Installation Guide for NOVEXX models including: 20x, 256, 272, XLS 20x Automatic Labeler, XLS 20x, Automatic Labeler, Labeler
User Manual
INSTALLATION MANUAL
ALS/XLS 20x/256/272
Labeler
Edition 7 - 7/2024 - Translation of original version
Installation Manual ALS/XLS 20x/256/272
Contents
Please observe the following -5
General information -5 Validity and applicability of this manual -5 Conventions and information -6 Notes on installation and repair work -7
Safety instructions -10 Information and qualifications -10 Machine operating safety -11 Safe operation -12
Installation and Deinstallation -14
Unpacking, assembling and connecting the machine -14 Transport -14 Unpacking -14 Setting up -15 Attaching the dispensing edge -19 Connecting to the mains power supply -21 Rotating the Operation Panel -24 Check/adjust the position of the opertion panel holder -24
Connecting the sensors -25 Photoelectric label sensor -25 Capacitive label sensor -29 Changing light/dark switching at the product sensor or the alternative label sensor -35 Start (product) sensor -36 Photoelectric roll diameter sensor -38 Rotary encoder -42
Decommissioning, Dismantling, Disposal -49 Take the machine out of operation -49 Dismantling the machine -49 Machine disposal -50
Functions -51
Function menu -51 Overview -51 Notes on the description of functions -53 LABEL SETUP menu -53 MACHINE SETUP menu -55 INTERFACE PARA menu -64 Submenu >EASYPLUGINTERPR -64 Submenu >COM1 PORT -64 Submenu >NETWORK PARAM. -65 SIGNAL INTERFACE -67 Submenu >PLC SIGNALS -67 Submenu >APPLIC. SIGNALS -68 Submenu >AI BOARD SIGNAL -71
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Submenu >AI BOARD SIGNAL -72 Submenu >ACTIVE INPUTS -72 SERVICE/DIAGNOS. menu -73 SERVICE DATA menu -74 Submenu >MODULE FW VERS. -74 Submenu >OPERATION DATA -75 Submenu >POWERSUPPLYDATA -75 Submenu >CPU BOARD DATA -76 Submenu >DISPLAY DATA -76 Submenu > PERIPHERAL DATA -77 Submenu >MEMORY DATA -77
Enhanced Functions -78
Access via a Web/FTP server -78 Web server -78 FTP server -81
Saving/loading a configuration -84 Applications -84 Saving onto an external memory medium -84 Loading from an external memory medium -85 Automatic loading -86 Loading a configuration via the data interface -86
Electronics Description -91
Signal Interface -91 General notes -91 Circuit diagrams for signal inputs -92 Circuit diagram for signal outputs -93 Signals for applicator connection -93 Applicator type <--> Signals -95 Signal wave forms of applicator signals -96 Signals for PLC connection -105 Signal response ,,Dispense End" -106 Impact of the inhibit signal -108
Data interfaces -111 Overview connector positions -111 RS 232 -111 Connection for external operator panel -111 USB (device) -112 USB (host) -112 Ethernet -112
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Please observe the following
GENERAL INFORMATION
Validity and applicability of this manual
Contents The present installation manual refers exclusively to the labelers: ALS 204, ALS 206, ALS 209, ALS 256, ALS 272 XLS 204, XLS 206, XLS 209, XLS 256, XLS 272 The manual is to be referred to for correct installation, set-up and adjustment of the labelers. The complete operating manual for the respective labeler consists of the following parts:
Manual User manual Installation manual Service manual Spare parts catalogue
Target group Operating personnel Service personnel
Medium Printed User Docu-CD Service Docu-CD
Availability Comes with machine
NOVEXX Solutions Partner Portal: www.novexx.com
Technical State Technical state: 5/2019
Software versions: Firmware: 2.76 Applicator Interface: 1.44
Liability
NOVEXX Solutions assumes no liability for damages resulting from improper adjustments or repairs of the machine. It is assumed that only knowledgeable and appropriately qualified persons are to perform installation, adjustment, or repairs. Information about the required qualification: see chapter Information and qualifications on page 10.
Copyright notice
All rights to this operating manual are assigned to NOVEXX Solutions. Transmission, reprinting or any other means of reproduction of this manual, whether whole or in part, are not allowed without prior written permission. Third parties, in particular competitors, are not to be allowed access to information derived from this manual. Printed in Germany
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Manufacturer Novexx Solutions GmbH Ohmstraße 3 D - 85386 Eching Phone: +49-8165-925-0 FAX: +49-8165-925-231 www.novexx.com
Conventions and information
Explanation of symbols In order to facilitate legibility and an overview, the various types of information used herein are categorised and identified with certain symbols. Sentences that are introduced by an arrow contain procedural instructions.
Carry out procedural instructions one after the other in the prescribed order.
The following information is introduced with a dash: List items Descriptions of conditions Description of previous work steps Prerequisites for implementing actions described in the following passage
Warnings concerning dangers and risks Important text passages which must absolutely be followed are particularly marked for special attention:
WARNING! A warning notice indicates risks which could result in death or serious injury of the personnel! The notice contains safety instructions on how to safeguard possibly affected personnel.
The instructions must be followed.
CAUTION! A caution notice indicates risks which, if unheeded, could lead to material damage or bodily injury (minor injuries). The notice contains instructions on how to prevent damage or injury.
The instructions must be followed.
Illustrations When required, text passages are accompanied by illustrations. The reference to an illustration is indicated by typesetting the [illustration number] in square brackets. Capital letters following an illustration number, e.g. [12A], refer to the corresponding position indicated in the illustration.
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Symbols for buttons Buttons on the operator panel are represented with symbols, as they can be found on (ALS 2xx)
respectively above (XLS 2xx) the buttons. Although the symbols on the control panels of the two machine series differ slightly, for reasons of clarity only the ALS symbols are used in this manual:
ALS 2xx
XLS 2xx
Where two or more buttons must be pressed at the same time, a "+" appears between the symbols: +
Functions Functions are printed in grey text, in the form NAME OF MENU > Name of function .
Supplemental information The information symbol indicates notices and recommendations as well as additional helpful information.
Auxiliary materials: Auxiliary materials, e.g. lubricants, glues or cleaning agents
Tightening torques: Tightening torques for the listed screw connections
If special tools or other aids are needed for a task: Tools: List of the tools and aids that are required for the following activities
Notes on installation and repair work
General information Before performing any maintenance or repair work:
Block access to the working area of the machine to unauthorised persons. Post a notification sign, which calls attention to the work.
Electro-static discharge:
When the casing is open, protect the electronics from damage due to electro-static discharge,
e.g. wear an anti-static arm band. Tools:
Only use suitable tools. Ensure all tools are at hand before beginning the work. Do not attempt to improvise or to use improper tools, e.g. loosening an interior-toothed screw
(Torx) with a hexagon socket driver.
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Rubber and plastic parts:
Do not allow hoses, seals, and other rubber or plastic parts to come into contact with grease,
petrol, benzene, kerosene or mineral oil.
Environmental protection
Avoid unnecessary waste, e.g. use cleaning cloths sparingly and reuse packing material. Only store operating materials, such as fresh or used cleaning agents, in suitable containers.
Never allow them to enter the sewerage system or to seep into the ground.
Do not put old batteries, removed parts, and used cleaning agents in household waste. Dispose
of them in an eco-friendly manner.
Packaging materials: Only recyclable materials are used for packaging the machine.
Dispose of unwanted packaging material in an eco-friendly manner.
Eco-friendly disposal:
Sort the waste as much as possible, e.g. separate metals from plastics. Avoid contaminating the waste if possible. Drop off the waste at the collection points provided for that purpose
or
Have the waste collected by suitable recycling agencies. Use any on-site options. Observe all relevant rules, ordinances, and laws.
Rules for electromagnetic compatibility Connect all metallic parts to each other via large surfaces, ensuring electric conductivity: Only polished metal surfaces are electrically conductive. Painted or oxidised surfaces are un-
suitable. Aluminium which appears to be polished still has an invisible oxidation layer on the surface. Coated or plated surfaces, though electrically conductive, can reach very high resistance values at high frequencies (skin effect).
Clean contact surfaces, polish the metal, use fan disks (washers) or mounting plates. Carry out EMC grounding, preferably as a neutral (star) point. A neutral (star) point prevents
loops.
When laying the signal lines and power cable, space them apart:
Lay all control and signal lines at least 50 cm distant from power cables (e.g. motor line). Mini-
mum distance in the switch cabinet: 20 cm.
Spatially lay out all the lines in the switch cabinet as close as possible to the reference potential.
Lead the signal lines into the unit or switch cabinet from one side only: The more lines that are laid in front and in back between the switch cabinet and the machine,
the larger the radiation surface of the radiated electromagnetic energy.
Lead the signal lines out of the machine (in one bundle and from one location, if possible) and
into the switch cabinet.
Twist together unshielded lines from the same circuit: This reduces interference effects of various kinds.
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Wire inductive components to suitable interference suppressors: Possible inductive components: Relay, solenoid valve Possible interference suppressors: Diodes, varistors, RC combinations
House all components suspected of being sources of RF interference fields in a closed metal
casing (Faraday screen). Shield all signal and control lines:
Ground the shielding on both sides at its large surfaces. For insufficient potential equalisation between the shielding lines: Lay an additional equalisation
lead parallel to the shielding with a cross section at least 10 mm2.
Avoid equalisation currents in the shielding of the signal lines: Equalisation currents can arise between subassemblies with different grounding conditions.
When the grounding conditions are different, only shield the side with the better grounding con-
dition.
Only shield both sides when the grounding conditions are the same (e.g. inside a machine).
Power filter:
Mount the power filter direct at the power supply. Connect the filter casing to the EMC grounding via large metal surfaces.
Lay all lines as close as possible to metal parts, even reserve cable: Freely hanging lines act as transceiver antennas.
Ground all reserve cables and unused wires in the cables at least at one end.
Keep the cables as short as possible: Cable resistance and signal distortion increase with the length of the cable.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Information and qualifications
Ensure necessary qualifications
Only allow appropriately qualified personnel to set up, adjust, and repair the labeler, e.g. me-
chanical and electronics specialists.
Only allow work on the electronics system to be done by authorised electronics technicians.
Clearly define the responsibilities for installing, setting up, adjusting, and repairing the labeler.
Consistently adhere to the responsibilities.
Qualification for system integrators and service technicians (,,service personnel")
Knowledge required to install the print dispenser and perform service work must be demonstrated through appropriate qualification. Only service personnel with technical training are able to assess the tasks to be performed and recognise potential dangers.
Knowledge acquired through technical training in mechanics and electronics (for example in Germany the training to become a mechatronics engineer).
Participation in a technical training course for the corresponding labeler offered by the manufacturer.
The service personnel must be acquainted with the functionality of the labeler.
The system integrator must be acquainted with the functionality of the of the system into which the labeler is being integrated.
Tasks Install the machine
Connect Make settings Switch on/off Insert/change material/ribbon Application-related settings Rectify minor operating faults 1 Clean the machine Rectify major operating faults 2 Settings to the electronics/ mechanics Repairs
Manual:
System integrator X X X X X X X
Service manual
Operator
Service technician
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Operating Manual
Service manual, spare parts catalogue
[tab. 1]An example of the distribution of tasks among different qualified personnel
1) For example faults when detecting labels 2) For example incorrect labelling
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Pay attention to the information
WARNING! Reliable and efficient operation of the labeler is only guaranteed if all necessary information is observed!
Carry out the installation, connection, programming, setting, and repairing of the machine ex-
clusively in accordance with the specifications in this manual.
Observe additional safety and warning notices attached to the labeler. Observe and adhere to all relevant ordinances and rules in their applicable form1.
1) Examples: Work place regulation, Accident prevention regulations, Trade union regulations for occupational safety and health, Equipment safety law, Recycling and waste management law
Information must be made available This service guide
must be made available to all persons who are entrusted with installing, setting up, adjusting, or
repairing the labeler.
must be maintained in legible condition. must be made available to the new owner if the machine is sold. Safety and warning notices attached to the labeler must be kept clean and legible. Missing or
damaged warning plates are to be replaced.
Machine operating safety
Installation, maintenance
WARNING!
Improper usage of the machine can lead to accidents, material damage and loss of production!
When installing the labeler, check for visible shipment damage. Immediately inform Novexx
Solutions of any damage.
When installing the machine on a support stand, make sure that it can not tip over. Only put the labeler into operation if it is in flawless condition. Only perform alterations or conversions to the labeler with the consent of Novexx Solutions's
customer service.
Only use original replacement parts.
Danger of body part trapping and pinching at the dispensing edge due to products moving in the conveyor direction!
Take appropriate measures to prevent personnel from reaching between a product and the
dispensing edge; e.g. install a protective guard or shield. Before starting up the machine:
Carry out test runs using the task-specific settings under near production conditions. Only put the machine into operation after at least one successful test run has been complet-
ed.
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Protection measures in applicator mode WARNING! Danger of crushing between dispenser edge and applicator pressure plate due to applicator movement!
Prevent personnel from reaching between dispensing edge and applicator by installing high-
er-level protective equipment 1.
1) Movable, separating guards according to EN 953
After all servicing or repair work
WARNING!
Risk of an accident due to moving or loose parts!
Re-install all covers and safety equipment. Check for firm seating of all screw connections that were loosened during the work. Remove all tools and other aids used during service and repair from the working area of the
labeler.
Verify flawless functioning of all safety equipment.
This unit operates at mains voltage! Coming into contact with electrically live components can cause potentially lethal electrical shocks and burns.
After assembling, check the printer according to the regulations relevant in your country.
Safe operation
Protect against injuries that can result from electrical current
WARNING!
Contact with energised components can result in life-endangering currents through the body as well as burns. The labeler is connected with the mains supply! Only allow work on the electronics system to be done by authorised electronics technicians.
Observe the following information unconditionally.
Power connection:
If the power switch is not accessible due to the installation position of the machine, a suitable
accessible separator has to be provided by the system integrator. The device is only completely disconnected from the mains if the power cable is unplugged.
Make sure the power supply socket is accessible. In case of emergency, switch off the device and disconnect the power cable.
(ALS/XLS 20x with splash guard) The power cable cannot be pulled off from the machine side power connector .
If the machine is connected to a cabinet, a suitable and accessible power separator must be
provided by the system integrator.
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Before any repair work:
Detach the machine from power supply. Check to ensure it is de-energised. Secure the power supply against unintentional or unauthorised switch-on.
Casing:
Before opening the casing pull the power plug.
The casing may only be opened by trained personnel and when the machine is de-energised.
Only put the machine into operation when the rear wall of the casing is correctly in place.
If the machine must be switched on while the casing is open for repair or inspection:
Never touch energised components. This also applies to components with low voltages.
Ensure the flawless condition of the electrical system:
Regularly check the electrical equipment. Only connect the machine to other machines if these meet the requirements for a SELV cir-
cuit, in accordance with EN 60950.
Re-tighten loose connections. Immediately replace damaged lines. After assembling, check the printer according to the regulations relevant in your country.
Protection against injuries that can result from mechanical actions
WARNING!
Acute risk of injury and long-term bodily injury from working with heavy loads!
Lift or carry the machine with a minimum of 2 persons. If possible, use a crane or other lifting
device.
Only use suitable and defect-free restraining devices during transportation and installation. Never allow the machine to stand with loosened mounting brackets, not even for a short time. If the machine is fastened to a movable support: Ensure it can not tip over.
Risk of accident due to uncontrolled machine start-up!
Before doing any repair work, switch off the machine and pull the power plug.
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Installation and Deinstallation
UNPACKING, ASSEMBLING AND CONNECTING THE MACHINE
Transport
CAUTION!
To avoid damaging the machine during transport:
Only transport the machine in its orig-
inal packaging.
Keep the original packaging for a later
transport.
Unpacking
WARNING! Acute risk of injury and long-term bodily injury from working with heavy loads!
Lift or carry the machine with a mini-
mum of 2 persons. If possible, use a crane or other lifting device.
CAUTION!
To avoid damaging the machine during unpacking:
Never hold the machine by the deflec-
tion rollers, dancer arm or rewind or unwind unit.
Lift the machine out of the packaging with at least
two persons.
To do so, hold the machine by its casing.
A
After unpacking, check the machine for visible ship-
ment damage.
Alternatively, the machine can be lifted with a crane.
To do so, screw an eye ring M10 into the location shown in [2A].
[2] Attachment of an eye ring M10 (A) for transportation with a crane.
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Setting up
WARNING!
Risk of injury from a tipping over support stand.
When installing the machine on a sup-
port stand, make sure that it can not tip over.
Fix the support stand onto the ground.
A
Prerequisites:
Support stand with a tube end providing the following measures:
Outer diameter: 60 mm Wall thickness: minimum 5 mm
The machines offer three attachment points for mounting to the support:
Rear side
Requires a fixing bolt to be mounted on the rear side of the machine. A joint [3B] is used to attach the fixing bolt to the support. Advantage: The machine can be inclined both side to side and forwards and backwards.
Side plate
Requires a flange [3A] to be mounted on the side wall of the machine.
Base plate
Requires a flange [3C] to be mounted on the base of the machine casing.
[3] Attachment points
B C
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For machines held from the rear side
Order number for fixing bolt assembly [4A] (including screw and cylinder pins): A7621
Tools:
A
17 mm hexagon socket driver
8 and 10 mm hexagon socket drivers
B
Locate the two cylinder pins [4B] in the holes in the
fixing bolt [4A].
[4] Fixing bolt (A) for clamping the machine from the rear side. The cylinder pins (B) prevent rotation of the fixing bolt.
Screw the fixing bolt [5B] onto the flange on the rear
side of the machine with the screw provided [5C].
The two cylinder pins must locate into the holes [5A]
A
B
in the flange.
Mount the fixing bolt with its bevelled side pointing inwards towards the machine.
Tightening torque:350 Nm
C
[5] Mounting the fixing bolt (B).
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WARNING!
Danger of injury by the machine falling to ground.
This danger exists if the machine is to be mounted so as enable sideways swivelling, i.e. if the pin in the joint is vertical. If the machine is mounted incorrectly [7], it will fall to the ground as soon as the set screws clamping either the top or bottom half of the joint pin are loosened.
Always mount the head joint assembly
to the machine with the clamp pointing downwards [6].
Wear safety footwear during mount-
ing.
[6] Correctly mounted head joint assembly. The clamp on the machine-side of the joint is pointing downwards!
A
B
C
C
A
[8] A Head joint element B Joint axis
Assemble the two halves of the head joint [9A] with
the joint pin [9B] as shown. Tighten the set-screws at the joint axis.
Slide one half of joint over the trunnion (bolt-on cyl-
inder) on the machine and tighten the screw [9A].
Observe the warning notice (see above). Mount the head joint assembly with the clamp pointing sideways or downwards.
Lift the machine and slide the free end of the head
joint over the end of the support tubing. Tighten the set-screw [9B].
[7] Wrongly mounted head joint assembly. The clamp on the machine-side of the joint is pointing upwards!
B
A
Tightening torques:
Set-screws at machine and stand [9A, B] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Nm
Set-screws at the joint axis [8C] . . . . 45 Nm
[9] Assembling the two halves of the head joint (A) with the joint pin (B).
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Holding machine in place by side plate or base
plate
A
Order number for flange plate assembly [10C] (in-
cluding screws and washers): A7622
Tool: 8 mm hexagon socket driver
Screw the flange plate [10C] to the side or base of
the machine.
Use the four screws provided in delivery (ISO 4762 (DIN 912) M10x25).
Lift the machine and slide the clamp over the end of
the tubing of the support. Tighten the set-screw [10A].
Tightening torque:
set-screw [10A] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Nm
Blind hole depth: 13 mm
[10] Attachment points
B C
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Attaching the dispensing edge
L-shaped dispensing edge Tools: 8 mm hexagon socket driver
Both the dispensing edge holder [11D] and the mounting flange on the machine casing have two concentric rings of holes [11B] on the connecting surfaces. Two pins [11C] that fit into these holes are provided with the dispensing edge holder. To secure the dispensing edge holder so it cannot swivel, the pins are located in diametrically opposite holes. By replacing the pins in adjacent holes, the mounting angle of the dispensing edge holder can be adjusted in 15° increments.
CAUTION!
If the machine is operated with the dispensing edge holder rotated to the front, the material web is dragged around the crossbar of the dispensing edge holder.
This can decrease the labelling accuracy and cause error messages (,,No gap found").
Use a rotatable dispensing edge holder
(see chapter ,,Installing Options" > ,,Rotatable dispensing edge holder).
Assembly:
Locate the pins [11C] in diametrically opposite
holes.
Choose either inner or outer circle of holes, dependent on angle required.
Fit the dispensing edge holder [11D] onto the pins at
the required angle.
Fix the dispensing edge holder in place with
screw [11A].
Tightening torque: 45 Nm
A
C
B
D
[11] Installing the dispensing edge holder.
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V-shaped dispensing edge Tool: 8 mm hexagon socket driver
Mount V-shaped dispensing edge as shown
The angle of the V-shaped dispensing edge cannot be changed. It is mounted without fixing pins.
[12] V-shaped dispensing edge in place.
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Connecting to the mains power supply
WARNING!
The machine is connected with the mains supply! Contact with energised components can result in life-endangering currents through the body as well as burns.
Ensure that the machine is switched
off before connecting power cable.
(ALS 20x / XLS 20x (A)) Only operate
the machine at the mains voltage rating set at the voltage selection switch.
(ALS 20x / XLS 20x (A)) Ensure that
the machine is correctly adjusted to your local supply voltage.
(ALS/XLS 256 // ALS/XLS 272 //
XLS 20x (B)) Only operate the machine using the system voltage indicated on the nameplate.
Only plug machine in to a correctly in-
stalled socket with an earth contact.
The length of the power cable must
not exceed 3m.
Only by disconnecting the plug from the mains supply is the machine fully disconnected from the supply. Therefore:
Keep mains connection freely acces-
sible.
In case of danger switch off the ma-
chine and unplug the power cable.
A
[13] Power supply connection (A) at the ALS 20x / XLS 20x (A) (picture: ALS 20x RH).
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Checking the supply voltage setting
ALS/XLS 256 // ALS/XLS 272 // XLS 20x (B): A power supply setting is not required.
ALS 20x // XLS 20x (A): the labellers are designed for use with a supply voltage of 230 V (AC) or 110 V (AC).
Check whether the voltage set matches your local
supply voltage.
Switch position Permitted mains supply voltage
115
100-120 V (AC)
230
200-240 V (AC)
[Tab. 1]Permitted mains supply voltages for the two positions of the voltage selection switch.
To change the voltage setting:
Ensure that the mains power supply lead is un-
plugged.
Slide the switch [15A] into its other position.
To do this, insert a small screwdriver into the groove [15B] and push the red insert horizontally until it stops in the opposite position (for case shown in fig. [15], to the left).
B A
[14] Machine with splash guard (A).
AB
[15] Voltage selection switch at the ALS 20x // XLS 20x (A) (setting shown in picture: 230 V)
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Plugging in the power lead
Ensure that the power switch [16A] is set to "O" (off). Using the power supply cable provided, connect the
machine to a mains supply socket.
ALS 20x // XLS 20x (A) with splash guard: The power supply cable is connected by installing the splash guard.
Before installing the splash guard [17A], ensure
that...
the machine side power switch [16A] is switched on (position ,,I").
the power switch at the splash guard [17B] is switched off (switch doesn´t light).
A B
[16] Power lead (B) plugged in (ALS 20x // XLS 20x (A)).
A
B
[17] Machine with splash guard.
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Rotating the Operation Panel
To adjust the position of the control panel to the mounting position of the machine, it can be rotated by approx. 350° [18]. A stop prevents multiple rotation and thus damage to the cable.
The display of the XLS 2xx is larger compared to the ALS 2xx. In addition, it is eccentrically arranged so that it can be rotated so that it does not get in the way of the material roll..
Check/adjust the position of the opertion panel holder
The operation panel must not touch either the 300 mm material roll or the optional guide disc. [19A].
[18] The operation panel can be rotated by approx. 350° (fig.: XLS 2xx).
A
However, if it should come into contact, the operation panel holder must be turned to the correct position:
Pull off the operation panel (3 snap-on catches).
Loosen the 2 set screws [20A] on the base of the op-
eration panel holder.
Turn the operation panel holder with the nose [20B]
to the right (at XLS 2xx RH to the left).
Tighten the set screws.
Snap-on the operation panel.
[19] Correct position of the operation panel on the XLS 2xx The operation panel does not touch the additional guide disc in pos. A. A
B
[20] Rotate the operation panel holder with the nose (B) to the right (XLS 2xx LH).
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CONNECTING THE SENSORS
Photoelectric label sensor
Permitted sensor type: NPN Photoelectric label sensor is included in the dis-
pensing edge scope of delivery [21] Article numbers:
A101974: Sensor with bracket and cable (1.5 m) A101972: Sensor with bracket A101971: Connection cable (1.5 m)
For older light barrier types, see chapter Teaching older labels sensor types on page 285.
[21] Novexx label sensor (standard since 9/2011)
Connecting the photoelectric sensor
Plug the photoelectric label sensor in to the connec-
tor shown [22A].
Pin assignment
Pin Assignment
1 +24 V
2 LED
1
2
3 Ground
4
3
4 Sensor signal
[Tab. 2] Pin assignment for photoelectric label sensor connection
A
[22] Connection for photoelectric label sensor
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Connection diagram
1 +24V
+24V
4 NPN
Label signal
input
2 NPN output
LED current
Label sensor
GND 3
0..20mA
[23] Connection diagram for photoelectric label sensor
The LED current at pin 2 controls the sensitivity of the sensor.
Label gap detection signal
Current feed back signal
LED current setting
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Teaching the sensor
min. 2 s
Press the button [24A] for 2 s, until the status LEDs
[24B] light permanently.
Notice: Don´t press the button for longer than 5 s,
A
otherwise you risk to switch between NO/NC1, see
chapter Switching the Novexx sensor - NC/NO on
page 28.
After releasing the button, a teaching ,,time window"
opens for 2-8 s. During this period, the status LEDs
B
are flashing fast [25].
While the LEDs are flashing, move as many label
gaps as possible (at least 2) through the sensor fork.
The movement direction of the label gap is irrelevant, that is the same label gap may be moved back and forth several times.
The label gaps have to be moved manually, not by pressing the button.
[24] Starting the autoteaching.
2-8 s
If the label gaps were detected successfully, the status LEDs are flashing 2x [26].
If the label gaps were not detected ideal, the status LEDs are flashing 4x.
Repeat the procedure, if the label gaps were not de-
tected ideal.
min. 2x
[25] Autoteaching is indicated by flashing LEDs.
[26] Sensor is successfully set = flashing 2x.
1. NO = Normally open; NC = Normally closed (default setting)
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Switching the Novexx sensor - NC/NO
This light sensor is equipped with a push-pull output stage, thus, the two states are called NO (normally open) and NC (normally closed).
Default setting: NC
Switching between NC/NO:
Press the button [27A] for at least 6 s, until the status
LEDs [27B] flash 2x. Finding out the current setting:
Move some label material through the sensor fork
and watch the LEDs.
Compare the result with the table:
Mode Wenglor (NPN)
Novexx (NO)
Novexx (NC)
Label Yes No Yes No Yes No
LED Output On Low Off High On High Off Low Off Low On High
[Tab. 3] Overview: LED activity and output levels with or without Label.
A B
[27] Switching the Novexx sensor between NC and NO.
miNn.C/6NsO
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Capacitive label sensor
Capacitive label sensors are required to detect transparent labels, what is not possible with normal light sensors.
Permitted sensor types: PNP or NPN
Default setting: PNP
Alternative label sensor and standard photoelectric sensor may both be connected at the same time. Selection of the active sensor is done by calling the function MACHINE SETUP > Label sens. type. The setting is stored within the product profile.
NOVEXX Solutions offers a capacitive label sensors from di-soric (www.di-soric.de).
Article numbers:
N104308 Capacitive sensor di-soric KGUTI50 0.4-G3-T4 [28]
Sensor kit (sensor + sensor holder + connection cable) [29]: A7775 for 160 mm wide dispensing edge holder A9995 for 230 mm wide dispensing edge holder
Sensor holder A6059 for 160 mm wide dispensing edge holder A5574 for 230 mm wide dispensing edge holder
N100456 Retrofit kit (sensor with adapter plate matching the sensor holder + connection cable) [30]. Application: Replacement part for older, no longer available sensor type.
Hold down roller [20] for the use of a capacitive sensor at a machine with the dispensing edge holder rotated to the front.
N100704 Roller kit 4" roller width N100706 Roller kit 6" roller width N100711 Roller kit 9" roller width
See chapter Rotatable dispensing edge holder on page 47.
[28] Capacitive label sensor from di-soric KGUTI50 0.4-G3-T4
[29] Sensor kit.
[30] Retrofit kit (replacement for older, no longer available sensor type).
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Installation
Tools:
Hexagon socket drivers 4/6 mm
Turn out screw [32C] and remove the dispensing
edge [32E].
Remove the screws [32F] from the bottom ends of
H
the holding rods. Take off the dispensing edge
G
holder [32D].
(Only with rotated dispensing edge holder) Push the
B
hold down roller [32G]onto the holding rods and fix
A
it with the thumb screw [32H].
Push the sensor holder [32A] onto the holding rods
and fix it with the thumb screw [32B].
Reinstall dispensing edge holder and dispensing
C
D
edge.
F
E
Installing the retrofit kit
Screw the sensor to the sensorholder [33]. Connect the cable.
[32] Installing the capacitive label sensor (A).
A C
B
[33] Attaching the retrofit kit to the sensor holder.
Positioning the sensor holder
B
The sensor holder be varied in a wide range on the
holding rods. The most favorable position can be found
as follows: A
Label web is in stop position (position just after dis-
pensing a label).
Loosen the thumb screw [34B] at the sensor holder.
Push the sensor holder over a label gap.
Tighten the thumb screw.
In this position should be possibly few labels between dispensing edge and (capacitive) sensor.
[34] Positioning the sensor holder.
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Fine adjustment of the stop position is done in the same way as with the standard label sensor.
Positioning the hold down roller [35A] (at machines with the dispensing edge holder rotated to the front):
Loosen the thumb screw at the holder of the hold
down roller.
Push the hold down roller approx. to the middle be-
tween the top crossbar [35B] of the dispensing edge holder and the capacitive sensor [35C].
Tighten the thumb screw.
B
A
C
[35] Positioning the hold down roller.
[36] Material path at the dispensing edge holder rotated to the front and using a capacitive label sensor.
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Connecting the sensor
Plug the sensor to the connector [37A], [38A], [39A]
or [40A] depending on the machine type.
Connection accessories Connector Connecting cable (coupling-plug)
Article no. A8142 A7127
Pin assignment
Pin Assignment
1 +24 V
2
+24 V or ground or no connection 1)
1 4
3 Ground
4 Sensor signal
A
[37] Connection for alternative label sensor (A) at
2
ALS/XLS 204/206 RH.
3
1) Changing light/dark switching at the product sensor or the alternative label sensor on page 35
A
[38] Connection for alternative label sensor (A) at ALS/XLS 256/272/209 RH
XLS 2xx LH N900685-002
PLC-IN PLC-OUT START
OD ROTARY ENC LABEL
CAP (204/206) CAP (256/272/209)
A
[39] Connection for alternative label sensor (A) at ALS/XLS 204/206 LH.
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PLC-IN PLC-OUT START
OD ROTARY ENC LABEL
CAP (204/206) CAP (256/272/209)
A
[40] Connection for alternative label sensor (A) at ALS/XLS 256/272/209 LH
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Connection Diagram
1 +24V
+24V
NPN-Configuration
2,2k
Sensor connector
Signal 4 Input
1k 1,5k
1k
NPN-Signal PNP-Signal
CPU
2,2k PNP-Configuration
GND 3
2 Jumper (default: open)
[41] Connection diagram alternative label sensor. Jumper description see Changing light/dark switching at the product sensor or the alternative label sensor on page 35.
Teaching the sensor
Autoteach:
During the "Autoteach" process, feed at least three
A
labels and label gaps through the fork opening of the
sensor. The label web must be taut and rest lightly on
the lower leg of the fork opening. Tip: move the sensor
up and down on the holding rods with the holder
released [42].
Press the ,,+" button [42B] for 2-4 seconds.
The yellow LED [42C] lights up; it flashes quickly when the button is released.
Slide the sensor over the label web over some la-
bels and gaps.
(Alternatively) Pull the label web through the sensor.
The ,,Autoteach" process ends automatically after a few seconds and the yellow LED stops flashing.
[42] Performing "Autoteach".
Display result:
Teach process successful: yellow LED flashes twice
Teach process not successful: yellow LED flashes 4x and red LED lights up
2- 4 s
C B
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Static ,,single value teach" on label gap:
Position the sensor with the detection area over a la-
bel gap and fix it there.
It is best to remove a label and slide the sensor over the resulting gap.
Press the ,,+" button for 4-6 seconds.
The yellow LED remains off.
Display result:
Teach process successful: yellow LED flashes twice
Teach process not successful: yellow LED flashes 4x and red LED lights up
For more information, see the documentation supplied by the manufacturer.
Setting older sensor types: see chapter Teaching older labels sensor types on page 317.
Cleaning the sensor
Due to the small gap between the upper and lower part, adhesive residue from label webs can accumulate in the area of the fork opening.
Tools: Hex socket screwdriver 3 mm Torx screwdriver Tx20
Cleaning the sensor fork (intensively):
Disconnect the sensor.
Unscrew the sensor [43A] from the bracket. To do
this, unscrew the two screws [43B].
Loosen the screw connection of the upper and lower
part [44B]. To do this, unscrew the 4 screws [44A].
Remove adhesive residue with a soft cloth.
Screw the upper and lower sections back together.
Tighten screws evenly to avoid mechanical stresses.
Screw the sensor back onto the bracket.
Reconnect the cable.
Perform reference value adjustment. To do this,
press the ,,-" button for at least 6 seconds.
Teach the sensor to the label material.
[43] Unscrew the sensor (A) from the bracket.
A B
B
A
[44] Dismantling the upper and lower part of the sensor.
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Changing light/dark switching at the product sensor or the alternative label sensor
Basically, sensors can be assigned to three different groups regarding the function of pin 2:
a) Pin 2 has no function
b) Pin 2 = input, e.g. for light/dark switching
c) Pin 2 = output, e.g. for an inverse signal
With sensors or type b), the basic switching type can be
changed by connecting pin 2 to +24 V or to ground. For
all other sensor types is the absolute rule: Leave the relevant jumpers open!
A
Example:
B
The capacitive label sensor offered by NOVEXX Solutions is of type b); Therefore, JP 901 must be left open.
CPU board ,,Gen. 1"
JP 901 JP 902
1
Function
Pin 2 of the sensor connector is not connected (default setting)
1 Pin 2 of the sensor connector is connected to +24 V
1 Pin 2 of the sensor connector is connected to ground
[Tab. 4] Controlling pin2 at the sensor connector by placing JP901 resp. JP902
1) With the board in the pictured position [45]
CPU board ,,Gen. 2"
JP 2601 JP 2602
1
1
1
Function
Pin 2 of the sensor connector is not connected (default setting) Pin 2 of the sensor connector is connected to +24 V Pin 2 of the sensor connector is connected to ground
[Tab. 5] Controlling pin2 at the sensor connector by placing JP2601 resp. JP2602
1) With the board in the pictured position [46]
A6379
[45] CPU board ,,Gen. 1". A Position of the jumper JP901 (A) for the control of pin 2 of the alternative label sensor B Position of the jumper JP902 (B) for the control of pin 2 of the product photoelectric sensor
CN2604
C2623
02
03 C2628
C2611
JP2602
L2603
C2617
CN2601
C2615
C2616
JP2601
R2613
R2602
R2615
D403 D2601
C2610 D2602
R2626 R2627 D2606
C2613 R2603
R2606
C262 D2607
R2624 R2605
A
B
[46] CPU board ,,Gen. 2".
11 12
9 10
CN401
Z1020 Z1012
R401
C2723 R2725
H401
D404
F402 C404
+ D403
CN2604
C2623
L402
C403
C2628
C2611
JP2602
L2603
C2617
CN2601
C2615
C2616
JP2601
R2602
R2615
C2610 D2602
D2601
R2626 R2627 D2606
C2613 R2603
R2606
C2626 D2607
R2624 R2605
U2701
F403
R2613 R2601
L2602
C2631
C2614
C2619
CN2603
CN2602
CN2605
C401
L401
R2611 L2604
D402
C2630 L2601
R2647
C2632
R2628 L2605
C2634 L2607
C2618 L2606
F401
R2614 C2629
R2612
R2616 R2630
R2618
D2609
D2605
R2625
C2621
T2601
R2617
C2612
R2620
R2604
R2636 C2636
R2629
C2637
R2623
R2609 C2622
+ C2620
R2610 R2653
D2604 C402
R2621
D2608 H2601
D2610 C2633 R2622
R2607
R2608
D401
C407 Z1016
C2635 R2619
C406
L404 2
12 CN402
D405
12
1
Z1018
C2707 C2721 C2720 C2705 D2702 D2710 D2708 D2701
CN403
15 8
CN2702
9
10
U2601
L403
R407
R405
1 +
+
U2607
U2608
U2605
U2603
C413
U2602 R2657 C2602
R2633 R2649
C2715 C2714
R2706
D2707
R2701
R2707
C2702
R2704
R2702
C2710 R2719 R2730 C2722
R2729
C405
R2631 R2635 R2644 R2641 C2604 C2606 R2634 C2640 C2605 R2645 R2640
R2650
R2632 C2608 C2607 R2642 R2638 R2637 R2639 C2609 C2603
R2646
R2643
C2601
C409
R402 R406
C408
R2652
R2648
U2604
C2713 H2702 H2701
C2716
9 1 CN2703
1
R404 U401
CN2701 Z1011
R2708
D2706
R2705
R2703
D2705
C2711
R2709
C2701
U2703
U2606 C2627
U2609 C2638
R2720 T2701
RP2703
R2721
RP2702
R2654
C2103
U2702
F2101
L2102
CN2102
U2610 C2639
R2651
C2109
C2112
C2624
C2625
R2656 Z1013
C410
D407
C414
L405
RP2102 U2101
C2110
R2106 C2101
F404
U2103
C2108 RP2103
RP2104
U2611 R2658
U2704
U2708
H402
R403
R2728
R2738
R2736
R2722
R2727
R2734
U2612
C2113
C2111 C2107
R606 C611
CN1702 CN1703
C2717
R2737
R2735
R2724
R2733
R2655
C2641
C1713 C1714
L1707
C2709
C1712
R2731 C2712
C2708
C1717
1 C1705
C1709 L1703 R1717 R1716
U1703 T1701 C1720
C2706 U2705
RP2707
U2707 RP2701
U2709
C612
+ L602
R1715 U2706
C1718 + 1
CN1701 B1
C1703
CN1704 C1708
F1702
R1711
F1701 C1707
R1709
C1721 R1713 D1704
C1702 D1701
C1706
R1714
R1307
C1719 C1701
R1701 JP1301
R1704 R1703
C1715
1
R1707
R1708
B2 Z1030
4
R1401
C1716
L1702
C1704
C1306
U1303
C1402
L1701
C1711
C1710
L1706 D1401
R1407
U1702 D1402
R1406 C1404
C1307
U1302
CN1401
C1405 R1408 R1405 R1308
C1305
RP1401
R1305
RP1404 RP1402
R2732
R2723 R1712 R1710 R1306
C1304
C1219
C1204
R801
C608
U801
C802
R701
C706
U701
C707 R703
L702 R702
U1202
C702 C701
C807
C1118
C803 R803
L802
C809
L701
R1115
R802
R1114
C1116
Z1025
Q1101
R1117 C1119
C1124
R1116 RP1205
C1220
R1207 RP1206
L1201 C1216
C1215 R1201
R1202
RP1207
R1203
U1201
R1204
U1101
H601
R601
R1205
C1217 C1218
RP1403 C1401
Z1015
R1206
R1142 U1601
CN1601
C804 C801
C606
R602 C610
U601 C604
R605
C601
L601
C603
C605 R603
C607 C902
C609
R604 R1009
C602 T1001 R1008
R902
R901 R903
C903
L801
U901
R1006 C1005
U1001
C1004
C904
R1001
L901
C1003
R1007 C1143 R1147
+
C411
D406 C412 C1001
C901 C1002 R1004
R1005
S1001
R1002 R1003
C1608
C1604
1
2
C1603 R1601
L1604
C1612 C1607
R1603
C1614
L1603
29
30
C1613
R1609 R1608
R1607 R1606
H1101 H1102
R1133R1138
RP1302 RP1304 RP1303
U1603
U1602
C1406
U1401
C1403
R1403
R1402
Z1026
C1203 C1209 RP1301
Q1102 R1140 R1109
R1303
C1302
C1303 C1301
Z1027
R1907
CN1902
CN1801
1 CN1901 6 C1905
R1902 R1901 U1901
R1404
C1904 L1904
F1902
L1902
L1905
R1905
L1901
R1904 R1903
L1903 F1901
L1906
Z1023
C1906
R1802
D1801
C1810 C1807
9 5
C1813
C1802
C1803
L1803
L1806 L1805 L1804
JP1801 F1801
L1801
U1801 L1802
C1801 C1806
C1805 C1804 RP1506 RP1505
6 1
RP2409 C2402
CN1101 +
R1111
RP1504
R1304 RP1503
U1301
R2310 H2301
C2321
C1102 C2306
U1103 C2316
C2310 C2317
C2315 C2320
C2335
C2334 C2332
C1101 C2338 R2304
R1145
C2304 C2305
C2322
C2311 C2313 U2303
R1121
C2323 R2314
U2301
C2333 C2331
C2337 R1136
C2318
C2330
R2307 R2303
C2314 C2312
C2303 C2324 C2302 C2325
RP2302
CN2301
C2326 C2301 C2327 C2308
R2311
R2302
R2301
C2307
R2312
RP2301
RP2407
C2336
C2328
C2329 C2401
C2309
R2306 L2301
C2319 U2402
C2421
U2302
C2339 R2313
RP1101 R2207
R1135 R1134 R1137
19
1
CN1102 U2203
C1141 R1148
T1601 R1301
R1302
T1602
T1603
RP1611
T1604
RP1609 R2216
RP1610
JP1101
JP1102
C2215 C2214
R2215
C1134 C1135
C2201 R1110 R1128
C2203 R2205 R1139
R2206
H2201
1
2
U2201
C1142 R1141
6
C2212
CN1103 R2213
R1146 R2214
R2210
R2211
R2208
C2202
R2212 C2204
R2209 R2204 C2213 Q2201
C2207 JP2201
20
C2515 U2505
U2202 C2210
C2211 R2203
R2201 CN2201
C2205 L2201 C2206
R2202
C2410
RP2403 RP2406
C2418
RP2404
U2401
C2420
C1814 C1809 C1808 C1511 Q1501
Z1022
1357
CN1501
46
8
2
R1515
R1506 Z1024
R1516
R1520
RP1502 RP1508
C1512
RP1507 L1501
C2004 U2001
U2503 C2514
R2001
R2004 C2502
C1502
R1523 R1503
R1524
C1501 R1519 R1505
C2009
C2509
U2002
C2508
C2007 C2001
C2002 RP2002
C1510 C1509
C1507 R1501
C1503
U1501
C1521
C1520
R1504
C1515
C1508
C2005 C2006
R1518
C1517 C1522
R1517
R1522 C1504 C1518 C1519
C1506 R1507
C1516
Z1021 RP2001
R1521 C1505
R1510
D1501 Z1014
R1509
R1508
C1513
C1514
L2001
F2001
C2003
RP2506
L2501
F2501
C2516
RP2504 C2512 C2507 C2519 C2504 C2517 C2503
F2201
RP2401
C2404 U2501
U2504
C2403 RP2402 U2502
C2406 RP2405
CN2401
C2416
C2510 C2518
C2513
C2415
C2501 C2417
C2506
C2511
C2505
RP2502 RP2507 RP2501 RP2508 RP2503 RP2505
R2504
R2511
R2506
C2407
RP2101
R2108
C2414 C2104
T2101
T2102
CN2101 C2105
U2102 R2103
R2102
R2104
L2101
CN2505
L2202 C2523
C2524
C2102 R2101
RP2509
R2515
R2514
CN2506
R2510
F2102
R2501
R2507 C2405 C2409
R2509
R2503 C2522
R2502
R2107 C2408 C2412
C2413 C2419
C2411
Z1017
Z1019
R2505 C2520
R2508 C2521
A Position of the jumper JP2602 for the control of pin 2 of the
alternative label sensor
B Position of the jumper JP2601 for the control of pin 2 of the
product photoelectric sensor
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Start (product) sensor
The start sensor (= product sensor) starts the dispens-
ing process and is therefore indispensable in most
D
applications. These installation instructions refer to the
standard sensor (N102106) [48] offered by Novexx.
Alternatively, a sensor with reflector is available
(N102109). The bracket of the reflector is mounted in
the same way as the sensor.
Permitted sensor types: PNP or NPN
Preset: PNP
B
E
A
C
A
[48] Start sensor complete (N102106). A=Sensor, B=Cable, C=Holder
Assembly
Push the start sensor with the holder [47A] onto the
holding rod [47B] and tighten the clamping screw [47C].
C B
[47] Attaching the start sensor.
Connecting
Connect the sensor cable to the cable tail of the sen-
sor [47E] and to the illustrated connection [47D] on the machine.
A
Adjust the sensor according to the manufacturer´s
instructions (comes with the sensor).
For NPN Photoelectric sensor:
Set the MACHINE SETUP > Startsen. In.Type function to
"NPN".
[49] Connection for the start sensor to a RH machine
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Pin assignment
Pin Assignment
1 +24 V
2
+24 V or ground or no connection 1
1 4
2 3
3 Ground
4 Sensor signal
1) Changing light/dark switching at the product sensor or the alternative label sensor on page 35
Connection Diagram
1 +24V
+24V
Sensor connector
2,2k
Signal 4 Input
1k 1,5k
1k
2,2k
GND 3
2 Jumper (default: open)
[50] Connection diagram photoelectric product sensor
NPN-Configuration
NPN-Signal PNP-Signal
CPU
PNP-Configuration
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Photoelectric roll diameter sensor
Both, XLS/ALS 20X as well as XLS/ALS 256 can be
A
used with an optional photoelectric sensor to check the
outer diameter (OD sensor) of the label roll. The OD
sensor gives a display message when less than a cer-
tain residual diameter is left on the label roll.
Permitted sensor type: PNP
Order no.: RH A8192, LH A8204
Installing
B
Tools:
Medium size screwdriver
C
2,5 and 8 mm hexagon socket driver
Remove the following parts from the deviation roller
axle: outer lock washer, shim ring(s) deviation roller [51C], shim ring(s) and inner lock washer.
Remove reflector [52A] and mounting bracket [52D]
from the sensor holder.
Remove the mounting block [52C] (2 screws).
Move the sensor holder [52B] behind the dancer
arm with the upper end first and position it as illustrated [51].
Push the mounting block onto the deviation roller
axle and screw it to the sensor holder.
[51] Mounted OD sensor (pictured red). A Reflector B Sensor
A
Push the shim ring, which came with the sensor unit
onto the deviation roller axle.
D
Reassemble the deviation roller with shim ring(s)
and lock washers, as it was before.
Fix the upper end of the sensor holder onto the
housing, using mounting bracket [52D] and M10
screw.
B
Attach the reflector to the sensor holder using two
thumb screws.
C
[52] Mounting the OD sensor.
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Connecting the OD sensor
Plug the roll diameter sensor in to the connector
shown [53A].
A
Alternatively, the OD sensor can be connected to the
optional applicator interface (see service manual, chap-
ter Pin assignment for machine status connection on
page 230).
Pin assignment
Pin Assignment
1 +24 V
2 not used
1
2
3 Ground
4
3
4 Sensor signal
[Tab. 6] Pin assignment for photoelectric OD sensor connection
Connection diagram
[53] Connection for roll diameter sensor at RH machine
Sensor connector
1 +24V 4 Signal
PNP input
+24V
3,8k 1k
GND 3
2 10k
Signal
CPU
[54] Connection diagram photoelectric RD sensor
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Enabling
Set MACHINE SETUP > OD sensor warn. to ,,Warning".
Set MACHINE SETUP > OD Sens.polarity to ,,Level low ac-
tive".
If the optional applicator interface board is installed, but the standard signal interface is supposed to be used:
Set SIGNAL INTERFACE >ACTIVE INPUTS > OD sensor si-
gnal to ,,Default input".
B
Setting the roll diameter
Prerequisite:
A
OD sensor is installed an activated.
Label material roll with the required remaining diameter is prepared.
Measure the diameter of the prepared roll.
C
Loosen the thumb screws [56A] at the reflector
[56B].
Shift the reflector to the upper [55B] or lower [55A]
position (long holes) according to the measured roll diameter (--> tab.). Retighten the thumb screws.
Roll Ø in mm 38-122 51-135
Roll Ø in Inch 1,5-4,8 2,0-5,3
Reflector position Up Down
[55] Setting the OD sensor A Lower reflector position B Upper reflector position C Rotating range of the sensor
Insert the prepared label roll. Loosen the thumb screws at the sensor [56C].
B
A
Rotate the sensor to the top, until the light beam
does not meet the reflector any more.
The LED at the sensor is off.
Slowly rotate the sensor down, until the light beam
meets the reflector.
The LED at the sensor lights up.
Rotate the sensor further down, until the light beam
is covered by the label roll.
The LED at the sensor goes out.
Tighten the thumb screws.
C
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Function test
Prerequisite:
Machine is in dispensing mode. OD sensor is activated (settings according to chap-
ter Enabling on page 40). If the light beam of the sensor [51B] meets the reflector [51A], the following message appears after the next label has been dispensed:
ONLINE OD sensor warn.
Additionally, the following signals will be activated:
Interface
Standard signal interface
Applicator interface (optional)
Signal name Pin
Warning
8
OD-Sensor 16
The message disappears immediately, if the light beam stops falling on the reflector.
Note the following, when connecting to the applicator interface:
No status message will be displayed on the operation panel in case of low material (only the ,,OD sensor" signal will be activated)
If no sensor is connected, the output signal ,,OD sensor" remains activated
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Rotary encoder
For the labeler to be used with automatic speed adjustment, a rotary encoder must be connected. The rotary encoder communicates the conveyor belt speed to the labeler.
Specifications for suitable rotary encoders
Sensor types
Nominal voltage Output current
Resolution Rise time Decay time Frequency
Pulse/pause ratio
Push-Pull or PNP (Recommended: Push-Pull) 24 V (DC) 20 mA for each connected labeler c. 0.4 mm/pulse 1 µs 1 µs max. 5 kHz (PNP) max. 20 kHz (Push-Pull) 1/1 ±12.5%
[Tab. 7] Rotary encoder specifications
About encoder resolution
The minimum resolution is 5 pulses per milimetre of product movement with a maximum of 32767 steps from detection of the start pulse to dispensing of the label = 0.2 mm resolution.
So between 5 and 20 pulses per milimetre of product movement are ideal.
Novexx rotary encoder
Article no. Article
Image
N103708 Rotary encoder ba-
A
sic kit
N103707 Mounting kit
[Tab. 8] Article numbers for Novexx rotary encoder and accessories.
C
B
[57] Novexx encoder (C) with measuring wheel (A) and bracket (B) for mounting on a Novexx Solutions conveyor belt.
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Article no. N103709
Article Rotary encoder kit
Image
N103696 Rotary encoder
N103697
Measuring wheel (200 mm circumference, for 10 mm axle)
N101829
Connection cable (2m)
[Tab. 8] Article numbers for Novexx rotary encoder and accessories.
Connecting the rotary encoder
CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the electronics:
Switch the machine off before con-
necting the rotary encoder.
Plug the rotary encoder in to the connector
shown [58A].
No changeover is necessary for a Push-Pull rotary encoder.
Connecting a M12 connector:
Pin Common wire colours 1 Brown 2 White 3 Blue 4 Black
Function +24 V Impulse B Ground Impluse A
For details on how to set up an encoder and operate with automatic speed adjustment (APSF), see chapter Automatic dispensing speed adjustment on page 108.
A
[58] Rotary encoder connection at RH machine.
+24 V 1 Impuls A 4
2 Impuls B 3 Masse
[59] Pinbelegung am Anschluss für den Drehgeber
[60] M12-Stecker (Artikelnummer: A8142 für Kabel-Ø 4-6 mm, A8143 für Kabel-Ø 6-8 mm)
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Connection diagram
PNP PP Input
1 +24V
+24V
Signal A 3,8k 4
1k Signal B 3,8k 2
GND 3 [61] Connection diagram rotary encoder
Signal A
Signal B
CPU
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INSTALLING OPTIONS
Connecting / mounting the external operator panel
Operating notes
XLS 2xx: There is no special external operator panel for use with the XLS 2xx. The external operator panel for ALS 2xx can be used.
External and built-in operator panel can be used alternately.
Connecting to a standard machine
The external operator panel is necessary, if the labeller is installed at an inaccessible place.
The cable installed to the operator panel is 2.5 m long.
CAUTION! If the connection cable is longer than 2.5 m, EMC-caused disturbances can occur.
Only use the factory-installed cable. Don´t extend the cable.
[62] External operator panel (Article number: A7474)
A
Connect the external operator panel to the mini-DIN
connection [2A].
[63] Connection (A) for external operator panel.
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Connecting to a machine with splash guard
The operator panel cable is led into the cover box by means of a split cable gland.
Prerequisite:
ALS/XLS 20x with splash guard Split cable gland (comes with the machine resp. is
contained in the cable gland kit A107182)
Together with the split cable gland come two cabe inserts for two different diameter ranges (3-4 mm, 5-6 mm). Use the insert with the wider opening. The inserts are split at one side.
Tool:
Open-ended spanner SW 26
Procedure:
Remove the cover plate [4A] from the cover box. Turn out the cap [4B] from the cover box. Slightly spread the cable insert [4D] to insert the ca-
ble. Position the cable insert on the cable in a way that
there is sufficient free cable left inside of the cover box fo both: connecting the cable and mounting the cover box.
Insert the cable insert into the two housing halves
[4E]. The slot in the insert must be placed on the same
side as the slot between the two housing halves.
Feed the operator panel cable [4C] through sealing
[4F], cover plate and nut [4G].
Push the seal ring [4F] over the thread. Insert the cable gland into the opening in the cover
box and fix it with the nut [4G] from inside.
Connect the cable (see chapter above). Reassemble the cover plate.
A
G
F E
D
C
B
E
[64] Feeding the operator panel cable through the cover box.
Mounting the external operator panel Tool: Cross-head screwdriver, medium size
Drill 2 holes according to the drawing beside
[5, Arrows].
Open the operation panel housing (4 screws).
Mount the lower part of the housing using 2 M4
screws.
Close the operator panel housing.
[65] Hole distances for wall mounting of the external operator panel.
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Mounting a splice table
With the splice table option, the end of the preceding material roll can be taped to the beginning of the new roll. Thus, the material doesn´t have to be fed through the whole machine for each new material roll, what reduces the downtimes for material change.
Tool: 8 mm allen key Article numbers: A107825 Splice table 000165-21 Screw M10x16 (4 pieces required) 000091-22 Washer 10.5 (4 pieces required) Mounting (RH machine):
Screw the splice table [8A] to the flange on top of the
machine using the 4 screws [8B] and washers. Tightening torque: 45 Nm
[66] Splice table on an ALS 20x.
A
B [67] Mounting the splice table (A).
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Mounting/connecting the signal beacon
NOVEXX Solutions offers a ready to use signal beacon for the ALS/XLS 20x and ALS/XLS 256. The LED lamps of the beacon show the colors red-yellow-green. The beacon can be connected to different signal interfaces, using the optional available cables.
Article numbers:
Signal beacon (with mounting angle, without cable): N100493
Connection cables:
Article number N100491
Connection to interface Standard 1 (D-sub 15) [10A]
N100496
PLC out 1 (M12) [10C]
N100492
AI 2 (HD-sub 26) [10B]
D
1) Required setting: SIGNAL INTERFACE > Interface mode = ,,PLC
A
signals"
2) Option
The beacon can signal the following machine states:
Error (red)
Warning (yellow)
Ready (Green)
Attach the signal beacon at the machine: Tools: Hex socket screwdrivers 4 and 8 mm Spanner SW 17
Screw the threaded bolt [9A] into one of the thread-
ed holes on the machine and lock it with the nut [9C]
The tapped hole on the top of the housing [9B] or one of the holes on the mounting flanges can be used for mounting.
For side mounting, swivel the threaded bolt by 90°.
To do this, loosen the clamping screw [9D].
[68] Mounting the signal beacon.
Connecting:
B
Unscrew the lamps [10E] from the holding tube
[10D].
Push the cable with the M12 connector [10F]
through the holding tube and connect the connector to the bottom of the lamps.
Screw the lamps back onto the holding tube.
Connect the cable to the machine [10A, B or C, see
table].
C
C B
E F A D
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Adjustable dispensing edge holder
Tool:
8 mm hexagon socket driver
A
The standard dispensing edge holder can be replaced by the optional adjustable dispensing edge holder [11],
B
which enables a height adjustment of the dispensing
edge.
Adjustment range: 70 mm in steps of 0.2 mm [?] Mounting is possible in different angles in steps of
15°, as with the standard dispensing edge holder Article no.: RH A8018, LH A8138
Adjusting:
Rotate the adjustment wheel [11A], until the intend-
ed height is reached.
[70] Adjustable dispensing edge holder. A Adjustment wheel B Spindle
70 134
[72] Adjustment range of the adjustable dispensing edge holder.
[71] Adjustable dispensing edge holder in place.
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Rotatable dispensing edge holder
The rotatable dispensing edge holder is recommended for applications that require the dispensing edge holder to be swivelled to the front. Depending on the swivelling angle, the holder has to be set up differently (see the following chapters).
Machine
Article number
ALS/XLS 204 LH
A107659
ALS/XLS 204 RH
A107658
ALS/XLS 206/256 LH
A107631
ALS/XLS 206/256 RH
A107636
ALS/XLS 209 LH
N100203
ALS/XLS 209 RH
N100202
C
[Tab. 9] Article numbers of the rotatable dispensing edge holder.
Rotation angle up to 15° Tools: 2.5/3/8 mm Allen keys
B A
Setting up the dispensing edge holder:
Disassemble the bearing plate [15A], roller [15B]
and bearing angle [15C].
[73] Disassembling bearing plate (A), roller (B) and bearing angle (C).
Assembly:
Locate the pins [16C] in diametrically opposite
holes. Choose either inner or outer circle of holes, depend-
ent on angle required.
Fit the dispensing edge holder [16D] onto the pins at
the required angle.
CB
A
D
Fix the dispensing edge holder in place with
screw [16A].
Tightening torque: 45 Nm
[74] Assembling the dispensing edge holder at an angle of 15°.
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Rotation angle from 15° to 30° Tools: 2.5/3/8 mm Allen keys
Setting up the dispensing edge holder:
Install the roller [18A] in the lower position [18B].
A
B
Assembly:
Locate the pins [19C] in diametrically opposite
holes.
Choose either inner or outer circle of holes, dependent on angle required.
[76] Install the roller (A) in the lower position (B).
Fit the dispensing edge holder [19D] onto the pins at
the required angle.
Fix the dispensing edge holder in place with
screw [19A].
CB
A
D
Tightening torque: 45 Nm
[77] Assembling the dispensing edge holder at an angle of 30°.
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Rotation angle from 30° to 90° Tools: 2.5/3/8 mm Allen key
Setting up the dispensing edge holder:
Install the roller [21A] in the upper position.
A
B
Assembly:
[79] Install the roller (A) in the upper position (B).
Locate the pins [22C] in diametrically opposite
holes.
Choose either inner or outer circle of holes, dependent on angle required.
Fit the dispensing edge holder [22D] onto the pins at
the required angle.
A
D
CB
Fix the dispensing edge holder in place with
screw [22A].
Tightening torque: 45 Nm
[80] Assembling the dispensing edge holder at an angle of 90°.
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DECOMMISSIONING, DISMANTLING, DISPOSAL
Take the machine out of operation
Disconnecting the machine from the compressed air supply (only machines with installed applicator):
Switch off the compressed air supply of the applicator. Disconnect the compressed air hose from the applicator.
For details read the applicator installation manual. Disconnect the machine from the power supply:
Switch the machine off at the mains switch (switch position ,,0" or ,,switch illumination off" for ma-
chines with splash guard).
Pull out the mains plug from the mains socket or disconnect the power cord from the electrical
cabinet.
Disconnect all cables at the machine.
Dismantling the machine
Machine with installed applicator:
Remove the applicator.
For details read the applicator installation manual.
WARNING!
Danger of injury by the machine falling to ground.
Let the machine be hold by at least 2 persons, while a 3rd person loosens the clamping at the
support stand.
Wear safety footwear.
Acute risk of injury and long-term bodily injury from working with heavy loads!
Lift or carry the machine with a minimum of 2 persons. If possible, use a crane or other lifting
device.
CAUTION! To avoid damaging the machine during transport:
Never hold the machine by the deflection rollers, dancer arm or rewind or unwind
unit.
Let the machine be held by at least 2 persons, while a 3rd person loosens the clamping at the
support stand. While doing so, hold the machine at its housing.
Strip the machine from the support stand tube and lay it down.
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Machine disposal
It is advisable to remove reusable machine components as long as the machine is firmly mounted.
Remove machine parts which can be reused (e. g. applicator, applicator interface, dispensing
edge holder, dispensing edge).
Dispose of the remaining machine parts separated by material groups in an environmentally ac-
ceptable manner. Observe the national regulations. Dispose of waste properly, i.e. sorted according to the material groups of the parts to be dis-
posed of. The aim should always be to achieve a maximum possible reutilisation of the basic materials combined with the minimum possible environmental impact.
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Functions
FUNCTION MENU
Overview
LABEL SETUP Load prod.profil Gap detect. mode Dispense speed Slew speed Label pitch Lab. stop offset Start offset Product length Multi label mode Label 2 offset 1a Label 3 offset 1b Miss. label tol. Miss. label mode Stop count. mode Label stop quan. 2
MACHINE SETUP Dispenser type Store prod.prof. Del. prod.profil Dispense counter Disp. Cnt. Reset Factory settings Custom defaults Store Parameters Auto Sensor Adj. 3 Sensor Adjust 3 Speed Adaption Encoder Type 4 Encoder Resol. 4 Encoder Diameter 4 Rewinder Operat. Tandem Operation Tandem startmode 5,10 Tandem synchron. 5 Slave IP address 6 Tandem Distance 5 Label sens. type
(continued) Labelsen. InType Startsen. In.Type 9 Start disp. mode Start error stop On inhibit enter On inhibit leave Turn-on mode Language Access authoriz. Materialend err Materialend warn Rewinder full Ext. OD sensor OD Sens.polarity 7
INTERFACE PARA (continued)
>EASYPLUGINTERPR DHCP host name
Interface
FTP server
Dispenser ID no.
FTP Password
Spooler size
WEB server
WEB admin passw.
>COM1 PORT
WEB supervisor p.
Baud rate
WEB operator p.
No. of data bits
Parity
Stop bits
Data synch.
Frame error
>NETWORK PARAM. IP Addressassign IP address Net mask Gateway address Port address Ethernet speed MAC Address
[Tab. 10] Overview of functions in the functions menu part 1 (grey shading = only appears in production mode).
1a)Only appears if LABEL SETUP > Multi label mode = ,,x labels/start". 1b)Only appears if LABEL SETUP > Multi label mode = ,,3 labels/start". 2) Only appears if LABEL SETUP > Stop count. mode = ,,On". 3) Only appears if MACHINE SETUP > Label sens. type = ,,Wenglor". 4) Only appears if MACHINE SETUP > Speed Adaption = ,,On". 5) Only appears if MACHINE SETUP > Tandem Operation = ,,Master", ,,Flipflop master" or ,,Slave". 6) Only appears if ,,Tandem Operation" = ,,Master" or ,,Master flipflop" and if ,,Tandem synchron." = ,,UDP Tandem Port". 7) Only appears if MACHINE SETUP > Ext. OD sensor = ,,Error" or ,,Warning". 8) Only appears if INTERFACE PARA >NETWORK PARAM. > Time client = ,,On". 9) Only appears if MACHINE SETUP > Label sens. type = ,,Capacitiv". 10)Only appears with ,,Gen. 2" electronics and firmware 2.50 or higher.
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SIGNAL INTERFACE Interface mode >PLC SIGNALS 9 End dispense mod Disp. end delay End pulse width
>APPLIC. SIGNALS 10 Applicator type Status outputs Apply mode Dwell time 11 Blow on time 12 Restart delay Position timeout 13
Apply comp. time Touch down sens. 20 TouchDownTimeout 20
(continued) >AI BOARD SIGNAL 14 Applicator type Apply mode Start mode Dwell time 11 Blow on time 12 Restart delay Position timeout 13 Apply comp. time Touch down sens. 20 TouchDownTimeout 20
>AI BOARD SIGNAL15 Status signals
>ACTIVE INPUTS Start signal Inhibit signal OD sensor signal
SERVICE/DIAGNOS. Service Serv. data reset Sensor Test PS registers 19 Memory card test Test functions Store diagnosis Gen.Support Data Data blocks del.
SERVICE DATA >MODULE FW VERS. System version System revision System date Applicator int. 16
>OPERATION DATA Service operations Tot. mat. length Dispensing cycl. Operation time Total Operation
>POWERSUPPLYDATA Type Version Serial number PS Temperature Standby+On time
(continued) Work place Company name
>DISPLAY DATA Display Version Display serialNr Remote disp.vers 17 Remote disp. ## 17
>MEMORY DATA RAM memory size Flash mem size Custom defaults
>CPU BOARD DATA
CPU identifier
PCB Revision
FPGA version
MAC Address
Serial number
Production date
PCB part number
Board part numb.
Manufacturer
[Tab. 11] Overview of functions in the functions menu part 2 (grey shading = only appears in production mode).
9) Only appears, if Interface mode = ,,PLC signals" 10)Only appears, if Interface mode = ,,Applic. signals" 11)Only appears if Applicator type = PEP, ,,PEP Blow on", ,,Reverse PEP", BTS or ,,LA-TO Timed" 12)Does not appear if Applicator type = ,,LTP - LTPV", PEP, ,,Direct Dispense", ,,LA-TO Sensor" or ,,LA-TO Timed 13)Does not appear if Applicator type = ASA, ,,Direct Dispense" or LA-BO 14)Only appears with AI board installed and if Interface mode = ,,Applic. signals" 15)Only appears with AI board installed and if Interface mode = ,,PLC signals" 16)Only appears with AI board installed 17)Only appears if remote display is connected 19) Only with ALS/XLS 256 and ALS/XLS 272 20)Only appears if Applicator type = ,,LTP - LTPV", ,,PEP II Sensor", ,,LA-TO BO Sensor", ,,O-ring applicat." or ,,LA-TO Sensor"
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Notes on the description of functions
The adjustment range or individual settings available for a function are shown in square brackets. For functions with individual values for settings, the default value is printed in italics. Quotation marks are set around values for settings that consist of more than one word.
LABEL SETUP menu
Load prod.profil function For loading product profiles from the internal database. Product profiles contain product-specific settings. A maximum of 16 product profiles can be selected. The number of a product profile can only be selected when there is already a profile saved under
this number.
Gap detect. mode function After one of the following events, the printer must always search for the punch, that is initialize
the label material: after switching the device on; after changing the label material. Settings: [Manual, ,,Autom. forward"]
Manual: The operator has to initialize the material always manually by pressing the feed button several times. Autom. forward: The material initialization is always done automatically, if necessary.
Dispense speed function Speed at which the label is dispensed Adjustment range:
ALS/XLS 204: [1.0...40.0] m/min; default: 10.0 ALS/XLS 206: [1.0...30.0] m/min; default: 10.0 ALS/XLS 209: [1.0...25.0] m/min; default: 10.0 ALS/XLS 256: [1.0...50.0] m/min; default: 10.0 ALS/XLS 272: [1.0...70.0] m/min; default: 10.0
Slew speed function Feed speed which is driven over missing-label-gaps and during measuring of the label length. Adjustment range:
ALS/XLS 204: [1.0...40.0] m/min; default: 1.0 ALS/XLS 206: [1.0...30.0] m/min; default: 1.0 ALS/XLS 209: [1.0...25.0] m/min; default: 1.0 ALS/XLS 256: [1.0...50.0] m/min; default: 1.0 ALS/XLS 272: [1.0...70.0] m/min; default: 1.0
Label pitch function Label pitch = label length + gap Adjustment range: [5.0...600.0] mm; default: 100.0 mm
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Lab. stop offset function Defines the stopping position of the label at the dispensing edge The setting equals the distance between label sensor and dispensing edge Adjustment range: [0.0...999.9] mm; default: 20.0 At application at high dispensing speed in combination with short labels, the value should be >
20 mm See user manual, chapter ,,Operation" > ,,Configuration and monitoring" > ,,Function menu settings" > ,,Label stop position"
Start offset function The function has a different effect on slave machines in tandem operation. Standard operation or master machine: Distance between photoelectric product sensor and apex of dispensing plate. The setting influ-
ences the label position on the product. Adjustment range: [15.0...2999.9] mm; default: 15.0 Slave machine: Fine adjustment of the label position on the product. Adjustment range: [-30.0...+30.0] mm; default: 0.0
Product length function Start signals coming in during the set product length are suppressed. Adjustment range: [0.0...1999.9] mm; default: 0.0 mm
The Product length function is e. g. helpful for products with uneven surface, which would trigger several start signals.
Multi label mode function Settings: [Off, ,,x labels/start"]
Off: Each start signal causes dispensing of one label. ,,x labels/start": Each start signal causes dispensing of x labels; x = [2...20] x > 3: The distance of all following labels after the 2nd label matches the value set in LABEL SETUP > Label 2 offset.
The ,,Multi label mode" function works only if a standard signal input (M12 or D-Sub 15) is used - it doesn´t work, if an Applicator Interface is applied as signal input.
Label 2 offset function Only appears if LABEL SETUP > Multi label mode = ,,x labels/start". Defines the distance of the 2nd label and of all following labels, if x > 3 (see LABEL SETUP > Multi
label mode function). The distance is measured from the front label edge of the preceding label. Setting range: [x...9999.9] mm; Default: x, with x = LABEL SETUP > Label pitch.
Label 3 offset function Only appears if LABEL SETUP > Multi label mode = ,,3 labels/start". Defines the distance of the 3rd label for the LABEL SETUP > Multi label mode function (see above).
The distance is measured from the front label edge of the preceding label.
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Setting range: [x...9999.9] mm; Default: x, with x = LABEL SETUP > Label pitch.
Miss. label tol. function
Tolerance for missing labels Maximum permitted number of labels missing consecutively from the label ribbon Adjustment range: [0...10]; default: 1
Miss. label mode function
Determines the treatment of missing labels Settings: [Compensate, Simulate]
Compensate: Quick feeding with slew speed (see LABEL SETUP > Slew speed) until the next label arrives at the label sensor. A missing label will be passed with slew speed and the next label will be applied onto the product with a corresponding offset. The offset depends on the speed settings. Simulate: Feeding in dispensing speed. Missing labels are simulated. A missing label will be simulated by a ,,virtual label", there will be no physical label applied onto the product. Application example: Operation of a printer, which is mounted to the holding rods of the Lschape dispensing edge some label length above the dispensing edge. In ,,Compensate" mode, one or more labels would pass the printer unprinted. With both settings, the machine switches into error state, if the max. admissible number of missing labels (LABEL SETUP > Miss. label tol.) is exceeded (machine stops; error message; error signal active).
Stop count. mode function
Settings: [On, Off] On: The dispense counter counts down from the value set in LABEL SETUP > Label stop quan. When the counter reaches 0, no further labels are dispensed. Off: The labeler counts up, i.e. each label dispensed increases the counter reading.
Label stop quan. function
After this amount of dispensed labels, the dispenser stops Function only appears, if LABEL SETUP > Stop count. mode = ,,On" Setting range: [0...99999]; default: 0
MACHINE SETUP menu
Dispenser type function
Sets the firmware to fit the machine type. The setting must match the machine type! (ALS 2xx, ALS 30x) Settings: [,,ALS 204 RH", ,,ALS 204 LH", ,,ALS 206 RH", ,,ALS 206 LH", ,,ALS
209 RH", ,,ALS 209 LH", ,,ALS 272 RH", ,,ALS 272 LH", ,,ALS 309 RH", ,,ALS 309 LH", ,,ALS 306 RH", ,,ALS 306 LH", ,,ALS 256 RH", ,,ALS 256 LH", ,,ALX 734 RH", ,,ALX 734 LH", ,,ALX 735 RH", ,,ALX 735 LH", ,,ALX 736 RH", ,,ALX 736 LH"]. (XLS 2xx) Settings: [,,XLS 204 RH", ,,XLS 204 LH", ,,XLS 206 RH", ,,XLS 206 LH", ,,XLS 209 RH", ,,XLS 209 LH", ,,XLS 272 RH", ,,XLS 272 LH", ,,XLS 256 RH", ,,XLS 256 LH"].
Store prod.prof. function
Saves the current settings as a product profile
The extent of the stored functions is the same as described in MACHINE SETUP > Store Parameters = ,,Without adj. par" (file ,,setup.for"), except for the following functions: MACHINE
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SETUP > Dispense counter and LABEL SETUP > Label stop quan.. Del. prod.profil function Deletes a product profile from the internal database
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Dispense counter function Enables dispense counter (displayed during labelling) to be adjusted by pressing the and
buttons.
Disp. Cnt. Reset function Settings: [No, Yes]
Yes: Dispense counter is set to zero. No: Dispense counter is not set to zero.
Factory settings function All functions are factory set to values depending on the relevant machine type. This factory set-
ting can be reinstalled at any time. All function settings are overwritten by the factory setting. Settings: [No, ,,Custom defaults", ,,Factory defaults"]
No: No factory setting ,,Custom defaults": If customer specific function settings have been stored previously (see function Custom defaults) those are reinstalled. ,,Custom defaults" is only visible, if customer settings have already been stored. ,,Factory defaults": The function settings are reset to the factory setting.
Custom defaults function Settings: [,,Apply current", ,,Delete"]
,,Apply current": Stores the current function settings as default values. The stored settings are reinstalled by calling MACHINE SETUP > Factory settings = ,,Custom defaults". ,,Delete": Deletes the stored, customer specific settings. ,,Delete" is only visible, if settings have already been stored.
Store Parameters function Saves the settings of the functions to a file on the CompactFlash card ("FORMATS\" directory) Settings: ["With adjust para", ,,Without adj. par"]
"With adjust para" Parameters that contain device-specific settings are included in what is saved. The names of the relevant parameters are marked with a * in the text file. Default file name:
,,SETUPALL ALS xxx yy zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.FOR". Application: Service
"Without adj. par": Parameters that contain device-specific settings are excluded from what is saved. Default file name: ,,SETUP ALS xxx yy zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.FOR". Application: Transferring settings to other devices (when device-specific settings should not be overwritten).
xxx = Machine type, e. g. 306 yy = RH or LH zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz = Serial number of the CPU board
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Auto Sensor Adj. function
Automatically adjusts photoelectric label sensor Starts slowly feeding label material until the next gap between labels The setting that was automatically detected is shown briefly after successful adjustment. The
setting can be checked or altered using the function: MACHINE SETUP > Sensor Adjust
Sensor Adjust function Adjusts the photoelectric sensors Adjustment range: [0...100] %; default: 41
Speed Adaption function
Speed adjustment
Settings: [On, Off]
On: The dispensing speed adapts automatically to match the speed of the conveyor belt. A rotary encoder must be installed in order to use this function. In addition, the functions MACHINE SETUP > Encoder Type, MACHINE SETUP > Encoder Resol. and MACHINE SETUP > Encoder Diameter must be adjusted (see below).
Off: The dispensing speed remains constant, at the value that was set using the function LABEL SETUP > Dispense speed.
Encoder Type function
Type of rotary encoder used Settings: ["Single Phase", ,,2 Phases normal", ,,2 Phases invert."] Appears only if MACHINE SETUP > Speed Adaption = ,,On". See chapter Entering the rotary encoder type on page 110
Encoder Resol. function
Resolution of the rotary encoder used Adjustment range: [0.0...9999] pulses/turn; default: 500 Appears only if MACHINE SETUP > Speed Adaption = ,,On". See chapter Entering the rotary encoder resolution on page 110
Encoder Diameter function
Diameter of the measuring wheel of the rotary encoder used
Adjustment range: [0.0...200.0] mm; default: 64.0 Appears only if MACHINE SETUP > Speed Adaption = ,,On".
See chapter Entering the diameter of the measuring wheel on page 110 Display:
Encoder Diameter
200.0 mm
20.6 var
The diameter of the measuring wheel is shown on the left. The current product speed as calculated by the machine appears on the right. If this speed is not equal to the actual speed, the setting for the measuring wheel diameter can be changed to align the actual and measured values for the conveyor speed.
Example shown on display: The speed of the conveyor belt is calculated at 20.6 m/min for a measuring wheel of diameter 200 mm at the current rate of rotation.
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Rewinder Operat. function
Settings: [On, Off] On: Normal operation - the internal backing paper rewinder is enabled. Off: The internal backing paper rewinder is disabled. Application example: Application of an external rewinder.
Tandem Operation function
Settings: [Off, Master, Slave, ,,FlipFlop master"] Off: Tandem Operation is disabled. Master: The first machine products on the conveyor belt reach. In classic master-slave mode, the slave machine replaces the master only for the short time, until an error at the master machine is eliminated. Slave: The second machine products on the conveyor belt reach ,,FlipFlop master": The first machine products on the conveyor belt reach. In Flipflop mode, the slave machine stays active until it is stopped by an error.
Tandem startmode function
Application of a separate start sensor for master and slave increases the dispense accuracy. Settings: [,,1 Start sensor", ,,2 Start sensors"]
,,1 Start sensor": One common start sensor is used for master and slave (connected via y-cable). ,,2 Start sensors": Master and slave machine both have a separate start sensor. The start offset has to be set at each machine separately (LABEL SETUP > Start offset).
Tandem synchron. function
To choose the interface via which tandem operation is synchronised Settings: [None, ,,Serial Com1", ,,UDP Tandem Port"]
None, ,,Serial Com1", ,,UDP Tandem Port: No tandem operation (together with Tandem Operation = ,,Off"). ,,Serial Com1": Tandem synchronisation over Com1 (INTERFACE PARA >EASYPLUGINTERPR > Interface function must not be set to ,,Serial Com1" or to ,,Automatic"). ,,UDP Tandem Port": Tandem synchronisation over Ethernet.
Slave IP address function
Input of the IP address of the slave if tandem synchronisation over Ethernet is selected. Appears only if MACHINE SETUP > Tandem Operation = ,,Master" or ,,FlipFlop master" and if MACHINE
SETUP > Tandem synchron. = ,,UDP Tandem Port".
Type in the IP address according to the scheme xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx.
Setting range for each xxx-value: [0...255]; default: 0
Tandem Distance function
Distance between the dispensing edges of master machine and slave machine Adjustment range: [100...1500] mm; default: 500
Label sens. type function
Type of photoelectric label sensor Settings: [Optical, Capacitiv]
Optical: Throughbeam photoelectric sensor for transparent backing material Capacitiv: Capacitive or other alternative label sensor
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Labelsen. InType function Input type of the alternative label sensor (not valid for the standard (Wenglor) photoelectric label
sensor) Settings: [NPN, PNP]
Startsen. In.Type function Product sensor input type Settings: [NPN, PNP]
Start disp. mode function Defines either the rising or falling side of the start signal peak as the point when dispensing is
triggered.
Settings: [,,Pulse falling", ,,Level low active", ,,Pulse rising", ,,Level high activ", ,,Pulse fall/ris"]
"Pulse falling": Dispensing a label is triggered by a change from high to low at the "sensor signal" input.
"Level low active": Setting is only visible in production mode. Labels are dispensed for as long as the signal at the "sensor signal" input remains at the value low.
"Pulse rising": Dispensing a label is triggered by a change from low to high at the "sensor signal" input.
"Level high activ": Setting is only visible in production mode. Labels are dispensed for as long as the signal at the "sensor signal" input remains at the value high.
"Pulse fall/ris": Dispensing a label is triggered both by a change from low to high and by a change from high to low at the "sensor signal" input.
Start error stop function Refers to the standard procuct start input (M12 connector), see chap. Start (product) sensor
on page 61. Determines how the machine reacts to a product start error. A product start error occurs when-
ever a further start signal is received before the current dispensing process is finished (LABEL SETUP > Product length = 0) respectively before the product with the set length has ,,passed by" (LABEL SETUP > Product length > 0). Settings: [On, Off, ,,Off label queued"]
On: A start error is followed by the error message: Status num:5009 Start error
The machine stops. Off: A start error is followed by the warning:
ONLINE Productstartwarn
The machine continues labelling. The warning can be set back by Easy-Plug command #!CLRW.
,,Off label queued": Too early start signals are queued. They are processed, as soon as the machine is idle again.
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On inhibit enter function
,,On entering inhibit" means ,,after the inhibit signal has been applied" ,,Inhibit" is an input signal, which supresses incoming start signals, what means, that start signals are being ignored as long as ,,Inhibit" is active. Nevertheless, incoming start signals are being registered . Registered products are products, which find themselves between start sensor and dispensing edge.
The function only affects the inhibit input at the standard signal interface in PLC mode. The inhibit input at the optional applicator interface is not affected.
The function determines, how products are handled, which already had passed the start sensor, as the inhibit signal applied. The start signals triggered by the products are registered in a queue.
For details about the effect of the function, read chapter Impact of the inhibit signal on page 214.
Settings: [,,Do regist starts", ,,Del regist strts"] ,,Do registered starts": The queue is not touched. Registered products are labelled. ,,Delete registered starts": The queue is deleted. Any started labelling cycle is finished.
On inhibit leave function
,,On leaving inhibit" means ,,after the inhibit signal stopped" The function only affects the inhibit input at the standard signal interface in PLC mode. The in-
hibit input at the optional applicator interface is not affected. The function determines, how products are handled, which already had passed the start sensor,
as the inhibit signal stopped. The start signals triggered by the products are registered in a queue. Settings: [,,Do saved starts", ,,Del saved starts"] ,,Do saved starts": Registered products are being labelled as soon as the first product reaches the dispensing edge. ,,Del saved starts": The queue is deleted. Incoming start signals are registered.
Turn-on mode function
Mode the machine is in after being switched on Settings: [Online, Offline, Standalone]
Online: Labelling mode Offline: mode for adjusting settings Standalone: This mode is used for loading firmware (see chap. Loading Firmware on page 132) or configurations (see chap. Saving/loading a configuration on page 138) from memory card.
Language function
Language of display text Settings: [German, English, French, Spanish, Dutch, Danish, Italian, Polish, Turkish, Russian,
Czech, Japanese, Chinese] Chinese: Not all display texts are translated into chinese. Not translated texts are displayed in
english]
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Access authoriz. function
Limits access to functions from the menu. Changes only come into force the next time the machine is switched on.
Settings: [,,User auto", Supervisor, User, ,,Power-up code", Off]
,,User auto": Machine starts in user mode.
Supervisor: Activates password check when the machine changes from offline mode to the parameter menu. Valid buttoncodes: Supervisor, Production.
User: Same as the "Supervisor" setting, except for the valid buttoncodes.Valid buttoncodes: All
,,Power-up code": Activates password check as soon as machine is switched on. Once a valid buttoncode has been entered, the machine switches to Offline mode. The machine is then in either User, Supervisor or Production mode, depending on which buttoncode was entered.
Off: Password check deactivated
Mode User
Buttoncode ---
Supervisor Production
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[Tab. 12] Valid buttoncodes
Mode User Supervisor Production
Effect Access to the LABEL SETUP and SERVICE DATA menus Access to all functions except production functions (indicated in the overview) Access to all functions
[Tab. 13] Effects of the different modes
CAUTION!
Improper use of the special functions only accessible in production mode can damage the labeler or stop it from functioning.
Settings in production mode should only be adjusted by a trained servicing techni-
cian.
Materialend err function Refers to the internal OD control. Settings: [Off, ,,Mat.diam < x mm"] Setting range for x = [40,0...500,0] Default setting: x = 60
Deactivating the function:
Set x < 40.
Re-activating the function:
Press the button.
Defines the diameter threshold for the material roll. If the (calculated) material roll diameter is below the threshold value, the following status message appears:
Status num:5071 Material end unw
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An additional material end error is caused, if no unwinder rotation is detected during at least 600 mm of material feeding:
Status num:5072 Material end unw
Materialend warn function Refers to the internal OD control. Settings: [Off, ,,Mat.diam < x mm"] Setting range for x = [40,0...500,0] Default setting: x = 80
Deactivating the function:
Set x < 40.
Re-activating the function:
Press the button.
Defines the diameter threshold for the material roll. If the (calculated) material roll diameter is below the threshold value, the following warning appears:
ONLINE Material low
Rewinder full function Defines the maximum permissible diameter of the wound backing paper on the backing paper rewinder. If the diameter is exceeded, the following status message appears: Status num:5064 Rewinder full
Setting range: [50...500] mm; Default setting: 202 mm
Ext. OD sensor function Refers to the external OD light barrier (option). Settings: [Off, Warning, Error]
Off: OD sensor is disabled. Warning: OD sensor is enabled. If the outer roll diameter is less than the critical value, the signal output ,,Warning" is activated. Error: OD sensor is enabled. If the outer roll diameter is less than the critical value, the signal output ,,Error" is activated. Additionally, the status message ,,OD Material end" appears.
OD Sens.polarity function Refers to the external OD light barrier (option). Sets the polarity of the OD sensor. Appears only if MACHINE SETUP > Ext. OD sensor = ,,Error" or ,,Warning" Settings: [,,Level low active", ,,Level high activ"]
,,Level low active": Warning is displayed, if the sensor signal is low. ,,Level high activ": Warning is displayed, if the sensor signal is high.
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INTERFACE PARA menu
Submenu >EASYPLUGINTERPR
Interface function Setting the active data interface Settings: [USB, Automatic, ,,TCP/IP SOCKET", ,,Serial Com1"]
USB: USB 1.1 Interface. USB IDs:
Machine ALS/XLS 204 ALS/XLS 206 ALS/XLS 209 ALS/XLS 256 ALS/XLS 272
ID 0x204 0x206 0x209 0x256 0x202
Automatic: All interfaces can receive data, although not simultaneously .
"TCP/IP SOCKET": Data can be sent via a TCP/IP socket to the Ethernet interface.
"Serial Com1": Serial interface Com1. CAUTION! To avoid malfunctions:
Do not send data to more than one interface at any one time.
During tandem operation, Com1 is used for communication between master and slave machine. Therefore, the interface function may not be set to ,,Automatic" or to ,,Serial Com 1".
Dispenser ID no. function Labeler identification number Adjustment range: [0...31] Sets the identification number of the labeler. The labeler can then be called with the interface
command: #!An (n=labeler ID). Setting up ID numbers is particularly sensible for data transfer via RS422/485 interface, if more than one labeler is connected via a data link. Each of the labelers connected then only processes the data addressed to it using the "#!An" command
Spooler size function The size of the data buffer memory can be set to fit customer requirements. Adjustment range: [96...256] KBytes; default: 96; increment: 16
Submenu >COM1 PORT
Baud rate function Data transfer rate Settings: [300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 115200] bit/s
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No. of data bits function Settings: [7, 8]
Parity function The parity bit is used to check the data transfer. If the check reveals an error, a message is dis-
played accordingly. The setting must be the same for both transmitter and receiver. The normal set-up is for transfer without a parity bit. Settings: [Odd, Even, None, "Always zero"] Odd: Odd parity. A parity bit is added in such a way that the total number of 1 bits is odd. Even: Even parity. A parity bit is added in such a way that the total number of 1 bits is even. None: No check bit. "Always zero": The check bit is always 0 (zero). For transmission and reception without parity checking.
Stop bits function Settings: [1, 2]
Data synch. function Settings: [RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF, None]
RTS/CTS: Data synchronisation by hardware XON/XOFF: Data synchronisation by software None: Handshake lines are not monitored
Frame error function Settings: [Display, Ignore]
Display: An error message is shown if frame errors occur during serial transfer. Ignore: Frame errors are ignored, no error message is displayed.
Submenu >NETWORK PARAM.
General rules for entering addresses:
To change to the next/previous alphanumeric character:
Press the or button.
To confirm selection and move to the next position:
Press the
button.
Alternatively, inputting can be carried out via the WEB Server function.
See chapter Web server on page 126
IP Addressassign function
Settings: ["Fixed IP address", DHCP]
"Fixed IP address": This setting activates the "Net mask" and "Gateway address" parameters (see below).
DHCP: The IP address is assigned automatically. The IP address assigned is shown briefly in the display while the system starts up.
IP address function
Enter IP Address in the form xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
Possible range for each xxx value: [0...255]
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Net mask function
Enter address of the network mask in the form xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
Possible range for each xxx value: [0...255] default: Depends on the IP address set (it is recommended that you adopt the default value)
Gateway address function
Enter address of the gateway in the form xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
Possible range for each xxx value: [0...255] 000.000.000.000 = no gateway address used
Port address function Adjustment range: [1024...65535]; default: 9100
Ethernet speed function Settings: [Automatic, "10M half duplex", "10M full duplex", "100M half duplex", "100M full du-
plex"] Automatic: The transfer rate is set automatically. "10M Half duplex": Transfer rate = 10 MBit/s with half duplex operation. "10M full duplex": Transfer rate = 10 MBit/s with full duplex operation. "100M Half duplex": Transfer rate = 100 MBit/s with half duplex operation. "100M full duplex": Transfer rate = 100 MBit/s with full duplex operation.
MAC Address function Displays the MAC address of the CPU Board. This address cannot be altered via the menu.
DHCP host name function Host name of the labeler. default: "Device Name" + the last 3 characters of the MAC address Permitted characters: A-Z, a-z, 0-9, -
FTP server function The file transfer protocol (FTP) server (RFC959) enables access to the labeler's internal RAM
disk and to the compact flash card if one is in place. The FTP server is multisession compatible, in that the user name given when logging in is not verified. The password must match the FTP password set (see below). Settings [Enabled, Disabled] Enabled: The FTP server is switched on. Disabled: The FTP server is switched off.
See chapter FTP server on page 129
FTP Password function To input the password for the FTP server. default: novexx
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WEB server function The web server makes it possible
-- to set or read the values of functions from the menu via a web browser -- to control the operator panel of the labeler via a web browser.
See chapter Web server on page 123
WEB admin passw. function Changes the admin password for the web server default: "admin" Access rights to functions are equivalent to those in supervisor mode (see MACHINE SETUP > Ac-
cess authoriz.)
WEB supervisor p. function For changing the supervisor password for the web server default: "supervisor" Access rights to functions are equivalent to those in production mode (see MACHINE SETUP > Ac-
cess authoriz.)
WEB operator p. function For changing the operator password for the web server default: "operator" Access rights to functions are equivalent to those in production mode (see MACHINE SETUP > Ac-
cess authoriz.)
SIGNAL INTERFACE
Interface mode function Sets the operation mode of the standard signal interface. Settings: [,,PLC signals", ,,Applic. signals"]
,,PLC signals": The signal interface provides PLC signals. ,,Applic. signals": The signal interface provides signals for applicator control.
Submenu >PLC SIGNALS
Only appears, if SIGNAL INTERFACE > Interface mode = ,,PLC signals".
End dispense mod function Affects the output signal ,,Dispense End" at the signal interface. Defines the signal response. Settings: [,,Mode0 inactive", ,,Mode1 low level", ,,Mode2 high level", ,,Mode3 low pulse", ,,Mode4
high pulse"] ,,Mode0 inactive": Signal is disabled Meaning of the other settings: see chapter Signals for PLC connection on page 212.
Disp.end delay function Sets the delay of the ,,Dispense End" signal after the feed motor stopped. Setting range: [0...10000] ms. See chapter Signals for PLC connection on page 212.
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End pulse width function Sets the duration of the ,,Dispense End" signal. Setting range: [0...10000] ms. See chapter Signals for PLC connection on page 211.
Submenu >APPLIC. SIGNALS
Only appears, if SIGNAL INTERFACE > Interface mode = ,,Applic. signals".
Applicator type function If an applicator is used to attach the labels, the applicator type is set here. Alternatively, "Direct
Dispense" should be selected to dispense without an applicator. Settings: [,,LTP - LTPV", PEP, ,,PEP Blow on", ,,PEP II Sensor", ASA, ,,Reverse PEP", ,,Direct
Dispense", ,,BTS", ,,O-ring applicat.", ,,LA-BO", ,,LA-TO Timed", ,,LA-TO Sensor", ,,LA-TO BO Timed", ,,LA-TO BO Sensor"]
"LTP - LTPV": Sensor controlled tamp-on applicator. The movement of the pneumatic cylinder is limited by (touchdown-)sensors, which react to slight pressure onto the product. The LTPV additionally sucks the labels on with a vacuum nozzle.
PEP: The cylinder movement is limited by a setable length of time. After the run out of this application time, the applicator moves back into home position
"PEP Blow on": PEP-type applicator with blow on function: After run out of the application time, the blow on function is activated. After run out of the blow on time, the applicator moves back into home position
"PEP II Sensor": The cylinder movement is limited by a (touchdown-) sensor, which signals the contact to the product and triggers the backwards-movement.
ASA: Vintage applicator. Same function as LA-BO.
"Reverse PEP": Combined tamp-on/blow-on applicator. The applicator moves to its end position and "waits" for the start signal. The start signal triggers the blow on valve which is active for the defined blow on time. After the run out or the blown on time, the applicator moves to home position, gets the next label and moves to the wait position.
"Direct Dispense" Labelling without an applicator
"BTS": Setting for operation with Bad Tag Separator, an additional unit that removes "bad" RFID labels before they are dispensed.
"O-ring applicat.": Vintage applicator.
LA-BO: Blow-on applicator. The label is moved by airstream over a short distance onto the product.
,,LA-TO Timed": Setting for a time-controlled LA-TO. Same function as PEP.
,,LA-TO Sensor": Sensor-controlled tamp-on applicator.
,,LA-TO BO Timed": Setting for time-controlled LA-TO BO.
,,LA-TO BO Sensor": Setting for sensor-controlled LA-TO BO. For information about the signal wave forms see chapter Signal wave forms of applicator signals on page 203.
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For information about the applicator function refer to the relevant applicator service manual. Depending on the selected applicator type appear different setting functions for the applicator .
Functions
Dwell time Blow on time Restart delay Position timeout
Applicators
LTP - LTPV PEP PEP Blow on PEP II Sensor ASA Reverse PEP None (Direct Dispense) BTS O-ring applicat. LA-BO LA-TO Timed LA-TO Sensor LA-TO BO Timed LA-TO BO Sensor
XXX
X
XX
XXXX
XXX
XX
XXXX
X
XXXX
XXX
XX
X
XX
XX
XXXX
XXX
[Tab. 14] The appearance of those menu functions depends on the selected applicator type (x = function appears).
Status outputs function
Determines the output signals at pin 7 and 8 at the signal interface. Settings: [Off, On]
Off: Assignment of applicator signals (pin 7 = vacuum, pin 8 = blow on) On: Assignment of status signals (pin 7 = dispense end, pin 8 = warning)
Apply mode function
Determines whether the application process begins with application ("after start sig.") or dispensing ("after dispensing") of a label.
Settings: ["After dispensing", ,,After start sig."]
"After dispensing": The start signal triggers both the dispensing and the application of a label. "After start sig.": The start signal triggers the application of a label that has already been dispensed. The next label is then dispensed immediately after application.
Dwell time function
Appears only if SIGNAL INTERFACE >APPLIC. SIGNALS > Applicator type = PEP, ,,PEP Blow on", ,,Reverse PEP"; BTS or ,,LA-TO Timed"
Determines the length of time for which the applicator is extended
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Is required for applicators that are not limited by a touch-down signal Dedicated signal output: Pin 5 at the signal interface Adjustment range: [1...99999] ms; default: 200 ms (LA-TO Timed: 500 ms)
Blow on time function
Appears only if SIGNAL INTERFACE >APPLIC. SIGNALS > Applicator type = ,,PEP Blow on", ASA, ,,Reverse PEP", BTS, ,,O-ring applicat." or LA-BO
Sets the duration for blowing on of each label Only appears when an applicator that requires blowing on is used (e.g. "PEP Blow on") Dedicated signal output: Pin 8 at the signal interface Adjustment range: [0...99999] ms; default: 50 ms (LA-BO: 60 ms)
Restart delay function
Determines the length of time after application for which no start signals will be accepted. Adjustment range: [0...99999] ms; default: 0 ms
Position timeout function
Does not appear, if SIGNAL INTERFACE >APPLIC. SIGNALS > Applicator type = ASA, ,,Direct Dispense" or LA-BO
Determines the length of time after which an applicator position error is displayed as an error. A position error is considered to have occurred if the applicator has failed to reach one or both of its end positions within the time set.
Adjustment range: [500...99999] ms; default: 2000 ms
Apply comp. time function
Compensation time for the applicator stroke time; required for operation with variable conveyor speed.
Setting range: [0...99999] ms. Most applicators have a constant stroke time. If the labeler is driven with variable speed, this leads to different label positions on the product. With a slow conveyor speed, the touch down comes too early, with a high conveyor speed, it is too late. With the stroke time
entered in the function Apply comp. time, the dispenser corrects this effect, and therefore improves the labelling precision. When the compensation time is added, depends on the setting of the apply mode (see above): Apply mode = ,,After dispensing": Compensation time is added after the ,,dispense end" signal Apply mode = ,,After start sig.": Compensation time is added after the start signal
Setting instruction:
Setup the dispense-apply-process with a slow conveyor speed. Turn the conveyor speed high. Adjust the labelling position by increasing the Apply comp. time step by step, until the labelling po-
sition is correct.
Touch down sens. function
Switching behaviour of the touchdown sensor. Settings: [,,Pulse falling", ,,Pulse rising"]
,,Pulse falling": The falling signal edge at the sensor triggers the touchdown trigger event ,,Pulse rising": The rising signal edge at the sensor triggers the touchdown trigger event
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TouchDownTimeout function Timeout at the touchdown sensor. This time specifies the maximal wait time for the touchdown
trigger event. Settings: [,,Off", (100...99999) ms"]
Off: The function is switched off xxxx ms: If the specified time xxxx mx is exceeded without the touchdown event, the applicator continues operation in the same manner as the touchdown event would have taken place. No error message will appear in this case.
Submenu >AI BOARD SIGNAL
This menu only appears, if an optional applicator interface (AI) is installed and if SIGNAL INTERFACE > Interface mode = ,,Applic. signals". The functions in the menu refer to the AI.
Applicator type function See description of function SIGNAL INTERFACE >APPLIC. SIGNALS > Applicator type on Seite 68.
Apply mode function See description of function SIGNAL INTERFACE >APPLIC. SIGNALS > Apply mode on Seite 69.
Start mode function Selects a start mode. Depending on the selected mode, the start signal will be interpreted dif-
ferently. Settings: [,,Pulse falling", ,,Level low active", ,,Pulse rising", ,,Level high activ", ,,Pulse fall/ris"]
,,Pulse falling": The dispensing of a label is triggered by a high-low-change of the start signal. The dispensing occurs only after the set delay time.
,,Level low active": Labels are being dispensed as long as the start signal is held low.
,,Pulse rising": The dispensing of a label is triggered by a low-high-change of the start signal. The dispensing occurs only after the set delay time.
,,Level high activ": Labels are being dispensed as long as the start signal is held high.
,,Pulse fall/ris": The dispensing of a label is triggered by a low-high-change as well as by a highlow- change of the start signal. The dispensing occurs only after the set delay time.
Dwell time function See description of function SIGNAL INTERFACE >APPLIC. SIGNALS > Dwell time on Seite 69.
Blow on time function See description of function SIGNAL INTERFACE >APPLIC. SIGNALS > Blow on time on Seite 70. Restart delay function See description of function SIGNAL INTERFACE >APPLIC. SIGNALS > Restart delay on Seite 70.
Position timeout function See description of function SIGNAL INTERFACE >APPLIC. SIGNALS > Position timeout on Seite 70.
Apply comp. time function See description of function SIGNAL INTERFACE >APPLIC. SIGNALS > Apply comp. time on Seite 70.
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Touch down sens. function See description of function SIGNAL INTERFACE >APPLIC. SIGNALS > Touch down sens. on Seite 70.
TouchDownTimeout function See description of function SIGNAL INTERFACE >APPLIC. SIGNALS > TouchDownTimeout on Seite 71.
Submenu >AI BOARD SIGNAL
This menu only appears, if an optional applicator interface (AI) is installed and if SIGNAL INTERFACE > Interface mode = ,,PLC signals". The functions in the menu refer to the AI.
Status signals function Switches the signal outputs at the AI on or off Settings: [Off, On]
Off: The AI is completely disabled On: The applicator control of the AI is disabled. Enabled are the status outputs at the ,,machine status" connector and the ,,Airstream support" output at the applicator connector.
Submenu >ACTIVE INPUTS
In this menu, the active input signals can be selected, if there are identical input signals at different interfaces. This can e. g. be the case with some signals at standard signal interface and optional applicator interface (AI).
Start signal function Settings: [,,Default input", ,,Opt. appl.interf"].
,,Default input": Activates the standard start signal input (M12 connector). ,,Opt. appl.interf": Activates the start signal input at the optional applicator interface. Setting appears only with the optional AI board built in.
Inhibit signal function Settings: [,,Default input", ,,Opt. appl.interf"].
,,Default input": The Inhibit signal input at the standard signal interface is active. ,,Opt. appl.interf": The Inhibit signal input at the optional applicator interface is active.
OD sensor signal function Settings: [,,Default input", ,,Opt. appl.interf"].
,,Default input": The standard OD sensor signal input (M12 connector) is active.
,,Opt. appl.interf": The OD sensor signal input at the optional applicator interface is active. Conditions: a) This setting only appears if an applicator interface is installed. b) MACHINE SETUP > Ext. OD sensor must be set to,,Warning" or ,,Error". c) MACHINE SETUP > OD Sens.polarity is overridden.
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SERVICE/DIAGNOS. menu
Service function Counter for service operations Settings: [Yes, No]
Yes: Increments the "Serv. operations" counter by one (see SERVICE DATA >OPERATION DATA > Service operations) No: Does not increment the counter.
Serv. data reset function Settings: [Yes, No]
Yes: Sets all counters in the SERVICE DATA menu to zero. No: Counts remain unchanged
Sensor Test function See chapter Sensor test on page 248
PS registers function By means of this parameter, the register contents of the power supply can be changed Appears only in production mode Parameter only for authorised, trained service personnel
Memory card test function Test function for compact flash cards Pressing the Online button starts a test routine for the compact flash card memory. After a suc-
cessful test, the following is displayed: Memory card test Card Test O.K.
If the compact flash card is faulty or not in place, an appropriate error message is displayed.
Test functions function Starts motor durability test: Both motors start and stop continually at short intervals For use at the factory
Store diagnosis function Stores the diagnostic data on memory card. The default file name composes as follows:
,,Diagnose ALS 306 RH A637804070501067.log" ALS 306 RH = device type A637804070501067 = Serial number of the CPU board; equals the value displayed under SERVICE DATA >CPU BOARD DATA > Serial number
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Gen.Support Data function Generate support data Generates the folder ,,SupportData" on the selected memory medium and stores the following diagnosis files therein: Setup.for (for details see SPECIAL FUNCTION > Store Parameters) SetupAll.for (for details see SPECIAL FUNCTION > Store Parameters) Diagnose.log (for details see SPECIAL FUNCTION > Store diagnosis) Each of the file names is completed by the printer type and the serial number of the CPU board. The file content is english, regardless of the language setting at the printer. Those data are very helpful for the technical support for fault diagnosis purposes.
Data blocks del. function Deletes one or all data blocks in the flash memory. Appears only, if at least one data block is in the flash memory. Settings: [Bxx, All]
Bxx: Deletes block number xx. After calling the parameter, data block number 01 is displayed:
Data blocks del. B01 diagnose inf
,,B01": block number 01. ,,diagnose inf": name of the data block; is contained in the data block header.
If the flash memory contains more than one data block:
Press the cut button several times, until the wanted data block appears.
Deleting a data block:
Press the online button. Press the feed button to change to ,,yes". Press the online button to delete the block.
Data blocks del. Delete? --> no
All: Deletes all blocks
SERVICE DATA menu
If the text shown is longer than the display line length: Press the button to move the text to the left. Press the button to move the text to the right.
Submenu >MODULE FW VERS.
System version function Shows the firmware version of the labeler
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System revision function Shows a consecutive revision number. Only for factory-internal purpose.
System date function Shows the date, at which the firmware was generated.
Bootloader function Shows the bootloader version number.
uMon function Shows the micromonitor version number. Only for factory-internal purpose.
Applicator int. function Shows the firmware version of the applicator interface:
Applicator int. V 1 T 17
V1 T17 means firmware version 1.17.
Submenu >OPERATION DATA
Service operations function Shows the total number of services that have been carried out. Increment the counter by using SERVICE/DIAGNOS. > Service Maximum value: 4 Bn.
Tot. mat. length function Displays the total material length that has been fed, i.e. the "mileage" of the drive roller. Maximum value: 4 Bn. metres
Dispensing cycl. function Counter for the number of labels dispensed.
Operation time function Displays the total running time of the machine since is was last powered up.
Total Operation function Displays the total running time of the machine since it was first powered up.
Submenu >POWERSUPPLYDATA
Type function Displays the type of power supply.
Version function Shows the power supply version.
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Serial number function Shows the power supply serial number. PS Temperature function Shows the temperature of the power supply in °C. Standby+On time function Shows the total time, during which the power supply was switched on.
Submenu >CPU BOARD DATA
CPU identifier function Displays the identification of the processor used PCB Revision function Displays the layout revision and part number of the CPU board FPGA version function Displays the FPGA version MAC Address function Displays the MAC address, an address for the board which is programmed by the manufacturer
and cannot be changed Serial number function Displays the serial number, which is programmed in by the board manufacturer Production date function Displays the date of manufacture of the CPU board PCB part number function Displays the part number of the board without components Board part numb. function Displays the part number of the board complete with components Manufacturer function Displays the manufacturer of the board Work place function Displays the work place of the labeler Company name function Displays the company name
Submenu >DISPLAY DATA
Display Version function Displays the version of the operator panel.
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Display serialNr function Shows the serial number of the operator panel. Remote disp.vers function Shows the version of the remote operator panel. Remote disp. ## function Shows the serial number of the remote operator panel.
Submenu > PERIPHERAL DATA
Applicator int. function Function only appears when there is an applicator interface installed Shows the PCI model of the applicator interface
Submenu >MEMORY DATA
RAM memory size function Shows the size of the available RAM Flash mem size function Shows the size of the available flash memory Custom defaults function Shows, if custom default settings are stored (displays ,,Yes" or ,,No", see MACHINE SETUP > Custom
defaults)
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Enhanced Functions
ACCESS VIA A WEB/FTP SERVER
Web server
K
I
J
L
A
F
B
G
C D
H
E
[81] User interface of the web server (after clicking on "Login")
A Link to the web server home B Opens input fields for user name and password [81] C Calls the function menu Enables settings in the labeler function menu to be changed. D Calls the operator panel display Gives access to all the functions of the real operator panel E Starts the FTP server in a new browser window See chapter FTP server on page 81 F Input field for user name Preset: "admin" G Input field for password Preset: "admin" The password can be changed under INTERFACE PARA >NETWORK PARAM. > WEB server H Click on this button after entering user name and password I Displays the machine model J Displays the firmware version K Links to the NOVEXX Solutions website L DHCP host name (see INTERFACE PARA >NETWORK PARAM. > DHCP host name)
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Applications The web server makes it possible to set or read the values of functions from the function menu via a web browser to control the operator panel of the labeler via a web browser.
The web server is not multi-session compatible, i.e. only one user can be logged in at any time. The web server is a setup utility, not an operational one. The web server should not be heavily used during a high performance application of the dispenser.
Prerequisites Labeler is connected to network A valid IP address is assigned to the dispenser (by the network administrator or by a DHCP serv-
er) INTERFACE PARA >NETWORK PARAM. > WEB server must be set to "Enabled". Web browser installed on the host (e. g. Firefox, Internet Explorer, Chrome)
Starting the web server
Note down the IP address of the labeler
This is shown under INTERFACE PARA >NETWORK PARAM. > IP address
Start internet browser. Enter the following in the address bar:
http://[IP address without initial zeroes] Example: IP address = 144.093.029.031
Enter: http://144.93.29.31
Logging in to the web server
Click on the "Login" link [81B] Enter user name and password [81F, G]
Preset in both cases: admin
Click on the "Login" button [81H]
Changing a setting in the labeler menu Click on the names of submenus and functions to open them so that you can change the settings they contain. Example: Making a change to LABEL SETUP > Start offset:
Click on "Parameter" link [81C]. Click on "LABEL SETUP" link. Click on "Start offset" link. A dialog box opens: [82]. Enter the required value in the entry field. Click on the "Save" button.
The value is now transferred to the labeler.
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[82] Example: Dialog box for entering value for the function MACHINE SETUP > Startfehler Halt Some functions trigger a reset of the labeler, if they have been changed on the labeler via the operator panel. However, if any of these functions is changed via the web server, the reset does not occur automatically. The changes only come into effect after the next time the labeler is reset. In these cases, the "Reset" button [83A] appears after the setting has been changed.
A
[83] Information (A): Changes made to the function setting do not come into effect until after a reset.
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The virtual operator panel
E A
B
C D
[84] The virtual operator panel
After the "Display view" link is clicked, an image of the labeler operator panel (= virtual operator panel) appears on the screen [84]. All of the buttons on the real operator panel can also be operated by mouse-click on the virtual operator panel.
The buttons [84A-D] underneath the virtual operator panel are equivalent to key combinations on the real operator panel
A "Offline" button
Sets the machine offline during dispensing mode
Equals pressing the - button
B "View switch" button
Equivalent to the combination +
C "Reset" button
Triggers a reset
Equivalent to the combination + +
D ,,Online Menü" button
Changes to ,,Dispensing mode" > ,,Online settings" ( (buttons + ).
- button) or back to ,,Dispensing mode"
FTP server
Applications The file transfer protocol (FTP) server (RFC959) enables access to the labeler's internal RAM disk
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and to the compact flash card in the card slot of the labeler (as long as there is a compact flash card in the slot). In this way, files (configuration or firmware files) can be saved to the CF card or the internal RAM disk, or existing files renamed or deleted.
The FTP server is multi-session compatible. The FTP server should not be heavily used during a high performance application of the labeler.
Prerequisites Labeler is connected to network A valid IP address is assigned to the dispenser (by the network administrator or by a DHCP serv-
er) INTERFACE PARA >NETWORK PARAM. > FTP server must be set to "On". FTP client is installed on the host computer (e. g. WS-FTP, Windows Explorer, Internet Explorer,
Midnight Commander). The FTP connection is not blocked by a firewall
Establishing a FTP connection
Note down the IP address of the labeler
This is shown under INTERFACE PARA >NETWORK PARAM. > IP address
Start the FTP client. Enter the following in the address bar:
ftp://[IP address without initial zeroes] Example: IP address = 144.093.029.047
Enter: ftp://144.93.29.47 An input field for the user name and password appears.
Enter user name and password.
A user name can be chosen at will; preset password = "novexx" Change the password under INTERFACE PARA >NETWORK PARAM. > FTP Password
[85] User interface of the FTP server in the Windows Explorer. RAM = internal machine memory; usb = connected USB stick.
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A
[86] Folders on the USB stick (A).
[87] Files in folder ,,SupportData".
If the login was successful, separate folders appear in the FTP client, one for the internal RAM disk and one for each connected memory medium [85]: RAM:
The content of the RAM disk is without matter for the user. USB:
If one of the functions for storing setup or diagnosis data on a memory medium was already processed, the following subfolders can be found here 1:
Subfolder Formats
Logfiles SupportData Fonts Graphics Logos
Comment Location for setup files (see MACHINE SETUP > Store Parameters) Location for firmware files to be uploaded in standalone mode. Location for diagnosis files (see SERVICE/DIAGNOS. > Store diagnosis) Location for setup and diagnosis files (see SERVICE/DIAGNOS. > Gen.Support Data) Without function
1) Depending on the applied memory medium appears SD, CF or USB.
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SAVING/LOADING A CONFIGURATION
Applications
It sometimes happens that all of the parameter settings for a labeler must be restored or transferred to another labeler. In such cases, the user can import all of the function settings together as a set, saving time, money and stress. The following applications come to mind:
After a service action, when the same settings as before the service are to be reinstalled on a labeler.
When the settings in the functions menu of one labeler are to be transferred onto another machine of the same model.
When several labelers of the same model are to be set up with exactly the same settings. In these cases, it is convenient to first export and save the settings so that they can later be imported. There are two ways of doing this:
Data interface: Readout via the data interface with the help of appropriate interface commands. This method requires a sound knowledge of the Easy Plug command language and will not be described here (for detailed information see the Easy Plug manual).
External memory medium: Saving the settings onto a memory medium as a text file ("setup file") (see description that follows). For details about applying external memory media refer to the ,,External memory media manual".
Saving onto an external memory medium
Switch the labeler off. Connect a memory medium to the USB connector. Switch the labeler on. Call MACHINE SETUP > Store Parameters
This function only appears in the menu if there is a memory card in the labeler's card slot.
Choose an option for saving: "With adjust para" or "Without adj. par"
"With adjust para": (Preset): device-specific settings are included in what is saved. These include sensor settings, for example. The names of the relevant functions are marked with a "*" in the text file. This setting is recommended when the intention is to transfer the settings back onto the same machine.
"Without adj. par": parameters that contain device-specific settings are excluded from what is saved. This is recommended when settings from one machine are to be transferred to another machine of the same model.
Press the button.
The preset file name is now shown (saved in \FORMATS directory on the memory medium): "SETUPALL ALS xxx yy zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.FOR" for MACHINE SETUP > Store Parameters = "With adjust para" "SETUP ALS xxx yy zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.FOR" for MACHINE SETUP > Store Parameters = "Without adj. par" (with xxx = machine type, e. g. 306; yy = RH or LH; zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz = CPU board serial number)
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File name and directory can be changed using buttons on labeler operator panel. If a file with the name entered already exists, this will be overwritten without asking for confirmation.
Loading from an external memory medium
Selecting a file
Press the + buttons simultaneously.
Display: Select file
SETUPALL.FOR
Files with the following endings can be selected: "*.FOR" (configuration file) or "*.S3B" (firmware file). The files must be located on the compact flash card, in the "\FORMATS" directory. If there is more than one file in the "\FORMATS" directory, the first file alphabetically is displayed. The following system is used to select a file:
Button Action Show next file
Show previous file Show first file Select currently displayed file
[Tab. 15] Functions of buttons for file selection
Once a file has been selected, it is executed. If a configuration file was selected, the configuration is loaded. For a firmware file, the firmware starts loading. If there are no suitable files in the "\FORMATS" directory or no memory medium is connected, the following message appears:
Standalone No files!
Loading procedure
Select file as described above. Press the button.
Display: SETUP ALS 206 RH A637 Executing .
(Top line = selected file name) The loading can take a couple of seconds. To visualize the progress, the point is moving during the loading.
Store parameters Restart system..
The configuration is loaded after the restart.
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Automatic loading
Save the configuration file as \AUTOSETUP.FOR (in the memory medium root directory)
Importing the settings:
Switch labeler off Insert memory card Switch labeler on
The import of the function settings starts automatically. Display after settings have successfully been applied:
Switch off Remove card
Switch labeler off Remove memory card
Loading a configuration via the data interface
Prerequisites: A configuration file has been read out (see chapter Saving onto an external memory medium
on page 84). The configuration file was saved on the host computer (The transfer can be carried out using
the FTP server, for example, see chapter FTP server on page 129). The host computer and labeler are connected via the interface which has been activated
through the menu: SCHNITTST. PARA >EASYPLUGINTERPR > Schnittstelle (Com1, USB or Ethernet) Host computer operating system: Windows XP, Windows 7 or Windows 10
Serial interface On the host computer:
Open a command prompt window. Enter the command copy setupall.for com1 [88] (replace "setupall.for" with your filename) Press the Enter key.
[88] Command prompt window showing the command to transfer the file "setupall.for" to the interface Com1.
USB/Ethernet interfaces
On the host computer:
Open a command prompt window.
Enter the command copy setupall.for \\Computername\Share name (replace "setupall.for" with
your filename), where:
Computername = Name of the computer. You can find this name in Windows XP under START > SETTINGS > CONTROL PANEL > SYSTEM > COMPUTERNAME (e.g. "DM-ECH-0990").
Share name = name found in Windows XP under START > SETTINGS > PRINTERS AND FAXES, by right-clicking on the device icon then clicking PROPERTIES > SHARING. The Share name stands for a printer that is connected to a certain port a USB port for transfer via USB or the TCP/IP port for Ethernet transfer.
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Some tips about transfer via a USB or Ethernet interface:
The procedure described does not work with Windows 98, Windows ME or Windows NT 4.0.
The Share name must satisfy MS-DOS conventions (max. 8 characters length, no special characters or spaces)
Example of a printout from SETUPALL.FOR
#!A1
#G Machine Setup for ALS 256 LH Version: V2.52
#G Serial number
: A103782011227001
#G MAC Address
: 000A.44.08.00.05
#G Creation date
: 01.01.2000 00:03
#G-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
#G LABEL SETUP
#G-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
#PC2067/0
#G Gap detect. mode : Manual
#PC6000/10.0
#G Dispense speed : 10.0 m/min
#PC6001/10.0
#G Slew speed
: 10.0 m/min
#PC6002/100.0
#G Label pitch
: 100.0 mm
#PC6003/19.0
#G Lab. stop offset : 19.0 mm
#PC6004/15.1
#G Start offset
: 15.1 mm
#PC6034/0.0
#G Start offset
: 0.0 mm
#PC6017/0.0
#G Product length : 0.0 mm
#PC6035/0
#G Multi label mode : Off
#PC6036/100.0
#G Label 2 offset : 100.0 mm
#PC6037/100.0
#G Label 3 offset : 100.0 mm
#PC6007/1
#G Miss. label tol. : 1
#PC6041/0
#G Miss. label mode : Compensate
#PC6015/0
#G Stop count. mode : Off
#PC6016/0
#G Label stop quan. : 0
#G-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
#G MACHINE SETUP
#G-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
#PC5050/4
#G *Dispenser type : ALS 256 LH
#PC2002/0
#G Speed unit
: Inch/s
#PC2069/1
#G Cover open error : Immediately
#PC2065/1
#G Param. data base : 1
#PC2005/3
#G *Dispense counter : 3
#PC2006/0
#G w/wo magazine : with
#PC2058/0
#G Feed mode
: Head up
#PC2071/0
#G EasyPlug errors : Tolerant handl.
#PC2068/5
#G Foil stretching : Feedback: 5 mm
#PC2043/0
#G Start print mode : Pulse falling
#PC6005/0
#G Speed Adaption : Off
#PC6006/0
#G Encoder Type
: Single Phase
#PC6008/500
#G Encoder Resol. : 500 pulses/turn
#PC6009/64.0
#G Encoder Diameter : 64.0mm 0.0var
#PC6040/1
#G Rewinder Operat. : On
#PC6046/1.64
#G Rewinder gear : Reduction 1:1.64
#PC6018/0
#G Tandem Operation : Off
#PC6047/0
#G Tandem startmode : 1 Start sensor
#PC6020/3
#G Tandem Synch. : UDP Tandem Port
#PC6038/0
#G Slave IP address : 000.000.000.000
#PC6019/500.0
#G Tandem Distance : 500.0 mm
#PC2015/4
#G Label sens. type : Optical
#PC6011/1
#G Labelsen. InType : PNP
#PC6012/1
#G Startsen. In.Type: PNP
#PC6013/0
#G Start disp. mode : Pulse falling
#PC6014/0
#G Start error stop : Off
#PC6042/0
#G On inhibit enter : Do saved starts
#PC6043/0
#G On inhibit leave : Do saved starts
#PC2020/1
#G Turn-on mode
: Online
#PC2051/1
#G Language
: English
#PC2053/0
#G Access authoriz. : Off
#PC2075/60
#G Materialend err : Mat.diam < 60mm
#PC2074/80
#G Materialend warn : Mat.diam < 80mm
#PC2076/202
#G Rewinder full : Diameter > 202mm
#PC6022/0
#G Ext. OD sensor : Off
#PC6028/0
#G OD Sens.polarity : Level low active
#PC6044/0
#G Loop supply mode : Full label print
#PC6045/0
#G Loop setup
: 1 deviator roll
#PC6023/0
#G Unwinder motor : Off
#PC6024/15500
#G Feed accelerate : 15500 mm/s2
#PC6025/15500
#G Feed decelerat. : 15500 mm/s2
#PC6029/15500
#G Rew.empty accel. : 15500 mm/s2
#PC6030/15500
#G Rew.full accel. : 15500 mm/s2
#G-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
#G Easyplug Interpreter
#G-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
#PC1101/5
#G Interface
: Automatic
#PC1102/0
#G Spooler mode
: Mult. print jobs
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#PC1103/1
#G *Dispenser ID no. : 1
#PC1104/64
#G Spooler size
: 64 KBytes
#PC2072/0
#G Offline mode
: Interf. disabled
#PC2021/0
#G Interface delay :
0 ms
#G-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
#G COM1 Port Parameter
#G-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
#PC1201/8
#G Baud rate
: 115200 Baud
#PC1202/8
#G No. of data bits : 8
#PC1203/2
#G Parity
: None
#PC1204/1
#G Stop bits
: 1 Bit
#PC1205/0
#G Data synch.
: RTS/CTS
#PC1206/0
#G Serial port mode : RS232
#PC1207/1
#G Frame error
: Display
#G-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
#G Ethernet Parameter
#G-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
#PC1501/0
#G IP Addressassign : DHCP
#PC1502/144.093.028.109 #G *IP address
: 144.093.028.109
#PC1503/255.255.000.000 #G *Net mask
: 255.255.000.000
#PC1504/000.000.000.000 #G *Gateway address : 000.000.000.000
#PC1505/9100
#G Port address
: 9100
#PC1506/0
#G Ethernet speed : Auto negotiation
#PC1513/ALS_204_LH_000000#G#G DHCP host name : ALS_204_LH_000000
#PC1507/1
#G FTP server
: On
#PC1508/novexx#G
#G FTP Password
: novexx
#PC1509/1
#G WEB server
: On
#PC1510/5
#G WEB display refr : 5 s
#PC1511/admin#G
#G WEB admin passw. : admin
#PC1512/supervisor#G
#G WEB supervisor p.: supervisor
#PC1532/operator#G
#G WEB operator p. : operator
#PC1529/0
#G Time client
: Off
#PC1530/-2105212662
#G Time server IP : 130.133.001.010
#PC1531/3600
#G Sync. interval : 3600 s
#PC1533/0.0
#G Time zone
: +0:00
#G-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
#G Signal Interface Parameter Menu
#G-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
#PC6033/0
#G Interface mode : PLC signals
#G-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
#G PLC Signals Parameter Menu
#G-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
#PC3211/0
#G End dispense mod : Mode0 inactive
#PC3213/100
#G Disp.end delay : 100 ms
#PC3214/0
#G End pulse width :
0 ms
#G-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
#G Applicator Signals Parameter Menu
#G-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
#PC6101/0
#G Applicator type : LTP - LTPV
#PC6112/0
#G Status outputs : Off
#PC6102/0
#G Apply mode
: After start sig.
#PC6115/0
#G TouchDown Sensor : Pulse falling
#PC6113/1
#G Lab release time :
1 ms
#PC6106/1
#G Dwell time
:
1 ms
#PC6107/1
#G Blow on time
:
1 ms
#PC6108/0
#G Restart delay :
0 ms
#PC6109/2000
#G Position timeout : 2000 ms
#PC6114/99
#G TouchDownTimeout : Off
#PC6111/0
#G Apply comp. time :
0 ms
#G-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
#G AI Board Signals Parameter Menu
#G-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
#PC3112/1
#G Status signals : On
#PC3101/6
#G Applicator type : Direct Dispense
#PC3102/0
#G Apply mode
: After start sig.
#PC3110/2
#G Start disp. mode : Pulse rising
#PC3118/0
#G TouchDown Sensor : Pulse falling
#PC3116/1
#G Lab release time :
1 ms
#PC3106/1
#G Dwell time
:
1 ms
#PC3107/1
#G Blow on time
:
1 ms
#PC3108/0
#G Restart delay :
0 ms
#PC3115/80
#G Stop lag time : 80 ms
#PC3109/2000
#G Position timeout : 2000 ms
#PC3117/99
#G TouchDownTimeout : Off
#PC3111/0
#G Apply comp. time :
0 ms
#G-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
#G Active signal inputs
#G-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
#PC3230/0
#G Start signal
: Default input
#PC3231/0
#G Inhibit signal : Default input
#PC3232/0
#G OD sensor signal : Default input
#G-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
#G Printer Service Menu
#G-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
#PC5111/0
#G Spec parameter 1 : 0
#PC5112/0
#G Spec parameter 2 : 0
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#PC5133/0
#G *Loop dancer val. : 0
#G-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
#G DHCP Addresses
#G-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
#G readonly ID=30001 #G IP address
: 144.093.029.047
#G readonly ID=30002 #G Net mask
: 255.255.254.000
#G readonly ID=30003 #G Gateway address : 144.093.028.001
#G-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
#G Module Firmware Versions
#G-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
#G readonly ID=30004 #G System version : V2.52
#G readonly ID=30067 #G System revision : 8512
#G readonly ID=30070 #G System date
: Aug 8 2014
#G readonly ID=30076 #G Model-ID
: ALS 256 LH
#G readonly ID=30081 #G storage medias : RAM,USB
#G readonly ID=30058 #G Applicator int. : V 1 - T 41
#G-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
#G Operational Data
#G-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
#G readonly ID=30014 #G Serv. operations : 0
#G readonly ID=30021 #G Tot. mat. length : 0 m
#G readonly ID=30027 #G Dispensing cycl. : 8
#G readonly ID=30028 #G Operation time : 0 hours 3 min
#G readonly ID=30082 #G Total Operation : 2 hours 53 min
#G-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
#G Power supply data
#G-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
#G readonly ID=30029 #G Type
: ALPS600
#G readonly ID=30030 #G Version
: H8.02 F2.03
#G readonly ID=30031 #G Serial number : 14184007
#G readonly ID=30072 #G PS Temperature : 35 °C
#G readonly ID=30032 #G Standby+On time : 5 hours 51 min
#G readonly ID=30033 #G On time
: 5 hours 32 min
#G readonly ID=30200 #G PS Reg. 0x000 : 10 00 00 23 B4 00 EF 00 00 00 00 00 00 37 00 29
#G readonly ID=30201 #G PS Reg. 0x010 : 00 00 05 32 00 00 05 51 00 00 06 19 00 00 80 CA
#G readonly ID=30202 #G PS Reg. 0x020 : 2F 00 00 00 00 02 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
#G readonly ID=30203 #G PS Reg. 0x030 : AB 00 42 40 23 00 60 00 00 00 05 48 00 00 05 45
#G readonly ID=30204 #G PS Reg. 0x040 : 10 00 00 08 02 14 18 40 07 00 01 00 41 00 00 00
#G readonly ID=30205 #G PS Reg. 0x050 : 00 4B 50 25 32 03 00 00 00 00 FF 37 00 00 00 00
#G readonly ID=30206 #G PS Reg. 0x060 : 0A 0A 1E 3C 00 0A 0A 14 0A 00 19 19 00 00 32 1F
#G readonly ID=30207 #G PS Reg. 0x070 : 00 00 05 29 00 00 05 48 00 00 05 26 00 00 05 45
#G readonly ID=30208 #G PS Reg. 0x080 : 41 4C 50 53 36 30 30 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
#G readonly ID=30209 #G PS Reg. 0x090 : 02 03 00 00 00 00 00 00 50 5A 2D 3C 03 00 00 00
#G readonly ID=30210 #G PS Reg. 0x0A0 : 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
#G readonly ID=30211 #G PS Reg. 0x0B0 : 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
#G readonly ID=30212 #G PS Reg. 0x0C0 : 10 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
#G readonly ID=30213 #G PS Reg. 0x0D0 : 00 4B 50 25 32 03 00 00 00 00 FF 37 00 00 00 00
#G readonly ID=30214 #G PS Reg. 0x0E0 : 0A 0A 1E 3C 00 0A 0A 14 0A 00 19 19 00 00 32 00
#G readonly ID=30215 #G PS Reg. 0x0F0 : 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
#G readonly ID=30216 #G PS Reg. 0x100 : 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
#G readonly ID=30217 #G PS Reg. 0x110 : 00 00 00 00 00 00 08 00 00 16 00 00 31 00 00 A1
#G readonly ID=30218 #G PS Reg. 0x120 : 00 00 57 00 00 18 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
#G readonly ID=30219 #G PS Reg. 0x130 : 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
#G readonly ID=30220 #G PS Reg. 0x140 : 2F 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
#G readonly ID=30221 #G PS Reg. 0x150 : 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
#G readonly ID=30222 #G PS Reg. 0x160 : 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
#G readonly ID=30223 #G PS Reg. 0x170 : 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
#G-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
#G CPU board data
#G-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
#G readonly ID=30034 #G CPU identifier : ARM926T Rev5
#G readonly ID=30036 #G PCB Revision
: REV01
#G readonly ID=30037 #G FPGA version
: 3825
#G readonly ID=30039 #G MAC Address
: 000A.44.08.00.05
#G readonly ID=30040 #G Serial number : A103782011227001
#G readonly ID=30041 #G Production date : 11.09.2012
#G readonly ID=30042 #G PCB part number :
A10378
#G readonly ID=30043 #G Board part numb. : 2-01 Kurz
#G readonly ID=30044 #G Manufacturer
: Dummy Record
#G readonly ID=30045 #G Work place
: FCT BlueFin2
#G readonly ID=30046 #G Company name
: Dummy Record
#G-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
#G Display board data
#G-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
#G readonly ID=30059 #G Display Version : V3.10
#G readonly ID=30068 #G Display serialNr : A662603S06091493
#G-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
#G Internal Memory Configuration
#G-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
#G readonly ID=30007 #G RAM memory size : 128 MB
#G readonly ID=30008 #G Flash mem size : 8 MB STM
#G readonly ID=30013 #G Custom defaults : No
#G-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
#G Printer Debug Menu
#G-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
#PC5127/0
#G Debug interface : Off
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#PC5124/0
#G Debug mask
: 0
#PC5128/-1872945986
#G Debug IP address : 144.093.028.190
#PC5404/0
#G Fields
: Off
#PC5400/0
#G Label generation : Off
#PC5401/0
#G Print handling : Off
#PC5402/0
#G Variables
: Off
#PC5408/0
#G OLV data
: Off
#PC5403/0
#G Pctrl communica. : Off
#PC5406/0
#G RFID-Reader
: Off
#PC5407/0
#G RFID-Task
: Off
#G-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
#G Product profiles
#G-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
#PB01N/Product 1/
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6017=0.0,6035=0,6036=100.0,6037=100.0,6007=1,6041=0,6015=0,2002=0,2069=1,
2006=0,2058=0,2071=0,2068=5,2043=0,6005=0,6006=0,6008=500,6009=64.0,
6040=1,6046=1.64,6018=0,6047=0,6020=3,6038=0,6019=500.0,2015=4,6011=1,
6012=1,6013=0,6014=0,6042=0,6043=0,2020=1,2051=1,2053=0,2075=60,2074=80,
2076=202,6022=0,6028=0,6044=0,6045=0,6023=0,6024=15500,6025=15500,
6029=15500,6030=15500,1101=5,1102=0,1104=64,2072=0,2021=0,1201=8,1202=8,
1203=2,1204=1,1205=0,1206=0,1207=1,1501=0,1505=9100,1506=0,
1513=ALS_204_LH_000000,1507=1,1508=novexx,1509=1,1510=5,1511=admin,
1512=supervisor,1532=operator,1529=0,1530=-2105212662,1531=3600,1533=0.0,
6033=0,3211=0,3213=100,3214=0,6101=0,6112=0,6102=0,6115=0,6113=1,6106=1,
6107=1,6108=0,6109=2000,6114=99,6111=0,3112=1,3101=6,3102=0,3110=2,3118=0,
3116=1,3106=1,3107=1,3108=0,3115=80,3109=2000,3117=99,3111=0,3230=0,
3231=0,3232=0,5111=0,5112=0,5124=0,5128=-1872945986,5404=0,5400=0,5401=0,
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#PB02N//CLEAR#G
#PB03N//CLEAR#G
#PB04N//CLEAR#G
#PB05N//CLEAR#G
#PB06N//CLEAR#G
#PB07N//CLEAR#G
#PB08N//CLEAR#G
#PB09N//CLEAR#G
#PB10N//CLEAR#G
#PB11N//CLEAR#G
#PB12N//CLEAR#G
#PB13N//CLEAR#G
#PB14N//CLEAR#G
#PB15N//CLEAR#G
#PB16//CLEAR#G
#G-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
#G Execute system restart ( 134 parameters )
#G-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
#PC999999/-1#G
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Electronics Description
SIGNAL INTERFACE
General notes
The signal interface is in series a D-Sub15 (fem.) connector [?A]. The machine can additionally (optionally) be equipped with separate M12 sockets for inputs and outputs [90][91]. The signal interface can be used as interface for applicator signals or for PLC signals. The selection of the interface type is done via the function menu: PLC signals: SIGNAL INTERFACE > Interface mode = ,,PLC signals". Applicator signals: SIGNAL INTERFACE > Interface mode = ,,Applic. signals".
Recommended connector: Novexx article no.: A8144 (male), A8145 (fem.) Manufacturer: Franz Binder GmbH Order no.: 713 1 99 1487 812 08 See www.binder-connector.de
A
[89] Position of the signal interface (A) at a RH machine with ,,Gen. 2"-Electronics.
[90] Position of the M12 sockets.
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A
B
PLC-OUT PLC-IN
START
ROTARY
OD
ENCODER
LABEL
CAP
[91] Arrangement of the optional M12 sockets: A Outputs B Inputs
Circuit diagrams for signal inputs
+24 V PLC_IN_A
NPN Sensor
PLC_IN_K Masse
[92] Main circuit for signal inputs (NPN)
+24 V PLC_IN_A
PNP Sensor
PLC_IN_K Masse
[93] Main circuit for signal inputs (PNP)
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Circuit diagram for signal outputs
+24V
OUT GND
[94] Main circuit for signal outputs.
Signals for applicator connection
Required setting: SIGNAL INTERFACE > Interface mode = ,,Applicator int.".
Home A
1
Touch Down A
2
n. c.
3
+24 V
4
Cylinder
5
Airstream Support
6
Vacuum
7
Blow On
8
9
Home K
10
Touch Down K
11
n. c.
12
GND
13
GND
14
GND
15
GND
[95] Pin assignment D-Sub15 connector Airstream Support 4
5 GND 6 Vacuum
GND 3
7 GND
Cylinder 2
1 GND 8 Blow On
[96] Output signals: Pin assignment M12 socket (female, matching connector: article no. A8144).
n. c. 6
5 n. c. 4 Touch Down A
GND 7
3 Touch Down K
Home K 1
2 Home A 8 +24 V
[97] Input signals: Pin assignment M12 socket (male socket, matching connector: article no. A8145).
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Signal name Home Touch Down
Cylinder
Airstream Support Vacuum
Blow On
Function Input Active, if the applicator has reached the home position (application is finished) Input Use with sensor-controlled applicators (e. g. LTP) Active, if the applicator touches the product Output Controls the pneumatic cylinder of the applicator Active during the dwell time or until touch down Duration setable with: SIGNAL INTERFACE >APPLIC. SIGNALS > Dwell time Output Controls the airstream, which presses the label against the applicator plate. Active after the start signal until start of application (cylinder) Output Controls the vacuum at the applicator plate Active after the start signal until end of application (cylinder) Output Controls the blow-on valve of the applicator Active after end of application (cylinder) Duration setable with: SIGNAL INTERFACE >APPLIC. SIGNALS > Blow on time
Not every applicator uses the same signals: See chapter Applicator type <--> Signals on page 95
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Applicator type <--> Signals
The table below lists all the signals that are required by the relevant applicator type to be able to work. With some applicator type settings, the interface provides additional signals, which are not mandatory for the applicator to work, e. g. the blow on signal with the setting Applicator type = ,,LTP LTPV"
Signal
Applicator
LTP(V) PEP IV PEP Blow on PEP II Sens. ASA Rev. PEP Direct Dispense BTS O-Ring appl. LA-BO LA-TO timed. LA-TO sensor
Inputs: Home Position
XX X
X
X
XX
XX
Touch Down
X
X
X
X
Out- Airstream Support X X X
puts: Vacuum
X 1
X
X X X X2 X XX
XXXX
X
XX
Cylinder
XX X X
X
XX
XX
Blow On
X X XX
XX
+24V
XX X X
X
XXXX
BTS 3
X
[Tab. 16] Signals which are used by the different applicator types (X = signal applied)
1) Only used with LTPV 2) Only used with pneumatic dispensing edge 3) Signal only at optional Applicator Interface
For details about applicator types read the description of function SIGNAL INTERFACE >APPLIC. SIGNALS > Applicator type on page 83.
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Signal wave forms of applicator signals
For details about applicator types read the description of function SIGNAL INTERFACE >APPLIC. SIGNALS > Applicator type on page 83.
PEP
Start signal
Home position Airstream support Cylinder (setable)
A
B
t
Additional signals available with optional Applicator Interface:
Offline Cycle Inhibit
D
C
[98] Pattern of control signals over time for the setting Applicator type = ,,PEP". A Duration is determined by label length and dispensing speed. ,,Airstream Support" switching to low means the label is dispensed. B Can be adjusted via "Dwell time". Duration t is determined by the backwards movement of the applicator. The application cycle ends when the home position signal is high again. C The output signal ,,Offline" follows the input signal ,,Inhibit". D The start signal is ignored because of the active ,,Inhibit".
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PEP Blow On, LA-TO BO timed
Start signal
Home position
Airstream support
Cylinder (setable)
A B t1 t2
Vacuum
Blow on (setable)
C
D
t3
Additional signals available with optional Applicator Interface:
Offline Cycle Inhibit
F
E
[99] Pattern of control signals over time for the settings Applicator type = ,,PEP Blow on" or ,,LA-TO BO zeitge.". A Duration is determined by label length and dispensing speed. ,,Airstream Support" switching to low means the label is dispensed. B The total duration of Cylinder is the sum of both durations t1 and t2. The duration t1 is setable by "Dwell time"; t2 is setable by "Blow on time" (see note C). C Can be adjusted with "Blow on time". D Duration t3 is determined by the backwards movement of the applicator. The application cycle ends when the home position signal is high again. E The output signal ,,Offline" follows the input signal ,,Inhibit". F The start signal is ignored because of the active ,,Inhibit".
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Reverse PEP
Start signal
Home position
A
Airstream support
Cylinder (setable)
Vacuum
B
C
t
Blow on
(setable)
Additional signals available with optional Applicator Interface:
E
Offline Cycle Inhibit
F
D
[100] Pattern of control signals over time for the setting Applicator type = ,,Reverse PEP". A Duration is determined by label length and dispensing speed. ,,Airstream Support" switching to low means the label is dispensed. B Adjustable with "Blow on time". C Duration t is determined by the backwards movement of the. applicator. The application cycle ends when the home position signal is high again D The output signal ,,Offline" follows the input signal ,,Inhibit". E The start signal is ignored because of the active ,,Inhibit". F The end of ,,Cycle" can be adjusted with "Dwell time" (usually, this function sets the end of the ,,Cylinder" signal, in case of the Reverse PEP, ,,Cylinder" stays active up to the next start signal, what means that the dwell time is ignored).
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LTP, LTPV, LA-TO BO sensor The blow on signal is provided by the interface, even though it is not required by this applicator type.
Start signal Home position
A
Airstream support
Cylinder (setable)
Vacuum Touch down
Blow on (setable)
B
t
C
Additional signals with optional Applicator Interface:
D
Offline
E
Cycle
Inhibit
[101] Pattern of control signals over time for the setting Applicator type = ,,LTP - LTPV" or ,,LA-TO BO Sensor".
A Duration is determined by label length and dispensing speed. ,,Airstream Support" switching to low means the label is dispensed.
B Duration t is determined by the backwards movement of the applicator. The application cycle ends when the home position signal is high again
C Adjustable with "Blow on time" . D The output signal ,,Offline" follows the input signal ,,Inhibit". E The start signal is ignored because of the active ,,Inhibit".
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PEP II Sensor
Start signal Home position
A
Airstream support
Cylinder (setable)
Vacuum Touch down
Blow on (setable)
C
B
t
Additional signals with optional Applicator Interface:
Offline Cycle Inhibit
E
D
[102] Pattern of control signals over time for the settings Applicator type = ,,PEP II Sensor". A Duration is determined by label length and dispensing speed. ,,Airstream Support" switching to low means the label is dispensed. B Duration t is determined by the backwards movement of the applicator. The application cycle ends when the home position signal is high again. C Adjustable with "Blow on time". D The output signal ,,Offline" follows the input signal ,,Inhibit". E The start signal is ignored because of the active ,,Inhibit".
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LA-TO sensor
Start signal Home position
Airstream support Cylinder (setable)
Vacuum Touch down
A
t
B
Additional signals with optional Applicator Interface:
Offline
D
Cycle
C
Inhibit
[103] Pattern of control signals over time for the setting Applicator type = ,,LA-TO Sensor". A Duration is determined by label length and dispensing speed. ,,Airstream Support" switching to low means the label is dispensed. B Duration t is determined by the backwards movement of the applicator. The application cycle ends when the home position signal is high again. C The output signal ,,Offline" follows the input signal ,,Inhibit". D The start signal is ignored because of the active ,,Inhibit".
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LA-TO timed
Start signal Home position Airstream support Cylinder (setable)
A B
t
Vacuum
Additional signals available with optional Applicator Interface:
Offline Cycle Inhibit
D
C
[104] Pattern of control signals over time for the setting Applicator type = ,,LA-TO zeitgest.". A Duration is determined by label length and dispensing speed. ,,Airstream Support" switching to low means the label is dispensed. B Duration t is determined by the backwards movement of the applicator. The application cycle ends when the home position signal is high again. C The output signal ,,Offline" follows the input signal ,,Inhibit". D The start signal is ignored because of the active ,,Inhibit".
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ASA
The ASA is a special case, which does not have any moving parts. The label is applied only by compressed air. Therefore, signals controlling the movement of the applicator (Home position, Cylinder) are not required.
Start signal
A
Airstream support
Vacuum
B
Blow on (setable)
Additional signals available with optional Applicator Interface:
Offline Cycle Inhibit
D
C
[105] Pattern of control signals over time for the setting Applicator type = ,,ASA". A Duration is determined by the label length and dispensing speed. ,,Airstream Support" switching to low means the label is dispensed. B Can be adjusted via "Blow on time". C The output signal ,,Offline" follows the input signal ,,Inhibit". D The start signal is ignored because of the active ,,Inhibit".
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LA- BO
Start signal
Airstream support
Blow on (setable)
A B
Additional signals available with optional Applicator Interface:
Offline Cycle Inhibit
D
C
[106] Pattern of control signals over time for the setting Applicator type = ,,LA-BO". A Duration is determined by the label length and dispensing speed. ,,Airstream Support" switching to low means the label is dispensed. B Can be adjusted via "Blow on time". C The output signal ,,Offline" follows the input signal ,,Inhibit". D The start signal is ignored because of the active ,,Inhibit".
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Signals for PLC connection
Required setting: SIGNAL INTERFACE > Interface mode = ,,PLC signals".
Inhibit A
1
Warning In A
2
Error In A
3
+24 V
4
Error
5
Ready
6
Dispense End
7
Warning
8
9
Inhibit K
10
Warning In K
11
Error In K
12
GND
13
GND
14
GND
15
GND
[107] Pin assignment D-Sub15 connector
Ready 4
5 GND 6 Dispense End
GND 3
7 GND
Error 2
1 GND 8 Warning
[108] Pin assignment M12 socket (fem. connector; output signals). Matching connector: article no. A8144.
Error In A 6
5 Error In K 4 Warning In A
GND 7
3 Warning In K
Inhibit K 1
2 Inhibit A 8 +24 V
[109] Pin assignment M12 socket (male connector; input signals). Matching connector: article no. A8145.
Signal name Inhibit
Warning In Error In
Function Input If the signal is active, start signals at both signal interfaces (standard and AI) are ignored. Triggering via -button is possible. AI installed: alternatively, the Inhibit input at the AI can be activated (SIGNAL INTERFACE >ACTIVE INPUTS > Inhibit signal = ,,Opt. appl.interf") IIn >= 7 mA Input An external warning status can be signaled by OR-link at the warning output IIn >= 7 mA Input An external error status can be signaled by OR-link at the error output IIn >= 7 mA
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Signal name Ready
Function Output
Active in dispensing mode (online or online settings)
Error
Not active in configuration mode (offline inclusive error status) and in tandem mode at the deactivated machine
Iout < 500 mA 1) Output
Signal active when an error message appears on the operator panel display Iout < 500 mA 1) Dispense End Output
Warning
Signal that can be used to activate a secondary unit (e.g. a printing unit). Signal length and delay can be set via the function menu
Iout < 500 mA 1) Output
Active, if a warning status occurs (e. g. label roll diameter below desired nominal value)
Iout < 500 mA 1)
1) Imax over all outputs < 1500 mA
Signal response ,,Dispense End"
dispense
high active
low active
D
high pulse
low pulse
A BC
[110] Signal response of ,,Dispense End".
The signal ,,Dispense End" can be controlled by the functions in the SIGNAL INTERFACE >PLC SIGNALS submenu. A Duration of the dispensing operation [110A] B Period setable via SIGNAL INTERFACE >PLC SIGNALS > Disp.end delay [110B] C Period setable via SIGNAL INTERFACE >PLC SIGNALS > End pulse width [110C] D Signal modes; setable via SIGNAL INTERFACE >PLC SIGNALS > End dispense mod [110D] Modes high/low active: The signal is activated with the start of dispensing. The duration is the
sum of the three periods A+B+C.
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Modes high/low pulse: The signal is activated after dispensing ended and after period B and it lasts period C [110C].
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Impact of the inhibit signal
The description in this chapter only affects the inhibit input at the standard signal interface (in PLC mode), not the inhibit input at the optional applicator interface.
The impact of the inhibit signal on the start signal is influenced by MACHINE SETUP > On inhibit enter and MACHINE SETUP > On inhibit leave. Combining the settings of the two functions has different effects.
To simplify the description in the following, abbreviations are used for the settings (see table). ,,A" refers to the rising slope, ,,B" refers to the dropping slope of the inhibit signal.
Function MACHINE SETUP > On inhibit enter
MACHINE SETUP > On inhibit leave
Setting ,,Do saved starts" ,,Del saved starts" ,,Do saved starts" ,,Del saved starts"
Abbrev. A1 A2 B1 B2
Signal slope Low-high
High-Low
Effect Queue is processed Queue is deleted Queue is processed Queue is deleted
= Product will not be labelled = Product will be labelled
Product sensor
Dispensing edge
Start signal
Inhibit signal
B
A B'
A'
[111] Example for setting combination A1B1 and A1B2.
A = relative position of the product sensor at the time of rising signal slope A´ = relative position of the dispensing edge at the time of rising signal slope B = relative position of the product sensor at the time of dropping signal slope B´ = relative position of the dispensing edge at the time of dropping signal slope
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= Product will not be labelled = Product will be labelled
Product sensor
Dispensing edge
Start signal
Inhibit signal
B
A
B'
A'
[112] Example of setting combination A1B2. Green arrow: the rising slope causes products registered in the queue to be labelled. Red arrow: the dropping slope causes the queue to be deleted. Two of the products are matching both conditions, in this case, the impact of the dropping slope counts.
= Product will not be labelled = Product will be labelled
Product sensor
Dispensing edge
Start signal
Inhibit signal
B
A B'
A'
[113] Example of setting combination A2B1.
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= Product will not be labelled = Product will be labelled
Product sensor
Dispensing edge
Start signal
Inhibit signal
B
A
[114] Example of setting combination A2B2.
B'
A'
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DATA INTERFACES
Overview connector positions
A D
B C
[17] A RS 232 interface (D-Sub9) B Connection for external operator panel (Mini DIN 6) C USB interface (device, not supported with ,,Gen. 2") D USB interface (host, only at ,,Gen. 2" board)
RS 232
Pin 1, 4, 6
2 3 5 7 8 9
Signal connected RxD TxD Ground RTS CTS not used
9 8
5 4
7
3
6
2
1
[Tab. 18] Pin assignment for RS 232 interface (looked at from ,,PC point of view"; Dispenser = DCE)
Suitable connection cable to a PC:
D-Sub9, 1:1, connector-socket (extension cable) Article number: A1207
Connection for external operator panel
The connector [17B] allows for the connection of an external operator panel.
See chapter Connecting / mounting the external operator panel on page 72.
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USB (device)
Not yet supported with ,,Gen. 2" CPU board.
Pin Signal 1 Vcc from the host (detection, if a connection is existing 2 Data 3 Data + 4 Ground
[Tab. 19] Pin assignment for USB interface
Suitable connection cable to a PC: USB cable A/B Article number: 126738
USB (host)
Only at ,,Gen. 2" CPU board.
Pin Signal
1 VCC
1
2 Data-
2
3
3 Data+
4
4 GND
[Tab. 20] Pinout USB interface
Ethernet
A
[21] Ethernet interface (A)
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Pin Signal
AB
1 2
1 1 TD +
A
3 4
5
2 3 TD
6
7
3 2 RD +
8
4
Termination
5
Termination
6 4 RD -
B1
2
7
Termination
4
3
8
Termination
[Tab. 22] Pin assignment for Ethernet interface
A Connection at standard device (RJ 45) B Connection at device with splash/dust guard (M12 D-coded)
Integration of the Ethernet interface
10/100 Base T The transfer rate is set by auto-negotiation LED display on the interface:
LED Green Yellow
Meaning Continuously lit: High transfer rate (100 Mbit/s) Continuously lit: Labeller is connected with the network
Flashing: Communicating with network
MAC address: Every device that is to be used in an Ethernet needs a unique MAC (Media Access Control) address. This consists of 6 Bytes and that are generally separated by colons or hyphens when the address is written out (hexadecimal, e.g. 00:0a:44:02:00:49 or 00-0a-44-02-00-49). The first three bytes are always 00:0A:44 (Novexx identifier); the last 3 bytes vary from device to device. Manufacturers are responsible for assigning MAC addresses to the devices they make.
IP address: The labeller firmware implements a TCP/IP protocol stack, which means that the labeller needs an IP address for the network in addition to its MAC address. IP addresses are always written in decimal format as 4 bytes separated by points (e.g. 192.168.1.99). IP addresses are assigned by whoever runs the network, generally a network administrator.
MAC and IP addresses originate from different protocol layers and are fundamentally independent from each other.
Setting IP parameters The following alternatives are available for setting the IP parameters:
Fixed setting The preset values are as follows: IP address: 192.168.1.99 Net mask: 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway: 0.0.0.0
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Assigned by DHCP server
The following are requested from the DHCP server: Address, net mask, default gateway. During the request process, a device name is communicated to the DHCP server, to assist the system administrator. This name is made up of the model of labeller + 3 characters from the MAC address.
Example: ALS_204___020049
It is not necessary to connect to a name server
This is where to set the IP parameters in the labeller function menu:
Menu
Function
INTEFACE PARA
IP Addressassign
>NETWORK PARAM. IP address
Net mask
Gateway address
Description
Set to "Fixed IP address" or "DHCP"
Input fields for the IP parameters, if the method of assigning addresses was set to Fixed IP address".
IMPORTANT: These addresses must be assigned with care, ensuring they are unique on each machine. Call in your network administrator.
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