LA-SO Operating Manual Content Please Note General Information Validity of this manual and required compliance How information is represented For your safety Intended use Information and qualification Safety functions Operating safety of the machine Every time before starting production Warning symbols on the machine...
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LA-SO Operating Manual Fault correction Status Call service Appendix Pneumatic plan EU Declaration of Incorporation Appendix regarding the Declaration of Incor-poration 03/2016 Content...
Device designation LA-SO is the abbreviation for "Label Applicator Swing-On". The abbreviation ‘SO’ (swing on) distin- guishes this applicator from other application techniques such as ‘blow on’ or ‘tamp on’. The LA- SO is available in different designs and versions. For details refer to chapter Configurations ...
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LA-SO Operating Manual Manufacturer NOVEXX Solutions GmbH Ohmstrasse 3 D-85386 Eching, Germany Tel.: +49-8165-925-0 Fax: +49-8165-925-231 www.novexx.com How information is represented Explanation of symbols To enhance readability and make information easier to find, different types of information are iden- tified: ...
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LA-SO Operating Manual Key symbols Keys in the dispenser control panel (if present) are represented as symbols. If multiple keys must be pressed simultaneously, the symbols are joined in the text by "+": Keys in the printer control panel are represented as text, for example "Press the ONLINE key".
LA-SO Operating Manual FOR YOUR SAFETY Intended use WARNING! The device described here is „partly completed machinery“ as defined by machinery directive 2006/42/EC! Do not set the applicator in operation until it has been determined that the machine in which the applicator will be installed meets the requirements of directive 2006/42 EC, appendix IIA.
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LA-SO Operating Manual Qualification for system integrators and service technicians Knowledge required to install the device and perform service work must be demonstrated through appropriate qualification. Only service personnel with technical training are able to assess the tasks to be performed and recognise potential dangers.
LA-SO Operating Manual Keep product information at hand This user manual must remain readily available for operating personnel at a location near to the machine. must be kept in legible condition. If the machine is sold, it must be made available to the new owner.
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Operation of the LA -SO without the described safeguarding device shall be regarded as abnor- mal use. NOVEXX Solutions assumes no liability for damage due to abnormal use of the printer. [1] Connecting the interlock switch (A) of the safeguarding device (or an emergency-stop switch) to a LA -SO.
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LA-SO Operating Manual [3] Diagram of a movable interlocking guard: A Protective guard closed. Interlock switch connected (C). Applicator is working. B Protective guard open. Interlock switch not connected (D). Applicator stopped. 03/2016 | 00 Please Note...
LA-SO Operating Manual Emergency Stop An external Emergency Stop device must be installed by the system integrator. It could be an Emer- gency Stop button located outside of the protective equipment, for example. The button must be pressed if a hazardous situation occurs or in the event of an emergency.
LA-SO Operating Manual Warning of injury hazards from mechanical components WARNING! Danger of crushing between the machine and conveyor equipment and between movable parts of the applicator! The machine may only be operated with higher-level protective equipment. Never remove or bypass the protective equipment that is designed to prevent reaching in whi- le the machine is in operation.
Warning symbols on the machine provide important information for the operating personnel. Do not remove warning symbols. Replace missing or illegible warning symbols. [4] Warning note on the LA-SO. Meaning of the warning symbols: Warning symbol Meaning Order No. The warning symbol "Danger of crushing"...
With the application shown afterwards (Tab. 4) [5], a rate of 18 labels/min is possible. If one of the settings is changed, all other settings must be fit, what may also change the label rate. Setting Value Distance LA-SO centre - Product 145 mm Label length 152.4 mm Apply time t 500 ms...
Product speed 100 mm 45 mm Label Size Printspeed [5] LA-SO example application (schematic). Application Process Label on front [6B]: approx. 10 cm Application distance Label on top/front [6A]: approx. 20 cm Side labelling: label on front or side, see chapter Side labelling ...
LA-SO Operating Manual Dimensions W x H x D 240 x 355 x 500 mm Weight 6.5 kg Connections Power supply Via applicator interface Power consumption 15 VA Supply air pressure 4-6 bar Air consumption approx. 0.3 l/stroke Ambient conditions Operating temperature 5-40°C...
‘blow on’ or ‘tamp on’. Intended Use The advantage of the LA-SO is that it can be used to apply labels to the fronts [7C] of products, which is not possible using classic tamp-on applicators (e.g., LA-TO).
(frontside) or rolles it on (side, top side). The advantage of the LA-SO is that it can apply labels to the front side of a product, which is not possible with classic tamp-on applicators (e.g. LA-TO).
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When applying labels to the front of a product, the entire surface of the label is pressed against the pressure plate [9]. [9] Side labelling with LA-SO (RH) (B) on product front (A). Side labelling When labelling the side of a product, the end of the label is first pressed against the pressure roller.
LA-SO Operating Manual Component overview Front of LA-SO [11] LA-SO (RH), front. Name Fan (creates vacuum along pressure plate) Limit stop with damper Support air nozzle Pressure roller Pressure plate [Tab. 5] Components on front of unit. 03/2016 | 00...
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LA-SO Operating Manual Rear of LA-SO [12] LA-SO (RH), rear. Name ALX 92x connector Support air valve Valve for swivel module Choker valve for forwards movement Choker valve for reverse movement Swivel module Compressed air connection Connection and setting valve for support air nozzle On-off valve [Tab.
LA-SO Operating Manual Startup ASSEMBLY WARNING Risk of tripping! Lay cables and compressed air hoses in a way that nobody can stumble over it. WARNING! Risk of injuries caused by lashing pneuma- tic hoses. Fix pneumatic hoses against lashing.
Hex screwdriver 4 mm Assembly 1. Switch-off the ALX 92x. 2. Screw the LA-SO with 6 screws to the ALX 92x [14]. 3. Connect the cable to LA-SO and ALX 92x [15A] (article no. A3744). 4. Connect the interlock circuit of the protective guard to the LA-SO [15B].
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LA-SO Operating Manual Installing the service unit The service unit comes with the applicator. It consists of the following parts: • Manual on-off valve • Filter regulator • Condensate drain Tools: • Screwdriver size 2 • 5 mm hex screwdriver Assembly ...
LA-SO Operating Manual Connecting the compressed air Prerequisites: • Hose diameter: 10 mm • Max. admissible compressed air pressure at the entrance of the service unit: 10 bar • Max. admissible compressed air pressure at the exit of the service unit: 6 bar ...
don´t touch the applicator. Settings in parameter menu The following parameters determine how the ALX 92x and LA-SO operate. You must set these parameters before using the unit for the first time: Parameter Setting APPLICATOR PARA > Applicator type LA-SO APPLICATOR PARA >...
Small screwdriver (0.6x4 mm) Setting Increase flow rate (speed): Turn the setting screw out. [20] Swivel module of LA-SO (RH). Reduce the flow rate (speed): A Choker valve for forwards movement B Choker valve for reverse movement Turn the setting screw in.
LA-SO Operating Manual Operation CLEANING Safety WARNING! Dangerous situations may arise during maintenance and cleaning work. Accidents may occur due to mechanical or electrical effects if the relevant safety instructions are not observed! Switch off the machine before cleaning or maintenance and completely disconnect it from the main power supply.
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LA-SO Operating Manual FAULT CORRECTION Status In the event of faults occurring on the machine, evaluate the status reports of the dispenser/print- dispenser before doing anything. Read the user manual of the dispenser/print-dispenser, topic section „Status Reports“ or „Opera- tional failures“.
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LA-SO User Manual EU Declaration of Incorporation (Translation of original version) Novexx Solutions GmbH Ohmstraße 3 D-85386 Eching Germany hereby declare that the partly completed machine designated below has been designed and built in such a way as to be in conformity with the safety and health protection requirements of directive 2006/42/EC, annex I, which are marked „fulfilled“...
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LA-SO User Manual APPENDIX REGARDING THE DECLARATION OF INCOR- PORATION List of the essential health and safety requirements applied and fulfilled for the product named in the declaration of incorporation, relating to the design and construction of machinery. Number Not appli-...
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LA-SO User Manual Number Not appli- Designation Fulfilled Remark Annex I cable 1.5.3. Energy supply other than electricity 1.5.4. Errors of fitting 1.5.5. Extreme temperatures 1.5.6. Fire 1.5.7. Explosion 1.5.8. Noise 1.5.9. Vibrations 1.5.10. Radiation 1.5.11. External radiation 1.5.12. Laser radiation 1.5.13.
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