LabelMill LM1510 User manual

LM1510
AUTOMATIC LABEL APPLICATOR
OPERATIONS MANUAL
Manufactured in USA by:
LabelMill, Inc.
2416 Jackson St.
Savanna, IL 61074
[phone]
[email protected]
www.labelmill.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION
PAGE
1. APPLICATOR OVERVIEW
Introduction
1-1
General Applicator Specifications
1-1
Inventory List
1-2
User Responsibility/Safety
1-3
2. WEBBING, SETUP AND GENERAL OPERATION
LM-1510 Component Description
2-1
Web Routing
2-2
Label Sensor Adjustment
2-3
Drive Motor Pack
2-4
T-150 Mounting Stand (optional)
2-5
T-Stand Adjustment
2-6
3. SETUP & ADJUSTMENT
Optional Valve Pack
3-1
Tamp Assembly & Factory Setup
3-2
Flag Assembly & Factory Setup
3-3
Synchronous Feed & Factory Setup
3-4
Corner Wrap Unit Operation
3-5
4. PROGRAMMING AND CONTROL OPERATION
Operator Interface Console (HLI-100)
4-1
Accessory Connections
4-2
Photo Eye Trigger & Wiring
4-3
Programming
4-4
Programming Flow Chart
4-8
Main Displays
4-10
Key Definitions
4-21
Set Up of Key Features
4-23
Quick Start & Manual Setup
4-29
Input & Output Description
4-33
How To Set Labeler Communications Address
4-39
5. TROUBLE SHOOTING & MAINTENANCE
General Cleaning & Maintenance
5-1
Troubleshooting
5-2
Fault Codes
5-3
Replacing the Main Power Fuse
5-4

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SECTION 1
APPLICATOR OVERVIEW
Introduction
1-1
General Applicator Specifications
1-1
Inventory List
1-2
User Responsibility & Safety
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LABELMILL LM1510
SERVO DRIVE LABEL APPLICATOR
The LabelMill LM1510is a state of the art, high speed, heavy-duty industrial Label Applicator. High-speed label
applications to 2300 linear inches of label web per minute is combined with an exceptional placement accuracy of
up to +/- 1/32", with its wipe-on method of application. Products may be labeled in any attitude (top, side or
bottom) when used in conjunction with available product handling systems. Outboard-supported drive roller to
minimize vibration induced label misplacement. Heavy duty Servo motor drive. Hardened steel peeler plate for
reduced wear with high-speed continuous label application. Adjustable label sensor for expediting changeover
without sacrificing accuracy. The LM1510 is transferable from one production line to another when mounted on
the LabelMill Model T-150 Stand. The Model LM1510 Applicator is of modular design and features rapid
changeover from a wipe-on system to a tamp system using the same applicator platform and controller. The
microprocessor controls the servomotor for accurate and consistent label placement. The control has a digital
LCD display and key pad for ease of set-up to include RPM, product delay, batch count, total count, tamp duration
and more.
SPECIFICATIONS
Size:
26”H x 32"W x 26"D
Weight –60 lbs.
Electrical:
115V AC, 60 Cycle, 10 Amps
Product Sensing:
Photoelectric or mechanical limit switch
Label Roll Size:*
12" OD, wound on 3" I.D. core
Labeling Speed:
1600 linear inches of web per minute standard (2300 optional)
Label Style Requirements:
Die-cut, waste removed, with minimum of 1/8" separation between
labels in running direction
Label Placement accuracy:
Up to +/- 1/32" when labels are produced to specifications and product
handling is controlled
Options:
Right or Left Handed, Wipe-On, Tamp, Flag or Corner-Wrap*
Standard Label Sizes:*
4.25" Wide, 12" Long
*Optional lengths and sizes available
*Customs Available
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INVENTORY LIST
QTY.
Description
1
Applicator Assembly
2
12-½” dia. Blue Plastic Spools w/ Quick Release Collar
1
7-¾” dia. Blue Plastic Spool w/ screws
2
½” – 13 bolts w/ washers
1
6’ Power Cord
1
Product Switch ( Manual Limit Switch/Photo Switch as Specified )
1
Take-Up Spool Clip
1
Label Sensor
1
LM-1510 Control Enclosure
1
Motor Cord
1
Peeler Arm Assembly w/ 2 (¼-20) Screws
1
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USER RESPONSIBILITY
This equipment will perform in conformity with the description thereof contained in this manual and accompanying
labels and/or inserts when installed, operated, maintained, and repaired in accordance with the instructions
provided. This equipment must be checked periodically. Defective equipment should not be used. Parts that are
broken, missing, plainly worn, distorted, or contaminated should be replaced immediately. Should such repair or
replacement become necessary, we recommend that a request for service advice be made.
This equipment or any of its parts should not be altered without the prior written approval of MM2, Inc. The user of
this equipment shall have the sole responsibility for any malfunctions which results from improper use, faulty
maintenance, damage, improper repair or alteration by anyone other than MM2, Inc. or a service facility
designated by MM2, Inc.
SAFETY
Only qualified personnel should use this equipment.
Before installing, inspecting or servicing equipment, turn OFF all power and air controls at the source and lock out
in accordance with OSHA Standards.
Be sure all external electrically conductive parts are connected to a good electrical ground.
Never handle live electrical equipment with bare hands while standing in water, or while hands and feet are wet.
Dangerous electrical shock can result.
Whenever the equipment is unattended, turn off all control and power supply switches.
Keep equipment clean and in good operating condition. Promptly repair or replace all worn or damaged hoses,
cables or parts.
Do not make any repairs to equipment unless you are fully qualified.
This equipment contains fast moving parts, which may move without warning. Keep hands, loose hair and clothes
clear of machines at all times.
Never place hands or any other body parts under the label platen at any time.
This equipment uses compressed air. Proper care and maintenance must be taken when handling compressed
air and its components.
These precautions are further detailed and explained where specifically required in this manual.
! WARNING
READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Protect yourself and others. Be sure this information is read and understood by all operators.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK CAN KILL!
Do not touch live electrical parts with bare skin or work with gloves or wet clothing.
NOISE CAN DAMAGE HEARING!
Wear proper ear protection.
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SECTION 2
WEBBING, SETUP
AND GENERAL OPERATION
LM1510 Component Description
2-1
Web Routing
2-2
Label Sensor Adjustment
2-3
Drive Motor Pack
2-4
T-150 Mounting Stand (option)
2-5
T-Stand Adjustment
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COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
NOTE: LM1510 TAMP CONFIGURATION (LEFT HAND) SHOWN FOR REFERENCE ONLY
2-1
Control Box
(Behind Plate)
U-Arm
Label Sensor
Drive Roller
Pinch Roller
Pinch Roller
Release Knob
Take-Up Spool Clip
Guide Roller
Web Take-
Up Spool
Brake Arm
Label Storage Spool

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WEB ROUTING
(Left Hand Tamp Configuration Shown)
Step
Operation
1
Load web onto label storage spool (A) so it unloads in a counter-clockwise direction.
2
Feed the web to the left and under the guide roller (B).
3
Then to the right and under the brake arm (C).
3
Insert the web above the first guide roller (D) and under the second guide roller (E).
4
Wrap the web around the peeler plate (F), continuing on under roller (G).
5
Feed the web over the top of drive roller (H). Next, slip the web between the drive roller
and the pinch roller (I). Continue on by wrapping the web under the pinch roller.
6
Finish the process by loading the waste backing paper onto the web take-up spool (J).
Install the take-up spool clip over the end of the waste backing paper. The take-up spool
rotates in a clockwise direction.
7
Adjust the plastic web guide clips so the web is guided straight and even. Make sure the
clips do not bind the web.
** To remove the label storage spool (A), turn the spool lock counter-clockwise until you reach a stop. The spool
will now slide off. To secure the spool, simply turn the spool lock clockwise until snug. DO NOT over tighten!
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(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
(I)
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LABEL SENSOR ADJUSTMENT
(Synchronous Feed Configuration Shown)
Manual adjustment of the label in relation to the peeler plate is achieved by loosening the thumbscrew on the
backside of the label sensor and sliding the assembly up or down on the peeler arm rail.
Once the label sensor is manually adjusted, trigger the applicator to test the position of the label in relation to the
peeler plate.
After the “rough” adjustment is made, refer to page 4-14 for label sensor fine adjustments.
2-3
Label
Sensor
Peeler Arm
Rail

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DRIVE MOTOR PACK
(PN: AC-F-A0011)
To increase waste web tension, move the lock collar 1/32” away from the take-up spool, compressing the spring.
CAUTION! Too much web tension may cause web breakage, label drifting or premature failure of the take-up
spool assembly.
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T-150 MOUNTING STAND
(OPTIONAL)
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T-STAND ADJUSTMENT
To adjust the T-150 mounting stand, simply loosen the headlocks and adjust to the desired height by turning the
column crank. Be sure to lock the headlocks when finished.
2-6
Column Crank
Column Lock

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SECTION 3
SETUP & ADJUSTMENT
Valve Pack
3-1
Tamp Assembly & Factory Setup
3-2
Flag Assembly & Factory Setup
3-3
Synchronous Feed (Wipe-On) Assembly
3-4
Corner Wrap Unit Operation
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VALVE PACK
(Not Included in Synchronous Feed Configuration)
There are solenoid valves associated with applicators using pneumatics. They are supplied with pre-wired cables
that connect to the necessary components.
There is an adjustment for airflow for each valve. This will change the rate at which air will flow through each
valve. It may be necessary to adjust each valve for optimum performance after installation. The adjustments are
performed as shown below. (Pictures may not show actual model)
FLOW CONTROLS (Tamp & Corner-Wrap Applications)
Control A: This is used to adjust the speed that the tamp cylinder moves in the upward direction.
Control B: Controls the tamp cylinder in the downward direction.
VACUUM REGULATOR
The vacuum regulator is used to control the vacuum that is used to hold the label to the flag jaws or the tamp pad.
AIR ASSIST REGULATOR
The air assist regulator is used to change the pressure that is applied to the blow tube. The blow tube is below the
front edge of the peeler plate and is used to help “push” the label onto the bottom of the tamp pad or the flag jaws.
FLAG REGULATOR (Only present if configured with flag applicator head)
The flag regulator is used to adjust the pressure that the flag jaws apply to the label as it is applied.
3-1
Flow controls (A)
Flow controls (B)

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Tamp Assembly & Factory Setup
NOTE: PICTURES SHOWN MAY NOT RESEMBLE YOUR MODEL
Tamp pad adjustment
1. To adjust the tamp pad (T) in relationship to the peeler plate (P) in the horizontal plain, loosen the (2) button-
head screws and move the peeler plate forward or backward in the slots. There should be approximately
0.020” (A) gap between the tamp pad (T) and the peeler plate (P).
2. To adjust the tamp pad (T) in relationship to the peeler plate (P) in the vertical position, loosen the hinge
thumbscrew, swing the tamp assembly out, and loosen the (4) cap head bolts that secure the tamp mount
assembly in place. Adjust the up or down to achieve the 0.020”, tighten the (4) bolts, and secure the tamp
assembly in place by tightening the thumbscrew. This adjustment is very important! If this is not adjusted
properly, the label will run into the back of the tamp pad (T) and fold or bunch up.
Air assist tube adjustment
1. Adjust the air assist tube (B) so that the small holes aim towards the center of the tamp pad. The air assist
tube (B) aids the label to adhere to the bottom of the tamp pad (T). Once the label (L) is “blown” onto the tamp
pad (T), it is held there by vacuum.
2. Once the above adjustments are made, adjust the vacuum regulator, the air assist regulator, and the flow
controls as described on page 3-1.
Note: Too much pressure on the air assist will cause the label to flutter and/or blow off of the vacuum platen.
3-2
Tamp Pad (T)
Air Assist Tube (B)
Peeler Plate (P)
Hinge
Thumbscrew

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Flag Assembly & Factory Setup
NOTE: PICTURES SHOWN MAY NOT RESEMBLE YOUR MODEL
Label jaw to peeler plate clearance and maximum cylinder travel
To adjust the label jaws (J) in relationship to the peeler plate (P), the cylinder mounting plate (C) and the shaft
collars (S) must be adjusted accordingly. The cylinder mounting plate (C) is used to adjust the gap between the
peeler plate and the label jaws (A). The shaft collars (S), along with the air valves, are used to adjust the label jaws
maximum travel.
1. To adjust the label jaws to peeler plate clearance (A), loosen the two button head cap screws and adjust the
cylinder mounting plate to reach the desired 0.020” (A) clearance.
2. After this is set, retighten the cap screws. The dimension (A) should now be double-checked to insure proper
clearance. This adjustment is very important! If this is not adjusted properly, the label will run into the back of
the label jaws (J) and fold or bunch up.
Air assist tube adjustment
1. Adjust the air assist tube (B) so that the small holes aim towards the center of the label as shown by the
arrowhead shown above. The air assist tube (B) aids the label to adhere to the bottom of the label jaws (J).
Once the label is “blown” onto the label jaws (J), it is held there by vacuum.
2. Once the above adjustments are made, adjust the vacuum regulator, the air assist regulator, and the flow
controls.
Note: Too much pressure on the air assist will cause the label to flutter and/or blow off of the vacuum platen.
3-3
Air assist tube (B)
Peeler plate (P)
Label jaws (J)
Flag
Assembly (F)
Cylinder
Mounting
Plate (C)
Shaft Collars (S)

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Synchronous Feed Assembly & Factory Setup
Peeler Plate Adjustment (used to adjust tracking)
1. Loosen the mounting screws (S) and slide the peeler plate (P) in the direction needed to make the label web
track in the desired direction.
2. Retighten the mounting screws (S) to secure the peeler plate (P) after adjustments are made.
3. Now that the plate is adjusted, test run the machine to see if the web tracks correctly.
NOTE: If the web tracks towards the back plate, adjust the end of the peeler plate (P) that is closest to the back
plate away from the back plate or the opposite end toward the back plate. Adjust the peeler plate (P) in the
opposite direction if the web tracks away from the back plate.
3-4
Peeler Plate (P)
Mounting Screw (S)
Peeler Arm (A)

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CORNER WRAP UNIT OPERATION
The LM-1510 control unit is equipped to support the optional corner wrap unit.
(Pictures may not show your actual model)
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SECTION 4
PROGRAMMING AND CONTROL
OPERATION
Operator Interface Console
4-1
Accessory Connections
4-2
T-50 Photo Eye
4-3
Programming
4-4
Programming Flow Chart
4-8
Main Displays
4-10
Key Definitions
4-21
Set Up of Key Features
4-23
Quick Start & Manual Setup
4-29
Input & Output Description
4-33
How To Set Labeler Communications Address
4-39