Operators Manual
ALS 230
6.2 Menu functions
The menu functions are explained in detail here.
Permanent test___________________________________________________ DTST
The permanent test makes a test run without using labels. In the display the numbers of dispense cycles is shown (see description LABC). Immediately after starting the function, the machine runs in a
Polarity of the product sensor ______________________________________ P_S_
The machine requires a start signal for each product to be labelled. After the start delay (STAD) the labelling starts. The signal is usually created by a light sensor at the conveyor. A PLC can also supply this signal. The light sensor supplies a signal when the light beam is interrupted by the product. By means of the function P_S_ it will be selected whether the leading edge or the trailing edge of the product should trigger the signal.
Usually the trailing edge of a product is used. Reasons for detecting the leading edge can be:
-shape of product (your should avoid detecting a radius or a declined edge)
In case of using other than the standard product sensor’s, the meaning of the display can be reversed. The adjustment you need you may change with the keys NEXT or PRIOR. Factory adjustment: LEDG
Machine type ___________________________________________________ MACH
The software is identical for several different machines. Choice the correct type.
Dispensing direction ______________________________________________ MDIR
The machine is available in a right and
Factory adjustment: RIGHT
Handling of missing label _________________________________________ MLAB
There are several condition the dispenser is not able to dispense a product:
ythe distance between products is too close
yan additional printer is not fast enough
ythe loop in the ALX720 is empty (end of job, printer error)
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