ID Technology 252 User manual
Model 252
Label Printer/Applicator
Operator / Technical
Manual
Welcome to ID Technology.
By selecting equipment from ID Technology, you’ve made a significant
investment in your business – an investment that will pay you back
through enhanced performance and increased production efficiencies.
Year after year.
Not only do you have industry-leading systems for labeling, coding and
marking, you also have the complete backing of IDT’s nationwide service
network to help keep you up and running. We’re the specialists who know
how to help you solve your product identification challenges.
The very best investments are the ones you never need to worry about. Call
on ID Technology to be your specialists for labeling, coding and marking,
with products and services that deliver proven results.
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I. GENERAL___________________________________________________________ 0
1. Introduction________________________________________________________ 2
2. Initial Operation of Equipment_________________________________________ 2
3. Safety Symbols _____________________________________________________ 3
4. Safety Tips - General ________________________________________________ 5
5. Safety Tips – General Service & Maintenance_____________________________ 6
6. Safety Tips – General Electrical ________________________________________ 7
7. Cleaning Of Equipment ______________________________________________ 8
II. OPERATING FUNDAMENTALS _______________________________________ 0
1. Introduction________________________________________________________ 1
2. Unwind Assembly___________________________________________________ 2
3. Rewind Assembly___________________________________________________ 2
4. Electronics Assembly ________________________________________________ 2
4.1 Operator Interface_________________________________________________ 2
4.2 PCB____________________________________________________________ 2
4.3 Main Power Connection ____________________________________________ 2
5. Pneumatic Assembly_________________________________________________ 2
6. Optional Accessories ________________________________________________ 3
6.1 Low Label Sensor_________________________________________________ 3
6.2 Three Stage Beacon _______________________________________________ 3
6.3 System Status Output ______________________________________________ 3
6.4 TS Series Mounting System _________________________________________ 3
6.5 Tamp Module ____________________________________________________ 3
6.6 Heavy Duty Tamp Module __________________________________________ 3
6.7 Service Tamp Module______________________________________________ 4
6.8 Tampjet Upgrade _________________________________________________ 4
6.9 Smart Tamp Sensor________________________________________________ 4
6.10 Tamp Home Sensor_______________________________________________ 4
6.11 Swing Tamp Module______________________________________________ 4
6.12 Dual Panel Module _______________________________________________ 5
6.13 Corner Wrap Module _____________________________________________ 5
6.14 Main Air Cutoff _________________________________________________ 5
6.15 Water Separator _________________________________________________ 5
III. INITIAL SETUP_____________________________________________________ 0
1. General Specifications _______________________________________________ 1
1.1 Standard Features _________________________________________________ 1
1.2 Overall Dimensions _______________________________________________ 1
1.3 Weight__________________________________________________________ 1
1.4 Electrical ________________________________________________________ 1
1.5 Air Requirements _________________________________________________ 1
1.6 Label Roll Size ___________________________________________________ 2
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1.7 Label Style ______________________________________________________ 2
1.8 Standard Label Size _______________________________________________ 2
1.9 Environmental Requirements ________________________________________ 2
1.10 Noise__________________________________________________________ 2
1.11 Safety _________________________________________________________ 2
1.12 Declaration of Conformity _________________________________________ 3
2. Lifting and Moving__________________________________________________ 4
2.1 Assembling the Stand Components ___________________________________ 5
2.2 Mounting the 252 Applicator ________________________________________ 7
2.3 Mounting the 252N Applicator_______________________________________ 8
2.4 Mounting the 252E Applicator _______________________________________ 9
2.4.1 252E U-Arm Installation_________________________________________ 9
2.4.2 252E Pedestal Base Installation __________________________________ 11
3 Installing the Accessories ____________________________________________ 12
3.1 Inner Unwind Flange _____________________________________________ 12
3.2 Extra (Support) Hub ______________________________________________ 12
3.3 Outer Unwind Media Retainer ______________________________________ 12
3.4 Rewind Clip ____________________________________________________ 13
3.5 Product Detect Photocell___________________________________________ 14
3.6 Interface and Power Cables ________________________________________ 14
3.7 Three Stage Indicator Beacon_______________________________________ 14
3.8 Filter/Regulator__________________________________________________ 15
3.9 Tamp Module / Heavy Duty Tamp Module ____________________________ 16
3.9.1 Tamp Module Installation_______________________________________ 16
3.9.2 Air Assist Bracket and Tube_____________________________________ 18
3.10 Service Tamp Assembly__________________________________________ 19
3.11 Tampjet Upgrade _______________________________________________ 20
3.11.1 Tampjet Upgrade Installation ___________________________________ 20
3.12 Smart Tamp Sensor Installation ____________________________________ 22
3.13 Tamp Home Sensor Installation ____________________________________ 23
3.14 Swing Tamp Assembly___________________________________________ 24
3.15 Dual Panel Tamp Assembly _______________________________________ 27
3.16 Corner Wrap Assembly___________________________________________ 30
3.17 System Status Output ____________________________________________ 31
3.18 Low Label Detector Installation ____________________________________ 32
4 User Interface Overview _____________________________________________ 33
4.1 Initial Startup Screen______________________________________________ 33
4.2 Main Menu _____________________________________________________ 33
4.2.1 ID Logo ________________________________________________ 33
4.2.2 Status __________________________________________________ 34
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4.2.3 Security ________________________________________________ 34
4.2.4 Online/Offline ___________________________________________ 35
4.2.5 Save Setup ______________________________________________ 35
4.2.6 Vacuum Mode ___________________________________________ 36
4.2.7 Print Mode ______________________________________________ 36
4.2.8 Apply Mode _____________________________________________ 36
4.2.9 Recall Setup _____________________________________________ 37
4.2.10 Outputs ________________________________________________ 37
4.2.11 Dwells/Delays __________________________________________ 38
4.2.12 Multiplier ______________________________________________ 38
4.2.13 Back/Cancel ____________________________________________ 38
4.2.14 Enter __________________________________________________ 38
4.2.15 Jog ___________________________________________________ 39
4.2.16 Dual Panel _____________________________________________ 39
5 Application Setup___________________________________________________ 40
5.1 Loading Labels __________________________________________________ 40
5.2 Vacuum Mode ______________________________________________ 42
5.3 Printer Mode _______________________________________________ 42
5.3.1 Normal Mode ________________________________________________ 43
5.3.2 Reverse Mode ________________________________________________ 43
5.3.3 Data Driven Mode_____________________________________________ 43
5.4 Apply Mode ________________________________________________ 44
5.4.1 Tamp Mode__________________________________________________ 44
5.4.2 Tampjet Mode________________________________________________ 45
5.4.3 Reverse Tampjet Mode_________________________________________ 45
5.4.4 Airjet Mode__________________________________________________ 46
5.5 Setting Online/Offline _____________________________________ 47
5.6 Setting the Label Sensor (Apply Only Module)_________________________ 47
5.7 Air Assist Delay ____________________________________________ 47
5.8 Tamp Dwell ________________________________________________ 48
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5.9 Blast Dwell _________________________________________________ 49
5.10 Label Feed Delay ___________________________________________ 49
5.11 Apply Delay ___________________________________________ 50
5.12 Smart Delay Smart Tamp _____________________________________ 52
5.13 Tamp Home Sensor Setup ________________________________________ 52
5.14 Setting up Tamp Applications _____________________________________ 53
5.14.1 Setting the Tamp Position______________________________________ 53
5.14.2 Setting the Pressures __________________________________________ 55
5.14.3 Setting the Tamp Motion ______________________________________ 57
5.14.4 Adjusting the Air Assist _______________________________________ 59
5.14.5 Setting the Vacuum___________________________________________ 59
5.15 Swing Tamp Setup ______________________________________________ 60
5.16 Dual Panel Tamp Setup __________________________________________ 60
5.17 Corner Wrap Setup ______________________________________________ 62
5.17.1 Label Dispense Adjustments____________________________________ 62
5.17.2 Label Application Adjustments _________________________________ 65
5.18 Low Label Detection Verification __________________________________ 67
6 Save/Recall _______________________________________________________ 68
6.1 Save Configuration ___________________________________________ 68
6.2 Recall Configuration __________________________________________ 69
6.3 System Configuration Information___________________________________ 70
7 Dual Panel Application ______________________________________________ 71
7.1 Dual Panel Mode _____________________________________________ 71
7.1.1 Mode 1 _____________________________________________________ 71
7.1.2 Mode 2 _____________________________________________________ 71
7.1.3 Mode 3 _____________________________________________________ 71
7.1.4 Mode 4 _____________________________________________________ 71
7.1.5 Mode 5 _____________________________________________________ 72
7.2 Dual Panel Tamp Dwell ______________________________________ 72
7.3 Dual Panel Smart Delay ______________________________________ 72
IV. CARE, MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING_____________________ 0
1. Maintenance Schedule _______________________________________________ 1
2. General Cleaning and Inspection _______________________________________ 2
3. Bearings __________________________________________________________ 2
4. Troubleshooting ____________________________________________________ 3
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5. Main Voltage Selection_______________________________________________ 4
6. Motor Direction Selection_____________________________________________ 4
7. Changing the Fuses__________________________________________________ 5
8. Electronics Assembly ________________________________________________ 6
9. 252 Firmware Update ________________________________________________ 7
10. Printer/Applicator Interface Cable Pin Mapping _________________________ 12
11. Unwind Brake and Dancer Arm ______________________________________ 13
12. Rewind Assembly Maintenance ______________________________________ 15
12.1 Drive Belt Removal _____________________________________________ 15
12.2 Drive Belt Replacement __________________________________________ 16
12.3 Drive Pulley Replacement ________________________________________ 16
12.4 Drive Motor Replacement_________________________________________ 17
V. DRAWINGS AND DIAGRAMS ________________________________________ 0
Figure 1: 252 with Standard Tamp Dimensions ______________________________ 1
Figure 2: 252 with Heavy Duty Tamp Dimensions____________________________ 2
Figure 3: 252N Basic Dimensions_________________________________________ 3
Figure 4: 252E Basic Dimensions _________________________________________ 4
Figure 5: 252E/U-Arm Basic dimensions ___________________________________ 7
Figure 6: 252E/Pedestal Base Basic Dimensions _____________________________ 9
Figure 7: 252 Wiring Diagram___________________________________________ 11
Figure 8: Interface Board Layout_________________________________________ 12
Figure 9: External Connectors___________________________________________ 13
Figure 10: Internal Connectors __________________________________________ 15
Figure 11: Exploded View, 252 Base Module ID100002/ID100003 _____________ 17
Figure 12: Exploded View, 252 Faceplate Assembly ID100033/ID100034________ 18
Figure 13: Exploded View, 252 Unwind Assembly ID100013/ID100014 _________ 20
Figure 14: Exploded View, 252 Rewind Assembly ID100021/ID100022 _________ 22
Figure 15: Assembly View, ID100001 Electronics Assembly __________________ 24
Figure 16: Exploded View, 252 Pneumatics Module ID100037/ID100038 ________ 25
Figure 17: Exploded View, 62200-XX Tamp Assembly_______________________ 26
Figure 18: Exploded View, 62260-XX Heavy Duty Tamp Assembly ____________ 27
Figure 19: Exploded View, 62190-XX Service Tamp Assembly ________________ 28
Figure 20: Exploded View, 62201-XX Swing Tamp Assembly _________________ 29
Figure 21: Exploded View, ID100240-12-XX Dual Panel Tamp Assembly NU/ND_ 30
Figure 22: Exploded View, ID100241-12-XX Dual Panel Tamp Assembly Reels Up 32
Figure 23: Exploded View, 62870-XX Corner Wrap Assembly_________________ 34
Figure 24: Exploded View, 252N Assembly ID100060/ID100065_______________ 37
Figure 25: Exploded View, 252E Assembly ID100070 _______________________ 38
Figure 26: Installation Instructions, 62130 Main Air Cutoff Assembly ___________ 40
Figure 27: Installation Instructions, 62150 Water Separator Assembly ___________ 41
Figure 28: Risk Assessment_____________________________________________ 42
I. GENERAL
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MANUAL
INTRODUCTION
Your ID Technology Model 252 Label Printer/Applicator was designed
for ultimate efficiency and minimum maintenance. High quality
performance can be maintained and prolonged if the Operation and
Preventative Maintenance Care and Instructions provided in this manual are
followed carefully and consistently.
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CAUTION
READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT
1. Introduction
All operating and maintenance personnel must read this manual carefully and pay
special attention to the warnings and cautions before operating or servicing the
machinery.
2. Initial Operation of Equipment
ID Technology equipment is carefully assembled and checked before it is shipped
from the factory. Upon completion of field installation all fasteners, set screws, etc.
should be checked for tightness. After an initial operating period of 40 to 60 hours,
the equipment should again be thoroughly inspected for any signs of loose fasteners,
set screws or other components and necessary corrections made.
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3. Safety Symbols
The directions in this manual must be observed for the safety of people and
machines. The followings symbols are used throughout this manual and located on
your machinery to call attention to important safety issues. These warnings or
cautions must be strictly observed.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
General Danger
Used when the life or health of the operator is
in danger or considerable damage to property
can occur
DANGER
Electricity - Danger
ATTENTION
Used when a task is mandatory
for safe and disturbance free
operation
INFORMATION
COMMENT
Used when additional information
is needed or an item needs
special attention
WARNING
Do not touch, keep hands and limbs clear of
machinery
Warning: Do not operate this machine
without guards in place
Warning: Machine or device automatically
starts.
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DANGER Moving parts can crush and cut. Do not
operate with guards removed. Follow lock-
out procedure before servicing.
DANGER Pinch Point: Keep hands clear of rollers.
Follow lock-out procedure before servicing.
DANGER Moving parts can crush and cut. Do not
operate with guards removed.
Follow lock-out procedure before servicing.
DANGER Burn Hazard: Hot surface, do not touch.
DANGER Moving parts can crush and cut. Do not
operate with guards removed.
Follow lock-out procedure before servicing.
.
MANDATORY Consult service manual.
ACTION
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4. Safety Tips - General
1. Prior to “starting” equipment, make sure that all personnel are clear of
equipment and that all foreign objects and tools have been removed.
2. All guards shall be in place before operating equipment. SEE PAR. 3 -
SAFETY SYMBOLS.
3. All starting and stopping devices must be clearly marked. SEE PAR. 3 -
SAFETY SYMBOLS. The area around these devices shall be kept free of
obstructions and permit ready access to them and a clear view of them at all
times.
4. The area around all loading and unloading points on equipment must be kept
free of obstructions to permit ready access to them and a clear view of them at
all times.
5. No “riding” shall be permitted on any equipment.
6. No overload or safety device shall be removed from the equipment. Provisions
should be made to prevent anyone, except a competent authorized person, from
adjusting safety devices.
7. At no time shall any equipment be used for a purpose beyond its design
limitations.
8. Good housekeeping shall be maintained at all times.
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5. Safety Tips – General Service & Maintenance
1. Do not service a machine until you are thoroughly qualified, trained and
familiar with the tasks to be performed. Only trained personnel should be
operating machines.
2. Never operate any controls while other persons are performing maintenance on
the machine.
3. All personnel working on or near equipment shall be instructed in the location
and operation of all stopping devices.
4. Maintenance work should not be performed while equipment is in operation.
If it is necessary to operate the equipment while servicing it, special safety
provisions shall be used.
5. When equipment is stopped for servicing purposes, the starting device shall be
locked and tagged out by the person servicing the equipment. The equipment
shall be restarted only by the person who locked and tagged the equipment.
6. Before restarting equipment that has stopped due to an overload condition, an
inspection of the equipment shall be made and the cause of the overload cleared
before attempting to restart the equipment. The starting device shall be locked
and tagged out before any attempt is made to remove the cause of an overload.
7. Do not by-pass safety devices.
8. Always use the proper tools for the job.
9. Never open covers with the power on.
10. All air and hydraulic pressure must be relieved before performing maintenance or
loosening connections on any pressurized system.
11. Air, hydraulic and electrical power is to be turned off unless absolutely required for
the specific service being performed.
For maximum protection, the power source should be locked out using a
lock for which only one person has the key. This prevents anyone from
accidentally turning on the power to the machine while it is being
serviced.
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6. Safety Tips – General Electrical
1. All electrical/electronic maintenance and service should be performed only by
trained and authorized electricians.
2. Assume at all times that the power is “ON”. Treat all conditions as live.
3. To remove load from circuit or equipment, open disconnect or breaker and
lock in open position. For maximum protection, a locked out switch in open
position using a lock for which only one person has the key, prevents anyone
from accidentally turning on the power.
4. Make certain that the circuit is open by using the proper test equipment.
Test equipment must be checked at regular intervals.
5. Give capacitors time to discharge, otherwise discharge manually with care.
6. There may be circumstances where “troubleshooting” on live equipment may
be required. Under such conditions, special precautions must be taken as
follows:
a. Make certain your tools and body are clear of the ground.
b. Take extra safety measures in damp areas.
c. Be alert and avoid any outside distractions.
7. Before applying power to any equipment, make certain that all personnel are
clear of the machine.
8. Open control panel doors only to check out electrical equipment or wiring.
After the panel door is closed, make certain that (on those panels, where
applicable) the disconnect handle mechanism is operating properly.
9. Close all covers on junction panels before leaving any job.
10. Replace fuses only when electrical power is “OFF” (locked out).
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7. Cleaning Of Equipment
Before attempting to clean any machinery, the machine must be turned
off and the power and air locked out.
ID Technology equipment is designed to be compatible with typical industrial
packaging lines. Normally, paper and packaging residue can be removed with manual
methods such as brushing, blowing or vacuuming the surfaces and components affected.
If compressed air is used to blow loose material from machines, personnel
must wear eye protection and follow normal safety practices for the use of
compressed air.
The use of strong caustic liquid or foam type chemical cleaners must be avoided as this
type of cleaner can damage surface finishes and elastomeric materials such as bearing
seals. The use of liquid cleaners is generally not recommended except for Isopropyl
Alcohol to remove label adhesive buildup. If unusual circumstances require the use of
liquid cleaner, the cleaner should first be tested on a small inconspicuous part of the
machine finish. ID Technology equipment is not designed for general wash down. If a
pressure type washer is used, damage to bearings, air cylinders, motors or other similar
devices may result. Consult ID Technology Technical Services for questions concerning
equipment cleaning.
Keep all liquids away from electrical components.
II. OPERATING FUNDAMENTALS
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1. Introduction
The Model 252 label printer/applicator is designed to print and apply informational or
decorative pressure sensitive labels to a wide variety of products and packaging. A
variety of engines and label application modules can be fitted to the Model 252 to meet
application specific labeling requirements. Application modules include multiple tamp
options and corner wrap units. A further upgrade to the tamp options is available with
the addition of tampjet pneumatics. Additional options to enhance control, operation, and
interface are available as well.
SET
TILT
BLOCK
PNUEMATIC
ASSEMBLY
ELECTRONICS
ASSEMBLY
U-ARM
OPERATOR
INTERFACE
UNWIND
ASSEMBLY
REWIND
ASSEMBLY
APPLICATION MODULE
(SERVICE TAMP SHOWN)
LOW LABEL
SENSOR
ENGINE
FILTER
REGULATOR
ASSEMBLY
BACK COVER REMOVED
FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES
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