Pack Leader ELF-50 User manual

Tabletop Wrap Around
Labeling Machine ELF-50
OPERATION
MANUAL
Aportablewraparoundlabeler
With the efficiency and mobility desired in small production runs
Serial Number:049194ELF500011008
Electricity: 220V50Hz 1Φ

TABLE OFCONTENTS
MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS
04 Machine Sub-Assemblies
05 Machine Dimensions
07 Specification of Label Reel
GENERAL INFORMATION
09 Safety Regulations
10 Label Applicator
25 Sensitivity Adjusting of Label
Sensor
12 Position of Object Sensor
13 Parts Adjustments
14 Control Panel
MACHINE OPERATION
17 Machine Operation
18 Control Panel Setup
20 Control PanelWarnings
21 Trouble Shooting
ELECTRONIC PANEL
25 Electronic Diagram
26 Control Box Frame
27 Control Box Parts List
APPLICATOR
29 Applicator Exploded View
30 Applicator Motor Assembly
32 Base Paper Collect Assembly
33 Label Peel Plate Assembly
34 Applicator Driving Assembly
35 Bearing Seat Fixing Plate Assembly
36 PU RollerAssembly
37 Aluminum Knurled Roller Assembly
38 Label Supply Assembly
38 Label Supply Plate Assembly
39 Tension Bar Assembly
40 Label Roller Assembly
41 Label Sensor Base Assembly
42 Label Load Assembly (without printer)
43 Label Press Assembly
44 Label Press Roller Assembly
45 Applicator Adjustment Assembly
WRAP STATION
48 Wrap Station Assembly
49 Wrap Station Motor Assembly
50 Wrap Station Driving Pulley Assembly
51 Srap Station Driven Pulley Assembly
46 Space Roller Assembly 1
Space Roller Assembly 2
52 Wrap Station Up/Down
Adjustment Assembly
PRESSURE PLATE
56 Pressure Plate Assembly
57 Pressure Plate Adjustment Assembly
CONVEYOR
59 Conveyor Assembly
61 Conveyor MotorAssembly
62 Conveyor Driving Pulley Assembly
63 Conveyor Driven Pulley Assembly
FOOT STAND
65 Foot Stand
IN-FEED TURNTABLE
68 Conveyor Assembly
64 Conveyor MotorAssembly
65 Conveyor Driving Pulley Assembly
66 Conveyor Driven Pulley Assembly

MACHINESPECIFICATIONS

MACHINE SUB-ASSEMBLIES
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LABEL APPLICATOR
GUIDE RAIL
CONVEYOR
WRAPSTATION
CONTROL PANEL
PRESSURE PLATE

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MACHINE DIMENSIONS
1101 mm
472 mm
1017 mm

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MACHINE DIMENSIONS
LABEL TYPE
Wrap Around
SPEED
Maximum Dispensing Speed:
52.5’/minute, (16m/minute),
60 cont/minute
Maximum Conveyor Speed:
26.2’/minute, (8m/minute),
60 cont/minute
Maximum Conveyor Speed:
4 Levels Selection
DIMENSIONS
Dimensions L-W- H:
43.3” x 34.3” x 20”
(1101mmx1017mmx472mm)
Maximum Label Size:
4.75” x11.8” (120mmx300mm)
Maximum Container Width:
6.3” (160mm)
Conveyor Width:
6” (160mm)
Spool Diameter: 10” (254mm)
Inner Core: 3” (76mm)
POWER
Voltage:110/220VAC50/60HZ
1Phase
Power in KW: .460
Drive: 2 Phase Stepper Motor
NET WEIGHT
Approx 165 lbs (75 kgs)
Flexibility
• The ELF-50’s standard one-button
teachproductandlabelsensorscan
be effortlessly adjusted for various
labeling applications. And, with
the manual position setting, your
labelsareplacedaccuratelyon
the product, each and every time.
• It’s easy to upgrade the ELF-50 to
activate hot-foil printercontrols.
This integrated feature simplifies
labelcustomization andallows
the hot-foil printer to work in
syncwiththe labelertoensure
accurate code placement.
• Thanks to the user-friendly
operating interface, changing to
different labeling applications for
various product sizes and types
can be done simply and quickly.
Productivity
• A production preset function
means the machine automatically
stopsoncethepredetermined
quantityofproducts hasbeen
labeled.
• The label count feature lets you
precisely track progress at any
point duringtheproduction run.
• The container/production run
counter lets you see the exact
production numberfortheday.
• TheELF-50featuresa battery-free
microprocessor control system
that maintains default settings and
memory even after the machine
sitsidleforalongperiodoftime.
Uptofivesettingscanbestored
forfutureuse,soyoudon’thave
to waste time re-entering the
necessary information.
Accuracy
• The ELF-50’s stepper motor
essentially counts the “steps”
necessary to reach the next label,
ensuring fast, accurate label delivery.
• The ELF-50’s controls are fully
synchronized, ensuring that all
components run at the same speed.
Practicality
• The ELF-50 can be easily and
conveniently moved to other
production areas, allowing for
changesin productionorproducts.
• The ELF-50 is easy to work on
and to adjust, putting everything
you need at your fingertips with
the removal of just a fewscrews.
• AllPackLeaderUSAlabelers
aremade of304stainless steel
and anodized aluminum. This
extremelydurable metal is
specially treated to guard against
rustingand othereffectsfrom
harsher environments.
Compliance
• All Pack Leader USA labelers are
manufactured in compliance with
GoodManufacturingPractices
(GMP)standardsandmeetthe
strictISO9001 qualitycontrol
procedures.So,youcanhave
confidence undergoingrequired
quarterly inspections from
industry compliance auditors.

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SPECIFICATION OF LABELREEL
9.8"(250)mm
Base Paper:
Opaque or Translucent
Reel Inner Diameter:
3" (76 mm)
Reel Outer Diameter:
Interval of Label:
Min. 3 mm (between label)
Width of Base Paper:
Label Width + 4 mm
Width of Label:
120 H Label Head –10~120 mm
Length of Label:
15 ~ 300 mm
#4 WIND
Left side
of copy
dispenses
first.
NOTE: Label gap must not exceed 5mm or the machine will not function
properly.

GENERALINFORMATION

SAFETY REGULATIONS
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INSPECT BEFORE
OPERATING
• Make sure the power
is connected to the
correct power source
• Adjust the object
sensor to the correct
position
• Adjust label sensor to
the proper setting
Besure hands are completely dry before inserting the plug into the outlet.
Especially, in the food industries or in wet environments.
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SAFE
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DANGEROUS

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LABELAPPLICATOR
Follow these instructions to insert the labels into the label applicator.
WITH PRINTER WITHOUT PRINTER
Place the label roll on the supplyplate and pass the
labels around the tension roller to control over rotation
of the roll.
Secure the labels byadding tension to the label press
pad. This willpreventthelabels from running loosely.
Ifa printerisinstalled, pass the labels between the print
head and the print pad of the printer.
It is important for the labels to pass through the forks of
thelabelsensorandmakecontactwithoneside. The
label sensor controls thedispensing of the labels.
2.
1.
3.
4.

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LABELAPPLICATOR
The dispensing plates peel the label from the base
paper and apply it to the products.
ThePUdriverollerpullsthebasepapertoapplythe
labels. Thealuminumknurledrollermustbeclosed
and locked in place with the PU roller in order to
squeezethebasepaperandpulleffectively.Seebelow.
OPENED CLOSED BASE PAPERCOLLECTOR
Remove the collector cap on the base paper collector and wind the base paper through the collector
rods. Then reinstall the collector cap to secure the collector rods and ensure proper pickup tension.
5.
6.
7.

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SENSITIVITY ADJUSTING OF LABEL SENSOR
Remove a label from the backing substrate before the sensor.
On the control panel, hold down “LENGTH SET” (Figure 1)
until the backing substrate only is positioned in the sensor
(Figure 2).
On the label sensor, hold down the “NORMAL” button until
thegreen LED flashes and then turnssolid (Figure 3).
Again,holddown“LENGTHSET”onthecontrolpaneluntil
the next label ispositionedinthe sensor.If the sensor issetup
correctly,thegreenandredLEDwillbeonwhen a label is
positionedin the sensor. Also,checkthe control paneland confirm
that the counter for “LENGTH SET” is increasing and holding the
countafteryoureleasethe“LENGTHSET”button(Figure4).
FIGURE 2
Lastly,position the next label to dispense no more than
3mm past the end of the peel plate.
FIGURE3 FIGURE4 LABEL SENSOR
NOTE: This sensor cannot detect transparent labels.
NOTE: The status of the red LED and output transistors can be inverted by pressing both buttons simultaneously.
When the output status has been inverted, the red LED and the output transistors will turn off when the
label comes into view.
FIGURE1
LENGTH SET
1.
4.
3.
2.
5.

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OBJECT SENSOR
The object sensor is a fiber optic infra-red sensor use to detect the presence of bottle on the labeling zone. If
the sensor is not able to detect a bottle, adjust the intensity of the amplifier until the sensor is able to trigger
the applicator to apply a label.
If sensor moves too far right, the label will come out too
late and will not be applied to the bottle.
If sensor moves too far left, the label will come out too
early and possibly cause vertical wrinkles.
Theproperpositionofthe sensoristomakesurethe
label is dispensed and applies to the apex of the bottles'
surface.
NOTE:Thelabelpositioncanbecontrolledthroughthecontrolpanelusingthe labelpositionfunction.
WRINKLE
1.
3.
2.
Adjust the intensity of the infra red light if the
sensor fails to detect the object when it passes
through
To set the sensor to instantaneous trigger (light on) or trigger after the
object has passed through (dark on).Normally set at light on mode.
Normally set on after the
Red lit/ no object
Green lit/object is
present.

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PARTS ADJUSTMENTS
Conveyor adjustment: To adjust the tightness of the conveyor belt, turn the two screws. Turn
counter clockwise to loosen and clockwise to tighten. Make sure the conveyor is centered. If not, it
can cause the belt to wear prematurely.
Dispensing adjustment screw:
If the label is skewing up or down all the time, loosen the four
screws and adjust the dispensing plate upward if the label is skewing upward orvice versa and then
tighten them up.
Guide rail adjustment screws:
To adjust the width of the conveyor guides, loosen the knobs and
adjust the position. Tighten after the desired width has been adjusted.
Wrap around belt adjustment:
To adjust the tightness of wrap around belt, loosen the four screws
and extend the pillar until the desired tightness is achieved and then tighten them up.
Conveyor height adjustment: Adjust the four footing screw to adjust conveyor to the appropriate height.

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CONTROL PANEL
CONTROL PANELLIST
NO.
DESCRIPTION
FUNCTION
1
Main PowerSwitch
Cut off or connect to main power supply
2
Emergency Switch
Emergency cutoff of power supply
3
Liquid Crystal Display
Displays the data
4
Length Sett
To set up the label length required
5
Value
To selectthenumericvaluetobeentered/onforprinter
6
Menu
To exit and scroll the menu
7
Digit
To select the digits to be changed/off for printer
8
Labeling On
To start conveyor and make settings changes
9
Labeling Off
To stop conveyor and make changes on setting

MACHINEOPERATION

MACHINEOPERATION
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PLEASE FOLLOW STEPS AND INSTRUCTION BEFORE MACHINE OPERATION.
Connectmachinetothe appropriate power source andmakesure theEmergencyStop is not engaged.
Machine adjusted to product specification range.
The height of label applicator adjusted in appropriate position.
Object sensor adjusted in right position.
Label Sensor is calibrated to the backing material.
Conveyor is clear with no extra object.
Wrap belt and pressure plate are adjusted to the product width so that the bottle spins when it enters
the wrap station.
NOTE:Load label roll as per instruction of the labelweb sticker on the applicator or seepage 10.

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CONTROL PANEL SETUP
LABELLENGTH
PRE COUNT
COUNTER
PRECOUNT SETUP
Press menu to select "PRECOUNT" and press "DIGIT" to
select the digit then press "VALUE" to set the numbers.
Press "MENU" to exit.
LABEL DELAY SETUP
Use "MENU" to select "LABEL POSITION" to
change the value of the delay.
Use "DIGIT" to select the digit that you want to set
and press "VALUE" to select value. The higher
number the longer the delay.
When the "LABEL POSITION" is set to "00" the label applicator will dispense immediately.
Press "MENU" to exit.
NOTE : The object sensor is set on delayed mode for wrap around so the "LABEL POSITION"
function must be used to correct label placement.

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CONTROL PANEL SETUP
LABEL HEAD SETUP
Press "VALUE" to turn the label head ON and
press "DIGIT" to turn the label head OFF.
SPEED SETUP
Press "VALUE" to select speed 1-4.
PRINTER SETUP
Use "MENU" to select "PRINTER." Press "DIGIT" to turn
"OFF" and press value to turn "ON." Press menu to
exit.
MEMORY SETUP
Turn off "LABELING," Press "MENU" and select
"MEMORYSTORE"then select memorylocationby
using "VALUE."Store the data by pressing "LABEL
LENGTH."All parameters of label length, batch
counter and delay will be stored into the assigned
memoryslot.

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CONTROL PANEL
• Do not bump or press heavily on control panel.
• Lightly press on any point inside the control panel to input data.
• Lightly press buttons with a finger to select appropriate button (do not use a tool or sharp object).
• Use a soft cleaner or wet cloth to clean the surface of the control panel.
• Operators are not advised to open the control panel to change any spare parts. If so, we are not
responsible for any of the damages or injuries.
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DANGER
DO NOT USE TOOL OR SHARP OBJECT