MA SQ1000 en
MA SQ1000 en
Applicator
SQ 1000
MADE IN GERMANY
2 Assembly Instructions 2
for the following Products
Family Type
Applicator SQ 1000-220
SQ 1000-300
SQ 1000-400
SQ 1000-520
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2 Product Description................................................................................................................................ 6
2.1 Function Description................................................................................................................................. 6
2.2 Important Features.................................................................................................................................... 6
2.3 Technical Data........................................................................................................................................... 6
2.4 Device Overview....................................................................................................................................... 8
2.5 Contents of Delivery.................................................................................................................................. 9
3 Installation............................................................................................................................................. 10
3.1 Mounting the Applicator to the Printer..................................................................................................... 10
3.2 Connecting the Compressed Air............................................................................................................. 10
3.3 Piercing the Foil of the Universal Tamp Pad............................................................................................11
3.4 Mounting the Stopper...............................................................................................................................11
4 Adjustments.......................................................................................................................................... 12
4.1 Adjusting the Pad.................................................................................................................................... 12
4.1.1 Moving the Pad in Y-Direction........................................................................................................... 12
4.1.2 Moving the Pad in Z-Direction........................................................................................................... 13
4.1.3 Moving the Pad in X-Direction........................................................................................................... 14
4.1.4 Adjust the Pad with the Dispensing Edge......................................................................................... 15
4.2 Adjusting the Blow Tube.......................................................................................................................... 15
4.2.1 Exposing the holes in the blow tube.................................................................................................. 15
4.2.2 Aligning the blow tube....................................................................................................................... 15
4.3 Adjusting the Stopper.............................................................................................................................. 16
5 Operation............................................................................................................................................... 17
5.1 Test Mode without a Print Job................................................................................................................. 17
5.2 Test Mode with a Print Job...................................................................................................................... 17
5.3 Standard Operation................................................................................................................................. 18
6 Configuration......................................................................................................................................... 19
6.1 Setting in the printer menu...................................................................................................................... 19
6.2 Special JScript Commands..................................................................................................................... 20
7 Error Messages..................................................................................................................................... 21
7.1 Error Messages of the Printer................................................................................................................. 21
7.2 Error Messages of the Applicator............................................................................................................ 21
8 Licences................................................................................................................................................. 23
8.1 EU Declaration of Conformity.................................................................................................................. 23
8.2 EU Declaration of Incorporation.............................................................................................................. 24
4 1 Introduction 4
1.1 Instructions
Important information and instructions in this documentation are designated as follows:
Danger!
Draws attention to an exceptionally great, imminent danger to your health or life due to hazardous
voltages.
Danger!
! Draws attention to a danger with high risk which, if not avoided, may result in death or serious injury.
Warning!
! Draws attention to a danger with medium risk which, if not avoided, may result in death or serious injury.
Caution!
! Draws attention to a danger with low risk which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
! Attention!
Draws attention to potential risks of property damage or loss of quality.
i Note!
Advice to make work routine easier or on important steps to be carried out.
Environment!
Handling instruction
i Note!
The complete and current version of the documentation can be found in the Internet.
! Attention!
Initiation, adjustments and changing of parts are to be performed by qualified service personnel only.
Warning!
! This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which
case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
1 Introduction 5
• Before mounting the delivered components disconnect the printer from the power supply and close the shutoff
valve of the applicator.
• Only connect the device to other devices which have a protective low voltage.
• Switch off all affected devices (computer, printer, accessories) before connecting or disconnecting.
• In operation, moving parts are easily accessible.
This applies especially for the zone, where the pad is moved between the starting and the labelling position.
During operation do not reach into that zone and keep long hair, loose clothes, and jewelry distant. Before any
manipulations in those areas, close the shutoff valve.
• The device may only be used in a dry environment, do not expose it to moisture (sprays of water, mists, etc.).
• Do not use the device in an explosive atmosphere.
• Do not use the device close to high-voltage power lines.
• Perform only those actions described in this operating manual.
Work going beyond this may only be performed by trained personnel or service technicians.
• Unauthorized interference with electronic modules or their software can cause malfunctions.
• Other unauthorized work on or modifications to the device can also endanger operational safety.
• Always have service work done in a qualified workshop, where the personnel have the technical knowledge and
tools required to do the necessary work.
• There are various warning stickers on the device. They draw your attention to dangers. Warning stickers must
therefore not be removed, as then you and other people cannot be aware of dangers and may be injured.
! Attention!
Never remove or cover safety markings!
1
Replace it in case of damage!
1.5 Environment
Obsolete devices contain valuable recyclable materials that should be sent for recycling.
The transfer of the label to the product can occur via three methods:
• Stamp on
The label is applied to the resting product by the stamp on pad.
• Blow on
The blow on pad is moved into a predefined position of max 10mm from the product. The label is blown onto the
moving or stationary product.
• Roll on
The label is moved from the printer along the pad to the roller. In the labeling position the label is pulled from the
pad and rolled onto the moving product.
1)
calculated at a stroke of 100 mm below a unit,
using labels 100 mm high and a print speed of 100 mm/s
Tamp-on pad,
A1321
spring-mounted
Type universal 116 x 102 universal 116 x 152 custom-made
Label width SQUIX 4 / 4.3 25 - 116 25 - 116
mm SQUIX 6.3 - - 50 - 176
Label height SQUIX 4 / 4.3 25 - 102 25 - 152
25 - 200
mm SQUIX 6.3 - -
Surface of an item
Blow-on pads
They suit for blowing labels onto items sensitive to pressure. Custom-made
Roll-on pads
Labels are fed to below a roller subsequent to printing.
The pad moves onto an item.
Labels are carried along by the item and rolled on.
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10 2 13 14 15 16 17 1
1 2 3
i Note!
Please keep the original packaging in case the applicator must be returned.
Attention!
! The device and printing materials will be damaged by moisture and wetness.
X Set up label printer with applicator only in dry locations protected from moisture and splashes.
10 3 Installation 10
3.1 Mounting the Applicator to the Printer
Attention!
! X Disconnect the printer from the power supply before mounting the applicator!
X Ensure the printer is in a stable secure position!
X Connect the compressed air only after mounting the applicator to the printer!
1 2 3 4 1 5 6
1 2
! Attention!
The working pressure of the applicator is 4.5 bar. Outside the compressed air range of 4 - 6 bar, the appli-
cation process is interrupted with an error message.
3 Installation 11
3.3 Piercing the Foil of the Universal Tamp Pad
The universal tamp pad has holes drilled into it which enable the labels to be sucked and held onto the pad. When
the pad is delivered these holes are covered by a sliding foil. A number of these holes need to be pierced with the
piercing pin provided. Depending on label type and size holes need to be made into the sliding foil.
2m
m
1 2 3
! Attention!
Do not pierce holes into the foil that are less than 1 mm from the edge of the label.
1
3
4
1 2 3
Fig. 8 Mounting the stopper
When delivered the stopper (1) is mounted on the guiding railer (4). The stopper is used to establish a clear bottom
end for tamp assembly when using the "blow on" mode.
When the modes "stamp on" or "roll on" are active the stopper is not needed.
2 mm
2
3
4
5
6
z
x
y
x y
1mm
1
2
5
6
4
x y
y x
i Note!
X The setting is made when the label material is inserted, as the pad is aligned based on the label.
2
3
z y
x
1 2 3
Fig. 12 Adjust the pad with the dispensing edgee
X Expose all holes that are completely within the label width.
12 3
Fig. 13 Exposing the holes in the blow tube
1 2
4 2
3
2
3
i Note!
Only for the mode "blow on"!
! Attention!
X Power down the printer and switch off the compressed air before adjusting the stopper!
Fig. 16 Display
By alternating between buttons and on the display it is possible to simulate the labeling process
without an active printing job.
X Push button .
This causes the feed of an empty label. Simultaneously the vacuum of the pad as well as the supporting air are
activated. As soon as the label has securely arrived at the pad the supporting air is switched off.
X Push button .
When pushing this button the cylinder Z is extended into the labeling position. Reaching the labeling position is
signalized by the triggering of the impact sensor. With that signal the vacuum is stopped and the label is applied
to the product. With the application of the label the cylinder is contracted back into the starting position.
i Note!
X Use the printer configuration to find the best peel-off offset for the initiation.
If the label is removed by hand after half cycle 1 has been completed and the button is pressed, half cycle
1 will be repeated with the next label in the printing line.
i Note!
X Use the software to find the best peel-off offset for the initiation.
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5.3 Standard Operation
X Before starting the labeling process ensure that all connections are securely established.
X Load printing and labeling material. Ensure that the locking system is closed. „5.1 Inserting Materials“.
X Open the compressed air shut-off valve.
! Attention!
X Before switching on the printer ensure that the pad is not blocked by a label as this may cause the
vacuum sensor to be configured incorrectly.
X Switch on the printer.
i Note!
If the pad is not in the starting position when the printer is switched on an error message will appear on the
display.
Press the pause button on the printer to cancel the error state. The applicator will move into the start
position and is ready for work.
i Note!
This synchronization also has to be carried out when the print job has been interrupted with the cancel
button.
Synchronizing is not necessary when the print head was not lifted between print jobs. This also applies if
the printer was powered down between print jobs.
i Note!
The settings in the printer configuration are basic settings for the specific printer-applicator combination.
If the applicator or printer is changed, a new setting is required.
Adaptation to the respective print job must be carried out primarily via the software. Additional offset values
are available here. The offset values from the device settings and the software add up during operation.
For detailed information about printer configuration Printer configuration manual
i Note!
This guide only describes the specific contents of the Labeling menu.
More information about configuration Printer configuration manual.
X Start menu.
Vacuum control Setting the label transfer check from printer to pad and from pad to On
product by the vacuum sensor
Cleaning blow Activation of a short blow impulse after the application of the label to On
clean the suction channels.
Vacuum delay On - The vacuum will be switched on after the label feed is completed. Off
Off - The vacuum will be switched on when the label feed starts.
START Mode Define the condition for triggering the START signal. Edge
Edge: from low to high
Level: high
Pad empty delay Delay after the start of the backward movement of the cylinder 100 ms
movement before checking whether the label has been deposited.
i Note!
Some parameters of the menu Setup > Labelling can be changed or overridden by JScript commands in a print job.
Numerical entries must be entered in increments of ten.
These changes are valid for the current print job only.
! Attention!
The meaning of the commands O Ax=y in the following table are valid for SQ 3200 only.
For other applicators the meaning of these commands are different.
Command O Ax=y
Table 4 O Ax commands
! Attention!
The y-values must be set as shown in the table regarding blanks and case sensitivity.
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7.1 Error Messages of the Printer
For detailed information about printer errors (e.g. 'Paper out', 'Ribbon out', etc.) Check the operator's manual of the printer.
Error treatment:
X Clearing the error results.
X Press the feed key to synchronize the label feed, remove the left over labels manually.
X The following options are available to exit the error state:
Continue After rectification of the cause of the error the print job commences with the next label of the printing job.
Repeat After rectification of the cause of the error the print job commences with the last label of the printing job.
Cancel The current print job will be canceled.
Label not taken Label has not been picked up properly Check the peel-off parameter an the tamp
by the pad position in realation to the dispense plate of the
printer
Label lost during transport Label fell off the pad before it could be If possible place the "lost" label onto the product
placed onto the product manually.
Otherwise cancel the print job and restart it with
edited parameters (e.g. Numbers).
If this error is repeated check the alignment of the
pad as well as settings for vacuum and supporting
air as well as peel-off offsets.
Label not deposited Label has not been placed onto the Manually label the product.
product; while the pad is moving back
the label is still sticking to the pad.
Sensor information not Sensors for start and end position are Check the sensors (service)
plausible activated at the same time
! Warning!
After the error has been resolved the pad will immediately move back to the starting position!
Danger of injury to hands and fingers by the moving pad!
X Do not reach into the area of the moving pad and keep long hair, loose clothes, and jewelry away.
Reprinting a label, interrupted by an error, is not possible without a new printing job.
X In the mode "apply/print" before the standard cyclic operation can commence the signal "print first label" must be
sent or push the key to send a printed label to the pad.
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8.1 EU Declaration of Conformity
cab Produkttechnik
GmbH & Co KG
Wilhelm-Schickard-Str. 14
D-76131 Karlsruhe
Germany
EU Declaration of Conformity
We declare herewith that the following device as a result of design, construction and the version put in circulation
complies with the relevant fundamental regulations of the EU Rules for Safety and Health. In the event of any alteration
which has not been approved by us being made to any device as designated below, this statement shall thereby be made
invalid.
Device Applicator
Type SQ 1000
cab Produkttechnik
GmbH & Co KG
Wilhelm-Schickard-Str. 14
D-76131 Karlsruhe
Germany
EC Declaration of Incorporation
We declare herewith that the following „partly completed machinery“ as a result of design, construction and the version
put in circulation complies with the essential requirements of the Directive 2006/42/EC on machinery :
Annex I, Article 1.1.2, 1.1.3, 1.1.5, 1.1.6, 1.2.1, 1.3.2, 1.5.2, 1.5.8, 1.6.3, 1.7
In the event of any alteration which has not been approved by us being made to any device as designated below, this
statement shall thereby be made invalid.
Device Applicator
Type SQ 1000
The product must not be put into service until the final machinery into which it is to be incorporated has been declared in
conformity with the provisions of the Directive on machinery.
The documents according annex VII part B from the incomplete machinery are created and will commit to state agencies
on request in electronic kinds.