Scinomix SCI-PRINT SOLO User manual

Scinomix
SCI
-
PRINT
SOLO
SCINOMIX SCI-PRINT SOLO
USER GUIDE

2 General Information
Scinomix Sci-Print SOLO Ver ion 1.2.0.1002
General Information
The information contained in thi document i ubject to change without notice.
Information provided by Scinomix i believed to be accurate and reliable. However, the u er i
re pon ible for the proper and correct u e of the product. If the u er doe not follow the in truction
given in thi manual, Scinomix doe not take any re pon ibility for injurie or damage cau ed by the
Scinomix product.
Instrument Information
Manufacturer: Scinomix, Inc
Model Number: 1045 SCI-PRINT SOLO
Serial Number: _________________
Contact
Scinomix, Inc
4069 Wedgeway Court
Earth City, MO 63045
USA
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Internet: www. cinomix.com
Before operating the instrument, the user must read and understand this manual.
Installation and Servicing
Only Scinomix ervice per onnel or an authorized di tributor hall perform in tallation, ervicing and
rein tallation of the in trument.

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Table of Contents
General Information .....................................................................................................................................2
Table of Content ..........................................................................................................................................3
Chapter 1. Introduction...............................................................................................................................5
Hardware Overview ..................................................................................................................................5
Overview ................................................................................................................................................... 9
Power Requirement ............................................................................................................................9
Fu e .....................................................................................................................................................9
Air Requirement ..................................................................................................................................9
Network Requirement .........................................................................................................................9
Operating Environment ........................................................................................................................9
Health and Safety....................................................................................................................................10
Important Note ...................................................................................................................................10
Intended U e.......................................................................................................................................10
Per onal Protective Equipment (PPE).................................................................................................10
Tran port and Storage ........................................................................................................................10
Lifting Point .......................................................................................................................................10
External Cover ...................................................................................................................................10
Electrical Safety...................................................................................................................................10
In tallation ..........................................................................................................................................11
Noi e Level .........................................................................................................................................11
Service and Maintenance....................................................................................................................11
Symbol on Equipment .......................................................................................................................11
Chapter 2. Startup..................................................................................................................................... 12
Mechanically Integrating the Sci-Print SOLO to an Automated Sy tem .................................................12
Mounting bracket 1045-600-052-A ....................................................................................................12
Left view..............................................................................................................................................13
Front View (Roller extended for Vial Placement/Pickup – Larger diagram in Appendix A)................13
Top View (Roller extended for Vial Placement/ Pickup – Larger diagram in Appendix A) .................14
Connecting the Sci-Print SOLO................................................................................................................14

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Air........................................................................................................................................................14
Power ..................................................................................................................................................14
RS232 ..................................................................................................................................................14
Starting the Sci-Print SOLO .....................................................................................................................14
U ing the Sci-Print SOLO U er Interface for Setup and Diagno tic .......................................................15
Chapter 3. Label De ign.............................................................................................................................16
Overview ................................................................................................................................................. 16
Defining Label Stock................................................................................................................................16
Defining Label Text and Print Layout......................................................................................................18
Checking Label Text and Layout..............................................................................................................20
Chapter 4. Sci-Print SOLO Software Integration Interface........................................................................21
Method .................................................................................................................................................. 21
Error Code and De cription ................................................................................................................25
Sample vb.net Application ......................................................................................................................27
Chapter 5: Maintenance .............................................................................................................................28
Overview ................................................................................................................................................. 28
Printer .....................................................................................................................................................28
Loading Label from a Roll ..................................................................................................................28
Loading Ribbon ...................................................................................................................................31
Cleaning the Print Head ......................................................................................................................32
Cleaning the Peel Plate .......................................................................................................................32
Roller .....................................................................................................................................................32
Chapter 6. Hardware Diagno tic ..............................................................................................................32
Overview ................................................................................................................................................. 32
Output ................................................................................................................................................... 33
Input ......................................................................................................................................................34
Serial Communication.............................................................................................................................34
Appendix A. Machine and Mounting Dimen ion .....................................................................................35
Appendix B: Conver ion Chart from MPa to PSI.........................................................................................38
Appendix C: Declaration of Conformity......................................................................................................39
Appendix D..................................................................................................................................................40

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Chapter 1. Introduction
Hardware Overview
Plea e review the following diagram and familiarize your elf with the terminology u ed.
Front View
Figure 1a.

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Left View
Figure 1b.

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Right View
Figure 1c.

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See the picture below for the annotated connection panel on the end of the in trument:
NOTE:
Do not connect to the Ethernet or USB ports on the connection panel unless directed to do so
by Scinomix Functionality of the machine may be adversely affected

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Overview
The Scinomix Sci-Print SOLO i a ingle proce tube labeler that i mainly u ed a part of an integration
y tem. Typically it i integrated with an automated ample handling in trument.
Once the label tock and label text layout are defined, the printing and applying of label i carried out
under the control of the ma ter in trument ’ control application. Tube are moved in and out of the Sci-
Print SOLO automatically u ing the controlling in trument gripper.
If the Sci-Print SOLO i being u ed a a tand-alone in trument, a imple application will be included
with the in trument.
Power Requirements
110VAC @3A
220VAC @1.5A
uses
F1 & F2: 5 x 20 T3.15A @ 250V
F3: 312 T2A @ 250V
F4: 312 T3A @ 250V
Air Requirements
60-80 PSI @ 1 CFM. The air pre ure gauge on the SOLO di play the air pre ure in Megapa cal (Mpa).
Network Requirements
The VX2 connect to a computer via an RS232 erial port. A erial port or USB- erial port adaptor i
required on the computer.
Operating Environment
Indoor use only
Temperature: 10°C to 40°C
Humidity: 20 to 80% non-conden ing
Altitude: Up to 2000M
Main upply: +/- 10% Rated Voltage
Tran ient overvoltage: In tallation Category (Overvoltage category) II
Rated pollution: Pollution degree 2

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Health and Safety
Important Note
Before using the equipment, it is very important that you have read this manual and have
understood all the safety instructions
Intended Use
The Scinomix Sci-Print SOLO i intended for u e in laboratory etting under the environmental
condition li ted above. If the equipment i u ed in a manner not pecified by the manufacturer, the
protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
The Sci-Print SOLO doe not require the u e of any pecial PPE. However, the u er hould adhere to any
PPE tandard in the laboratory in which the SOLO i in talled.
Transport and Storage
The equipment mu t be tored and tran ported in temperature within the range -25°C to +55°C.
Lifting Points
The equipment i to be lifted by 2 people.
External Covers
Warning – If any of the external cover on the equipment are removed the power
upply i not automatically interrupted. If it i nece ary to remove any of the
external cover it i e ential that the power i switched off fir t. Do not attempt to
u e the robot until the cover are replaced.
Electrical Safety
The equipment mu t be connected to a properly earthed power outlet to protect
u er from the ri k of electric hock. The main cha i of the machine i earthed
together with all a ociated electrical component .
Do not remove any of the fixed cover , a there are no u er erviceable part in ide.
All internal work hould be referred to approved ervice per onnel.