Labelmate UNI-CAT-CHUCK User manual

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UNI-CAT
Intelligent Automatic Label Rewinder / Unwinder
User Manual

UNI-CAT
The UNI-CAT is the smartest and most “UNI-VERSATILE” Rewinder / Unwinder in the LABELMATE product line!
With various core sizes, label widths, roll diameters and opons to choose from, there is a UNI-CAT conguraon to t
any job you may have.
GENERAL CONTENTS OF PACKAGING
• User Manual (this document)
• UNI-CAT Drive Unit
• PS-1545 Power Adaptor: INPUT 100-240V- 50-60Hz, Output 15V DC-4.33A
• Tension Arm with Setscrew and Sha Screw
• BRACKET GUIDE KIT
MODEL SPECIFIC CONTENTS OF PACKAGING
• Model “-Chuck”: Quick-Locking Core Chuck, with inner ange
• Model “-Standard”: Sha with three (3) metal ns installed, with inner ange
• Model “-W10”: Sha with six (6) metal ns installed, with inner ange
• Model “-1-INCH”: Sha with one (1) metal n installed, with inner ange
• Model “-ACH”: Adjustable Core Holder, fully assembled
P/N MODEL DESCRIPTION MAX LABEL
WIDTH
MAX ROLL
DIAMETER
MAX
WEIGHT
80-203-0083 UNI-CAT-
CHUCK
3” dia. Quick-Locking Core-Chuck (76mm), for media up
to 6.6” wide (170mm).
6.6”
(170mm)
12”
(305mm)
22 lbs.
(10kg)
80-203-0084 UNI-CAT-
CHUCK-220
3” dia. Quick-Locking Core-Chuck (76mm), for media up
to 8.6” wide (220mm).
8.6”
(220mm)
12”
(305mm)
22 lbs.
(10kg)
80-203-0085 UNI-CAT-
CHUCK-10
3” dia. Quick-Locking Core-Chuck (76mm), for media up
to 10.6” wide (270mm).
10.6”
(270mm)
12”
(305mm)
22 lbs.
(10kg)
80-203-0086 UNI-CAT-
STANDARD
3” dia. Fin-Style Core Holder (76mm), for media up to
6.6” wide (170mm).
6.6”
(170mm)
12”
(305mm)
17 lbs.
(8kg)
80-203-0087 UNI-CAT-W10 3” dia. Fin-Style Core Holder (76mm), for media up to
10.6” wide (254mm).
10.6”
(254mm)
12”
(305mm)
22 lbs.
(10kg)
80-203-0088 UNI-CAT-ACH
Adjustable Core Holder for any core diameter between
1” - 4” (25 - 101 mm), and media up to 6.6” wide
(170mm).
6.6”
(170mm)
11.5”
(292mm)
15 lbs.
(7kg)
80-203-0089 UNI-CAT-
1-INCH
1” dia. Fin-Style Core Holder (25mm), and media up to
6.6” wide (170mm).
6.6”
(170mm)
12”
(305mm)
17 lbs.
(8kg)
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MANUAL VALID FOR THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS:

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STEP 1: INSTALL THE BRACKET GUIDE
• The Bracket Guide (BG) is mounted on the Right side for labels moving from Right-to-Le. (FIG.1 and FIG.11)
• The Bracket Guide (BG) is mounted on the Le side for labels moving from Le-to-Right. (FIG.2 and FIG.10)
• Loosen (but do not remove) the 3 upper screws on the chassis and slide the BG in between the screws and chassis
as shown in FIG.1, FIG.2 , and FIG.3. Tighten the screws to rmly ax the BG in place.
• Install the black sha onto the BG and slide the media guide collar onto the sha. (FIG.4)
STEP 2: INSTALL THE TENSION ARM
• The Tension Arm can be mounted right or le, depending on the printer posion (FIG.5, RIGHT mount shown),
but it is always mounted on the same side as the Bracket Guide (BG).
• Remove (but do not discard) the large Screw from the face of the Tension Arm Sha (Sha below the main
Motor Sha).
• Loosen the Set Screw at the end of the Tension Arm and posion the Arm with the Set Screw facing the at on the
Tension Arm Sha. (FIG. 6)
• Tighten the Set Screw facing the at on the Sha. (FIG.6)
• Re-insert and ghten the Tension Arm Sha Screw into the Tension Arm Sha to mount the Tension Arm rmly.
STEP 3: INSTALL THE TAKE-UP SHAFT
• CHUCK (FIG.8): Mount the inner Flange onto the Quick-Chuck with two screws provided.
• STANDARD, 1-INCH and W10 (FIG.7): Slide the Flange Plate onto the hollow end of the Rewind Sha. For maximum
width, the Flange face should be ush with the end of the Sha. Tighten the screw in the Hub if necessary.
• Slide the Sha and Flange Assembly onto the UNI-CAT Motor Sha allowing for clearance between the Chassis and
Motor Screws. Tighten the Allen Screw onto the at part of the Motor Sha unl it is ght.
• ACH (FIG.9): Slide the Hub of the ACH over the motor Sha of the UNI-CAT. Posion the Hub so there is a gap
between the ACH Hub and the Rewinder Drive Unit Chassis. Tighten the Allen Screw onto the at part of the Motor
Sha unl it is ght.
• Set the UNI-CAT in place near the label exit slot of the printer.
• Plug the Power Supply into a suitable power outlet and connect it to the UNI-CAT.
USING THE ACH (ADJUSTABLE CORE HOLDER)
• Loosen the three Lock Levers on the back of the ACH Flange Plate.
• Grasp the silver colored front Flange Plate with one hand and the black rear Flange Plate with the other.
• Rotate the Plates in opposite direcons unl the three Core Fingers contract to the center of the ACH.
• Slide an empty cardboard core only partway over the Fingers, leaving approximately 2” (50mm) between the
ange and the core.
• Rotate the Flange Plates in opposite direcons to expand the Fingers against the inside of the cardboard core.
Holding the Flanges rmly so that the Fingers remain pressed against the inside of the core, rotate one of the
Locking Levers clockwise unl it is xed. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
• Rotate the Flange Plates and move the other two (2) Locking Levers into the LOCK posion as well.
• Slide the core all the way on up against the inside Flange. If the core is too ght, loosen the Lock Levers and repeat
the process, but sliding the core a lile bit further down onto the Fingers prior to ghtening.

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FIG. 1 FIG. 2 FIG. 3
FIG. 4 FIG. 5 FIG. 6
FIG. 7 FIG. 8 FIG. 9
BG
A
B
C
D
RIGHT LEFT
BG BG

FIG. 16 FIG. 17
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FIG. 10 FIG. 11
FIG. 12 FIG. 13
FIG. 14 FIG. 15
REWINDING & UNWINDING, RIGHT ARROW CONFIGURATIONS
REWINDING & UNWINDING, LEFT ARROW CONFIGURATIONS

REWINDING LABELS
• Switch the power o.
• Slide an empty label core over the Core-Holder unl the core is against the inner Flange Plate. Tighten the red
knob on the end of the Quick-Chuck. (For the ACH please read instrucons above)
LABELS EXTERNAL
• Feed the label web from the printer over the black sha, under the Tension Arm, and secure it to the take-up roll
core with tape. Rotate the take-up reel a couple of turns. FIG.13 and FIG.14 show the web path for standard
external rewinding. This web path will provide the best and ghtest nish-roll.
• Depending on your printer type (height of the output) it might be more suitable to guide the paper rst under the
Tension Arm and then over the black sha as shown in FIG.11 and FIG.16.
• IMPORTANT: TENSION ARM MUST BE RESTING COMPLETELY ON THE TABLE AT THIS TIME, AND NOT BE
SUSPENDED ON THE LABEL WEB. The UNI-CAT will select the correct, right direcon arrow based on the posion
of the Tension Arm. Do not change the direcon.
• Press the START/STOP buon. The UNI-CAT will now go automacally to its AUTO-START posion. LED INDICATOR
START/STOP should be acve together with one (1) of the direcon LED INDICATORS.
• If the 3 LED´s are ashing together, the Tension Arm was not resng on the table before starng. Restart the
device, rest the Tension Arm fully on the table and then press the start buon.
LABELS INTERNAL
• Feed the label web from the printer over the black sha, under the Tension Arm, and secure it to the take-up roll
core with tape. Rotate the take-up reel a couple of turns. FIG.10 and FIG.15 show the web path for internal
rewinding.
• Depending on your printer type, it might be more suitable to guide the paper rst under the Tension Arm and then
over the black sha as shown in FIG.12 and FIG.17
• IMPORTANT: TENSION ARM MUST BE ON THE TABLE AT THIS TIME. Now change to the opposite direcon arrow
from the one that is automacally acvated and press the START/STOP buon. The UNI-CAT will now go
automacally to its AUTO-START posion. LED INDICATOR START/STOP should be acve together with one (1) of
the direcon LED INDICATORS.
• If the 3 LED´s are ashing together, the Tension Arm was not resng on the table before starng. Restart the
device, rest the Tension Arm fully on the table and then press the start buon.
UNWINDING LABELS
• Operate the UNI-CAT in the same way as described above for rewinding.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION / SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• This product is a label Rewinder/Unwinder. It is only to be used to wind labels of the recommended dimensions
and weight in an indoor, dry environment.
• Unplug the Winder prior to any manipulaon.
• Use on a at surface, or mount the Winder in a xed locaon using the holes in the base plate.
• The Winder can be used in ambient temperatures of 35º to 105º F.
• Connecon of the Winder to the power source must comply with all local regulaons.
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WARRANTY PERIOD PRODUCTS COVERED
5-Years  “CAT” and “Mini CAT” Label Rewinders.
 “UCAT” Label Unwinders.
3-Years
 Label Counters (Excluding Counter Displays and Encoders)
 Label Dispensers (Excluding Counter Displays)
 Label Slitters (Mechanical Parts Only - excluding Counter Displays)
 Reel-to-Reel Machines (Excluding Counter Displays and Encoders)
 Print Mechanisms (Excluding Counter Displays and Encoders)
 Label Applicators (Excluding Polyurethane Rollers)
 Quick-Chucks
1-Year
 Power Supplies, AC/DC Adaptors and Transformers
 Counter Displays
 Encoders
 Any other products or parts not specified herein
180 Days  Out-of-Warranty Repairs
PRODUCT LIMITED WARRANTY