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Page 1 Operating manual Ex p Slot-Printer Pressurized Cabinet...
Page 2 Ex p Slot printer APEX Pressurised Cabinet Type 07-3704-2222/900* ATEX / IECEx zone 1 Document No.: 01-3704-7D0002 Revision: 0 Order No: 452865 BARTEC GmbH Phone #: +49 7931 597-0 Support: info@bartec.de Max-Eyth-Straße 16 Fax #: +49 7931 597-480 Internet: www.bartec.de...
Page 3 Page 2 of 60 01-37A2-7D0002_Manual_Exp-Slot-Printer_20220221_0_en.docx Rev. 0 Reservation: We reserve the right to make any technical changes, if we consider them as required. Any changes, errors and misprints do not constitute any grounds for damage claims.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
APEX Pressurised Cabinet Table of Contents Ex p Slot Printer 0 Table of Contents Table of Contents ....................... 3 Information with regard to this User’s Manual ............. 6 Highlighted sections within this document ..............7 Warning notices......................7 Symbols and means of illustration ................. 8 Technical changes ......................
Page 5 APEX Pressurised Cabinet Table of Contents Ex p Slot Printer Transport and storage ....................19 Scope of delivery ......................19 Packaging ........................19 Transport ........................19 Storage ........................20 Disposal ........................20 Installation ....................... 21 Setting up ........................21 Requirements with regards to the installation site ............21 Media ...........................
Page 6 APEX Pressurised Cabinet Table of Contents Ex p Slot Printer Maintenance and repair .................... 48 Maintenance work ......................48 Visual inspection ......................48 Cleaning ........................49 Media compartment and sensors ................. 49 Regular maintenance Ex p monitoring ................52 Repair work ........................52 Faults and troubleshooting ..................
Page 7: Information With Regard To This User's Manual
 Should you require any further information, please request the required information from your local or responsible BARTEC representative. Please read the user’s manual and particularly the safety instructions carefully before using the device.
Page 8: Highlighted Sections Within This Document
Information with regard to this APEX Pressurised Cabinet Ex p Slot Printer User’s Manual Highlighted sections within this document Warning notices Warning notices are used within this user’s manual in order to warn of any hazards which could potentially cause property damage and personal injury. ...
Page 9: Symbols And Means Of Illustration
The original user manual is written in German. All other available languages are translations of the original user manual. The user manual is available in German and English. If any other languages are required, this must be requested from BARTEC or specified when placing the order. Target group of this user’s manual The target group of this user’s manual are individuals who need to carry out...
Page 10: Safety
APEX Pressurised Cabinet Safety Ex p Slot Printer 2 Safety Intended use Exclusive use The Ex p slot printer shall serve exclusively as a label printer within explosion group II, category 2G by means of the explosion protection principle “pressurised enclosure”...
Page 11: Operational Safety Information
If the device is operated properly and the installation instructions and ambient conditions are followed accordingly, no constant maintenance is required. BARTEC recommends performing annual maintenance and testing. The Chapter “Maintenance and Care” must be read carefully. Repairs The relevant installation and operating regulations must be observed for electrical systems (e.g.
Page 12: Warranty
APEX Pressurised Cabinet Safety Ex p Slot Printer Warranty WARNING UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS AND/OR CHANGES TO THE EX P SLOT PRINTER. The explosion protection, as well as the stress and safety-oriented construction and production shall no longer covered by the guarantee. ...
Page 13: Avoidance Of Property Damage
APEX Pressurised Cabinet Safety Ex p Slot Printer Avoidance of property damage Short circuit due to improper connection An incorrect supply connection leads to the destruction of the electronics and invalidates the warranty claim. EMV-compliant connection In order to ensure the safe functioning of the Ex p slot printer, it is important that the wiring is EMC-compliant.
Page 14: Obligations Of The Operator
APEX Pressurised Cabinet Safety Ex p Slot Printer Obligations of the operator The operator undertakes to only permit employees to work with and at the EX p slot printer who: are familiar with the basic regulations on safety and accident prevention and have been instructed in the use of the EX p slot printer;...
Page 15: Marking And Test Certificate
APEX Pressurised Cabinet Safety Ex p Slot Printer Marking and test certificate The Ex p slot printer has been approved for the following areas: Ex p slot printer, type 07-3704-2222/900* ATEX (Europe) Marking II 2G Ex pxb IIC T4 Gb Test certificate BVS 20 ATEX E 060 X IECEx (International)
Page 16: Product Description
The amount depends on the flow rate determined during the initial start-up. Ex p slot printer The BARTEC Ex p slot printer in combination with the Ex p control unit APEX and the label printer Zebra ZT220 is a complete printer for the use in Ex Zone 1 and 2.
Page 17: Structure Of The Ex P Slot Printer
APEX Pressurised Cabinet Product description Ex p Slot Printer Structure of the Ex p slot printer Front view Position Component  Ex p slot printer  Media cabinet door  Control panel Ejection of printed  media  Levelling feet Rear view Position Component...
Page 18: Printer Assemblies
APEX Pressurised Cabinet Product description Ex p Slot Printer Printer assemblies Printer unit Position Component Ribbon take-up  spindle  Ribbon supply spool  Media supply bracket  Media supply guide Media winding  tension Lever for opening the  print head ...
Page 19: Accessories
APEX Pressurised Cabinet Product description Ex p Slot Printer Accessories Programming approval Programming switch, type 05-0003-0089 The programming switch must be connected to the control unit and activated in order to change parameters and switch values. Values that are changed without a connected programming bridge are not accepted by the APEX control unit.
Page 20: Transport And Storage
Scope of delivery Missing parts or damage must be reported immediately in writing to the freight forwarder, the insurance company or BARTEC GmbH. Please check the completeness of the scope of delivery by using the delivery notes. As standard, each Ex p slot printer is shipped with the following scope of...
Page 21: Storage
APEX Pressurised Cabinet Transport and storage Ex p Slot Printer Storage Store the Ex p slot printer in horizontal position and at a temperature between -25 ° C and +60 ° C in the original packaging. The environment must be dry, dust- free and low-vibration.
Page 22: Installation
APEX Pressurised Cabinet Installation Ex p Slot Printer 5 Installation Setting up Place the Ex p slot printer at the intended location. Slight unevenness can be compensated by means of the locking feet. Requirements with regards to the installation site The following requirements in terms of the installation site must be observed for the Ex p slot printer: Compressed air supply, network connection and power supply must be...
Page 23: Media
Installation Ex p Slot Printer Media BARTEC strongly recommends the use of Zebra brand media to ensure consistent print quality. A wide range of paper, polypropylene, polyester and vinyl media is specifically designed to enhance the printer's printing performance and protect the print head from premature wear.
Page 24: Ribbons
APEX Pressurised Cabinet Installation Ex p Slot Printer Ribbons If the ribbon is narrower than the media, the print head is partially unprotected and therefore subject to premature wear. An ink ribbon is a thin ribbon coated on one side with wax or resin. In thermal transfer printing, this coating is transferred to the media.
Page 25: Inserting Media And Ribbons
APEX Pressurised Cabinet Installation Ex p Slot Printer Inserting media and ribbons DANGER DEATH OR SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY FROM WORKING ON LIVE VOLTAGE PARTS Danger to life from electrical current.  When working near an open print head, remove rings, watches, necklaces, ID badges or any other metallic objects which could come into contact with energised parts.
Page 26 APEX Pressurised Cabinet Installation Ex p Slot Printer 4. Place the ribbon roll on the ribbon supply spool so that the loose end unwinds as shown. Push the roll as far back as possible. 5. The printer is supplied with an empty ribbon core on the ribbon take-up spindle.
Page 27 APEX Pressurised Cabinet Installation Ex p Slot Printer 7. Rotate the spool a few times in the direction indicated to tighten and align the ribbon. 8. If media is already loaded, rotate the print head opening lever down until the print head clicks into place.
Page 28: Remove Used Ribbon
APEX Pressurised Cabinet Installation Ex p Slot Printer Remove used ribbon Remove the used ribbon from the take-up spindle each time you replace the ribbon roll. Remove used ribbon 1. Pull the core with the used ribbon from the ribbon take-up spindle. 2.
Page 29: Inserting Of Media
APEX Pressurised Cabinet Installation Ex p Slot Printer Inserting of media In order to load rolled or folded media in any print mode, please follow the instructions in this section. Inserting of media 1. Open the Ex p slot printer by using the cam locks on the door. 2.
Page 30 APEX Pressurised Cabinet Installation Ex p Slot Printer b. Pull out the media feed guide and fold it down. c. Position the media roll on the media supply bracket. Push the roll back as far as it will go. d. Flip up the media supply guide. e.
Page 31 APEX Pressurised Cabinet Installation Ex p Slot Printer 4. Pull out the outer media edge guide completely. 5. Slide the media under the media dancer unit and the print head unit. Push the media through until it protrudes from the front of the printer. 6.
Page 32 APEX Pressurised Cabinet Installation Ex p Slot Printer 7. Slide the outer media edge guide in until it touches the edge of the media. 8. Ribbon and media should be fed through the Ex p Slot printer in the same way as it is shown in the following figure.
Page 33: Print Head Adjustment
APEX Pressurised Cabinet Installation Ex p Slot Printer Print head adjustment If the printout is too light on one side, or if very thick media is printed, or if the media shifts sideways during the printing process, a pressure adjustment of the print head may be necessary.
Page 34 APEX Pressurised Cabinet Installation Ex p Slot Printer If the media… then… slips to the left when printing, turn the outside rotary switch up by one position. turn the inside rotary switch lower by one position. slips to the right when printing, turn the inside rotary switch higher by one position.
Page 35 APEX Pressurised Cabinet Installation Ex p Slot Printer If the media… then … on the left side of the label is printed too the inside rotary switch shall be bright, set higher by one position. on the right side of the label is printed the outside rotary switch shall be too bright, set higher by one position .
Page 36: Adjusting The Ribbon Tension
APEX Pressurised Cabinet Installation Ex p Slot Printer Adjusting the ribbon tension For the printer to work properly, the ribbon supply spindle and ribbon take-up spindle must be used with the same tension setting (normal or low tension). For most applications, use the normal tension. If you are using a narrow ribbon or experiencing ribbon problems, you may need to set the ribbon to a lower tension.
Page 37: Purge Gas Supply
APEX Pressurised Cabinet Installation Ex p Slot Printer Purge gas supply INSUFFICIENT PURGE GAS FLOW DUE TO UNDERSIZED PURGE GAS SUPPLY LINE. A pressurized enclosure cannot be put into operation due to an insufficient flow of purge gas.  It must be ensured that enough purge gas can flow through the purging gas supply line.
Page 38: Electrical Connections
APEX Pressurised Cabinet Installation Ex p Slot Printer Electrical connections DANGER DEATH OR SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY FROM WORKING ON LIVE VOLTAGE PARTS. Danger to life from electrical current.  Observe the 5 safety rules for working on electrical systems: disconnect; secure against being switched on again; determine the absence of tension;...
Page 39: General
APEX Pressurised Cabinet Installation Ex p Slot Printer General DANGER DEATH OR SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY DUE TO OPENING THE COVER OF THE APEX CONTROL UNIT IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE. Risk of explosion.  Before opening the housing cover, check the atmosphere for any explosive gases.
Page 40: Lines And Connections
APEX Pressurised Cabinet Installation Ex p Slot Printer Lines and connections Please note the following points:  Divide the lines into groups. Power cables (power supplies) Data lines, shielded  When wiring the LAN connection, make sure that the twisting is routed to just before the connection point.
Page 41: Electrical Wiring Apex
APEX Pressurised Cabinet Installation Ex p Slot Printer Electrical wiring APEX Page 40 of 60 01-37A2-7D0002_Manual_Exp-Slot-Printer_20220221_0_en.docx Rev. 0 Reservation: We reserve the right to make any technical changes, if we consider them as required. Any changes, errors and misprints do not constitute any grounds for damage claims.
Page 42: Customer Connection Points
APEX Pressurised Cabinet Installation Ex p Slot Printer Customer connection points Terminal row “X3” – Supply voltage ATTENTION PROPERTY DAMAGE CAUSED BY INCORRECT SUPPLY VOLTAGE The internal electronics of the control unit could be destroyed.  Before activating the supply voltage, compare the value of the supply voltage with the value printed on the control unit.
Page 43 APEX Pressurised Cabinet Installation Ex p Slot Printer Terminal row “X5”- Messages A potential-free changeover contact K3 and K4 is available on the Ex p control unit for reporting and processing signals. The associated switching function can be set in the Ex p control unit via the WEB interface and is freely programmable.
Page 44: Operation
APEX Pressurised Cabinet Operation Ex p Slot Printer 6 Operation The following chapters describe the operation of the Ex p control unit for the end user. The configuration and setting description is available in a separate operating manual. The complete solution is self-starting after connection of purge gas supply and supply voltage.
Page 45: Bypass Key Switch
APEX Pressurised Cabinet Operation Ex p Slot Printer Bypass key switch DANGER DEATH OR SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY DUE TO START-UP WITH BYPASS KEY SWITCH IN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE. Risk of explosion.  Commissioning with bypass key switch must be approved by the plant manager or his authorised representative.
Page 46: Commissioning
 Please notify your authorised BARTEC dealer and inform him accordingly. BARTEC shall not be responsible for any damage which may result from the shipment of the device. Any repairs of such damages shall not be covered by the warranty.
Page 47: Setting Up The Ex P Slot Printer
APEX Pressurised Cabinet Commissioning Ex p Slot Printer Setting up the Ex p slot printer The following steps describe in detail what exactly is required to prepare the Ex p slot printer for the intended installation site. Setting up the Ex p slot printer Installing the ZEBRA Setup Software ...
Page 48: Ex P Function Test And Procedure
APEX Pressurised Cabinet Commissioning Ex p Slot Printer 8 Ex p function test and procedure Safety during operation DANGER DEATH OR SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY DUE TO A DAMAGED EXPLOSION PROTECTION MEASURE. The safe operation of the control unit is no longer possible. Explosion hazard ...
Page 49: Maintenance And Repair
Maintenance and repair Ex p Slot Printer 9 Maintenance and repair BARTEC is not responsible for any damage caused to this printer by the use of cleaning agents. Regular preventive maintenance is an essential part of normal printing operations. By taking care of your printer, you can minimise the occurrence of potential problems while achieving and maintaining the desired print quality.
Page 50: Cleaning
APEX Pressurised Cabinet Maintenance and repair Ex p Slot Printer Cleaning Special cleaning procedures are described on the following pages. The intervals are intended as guidelines only. You may need to clean more frequently depending on your application and the media used. Recommended cleaning schedule: Component Cleaning method...
Page 51 APEX Pressurised Cabinet Maintenance and repair Ex p Slot Printer Cleaning of print head and platen roller For printers with a peel-off unit, it is recommended to keep the peel-off unit closed while cleaning the platen roller in order to avoid bending the tear-off/peel-off bar.
Page 52 APEX Pressurised Cabinet Maintenance and repair Ex p Slot Printer  Take a swab from the Zebra maintenance kit and wipe back and forth between the ends of the brown bar on the print head assembly. Instead of using the maintenance kit, you can use a clean cotton swab dipped in 99.7% isopropyl alcohol.
Page 53: Regular Maintenance Ex P Monitoring
In the event of any abnormalities, the operator should weigh up the possibility of a timely and appropriate cleaning at BARTEC GmbH against a spontaneous failure of the control unit. Furthermore, the function of the entire system should be checked. In this regard, the correct sequence of the purging phase and operating phase should be checked.
Page 54: Technical Data
APEX Pressurised Cabinet Technical data Ex p Slot Printer 10 Technical data Parameter Technical details Product Ex p slot printer Type 07-3704-2222/900. EU Type Examination Certificate BVS 20 ATEX E 060 X IECEx certification IECEx BVS 20.0048X ATEX marking II 2G Ex pxb IIC T4 Gb IECEx marking Ex pxb IIC Gb Operating ambient temperature...
Page 55: Order Numbers
APEX Pressurised Cabinet Order numbers Ex p Slot Printer 11 Order numbers Ex p slot printer Ex p slot printer, LAN, 203 dpi 07-3704-2222/9001 Ex p slot printer, USB, 203 dpi 07-3704-2222/9002 Ex p slot printer, LAN, 300 dpi 07-3704-2222/9003 Page 54 of 60 01-37A2-7D0002_Manual_Exp-Slot-Printer_20220221_0_en.docx Rev.
Page 56: Appendix
APEX Pressurised Cabinet Appendix Ex p Slot Printer 12 Appendix Meaning of the individual status displays Display Meaning STATUS light permanently green (other lights remain yellow for 2 seconds during switch-on) The printer is ready for operation. PAUSE light permanently yellow. The printing process is interrupted.
Page 57: Types Of Purge Gas
APEX Pressurised Cabinet Appendix Ex p Slot Printer •The temperature of the circuit board is too high. STATUS indicator lights up continuously red. PAUSE light continuously red DATA light continuously red. The print head has not been replaced with a genuine Zebra print head.
Page 58: Flow Chart
APEX Pressurised Cabinet Appendix Ex p Slot Printer Flow chart Rev. 0 01-37A2-7D0002_Manual_Exp-Slot-Printer_20220221_0_en.docx Page 57 of 60 Reservation: We reserve the right to make any technical changes, if we consider them as required. Any changes, errors and misprints do not constitute any grounds for damage claims.
Page 59: Dimensions
APEX Pressurised Cabinet Appendix Ex p Slot Printer Dimensions This representation is not true to scale. Page 58 of 60 01-37A2-7D0002_Manual_Exp-Slot-Printer_20220221_0_en.docx Rev. 0 Reservation: We reserve the right to make any technical changes, if we consider them as required. Any changes, errors and misprints do not constitute any grounds for damage claims.
Page 60: Eu Declaration Of Conformity
APEX Pressurised Cabinet EU Declaration of Conformity Ex p Slot Printer 13 EU Declaration of Conformity Rev. 0 01-37A2-7D0002_Manual_Exp-Slot-Printer_20220221_0_en.docx Page 59 of 60 Reservation: We reserve the right to make any technical changes, if we consider them as required. Any changes, errors and misprints do not constitute any grounds for damage claims.
Page 61: 01-37A2-7D0002_Manual_Exp-Slot-Printer_20220221_0_En.docx
APEX Pressurised Cabinet Notes Ex p Slot Printer 14 Notes Page 60 of 60 01-37A2-7D0002_Manual_Exp-Slot-Printer_20220221_0_en.docx Rev. 0 Reservation: We reserve the right to make any technical changes, if we consider them as required. Any changes, errors and misprints do not constitute any grounds for damage claims.
Page 62 BARTEC BARTEC GmbH Max-Eyth-Str. 16 97980 Bad Mergentheim Germany Tel: +49 7931 597 0 Fax: +49 7931 597 480 Mail: info@bartec.com bartec.com...