.7a Load Cell Connections WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B...
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1. Select hardware test mode (C01) and press ENTER . 2. Select A/D check (C01-01) and press ENTER . 3. Press ZERO . Confirm that the A/D converter initial value is stabilized within 2000±1 count. Note: See Section 10.3 for calibation procedure. WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B...
Weigh Conveyor 6 6.5 D ISASSEMBLY IAGRAM WEIGH PLATTER UNIT SEALING WIRE ROLLER UNIT FOUR-CORNER ADJUSTMENT SCREW SCALE UPPER CASE A/D CONVERTER BOARD (P-830B) LOAD CELL UNIT WEIGH CONVEYOR BASE Fig. 6.8 Disassembly Diagram WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B...
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Chapter 7.1 Overview ............7.2 Block Diagram ..........7.3 Electronic Components ........rinter/ abel 7.3.1 Printer Unit (Thermal head, label sensor adjustment) .. 7.3.2 Label Applicator Unit ......7-10 7.4 Adjustment Position of the Label pplicator Applicator Unit ..........7-14 7.5 Movement Test ..........
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The printer em- ploys a 60mm wide thermal head. IMPORTANT NOTE: LABEL APPLICATOR UNIT Later versions of the WPL-3000 PRINTER UNIT use a front mounted printer arm. Fig. 7.1 Printer Unit LABEL APPLICATOR ARM UNIT...
7.2 B LOCK IAGRAM SUCTION FAN I/O BOARD P-892 Controller Unit JUNCTION (Keyboard/Display) BOARD Label P-838A Applicator Unit Label THERMAL HEAD Sensor MAIN CPU BOARD P-834 "LABEL TAKEN" SENSOR Printer Unit Weigh Conveyor Fig. 7.3 Block Diagram WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B...
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* asterisk indicates latest version, subsequent versions will be followed by letter (e.g.,A,B,C) Note: IC15 (CHIP0) socket contains the Main Program EPROM. It begins with the letter B, C or Z based on the program function. IC14 (CHIP1) contains the Font Program. It begins with the letter F. WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B...
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This board transmits peeling sensor (reflective type) and stepping motor signals through the cable from the J4 connector to the main board. * asterisk indicates latest version, subsequent versions will be followed by letter (e.g., A,B,C) Fig. 7.7 Junction Board (P-838*) WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B...
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Print a test label to test printing. If print quality is unsatisfactory, adjust according to the following procedure : (1) Loosen the thermal head attachment screws (2) by a 1/4 turn. ATTACHMENT SCREWS Fig. 7.9 Locations of screws WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B...
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Lower print density before adjusting for more precise adjustment. (3) Set the thermal head resistance value. Setting are performed in test mode C03: THERMAL HEAD. Refer to Test Mode (Sec. 3.2.1 and 3.2.4) for starting test mode. (4) Print a test label. WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B...
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ELECTROMAGNETIC VALVE PEELING SENSOR LABEL ABSORPTION PLATE COVER Fig. 7.15 Applicator Unit Disassembly Diagram Fan Motor The fan motors use suction to hold labels against the absorption plate until they are applied to a package. WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B 7-10...
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The electromagnetic valve also controls the air supply that moves the labeling arm up. A port A TERMINAL NUMBER WIRE COLOR B TERMINAL NUMBER A PORT 1 A PORT 2 BLACK Fig. 7.16 Electromagnetic Valve WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B 7-11...
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(“label taken”) sensor. Sensor Protective Cover Fig. 7.19 Peeling Sensor Peeling sensor Connector UL tube J2 P-838 Connector No. Connection Terminal Color anode green cathode blue collector purple emitter gray Fig. 7.20 Peeling Sensor WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B 7-13...
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Note: Use a label or white paper to test. LABEL SENSOR SENSOR DISPLAY VALUE LABEL SENSOR RECEIVER VOLTAGE BEAM REFLECTED ABOVE 200 COUNTS BELOW 1[V] DC BEAM OPEN BELOW 50 COUNTS OVER 4 [V] DC WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B 7-15...
ISASSEMBLY IAGRAM STAND UNIT STORE CABLE UNDER COVERS KNOB BOLT Fig. 7.24 Disassembly diagram (stand unit) IMPORTANT NOTE – later versions of the WPL-3000 use a front mounted printer arm. 7.7 D ISASSEMBLY IAGRAM PRINTER UNIT CPU BOARD (P-834) I/O BOARD (P-892)
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Printer/ Label Applicator Unit 7 7.8 D ISASSEMBLY IAGRAM LABEL APPLICATOR UNIT SPEED CONTROL AIR CYLINDER FAN MOTORS HINGE METAL FITTING APPLICATOR SHAFTS ELECTROMAGNETIC VALVE COVER PEELING SENSOR LABEL ABSORPTION PLATE Fig. 7.26 Disassembly Diagram (label applicator unit) WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B 7-17...
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Chapter 8.1 Weigh Conveyor Unit ........8.2 Block Diagram ..........8.3 Electronic Components ........eigh 8.3.1 Power Supply Unit ........8.3.2 Drive Board (P-854) ....... 8.3.3 Electromagnetic Valve ......Onveyor 8.3.4 Air Cylinder ..........8.3.5 Application Timing Sensor ...... 8.4 Elevator Check and Parts Adjustment .... 8.4.1 Weigh Conveyor.
1. Remove the conveyor belt from pulley as shown below. 2. Grip the handles and lift the weigh conveyor straight up. Fig. 8.1 Weigh conveyor unit CONVEYOR BELT WEIGH CONVEYOR PULLEY CONVEYOR BELT HANDLE PULLEY Fig. 8.2 Removing Weigh Conveyor WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B...
Main Power Switch Fig. 8.3 Block Diagram * Later designs incorporate a single P-854 Drive Board. ✝ Later designs incorporate two 24V DC power supplies: LSF 100-24 (36-3409-01) – Main 24V DC LDA 30F-24 (46-3180-09) – Fans WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B...
Note: Later designs use two 24V DC power supplies. See previous page. Signals Product name SLS150PW Voltage input 85 to 132 [V] AC +24 [V] DC Frequency 50/60 [Hz] Voltage output +24 [V] DC Current output 6 [A] Power output 144 [W] WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B...
This driver board (P-854) is installed in the control box located under the weigh conveyor. 8.3.3 Electromagnetic Valve This electromagnetic valve drives the air cylinder which raises and lowers the weigh conveyor. WEIGH CONVEYOR LIFT CONVEYOR SUPPORT AIR CYLINDER SPEED CONTROLLER ELECTROMAGNETIC VALVE Fig. 8.7 Electromagnetic Valve WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B...
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Turn the knob counterclockwise four rotations and tighten the nut. *For decreasing speed Turn knob clockwise. *For increasing speed Turn knob counterclockwise. RAISE CONVEYOR SPEED CONTROL KNOB LOWER CONVEYOR SPEED CONTROL KNOB Fig. 8.8 Air Cylinder WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B...
Turn the potentiometer CW until the If the orange lamp does not turn off, orange lamp is OFF and the green lamp position A is fully CW. is fully ON. This is position C. CW - clockwise CCW = counter clockwise WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B...
Fig. 8.10 Conveyor Belt 2. Belt tension can be adjusted by changing motor position. To adjust tension, loosen the four motor mounting bolts on the under side of the main body. Move the motor as needed. WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B...
8.4.2 Conveyor Fall Prevention Screw Adjustment A conveyor fall prevention screw is shown in Fig. 8.12 Adjust so that there is a 0.5mm (1/64 inch) gap between screw and brace. BRACE CONVEYOR FALL PREVENTION SCREW Fig. 8.12 Conveyor Fall Prevention Screw WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B...
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POWER SUPPLY UNIT SLS150PW * DRIVER BOARD (P-854) WEIGH CONVEYOR DRIVE MOTOR POWER SWITCH AIR CYLINDER POWER FILTER BOARD (P-859) ELECTROMAGNETIC VALVE Fig. 8.13 Disassembly Diagram * Later designs incorporate two 24 VDC power supplies. WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B 8-10...
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Chapter 9.1 Periodic Parts Replacement ....9.2 Breakdown and Countermeasure .... 9.3 Error Messages ........roubleshooting...
2. Display (Display board) Expected life: over 30,000 hours, using standard rated drive. 3. Print roller Replacement period: When label distance reaches 300 km. Check this value in Test Mode C03-02 (Section 3.2.4) *MTBF = Mean Time Between Failures WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B...
2. Adjust, replace thermal head 3. Defective thermal head cable 3. Check, replace cable 4. Defective main board 4. Check, replace main board 5. Defective power supply unit 5. Check thermal head applied voltage Check, replace power unit WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B...
100 total transactions. Same operator number Wait and restart opera- SAME OPR. TOTALING ON MAC. used within one second. tion. Err--13 Same operator number Wait and restart opera- OPERATOR IN USE used within one second. tion. Err--14 WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B...
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• Power up the scale with nothing on the platter. Scale was powered up Power up the scale with REMOVE ITEM ON THE PLATTER with some object on the nothing on the platter. Err-57 platter. WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B...
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Err--204 • Check cabling between printers. — Too many characters per Check PLU name CHARACTER BUFFER OVER PLU. registration area. — Too many characters per Check PLU name CHARACTER DOTS OVER line. registration area. WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B...
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9330 SYSTEM ERROR (CHECK MASTER SCALE) Satellite does not receive • Check Master Board, requested data from replace if necessary. Err--9330 Master Board. • Check all cable connec- tions. • Check for incorrectly wired cables. WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B...
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• Select and receive only data files from data file. similar scales. • IF-21FD floppy disk recorder not • Power off scale and connect IF-21FD Err 73 connected. floppy disk recorder. • Incorrect disk format. • Reformat floppy disk. WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B...
Chapter 10.1 Location of Main Parts........10-2 10.2 Replacing the Load Cell Unit ......10-3 10.3 Span Calibration Adjustment ......10-6...
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Load Cell Unit 10 10.1 L OCATION OF ARTS Fig. 11.1 Location of main parts WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B 10-2...
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MAIN BODY OF WEIGHING MECHANISM Fig. 11.3 Seal wire and weigh platter Do not cut the base seal wire unnecessarily since it is necessary to replace the sanction seal when the seal wire is cut. CAUTION CAUTION WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B 10-3...
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MAIN BODY platter. • Adjustment of the four-corner limit screws is necessary when the load cell Fig. 11.9 Confirming the four-corner limit screws has been replaced or the main body has received a jolt. WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B 10-5...
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Repeat the procedure beginning with step 1. A/D converter initial value . 3. Saving data Save data to E ROM. Remove weights from scale rollers and remove the roller unit. Remove cap and press the memory switch on the A/D board. See Fig. 11.11. WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B 10-7...
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Do not press the switch with a screw driver or other metallic object. Do not cut the base seal wire unnecessarily since it is necessary to replace the sanction seal when the seal wire is cut. CAUTION CAUTION WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B 10-8...
5. Bolt printer unit to printer arm. 6. Adjust stand to proper height. 7. Level stand and tighten all leg extensions and leveling feet in place. Note: Be sure to also tighten set screws in each leg. 8. Connect air lines. WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B...
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Note: These changes MUST be registered to the A/D Board NV RAM. Weight Calibration Follow the procedure in Section 10.3, Span Calibration Adjustment. Note: Take care that the weights touch only the scale rollers and backstop. WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B...
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8. Set Delay of package on scale to minimum: SETUP MENU b16-01/b16-02 [Section 4.2.11] a. Test delay WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B...
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Set text area: b01-06 iii. Set label length + gap: b01-07 iv. Set Sensor 2 (b01-09) to ensure label comes free of the backing paper b. TEST MENU C07 [Section 3.2.8] i. Modify label format as needed WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B...
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Note: If sensors are mounted on the leading edge of the WPL-3000, typical set- ting is 0.
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Note: Increase the value for faster operation. * These changes must be registered to the A/D Board NV RAM. See step C01-01 above for the procedure. * Typical “Speed Up” settings are: 003C = 03, 003D = 03, and 003E = 03. WPL-3000 SERVICE MANUAL 0077B...
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Use DOWN ARROW to move to the desired menu option then press ENTER. Programming Menu 1: PLU FILE Use the ENTER and DOWN ARROW keys to navigate through PLU programming. The following items have been added to PLU programming for the WPL-3000. Address Description...
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