Novexx Solutions LTP User manual

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LTP-LTPV
Installation / Setup
Product description ....................................... 2
Product name ............................................ 2
Intended Use of System ............................ 2
Configurations ........................................... 2
System requirements ................................ 3
Functionality .............................................. 3
Technical data ........................................... 4
Component overviews ............................... 5
For your safety .............................................. 7
General safety notes ................................. 7
Connecting an interlocking guard .............. 8
Warning notes on the device ................... 10
Assembly .................................................... 11
Preparing the connection cable for the
interlock circuit ........................................ 11
Mounting to ALX 92x ................................12
Mounting to ALS 20x/256 .........................14
Installing the on-off valve .........................15
Compressed air .......................................16
Exchanging the pressure plate ................17
Settings .......................................................18
Parameter settings ...................................18
Punching the Vacuum Applicator Plate ...19
Positioning the pressure plate .................20
Sensors ....................................................22
Valves ......................................................23
Appendix .....................................................26
Pneumatic plans ......................................27

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Product description
Product name
LTP/LTPV = Light Touch Pneumatic / Light Touch Pneumatic Vacuum
Light Touch Light Touch means that the applicator reverses shortly after it encounters resistance,
i.e. a product. This has the advantage that it also enables products of different heights
to be labeled without needing to adjust the applicator.
Pneumatic The LTP/LTPV is driven by compressed air.
Vacuum (LTPV only) The label is held to the plastic plate on the underside of the applicator by
suction and the air stream of a support air jet.
In the LTP, the suction onto the suction plate is generated by a blower that is mounted
at the top end of the applicator housing.
Intended Use of System
The LTP/LTPV applicator is a device for automatic attachement of self-adhesive
labels, which are supplied to the applicator by one of the following label dispensers or
print & apply machines.
Dispensers:
•ALS20x
•ALS256
Print & apply machines:
ALX 92x
The LTP/LTPV is firmly attached to the respective machine. In contrast to direct
dispensing from the dispensing edge of the machine onto the product, the LTP/LTPV
can bridge distances of up to 20 cm between dispensing edge and product. The „light
touch“ function enables the LTP/LTPV to attach labels on products with varying
heights.
Installation position Permissible installation positions for the LTP/LTPV are:
•Vertical, if application takes place from top to bottom (the product is located below
the printer/applicator); Application from bottom to top only if a dust protection,
specific to the application, is supplied by the integrator.
•Horizontal (the product is located next to the printer/applicator)
Configurations
The LTP/LTPV is available in both right-handed and left-handed versions. LTP/LTPV
and dispenser must be of the same handedness, that is both must be RH or LH ver-
sions.
Furthermore, the LTP/LTPV is available in two version:
• For mounting to the base plate of an ALX 92x
• For mounting to the dispensing edge holder for L-shape dispensing edges at the
following machines: ALS 20x/256

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System requirements
Compressed air Compressed air connection with 4-6 bar must be available. If the pressure is higher, a
pressure reducer must be installed (available as accessory, article no. A9398).
ALX 92x • ALX 92x with standard dispensing edge and firmware version 3.40 or higher.
• Installed applicator interface (optional) with firmware version 1.03 or higher. If the
applicator interface was retrofittet, pay attention that the D-Sub 15 connector for
Avery applicators (top side of the front hood) is available.
ALS 20x • ALS 204, ALS 206 or ALS 256 with fixed L-dispensing edge and firmware version
1.10 or higher.
• Control by standard signal interface or by applicator interface (firmware version
1.18 or higher). The applicator interface is available optionally.
Displaying the firmware version: SERVICE DATA > MODULE FW VERS.
Displaying the firmware version of the applicator interface: SERVICE DATA > MODULE
FW VERS. > Applicator int.
Functionality
The LTP/LTPV applicator is an additional module to be mounted to one of the above
named label dispensers or print & apply machines (see chapter Intended Use of Sys-
tem on page 2). The device takes over self-adhesive labels from the dispensing
edge of the dispenser/print & apply machine, moves each of the labels to the product
in a linear movement and attaches it to the product.
The label is held by a pressure plate that is driven by a pneumatic cylinder between
home position and end position.
In home position, the label is taken over from the dispenser or the print & apply
machine. The arrival of the pressure plate in home position is detected by a sensor at
the pneumatic cylinder of the applicator. The label is peeled off the backing paper by
the dispensing edge and is pushed under the pressure plate, where it is sucked on by
a vacuum. Additionally, the label is blown onto the pressure plate by an air stream from
the support air nozzle. Afterwards, the pressure plate moves to the end position, whe-
re the label is attached to the product.
The arrival in the end position is detected by 4 sensors which are integrated in the
pressure plate. The sensors are activated, as soon as the pressure plate presses
slightly against the product. This „light touch“ function enables the LTP/LTPV to label
products with varying heights and especially sensitive products.

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Technical data
Label stock
Performance data
Dimensions
Connections
Ambient conditions
Label type Self-adhesive (Papier, PE, PP, PVC, PA)
Label width LTP: 30-80 mm
LTPV: 12-80 mm
Label length LTP: 30-80 mm
LTPV: 12-80 mm
Labellling rate max. 100 / min a
a) At a stroke length of 20 mm and a dispensing speed of 40 m/min.
Stroke length max. 200 mm
Application tolerance ±1 mm
Application angle 90° ± 3°
Product speed max. 20 m/min
Weight 4.5 kg
WxHxD 100x250x450mm
Air pressure 4-6 bar (max. admissible: 8 bar)
Air consumption 0.3 liter/stroke
Power consumption 15 VA
Supply voltage 24 VDC
Operating temperature 5 to 40°C
Storage temperature 0 to 70°C
Humidity 30 to 80%, non condensing
Noise < 70 dB(A)
Protection class IP21

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Component overviews
LTP - LTPV front side
[1] Front side LTP (A) and LTPV (B) (with mounting bracket for ALS 20xRH).
AB
6
1
7
5
3
4
2
No. Designation
1 Mounting bracket for ALS 20x
2 Blower (LTP only)
3 Housing cover (LTPV only)
4Gaiter
5 Pressure plate (foarm, LTP only)
6 Pressure plate (plastic, LTPV only)
7 Support air nozzle

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LTP - LTPV rear
[2] Rear view LTP (A) and LTPV (B) (with mounting bracket for ALS 20xRH).
No. Designation
1 Compressed air connection
2 Support air connection
3 Support air nozzle
4 Connection for interlock switch
5 Connector ALX/ALS
6 Pressure regulator
7 Pressure indicator
BA
1
7
6
5
4
3
2

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For your safety
General safety notes
• Operating air pressure: 6 bar.
• The applicator must not be operated outdoors or in EX-areas.
• The applicator may only be installed and started up by authorized technicians.
• Lay cables and compressed air hoses in a way that nobody can stumble over it.
• Fix pneumatic hoses against lashing.
• Immediately replace defective pneumatic hoses.
• Only authorized technicians who are familiar with the associated hazards are per-
mitted to repair the applicator.
• Check the applicator regularly for faulty components. Immediately replace any
defective components with OEM parts! This reduces any safety hazards resulting
from the use of low quality parts.
• The on-off valve of the applicator must be set correctly. After switching on the com-
pressed air supply, the vacuum plate of the applicator must move slowly to the
home position. If the vacuum plate moves abruptly, the on-off valve must be
checked regarding a defect or a misalignment of the valve, see chapter Setting the
on-off valve on page 23.
• Never modify the design of the applicator (e.g., by installing a higher capacity
pneumatic cylinder). If the applicator is altered without authorization or used in an
unintended manner, all liabilities for damage and any other guarantees from the
manufacturer shall be rendered null and void.
WARNING!
Danger of cuts and crush injuries especially at the following points:
• Between moveable vacuum plate and dispensing edge.
• Between the guiding rods of the applicator.
• Between vacuum plate and conveyor belt, if present.
Never operate the applicator without the protective equipment. See chapter Con-
necting an interlocking guard on page 8.
Never remove or bypass the protective equipment.
Never touch the applicator while it is moving.
When adjusting the system, make sure that the applicator is not actuated unin-
tentionally.

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Connecting an interlocking guard
The illustrations in this chapter show exemplary a LTP at an ALS 20x RH labeller
(pictured without cables and hoses). The following instructions apply equally to all
other LTP/LTPV versions.
According to the EC machinery directive, the LTP/LTPV are partly completed
machines. In order that the completed machine matches the health and safety requi-
rements of the machinery directive, LTP/LTPV must be safeguarded against access
by an appropriate safeguarding device 1 (see [5]).
Connect the interlock switch [5[5D] of the safeguarding device to the connector [4]
delivered with the applicator.
Plug the connector to the LTP/LTPV [3].
Operation of the LTP/LTPV without the described safeguarding device shall be
regarded as abnormal use. Avery Dennison assumes no liability for damage due to
abnormal use of the printer.
[3] Connecting the interlock switch (A) of the safeguarding device (or an emergency-stop switch) to a LTP/
LTPV (at an ALS 20x).
[4] Plug that comes with the LTP/LTPV for connecting an interlock switch to the
LTP/LTPV (article number: A102076).
1) Movable interlocking guard according to EN ISO 12100-1, 3.25.4
A
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[5] Diagram of a movable interlocking guard:
AProtective guard closed. Interlock switch connected (C). Applicator is working.
BProtective guard open. Interlock switch not connected (D). Applicator stopped.
A
B
C
D
E

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Warning notes on the device
[6] Warning note on the LTP/LTPV.
CAUTION!
Warning notes on the machine provide important information for the operating per-
sonnel.
Do not remove warning notes.
Replace missing or illegible warning notes.
Warning note Meaning Article no.
The warning note „pinch point“ warns you of
the danger posed by movements of the
machine; they can cause crush injuries.
A103530
[Tab. 1] Meaning of the warning notes.
A

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Assembly
Preparing the connection cable for
the interlock circuit
The LTP/LTPV comes with a plug [7] that is intended for
connecting an interlocking guard.
Tool
Small screwdriver (0.6x3.5 mm)
Assembly
Connect the plug [7] to the interlock switch, which is
part of the interlock circuit.
See chapter Connecting an interlocking guard on
page 8.
WARNING
Risk of tripping!
Lay cables and compressed air hoses in
a way that nobody can stumble over it.
WARNING!
Risk of injuries caused by lashing
pneumatic hoses.
Fix pneumatic hoses against lashing.
Immediately replace defective pneumatic
hoses.
[7] Plug for connecting the interlock circuit (comes with the
applicator).

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Mounting to ALX 92x
Tools
• Hex socket screwdriver 2/4/6 mm
• Socket spanner SW 4.5/5
Installing the support air nozzle
1. Switch-off the ALX 92x.
2. Screw the the support air nozzle holder [8A] at the
base plate corner of the print module [8B].
3. Push the support air nozzle [8C] into the hole in the
holder and adjust it.
On the rear side, the support air nozzle must
project so far that a hose can be pushed onto the
end (appro. 1 cm).
Rotate the support air nozzle so that the air
beam supports the dispensed part of the label, until
the label is sucked to the pressure plate at the ap-
plicator [9]..
4. Tighten the set screws [8D].
Installing the swivelling unit
Screw the swivelling unit [11A] to the base plate of
the ALX 92x (5x M5x12).
[8] Installing the support air nozzle.
[9] Air stream direction at the support air nozzle (A).
[10] Support air nozzle ready installed.
[11] Installing the swivellling unit (A).
A
B
C
D
A
A

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Installing the applicator
Connect the compressed air supply to the applica-
tor before installing it. The air pressure holds the pres-
sure plate in the home position.
1. Pull up the locking rail [12A] at the swivelling unit
and open the unit.
2. Screw the LTP/LTPV to the swivelling unit [12] (2x
M8x20 with nuts and washers).
3. Svivel the applicator towards the machine. Pull up
the locking rail [13A] and let it engage in the holes
[13B] (top and bottom).
4. Plug the cable to LTP/LTPV and ALX 92x [14A]
(article no. A3744).
5. Connect the interlock circuit of the protective guard
to the LTP/LTPV [14B].
See chapter Connecting an interlocking guard on
page 8.
Connecting an interlock circuit is mandatory.
The LTP/LTPV must not and cannot be operated
without.
6. Install the on-off valve.
See chapter Installing the on-off valve auf
Seite 15.
7. If the comressed air pressure is higher than 6 bar:
Install the pressure regulator.
See chapter Compressed air on page 16.
8. Connect the compressed air supply.
See chapter Connecting the supply hose on
page 16.
9. Switch-on the ALX 92x.
10. Make settings in the parameter menu.
See chapter Parameter settings on page 18.
11. Adjust the LTP/LTPV.
See chapter Settings on page 18.
[12] Screw the applicator to the swivelling unit.
[13] Swivel the applicator to work position and let it snatch in.
[14] Connect the applicator
A
A
A
B
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B

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Mounting to ALS 20x/256
Tools:
• Hex socket screwdriver 2/3/4/5/6 mm
• Spanner SW10
Assembly
1. Switch-off the ALS 20x.
Mark the lateral position of the dispensing edge
(material zero-line), before disassembling it.
2. Unscrew 1 screw [15A] and take off the dispensing
edge [15B].
3. Unscrew 2 screws [15C] and remove the lower
cross arm [15D].
4. Push the LTP/LTPV onto the holding rods and fas-
ten it there using the 4 locking screws [15E].
5. Remount the dispensing edge.
Position the dispensing edge as marked before.
6. Connect the cable to LTP/LTPV and ALS 20x.
Connection to standard signal interface [16A]
(article no.: A7074)
Connection to applicator interface [17A]
(article no.: A8752)
7. Connect the interlock circuit of the protective guard
to the LTP/LTPV [16B].
See chapter Connecting an interlocking guard on
page 8.
Connecting an interlock circuit is mandatory.
The LTP/LTPV must not and cannot be operated
without.
8. Install the on-off valve.
See chapter Installing the on-off valve auf
Seite 15.
9. If the comressed air pressure is higher than 6 bar:
Install the pressure regulator.
See chapter Compressed air on page 16.
10. Connect the compressed air supply.
See chapter Connecting the supply hose on
page 16.
11. Switch-on the ALS 20x.
12. Make setting in the parameter menu.
See chapter Parameter settings on page 18.
13. Adjust the LTP/LTPV.
See chapter Settings on page 18.
[15] Mounting the LTP/LTPV to an ALS 20x.
[16] Connecting to an ALS 20x (standard signal interface).
[17] Connecting to an ALS 20x (optional applicator interface).
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
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B

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Installing the on-off valve
The applicator comes with an separate on-off valve,
which can be wall-mounted directly or by means of
mounting brackets [18A].
The mounting brackets can be ordered at Festo
(www.festo.de ) (order no.: 159638).
WARNING
High risk of getting fingers or hands crushed
due to abruptly backwards moving vacuum
plate.
Set the on-off valve as described below.
Be cautious when switching on the com-
pressed air.
[18] Mounting brackets (A) for attaching the on-off valve (B).
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B

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Compressed air
Connecting the supply hose
If the pressure of the compressed air is higher than
6 bar, a pressure regulator has to be fitted upstream,
which limits the pressure to 6 bar.
The compressed air connections are established by
plugging the air hoses into the relevant push-in fittings.
Mind the correct hose diameters [19]!
Installing the optional pressure regulator [19A]:
1. At the pressure regulator: exchange the push-in
L-fitting [19D] into a push-in fitting [19C] (order sep-
arately).
2. Install the pressure regulator [19A] as illustrated
(order separately).
3. Install the on-off valve [19B] between pressure reg-
ulator and applicator (valve comes with the applica-
tor).
[19] Compressed air supply for LTP/LTPV with pressure regulator
(A) and on-off valve (B).
APressure regulator (article no. A9398)
BOn-off valve (article no. A100555)
CPush-in fitting (article no. A100556)
DPush-in L-fitting (article no. A8806)
Ø10mm
Ø8mm
Ø8mm
AB
C
D

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Connecting the support air nozzle
Connect the hose (∅8 mm) to connector [20A][21A]
and support air nozzle [20B][21B].
Exchanging the pressure plate
Pull out the pressure plate [22A] to the side.
[20] Support air nozzle ready connected (LTP at ALX 92x).
[21] Support air nozzle ready connected (LTP at ALS 20x).
A
B
A
B
[22] Pulling out the pressure plate.
A

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Settings
Parameter settings
ALX 92x
The following parameters control the operation of the
ALX 92x and LTP/LTPV. You must set these parame-
ters before using the unit for the first time:
For more information on how to set the parameters,
refer to the service manual under Info-Printouts and
Parameters .
ALS 20x
The following parameters control the operation of the
ALS 20x with LTP/LTPV. You must set these parame-
ters before using the unit for the first time:
For more information on how to set the parameters, re-
fer to service manual of the respective machine type.
Parameter Setting
APPLICATOR PARA > Applicator type “LTP - LTPV“
APPLIKATOR PARA > Apply mode Depends on application (Default setting = „After start sig.“)
DISPENSER PARA > Dispenseposition Set the dispense position so that the label is just dispensed
(that it doesn´t adhere to the backing paper any more)
[Tab. 2] Settings for firmware versions up to 6.37 (AI: 1.23)
Parameter Setting
LABEL SETUP > Spendegeschwind. Depends on application. Operating the
unit without APSF is recommended.
SIGNAL INTERFACE > Interface mode „Applic. signals“
SIGNAL INTERFACE >APPLIC. SIGNALS > Applicator type a
SIGNAL INTERFACE >AI BOARD SIGNAL > Applicator type b
a) Applicator controlled by standard signal interface.
b) Applicator controlled by optional applicator interface.
„LTP - LTPV“
SIGNAL INTERFACE >APPLIC. SIGNALS > Apply mode a
SIGNAL INTERFACE >AI BOARD SIGNAL > Apply mode bDepends on application
SIGNAL INTERFACE >APPLIC. SIGNALS > Dwell time a
SIGNAL INTERFACE >AI BOARD SIGNAL > Dwell time b
Set the dispense position so that the
label is just dispensed (that it doesn´t
adhere to the backing paper any more)
[Tab. 3] Settings for firmware version 1.34 (ALS) respectively 1.36
(ALX) (AI: 1.23).

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Punching the Vacuum Applicator
Plate
Because the LTPV creates a strong vacuum but only a
weak air stream at the applicator plate, the number of
air openings has to be individually fitted to the labelling
material that is used.
The openings in the plate are pre-formed – they simply
have to be punched in the required arrangement using
the supplied tool.
1. Mark the exact position of the dispensed label on
the vacuum plate.
2. Punch some of the pre-formed holes in the area
which is covered by the dispensed label [23].
[23] Punching the air holes for different label shapes. The black
dots on the labels mark the positions for the air holes.
ADispense direction
BLabel
CPunched holes
The punched holes must cover the whole area,
but not all of the covered holes must be punched.
The less holes are required to hold the label under
the vacuum plate, the better! Don´t punch all of the
holes in the label area!
Under no circumstances, you may punch holes
outside the area covered by the label, otherwise
there will be no vacuum!
WARNING!
Danger of cuts and crush injuries especially
at the following points:
• Between moveable pressure plate and
dispensing edge.
• Between vacuum plate and conveyor
belt, if present.
For this reason pay attention to the following
when triggering the applicator for test or
setup purposes...
keep a sufficient distance.
don´t touch the applicator.
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Avoid punching holes very close to the label
edge!
3. Proceed some dispensing tests and check if the
dispensed label is sucked to the vacuum plate
properly. If not, punch some additional holes (not
all!).
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the labels stick to the
vacuum plate properly.
Positioning the pressure plate
Notes
Checking the position of the pressure plate absolutely
requires dispensing tests (print-dispense tests with
ALX 92x, dispensing by pressing the Apply button is un-
sufficient!).
Tools
• Hex socket screwdriver 4 mm
• Spannner SW 10/13/17
• Calliper gauge
• Screwdrivers, small and medium size
Setting the distance to the dispensing edge
(ALX 92x)
Between pressure plate and dispensing edge must be
an approx. 2 mm wide gap [25A].
Setting is only necessary with ALX 92x.
Setting the gap width:
1. Switch-off the ALX 92x, disconnect the compressed
air supply.
2. Loosen the holding screws [24A] of the swivel unit.
3. Shift the applicator until the gap between pressure
plate and dispensing edge is measures approx.
2 mm.
4. Tighten the screws.
WARNING!
Danger of cuts and crush injuries especially
at the following points:
• Between moveable pressure plate and
dispensing edge.
• Between vacuum plate and conveyor
belt, if present.
For this reason pay attention to the following
when triggering the applicator for test or
setup purposes...
keep a sufficient distance.
don´t touch the applicator.
[24] Setting the distance to the dispensing edge.
[25] Distance between dispensing edge and pressure plate
schematic.
A
A