Collamat Etiprint Inline User manual

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Operating Instructions
Etiprint Inline
Dok-ID: BA-EN-01314-V.02
Release: 09/2007
These Operating Instructions are to be read before commissioning and before undertaking
any work with the machine!

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©HM Collamat AG
Etikettiersysteme
Bodenmattstrasse 34
4153 Reinach BL / Schweiz
Tel.: [phone] - 28
Fax: [phone] - 29
E-Mail: [e-mail]
Internet: www.collamat.ch
Realized by:
alphatecTechnische Dokumentationen
Basler Str. 1
79639 Grenzach-Wyhlen / Germany
www.alphatecnet.de

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1 General....................................................................................5
1.1 Information on these Operating Instructions..................5
1.2 Symbol explanations......................................................6
1.3 Limitation of liability........................................................7
1.4 Copyright protection.......................................................7
1.5 Spare parts ....................................................................8
1.6 Guarantee provisions.....................................................8
1.7 Customer service...........................................................8
1.8 Manufacturers declaration ............................................8
2 Safety ......................................................................................9
2.1 Intended use ..................................................................9
2.2 Responsibility of the operating company.....................10
2.3 Operating personnel ....................................................11
2.3.1 Requirements ...............................................11
2.3.2 Unauthorised persons ..................................12
2.4 Personal safety equipment ..........................................12
2.5 Work safety and special hazards.................................13
2.6 Conduct in dangerous situations or accidents.............17
2.7 Safety equipment.........................................................17
2.8 Securing against re-starting.........................................18
3 Technical data ......................................................................19
3.1 Dimensions of the Etiprint and monitor........................19
3.2 Technical data..............................................................20
3.3 Emissions.....................................................................20
3.4 Weight..........................................................................20
3.5 Performance values.....................................................21
3.6 Label roll dimensions ...................................................21
3.7 Mounting ......................................................................21
3.8 Name plate...................................................................21
4 Design and function.............................................................22
4.1 Equipment overview ....................................................22
4.2 Variants........................................................................23
4.3 Equipment design ........................................................23
4.4 Function .......................................................................23
4.5 Operating and display elements ..................................24
5 Transport, packaging and storage .....................................25
5.1 Safety information for transporting ..............................25
5.2 Symbols on the packing...............................................25
5.3 Transport inspection ....................................................26
5.4 Transport......................................................................26

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5.5 Packaging .............................................................41H27
5.6 Storage........................................................................ 27
6 Installation ........................................................................... 28
6.1 Safety .......................................................................... 28
6.2 Preparation.................................................................. 29
6.3 Requirements of the installed location........................ 30
6.4 Installation ................................................................... 31
6.5 Electrical connection ................................................... 32
6.6 Inspection after completion of the installation work .... 32
7 Commissioning and operating .......................................... 33
7.1 Safety .......................................................................... 33
7.2 Settings ....................................................................... 34
7.3 Setting the dispenser / monitor ................................... 40
7.4 Starting up................................................................... 42
7.5 Switching off................................................................ 42
8 Maintenance......................................................................... 43
8.1 Safety .......................................................................... 43
8.2 Maintenance plan........................................................ 45
8.3 Cleaning ...................................................................... 46
9 Malfunctions, repair and maintenance work .................... 47
9.1 Safety .......................................................................... 47
9.2 Re-starting after fault rectification .............................. 49
9.3 Malfunction table......................................................... 50
9.4 Performing maintenance and repair work................... 51
9.4.1 Positioning the pressure roller..................... 51
9.4.2 Adjusting the rewinder clutch force.............. 52
9.4.3 Setting the hanger spring tension................ 53
9.4.4 Changing the pressure roller ....................... 54
9.4.5 Changing the draw unit axle........................ 55
9.4.6 Setting the loop hanger switch .................... 56
9.4.7 Changing the mirror in the applicator .......... 57
9.4.8 Replacing the pull-off ledge ......................... 57
9.4.9 Adjusting the belt tension ............................ 58
9.4.10 Changing the toothed belt ........................... 59
9.4.11 Changing the drive motor ............................ 60
9.4.12 Clearing the printing head ........................... 60
10 Decommissioning and disposal ........................................ 61
11 Register of documents in the Appendix ........................... 62
Index............................................................................................. 63

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1 General
1.1 Information on these Operating Instructions
These operating instructions contain important information on
handling the equipment. The prerequisite for safe working is
compliance with all the given safety information and handling
instructions.
Beyond this, the local accident prevention regulations pertaining to
the field of application of the equipment and the general safety
provisions are to be complied with.
The Operating Instructions are to be carefully read through before
commencing all work! They are a component part of the product
and must be kept in immediate proximity to the equipment for
access by personnel at any time.
When transferring the equipment to a third party, the Operating
Instructions are also to be handed over.
The illustrations in these instructions, being not necessarily to
scale, are to assist in depicting the facts and may deviate slightly
from the actual design.
In addition to these Operating Instructions, the operating
instructions for the built-in components to be found in the Appendix
also apply. The information contained therein  in particular the
safety instructions  must be observed without fail!

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1.2 Symbol explanations
Warning notices Warning notices in these Operating Instructions are identified by
symbols. The notices are prefaced by signal words which express
the magnitude of the hazard.
The notices must be complied with categorically and with caution in
order to avoid accidents, personal injury and damage to property.
DANGER!
indicates a situation of immediate danger which
could lead to serious injury or death if not avoided.
WARNING!
indicates a potentially dangerous situation which
could lead to serious injury or death if not avoided.
ATTENTION!
indicates a potentially dangerous situation which
could lead to minor or slight injury if not avoided.
CAUTION!
indicates a potentially dangerous situation which
could lead to material damage if not avoided.
Tips and recommendations
NOTE!
…highlights useful tips and recommendations as
well as information concerning efficient and fault-
free operation.

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1.3 Limitation of liability
All particulars and information in these Operating Instructions have
been compiled with regard to the applicable standards and
regulations, state of the art technology and our long years of
experience and expertise.
The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage cause by the
following:
Failure to observe the instructions
Non-intended use
Deployment of untrained personnel
Self-authorised modifications
Technical alterations
The use of non-approved spare parts and wear parts
The actual scope of supply can deviate from the explanations and
illustrations described herein in the case of special designs, the
availment of additional order options or due to the latest technical
alterations.
Otherwise, the liabilities agreed in the contract of supply, the
general terms and conditions of business as well as the
manufacturers conditions of supply and the statutory provisions in
force at the time of conclusion of the contract, apply.
Guarantee The manufacturer guarantees the functional capability of the
applied technology and the stated performance parameters.
The period of guarantee commences from the moment of delivery
of the equipment to the customer.
Wear parts Wear parts are all those parts which come in direct contact with the
material being processed or to be processed.
These components are excluded from guarantee and defect
claims.
1.4 Copyright protection
The Operating Instructions are confidential. They are intended
exclusively for those persons concerned with the equipment.
Assignment of the Operating Instructions to a third party without
prior written permission of the manufacturer is prohibited.
NOTE!
The information, texts, drawings, pictures and other
illustrations contained in these Operating
Instructions are copyright protected and are subject
to commercial property rights. Any improper
utilisation is liable to prosecution.
Reproduction in part or whole by any means or in any form as well
as the utilisation and/or the communication of the contents without
the explicit written consent of the manufacturer is forbidden.
Violations are liable to claims for damages. The right to all other
claims is reserved.

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1.5 Spare parts
WARNING!
Risk of injury due to incorrect spare parts!
Incorrect or defective spare parts can lead to
damage, malfunctions or complete breakdown and
also prejudice safety.
Therefore:
 Only use the manufacturers original spare
parts.
Purchase spare parts from authorised dealers or directly from the
manufacturer. See page 2 for the address.
A list of spare parts and wear parts can be found in the appendix.
1.6 Guarantee provisions
The guarantee provisions can be found as a separate document in
the sales documentation.
1.7 Customer service
Our customer service is available for technical information.
Information on the appropriate contact person can be obtained at
any time by telephone, fax, e-Mail or via the internet  see
manufacturers address on page 2
Over and above this, our staff is always interested in receiving new
information arising from the application which could be valuable for
the improvement of our products.
1.8 Manufacturer’s declaration
See appendix for the manufacturers declaration (in accordance
with EC Machinery Guidelines 98/37/EC, Appendix II).

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2 Safety
This section provides an overview of all important aspects of safety
for the optimum safeguarding of personnel and also for safe and
fault-free operation.
Failure to observe the handling instructions and safety information
given in these instructions can result in considerable danger.
2.1 Intended use
The equipment has been conceived exclusively for the intended
purpose and use as described herein.
The Etiprint Inline is a label print and dispense device for printing
and applying labels and as a rule is utilised in automated packing
lines for the printing and application of adhesive labels.
The equipment is fully automatic.
The working area of the equipment is to be guarded against
unauthorised access.
WARNING!
Danger arising from non-intended use!
Any use beyond that for which the equipment is
intended and/or any other different use can give
rise to hazardous situations.
Therefore:
 Only use the equipment for the purpose
intended.
 Adhere strictly to the information in the
Operating Manual.
 In particular, refrain from the following
applications  these are considered as non-
intended use:
 Deployment of the equipment in
unsafeguarded areas.
 Labelling of other than the aforementioned
products.
 Use of unsuitable labels.
Claims for damages of any nature arising from non-intended use
are excluded.
The operating company is solely liable for all damage resulting
from non-intended use.

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2.2 Responsibility of the operating company
The equipment is for use in the commercial sector. The equipment
operating company is therefore subject to the legal provisions with
regard to health and safety y at work.
In addition to the safety at work information in these Operating
Instructions, the applicable safety, accident prevention and
environment protection regulations must be adhered to for the area
of deployment of the equipment. It is imperative that the operating
company:
informs itself on the applicable industrial safety regulations.
ascertains the secondary dangers when assessing a hazardous
situation which result from the special working conditions at the
site of deployment of the equipment.
implements the necessary requirements for conduct given in
the Operating Instructions for operation of the equipment at the
site of deployment.
regularly checks during the entire period of deployment of the
equipment that the Operating Instructions compiled by it
correspond to the current body of regulations.
aligns the Operating Instructions  where necessary  with the
latest legal provisions, standards and conditions of deployment.
explicitly regulates the responsibilities for the installation,
operation, maintenance and cleaning of the equipment.
ensures that all employees who work on or with the
equipment have read and understood the operating manual.
Over and above this, the operating company must, at regular
intervals, train the personnel in handling the equipment and
inform them of potential hazards.
Beyond this, the operating company is responsible for ensuring
that:
the equipment is always in a technically sound condition.
the equipment is serviced in accordance with the stated
maintenance intervals.
all safety devices are regularly inspected for completeness
and functionality.

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2.3 Operating personnel
2.3.1 Requirements
WARNING!
Danger of injury through inadequate
qualifications!
Inexpert handling can lead to considerable
personal injury and damage to property.
Therefore:
 Only allow any kind of activity to be carried out
by the persons appointed for the task.
The following qualification requirements for the various areas of
activity are stated in the Operating Instructions:
Trained persons
are those who have been instructed by the operating
company on their assigned tasks and the potential hazards
of improper conduct.
Specialised personnel
are those who, by reason of their expert training, experience
and knowledge of the relevant provisions, are suitably
placed to perform their assigned work and to recognise
potential hazards independently.
Electricians
are those who, by reason of their expert training, experience
and knowledge of the relevant standards and provisions, are
suitably placed to perform work on electrical plant and to
recognise potential hazards independently.
Electricians are specially trained for the work
environment in which they are active and know the
applicable standards and provisions.
In Germany, electricians must fulfil the provisions of the
accident prevention legislation BGV A3 (e.g. electrical
fitter-foreman). In other countries, the appropriate
legislation applies.
Only those persons may be deployed as personnel who can be
expected to carry out their work reliably. Persons whose reaction
capabilities are influenced by e.g. drugs, alcohol or medicine are
not to be permitted.
Furthermore, age and occupation-specific provisions applicable to
the site of deployment are to be taken into account when selecting
personnel.

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2.3.2 Unauthorised persons
WARNING! Danger for unauthorised persons!
Unauthorised persons do not know the dangers
which can come from the equipment.
Therefore:
 Keep unauthorised persons away from the
working area.
 If in doubt, address the person and evict them
from the working area.
 Interrupt the work for as long as the
unauthorised person remains in the working
area.
2.4 Personal safety equipment
The wearing of personal safety gear is necessary when working
with the equipment to minimise health hazards. Therefore:
The respective specified safety gear is to be properly
donned before all work and worn during the work.
It is imperative to note in addition the signs fitted in the
working area indicating personal protective gear.
To be worn in principle To be worn in principle with all work:
Protective clothing
Close fitting working clothes are those with minimal tear strength,
close fitting sleeves and no protruding parts. They serve mainly to
protect from catching in moving machine parts.
Do not wear rings, chains or other jewellery.
Protective gloves
For protecting the hands from contact with substances which are
hazardous to health and when touching hot or cold surfaces.
Safety shoes
For protection against heavy falling parts and slipping on slippery
surfaces.
Safety glasses with side protectors
For protecting the eyes against contact with hazardous substances
and fluid spray.

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2.5 Work safety and special hazards
In the following section, residual risks are stated which are the
result of hazard analysis.
Observe the safety notices listed here and the warning signs in the
following sections of these instructions in order to reduce health
hazards and avoid dangerous situations.
Danger symbols on the equipment
The respective hazardous zones on the machine are identified by
these symbols:
DANGER!
Deadly danger from electrical current!
identifies potentially fatal situations due to
electrical current. Failure to observe the safety
sign can result in death or serious injury.
The work to be carried out may only be
performed by a qualified electrician.
WARNING!
Danger of crushing!
During operation, moving parts and objects can
cause crushing resulting in extremely serious
injuries and permanent bodily harm.
Therefore:
 Do not enter the hazardous area during
operation.
 Always perform setting up, maintenance work
and fault rectification with particular caution and
attention to crushing zones.
 Wear personal safety gear during all work to
protect against crushing.

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Hazard symbols in the Operating Instructions
The following symbols are used in the Operating Instructions in
conjunction with safety notices:
Electrical current
DANGER!
Deadly danger from electrical current!
Contact with voltage carrying parts can be fatal.
Damaged insulation or individual parts can be
deadly.
Therefore:
 With damaged insulation, shut off the power
supply immediately and initiate repairs.
 Only permit work on electrical equipment to be
carried out by qualified electricians.
 Before all work, ensure that electrical plant is
dead. Check voltage-free state!
 Before regular maintenance, cleaning and
repair work, switch off the power supply and
secure against re-starting.
 Never bridge fuses or render them inoperative.
 When replacing fuses, note the correct specified
current strength.
 Keep dampness away from voltage carrying
parts as this can lead to short circuiting.
Sharp edges and pointed corners
CAUTION!
Injury hazard at edges and corners!
Sharp edges and pointed corners can cause cuts
and abrasions to the skin.
Therefore:
 Exercise caution when working near sharp
edges and pointed corners.
 When in doubt, wear protective gloves.

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Moving parts
WARNING!
Hazard from moving parts!
Driven, rotating or linear moving assemblies or
parts can cause extremely serious injuries!
Therefore, during operation:
 The presence of persons in the hazardous
area or its immediate vicinity is strictly
forbidden!
 Do not remove covers such as flaps, doors,
portholes or maintenance hatches.
 Do not render inoperable or bypass safety
functions and/or fixtures
 Never run the equipment without closed covers
or fully functioning safety equipment.
 Never reach into running machinery.
Before entering the hazardous area:
 Switch off power supply and secure against re-
starting.
 Wait until all running on components have
come fully to rest.
 Wait for automatic run-down and/or unloading
of residual energy.
Pneumatics
WARNING!
Injury hazard from pneumatic energy
(compressed air)!
Pneumatic energy can cause extremely serious
injuries.
Pneumatically powered parts can move
unexpectedly.
When individual components are damaged, air at
high pressure can escape and e.g. cause eye
injuries.
Therefore:
 Only permit trained personnel to carry out work
on the pneumatics.
 Before commencing work on the pneumatic
equipment, first render it pressure-free. Note the
pressure receiver. This must also be emptied
completely.
 Do not set pressure above the maximum
values.

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Sharp paper edges
CAUTION!
Injury hazard!
Sharp paper edges can cause minor to fairly
serious cuts.
Therefore:
 In principle wear the prescribed personal
protective gear for all work.
 Always carry out work with particular attention
caution.
Falling objects
WARNING!
Injury hazard from falling objects!
During operation, objects can fall unchecked and
cause injury.
Therefore:
 Do not enter the hazardous area during
operation.
 Wear personal protective gear when setting up
and when carrying out maintenance work or
fault rectification.
Dirt and objects left lying around
CAUTION!
Stumbling hazard from dirt and lying objects!
Dirt and objects left lying around can be slipped on
or tripped over and cause considerable injury.
Therefore:
 Always keep the working area clean.
 Remove objects if no longer needed.
 Identify stumbling zones with yellow/black
banding.
Signs
WARNING!
Injury hazard from unreadable symbols!
Adhesive labels and signs can become dirty or
unrecognisable over time.
Therefore:
 Always maintain safety, warning and operating
notices in a good, readable condition.
 Renew signs or labels which have become
damaged or unrecognisable immediately.

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2.6 Conduct in dangerous situations or accidents
Preventative measures Always be prepared for accidents or fire!
Keep first aid equipment (first aid boxes, blankets etc.) and
fire extinguishers ready to hand.
Familiarise personnel with accident alarm, first aid and
rescue equipment.
Keep access ways for rescue vehicles clear.
In the event: act accordingly Activate the Emergency Stop immediately.
Initiate first aid procedures.
Retrieve people from the danger zone.
Inform staff responsible at the location.
Call for doctor and/or fire brigade.
Clear the access ways for rescue vehicles.
2.7 Safety equipment
WARNING!
Deadly danger from non-functioning safety
equipment!
Safety equipment provides for the highest level of
operating safety. Even when safety equipment
makes working processes more awkward, under no
circumstances may these be rendered inoperative.
Safety is only guaranteed with intact safety
equipment.
Therefore:
 Before commencing work, check that the safety
equipment is fully functional and correctly
installed.
 Never render safety equipment inoperative.
 Do not obstruct access to safety equipment
such as Emergency Stop buttons, rip-cords etc.
NOTE!
For further information on the position of the safety
equipment see section “Design and function”.

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2.8 Securing against re-starting
Fig. 1: Main switch "0” and secure
Securing main switch
If a main switch is installed within the safety chain, this can be
secured in position "0" with a padlock against re-starting.
DANGER!
Deadly danger from disallowed re-starting!
When the main switch has been secured with a
padlock, there could be persons present in the
danger zone. Switching on could fatally injure these
persons.
Therefore:
 Never remove the lock without authority.
 Before removing the lock, ensure that there are
no persons present in the danger zone.
Switch secured with lock
on the: .. at hrs.
DO NOT SWITCH ON
The lock may only be removed
by: 
after it has been ensured that no
persons are present in the danger
zone.
Fig. 2: safety notice 1
Securing against re-starting:
1. Switch off power supply.
2. Where possible, secure the switch with a lock and affix a
clearly visible notice on the switch as per Fig. 1.
3. The key is to be kept by the member of staff named on the
safety notice.
Switched off
on the: .. at hrs.
DO NOT SWITCH ON
Switch-on may only be implemented
by: 
after it has been ensured that no
persons are present in the danger
zone.
Fig. 3: safety notice 2
4. If it is not possible to secure a switch with a lock, display a
notice as per Fig. 2.
5. After all work has been performed, ensure that no persons are
still present in the danger zone.
6. Ensure that all safety equipment is installed and fully
functional.
7. Only now may the notice be removed.

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3 Technical data
3.1 Dimensions of the Etiprint and monitor
Fig. 4: Epiprint dimensions
1 Printer (make of printer can vary, customer-specific)
2 Standard applicator (applicator can vary according to deployment)
Fig. 5: Monitor dimensions
For cover mounting

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3.2 Technical data
Connected loads
Designation Value Unit
Connected voltage, monitor, AC 230 V/ 1~ / 50-60 V / Ph / Hz
Power consumption, max. 1,3 KVA
Current consumption, max. 5,5 A
Mains fuses, external 10 AT
Protection IP 40
Compressed air (service unit
optional)
6 bar
Quality class to ISO 8573-1 Class 5
Dry air,
non-
lubricated
Operating conditions
Designation Value Unit
Temperature range +5 ... +40 °C
Temperature change, max. 10 °C/h
Storage temperature -10 ... +60 °C
Relative humidity, max., not
condensed 15 - 95 %
Environment Avoid direct sunlight,
dampnes and dust exposure
3.3 Emissions
Designation Value Unit
Sound level, max. 70 dB(A)
3.4 Weight
Sub-assemblies Value Unit
Etiprint 44,5 kg
Monitor 12,5 kg