Anser X1 User manual

X1 Product Manual
E
NGLISH
Version 1.5 June 2021
Copyright 2019 ANSER Coding Inc. The information contained herein is subject to
change without notice. Reproduction, adaptation or translation without prior written
permission is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws.

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Table of Contents
X1 HARDWARE .............................................................................................................................................................. 6
Overview .................................................................................................................................................. 6
1.1.1 Controller Overview ......................................................................................................................... 6
1.1.2 Printhead Overview .......................................................................................................................... 7
X1 Hardware Installation ........................................................................................................................... 8
1.2.1 Unpacking List Items ......................................................................................................................... 8
1.2.2 X1 Controller Bracket Installation ................................................................................................... 10
1.2.3 Single Printhead ............................................................................................................................. 13
1.2.4 Mounting Stitch Printheads ............................................................................................................ 13
1.2.5 Mounting Parallel Printheads ......................................................................................................... 16
1.2.6 Mounting Printhead Sensor ............................................................................................................ 17
1.2.7 Mounting the Anti-Shock Mechanism ............................................................................................. 19
1.2.8 Printhead Bracket Installation ......................................................................................................... 20
1.2.9 Cartridge Insertion & Removal ........................................................................................................ 22
X1 USER INTERFACE .................................................................................................................................................... 23
Getting started with X1 User Interface .................................................................................................... 23
2.1.1 X1 wizard setup .............................................................................................................................. 23
Getting to know the homepage .............................................................................................................. 28
Getting to know the message editor ....................................................................................................... 30
Getting to know the device configuration page ....................................................................................... 33
2.4.1 Production Line Page ...................................................................................................................... 33
2.4.2 Print Station ................................................................................................................................... 35
2.4.3 Printhead Settings .......................................................................................................................... 38
Getting to know the Settings page .......................................................................................................... 41

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2.5.1 System Settings .............................................................................................................................. 41
2.5.2 Template Management .................................................................................................................. 42
2.5.3 File Management ........................................................................................................................... 43
2.5.4 User Management .......................................................................................................................... 44
2.5.5 About Printer.................................................................................................................................. 46
X1 Printing Setup ........................................................................................................................................................ 47
Production Line Setup ............................................................................................................................. 47
Print Station Setup .................................................................................................................................. 48
Printhead Settings .................................................................................................................................. 48
3.3.1 Stitching Alignment ........................................................................................................................ 49
3.3.2 Repeat Print Settings ...................................................................................................................... 49
3.3.3 Pre-Purge Settings .......................................................................................................................... 50
Creating a Print Message ........................................................................................................................ 51
Quick Edit ............................................................................................................................................... 52
X1 Operation ............................................................................................................................................................... 55
Usage of the variable (string) Object ....................................................................................................... 55
4.1.1 Internal Variable Table ................................................................................................................... 56
4.1.2 Excel or Database ........................................................................................................................... 56
4.1.3 Data Update Using Communication Protocol (0xCA) ....................................................................... 56
4.1.4 Data Stream Using Communication Protocol (0xCF) ........................................................................ 56
4.1.5 Data from USB ................................................................................................................................ 56
Format Preference .................................................................................................................................. 57
Export & Import Data .............................................................................................................................. 58
File & System Backup .............................................................................................................................. 60
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................................................... 61

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Fault Messages and Warnings ................................................................................................................. 61
Status Definition ..................................................................................................................................... 61
Technical Specifications .............................................................................................................................................. 63
X1 Hardware Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 63
6.1.1 X1 Controller .................................................................................................................................. 63
6.1.2 Controller ports Pin Descriptions .................................................................................................... 66
6.1.3 X1 Printheads ................................................................................................................................. 68
External Accessories Specifications ......................................................................................................... 71
6.2.1 Encoder .......................................................................................................................................... 71
6.2.2 Photocell Sensor ............................................................................................................................. 73
6.2.3 Alarm Beacon ................................................................................................................................. 74
Appendix ..................................................................................................................................................................... 76

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Revision History
Version Date Modification
V1.0
2021/1/22
Mass production release.
V1.1 2021/3/5 - Add 1.2.9 section cartridge insertion & Removal.
- Update Controller and power specifications table
-Add recommendation steps for power off controller and cartridge
insertion/removal.
- Added Figure 2.2-2 Logout and shutdown page.
- Reviewed station delay concept Table 2.1-3.
- Reviewed Pre-purge concept Table 2.4-3
- Modified Figure 3.5-1 and Variable input concept.
V1.2 2021/5/17 Modified table 6.1-2
- Pin 3 Encoder signal open wire is green color.
-
P
in 4 DC voltage open wire is red color.
V1.3 2021/5/20 - Updated Figure 2.1-2 Time Zone.
- Added reference to production line section Table 2.1-2.
- Added reference to print station section Table 2.1-2.
- Modified Table 2.1-3 Station Delay description.
- Added Figure 2.3-2 Message Delay.
- Added Figure 2.4-6 Station Delay description and note.
- Deleted note for Figure 2.4-5.
- Added Figure 2.4-12 Repeat Print Initial Delay and notes for initial
delay and period values.
-
M
odified
Table 2.4
-
3
initial
delay and period description.
V1.4 2021/6/2 - Add power consumption detail to Figure 6.1-1.
-
Add Inrush Current in controller specification.
V1.5 2021/7/1 - Update power specification.
- Update Table 2.4-3 pre-purge feature description.
- Update new Anser Logo and official url address.

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X1 HARDWARE
Overview
1.1.1 Controller Overview
Figure 1.1-1
Ports Description
Ground Connection of ground cable.
Power Button Power ON/OFF controller.
Power Port Port for DC24V input.
Print Head-1 Port for connecting printhead-1 and controller.
P
rint Head
-
2
Port for
connecting printhead
-
2 and controller.
Sensor Input Port for connecting an external sensor to trigger printing.
Encoder Input Port for connecting external encoder.
Beacon / DO Port for connecting external warning light and getting output signal
from the controller.
RS-485/RS-232 Port for serial communication with PLC, PC, and other devices.
LAN RJ45 port for Ethernet communication.
USB ports Two USB 2.0 ports for import/export messages, configuration,
backup files, and firmware. Also available as a serial COM port.
Table 1.1-1

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1.1.2 Printhead Overview
Figure 1.1-2
Ports Description
1 Cartridge Latch For keeping cartridge in-placed.
2 LED Status Printhead status LEDs.
3 Data Line Port for connecting the data cable between printhead and controller.
4 Accessory Connector
P
ort for connecting the photocell sensor or encoder. When using Y
-
connector, both sensor and encoder can be used at the same time.
5 DISC Module For reading the parameters stored in the cartridge chip.
6
P
en Board Driver Pins
P
ins for driving the firing of the cartridge.
7 Ground Use to ground the printhead (s)
Table 1.1-2

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X1 Hardware Installation
1.2.1 Unpacking List Items
Figure 1.2-1
Figure 1.2-2

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Item Description Illustration
C1 (M8XL28) Use to lock the brackets (A or B) together with
bracket connector B06.
C2 (M8XL20) Use to mount the bracket base A09 on the
conveyor.
C3(M4XL10) - Use to mount A02 bar into the A09 base.
- Use to mount the VESA on the back of
controller.
C4 (M3XL8) - Use to mount the B03 printhead bar into the
back of the printhead (M3xL10).
- Use to mount the front and middle sections
when doing stitch and parallel printheads.
C5(M3XL4.5) Use to mount the photocell holder.
C6 (M3XL6) Use to mount the printhead frames for single,
stitch and parallel modes.

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C7 (M4XL14) Use to mount the anti-shock’s rear side to the
printhead.
C8 (M3XL6) Use to mount the anti-shocks’s front side to the
printhead.
Table 1.2-1
Figure 1.2-3
1.2.2 X1 Controller Bracket Installation
STEP1: Assemble the A02 bar into the A09 base by using two screw type C03 (add washer).
Figure 1.2-4

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STEP2: Mount the base A09 on the conveyor using four C02 type of screw. To mount on the side, use the upper holes
and the lower holes to mount on flat surface.
Figure 1.2-5
STEP3: Position the holder VESA A03 on the four screw holes found on the back of controller, and screw the four sides
using the C03 screw type.
STEP4: Insert the A01 bar into the VESA base A03, and use two C03 to screw.
Figure 1.2-6
STEP5: Mount the controller on the main bracket base by using the A06 bracket connector. After finding the desired
position for the controller, use two C01 screw type and screw tightly both sides of the connector.

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Figure 1.2-7
STEP6: Finally, connect the ground wire connector (yellow/green wire 18 AWG) to the chassis ground source located.
Figure 1.2-8
Perform soft shutdown of the system using the shutdown button found in log out page, and then press power
button to completely power off controller.

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1.2.3 Single Printhead
HALF-INCH PRINTHEAD FRAME
Figure 1.2-9
ONE-INCH PRINTHEAD FRAME
Figure 1.2-10
1.2.4 Mounting Stitch Printheads
HALF-INCH STICH PRINTHEADS
STEP1: Mount the front and rear pins of one printhead in the second groove, as illustraded in below images.
Figure 1.2-11

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STEP2: Use one C4 type of screw to lock the front section of both printheads as illustrated below.
Figure 1.2-12
STEP3: Use two C4 type of screws to lock the middle section of the printheads as illustrated below.
Figure 1.2-13
STEP4: Mount the half-inch stitch front plate as illustrated below, and use three C6 type of screw to lock it.
Figure 1.2-14

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ONE-INCH STITCH PRINTHEADS
STEP1: Mount the front and rear pins of one printhead in the first groove, as illustraded in below images.
Figure 1.2-15
STEP2: Use one C4 type of screw to lock the front section of both printheads as illustrated below.
Figure 1.2-16
STEP3: Use one C4 type of screw to lock the printheads as illustrated below.
Figure 1.2-17

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STEP4: Mount the one-inch stitch front plate as illustrated below, and use three C6 type of screw to lock it.
Figure 1.2-18
1.2.5 Mounting Parallel Printheads
STEP1: Mount the front and back pins of one printhead in the third groove, as illustraded in below images.
Figure 1.2-19
STEP2: Use one C4 type of screw to lock the middle section of both printheads as illustrated below.

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Figure 1.2-20
STEP3: Mount the parallel front plate as illustrated below, and use three C6 type of screw to lock it.
Figure 1.2-21
Note: Follow same steps to install one-inch parallel printhead plate.
1.2.6 Mounting Printhead Sensor
STEP1: Place the sensor inside the holder, and use two C05 type of screw to lock it as illustrated below.

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Figure 1.2-22
STEP2: Mount the sensor holder on either side of the printhead by using two C05 type of screws.
Figure 1.2-23
STEP3: Plug the sensor M4 male connector to either the printhead or controller M4 female connector.
Figure 1.2-24
Note: Use the extension cable to connect photocell to the controller.

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1.2.7 Mounting the Anti-Shock Mechanism
PRINTHEAD LEFT SIDE INSTALLATION
STEP1: Place the anti-shock front and rear holes in relation with the printhead holes as marked in the below image.
STEP2: At the front of the anti-shock, use one C8 type of screw and insert it into the upper hole.
STEP3: At the back of the anti-shock, use one C7 type of screw to lock it.
Figure 1.2-25
PRINTHEAD RIGHT SIDE INSTALLATION
Figure 1.2-26

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1.2.8 Printhead Bracket Installation
STEP1: Assemble the B02 bar into the B09 base by using two screw type C03 (add washer).
Figure 1.2-27
STEP2: Mount the base B09 on the conveyor using four C02 type of screw. To mount on the side, use the upper holes
and the lower holes to mount on flat surface.
Figure 1.2-28
STEP3: Insert the B03 bar into the back of the printhead B04, and use four C04 (M3xL10) type to screw the bar and
printhead together.
Figure 1.2-29