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Assembly Instructions Stroke Applicator HQ 4114 / 4116 MADE IN GERMANY...
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9004005 Copyright This documentation as well as translation hereof are property of cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co. KG. The replication, conversion, duplication or divulgement of the whole manual or parts of it for other intentions than its original intended purpose demand the previous written authorization by cab.
• The device is designed to use on a cab printer of the HERMES Q series. Any other use or use going beyond this shall be regarded as improper use. The manufacturer/supplier shall not be liable for damage resulting from unauthorized use;...
Introduction • In operation, moving parts are easily accessible. This applies especially for the zone, where the pad is moved between the starting and the labelling position. During operation do not reach into that zone and keep long hair, loose clothes, and jewelry distant. Before any manipulations in those areas, close the shutoff valve.
Product Description Overview Fig. 1 Device overview - front view 1 Cover 6 Knurled screw for attaching the applicator to the 2 Compressed air connector printer 3 Shutoff valve 7 Hinges 4 Pad (customized) 8 SUB-D 15 Interface to the printer 5 Blow tube for supporting air...
Product Description Contents of Delivery 1 Applicator 2 Screws (part of the pad) 3 Pad (as ordered) 4 Blow tube (as ordered) 5 Documentation Fig. 2 Contents of delivery Note! Please keep the original packaging in case the applicator must be returned. Attention! The device and printing materials will be damaged by moisture and wetness.
Mounting Fig. 3 Mounting applicator on printer Attention! Initiation, adjustments and changing of parts is only for qualified service personal only. Service Manual Mount the applicator 1. Hang the applicator with the female part of hinges (1) at the printer mounted hinges parts (2). 2. Connect SUB-D 15 male connector (6) to the female connector (7) of the printer. 3.
Mounting Mounting and Dismounting the Cover To initiate the applicator or for adjustments it is necessary to dismount the cover (2). After these works are finished remount the cover. Warning! Do not operate the applicator without cover (2). Only dismount the cover when servicing the applicator. Dismount 1.
Mounting Mounting the Blow Tube Fig. 6 Mounting the blow tube It is possible to rotate the blow tube to optimize the direction of the support air for the take over procedure of the label from printer to applicator. 1. Loosen screw (1). 2.
Mounting Adjusting the Pad For the perfect application of labels it is necessary that the pad is placed precisely above the dispensed label. Aligning the pad parallel to the dispensing plate The edge of the pad should be positioned parallel to the dispensing plate of the printer in order to position the label exactly on the pad.
Mounting 3.5.1 Moving the Pad in Y-Direction 1 mm Fig. 9 Displacement in the Y direction Displacement in the Y direction (printing direction) 1. Switch off the compressed air and pull the tube out of the throttle valve (5). The cylinder extends by spring force and is in the label transfer position.
Mounting 3.5.2 Moving the Pad in Z-Direction Fig. 10 Displacement in the Z direction 1. Switch off the compressed air and pull the tube out of the throttle valve (4). The cylinder extends by spring force and is in the label transfer position. 1.
Mounting 3.5.3 Moving the Pad in X-Direction Fig. 11 Displacement in the Y direction Displacement in the X direction (Side) 1. Loosen screw (3) on the binder (5). 2. Move cylinder assembly with the pad along the crossbeam (4) so that the dispensed label is aligned centrally to the pad.
Operation Standard Operation Check all external connections. Load the material. Ensure that the locking system is locked "Operator's Manual" of the printer. Open the shutoff valve. Attention! Ensure that the pad is not covered by a label when switching on the printer-applicator system. Otherwise the vacuum sensor may be calibrated incorrectly.
Configuration Note! The settings in the printer configuration are basic settings for the specific printer-applicator combination. If the applicator or printer is changed, a new setting is required. Adaptation to the respective print job must be carried out primarily via the software. Additional offset values are available here. The offset values f rom the device settings and the software add up during operation. For detailed information about printer configuration Printer configuration manual Setting in the printer menu Note! This guide only describes the specific contents of the Labeling menu. More information about configuration Printer configuration manual. Start menu. Setup > Labeling. Select Parameter Meaning Default Device info...
Configuration Parameter Meaning Default Vacuum control Setting the label transfer check from printer to pad and from pad to product by the vacuum sensor Hand-over mode Passive - The pad waits in front of the dispense edge for the label. Passive Active - The pad moves to the dispense edge and takes the label.
Error Messages Error Messages of the Printer For detailed information about printer errors (e.g. 'Paper out', 'Ribbon out', etc.) Check the operator's manual of the printer. Error treatment: Clearing the error results. Press the to synchronize the label feed, remove the left over labels manually. To quit the error state press Repeat .
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Error Messages Error treatment: Clear the error state. In order to clear the error state press continue, repeat or cancel. Continue with the next label in the printing queue. Repeat repeat the print of the label causing the error. Only applicable with error Vac.
In the event of any alteration which has not been approved by us being made to any device as designated below, this statement shall thereby be made invalid. Applicator Device HQ 4114 / HQ 4116 Type Applied EU Regulations Applied Standards...
Annex II to Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the list of restricted substances Signed for, and on behalf of the Manufacturer Karlsruhe, 12.09.2024 cab Produkttechnik GmbH & Co KG Wilhelm-Schickard-Str. 14 Klaus Bardutzky D-76131 Karlsruhe Managing Director...
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