Reiner ChronoDater 920 User manual

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Chipcard reader
8
Ribbon cassette
9
Connection socket for mains adapter
10
RS-232 interface
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ChipCard
Operating elements
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Display
2
Housing flap
3
Paper stop
4
Trigger table
5
Position marks
6
Trip switch
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B
C
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10
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D
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E
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Display and Button functions
Depending on model, your ChronoDater will have dierent setting options.
The display is structured according to the following zones.
A
- Model indication.
B
- Texts, date, time and/or numbering set.
C
- Menu bar with menu items and commands.
The buttons [t] or [u] navigate in the menus or select parameters.
A
B
C
D
D
- Four push-buttons
Each button is assigned to the menu item or command that is indicated in
the menu bar above it.
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Contents
Display and Button functions.................................................................................27
Important Notes ..................................................................................................30
Model Versions.....................................................................................................30
Your Safety
Safety, Description............................................................................................31
Safety Notes for the ChronoDater 920/922/925.......................................................32
1. Prepare and Commission
1.1. Commissioning, Ribbon Cassette..................................................................33
1.2. Attaching the Paper Stop ...........................................................................33
1.3. Adjusting Trip Switch ................................................................................33
1.4. Connecting Power Supply ...........................................................................34
1.5. Inserting Chipcard ....................................................................................34
1.6. Selecting Language...................................................................................34
1.7. Display Contrast .......................................................................................34
1.8. Print ......................................................................................................35
1.9. Switching the Device to Standby Mode ..........................................................35
1.10. Clean Device ............................................................................................35
2. Menu
2.1. Selecting Language...................................................................................36
2.2. Setting Date/Clock Time .............................................................................36
2.2.1. Setting Time .................................................................................36
2.2.2. Setting Date .................................................................................36
2.2.3. Setting Summer Time......................................................................37
2.3. Settings ..................................................................................................37
2.3.1. Setting Chipcard Function................................................................37
2.3.2. Trigger.........................................................................................38
2.3.3. Stand By Mode ..............................................................................39
2.3.4. Password Menu..............................................................................39
2.3.5. Display Contrast ............................................................................41
2.3.6. Counter........................................................................................41
2.4. Model/Version..........................................................................................42
2.5. SF Module................................................................................................42
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3. Recognising and Removing Interferences ............................................................43
4. Technical Data and Accessories
4.1. Type Plate................................................................................................44
4.2. Technical Data..........................................................................................45
4.3. Accessories..............................................................................................46
4.4. Transport and Disposal...............................................................................46
5. Contact...........................................................................................................47
6. Index .............................................................................................................48
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ChronoDater 920/922/925
Model 922 with full text plate
Like model 920, but without date.
For text, logos, signatures, etc.
Important Notes
Before commissioning of the ChronoDater, always read the operating instructions and
in particular the safety notes with care. This prevents mistakes in handling of the electric
stamps and connected safety risks to keep you safe and avoid damage to the device.
Model Versions
Model 920 for date and text
Model 925 for date, time and text
Like model 920, but with additional time print.

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Your Safety
Safety, Description
DANGER
Warnings of dangers that lead to death or severe injury directly if not observed.
WARNING
Warnings of dangers that may lead to death or severe injury if not observed.
CAUTION
Warnings of dangers that may lead to injury if not observed.
NOTICE
Warnings of dangers that may lead to property damage if not observed.
fYou are asked to perform actions here.
Notes and advice to make handling your ChronoDater 920/922/925 even easier.
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Safety Notes for the ChronoDater 920/922/925
WARNING
Danger of fire from incorrect mains voltage.
fCheck that the local mains voltage matches the voltage indicated on the mains adapter.
CAUTION
Danger of electric shock when objects like paperclips or liquids fall into the device inside.
fPull the mains adapter from the socket and inform your specialist vendor
or the REINERService.
CAUTION
Danger of crushing your fingers.
fDo not put your fingers between the printing plate and the trigger table.
CAUTION
Danger of tripping and damage to the device from device lines placed freely in the room.
fPlace the device lines so that they do not pose any danger source!
NOTICE
Damage to the device due to improper transport.
fOnly use packaging that provides protection from impact and shock to the device!
NOTICE
Damage to the device by moisture.
fBefore commissioning, wait until the device has reached room temperature
and is completely dry!
NOTICE
Damage of the print plate or print wheels.
fDo not print on staples, paperclips or similar hard objects.
Only have repairs performed by trained specialists.
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1. Prepare and Commission
1.1. Commissioning, Ribbon Cassette
Inserting ribbon cassette Fig. D
Avoid skin contact with ribbon.
fSwivel housing flap
2
upwards and remove it.
fRemove ribbon cassette
8
from the packaging.
fPush ribbon cassette
8
over the metal cover until it is flush.
fTension ribbon. For this, turn the red dial of the ribbon cassette in the direction of the
arrow to the right.
fRe-attach the housing flap
2
.
1.2. Attaching the Paper Stop
Attaching the paper stop Fig. A+ B
The paper stop services as lateral indicator of print position for the vouchers to the printed.
fApply paper stop
3
to the front edge of the trigger table from the left or right and put it
in the desired position.
1.3. Adjusting Trip Switch
Adjusting
6
trip switch Fig. A+ D
fRelease screw.
fPush trip switch to the desired position. A slight resistance and latching sound
are normal.
fTighten the screw until slight resistance is noticeable.
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1.4. Connecting Power Supply
Connecting power supply Fig. C
Use only genuine REINER accessories.
WARNING
Danger of fire from incorrect mains voltage.
fCheck that the local mains voltage matches the voltage indicated on the mains adapter.
NOTICE
Incorrect order when connection to the mains may cause damage.
Observe the following order.
fConnect the mains adapter plug to the
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ChronoDater connection socket.
fPlug the mains adapter into the socket.
The device starts adjustment of the print wheels.
1.5. Inserting Chipcard
Inserting Chipcard Fig. A+ E
The Chipcard function can be activated in the menu.
fSee „Setting Chipcard Function“ page 37
fInsert Chipcard
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into the Chipcard reader in the direction of the arrow
printed on the card
7
.
The ChronoDater is ready for work.
1.6. Selecting Language
fSee „Selecting Language“ page 36
1.7. Display Contrast
fSee „Display Contrast“ page 41
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1.8. Print
The trigger table
4
and the housing flap
2
have marks
5
attached that indicate
correct positioning of the print media.
The print action is activated by tripping the trip switch
6
with the print medium
or light pressure on the trigger table
4
.
NOTICE
Damage of the print plate or print wheels.
fDo not print on staples, paperclips or similar hard objects.
The maximum batch size is 2 mm.
Depending on text plate used, up to 5 copies (NCR) are possible.
fInsert paper to be printed on. Fig. B
Print is performed.
1.9. Switching the Device to Standby Mode
Standby mode
fPush [OFF] for 5 seconds.
The ChronoDater is in Standby mode.
1.10. Clean Device
fClean the top cover of the device with a soft cloth if required.
For stronger contamination, moisten the cloth with water and mild detergent.
CAUTION
Danger of electric shock when liquids enter into the device inside.
fPull the mains adapter from the socket and inform your specialist vendor
or the REINERService.
NOTICE
Cleaning agents that are too aggressive may damage the housing surface.
fDo not use any abrasives and plastic-dissolving cleaning agents for cleaning.
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2. Menu
2.1. Selecting Language
Setting the language of the display.
fPush [MENU].
"Date / Clock time" appears.
fPush [u].
"Language Menu" appears.
fPush [SELECT].
The language that is set flashes.
fAdjust the desired language via the buttons [t] or [u] and confirm the input with [OK].
fTo save the setting and return to the main menu, push [RETURN] once.
The main menu appears.
2.2. Setting Date/Clock Time
Setting the time, date and automatic switching between summer and regular time.
2.2.1. Setting Time
fPush [MENU].
"Date / Clock time" appears.
fPush [SELECT].
„Clock time“ appears.
fPush [SELECT].
The hours display flashes.
fAdjust the correct hour via the buttons [t] or [u] and confirm the input with [OK].
fContinue by setting minutes and seconds.
fTo save the setting and return to the main menu, push [RETURN] twice.
The main menu appears.
2.2.2. Setting Date
fPush [MENU].
"Date / Clock time" appears.
fPush [SELECT].
"Clock time" appears.
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fSelect the menu "Date" with the button [u].
"Date" appears.
fPush [SELECT].
The day display flashes.
fAdjust the correct day via the buttons [t] or [u] and confirm the input with [OK].
fContinue setting the month and year.
fTo save the setting and return to the main menu, push [RETURN] twice.
The main menu appears.
2.2.3. Setting Summer Time
fPush [MENU].
"Date / Clock time" appears.
fPush [SELECT].
"Clock time" appears.
fPush [u] twice.
"Summertime" appears.
fPush [SELECT].
The set Summertime appears.
fAdjust the desired Summertime [Europe], [America] or [None] via the buttons [t] or [u]
and confirm the input with [OK].
fTo save the setting and return to the main menu, push [RETURN] twice.
The main menu appears.
2.3. Settings
2.3.1. Setting Chipcard Function
The ChronoDater prints only with the Chipcard inserted when the Chipcard function is active.
fPush [MENU].
"Date / Clock time" appears.
fPush [u] twice.
"Settings" appears.
fPush [SELECT].
"Chipcard" appears.
fPush [SELECT].
"ON" or "OFF" flashes.
fPush [u] to switch between "ON" and "OFF".
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Setting "On" is only possible with the Chipcard inserted correctly.
fConfirm the desired setting with [OK].
fTo save the setting and return to the main menu, push [RETURN] twice.
The main menu appears.
When using the Chipcard function, we recommend activating the password function.
See “Password Menu” page 39. This ensures that the Chipcard function cannot be
deactivated by unauthorised persons.
2.3.2. Trigger
The print action can be triggered in several ways.
In the delivery condition, all trigger types are switched on.
fPush [MENU].
"Date / Clock time" appears.
fPush [u] twice.
"Settings" appears.
fPush [SELECT].
"Chipcard" appears.
fPush [u].
"Trigger" appears.
fPush [SELECT].
"Trigger table" appears.
fUse the buttons [t] or [u] to select the trigger type you want to switch on or o.
- "Trigger table" means that the print action is activated by pushing the trigger table
4
.
- "Trigger switch" means that the print action is activated when you touch the trip switch
with the paper to be printed on
6
.
- ("Trigger external" via the RS-232 interface
6
on request).
fPush [SELECT] at the desired trigger type.
"ON" or "OFF" flashes.
fPush [u] to switch between "ON" and "OFF".
fConfirm the desired setting with [OK].
fUse the buttons [t] or [u] to get to the settings for the other trigger types.
fTo save the setting and return to the main menu, push [RETURN] three times.
The main menu appears.
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2.3.3. Stand By Mode
Period after which the device is to switch to standby mode if no activity takes place.
fPush [MENU].
"Date / Clock time" appears.
fPush [u] twice.
"Settings" appears.
fPush [SELECT].
"Chipcard" appears.
fPush [u] twice.
"Stand by Mode" appears.
fPush [SELECT].
Either "OFF" or a time is displayed (5 min to 3 h).
fSelect the desired time or [OFF] via the buttons [t] or [u] and confirm the input
with[OK].
fTo save the setting and return to the main menu, push [RETURN] twice.
The main menu appears.
2.3.4. Password Menu
Locks printing with a password and protects from abuse.
2.3.4.1. Activate password request:
fPush [MENU].
"Date / Clock time" appears.
fPush [u] twice.
"Settings" appears.
fPush [SELECT].
"Chipcard" appears.
fPush [u] three times.
"Password Menu" appears.
fPush [SELECT].
"ON / OFF" appears.
fTo activate or deactivate the password request, push [SELECT].
"OFF" appears.
fPush [u].
"ON" appears.
fPush [OK].
"Password" and four digits appear.
The first digit flashes.
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fSelect the desired digit via the buttons [t] or [u] and confirm the input with [OK].
The second digit flashes.
fSet the second to fourth digit accordingly.
After confirmation of the fourth digit, the password is displayed.
fTo get to the password menu, push [OK].
fTo save the setting and return to the main menu, push [RETURN] three times.
The main menu appears.
2.3.4.2. Changing password:
fPush [MENU].
"Date / Clock time" appears.
fPush [u] twice.
"Settings" appears.
fPush [SELECT].
"Chipcard" appears.
fPush [u] three times.
"Password Menu" appears.
fPush [SELECT].
"ON / OFF" appears.
fPush [u].
"Change" appears.
fPush [SELECT].
"Password" and four digits appear.
The first digit flashes.
fSelect the desired digit via the buttons [t] or [u] and confirm the input with [OK].
The second digit flashes.
fSet the second to fourth digit accordingly.
After confirmation of the fourth digit, the password is displayed.
fTo get to the password menu, push [OK].
fTo save the setting and return to the main menu, push [RETURN] three times.
The main menu appears.
If you have forgotten the password you set, contact the REINER Service.
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2.3.5. Display Contrast
fPush [MENU].
"Date / Clock time" appears.
fPush [u] twice.
"Settings" appears.
fPush [SELECT].
"Chipcard" appears.
fPush [u] four times.
"Display contrast" appears.
fPush [SELECT].
fUse the buttons [t] or [u] to adjust the contrast of the display.
The result is visible at once.
fConfirm the desired setting with [OK].
fTo save the setting and return to the main menu, push [RETURN] twice.
The main menu appears.
2.3.6. Counter
The counter registers the number of print actions.
To have the number displayed, push [u] three times in the main menu.
fPush [MENU].
"Date / Clock time" appears.
fPush [u] twice.
"Settings" appears.
fPush [SELECT].
"Chipcard" appears.
fPush [u] five times.
"Counter" appears.
fPush [SELECT].
fTo reset the counter to zero, push [SELECT] and [OK].
- or -
fTo switch o the counter display, push [u] and [SELECT].
Use the buttons [t] or [u] to switch between "ON" and "OFF".
Confirm selection with [OK].
fTo save the setting and return to the main menu,
push [RETURN] three times.
The main menu appears.
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2.4. Model/Version
fPush [MENU].
"Date / Clock time" appears.
fPush [u] three times.
"Model / Version" appears.
fPush [SELECT].
"Model" appears.
fUse the buttons [t] or [u] to switch between "Model", "Serial number"
and "Softwareversion".
fTo have the respective data displayed, push [SELECT].
fPush [OK].
fTo return to the main menu, push [RETURN] twice.
The main menu appears.
2.5. SF Module
Settings for maintenance by REINER Support.
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3. Recognising and Removing Interferences
Display Error cause Remedy
No display The device is not connected
to the mains.
fConnect the included
mains adapter to the
ChronoDater and plug
the mains adapter into a
socket with the
matching mains voltage.
"Please wait" The device performs set-
tings.
fWait until the device is
ready for operation.
"Batteries empty, please
change"
The batteries for saving your
settings are empty.
fHave the batteries
replaced by trained
specialists.
"Insert Chipcard" The Chipcard is not or incom-
pletely inserted.
fInsert Chipcard.
"Card inserted incorrectly!
Turn over"
fTurn over Chipcard.
"Please wait Printing" Printing is dicult or
blocked.
fIf this message appears
frequently, contact your
specialist vendor.
"Warning 01" The memory was overwritten
with default values.
fPush [OK].
"Warning 15 to 17" The Chipcard was not
inserted correctly.
fInsert matching
Chipcard correctly.
"Warning 20"
"Warning 31" The housing flap
2
is not
closed.
fClose the housing flap
correctly.
Printing is interrupted. Too-thick print media or
batch used.
In exceptions, the print roll
may block.
fDisconnect the mains
adapter plug and tip
the device backwards.
You will see a knurled
wheel on the bottom.
Turn it until the block is
relieved.
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4. Technical Data and Accessories
4.1. Type Plate
Check the type plate before the device is connected.
The type plate is on the bottom of your ChronoDater 920/922/925.
It contains the following information:
• The ChronoDater 920/922/925 meets the requirements of the
ECdirective2004/108/EC.
The device bears the CE mark for this.
• The device is produced according to the safety standards IEC 950,
EN60950 and VDE0805.
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4.2. Technical Data
Dimensions 210 mm × 160 mm × 138 mm
Weight approx. 3.7 Kg
Print capacity per ribbon up to 50,000 imprints (without printing
plate)
Stamping time approx. 0.5 seconds
Stamping sequence max. 1 second
Batch thickness max. 2 mm (2…5 chemical paper)
Ambient temperature for operation 10°C to 40°C;
up to -8°C possible under certain conditions
Temperature for storage and transport - 40°C to 70°C
Humidity for operation 30% to 70% relative humidity
Humidity for storage and transport 10% to 90% relative humidity
Power supply via included mains adapter;
protection class II
Mains voltage values for mains adapter AC 100-240 V~0.7 A 47-63 Hz
Mains adapter output values 24 V /1.05 A
Input power 24 V /1.0 A
Noise level < 70 dB (A) work-related emission value
purs. to ISO 7779
Protection class IP20
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