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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Label Dispenser
ALS
204/206
256
Edition 04/2007
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ALS CONTENTS 20x 256 GB Label sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 1 Please note Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 1.1 General notes Interfaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 1.1.1 Validity and binding effect of this manual . . . . 1 Internal Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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ALS CONTENTS 20x 256 GB > CPU BOARD DATA submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Material end. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 > DISPLAY DATA submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Material tear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 > CF CARD SLOT submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 4.3 Using product profiles > PERIPHERAL DATA submenu . . . . . . . . . . . 28 >MEMORY DATA submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 4.3.1 What are product profiles?. . .
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ALS CONTENTS 20x 256 1.1 GENERAL NOTES GB 1 PLEASE NOTE 1.1 GENERAL NOTES 1.1.1 Validity and binding effect of this manual Contents Copyright The present manual refers exclusively to the ALS 204, Avery Dennison holds all rights to this manual and its ALS 206 and ALS 256 label dispensers. It is written for appendices. Reproduction, reprinting or any other the purpose of ensuring professional usage and types of duplication, even of portions of this manual, calibration of the unit. may only be
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ALS CONTENTS 20x 256 1.1 GENERAL NOTES GB 1.1.2 Illustrations and descriptions Signs and symbols Figures Various information types are indicated in different Texts are accompanied by figures where necessary. ways within the document in order to simplify Figures are indicated using figure numbers in [square readability and comprehension. brackets]. A capital letter after a figure number, for example [12A], refers to a specific section of the figure. Sentences starting with an arrow are instru
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ALS CONTENTS 20x 256 1.2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GB 1.2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Ensure the required qualifications are met 1.2.1 Information and qualifications Ensure that only trained and authorized personnel Follow the instructions operate, configure and service the unit. WARNING! Only allow qualified and well-trained expert personnel or service technicians to perform Safe and efficient operation of the label configurations. dispenser can only be guaranteed if you The responsibilities with re
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ALS CONTENTS 20x 256 1.2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GB 1.2.2 Operational safety of the unit WARNING Proper usage The unit is not protected against splashing The ALS 20x Label Dispenser is a fully automatic unit water in its standard model. for attaching self-adhesive labels to products or Keep the unit dry. packaging. The company operating the unit must install If liquids have penetrated the unit, switch it with suitable equipment to protect operating it off and disconnect or unplug the power
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ALS CONTENTS 20x 256 1.2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GB Protection against injuries by mechanical action WARNING! Risk of injury due to moving and rapidly rotating parts! – Long hair, loose jewellery, long sleeves, and so on are not permissible when using the unit. Sufficient protective clothing must be worn. Keep moving parts free from obstructions even when the unit is not switched on, if there is a chance the machine might be turned on. Switch off the machine before making any mechanical
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ALS CONTENTS 20x 256 1.2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GB 1.2.3 Before beginning production Due diligence of the operating company Due diligence of the user and the service technician Check that the safety installations are working properly. Ensure that the following prerequisites are fulfilled in Inspect the machinery for any visible damage. accordance with the service instructions: Report any ascertained defects immediately. – The machine is installed properly and configured in Use the require
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ALS CONTENTS 20x 256 1.2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GB 1.2.4 Safety notes on the unit CAUTION! Warning notes on the unit represent important information for the personnel using it. Do not remove warning notes. Replace any missing or illegible warnings. The ‘Pinch Point’ warning [1] note warns you of the danger posed by the machine’s rotating parts; they can trap items and draw them in. ! WARNING Pinch point. Keep hands clear of rollers. A5346 [1] Left: ‘Pinch Point’ warning. Right: Position of
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ALS CONTENTS 20x 256 2.1 OVERVIEW GB 2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 2.1 OVERVIEW 2.1.1 Components CD B A E F O N M L G K H I J [3] ALS 204 Label Dispenser (right-handed version) 8
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ALS CONTENTS 20x 256 2.1 OVERVIEW GB A Control panel J Dispensing edge – For sending commands to the device and for – Standard: (non-adjustable) L-shaped dispensing displaying operating states and error messages. edge – An optional external control panel can also be – The following options are available: V-shaped connected to the device. dispensing edge, adjustable L-shaped dispensing edge, spring-loaded L-shaped dispensing edge, B Dancer arm pneumatic L-shaped dispensing edge – Keeps the l
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ALS CONTENTS 20x 256 2.1 OVERVIEW GB 2.1.2 Control panel Operating LED A ON STATUS B Lights up green when the device is switched on. Online C Labels 292 Error LED D Lights up red when an error occurs. – – + + LCD display – Displays functions, configured values, operating states and error messages. [4] The ALS 20x control panel (in dispensing mode) – What is displayed at any one time depends on the A Operating LED operating status of the device; these screens are B Error LED C LCD display exp
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ALS CONTENTS 20x 256 2.1 OVERVIEW GB 2.1.3 Connection arrangement Connections on the back of the device B C D E F G H A [5] Connections on the back of the device (ALS 20x): E Plug-in card slot (CompactFlash cards) A Power supply connection F USB device interface B Network connection (Ethernet 10/100) G PLC signal interface C Serial interface (RS232) H Optional: Applicator interface D Connection for external control panel (RS485) For information on connecting the unit, see sec- tion “Power suppl
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ALS CONTENTS 20x 256 2.1 OVERVIEW GB Sensor connections [6] Sensor connections on the ALS 20x (RH) C B B C A A PLC-IN PLC-OUT PLC-OUT PLC-IN E D D E START START LH RH F OD ROTARY ROTARY OD F ENCODER ENCODER G G LABEL LABEL H H CAP CAP for 256 CAP for 256 CAP [7] Arrangement of the sensor connections (schematic) on the LH (left figure) and RH (right figure) devices: A Product sensor B Signal outputs (optional) C Signal inputs (optional) D Rotary encoder (for automatic speed adaption) E Roll dia
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ALS CONTENTS 20x 256 2.1 OVERVIEW GB 2.1.4 Mode of operation In labelling mode, the strip is first pulled from the label roll around the dancer arm [8A], which consistently maintains even tension in the label strip. The feed roller [8D] behind the dispensing edge [8C] draws the strip across the dispensing plate. The label is unfixed from the backing paper on the dispensing plate and is pressed onto the product by the pressure roller [8B]. The feed roller drives the label strip forwards th
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ALS CONTENTS 20x 256 2.1 OVERVIEW GB 2.1.5 Technical specifications Characteristics Label sensor 1) Dispensing speed : Distance to peel edge ALS 204 max. 40 m/min L-shape dispensing ALS 206 max. 30 m/min edge: 19 mm ALS 256 max. 50 m/min V-shape dispensing 2) edge: 77 mm Labelling halt precision ±1mm at the peeling edge: Transmission sensor: Wenglor OPT242-P800 optical, NPN Speed control: Fixed setting or automatic speed adaption via the rotary encoder Power supply 1) The maximum usable d
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ALS CONTENTS 20x 256 2.1 OVERVIEW GB Electronics Data interfaces: Processor: 32 Bit CPU MIPS Core Serial: RS232C (Sub-D9), max. 115 200 Baud RAM: 16 MB Ethernet: 10/100 BaseT (RJ45) ROM: 4 MB USB: Device V1.1 (USB B), Control panel: graphical display with ‘Full speed’ operating 128 x 32 pixels, 2/4 lines, mode, 12 MBit/s 5 buttons CF card: Slot for 1 CompactFlash card Interfaces Control panel RS 485 (Mini DIN 6 con- Sensor interfaces for (plug in each case 4- interface: nection) for remot
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ALS CONTENTS 20x 256 2.1 OVERVIEW GB Dimensions Certificates – CE, TÜV/GS, FCC, CCC, GOST, NRTL, US/CA 6) Width x height x depth: – The regulation DIN EN 55022 demands for class A ALS 204 492 x 488 x 353 mm devices the following text to be printed in the ALS 206 492 x 488 x 403 mm manual: ALS 256 492 x 488 x 403 mm „WARNING: This is a class A product. In a domestic Weight: environment this product may cause radio ALS 204 36 kg interference in which case the user may be required ALS 206 38
