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

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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
wText
wText
wText
Handling instructions
uText
uText
uText
Result of ahandling instruction or an event.
Text
Text
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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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
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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.

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General hints
Furthermore general hints which contain important information are used.
HINT
•This hint contains important information.
Tools or equipment
•Tool or equipment

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2.5 Personnel requirements
The operating instructions are aimed at the operating company and all persons assigned
with works on or with the Label Feeder.
The assembly of the Label Feeder onto the machine adapter has to be carried out by
maintenance personnel.
After ashort briefing the operating and setting of the Label Feeder can be carried out by
even unpracticed users.
Apart from the steps shown in this manual, no maintenance work is necessary. However,
should abreakdown occur our service team guaranties quick support.
CAUTION
Danger due to employment of insufficiently instructed or unauthorized personnel.
Missing personnel qualification may lead to minor or moderate injury and property
damage!
wOnly work on and with the Label Feeder when you are assigned by the operating
company and instructged for the work.
wMake sure that you are trained for the handling and operation of the corresponding
SMT system when you equip the SMT system with the Label Feeder.
As arule only personnel who can be expected to work reliable may be employed. The
ability to react must not be impaired due to drugs, alcohol, or medications. The charged
personnel must have read the operating instructions.

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2.6 General safety notes
HINT
•Not observing the general safety notes may lead to damages to persons and
property!
•Furthermore not observing the general safety notes will lead to exclusion of any
liability and to expiration of warranty claims!
wRead the operating instructions and make sure that you have understood them.
wUse the Label Feeder exclusively corresponding to the intended use.
wObserve the handling instructions and warning notes in the corresponding chapters.
wAdhere to the Site requirements .
wProvide for apower supply according to the specifications in the Technical data .
wUse the tools stated at the beginning of the corresponding chapter for repair works and
maintenance works
wOnly work on and with the Label Feeder when you have been authorized by the
operating company and are appropriately qualified for the relevant works.
wOnly operate the Label Feeder when it is in proper and fully functioning state.
wDo not make any technical changes at the Label Feeder (changes authorized by us are
excepted).
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•Power supply cable with signal Supply cable for connecting the microswitch
to the assembly machine (only for -ED version of the Label Feeder)
3The Label Feeder at a glance
3.1 Scope of supply
Standard scope of supply
•1Label Feeder of the ALF14 series.
•1Wall power supply (24V, 1A) with 3connector plugs (US, UK, EU).
•1Power supply US or UK plug.
•1Original operating instructions (German).
•1Translation of the original operating instructions.
Accessories (as an option)
•Machine adapter.
•Power supply cable for the direct connection of the Label Feeder to the SMT system
(availability depending on the corresponding SMT system).
•Adapter for device control and monitoring as well as importing parameters via USB
port.
Photo: ALF14-25 -ED with microswitch
• Signal adapter cable for connecting the signal supply cable (from the optional
Power supply cable with signal line) to the signal output
(optical and / or acoustic) of the placement machine.
Available for Yamaha pick and place machines.
Other Machine- / manufacturer specific signal-adapter cables on request.

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3.2 Brief device description
Label Feeder
The Label Feeder is employed in the automatic mounting. Circuit boards are labeled for
tracebility purposes.
The Label Feeder automatically separates labels from the liner and provides them at a
precisely predefined position for the automatic pick up by the SMT system. The automatic
pick up is carried out after the sensor between the label transport conveyors has signaled
the readiness for pick up.
The firmware enables different modes which can be set at the control panel of the Label
Feeder. For further information regarding to different modes or the control panel refer to
section Menu structure and settings or The control panel .
The ALF14 series comprises the models ALF14-25,ALF14-40,and ALF14-55.While
providing the same functionality the three models support labels of different maximum
sizes.
Firmware
The firmware of the Label Feeder enables the setting of various parameters.
The standard settings of the parameters are designed for labels in the range of alength of
5to 7mm in transportation direction. By changing the parameters the flexible use of labels
of others length is made possible.
Furthermore the setting of parameters allows the adjustment of occurring difficulties when
labels which are not designed for automatic transportation are used.
For further information refer to section Setting examples
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The ALF14 series includes three models: ALF14-25, ALF14-40,and ALF14-55.
The same functionality supports the three models different labels maximum size.
Available in the versions:
ALF14-25: 49230 to 49230-ED;
ALF14-40 and ALF14-55: 49230-49230-DD;
ALF14-40 as -ED version on request.

Power supply cable with signal supply line (optional)
The label feeders of the ALF14-25 (ALF14-40 on request) series have the -ED version
a microswitch under the flap around an open one flap (Cover-Open) in operation
via the signal output (optical and / or acoustically) to report the placement machine.
Such a message can help avoid a possible Head-Crash of the machine.
The signal supply line of the power supply cable is about a
Machine / manufacturer specific signal adapter cable to the
Signal output (optical and / or acoustic) of the placement machine connected.
A signal adapter cable (Yamaha power cable) is for Yamaha assembly line
machinery available.
Other machine / manufacturer specific signal adapter cables on request.
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Machine adapter (as an option)
Using different machine adapters all our Label Feeders can be mounted precisely on or
removed from various SMT systems or special-purpose machines.
Machine adapters consider the specific mechanical dimensions of the various SMT
systems and include electronic assemblies for the communication with the SMT system if
required. Furthermore, they dispose of an active pull-out for the empty liners (partly with
active liner rolling-up for simple removal) and adeflection roller for the liner supply or a
label roll hanger respectively.
Machine adapters can be ordered separately for all standard SMT systems. Currently
available machine adapters are listed in section Table machine adapters .
HINT
•Machine adapters vary depending on the corresponding use case. If requested we
offer to support you in developing them or carry out the manufacturing. Customer
specific versions of machine adapters for the models ALF14-40 and ALF14-55 are
available on request.
Labels
The Label Feeders of the ALF14 series transport labels of the size 4x4mm to 55 x55
mm. The labels can be made of various materials as e. g. paper or polyimide. They can
be made from nontransparent, semitransparent, full transparent label material.
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3.3 Views
3.3.1 Label Feeder
Fig. 1 Control elements and components of the Label Feeder
Output opening
Liner pressure roller
Input opening
Label transport conveyors
Control panel
Screw for manual liner transportation
Closing flap
Driving wheel for adapter driving belt
Release button
Connector Interface /Power supply
Liner feed

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Function of the control elements and components
Control element
Component
Function
Input opening /output
opening
Input or output of the liner.
Control panel
Input unit for setting or programming the Label Feeder. For further
information refer to the section The control panel .
Release button
Button for releasing the locking mechanism of the closing flap.
Liner feed (stepless)
Mechanism for directing the liner.
Liner pressure roller
Mechanism for pressing the labels onto the label transport
conveyors.
Label transport conveyors
Mechanism for transporting the labels to the pick up position.
Screw for manual liner
transportation
Mechanism for manually transporting the liner in case of apaper
jam.
Belt drive external transport
support
Mechanism for supporting the transportation of the liner using the
machine adapter.
Connector interface /Power
supply
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For connecting the power supply cable or the
optional power- / signal cable for -ED models

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3.3.2 Machine adapter
Example: Juki machine adapter
Fig. 2 Juki machine adapter
Adapter ground plate with two assembly supports for height adjustment
Adapter driving belt
Label Feeder release handle
Handhold
Deflection roller /label roll hanger
Active liner pull out

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Special case: Siplace machine adapter of the Siplace X-series
Fig. 3 Machine adapter for Siplace X-series
Siplace feeder adapter
AMS X-series Clipport adapter
AMS Label Feeder ALF14-25
ASM Siplace machine adapter