7
Chapter
Applicators and Label
placement
to
Peel
Edge (Gap Sensor)
Gap Sensor
Note: The Gap Senor Sensitivity and label position is preset
Gap Sensor
at the factory. However if no labels are provided, a suitable
Sensitivity
labels is used for testing and run off. Label placement and
gap sensor fine tuning may be required at installation and or
label changes.
Sensor Operation: The fiber optic Gap Sensor emits light from
the control module through fiber optic tubes to the gap sensor
assembly. A transitions occurs between the amount of light that is
received through the backing paper (liner) and then through the
label on the liner. (Note: A red "SPOT Light" is emitted to show
the senor target location on the label.) LED indicators on the
control module will illuminate when this is transition occurs.