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Original Instructions
Installation, Starting, Operation and Maintenance
Legi-Air 4050E
Article number of documentation 22800998
Copyright ©, Weber Marking Systems GmbH
Weber Marking Systems GmbH
Version: 27.01.15 /KRA/ZIM
Maarweg 33
D-53619 Rheinbreitbach
E-Mail: info@webermarking.de
22800998
http://www.webermarking.de

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  • Page 1 Original Instructions Installation, Starting, Operation and Maintenance Legi-Air 4050E Article number of documentation 22800998 Copyright ©, Weber Marking Systems GmbH Weber Marking Systems GmbH Version: 27.01.15 /KRA/ZIM Maarweg 33 D-53619 Rheinbreitbach E-Mail: info@webermarking.de 22800998 http://www.webermarking.de...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Reasonably Foreseeable Misuse ..................15  Retrofitting and Changes at the Labeling System .............. 15  Sources of Danger at Labeler .................... 16  Labeler without limiting the tamp force to 50N (Legi-Air 4050E-NC…) ........16   Warnings on the labeler ..................... 17 ...
  • Page 4   Operation of the Labeler ....................54  Safety Instruction ......................... 54   Function of the operator buttons of the remote button box (only Legi-Air 4050E-NC) ....54   Switching ON and OFF the Labeler ..................... 54   Start Labeling Operation ......................55  ...
  • Page 5 Content 22800998 BTA LA 4050E Label Counter ..........................59   Status Line ........................... 59   STAND-BY-Mode ......................... 59   FUNCTIONS-MENU ......................59  Menu-Diagram ........................60  LABEL COUNTER ........................61   RESET LABEL COUNTER ......................61   DISPLAY SETTING ........................62  ...

  • Page 6: General Information

    Technical changes within the scope of improvement and development are subject to change without notice. Warranty Conditions The warranty conditions are conform to the valid General Trading Conditions of Weber Marking Systems GmbH at the moment of purchase. Copyright Protection This documentation or parts of this documentation may only be copied, photocopied, reproduced or translated into other languages for personal use.

  • Page 7: Purpose And Scope Of This Manual

    Chapter 1 General Information 22800998 BTA LA 4050E Purpose and Scope of this Manual The Manual is designed to become acquainted with the system and to be able to use the system according to its specifications. It provides important remarks for the user to operate the system secure and appropriate. Its consideration assists to avoid dangers, to reduce repair costs and down times and to increase the reliability and the durability of the system.

  • Page 8: Service-Hotline

    Chapter 1 General Information 22800998 BTA LA 4050E Service-Hotline The technical service hotline is available 24 hours a day, Monday through Friday. In emergencies, parts may be shipped as late as approximately 10:00 p.m. Tel : +49 (0)2224 - 7708 - 440 Fax : +49 (0)2224 - 7708 - 21 E-Mail :...

  • Page 9: Explanation Of Technical Terms

    Chapter 1 General Information 22800998 BTA LA 4050E Explanation of Technical Terms Technical Term Explanation Leaked adhesive at the label edge may adhere the label at Adhesive Strings the label liner. The printed label adheres to the liner and can thus not be fed to the Tamp.
  • Page 10 Chapter 1 General Information 22800998 BTA LA 4050E Technical Term Explanation Comprises all basic adjustments of the system after Factory Setting manufacturing which may differ from the condition after a system setup. Software parameters are reset by a reset to the factory setting (default values) and formerly adjusted values are lost.
  • Page 11 Chapter 1 General Information 22800998 BTA LA 4050E Technical Term Explanation See maintenance unit. Manometer Metal edge of the applicator for peeling off the label. If the Peeler Bar labeler has also a print engine, the peeler bar is located beneath the print head.
  • Page 12 Chapter 1 General Information 22800998 BTA LA 4050E Technical Term Explanation Application mode where the Tamp takes on the label by a Tamp-On vacuum, feeding it and pressing it onto the product. See printhead. Thermal Element The rear end of a product which is used for activating the Trailing Edge application (s.a.

  • Page 13: Safety Regulations

    Chapter 2 Safety Regulations 22800998 BTA LA 4050E Safety Regulations Behavior in Case of an Emergency The operating personnel have to be familiar with the operation and the location of safety-, accident notification-, first aid- and rescue devices. What to do in Case of an Emergency? ●...

  • Page 14: Intended Use

    Chapter 2 Safety Regulations 22800998 BTA LA 4050E Intended Use The working reliability of the labeler is ensured only with intended use. An Intended Use applies, if … ● the labeler is used exclusively for automatic labeling of moved respectively stopped products.

  • Page 15: Reasonably Foreseeable Misuse

    Chapter 2 Safety Regulations 22800998 BTA LA 4050E Reasonably Foreseeable Misuse Another use as fixed in the „Intended Use“ or even more applies as not intended! For damages caused by not intended use: ● the operator bears the complete responsibility, ●...

  • Page 16: Sources Of Danger At Labeler

    Sources of Danger at Labeler Fig. 2-1: Sources of Danger at Labeler The arising forces at the Tamp at Legi-Air 4050E with addition CC (s. name plate) are limited to 50 Newton for both movements of the stroke, which may be potential risks of injury to persons classified as low (usually reversible).

  • Page 17: Warnings On The Labeler

    Chapter 2 Safety Regulations 22800998 BTA LA 4050E Warnings on the labeler Special hazards arising from the labeler are identified with yellow stickers. The pictograms indicate hazards: General hazards Life-threatening hazard Crushing hazard Entanglement hazard Danger due to hot surface Danger due to strong light radiation Refer to instruction manual Safety instructions...
  • Page 18 Chapter 2 Safety Regulations 22800998 BTA LA 4050E Danger caused by actively triggered movements. DANGER OF BEING CRUSHED! The movements of the Tamp are driven by a linear pneumatic cylinder. ̶ Keep away from the applicator. Danger of drawing in by rotating elements. DANGER OF DRAWING IN! Rotating elements at the labeler, rewinder (stepping motor drive) and label feed in print engine (stepping motor drive).

  • Page 19: Remaining Risks

    Qualified personnel are operators who… Have terminated a professional technical training (Electrician, Mechanist). ¥ Have terminated a training at the Bluhm- Weber-Group successfully. ¥ Qualified personnel are allowed… To arrange repair- and maintenance works at the labeling station and its ¥...

  • Page 20: Personal Protective Equipment

    Chapter 2 Safety Regulations 22800998 BTA LA 4050E Personal Protective Equipment Wear following protective equipment when performing work at the labeler: SAFETY SHOES Wear for protection against falling off parts and slipping. PROTECTIVE CLOTHING Are tight-fitting clothes with low tensile strength, with tight sleeve and without distant parts.

  • Page 21: Protection Devices

    Labelers without limitation of the Tamp force to 50 Newton (s. page 16) require for operating an additional protection device (compare the supplied Assembly Instruction). Only by using an additional protection measure, the Legi-Air 4050E HS (with High-Speed- Applicator) will be a "complete machine" according to machinery directive 2006/42/EG.

  • Page 22: Emergency Stop Function (Only Legi-Air 4050E-Nc)

    (s. air pressure monitor) can be used by the customer. Switching Off the Air Pressure For switching on and off the air pressure supply, the Legi-Air 4050E (with addition NC) without limitation of the tamp force to 50N provides a remote pushbutton box (s. Fig. 2-5).

  • Page 23: Air Pressure Monitor

    Chapter 2 Safety Regulations 22800998 BTA LA 4050E Air Pressure Monitor For observance of the operating status a potential-free relais output is available (X5: clamp K11, K12) which is closed at active air pressure. A detailed diagram can be found in spare part documentation.

  • Page 24: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications The technical specifications restrict only to values that are identical for all systems of the Legi-Air 4050E. Please pay attention to customer-specific values that can be found in the previously supplied approval drawing. Additional or deviating information on the name plate of the labeler have always to be involved and observed with priority.

  • Page 25: Information On Operation

    A- Sound Pressure Level 80 dB C- Sound Pressure Level Information on Compatible Print Engine Types Possible print engine types that can be built in the Legi-Air 4050E: Description / Print Width/ Print Resolution Manufacturer DPM 4 / 106 mm 300 dpi...

  • Page 26: Description Of The Labeler

    Printing of the labels The Legi-Air 4050E can be operated in combination with different print engines. In the chapter “Specifications” you will find an overview of all possible combinations. For used print engine, the manual (Quick-Reference Guide) is enclosed in the scope of supply.

  • Page 27: Complete Overview Legi-Air 4050E

    Chapter 4 Description of the Labeler 22800998 BTA LA 4050E Complete Overview Legi-Air 4050E Figure: Legi-Air 4050E in Righthand Version (RH) Fig. 4-1: Legi-Air 4050E RH in Side View and Top View Description OPERATOR PANEL LOW LABEL SENSOR (OPTIONAL) UNWINDER DISC...
  • Page 28 Chapter 4 Description of the Labeler 22800998 BTA LA 4050E Figure: Legi-Air 4050E in Lefthand Version (LH) Fig. 4-2: Legi-Air 4050E LH in Front View Description OPERATOR PANEL LOW LABEL SENSOR (OPTIONAL) UNWINDER DISC DANCER ARM (UNWINDER) REWINDER MANDREL DANCER ARM (REWINDER)
  • Page 29 Chapter 4 Description of the Labeler 22800998 BTA LA 4050E Figure: Legi-Air 4050E Side View (LH/RH) Fig. 4-3: Legi-Air 4050E LH and RH in Side Views Description BASE PLATE OF THE APPLICATOR LINEAR THRUSTER (APPLICATOR) TAMP PAD AIR ASSIST TUBE...
  • Page 30 Chapter 4 Description of the Labeler 22800998 BTA LA 4050E Figure: Legi-Air 4050E Rear Side (RH / LH) Fig. 4-4: Legi-Air 4050E (RH/LH) Rear Side Description APPLICATOR CONNECTION PLUG APPLICATOR CONNECTIONS (SENSORS, POWER…) CABLE FEEDTHROUGH (PRINTER DATA CABLE, APPLICATOR CABLE…)
  • Page 31 22800998 BTA LA 4050E Figure: Legi-Air 4050E (TOP) Two further configurations of the labeler describe the Legi-Air 4050E TOP, where the re- /unwinder group is located above the print engine. This option is often used when the are confined space conditions due to its low system width.
  • Page 32 22800998 BTA LA 4050E Figure: Legi-Air 4050E RFID with Reject-Unit (Option) The presented RH-version shows the Reject-Unit in rest position. The Legi-Air 4050E LH shows the Reject-Unit in action, i. e. the Reject-Plate was swung by 90° in order to take over a defect RFID-label.

  • Page 33: Application Modes

    Chapter 4 Description of the Labeler 22800998 BTA LA 4050E Application Modes The Legi-Air 4050E applies the labels onto stopped or moved products. Therefore several application procedures (modes) are possible and can be configured by the Display. Tamp-Blow-Mode The printed label is extended before application on a vacuum Tamp to product proximity and it is then blown off onto the product.

  • Page 34: Transport

    Scope of Delivery The scope of delivery of the Legi-Air 4050E depends on the ordered options and the customer’s application. Please control the scope of delivery when receiving the systems on the basis of the delivery note.
  • Page 35 ● (Safety-) steel band scissors for removal of the straps. ● Screw wrench for transportation safety device. Fig. 5-1: Legi-Air 4050E Packaging Examples Pos. Description PACKAGING EXAMPLE: LEGI-AIR 4050E PACKAGING EXAMPLE: LEGI-AIR 4050E WITH PROTECTIVE CABINET STRETCH FOIL PALLET TRANSPORTATION SAFETY DEVICE SCREW RUBBER FEET BARREL HOOP...
  • Page 36 Remove all transportation safety device screws, if available, from rubber feet (s. Fig. 5-2). Fig. 5-2: Lift a Legi-Air 4050E with Protective Cabinet from Pallet Lift the labeler with a double hand fork lift truck resp. fork lift truck in shown way from the pallet (s.

  • Page 37: Storage Conditions

    Chapter 5 Transport 22800998 BTA LA 4050E Storage Conditions The environmental conditions for storage of the labeler relate to them of the normal operation. Details see chapter "Technical Data". Instruction Please store the labeler safely as follows Step Procedure Label material and *²ribbon have to be removed from system. Fix the labeler on pallet(s) and transport the system to its storage place, consider for protection and transport the remarks from above-mentioned section "Transport and Unpackaging".

  • Page 38: Installation And Initial Operation

    Chapter 6 Installation and Initial Operation 22800998 BTA LA 4050E Installation and Initial Operation Safety instructions Hazard from direct or indirect contact with voltage- conducting parts. DANGER TO LIFE! When individuals touch parts that conduct electricity arising from malfunctions ̶ Only electricians may work on the switch cabinet and electrical equipment.
  • Page 39 Chapter 6 Installation and Initial Operation 22800998 BTA LA 4050E Hazard from residual force in pneumatic components. RISK OF INJURY! Whipping compressed air hoses, thrown parts or uncontrolled moving parts can cause injury. ̶ Before connecting the compressed air, check to ensure that all pneumatic connections are correctly seated and secure if necessary.

  • Page 40: Installation

    Therefore the installation of the labeler must be made by a technician from the Bluhm Weber Group or examined by a final inspection. Damage or damages based on an incorrect installation, represent no case of warranty.

  • Page 41: Positioning Of The Labeler

    22800998 BTA LA 4050E Positioning of the Labeler Systems for fixing at Stands of the Bluhm Weber Group! If the system is fixed at a Stand of the Bluhm Weber Group, will you please follow the instructions of enclosed Stand documentation. Requirements ●...

  • Page 42: Overview Of The Connections At The Labeler

    Chapter 6 Installation and Initial Operation 22800998 BTA LA 4050E Overview of the Connections at the Labeler The connections of the labeler are at the re-/unwinder cover at the rear side of the labeler in the area of the label re- and unwinder. Please find the explanation of the single connections that are shown in Fig.

  • Page 43: Connection To Supply Voltage

    Chapter 6 Installation and Initial Operation 22800998 BTA LA 4050E Connection to Supply Voltage Requirements ● Power supply according to "Technical Data" is installed close (max. 1,5 m away) to the labeling site ● Power switch is OFF (in "0"-position) ●...

  • Page 44: Connection To Air Pressure

    Chapter 6 Installation and Initial Operation 22800998 BTA LA 4050E Connection to Air Pressure For localization of the air pressure connection, please see Fig. 4-4 on page 30. Requirements ● Air pressure supply (KS4-CK-6 connection coupling) according to "Technical Data" is in max.

  • Page 45: Connection And Positioning Of The Product Sensor

    Chapter 6 Installation and Initial Operation 22800998 BTA LA 4050E Connection and Positioning of the Product Sensor The product sensor inputs are parallel with the trigger inputs of the I/O interface (e.g. coming from the conveying system) connected and may not be used together with it. For connection of sensors that are not included in the scope of supply, an extensive expert knowledge is required and this may only be arranged by qualified personnel.

  • Page 46: Display" - Connection

    Fig. 6-2: Sensor for Low Label Warning (Option) "USB" -Interface The Legi-Air 4050E provides an USB interface (ref. Fig. 6-1 page 42) that enables an upload of the Firmware (comparable with an operating system) of the applicator controller. Therefore, amongst the firmware-file a particular program is required.

  • Page 47: Alarm Lamp" -Connection

    Chapter 6 Installation and Initial Operation 22800998 BTA LA 4050E "Alarm Lamp" -Connection Use only the original alarm lamp with LED-technique (Part No. 22700995). The power input of all externally connected 24 VDC components (Alarm lamp, sensors, applicators...) adds to a total current that may not exceed the value of 100 mA.

  • Page 48: Interface" (I/O-User Interface)

    Chapter 6 Installation and Initial Operation 22800998 BTA LA 4050E "Interface" (I/O-User Interface) This I/O interface (with description Interface ref. Fig. 6-1 page 42) is used to build a safe connection between the conveyor PLC and the labeler. The jack is implemented as a 25- pin female socket and can be connected directly or by using a Spring-Type Terminal Box.
  • Page 49 The recently printed label can be reprinted with this signal without requiring a new Reprint print order (data) (only with print engines from PAX II and Sato Se) Connection Examples: Customer’s Side passive, switches 24V from Legi-Air 4050E Pin 1 Pin 1 Pin 23...
  • Page 50 Inspection of availability of a label at Tamp pad (per underpressure measuring). Label on The signal is active if the label lies on Tamp. It is evaluated by the Legi-Air 4050E Tamp and generates a malfunction message if a fault occurs.

  • Page 51: Label And Ribbon Loading

    Label Loading Consider Label Roll Execution! The Legi-Air 4050E only provides (without additional option) the usage of label rolls with outside winding , i.e. with the view on the roll the labels adhering at outside of the label liner (s. Fig. 6-7, examples 5 - 8). Only thus the function of the roll brake is ensured.
  • Page 52 Chapter 6 Installation and Initial Operation 22800998 BTA LA 4050E Instruction The labels will be loaded in the labeler as follows. Step Procedure Open the cover of the print engine whereby the labeling operation is interrupted (stand-by). Rotate the outer unwind disk to align the set screw with the flat on the unwind mandrel.

  • Page 53: Initial Operation

    Send print data to printer. Depending on adjusted system configuration (s. system check list) the Legi-Air 4050E starts with printing procedure when the data transmission is completed. Switch on conveying system and add product. Assuming the boot procedure of the print module is terminated and no further failures exist.

  • Page 54: Operation

    (preferred by you) power supply. This is particularly advantageous if the access to the labeler is limited in any way. If you leave the Legi-Air 4050E generally switched on, you are able to switch on and off the labeler together with the power supply of the print engine.

  • Page 55: Start Labeling Operation

    ● Labeler is connected with air pressure, power and labels are loaded. Instruction Please start the labeling operation as follows. Step Procedure with Legi-Air 4050E … …with Safety Guardings (NC) … without Safety Guardings (CC) Switch on the labeler (for details...

  • Page 56: Stop Labeling Operation

    22800998 BTA LA 4050E Stop Labeling Operation Instruction Please stop the labeling operation as follows Step Procedure with Legi-Air 4050E … …with Safety Guardings (NC) … without Safety Guardings (CC) Pushing of the red [Air Pressure Pressing the [Stop] key twice stops...

  • Page 57: Operation Of The Display

    JOG-Function. - Keep away from Tamp The [Enter] key has 3 functions: JOG-function: during labeling operation the Legi-Air 4050E can be triggered by this key. In combination with further keys for calling up menus. In the menus, the [Enter] key serves for changing a parameter or to confirm inputs.

  • Page 58: Status-Leds

    For more information please refer to the Firmware History on page 80. Current Configuration Set The Legi-Air 4050E provides the opportunity to store in memory up to 4 different configuration sets. Each set can be used for an individual parameterization of the labeler (e.g.

  • Page 59: Label Counter

    Chapter 7 Operation 22800998 BTA LA 4050E Label Counter The number with 5 digits indicates the number of the completely performed application cycles of one operation phase. The counter is reset to "0000" automatically when switching on the machine. If a negative number with 4 digits is displayed, the counter works in “Countdown”...

  • Page 60: Menu-Diagram

    Chapter 7 Operation 22800998 BTA LA 4050E Menu-Diagram Page 60 of 97 Version 27.01.15...

  • Page 61: Label Counter

    Chapter 7 Operation 22800998 BTA LA 4050E LABEL COUNTER This provides the opportunity to set a value in the range of 0 to 9999 for the label counter. If a value above "0000" is entered, the countdown function is activated. That means in normal operating conditions the entered value is decremented.

  • Page 62: Display Setting

    Chapter 7 Operation 22800998 BTA LA 4050E DISPLAY SETTING This sub menu covers the display settings. Not only contrast and brightness can be changed but also the menu language. Depending on language package, the following languages are available: Language package 1 (22800870): English, German, Italian, French, Dutch, Norwegian, Swedish, Turkish Language package 2 (22800871): English, Greek, Russian, Czech, Latvian, Polish, Spanish, Portuguese...

  • Page 63: Event Counter

    Chapter 7 Operation 22800998 BTA LA 4050E EVENT COUNTER This function allows displaying counters of various types of events that are automatically tracked by the machine during operation and that may be source of useful statistic infmation. Event Counter Indications Number of all stopped application cycles without error.

  • Page 64: Cycle Sequence

    Chapter 7 Operation 22800998 BTA LA 4050E CYCLE SEQUENCE This submenu enables the choice of sequences of labeling cycles to apply 2 labels one after another to a product. Requirement therefore is a particular applicator and that the function (programming 046) is activated. Classical application for pallet labeling. (in standard configuration is valid: cycle 2 = front side labeling // cycle 3 = side labeling.

  • Page 65: Configuration-Menu

    This menu contains parameter settings for the entire configuration of the labeler which defines the print and apply sequence. The Legi-Air 4050E is able to store in memory up to 4 different machine configurations (parameter sets). The first function in the configuration menu allows choosing the desired configuration with the available range is 0 to 3.

  • Page 66: Password: 000

    Chapter 7 Operation 22800998 BTA LA 4050E PASSWORD: If one configuration parameter is called up with [Enter] in order to change, the machine asks for a PASSWORD to proceed, in order to limit access only to enabled staff. The access code is "123", once correctly entered it remains valid until the machine is switched off or reset by pressing [Stop] key two times.
  • Page 67 Chapter 7 Operation 22800998 BTA LA 4050E Para- meter Function Value Primary Sensor Input / (I/O: Pin 17) Level-Triggering (leading edge): Secondary Sensor Input /(I/O: Pin 23) Activation at "high" signal. Cycle repetition Aux.-Input on I/O Interface: Pin 19 as long as the signal stays active (high). Internal Jumper at the Applicator PCB Edge-Triggering with...

  • Page 68: Label Timeout: 255

    Chapter 7 Operation 22800998 BTA LA 4050E LABEL TIMEOUT: Its value determines the remaining time within the print of the label has to be started before the Legi Air 4050E changes to error condition. Decisive for detection is the print signal of the print module.

  • Page 69: Vacuum Timeout: 200

    22800998 BTA LA 4050E VACUUM TIMEOUT: 200 This parameter determines the maximum time delay the Legi-Air 4050E will try to detect label presence on Tamp by sensing the vacuum in the Tamp before generating an error message. This means the achievable vacuum has to be complete within the adjusted time, otherwise an error occurs.

  • Page 70: Extens.-Trigger: 000

    Chapter 7 Operation 22800998 BTA LA 4050E CONFIGURATION EXTENS.-TRIGGER: ● Press [Enter] to get access to the menu "configuration" (if password is requested please refer to page 66). Then press either [] or [] key* in order to increase and/or reduce the editing ¥...

  • Page 71: Extension Time: 080

    Chapter 7 Operation 22800998 BTA LA 4050E EXTENSION TIME: 080 The "EXTENSION TIME" defines the duration of the Tamp extension phase, the time between Tamp movement and start of air blast. If "000" is entered, the labeler is set to the Blow-On Mode so that the label is directly blown onto the product without further applicator movement.

  • Page 72: Blow-Trigger: 000

    Chapter 7 Operation 22800998 BTA LA 4050E BLOW-TRIGGER: This parameter defines the trigger signal for the label air blast. If "000" is entered the cycle proceeds immediately the blow to apply the label undelayed respectively automatically. Higher values stop the applicator at this point and wait for the predefined trigger signal. Furthermore the incoming trigger can be used for remote start or remote stop of operation corresponding to the configuration (of “programming”).

  • Page 73: Blow Delay: 000

    Chapter 7 Operation 22800998 BTA LA 4050E BLOW DELAY: This configuration parameter delays the blow procedure by the entered value. This setting is ignored if the previous parameter "BLOW TRIGGER" is set to "000". CONFIGURATION BLOW DELAY: ● Press [Enter] to get access to the menu "configuration" (if password is requested please refer to page 66).

  • Page 74: Home Timeout: 000

    Chapter 7 Operation 22800998 BTA LA 4050E HOME TIMEOUT: This parameter determines the maximum time delay the applicator will wait during Tamp retraction for activation of the home sensor before an error is generated. This applies to the case after the system was switched on and the Tamp could not reach home position because e.

  • Page 75: Sync-Pulse Time: 005

    Chapter 7 Operation 22800998 BTA LA 4050E SYNC PULSE TIME : This parameter determines the duration of the SYNC signal available at the I/O Interface (s. page 48). Normally the SYNC pulse starts at the end of cycle, when the Tamp is completely retracted to home position.

  • Page 76: Barcode Rd Time: 000

    Chapter 7 Operation 22800998 BTA LA 4050E BARCODE RD TIME: If the labeler is equipped with an optional barcode scanner located at the tamp, this parameter is used to set reading time. The duration corresponds to each entered value x 10 ms (i.e.

  • Page 77: Cycle Options: 000

    Chapter 7 Operation 22800998 BTA LA 4050E CYCLE OPTIONS: This parameter is used to select some predefined operating cycle variants. The variants can be combined with each other by means of the arithmetic sum or they can be activated separately: disables the "variable stroke"...

  • Page 78: Parameter List Of Configuration Cfg 0-3

    Chapter 7 Operation 22800998 BTA LA 4050E Parameter List of Configuration CFG 0-3 This list provides the possibility to record all parameters of the Configuration Menu (s. page 65ff). A total of 4 parameter sets are available. Product / Charge / Line > Value of Value of Value of...

  • Page 79: Programming

    Chapter 7 Operation 22800998 BTA LA 4050E PROGRAMMING Wrong parameters can lead to bugs and improper functions, also possibly leading to mechanical damage. This applies also in changes of reserved or undocumented parameters as well as entering values outside the valid ranges ̶...

  • Page 80: Firmware History

    Chapter 7 Operation 22800998 BTA LA 4050E Firmware History The firmware is the ‘’operating system’’ of the labeler’s control unit. Following is the chronological order of all firmware releases (including changes) until the publication of this Manual. Creation Date: 07. July 2011 Version 4050.10 Creation Date: 09.

  • Page 81: Maintenance

    Chapter 8 Maintenance 22800998 BTA LA 4050E Maintenance Safety instructions Hazard from direct or indirect contact with voltage- conducting parts. DANGER TO LIFE! When individuals touch parts that conduct electricity arising from malfunctions can lead to death. ̶ Before performing any work at the labeling station, disconnect it from electrical power.

  • Page 82: Daily Maintenance (After Approx. 8 Hours Of Operation)

    Required Resources ● Alcohol (*21800915) and/or roller solvent (*21800977) ● Lint-free cloth (*21800978) ● Label remover (*21800771) * Product recommendation! Can be ordered at the Bluhm Weber Group by 8-digit article number. Instruction Please arrange the daily maintenance as follows: Step...

  • Page 83: Weekly Maintenance (After Approx. 40 Hours Of Operation)

    ● Label remover (*21800771) ● Compressed air spray (*21800768) ● Soft brush (round or plain approx. 10 mm) * Product recommendation! Can be ordered at the Bluhm Weber Group by 8-digit article number. Instruction Please arrange the weekly maintenance as follows:...

  • Page 84: Six-Month Maintenance (After Approx. 1000 Hours Of Operation)

    ● Labeler is free of energy (free of power and air pressure) ● No transportation of products Required Resources ● Proline, Pro 672U Food Grease (*92100772) Product recommendation! Can be obtained from the Bluhm Weber Group with the 8-character article number. Instruction Please arrange the yearly maintenance as follows: Step Procedure Examine label liner rewinder for excessive wear.

  • Page 85: Spare Parts

    ̶ Only use original spare parts or parts that are specifically approved by the Bluhm Weber Group. Information on the safety- and standard spare parts of the labeler Legi-Air 4050E are included in the documentation folder together with this operating instructions.
  • Page 86 Chapter 8 Maintenance 22800998 BTA LA 4050E REINIGUNGSHINWEISE / CLEANING NOTES REINIGUNG NACH CLEANING AFTER EACH JEDEM ROLLENWECHSEL ! ROLL CHANGE ! BESTELL-NUMMERN / ORDER NUMBERS BESTELLANNAHME ORDER PROCESSING FRIKTIONSEINHEIT / FRICTION UNIT DRUCKKOPF / PRINTHEAD TISCHDRUCKER GUMMIWALZEN / PLATEN ROLLERS SENSOREN/ SENSORS DESKTOP PRINTER SPENDEKANTEN / PEELER BARS...

  • Page 87: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 9 Troubleshooting 22800998 BTA LA 4050E Troubleshooting This chapter is divided into 2 parts; “Mechanic Failures” and “Messages by Display”. The possible causes and their elimination are described in the following two passages. The troubleshooting instructions address only to experts (s. Authorized personnel on page 19).
  • Page 88 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting 22800998 BTA LA 4050E Problem Possible cause Solution … Fast discharge valve is Examine the valve or replace if defect. necessary Controller failure. Contact the Service Hotline (s. page 8). Operating sequence Printer jam. Open obstruction and re-thread possible.
  • Page 89 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting 22800998 BTA LA 4050E Problem Possible cause Solution Incomplete label feed. Wrong print engine setup. Check calibration label material (according to printer manual). Labels loaded Control paper guiding in print correctly. engine (according printer manual) and at labeler (s. page 51).

  • Page 90: Error Messages By Display

    22800998 BTA LA 4050E Error Messages by Display The Legi-Air 4050E immediately stops operation if an error was detected or was stopped by pressing the [Stop] key, and the labeler interrupts the application cycle. The Machine changes to stand-by mode, the green Indicator LED at the user panel turns off and the red one illuminates.
  • Page 91 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting 22800998 BTA LA 4050E HOME ERROR This error indicates that the home sensor did not deactivate within the configured time limit (settable at programming 054 [for Config. 00]; 078 [for 01]; 102 [for 02] 126 [for 03] default value = "100"...
  • Page 92 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting 22800998 BTA LA 4050E PEAK BLOW PRESS. E13 The message indicates that an abnormally high pressure peak was detected in the Tamp during the blow phase. The maximum blow is controlled by “programming 15” (default = 3,03 bar). Possible causes: typically some obstruction, like a label sticking on Tamp, blocked Tamp perforation or malfunction in the pneumatic circuit….

  • Page 93: Status Messages Via Display

    Chapter 9 Troubleshooting 22800998 BTA LA 4050E Status Messages via Display The following status messages are shown at the display and they will be replaced by new status or error messages. For clarification, the messages will be described in chronological sequence, as they are displayed during the labeling cycle: WAIT TRIG.CYCL 01 or WAIT TRIG.PRI.
  • Page 94 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting 22800998 BTA LA 4050E WAIT PROXIMITY 200 The number on the right is a 3-digit countdown that shows the remaining time (s. page 71), before the error E14 (s. page 92) will be generated if the sensor does not detect the product within the configured timeout.

  • Page 95: 10. Index

    Chapter 10 Index 22800998 BTA LA 4050E 10. Index Catchwords from A to Z ACCESS CODE ........66 Fine Tuning ........... 40 Adhesive Residue ......... 83 Firmware ..........80 Air Assist ..........9 First Steps ..........53 Air Assist Tube ........9 Food Products ........
  • Page 96 Chapter 10 Index 22800998 BTA LA 4050E Site of Installation ........40 PRESSURE HIGH ........90 Spare Parts ........... 85 PRESSURE LOW ........90 Standy-by ..........59 Print Engine ........... 26 Supply Voltage Connection ....43 Print Engine Connection ....... 47 SYNC ............

  • Page 97: 11. Ec-Declaration Of Conformity

    EC-Declaration of Conformity 22800998 BTA LA 4050E Only valid for labelers with Safety Guardings from Bluhm Weber Group or labelers with 11. EC-Declaration of Conformity factory limited Tamp force (up to 50 Newton). Otherwise it is forbidden to operate the partly completed machine.

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