Avery ALS 230 manual Adjust dispense function, Stop position, Fixed dispensing speed

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Operators Manual

ALS 230

With a L-dispensing the adjustment is done by move the tail sheaves behind the dispensing edge.

3.3 Adjust dispense function

For an operation without any trouble and high label accuracy, tree adjustments are required:

•Label position on the dispensing edge: stop position

•Dispense speed

•Label position on the product

The adjustment should be done in the same order, because parameter like the stop position depends on the setting of the stop position and the dispensing speed.

3.3.1Stop position

The first step is to adjust the stop position. This is the basic adjustment of the dispense process. Also in case of problems with the machine check if the stop position is okay.

Figure 6 Stop position

The stop position should be adjusted so that the label stops at the dispensing edge up to 3 mm behind.

For a correct operation of the automatic label compensation, they will compensate a missing label on the web, first the distance between label sensor and dispensing edge has to be defined. Do this by calling the DIST function in the configuration menu. Check the setting by removing a label before the label sensor from the web. Give a start signal to the machine by triggering the start sensor (not the FEED key) and see if the compensation is done on the right position. Do the fine adjustment with the STOD function.

3.3.2Fixed dispensing speed

The second step is to adjust the dispense speed. If an APSF sensor is used see 3.3.3.

If an applicator is used, then the dispense speed has no influence to the dispense process. Continue with 3.3.4.

Set POS to the distance between start sensor and dispensing edge. If installed remove the roller to press the label onto the product. Now try to dispenser one product. If the label has wrinkles reduce the speed VELO. If the product peels out the label, so the stop position of the next label is different to the last position increase the speed. Normally your dispense speed should be a little bit higher than your product speed.

Release 11/05

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Preparing the machine

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Contents Page Page ALS Menu structure Errors and warnings Copyright Important NotesOverview ManufacturerGeneral Safety Notes SafetyOperator’s duty of care Concrete security regulations and symbols used Security measures during normal operation Security measures during maintenance and repairsObserve environmental regulations Work on the electrical equipmentWork on pneumatic equipment Page Mechanics DescriptionDispensing mechanics Operator panel Operator panelALS Electronic Plug boardALS Unpacking of the unit InstallationGeneral setting Preparing the machineDefine label data Prepare dispensingInsert material Capacitive label sensor Setting Lpit manuallyManual adjustment of the Cont parameter Capacitive sensor Label guideFixed dispensing speed Adjust dispense functionStop position Product data bank Automatic dispensing speed ApsfLabel position on the product Operation Safety recommendationLeft hand version Inserting label material3Initialise new label material Missing label function and web breaks Function Display message Mains switch4Control of dispense unit Dispenser Menu selectionLabel positionPOS Dispenser active onDispenser stopped OFF Material initialisation InitLabel position Stop position StodProduct menu PD0n Start delaySTADDispense speed Velo Blow on time BlowMaintenance Extended standard menu Configuration menuMenu structure Standard menuExtended menu ConfigurationStandard menu Direct ApplicatorDisplay Function Values Standard menuInitialisation Init Dispensing speed Velo Start delay StadLabel position POS Labelling time BlowDisplay Function Data value Extended standard menuSensor status Sens Label pitch LpitLabel contrast Product length Prdl Dwell time APT1 Electronic gear ratio adjustment EgraEgra value check Stst Slew speed SlewTime constant compensation APT4 Restart delay APT3Blow on time APT2 Load data bank Load End of air stream signal AstpPrinter dwell time PDT Save parameter in data bank SaveProduct menu Release 11/05 Menu structure Possible tests ConfigurationPossible adjustments Calling the configuration menuDisplay Function of the parameter Possible data entry Handling the menuMenu functions Type of applicator Appl Automatic product speed followerAPSFAdditional functions in the standard menu Input and sensor check ICHOutput check OCH Number of stop bits Sbit Adjustment resettingFACTInterface baud rate Baud Parity bit PariLabel counter Labc Number of data bits DbitRecycle simulates max labels/min Recy Distance sensor to dispensing edge DistRelease 11/05 Configuration Data of the serial interface Serial interfaceExample Interface commandsCommand Description Range Ledg Message in display Bit definition in error flagError number Error message in display Error description Bit definition in warning flagOutput signals Connections and signalsApplicator modes Signals for direct dispenseTiming ASA applicator Control signals for the ASA applicatorAPT2 Signals for the EP applicatorApplicator connector Applicator connectorConnecting NPN left or PNP right inputs Input signalsProduct sensor Example for connecting an NPN sensor DatalogicNPN connection of optional ODC sensor OD Control sensorConnection of a NPN type Apsf sensor Apsf sensorOptional connector for process contro Control signalsInternal I/O connector Rule EMIWiring diagram Electronic diagramsLayout dispenser electronic board Jumper position has to be 800 steps Page Message Meaning How to solve Errors and warningsDispenser error messages STO! Power-fail messageInto Eeprom Dispenser warningsALS Description Details Technical SpecificationTechnical Information APSF- Sensor Specification Optional function Application specificationLabels per minute in relation to different label pitches Performance375 125 875 625 ALS Page Function Factory Application AdjustmentFunction PD05 PD06 PD07 PD08 PD09 Function Factory PD01 PD02 PD03 PD04Siehe Machine type Index