AMS ALF19 Series User manual

ALF19 Series
Automatic Label Feeder
ALF19 Series
Operating Instructions

ALF19 Series
Document number 80018-AA
Version 0.1
ALF19 Series
ALF19-21
Manufacturer
AMS Software & Elektronik GmbH
Lise-Meitner-Strasse 9
24941 Flensburg
Germany
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[email protected]

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Contents
Contents...................................................................................................3
1About these operating instructions.....................................................5
1.1 General information about these operating instructions...........................................5
1.2 Design of the operating instructions......................................................................... 6
1.3 List of abbreviations.................................................................................................. 7
1.4 Glossary.................................................................................................................... 8
2Safety first ........................................................................................10
2.1 Safe product ...........................................................................................................10
2.2 Intended use........................................................................................................... 10
2.3 Operator responsibility............................................................................................10
2.4 Presentation of warning notices and other information.......................................... 11
2.5 Personnel requirement...........................................................................................13
2.6 General safety information ..................................................................................... 14
3The label feeder at a glance.............................................................15
3.1 Scope of delivery....................................................................................................15
3.2 Short description of the device...............................................................................15
3.3 Views...................................................................................................................... 17
3.3.1 Label Feeder....................................................................................................17
3.3.2 Machine adapter.............................................................................................. 19
3.4 The control panel....................................................................................................21
3.5 Menu structure and settings................................................................................... 23
4Preparing the label feeder for operation...........................................30
4.1 Requirements for the installation site .....................................................................30
4.2 Unpacking the label feeder.....................................................................................31
4.3Power supply..........................................................................................................31
4.4 Mounting the label feeder on the machine adapter................................................ 32
4.5 Threading the label carrier...................................................................................... 35
4.6Setting examples.................................................................................................... 41
5The label feeder in operation............................................................45
5.1 Troubleshooting......................................................................................................47
6Maintaining the label feeder ............................................................. 50
7Packing the label feeder................................................................... 51

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8Proper disposal ................................................................................ 52
9Annex............................................................................................... 53
9.1 Declaration of conformity ...................................................................................... 54
9.2 Repeatability test by the Fraunhofer Institute.........................................................56
9.3 Technical data ........................................................................................................58
9.4 Spare parts list........................................................................................................ 60
9.5 Machine adapter table............................................................................................ 61
9.6 Confirmation form................................................................................................... 63
10 Index................................................................................................. 64

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1 About these operating instructions
1.1 General information about these operating instructions
These operating instructions contain important information about the Automatic Label
Feeder of the ALF19 series (hereinafter referred to as the label feeder) and its
handling.
They are aimed at the operator and people who work on and with the label feeder.
These operating instructions are part of the label feeder and must be
kept in the immediate vicinity of the device.
They must always be accessible to personnel.
Read these operating instructions carefully.
This is the only way to ensure safe use and a long service life of the label feeder.
Before you start work, read the Safety chapter first! 10
The Glossary 8explains the technical terms used in these operating instructions.
The List of abbreviations 7 lists the abbreviations used in these operating
instructions.
If you have any questions after reading the operating instructions, please contact us:
AMS Software & Elektronik GmbH
Lise-Meitner-Strasse 9
D-24941 Flensburg
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
We always welcome suggestions and comments on these operating instructions.
Please send your feedback to the following email address: [email protected].

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1.2 Design of the operating instructions
Presentation
Meaning
•Text
Unsorted listing
Text
Handling instructions
Text
Result of an instruction
or an event.
Text
Caption
Safety first! 10
Link to another chapter or section of these operating
instructions.
Bold type
Highlights individual terms in the text.
Italics
Highlight menu levels or entries in the text.
→
Menu navigation

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1.3 List of abbreviations
Abbreviation
Term
ALF
Automatic Label Feeder
SIO
Serial input output

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1.4 Glossary
Term
Definition
Acc1
Parameter in the submenu that defines the acceleration
of the label transport.
Acc2
Parameter in the submenu that defines the acceleration
of the winder.
Automatic Label Feeder
Device for precise label transport to the pick-up position
in a pick-and-place machine.
Cur1
Parameter in the submenu that defines the amperage for
the conveyor motor.
Cur2
Parameter in the submenu that defines the amperage for
the winding motor.
Dec1
Parameter in the submenu that defines the deceleration
of the label transport.
Dec2
Parameter in the submenu that defines the deceleration
of the winder.
Gap
Parameter in the main menu that defines the maximum
feed rate of the label carrier if there is no label on the
label carrier.
Label
Parameter in the main menu that describes the length
of the label.
Last line from the
counter menu
The version of the software on the TFT board is
displayed in the last line.
Pulse
Parameter in the submenu that defines the pulse
length of the sensor.

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Term
Definition
Roll
Parameter in the submenu that defines the overrun of the
winding motor.
Scan
Parameter in the submenu that indicates the sensor
query time after the start of the pulse.
Serial input output
A method of data communication between devices,
usually between computers and peripheral devices, in
which the individual data bits are transmitted sequentially.
Speed
Parameter in the main menu that specifies the conveyor
speed.
Speed 2
Parameter in the submenu that defines the winding
speed of the empty label cylinder.
Step
Parameter in the submenu that defines the length of the
manual feed of the label carrier when the pull button is
pressed briefly.
Time
Parameter in the main menu that defines the waiting time
after picking up a label until the next label is transported.
Width
Parameter in the submenu that defines the sampling rate
of the sensor.
Counter
The number of labels conveyed,
the operating hours, the conveying length and the
revolutions of the winder are displayed here.
The version of the motor board
of the Alf19 is displayed in the last line.

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2 Safety first
2.1 Safe product
The label feeder is a modern industrial device that was developed and produced in
accordance with EN 12198-2, EN ISO 12100-1 and EN ISO 13849-1 as well as the
Machinery Directive 2014/35/EC. It corresponds to the current state of the art and the
safety requirements.
2.2 Intended use
The label feeder is used to transport labels to the pick-up position in a
pick-and-place machine.
Any use beyond the intended use is considered improper.
2.3 Operator responsibility
The operator is responsible for the following measures:
Ensuring compliance with the local safety, accident prevention and
environmental protection regulations as well as other relevant regulations.
Making sure that the personnel are adequately qualified.
Making sure that the operating instructions are read and understood by the
personnel before starting work
.
We recommend having the confirmation form 60 signed by every employee who
works with or on the label feeder .

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2.4 Presentation of warning notices and other information
Action-related warnings
Warning notices are placed in front of instructions and warn of possible
personal injury.
Caution
Type and source of the hazard.
Failure to observe this warning
can lead to minor to moderate injury!
Measure to avoid the damage.
Warning of property damage
In addition to the warning notices, notes are also used to warn of possible
damage to property.
ATTENTION
Type and source of the hazard.
Failure to observe this warning
can lead to minor to moderate injury!
Measure to avoid the damage.

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General notes
General notes containing important information are also used.
Note
•This note contains important information.
Tools or aids
• Tool or aid

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2.5 Personnel requirement
The operating instructions are meant for the operator and all persons
entrusted with work on or with the label feeder.
The assembly of the label feeder on the machine adapter must be carried out by
maintenance personnel and without voltage.
The operation and adjustment of the label feeder can also be carried out after brief
instruction by inexperienced users.
Apart from the steps listed in these operating instructions, no maintenance work
whatsoever is to be carried out on the label feeder.
If, contrary to expectations, there should be a malfunction on a label feeder, we will
carry out the service in the shortest possible time.
Caution
Danger from the use of insufficiently trained or
unauthorised personnel.
A lack of personnel qualifications
can lead to minor injuries and property damage!
Only work on and with the Label Feeder
if you have been commissioned and instructed in the work.
Make sure that you have been instructed in the handling and operation of the
respective pick-and-place machine when you upgrade
it with the label feeder.
In principle, only people who can be expected to work reliably are allowed to work on
and with the label feeder.
The ability to react must not be impaired by drugs, alcohol or medication.
The assigned personnel must have read the operating instructions.

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2.6 General safety information
Note
• Failure to observe the general safety instructions can result in
personal injury and property damage!
• In addition, non-observance of the safety instructions leads to
exclusion of liability and expiry of warranty claims!
Read the operating instructions and make sure
that you understand them.
Use the label feeder only in accordance with
its intended use.
Observe the instructions and warnings in the
respective chapters.
Comply with the requirements for the installation site. 30
Provide a power supply according to the information in the
technical data 56 .
Use the tools specified at the beginning of the respective chapter for repair and
maintenance work
.
Only work with or on the label feeder if you are authorised by the operator
and appropriately qualified for the respective work.
Only operate the label feeder when it is in perfect and fully functional condition.
Do not make any technical changes to the label feeder (except for changes
authorised by us).

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3 The label feeder at a glance
3.1 Scope of delivery
Scope of delivery (standard)
• 1 label feeder of the ALF19 series
• 1 pair of tweezers
• 1 original operating instructions (German)
• 1 translation of the original operating instructions
Accessories (optional)
• 1 plug power supply unit (24V, 1.6A) with X connection plugs (US, UK, EU).
• 1 power supply adapter if necessary
• 1 basic adaptation is suitable for testing the function of the Alf 19 series
• 1 ALF-19 dummy is suitable for testing the machine adapter
3.2 Short description of the device
Label Feeder

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The label feeder is used in the automatic assembly.
The labelling of the circuit boards is used for the traceability of the assembly.
The label feeder automatically separates labels from the label carrier and makes them
available in a precisely predefined position for automatic pick-up by the pick-and-place
machine.
Automatic pick-up takes place after the sensor in the label storage mat has signalled
readiness for pick-up.
The firmware offers different modes that can be set via the control panel of the label
feeder.
For more information on the different modes and on the control panel, refer to the
section Menu structure and Settings 24 or The control panel 22.
The ALF19 series currently includes the model: ALF19-21.
Firmware
The firmware of the label feeder enables the setting of various parameters,
which can be set via the control unit, the machine adapter.
The standard settings of the parameters are designed for the use of labels with a
length in the transport direction of approx. 10 mm.
Changing the parameters enables flexible use of labels of other lengths.
In addition, setting the parameters helps to eliminate any difficulties that may arise in
the case of labels not intended for automatic conveyance.
Further information can be found in the section Setting examples 41 .
Machine adapter
Machine adapters take into account the special mechanical dimensions of the different
pick-and-place machines and, if necessary, contain electronic assemblies for

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communication with the pick-and-place machines. In addition, they have an active
pull-out of the empty label carrier (some with active rewinding for easy disposal) and a
pulley for feeding the label carrier or a suspension for label rolls.
Machine adapters can be ordered separately from the label feeders for all common
pick-and-place machines. The currently available machine adapters are listed in the
section Machine adapters table 59 .
Note
• Machine adapters vary depending on the application.
On request, we support their development or take over the
development or production.
Labels
The label feeders of the ALF19 series transport labels from 3 x 3 mm to 19 x 21 mm.
The labels can be made of different materials such as paper or polyamide.
They can be made of non-transparent, semi-transparent or fully transparent material.
3.3 Views
3.3.1 Label Feeder

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Fig. 1 Components of the label feeder
1Label rubber holder
5Adjusting wheel for width adjustment
2Bracket clamp
6Output opening
3Width adjustment
7Stepper motor board interface connection
4Feed opening
8Screw for manual label carrier transport
Functions of the controls and components
Control element
Components
Function
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

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Feed opening /
Output opening
Input or output for the label carrier.
Label carrier guide
(stepless)
Device for guiding the label carrier.
Label carrier pressure
roller
Device for pressing the labels onto the label conveyor
belts.
Screw for manual
label carrier transport
Device for manual transport of the label carrier in the
event of a paper jam.
Connection of signal
interface and power
supply
Plug connection between the label feeder and the
machine adapter.
Label rubber holder
Is the holder for the processed labels.
Adjusting wheel for width
adjustment
Adjusting wheel to
continuously adjust the width of the label carrier.
Bracket clamp
Device for implementing the label carrier.
3.3.2 Machine adapter
Example: Siemens Siplace B30

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Fig. 2 Siemens Siplace B30 machine adapter
1Label feeder
2Machine adapter
3Dancer arm
4Winder
5Control element
Machine adapter of the Siplace X/E series
1
2
3
4
5