CAB 4712 User manual
Made in Germany
4712
Flag Applicator
Operator's Manual
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Family Type
Flag Applicator 4712L-300
Edition: 07/2017 - Part No. 9009954
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Operator's Manual
for the following product
Germany
cab Produkttechnik
GmbH & Co KG
Postfach 1904
D-76007 Karlsruhe
Wilhelm-Schickard-Str. 14
D-76131 Karlsruhe
Telefon +49 721 6626-0
Telefax +49 721 6626-249
www.cab.de
France
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USA
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Phone +86 21 6236-3161
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction............................................................................................................................................4
1.1 Instructions...............................................................................................................................................4
1.2 Intended Use............................................................................................................................................4
1.3 Safety Instructions....................................................................................................................................4
1.4 Safety Markings .......................................................................................................................................5
1.5 Environment.............................................................................................................................................5
2 Product Description...............................................................................................................................6
2.1 Important Features...................................................................................................................................6
2.2 Technical Data..........................................................................................................................................6
2.3 Product Overview.....................................................................................................................................7
2.4 Contents of Delivery.................................................................................................................................8
3 Operation................................................................................................................................................9
3.1 Standard Operation..................................................................................................................................9
3.2 Cleaning...................................................................................................................................................9
4 Error Messages.................................................................................................................................... 11
4.1 Error Messages of the Printer.................................................................................................................11
4.2 Error Messages of the Applicator............................................................................................................11
5 Licenses................................................................................................................................................12
5.1 Declaration of Incorporation...................................................................................................................12
5.2 EU Declaration of Conformity.................................................................................................................13
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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.
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.
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 operating manual.
• The device applicator mounted on a cab printer of the Hermes+ series is intended exclusively for applying suitable
materials that have been approved by the manufacturer. 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 operating manual, including the manufacturer‘s
maintenance recommendations and specications.
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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 qualied 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.
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• 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 operating 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 modications to the device can also endanger operational safety.
• Always have service work done in a qualied 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.
1.4 Safety Markings
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1: Risk of injuries by moving parts!
2: The cylinder is under pressure
also if the printer is switched off.
Possibility of residual energy!
3: Danger of crushing hands and
ngers by the moving pad!
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Attention!
Never remove or cover safety markings!
Replace it in case of damage!
Fig. 1 Safety marking
1.5 Environment
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 applicator enables it to be easily disassembled into its component parts.
Send the parts for recycling.
1 Introduction
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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 air pressure pulses at the end of each
application.
• For operation within a system the I/O interface of the printer can be used.
2.2 Technical Data
Front RearDiameter x Pi (π)
L LD (Ø) x Pi (π)
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L
V
P
Flag length LFlag length L
Label transfer Label type
4712 L 300
Label width Hermes+4 mm 60 -100
Label height mm 10 - 50
Diameter Ømm 3 - 20
Working pressure MPa 0,45 (4,5 bar)
Sound pressure levels unter 74 dB(A)
Product during labeling xed ¢
Labeling of the product from above ¢
from below ¢
from the side ¢
Product height xed ¢
Product to the lower edge
at the cylinder stroke 300 up to mm 260
Immersion depth of tongs mm 55
Offset P mm max. 0,5 - 1
Lateral displacement mm max. 0,2
Cycle time approx. cylces/min. 15 ~/min 15
Table 1 Technical Data
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2.4 Contents of Delivery
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1 Applicator with mounted tamp assembly
2 Blow tube for supporting air
(depend of the used printer)
3 Documentation
Fig. 3 Content 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.
Only set up the label printer with applicator in dry locations protected from moisture and splashes.
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3 Operation
3.1 Standard Operation
Check all external connections.
Load the material. Ensure that the locking system is locked "Operator's 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 not be calibrated correctly.
Switch on the printer.
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Note!
In the case of the pad being outside the starting position when switching on the printer the process will be
interrupted and an error message will be shown on the display.
If you push the pause button on the printer the applicator will move into the starting position.
The Applicator is ready for work.
Press the feed key on 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 backward feed to position the front edge of the next label at the printing line.
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Note!
The 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 off between print jobs.
Start a print job.
Start the labelling process via PLC interface.
Error messages during the labelling process are shown on the display of the printer. „4 Error Messages“
3.2 Cleaning
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Attention!
Never use solvent or abrasive.
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Clean the outside surfaces with multi purpose cleaner.
Remove dust particles and leftover label pieces with a soft
brush and/or vacuum cleaner.
The slide foil (1) requires regular cleaning as the most dirt
is deposited here.
Fig. 4 Cleaning of the pad with slide foil
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3 Operation
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Fig. 5 Mounting & dismounting the applicator on the printer
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Attention!
Initiation, adjustments and changing of parts is to be performed by qualied service personnel only.
Service Manual Applicator
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Attention!
Disconnect the printer from the power supply before mounting the applicator!
Ensure the printer is in a stable position!
Connect the compressed air only after mounting the applicator to the printer!
To clean the applicator and printer it's sometimes necessary to turn away or even dismount the applicator from the
printer.
Do not adjust the setting screws, throttle valves or other alignment elements. This will enable use of the applicator
directly after cleaning.
Turning away & dismounting the applicator
1. To turn away the applicator loosen thumbscrew (5) and swing the applicator to the side.
2. Disconnect SUB-D 15 male connector (6) from the female connector (7) of the printer.
3. Loosen screw (4) and move the locking plate (3) from the hinges.
4. Lift the applicator upward and off the printer.
Remounting the applicator
5. Hang the applicator via the female part (1) of hinges to the male printer mounted hinges parts (2).
6. Connect SUB-D 15 male connector (6) to the female connector (7) of the printer.
7. To secure the applicator slide the locking plate (3) under the hinge and tighten the screw (4).
8. Swing the applicator to the printer and tighten the thumbscrew (5).
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4 Error Messages
4.1 Error Messages of the Printer
For detailed information about printer errors (e.g. 'Paper out', 'Ribbon out', etc.) Check the operator's manual of the
printer.
Error treatment:
Clearing the error results.
Press the feed key to synchronize the label feed, remove the left over labels manually.
Press the pause key to quit the error state.
After error correction, the label causing the error will be reprinted.
4.2 Error Messages of the Applicator
The following table contains an overview of applicator specic error messages and their possible causes. It also
suggests methods to resolve the problems:
Error Message Possible Cause
Air pressure ins. 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 is
still sticking to the pad.
Lower position Pad has not reached the starting position within 2s after the pad has left the labelling
position; or pad has left the starting position without authorization.
Process Error Process of labeling was interrupted via the I/O interface of the printer with the XSTP
signal.
Re. sensor blk. 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.
Upper position Pad is not in the starting position when the printer is switched on.
Pad has not reached the labelling position within 2s after the movement of the pad was
started.
Pad has left the printing position without authorization.
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.
Table 2 Error messages of the applicator
Error treatment:
Clear the error results.
Press the pause key to quit the error state.
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Note!
In the case of errors check the Service Manual for adjustment and settings.
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Warning!
After the error has been resolved the pad will immediately move back to the starting position!
Danger of crushing hands and ngers by the moving pad!
Do not reach into the zone of the moving pad and keep long hair, loose clothes, and jewelry distant.
After error correction, the printing of the label causing the error cannot be repeated without restarting the print job
except the error "Vac. plate empty" . In this case, the last label will be printed again after resolution via the
pause key and then pressing the Enter button .
In the application mode "Apply/Print" sends the signal "Print rst label" or press the button to send a printed
label to the tamp.
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5 Licenses
5.1 Declaration of Incorporation
cab Produkttechnik
GmbH & Co KG
Wilhelm-Schickard-Str. 14
D-76131 Karlsruhe
Germany
Declaration of Incorporation
We declare herewith that the following „partly completed machinery“ as a result of design, construction and the version
put in circulation complies with the essential requirements of the Directive 2006/42/EC on machinery:
Annex I, Article 1.1.2, 1.1.3, 1.1.5, 1.1.6, 1.2.1, 1.3.2, 1.5.2, 1.5.8, 1.6.3, 1.7
In the event of any alteration which has not been approved by us being made to any device as designated below, this
statement shall thereby be made invalid.
Device: Flag Applicator
Type: 4712
Applied EU Regulations: Applied Standards
Directive 2006/42/EC on machinery: • EN ISO 12100:2010
• EN ISO 13849-1:2008
• EN 60950-1:2006
+A11:2009+A12:2011+A1:2010+A2:2013
Person authorised to compile the technical le: Erwin Fascher
Am Unterwege 18/20
99610 Sömmerda
Signed for, and on behalf of the Manufacturer:
cab Produkttechnik Sömmerda
Gesellschaft für Computer-
und Automationsbausteine mbH
99610 Sömmerda
Sömmerda, 19.06.2017
Erwin Fascher
Managing Director
The product must not be put into service until the nal machinery into which it is to be incorporated has been declared in
conformity with the provisions of the Directive on machinery.
The documents according annex VII part B from the incomplete machinery are created and will commit to state agencies
on request in electronic kinds.
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5.2 EU Declaration of Conformity
cab Produkttechnik
GmbH & Co KG
Wilhelm-Schickard-Str. 14
D-76131 Karlsruhe
Germany
EU Declaration of Conformity
We declare herewith that as a result of the manner in which the device designated below was designed, the type of
construction and the devices which, as a result have been brought on to the general market comply with the relevant
fundamental regulations of the EU Rules for Safety and Health. In the event of any alteration which has not been
approved by us being made to any device as designated below, this statement shall thereby be made invalid.
Device: Flag Applicator
Type: 4712
Applied EU Regulations: Applied Standards
Directive 2014/30/EU relating to electromagnetic compatibility: • EN 55032:2012
• EN 55024:2010
• EN 61000-6-2:2005
Directive 2011/65/EU on the restriction of the use of certain
hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment: • EN 50581:2012
Signed for, and on behalf of the Manufacturer:
cab Produkttechnik Sömmerda
Gesellschaft für Computer-
und Automationsbausteine mbH
99610 Sömmerda
Sömmerda, 19.06.2017
Erwin Fascher
Managing Director
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