Loveshaw Little David LDLA-500 User manual

Little David
Apply Only Label Applicator
LOVESHAW © 2019
LDLA-500
PN: LDLA-500/M
Revision B
Operations Manual

Label Applicator
Operations Manual
LDLA-500
Revision B
The information contained in this manual
is correct and accurate at the time of its
publication. The manufacturer reserves
the right to change or alter any information
or technical specifications at any time
and without notice.
©2019 LOVESHAW All rights
reserved

Label Applicator
Warranty: The Label Applicator, including all components unless otherwise specified, carries a limited warranty.
For all warranty terms and conditions, contact the manufacturer for a complete copy of the Limited War-
ranty Statement.
The Warranty Statement can be found at our web site: www.loveshaw.com

Label Applicato
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Label Applicator Operations Manual Rev B
Section 1: Safety ........................................................................................................................................................................ 1
Section 2: Quick Start............................................................................................................................................................... 3
Step 1: System Orientation............................................................................................................................................. 4
Step 2: System Alignment............................................................................................................................................... 6
Step 3: Position Product Detector ................................................................................................................................. 7
Step 4: Load Media.......................................................................................................................................................... 8
Step 5: Calibrate Gap Sensor ......................................................................................................................................11
Step 6: Set Speed..........................................................................................................................................................12
Step 7: Set Dispense Position......................................................................................................................................12
Step 8: Set Rewind Tension.........................................................................................................................................13
Step 9: Set Product Delay.............................................................................................................................................13
Step 10: Set the System Online...................................................................................................................................14
Section 3: Maintenance..........................................................................................................................................................15
Maintenance Schedule Chart.......................................................................................................................................15
Section 4: Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................................................16
Common to All Systems................................................................................................................................................17
Wipe Systems.................................................................................................................................................................18
Diagnostics......................................................................................................................................................................19
Information, Warning, Error, and Diagnostic Codes.................................................................................................20
Appendix A: System Specifications ...................................................................................................................................21
General Specifications ..................................................................................................................................................21
Electrical Specifications.................................................................................................................................................22
Performance Specifications..........................................................................................................................................22
Wipe 6”.............................................................................................................................................................................23

Label Applicato
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Label Applicator Operations Manual Rev B
Appendix B: Application Methods.......................................................................................................................................24
WIPE Mechanical Setup ...............................................................................................................................................24
WIPE Parameter Setup.................................................................................................................................................25
Appendix C: Electrical Interface ..........................................................................................................................................27
Appendix D: Part Numbers....................................................................................................................................................28
Replacement Kits...........................................................................................................................................................29
Service Parts...................................................................................................................................................................30
Optional Equipment .......................................................................................................................................................32

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Label Applicato
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Section 1: Safety
Label Applicator Operations Manual Rev B 2
WARNINGS
• WARNING - Moving parts of this machine can present hazards. Components that cannot be guarded because of loss of functionality are
marked with a warningsymbol.
• Be aware of the actuator extension distance, and avoid accidental triggering of thephoto sensor.
• When servicing the unit’s electronic assemblies, always remove the power cord from the unit to prevent accidentalshock.
• When running for extended periods of time, use caution when accessing the drive module circuitry. The motor drive power transistors, motor
case, and motor heatsink can become hot under constantuse.
• Wear personal protective equipment, as instructed by your supervisor, when operating or working near this device.

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Label
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n
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WIPE SYST
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Content
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M
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Detector Kit
C
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Se
c
3
c
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S
tart

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p 1: Syste
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le in use.
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O
N
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Manual Rev B
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Orientati
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c
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S
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lace

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Label
A
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R
Usi
c
ator Operation
s
A
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R
IENTATIONS
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s
Manual Rev B
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ar Bolts and
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IDE APPLY (
L
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c
red orientation.
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R
IGHT HAND)
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c
tion 2: Quick
S
tart

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Label
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WI
P
1.
2.
c
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s
A
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e
p 2: Syste
m
P
E
Verify leading
e
Verify label dir
e
1
PARAL
L
s
Manual Rev B
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m
Alignme
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e
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ction is paralle
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t
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i
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with conveyo
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i
th product.
direction.
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MI
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CONVEYO
MAX. AN
G
6
c
tion 2: Quick
S
R MOUNTING
G
LE:45°
tart

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3.
4.
5.
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CHINE MOUN
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t
s
Manual Rev B
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T
ING
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TOR SETUP
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S
SENSITIVITY
ADJUSTER
POWER
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
NO
c
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s
A
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p 4: Load
M
Push Supply
R
Unwind Hub.
Thread Web a
r
Lift Brush to sli
and over Spin
d
Using the Hold
Hold-Down, fe
e
Down. (For Wi
p
runs under Pe
e
Ensure that Ni
p
tal). Thread Li
n
and Nip Roller
Wrap Liner ar
o
Insert Rewind
C
while holding t
h
the Liner grips
TE: Remove th
s
Manual Rev B
or
M
edia
R
oll all the way
a
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ound Spindle 1
de Web under
t
d
le 2.
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e
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h
p
e Systems, en
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l Blade Mount.
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p
Lever is open
n
er around Driv
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as shown.
und rewind hu
b
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the Rewind.
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a
gainst
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lift the
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ure Web
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(horizon-
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Roller
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r, and
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wind until
R
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WIND
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ASP
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reduce the ch
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ND
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a
nce of labels
s
UNWIND H
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DLE 2
E
R
NIP LEVER
DRIVE
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s
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R
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PEEL BL
A
MOUNT
H
O
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c
BRUS
H
A
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(See
n
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LD-DOWN LEVE
R
8
c
tion 2: Quick
S
H
HOLD-
DOWN
L
BLADE
n
ext page)
R
tart

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Label
A
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s
A
pplicat
o
HOLD-DOWN
LEVER
s
Manual Rev B
or
FOR TAMP APP
L
L
ICATIONS
HOLD-DOWN
PEELBLADE
ROUTE WEB P
A
SIDE OF PROTE
A
TH ON BOTTOM
CTIVE BRACKET
Se
c
9
c
tion 2: Quick
S
GAP SENSOR
PROTECTIVE
BRACKET
BRUSH
tart

Label Appli
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Label
A
8.
9.
10.
NO
lab
e
c
ator Operation
s
A
pplicat
o
Press in all Sp
r
Replace Brush
Turn Nip Lever
TE: This Label
e
ls. Be conscio
u
s
Manual Rev B
or
r
ing Collars to
g
to apply tight t
e
to the Closed
p
Applicator ope
r
u
s of your appli
c
g
uide the Liner.
e
nsion on theLi
p
osition (vertica
l
r
ates with type
1
c
ation when or
d
ner.
l
).
S
C
1
, 2, 3 and 4
d
eringlabels.
S
PRING
C
OLLAR
B
R
NIP L
E
TYPE 1
R
USH
E
VER
L
A
TY
P
L
ABEL UNWIND D
I
P
E 2
Se
c
I
RECTION
TYPE 3
10
c
tion 2: Quick
S
TYPE 4
tart

Label Applicator Operations Manual Rev B 11
Label Applicato
r
Section 2: Quick Start
Step 5: Calibrate Gap Sensor
1. Remove leading label so only liner is below Gap Sensor.
2. Press LABEL from the Home Screen.
3. Press Gap Sensor.
4. Review the message, then press the message box to close MSG 36.
5. Press the Calibrate button.
• Success: The Status LED flashes green, followed by MSG37.
• Failure: The Status LED flashes red, followed by MSG38.
1.
STATUS LED
GAP SENSOR
2.
HOME SCREEN
3.
4. MSG 36
5.

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Label
A
St
e
1.
2.
NO
A
dj
pa
g
St
e
1.
2.
3.
c
ator Operation
s
A
pplicat
o
e
p 6: Set S
p
Press Feed S
p
Enter speed v
a
TE: For a Wip
e
ust as needed.
g
e 52.
e
p 7: Set Di
Press Dispen
s
Enter a value f
o
has to travel a
f
Labels: 50 - 7
5
Press the For
c
settings for St
e
speed and the
s
Manual Rev B
or
p
eed
p
eed from the L
a
a
lue in Feet Per
e
Application, in
s
For Encoder
E
spense Po
s
s
e Position fro
m
o
r the Dispens
e
f
ter seeing Gap
)
c
e Feed button
o
e
ps 5 to 7 have
next label will
s
a
bel Menu.
Minute (FPM)
t
s
ert the convey
o
E
nabled Wipe
A
s
ition
m
the LabelMe
n
e
Position in u
n
to align the ne
x
o
n the Label M
e
taken effect. O
n
top at the edge
t
hen press OK.
o
r speed; for a
T
A
pplication, see
n
u.
n
its of 1/100”.
T
x
t label at the e
d
e
nu to check th
a
n
e label will fee
d
of the peelbla
d
T
amp Applicati
o
“WIPE Parame
t
his value is the
d
ge of the peel
b
a
t thevalue
d
at the set
d
e.
o
n, insert 150 F
t
er Setup” on
distancethe lin
b
lade. (Standa
r
1.
2.
PM.
1.
n
e
r
2.
r
d
Se
c
12
c
tion 2: Quick
S
tart

Label Applicator Operations Manual Rev B 13
Label Applicato
r
Section 2: Quick Start
Wipe Job Menu
Step 8: Set Rewind Tension
Change Rewind Tension in the Label Menu to desired value. This setting will depend on the feed speed,
label length and the liner material type (see LABEL MENU setup in Appendix B: Application Methods).
Step 9: Set Product Delay 1.
1. Press Setup from the Home Screen, then pressJOB.
2. Press Apply Delay.2.
3. Set the delay from when the Product Detector triggers to when the Labeler applies a label, in millisec- 3.
onds. Press OK. (See JOB MENU setup for the appropriate applicator in Appendix B: Application
Methods.)
WIPE JOB MENU

Label Appli
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Label
A
St
e
Pr
e
Pr
e
NO
c
ator Operation
s
A
pplicat
o
e
p 10: Set t
h
e
ss the RUN bu
t
e
ss the STOP b
u
TE:
A
ny chang
e
s
Manual Rev B
or
h
e System
O
t
ton from any s
c
u
tton from any
s
e
made to the
s
O
nline
c
reen. The syst
e
s
creen to stop t
h
s
ettings are per
m
e
m is ready to
a
h
e system from
m
anently saved
a
pply labels wh
e
applying a lab
e
when Home is
e
n the backgro
u
e
l.
pressed. If Ho
m
u
nd turns green
m
e is not press
e
Se
c
.
e
d, the setting
w
14
c
tion 2: Quick
S
w
ill be temporar
y
tart
y
.

Label Applicator Operations Manual Rev B 15
Label Applicato
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Section 3: Maintenance
Section 3: Maintenance
Maintenance Schedule Chart
(See drawings on the following page.)
Action Daily Monthly Annually
Clean Drive Roller
Replace Drive Roller
Replace Peel Blade
Clean Label Present and Auto-Retract Sensors (if present)
Clean Label Low Sensor (if present)
Clean Product Detector Sensor(s)
Inspect Drive Module Belt
Replace Drive Module Belt
Inspect Rewind Belt
Replace Rewind Belt
Replace Unwind Dancer Spring
Clean Tamp Pad
Replace Unwind Dancer Arm Spindle