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Loveshaw Little David LDLA-500 Operation Manual

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Operations Manual
Little David
Apply Only Label Applicator
LDLA-500
PN: LDLA-500/M
Revision B
LOVESHAW © 2019

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  • Page 1 Operations Manual Little David Apply Only Label Applicator LDLA-500 PN: LDLA-500/M Revision B LOVESHAW © 2019...
  • Page 2 The information contained in this manual is correct and accurate at the time of its publication. The manufacturer reserves the right to change or alter any information or technical specifications at any time and without notice. ©2019 LOVESHAW All rights reserved...
  • Page 3 The Label Applicator, including all components unless otherwise specified, carries a limited warranty. For all warranty terms and conditions, contact the manufacturer for a complete copy of the Limited War- ranty Statement. The Warranty Statement can be found at our web site: www.loveshaw.com...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Label Applicator Section 1: Safety ..................................1 Section 2: Quick Start ................................3 Step 1: System Orientation ............................. 4 Step 2: System Alignment............................... 6 Step 3: Position Product Detector ..........................7 Step 4: Load Media ................................8 Step 5: Calibrate Gap Sensor ............................11 Step 6: Set Speed ................................
  • Page 5 Label Applicator Appendix B: Application Methods ............................24 WIPE Mechanical Setup ............................... 24 WIPE Parameter Setup ..............................25 Appendix C: Electrical Interface ............................27 Appendix D: Part Numbers ..............................28 Replacement Kits ................................29 Service Parts ................................... 30 Optional Equipment ............................... 32 Label Applicator Operations Manual Rev B...
  • Page 6 Label A Applicato Section 1: Saf fety Section n 1: Safet fety awareness is critical when working with eq quipment that co ontains moving parts and exten nding electric ac ctuators. Please e read all warnin d cautions thoro ughly before op perating this dev vice.

  • Page 7: Section 1: Safety

    Label Applicator Section 1: Safety WARNINGS • WARNING - Moving parts of this machine can present hazards. Components that cannot be guarded because of loss of functionality are marked with a warning symbol. • Be aware of the actuator extension distance, and avoid accidental triggering of the photo sensor. •...

  • Page 8: Section 2: Quick Start

    Label A Applicato ction 2: Quick Start Section n 2: Quic ck Start WIPE SYSTE Contents * Main Ap pplicator * Product t Detector Kit * Power C Cord * Manual (Digital Copy) Label Applic cator Operations s Manual Rev B...

  • Page 9: Step 1: System Orientation

    Label A Applicato ction 2: Quick S tart ep 1: System m Orientatio ution: System is s top heavy; tak ke care when adj j usting roll. Tie- Down ratchet st traps are recom mmended to secu ure Stand and A Applicator into p lace le in use.
  • Page 10 Label A Applicato ction 2: Quick S tart RIENTATIONS ng the Yoke Mo ount Nut, Yoke E Ear Bolts and Y Yoke Mount Sets screws, adjust t he Label Applic cator to the desi red orientation. TOP D DOWN (LEFT H HAND) SIDE APPLY (L LEFT HAND)

  • Page 11: Step 2: System Alignment

    Label A Applicato ction 2: Quick S tart ep 2: System m Alignmen CONVEYO R MOUNTING Verify leading e edge of peel bla de is parallel wi ith product. Verify label dire ection is parallel l with conveyor direction. PARALL LEL TO PRODUCT PARALLEL TO CONVEYOR MIN N .

  • Page 12: Step 3: Position Product Detector

    Label A Applicato ction 2: Quick S tart ep 3: Positio on Product Detector ACHINE MOUNT TING TAMP WIPE ALIGN W WITH CONVEYOR ALIGN WITH CO ONVEYOR ODUCT DETEC CTOR SETUP LIGH HT ON/DARK ON SENSITIVITY SELE ECTOR ADJUSTER To detect produ uct present (Lea ading Edge), tur n Light On/Dark...

  • Page 13: Step 4: Load Media

    Label A Applicato ction 2: Quick S tart ep 4: Load M Media UPPLY ROLL UNWIND HU Push Supply R Roll all the way a against BRUSH Unwind Hub. Thread Web ar round Spindle 1 Lift Brush to sli de Web under t the Brush and over Spind dle 2.
  • Page 14 Label A Applicato ction 2: Quick S tart GAP SENSOR PROTECTIVE BRACKET BRUSH ROUTE WEB PA ATH ON BOTTOM SIDE OF PROTE CTIVE BRACKET FOR TAMP APPL L ICATIONS HOLD-DOWN HOLD-DOWN LEVER PEEL BLADE Label Applic cator Operations s Manual Rev B...
  • Page 15 Label A Applicato ction 2: Quick S tart Press in all Spr ring Collars to g guide the Liner. Replace Brush to apply tight te ension on the Li ner. Turn Nip Lever to the Closed p position (vertical SPRING COLLAR RUSH NIP LE...

  • Page 16: Step 5: Calibrate Gap Sensor

    Label Applicator Section 2: Quick Start Step 5: Calibrate Gap Sensor GAP SENSOR 1. Remove leading label so only liner is below Gap Sensor. 2. Press LABEL from the Home Screen. HOME SCREEN 3. Press Gap Sensor. 4. Review the message, then press the message box to close MSG 36. MSG 36 STATUS LED 5.

  • Page 17: Step 6: Set Speed

    Label A Applicato ction 2: Quick Start ep 6: Set Sp peed Press Feed Sp peed from the La abel Menu. Enter speed va alue in Feet Per Minute (FPM) t then press OK. TE: For a Wipe e Application, ins sert the conveyo or speed;...

  • Page 18: Step 8: Set Rewind Tension

    Label Applicator Section 2: Quick Start Step 8: Set Rewind Tension Change Rewind Tension in the Label Menu to desired value. This setting will depend on the feed speed, label length and the liner material type (see LABEL MENU setup in Appendix B: Application Methods). Step 9: Set Product Delay 1.

  • Page 19: Step 10: Set The System Online

    Label A Applicato ction 2: Quick S tart ep 10: Set th he System O Online ess the RUN but tton from any sc creen. The syste em is ready to a apply labels whe en the backgrou und turns green ess the STOP bu utton from any s screen to stop th...

  • Page 20: Section 3: Maintenance

    Label Applicator Section 3: Maintenance Section 3: Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Chart (See drawings on the following page.) Action Daily Monthly Annually Clean Drive Roller Replace Drive Roller Replace Peel Blade Clean Label Present and Auto-Retract Sensors (if present) Clean Label Low Sensor (if present) Clean Product Detector Sensor(s) Inspect Drive Module Belt Replace Drive Module Belt...

  • Page 21: Section 4: Troubleshooting

    Label Applicator Section 4: Troubleshooting Section 4: Troubleshooting Label Applicator Operations Manual Rev B...

  • Page 22: Common To All Systems

    Label Applicator Section 4: Troubleshooting Common to All Systems (Check these first before proceeding to specific system type.) Problem Possible Cause Correction Multiple labels are fed, without a pause Label gap sensor is not calibrated Perform the label gap calibration procedure as seen in “Step 5: Cali- between labels brate Gap Sensor”...

  • Page 23: Wipe Systems

    Label Applicator Section 4: Troubleshooting Wipe Systems Problem Possible Cause Correction Unit will not dispense a label when product Unit is off-line or has an error condition If no errors exist, press RUN button to place unit on-line. If detector is triggered errors exist, determine error type from the display and clear error condition.

  • Page 24: Diagnostics

    Label Applicator Section 4: Troubleshooting Diagnostics DIAGNOSTICS SCREEN Home Sensor detects Home position Product Detector 1 triggered Product Detector 2 triggered Rewind Test Labels close to finish Actuator Test An error occurred in the System Blow Fan Test Applicator engine flags Vacuum Fan Test that label is finished Warning Tower Test...

  • Page 25: Information, Warning, Error, And Diagnostic Codes

    Label A Applicato Section 4: Troubleshoot ting formation, , Warning, Error, and d Diagnos stic Codes Message Type Message eason Number MSG 6 Error BEL OUT Label Applicato or has detected th he end of the labe el supply. MSG 9 Inform mational SING LABEL...

  • Page 26: Appendix A: System Specifications

    Label Applicator Appendix A: System Specifications Appendix A: System Specifications General Specifications Category Parameter Dimensions (with Yoke) 787mm (31”) L x (23”) H x 685.8mm (27”) D 584.2mm Weight WIPE 36,7 kg (81 lbs) (includes yoke, no stand) Stand 37,6 kg (83 lbs) Accuracy WIPE ±1,6mm (±0.06”)

  • Page 27: Electrical Specifications

    Label Applicator Appendix A: System Specifications Electrical Specifications Category Nominal Minimum Maximum AC Voltage Supply 100 - 240 VAC, 1.6A 90 VAC 264 VAC 50/60 Hz 47 Hz 63 Hz Product Detector Low: 0 to 3 VDC 0 VDC 24 VDC High: 3 to 5 VDC Supplies 24 VDC Product Detector Pulse Width...
  • Page 28 Label A Applicato Appendix A: Sys stem Specificatio pe 6” TOP DO TOP VIEW 1704.97 75mm 7.125” MIN = 330.2 2mm (13”) MAX = 1270 0mm (50”) 685.8mm (27”) NT VIEW 584.2mm (23”) 1193.8mm (47”) Frame Only Blade add 4” DE APPLY 787.4mm (31”)
  • Page 29 Label A Applicato Appendix B: A pplication Metho Appen dix B: Ap pplication n Method IPE Mechani ical Setup GLE ADJUSTM MENT Loosen Rotator r Screw (A). Adjust angle. Tighten Rotato r Screw (A). Max.Angle: Min. Angle: 45° 20° TE: Increase th he angle to the p product (more p parallel feeding o...
  • Page 30 Label A Applicato Appendix B: A pplication Metho IPE Paramet ter Setup pe application a llows for pre-pri nted standard a and irregular lab bels to be applie ed at maximum speed of 300 F FPM (Feet Per M Minute). BEL MENU - En nter LABEL Me nu from the Hom...
  • Page 31 Label Applicator Appendix B: Application Methods SYSTEM MENU - Enter SYSTEM Menu from the Setup Screen. Sets the rewind motor direction. An optional line encoder can be used to follow the speed of the conveyor. Using a line encoder changes some of the settings. Wipe is used for this application.
  • Page 32 Label Applicator Appendix C: Electrical Interface Appendix C: Electrical Interface MODULE SERIAL DIN CABLE ENCODER (WIPE) OPTION 24V DC PC SERIAL ETHERNET PRODUCT DETECTOR WARNING TOWER OPTION MODULE CONTROLLER Label Applicator Operations Manual Rev B...
  • Page 33 Label Applicator Appendix D: Part Numbers Appendix D: Part Numbers Replacement Kits Item Part No. Description Contents 4750-201 Kit, Nip Roller (1) Nip Roller Assembly and (3) Springs 4750-222 Kit, Nip Roller Handle (1) Collar, (1) Nip Lever Cover, (1) Screw and (2) Hangar Studs 4750-223L Kit, Main Bracket, 6”, Left-Hand (1) Main Bracket, (1) Bearing Bracket Assembly,...
  • Page 34 Label Applicator Appendix D: Part Numbers Replacement Kits (continued) Item Part No. Description Contents 4750-229 Kit, Power Supply (1) Power Supply, (2) Power Supply Brackets and (4) Screws 4750-230 Kit, Drive Pulley Replacement (1) 20 Groove Timing Pulley, (1) 28 Groove Timing Pulley and (1) Timing Belt 4750-231 Kit, Motor...
  • Page 35 Label A Applicato Append dix D: Part Numb bers rvice Parts LA/4 4750 Compone ents Kit No. Item Descr ripti ndard Wide e Web 4750-200 Belt 50-202 4750 0-210 Drive R Roller 50-203 4750 0-211 Tamp Peel Blade 50-204 4750 0-212 Wipe P Peel Blade...
  • Page 36 Label A Applicato Append dix D: Part Numb b ers MCA Com mponents Item Kit No. escription 6000-202 Display Assem mbly 6000-203 PC Board Asse embly Label Applic cator Operations s Manual Rev B...
  • Page 37 Label A Applicato Append dix D: Part Numb bers ptional Equip pment Item Kit No. Descriptio 60-820-IJ ncoder Assembly y with Mounting B racket & 25’ Cab 765-206 ncoder O-Ring Re eplacement 600-901 roduct Detector, B Break-Beam 600-902 roduct Detector, L Laser 750-209 ear Label Gap Se...

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