Avery ALS 230 manual Blow on time APT2, Restart delay APT3, Time constant compensation APT4

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Operators Manual

ALS 230

Blow on time_____________________________________________________ APT2

Function: Only used when an applicator is necessary. It defines for how long the label is blown onto the product.

Available only with applicator. Range: 1 ... 7500 ms

Restart delay ____________________________________________________ APT3

Function: This parameter defines the time for a next label dispense after the applicator cycling is completed.

Available only with applicator. Range: 0 ... 5000 ms

Time constant compensation _______________________________________ APT4

Used to control the labelling position when using an applicator in conjunction with APSF.

The parameter APT4 is set to the time that the label takes to reach the product from the start of the applicator cycle. For blow applicators this will probably be less than 25 ms, for EP (air- cylinder) applicators the time will be much more - possible 60 ms to 100 ms depending on the length of the air cylinder.

To calculate the correct value proceed as follows:

Set APT4 to 1. Run the conveyor at a fairly low speed such as 10 m/min and note the label position on the product. Now run the conveyor at a much higher speed such as 25 m/min and note how far the label position has shifted back.

Use the following formula to calculate the correct value for APT4...

(LABEL SHIFT (mm) x 60) / (Vhigh - Vlow) = APT4

Vhigh represents the higher conveyor speed used (in m/min)

Vlow represents the lower conveyor speed used (in m/min)

eg. If the shift is 3mm and the conveyor speeds 10 m/min and 25 m/min are used the correct value for APT4 is:

(3 x 60) / (25 - 10) = 180 / 15 = 12

The calculated value should then be tested by running the conveyor at a high and a low speed and checking that the placement position does not change. If the label position moves back slightly at higher speed then increase APT4 a little, if it moves forward at higher speed then decrease APT4 a little.

Note: The EGRA parameter must be set correctly as well as the APT4 parameter for correct label positioning on the product.

Release 11/05

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Menu structure

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Contents Page Page ALS Menu structure Errors and warnings Overview Important NotesManufacturer CopyrightGeneral 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 General setting InstallationPreparing the machine Unpacking of the unitDefine 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 4Control of dispense unit Function Display message Mains switchDispenser Menu selection Missing label function and web breaksDispenser stopped OFF Dispenser active onMaterial initialisation Init Label positionPOSLabel position Stop position StodDispense speed Velo Start delaySTADBlow on time Blow Product menu PD0nMaintenance Menu structure Configuration menuStandard menu Extended standard menuStandard menu Direct ConfigurationApplicator Extended menuDisplay Function Values Standard menuInitialisation Init Label position POS Start delay StadLabelling time Blow Dispensing speed VeloDisplay Function Data value Extended standard menuSensor status Sens Label pitch LpitLabel contrast Product length Prdl Egra value check Stst Electronic gear ratio adjustment EgraSlew speed Slew Dwell time APT1Time constant compensation APT4 Restart delay APT3Blow on time APT2 Printer dwell time PDT End of air stream signal AstpSave parameter in data bank Save Load data bank LoadProduct menu Release 11/05 Menu structure Possible adjustments ConfigurationCalling the configuration menu Possible testsDisplay 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 Interface baud rate Baud Adjustment resettingFACTParity bit Pari Number of stop bits SbitRecycle simulates max labels/min Recy Number of data bits DbitDistance sensor to dispensing edge Dist Label counter LabcRelease 11/05 Configuration Data of the serial interface Serial interfaceExample Interface commandsCommand Description Range Ledg Error number Error message in display Error description Bit definition in error flagBit definition in warning flag Message in displayOutput 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 Dispenser error messages Errors and warningsSTO! Power-fail message Message Meaning How to solveInto 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