TAGSON PS-2/ES User manual

English Manual
PS2/ES
Automated pack & tag
machine with IndES
fastening system

1. Introduction
2. Important Safety Instructions
3. PS-2/ES
4. Unpacking the machine
5. Setting up the machine
6 Installation of air supply
7. IndES Avery Dennison module
8. Working with the machine
9. Before use
10. Maintenance
11. Troubleshooting
12. Spare parts list
13. Contact information
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Contents
Technical information
PACK & TAG MACHINE
TYPE: PS-2/ES
Air pressure: 5,5 bar / 80 psi
Production year: 2018
Made in Slovenia (EU)
Distributor:
Stular plus Ltd, Koroska cesta 26
4000 Kranj, Slovenia
www.tagson.eu

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Thank you for purchasing TAGSON PS-2/ES. This automated pneumatic
packaging machine with built-in IndES Elastic Staple™ Fastening System
powered by Avery Dennison with either one- or two-needle operation can be
used as a packaging or tagging method for all kinds of products. The unique
packaging system attaches the item on the card with stretchable elastic
staples, and firmly secures the item fast by using less energy and producing
less packaging waste while increasing customer interaction in point of sale.
The main purpose of TAGSON PS-2/ES is to be used in packaging
applications. PS-2/ES enables you to pack and tag a wide range of product
shapes and sizes.
TAGSON automated Pack & Tag machine is designed and made in the EU.
NOTE: The information contained herein is believed to be reliable, however, Stular Plus
d.o.o. and Tagson make no representations concerning the accuracy or correctness of the
data. This product, like any other, should be tested by customer/user thoroughly under end
user’s conditions to ensure the product meets particular requirements. Certain results may
vary.
These operating & safety instructions will guide you through the installation and operation
of the several system combinations available. Manual instructions provide all the information
required for installation, operation, troubleshooting, and servicing. Please read also original
Avery Dennison manual and safety instructions for IndES elastic staple fastening module.
Introduction

This manual contains essential information for the protection of users and others from
possible injury and/or equipment damage.
Read this manual before using the product, to ensure correct handling, and read the manuals
of related apparatus before use.
Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
To ensure safety of personnel and equipment, the safety instructions in this manual and the
product catalogue must be observed, along with other relevant safety practices.
Do not remove or tamper with any of the warning or caution labels on the machine.
Pay close attention to all warning labels and symbols!
WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to prevent
personal injury or loss of life.
→ Before installing the machine or maintenance always switch off main valve to
disconnect the air supply from the machine.
→ Machine should always be on a flat solid surface.
→ Before using the machine make sure there is enough light necessary for safe work.
→ Do not use the machine for other purposes than packaging or tagging.
→ Do not put any other objects on the machine and working surface.
→ Make sure there is no one in close proximity of the machine when using it.
→ Only trained operators can work with the machine. All operators must read the safety
instructions and be familiar with them before use.
→ Operator must always wear eye protection glasses when using the machine.
→ Any interference with the machine and modification of its operation is prohibited.
→ Always turn off air supply whenever the unit is not in use, or when servicing the machine.
Do not remove or replace the needle without turning off the main air supply switch.
→ Do not attempt to disassemble any component while the machine is connected to air
supply.
Important safety instructions
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→ Disconnect air supply before attempting to replace any component.
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Never and under no circumstances try to apply more than 80 psi (5,5 bar) into the machine.
→ Do not remove guards and do not operate the machine without having all guards in place.
→ The needles are extremely sharp and can cause serious injury. Keep hands and clothing
clear of needles while operating the machine.
→ Do not attempt to remove the enclosure, service, or disassemble any component
while the machine is connected to air supply. Disconnect air supply before
attempting to replace any component.
CAUTION: Improper use of lubricants may cause machine failure and/or damage
to the product.
→ Do not use any type of lubricant on the fastener path. Use only compressed air to clean.
→ Do not use any solvents on the machine.
Only trained personnel should work with pneumatically operated machinery and equipment.
Compressed air may be dangerous should an operator not be familiar with it.
Assembly, handling or repair of pneumatic systems should be performed by trained and
experienced personnel.
Do not service machinery/equipment or attempt to remove components until safety is confirmed.
1) Inspection and maintenance of machinery/equipment should only be performed after
confirmation of safe locked-out control positions.
2) When equipment is to be removed, confirm the safety process as mentioned above.
Switch off air and electrical supplies, and exhaust residual compressed air in the system.
3 Before machinery/equipment is restarted, ensure that all safety measures have been taken
to prevent sudden movement of cylinders etc.
WARNING! Always turn off air supply whenever the unit is not in use, or when servicing
the machine.
Do not install the product before reading and understanding safety instructions.
If air leakage increases, or if the equipment does not operate properly, stop the operation.
Unexpected motion can cause injury and equipment damage.
Confirm proper mounting. Make sure the piping is not disconnected or crushed. Connect the
compressed air supply to the product and perform appropriate functional and leakage inspections
to check it is mounted properly.
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1Reel holder for Elastic Staples
2Screw for adjusting needle gap
3Ejector rod switch
4Ejector rod timing adjustment screw
5Eye protection glass
6Avery Dennison IndES module
7Needle adjustment knob
8Card / product holder
9Needle plate (optional: brush anvil)
10 Two safety finger switches (optional: foot pedal)
11 Two adjustable laser markers
12 Laser marker switch ON/OFF
PS-2/ES (front view)
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PS-2/ES (back view)
13 Air blow gun
14 Knob for air level pressure
15 Air filter regulator
16 The main air connector
17 Speed adjustments screw
18 Main air valve ON/OFF for the air supply
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1. Check the contents of the PS-2/ES shipping box. It should contain the following:
→ One PS-2/ES machine
→ One reel holder
→ One safety and manual instruction book for PS-2/ES
→ One safety and manual instruction book IndES Avery Dennison fastening system
→ CE compliance sheet
2. Carefully remove the packaging from the machine.
3. Visually inspect the machine and any accessories as well as shipping materials for
damage.
→ If the machine or any other item is damaged, notify the seller.
→ If the shipping box is also damaged, notify the freight carrier as well as Stular plus
company, and keep the shipping materials for the carrier to inspect.
Take the machine out of the box and place it on a flat, solid working surface.
Assemble the stand with the reel holder as shown in the picture, and attach with four screws.
Make sure the upper holder is firmly attached with four screws.
Insert Elastic staples in the machine as it is shown in the instruction book IndES Avery Dennison
fastening system, see page 14–17.
NOTE: In order to work with this machine, you need air supply. Air supply should be regulated by a
knob for air pressure level and should not exceed 80 psi (5,5 bar).
Unpacking the machine
Setting up the machine
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WARNING! Turn off air supply before beginning installation.
Before the first use:
→ Read safety and manual instructions.
→ Close main air valve on the machine before connecting air supply.
→ Install air supply hose and open main air valve on the machine.
→ Regulate the knob for air pressure level to ensure appropriate pressure (80 psi/5,5 bar).
→ Operate the machine (see page 10).
Before applying air to the machine, make sure that the main air supply valve is closed. Install the
hose vertically in the main air supply valve . Open the main air supply valve.
To open main air supply valve push it to the left.
To close main air supply valve push it to the right.
Install hose to air line in a vertical position on filter regulator so that air flow is in the
direction of arrow stamped on the unit’s body.
CAUTION: When turning the main air supply switch on, the machine will move to
upper position. Keep hands and clothing clear of moving parts when connecting machine to
air supply.
Blow out the air line to remove scale or other foreign matter before installing the Filter/Regulator.
NOTE: Be sure air line is clean and emptied of water. Air lines tend to condense moisture from the
atmosphere, and precautions must be taken to prevent water from entering the attaching unit.
Before operating the machine, pressurize the air line with the knob and check for leaks.
NOTE: Air supply should be regulated by the knob for air pressure level at 80 psi/5,5 bar.
CAUTION: Maximum air supply should be 80 psi (5,5 bar).
Installation of air supply
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TAGSON PS-2/ES has a built-in IndES Avery Dennison module . The module is the main device
that runs staples through the power unit. It is pneumatically operated, do not try to apply more than
80 psi (5,5 bar) into the machine.
NOTE: Before operating with the machine, please read safety and manual instructions for the
IndES Avery Dennison Fastening System module.
IndES Avery Dennison module
This chapter explains how to operate the Tagson Pack & Tag machine.
NOTE: Before operating, please check the air supply level. Air supply must be 80psi (5,5 bar).
WARNING! Always turn off air supply whenever the unit is not in use, or when servicing the
machine.
1. LOADING FASTENERS
With staple loaded to the Module Assembly:
Air Supply should be ON
1. Cut the staple chain rails just below a rung on the staple chain.
2. Insert one side of the staple chain into the opening in the feed system.
3. Insert the other side of the staple chain into the other opening in the feed system.
4. Push one side of the staple chain down until the bottom rung engages the anti-back.
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5. Push the other side also down until the bottom rung is also engaged with the anti-back.
→ Both sides of the staple should be aligned.
6. Holding the staple chain with both hands, pull up gently to ensure that the chain is
engaged with the feed.
→ Both sides of the staple should be aligned.
7. Cycle the machine a few times to verify proper cutting and feeding.
NOTE: Use only original Avery Dennison IndES elastic staples.
2. UNLOADING FASTENERS
With staple loaded to the Module Assembly:
Air Supply can be either ON or OFF
1. Insert the Avery Dennison IndES® Staples Removal Tool into the top of the slot in the Feed
System (illustration shows Right Module).
→ An IndES ejector rod can also be used
2. Push the tool down to the bottom of the slot.
3. Drag the tool down until it contacts the Feed System Feed Pawl and moves the Pawl out
of engagement with the staple chain.
4. Holding the tool down, pull back on the staple chain to remove it from the Feed System.
5. Perform the same operation on the other side.

3. ADJUSTMENT FOR SINGLE OR DOUBLE SHOT OPERATION
With staple loaded in the Module Assembly:
Air Supply must be ON
1. Locate the Single Shot mode/Double Shot mode screws on the Module’s Feed Systems.
2. Move the screws to the “I” for Single Shot mode or “II” for Double Shot mode:
→ Both screws must be in the same mode for proper operation.
→ Failure to move both screws will cause the machine to jam.
3. Tighten the screws.
4. Cycle machine a few times to verify proper cutting and feeding.
4. NEEDLE SPACING ADJUSTMENTS
1. Before adjusting the needles unscrew upper left piston nut
2. By rolling the needle knob wheel vyou can adjust needle spacing
→ By turning the needle knob wheel clockwise, needle spacing will increase.
→ By turning the needle knob wheel anti-clockwise, needle spacing will decrease.
3. Tighten upper left piston nut
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5. ADJUSTING LASER MARKER
Tagson PS-2/ES machine has two laser markers installed on the IndES module.
With laser markers you can point where needles hit cards.
→ Turn off air supply with the Main switch .
→ Install the card with product under the machine.
→ Manually push the IndES module down by hand until the needles touch the card and
leave holes in the card.
→ Do not move the card while pushing the machine up to its highest position.
→ Turn on air supply with the Main switch.
→ Gently turn the laser screw and adjust the laser marker to where holes on the card
are.
→ Carefully tighten the screw so that the laser marker does not move.
→ Make a test on the card without a product.
WARNING! Do not look directly into the laser. It might cause eye injuries.
NOTE: Turn the screws gently. Settings are extremely sensitive.
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WARNING! Module needles are sharp. Use caution when removing and replacing
needles, and during operation. Discard needles that are damaged or have punctured the
skin.
Before starting, the following steps should be double checked:
→ Air supply: filter regulator on the machine must be 80 psi (5,5 bar).
→ Clear the working area.
CAUTION: Always wear protective glasses to prevent eye injuries, and keep hands away
from the working area during operation.
How it works:
To complete the operation, machine has 3 cycles:
→ CYCLE A: By pressing and holding finger switches , the module goes down.
→ CYCLE B: When the module is at its lowest position, the machine activates the ejector
rod and ejects an elastic staple.
→ CYCLE C: By releasing finger switches , the module goes up.
NOTE: In order to activate cycle A, press finger switches with both hands at the same time.
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1. STARTING TO OPERATE THE MACHINE
→ Load staples.
→ Press the switch for ejector rod a few times to make sure the module ejects the
staples properly.
→ Position the product between the module assembly needles.
→ Adjust the height of the card holder and laser marker .
→ Make sure the area is clear of everything but the product intended for fastening.
→ Press finger switches using both hands and hold the switches in place.
→ While holding the switches, the module will go down to its final position and eject the
staples.
→ Release the switches by lifting the module to its upper position. The machine will
automatically load the next fastener for use.
→ Remove the product from the working area.
→ Make sure not to operate the actuation switch again until the machine has completely
reloaded. Premature actuation may cause the machine to jam.
CAUTION: Make sure needles do not touch the product. This might cause needle break
and product damage.
2. ADJUSTING TIMING OF EJECTOR ROD: CYCLE B
With the ejector rod screw you can adjust the timing of the ejector rod (cycle B). By gently
turning the screw, you set the timing of the ejector rod.
NOTE: The optimal setting of cycle B is when the ejector rod launches the fastener while the
module remains at its lowest position for 0.5 sec.
Maintenance
This chapter explains the routine maintenance of the Tagson Pack & Tag machine and its spare
parts replacement. After finishing, always clear the machine with the air blow gun , especially on
the needle plate .
WARNING! Prior to any maintenance, replacement or repair, air supply must be switched off.
Compressed air is required to operate the machine, and air supply should be free of moisture or
other contaminants. Supply must be capable of sustaining line pressure of maximum 80 psi/5,5
bar for table mount units such as Tagson portable Pack & Tag machine.
For maintenance of spare parts replacement, please see the original safety and manual instruction
book IndES Avery Dennison fastening system.

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Trouble shooting
This chapter describes symptoms, possible causes and solutions to problems one may encounter
when operating the Tagson tagging machine.
Symptom
Fastener breaking on insertion or
Fastener not inserted correctly
Fastener not completely
applied
Fastener pulling out
Fasteners not feeding on one or
both sides
Fasteners jamming on one or
both sides
Fastener not cutting
Ejector rod jumps out of the
needle
Unit not cycling properly
Cause
Staple size too small
Wrong needle spacing
Wrong needle penetration
Worn out ejector rod or needle
Card stock too tough
Releasing Trigger too soon
Card stock too weak/thin
Staple size too small
Needle slot damaged
Fastener pulling back through
hole
Debris in fastener track
Faulty mechanism
Faulty ejector rod
Debris in fastener track
Worn out knife
Worn out Blade Drive Spring
Insufficient air pressure
Low air flow
Bended ejector rod or needle
Not enough air pressure
Action
Use larger staple size
Adjust needle spacing
Check needle depth
Replace ejector rod/needle
Use Heavy Duty Needle
Add holes to card stock
Adjust timing of ejector rod
Change card stock
Try longer staple
Replace needle
Use larger fastener
Clean fastener track
Check Feed pawl tips and springs
or feed cut shaft spring
Replace ejector rod
Clean fastener track
Replace knife
Replace Blade Drive Spring
Check air pressure
Watch air reg. gauge for pressure
drop during operation
Change ejector rod or needle
Air pressure must be 80 psi

STULAR PLUS LTD
TAGSON division
Koroska cesta 26
SI-4000 Kranj
Slovenia, Europe
Tel. [phone]
Mail: [e-mail]
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Spare parts list
The spare parts list only applies to the Tagson PS-2 machine without the IndES module. For the
IndES module spare parts list, please see the original safety and manual instruction book IndES
Avery Dennison fastening system.
Item
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2.
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9.
Part number
PV5218
DV V18
H32
P22
ALI
V32QS
PCU2575
AMH2075
FR14
Description
PV5218 Pneumatic valve
DVV18 Valve for two-handed activation
H32 M5 Valve for manual switching
P22 Black switch 32Q4
Ali link 1/8
V 32 QS 4 Mechanical valve
PCU 25 75 DDA Pneumatic cylinder
AMH 25 75 BA Guide cylinder
FR 14 Filter-regulator 0-8 Bar
QTY
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1