Herma 500 User manual
HERMA GmbH • Labelling Machines Division • 70791 Filderstadt • Germany
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Table of Contents
Quick guide ................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Set-Up Mode ................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Important Points and FAQs .......................................................................................................................................... 3
Threading the Label Web ............................................................................................................................................. 4
Menu Navigation ........................................................................................................................................................... 4
Operating instructions ................................................................................................................................................... 5
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Copyright ....................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Applicator Overview ...................................................................................................................................................... 7
General information ................................................................................................................................................... 8
Applicability ................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Handling of the Documentation .................................................................................................................................... 9
Guide to Symbols ......................................................................................................................................................... 9
Signal Words ................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Structure of the Documentation .................................................................................................................................. 10
Safety ...................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Safety Instructions ...................................................................................................................................................... 11
Signal Words: Definitions ............................................................................................................................................ 13
Safety Symbols ........................................................................................................................................................... 13
Intended Use of the Machine ...................................................................................................................................... 14
Machine users ..................................................................................................................................................... 15
Machine Users ........................................................................................................................................................ 15
Operator .................................................................................................................................................................. 15
User 1 ...................................................................................................................................................................... 16
User 2 ...................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Technician ............................................................................................................................................................... 16
Specialist ................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Trained Electrician .................................................................................................................................................. 16
What to Do in an Emergency ...................................................................................................................................... 17
Measures in Case of Fire ............................................................................................................................................ 17
Safety equipment ................................................................................................................................................. 18
Safety Equipment .................................................................................................................................................... 18
Clamping Plate Guard ............................................................................................................................................. 18
Counterholder.......................................................................................................................................................... 18
Description of the applicator .................................................................................................................................... 20
Description of the Applicator ....................................................................................................................................... 20
Adhesive Labels – Designations ................................................................................................................................. 20
Function ...................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Assemblies .......................................................................................................................................................... 22
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Assemblies – General Information .......................................................................................................................... 22
Unwinder: Mechanical ............................................................................................................................................. 22
Inserting the Label Web ....................................................................................................................................... 22
Unwinder: Motorised ............................................................................................................................................... 23
Inserting the Label Web ....................................................................................................................................... 23
Loop Module: Motorised .......................................................................................................................................... 25
Inserting the Label Web ....................................................................................................................................... 25
Label Web Brake ..................................................................................................................................................... 27
Inserting the Label Web ....................................................................................................................................... 28
Adjusting the Braking Force ................................................................................................................................ 28
Label Sensor: FS03 ................................................................................................................................................ 29
Positioning the Sensor at a Right Angle to the Direction of Label Movement ..................................................... 29
Positioning the Label ........................................................................................................................................... 29
Label Sensor: Optoelectronic .................................................................................................................................. 32
Positioning the sensor at a right angle to the direction of label movement ......................................................... 32
Positioning the label ............................................................................................................................................ 33
Dispensing Systems ................................................................................................................................................ 34
Dispensing beaks ................................................................................................................................................ 34
15° angled dispensing beak ................................................................................................................................ 34
Pivot beak / application unit ................................................................................................................................. 34
Moving dispensing beak ...................................................................................................................................... 35
Transfer Systems .................................................................................................................................................... 36
Positioning the Label on the Suction Plate .......................................................................................................... 36
Positioning the Linear Unit ................................................................................................................................... 36
Drive/Transport Roller ............................................................................................................................................. 36
Inserting the Backing Paper ................................................................................................................................ 37
Adjusting the Contact Pressure ........................................................................................................................... 37
Rewinder: Mechanical ............................................................................................................................................. 38
Inserting the Backing Paper ................................................................................................................................ 38
Rewinder: Motorised ............................................................................................................................................... 39
Inserting the Label Web ....................................................................................................................................... 39
Technical data ......................................................................................................................................................... 42
Technical data ............................................................................................................................................................. 42
Inputs/Outputs (X10), Standard Signals ..................................................................................................................... 46
Inputs/Outputs (X19), Additional Signals .................................................................................................................... 47
Inputs/Outputs (X9), Industrial Ethernet ..................................................................................................................... 47
Transport, installation, connection, storage and disposal ....................................................................................... 49
Transport, Installation, Connection, Storage and Disposal ........................................................................................ 49
Authorised staff ....................................................................................................................................................... 49
Transporting the Applicator ......................................................................................................................................... 49
Installing the Applicator ............................................................................................................................................... 50
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Electrical Connection .................................................................................................................................................. 52
Connections ............................................................................................................................................................ 52
Connecting the Compressed Air Supply ..................................................................................................................... 54
Storage ....................................................................................................................................................................... 55
Start-up After Storage ................................................................................................................................................. 55
Disposal ...................................................................................................................................................................... 55
Start-up .................................................................................................................................................................... 57
Start-up – General Information ................................................................................................................................... 57
Authorised staff ....................................................................................................................................................... 57
Activation and Login ................................................................................................................................................... 57
Label Web Threading Diagram ................................................................................................................................... 58
Threading Diagrams ................................................................................................................................................ 58
Winder System .................................................................................................................................................... 59
Shutting down ......................................................................................................................................................... 62
Shutting Down – General Information ........................................................................................................................ 62
Authorised Staff ....................................................................................................................................................... 62
Operation using the control program ...................................................................................................................... 63
Operation Using the Control Program ........................................................................................................................ 63
Start Screen (Operation Mode Off) ......................................................................................................................... 63
Start Screen (Operation Mode On) ......................................................................................................................... 64
Login ........................................................................................................................................................................... 65
Password levels ...................................................................................................................................................... 65
Menu Navigation and Structure .................................................................................................................................. 66
Icons ........................................................................................................................................................................... 68
Start Screen Parameters for Quick Access (Favourites) ............................................................................................ 71
Direct Parameter Access .................................................................................................................................. 72
Operation Mode On/Off .................................................................................................................................... 72
Message History ............................................................................................................................................... 72
Opening and Editing Parameters ................................................................................................................................ 74
Selection Parameters ....................................................................................................................................... 75
Input Parameters .............................................................................................................................................. 76
Operating menus ................................................................................................................................................. 78
Operating Menu ............................................................................................................................................ 78
Help ................................................................................................................................................................... 78
Format ........................................................................................................................................................... 78
Format List .................................................................................................................................................. 79
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Save Format ............................................................................................................................................... 79
Save Format As .......................................................................................................................................... 79
Settings ......................................................................................................................................................... 79
Product .......................................................................................................................................................... 79
Label ............................................................................................................................................................. 80
Application ..................................................................................................................................................... 80
Printer ............................................................................................................................................................ 80
Winder ........................................................................................................................................................... 80
Unwinder ................................................................................................................................................... 81
Rewinder ................................................................................................................................................... 81
Extended Settings ......................................................................................................................................... 81
Set-Up Mode .............................................................................................................................................. 81
Simulation ................................................................................................................................................... 81
Status Display ............................................................................................................................................. 81
I/O Test ....................................................................................................................................................... 82
Enable Functions ........................................................................................................................................ 82
Firmware Update ........................................................................................................................................ 82
Device backup and restore ......................................................................................................................... 82
Start Screen ................................................................................................................................................ 82
Access ........................................................................................................................................................ 82
CAN Settings .............................................................................................................................................. 82
Ethernet Settings ........................................................................................................................................ 82
OPC UA Settings ........................................................................................................................................ 83
User/Password ........................................................................................................................................... 83
Fieldbus Settings ........................................................................................................................................ 83
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Other Settings ............................................................................................................................................. 83
Alarm History .............................................................................................................................................. 83
Imprint ........................................................................................................................................................... 83
Settings – retooling the product .............................................................................................................................. 84
Settings – Retooling the Product ................................................................................................................................ 84
Authorised Staff ....................................................................................................................................................... 84
Settings ................................................................................................................................................................ 85
Adjusting the Label Web Path ................................................................................................................................. 85
Adjusting the Roll Brake (Unwinder) ....................................................................................................................... 85
Home Position ..................................................................................................................................................... 85
Replacing the Proximity Switch (Unwinder) ............................................................................................................ 86
Replacing the Handle (Unwinder/Rewinder) ........................................................................................................... 87
Replacing the Tension Rings (Unwinder/Rewinder) ............................................................................................... 87
Teaching In the Angle Sensor (Motorised Unwinder/Rewinder) ............................................................................. 88
Activating Smooth Mode (Motorised Unwinder) ...................................................................................................... 89
Winder system DIP switch ...................................................................................................................................... 89
DIP switches ........................................................................................................................................................ 89
FS03 Sensor ........................................................................................................................................................... 91
Label Material, Minimum Requirements .............................................................................................................. 91
Replacing the Sensor Head ................................................................................................................................. 92
Technical Data ..................................................................................................................................................... 92
Connection Diagram ............................................................................................................................................ 93
Forked Light Barrier ................................................................................................................................................ 93
Adjusting the switching point ............................................................................................................................... 93
Cleaning, maintenance, service .............................................................................................................................. 95
Cleaning, Maintenance, Service ................................................................................................................................. 95
Authorised Staff ....................................................................................................................................................... 95
Cleaning ...................................................................................................................................................................... 96
Label Web Brake ..................................................................................................................................................... 96
Pivot Beak ............................................................................................................................................................... 96
Moving Dispensing Beak ......................................................................................................................................... 97
Drive/Transport Roller ............................................................................................................................................. 97
Maintenance Schedule ............................................................................................................................................... 97
Service and customer support .................................................................................................................................. 100
Malfunctions and troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................... 101
Malfunctions and Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................ 101
Authorised Staff ..................................................................................................................................................... 101
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................................ 103
Error and Event Messages .................................................................................................................................... 103
Indication of Malfunctions ...................................................................................................................................... 103
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Acknowledging Malfunctions ................................................................................................................................. 105
Message Explanation ............................................................................................................................................ 106
Starting Up after a Malfunction ................................................................................................................................. 106
Power Failure ............................................................................................................................................................ 107
Customer Support ..................................................................................................................................................... 107
Replacement parts ................................................................................................................................................ 108
Replacement Parts ................................................................................................................................................... 108
Online Ordering ..................................................................................................................................................... 108
Exploded View Drawings ...................................................................................................................................... 108
CE declarations ..................................................................................................................................................... 109
CE Declarations ........................................................................................................................................................ 109
Conformity Declaration for the FS03 label sensor ................................................................................................ 109
RoHS Directive ...................................................................................................................................................... 109
Glossary .................................................................................................................................................................... 111
Index ......................................................................................................................................................................... 113
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Before using the product, read all the instructions and make sure you have understood everything.
The instructions contain important information for protecting your personal safety. Anyone who works on
this machine at any stage in production must have read and understood these instructions.
The “General information” chapter, which contains information about all types of safety instructions and
what they mean, and the “Safety” chapter, which provides detailed information about your personal safety
and the responsibilities of various users of this product, are especially important.
Find out about the applicable accident prevention regulations at the operation site, as well as general
safety regulations.
Keep these instructions and all supporting paper documents (“documentation”) such as the wiring
diagram in a safe place for later use.
This documentation is an integral part of the machine. It must be available at the operation site at all times
for the entire service life.
Failure to have the instructions available at all times could result in serious injuries, including death, or
damage to property.
If the machine is resold, the complete documentation must be handed over to the new owner.
Note that you as the operator of the machine bear the risk and liability in the following situations:
Failure to comply with these instructions
Use other than as intended
Use by untrained staff
Connection to an unauthorised electrical system
Use of unauthorised replacement and spare parts
Repair and replacement of the product or a part of it due to normal wear, vandalism, accidents, negligence
or other reasons for which the manufacturer is not at fault
Repairs, modifications or settings on the product made by or on behalf of the customer without the
manufacturer’s written consent
Improper raw materials or supplies
Inappropriate use
Improper use
Misuse
Accident
Modification
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Lacking or improper maintenance
Use of the product after significant wear
Similar cases
Observe the safety instructions in the operating instructions.
Click/tap on the header or the icon for these instructions to read the entire text. Click/tap on to
collapse the text.
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Quick guide
Set-Up Mode
When you start up the HERMA 500 applicator for the first time, it is important to configure the appropriate
parameters and make the necessary settings for your task. To make this process as easy for you as possible, we
have provided a set-up mode that guides you through the initial settings.
We recommend performing this set-up. Open this set-up mode in the “Extended settings” operating menu.
Familiarise yourself with the various types of parameter beforehand by reading the “Opening and Editing
Parameters” section.
Important Points and FAQs
The most important thing when operating your applicator is always your safety. We expressly
advise you to study the relevant safety chapters (including “Safety first!” and “Safety instructions”)
and follow the instructions.
Ensure that the applicator is properly mounted. If necessary, read the mounting and fastening
instructions in the chapter “Installing the applicator”.
When inserting the label web, observe the included/applicable threading diagram. See the “Label
web threading diagram” section.
Make sure that the label reel is securely clamped and, if installing vertically, that the
counterholder is installed.
The label web can be transported only when the clamping plate on the base unit’s transport roller
is closed. See the “Drive/transport roller” section. If the clamping plate is open during operation,
error message SM148 may appear.
It is also important to adjust the brake plate correctly (“Label web brake” section). The braking force has
been preset at the factory. It can be adjusted if necessary. The label web should pass through smoothly but
with noticeable resistance.
Make sure that the label sensor is adjusted correctly. If necessary, read the explanations in the operating
instructions.
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Did you make all the connections required for your task? Are the connections secure? See the “Electrical
connection” section.
Familiarise yourself with the menu navigation so that you can quickly access the necessary settings. The
“Menu navigation” section describes the operating menu in detail along with the icons used.
You can swipe through the menus vertically, as on a smartphone, but not horizontally.
Please note that some parameters can only be displayed or cannot be displayed depending on other
parameters.
In order to access the functions or parameters you must log in to the control program. See the “Login”
section.
If you cannot select the key for switching on the operating mode (greyed out), you are not authorised to
use this function. You can activate the function by setting the “Activate access / standby” parameter in the
“Access” submenu of the Extended settings menu to “Internal display only”.
If you want to carry out certain operations such as changing the name of the format, updating the firmware,
backing up the device, etc., you have to operate the applicator from an external system with a keyboard
and a mouse. You can do so by establishing an Ethernet connection from an external terminal, for example
a PC. See also the instructions on Ethernet connections in the Extended settings
You can find notes on products, components, settings, replacement parts, FAQs and much more on the
Internet at https://www.herma.com/machines.
Threading the Label Web
See the “Label Web Threading Diagram” section.
Menu Navigation
Familiarise yourself with the structure of the operating program and its menus in the “Menu Navigation and
Structure” section.
See the “Opening and Editing Parameters” section to learn about the parameters available.
Read the “Start Screen Parameters for Quick Access” section to learn how to save frequently used parameters as
favourites on the start screen.
The “Direct Parameter Access” section explains how you can select certain parameters directly.
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Operating instructions
Translation of the original operating
instructions HERMA 500
HERMA GmbH • Labelling Machines Division • 70791 Filderstadt • Germany
Introduction
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Introduction
It is very important that you read these safety instructions before working with the applicator.
For a quick introduction to the device, please see our “Quick guide”.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions about your machine or these instructions. Your questions,
suggestions and opinions are always welcome.
HERMA GmbH • Labelling Machines Division
www.herma.com
https://www.herma.com/machines
Copyright
© Copyright 2018, HERMA GmbH.
The information contained in these instructions and/or all their chapters, sections and subsections are the
manufacturer’s intellectual property and are subject to local and international copyright laws, as well as other laws
that protect intellectual property.
The information provided enables users to operate and service the product described here, and rectify any errors
that occur on the product.
No part of this documentation may be reproduced, nor may it be processed, duplicated or distributed using
electronic systems, without the advance written consent of HERMA GmbH, except for use within the company.
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Applicator Overview
1 Unwinder (mechanical unwinder shown here; motorised unwinder also possible)
2 Counterholder (only required for vertical applicators)
3 Rewinder (mechanical rewinder shown here; motorised rewinder also possible)
4
Dispense button above the display (in the rest of these instructions and during
Ethernet-based remote control of the applicator, this button is represented by the
following icon: )
5 Label web brake
6 Clamping plate on transport roller
7 Dispensing beak (sample configuration)
8 Label sensor (FS03 shown here; forked light barrier (optical or ultrasonic) also
possible)
9 Base unit
A loop module can also be used in certain configurations. No image. See this
section.
Applicability
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General information
Applicability
These operating instructions apply to the following machine:
Applicator:
HERMA 500 (the “product”)
Manufacturer:
HERMA GmbH
70791 Filderstadt
Germany
– Labelling Machines Division –
Phone: +49 (0)711 / 7702 0
Fax: +49 (0)711 / 7702 700
https://www.herma.com
E-mail: [email protected]
Applicator customer support:
Phone:
+49 (0)711 7702 551
+49 (0)711 7702 777
Fax:
+49 (0)711 7702 786
service-maschinen@herma.com
service-machines@herma.com
https://www.herma.com/machines
Issued on:
2019/02/28
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Version:
1.10 EN_GB
Year of manufacture:
See nameplate
Handling of the Documentation
The operating instructions must be available to all personnel working on the machine at all times.
The operator must ensure that personnel who operate or maintain the system have read and understood all safety
instructions, precautionary measures, prohibited behaviour and comments contained in these operating
instructions.
Guide to Symbols
In these instructions, warnings are indicated by a warning symbol ( ) and/or signal words. The signal words
describe the extent of the danger. Refer to the following section.
Follow the instructions precisely and act with caution to avoid accidents, personal injury, damage to property and
life-threatening dangers.
Signal Words
See the explanation in the Safety section.
Structure of the Documentation
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Structure of the Documentation
The documentation for this machine consists of the following components, which you can find on the
corresponding tabs of the documentation folder or, if applicable, in the corresponding electronic directories:
1. Assembly instructions with safety information and notes about paper documentation (if the
operating instructions are not delivered in paper form)
2. Operating instructions for the machine (this document). Integrated in the applicator, available
separately for download in our service portal: https://www.herma.com/machines.
3. Wiring diagram in paper form, available separately for download in our service portal:
https://www.herma.com/machines.
4. Declaration(s) of conformity/incorporation in paper form
5. Replacement parts list for applicator, available separately for download in our service portal:
https://www.herma.com/machines.
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Safety
Safety Instructions
Click/tap on the header or the icon for these instructions to read the entire text. Click/tap on to
collapse the text.
Important safety precautions
Servicing the machine may require you to enter unprotected areas. Switch off the power supply before
maintaining or cleaning the machine. Secure the main switch so that it cannot be switched back on without
authorisation. After finishing the work, reattach any protective covers. Otherwise, you could be seriously injured.
Untrained staff are not familiar with the machine and the dangers it may present. The machine may only be
operated, maintained and serviced by trained personnel. Additional training must be provided on a regular basis.
Serious injuries could occur.
Various movements occur in and on the machine during operation, and could also occur unexpectedly. Do not put
your hands into the machine during operation. Serious injuries could occur.
The unwinder and rewinder rotate during operation. During operation, never reach into the area of the
unwinder or the backing paper take-up unit. Do not wear your hair down or wear loose clothing. You could get
caught in the units and be injured.
If a pneumatic hose should come loose for any reason, it may move and thrash about uncontrollably. Make sure
you are always able to switch off the air supply quickly. Otherwise, you could be injured.
During operation, the machine is supplied with electrical voltage. Do not open the housing while the machine is in
operation. Otherwise, you could be seriously or even fatally injured.
Caution: risk of cutting injuries
During operation, there is a risk of being cut when the label web is moving. During operation, never reach into the
area of the label web. You could be injured.
Wear safety gloves.
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General safety instructions
If protective equipment is not working and fundamental processes are not observed, the operating staff’s safety
cannot be ensured. For this reason, observe the following:
Before starting the machine for the first time, ensure that the protective equipment is functioning properly. Check
again before each time you start work on the machine.
If any protective equipment is not functioning properly, replace it or repair it immediately.
The technical condition of the protective equipment must be inspected at regular intervals by a qualified person, at
least once annually.
If you cannot ensure safe operation of the machine, you must immediately shut down the machine and secure it
against future use.
Only use the machine to process suitable products.
Do not bypass any safety switches.
Note the cleaning methods described in these instructions.
Only use original replacement parts and accessories.
Do not modify the machine.
Failure to observe this information could result in serious injuries to the users.
Plug connection
When plugging the applicator’s plug into a socket or coupling, make sure that the connection is safe and has a
compatible design. In particular, make sure that the connection provides safe earthing.
Failure to observe this information could result in serious injuries to the users.
The user bears sole responsibility for injuries or damage caused by improper use that is not in accordance with
these operating instructions.
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