Avery ALS 330/430 manual Blow on time APT2, Restart delay APT3, Time constant compensation APT4

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Operators Manual

ALS 330/430

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 4/06

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Contents Page Page ALS 330/430 Menu structure Errors and warnings ALS 330/430 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 Mechanics DescriptionMachine layout Operator panel Operator panelPlug board Plug boardElectronics ALS 330/430 Prepare dispensing InstallationPreparing the machine Define label data Manual adjustment of the Cont parameter Setting Lpit manuallyCapacitive sensor Capacitive label sensorStop position Adjust dispense functionLabel guide Product data bank Fixed dispensing speedAutomatic dispensing speed Apsf Label position on the productOperation Safety recommendationLeft hand version Right hand version Inserting label materialMounting a new label roll Removing label materialMounting a new label roll on ALS Mounting a new label roll on ALS 330 EuroRewind Adjusting the pressure rollerPrinter adjustment Lead screw adjustmentAdjustment of the dispensing edge Initializing new label material Adjust pressure rollerMissing label function and web breaks Function Display message Mains switchControl of dispense unit Dispenser Menu selectionDisplay Menu function Function data value Display and data inputDispenser active on Label position POS Dispenser stopped OFFMaterial initialisation Init Dispense speed Velo Start delaySTADStop position Stod Product menu PD0n MaintenanceBlow on time Blow Release 4/06 Operation Page Extended standard menu Configuration menuMenu structure Standard menuExtended menu ConfigurationStandard menu Direct ApplicatorDisplay Function Values Standard menuInitialisation Init Dispensing speed Velo Start delay StadLabelling time Blow Display Function Data value Extended standard menuSensor status Sens Label pitch LpitLabel contrast Label positionPOS Product length PrdlDwell 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 Page Possible tests Configuration menuPossible 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 DistLeave Menu finishing Quit Direction Code Description 25 pol Pol Sub Dispenser connector Signal description Pol DSerial interface Data of the serial interfaceExample Interface commandsCommand Description Range Ledg Message in display Output 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 EMIElectronic diagrams Wiring diagram Layout dispenser electronic board Resolution ALS 330/430 Page Message Meaning How to solve Errors and warningsDispenser error messages STO! Power-fail messageInto Eeprom Dispenser warningsALS 330/430 Description Details 330 430 Technical specificationTechnical Information APSF- Sensor Specification Optional function Application specificationCharts Performance chartsPerformance chart Ramp Norm Deceleration Labels/min 900 25 mm 50 mm 75 mm 800 ALS 330/430 Page Function Factory Application AdjustmentFunction PD05 PD06 PD07 PD08 PD09 Function Factory PD01 PD02 PD03 PD04Index