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  • Page 1 OPERATOR MANUAL ME2000S MO.ME2000S/EN/R1...
  • 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...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1.4 Symbol ............................... 2 2. General information..................3 2.1 General features ..........................3 2.2 Main components of ME2000S ......................4 2.3 Operating principle of ME2000S ....................... 6 2.4 Electrical specifications .............. Errore. Il segnalibro non è definito. 2.5 Rating of the equipment and applicable standards ....Errore. Il segnalibro non è definito.
  • Page 4 OPERATOR MANUAL 5.4.3 Mechanical parameters [F3] ..................... 40 5.4.4 Protocols [F4] ..........................41 5.4.5 Embossing wheel [F5] ....................... 42 5.4.6 Tag Types [F6] ........................... 44 5.4.7 Top Translation Table [F7] ......................44 5.4.8 Save config locally [F8] ......................46 5.5 Service ............................. 47 5.5.1 Language [F1] ...........................

  • 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 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

    The METAL EMBOSSER system consists in an embosser unit driven by a personal Computer (not supplied) connected to a Computer with an USB port by means of the dedicated CIM software named “PowerTag”.

  • Page 8: Main Components Of Me2000S

    General information 2.2 Main components of ME2000S This paragraph shows the main components of the embosser ME2000S 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 General information ME2000S console consists of an LCD touch panel an LCD touch panel. The touch panel allows to view the operating the operating state of the machine, the functions functions connected to the plates’ production, the work settings settings and the machine settings.

  • Page 10: Operating Principle Of Me2000S

    OPERATOR MANUAL General information 2.3 Operating principle of ME2000S To produce a Plate, ME2000S 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 EMBOSSING •...

  • Page 11: Electrical Specifications

    USB 2.0 port (device and host), Ethernet, WiFi Software Linux based self enclosed software PowerTag PC application proprietary software Windows 7/8/10 Protocol Multiembosser Optional: Cim, Xon-Xoff, Stored Format default, Stored Format Selected and Pound-Pound Data format 50 fields of 42 characters each (Variable, Fixed data, Counters, etc.)

  • Page 12: Plate; Feeder And Marking

    ME1000S: manual feed - Single Access Point ME2000S: up to 250 plates capacity (0,4 mm - 0.0157 inch) Output hopper ME1000S: manual feed ME2000S: up to 250 plates capacity Options: FIFO (first in – first out) technology or side eject Technology Embossing, Indent or Debossing...

  • Page 13: Residual Risks

    OPERATOR MANUAL General information 2.10 Residual risks Some accessible parts must be considered dangerous for the operator because moving parts can be reached in case of fault of the top door sensor. In order to avoid pain or injury, operator shall be informed about moving parts that require attention, so that he may keep hands and any parts of the body away from dangerous zone: WARNING: Hazardous Moving Parts.

  • Page 14: Operating Precautions And Safety Regulations

    OPERATOR MANUAL General information 2.11 Operating precautions and safety regulations perating precautions and safety regulations perating precautions and safety regulations The machine must be placed in a closed room, duly protected from dust and The machine must be placed in a closed room, duly protected from dust and The machine must be placed in a closed room, duly protected from dust and excessive humidity.

  • Page 15: Safety Requirements

    2.12 Safety requirements requirements The Operator's Area of ME he Operator's Area of ME2000S is compliant with all the safety requirements is compliant with all the safety requirements set by the main European and non set by the main European and non-European regulations.

  • Page 16: Operation In Technician Mode

    MF Group - CIM division). MF Group – CIM division accepts no responsibility for any damages to people, property or animals due CIM division accepts no responsibility for any damages to people, property or animals due...

  • Page 17: Symbols Present On The Machine

    OPERATOR MANUAL General information 2.14 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 18: Raee Regulation

    OPERATOR MANUAL General information 2.15 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 19: Declaration Of "Ce" Conformity

    OPERATOR MANUAL General information 2.16 Declaration of “CE” Conformity...

  • Page 20: Declaration Of Compliance

    General information 2.17 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 ME2000S is compliant with the main...

  • Page 21: Unpacking

    OPERATOR MANUAL 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 AS THE GROSS WEIGHT OF THE CASE IS ABOUT 96 Kg.
  • Page 22 OPERATOR MANUAL Unpacking The machine is delivered in a wooden packing case. This is due to its dimensions and weight and avoids the risk of damage to the machine. All displacements should be done by a forklift or therefore always by two persons, because the gross weight is about 96kg.

  • Page 23: Installation

    OPERATOR MANUAL 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 24: Positioning The Machine

    OPERATOR MANUAL 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. HANDLE WITH CARE AND CAUTION 4.2 Positioning the machine Install the machine on a surface of at least 0.6 m of height.

  • Page 25: Electrical Connection

    OPERATOR MANUAL Installation 4.3 Electrical connection The installation of the embosser ME2000s can be easily carried out by accessing the various connections plugs, located on the rear panel. BACK PANEL 1. SOCKET PA 80 FOR MAIN CABLE 2. POWER SWITCH AND FUSE 3.

  • Page 26: Warnings And Installation Precautions

    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 27: Power On And Checking

    After the installation you can get power to the machine turning the main switch ON Start cycle: When starting ME2000S performs a reset and self performs a reset and self-test cycle, without showing any message on the test cycle, without showing any message on the display.
  • Page 28 OPERATOR MANUAL Installation Now ME2000S is ready to run both in STAND ALONE mode and ON-LINE mode, connected with a PC. If you use our software POWERTAG, the system is already able to produce metal plates with a USB connection.

  • Page 29: Human Machine Interface

    Machine Interface 5.1 Introduction ME2000S is a highly technological embosser that offers maximum functionality and wide operability to is a highly technological embosser that offers maximum functionality and wide operability to is a highly technological embosser that offers maximum functionality and wide operability to meet all the requirements of the metal plates embossers industry requirements of the metal plates embossers industry.
  • Page 30 OPERATOR MANUAL Human Machine Interface Human Machine Interface Here a list of main icons and related function you will find and related function you will find move through the screens move through the screens. Icon Function key Description Description Return to Main Menu Return to Main Menu [ESC] Back to...

  • Page 31: Lcd Edit

    OPERATOR MANUAL Human Machine Interface 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 Through the various functions present in the LCD EDIT menu it is possible to produce tags in STAND Through the various functions present in the LCD EDIT menu it is possible to produce tags in STAND ALONE mode.

  • Page 32: Tag [F1]

    OPERATOR MANUAL Human Machine Interface Human Machine Interface 5.3.1 Tag [F1] It allows the manual entering of data in the fields of the opened format. 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 The default format is showed in the “Formats”...

  • Page 33: Preview [F2]

    OPERATOR MANUAL Human Machine Interface 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. The function is used to view in advance the tag to be produced and then make possible changes. The function is used to view in advance the tag to be produced and then make possible changes.

  • Page 34: Formats [F3]

    OPERATOR MANUAL Human Machine Interface Human Machine Interface 5.3.3 Formats [F3] This function allows to create, modify and remove print formats. 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 formats have the same structure and layout of a tag, defining the position of the required text formats have the same structure and layout of a tag, defining the position of the required text fields.
  • Page 35 OPERATOR MANUAL Human Machine Interface Human Machine Interface Box where the ox where the number of fields of the format is FIELDS indicated. The maximum number of allowed fields is 26. The maximum number of allowed fields is 26. Box where the quantity of copies to be produced of the to be produced of the N°...
  • Page 36 OPERATOR MANUAL Human Machine Interface Box where the spacing between two adjacent INTERCHAR SPACE characters is specified (distance between one character and the other). 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.
  • Page 37 OPERATOR MANUAL Human Machine Interface Human Machine Interface Box where it is possible to choose the number of t is possible to choose the number of MAX CHARS characters of the field. It is not possible to type in a value higher than the characters of the field.

  • Page 38: Automatic Job [F4]

    OPERATOR MANUAL Human Machine Interface Human Machine Interface inside the field. inside the field. Right alignment alignment Left alignment This option is valid only when “Fill with 0” is equal to NO 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...
  • Page 39 OPERATOR MANUAL Human Machine Interface...

  • Page 40: Save Job Report To Usb [F5]

    OPERATOR MANUAL Human Machine Interface Human Machine Interface 5.3.5 Save job report to USB Save job report to USB [F5] The option allows to generate and save only on a USB FLASH PEN DRIVE, a log file. The option allows to generate and save only on a USB FLASH PEN DRIVE, a log file. The option allows to generate and save only on a USB FLASH PEN DRIVE, a log file.

  • Page 41: Setup

    OPERATOR MANUAL 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 42: Configuration [F1]

    OPERATOR MANUAL 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 Address •...

  • Page 43: Lan [F2]

    OPERATOR MANUAL Human Machine Interface 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 The option allows to set the standard communication parameters of the embosser to connect it to a 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 computer and respect the specifications of the application software...

  • Page 44: Mechanical Parameters [F3]

    OPERATOR MANUAL Human Machine Interface Human Machine Interface 5.4.3 Mechanical parameters Mechanical parameters [F3] This menu allows to set some mechanical parameters of the machine. 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 In this option the axes offsets are defined, that is the starting points of the axes are regulated so that...

  • Page 45: 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. Block line spacing •...

  • Page 46: Embossing Wheel [F5]

    OPERATOR MANUAL Human Machine Interface Human Machine Interface 5.4.5 Embossing wheel Embossing wheel [F5] It indicates which drum configuration and characters layout are installed on the machine. It indicates which drum configuration and characters layout are installed on the machine. It indicates which drum configuration and characters layout are installed on the machine.
  • Page 47 OPERATOR MANUAL Human Machine Interface Human Machine Interface It allows to set position of characters on the drum to set position of characters on the drum [F4] It allows to adjust pressure for each character if “punch adjustment” is to adjust pressure for each character if “punch adjustment” is to adjust pressure for each character if “punch adjustment”...

  • Page 48: Tag Types [F6]

    OPERATOR MANUAL Human Machine Interface Human Machine Interface 5.4.6 Tag Types [F6] Tag Types [F6] It indicates the different shape of tag that the machine can produce the different shape of tag that the machine can produce From “SETUP” menu press key: or [F6] Create a new configuration reate a new configuration...
  • Page 49 OPERATOR MANUAL Human Machine Interface Human Machine Interface TTT Enable • it enables/disable the TTT function to convert the input data characters with the set output it enables/disable the TTT function to convert the input data characters with the set output it enables/disable the TTT function to convert the input data characters with the set output ones.

  • Page 50: Save Config Locally [F8]

    OPERATOR MANUAL Human Machine Interface 5.4.8 Save config locally [F8] It allows to save on the machine’s memory all parameters and setting. From “SETUP” menu, press: or [F8] 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 51: Service

    OPERATOR MANUAL Human Machine Interface 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 The SERVICE option contains a series of functions for the analysis and updating of the embosser 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.
  • Page 52 OPERATOR MANUAL Human Machine Interface SERVICE menu consists of eleven main functions: 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.

  • Page 53: Language [F1]

    OPERATOR MANUAL Human Machine Interface 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 The option allows to choose the language that will be used to display all the messages and menus The option allows to choose the language that will be used to display all the messages and menus present in the machine.

  • Page 54: Card Test [F2]

    OPERATOR MANUAL 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 55: Counter [F5]

    OPERATOR MANUAL Human Machine Interface Human Machine Interface 5.5.5 Counter [F5] This option allows to view the total and partial counters regarding the to view the total and partial counters regarding the number of the tags produced by number of the tags produced by the embosser.

  • Page 56: Save Config To Usb [F7]

    OPERATOR MANUAL 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 57: Error Codes [F10]

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

  • Page 58: Touch Calibration [F11]

    OPERATOR MANUAL Human Machine Interface Human Machine Interface 5.5.11 Touch calibration Touch calibration [F11] This function allows to calibrate the display LCD touch screen 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) Touch the cross that appear on the screen (in different positions)

  • Page 59: Initial Setting

    OPERATOR MANUAL Initial setting 6. Initial setting Before to start with the production it need to adjust the internal devices to the plates sizes to product. The quality and quantity of the produced plates depend on the correct adjusting of the mechanical units: •...

  • Page 60: Loader Adjustment

    OPERATOR MANUAL Initial setting 6.1 Loader adjustment The Loader unit for the metallic plates (fig. 5.2) is located on the right side of the Embosser and can be adjusted to the dimensions of the plates. To adjust the Loader do as follows: Open the front cover.

  • Page 61: Unloader Adjustment

    OPERATOR MANUAL Initial setting 6.2 Unloader adjustment The Unloading unit is located on the left side of the Embosser. There are two different adjustment solutions depending the type of plate and end use: • Unloader with Lift • Unloader with Ejector The first permits a progressive stacking of the plates inside the Metal Embosser and the second eject the plates out of the Embosser 6.2.1 Unloader ejector adjustment...

  • Page 62: Embossing Pressure Adjustment

    OPERATOR MANUAL Initial setting 6.3 Embossing pressure adjustment The machine is configured by the constructor in the final testing phase for the production of alluminium plates of thickness 0.5mm. For steel plates or for plates of greater thickness it is necessary to increase the embossing pressure and this is done as follows: Lift the front cover, to adjustment knob is •...

  • Page 63: Internet Of Things

    OPERATOR MANUAL 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 64: Information

    OPERATOR MANUAL 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 65: Date And Time

    OPERATOR MANUAL 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 66: Error Message

    OPERATOR MANUAL 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 67 OPERATOR MANUAL Error message Properties file save error Software internal error Security sensor active Loader area busy Remove objects from loader area Tag presence sensor Tag presence photocell active Unloader full The unloader is full Remove plates from unloader...

  • Page 68: Maintenance

    OPERATOR MANUAL 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 69 OPERATOR MANUAL 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 70 OPERATOR MANUAL Maintenance OILING THE JAWS Refer to figure, oil the holes indicated by the arrows that are on the machine. They are painted red and are around the jaws group of the Embosser. To oil the points that are behind the jaws is a little difficult but with a long spout on the oiler it can be done.
  • Page 71 OPERATOR MANUAL Maintenance At the end of every maintenance work, switch the machine on again and check that when opening the front panel, the machine stops any operation in progress.
  • Page 72 Timbro rivenditore Timbro rivenditore Sales Mark Sales Mark MF GROUP MF GROUP S.r.l. - CIM Via O. Serra, 2 Via O. Serra, 2 40012 Lippo di Calderara di Reno (BO) 40012 Lippo di Calderara di Reno (BO) - Italy T. +39 051 6465 011 Italy T.

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