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Content Operating Instructions Etiprint Inline Dok-ID: BA-EN-01314-V.02 Release: 09/2007 These Operating Instructions are to be read before commissioning and before undertaking any work with the machine!
Etiprint Inline 0HContent General..................5 Information on these Operating Instructions....5 Symbol explanations............6 Limitation of liability............7 Copyright protection............7 Spare parts ..............8 Guarantee provisions.............8 Customer service............8 Manufacturers declaration ..........8 Safety ..................9 Intended use ..............9 Responsibility of the operating company.....10 Operating personnel ............11 2.3.1 Requirements ..........11...
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Etiprint Inline 0HContent Packaging .............41H27 Storage................ 27 Installation ................28 Safety ................28 Preparation..............29 Requirements of the installed location ......30 Installation ..............31 Electrical connection ........... 32 Inspection after completion of the installation work ..32 Commissioning and operating .......... 33 Safety ................
Etiprint Inline General 1 General 1.1 Information on these Operating Instructions These operating instructions contain important information on handling the equipment. The prerequisite for safe working is compliance with all the given safety information and handling instructions. Beyond this, the local accident prevention regulations pertaining to the field of application of the equipment and the general safety provisions are to be complied with.
Etiprint Inline General 1.2 Symbol explanations Warning notices Warning notices in these Operating Instructions are identified by symbols. The notices are prefaced by signal words which express the magnitude of the hazard. The notices must be complied with categorically and with caution in order to avoid accidents, personal injury and damage to property.
Etiprint Inline General 1.3 Limitation of liability All particulars and information in these Operating Instructions have been compiled with regard to the applicable standards and regulations, state of the art technology and our long years of experience and expertise. The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage cause by the...
Etiprint Inline General 1.5 Spare parts WARNING! Risk of injury due to incorrect spare parts! Incorrect or defective spare parts can lead to damage, malfunctions or complete breakdown and also prejudice safety. Therefore: Only use the manufacturers original spare parts.
The equipment has been conceived exclusively for the intended purpose and use as described herein. The Etiprint Inline is a label print and dispense device for printing and applying labels and as a rule is utilised in automated packing lines for the printing and application of adhesive labels.
Etiprint Inline Safety Responsibility of the operating company The equipment is for use in the commercial sector. The equipment operating company is therefore subject to the legal provisions with regard to health and safety y at work. In addition to the safety at work information in these Operating...
Etiprint Inline Safety Operating personnel 2.3.1 Requirements WARNING! Danger of injury through inadequate qualifications! Inexpert handling can lead to considerable personal injury and damage to property. Therefore: Only allow any kind of activity to be carried out by the persons appointed for the task.
Etiprint Inline Safety 2.3.2 Unauthorised persons WARNING! Danger for unauthorised persons! Unauthorised persons do not know the dangers which can come from the equipment. Therefore: Keep unauthorised persons away from the working area. If in doubt, address the person and evict them from the working area.
Etiprint Inline Safety 2.5 Work safety and special hazards In the following section, residual risks are stated which are the result of hazard analysis. Observe the safety notices listed here and the warning signs in the following sections of these instructions in order to reduce health hazards and avoid dangerous situations.
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Etiprint Inline Safety Hazard symbols in the Operating Instructions The following symbols are used in the Operating Instructions in conjunction with safety notices: Electrical current DANGER! Deadly danger from electrical current! Contact with voltage carrying parts can be fatal. Damaged insulation or individual parts can be deadly.
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Etiprint Inline Safety Moving parts WARNING! Hazard from moving parts! Driven, rotating or linear moving assemblies or parts can cause extremely serious injuries! Therefore, during operation: The presence of persons in the hazardous area or its immediate vicinity is strictly forbidden! ...
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Etiprint Inline Safety Sharp paper edges CAUTION! Injury hazard! Sharp paper edges can cause minor to fairly serious cuts. Therefore: In principle wear the prescribed personal protective gear for all work. Always carry out work with particular attention caution.
Etiprint Inline Safety 2.6 Conduct in dangerous situations or accidents Preventative measures Always be prepared for accidents or fire! Keep first aid equipment (first aid boxes, blankets etc.) and fire extinguishers ready to hand. Familiarise personnel with accident alarm, first aid and rescue equipment.
Etiprint Inline Safety 2.8 Securing against re-starting Securing main switch If a main switch is installed within the safety chain, this can be secured in position "0" with a padlock against re-starting. DANGER! Deadly danger from disallowed re-starting! When the main switch has been secured with a padlock, there could be persons present in the danger zone.
Etiprint Inline Technical data 3 Technical data 3.1 Dimensions of the Etiprint and monitor Fig. 4: Epiprint dimensions 1 Printer (make of printer can vary, customer-specific) 2 Standard applicator (applicator can vary according to deployment) For cover mounting Fig. 5: Monitor dimensions...
Etiprint Inline Technical data Technical data Connected loads Designation Value Unit Connected voltage, monitor, AC 230 V/ 1~ / 50-60 V / Ph / Hz Power consumption, max. 1,3 KVA Current consumption, max. 5,5 A Mains fuses, external 10 AT...
Etiprint Inline Technical data Performance values Designation Value Unit Duration of label sequence, max. Number of labelling sequences, 720 h approx. Dispensing speed 3 40/50 m/min 3.6 Label roll dimensions Designation Value Unit Backing band roll (Ø x width) max.
The Etiprint Inline can be aligned horizontally and vertically by means of linear units which can be fitted optionally. 4.4 Function The Etiprint Inline is a label print-dispense machine for printing and applying labels. The thermo-printer prints the labels with the specified data: text, lines, bar codes, graphics etc.
2nd step, hanger down => error The hanger has been pulled too far down, an error message appears on the Collamat display: End of labels. The dispenser stops. After the error has been rectified and the hanger returns to its initial position, this can be confirmed with ENTER and the dispenser restarted with RUN.
Etiprint Inline Transport, packaging and storage 5 Transport, packaging and storage 5.1 Safety information for transporting Improper transporting DANGER! Hazard from machine falling or tipping over! The weight of the machine can injure a person and cause serious crushing! Therefore: ...
Etiprint Inline Transport, packaging and storage Keep away from heat Proteect packages from heat and direct sunlight. Transport inspection Check the delivery for completeness and damage from transport promptly upon receipt. Where there is noticeable external transport damage, proceed as follows: Do not accept delivery or only conditionally.
Etiprint Inline Transport, packaging and storage Packaging Packaging The individual packages are packed appropriately for the anticipated transport conditions. Only environmentally friendly materials are used for the packaging. The packaging should protect the individual components against transport damage, corrosion etc. until installation. Therefore dont destroy the packaging and only remove it shortly before installing.
Etiprint Inline Installation 6 Installation Safety Fundamentals WARNING! Injury hazard from improper installation! Inexpert installation can lead to serious personal injury or damage to property. Therefore: All installation work may only be carried out by qualified personnel authorized and instructed by the operating company.
Etiprint Inline Installation Personnel The installation may only be carried out by trained specialist personnel. Work on the electrical plant may in principle only be carried out by qualified electricians. Personal safety equipment Wear the following protective gear when doing any work on the...
Stability If the Etiprint Inline is to be mounted on a movable stand, this must be set up with a stability of 10° in each direction of inclination; see the following illustration.
Remove all transport fixtures including adhesive tapes. Position the equipment in the intended location. The Etiprint Inline is fastened to the machine frame via a double column adjusting mechanism. It must be aligned parallel to the conveyor belt. This concerns the parallelity as well as the horizontal and lengthwise alignment to the conveyor.
Inline from the Monitor 8600/9100 via two dedicated cables. These are through connected via two cable entries. They are permanently connected to the Etiprint Inline and can only be disconnected at the Monitor 8600/9100. The product sensors and speed detection are connected at the interface in accordance with the Collamat 8600 Technical Handbook.
Etiprint Inline Commissioning and operating 7 Commissioning and operating Safety Fundamentals WARNING! Hazard from improper initial commissioning! The initial commissioning requires trained specialist personnel with far reaching experience. Errors during the initial commissioning can lead to dangerous situations or cause considerable damage to property.
The labels can slip or form bubbles. If the Etiprint Inline is set too low, this can graze the product and damage it or lead to bottlenecking. The exact height setting should therefore be made after a trial run.
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Etiprint Inline Commissioning and operating Threading the label strip Thread the label strip through up to the peel-off ledge as shown in the illustration (see also the threading schematic in the separate printer operating instructions): Draw the label strip forward by approx. 1m.
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Etiprint Inline Commissioning and operating Setting print mode The thermal printer can be controlled in two different ways. The changeover switch for the print mode is located on the lower side directly next to the cable entries. REPRINT mode This mode enables the endless printing of labels which always have the same printed content.
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Etiprint Inline Commissioning and operating Setting print mode (cont.) If labels are still present in the printer and a new job is to be started, the printer must briefly be switched off then on again to erase the old data not yet printed.
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Etiprint Inline Commissioning and operating Setting the inclination of the Procedure: dispensing applicator (cont.) Loosen the knurled nut (2) on the rotating mechanism (3) then pull the cog wheel out by hand. Set the desired applicator inclination and re-tighten the knurled nut...
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Etiprint Inline Commissioning and operating Setting the label sensing The optical label sensing is responsible for the precise label stop. By loosening the knurled screw (4) the sensing can be pushed to the side or taken right out for cleaning. The optimum sideways position is at the middle of the label.
Label sensing Pull-off ledge Label 7.3 Setting the dispenser / monitor The Etiprint Inline dispenser is controlled from the connected monitor. Adjusting the monitor for good labelling is described in the handbook for the Collamat 8600/9100 monitor operating instructions. The most important settings are:...
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Etiprint Inline Commissioning and operating Setting the dispensing speed The Etiprint Inline dispensing speed must be as fast as the conveyor belt speed. If the speed is too low, the commodities can become caught on the labels or the labels torn from the pull-off ledge. This can tear the backing paper.
Single labels can also be dispensed via the monitor without triggering the product sensing. This function is called up via the menu option Labelling operation -> Trigger label (see Collamat 8600/9100 monitor operating instructions) 7.4 Starting up Proceed as follows with starting up: Load or replenish labels.
Etiprint Inline Maintenance 8 Maintenance Safety Fundamentals WARNING! Injury hazard from improperly performed maintenance work! Inexpert maintenance can lead to serious personal injury or damage to property. Therefore: Maintenance work may only be carried out by personnel authorised and instructed by the operating company.
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Etiprint Inline Maintenance Electrical plant DANGER! Deadly danger from electrical current! Contact with voltage carrying components constitutes a deadly hazard. Electrically powered components which are switched on can move unchecked and cause extremely serious injuries. Therefore: Prior to commencing work, switch off the electrical power supply and secure against re- starting.
Etiprint Inline Maintenance Maintenance plan The maintenance work required for ensuring optimum and fault- free operation is described in the following sections. The maintenance intervals are to be adhered to. Where increased wear is established through regular checks on components or assemblies, the operating company is to shorten the maintenance intervals in line with the actual signs of wear.
Etiprint Inline Maintenance Cleaning In the case of surface contamination, proceed as follows: Switch off plant and secure against re-starting. Remove contamination in the proper manner. Note here: Do not use aggressive cleaning agents. Soak up oil deposits with oil absorbing materials (e.g.
Etiprint Inline Malfunctions, repair and maintenance work 9 Malfunctions, repair and maintenance work This section describes possible causes of malfunctions and their rectification. Should, as a consequence of over-average intensive use the same malfunctions repeatedly occur, the maintenance intervals must be shortened commensurate with the actual workload.
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Etiprint Inline Malfunctions, repair and maintenance work Electrical plant DANGER! Deadly danger from electrical current! Contact with voltage carrying components constitutes a deadly hazard. Electrically powered components which are switched on can move unchecked and cause extremely serious injuries. Therefore: ...
Etiprint Inline Malfunctions, repair and maintenance work Environmental protection The following information on environmental protection is to be observed during fault rectification: Remove escaping, used or excess grease from all greasing points which are manually supplied with grease and dispose of in accordance with the applicable local regulations.
Etiprint Inline Malfunctions, repair and maintenance work Malfunction table To be carried Malfunction Possible cause Fault rectification out by Equipment wont No mains voltage Check power supply Operator switch on Mains switch on thermal printer Switch on mains Operator or monitor not switched on...
Etiprint Inline Malfunctions, repair and maintenance work To be carried Malfunction Possible cause Fault rectification out by Electrician Plugged connection loose or Check all plugged connections Miscellaneous faults Pneumatic defective for correct seating and function specialist 9.4 Performing maintenance and repair work...
Etiprint Inline Malfunctions, repair and maintenance work 9.4.2 Adjusting the rewinder clutch force The rewinder clutch force is factory set. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows: NOTE! Before removing the winding mandrel, any backing material present must be removed.
Etiprint Inline Malfunctions, repair and maintenance work 9.4.3 Setting the hanger spring tension The spring tension is to be set o that the retraction force is not greater than required by the hanger to return itself. To adjust, push in the rotating knob (1) and set it to the appropriate spring tension.
Etiprint Inline Malfunctions, repair and maintenance work 9.4.4 Changing the pressure roller The pressure roller is a wear part which, depending on load and handling can become less or more quickly worn out. With labelling, it should be noted that the backing paper runs between the pressure roller and the draw unit roller.
Etiprint Inline Malfunctions, repair and maintenance work 9.4.5 Changing the draw unit axle If the draw unit axle is damaged, this will have to be replaced. Procedure: Undo the front plate (9) and remove. Remove the retaining ring (7) from the draw roller axle.
This switch is a safety switch which prevents the labels being torn from the printer. If this error occurs, the ERROR relay, which can be tapped at the rear of the Collamat monitor, also closes sand the equipment stops. After the error has been rectified and the hanger returns to its initial position, the error message can be erased with ENTER and restarted with RUN*.
Etiprint Inline Malfunctions, repair and maintenance work 9.4.7 Changing the mirror in the applicator If the mirror can no longer be cleaned or is damaged, it must be replaced. Procedure: Undo the seven screws (8) on the outer applicator lever plate (1).
Etiprint Inline Malfunctions, repair and maintenance work 9.4.9 Adjusting the belt tension If the label strip is not being conveyed correctly, the toothed belt may have to be readjusted. Procedure: Remove the cover of the Etiprint on the reverse side. Undo the screws for this.
Etiprint Inline Malfunctions, repair and maintenance work 9.4.10 Changing the toothed belt If the toothed belt is damaged, it will have to be replaced. Procedure: Remove the cover of the Etiprint on the reverse side. Undo the screws for this.
Etiprint Inline Malfunctions, repair and maintenance work 9.4.11 Changing the drive motor If the drive motor is defective, it will have to be replaced. Procedure: Remove the cover of the Etiprint on the reverse side. Undo the screws for this.
Etiprint Inline Decommissioning and disposal 10 Decommissioning and disposal An Etiprint Inline which is no longer serviceable should not be disposed of as a single unit, but dismantled and recycled as individual parts according to type of material. Non-recyclable materials are to be disposed of in an environment-friendly manner.
CE Statement of Conformity Replacement parts / Wear parts Electric circuit drawing with SATO printer Electric circuit drawing with ZEBRA printer Component Operating Instructions Collamat 8600/9100 Monitor Operating Instructions Collamat 8600/9100 Monitor Technical Handbook, extract pages 15-55 Thermal Printer (only on CD)
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VII part B. Responsible person for the composition of all technical documents according to Appendix VII – chapter B of the Directive on Machinery 2006/42/EG is: Collamat AG, Paul Schneider, Bodenmattstrasse 34, CH-4153 Reinach, Switzerland Issued in Reinach: 01. September 2011 Collamat AG –...
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Etiprint Inline Replacement parts / Wear parts Register B Replacement parts / Wear parts...
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Etiprint Inline Replacement parts / Wear parts Replacement parts / Wear parts Monitor R = replacement part, W = wear part Item Article no. Designation 5216.4100-00 Cover 5851.1622-00 Lettering strips 5216.4000 Controller 5216.4022 Motor output stage 5216.4122 Back 5216.4011 Mains filter print 5216.4033...
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Etiprint Inline Replacement parts / Wear parts Draw mechanism parts R = replacement part, W = wear part Item Article no. Designation 5215.0038 Roller bearing flange 5215.3846 Draw unit roller 160 5215.8100-01 Drive shaft 160 5215.0095 Toothed belt wheel 5215.0110 Clutch bearing flange 5215.0127...
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Etiprint Inline Replacement parts / Wear parts Item Article no. Designation 5842.1083 Needle roller bush HK 1210 5842.1650 Hanger ball bearing 7401.1647 Bolt with threaded stud M4 5215.8211 Strap 5842.1731 Groove ball bearing 5216.4477 Motor cable C8600 5216.4488-00 Control cable C8600...
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Etiprint Inline Replacement parts / Wear parts Draw mechanism spare parts (cont.)
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Etiprint Inline Replacement parts / Wear parts Unwinder spare parts R = replacement part, W = wear part Item Article no. Designation 5208.3302 Spring cup 5208.3092 Adjusting wheel 5215.0970 Spring fastening flange 29 5829.1402 Torsion spring, right 5829.1410 Torsion spring, left 5215.2160...
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Etiprint Inline Replacement parts / Wear parts Applicator spare parts W = Wear part Item Article no. Designation 5216.1792 Sensing bar PLEXI 16 5216.1784 Pull-off ledge 5850.0552 Knurled nut M8 5215.1407 Cog wheel NS29.0005Z Washer M8 5829.2067 Torsion spring, right 5829.2083...
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Etiprint Inline Electric circuit drawing with printer type SATO Register C Electric circuit drawing with printer type SATO...
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Etiprint Inline Electric circuit drawing with printer type ZEBRA Register D Electric circuit drawing with printer type ZEBRA...
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Index page 7.3.7 Test IO Controller ............. . 40 ..7.3.8 Test IO Monitor .
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The monitor can be started or stopped by a signal from outside. The operating mode is displayed to the outside by relay contacts. 1.1 Special characteristics of the Collamat 8600/9100 monitor Modern menu-driver operation No controller or potentiometer...
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Danger of injury by cutting fingers in the paper web zone ! Danger of injury in the dancer roller zone of the Collamat 8600/9100 rewinder and unwinder ! Danger of injury in the case of non-expert use of the Collamat 8600/9100 in the paper stock control zone. ...
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This documentation or parts of the documentation may not be copied, duplicated or publis- hed in any form without a written permission of Collamat Stralfors AG. The information in this documentation reflects the state at the publication date. Subject to technical alterations.
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3 The monitor The monitor may only be opened by trained personnel. It contains no parts to be handled by the operator. The monitor contains live parts. Hazard of contact due to high voltages of the assemblies. The monitor contains electrostatic (ESD) sensitive assemblies. Unsafe contact may destroy these assemblies.
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A foil keyboard is used to enter data. The keys have a well sensible action point allowing also cor- rect inputs in a noisy environment. The controls of the monitor are shown on the following figure: Collamat ENTER S T R A LF O R S A G...
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3.1.3 RUN/STOP key (6) The RUN/STOP key is used to start (RUN) or stop (STOP) the Collamat . The RUN state is indicated by a green LED (8). The STOP state is indicated by a red LED (7). In RUN state it is not possible to change all functions, because faults could occur during labelling.
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This key is used to select the configuration function. When depressed, the LED placed above lights up and indicates that the monitor is in configuration mode. In this mode the Collamat is adapted to the customer's requirements. The "CONFIGU- RATION menu tree" (page 25) shows the function tree of the configuration mode.
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3.2 Entering data with the keyboard The numerical keys of the keyboard (10) are used to enter data. If the value to be entered is a de- cimal, enter the decimal point with the key ' ' (11). Confirm the input with the ENTER key (12) to validate it. If the data range is exceeded, this is indi- cated for a short time and the original value does not change.
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3.3 Selecting a branch in the function tree Use the up (13) and down (14) keys to select a branch of the function tree. With these two keys a little cursor (1) can be moved up and down on the left of the LCD-display. The line, where the cur- sor is positioned, points at the branch of the function tree, which can be selected as next with the ENTER key.
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4 The 'LABELING MODE' menu tree The functions necessary for the labelling mode can be called up and operated in the 'LABEL- LING MODE' menu tree. The 'LABELLING MODE' menu tree comprises the following functions: LABELLING MODE Label Jog Select program Information Display Reset Counter Preset Counter...
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4.3 Information display This function allows to indicate the most important labelling parameters on the LCD-display. The program number, the actual dispensing speed, the count and the label position on the good are shown here. It is not possible to change any data. They are only indicated and updated. The ar- rangement of the information display is made in the User Menu in the CONFIGURATION menu tree.
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The nonstop display is used to display the nonstop status. The major display in a nonstop confi- guration is the display of the Master. The Master is the first Collamat in the product flow direction. It shows the actual running settings of the master, the slave and of the nonstopcounter.
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NONSTOP RESET User level: programmer/operator Goods between Operating mode: RUN/STOP Master-Slave: Note: This function can be selected only in switched on nonstop mode. The Nonstop reset can only be done on a Master Collamat. 5999.530-01F 07.04.2006 WM...
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5 The 'PROGRAMMING' menu tree The 'PROGRAMMING' menu tree is used to call up and operate the functions necessary for programming. PROGRAMMING Change program Label scanner Sensitivity Auto adjust Manual adjust Label Length Auto adjust Manual adjust Label Suppression Predispensing Position Speed Fixed Speed...
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5.1 Change program The Change program function is used to branch in an additional menu by calling up further para- meters to be changed: User level: programmer/operator CHANGE PROGRAM Operating mode: RUN/STOP Labelscanner Sens. Label Length Label Suppression Predispensing Position Speed Max.
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5.2.1 Auto adjust When adjusting the sensitivity automatically, the paper web has to be pulled forward by depres- sing the up key, until the label scanner is positioned over the gap. A lateral mark on the scanner head shows the position of the label scanner. The automatic adjustment is started by depressing the ENTER key or abandoned by depressing the ESC key.
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5.3 Label length The Label length function is used to adjust the length of the label manually or automatically. LABEL LENGTH Auto adjust Manual adjust 5.3.1 Auto adjust When adjusting the label length automatically, the measuring has to be started by the ENTER key.
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5.4 Label suppression (suppression of label scanner) This function is used to enter the length forcing the label scanner to suppress the signals from the backing paper web and the label after having detected the leading edge of the label. Entering can be aborted by the ESC key.
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5.6 Position The Position function is used to set a speed dependent labelling delay. This delay 2 causes a speed-independent positioning of the label 3 on the good 5 in feed direction 4. With this function it is not necessary to shift the goods scanner 1 to obtain a change of the label position on the goods.
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Operating Mode: STOP Note: The distance of 14 mm applies for the standard light barrier of Collamat Stralfors For more informations about the calculation of the speed measuring, refer to the technical handbook Collamat 8600 and 9100 5999.530-01F 07.04.2006 WM...
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5.8 Maximum Speed The Maximum Speed function limits the max. dispensing speed to the entered value. This functi- on is necessary, if the goods speed is not stable or if labelling is problematic due to difficult label material with higher speed than usual. For labelling using speed measuring the dispensing speed is limited automatically to this value.
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5.10.2 Multiple labelling mode In the Multiple Labelling mode, several labels are sticked on the goods 4 in the same distance 3. This mode is especially useful for labelling forms or multiple packages. After activating the multi- ple labelling mode, first the quantity and then the distance 2 between the labels has to be ente- red.
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5.10.3 Delayed Predispensing In the Delayed Predispensing mode the predispensing 1 will only be tripped after release of the label scanner. Thus the following label will not be sticked on the good being still under the adapter. After having selected the Delayed Predispensing mode, the stop value 2 has to be entered so that the label is perfectly dispensed and the following label does not contact.
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Conditions: Multiple labelling mode and delayed predispensing mode exclude themselves mutually The position adjustment should be smaller than the goods length. If not, the second phase fol- lows immediately the first one without waiting for the trailing edge of the goods. The minimum distance between the goods must be greater than the position value plus predis- pensing of the second labelling phase.
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5.12 Store program The Store program function allows to memorize the actual labeller and labelling parameters un- der a program number. 32 memory locations or program numbers are available. The actual pro- gram number is indicated as proposal. It can be overwritten or changed on the keyboard. Before memorizing a safety inquiry prevents a program to be overwritten by mistake.
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5.14 Program presets (Setting default values of program) The Program Presets function deletes all parameters and values of a program and resets them to the default value. The actual program number is shown as indicated as a proposal. It can be overwritten or changed with the keyboard.
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6 The 'CONFIGURATION' menu tree In the 'CONFIGURATION' menu tree the functions required to configure the labeller can be cal- led up and operated. The 'CONFIGURATION menu tree comprises the following functions: CONFIGURATION User Menu Language Language (Deutsch/English/Français/Italiano) User Level Change Level Change Password Error Handling...
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6.1 User Menu The User menu function is used for the layout of the Information display menu indication. A varying content can be assigned to each indication line by the arrow keys. ENTER fixes the con- tent and it is passed to the next line. With ESC the function is abandoned. The following figure shows an example of the layout.
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6.3 User level The User Level function is used to define the access authorization of the programming functions and operating functions. It is distinguished between programmer and user. The programmer is authorized to program and change all parameters and functions of the labeller, but the operator is not authorized to make use of all functions.
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6.3.2 Change password This function allows to enter or change a password. The password serves to distinguish between the user levels. Enter the password with four digits. It is not indicated as plain text but the figures are replaced by # characters. If a password is already programmed, this must be entered before entering a new password.
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6.4 Error Handling The Collamat 8600/9100 is able to report up to 16 different errors. The way a labeler is acting af- ter an error has taken place, depends on the function Error Handling. This function can be pro- grammed in three different ways (for each of the 16 different errors):...
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6.5 Nonstop mode The Nonstop mode function allows continuous labelling with two labellers. The dispensers are connected together and exchange signals. There is a difference between the two dispensers. The first labeller in feed direction is the MASTER labeller and controls the second labeller called SLA- VE labeller.
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6.6 Adapter magnet (only Collamat 9100) The Adapter magnet function is used to switch on and off the adapter magnet. If set to ON, the adapter is folded towards the good for each labelling operation. The time delay to reset the ma- gnet has to be entered in the following menu.
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Working Time Motor running 7.1 Software-Version With this function the actual Software version of the monitor can be interrogated. It is indicated during 3 seconds after switching on the monitor. COLLAMAT 9100 User level: programmer/operator Operating mode: RUN/STOP Version 1.20 ...
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7.2 Error sequence The Error sequence function is used to indicate the sequence of errors, occurred since calling up this function. The last 21 errors are indicated at the most. The type of error is listed in the Techni- cal Appendix 'Error messages'. The display only indicates the error number. The cause of a labelling error and a labeller failure can mostly be determined thanks to the error history.
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7.3.2 Test EEPROM The Test EEPROM function is used to test the EEPROMs of the monitor. A detected EEPROM error is indicated as follows. TEST EEPROM Test ok 7.3.3 Test keyboard The Test keyboard function is used to test the keyboard of the monitor. All keys have to be de- pressed once for the test.
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7.3.6 Test Illumination The Test Illumination function is used to test the background illumination of the LCD. After se- lection of this function, the illumination of the LCD flashes, until the function is aborted with the ESC key. TEST ILUMINATION Quit with [ESC] 7.3.7 Test IO Controller The controller p.c.board of the monitor can be tested with this function by a special test adapter.
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7.3.9 Test drive The stepper motor of the traction unit and the motor driver can be tested with the Test Drive function. For this test the paper web has to be removed. The speed of the stepper motor can be increased or reduced with the arrow keys.
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8 Technical appendix 8.1 Adjusting the predispensing Predispensing is the length by which the label is pulled forward after detection of the leading edge of the label. Its value can be entered in 0.1 mm steps. The predispensing is normally used to opti- mize the label position.
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Position value [mm] C9100 Labelling speed [m/min] Diagram of label position vs. labelling speed (only Collamat 9100) Attention: Four encoder steps are required at least when measuring the speed with the in- cremental encoder to calculate the actual speed. That means, that the minimum possible position is four times the encoder step length.
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8.3 Adjusting the Profiling The Profiling function is used, if an uneven good has to be labelled continuously. The dispenser speed has to be varied according to a trapezoidal profile when labelling arched goods to stick on the label without folds. The Profiling can be adjusted in a broad range to label different good sha- pes.
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8.4 Error messages If during operation an error occurs, this will be indicated on the LCD by an error message. Each error message has to be acknowledged by the ENTER key. If several errors occur at the same time, they have to be acknowledged one after each other. All events causing an error message stop the labeller or only a warning message appears.
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8.5 Error diagnosis In the service part of the error sequence menu, all errors and warnings will be registered and indi- cated. This is helpful to trace back the error history of the labeller. Thus, if an error happens fre- quently, it can be better identified and eliminated.
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Error #7 No LSC-adjust Cause: Adjustment of label scanner not possible. The scanner is defective or it is scanned on label in- stead of gap, or the backing paper is not transparent enough. Solution: Shift gap under label scanner and adjust it again. Possibly exchange defective scanner. Error #8 Nonstopmode Cause: One of the labellers has an error.
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Error #11 Drive not Ready Cause: The motor drive card indicates that it is not ready to drive the stepper motor. Solution: Switch off the monitor. Wait 10 seconds before switching on again. If the error did not disap- pear, the monitor is damaged and has to be repaired by a specialist. Error #12 Undervoltage Cause: During labelling a mains occurred causing the data to be backed up.
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If a function or a value is selected by the operator without having the permission for access the following warning message is displayed: Warning Illegal access ! 8.6 Nonstop - configuration and setup Collamat Mode Item Master + Slave Configuration...
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8.6.1 Error handling configuration of a Nonstop-installation Error / Warning Master Slave Not Ready Ignore error # 1 Ignore error # 1 TUNIT / Paperend Stop at error # 2 Stop at error # 2 Position too short Ignore error # 3 Ignore error # 3 Max.
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8.7 Value table Parameter Value range Default Resolution Speed C8600 0.5-50.0 m/min 0.1 m/min fixed+measured C9100 0.5-80.0 m/min Speed with C8600 0.0-50.0 m/min 0.1 m/min encoder C9100 0.0-80.0 m/min Step length of encoder 1.00 - 9.99 mm 1.00 0.01 mm Distance measuring light barrier 10.0 - 99.9 mm 14.0...
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9 Maintenance 9.1 Cleaning Clean the control panel with a cleansing agent without solvent. Be carefully that no cleansing agent or humidity penetrates into the monitor what may damage electronic components. 9.2 Fuses The 2 mains fuses are installed on the rear panel near the mains switch. The monitor must be switched off and disconnected from the mains to exchange the fuses.
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9.4 Packing The monitor is shipped in a special shock-proof package. For shipping, only this package may be used. For damages due to wrong packing and shipping we refuse any guarantee. The following figure shows all parts which are shipped in the package: 1.
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9.5 Technical data of monitor Data C8600 C9100 Dimensions 375 * 305 * 155 Weight 15 kg 15.5 kg Ambient temperature 5..+40 °C Storage temperature -10..+60 °C Air humidity 15...95% not condensing System of protection IP40 Supply voltage 110, 120, 130, 220, 230, 240V AC Voltage tolerance ±...
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10 Trouble shooting checklist Ser. No. Labeller: Machine/device type: Ser. No. Monitor: Ser. No of Controller p.c. Software version: Ser. No. Motor driver: Ser. No. of Interface board: p.c.board: Environment Mains voltage: Frequency Hz: Temperature °C: Humidity % EMC level (burst) ESD level (static): Labels Width:...
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10 seconds before opening the monitor. 6.1 Construction All the controller electronics for the Collamat 8600 labeler are built in to a stable steel cabinet. This cabinet contains no adjustable controls inside. All settings can be done by keyboard. After removing the two screws from the backpanel the cover can be separated from the heatsink.
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All settings and adjust- ments of the Collamat 8600 are programmed and handled in this unit. The settings and adjust- ments are stored in the control panel even if the power is turned off.
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ESD while working with the control panel. If a control panel is defective, it must be exchanged. Any repairs not made by HM Collamat AG will expire the guarantee. The control panel builds together with the frontpanel one unit. This unit is connected with one 50 pole flatcable to the interfaceboard.
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Press the EPROM into the socket by a slight pressing with your finger until you feel it snaps in. The program memory IC6 is programmed with the firmware of the two Collamat 8600 and 9100. The firmware makes out the connected interfaceboard by a specific code of the board.
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3. Mains plug 6. Blind cover 9. Motor connector Only units approved by Collamat Stralforsare allowed to be connected to the mains socket 5. The following table shows the fuse current ratings and the maximum permissible current for the mains socket:...
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6.6 The mains filter board The mains filter board is used to give a clean filtered mains voltage to the transformer. The board is mounted onto the backpanel and contains components on both sides. The mains filter board carries a high efficiency mains filter, the voltage selector, the mains con- nectors, the mains sockets for the transformer and the mains fuses.
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Attention: After exchanging the mains filter board, the voltage selector must be set to the correct mains voltage to which the Collamat will be connected. 6.7 The Interfaceboard The interfaceboard is used to connect the labeler and its peripheral units to the monitor. It filters and shapes all the signals of the labeler or of the installation to the logic level of the micro control- ler.
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The supply voltage for the logic and the sensors is connected to terminal X12. Fuse F2 protects this voltage against overload. LED LD2 indicates 24V. The voltage 12V and 5V are generated by the 24V using switching regulators. LED LD3 indicates 12V, LED LD4 indicates 5V. The 5V and 12V supply's are protected against short connection and overload.
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PC or a modem to this connector. Connector X7 gives isolated relais contacts. With these contacts external units like signal lamps or PLCs can be controlled. Also an isolated input allows to Start or Stop the Collamat by an exter- nal signal.
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The motordriver board is adjusted, tested and built into the monitor by HM Collamat AG. The settings must not be changed. The motor current must not be changed ! ATTENTION: No switch or jumper must be touched while power on !
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The colors of the wires are writen on the board. This colors are only valid for peripheral units from HM Collamat AG. The connection cables of the sensors are fed to the inside of the traction unit with special clamps.
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With this signal an external flat printing unit can be controlled. See therefore figure 20. 6.10.2 READY The signal READY is used to signal the Collamat that a connected peripheral device like hot- stamp or flatprinter is ready. If the signal is active, this means the NPN-output of the device is pulled to GND, labelling is not possible.
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7 Signals and connector pin assignments This chapter describes the signals of the Collamat 8600. All in- and outputs are described func- tionally and electrically. Also the pin assignments are described. All in- and outputs are equipped with filterelements to prevent electromagnetic interference.
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The inputs are protected against wrong polarity and they are active while being pulled to GND (0V, ground). (The peripheral units of HM Collamat AG have NPN-outputs to 0V). Figure 22 shows the input diagram of the comparator inputs:...
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7.2.4 Control input STOP The STOP input is used to stop or start the Collamat. It has the same function like the RUN/STOP key on the control panel. If the signal is activated while the Collamat is stopped, the Collamat will be started (RUN) and vice versa.
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For the paperend sensor an alternative sensor may be used. 7.2.7 READY The signal READY is used to signal the Collamat that a connected peripheral device like hot- stamp or flatprinter is ready. If the signal is active, this means the NPN-output of the device is pulled to GND, labelling is not possible.
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47n 100E Relais Umax: 250VAC Imax: 1A 47n 100E Umax.: 24VDC Imax: 25 mA Z39V SFH6156-3 Figure 24: Floating outputs The following outputs are floating: Relais output indicates RUN mode Relais output indicates a WARNING message ERROR Relais output indicates an ERROR message IFEED Photocoupler, isolated FEED-signal 7.3.2 Open-Collector outputs...
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7.4.1 Mode indicator RUN The RUN relais output indicates the RUN or Stop mode of the labeler. The output is activated while the Collamat is in the labelling mode. If the Collamat is stopped the relais output is not activated.
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The signal CLOCK can be used to synchronize an external device (e.g.. Ink-Jet or Thermal Transfer printer) with the steppermotor. 7.4.7 Control output NSTPO (NonSToP Out) The signal NSTPO is used to link two Collamat 8600 for the nonstop mode. The wiring diagram is shown in the chapter nonstop. Page 34 / 65...
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7.5 Connector layouts of the monitor C8600 7.5.1 Connector X3, DISPENSER To this connector the controlcable to the traction unit is attached. The signals of this connector are used especially to control the dispenser and its units. D I S P E N S E R Name In/Out Name...
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7.5.2 Connector X7, CONTROL SIGNALS On the CONTROL SIGNALS connector the upper row is used to access three relais contacts for signalisation purpose. The lower row supplies a 24V voltage for external signal lamps. The maxi- mum current for the 24V is 200 mA. CONTROL SIGNALS PHOENIX CONTACT MDSTB 2,5/9-G1-5,08 Name...
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7.6 Connector layouts traction unit C8600 7.6.1 Connector X101, X102 BUS The connectors X101 and X102 are used for the connection of the buscable to the peripheral units on the modular rail. The buscable must be located inside the rail to prevent RMI. X102 X101 Figure 27...
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7.8 How to connect a goods scanner The goods scanners and incremental encoders are connected to the GSC1 and GSC2 connec- tors. Figure 29 shows the connection of the standard HM Collamat AG IR goods scanner: brn/bn G N D...
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7.12 Adapter with magnet GS070C TIME 14 Pol 3,14AT FLATCABLE RIGHT LEFT +12 V M A G N E T +12V Ph N GS070D DELAY 14 Pol 3,14AT FLATCABLE RIGHT LEFT +12 V M A G N E T +12V Ph N Figure 39 The mains voltage must be connected inside of the flap printer or inside of the dispenser.
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7.13 Flatprinter board rot / red rot, schwarz red, black schwarz / black braun / brown weiss / white Farbbandmotor Ribbonmotor Collamat Buskabel 14 polig Collamat Buscable 14 poles Figure 39 Page 43 / 65 5999.545-01G 28.02.2006 WM...
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8 Nonstop labelling When using two Collamat 8600 it is possible to label goods with no down time. For this purpose the two monitors must be connected together by an electrical link. The necessary links are shown in figure 40. The placement of the two Collamat to each other is shown in figure 41.
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GSC2 scanners of the two Collamat. If an error occurs which causes a stop of both Collamat, all goods in between of both GSC2 scanners must be removed. Then the NONSTOP COUNTER must be cleared on the control panel of the master.
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9 Speed measuring 9.1 Incremental encoder The electrical connection of an incremental encoder is described in the chapter 'Connection of the goods scanners'. Now the mechanical attachment of the conveyor to the encoder will be de- scribed. If the speedmeasuring is done by an incremental encoder, on the control panel the step width must be programmed so that the speed measuring is made correctly.
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9.2 Measuring goods scanner The electrical connection of the measuring goods scanner is described in the chapter 'Connection of the goods scanners'. If the speedmeasuring is done by a measuring goods scanner, on the control panel the distance L must be programmed so that the speedmeasuring is made correctly. Figure 43 shows the placement of the scanners: CS: L = 14 mm GSC1...
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10 Motor and motorcable Attention: The motor never must be dismantled ! For safety reasons and in order to guarantee interference suppression, the motor has to be connected to a ground conductor ! Steppermotors heat up during operation ! When connecting or disconnecting the motor, the monitor must be switched off ! When working on the motor, the monitor must be disconnected from mains ! 10.1 Motorcable...
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11 Control of external devices 11.1 Control of a Hotstamp with the IFEED signal The connection of a hotstamp printer to the IFEED signal is described below. On the CONTROL SIGNALS connector the IFEED signal can be used. It can be connected for two different types (NPN or PNP) of hotstamp inputs.
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12 Monitortest with a diagnostic connector In the firmware of the Collamat 8600 there is a selftest function for the monitor electronics. This test only may be successful with a diagnostic connector attached to the three connectors on the back plane of the monitor.
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Do the winder turn the right way ? Turn off the monitor and unplug it from mains Connect the remaining units to the connector box of the Collamat Connect the monitor to the mains voltage and turn it on Do the peripheral units work OK ?
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Password #### Discontinue: [ESC] Now type in 4148. The Collamat will clear now the password to 0000. The data of program num- ber 32 will be set to default values and it will start up with program 32. Note: This function is available since firmware 1.20.
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Liquid Crystal Display Light Emitting Diode not connected RS232 Standard serial data exchange protocol 16.2 Signals ERROR Errorsignal caused by any error of the Collamat FEED Signal indicating the labelling process GrouND Goods SCanner IFEED Isolated FEED signal Label LOw signal indicating the end of the label stock...
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Rewinder: Device that takes the empty paperweb from the traction unit and rewinds it CE-Mark: Certification for the European market, means: Conformité Européenne Collamat: Brand name for a labeler built by HM Collamat AG C8600: Labeler type C8600 GSC: Goods SCanner...
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17 Technical data Dispenser general data (standard values) System Units C8610 C8620 Version right/left Dispensing speed Incremental Encoder m/min 0-50 0-50 Measuring Scanner 0.5-50 0.5-50 Fixed Speed 3.0-50 3.0-50 Min. label width Max. width of the paperweb Min. label length Min.
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Midi-unwinder Diameter of the roll core 42 mm Max. outside diameter of roll 350 mm Max. weight of roll 10 kg Spring dancer with automatic brake Flap adapter System C8610 C8620 Max. width of paperweb 95 mm 160 mm Weight 1.9 kg 2.2 kg Version...
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Monitor System C8600 Mains voltage 110/120V AC, 220/230/240V AC, ±10% Power consumption 310 VA Main fuse 120V : 8AT, 230V : 4AT Display LCD, 4 lines, 20 characters each Dimensions (LWH in mm) 375 * 305 * 155 mm Ambient temperature +5-40°C Max.
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