Carl Valentin DPM IV User manual

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Postfach 3744
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Neckarstraße 78 –86 u. 94
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents............................................................................. 3
1Introduction............................................................................ 5
1.1 General Instructions ................................................................ 5
1.2 Intended Use........................................................................... 5
1.3 Safety Instructions................................................................... 6
1.4 Außerbetriebnahme und Demontage...................................... 7
1.5 Environmentally-Friendly Disposal.......................................... 8
2Machine Overview................................................................. 9
2.1 Print Mechanics..................................................................... 10
2.2 Control Unit............................................................................ 11
2.3 Print Principle ........................................................................ 12
3Operating Conditions.......................................................... 13
4Technical Data ..................................................................... 17
4.1 Control Inputs and Outputs ................................................... 19
5Installation and Initiation.................................................... 27
5.1 Installation of Print Mechanics at Machines.......................... 28
5.2 Installation Position Without Brake........................................ 29
5.3 Installation Position With Brake............................................. 30
5.4 Mounting of Valentin Counter-pressure Plate ....................... 31
5.5 Using a Customized Counter-Pressure Plate ....................... 32
5.6 Connection of Pneumatic Power Supply............................... 33
5.7 Installing the Control Unit ...................................................... 34
5.8 Adjustment of Pressure Power.............................................. 35
5.9 Connecting the Direct Print Module....................................... 36
5.10 Before Initial Operation.......................................................... 36
5.11 Print Control........................................................................... 37
5.12 Initiation ................................................................................. 37
5.13 Loading Transfer Ribbon....................................................... 38
5.14 Zero Point Adjustment........................................................... 40
6Function Menu..................................................................... 41
6.1 Print Settings......................................................................... 41
6.2 Machine Parameters ............................................................. 42
6.3 Layout Settings...................................................................... 44
6.3.1 Extended Layout Settings.............................................. 44
6.3.2 General Parameters....................................................... 44
6.4 Device Settings...................................................................... 45
6.4.1 Print Job......................................................................... 45
6.4.2 Print Control ................................................................... 46
6.4.3 User Environment .......................................................... 47
6.4.4 General Parameters....................................................... 47
6.5 I/O Parameters...................................................................... 48
6.5.1 I/O Port Parameters 1-8................................................. 48
6.5.2 I/O Port Parameters 9-16............................................... 48
6.5.3 General Parameters....................................................... 48
6.6 Ribbon Saving....................................................................... 50
6.6.1 Expert Parameters ......................................................... 50
6.7 Network ................................................................................. 51
6.8 Interface................................................................................. 52
6.8.1 COM1............................................................................. 52
6.8.2 General Parameters....................................................... 52
6.9 Emulation............................................................................... 53

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6.10 Date/Time.............................................................................. 54
6.10.1 Daylight Saving Time (DST)........................................... 54
6.10.2 Start Daylight Saving Time............................................. 54
6.10.3 End Daylight Saving Time.............................................. 54
6.10.4 General Parameters....................................................... 54
6.11 Service Functions.................................................................. 55
6.11.1 Sensor Status................................................................. 55
6.11.2 Device Status................................................................. 55
6.11.3 Ribbon Service............................................................... 56
6.11.4 I/O Status ....................................................................... 56
6.11.5 General Parameters....................................................... 58
6.12 Password............................................................................... 58
6.12.1 Operation........................................................................ 59
6.12.2 Network.......................................................................... 59
6.13 Maintenance.......................................................................... 60
6.13.1 Print Preview.................................................................. 60
6.13.2 LCD................................................................................ 61
6.13.3 System Settings ............................................................. 61
6.14 Main Menu............................................................................. 61
7Touch-Screen Display......................................................... 63
7.1 Touch-Screen Display Structure ........................................... 63
7.2 Different Menus..................................................................... 64
7.3 User-Defined Info Field ......................................................... 65
7.4 Favorites List......................................................................... 67
7.5 Parameter Input..................................................................... 69
7.6 Navigation Zones................................................................... 71
7.7 Maintenance Zone................................................................. 72
7.8 Process Data......................................................................... 77
7.9 Memory Menu........................................................................ 79
7.10 Information Zone ................................................................... 81
7.11 Change to Foil Keyboard....................................................... 81
8Maintenance and Cleaning................................................. 83
8.1 General Cleaning................................................................... 83
8.2 Cleaning the Transfer Ribbon Roller..................................... 84
8.3 Cleaning the Printhead.......................................................... 85
8.4 Replacing the Printhead........................................................ 86
8.5 Transfer Ribbon Tension....................................................... 88
8.6 Angle Adjustment .................................................................. 89
8.7 Print Quality Optimisation...................................................... 90
8.8 Cycle Optimisation................................................................. 91
9Signal Diagrams .................................................................. 93
9.1 Mode 1 (Single Item Processing).......................................... 93
9.2 Mode 2 (Continuous Mode)................................................... 94
10 Error Correction................................................................... 95
11 Additional Information...................................................... 105
11.1 Hotstart................................................................................ 105
12 Index ................................................................................... 107

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1 Introduction
1.1 General Instructions
Basic information and warning references with the corresponding
signal words for the danger level are as follows specified in this
manual:
DANGER identifies an extraordinarily great and immediate
danger which could lead to serious injury or even death.
WARNING identifies a possible danger would could lead
to serious bodily injury or even death if sufficient
precautions are not taken.
WARNING of cutting injuries.
Pay attention that cutting injuries caused by blades, cutting
devices or sharp-edged parts are avoided.
WARNING of hand injuries.
Pay attention that hand injuries caused by closing
mechanical parts of a machine/equipment are avoided.
WARNING of hot surfaces.
Pay attention so as not to come into contact with hot
surfaces.
CAUTION indicates a potentially dangerous situation
which could lead to moderate or light bodily injury or
damage to property.
NOTICE gives you tips. They make a working sequence
easier or draw attention to important working processes.
Gives you tips on protecting the environment.

Handling instruction

Optional accessories, special fittings
Datum
Information in the display
1.2 Intended Use
The direct print module is solely intended to print suitable media which
have been approved by the manufacturer. Any other or additional use
is not intended. The manufacturer/supplier is not liable for damage
resulting from misuse. Any misuse is at your own risk.
Intended used includes heeding the operating manual, including the
maintenance recommendations/regulations specified by the
manufacturer.

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The direct print module may only be used while in proper working
order and for the intended purpose. Users must be safe, aware of
potential dangers and must comply with the operating instructions.
Faults, in particular those which affect safety, must be remedied
immediately.
The direct print module is a state-of-the-art device which complies
with the recognized safety-related rules and regulations. Despite this,
a danger to life and limb of the user or third parties could arise and the
direct print module or other property could be damaged while
misusing the device.
NOTICE!
The complete documentation is included in the scope of
delivery on CD ROM and can also currently be found in the
internet.
1.3 Safety Instructions
The direct print module is configured for a voltage from 110 to 230 V.
It has to be plugged into a grounded socket only.
NOTICE!
The protective earthing conductor of the socket is to be examined
by a qualified technician.
Couple the direct print module to devices using extra low voltage only.
Before making or undoing connections, switch off all devices involved
(computer, printer, accessories etc.).
Operate the direct print module in a dry environment only and do not
get it wet (sprayed water, mist etc.).
Do not operate the direct print module in explosive atmosphere and
not in proximity of high voltage power lines.
Operate the direct print module only in an environment protected
against abrasive dust, swarf and other similar impurity.
Maintenance and servicing work can only be carried out by trained
personnel.
Operating personnel must be trained by the operator on the basis of
the operating manual.
Depending on use, ensure that clothing, hair, jewellery and similar
personal items do not contact the exposed rotating parts and/or the
moving parts (e.g. print carriage).
The print unit and parts of it (e.g. motor, printhead) can get hot during
printing. Do not touch the printhead during operation. Cool down the
print unit before changing material, removal or adjustment.
Never use highly inflammable consumables.

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Carry out only the actions described in these operating instructions.
Any work beyond this may only be performed by the manufacturer or
upon agreement with the manufacturer.
Unauthorized interference with electronic modules or their software
can cause malfunctions.
Other unauthorized work or modifications to the direct print module
can endanger operational safety.
There are warning stickers on the direct print modules that draw your
attention to dangers. Therefore the warning stickers are not to be
removed as then you and others cannot be aware of dangers and may
be injured.
DANGER!
Danger to life and limb from power supply!
Do not open the casing.
CAUTION!
Two-pole fuse.
Before opening the housing cover, disconnect the
device from the mains supply and wait for a moment
until the power supply unit has discharged.
1.4 Decommissioning and Dismantling
NOTICE!
The decommissioning of printing system can only be carried out
by trained staff.
CAUTION!
Danger of injury by imprudent handling when lifting or placing
the printing system. Risk of crushing by unexpected linear
movement of the printing carriage.
Do not underestimate the weight of the printing system
(9-16 kg).
Do not lift the printing system at the hood.
Protect the printing system against uncontrolled
movement.

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1.5 Environmentally-Friendly Disposal
Manufacturers of B2B equipment are obliged to take back and
dispose of old equipment that was manufactured after 13 August
2005. As a principle, this old equipment may not be delivered to
communal collecting points. It may only be organised, used and
disposed of by the manufacturer. Valentin products accordingly
labelled can therefore be returned to Carl Valentin GmbH.
This way, you can be sure your old equipment will be disposed of
correctly.
Carl Valentin GmbH thereby fulfils all obligations regarding timely
disposal of old equipment and facilitates the smooth reselling of these
products. Please understand that we can only take back equipment
that is sent free of carriage charges.
The electronics board of the printing system is equipped with a
battery. This must only be discarded in battery collection containers or
by public waste management authorities.
Further information on the WEEE directive is available on our website
www.carl-valentin.de.

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2 Machine Overview
Flexible labelling of packaging foil is effected either by means of
Windows printer driver included in delivery or by our proven design
software Labelstar Office.
With 8 vector fonts, 6 bitmap fonts and 6 proportional fonts the direct
print module has a large selection at different font types. It can be
printed inverse, in italic format or 90 degrees turned fonts.
The handling of our durable direct print modules is easy and
comfortable. The device settings can be made by the integrated,
intuitive touch-screen display.
By using most modern printhead technology, we ensure a high
standard of print quality.
Zeitsparendes Aktualisieren der Software ist über die Schnittstelle
möglich. Das Direktdruckwerk ist standardmäßig mit einer seriellen,
USB und Ethernet Schnittstelle ausgestattet. Zusätzlich verfügt das
Direktdruckwerk über einen USB Host der den Anschluss einer
externen USB Tastatur und/oder eines USB Memory Sticks
ermöglicht. Das Direktdruckwerk erkennt automatisch über welche
Schnittstelle die Ansteuerung erfolgt.
Thanks to the large number of options and variations the direct print
module can be adapted to each task.

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2.1 Print Mechanics
A
B
C
D
E
F
GK
L
M
N
O
P
I HJ
Figure 1
A =
Hinges, adjustable
B =
Covering hood
C =
Handle
D =
Print carriage
E =
End position control
F =
Ribbon unwinder
G =
Thermal printhead
H =
Pneumatic connection
I =
Connecting cable connection
print mechanics –control unit
J =
Grounding bolt
K =
Ribbon rewinder
L =
Cover sensor
M =
Zero adjustment
N =
Zero control
O =
Cable outlet at side
P =
Cable outlet to top
NOTICE!
No print job can be initiated when the covering hood is removed.
An internal cover sensor (L) examines the status of the cover (open/
closed). This sensor does not meet the requirements of a standard-
compliant safety switch (see chapter 1.3, Safety Instructions).

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2.2 Control Unit
A B C
DEFGHIJKLM
21
Figure 2
A =
Function keys
B =
Touch panel
C =
Status LED
D =
Slot for CF card
E =
Connecting cable connection
print mechanics –control unit
F =
USB port
G =
Ethernet interface
H =
USB host for USB keyboard and USB stick
I =
External inputs/outputs
J =
Serial interface RS 232
K =
Mains connection
L =
Grounding bolt
M =
Power switch
1 - LED green
1 - Lighting = Speed 100 MBit
1 - Off = Speed 10 MBit
2 - LED orange
2 - Lighting = Connection avtive
2 –Flashing = Data transfer
2 - Off = No connection

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2.3 Print Principle
Figure 3
After starting a print order the printhead moves against the print
medium. Afterwards the printing carriage moves corresponding to the
set or transferred layout length linear over the material which is to be
printed. After the print procedure the printhead again lifts up and the
printing carriage moves again to the starting position.

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3 Operating Conditions
Before initial operation and during operation these operating
conditions have to be observed to guarantee save and interference-
free service of our direct print modules.
Therefore please carefully read these operating conditions.
Shipment and storage of our direct print modules are only allowed in
original packing.
Installation and initial operation of direct print modules is only allowed
if operating conditions were fulfilled.
Commissioning is prohibited until it can be established that, where
relevant, the machine into which the partly completed machinery is to
be incorporated complies with the provisions of Machinery Directive
2006/42/EC.
Initial operation, programming, operation, cleaning and service of our
direct print modules are only recommended after careful study of our
manuals.
Operation of direct print modules is only allowed by especially trained
persons.
NOTICE!
Carry out regular training courses.
The content of the training are chapter Operating Conditions,
Loading Transfer Ribbon and General Cleaning.
These indications are also valid for someone else's equipment
supplied by us.
Only use original spare and exchange parts.
Please contact the manufacturer with respect to spare/wear parts.
The installation place of direct print module should be even, free of
vibration and currents of air are to be avoided.
The direct print modules have to be installed to ensure optimal
operation and servicing.
The installation of the power supply to connect our direct print
modules has to be effected according to the international rules and
regulations, especially the recommendations of one of the three
following commissions:
International Electronic Commission (IEC)
European Committee for Electro technical Standardisation
(CENELEC)
Verband Deutscher Elektrotechniker (VDE)
Our direct print modules are constructed according to VDE and have
to be connected to a grounded conductor. The power supply has to be
equipped with a grounded conductor to eliminate internal interfering
voltage.
Conditions for
installation place
Installation of
power supply

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Power line voltage and power line frequency: See type plate
Allowable tolerance of power line voltage:
+6% … −10% of nominal value
Allowable tolerance of power line frequency:
+2% … −2% of nominal value
Allowable distortion factor of power line voltage: <=5%
In case your net is infected (e.g. by using thyristor controlled
machines) anti-interference measures have to be taken. It is possible
to use one of the following possibilities:
Provide separate power supply to our direct print modules.
In case of problems please connect capacity-decoupled isolation
transformer or similar interference suppressor in front of our direct
print modules.
Emitted interference according to EN 61000-6-3: 01-2007
Immunity according to EN 61000-6-2: 03-2006
NOTICE!
This is a machine of type A. This machine can cause
interferences in residential areas; in this case it can be
required from operator to accomplish appropriate measures
and be responsible for it.
All connecting lines have to be guided in shielded lines. Shielding has
to be connected on both sides to the corner shell.
It is not allowed to guide lines parallel to power lines. If a parallel
guiding cannot be avoided a distance of at least 0.5 m has to be
observed.
Temperature of lines between: −15 … +80 °C.
It is only allowed to connect devices which fulfil the request 'Safety
Extra Low Voltage' (SELV). These are generally devices which are
checked corresponding to EN 60950.
The data cables must be completely protected and provide with metal
or metallised connector housings. Shielded cables and connectors are
necessary, in order to avoid radiant emittance and receipt of electrical
disturbances.
Technical data of
power supply
Anti-interference
measures
Stray radiation and
immunity from
disturbance
Connecting lines to
external machines
Installation of
data lines

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Allowable lines
Shielded line:
4 x 2 x 0,14 mm² ( 4 x 2 x AWG 26)
6 x 2 x 0,14 mm² ( 6 x 2 x AWG 26)
12 x 2 x 0,14 mm² (12 x 2 x AWG 26)
Maximum cable length:
Interface V 24 (RS-232C) - 3 m (with shielding)
USB - 3 m
Ethernet - 100 m
To avoid inadmissible heating, free air convection has to be ensured.
Protection according IP: 20
Ambient temperature °C (operation): Min. +5 Max. +40
Ambient temperature °C (transport, storage): Min. −25 Max. +60
Relative air humidity % (operation): Max. 80
Relative air humidity % (transport, storage): Max. 80
(bedewing of direct print modules not allowed)
We do not take any responsibility for damage caused by:
Ignoring our operating conditions and operating manual.
Incorrect electric installation of environment.
Building alterations of our direct print modules.
Incorrect programming and operation.
Not performed data protection.
Using of not original spare parts and accessories.
Natural wear and tear.
When (re)installing or programming our direct print modules please
control the new settings by test running and test printing. Herewith you
avoid faulty results, reports and evaluation.
Only specially trained staff is allowed to operate the direct print
modules.
Control the correct handling of our products and repeat training.
We do not guarantee that all features described in this manual exist in
all models. Caused by our efforts to continue further development and
improvement, technical data might change without notice.
By further developments or regulations of the country illustrations and
examples shown in the manual can be different from the delivered
model.
Installation of
data lines
Air convection
Limit values
Guarantee

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Please pay attention to the information about admissible print media
and the notes to the direct print module maintenance, in order to avoid
damages or premature wear.
We endeavoured to write this manual in an understandable form to
give and you as much as possible information. If you have any queries
or if you discover errors, please inform us to give us the possibility to
correct and improve our manual.

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4 Technical Data
DPM IV 53
DPM IV 107
DPM IV 128
Print width
53.3 mm
106.6 mm
128 mm
Print lenghts
140 mm, 240 mm, 340 mm, 447 mm, 570 mm, 630 mm
Resolution
300 dpi
Print speed
50 …500 mm/s
Back speed
50 … 700 mm/s
Printhead
Corner Type
Acoustic emission (measuring distance 1 m)
Average sound power level
75 dB(A)
75 dB(A)
75 dB(A)
Transfer ribbon
Ink
outside / inside
Max. roll diameter
85 mm
Core diameter
25.4 mm / 1"
Max. length
450 m
Max. width
55 mm
110 mm
130 mm
Dimensions in mm (width x height x depth)
Print mechanics (with cover)1
(print length + 230) x
188 x 265
(print length + 230) x
188 x 320
(print length + 230) x
188 x 340
Control unit
314 x 240 x 80 (without connection lines)
Weight
Print mechanics
approx 9 … 16 kg (depending on print length/print width)
Control unit
approx 5.5 kg (without connection lines)
Connection cable
approx 0.85 kg (print mechanics –control unit)
Electronics
Processor
High Speed 32 Bit
RAM
16 MB
Slot
Compact Flash card type I
Battery cache
for Real-Time clock (storage of data with shut-down)
Warning signal
acoustic signal when error
Interfaces
Serial
RS-232C (up to 115,200 Baud)
USB
2.0 High Speed Slave
Ethernet
10/100 Base T, LPD, RawIP-Printing, DHCP, HTTP, FTP
2 x USB Master
connection for external USB keyboard and memory stick
Connection values
Pneumatic connection
min. 6 bar dry and free of oil
Air consumption typical*
* hub 1.5 mm
150 cycle/min
6 bar operating pressure
150 ml/min
300 ml/min
300 ml/min
Nominal voltage
110 … 230 V AC / 50 … 60 Hz
Nominal current
230 V AC / 1.5 A −110 V AC / 3 A
Fuse values
2x T4A 250 V
Operation data
Temperature
5 … 40 °C
Humidity
max. 80% (non-condensing)
1
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Operation panel
Touchscreen Display
colour display: 800 x 480 pixel, screen size 7"
Operating functions
favorites, function menu, memory card, print start, test print, feed,
about menu
Settings
date, time, shift times
11 language settings (others on demand)
print and device parameters, interfaces, password protection
Monitoring
Stop printing if
end of ribbon / end of layout
Status report
extensive status print with information about settings
e.g. print length counter, runtime counter,
photocell interface and network parameters
printout of all internal fonts and all supported bar codes
Fonts
Font types
6 Bitmap fonts
8 Vector fonts/TrueType fonts
6 proportional fonts
other fonts on demand
Character sets
Windows 1250 up to1257, DOS 437, 850, 852, 857
all West and East European Latin, Cyrillic, Greek
and Arabic (option) characters are supported
other character sets on demand
Bitmap fonts
size in width and height 0.8 … 5.6
zoom 2 … 9, orientation 0°, 90°, 180°, 270°
Vektor fonts/
TrueType fonts
size in width and height 1 … 99 mm
variable zoom
orientation 0°, 90°, 180°, 270°
Font attributes
depending on character font - bold, Italic, inverse, vertical
Font width
variable
Bar codes
1D bar codes
CODABAR, Code 128, Code 2/5 interleaved, Code 39, Code 39
extended, Code 93, EAN 13, EAN 8, EAN ADD ON, GS1-128,
Identcode, ITF 14, Leitcode, Pharmacode, PZN 7 Code, PZN 8
Code, UPC-A, UPC-E
2D bar codes
Aztec Code, CODABLOCK F, DataMatrix, GS1 DataMatrix,
MAXICODE, PDF 417, QR Code
Composite bar codes
GS1 DataBar Expanded, GS1 DataBar Limited, GS1 DataBar
Omnidirectional, GS1 DataBar Stacked, GS1 DataBar Stacked
Omnidirectional, GS1 DataBar Truncated
all bar codes are variable in height, module width and ratio.
orientation 0°, 90 °, 180°, 270°.
Optionally with check digit and human readable line.
Software
Configuration
ConfigTool
Process control
NiceLabel
Design software
Labelstar Office Lite, Labelstar Office
Windows printer driver
Windows 7®32/64 Bit, Windows 8®32/64 Bit
Windows 8.1®32/64 Bit, Windows 10®32/64 Bit,
Windows Server 2008®(R2) 64 Bit
Windows Server 2012®64 Bit, Windows Server 2012®(R2) 64 Bit
Technical details are subject to change.

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4.1 Control Inputs and Outputs
By means of a maximum of 16 control inputs and outputs which, in the
following, are also referred to as ports, different functions of the printer
system can be triggered and operating states can be displayed.
The ports are provided by means of a D-Sub bushing (26pin HD) at
the rear panel of the printer system and are galvanically isolated from
protective earth (PE) by means of an optocoupler semi-conductor
route.
Each port can be configured as input and as output. This function
however, is predefined in the printer software and cannot be changed
by the user.
The following parameters can be changed and set by using the menu:
debounce times and high or low active.
Figure 4
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Figure 5
Port 1 to Port 16 = Assignment for I/O Profile Std_Direct
Port
Pin
Description / Function
11 (Input)
10
Print start
12 (Input)
1
No function
13 (Input)
11
Counter reset
14 (Input)
2
No function
15 (Input)
12
Error reset
16 (Input)
3
No function
17 (Input)
13
No function
18 (Input)
4
No function
19 (Output)
15
Error
10 (Output)
6
No function
11 (Output)
16
No function
12 (Output)
7
Printing
13 (Output)
17
Ready
14 (Output)
8
No function
15 (Output)
18
Return printing carriage
16 (Output)
9
Transfer ribbon prior warning
COM/VDC
for Inputs
19
Common reference potential of all control inputs. 'COM/VDC for Inputs' is
usually connected with the (-) terminal of the control voltage and the
control inputs are switched to active (+).
By means of the option '2nd LED', 'COM/VDC for Inputs' can optionally be
connected with the (+) terminal of the control voltage. Then, the control
inputs are switched to active (-).
VDC for
Outputs
20
Common supply connection of all control outputs. 'VDC for Outputs' must
be connected with the (+) terminal of the control voltage.
Never leave 'VDC for Outputs' open even if no output is used.
COM for
Outputs
5,14
21,22
Common reference potential of all control outputs. 'COM for Outputs' must
be connected with the (-) terminal of the control voltage.
Never leave 'COM for Outputs' open even if no output is used.
GND-PE
23,24
'GND-PE' is the reference potential of the '+5 VDC EXT' and '+24 VDC
EXT' voltages provided by the printer system.
'GND-PE' is printer internally connected with protective earth (PE).
Configuration of
D-Sub socket