Page 1 LX-150 Shrink Sleeve Label Applicator User Guide...
Page 2 Abbreviations 4510001 REV B – 220620...
Page 3 Abbreviations LX-150 Shrink Sleeve Label Applicator User Guide Revised 6/202022 P/N 4510001 Rev B Copyright and Trademarks Copyright ©2022 American Film and Manufacturing. All rights reserved. All trademarks and brand names are the property of their respective owners. 7041 Boone Avenue North...
Page 4 Abbreviations 4510001 REV B – 220620...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Irregular Timing Screw ......................25 Dual Timing Screw ......................25 Customer-Supplied Equipment ................... 26 Introduction ..................... 27 General Overview ....................... 27 UR-1: Detailed Overview: .................... 28 LX-150: Detailed Overview ..................29 Mandrel ..........................29 Cutter Assembly ........................30 Chassis ..........................31 Electronics Cabinet ......................40 System Specifications ....................41 Cutter Assembly Sizes ....................
Page 6 Abbreviations LX-150 Shrink Sleeve Label Applicator ................44 Installation ....................45 General Installation Considerations ................45 Material Handling ........................45 AC Power ..........................46 Work Area ...........................46 Orientation ..........................46 Mandrel Position .........................46 Maintenance Access ......................46 Ventilation ...........................46 Humidity ..........................47 Traffic Patterns ........................47 Physical Installation ..................... 48 Installing the LX-150......................48...
Page 7 Abbreviations Setting Screen 2 ......................94 Work Screen ....................... 96 Product Target Setting Screen ....................98 Alarm Screens......................99 Notice: Reached Preset Target ...................99 Notice: Application Fail ...................... 100 Notice: Emergency Stop ....................102 Notice: Please Close the Door First ................... 103 Notice: Offset Position Is Not Reached ................
Page 8 Abbreviations Maintenance ..................147 Preventative Maintenance Schedule ................. 147 General Cleaning ...................... 149 Cleaning the Print Reading Sensor ................150 Cleaning the Work Detective Sensor ................ 151 Removing the Mandrel ....................152 Cleaning the Cutter Notch ..................154 Checking the Mandrel’s Bearings and Wheels ............155 Replacing the Bearings in the Mandrel ..............
Page 9: Abbreviations
Abbreviations LX150N-J006 – 220V ....................190 LX150N-J007 – 220V ....................191 LX150N-J008 – 220V ....................192 LX150N-J009 – 220V ....................193 LX150N-J010 – 220V ....................194 LX150N-J011 – 220V ....................195 LX150N-J012 – 220V ....................196 LX150N-J013 – 220V ....................197 LX150N-J014 –...
Page 10 Abbreviations Applicator Assembly ....................225 LX-150 Frame ......................227 Head Height Adjust ....................229 Housing ........................s232 Housing Roof and Roller Bar ..................233 Print-Reading Sensor Mount ..................234 Support and Film Drive Wheel Assemblies ............... 235 400mm Timing Screw Assembly ................238 Video Library ..................
Page 11: Abbreviations
Abbreviations Abbreviations The following abbreviations are used throughout this User Guide: Abbreviation Meaning Abbreviation Meaning Alternating Current Milliseconds ACCE Accelerator Normally Closed American Film & Machinery Oriented Polystyrene (714) 974-9006 info@afmsleeves.com Amperes Polyethylene Terephthalate Auxiliary Programmable Logic Controller Bottles per Minute Part Number Celsius Personal Protective Equipment...
Page 12 Abbreviations 4510001 REV B – 220620...
Page 13: Safety
When installing, operating, and maintaining the LX-150 Shrink Sleeve Label Applicator, follow these safety practices. Warnings Study this User Guide thoroughly before operating the LX-150. Failure to do so may • result in serious injury, damage to the machine, and/or may void the warranty.
Page 14 Some shrink label film contains toxic chemicals. Store and dispose of properly. • Only use the E-Stop Button to shut off the LX-150 during actual emergencies. Routine • use of the E-Stop Button can damage the machine and void the warranty.
Page 15: Understanding Safety Notifications
Safety Understanding Safety Notifications DANGER: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
Page 16: Cautions
Safety Cautions When installing, operating, and maintaining the LX-150 Shrink Sleeve Label Applicator, observe these cautions. Cutting Hazard: Extremely sharp Blades. Keep hands clear. Wear Safety Equipment: Wear necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including Cut-Resistant Gloves. Electrical Hazard: No user-serviceable parts inside. Dedicated circuit recommended. Check polarity.
Page 17: Equipment
AFM-4510001-00030-01 Tool Kit AFM-4510001-00038-01 The LX-150 is shipped assembled and tested. When unpacking the shipping carton, verify that the contents are complete and in proper condition. If items are missing or damaged, contact your AFM distributor immediately. 4510001 REV B - 220620...
Page 18: Standard Accessories
Part Number 4502310R and 4502310L (400mm) or 4501973R and 4501973L (800mm) The Timing Screw Assembly is mounted to the Conveyor upstream from the LX-150, and guides bottles into the machine at a consistent, evenly spaced rate. A 15.75" (400mm) or 31.50"...
Page 19: Brushdown Assembly
Applicator. The Brushdown Assembly is mounted to the Conveyor immediately downstream from the LX-150. After the bottle has passed through the LX-150, the tendrils of the Brushdown Assembly brush softly down over the sides of the bottle to ensure that the bottom edge of the label is flush with the Conveyor surface (or flush with the Auxiliary Belts / Bottle Holding Devices, if used) before the bottle enters the Heat Shrink Tunnel.
Page 20: Optional Equipment
° the recommended position at the Conveyor directly upstream from the LX-150. The Turn Bar attaches to the top of the LX-150 near the Dancer and can be used to redirect the label film at a 90 angle after it has left the UR-1 and enters the LX-150.
Page 21: Auxiliary Belt / Bottle Holding Device
Conveyor Belt near the Mandrel, and touch the sides of the passing bottles to block the paths of the labels as they slide down the length of the bottles. Auxiliary Belt / Bottle Holding Device AFM-4510001-00037-01 4510001 REV B - 220620...
Page 22: Preheat Gun Assembly
When using an Auxiliary Belt / Bottle Holding Device, a Preheat Gun Assembly mounted near the end of the Belt is recommended to provide flash-shrinking to hold the label in position before it reaches the Heat Shrink Tunnel. Preheat Gun Assembly AFM-4510001-00036-01 AFM-4510001-00040-01 4510001 REV B – 220620...
Page 23: T-Perforator
A T-Perforator can be used to perforate in the patterns below to provide tamper evidence or to facilitate removal by the customer. A tool change is needed to change the pattern of the perforation. T-Perforator AFM-4510001-00041-01 4510001 REV B - 220620...
Page 24: Vertical Perforator
Equipment Vertical Perforator Part Number 4502093 A Vertical Perforator is used to make vertical label perforations as shown below. Vertical-Perforator AFM-4510001-00325-01 4510001 REV B – 220620...
Page 25: Irregular Timing Screw
Belt into the LX-150. For example, when a bottle’s cross-section is a square, the Timing Screw must not only keep the bottles flowing into the LX-150 at a consistent pace, but must also ensure that they are correctly aligned to receive a label from the Mandrel.
Page 26: Customer-Supplied Equipment
Equipment Customer-Supplied Equipment Customers are responsible for supplying additional equipment. Including: Cut-Resistant Safety Gloves • Safety Shoes • • Safety Glasses All other safety clothing • 4510001 REV B – 220620...
Page 27: Introduction
Applicator Wheels at the bottom of the Mandrel shoot the cut label down onto the passing bottle. The LX-150 only applies the labels. It does not shrink them onto the bottles. That must be done by immediately sending the labeled bottles through a Heat Shrink Tunnel. The appropriate type of Heat Shrink Tunnel used will vary based on the label film, the bottle material, and the product inside the bottle.
Page 28: Ur-1: Detailed Overview
Film Spools for holding rolls of film. At any given time, one roll is fed to the LX-150, and the other is a standby roll for when the first one runs out. The UR-1 can feed label film to the LX-150 from either Film Spool.
Page 29: Lx-150: Detailed Overview
The Mandrel forms flat label film into the 3D shape of the bottle and serves as a guide as the LX-150 shoots the label down onto the bottle. Label film slides down first over the Mandrel Fin, which separates the flat label film before it is formed around the Mandrel Body.
Page 30: Cutter Assembly
• The Cutter Home Position Sensor inside the Chassis must see the Cutter Home Tab on the Cutter Drive Pulley for the LX-150 to operate. When the cut mark in the label material passes across the Cutter Notch in the •...
Page 31: Chassis
Introduction Chassis The Chassis contains the main gears, motors and electronics for the LX-150. The Chassis has three sections: front, center, and rear. Following the path of the film as it enters the LX- 150, the parts inside the Chassis are:...
Page 32 Print Reading Sensor conveys that information to the Film Drive Wheels to tell them how far to advance the label film down the Mandrel, and also communicates with the Cutter AFM-4510001-00109-02 Assembly to tell it when to cut the Print film. Reading...
Page 33 Film Drive Wheel Adjust can be turned to move the Wheels in or out from the Mandrel. Once in position, the Film Drive Wheel Lock must be tightened again to secure them in place. Film Drive Wheel Adjust AFM-4510001-00150-01 Film Drive Film Drive Wheel Lock Wheels...
Page 34 Once the Applicator Wheels are in position, the Applicator Wheel Vertical Lock and Applicator Wheel Horizontal Lock must be tightened to secure them in place. Applicator Wheel Applicator Wheel Applicator Vertical Lock Vertical Adjust Wheels AFM-4510001-00098-01 AFM-4510001-00051-01 Applicator Motor Applicator Wheel Horizontal Locks Applicator Wheel Horizontal Adjust AFM-4510001-00049-01 AFM-4510001-00230-01 4510001 REV B –...
Page 35 The Cutter Support Arms, on either side of the Cutter Assembly, hold the Cutter Assembly in place. Cutter Support Arms AFM-4510001-00058-01 Cutter Home Position Sensor The Cutter Home Position Sensor, located just above the Cutter Drive Pulley, ensures that the Cutter...
Page 36 Cutter Assembly. If the Sensor Eye detects label film for too long a time, it may be a sign that the label film has jammed, and the Application Fail Sensor Amplifier sends a signal to stop production. AFM-4510001-00058-01 Application Fail Sensor Eye...
Page 37 Head Height Adjust The Head Height Adjustment Crank is the large crank on the right side of the LX-150. Turning it enables the entire Head Assembly (including the Sensors, Wheels, Mandrel and Cutter Assembly) to be moved up or down as a single unit. The Head Assembly moves vertically on the Head Height Adjustment Shaft toward the back of the unit.
Page 38 Introduction Alarm Beacon The Alarm Beacon on the top of Alarm Beacon the LX-150 alerts users to the general status of the system. • Red Light: There is a fault somewhere in the system, and the machine has stopped. Yellow Light: •...
Page 39 The HMI, or Human Machine Interface, is the Control Panel for users to set up and operate the LX-150. Once physical setup of the Mandrel, Cutter Assembly, and film has been completed, most operation of the LX-150 takes place through the Buttons and Touchscreen of the HMI.
Page 40: Electronics Cabinet
Introduction Electronics Cabinet The Electronics Cabinet contains most of the electronic components of the LX-150, and is where peripheral equipment such as Auxiliary Belts / Bottle Holding Devices and Timing Screws are connected. A square Key turns the Door Latches to open the Door of the Cabinet.
Page 41: System Specifications
(Bottle Diameter + 2~4 mm) x 1.57 NOTE: Bottles in irregular shapes (square, rectangular, oval, etc.) require special tooling, including irregular Mandrels, Timing Screws and Cutter Assemblies. All of these can be custom built by AFM for the LX-150. 4510001 REV B - 220620...
Page 42: Cutter Assembly Sizes
Introduction Cutter Assembly Sizes Three standard Cutter Assembly sizes are available for the LX-150, based on the size of the bottle being labeled and the Mandrel being used. Custom-sized Cutter Assemblies tailored to specific needs can also be built by AFM upon request.
Page 43: System Dimensions
Introduction System Dimensions UR-1 Unwind System Top View Front View Side View 4510001 REV B - 220620...
Page 44: Lx-150 Shrink Sleeve Label Applicator
Introduction LX-150 Shrink Sleeve Label Applicator Top View Front View Upstream Downstream View View 4510001 REV B – 220620...
Page 45: Installation
Installation Installation General Installation Considerations In addition to providing adequate space for the LX-150 and UR-1, and ensuring that they will be in the desired section within the assembly line chain, consider other factors, including: Material Handling The most critical factor for consistently achieving superior quality labeling is product handling.
Page 46: Ac Power
For safety, the work area should have a Fire Extinguisher. Orientation Looking at the front of the LX-150, the Conveyor enters on the left and exits on the right. The UR-1 should be positioned before the LX-150 in the production line, but may need to be at an angle to avoid interfering with the Conveyor flow.
Page 47: Humidity
Take reasonable steps to reduce humidity in the work area. Traffic Patterns Careless positioning can result in damage to the LX-150 or UR-1. An example would be positioning the machines where they can be accidentally knocked by a Forklift, or similar placement in an area of predictable traffic.
Page 48: Physical Installation
Have a licensed Forklift operator remove the LX-150 from its shipping container. If needed, use the Crescent Wrench to raise the feet of the LX-150 above the level of the Casters, so that the LX-150 can easily roll on the Casters.
Page 49 Installation Move the LX-150 generally into position as shown in the diagram below (dashed lines indicate components that will be installed later). The Conveyor should run through the sides of the LX-150, exiting the side where the HMI is. Positioning the LX-150 (View from Above)
Page 50: Installing The Ur-1
• To Install the UR-1: Have a licensed Forklift operator remove the UR-1 from its shipping container. Move the UR-1 generally into position upstream from the LX-150, as shown in the diagrams below. Positioning the UR-1 (View from Above) LX-150...
Page 51 Installation Positioning the UR-1 (View from Front) LX-150 UR-1 Heat Shrink Tunnel Remove the plastic film covering from the UR-1. Use the Ruler to measure half the width of a roll of label film as shown below. Measure that same distance from the Rear Plate on a Spool on the UR-1.
Page 52 Installation Use the Laser Level to adjust the position of the UR-1 so that this point on the UR-1 aligns with the centerline of the Conveyor Belt. Place the Level on the Splicing Table and use the Crescent Wrench to adjust the Feet of the UR-1 so that the Splicing Table is level.
Page 53: Installing The Cutter Assembly
Arms. Insert the 2 Screws through the End Cap of the Cutter Assembly and into the ends of both Cutter Support Arms of the LX-150 and use the Allen Wrench to tighten them to secure the Cutter Assembly in position.
Page 54 Cutter Drive Belt Cutter Tensioner Assembly AFM-4510001-00061-01 Cutter Support Loop the Cutter Drive Belt around the Cutter Drive Pulley in the inside right corner of the Cutter Assembly. The tension on the Cutter Drive Belt should be very tight. 4510001 REV B – 220620...
Page 55 Installation While pulling the Tensioner firmly toward the front of the LX-150, tighten the Tensioner Lock. The Mandrel can now be installed (see “Installing the Mandrel” on page 56). 4510001 REV B - 220620...
Page 56: Installing The Mandrel
Installation Installing the Mandrel Before the position of the LX-150 can be fine-tuned, the Mandrel must be installed. The Mandrel slides down through the hole in the Cutter Assembly. It is held in place mainly by tension with the Support Wheels, Film Drive Wheels, and Applicator Wheels.
Page 57 The Applicator Wheels should align with the Applicator Bearings on the sides of the Mandrel. Setting the Mandrel in Place Print Reading Sensor Mandrel Fin Slot Mandrel Mandrel Support Wheels Film Drive Wheels AFM-4510001-00156-01 4510001 REV B - 220620...
Page 58 Mandrel out of the Support Wheels’ hold. This can damage the Mandrel, the Cutter Assembly, and the LX-150, and void the warranty. If needed, move the Applicator Wheels vertically until they align with the Applicator Bearings on the Mandrel (page 115).
Page 59 ATTENTION: The Applicator Wheels should only be tight enough to advance the label film. Tightening them too much can potentially damage the Wheels, Mandrel, and Applicator Assembly, and can void the warranty. Close the Front Door of the LX-150. 4510001 REV B - 220620...
Page 60: Fine-Tuning The Lx-150 Position
Installation Fine-Tuning the LX-150 Position Stable and precise positioning is essential to the proper functioning of the LX-150. VIDEO: Equipment Setup To see a video of this procedure, click this link: https://youtu.be/shn5o7MZXbM Or scan the QR code at right using the camera app on your mobile device.
Page 61 Being careful not to change the position of the LX-150, use the Crescent Wrench to turn the Nut on each Leg of the LX-150 so that the Feet so that the unit can no longer roll on the Casters.
Page 62 Installation Conveyor Brace AFM-4510001-00090-01 AFM-4510001-00103-01 Head Height Conveyor Adjustment Crank Brace d. Turn the Head Height Adjustment Crank to fine-tune the distance from the bottom of the Mandrel to the top of the sample bottle. The distance should be approximately half the length of the labels that will be applied, as shown in the “Mandrel Position”...
Page 63: Alternate Positioning
Installation Alternate Positioning In some cases, the UR-1 must be oriented at a right angle to the LX-150, rather than in direct line with the LX-150. In these situations, the label film must turn at a right angle into the Dancer. To accomplish this, a Turn Bar must be installed.
Page 64 Installation Place the UR-1 at a 90° angle to the LX-150, as shown below. Use the laser level to determine where the centerline of the Conveyor intersects with the Turn Bar. Fine tune the UR-1 so that the centerline of a roll of label film on the Film Spool points directly at spot shown by the laser level.
Page 65: Installing The Timing Screw Assembly
Installing the Timing Screw Assembly The Timing Screw Assembly is needed to regulate the flow of bottles so that they are centered on the Conveyor and are evenly spaced as they enter the LX-150. VIDEO: Timing Screw Setup and Adjustments To see a video of this procedure, click this link: https://youtu.be/wBpQN2wkafA...
Page 66 Installation AFM-4510001-00177-01 Positioning the Timing Screw (View from Front) LX-150 UR-1 Timing Screw Conveyor Product Heat Flow Shrink Tunnel Positioning the Timing Screw (View from Above) LX-150 Timing Screw UR-1 Heat Shrink Tunnel 4510001 REV B – 220620...
Page 67 Installation AFM-4510001-00136-01 Mount the Timing Screw Sensor to the Conveyor upstream from the Timing Screw Assembly, and pointing across the Conveyor at a slight angle downstream. Mount the Reflector on the opposite side of the Conveyor from the Timing Screw Sensor, positioned in such a way to be hit by the beam of the Timing Screw Sensor.
Page 68 Timing Screw to move the Screw towards or away from the centerline of the Conveyor until the laser beam is pointing at the center axis of the bottle. As shown below. Plugging in the Timing Screw Assembly Crank AFM-4510001-00176-01 Laser on Center Axis of Bottle AFM-4510001-00172-01 Plug the Cable from the Timing Screw into the Power Box.
Page 69 Installation Plug one end of the Timing Screw’s Power Cable into the Junction Box, and plug the other end into the appropriate Power Port on the upstream side of the LX-150’s Electronics Cabinet. Plugging in the Timing Screw Assembly Timing Screw...
Page 70: Installing The Brushdown Assemblies
Installation Installing the Brushdown Assemblies The LX-150 sometimes shoots labels down onto bottles with such force that the labels may bounce up off the Conveyor or Auxiliary Belt / Bottle Holding Device and slide partly back up the length to the bottle. In these cases, heat shrinking the labels onto the bottle would product undesirable results.
Page 71 Tunnel The Mounts should be directly across the Conveyor from each other, and immediately downstream from the LX-150. Lift each Brushdown Unit onto a Mount. The Brushdown’s Motor should be on the upstream side, and the bristles should be exposed to the centerline of the Conveyor.
Page 72 Installation Tighten the Brushdown Locks on both Assemblies to secure them in position. Brushdown Locks AFM-4510001-00181-01 Properly Attached Brushdown Assemblies AFM-4510001-00030-01 AFM-4510001-00033-01 Attach the Control Box to the most accessible Mount. Attaching the Control Box to the Mount Brushdown Motor...
Page 73 Installation Plug the Brushdown Assemblies’ Power Cables into the appropriate Power Ports on the downstream side of the LX-150’s Electronics Cabinet. Plugging in the Brushdown Assemblies Brushdown Power Ports AFM-4510001-00054-01 4510001 REV B - 220620...
Page 74: Attaching The Power Plug
Attaching the Power Plug Once the LX-150, UR-1, Timing Screw, Brushdown Assemblies, and any other peripherals are in place, the LX-150 needs to be connected to a grounded 3-Phase 208-240V, 50/60 Hz AC power source. Items Needed for Attach the Power Plug: Licensed electrician •...
Page 75: Properly Set Up System
Installation Properly Set Up System LX-150 Heat Shrink Tunnel UR-1 Brushdown Assemblies Timing Screw Assembly Conveyor 4510001 REV B - 220620...
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Page 77: Software
HMI software. Software Map The software used to control the LX-150 has four main screens: Other, Manual, Setting, and Work. Below is a map showing the organization of the software. In the digital version of this User Guide, each screen name in the map links to a section explaining the function of the screen.
Page 78 Software Input Setting 1 >> Input Setting 2 Option 1 Control Link >> Option 2 Control Link Mandrel Jam Manual Screen (p. 90) Setting Screen (1) (p. 91) >> Setting Screen 2 (p. 94) Product Selection 1-8 (p. 93) >> 9-16 >> 17-24 >> 25-32 >> 33-40 >> 41-80 Work Screen (p.
Page 79: Common Buttons
Software Common Buttons A few buttons are seen on numerous Screens. Their functions are described below. Main Screen Tabs: Accesses one of the four main screens. Whichever Main Screen Tab is blue is the one that is currently in use. “Buzzer Stop”...
Page 80: Other Screen
Software Other Screen Accessed by pressing the “Other” Tab at the top. This is a portal through which the Alarm & Message Screen, the Knife Angle Adjust Screen, the PLC I/O Monitor Screens, and the Parameter Setting Screens can be accessed. 4510001 REV B –...
Page 81: Alarm & Message Screen
Software Alarm & Message Screen Accessed from the Other Screen. After an alarm screen pops up and is exited, the Alarm & Message Screen will display that alarm and whether it has been successfully cleared. “History” Button: Accesses the History Message Screen displaying a log of the alarms that have been triggered on the machine.
Page 82 Software History Message Screen Accessed from the Alarm & Message Screen. This is a log of all the faults/alarms that have been triggered on the machine. “MMDDYY” Display: Displays the current date in month, day, year format in the upper right part of the screen.
Page 83: Knife Offset Screen
Software Knife Offset Screen Accessed from the Other Screen. This Screen relates to the Cutter Blades, enabling the user to input an offset angle relative to the Cutter Home Tab. When the Cutter Blades are in the home position, they are at a certain angle in relation to the Cutter Home Tab, which always must be directly beneath the Cutter Home Position Sensor.
Page 84: Plc I/O Monitor Screens
The PLC I/O Monitor Screens are diagnostic tools for determining the functionality of different components of the LX-150. A box being checked indicates that the input or output for that component has been triggered. This is useful for testing purposes.
Page 85 Software Input Refers to Meaning ⛝: Currently triggered/activated Input for the E-Stop Button Emergency Stop on the HMI : Not currently triggered/activated ⬜ Film Accumulator Ready Det. ⛝: Currently triggered/activated Input for the Application Application Fail Fail Sensor : Not currently triggered/activated ⬜...
Page 86 Software PLC Output 1 and 2 Screens The PLC Output Screens indicate an output error for the component listed. Output Refers to Meaning ⛝: Currently triggered/activated Pulse output to operate the Cutter “Pulse-” Cutter Servo : Not currently triggered/activated ⬜ ⛝: Currently triggered/activated Output to define the Cutter Cutter “Dir-”...
Page 87 Software Output Refers to Meaning ⛝: Currently triggered/activated Output to turn on Relay 7 Tower Light – Green (for the green Beacon : Not currently triggered/activated ⬜ (RY7) Light) ⛝: Currently triggered/activated Output to cycle an optional H-Perf Trigger Horizontal Perforator : Not currently triggered/activated ⬜...
Page 88 Software PLC I/O Monitor Screen Accessed from the PLC Output 2 Screen. The PLC I/O Monitor Screen is a summary of the four previous Screens, enabling the user to view all the info in one place. PLC I/O Monitor Screen Inputs Outputs Code...
Page 89: Parameter Setting Screens
For assistance in adjusting any parameters, please contact your trained and authorized AFM Distributor or AFM Service Engineer. 4510001 REV B - 220620...
Page 90: Manual Screen
Software Manual Screen Accessed by pressing the “Manual” Tab at the top. The Manual Screen enables the user to perform four different tasks on a custom, individualized basis. “Feed-Up” Button: While pressed and held, the “Feed-Up” Button triggers the Film Drive Wheels to pull the label film up the length of the Mandrel.
Page 91: Setting Screen (1)
Sets the length of a label. A value must be entered in this field regardless of which kind of cut trigger was selected in “Print.” “Cut Length” tells the LX-150 how long to expect a label to be. Select “Set” to accept the value.
Page 92 Software “Feeding Time” Field: Sets the length of time for the film to advance one label length by adjusting the speed of the Film Drive Wheels. Select “Set” to accept the value. Band Release Delay: Sets the timing of the Applicator Wheels shooting a label down onto a passing bottle. Values are entered using the Number Buttons below the “Application Delay”...
Page 93: Product Selection Screen
Software Product Selection Screen Accessed from Setting Screen 1. The Product Selection Screen provides access to up to 80 different preset labeling recipes. “Product No.” Field: Displays the number of the currently selected recipe. “Product Name” Field: Displays the name of the currently selected recipe. “Product Name”...
Page 94: Setting Screen 2
Software Setting Screen 2 Accessed from Setting Screen 1. Setting Screen 2 displays some general parameters for the currently selected recipe. Many of these do not require input, but are instead for record-keeping purposes. If a new value is input into a field, select “Set”...
Page 95 Timing Screw. A higher value causes the Timing Screw to turn more quickly, allowing more bottles per minute to be allowed to flow through the LX-150. This is a “live” field. Select “Set” to accept an entered value.
Page 96: Work Screen
Software Work Screen Accessed by pressing the “Work” Tab at the top. This is the screen that will be in use most often during labeling. It controls the most basic aspects of labeling and provides real-time feedback. “Product Name” Field: Displays the recipe currently being used for labeling.
Page 97 Software buttons may also do nothing, because the corresponding peripheral is not used by the purchaser. “Screw” Button: Activates the Timing Screw so that it can be used during the current run. Once bottles are backed up behind the Timing Screw Sensor, the Timing Screw will start turning about two seconds after the Start Button on the HMI is pressed.
Page 98: Product Target Setting Screen
Software Product Target Setting Screen Accessed from the Work Screen. The Product Target Setting Screen is for setting how many bottles are to be labeled during the current run. “Target” Field: Sets the number of bottles to be labeled in the current run. Select “Set” to accept the value.
Page 99: Alarm Screens
Software Alarm Screens During operation of the LX-150, any of several alarm screens may display to alert users to a situation that needs to be addressed in order to continue labeling. Notice: Reached Preset Target Alerts the user that the target number of bottles has been labeled.
Page 100: Notice: Application Fail
“Fine-Tuning the LX-150 Position” on page 60). o Incorrect Conveyor Speed: The LX-150 is designed to apply labels at a fairly rapid speed, but if labels are consistently missing their target, the Conveyor speed may be set too high for the particular labels and bottles.
Page 101 Software soon, or is too far downstream, causing labels to be applied too late (see “Work Detective Sensor” on page 37). o Incorrect Film Drive Wheel Position: The Film Drive Wheels are too tight against the Film Drive Bearings, so the film cannot move through, or the Film Drive Wheels are too far from the Applicator Bearings, so they not advancing the film with precision (see “Film Drive Wheels: Unlocking/Adjusting/Locking”...
Page 102: Notice: Emergency Stop
Software Notice: Emergency Stop The Emergency Stop Button has been pressed, potentially indicating a safety hazard. To Address the Fault and Resume Labeling: Press the “Buzzer Stop” Button. Determine why the Emergency Stop Button was pressed. If a safety hazard exists, thoroughly address and eliminated the safety hazard. Reset the physical Emergency Stop Button on the HMI by turning it clockwise.
Page 103: Notice: Please Close The Door First
Software Notice: Please Close the Door First The Front Door is open. As a safety feature, it must be closed when the LX-150 is operating. To Address the Fault and Resume Labeling: Press the “Buzzer Stop” Button. Close the Front Door.
Page 104: Notice: Offset Position Is Not Reached
Software Notice: Offset Position Is Not Reached The Print Reading Sensor has not been activated when expected after a certain amount of label film has passed down the Mandrel. To Address the Fault and Resume Labeling: Press the “Buzzer Stop” Button. Check that the Film Drive Wheels are not too far from the Film Drive Bearings in the Mandrel.
Page 105: Notice: Pulse Feedback Signal Abnormalities
An error has taken place with the Feed Servo Drive. To Address the Fault and Resume Labeling: Press the “Buzzer Stop” Button. Contact AFM Technical Support at (714) 974-9006 or info@afmsleeves.com. After the issue has been resolved, press the “Faut Reset” Button. Press the “Exit Button.”...
Page 106: Notice: Low Film
Software Notice: Low Film This notification requires optional equipment to be installed in order to trigger it. If the equipment has not been installed, this notification will not appear. This alarm indicates that the current film roll is running low. To Address the Fault and Resume Labeling: Press the “Buzzer Stop”...
Page 107: Notice: Film Empty
Software Notice: Film Empty This notification requires optional equipment to be installed in order to trigger it. If the equipment has not been installed, this notification will not appear. This alarm indicates that the current film roll is empty. To Address the Fault and Resume Labeling: Press the “Buzzer Stop”...
Page 108: Notice: No Catch Mark
Software Notice: No Catch Mark The Print Reading Sensor is not seeing the cut area in the label film. To Address the Fault and Resume Labeling: Press the “Buzzer Stop” Button. Make sure that film is threaded through the system. If there is no film load a new film roll and thread it through the system (see “Installing the Film”...
Page 109: Notice: Cutter Can't Find Its Home
Cutter Home Tab Cutter Drive Belt AFM-4510001-00061-01 Underneath the Cutter Assembly, look at the position of the Cutter Blades and estimate the angle that would return them to their home position. Close the Front Door. Select the Other Screen Tab and go to the Knife Offset Screen.
Page 110: Notice: Cutter Need Positioning
Software Notice: Cutter Need Positioning The machine has just been turned on or the Cutter Blades are not in their home position relative to the Cutter Home Tab. To Address the Fault and Resume Labeling: Press the “Positioning” Button. The Cutter Blades will rotate to their home position. Confirm that the Cutter Blades are in their proper home position by opening the Front Door and looking underneath the Cutter Assembly.
Page 111: Common Procedures
Common Procedures There are several basic procedures and principles used during installation, operation, and maintenance of the LX-150 which, once understood, are very simple. To avoid repetition and excessive wording, those procedures and principles are described in this section. A general principle to understand is that, when adjusting certain parts, they must first be unlocked, then adjusted by turning an adjustment knob, and then locked again into their new position.
Page 112: Film Drive Wheels: Unlocking/Adjusting/Locking
Film Drive Bearings is needed. To Adjust the Film Drive Wheels: Unlock the Film Drive Wheel Lock by turning it counterclockwise. ATTENTION: Attempting to adjust the Film Drive Wheels when they are locked can damage the LX-150 and void the warranty. Film Drive Wheel...
Page 113: Support Wheels: Unlocking/Adjusting/Locking
To Adjust the Lower Support Wheels: Unlock the Lower Support Wheel Lock by turning it counterclockwise. ATTENTION: Attempting to position the Upper Support Wheels when they are locked can damage the LX-150 and void the warranty. Upper Support Upper Support...
Page 114 Common Procedures Holding the Mandrel with one hand, turn the Lower Support Wheel Adjustment Knob: a. Turn clockwise to move the Lower Support Wheels away from the Mandrel. b. Turn counterclockwise to move the Lower Support Wheels in toward the Mandrel. Once the Lower Support Wheels are in the desired position, lock them in place by turning the Lower Support Wheel Lock clockwise.
Page 115: Applicator Wheels: Unlocking/Adjusting/Locking
To Loosen/Adjust the Applicator Wheels (Manually): Unlock the Applicator Wheel Vertical and Horizontal Locks. ATTENTION: Attempting to adjust the Applicator Wheels when they are locked can damage the LX-150 and void the warranty. Applicator Wheel Vertical Adjust Applicator Wheel Vertical Lock...
Page 116 Common Procedures Turn the Applicator Wheel Horizontal Adjustment Knob to move the Applicator Wheels out from the Mandrel. AFM-4510001-00231-01 AFM-4510001-00232-01 Applicator Wheel Applicator Applicator Wheel Horizontal Lock Wheels Horizontal Adjust Turn the Applicator Wheel Vertical Adjustment Knob to move the Applicator Wheels up or down along the length of the Mandrel until they are directly adjacent to the Applicator Bearings on the Mandrel.
Page 117: Setup
Setup Setup Positioning the Cutter Blades The Cutter Blades rotate once through the Cutter Notch in the Mandrel each time they cut the film. For this process, the Cutter Blades have a “home position” from which they start and end each rotation/cut.
Page 118 Press the “Positioning” Button. The Cutter Blades will rotate into their home position. The system is now ready for the label film to be installed. Cutter Blade Home Position Cutter Blades in Home Position AFM-4510001-00207-01 4510001 REV B – 220620...
Page 119: Installing The Film
Setup Installing the Film The LX-150 Shrink Sleeve Label Applicator System uses rolls of label film, which need to be installed on the UR-1. VIDEO: Film Setup Guide To see a video of this procedure, click this link: https://youtu.be/bLK238uuRn0 Or scan the QR code at right using the camera app on your mobile device.
Page 120 Setup Slide the Front Plate back onto the Shaft until it rests against the film roll. Turn the Lock to secure the Front Plate in place. Verify that the labels are in the correct orientation coming out of the roll. The bottom of the label design should come off the roll first.
Page 121: Threading The Film
Threading the Film The rolls of label film need to unspool from the UR-1 to the LX-150, so that it can be cut and applied to bottles passing through the LX-150. To accomplish this, the film must first be installed and threaded along a specific path, starting at the UR-1 and ending on the LX-150’s Mandrel.
Page 122 Setup Adjust the Knobs on the Control Box to reflect the Film Spool being used and the film rotation direction. NOTE: The ideal direction for the film rolls is counterclockwise. Orienting them clockwise can potentially cause the Front Plate to loosen on the Shaft over time. Setting the UR-1 Control Knobs Left Film Spool, Counterclockwise Right Film Spool, Counterclockwise...
Page 123 Lift up on the innermost Lower Roller of the Dancer to unspool enough label film to thread through the Dancer, over the top of the LX-150, and down to the bottom of the Mandrel. (If not enough film is released, this can be repeated later).
Page 124 Verify that the label film is on the centerline of the Dancer. Threading Film Through the Dancer Upper Rollers of Dancer Upper Roller of Dancer Label Film from UR-1 Label Film to LX-150 Top Roller Label Film Lower Rollers of Dancer Centerline of Label Film and Dancer...
Page 125 Setup Run the label film over the Top Roller of the LX-150. Running the Film Over the Top Roller Roller Use the Guide Rollers to ensure that the label film comes directly down to the Mandrel Fin. If it comes down at a slight angle, the film will twist and kink, and performance will be negatively impacted.
Page 126 AFM-4510001-00200-01 AFM-4510001-00199-01 Upper Film Lower Film Lower Support Drive Wheels Drive Wheels Wheels Confirm that the LX-150 has been powered on, and if not, power it on (see “Powering the System On” on page 133). 4510001 REV B – 220620...
Page 127 Setup Verify that the Film Drive Wheels are properly positioned, and if needed, adjust them (see “Film Drive Wheels: Unlocking/Adjusting/Locking” on page 112). Verify that the Applicator Wheels are properly positioned, and if needed, adjust them (see “Applicator Wheels: Unlocking/Adjusting/Locking” on page 115). Select the “Manual”...
Page 128: Fine-Positioning The Film For Cutting
The machine has likely been pre-programmed with “recipes” – presets tailored to the specific labels/containers that your organization uses. a. With the LX-150 powered on (see “Powering the System On” on page 133), select the “Work” Tab to go to the Work Screen.
Page 129 Setup b. Press the “One Cycle” button until the buzzer sounds three times. A single length of label film will advance down the Mandrel and will be cut. c. Repeat this two more times and examine the cut labels to see the exact location on the film where the cut is being made.
Page 130 Tighten the Wing Nuts to secure the Print-Reading sensor in its new position. d. Close the Front Door of the LX-150 and run a few test cuts by pressing the “1 Cycle” Button on the Manual Screen of the HMI.
Page 131 Setup Fine-Tune the Cut: If the cut is not precisely centered in the cut area, this can be adjusted using the HMI. If this needs to be done, it is preferable for the cut to be appearing slightly lower than the center of the cut area.
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Page 133: Operation
50/60 Hz grounded AC power supply, the system can be powered on. To Power the System On: If the system has not yet been plugged in, plug the Power Cord for the LX-150 into a grounded 3-Phase 208-240V, 50/60 Hz AC power source.
Page 134: E-Stop
Operation E-Stop The E-Stop Button on the HMI is an important safety feature of the LX-150. It should only be used in emergencies. If there is immediate danger of someone being injured during operation (for example, they have managed to get their hand near the Cutter Assembly while the machine is running), pressing the E-Stop Button will shut the machine down right away.
Page 135: Loading A Recipe
To save time, this is accomplished using preset label “recipes.” Recipes for your specific needs have likely already been created for you by AFM or by your distributor. New recipes that are within the general specifications of your existing ones can be created by: Before labeling, the correct recipe needs to be selected for the labels being used and the product being labeled.
Page 136 Choose the desired label recipe and fine-position the film for cutting using that recipe (see “Fine-Positioning the Film for Cutting” on page 128). Test to see where the LX-150 places the labels. a. Select the “Work” Tab to go to the Work Screen.
Page 137 Operation Work Detective Sensor Position Correctly Timed Labels: Work Detective Sensor is correctly positioned Labels Being Applied Too Late: Work Detective Sensor should be moved upstream Labels Being Applied Too Soon: Work Detective Sensor should be moved downstream 4510001 REV B - 220620...
Page 138 Downstream AFM-4510001-00120-01 c. Repeat the previous step, testing to see where the LX-150 places the labels d. If needed, continue adjusting Print Reg Dwell until labels go onto all the bottles. e. Repeat the test at least 3 times to ensure that labels are consistently going onto the bottles.
Page 139: Applying Labels
Press the Aux Belt Button to ready the Auxiliary Belts / Bottle Holding Devices, if used. d. Similarly ready any other peripherals being used. Start the Conveyor. Press the Start Button on the HMI to start the LX-150 and all readied peripherals. 4510001 REV B - 220620...
Page 140 Operation a. The “Counter” on the Working Screen will display how many bottles have been labeled, and “BPM” will display the rate at which they are being labeled. Start Button Stop Button If a pause in production is needed (for example, labels are shooting onto the Conveyor Belt instead of onto the bottles), press the Stop Button on the HMI and address the issue before restarting.
Page 141: Switching Film Rolls
To Switch Film Rolls: When the film roll is almost empty, push the Stop Button on the HMI to stop the LX-150. Looking at the film as it lays on the Splicing Table, find the halfway point in the label design, and measure an additional 10-15mm further down on it.
Page 142 Operation Run the new film down onto the Splicing Table to meet the end of the old film. Running New Film Down Onto Splicing Table Film Roll Splicing Table Beginning of End of Old New Film Roll Film Roll Looking at the beginning of the new film as it lays on the Splicing Table, find the halfway point in the label design, and cut the old film across that point.
Page 143 Operation Slide the end of the old film into that pocket in the beginning of the new film until the design in the old film matches up with the design in the new film. Sliding the Old Film into the New Film Pocket Label Designs Align Beginning of New Film...
Page 144 If New Film Spool is on Left If New Film Spool is on Right Press the Start Button on the HMI to restart the LX-150 and resume labeling. Watch the first few bottles labeled, and remove the one with the splicing tape from the Conveyor.
Page 145: Powering The System Off
Stop Power Button Switch AFM-4510001-00053-01 ATTENTION: Do not use the E-Stop Button for routine pauses or halts to production, as this can damage the system over time. Instead, press the Stop Button. On the HMI, turn the Power Switch counterclockwise to the “Off” position.
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Page 147: Maintenance
For maintenance beyond what is described in this User Guide, please contact your authorized AFM distributor. ATTENTION: The LX-150 is a complex piece of machinery. Do not attempt to perform maintenance or repairs other than those described in this User Guide.
Page 148 Maintenance Page That Describes Frequency Procedure Procedure Every 6 Check for wear on the Film Drive Wheels and clean or replace them if Months needed. Grease the Shafts of the Head Height Adjust. Grease the Shafts of the Applicator Wheel Vertical Adjust. Grease the Shafts of the Film Drive Wheel Adjusts.
Page 149: General Cleaning
Cleaning the Outside of the LX-150 and UR-1: Spray the cleaner onto the Cloth/Paper Towels. Wipe the outside of the LX-150 and UR-1 thoroughly, being careful not to get any in the various connections. Use a separate Cloth/Paper Towel to wipe away any cleaner residue.
Page 150: Cleaning The Print Reading Sensor
At least once a week, remove the Mandrel (see “Removing the Mandrel” on page 152) and use a light Brush to gently clean lens of the Print Reading Sensor. ATTENTION: Do not use Compressed Air. Doing so can damage the lens and void the warranty. Print Reading Sensor Lens AFM-4510001-00109-01 4510001 REV B – 220620...
Page 151: Cleaning The Work Detective Sensor
At least once a week, use a Non-abrasive, Lint-free Wipe (Part Number 2005470) to gently clean the Eye of the Work Detective Sensor and Reflector. Work Detective Sensor and Reflector Applicator Wheels Reflector Work Detective Sensor AFM-4510001-00121-01 4510001 REV B - 220620...
Page 152: Removing The Mandrel
• Cut-Resistant Work Gloves To Remove the Mandrel: Open the Front Door of the LX-150. Remove the film from the Mandrel: a. If there is film on the Mandrel, cut the film above the Mandrel Fin. b. If removing the Mandrel to install a different sized one, unthread the film from the LX- 150 and UR-1 and thread the new label film through the system (see “Threading the...
Page 153 Applicator Film Drive Wheels Wheels When all Wheels have been moved away from the Mandrel, gently lift the Mandrel straight upward and out of the LX-150, being careful not to knock the Print-Reading Sensor. Removing the Mandrel Mandrel AFM-4510001-00156-01 4510001 REV B - 220620...
Page 154: Cleaning The Cutter Notch
If needed, spray Compressed Air into the Cutter Notch until all debris has been removed. To resume labeling, reinstall the Mandrel (see “Installing the Mandrel” on page 56) and close the Front Door of the LX-150. 4510001 REV B – 220620...
Page 155: Checking The Mandrel's Bearings And Wheels
With the Mandrel still removed, manually spin the Support Wheels, Film Drive Wheels, and Applicator Wheels inside the LX-150 to make sure that they also spin freely, and use compressed air to clean them as needed. If they still do not spin freely, replace them (see “Replacing the Support Wheels”...
Page 156 Wheels. If any residue is present, the Applicator Wheels and Film Drive Wheels can be cleaned using distilled (or de-ionized or reverse osmosis filtered) water. ATTENTION: Do not use alcohol on the rubber wheels. Doing so can damage them. Checking for Wear or Residue on Wheels AFM-4510001-00087-01 AFM-4510001-00051-01 Applicator Film Drive Wheels Wheels 4510001 REV B –...
Page 157: Replacing The Bearings In The Mandrel
Maintenance Replacing the Bearings in the Mandrel All Bearings in the Mandrel should be replaced with new once annually. Items Needed to Replace the Mandrel’s Bearings: Cut-Resistant Work Gloves • Screwdriver • • New Support Bearings – 4 sets New Film Drive Bearings – 4 sets •...
Page 158 Maintenance Install the new Support Bearings: a. Slide a Support Axle partly back into its hole b. Line up the new Support Bearings on the Support Axle c. Push the Support Axle the rest of the way into its original position. d.
Page 159: Checking The Film Feed Drive Belt
Film Drive Wheels by hand to expose parts of the Belt that are not readily visible. If any wear is observed on the Belt, it should be replaced by AFM Support. Areas to Observe Film Feed Drive Belt...
Page 160: Removing The Cutter Assembly
Cut-Resistant Work Gloves • To Remove the Cutter Assembly: Open the Front Door of the LX-150. Remove the Mandrel (see “Removing the Mandrel” on page 152). Take the Cutter Drive Belt off the Cutter Drive Pulley: a. Turn the Tensioner Lock counterclockwise to unlock it and push it toward the Cutter Drive Pulley to loosen tension on the Cutter Drive Belt.
Page 161 Using the Allen Wrench, remove the outermost Screws from the front of the Cutter Assembly. Pull the Cutter Assembly straight out from the Cutter Support Arms like a drawer. Pulling Out the Cutter Assembly AFM-4510001-00257-01 AFM-4510001-00245-01 Outer Screw on Left Cutter Assembly...
Page 162: Replacing The Cutter Blades
Remove the Mandrel (see “Removing the Mandrel” on page 152). Remove the Cutter Assembly (see “Removing the Cutter Assembly” on page 160). Remove the old Cutter Blades (there may be a different number of Cutter Blades than shown): AFM-4510001-00247-01 AFM-4510001-00252-01 Cutter Drive Pulley Cutter Blade Housing...
Page 163 Retighten the Screws to hold the new Cutter Blade securely in position. Ridge Underside of Cutter Installing New Blades Blade Housing Top AFM-4510001-00248-01 Cutter Home Tab Cutter Blades in Home Position, New Cutter Correctly Oriented Sharp Edge Facing Counterclockwise...
Page 164 Rotate the Cutter Drive Pulley. All Cutter Blade Housings should rotate in unison. Cutter Blade Housings Rotating in Unison AFM-4510001-00258-01 Correctly Aligned Cutter Blades/Housings b. Check the tension and wear on the Timing Belt (see “Checking the Timing Belt” on page 166).
Page 165: Checking The Cutter Drive Belt
Verify proper tension on the Cutter Drive Belt, and adjust if needed by unlocking the Tensioner and tightening it (see “Tensioner: Unlocking/Adjusting/Locking” on page 111). Checking the Cutter Drive Belt Cutter Drive Belt AFM-4510001-00244-01 Tensioner Lock AFM-4510001-00116-01 4510001 REV B - 220620...
Page 166: Checking The Timing Belt
At least once every 3 weeks, while changing all of the Cutter Blades, check the Timing Belt by doing the following: With the Cutter Assembly removed from the LX-150, check the condition of the Timing Belt. Order a replacement at the first sign of wear.
Page 167: Replacing The Timing Belt And Cutter Drive Belt
Large (Part Number 4501697) To Replace the Timing Belt and Cutter Drive Belt: 1. Power off the LX-150 (see “Powering the System Off” on page 145) and unplug it from the power source. 2. Remove the Mandrel (see “Removing the Mandrel” on page 152).
Page 168 Pulley Tension Adjustment Wheel AFM-4510001-00207-01 6. Thread the new Timing Belt around the Cutter Blade Housings, Wheels, and Pulleys in the Cutter Assembly, ending with the Tension Adjustment Wheel. 7. Check the tension on the Timing Belt and adjust if needed (see “Checking the Timing Belt”...
Page 169: Replacing The Cutter Bearings
New Cutter Blades (Part Number 4501161) • To Replace the Cutter Bearings: 1. Power off the LX-150 (see “Powering the System Off” on page 145) and unplug it from the power source. 2. Remove the Mandrel (see “Removing the Mandrel” on page 152).
Page 170 Cutter Blade Housing Timing Timing Pulley Belt Cutter Drive Pulley Tension Adjustment Wheel AFM-4510001-00207-01 6. Lift each old Cutter Housing and Timing Pulley off its Shaft, disassembling them. Cap of Cutter Blade Housing Cutter Blade Cutter Bearings Timing Pulley Cutter Blade...
Page 171 Maintenance 7. Replace the old Cutter Bearings with the new ones. 8. Reassemble the components of each Cutter Housing and Timing Pulley on their Shafts, as shown in the diagram above. 9. Install the new Cutter Blades (see “Replacing the Cutter Blades” on page 162). 10.
Page 172: Greasing The Shafts Of The Head Height Adjust
Once a year, the Shafts of the Head Height Adjust should be lightly greased to ensure smooth performance. Shafts of the Head Height Adjust (2 of 3) Shafts of Shafts of Head Head Height Adjust Height Adjust AFM-4510001-00229-01 (2 of 3) Shafts of Head Height Adjust AFM-4510001-00242-01 4510001 REV B – 220620...
Page 173: Greasing The Shafts Of The Applicator Wheel Vertical Adjust
Once a year, the Shafts of the Applicator Wheel Vertical Adjust should be lightly greased to ensure smooth performance. Shafts of the Applicator Wheel Vertical Adjust (3) Shafts of the Applicator (3) Shafts of the Wheel Vertical Applicator Wheel Adjust Vertical Adjust AFM-4510001-00098-01 4510001 REV B - 220620...
Page 174: Greasing The Shafts Of The Film Drive Wheel Adjusts
Once a year, the Shafts of the Film Drive Wheel Adjusts should be lightly greased to ensure smooth performance. Shafts of the Film Drive Wheel Adjusts (5) Shafts of the Film Drive Wheel Adjusts (5) Shafts of the Film Drive Wheel Adjusts AFM-4510001-00304-01 AFM-4510001-00111-01 4510001 REV B – 220620...
Page 175: Greasing The Shafts Of The Support Wheel Adjusts
Once a year, the Shafts of the Film Drive Wheel Adjusts and Support Wheel Adjusts should be lightly greased to ensure smooth performance. Shafts of the Support Wheel Adjusts (3) Shafts of the Upper Support Wheel Adjusts AFM-4510001-00110-01 AFM-4510001-00111-01 (3) Shafts of the Lower Support Wheel Adjusts 4510001 REV B - 220620...
Page 176: Replacing The Film Drive Wheels
New Film Drive Wheels (Part Number 4500704) • To Replace the Film Drive Wheels: 1. Power off the LX-150 (see “Powering the System Off” on page 145) and unplug it from the power source. 2. Remove the Mandrel (see “Removing the Mandrel” on page 152).
Page 177: Replacing The Support Wheels
New Support Wheels (Part Number 4500183) To Replace the Support Wheels: 1. Power off the LX-150 (see “Powering the System Off” on page 145) and unplug it from the power source. 2. Remove the Mandrel (see “Removing the Mandrel” on page 152).
Page 178: Replacing The Applicator Wheels
New Applicator Wheels (Part Number 4500128) To Replace the Applicator Wheels: 1. Power off the LX-150 (see “Powering the System Off” on page 145) and unplug it from the power source. 2. Remove the Mandrel (see “Removing the Mandrel” on page 152).
Page 179: Checking And Adjusting The Print Reading Sensor's Sensitivity
Maintenance Checking and Adjusting the Print Reading Sensor’s Sensitivity If the Print-Reading Sensor is not functioning properly, it may mean that the sensitivity of the Sensor needs adjustment. Examples of a possible problem with the Print-Reading Sensor include: Alarm on the HMI: Notice: No Catch Mark •...
Page 180 Maintenance Yellow Light: Turns off when the Sensor beam is blocked by printed areas of label film. Turns on when clear areas of label film are in the beam area. + Button: Increases Sensor sensitivity. - Button: Decreases Sensor sensitivity. Position the label film on the Mandrel Fin so that the clear area is in the beam of the Print-Reading Sensor.
Page 181: Cleaning The Electronics Cabinet
To Clean the Electronics Cabinet: Ensure that the system is completely unplugged from any power source. With one hand only, use the Square Key to unlatch the upper and lower Door Latches. Door Latches AFM-4510001-00053-01 AFM-4510001-00065-01 4510001 REV B - 220620...
Page 182 Maintenance With one hand only, pull open the Door of the Electronics Cabinet. Use Compressed Air to spray away any dust or other contaminants. With one hand only, close the Door of the Electronics Cabinet. With one hand only, use the Square Key to latch the upper and lower Door Latches of the Electronics Cabinet.
Page 183: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Below are some problems that may be encountered during labeling. If other issues occur that are not covered in this section, call your authorized AFM distributor for assistance. Problem Possible Cause Solution Labels have “burnout Applicator Wheels are not tight Tighten the Applicator Wheels as marks.”...
Page 184 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution Labels are being cut too The Print-Reading Sensor is too Adjust the height of the Print-Reading short, too long, or in the high or too low, and/or the Print Sensor and/or the Print Reg Dwell wrong place Reg Dwell setting is incorrect.
Page 185: Electrical Schematics
Electrical Schematics Electrical Schematics LX150N-J001 – 220V Main Power, 24 VDC Power Supply, and Applicating Motor Circuit 4510001 REV B - 220620...
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Electrical Schematics LX150N-J002 – 220V Indicator Lamp Circuit 4510001 REV B – 220620...
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Electrical Schematics LX150N-J003 – 220V 4510001 REV B - 220620...
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Electrical Schematics LX150N-J004 – 220V PLC Input-Output Assignments INPUT REMARK KNIFE HOME POSITION DET. IM12-04NNSZW1 PRINT FUNCTION USE PRINT REGISTRATION WF5-40B410 LABEL APPLICATOR SENSOR GL6GN1212+P250F EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON 1b APPLICATION FAIL DET. WLL1702N132 START BUTTON STOP BUTTON SAFETY FUNCTION FOR DOOR RY0 (NO) TIMING SCREW SENSOR (SPARE) WL9G3N1132PO6...
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Electrical Schematics LX150N-J005 – 220V 4510001 REV B - 220620...
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Electrical Schematics LX150N-J006 – 220V 4510001 REV B – 220620...
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Electrical Schematics LX150N-J007 – 220V 4510001 REV B - 220620...
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Electrical Schematics LX150N-J008 – 220V UR1 Unwind Circuit 4510001 REV B – 220620...
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Electrical Schematics LX150N-J009 – 220V UR1 Unwind Cable 4510001 REV B - 220620...
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Electrical Schematics LX150N-J010 – 220V Film Roll Motor 4510001 REV B – 220620...
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Electrical Schematics LX150N-J011 – 220V Timing Screw Motor Drive 4510001 REV B - 220620...
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Electrical Schematics LX150N-J012 – 220V Timing Screw Motor 4510001 REV B – 220620...
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Electrical Schematics LX150N-J013 – 220V Brushdown Circuit 4510001 REV B - 220620...
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Electrical Schematics LX150N-J014 – 220V Auxiliary Belt / Bottle Holding Device Drive 4510001 REV B – 220620...
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Electrical Schematics LX150N-J015 – 220V Auxiliary Belt / Bottle Holding Device Motors 4510001 REV B - 220620...
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Electrical Schematics LX150N-J016 – 220V PLC I/O Extension 4510001 REV B – 220620...
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Electrical Schematics LX150N-J001 – 480V Main Power, 24 VDC Power Supply, and Applicating Motor Circuit 4510001 REV B - 220620...
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Electrical Schematics LX150N-J002 – 480V Indicator Lamp Circuit 4510001 REV B – 220620...
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Electrical Schematics LX150N-J003 – 480V 4510001 REV B - 220620...
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Electrical Schematics LX150N-J004 – 480V PLC Input-Output Assignments INPUT REMARK KNIFE HOME POSITION DET. IM12-04NNSZW1 PRINT FUNCTION USE PRINT REGISTRATION WF5-40b410 LABEL APPLICATOR SENSOR GL6GN1212+P250F EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON 1b APPLICATION FAIL DET. WLL1702N132 START BUTTON STOP BUTTON SAFETY FUNCTION FOR DOOR RY0 (NO) TIMING SCREW SENSOR (SPARE) WL9G3N1132PO6...
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Electrical Schematics LX150N-J005 – 480V 4510001 REV B - 220620...
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Electrical Schematics LX150N-J006 – 480V 4510001 REV B – 220620...
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Electrical Schematics LX150N-J007 – 480V 4510001 REV B - 220620...
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Electrical Schematics LX150N-J008 – 480V UR1 Unwind Circuit 4510001 REV B – 220620...
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Electrical Schematics LX150N-J009 – 480V UR1 Unwind Cable 4510001 REV B - 220620...
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Electrical Schematics LX150N-J010 – 480V Film Roll Motor 4510001 REV B – 220620...
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Electrical Schematics LX150N-J011 – 480V Timing Screw Motor Drive 4510001 REV B - 220620...
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Electrical Schematics LX150N-J012 – 480V Timing Screw Motor 4510001 REV B – 220620...
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Electrical Schematics LX150N-J013 – 480V Brushdown Circuit 4510001 REV B - 220620...
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Electrical Schematics LX150N-J014 – 480V Auxiliary Belt / Bottle Holding Device Drive 4510001 REV B – 220620...
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Electrical Schematics LX150N-J015 – 480V Auxiliary Belt / Bottle Holding Device Motors 4510001 REV B - 220620...
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Electrical Schematics LX150N-J016 – 480V PLC I/O Extension 4510001 REV B – 220620...
Page 217: Diagrams And Parts Lists
Diagrams and Parts Lists Diagrams and Parts Lists UR-1 Item Part Number Description Specification Quantity 4500171 Bearing 5BE016900ZZJ 4502132 Seat Bearing 5BE03UCFL20630 4502935 Motor 5CH65U5IK60ST+15RH 4502786 Handle 5BC024030X78M10SR 4503700 Torque Arm 5CH65FA40001 4503330 Tripod 5BD31M20X180S Knob ∅30 4503701 Electric Box 5AC6100851 4503702 5AB61AC222PNA2B...
Page 218 Diagrams and Parts Lists Item Part Number Description Specification Quantity 4503576 Adjust Lever LE100-GM01 4502784 Fixed Seat LE100-GM02 4502574 Slide Seat LE100-GM03 4502785 Screw LE100TX1-GM05 4503703 Roller LG150-GM02 4503704 Axis LG150-GM03 4502604 Ring LG150-GM04 4502776 Plate LG150-GC02 4503705 Mat Seat LG150-GM11 4502778 Plate...
Page 219: Dancer Assembly
Diagrams and Parts Lists Dancer Assembly 4510001 REV B - 220620...
Page 220 Diagrams and Parts Lists Item Part Number Description Specification Quantity 4502131 Bearing – 606ZZ 5BE010606ZZ 4502133 Linear Bearing – LM6LUU 5BE06LM6LUU 4502908 Spring – 0.6X8.3X300X76N 5EH1406X8.2X300X76N 4502020 Ultrasoundsensor73M-D18AI300-D4 5AB04873MD18AI300DA 4503709 Straight Cable – M12-F5N-200 2M 5AB94M12F5N200 Item Part Number Description Specification Quantity 4502898...
Page 221: Cutter Assembly
Diagrams and Parts Lists Cutter Assembly 4510001 REV B - 220620...
Page 222 Diagrams and Parts Lists Item Part Number Description Specification Quantity 4500173 BEARING 5BE016801ZZJ 4500178 CUTTER BEARINGS 5BE016902ZZJ W=3/8” XL L=384 4501171 TIMING BELT (D25~80) 5BB023X384XL W=3/8” XL L=444 4501707 TIMING BELT (D50~120) 5BB023X444XL W=3/8” XL L=480 4501697 TIMING BELT (D70~150) 5BB023X480XL 4501161 CUTTER BLADES...
Page 223: Applicator Wheel Vertical Adjust
Diagrams and Parts Lists Applicator Wheel Vertical Adjust Drawing: LG150T-F01 Item Part Number Description Specification Quantity HAND WHEEL: 4501158 5BC01KRN80 KRN80 D=10 M6-2 HOLE 4502388 MOVABLE HANDLE – CB50M6 5BC01CB50M6 4501792 HANDLE – TRT40 M6X20 SILVER 5BC02TRT40M6X20 4501716 TIMING BELT – W=3/8” XL L=136 5BB023X136XL 4510001 REV B - 220620...
Page 224 Diagrams and Parts Lists Item Part Number Description Specification Quantity 4503716 PLATES – LG150T-FM01 5HGLG150TFM01 4503717 PLATES – LG150T-FM02 5HGLG150TFM02 4503718 PLATES – LG150T-FM03 5HGLG150TFM03 4503719 SCREWS – LG150T-FM04 5HGLG150TFM04 4503720 SHAFTS – LG150T-FM05 5HGLG150TFM05 4503721 PLATES – LG150T-FM08 5HGLG150TFM08 4503722 PAD –...
Page 225: Applicator Assembly
Diagrams and Parts Lists Applicator Assembly 4510001 REV B - 220620...
Page 226 Diagrams and Parts Lists Item Part Number Description Specification Quantity 4502390 HAND WHEEL – 7011-37-B10 5BC217011X37XB10 4501792 HANDLE – TRT40 M6X20 5BC02TRT40M6X20 4500175 BEARING – 6001ZZJ 5BE016001ZZJ 4500173 BEARING – 6801ZZJ 5BE016801ZZJ 4500181 BEARING – 6804ZZJ 5BE016804ZZJ 4500174 BEARING – 6901ZZJ 5BE016901ZZJ 4500926 MOTOR –...
Page 227: Lx-150 Frame
Diagrams and Parts Lists LX-150 Frame 4510001 REV B - 220620...
Page 228 Diagrams and Parts Lists Item Part Number Description Specification Quantity ADJUSTER PADS – 4503330 5BD31M20X180S M20X150L DS9020150 4505240 CASTER – 3”X1” 5BD01075X25 Item Part Number Description Specification Quantity 4503730 MAIN BODY LG150T-AP01 4503731 PLATES LG150T-AP02 4503732 PLATES LG150T-AP03 4510001 REV B – 220620...
Page 229: Head Height Adjust
Diagrams and Parts Lists Head Height Adjust 4510001 REV B - 220620...
Page 230 Diagrams and Parts Lists Item Part Number Description Specification Quantity 4500173 BEARINGS – 6801ZZJ 5BE016801ZZJ 4500178 BEARINGS – 6902ZZJ 5BE016902ZZJ LINEAR SLIDE BEARINGS – 4502370 5BE06SFPJ25 TMK-25 CLIPPER THRUST BALL BEARINGS – 4502365 5BE0151102 51102 KOYO MOTORS – ECMA-C20807ES 4502933 5CD36ECMAC20807ES 750W MOTORS –...
Page 231 Diagrams and Parts Lists Item Part Number Description Specification Quantity 4503759 CLAMPS LG150T-UM17 4503760 SHAFTS LG150T-UM18 4503761 PLATES LG150T-UP02 4503762 SCREWS LG150T-UP03 4503763 PLATES LG150T-BM13 4503764 SHAFTS LG150T-BM17 4503765 PLATES LG150T-BM18 4503766 PLATES LG150T-BM19 4503767 PLATES LG150T-BM20 4503768 PLATES LG150-BP14 4503769 PLATES LG150-UP04...
Page 232: Housing
Diagrams and Parts Lists Housing Item Part Number Description Specification Quantity 4500250 PULLS – AGS200 5BC03AGS200 4500892 HINGES – 14104 5BC4514104 SAFETY SWITCH – 4501419 5AB17QKS8 QKS-8 AC400V2A Item Part Number Description Specification Quantity 4503772 PANELS LG150T-BP03 4503773 PANELS LG150T-BP07 4503774 PANELS LG150T-BP08...
Page 233: Housing Roof And Roller Bar
Diagrams and Parts Lists Housing Roof and Roller Bar Item Part Number Description Specification Quantity 4500171 BEARINGS – 6900ZZJ 5BE016900ZZJ TOWER LIGHT – 4502939 5AE05TRT244ROGW TPTL5-74-4 24V 4503780 HOLDER – TPTL6-F 5AE05TPTL6F Item Part Number Description Specification Quantity 4503781 PLATES LG150T-BP04 4503782 PLATES...
Page 234: Print-Reading Sensor Mount
Diagrams and Parts Lists Print-Reading Sensor Mount Item Part Number Description Specification Quantity 4501461 SENSOR – WF5-40B410 5AB04WF540B410 Item Part Number Description Specification Quantity 4503786 PLATES LG150T-UM12 4502435 PLATES LG150T-UM13 4502436 PLATES LG150T-UM14 4503787 PLATES LG150T-UM15 4510001 REV B – 220620...
Page 235: Support And Film Drive Wheel Assemblies
Diagrams and Parts Lists Support and Film Drive Wheel Assemblies 4510001 REV B - 220620...
Page 236 Diagrams and Parts Lists Item Part Number Description Specification Quantity 4502369 BEARING UNITS – UFL000 5BE03UFL000 4503788 HANDWHEELS – D73X25TXD15 HHLC100XY2 HANDWHEELS – 4502390 5BC217011X37XB10 7011-37-B10, 37, D=10 CLAMP LEVERS – TRT40 4501792 5BC02TRT40M6X20 M6X20 4500170 BEARINGS – 6800ZZJ 5BE016800ZZJ 4500173 BEARINGS –...
Page 237 Diagrams and Parts Lists Item Part Number Description Specification Quantity 4503814 AXIS LG150T-WM25 4503815 PLATES LG150T-WM26 4503816 PLATES LG150T-WM27 4503817 SCREWS LG150T-WM28 4503818 SCREWS LG150T-WM29 4503819 CLAMPS LG150T-WM30 4503820 PLATES LG150T-WM32 4503821 PLATES LG150T-WM33 4503822 PLATES LG150T-WM34 4503823 PLATES LG150T-BP10 4510001 REV B - 220620...
Page 238: 400Mm Timing Screw Assembly
Diagrams and Parts Lists 400mm Timing Screw Assembly 4510001 REV B – 220620...
Page 239 Diagrams and Parts Lists Item Part Number Description Specification Quantity 4501752 Motor – 5CH025RK40RGNCMT H-5RK40RGN-CMT 4500830 Gear Box – 5CH615GN18K H-5GN18K 4501158 Handwheel – 5BC01KRN80 KRN80 D=10 M6-2 4500742 Block Bearing – 5BE03UFL000 UFL000 4500170 Bearing – 5BE016800ZZ 6800ZZ 4505207 Handle –...
Page 240 Diagrams and Parts Lists 4510001 REV B – 220620...
Page 241: Video Library
Video Library Instructional Videos Below are links to instructional videos for the LX-150 and its various components. To view a video, either click the link or scan the QR code using the camera app on your mobile device. Equipment Setup...
Page 242: Capabilities
Video Library Capabilities Multi-Pack Sleeving Full Body Candle TRT: 1:19 Juice Label Application Sleeve Application TRT: 1:05 TRT: 1:00 https://youtu.be/wCvL-Gp2wTo https://youtu.be/EJcKVPJ-5Fc https://youtu.be/ZDe4MC4_g2c 4510001 REV B – 220620...
Page 243: Warranty Statement
Warranty Statement Warranty Statement American Film & Machinery (AFM) warrants that all the products it ships will be in good working order and free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipment by AFM and will conform to the published specifications for that product.
Page 244: Warranty Eligibility
Customer is required to return the defective component to AFM. If, after 30 days, AFM has not received the defective component, the customer will be invoiced for the replacement component.
Page 245: Technical Support
For assistance with installing, operating, or maintaining the LX-150, contact your authorized AFM reseller or AFM Technical Support. Phone: 714-974-9006 Fax: 763-795-8867 Email: info@afmsleeves.com Web: www.afmsleeves.com Thanks again for your purchase of AFM products. We are pleased to be a part of your shrink sleeving needs. 4510001 REV B - 220620...
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