TAKE-A-LABEL TAL-3100T User manual

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TAKE-A-LABEL
16900 Power Dr.
Nunica, MI 49448
Phone: [phone]
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http://www.take-a-label.com
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Machine Startup:
1. Unpack TAL-3100T Tamp Label applicator from shipping container.
2. Place the TAL-3100T on a firm level surface.
3. Plug the TAL-3100T into an 110VAC 15 AMP Grounded outlet.
4. Connect the labeler to a sufficient air supply. Minimum 80 PSI clean dry air.
Note: The TAL-3100T typically operates between 30-50 PSI depending on the
label.
Label Threading:
1. Remove outer unwind disc (49) install new roll of labels and replace disc.
2. Pull label web under the first roller, threw the photo eye (21). Continue pulling the
label web over the top of the next roller. As the webbing is wrapped around the peel
edge, take care to go between the bottom of the peel edge and the top of the air assist
tube. (Do Not Cover the Air Assist Tube with the Webbing).
3. Pull web back and wrap under the drive roller (35), and up between the drive roller
(35) and pinch roller (24), then back down to the waist wind shaft (47). Note: The
pinch roller (26) is spring loaded. Slight pressure will be needed to separate the pinch
roller from the drive roller for threading.
4. Install waist wind clip (48) on waist wind shaft (47) placing the webbing between the
shaft and the clip.

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Tamp Head Placement:
1. The tamp head placement is crucial for consistent label application.
2. The vertical gap between the peel plate and tamp pad should range from 0”-1/32”. If not
loosen the nut at the base of the tamp cylinder rod, and unthread to lower the tamp pad or
screw in the rod to raise the tamp pad height.
3. The horizontal gap between the peel plate and the tamp pad should range from 0”-1/32”.
If not loosen the horizontal mounting bolts and align to the acceptable range.

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Air Assist Tube Placement:
1. The air assist tube is used to assist the label out onto the vacuum pad. As a rule of thumb
the blast patter from this tube should be directed at a 30° angle onto the vacuum pad.
This angle may vary due to several factors, as a result different blast angles may have to
be experimented with.
2. Depending on the style of your labels there will be one or multiple holes in the air assist
tube. These blast holes should be centered on the tamp pad.
3. The miniature flow control (45) will control the volume of air blowing on the label. If the
label is falling off of the tamp pad there may not be enough air. Adjust the flow control
as needed.

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Teaching the photo eye:
1. It is recommended that you teach the photo eye (21) with every new roll of labels used.
2. Remove one label from the webbing and place the webbing only in the photo eye.
3. Press and hold the “Normal” button on photo eye for 3 seconds. When the lights finish
flashing the photo eye is taught.

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Label Setup:
The label advance potentiometer resides on top of the TAL-3100T electrical housing.
The purpose is to adjust the stopping position of the label with respect to the peel plate.
With the label advance pot turned all the way counterclockwise the photo eye will stop
the applicator instantly when it senses a gap. By rotating the potentiometer toward the +
the applicator will dispense more of the label, and by rotating the potentiometer toward
the – the applicator will dispense less of the label.
1. To setup the label position, rotate the label advance pot to the – as far as it will rotate.
2. The goal is to have the applicator stop with a label gap right at the peel edge.
3. Activate the applicator and watch the dispensing label. If the label does not advance far
enough turn the label advance pot to the +, and repeat until one label is completely
dispensed and the next label is stopped at the peel edge.

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Tamp Head Speed:
1. To adjust the speed of the tamp head, use a screwdriver to turn the flow control (44)
screw clockwise to slow it down and turn the flow control (44) screw counterclockwise to
make the tamp head travel faster.

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Tamp Heads Designed for Multipule Labels:
2. If your applicator has a tamp pad designed for mulitpule label sizes, you will need to
open/close the valve on the vacuum line depending on which label you are running.
When running the smallest label size the valve should be closed.
3. When running the largest label the valve should be be open.

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Recommended Spare Parts List TAL-3100T:
Qty.
Description
Part #
1
Pinch Roller
31002
1
Waist wind Clip
45131
1
Drive belt
21031
2
Unwind Disc
45136
1
Motor
76800
1
Vacuum Generator
31725
1
Foot Switch
30110
1
Air Cylinder
30005
1
Circuit Board
31057
3
Unwind Felt Pad
72618
1
Main Fuse
45157
1
Peel Edge Cover
31375
1
Valve Assembly
31722
1
Photo Eye
30106
2
Left Torsion Spring
21027
2
Right Torsion Spring
21028
Depending on frequency of use and importance of the machine function, this list
may need to be modified to include more of each part to prevent any down time.

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TAL-3100T Parts List
Item # Description #
11002 Peel Plate 1
11008 Unwind Shaft 2
21002 Housing 3
21003 Housing Cover 4
21004 Outboard Support Plate 5
21010 Pinch Roller Shaft 6
21011 Idler Roller Rod 7
21031 Drive V Belt 8
21026 Motor Spacers 9
21027 Left Torsion Spring 10
21028 Right Torsion Spring 11
25112 Unwind Washer 12
25113 Unwind Spring 13
25124 #8 Self Taping Screw 14
26001 Unwind Collar 15
26002 Unwind Hub Screw 16
30005 Pneumatic Cylinder 17
30007 Blow Off/ Air Assist Tube 18
30024 Anti-Rotation Rod 19
30074 Shaft Collar ½” 20
30106 Tri-Tronics Photo Eye 21
30110 Foot Switch 22
30124 Filter/Regulator 23
30151 3/8” Shaft Stop Collar 24
31002 Pinch Roller 25
31003 Outboard Support Shaft 26
31008 Air Assist Bracket 27
31009 Pinch Roller Side Plate 28
31015 Plastic Bearing 29
31020 Cylinder Cross Mount Plate 30
31021 Cylinder Mount Plate 31
31053 80/20 Nut 32
31057 TAL-3100T Control Board 33
31060 Rewind Bracket 34
31282 V Belt Tensioner 35
31355 Drive Shaft 36
31373 V Belt Pulley 37
31380 V Belt Tensioner Roller 38

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31701 Main Frame 39
31702 Tamp Head Plate 40
31703 Product Guide Bars 41
31721 Rubber Feet 42
31722 Valve Assembly 43
31723 Knobless Flow Control 44
31724 Miniature Flow Control 45
31725 Vacuum Generator 46
40007 On/Off Switch 47
45129 Waste Wind Shaft 48
45131 Waste Wind Clip 49
45136 Unwind Disc 50
45153 Power Cord Clamp 51
45155 Fuse Holder 52
45157 Fuse 53
45217 Power Cord 54
72618 Felt Pad 55
76800 Heavy Duty Motor 56
81830 ½” Shaft Caps 57
81912 Small Cord Grip 58

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Optional Accessories
LION 6300/8200 Clear Label Photo Eye:
1. Labels must pass under the “Sensing Area” indicator.
2. Remove a label and place the liner only in the sensor.
3. Press and hold the down arrow G button for at least one second. (Model 6300)
4. Press and hold both adjustment arrow buttons at the same time to set the sensor.
(Model 8200)

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Registered Ink Imprinter:
The registered ink imprinter allows you to imprint an alphanumeric code on the label prior to
application to the bottle. This is commonly used for batch codes, expiration dates, or lot codes.
•To adjust the printing location left to right on the web. Loosen two knobs and slide
coder to appropriate location.
•To adjust the printing location with the flow of the web. Slide the roller forward or
backwards to achieve desired print location.