BUSKRO BK760 User manual

BK760 / BK76IB Inkjet
Part No. 9102423 User’s Guide V1.2

BK760 / BK76IB Inkjet User’s Guide
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Buskro Ltd.
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Manual History
Version Date Description ECO No.
1.0 14-Sep-03 Manual Released. N/A
1.1 20-Feb-04 Updated Appendices 557
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BK760 / BK76IB Inkjet Table Of
Contents
1.0 General Information.............................................................................1-0
1.1 Description ............................................................................................................ 1-1
1.2 Features................................................................................................................. 1-2
1.2.1 Vacuum Table Belts......................................................................................... 1-2
1.2.2 Controller......................................................................................................... 1-2
1.2.3 Complete Instrument Panel.............................................................................. 1-2
1.2.4 BK1600 Series Conveyor Compatibility......................................................... 1-2
1.2.5 Tabber and Inkjet Compatibility...................................................................... 1-2
1.2.6 Auxiliary Feeder Compatibility....................................................................... 1-3
1.2.7 Print Quality Considerations............................................................................ 1-3
1.2.8 Software Considerations (Compose Si or IQ) ................................................. 1-3
1.3 Specifications......................................................................................................... 1-5
1.4 System Drawings................................................................................................... 1-6
2.0 Operator Instructions...........................................................................2-0
2.1 The Base Control Board....................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Instrument Panel (Main Control)....................................................................... 2-2
2.2.1 Rocker Switches .............................................................................................. 2-3
2.2.2 Pushbuttons...................................................................................................... 2-3
2.2.3 Run/Jog Selector Knob.................................................................................... 2-3
2.2.4 Control Dials.................................................................................................... 2-3
2.3 Interconnecting Units (Systems) ......................................................................... 2-4
2.4 Material Side Guide Adjustments....................................................................... 2-5
2.5 Maintenance Schedule.......................................................................................... 2-5
Appendix A – Assembly Drawings
Appendix B – Electrical Drawings
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General Information Chapter 1
1.0 General Information
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1.1 Description
The Buskro BK760 / BK76IB series inkjet is an affordable inline transport base that does not
compromise flexibility or reliability. In the case of the BK760, an integrated computer with
Compose software is included with the base to provide full printing potential. In the case of
the BK76IB, it is designed purely as a transport base. However, it is also designed to be
modular to allow it to be integrated with a BK700 Portable Controller. By doing this, the
BK76IB becomes the BK776 which has the full range of Buskro print technologies available.
In addition, both the BK760 and BK76IB are available in both left to right (Right) and right
to left (Left) transport configurations.
Designed with modularity in mind, the BK760 / BK76IB is capable of integrating with a
number of other Buskro products. This includes feeders, extension tables, conveyors, other
inline bases, and tabber/labelers. This provides a great deal of flexibility.
From an electrical standpoint, the BK760 / BK76IB is designed to support both 115 and 230
VAC input voltages at 50 or 60 Hz without the need of a transformer. This is to provide
greater flexibility to the customer. However, the BK760 / BK76IB is shipped to support 230
VAC by default. In cases where only 115 VAC is available, the unit can be switched but
must be done by a qualified technician.
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1.2 Features
1.2.1 Vacuum Table Belts
The table belts, which transport the product past the inkjet imaging region, are equipped with
vacuum to provide positive adhesion to the base. This helps ensure accurate placement of
the image on the product.
1.2.2 Controller
The BK76IB is completely modular and was designed to accommodate the BK700 portable
controller. Alternatively, the BK760 can be purchased which includes a built-in controller
capable of supporting up to four inches of Apollo print.
1.2.3 Complete Instrument Panel
All necessary controls required to operate the unit are easily accessible to the operator on a
central instrument panel. The control panel comes complete with rocker switches, large
pushbuttons, and variable speed potentiometers for machine/conveyor speed regulation.
1.2.4 BK1600 Series Conveyor Compatibility
The BK760 / BK76IB is fully compatible with any BK1600 series conveyor from a 6-foot
model through to an 18-foot model. It is electrically integrated through a 7-pin circular
connector and can be controlled from the base.
1.2.5 Tabber and Inkjet Compatibility
The BK760 / BK76IB is compatible with all Buskro Tabbers and transport bases. It is
electrically integrated through the upstream and downstream connections in order to directly
start or stop the entire system.
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1.2.6 Auxiliary Feeder Compatibility
In the case where a BK720 friction feeder is used, an optional table (BK723) can be attached
to the base. This feeder is electrically integrated through a 14-pin auxiliary feeder connector
in order to directly start and stop the feeder from the base. In addition, a rocker switch (Feed
Enable) on the instrument panel can be used to enable or disable the feeder in order to run
the base without the feeder. In order to connect a shuttle feeder such as the BK425, the
upstream connector on the base is used to integrate the start and stop functions.
1.2.7 Print Quality Considerations
In order to optimize print quality, the BK760 / BK76IB has a textured tabletop to minimize
static buildup, a helical coupling encoder connection, vacuum-assisted transport belts, and a
sturdy cabinet design.
1.2.8 Software Considerations (Compose Si or IQ)
The BK760 is available in two main software configurations. Depending on which software
is used, different features are available to the customer. In general, Compose Si is the basic
model while Compose IQ offers full feature functionality. The main feature differences can
be seen in Table 1-1.
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Table 1-1:Feature Comparison (Compose IQ and SI)
No. Feature description Si IQ
1 Job Handling
1.1 Multiple List Types: text, MS Access, Dbase, Foxpro, Excel √√
1.2 Multiple Code Pages; Foreign character sets √√
1.3 Multiple Copy Printing √
1.4 Job Preparation and Recall √√
2 Setup
2.1 Stacker/Diverter Control √√
2.2 Printhead Supported: Apollo, Atlas, Atlas UVC, Elite √√
2.3 Printhead Micro-Alignment √√
2.4 Master/Slave Communication √
2.5 Product Tracking; up to 8 zones √
2.6 (Optional) OCR for camera/database lookup applications √
2.7 (Optional) Selective for control of feeder and other devices √
2.8 Print Verification √
2.9 English only Language Interface √
2.10 English, French, Spanish, German, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (simplified,
traditional), Thai Language Interface √
2.11 Password Protection √√
3 Operator Display
3.1 Record Navigation Tools √√
3.2 Record Search, Re-printing, and Cueing √√
3.3 Record Status Color Coding √√
3.4 Single Record Display - Static √
3.5 Multiple Record Display – Real-time refresh √
3.6 Operator View: Multiple record or product tracking √
4 Layout
4.1 Text: Fixed and Variable up to 99 components @ 255 characters/field √√
4.2 128 frames per printhead √√
4.3 Graphics: Fixed and Variable, Bitmap √√
4.4 Barcode; Linear: Code 128, Codabar, EAN, UPC, 2 of 5, 3 of 9 √√
4.5 Barcode, postal: Postnet, Planet ALL
4.6 Barcode, 2D: Datamatrix ECC200, PDF417, QR √
4.7 Alignment Tools : 0, 90, 180, 270 orientation √√
4.8 Text Manipulation Tools: typeface, alignment, True Type √√
4.9 Serial Numbering √√
4.10 Time and Date Stamping √√
5 Reports (Crystal)
5.1 Production: Job, Machine √
5.2 Audit: completed, not completed, duplicate, lost/wasted records √
6 Diagnostics
6.1 Printhead test label and test firing √√
6.2 Input Sensors and Output Device testing √√
6.3 Encoder Scope √√
6.4 Printhead Parameter Viewing √√
7 General
7.1 Windows-based, XP compatible (Compose V6.0) √√
7.2 Multiple Print Resolutions: 110, 150, 220, 330, 440, 660 √√
7.3 Core Charge Rebate applicable √
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1.3 Specifications
1.3.1 Product handling
Minimum 3.0” x 5.0” 76 mm x 127 mm
Maximum 16.0” x 17.0” 406 mm x 432mm
Thickness Single Sheet to 1 1/8” Up to 28 mm
1.3.2 Physical
Weight (crated) 450 lbs 204 kg
1.3.3 Production rate
Belt Speed 0 to 600 ft/min 0 to 3.05 m/s
Cycle Speed 0 to 30,000 pph
Conveyor Speed 0 to 26.0” in/s 0 to 0.7 m/s
1.3.4 Electrical requirements
Line Voltage/Current 120V, 60Hz, 7.5A, ±10% Volts
230V, 50/60Hz, 4A, ±10% Volts
Power 0.920 kVA
Base Motor 1/4 hp, 90 VDC at 2.4A
Transport Blower 1/3 hp, 230 VAC at 2A
42 CFM, 39” H2O Max Pressure
Conveyor Interface 1/8 hp, 90 VDC at 1.3A
DC Controller
1.3.5. Operator controls
Circuit-Breaker Switch Main
Machine
Pushbuttons/Rocker
Switches
Start, Stop, Run/Jog, Feeder,
Controller
Potentiometers Production, Conveyor, Stack
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1.4 System Drawings
Figure 1-1: BK760 System Overview (BK760R Shown)
GND
JB1
JB4
JB5
JB3
JB8
4
5
6
8
10
2
3
11 12
1
15
Controller I/O
ON BK76IB
ONLY
16
System
13
14
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