Brady 4114 User manual

A8500L
LABEL PRINTER APPLICATOR
Stroke Applicator 4114
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Model Congurations
4114 Stroke Applicator 4114L-300
Stroke Applicator 4114R-300
Assembly Instructions for the following products
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Stroke Applicator 4114
A8500L
LABEL PRINTER APPLICATOR
™
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1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 4
1.1 Instructions............................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Intended Use............................................................................................................................................ 5
1.3 Safety Instructions.................................................................................................................................... 5
1.4 Safety Marking ......................................................................................................................................... 6
1.5 Environment ............................................................................................................................................. 6
2 Product Description ............................................................................................................................... 7
2.1 Important Features................................................................................................................................... 7
2.2 Technical Data.......................................................................................................................................... 7
2.3 Overview .................................................................................................................................................. 8
2.4 Contents of Delivery................................................................................................................................. 9
3 Mounting ............................................................................................................................................... 10
4 Operation .............................................................................................................................................. 11
4.1 Standard Operation.................................................................................................................................11
4.2 Cleaning ..................................................................................................................................................11
5 Error Messages .................................................................................................................................... 12
5.1 Error Messages of the Printer ................................................................................................................ 12
5.2 Error messages of the applicator ........................................................................................................... 12
6 Licenses ................................................................................................................................................ 13
6.1 Reference to the EU Declaration of Conformity .................................................................................... 13
6.2 FCC and Country-Specic Agency Approval Information....................................................................... 13
Table of Contents
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1 Introduction
1.1 Instructions
Important information and instructions in this documentation are designated as follows:
Danger!
Draws attention to an exceptionally great, imminent danger to your health or life due to hazardous
voltages.
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Danger!
Draws attention to a danger with high risk which, if not avoided, may result in death or serious injury.
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Warning!
Draws attention to a danger with medium risk which, if not avoided, may result in death or serious injury.
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Caution!
Draws attention to a danger with low risk which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
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Attention!
Draws attention to potential risks of property damage or loss of quality.
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Note!
Advice to make work routine easier or on important steps to be carried out.
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Environment!
Gives you tips on protecting the environment.
Handling instruction
Reference to section, position, illustration number or document.
Option (accessories, peripheral equipment, special ttings).
Time Information in the display.
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1 Introduction
1.2 Intended Use
• The device is manufactured in accordance with the current technological status and the recognized safety rules.
However, danger to life and limb of the user or third parties and/or damage to the device and other tangible assets
can arise during use.
• The device may only be used for its intended purpose and if it is in perfect working order, and it must be used with
regard to safety and dangers as stated in the manual.
• The device is designed to use on a Brady printer of the A8500 series. Any other use or use going beyond this
shall be regarded as improper use. The manufacturer/supplier shall not be liable for damage resulting from
unauthorized use; the user shall bear the risk alone.
• Usage for the intended purpose also includes complying with the manual, including the manufacturer‘s mainte-
nance recommendations and specications.
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Note!
The complete and current version of the documentation can be found in the Internet.
1.3 Safety Instructions
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Attention!
Initiation, adjustments and changing of parts are to be performed by qualied service personnel only.
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Warning!
This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which
case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
• Before mounting the delivered components disconnect the printer from the power supply and close the shutoff
valve of the applicator.
• Only connect the device to other devices which have a protective low voltage.
• Switch off all affected devices (computer, printer, accessories) before connecting or disconnecting.
• In operation, moving parts are easily accessible.
This applies especially for the zone, where the pad is moved between the starting and the labelling position.
During operation do not reach into that zone and keep long hair, loose clothes, and jewelry distant. Before any
manipulations in those areas, close the shutoff valve.
• The device may only be used in a dry environment, do not expose it to moisture (sprays of water, mists, etc.).
• Do not use the device in an explosive atmosphere.
• Do not use the device close to high-voltage power lines.
• Perform only those actions described in this manual.
Work going beyond this may only be performed by trained personnel or service technicians.
• Unauthorized interference with electronic modules or their software can cause malfunctions.
• Other unauthorized work on or modications to the device can also endanger operational safety.
• Always have service work done in a qualied workshop, where the personnel have the technical knowledge and
tools required to do the necessary work.
• There are various warning stickers on the device. They draw your attention to dangers. Warning stickers must
therefore not be removed, as then you and other people cannot be aware of dangers and may be injured.
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1.4 Safety Marking
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1: Warning of damage by moving
parts!
2: Cylinder is under pressure,
even if it is switched off.
Possible residual energy!
3: Danger of crushing hand and/or
ngers by the moving pad!
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Attention!
Never remove or cover safety markings!
Replace them in case of damage!
Fig. 1 Safety marking
1.5 Environment
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Obsolete devices contain valuable recyclable materials that should be sent for recycling.
Send to suitable collection points, separately from residual waste.
The modular construction of the print module enables it to be easily disassembled into its component parts.
Send the parts for recycling.
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2 Product Description
2.1 Important Features
• The supporting air and the vacuum as well as the speed of the cylinder are adjustable. That way the applicator
can be adapted to different label materials and sizes.
• To avoid contamination within the vacuum channels they are cleaned by an air pressure impulse at the end of
each application.
• For operation in a system the I/O interface of the printer can be used.
2.2 Technical Data
Label transfer method Tamp pad Tamp pad
with foam
Tamp pad
with label stop
Blow pad
4114 L/R 11 F 4114 L/R 12 F 4114 L/R 61 F 4014 L/R 2100
Label width in mm 10 - 114 10 - 114 10 - 114 10 - 114
Label height in mm 8 - 80 8 - 80 8 - 80 10 - 80
Compressed air pressure 0.45 MPa (4.5 bar)
Sound pressure level under 74 dB(A)
Product during labeling xed ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢
in motion - - - ¢
Labeling onto the product
from the top ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢
from below ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢
sideways ¢ ¢ ¢ ¢
Product height xed - - - ¢
variable ¢ ¢ ¢ -
Product distance
to lower edge up to mm 235 235 235 240
Immersion depth pad F2) up to mm 100 100 100 -
Cycle time about frequency/min.1) 30 30 30 30
Label transfer method Form pad
4114 L/R 8800 F
Label width in mm 10 - 114
Label height in mm 8 - 80
Compressed air pressure 0.45 MPa (4.5 bar)
Sound pressure level under 74 dB(A)
Product during labeling xed ¢
in motion -
Labeling onto the product
from the top ¢
from below ¢
sideways ¢
Product height variable ¢
Product distance
to lower edge up to mm 235
Cycle time about frequency/min.1) 20
1) Determined at 100 mm stroke below device / smallest label height / print speed 100 mm/s.
2) In case the applicator's immersion depth is more than 25 mm, the cover of A8500 has to be adapted.
In case the height of the form pad is more than 25 mm, the cover of A8500 has to be adapted.
Table 1 Technical Data
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2 Product Description
2.3 Overview
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2
3
4
5
Fig. 1 Device overview - front view
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1 Cover
2 Compressed air connector
3 Shutoff valve
4 Pad (customized)
5 Blow tube for supporting air
6 Knurled screw for attaching the applicator to the
printer
7 Hinges
8 SUB-D 15 Interface to the printer
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2 Product Description
2.4 Contents of Delivery
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3
2
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• Applicator (1)
• Screws (part of the pad) (2)
• Pad (as ordered) (3)
• Blow tube (4)
• Documentation
Fig. 2 Contents of delivery
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Note!
Please keep the original packaging in case the applicator must be returned.
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Attention!
The device and printing materials will be damaged by moisture and wetness.
Set up label printer with applicator only in dry locations protected from splash water.
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3 Mounting
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6
7
3
4
5
8 9 10
Fig. 3 Mounting applicator on printer
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Attention!
Initiation, adjustments and changing of parts is only for qualied service personal only.
Mount the applicator
1. Hang the applicator with the female part of hinges (1) at the printer mounted hinges parts (2).
2. Connect SUB-D 15 male connector (6) to the female connector (7) of the printer.
3. To prevent the applicator from slipping out of the hinges loosen screw (4) and move the locking plate (3) under the
hinges and tighten screw (4).
4. Swing the applicator to the printer and tighten the thumbscrew (5).
5. Keep the external compressed air supply closed and close the shut-off valve (10) on the applicator  see
illustration
6. Insert external compressed air supply (8) into the plug connector (9) on the shut-off valve (10).
7. Switch on compressed air and open shut-off valve (10) by turning 90 °.
For cleaning the applicator and printer it's sometime necessary to turn away or/and dismount the applicator.
Don't change the adjustments of setting screws, throttle valves or other.
Turn away/Dismount the applicator
8. To turn away the applicator loosen thumbscrew (5) and swing the applicator aside.
9. Disconnect SUB-D 15 male connector (6) to the female connector (7) of the printer.
10. Loosen screw (4) and move off the locking plate (3) from the hinges.
11. Lift the applicator upward.
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4 Operation
4.1 Standard Operation
Check all external connections.
Load the material. Ensure that the locking system is locked "User Manual" of the printer.
Open the shutoff valve.
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Attention!
Ensure that the pad is not covered by a label when switching on the printer-applicator system.
Otherwise the vacuum sensor may be calibrated incorrectly.
Switch on the printer.
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Note!
If the pad is outside the starting position when the printer-applicator system is switched on the procedure
will be interrupted with an error message visible on the display.
Pushing the pause button on the printer will negate the error moving the pad to the starting position.
The Applicator is ready for work.
Press the at the printer.
A synchronization feed is initiated. The processed labels have to be removed manually. After a few seconds the
printer carries out a short backfeed to position the front edge of the next label at the printing line.
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Note!
This synchronization also has to be carried out when the print job has been interrupted with the cancel key.
Synchronizing is not necessary when the print head was not lifted between print jobs. This also applies if
the printer was powered down between print jobs.
Start a print job.
Start the labelling process via PLC interface.
Error messages during labelling process are shown in the display of the printer 5 Error Messages.
4.2 Cleaning
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Attention!
Never use solvent and abrasive.
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Clean the outside surfaces with multi purpose cleaner.
During regular use dust particles as well as label snippets
may accumulate. Remove these with a soft brush and/or a
vacuum cleaner.
Especially at the slide foil (1) debris may gather. To ensure
an ideal takeover and handling of the label it is necessary
to clean the surface of slide foil at regular intervals.
Fig. 4 Cleaning pad with slide foil
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5 Error Messages
5.1 Error Messages of the Printer
For detailed information about printer errors (e.g. 'Paper out', 'Ribbon out', etc.)
Check the user manual of the printer.
Error treatment:
Clearing the error results.
Press the to synchronize the label feed, remove the left over labels manually.
To quit the error state press Repeat .
After error correction, the label causing the error will be reprinted.
5.2 Error messages of the applicator
The following table contains an overview of error messages and their possible causes. It also suggests methods to
resolve the problem :
Error Message Possible Cause
Air pressure error Compressed air is switched off
Pressure to low < 4 bar
Pressure to high > 6 bar
Label not depos. Label has not been placed onto the product; after the pad has moved back the label still
sticks on the pad
Upper position not reached Pad is not in start position if the printer swiched on
Pad has not reached the home position within 2s after the movement of the pad was started
Pad has undened leaving the start position
External error Process of labeling was braked via the I/O interface of the printer with the STOP signal
Upper position not left There has been no change of the switch state at the upper sensor at the cylinder
between the start of the labelling process and the signal from the labelling position
sensor
Vac. plate empty Label has not been picked up properly by the pad; or label fell off the pad before it could
be placed onto the product
Lower position not reached Pad has not reached the starting position within 2s after the pad has left the labelling
position; or pad has left the starting position unauthorized
Table 2 Error messages of the applicator
Error treatment:
Clear the error state.
In order to clear the error state press continue, repeat or cancel.
Continue with the next label in the printing queue.
Repeat repeat the print of the label causing the error.
Only applicable with error Vac. plate empty.
Cancel the current print job.
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Warning!
After the error has been resolved the pad will immediately move back to the starting position!
Danger of injury to hands and ngers by the moving pad!
Do not reach into the area of the moving pad and keep long hair, loose clothes, and jewelry away.
Reprinting a label, interrupted by an error, is not possible without a new printing job.
In the mode "apply/print" before the standard cyclic operation can commence the signal "print rst label" must be
sent or push to send a printed label to the pad.
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6 Licenses
6.1 Reference to the EU Declaration of Conformity
The BradyPrinter™ A8500 Label Applicator complies with the relevant fundamental regulations of the EU Rules for
Safety and Health:
Directive 2006/42/EC on machinery
Directive 2014/35/EU relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits
Directive 2014/30/EU relating to electromagnetic compatibility
Directive 2011/65/EU on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic
equipment
EU Declaration of Conformity www.bradyeurope.com/conformity.
6.2 FCC and Country-Specic Agency Approval Information
NOTE : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. The equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which
case the user may be required to correct the interference at his own expense. Changes or modications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device
complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference and, (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Prop 65 Warning Statement
Prop 65 information related to this product is available at www.BradyID.com/A8500compliance.
Canada
ICES-003 Class A Notice, Classe A
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numerique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le material broilleur du
Canada.
CAN ICES-3 (A)/NMB-3(A)
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Warning!
This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which
case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
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