U-RX User Manual Please note! GENERAL NOTES Validity of this manual and required compliance Contents The complete operating manual for the external label re-/unwinder U-RX consists of the following parts: Manual Target group Medium Availability User manual Operating NOVEXX Solutions web page personnel www.novexx.com...
U-RX User Manual How information is represented Explanation of symbols To enhance readability and make information easier to find, different types of information are identified: ► Instruction with no order of tasks assigned 1. Numbered instructions introduced by preceding text 2.
FOR YOUR SAFETY Intended use The U-RX is a device for winding or unwinding label material in roll form. The material web is guided around a spring-loaded dancer arm, which controls the rotational speed of the material mandrel via the degree of its deflection.
Qualifications required • Trained staff is required for inserting and changing foils and material. • Users need to be instructed in the use of the printer and of the U-RX so they can work safely and in- dependently. • Users should be able to resolve minor operational issues and faults by themselves.
U-RX User Manual • Only trained and authorized personnel should operate the printer! • Do not make any modifications or any additional casing for the printer! • Do not allow any liquids to enter into the printer! • Repairs to the printer may only be performed by authorized specialists who are aware of the risks in- volved! •...
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U-RX User Manual Bild 3: Warning notes on the U-RX. Warning note Meaning Article no. The “Pinch point” warning note warns of the danger posed by A5346 the machine´s rotating parts; they can trap items and draw them in. The blue label “Read manual” demands that operators read A5331 the user manual.
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U-RX User Manual Bild 4: The warning sticker shown warns against replacing the fuses on the mains connection with a fuse type with different characteristics (article no. A6642) Edition 3 - 3/2025 Please note! For your safety...
U-RX User Manual Product Description TECHNICAL DATA Device Dimensions Fig. 5: Dimensions of the U-RX. Weight: 36,4 kg Label Roll Dimensions Core inner Ø 76.2 mm (3“) Outer Ø max. 400 mm Width of the material 25-254 mm Weight max. 28 kg...
U-RX User Manual Connections, Interfaces Mains voltage 115 V (AC) at 60 Hz mains frequency 230/240 V (AC) at 50 Hz mains frequency Power consumption max. 115 W Input current max. 1.2 A Interface 2-wire output with open collector to stop the...
U-RX User Manual OPERATING CONTROLS Pos. Description Rewinding mandrel: Holds the material roll; has to fit the internal diameter of the material roll. Clamping wedge: Fixes the material roll on the winding/unwinding mandrel Snap lock: Fixes the guide disk on the winding/unwinding mandrel Guide disks: Ensures the material roll is un-/rewound straight Operating buttons: Sets the unit functions;...
U-RX User Manual OPERATING BUTTONS Fig. 7: Operating buttons on the U-RX. Pos. Description Power indicator: Lights up when the device is ready for use, in other words when the power cord is plugged in and the on/off switch is at “0”.
U-RX User Manual OPERATING PRINCIPLE Speed control During winding, the speed is controlled by the deflection of the dancer arm from its rest position (rest position = left in the picture). The greater the deflection (to the right), the lower the speed. If the label material sags - the dancer arm is then only slightly deflected - the rewinder increases the speed to catch up.
U-RX User Manual Rotation direction By reversing the direction of rotation, the label material can be wound or unwound either with the label side facing outwards (left image) or inwards (right image): Bild 10: Direction of rotation during winding with labels facing outside (left) and labels facing inside (right).
U-RX User Manual CONNECTIONS WARNING! This device operates using mains voltage! Touching live electrical parts may expose you to hazardous electrical currents and may lead to burns. ► Make sure that the device is switched off before connecting the power cable.
Observe the intended position of use: Standing on the base plate on a flat, firm, horizontal and suffi- ciently large surface. ► Position the U-RX in front of (or behind when unwinding) the printer so that the inner guide disks (A, B) of both devices are in the same plane:...
– If a mains connection cable other than the one supplied is used: Note that the cable must not be longer than 3 m. – The device can only be completely disconnected from the mains by unplugging the mains connection cable. Therefore, keep the mains socket outlet freely accessible. Edition 3 - 3/2025 Commissioning U-RX aufstellen und anschließen...
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User Manual Connecting the print stopp signal cable The print stop function prevents a paper jam between the printer and U-RX if the rewinder fails. In this case, printing is stopped. Prerequisite: The printer must be equipped with one of the following signal interfaces: •...
U-RX User Manual SET WINDING/UNWINDING OPERATION Setting for rewinding operation ► Press the buttons as shown in the illustrations. When the button is pressed, it lights up. • Winding direction “labels facing outwards”: Neither of the two white buttons lights up: •...
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U-RX User Manual Setting for unwinding operation ► Press the buttons as shown in the illustrations. When the button is pressed, it lights up. • Unwinding direction “labels facing outwards”: The upper white button lights up: • Unwinding direction “labels facing inwards”: Both white buttons light up:...
► When working on the machine, do not wear loose jewellery, long sleeves, long hair, and similar. WARNING! The U-RX can process material rolls up to about 28 kg. Using an improper lifting tech- nique when changing the rolls can lead to back injury. Rolls that are dropped can lead to foot injury.
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U-RX User Manual 2. Push the clamping wedge (A) in as far as it will go: 3. Lay the material web around the deflection rollers and the dancer arm according to the winding di- agram. 4. Fix the end of the material web to the rewinding mandrel. To do this, insert the end of the material web into the slot (A) on the rewinding mandrel and fix it in place by turning the rewinding mandrel (B).
6. Press the Start/Stopp button. The U-RX now winds up the material until the dancer arm is in the middle position. During wind- ing, the signal lamp on the start/stop button flashes. As soon as the desired position is reached, the lamp goes out.
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U-RX User Manual 3. Push the cardboard core (A) onto the winding mandrel as far as it will go. Push in the clamping wedge (B) until the cardboard core is firmly clamped. 4. Lay the material web around the deflection rollers and the dancer arm according to the winding di- agram.
7. Press the Start/Stopp button. The U-RX now winds up the material until the dancer arm is in the middle position. During wind- ing, the signal lamp on the start/stop button flashes. As soon as the desired position is reached, the lamp goes out.
U-RX as unwinder Before you begin Prerequisites: • The U-RX is switched on and ready for operation (red start/stop button lights up) • Operating mode and winding direction are defined and set on the device Procedure 1. Remove the outer guide disk (2). To do this, open the clamping lever (1).
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U-RX User Manual 3. Push the material roll (A) onto the unwinding mandrel. Observe the unwinding direction. 4. Push in the clamping wedge to fix the material roll in place: 5. Push the outer guide disk onto the unwinding mandrel up to the material roll. Close the clamping lever: 6.
8. Press the Start/Stopp button. The U-RX now unwinds the material until the dancer arm is in the rest position (left stop). Dur- ing unwinding, the signal lamp on the start/stop button flashes. As soon as the desired position is reached, the lamp goes out.
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