AMS ALF14 Series User manual

ALF14 series
ALF14 series
Operating Instructions
Document number 80017-AX
Automatic Label Feeder

ALF14 series
Translation of the original operating instructions
Manufacturer:
AMS Software & Elektronik GmbH
Lise-Meitner-Straße 9
24941 Flensburg
Tel.: [phone]
Fax.: [phone]
[e-mail]
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ALF14 series
ALF14-25
ALF14-40
ALF14-55
Germany
Version 0.2

ALF14 series
Table of Contents 3
Table of contents
1About these operating instructions 5
1General information about these operating instructions ........................................................ 5
2Design of the operating instructions ................................................................................... 6
3List of abbreviations .......................................................................................................... 7
4Glossary ......................................................................................................................... 8
2Safety first 9
1Safe product .................................................................................................................... 9
2Intended use .................................................................................................................... 9
3Responsibility of the operating company ............................................................................ 9
4Illustration of warning notes and other hints ....................................................................... 10
5Personnel requisitions .................................................................................................... 12
6General safety notes ...................................................................................................... 13
3The Label Feeder at a glance 14
1Scope of supply ............................................................................................................. 14
2Brief device description ................................................................................................... 15
3Views ............................................................................................................................ 17
Label Feeder ....................................................................................................................................................... 17
Machine adapter ................................................................................................................................................. 19
4The control panel ............................................................................................................ 22
5Menu structure and settings ............................................................................................ 23
4Preparing the Label Feeder for the operation 29
1Site requirements ........................................................................................................... 29
2Unpacking the Label Feeder ............................................................................................ 30
3Power supply ................................................................................................................. 31
4Assembling the Label Feeder on the machine adapter ....................................................... 32
5Threading the liner .......................................................................................................... 37
6Setting examples ........................................................................................................... 45
5The Label Feeder during operation 49
1Importing parameters via USB port ................................................................................... 51
2Eliminating errors ........................................................................................................... 53
6Maintaining the Label Feeder 56
7Packing the Label Feeder 57
8Proper disposal 58

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9 Appendix 59
1Declaration of conformity ............................................................................................................ 59
2Technical data ............................................................................................................................ 60
3Spare parts list ............................................................................................................................ 63
4Accessories ................................................................................................................................ 64
Table machine adapters ............................................................................................................ 64
Table Siplace machine adapter X-series ................................................................................... 70
Table power cable ...................................................................................................................... 70
Table adapter ............................................................................................................................. 70
5Letter of acknowledgment ........................................................................................................... 71

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About these operating instructions 5
1About these operating instructions
1.1 General information about these operating instructions
These operating instructions contain important information about the Automatic Label
Feeder of the ALF14 series (hereinafter referred to as Label Feeder) and its handling.
They are aimed at the operating company and persons who work with or at the Label
Feeder.
These operating instructions are part of the Label Feeder and must be kept in the
immediate vicinity of the Label Feeder. Personnel must at all times have access to them.
Please read these operating instructions carefully. Only this way asafe usage and long
service life of the Label Feeder is ensured. The Glossary explains the technical terms
used in these operating instructions. The List of abbreviations lists the abbreviations
used in these operating instructions. Before starting to work with the Label Feeder please
read the chapter Safety first !
Please contact us if there should be any further questions after reading these operating
instructions:
AMS Software & Elektronik GmbH
Lise-Meitner-Straße 9
D-24941 Flensburg
Tel.: [phone]
Fax.: [phone]
Your comments and suggestions regarding these operating instructions are always
welcome. Please send them to this e-mail address:: [e-mail].
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1.2 Design of the operating instructions
Style
Meaning
•Text
•Text
•Text
Unsorted list
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wText
wText
Handling instructions
uText
uText
uText
Result of ahandling instruction or an event.
Text
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Text
Legend
Safety first
Linking to another chapter or section in these operating instructions.
Bold type
Emphasizing single terms in the text.
Italic type
Emphasizing menu levels or menu entries in the text.
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Menu navigation.
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1.3 List of abbreviations
Abbreveation
Term
ALF
Automatic Label Feeder
SIO
Serial Input Output
SMT
Surface-mount technology

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1.4 Glossary
Term
Definition
Automatic Label Feeder
Device for the precise label transportation to the pick up position in a
SMT system.
Feed
Parameter in the submenu which defines the length of the manual
liner feed when the pull key is pressed briefly.
Gap
Parameter in the submenu which defines the maximum liner feed in
case alabel is missing on the liner.
Hold
Parameter in the submenu which defines the deceleration of the label
transportation.
Ramp
Parameter in the submenu which defines the acceleration of the label
transportation.
Serial Input Output
Amethod of communicating data between devices, typically a
computer and its peripherals, the individual data bits being sent
sequentially.
Surface-mount technology
Surface-mount technology is amethod for producing electronic
circuits in which the components are mounted or placed directly onto
the surface of printed circuit boards.
Time
Parameter in the submenu which defines the idle time after alabel
pick up until the next label will be transported.

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Safety first 9
2Safety first
2.1 Safe product
The Label Feeder is amodern industrial device designed and manufactured according to
EN 12198-2, EN ISO 12100-1 und EN ISO 13849-1 as well as the machinery directive
2014/35/EC. It corresponds to the state of the art as well as the safety requirements.
2.2 Intended use
The Label Feeder is designed for the label transportation to the pick up position in an SMT
system.
Any other usage beyond the intended use is considered as not intended.
2.3 Responsibility of the operating company
The operating company is responsible for the following measures:
wMake sure the local safety regulations, accident prevention provisions, environmental
rules and other relevant standards are applied.
wProvide sufficient personnel training.
wEnsure that prior to starting work the operating instructions are read and understood by
the personnel. We recommend to have the Letter of acknowledgment signed by
personnel assigned to work on or with the Label Feeder. 71

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2.4 Illustration of warning notes and other hints
Action-oriented warning notes
Warning notes are placed before handling instructions and warn about potential damages
to persons.
CAUTION
Type and source of danger.
Not observing this warning note maylead to minor or moderate injury!
wMeasure to avoid the damage.
Warning of property damage
Next to warning notes also notices which warn about potential property damages are
used.
NOTICE
Type and source of danger.
Not observing this warning note maylead to property damage!
wMeasure to avoid the damage.