CTM 360y Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUALS:
INSTALLATION,OPERATOR’S,MAINTENANCE
Standard 360a Model Y (360y) Label Applicator
Tamp
RVB
Dual Action Tamp
Air Blow
Swing Tamp
Merge

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................................................... i
Proprietary ...................................................................................................................................................................... viii
Liability ............................................................................................................................................................................ viii
Release date .................................................................................................................................................................... viii
Contact and Support ........................................................................................................................................................ ix
Contact Us ..................................................................................................................................................................... ix
Technical Support......................................................................................................................................................... ix
Spare Parts .................................................................................................................................................................... ix
Customer Training........................................................................................................................................................ ix
System Requirements........................................................................................................................................................ x
Electrical Requirements ................................................................................................................................................ x
Air Requirements........................................................................................................................................................... x
Operating Environment ................................................................................................................................................ x
Specialty Statements ........................................................................................................................................................ xi
Warning Statements .................................................................................................................................................... xi
Caution Statements ...................................................................................................................................................... xi
Notes ............................................................................................................................................................................. xi
Figures ........................................................................................................................................................................... xi
Safety Guidelines ............................................................................................................................................................. xii
Installation and Maintenance..................................................................................................................................... xii
Operation ..................................................................................................................................................................... xii
Electrical Shock............................................................................................................................................................ xii
Mechanical Hazards ................................................................................................................................................... xiii
Noise Emissions .......................................................................................................................................................... xiii
Every Time Before Starting Production.................................................................................................................... xiii
Machine Terms................................................................................................................................................................ xiv
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................... xvii
Operating Personnel..................................................................................................................................................... xviii
INSTALLATION MANUAL ............................................................................................................................................................. 1
Unboxing............................................................................................................................................................................ 2
Instructions for Unboxing: ........................................................................................................................................... 4
Installation ......................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Connecting Cables......................................................................................................................................................... 8
Correct Connections Instructions............................................................................................................................. 8
Powering-On the applicator ...........................................................................................................................................10
Equipment Overview ....................................................................................................................................................... 11
Merge Applicator ........................................................................................................................................................ 11

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Tamp Applicator.......................................................................................................................................................... 12
RVB Applicator ............................................................................................................................................................ 13
Air Blow Applicator .....................................................................................................................................................14
DAT Applicator ............................................................................................................................................................ 15
Swing Tamp Applicator...............................................................................................................................................16
Decommissioning the Applicator...................................................................................................................................17
Dismantling the Applicator ........................................................................................................................................17
Disposing of the Applicator........................................................................................................................................17
OPERATOR’S MANUAL................................................................................................................................................................ 1
Label Setup......................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Threading Labels ........................................................................................................................................................... 2
Sensors ........................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Banner S18-2 Sensor ................................................................................................................................................. 3
Fixed Field PD Sensor ............................................................................................................................................ 3
Retroreflective Setup ............................................................................................................................................ 3
Polarized Retroreflective Setup............................................................................................................................ 3
Diffused Setup ....................................................................................................................................................... 4
Banner Q3X Laser sensor .......................................................................................................................................... 4
Laser Description and Safety Information........................................................................................................... 4
Class 2 Lasers...................................................................................................................................................... 4
Safety Notes ....................................................................................................................................................... 4
Installation ............................................................................................................................................................. 4
Basic TEACH Instructions ...................................................................................................................................... 5
Manual Adjustments ............................................................................................................................................. 5
Banner Q4X Laser Sensor .......................................................................................................................................... 5
Laser Description and Safety Information........................................................................................................... 5
Class 1 Lasers...................................................................................................................................................... 5
Installation ............................................................................................................................................................. 6
Basic TEACH Instructions ...................................................................................................................................... 6
Manual Adjustments ............................................................................................................................................. 6
Light Operate/Dark Operate................................................................................................................................. 6
Banner DF-G3 Fiber Optic Sensor............................................................................................................................. 7
Two-Point Teach Procedure ................................................................................................................................. 7
Programming the Sensor ...................................................................................................................................... 7
Configuration......................................................................................................................................................... 8
Label Sensor Setup ........................................................................................................................................................ 9
Label Length Setup........................................................................................................................................................ 9
Label Static Test........................................................................................................................................................... 10

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Static Test for Tamps and Air Blow Labels ............................................................................................................10
Static Test for Merge Label.....................................................................................................................................10
Static Test for Corner Wrap Label ..........................................................................................................................11
Static Test for DAT Label ........................................................................................................................................ 11
360y HMI Applicator Display.......................................................................................................................................... 12
Changing Numeric Values ..........................................................................................................................................13
Changing Text Values .................................................................................................................................................14
Passcode....................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Main Menu ................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Warning Alarms .......................................................................................................................................................12
Critical Alarms.......................................................................................................................................................... 13
Setup Menus ................................................................................................................................................................13
Formats.....................................................................................................................................................................15
Previewing/Loading Formats .............................................................................................................................15
Saving New Formats............................................................................................................................................16
Overwriting an Existing Format with a New Name ..........................................................................................16
Overwriting an Existing Format with New Settings .........................................................................................16
Erasing Formats ................................................................................................................................................... 16
Configuration Menu ................................................................................................................................................ 17
Applicator Options: ............................................................................................................................................17
Missing Label Option Menu............................................................................................................................ 17
Encoder Option ................................................................................................................................................ 17
Enable On Power Up........................................................................................................................................ 17
Auto Prime Pad Option ................................................................................................................................... 18
Loose Loop ....................................................................................................................................................... 18
Crossover Option ............................................................................................................................................. 18
Crossover Main Menu Changes ..................................................................................................................18
Primary to Secondary Transfer Process .....................................................................................................18
Secondary to Primary Transfer Process .....................................................................................................19
Imprint Menu ................................................................................................................................................... 19
Tamp Home Mode...........................................................................................................................................19
Label On Pad ....................................................................................................................................................19
Vacuum Control ............................................................................................................................................... 19
Foldover Option Menu ....................................................................................................................................20
Powered Rewind Option Menu ...................................................................................................................... 20
Multi-Label Option Menu ...............................................................................................................................20
Skip Count ........................................................................................................................................................20
Label to Placement Time Menu ......................................................................................................................20

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I/O Diagnostics .................................................................................................................................................... 21
Reset Label Sensor............................................................................................................................................... 21
Application Setup—Merge .....................................................................................................................................21
Multi-Panel Menu................................................................................................................................................ 21
Multi-Panel Auto Teach .................................................................................................................................. 21
Multi-Panel Setup............................................................................................................................................22
Over Speed Menu ....................................................................................................................................................22
Label Profile Menu ..............................................................................................................................................22
Label Profile Setup ..............................................................................................................................................23
Label Placement................................................................................................................................................... 23
Detector Lockout ................................................................................................................................................. 23
Application Setup—Tamp and Blow Applicators .................................................................................................23
Label Feed Setup Menu...........................................................................................................................................24
Sensor Teach ........................................................................................................................................................24
Auto Teach: ......................................................................................................................................................24
Manual Teach...................................................................................................................................................25
Leading Edge Teach.....................................................................................................................................25
Trailing Edge Teach ..................................................................................................................................... 25
Fault Log................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Clearing Faults .....................................................................................................................................................26
Applicator Setup ..............................................................................................................................................................27
Merge Applicator Setup..............................................................................................................................................27
Merge Applicator Flow Chart .................................................................................................................................27
Air Blow Applicator Setup ..........................................................................................................................................28
Air Blow Peel Edge Alignment................................................................................................................................28
Air Blow Label Stop .................................................................................................................................................28
Air Blow Grid Setup.................................................................................................................................................28
Air Blow Air Assist Setup ........................................................................................................................................29
Air Blow Air Blast..................................................................................................................................................... 29
Air Blow Flow Chart................................................................................................................................................. 29
Tamp Applicator Setup ...............................................................................................................................................30
Normal Tamp Flow Chart........................................................................................................................................30
Inverted Tamp (ITB) Flow Chart .............................................................................................................................31
Tamp Peel Edge Alignment .................................................................................................................................... 31
Tamp Vacuum Pressure........................................................................................................................................... 31
Tamp Air Assist Tube Setup....................................................................................................................................32
Tamp Air Blast Setup...............................................................................................................................................32
Tamp Slide Setup..................................................................................................................................................... 32

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Tamp Extend Time...................................................................................................................................................32
Tamp Retract Time .................................................................................................................................................. 32
Corner Wrap Setup......................................................................................................................................................33
Corner Wrap Sequence ........................................................................................................................................... 33
Corner Wrap Flow Chart ......................................................................................................................................... 33
Corner Wrap General Setup Procedures................................................................................................................ 33
Positioning Corner Wrap Applicator .....................................................................................................................34
Positioning Product Detect and Swing Back Sensors...........................................................................................34
Dual Action Tamp (DAT) Setup..................................................................................................................................35
DAT: Leading Edge Sequence .................................................................................................................................35
DAT: Leading Edge Flow Chart ...............................................................................................................................35
DAT: Trailing Edge Sequence .................................................................................................................................35
DAT: Trailing Edge Flow Chart ............................................................................................................................... 36
DAT: Inverted Mode Sequence...............................................................................................................................36
DAT: Inverted Flow Chart........................................................................................................................................ 36
Incompatible DAT Options .....................................................................................................................................37
DAT Label Placement Setup ...................................................................................................................................37
DAT General Setup Procedures ..............................................................................................................................37
DAT Rotary Actuator Stop Adjustment Guidelines .............................................................................................. 38
DAT Shock Absorbers and Flow Controls.............................................................................................................. 38
Positioning the DAT Applicator .............................................................................................................................38
Mounting DAT Product Detect Sensor .................................................................................................................. 39
MAINTENANCE MANUAL ............................................................................................................................................................ 1
360y General Maintenance Procedures ........................................................................................................................... 2
Special Options Menu ....................................................................................................................................................... 2
Debounce Setup Menu.................................................................................................................................................. 2
Active Option Codes...................................................................................................................................................... 2
Servo Tuning.................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Software Version ........................................................................................................................................................... 3
Change Main Password................................................................................................................................................. 3
Apply Mode Menu......................................................................................................................................................... 3
Total Cycle Counter ....................................................................................................................................................... 3
Factory Default Menu ................................................................................................................................................... 4
Applicator Hand ............................................................................................................................................................ 4
Encoder Setup Menu ..................................................................................................................................................... 4
Compensation Setup ................................................................................................................................................. 5
Preventative Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................ 6
Daily Maintenance......................................................................................................................................................... 6

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Weekly Maintenance..................................................................................................................................................... 6
Monthly Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................... 6
Semi-Annual Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................... 6
Dancer Arm Adjustment ............................................................................................................................................... 7
Rewind Slip Clutch......................................................................................................................................................... 7
Adjusting Slip Clutch................................................................................................................................................. 7
Drive Belt Adjustment................................................................................................................................................... 8
Changing Dispense Hand.................................................................................................................................................. 9
Applicator Changeover Sequence................................................................................................................................ 9
Nose Assembly Removal........................................................................................................................................... 9
Blow Box Nose Assembly Removal...................................................................................................................... 9
Merge Nose Assembly Removal.........................................................................................................................10
Tamp Nose Assembly and RVB Nose Assembly Removal................................................................................ 10
Nose Assembly Changeover ...................................................................................................................................10
Merge Peel Edge Changeover............................................................................................................................. 11
Blow Box Peel Edge Changeover........................................................................................................................ 11
Blow Box Assembly Changeover ........................................................................................................................11
Tamp Peel Edge Changeover ..............................................................................................................................12
Tamp Assembly Changeover ..............................................................................................................................12
Rewind Removal ...................................................................................................................................................... 12
Rewind Changeover ................................................................................................................................................12
Wiring Changeover..................................................................................................................................................13
Rewind Installation.................................................................................................................................................. 13
Blow Box Nose Assembly Installation ...................................................................................................................13
Merge Nose Assembly Installation ........................................................................................................................14
Tamp Nose Assembly Installation.......................................................................................................................... 14
Troubleshooting Chart ....................................................................................................................................................15
360y Display Faults.......................................................................................................................................................... 17
Drive Faults .................................................................................................................................................................. 17
No Controller Connection........................................................................................................................................... 17
Software Mismatch Error ............................................................................................................................................ 17
Reboot Required.......................................................................................................................................................... 18
Stop Input ....................................................................................................................................................................18
End of Web Alarm ...................................................................................................................................................18
E-Stop Input .............................................................................................................................................................18
Fault Correction ........................................................................................................................................................... 18
360y Accessories ..............................................................................................................................................................19
Spare Parts ....................................................................................................................................................................... 20

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360y Core Unit Spare Parts......................................................................................................................................... 20
Non-powered Unwind Assembly Spare Parts ........................................................................................................... 21
Merge Spare Parts .......................................................................................................................................................22
Air Blow Spare Parts.................................................................................................................................................... 22
RVB Spare Parts ...........................................................................................................................................................22
FFS Spare Parts ............................................................................................................................................................23
Tamp Spare Parts.........................................................................................................................................................23
Swing Tamp ................................................................................................................................................................. 24
DAT ...............................................................................................................................................................................24
Options .........................................................................................................................................................................25
APPENDICES............................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Appendix A: Applicator Options Compatibility Chart.................................................................................................... 2

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Proprietary | Liability | Release Date
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PROPRIETARY
This document is the property of CTM Labeling Systems Inc. (“CTM”) and contains proprietary and confidential information. The
information contained is intended for persons operating and maintaining the equipment described herein. No unauthorized use,
reproduction, or disclosure of this information is permitted to any other parties for any other purpose without the express, written
permission of CTM Labeling Systems.
LIABILITY
CTM acts to ensure that the information provided in manuals and other documentation is correct; however, reserves the right to make
changes to this manual and other documentation without notice and disclaims liability resulting therefrom. Any obligation to extend
these changes to equipment previously delivered is excluded.
CTM or any other party involved in the creation, production, or delivery of the accompanying product shall not be liable to the
customer nor to any other party for any damages, including without limitation, damages due directly or indirectly to occurrences or
consequences which arise from
•Operation or failure of the equipment to operate.
•Any losses or damages, including without limitation:
oEconomic and consequential losses.
oDirect or indirect, incidental, exemplary, and punitive damages whether in contract, tort or otherwise.
oAny other claims or expenses in any manner resulting, including without limitation or liability:
Losses or damages directly or indirectly from, or connected with:
•Operation of the equipment.
•Discovery or elimination of all hazards.
•Failure to so discover or eliminate all hazards.
•Reason for any action, omission, active negligence, passive negligence, including gross negligence
or any error or omission in the equipment or any use of application thereof.
•Misrepresentation, misstatement, imprudence, lack of skill or error of judgement of or by CTM or
its officers, directors, agents, and servants.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so these limitations may not apply to you.
RELEASE DATE
03/2023

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CONTACT AND SUPPORT
Any questions or concerns can be answered by contacting the following:
Contact Us
CTM Labeling Systems
1318 Quaker Circle
P.O. Box 589
Salem, OH. 44460 U.S.A.
Phone: (330) 332 – 1800
Fax: (330) 332 – 2144
Web: www.ctmlabelingsystems.com
e-mail: [email protected]
Technical Support
Support Hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm EST Monday through Friday
Phone: (330) 332 – 1800 ext. 129
Fax: (330) 332 – 2144
e-mail: [e-mail]
Spare Parts
Phone: (330) 332 – 1800 ext. 113
Fax: (330) 332 – 2144
e-mail: [e-mail]
Customer Training
CTM recommends that service or maintenance personnel complete a Customer Training Course including the model equipment used.
For information on the availability of Customer Training Courses, contact your distributor or Technical Support.
NOTE: Manuals are a supplement (not a replacement) to CTM customer course training.

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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Electrical Requirements
•108 – 132 VAC, 1 Ø
•10 AMPS, 10K SCCR
•50/60 Hertz, Single-Phase
•Power cable:
o3m long.
o3-wire cable.
o16 AWG (1.00mm2) conductors rated at 10 amperes (in accordance with CENELEC HD-21) provided for the
electrical connection to the IEC 320 receptacle of the applicator.
oEnd of the power cord is terminated with a NEMA5-15 plug.
NOTE: The applicator should not be plugged into GFCI outlets.
Air Requirements
•80 PSI clean dry air (for non-merge applicators)
•4 SCFM
NOTE: In tamp applications an increase in venturi vacuum pressure may lead to higher SCFM usage
Operating Environment
•Ambient Operating Temperature: 40° F – 104° F
•Ambient Operating Humidity: 20% – 90% RH, non-condensing
•Ambient Storage Temperature: -4° F – 140° F
•Ambient Storage Humidity: 0% – 90% RH, non-condensing
•Operating Altitude 3280ft above sea level or lower
WARNING:
•The 360a Model Y Label Applicator is not intended to be operated in a hazardous location—an
environment where flammable or explosive gasses or materials are present. Installation in a hazardous
location might lead to an explosion causing personal injury or equipment damage.
•The 360a Model Y Label Applicator is not to be used in direct contact with food products.

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Specialty Statements
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SPECIALTY STATEMENTS
Important instructions that users must follow are specially emphasized.
Warning Statements
•Indicate hazards that can cause severe injury or death.
•Have an exclamation mark located in a triangular symbol.
•The Warning symbol precedes the step or information referring to the hazard.
Example:
Caution Statements
•Indicate hazards that can cause equipment damage or personal injury.
•Have an exclamation mark located in a triangular symbol.
•The Caution symbol precedes the step or information referring to the hazard.
Example:
Notes
•Notes add additional information about a specific topic. Notes are bold and colored.
Example:
NOTE: Outputs will remain on while still in any I/O screen but will be turned off when exiting the I/O diagnostic section.
Figures
•Figures appear in the manual where required.
•References to figures are shown in [square brackets] containing the number of the figure.
•Uppercase letters after a figure number, for example [12A], refer to the corresponding item within the figure.
•Figures may be shown as a photo, CAD drawing, or other illustrative representations.
WARNING:
CAUTION:

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SAFETY GUIDELINES
Installation and Maintenance
Operation
Electrical Shock
CAUTION: Do not unplug any connector on the applicator when the main power is on.
WARNING:
•Improper use of the applicator can lead to personal injury or property damage!
•During installation,
oCheck for visible shipment damage and immediately inform your distributor.
oProvide a supply disconnecting device and an emergency stop device. Install both devices in a way
that they are easily reachable.
oEnsure the machine cannot tip over.
oCheck if all safety functions are working properly.
•Use only original replacement parts.
•Do not operate in a hazardous location—an environment where flammable or explosive gasses or
materials are present. Installation in a hazardous location might lead to an explosion causing personal
injury or equipment damage.
•Do not use in direct contact with food products.
•Disconnect from power when performing any type of maintenance.
WARNING:
•Danger of crushing between applicator and conveyor!
•Keep hands and clothing clear of applicator while running.
•Access to the running applicator must be prevented by the protective guarding of the system.
•Do not remove or attempt to disable any protective guarding of the system or operate the applicator if the
protective guarding is damaged.
•Observe all safety and warning labels on the equipment for safe operation of the system.
CAUTION: Do not remove or obstruct any warning or caution labels, or instruction labels on the equipment. If
the labels become removed, damage, or worn they must be replaced immediately.
WARNING:
•The applicator connects to mains voltage. Contact with electrically live components could lead to lethal
shock or burns!
•Before attempting any service or repair, disconnect from the main power supply and isolate from any
additional external power supply sources.
•Keep the applicator dry. If liquid gets into the applicator remove power immediately and notify a service
technician.

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Mechanical Hazards
Noise Emissions
•Less than 70dB(A)
Every Time Before Starting Production
•Remove all material and objects that are not required from the working area of the applicator.
•Allow only authorized personnel to remain in the working area.
•Ensure no one is endangered by the applicator starting up.
•Ensure all personnel in the working area of the applicator are using protective equipment properly.
•Check the equipment for visible damage and report any damage that is identified immediately.
•Check all equipment safety functions to ensure they are working properly
WARNING:
•Danger of injury due to moving parts!
•Maintain a safe distance from the machine while running.
•Do not reach into the applicator area while the applicator is running.
•Disable the applicator before making any adjustments.
•Keep the applicator area clear around moving parts, even if the applicator is stopped.
•Danger of crushing between applicator and conveyor!
•Access to the running applicator must be prevented by the protective guarding of the system.
•Do not remove or attempt to disable any protective guarding of the system or operate the applicator if the
protective guarding is damaged.
•Danger of entanglement!
•When working in the applicator area, loose clothing items, jewelry, necklaces, ties, wrist watches or
similar objects on your body are at risk of getting caught in the machine.
•Long hair must be kept in a hair net and must not be worn loose.

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MACHINE TERMS
Air Assist: Stream of air from the air assist tube.
Air Assist Tube: Small diameter tube with small hole(s) in it mounted under the peel edge that directs a stream of air to help, or
“assist” the label onto the label pad.
Air Blast: Compressed air that moves the label from the label pad or air blow box grid to the product.
Air Blast Jets: Jets with nozzles that press-fit into the inner face of the air blow box grid and can be re-arranged to supply an air
stream pattern that transfers labels of many sizes and shapes to the product.
Air Blow Box: Portion of the Air Blow Nose Assembly; a small, enclosed box that houses the air blast jets, axial fans, and the blow
box grid. The fans generate vacuum inside the box that allows the label, once peeled off the liner, to be transferred and held in place
on the grid until the air blast jets are activated to blast the label onto a product.
Air Blow Box Grid: Grid of holes that air is pushed through via air blast.
Air Filter: Device on the inlet of the air supply that removes debris from the air supply.
Center-line Distance: Distances that can be measured two different ways:
•If labels are of inconsistent sizes or shapes: Distance from the very center of one label to the very center of a second label.
•If labels are consistent sizes or shapes: Distance from the leading edge of the first label to the leading edge of the second
label.
Critical Alarm: Alarm that stops the applicator from applying labels.
Cycle Power: Turning power to the system and/or applicator on and off.
Cycle Time: Amount of time it takes for the applicator to complete the label sequence from when the product detect sensor detects a
product to when the nose assembly goes back to the start position after applying a label to a product.
Dancer Arm: Arm that releases the brake on the unwind shaft, so the roll of labels is free to rotate during label application but
applies the brake to stop the unwind shaft rotation when labeling stops.
Detector Lockout: Function used when more than one product is detected. When this occurs, the applicator ignores product detect
signals until the lockout time or distance is finished.
Drive Roller: Pulls the label liner around the peel edge to dispense a label onto either the product itself, tamp pad, or blow box grid.
It is linked to a stepper motor, and it works in conjunction with the spring-loaded nip roller.
Dual Action Tamp (DAT) Nose: Nose used for applying up to two labels on one product; one label on the product sidewall and one
label on either leading or trailing edge of the product.
•A straight line, air cylinder is used to apply the label for the sidewall label.
•A rotary actuator is used to swing the label 90° into the product path and apply the label for the leading or trailing edge label.
NOTE: Through the HMI the operator can set up one label apply, either sidewall or leading/trailing edge. Labels are applied via
air blasts.
Encoder: Electronic device used to check the speed of a conveyor or wrap station with two possible mounting positions: to the
conveyor motor, or to the conveyor side-frame with a wheel that rides along the conveyor belt surface.
Extended Air Assist: Allows the air assist to stay on longer to aid in putting the label on the pad.
Inverted Tamp Blow (ITB): Tamp slide in the extended position, with label on the pad, waiting for the product detect sensor
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Jog: Button on the display screen that allows the applicator to dispense a single label without the applicator running through the
labeling process
Label Detect Sensor: Detects the label starting from the leading edge to the trailing edge of a label and tells the applicator when to
stop the stepper motor from advancing the labels.
Label Feed: The moving of the labels on the liner through the machine.
Label Liner: Backing material that supports the labels before dispensing.
Label Manifold: Aluminum block mounted under the tamp slide that the label pad is mounted to, and air blasts are channeled
through it to the label pad.
Label Pad: Mounted under the manifold and made from white Delrin that holds the label before application and needs to be made to
the exact size for every label.
Label Placement: Time or distance from when the product detect sensor detects the product to when the labeling sequence starts.
Label Size: Distance across the label (width) and distance from the leading edge to the feed length of a label.
Label Stop: Distance from the leading edge of a label to where the label detect sensor is detecting a certain spot on the label liner and
where the applicator stops advancing. The distance itself is relative to how many labels are in between the label sensor and the peel
edge. If the labels are small, there will be many labels between the label sensor and the peel edge. And if the labels are large, there will
be only one label between the label sensor and the peel edge.
Label Tension Brush Assembly: Adjustable brush to help create tension on the label liner.
Labeling Sequence: Process in which the product detect sensor detects the product to be labeled; the label detect sensor detects the
label; the label is fed from the liner to the product, manifold, or box grid; and then is brushed onto, tamped, or air blown onto the
product.
Leading Edge: First edge of the label that gets detected by the label sensor.
LED: Light Emitting Diode.
Merge Nose: Nose used for dispensing labels via the wipe on/merge application. A label is dispensed from the peel edge and the
brush wipes the label onto the product as it is traveling past the applicator. For this nose, products must be moving on a production
line.
Peel Edge: Found on the nose assembly, is the aluminum, or stainless steel, beveled plate that separates the label from the liner as it
is pulled around it by the nip drive.
Peel Edge Label Tension Spring: Spring attached to the bottom of the spring block assembly used to keep the label liner flat on
the peel edge surface and helps in controlling the dispensing of the label onto the blow box grid, tamp pad, or product. The tension is
adjustable to accommodate varying label thickness and how easily the label peels off the liner.
Product Detect Sensor: Sensor that detects the product to be labeled and tells the applicator when to begin the labeling sequence.
Rewind Mandrel: Rotating mandrel that holds the empty liner after the labels have been removed.
Rewind Slip Clutch: Attached to the rewind mandrel and driven by the stepper motor that stops the rewinding of the liner if the
applicator is moving too fast.
Reverse Vacuum Blow (RVB) Nose: Nose used for dispensing labels with an air blast using a stationary tamp label pad and
manifold. A label is dispensed from the peel edge onto a label pad and then an air blast places the label on the product.

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Sinking Output Configuration: The 360y applicator’s alarm, I/O, and valve outputs are wired in the sinking configuration. The
load current for a sinking output, flows into the output terminal. The load’s common connection is the positive power supply terminal
(+V). When the output is active, current flows from the positive terminal of the load power supply through the load into the output
terminal to ground. Io (max) = 80 mA
Sourcing Input Configuration: The 360y applicator’s low label, end of web, and product detect inputs are optically isolated. The
sensors connected to these pins must be able to sink the opto-coupler’s input current. The sensor’s common connection is the negative
power supply terminal (ground or -V). When the sensor’s output is active, current flows from the positive terminal of the load power
supply through the optical coupler circuit and out of the input pin and through the sensor output (open collector/drain or SPST N.O
relay) to ground. Iin (max) = 15 mA.
Spring-loaded Nip Roller (Nip Roller): Pushes against the label liner that passes between the drive roller and nip roller
assemblies to ensure that the liner does not slip during the label dispense cycle.
Static Stack: Labels applied to a stationary target on top of each other to check repeatability of the applicator.
Stepper Motor: Supplies the moving force for advancing the label liner.
Swing Tamp Nose: Nose used to apply a label to either the leading or trailing edge of a product using a rotary actuator to swing the
label 90° into the product path to apply the label via an air blast.
Tamp Nose: Nose assembly used when a product is a distance away from the applicator position where an air cylinder extends the
tamp pad to the product and the label is applied with an air blast.
Trailing Edge: Last edge, or the edge behind the leading edge, which is detected by the label detect sensor.
Unwind Mandrel:Rotating mandrel where the roll of labels to be applied is placed.
Vac-Blow Pad: Label pad and manifold together used for a tamp applicator when a label is blown off. This arrangement uses
compressed air to create vacuum and the blow-off pressure.
Valve Bank: An assembly consisting of one or more valve stations on a common mounting plate. Optional additions include vacuum
generators, external regulators, and pressure gauges.
NOTE: Valve bank assemblies for the nose assemblies are as follows: a single valve for a merge applicator with an imprinter; two
valves for a blow box applicator; three valves for a tamp applicator; or four valves for a dual action tamp applicator.
Warning Alarm: Alarms that show a problem with the applicator, but the applicator continues dispensing labels.
Web or Web Liner: Same as the label liner. These terms can be used interchangeably.
Web Path: Path the web or label liner follows from the unwind mandrel through the various rollers to the applicator nose and then
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Introduction
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INTRODUCTION
CTM Labeling Systems’ Standard 360a Model Y Label Applicator (also referred to as the applicator and 360y applicator) is a high-
speed labeling device used to apply pre-printed adhesive-backed labels to products either stationary on a workstation or moving on a
production line. The applicator is a self-contained module that can be mounted in almost any orientation to apply labels to the top,
bottom, and/or sides of products. (See Figure [4] on pages 5 and 6.)
The applicator is unique in that it can be adapted to several label application types by changing the nose assembly. The following are
the nose assemblies offered.:
•Merge (no air required)
•Air Blow
•Reverse Vacuum Blow (RVB)
•Straight Line Tamp
•Inline or Perpendicular Swing Tamp
•Inline or Perpendicular Dual Action Tamp (DAT)
The symmetrical design of the applicator allows the different nose assemblies to dispense labels to either the right-hand side or left-
hand side of the applicator. The nose assembly and configuration depend on the type of product being labeled and the arrangement of
the production line if there is one. Not all nose types require a production line.
The hand configuration of the applicator can be changed by swapping the applicator nose with the unwind/rewind assemblies. Most
parts are ambidextrous but some parts like tamp pads and label manifolds are hand-specific, and new ones need to be purchased. The
configuration depends on the customer’s requirements, which can include the following:
•Copy position of the print on the label.
•Direction the product is moving on a production line if there is one.
•Where the label needs to go on the product and what direction it needs to face.
•Where the operator is located when working the applicator.
The applicator can also be switched between the different nose assemblies listed above. If your applicator nose needs changed in the
future, a different assembly may be purchased but the applicator or “core unit” would remain the same. There is no need to buy a new
applicator.
The applicator can be easily changed to a different nose assembly by removing the existing nose from the module and replacing it with
a different one. Though interchangeable, more parts may have to be purchased and different system requirements may be required if a
nose change is needed. For example, if a merge nose needs to be switched to a tamp nose, access to pressurized air is needed since air
blasts are used to apply the labels instead of the label being brushed on.
The labels should be supplied on a liner web with a minimum label gap of 1/8in. This gap is the distance between two adjacent labels
on the liner. The applicator will accept and dispense labels from rolls up to 20in. outer diameter (O.D.)
Label placement accuracy depends on multiple factors which are explained in this manual. For safe, trouble-free operation of the
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OPERATING PERSONNEL
Multiple users may be operating the applicator with different levels of understanding how the applicator works. For this reason, the
instruction manual for the Standard 360y Labeling Applicator is split into the following parts:
Manual
Type
Correct Personnel Medium Availability
Installation
Manual
Users placing the
applicator in its
permanent
location.
Basic understanding of applicator use.
Electronic
CTM Labeling Systems
website under “Support”
and under “Product
Manuals”
May or may not be daily users.
Operator’s
Manual Daily operators.
Comprehensive understanding of applicator use.
Applicator setup for daily usage.
Maintenance
Manual
Advanced
operators
Extensive understanding of applicator use.
Perform maintenance and troubleshooting.
Change password protected key setups.
WARNING: Know what type of user you are! Mishandling equipment may cause severe injury or property
damage. Such use will be considered non-intended use. CTM shall assume no liability for damage resulting from
non-intended use of the machine.

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