- 9 - 11 System requirements XLP 504 with LTSA System requirements XLP 514 mit LTMA - 13 Commissioning - 15 Installing conversion kit LTSA in XLP 504 - 15 Installing conversion kit LTMA in XLP 514 - 18 LTSA/LTMA Installation - 21 - 22 Settings in the parameter menu Setting the applicator home position - 25...
Validity of this manual and required compliance Contents This Operating manual refers exclusively to the Applicator LTSA and LTMA. It is intended to help in proper installation, operation and adjustment of the applicator. For technical questions that are not addressed in this Operating manual, please contact the manufac- turer, NOVEXX Solutions.
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LTSA LTMA Operating manual 2. The specified order must be followed! Special note for action that must be performed. • Enumeration of features • Other feature The Experts symbol identifies activities that are reserved exclusively for qualified and specially EXPERTS trained personnel.
► Do not use the applicator as a carrying handle for the printer. The safety instructions above apply in particular to the applicators LTSA and LTMA. For safe operation of the printer XLP 504 with connected applicator LTSA, respectively XLP 514 with connected applicator LTMA, it is essential to also read and observe the safety instructions in the Operating manual of the printer.
Warning symbols on the machine provide important information for the operating personnel. ► Do not remove warning symbols. ► Replace missing or illegible warning symbols. Fig. 1: Warning signs on LTSA/LTMA. Warning symbol Meaning Order No. The warning symbol "Danger of crushing" warns of...
NOVEXX Solutions assumes no liability for damage resulting from any form of non-intended use of the printer. Fig. 2: Semi-automatic operation of the LTSA/LTMA on a tabletop. The products are positioned by hand, the application process is triggered via a switch (e.g. foot switch).
LTSA LTMA Operating manual Fig. 3: Automatic operation of the LTSA/LTMA on a conveyor. The application process is triggered by a start sensor (e.g. light barrier). DESIGNATION & VIEW LTSA stands for Light Touch Stepper Applicator LTMA stands for Light Touch Motor Applicator •...
Pressure plate FUNCTIONALITY The LTSA/LTMA waits in home position in front of the dispensing edge and draws the label onto the foam pad on its underside as soon as it has been dispensed. The vacuum necessary for this is gener- ated by a fan.
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LTSA LTMA Operating manual Fig. 5: Measures of the LTSA. (Difference LTMA: motor length = 68 mm instead of 79 mm). Edition 02 - 7/2021 Product description Technical data...
Different part than in XLP 504 “Peripheral”; minimum required firmware version for output stage: 4.48 Fig. 6: The parts marked in colour are required for operation of a XLP 504 with LTSA (blue = included in retrofit kit LTSA). Edition 02 - 7/2021...
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The most economical solution is to retrofit a “XLP 504 basic” or “XLP 504 basic with rewinder”, as then less parts are left over after retrofitting. ATTENTION! - If both kits are retrofitted, install the cable harness from the “conversion kit LTSA” directly! Edition 02 - 7/2021...
LTSA LTMA Operating manual SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS XLP 514 MIT LTMA The XLP 514 must be equipped not only with the necessary firmware version, but also with a few special parts in order to be able to be operated together with a LTMA. This “XLP 514 for LTMA” can be ordered ready for operation or retrofitted.
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LTSA LTMA Operating manual Retrofit/conversion kits for the XLP 514 (Output) printer Rewinder Conversion Remaining parts retrofit kit kit LTMA XLP 514 “Basic” N102922 Enclosure part XLP 514 “Peripheral” N102924 Stepper motor output stage, wiring harness, enclosure part XLP 514 “Basic” with rewinder Enclosure part XLP 514 “Peripheral”...
Operating manual Commissioning INSTALLING CONVERSION KIT LTSA IN XLP 504 Describes how a XLP 504 “Basic” with rewinder is converted into a XLP 504 for LTSA by installing the “conversion kit LTSA”. WARNING! This machine operates at mains voltage. Contacting electrically live components can cause lethal electrical shocks and burns! ►...
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/ dispenser” > “Retrofitting the internal rewinder” > “Installing the cable harness”. 3. Install output stage board M5A. (2 screws Torx DG 40 x 10) Make sure that the jumper is in the correct position (see ill.). Edition 02 - 7/2021 Commissioning Installing conversion kit LTSA in XLP 504...
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5. Connect ribbon cable (D) to CPU board (B, CN602) and the two output stages (A, E). Fit hinged ferrite core (C) to the cable as illustrated. 6. Installing the dispensing edge. (2 screws Torx M3 x 6) 7. Close the printer enclosure again. Edition 02 - 7/2021 Commissioning Installing conversion kit LTSA in XLP 504...
LTSA LTMA Operating manual INSTALLING CONVERSION KIT LTMA IN XLP 514 Describes how a XLP 504 “Basic” with rewinder is converted into a XLP 514 for LTMA by installing the “conversion kit LTMA”. WARNING! This machine operates at mains voltage. Contacting electrically live components can cause lethal electrical shocks and burns! ►...
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LTSA LTMA Operating manual 2. (Optional) Install sub-D cable harness (if not yet done): a) Remove the motor (1). b) Replace sub-D cable harness (2). c) Install the motor. For further details, see Service manual XLP 51x, chapter “Appendix” > “Internal rewinder / dis- penser”...
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LTSA LTMA Operating manual 4. Connect sub-D cable harness according to the illustration: For a complete wiring diagram, see Service manual XLP 51x, chapter “Electronics Description” > “Wiring diagram”. 5. Install the dispensing edge. (2 screws Torx M3 x 6) 6.
LTSA LTMA Operating manual LTSA/LTMA INSTALLATION Describes how the LTSA is installed on the “XLP 504 for LTSA” and the LTMA is installed on the “XLP 514 for LTMA”. Before you begin • XLP 504 for LTSA or XLP 514 for LTMA is available •...
Describes the settings necessary in the parameter menu of the XLP 504/XLP 514 for operation of the applicator. Overview of parameter settings XLP 504 with LTSA As soon as “LTSA” is selected as peripheral device, the submenus Options > Dispenser Options >...
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Setting the dispensing position (LTSA/LTMA) For operation of the LTSA/LTMA, the dispensing position should be set so that the label is just dis- pensed and no longer adheres to the backing material. Advancing of the backing material too far can result in threads of the adhesive pulling the label down.
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LTSA LTMA Operating manual Dispense position Dispensed label Dispensing edge Backing paper Fig. 8: Schematic view of the dispensing position. Edition 02 - 7/2021 Commissioning Settings in the parameter menu...
LTSA/LTMA. When viewed from the side, the pressure plate must be slightly above the dis- pensed label (distance B) and slightly ahead of the dispensing edge (distance A).
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LTSA LTMA Operating manual If necessary, carry out the adjustment as follows: 3. Switch off the printer. 4. Carefully loosen the bellows (3) at the upper end (Velcro fastener). 5. Pull the applicator foot down so that the two motion links (A and B) are accessible.
Operation / Malfunctions / Cleaning OPERATION The LTSA/ LTMA is ready for operation when it has been installed, connected and activated. The label dispensing process can be started from one of the following sources as soon as a print job has been transmitted and interpreted: •...
LTSA LTMA Operating manual REPLACING THE PRESSURE PLATE About this task When the foam pad on the pressure plate has become so worn that the function of the applicator is im- paired, the pressure plate has to be replaced. Application of labels to moving products places a greater burden on the pressure plate than applica- tion to stationary products.
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LTSA LTMA Operating manual Status message Cause Measure 5200 Home position The applicator has not reached For all status messages: its home position within the as- ► Check whether the applicator can signed time period. move unhindered. If necessary, remove any obstacles.
LTSA LTMA Operating manual CLEANING Safety WARNING! Shearing movement between applicator and dispensing edge! Risk of crushing of the fingers between applicator and dispensing edge and between the moving parts of the applicator! ► Before cleaning the applicator, switch off the printer and remove the mains plug Cleaning interval ►...
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