GMW IPP 144-40 GS User manual

Thermal Graphics Printers
IPP 144 - 40 GS
USER`S MANUAL
Version 6.10.12 or higher

Safety instructions (EN 61010-1)
In order to preclude any danger to the operator, the following instructions
should be followed:
a) In case any damage or malfunction is detected, take the unit out of operation without delay.
b) Before disassembling the unit, disconnect all inputs / outputs and the supply voltage. When
mounting the unit and the connections, make sure all live components are protected from
being touched directly.
c) Comply with the usual regulations and safety provisions for low and high current systems, in
particular country-specific safety provisions (e.g. VDE 0100).
d) The maximum admissible potential existing between the pin groups as well as to the external
protective conductor must not be exceeded. Refer to the unit´s identification label.
e) When connecting the unit to other devices (e.g. PCs), the connection must be carefully
planned. Internal connections in external units (e.g. GND connected to protective earth) may
cause excessive voltage potential.
f) This device must be grounded! For low voltage 12VDC and 24VDC systems use screened cable.
Units with a.c. supply voltage must be connected the protective conductor.
g) Make sure that the unit is property mounted before connection and power on !
In order to preclude any damage to the unit, the following items must be
taken into account:
The maximum admissible potential between the pin groups must not be exceeded.
This applies in particular to high voltage tests.
Refer to the instruction manual !
Warning: Hazardous live voltage !
WARNING:
There is always hazardous voltage present in certain parts during the operation of electrical equipment.
Non-observance of the safety instructions can result in severe personal injury or damage to property. Only qualified personnel should
work on this equipment. The successful and safe operation of this equipment is dependant on proper transport, storage, set-up,
installation and careful operation and maintenance.
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
Are personnel who are familiar with the set-up, installation, commissioning and operation of the product and have the qualifications
corresponding to their activities, e.g.:
- Are trained and authorised to energise, de-energise, clear, ground and tag circuits and equipment / systems in accordance with
established safety standards.
- Are trained in the proper care and use of protective equipment in accordance with established safety practices.
- Are trained in first aid.
Safety according to EN 61010-1, VDE 0411
CATIII > 150 V ≤300 V
Pollution degree :2; indoor use; altitude <2000 m; relative humidity <80 % up to 31 °C;
Temperature: 5 °C to 40 °C;

SUMMARY
Safety instructions
Introduction 2
First steps 2
Function description 3
Configuration 3
Menu program 4
Setting TTY (20 mA current loop) 6
Pin assignment 6
Menu program / Complete Selection 7
Grafic print-out directly from WINDOWS®8
Replacing the paper roll
Possible errors 9
Accessories 10
Spare paper 10
Cable 10
Paper re-roll mechanism 10
Plexiglass cover 14
Appendix A: Design and installation 15
Appendix B: Technical data16
Print mechanism 16
Paper 17
Input buffer 17
Interface 17
Voltage supply 17
Ambient conditions 17
Standards 18
Connections 18
Miscellaneous 18
Appendix D: Connections 19
RS232 20
TTY 21
Appendix E: Control characters 22
Print commands 22
Print character commands 23
Print position commands 25
Bitmap image commands 26
Line feed commands 28
Barcode commands 29
General purpose character, additional characters
used by the printer 31
Appendix F:Character sets 32
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Introduction
The IPP 144-40 GS is an industry-standard panel mounting printer
designed for outputting data, text and graphics. It is utilised in many fields
of application to give:
fault signals
machine / process status reports
test reports
production data / statistics
The thermal printing process requires no maintenance and uses
commercial documentgrade thermo paper. The 80 mm width provides the
optimum width-length ratio. This paper conforms to the PTB standards.
The printer prints max. 48 characters ( normal font) per line. At least 4600
lines can be printed on a paper roll.
The shelf-life of a printed document is 10 years when stored in an ambient
temperature of under 60 °C and a relative humidity of under 80 %.
Transmission is serial by means of an RS 232 (V24) or TTY (20 mA current
loop) interface. A16 kByte data buffer allows rapid transmission.
To format the text, IPP 144-40 GS supports the most important control
characters of the siemens desktop printer PT88, e.g. bold, expanded.
Apaper re-roll mechanism (optional) may be installed under the printer. A
plexiglass cover allows IP64 protection.
First steps
Supplied with the printer:
intruction manual, part no.: 27866 88176
mounting kit
adapter cable for connection compatibility with
Siemens desktop printer PT88, part no.: 27866 79461
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- Connect printer to the supply voltage indicated by a cross on
the sticker. ( see pin assignment page 6)
- Establish appropriate data connection (cable description:
appendix D)
- Initiate a data transmission, e.g. hardcopy via message
display, or a PC
Function description
The printout is invented and right justified, which gives the correct order
after the paper has been torn off.
The IPP 144-40 GS starts the printing immediately after reception of <CR>.
The control characters <CR>, <LF> and <FF> are print triggering
characters. Unrecognized control characters are always ignored
(Characters used: appendix E).
If a larger amount of data (more than 100 lines) must be printed at the
same time, a socalled handshake controls the transmission. If the receive
buffer is almost full, the printer transmits the character XOFF and activates
the RTS line (neg. voltage). If the buffer contents are reduced, the printer
transmits the character XON and switches the RTS line back to passive.
This is also the case when:
- the printer door is open
- the printer is in menu mode
- the paper feed is empty
Pagination is possible via an internal line counter. At the end of a page the
printer adds 3 blank lines. The page length is adjustable (appendix E). The
character <FF> enables a form feed.
Configuration
The printer is adaptable to many different applications. the default settings
are appropriate for most of them.
The set parameters are permanently stored (requires no maintenance). To
avoid changing the menu parameters by accident, link jumper B,
accessible from the front. This jumper is not linked at delivery. Jumper A
must remain open all the times.
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4
Locking the
Menu / Select
key
RESET -key
If the jumper B is connected, the „MENU / SELECT“ key
is locked; menu parameters can neither be printed or
modified.
In order to print or modify parameters:
remove jumper B !
The key S102 resets the printer to the standby mode. The
menu parameters will not to be changed.
All functions of the IPP 144 are set via menu program using
the „ENTER“ and „SELECT“ keys and are saved when the
user quits the program.
From then the IPP 144 automatically uses these
parameters.
The print format for the printout of the parameters is always
NORMAL with 48 character per line, so that the parameters
can be read during printing.
Menu program

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Entering the
menu
program
Print current
parameters
Press the „Menu / SELECT“ key for approx. 3 s
The IPP 144 reacts by printing
„ACTUAL PARAMETERS ? PRESS ENTER“
Press the „ENTER“ key,
the IPP 144 prints the currently set parameters.
The final printout says
„CHANGE PARAMETERS ?“
Press „ENTER“ and „SELECT“ simultaneously
for approx. 4 s; the IPP 144brings up the first
function which can be modified
(see changing parameters)
The menu
program
„Change
Parameters“
The menu program „Change Parameters“ can be called in
one of two ways:
Without prior printing of the current parameters:
Press both keys following
„ACTUAL PARAMETERS ?“.
With prior printing of the current parameters:
Press both keys following
„CHANGE PARAMETERS ?“.
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Changing
parameters The IPP 144 prints one of the changeable
parameters
Press „ENTER“ to accept the parameter
and to move to the next function
Press „SELECT“ to display the next
parameter option
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Setting TTY (20 mA current loop)
If the transmission to the printer must be executed by means of the TTY
interface, the selection switch must be positioned to the left. Default
position is right: RS 232. Slide snap lock to the right hand side, swivel front
door out. Now you can see the switch S 101 on the printed circuit board.
-For RS 232 C, RS 422 and RS 485 set switch S 101
to the right hand side.
-For Current loop, set switch S 101 to the left hand side.
Pin assignment
WARNING: This device must be grounded -ACHTUNG: Dieses Gerät muss geerdet werden !
IPP 144 - 40 G
Opt.: . . . . . . .
.
Alarm
L N
1
+-
Serien Nr.:
Serial No.:
No.de serie
Lithium battery inside ( VERSION E )
CE
IPP-AW
10 V...19 V DC; 20 VA
19 V...36 V DC; 18 VA
Interface II
Interface I 1
6
RS 232 C
RS485
Profi Bus
USB
1
Sig GND
RXD (+)
5
9
RTS
RTS
DTR
DTR
TXD
CLA +5Vis GND
RXD (- )
6
5
9
RTS
DTR
Sig GND
TXD
RXD
GND
85 V...265 V AC; 45...60Hz ; 15W
EN 61010 -1:2001 CAT III
Connect the unit as shown in the connection diagramms.
Observe all national safety regulations, especially for supply power
connections.
Quitting the
menu
program
If there are no keys pressed over a period of approximately
2 minutes, the program is terminated automatically and any
modifications made are not saved.
The program is terminated by simultaneously
pressing „ENTER“ and „SELECT“.
Following the printout
„END“
all modified functions are saved.

Menu program / Complete selection
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SET INTERVAL NO ?
YES ?
SET INTERVAL 00 h 00 min 00 sec
00 h 00 min _0 sec
00 h 0_ min 50 sec
00 h _4 min 50 sec
0_ h 34 min 50 sec
_2 h 34 min 50 sec
>>> 12 h 34 min 50 sec
SET MODE ON LINE
OFF LINE
ON LINE
>>> ON LINE
SET PRINT STRENGHT NO ?
YES ?
PRINT STRENGTH LEVEL1
LEVEL1
LEVEL2
LEVEL3
LEVEL4
>>> LEVEL4
SET BAUDRATE NO ?
YES ?
BAUDRATE 19200
38400
110
150
300
600
1200
2400
4800
9600
>>> 9600
SET DATAFORMATNO ?
YES ?
DATA FORMAT8
7
>>> 7
SET PARITY NO ?
YES ?
PARITY NO PARITY
PARITY
EVEN
ODD
MARK
SPACE
NO PARITY
>>> NO PARITY
PRINTER ADDRESS NO ?
YES ?
PRINTER ADDRESS 00
_0
10
20
30
00
0_
01
.
.
09
00
>>> 00
SET PRINT FORMATNO ?
YES ?
PRINT FORMATINVERSE
NORMAL
>>> NORMAL
SET CHARACTER/LINE NO ?
YES ?
CHARACTER/LINE 48 CHARACTERS
48 CHARACTERS
40 CHARACTERS
24 CHARACTERS
20 CHARACTERS
>>> 20 CHARACTERS
CHARACTER SET NO ?
YES ?
CHARACTER ASCII
GERMAN
FRENCH
DANISH
NORWEGIAN
SPANISH
UK
CYRILLIC
ASCII
>>> ASCII
SET INTERFACE NO ?
YES ?
INTERFACE SERIAL
SERIAL
USB - SERIAL IF 2
SERIAL
>>> SERIAL
*** END ***

It is possible to print graphics, such as bmp-, jpg- or tif-, directly from WINDOWS®
programs. Use a 24-pin type WINDOWS®printer.
The following configurations have been verified:
INTERFACE: EMUL.EPS.LQ580 ESC/P2
WINDOWS®printer driver: Epson Compatible 24 PIN and Epson LQ560
Details:
If the width of the graphic exceeds the paper print width, then the excess is
discarded. It is recommended to use the auto-sizing print option in WINDOWS®
programs, where possible.
Print graphics directly from WINDOWS®
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9
Replacing the paper Roll
Proceed as descibed below:
1. For devices with a.c. powersupply be very careul.
2. Push the snap lock to the right hand side and open the
front panel.
3. Tilt the wire frame upwards and remove the old paper
roll.
4. Insert new paper roll and make sure that it rotates
clockwise during printing (see figure 1).
5. Cut a straight edge at the start of the roll using
scissors (figure 2) and fold approx. 2cm of this edge
opposite to the roll direction. Fold this section until it is
about 90 degrees to the rest of the paper (figure 3).
Insert the folded start of the roll into the paper feed slot
as shown in figure 1.
6. Press the „LINE FEED / ENTER“ key until the paper
appears at paper cutting edge.
7. If you have fed too much paper, carefully rewind the roll.
Push the wire frame back over the roll.
8. Close the front panel (snap lock must lock). The Alarm
LED extinguishes and the printer is ready.
Warning: Dangerous voltage
is accessible if replacing the paper roll after
opening of the front panel !

Possible errors
If there is no printout or if the printout is incorrect, verify the following:
- Has the paper run out? The end of paper is indicated by the „Alarm“
LED.
- Did you insert the paper properly?
- Do the baud rate, parity and word length of both units correspond?
- Is the data cable disconnected? Does the pin assignment
correspond to the description?
- Is the setting „RS232/TTY“ correct?
- Is the transmitter transmitting? It can be tested electically on the
printer line RxD by means of a measuring device.
The menu cannot be printed:
- Is the voltage supply correct? By pressing the „Line Feed“ key, the
paper scroll one line.
Blank lines appear without any reason:
- Text coming from the transmitter has more than 48 characters per
line (24 in wide font). Blank characters are probably presnet
between the text and character <CR>. The number of characters
must be restricted to 48 (or 20) characters per line.
Accessories
Spare paper:
- 80mm document grade: item munber 49234 86910
Contains: 10 rolls.
Cable:
-The Printer can be connected to all cable of the PT 88 (Siemens
desktop printer) via the screw-in adapter. The appropriate
designation can be found in the Siemens catalogue.
item mumber 27866 79461
Paper re-roll mechanism:
Item number 57200 00000
The IPP-AW is a paper re-roll device specially designed for use with the IPP
144-40 GS. It can be installed directly underneath the printer. The printed paper
is automatically wound onto a drum by a motor. All pull-out front panel allows
easy paper handling (insertion, removing).
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The paper re-roll device is a DIN-specifiction panel mounting unit. It is
supplied with power and controlled via the connector cable which comes with
the unit. An LED indicates ready status. Depending on the distance between
the two units at least the last 9 lines printed remain visible.
The paper re-roll device is inserted into the panel cut-out from the front and is
clamped against the rear side of the switchborad using the lateral mounting
bolts.The switchboard thickness must not exceed 12mm.
Operational principle: electromotor with friction clutch, electronically
controlled.
Protective conductor connection must be connected
(to ground).
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Front Rear
1Status indicator 2Opening for paper feed
3Handle 4Connector for connection
5Mounting screws cable IPP 144-40;
6Protective conductor connection (pin connections: Motor
(must be connected to ground) control, +5V, open, GND)
7 Brightness LED
Design
77
77
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Make sure that the unit is properly mounted before connection
and power on.
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♦Use the handle (4) to pull out the front panel (1).
♦Remove the holder (3) with the paper from roll body,
rotate the notch of the holder as show in the diagram.
♦Remove the paper drum from the holder.
♦Wind the paper once around the drum body (2) in the
direction indicated by the arrow.
♦Plug in the holder (3) in such a way that the pins fit
into the notches of the body.
♦Close the front panel.
♦Briefly press the „LINE FEED“ key at the
IPP 144 - 40 GS until the paper has been straightened
out.
Removing
the paper
Inserting
the paper
Installation
Operation

Technical Data
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Motor with friction clutch, electronic lag 3 sec
Paper width: max. 80 mm
Paper length: max. 15 m
Store temperature range: -20 °C to +80 °C
Operating temperature range: 0 °C to +70 °C
Climate: relative humidity
< 80 % up to 31 °C
Protection type housing: IP 50 acc. to
EN 60528/VDE 0470
Mech.strength: To IEC 1010
Safety: EN 61010-1:2001
CATIII >150V≤300V
Pollution degree 2
EMC
Susceptibility: DIN EN 610004-1
to EN 610004-4
Emission: DIN EN 50081-2
Class B
Dimensions (WxHxD): 144 x 72 x 159 mm
Connector: MASCON female
multi point connector,
4 pin keyed
Connector cable: AWG 26,
approx. 100mm
Power supply: by IPP (5 V DC)
CE
The torque of the friction clutch has been factory adjusted
and should not require adjustment.
The winding force of the motor can be adjusted by slightly
rotating the screw accessible through the left hand side
hole in the body:
♦♦
♦♦
♦less = turn left
♦♦
♦♦
♦more = turn right
Winding
Ambient
conditions
Standards
Miscellaneous
Connection
Maintenance
friction
clutch

Plexiglass cover
- The plexiglass cover allows IP64 protection. It is latched on the front
panel of the device.
Item number 27863 15940
- Dimensions: 155 x 155 mm
- Material: Plexiglass and Santoprene 101-80 caoutchouc
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Appendix A: Design and installation
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Design
1Paper and cutting edge
2Key: LINE / FEED / Enter
3Key: MENU / Select
4Alarm LED (paper end indicator)
5Serial interface
Interface II (only version E)
6Serial Interface I
7Voltage supply
8alarm contact
(paper end only version E)
9Snap lock
10 Mounting screws
11 Protective conductor
connection. Must be
connected to ground.
12 Connection / paper reroll
mechanism IPP-AW
Make sure that the unit is properly
mounted before connection and power on.

Installation
Appendix B: Technical data
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The IPP 144 - 40 G fits into a DIN standard panel cut out. It
is inserted into the switchboard opening from the front side
and is fixed against the switchboard rear using mounting
screws. The switchboard thickness must not exceed 12 mm.
Print
mechanism
Type of printing Fixed head thermal line
Character representation 576 dots/line, 8 dots/mm
Print speed approx. 15 line/s (standard text mode)
Character/line 48 characters
40 characters
24 characters
20 characters
Character height 2,5 mm at 48/40 characters
5 mm at 24/20 characters
Character sets ASC II, german,
french, danish,
norwegian,
swedish / finnish,
spanish, english, cyrillic
Service life min. 10x106Impulse or 50 km

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Paper Type commercial grade,
document proof
thermal paper
Width 80 mm (+0 / -1 mm)
Length approx. 14 m
(approx. 4.600 line
up to 48 characters per line)
Max. outer roll diameter 40 mm
Min. inner roll diameter 11,5 mm
Temperature standard paper: 0 °C to 60 °C
Serial 8 kB
Type RS 232 C; RS 422; RS 485
or Current loop
Baudrate 110; 150; 300; 600; 1200;
2400; 4800; 9600; 19200;
38400
Data format 7 bit / 8 bit 1)
Parity bit even, odd, mark, space, no 1)
Safety acc. to EN 61010-1:2001
CATIII > 150 V ≤300 V
pollution degree 2
DC 10 V ... 19 V approx. 20 VA2)
19 V ... 36 V apprpx. 18 VA2)
AC 85 V ... 265 V , 45 - 65 Hz,
approx. 15 W
switch-mode power supply
Temperature ranges:
Storage -20 °C to +60 °C
Operating 0 °C to +45 °C
Climate relative humidity < 80 %
up to 31 °C
Input buffer
Serial
Interface I
Voltage
supply
Ambient
conditions
1) With 7 bit no parity, the sender must be set to 2 stoppbits.
2) Starting current approx. 3,5 A(at 12 V) or approx. 1,5 A(at 24 V).
This value can be used to rate the external fuse.
Attention! Higher current demand like the predecessor typ IPP 144-40.

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Protection type acc. to EN 60529/VDE 0470
housing IP 50
terminals IP 00
Insulation group C acc. to VDE 0110
Mech. strength acc. to IEC 1010
EMC
Emission EN 55011, Class A
EN 55022, Class B
Susceptibility EN 61000-4-2 B
EN 61000-4-3 A
EN 61000-4-4 B
Standards
CE
Voltage supply connector Screw type/terminals
Wire diameters fixed: 0,2 to 4 mm²
flexible: 0,2 to 2,5 mm²
AWG: 24 to 12
Interface I 9pin D-Sub socket
Connection for paper
reroll mechanism 4pin MASCON, MLAS
Connection for
Alarm relay output Screw type/terminal
fixed: 0,2 to 4 mm²
flexible: 0,2 to 2,5 mm²
AWG: 24 to 12
normally open
50 V AC, 2 A
30 V DC, 2 A
Dimensions
(W x H x D) 144 x 72 x 159 mm
Switchboard mounting screws against rear side
of switchboard
Internal fuse
( on power supply board) 12V DC : T3,15 A
24V DC : T2 A
110V - 230V AC : T2 A
This operating manual applies to software version
6.10.12 and higher
Connections
Miscellaneous