Novexx Solutions LA-BO User manual

Release 1 - 2/2016
OPERATING MANUAL
LA-BO
Applicator

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Content
General Notes & Safety Instructions -5
General notes -5
Validity and binding effect of this manual -5
Illustrations and descriptions -6
Safety instructions -7
Information and qualifications -7
Operational safety of the unit -8
Technical Data -10
Application Notes -10
Intended Purpose -10
System Requirements -10
Properties -11
Mode of Operation -11
Specifications -12
Mounting & Setting -13
Safety Instructions -13
Mounting on an ALX 92x -14
Requirements -14
Fitting the applicator -15
Adjusting the dispensing edge to the vacuum grid -16
Parameter settings on the ALX 92x -17
Mounting on an ALS 20x/256 -18
Requirements -18
Fitting the applicator -19
Adjusting the dispensing edge to the vacuum grid -21
Parameter settings on the ALS 20x/256 -22
Adjusting the labelling application height -25
Adjusting the LA-BO to the used 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 -29
Initializing the applicator -29
Compressed air settings -30

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General Notes & Safety Instructions
GENERAL NOTES
Validity and binding effect of this manual
Contents
The present manual refers exclusively to the LA-BO applicator. It is written for the purpose of en-
suring professional usage and calibration of the unit.
Prerequisites for the use and adjustment are the professional installation and configuration of the
unit. For any technical questions you may have that are not described in the user manual, see:
• The service manual.
or
• Request a service technician from one of our sales partners.
Our service technicians are available to assist you, particularly with configuring the unit as well as
in the case of malfunctions.
Technical status
10/2007
Copyright
NOVEXX Solutions holds all rights to this manual and its appendixes. Reproduction, reprinting or
any other types of duplication, even of portions of this manual, may only be carried out with express
written consent. Third persons, in particular competitors, should not be given access to the infor-
mation in this manual.
Printed in Holland
Manufacturer
Novexx Solutions GmbH
Ohmstrasse 3
85386 Eching, Germany
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.novexx.com 
NOVEXX Solutions reserves the right:
• To make modifications to construction parts, components and software, as well as to employ
comparable components in place of the parts specified, in keeping with technical advances.
• To modify information in this document.
No commitment will be made to expand these modifications to include any units delivered earlier.

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Illustrations and descriptions
Dangers and risk notes
Important directions that you must absolutely observe are particularly emphasized:
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.
WARNING!
A warning refers to risks that can lead to serious injury or death! The warning contains safety
measures to protect the relevant persons.
Always follow the instructions.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Information and qualifications
Follow the instructions
Keep the product information at hand
With respect to this manual:
• It should be kept at the location where the unit is installed and be available to the operator.
• It should always be legible.
• If the unit is sold, the manual should be made available to the new owner.
• The safety and warning notes affixed to the unit itself must be kept clean and legible. Missing
or damaged signs must be replaced.
Ensure the required qualifications are met
• Ensure that only trained and authorized personnel operate, configure and service the unit.
• Only allow qualified and well-trained expert personnel or service technicians to perform config-
urations.
• The responsibilities with regard to operation, configuration and maintenance should be clearly
defined and consistently maintained.
• In addition, personnel should also be instructed on a regular basis in matters of occupational
safety and environmental protection.
Qualification for operation
The instruction of personnel using the unit must ensure that:
• The operating personnel can use the unit on their own and safely.
• The operating personnel can remedy small operational disruptions on their own.
• At least two people must be instructed in the unit’s usage.
• Enough label material must be provided for testing and instructional purposes.
WARNING!
Safe and efficient operation of the LA-BO unit can only be guaranteed if you observe all neces-
sary information.
Product liability and warranty claims can only be asserted if the unit was operated in accordance
with the directions in the manual.
Before operating the unit, read the operating instructions and all other notes carefully.
Observe the additional safety and warning notes on the LA-BO unit.
Only permit competent people to operate and configure this unit.
When working with the LA-BO for a longer period, it is advisable to use hearing protection.

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Operational safety of the unit
Proper usage
Applicators of type LA-BO are additional units for NOVEXX Solutions print & apply systems or la-
bellers. The applicators take self-adhesive labels from the dispenser mechanism and stick these
onto moving or non-moving products. The company operating the unit must install it with suitable
equipment to protect operating personnel from danger; for example, the danger of hands or fingers
being crushed by reaching in between the product and the dispensing edge.
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 labellers.
Protection against injuries by mechanical action
WARNING!
Improper usage of the unit can cause accidents, property damage and production downtime!
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.
WARNING!
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 remo-
ve the power cable from the socket.
WARNING!
The unit is not protected against splashing water.
Keep the unit dry.
If liquids have penetrated the LA-BO unit, switch the NOVEXX Solutions print & apply system
or labellerprint & apply system or labeller off and disconnect or unplug it’s power cable immedi-
ately. Inform a service technician.
WARNING!
Risk of injury due to moving and rapidly rotating parts!
Long hair, loose jewellery, long sleeves and so on are not permissible when using the unit.
Sufficient protective clothing must be worn.
Keep moving parts free from obstructions even when the unit is not switched on, if there is a
chance the machine might be turned on.
Switch off the machine before making any mechanical settings.
Do not wear ties, loose clothing, jewellery, wrist watches or similar items on your person when
near the operating unit.

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Protection against injuries by chemicals
WARNING!
There is a low risk that you may get your hands crushed 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.
CAUTION!
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 manu-
facturer!

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Technical Data
APPLICATION NOTES
Intended Purpose
Applicators of type LA-BO are additional units for print-and-apply or labelling heads that are listed
in the section Machine type on page 10. They take self-adhesive labels from the dispenser mech-
anism and stick these onto moving or non-moving products.
The LA-BO is mounted to the print-and-apply (ALX 92x) or labelling head (ALS 20x/256) by means
of an included base plate. The applicator is controlled by the optional Applicator Interface (AI) board
(mandatory for ALX and optional for ALS) or by the Internal Applicator Interface (ALS only). The
electrical connection to the LA-BO is done via a plug connector. The drive is provided by com-
pressed air.
Remark: The optional Applicator Interface (AI) board is not included with the LA-BO and has to be
ordered separately with the print-and-apply or labelling head.
The application process is triggered by means of a product sensor, which is also connected to the
AI-board.
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
product is located below the applicator) or from bottom to top (also referred to as “bottom label-
ling”: the product is located above the applicator).
•Horizontal (also referred to as “side labelling”: the product is located next to the applicator)
System Requirements
Machine type
The LA-BO can be operated on the following machines:
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.
Device Part number LA-BO Controller Notes
ALX 924/925/926 LH A8679 AI a / b / c
a) Use of the AI is mandatory for ALX.
b) The Applicator Interface (AI) is not contained in the scope of delivery and has to be ordered
separately with the ALX or ALS unit. A5032 : AI factory installed, A5207: AI Upgrade kit.
c) ALX 924/925/926 has to be equiped with standard dispensing edge.
ALX 924/925/926 RH A8680
ALS 204/206/256 LH A8677 AI or internal d / b/ e
d) Use of the AI is optional for the ALS. The Internal applicator interface of the ALS can be used
also, but limits the use of PLC signals.
e) ALS 20x/256/256 has to be equiped with L-shape fixed dispensing edge.
ALS 204/206/256 RH A8678
[Tab. 1] Print-and-Apply and labelling machines, to which the LA-BO can be applied (LH = lefthand, RH = righthand,
AI = Applicator Interface).

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Firmware
• Required version of the ALX 92X firmware: V3.30 or later.
• Required version of the ALS 20X/256 firmware: V1.17 or later.
AI
The printer-dispenser must be equipped with an Application Interface (AI) board version V1.11 or
later.
Start signal
The start signal must be connected to the Product sensor input of the AI interface. When the Inter-
nal Applicator interface on the ALS is used, the startsignal must be connected to the M12-connector
“ Start” .
See service manual ALX 92x/ALS 20X/256/256, ‘Applicator Interface’ topic section, chapter ‘In-
terface signals’, ‘Product Sensor’. For using the M12 connector on ALS see Service manual ALS
20x/256 ‘ Connecting the sensors’.
Properties
LA-BO = Label Applicator – Blow On.
The applicator is driven by compressed air. The label is held to the aluminium grid on the bottom
side of the applicator by an inwards airflow created by a fan on the side of the applicator.
Mode of Operation
The fan in the LA-BO is continuously powered, creating a strong inwards airflow through the alu-
minium vacuum grid at the bottom side. While a label is dispensed, the small blow pipe is activated,
creating a small focused air stream to force the label against the aluminium grid. When the label is
fully dispensed, it is held onto the aluminium grid by the inwards airflow and is then stand-by to blow
off the label. When the application cycle is triggered by the product sensor, a high volume air pres-
sure is applied 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 ve-
locity. After that, the next label can be dispensed on the grid.

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SPECIFICATIONS
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 a
a) Depending on label size.
Application capacity Up to 160 labels/min b
b) Depending on label size and time necessary for trailing edge of label to be released from backing paper.
Product speed From 0 up to 120 m/min c
c) Depending on labelsize, blow distance, productsurface and accuracy.
Application angle 90° +/- 10°
Application accuracy Typically +/- 1 mm 2
Control Applicator Interface
Compressed air 5-6 bar
Air consumption Appr. 1 ltr/apply cycle
Dimensions ALX 92x: 300 x 345 x 153 mm
ALS 20x/256: 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
[Tab. 2] Technical specifications of the LA-BO.

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Mounting & Setting
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• When mounting, dismounting or servicing the LA-BO, make sure the labelling head ALX 92x or
ALS 20x/256 and the air pressure are switched off!
• The operating air pressure must be at least 5 bars and no more than 6 bars.
• The applicator may only be assembled and commissioned by qualified personnel.
• The applicator housing may only be opened by authorized technicians.
• Repairs to the applicator may only be performed by authorized technicians who are aware of
the risks involved!
• Check the applicator regularly for defective parts. Replace defective parts immediately and only
by original spare parts provided by the manufacturer. By doing so, you avoid hazards caused
by spare parts of low quality.
• The applicator construction must not be modified (e.g. by installing a larger pneumatic valve).
Unauthorized modifications, changes or improper usage exclude all liability on the part of the
manufacturer for damage resulting there of.
WARNING!
The applicator uses a large air flow to blow off the label which is held at the bottom side of the
applicator.
Don’t look straight in to the vacuum grid of the running applicator, to avoid that dust or label
residues are blown into your eyes.
When setting the applicator: make sure that the applicator cannot be triggered unintentionally.

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MOUNTING ON AN ALX 92X
Requirements
Required components
[1] LA-BO for ALX 92x.
Required tools
• Allen key 3 mm
• Small size screwdriver
For ALX 92x supplied before May 2007, 3 mounting holes have to be drilled in the ALX 92x
ground-plate. Please refer to User manual page 36 for detailed instructions.
Component Part number
Basic Module LA-BO A8679 (LH)
A8680 (RH)
Bolt Set (3x screw ISO7380 M5x20) included
Filter regulator included
[Tab. 3] These parts are required to mount the LA-BO on an ALX 92x.

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Fitting the applicator
1. Pull out the black top-left knob (1) and turn the LA-BO housing in the upper position (2).
2. Bolt 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 print-
er unit.

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4. Connect the applicator to the compressed air.
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
applicator must be verified and adjusted if necessary. When viewed from the side, the bottom sur-
face of the vacuum grid must be slightly below and in front of the dispensing edge (fig. 11).
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.

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Parameter settings on the ALX 92x
Menu Parameter Value
PRINT PARAMETERS Dispense position 0 mm (label must be entirely dispensed)
SYSTEM PARAMETERS
Head disp. dist. 24.5 mm
Application mode Save Mode (recommended for difficult release of trai-
ling edge of label material)
APPLICATOR PARA
Applicator type ASA
Application mode After start sig.
(preferred setting for maximum output capacity)
Blow on time 60 ms
[Tab. 4] The parameter settings required for operating the LA-BO applicator on an ALX 92x.

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MOUNTING ON AN ALS 20X/256
Requirements
Required components
When mounting LA-BO to ALS 206/256, an additional spacer block (A9090) for the L-shape
fixture has to be ordered.
When using the Internal Applicator Interface on ALS 20x/256 an adapter-connector 44 pins to
15 pins (A9103) has to be ordered.
[2] LA-BO for ALS 206/256.
[3] Filter regulator.
Required tools
• Allen key 4 mm
• Small size screwdriver
Component Part number
Basic Module LA-BO for ALS 204 A8677 (LH)
A8678 (RH)
Basic Module LA-BO for ALS 206/256 A9824 (LH)
A9825 (RH)
Filter regulator included
[Tab. 5] These parts are required to mount the LA-BO on an ALS 20x/256.

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Fitting the applicator
1. Remove the apply roller from the dispensing edge (1) and then remove the dispensing edge
from the dispenser arm fixture by loosing the M8 bolt (2). Remove the black bracket from the
dispenser rods by releasing the 2 M5 bolts (3) at the bottom side.
2. Slide the aluminium bracket of the LA-BO over the 2 dispenser arm rods (1) and tighten the
screws (2).
3. Remount the black bracket on the dispenser arm rods (1) 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.
Remount the dispensing edge of the ALS 20x/256 (2).

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4. Plug the cable of the LA-BO into the high density D-sub connector in the AI-board at the back
side of the ALS 20x/256 or into the D-Sub 15 connector when using Internal Applicator Interface
(adapter connector A9103 necessary). Install the included filter regulator somewhere close by
the LA-BO, e.g. on the support stand of the ALS 20x/256. Connect the LA-BO to the filter reg-
ulator. Connect the compressed air to the filter regulator.

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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 sur-
face of the vacuum grid must be slightly below and in front of the dispensing edge (fig. 11).
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: Loosen the fixing screws of the applicator’s bracket, adjust the height of the LA-BO to
the dispensing edge and retighten the screws.