Custom Audio Electronics FT190HACCP User manual

FT190HACCP
Thermal panel printer
with PT1000 thermal probe
FT190HACCP
User’s manual
www.custom.it

FT190HACCP
Printer components
1-Print mechanism
2-Case
3-Paper outfeed
4-Paper loading label
5-Front panel
6-Paper roll compartment
7-Control panel
8-Feed connector
9-Paper winder connector
10-Interface connector
11-External “print” key
connector

FT190HACCP
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in any form whatsoever, whether it be on paper or through computer
processes, is strictly prohibited. Custom Engineering s.r.l. and the resource
teams employed in the making of this manual will not be held responsible for
any problems arising as a result of improper use of this manual, as they
guarantee that the information contained in it has been subjected to careful
inspection.
Any suggestions regarding errors in its contents or possible improvements
will, nonetheless, be greatly appreciated. The products are continuously
checked and improved. For this reason Custom Engineering s.r.l. reserves
the right to modify the information contained in this manual without prior
notice.
COD. DOME - FT190HACCP REV.1.00
Copyright 1999 Custom Engineering s.r.l. – Italy
Custom Engineering
Str. Berettine 2 - 43010 Fontevivo (PARMA) - Italy
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
iFT190HACCP
INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS OF THE MANUAL......................................................................1
CONVENTIONS USED IN THE MANUAL .....................................................1
GENERAL INFORMATION REGARDING SAFETY .....................................1
UNPACKING THE PRINTER .........................................................................3
GENERAL FEATURES..................................................................................3
DESCRIPTION OF THE PRINTER...............................................................4
1. INSTALLATION AND USE
1.1 CONNECTIONS................................................................................... 1-1
1.1.1 Power supply ................................................................................. 1-1
1.1.2 Paper winder .................................................................................. 1-2
1.2 CONFIGURATION ............................................................................... 1-2
1.3 AUTOTEST .......................................................................................... 1-2
1.4 HEXADECIMAL DUMP ........................................................................ 1-3
1.5 MAINTENANCE.................................................................................... 1-3
1.5.1 Changing the paper roll.................................................................. 1-3
2. INTERFACES
2.1 RS232 SERIAL .................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 CALENDAR CLOCK (OPTIONAL)...................................................... 2-2
2.2.1 Adjusting the clock through the keypad ......................................... 2-2
3. PRINTER FUNCTIONS
3.1 PRINT DIRECTION ............................................................................. 3-1
3.2 CONTROL CHARACTERS ................................................................. 3-2
4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
4.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS......................................................... 4-1
4.2 DIMENSIONS....................................................................................... 4-2
5. CHARACTER SETS
5.1 CHARACTER SETS ............................................................................ 5-1

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CONTENTS OF THE MANUAL
Inadditionto theintroductionwhichlists:the conventionsusedinthemanual,
generalinformation relativeto safety,unpacking ofthe printerandabriefde-
scriptionof theprinteritself, highlightingitsmain features,themanual issplitup
intothefollowingchapters:
Chapter1: Containingtheinformationrequiredfor installingandusing theprinter
correctly
Chapter2: Containing thespecifications ofthe interfaces
Chapter3: Containing thedescriptionof theprintercommandset
Chapter4: Containing thetechnicalspecificationsofthe printer
Chapter5: Containing thecharacter sets(fonts) usedby theprinter
CONVENTIONS USED IN THE MANUAL
N.B.
Givesimportant informationor suggestionsrelative totheuseofthe
printer
WARNING
Theinformationmarked withthissymbolmustbecarefullyheeded to
safeguardagainstdamaging theprinter
DANGER
Theinformationmarked withthissymbolmustbecarefullyheeded to
safeguardagainst injurytotheoperator
GENERAL INFORMATION REGARDING SAFETY
• Readandkeep thefollowinginstructions.
• Observeallwarningsandfollowall instructionsattachedto theprinter.
• Beforecleaning theprinter, disconnectthe feedcable.
• Cleanthe printerwitha dampcloth.Donotuse liquidorspray products.
• Donot operatetheprinterneartowater.
• Donot placethe printeron unsteadysurfaces.Itcouldfall andget seriously
damaged.

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• Usethe typeofelectricity supplymarkedontheprinter label.Intheevent
ofuncertainty,contact theseller.
• Positionthe printerin sucha wayas toensure thatthe cablesconnected
toitwillnotbe damaged.
• Ensurethat themaximumabsorbedcurrentof theprinterdoesnotexceed
themaximum acceptablecurrentforthetype offeed cableused.
• Donot putobjects ofany kindinside theprinter asthey couldcause a
shortcircuit ordamage partswhich couldaffect itsperformance.
• Donotspillliquidsontheprinter.
• Donot carryout technicaloperations onthe printerwiththeexceptionof
thescheduled maintenanceoperationsspecifically indicatedinthe user’s
manual.
• Disconnectthe printerfrom theelectricitysupplyandhave itrepaired bya
specializedtechnicianshouldanyofthe followingconditionsoccur:
A. Thefeed connectorhasbeendamaged.
B. Liquidhas penetratedto theinsideof theprinter;
C. Theprinterhasbeenexposedtorainorwater;
D. Theprinteris notoperatingnormally despitetheinstructionsinthe
user’smanualhavingbeenfollowed.
E. Theprinter hasbeendroppedandits casedamaged.
F. The performance of the printer is poor.
G. Theprinter doesnotwork.

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UNPACKING THE PRINTER
Removethe printerfromthebox,taking carenottodamagethe packingmate-
rial,as itcould beneeded forfuture transportationofthemachine.
Ensurethat allthecomponentsillustratedare infactpresentandthat theyare in
perfect condition. If this is not the case, contact the after-sales assistance de-
partmentimmediately.
Printer
Manual(or Cdrom)
Paperroll (insidetheprinter)
Longscrews
N.B.
Before using the long screws, read the note to paragraph 4.2.
GENERAL FEATURES
It has a 200 dpi thermal print mechanism and uses 57.5mm paper rolls. It
can print 24 or 40 characters per line according to the selection made at the
setup stage or through a software command .
The FT190HACCP printer is so compact and lightweight that it can be in-
stalled extremely easily on any type of equipment. It is supplied with two in-
terfaces: an RS232 serial and Centronics parallel interface. To select one or
the other interface, some jumpers must be moved. The reception buffer is
1Kbytes. It can also be equipped with a Real Time Clock.
(Fig.1)

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DESCRIPTION OF THE PRINTER
The FT190HACCP printer has an ABS casing (1) with a front cover (2) which
opens to allow access to the paper roll and print head.
The control panel is located on the front (3) and has a PRINT key, a FEED
key and START/STOP and three LEDs: Power, Status and START/STOP.
• PRINT key. It often can be used in the parameters setting procedure.
• FEEDkey.When thisis pressed,the paperfeedsforwardmanually. Ifthis
key is pressed briefly the date and time of day is printed.
• START/STOP key. It can be used in the printer mode 2 or 3.
• The POWER LED indicates that the printer is receiving a digital power
supply.
• TheSTATUSLED,whenflashing, signalsthatthe paperisfinished. When
litsteadily,it signalsthe presenceofanerror(head powersupply toohigh
or too low or head temperature too high).
• The START/STOP LED can be used in the printer mode 2 or 3.
(Fig.2)

1. INSTALLATION AND USE
1-1 FT190HACCP
1.1 CONNECTIONS
1.1.1 Power supply
The FT190HACCP printer is equipped with a standard 2-pin male
AMPMODU1-type connector (J7). In alternating current the supply is
identified in the 9-33V Ac range while in direct current the range is 11-47
Vdc.
1.1.2 Paper winder
Connector J8 (fig.1.1) is used to feed the external paper winder. The
position and function of the signals are given below in Table 1.1.
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2-ROTOM
(Fig.1.1)
(Tab.1.1)
PT1000 SENSORS
CONNECTORS
FEED
CONNECTOR
J4 J5
J8
DL1
(SOLDER SIGHT)
PAPER WINDER
CONNECTOR
RECORD/HOLD INPUTS
CONNECTOR
J7
J2 J3 SERIALS INTERFACES CONNECTOR
STATUS
SW3
(SOLDER SIGHT)
START/STOP KEY
SW2
(SOLDER SIGHT)
FEED KEY
PRINT KEY
(SOLDER SIGHT)
YELLOW
LED
SW1
(SOLDER SIGHT)
DL2
(SOLDER SIGHT)
DL3
START/STOP
POWER-ON
GREEN
LED
GREEN
LED