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Digi-3-Coder (Issue 1.2)
6 October 2005
Page 1
Digi-3-Coder
(Hot Foil Printer)
INSTALLATION DETAILS
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS
PARTS LISTING
CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS
Designed and manufactured by:
OPEN DATE EQUIPMENT LIMITED
UNITS 8 & 9 PUMA TRADE PARK
145 MORDEN ROAD
MITCHAM
SURREY
CR4 4DG
UNITED KINGDOM
Tel: 0044 (0) 208 655-4999
Fax: 0044 (0) 208 655-4990
Email:
sales@opendate.co.uk
Web site:
www.opendate.co.uk

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  • Page 1 Digi-3-Coder (Issue 1.2) 6 October 2005 Page 1 Digi-3-Coder (Hot Foil Printer) INSTALLATION DETAILS OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS PARTS LISTING CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS Designed and manufactured by: OPEN DATE EQUIPMENT LIMITED UNITS 8 & 9 PUMA TRADE PARK 145 MORDEN ROAD MITCHAM SURREY...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Connection Box Spare Parts Listing Cylinder Assembly Spare Parts Drawing Cylinder Assembly Spare Parts Listing Recommended Spares Listing Type Holder Details Foil Sensor Instructions Calibration Method Machine Serial No. Identification. Airborne Noise Emissions. Warranty Open Date Group Companies & Agents.

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    Digi-3-Coder (Issue 1.2) 6 October 2005 Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions carefully. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Always disconnect the printhead and controller from the mains electricity and air supply before attempting to clean or service it.

  • Page 4: Declaration Of Conformity

    Digi-3-Coder (Issue 1.2) 6 October 2005 Page 4 EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (Passed EMC Tests, September 2005) We hereby declare that the following machinery complies with the essential health and safety requirements of the Machinery Directive 98/37/EC, and the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and its amendments, and the requirements of the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC and its amendments.

  • Page 5: Operating Specifications

    Digi-3-Coder (Issue 1.2) 6 October 2005 Page 5 Operating Specifications for Digi-3-Coder Supply Voltage (Autosensed) Nominal 230v AC, plus or minus 10% tolerance (207 – 253). 50 or 60 Hertz. Nominal 115v AC, plus or minus 5% tolerance (109 – 121). 50 or 60 Hertz.

  • Page 6: Installation Procedures

    Do not connect the mains supply until you have ensured that correct voltage is being supplied. (See page 5, Operating Specifications) If the printer is fitted to a stand alone bracket provided by Open Date Equipment Limited, connect the electrical supply as required. Connect a 6mm air pipe to the solenoid valve. The air supply should be fitted with an Air Filter Regulator, not supplied by Open Date Equipment.

  • Page 7: Standard Frame Installation

    Digi-3-Coder (Issue 1.2) 6 October 2005 Page 7 Digi-3-Coder Standard Frame Installation Locking Handle Levelling Nuts, both ends Standard Eurocode Frame Cassette Release Catch (Lift Up) Print Centre Line Print Base Maximum 5 mm Gap for Safety Ensure the Nip Roller is fully engaged.

  • Page 8: Pneumatic Installation Details

    Digi-3-Coder (Issue 1.2) 6 October 2005 Page 8 Digi-3-Coder Pneumatic Installation Details Digi-3-Coder 6mm "RED" Nylon Tubing 6mm "BLACK" Nylon Tubing Connecting Box (Fitted with solenoid Valve) Air Supply, 4 to 6.8 Bar (6 mm NylonTubing)

  • Page 9: Electrical Installation Details

    Digi-3-Coder (Issue 1.2) 6 October 2005 Page 9 Digi-3-Coder Electrical Installation Details Fuse 2amp Anti-Surge (Part No. FUS 503512) Connection Socket Digi-3-Coder Cable Socket Assembly (Part No. CAB 313019) 1.5 Metres Long ON / OFF Switch (Double pole) Connecting Box...

  • Page 10: Fault And Print Relay Connections

    6 October 2005 Page 10 Digi-3-Coder Fault and Print Relay Connections Linking the Fault and Print relays will achieve optimum security. If the Print switch is turned off, or when any fault occurs the relays will change state. This will break the signal return...
  • Page 11 6 October 2005 Page 11 Digi-3-Coder Low Air Pressure Option The Digi-3-Coder supplied, has the Low Air Pressure option disabled via a link wire within the connections box, see picture below:- Remove this Link Wire, if you are fitting a pressure switch.

  • Page 12: Solenoid Valve Details

    Digi-3-Coder (Issue 1.2) 6 October 2005 Page 12 Digi-3-Coder Solenoid Valve Details (Part No. VAL 312034 without fittings) Voltage 24 Volt DC, 80mA Current normally 6mm Red Pipe to Printer 6mm Black Pipe to Printer Electrical Connection Socket (See page 24)
  • Page 13 Digi-3-Coder (Issue 1.2) 6 October 2005 Page 13 Digi-3-Coder Initial Setting Procedure Ensure that printing foil and substrate are compatible. If in doubt, contact foil supplier for assistance. Remove Type Holder from printhead. Ensure that rubber print base is clean, undamaged and securely retained in position under printer.
  • Page 14 Digi-3-Coder (Issue 1.2) 6 October 2005 Page 14 Digi-3-Coder Initial Setting Procedure (continued) Print Dwell Adjustment (See pages 15 &16) • Normal setting is about 120 milli-seconds. • • Generally, the larger the print, the higher the setting. • • Should the print not adhere fully to the substrate, a higher setting may be used.
  • Page 15 Digi-3-Coder (Issue 1.2) 6 October 2005 Page 15...

  • Page 16: Operator Controls

    Digi-3-Coder (Issue 1.2) 6 October 2005 Page 16 Digi-3-Coder Operator Controls Temperature Button To adjust the temperature setting, press and hold down the temperature button and use the up/down arrow keys to increase or decrease the set point. (Required Temperature) Range:- Minimum 70ºC (158ºF), Maximum 220ºC (428ºF).
  • Page 17 Digi-3-Coder (Issue 1.2) 6 October 2005 Page 17 Digi-3-Coder System LED Faults “Any fault will disable the print switch and activate the fault relay” Thermistor LED on Thermistor open circuit. The heater is switched off and the internal alarm is sounding.

  • Page 18: Threading Diagram

    Digi-3-Coder (Issue 1.2) 6 October 2005 Page 18 Digi-3-Coder Threading Diagram Pinch Drive Roller Rewind Mandrell Take Off Mandrel Cassette Roller Cassette Roller Drive Roller Brake Arm Roller Ink (pigment) Outside...
  • Page 19 Digi-3-Coder (Issue 1.2) 6 October 2005 Page 19 Digi-3-Coder Mechanical Fault Finding FAULT POSSIBLE CAUSE Insufficient foil pull. Defective stepper motor. Drive belt is broken. Drive pulley loose on stepper motor. Driven pulley loose on bearing housing. Pinch roller not engaged.

  • Page 20: Operator Instructions

    Digi-3-Coder (Issue 1.2) 6 October 2005 Page 20 Digi-3-Coder Operator Instructions MAGAZINE REMOVAL (See pages 7 & 18) To remove the foil magazine, slide the catch away from the type holder access door, hold in place and withdraw the magazine using the two handles.

  • Page 21: Print Quality Deterioration

    Digi-3-Coder (Issue 1.2) 6 October 2005 Page 21 Digi-3-Coder Print Quality Deterioration “Print quality deterioration can be attributed to any of the following causes” POSSIBLE CAUSE CURE Insufficient foil pull See pages 16 & 19 (Foil Feed Adjustment) Insufficient air pressure.
  • Page 22 Digi-3-Coder (Issue 1.2) 6 October 2005 Page 22...
  • Page 23 Digi-3-Coder (Issue 1.2) 6 October 2005 Page 23 Digi-3- Coder (Wiring Connections) Trident 19 Way Plug on Printer Signal Wire type Pin No. Colour Length Mains Neutral (Part No. PIN 508218) 0.5mm BLUE 70mm 20 AWG Mains Live (Part No. PIN 508218) 0.5mm...

  • Page 24: Printer Connections

    Digi-3-Coder (Issue 1.2) 6 October 2005 Page 24 Digi-3-Coder OEM Connections PCB Printer Connections 1 + 2 = Connections to Printer 19 way Socket. 3 = Mains Link Connections A = Air Fail volt free 1 If fitted into Connection Box Assembly:-...
  • Page 25 Digi-3-Coder (Issue 1.2) 6 October 2005 Page 25 Digi-3- Coder (Wiring Connections) Trident 19 Way Socket on Connection Cable “Cable lengths supplied of 1.5 metres or 2.9 metres, stripped at the socket end 45mm” Signal Name & Socket Connector Wire...

  • Page 26: Dip Switch Location

    Digi-3-Coder (Issue 1.2) 6 October 2005 Page 26 Digi-3-Coder Dip Switch Settings & Explanations The dip switches are located behind the membrane, inside the printer. Access by removing the side guard of the printer. Default Dip Switch Settings Europe 1 = OFF...

  • Page 27: Digi-3-Coder Dimensional Drawing

    Digi-3-Coder (Issue 1.2) 6 October 2005 Page 27 Digi-3-Coder Dimensional Drawing 6mm Black Pipe (Air Connection) 19 Way Connection Plug 6mm Red Pipe (Air Connection) Fuseholder (2 amp Antisurge) Part No. FUS 503512 36.50 14 crs 28.50 Centre Line Print...

  • Page 28: Cassette Spare Parts Drawing

    Digi-3-Coder (Issue 1.2) 6 October 2005 Page 28 Digi-3-Coder Cassette Spare Parts Drawing (Part No. CAS 311000) For item No's referencing see next page.

  • Page 29: Cassette Spare Parts Listing

    Digi-3-Coder (Issue 1.2) 6 October 2005 Page 29 Digi-3-Coder Cassette Spare Parts Listing ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. PLA 311025 Plate Cassette M3SCS10 M3 Cap Screw x 10 Long BUS 620035 Bush HAN 530502 Handle SRI 620013 Spindle ROL 620231 Pinch Roller &...

  • Page 30: Printer Body Spare Parts Drawing

    Digi-3-Coder (Issue 1.2) 6 October 2005 Page 30 Digi-3-Coder Printer Body Spare Parts Drawing...
  • Page 31 Digi-3-Coder (Issue 1.2) 6 October 2005 Page 31 Digi-3-Coder Printer Spare Parts Listing ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. PLA 312030 Plate Digi-3-Coder Body BLO 312018 Rear Guard Block SPA 312023 Plate Spacer M4CSS40 M4 Countersunk Screw 40 Long SPA 312024...
  • Page 32 Digi-3-Coder (Issue 1.2) 6 October 2005 Page 32 Digi-3-Coder Connection Box (Detail Drawing)
  • Page 33 Digi-3-Coder (Issue 1.2) 6 October 2005 Page 33 Digi-3-Coder Connection Box (Parts Listing) (Part No. BOX 312085) ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. BOX 312033 Machined Connection Box Gland Plate PLA 312083 ELE 312042 Switch Rocker GLA 313004 Cable Gland Skintop M16...
  • Page 34 Digi-3-Coder (Issue 1.2) 6 October 2005 Page 34 Digi-3-Coder Cylinder Assembly (Detail Drawing) Heater & Thermistor removed for clarity. See page 36 for Heater & Thermistor Part Numbers.
  • Page 35 Digi-3-Coder (Issue 1.2) 6 October 2005 Page 35 Digi-3-Coder Cylinder Assembly (Parts Listing) ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. CYL 312066 Air Cylinder PAC 190028 Packing Block INS 120012 Insulating Plate HEA 120013 Heater Block KEE 120030 Keep Plate SID 120014...
  • Page 36 Digi-3-Coder (Issue 1.2) 6 October 2005 Page 36 Digi-3-Coder Essential Spares List Description Part No. Cassette Brake Tension Spring (2 off) SPR 530008 Timing Belt (Digi-3-Coder) BEL 762064 Drive Roller Assembly DRI 620204 Cassette Take Up Belt (2 off) DRI 110022...
  • Page 37 Digi-3-Coder (Issue 1.2) 6 October 2005 Page 37 Digi-3-Coder Standard Typehoder 3 Rows T'Slot type Please note that the standard Eurocode Typehoder does not fit the Digi-3-Coder 65.85 25.65 "T 3 "T" Slots, Maximum 3 Lines See Below for T Slot Details 6.35...

  • Page 38: Foil Sensor Instructions

    Then refix the assembly to the printer body, using the M4 cap screw provided. This raises the sensor position by 2mm. If other widths of foil are to be used in the Digi-3-Coder, you must contact your local supplier for additional spacers and screws.

  • Page 39: Calibration Method

    Calibration & Temperature Range:= 70ºC to 220ºC (158ºF to 428ºF) External Calibration Method Switch the Digi-3-Coder unit on and adjust the temperature setting to 130ºc or 266ºF. Leave on for 10 to 15 minutes, allowing the temperature to stabilise. Measure the temperature at the type face using a temperature probe.
  • Page 40 Page 40 Digi-3-Coder Airbourne Noise Emissions Comprehensive tests have been carried out with the Digi-3-Coder fitted in a standard printer frame and mounted onto a typical label applicator. Measurements were taken at 1.6 metres above floor level and 1 metre away from the printer in all directions.
  • Page 41 Digi-3-Coder (Issue 1.2) 6 October 2005 Page 41 Digi-3-Coder Machine Serial Number Identification The identification label can be found on the side guard of the printer Always quote the model and serial number when ordering spare parts. Model of Printer...

  • Page 42: Warranty

    Page 42 STANDARD WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS – HOT FOIL PRINTERS All Open Date Hot Foil Printers Carry a twelve (12) month return to base (at our discretion) warranty. Open Date printers should be installed and operated according to the instructions given in the operating manual.
  • Page 43 Digi-3-Coder (Issue 1.2) 6 October 2005 Page 43 OPEN DATE GROUP COMPANIES FRANCE OPEN DATE FRANCE Z.I. D’Attichy No.8, Voie Industrielle 60350 Attichy. Local Tel:- 03 44 42 94 43 Local Fax:- 03 44 42 17 17 International Tel:- 0033 3 44.42.94.43 International Fax:- 0033 3 44.42.17.17...

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