CAB A1000 User manual

Made in Germany
Operator's Manual
A1000
Applicator

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Family
A1000
Edition: 03/2016 - Part No. 9009599
Copyright
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Operator's Manual - Translation of the Original Version
for the following products
Germany
cab Produkttechnik
GmbH & Co KG
Postfach 1904
D-76007 Karlsruhe
Wilhelm-Schickard-Str. 14
D-76131 Karlsruhe
Telefon [phone]
Telefax [phone]
www.cab.de
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France
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F-67350 Niedermodern
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USA
cab Technology Inc.
Tyngsboro MA, 01879
Phone [phone]
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Asia
cab Technology Co., Ltd.
Junghe, Taipei, Taiwan
Phone [phone]
www.cab.de/tw
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cab (Shanghai)Trading Co., Ltd.
Phone [phone]
www.cab.de/cn
[email protected]
Representatives in other countries on request

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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 Marking.........................................................................................................................................5
1.5 Environment.............................................................................................................................................5
2 Product Description...............................................................................................................................6
2.1 Function ...................................................................................................................................................6
2.2 Important Features...................................................................................................................................6
2.3 Technical Data..........................................................................................................................................6
2.4 Device Overview......................................................................................................................................7
2.5 Pads.........................................................................................................................................................8
2.5.1 Tamp Pads..........................................................................................................................................8
2.5.2 Roll-on Pads.......................................................................................................................................8
2.5.3 Blow Pads...........................................................................................................................................8
3 Installation..............................................................................................................................................9
3.1 Contents of Delivery.................................................................................................................................9
3.2 Mounting the Applicator to the Printer......................................................................................................9
3.3 Piercing the Universal Tamp Pad...........................................................................................................10
3.4 Preparing the Applicator for Using a Tamp Pad Type 1312 ...................................................................10
3.5 Mounting the Pad....................................................................................................................................11
3.6 Mounting the Stopper..............................................................................................................................11
3.7 Connections...........................................................................................................................................12
4 Conguration........................................................................................................................................13
4.1 Method for Changing the Printer Setup
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4.2 Quick Mode for Setting the Delay Times................................................................................................13
4.3 CongurationParametersoftheApplicator ...........................................................................................14
5 Adjustments .........................................................................................................................................15
5.1 Mechanical Adjustments .......................................................................................................................15
5.1.1 Aligning the Pad ...............................................................................................................................15
5.1.2 Adjusting the Parallelism between Pad and Dispense Edge............................................................16
5.1.3 Opening the Holes on the Blow Tube...............................................................................................16
5.1.4 Aligning the Blow Tube.....................................................................................................................16
5.1.5 Adjusting the Stopper.......................................................................................................................17
5.2 Pneumatic Adjustments..........................................................................................................................18
5.2.1 Control Valves ..................................................................................................................................18
5.2.2 Adjusting the Pad Movement Speed................................................................................................19
5.2.3 Adjusting Vacuum and Supporting Air..............................................................................................20
5.2.4 Option Pressure Reduction Valve.....................................................................................................20
6 Operation..............................................................................................................................................21
6.1 Loading Labels and Transfer Ribbon.....................................................................................................21
6.2 Activation of Peel-off Mode....................................................................................................................21
6.3 Setting the Peel Position........................................................................................................................21
6.4 Test Mode Using the Pre-dispense Key without Print Job .....................................................................22
6.5 Test Mode Using the Pre-dispense Key with Print Job ..........................................................................22
6.6 Standard Operation................................................................................................................................23
7 PLC Interface........................................................................................................................................23
7.1 Pin Assignment and Signal Description .................................................................................................24
7.2 Circuit Diagrams of Inputs and Outputs.................................................................................................26
7.3 Examples for External Circuits...............................................................................................................26
8 Error Messages....................................................................................................................................28
8.1 Error Messages of the Printer................................................................................................................28
8.2 Error Messages of the Applicator...........................................................................................................28
9 Function of the LED in the electronics of the applicator ................................................................. 29
10 Declaration............................................................................................................................................30
10.1 Declaration of Incorporation...................................................................................................................30
10.2 EU Declaration of Conformity.................................................................................................................31
11 Index......................................................................................................................................................32

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1.1 Instructions
Important information and instructions in this documentation are designated as follows:
Danger!
Draws your attention to an exceptionally grave, impending danger to your health or life.
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Warning!
Indicates a hazardous situation that could lead to injuries or material damage.
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Attention!
Draws attention to possible dangers, material damage or loss of quality.
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Notice!
Gives you tips. They make a working sequence easier or draw attention to important working processes.
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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).
Zeit 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 the 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 A+ or A 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 manuals of applicator and printer,
includingthemanufacturer‘smaintenancerecommendationsandspecications.
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Notice!
The complete documentation can also currently be found in the Internet.
1.3 Safety Instructions
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Attention!
Initiation,adjustmentsandchangingofpartsisonlyforqualiedservicepersonalonly.
Initiation/ Service Manual Applicators
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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 at 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.).
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• 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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.
1.4 Safety Marking
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1Dangerofcrushingtohandandngersby
the moving pad !
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 printer enables it to be easily disassembled into its component parts.
Send the parts for recycling.
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2 Product Description
2.1 Function
The Applicator A1000 is an optional device to use with cab printers of the A+ or Aseries for automatically applying
the printed label onto the product. The labels are transferred with a pad, which moves between the two positions,
starting position and labelling position, by a compressed-air driven pneumatic cylinder.
• In the starting position, the label is picked up from the printer.
• A sensor at the cylinder signals when the pad is in the starting position.
• The label is removed from the carrier ribbon directly at the dispense edge of the printer. It is sucked on the pad by
a vacuum via drillings at the bottom of the pad.
• For support, the label is also blown against the pad with an air current coming from a blow tube.
• The correct transfer of the label is controlled by a vacuum sensor.
• Next, the pad is moved down into the labelling position.
• Reachingthelabellingpositionisconrmedbyanothersensor(labelling position sensor).
• In the labelling position the label is transferred onto the product.
• While the pad is moving back into the starting position, the vacuum sensor checks whether the label has been
removed from the pad.
The label can be applied with three different methods :
• Stamp on
The label is pressed directly onto the product.
• Blow on
The pad moves to a pre-adjusted position approximately 10mm away from the product. The label is blown onto
the product by an air stream.
• Roll on
In the starting position the label is forwarded until touching the roller of the roll on pad. At the labelling position the
roller is pressed onto the product. Then the label is applied and rolled on by the movement of the product.
2.2 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 impulse at the end of each
application.
• For operation in a networked system the 15-pin or 25-pin applicator's PLC (programmable logic control) interface
with potential free inputs and outputs can be used.
2.3 Technical Data
Label transfer method Stamp on Roll on Blow on
Label width in mm 25 - 176
Label height in mm 25 - 200 80 - 200 25 - 100
Cylinder stroke in mm 220 / 300 / 400
Pad stroke below printer in mm 70 / 150
Compressed air pressure 0,5 MPa (5 bar)
Sound pressure level max. 79 dB(A)
Product surface at
Product height variable ¢ ¢ -
xed - - ¢
Product xed ¢-¢
linear movement - ¢ ¢
Table 1 Technical Data

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2 Product Description
2.4 Device Overview
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1 Main pressure manometer
2 Knurled screw for attaching the applicator to
the printer
3 Upper cylinder throttle valve
4 Stopper for the operation mode "Blow on"
5 Cylinder unit
6 Pneumatic cylinder
7 Lower cylinder throttle valve
8 Pad holder
9 Pad(applicationspecic)
10 Blow tube for supporting air
Fig. 2 Front view
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2 Knurled screw for attaching the applicator to
the printer
10 Blow tube for supporting air
11 Vacuum throttle valve
12 Supporting air throttle valve
13 Pre-dispense key
14 Interface to the printer
15 Pins
16 Compressed air connector
17 25 pin PLC interface connector
18 15 pin PLC interface connector
19 Shutoff valve
20 Service unit
Fig. 3 Rear view

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2 Product Description
2.5 Pads
2.5.1 Tamp Pads
Universal tamp pad A1021 Universal tamp pad A1321
Standard sizes : 70x60, 90x90 Standard sizes : 116x102, 116x152
Fig. 4 Universal tamp pad A1021 70x60 Fig. 5 Universal tamp pad A1321 116x152
Universal tamp pads (Type A1112 or Type A1312) are available in different standard sizes. According to the size
of the label the holes may be pierced by the customer. For that purpose a piercing pin is included in the delivery
contents.
On request, tamp pads customized to the label sized are delivered.
2.5.2 Roll-on Pads
Fig. 6 Roll-on pad A1411 bxh
Roll-on pads (Type A1411) are only produced on request customized to the label size.
2.5.3 Blow Pads
Fig. 7 Blow pad A2021 bxh
Blow pads (Type A2111) are only produced on request customized to the label size.

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3 Installation
3.1 Contents of Delivery
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1 Applicator
2 Pad (as ordered)
3 Cylinder screw
(part of the pad)
4 Piercing pin
(at universal tamp pads only)
- Documentation
Fig. 8 Contents of delivery
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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.
3.2 Mounting the Applicator to the Printer
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Attention!
Disconnect the printer from the power supply before mounting the applicator !
Ensure a stable standing of the printer !
Connect the compressed air only after mounting the applicator to the printer !
1 2 3 4
Fig. 9 Mounting the applicator
1. Insertthepins(15/g.3)onthebackoftheapplicator(2)intotheholes(3)oftheprinter.
2. Press the applicator against the printer. That way the plug of the applicator will be connected to the peripheral port
(4) of the printer.
3. Fix the applicator (2) with the screw (1).

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3.3 Piercing the Universal Tamp Pad
On the bottom of the pads there are holes for sucking and holding the labels by vacuum. When an universal tamp
pad is delivered these holes are covered by the sliding foil and must be opened according to the label size. For that
purpose a piercing pin is included in the contents of delivery.
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2 mm
Fig. 10 Piercing the universal tamp pad
1. Place a label (1) to be operated on the bottom side of the pad (2). Note the position of the slanted edge (3).
2. Align the label to the side edge in such a way that it reaches over the rear edge of the pad by 2 mm.
3. Open all the holes, which are certainly covered by the label. Open the holes completely by turning the piercing pin
(4) inside the holes.
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Attention!
Do not open holes, which are located less than 1 mm from a label edge.
3.4 Preparing the Applicator for Using a Tamp Pad Type 1312
The cylinder unit (6) can be mounted on the bracket (1) in two different positions.
When the applicator is delivered, the cylinder unit is mounted on the bracket using the upper threaded hole (4). That
position is suitable for the most pads.
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Fig. 11 Changing the attachment of the cylinder unit
ForusinganuniversaltamppadtypeA1312thettingofthecylinderunitmustbechanged:
1. Loosen the screw (3) with washer (2) and remove the cylinder unit from the bracket (1).
2. Fix the cylinder unit with screw (3) and washer (2) by using the lower threaded hole (5).
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