Novexx Solutions LA-BO XPA 934 LH User manual

OPERATING MANUAL
LA-BO
Applicator
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Operating Manual LA-BO
Contents
Please Note - 3
General Information - 3
Validity of this manual and required compliance - 3
How information is represented - 4
For your safety - 5
Intended use - 5
Information and qualification - 5
Operating safety of the machine - 7
Product description - 9
Application Notes - 9
System requirements - 9
Component overview - 11
Technical data - 13
Startup - 14
Mounting & setting on ALX 92x - 14
Mounting - 14
Adjustment/Setting - 15
Mounting & Setting on ALS/XLS 2xx, ALS 306 or ALX 73x - 17
Mounting - 17
Adjustment/Setting - 19
Mounting & setting on XPA 93x - 20
Montage - 20
Adjustment/Setting - 21
Installing the service unit - 23
Connecting compressed air - 25
Adjusting the application height - 25
Adjustments to the label material - 26
Adjusting the sliding bars in the vacuum grid - 26
Adjusting the air nozzles in the vacuum grid - 28
Adjusting the air stream support - 29
Setting the dispensing position parameter - 30
Operation - 31
Activating/deactivating the applicator - 31
Cleaning - 32
Fault correction - 33
Appendix - 34
Pneumatic diagram - 34
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Operating Manual LA-BO
Please Note
GENERAL INFORMATION
Validity of this manual and required compliance
Contents
The complete technical documentation for the LA-BO consists of the following parts:
• Operating manual (for system integrators and operating personnel)
• Service manual (for service personnel)
• Spare parts catalog (for service personnel)
The present operating manual describes the installation and operation of the LA-BO. For safe and
proper operation of the print & apply system or of the labeler with attached LA-BO, it is indispensable
to consult the operating manual for the relevant machine too.
For technical questions not covered in this operating manual,
► Follow the instructions of the LA-BO service manual or of the service manual of the print & apply
system or of the labeler.
or
► Contact a service technician from one of our sales partners.
Our sales partner's customer service department is available especially for configuration settings and
malfunctions.
Technical status
• ALX 92x, ALS/XLS 2xx: 10/2007
• ALS 306: 3/2009
• ALX 73x: 6/2011
• XPA 93x: 10/2019
Liability
NOVEXX Solutions reserves the right:
• to make changes in design, parts and software and to use equivalent parts instead of those specified
for the purpose of technological progress.
• to change information in this manual.
Any obligation to extend these changes to machines previously delivered is excluded.
Copyright
NOVEXX Solutions retains all rights to this manual and its appendices. Reproduction, reprint or any
other type of duplication, including parts of the manual, are permitted only with written approval.
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Manufacturer
Novexx Solutions GmbH
Ohmstrasse 3
85386 Eching, Germany
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.novexx.com
How information is represented
Explanation of symbols
To enhance readability and make information easier to find, different types of information are identified:
► Instruction with no order of tasks assigned
1. Numbered instructions introduced by preceding text
2. The specified order must be followed!
Note about how an action has to be performed.
Notes about hazards and risks
Important instructions that must absolutely be followed are specially highlighted:
WARNING!
A warning symbol refers to risks that can result in severe or fatal injuries! The note
contains safety measures to protect affected persons.
► Always follow the instructions.
CAUTION!
A caution note refers to risks that can result in property damage or personal in-
jury (minor injuries). The note contains instructions for preventing damage.
► Always follow the instructions.
Figures
Texts are accompanied by figures where necessary.
Generally, the LA-BO unit shown is a right-handed version. The left-handed version is only shown
where it is necessary to differentiate between the two.
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FOR YOUR SAFETY
Intended use
The LA-BO applicator is a device for automatic attachement of self-adhesive labels, which are sup-
plied to the applicator by one of the following labelers or print & apply systems.
Print & apply systems:
• ALX 92x
• ALX 73x
• XPA 93x
Labelers:
• ALS/XLS 20x
• ALS/XLS 256
• ALS/XLS 272
• ALS 306
The LA-BO is mounted to the respective machine by means of its base plate. In contrast to direct dis-
pensing from the dispensing edge of the machine onto the product, the LA-BO can bridge distances of
up to 10 cm between dispensing edge and product. The applicator is controlled by the optional appli-
cator interface (AI) board (mandatory for ALX and optional for ALS) or by the internal applicator inter-
face (ALS only). The electrical connection to the LA-BO is done via a plug connector. The drive is pro-
vided by compressed air.
The optional Applicator Interface (AI) board is not included with the LA-BO and has to be ordered
separately with the machine.
The application process is triggered by means of a product sensor, which is connected to the machine.
Any other type of or more extensive application will be considered non-intended use. NOVEXX Solu-
tions shall assume no liability for damage resulting from non-intended use of the machine.
Information and qualification
Ensuring the necessary qualification
• Only fully trained and authorised personnel are permitted to operate, adjust and maintain the ma-
chine.
• Service work must only be performed by qualified and appropriately trained technical specialists
(service technicians) or the customer service department.
• Areas of responsibilities for operating and servicing the machine must be clearly defined and consis-
tently observed.
• Personnel must also be regularly instructed in on-the-job safety and environmental protection.
Qualification for operation
The instruction provided for the operating personnel must ensure:
• That the operating personnel can use the machine independently and without danger.
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• That the operating personnel can rectify minor operating faults (for example a paper jam) indepen-
dently.
• At least 2 persons should be instructed in operation.
• Have a sufficient quantity of label materials available for tests and instruction.
Making note of information
The device can only be operated safely and efficiently by complying with all of the requisite informa-
tion!
• Carry out the installation, connection, programming, setting, and repairing of the machine exclusively
in accordance with the specifications in this manual.
• Before beginning operation, read this operating manual and the operating manual of the dis-
penser/print-dispenser and follow all of the instructions.
• Observe all additional safety and warning information given on the device.
• Only technically knowledgeable persons are permitted to operate the device and make settings on it.
Any product liability and warranty claims will not be valid unless the machine is operated according to
the instructions in the operating manual.
Keep product information at hand
This user manual
• must remain readily available for operating personnel at a location near to the machine.
• must be kept in legible condition.
• If the machine is sold, it must be made available to the new owner.
• The safety and warning symbols and messages on the machine must be kept in a clean and legible
state. Replace any signs that are damaged or missing.
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Operating safety of the machine
Intended use
The machine must only be used in accordance with the specifications described in chapter “Techni-
cal data” on page 13 and the intended purpose described in chapter “Application Notes” on page
9.
WARNING!
Improper usage of the machine can lead to accidents, material damage and loss of
production!
► Only use the unit in accordance with the instructions specified in this manual.
► Only configure the unit in accordance with this manual and with the required care.
► Only use original accessories.
► Do not make any modifications or alterations to the unit.
► Repairs to the device may only be performed by authorised specialists who are
aware of the risks involved.
Protection against injuries by electrical current
Applicators of type LA-BO operate using low voltage 24 V DC supplied by NOVEXX Solutions print &
apply systems or labelers.
WARNING!
The machine to which the applicator is attached works with mains voltage! Contacting
electrically live components can cause lethal electrical shocks and burns.
► Never connect the LA-BO unit directly to mains voltage!
► Only operate the unit once the housing has been reassembled properly.
► Before cleaning, switch off the NOVEXX Solutions print & apply system or labeller
and remove the power cable from the socket.
► Keep the unit dry.
► If liquids have penetrated the LA-BO unit, switch the NOVEXX Solutions print & ap-
ply system or labeler off and disconnect or unplug it’s power cable immediately. Inform
a service technician.
Protection against injuries by mechanical action
WARNING!
Risk of injury due to moving parts!
Risk of crushing hands between the vacuum grid of the LA-BO and the conveyed
products!
► Never reach between the product and the LA-BO edge while the unit is in operation
or ready for operation.
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Protection against injuries by chemicals
WARNING!
Operating materials such as cleaning agents or the solvents in glues can be damaging
to health.
► Always follow the instructions, use and safety regulations specified by the manufac-
turer!
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Product description
APPLICATION NOTES
Installation position
Permissible installation positions for the LA-BO are:
•Vertical: if application takes place from top to bottom (also referred to as “top labelling” - the prod-
uct is located below the applicator) or from bottom to top (also referred to as “bottom labelling” - the
product is located above the applicator).
•Horizontal: the product is located next to the applicator (also referred to as “side labelling”).
Device designation
LA-BO stands for "Label Applicator Blow-On". The abbreviation ‘BO’ (blow on) distinguishes this appli-
cator from other application techniques such as ‘touch on’ or ‘swing on’.
Mode of Operation
The fan in the LA-BO is continuously powered, creating a strong inwards airflow through the alumini-
um vacuum grid at the bottom side. While a label is dispensed, the small blow pipe is activated, creat-
ing a small focused air stream to force the label against the aluminium grid. When the label is fully dis-
pensed, it is held onto the aluminium grid by the inwards airflow and is then stand-by to blow off the la-
bel. When the application cycle is triggered by the product sensor, a high volume air pressure is ap-
plied through the air nozzles built-in above the aluminium grid. The nozzles which are not covered by
the black sliding bars will now blow off the label towards the product at a high velocity. After that, the
next label can be dispensed on the grid.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Machine type
Machine Article no.
LA-BO
Controller Notes
XPA 934/935/936 LH N102171
XPA 934/935/936 RH N102333 8IO Machine must be equiped with short dispensing
edge and 8IO board.
ALX 924/925/926 LH A8679
ALX 924/925/926 RH A8680 AI Machine must be equiped with short dispensing
edge and AI (see table below).
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Machine Article no.
LA-BO
Controller Notes
ALS 306 LH A9776
ALS 306 RH A9777
ALX 734/735/736 LH A9776
ALX 734/735/736 RH A9777
ALS/XLS
204/206/256/272 LH A8677
ALS/XLS
204/206/256/272 RH
A8678
AI or
internal
Machine must be equiped with L-shape fixed
dispensing edge (ALX 73x: holder with 160 mm
width mandatory; ALS/XLS 272: holder with 110
mm width mandatory).
The AI is an Option; nevertheless, the connector
at the LA-BO cable matches the AI.
As a standard, the internal applicator interface
can be used, but limits the use of PLC signals.
For use with the standard interface, the adapter
cable A9103 (option) is mandatory.
Table 1: Machines at which the LA-BO can be operated and the appropriate article numbers for ordering.
By ordering the specified part number, you will receive a LA-BO applicator with installation material
and connection cables, suitable for installation on the device type listed at the beginning of the line.
The Applicator Interface (AI) board is not part of the delivery and has to be ordered separately:
Machine AI factory installed AI retrofit kit Adapter cable
ALX 92x A5032 A5207 not required
ALS/XLS 2xx A106215
ALS 306
ALX 73x A9584 A9516 A9103
Table 2: Article numbers AI and adapter cable
Firmware
Machine Firmware Machine Firmware AI
ALX 92x 3.30
ALS/XLS 2xx 1.17 1.11
XPA 93x 1.00 --
Table 3: Required minimum firmware versions for machine and AI.
Compressed air
The LA-BO should be operated with an air pressure of 5-6 bar.
CAUTION!
The applied compressed air must match the following conditions to assure prop-
er operation of the applicator:
► The maximum air pressure must not exceed 6 bar! A higher pressure can
damage the device.
► The air pressure must be kept constant to ensure the correct operation of the
applicator.
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Start signal
ALX 92x:
► Connect the start signal to the product sensor input of the AI interface.
For details see service manual ALX 92x, topic section “Applicator Interface”, chapter “Pin assign-
ments”> “Product sensor connection”.
ALS/XLS 2xx, ALS 306 or ALX 73x:
► Connect the start signal to the M12-connector “Start”.
(ALS/XLS 2xx, ALS 306) For details see service manual ALS/XLS 2xx or ALS 306, chapter “Electron-
ics Description”> “Applicator Interface”> “Pin assignment for product sensor connection”.
(ALX 73x) For details see service manual ALX 73x, topic section “Dispenser Electronics”, chapter “Ap-
plicator Interface”> “Pin assignment for product sensor connection”.
XPA 93x:
► Connect the start signal to the M12 connector “Start” (BasicIO board, leftmost).
For details see service manual XPA 93x, chapter “Electronics Description” > “Boards” > “BasicIO” >
“Connection A”.
COMPONENT OVERVIEW
Front side
A
B
C
D
E
Fig. 1: Control elements on the front side of the LA-BO (here: version for ALS/XLS 2xx, ALS 306 and ALX 73x).
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Pos. Name
AFan
BSliding bars
CKnob for unlocking the swivelling mechanism
DKnobs for adjusting the air nozzles in feed direction
EKnob for adjusting the air nozzles across feed direction
Rear side
Fig. 2: Control elements on the rear side of the LA-BO (here: version for ALS/XLS 2xx, ALS 306 and ALX 73x).
Pos. Name
ASliding bars
BVacuum grid
CKnob at the sliding bar
DBlow pipe
ERing to close off holes in the blow pipe
FConnection for compressed air supply hose
GAir nozzle
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TECHNICAL DATA
Material type Self-adhesive labels of paper, PE or PP
Label size Min. 30 x 30 mm
Max. 100 x 100 mm
Application distance Min. 20 mm
Max. 100 mm [1]
Application capacity Up to 160 labels/min [2]
Product speed From 0 up to 120 m/min [3]
Application angle 90° +/- 10°
Application accuracy Typically +/- 1 mm
Control Standard signal interface, Applicator Interface or 8IO interface (see
chap. System requirements on page 9)
Compressed air 5-6 bar
Air consumption Approx. 1 liter per apply cycle
Dimensions ALX 92x: 300 x 345 x 153 mm
ALS 20x/256/306, ALX 73x: 357 x 188 x 153 mm
Weight 3.5 kg
Environmental conditions Enclosed rooms
Working temperature: 5 to 40°C
Storage temperature: 0 to 60°C
Relative humidity: 30 to 80%, non-condensing
Protection class IP 21
Power consumption 15 VA
Supply voltage 24 V DC (from ALX or ALS)
Noise level 82 dB(A) during blow cycle
1Depending on label size.
2Depending on label size and time necessary for trailing edge of label to be released from backing paper.
3Depending on labelsize, blow distance, productsurface and accuracy.
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MOUNTING & SETTING ON ALX 92X
Mounting
This chapter describes how to mount the LA-BO to an ALX 92x machine. The pictures show an ALX
92x (RH). For article numbers refer to chapter Machine type on page 9.
Before you begin
Fig. 3: LA-BO for ALX 92x (delivery status).
Tools:
• Allen key 3 mm
• Small size screwdriver
At ALX 92x supplied before May 2007, 3 mounting holes have to be drilled in the ALX 92x ground-
plate. Please refer to service manual chapter “Repair & Maintenance” > “Pre-Installation of the LA-
BO on the ALX 92x” for detailed instructions.
Procedure
1. Pull out the black top-left knob (A) and turn the LA-BO housing in the upper position (B).
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2. Screw the base plate of the applicator onto the base plate of the ALX 92x (3x M5x20).
3. Plug the cable of the LA-BO into the D-sub connector of the ALX 92x on the top side of the printer
unit.
4. Mount the supplied service unit near the LA-BO, e.g. on the support stand of the machine. For
more information on mounting, see chapter Installing the service unit on page 23.
5. Connect the LA-BO to the service unit. Connect the compressed air line to the service unit. For
more information, see chapter Connecting compressed air on page 25.
Adjustment/Setting
Adjusting the dispensing edge to the vacuum grid
After fitting the applicator, the position of the dispensing edge in relation to the vacuum grid of the ap-
plicator must be verified and adjusted if necessary. When viewed from the side, the bottom surface of
the vacuum grid must be slightly below and in front of the dispensing edge (figure below).
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Fig. 4: Position of dispensing edge to vacuum grid.
As a guideline, the center of the dispensing edge should be positioned approximately 1 mm above the
vacuum grid surface.
To adjust:
► Loosen the fixing screws of the angular adjustment of the dispensing edge, rotate the dispensing
edge in the desired position and retighten the screws.
Parameter settings on the ALX 92x
Menu Parameter Setting
Dispenseposition 0mm (label must be entirely dispensed)
Head disp dist. 24.5mmDISPENSER PARA
Application mode „Safe mode“
Applicator type LA-BO
Application mode „After start sig.“ (preferred for maximum output
capacity)
APPLICATOR PARA
Blow on time 60ms
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MOUNTING & SETTING ON ALS/XLS 2XX, ALS 306 OR
ALX 73X
Mounting
This chapter describes how to mount the LA-BO to an ALS/XLS 2xx, ALS 306 or ALX 73x machine.
The pictures show an ALS 20x (RH), but the procedure is the same for the other listed machine types.
For article numbers refer to chapter Machine type on page 9.
Before you begin
Fig. 5: LA-BO for ALS/XLS 2xx, ALS 306 or ALX 73x (delivery status)
Tools:
• Allen key 3 mm
• Small size screwdriver
Procedure
1. Remove the pressure roller (A) from the dispensing edge and then remove the dispensing edge
(B) from the dispensing edge holder by loosening the M8 screw (D). Remove the black bracket (C)
from the dispenser rods by releasing the 2 M5 screws at the bottom side.
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2. Slide the aluminium bracket of the LA-BO over the 2 dispenser arm rods (A) and tighten the
screws (B).
3. Remount the black bracket (A) on the dispenser arm rods and adjust the height of the LA-BO so
that there’s a distance of approximately 39 mm to the black bracket for the dispensing edge. Re-
mount the dispensing edge (B) to the black bracket at the dispensing edge holder.
4. Plug the cable of the LA-BO into the (44 pin) D-sub connector in the AI-board at the back side of
the machine. Alternatively, plug the cable into the D-Sub 15 connector when using internal applica-
tor interface (adapter connector A9103 necessary).
5. Mount the supplied service unit near the LA-BO, e.g. on the support stand of the machine. For
more information on mounting, see chapter Installing the service unit on page 23.
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6. Connect the LA-BO to the service unit. Connect the compressed air line to the service unit. For
more information, see chapter Connecting compressed air on page 25.
Adjustment/Setting
Adjusting the dispensing edge to the vacuum grid
After fitting the applicator, the position of the vacuum grid of the applicator in relation to the dispens-
ing edge must be verified and adjusted if necessary. When viewed from the side, the bottom surface of
the vacuum grid must be slightly below and in front of the dispensing edge (figure below).
39 mm
Fig. 6: Position of dispensing edge to vacuum grid.
As a guideline, the vacuum grid surface should be positioned approximately 1 mm below the center of
the dispensing edge.
To adjust:
► Adjust the position of the applicator so that the lower edge of the mounting block on the rods is 39
mm above the black end piece (picture above).
Standard signal interface - parameter settings
The parameter settings required for operating the LA-BO applicator controlled by the standard signal
interface:
Menu Parameter Setting
LABEL SETUP Lab. stop offset 19.0 mm (also depending on distance of label sensor
to disp. edge, label must be entirely dispensed)
SIGNAL INTERFACE Interface mode „Applic. signals“
Apply mode „After start sig.“
(preferred setting for maximum output capacity)
SIGNAL INTERFACE
>APPLIC. SIGNALS Blow on time 60 ms
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AI - parameter settings
The parameter settings required for operating the LA-BO applicator controlled by the applicator inter-
face (AI).
The SIGNAL INTERFACE > >AI BOARD SIGNAL menu appears, if an AI is installed and if SIGNAL
INTERFACE > Interface mode is set to „Applic. signals“.
Menu Parameter Setting
LABEL SETUP Lab. stop offset 19.0 mm (also depending on distance of label
sensor to disp. edge, label must be entirely
dispensed)
SIGNAL INTERFACE Interface mode „Applic. signals“
Apply mode „After start sig.“
(preferred setting for maximum output capacity)
SIGNAL INTERFACE
>AI BOARD SIGNAL Blow on time 60 ms
MOUNTING & SETTING ON XPA 93X
Montage
This chapter describes how to mount the LA-BO to an XPA 93x machine. The pictures show an XPA
93x (RH). For article numbers refer to chapter Machine type on page 9.
Before you begin
Tool:
• Allen key, 8 mm
Procedure
1. Screw the applicator to the flange of the XPA 93x using the supplied screws (4x M10x25):
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