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MERCURY PLUS

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6.4.2 CTRL - Process example

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6.4.3 CTRL - Lot closing

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6.4.4 Weight Bounding (weight classes) - Operation

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6.4.5 W.B. - Standard single product

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6.4.6 W.B. - Single product with CTRL enabled

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6.4.7 W.B. - Crate weigher

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6.5 Double head mode

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6.5.1 Additional head

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6.5.2 Alternative head

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6.6 Labelling machine mode

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6.7 How to prepare and power the line

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6.8 Modify data

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6.9 Reverse entry management

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6.10 Totals management (Advanced closing)

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6.11 List of open PLU

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6.12 Conveyor belt

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6.13 Scale reset

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7. MAINTENANCE

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7.1 Foreword

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7.2 Inspections conducted in the factory

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7.3 Inspections to be conducted on installation

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7.4 Routine inspections

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7.5 How to replace the conveyor belts

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7.6 How to tighten the conveyor belts

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7.7 How to check the weighing system

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7.8 How to calibrate the weighing system

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7.9 How to clean the thermal head

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7.10 How to clean the paper tractor roller

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7.11 How to clean the paper photosensor

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7.12 How to clean the accessory parts of the printer

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7.13 How to replace the thermal head

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7.14 How to replace the belts

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7.15 How to replace the motor

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7.16 How to clean the conveyor belts

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7.17 How to clean the compressed air filter

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7.18 How to clean the photocells

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8. TROUBLESHOOTING

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8.1 Foreword

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8.2 List of errors

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9. GLOSSARY

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Summary of Contents for Cigiemme MERCURY PLUS

Page 1: ...MERCURY PLUS Instruction manual Code 81320114 EDITION 02 05 2016 January 2007 ...

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Page 3: ...1 7 4 Mercury Plus high speed stainless steel with additional belt MX130HS 4N 1 25 1 7 5 Mercury Plus stainless steel with label underneath MX130ES 1 26 1 7 6 Mercury Plus stainless steel with additional belt and label underneath MX130ES 4N 1 27 1 7 7 Mercury Plus double head stainless steel MX130TB 1 28 1 7 8 Mercury Plus double head stainless steel with additional belt MX130 4N 1 29 1 8 Electric...

Page 4: ...OM2 COM3 serial output connection 1 55 3 7 4 Fast Ethernet connection 1 57 3 7 5 Printer connection 1 57 3 8 Switching the terminal on and off 1 58 3 8 1 Powering 1 58 3 8 2 Starting phase 1 59 3 8 3 Switching off 1 59 3 9 Decommissioning 1 60 3 9 1 Temporary 1 60 3 9 2 Definitive dismantling 1 61 4 CONTROLS AND INDICATIONS 1 63 1 63 4 1 Front part display and keyboard 4 2 Display 1 64 4 2 1 Pathw...

Page 5: ...h ALT 1 91 5 8 Use of the TAB key during process 1 93 5 9 List of menus 1 94 5 10 Common notes about archive programming 1 97 5 10 1 SAVE 1 98 5 10 2 NEW 1 98 5 10 3 COPY 1 98 5 10 4 CANCEL 1 98 5 11 Texts 1 99 5 11 1 Introduction 1 99 5 11 2 Text archive properties 1 100 5 11 3 How to find a text 1 100 5 11 4 Preset texts 1 100 5 12 Barcodes 1 105 5 12 1 Introduction to the barcodes 1 105 5 12 2 ...

Page 6: ...neral Totals 1 173 5 21 1 Introduction and properties 1 173 5 21 2 General Totals management 1 174 5 22 Menus accessible at 5th level 1 175 5 22 1 Introduction 1 175 5 22 2 Network settings 1 176 5 22 3 Transmission of Weights Rejected Weights and application errors 1 177 5 22 4 Password entry 1 179 5 22 5 Time date setting 1 179 5 22 6 Miscellaneous settings 1 180 5 22 7 Logger settings 1 181 5 2...

Page 7: ... 2 Inspections conducted in the factory 1 214 7 3 Inspections to be conducted on installation 1 214 7 4 Routine inspections 1 215 7 5 How to replace the conveyor belts 1 216 7 6 How to tighten the conveyor belts 1 217 7 7 How to check the weighing system 1 219 7 8 How to calibrate the weighing system 1 221 7 9 How to clean the thermal head 1 222 7 10 How to clean the paper tractor roller 1 224 7 1...

Page 8: ... 1 96 Figure 5 5 Texts archive 1 99 Figure 5 6 Barcode archive 1 118 Figure 5 7 Images archive 1 129 Figure 5 8 Labels archive 1 133 Figure 5 9 Entry and editing of labels fields 1 134 Figure 5 10 Heading 1 138 Figure 5 11 Plu archive 1 144 Figure 5 12 BCRead archive 1 159 Figure 5 13 Traceability archive 1 165 Figure 5 14 Weight Bounding archive 1 172 Figure 5 15 General Totals archive 1 174 Figu...

Page 9: ...MERCURY PLUS 1 9 Figure 7 7 How to disassemble the side casing and section of the conveyor belt with transmission belt 1 230 Figure 7 8 Section of the conveyor belt with motor 1 231 ...

Page 10: ...e 5 15 Interleaved 2 of 5 1 112 Table 5 16 ITF 14 1 112 Table 5 17 EAN 128 1 114 Table 5 18 Types of barcode 1 119 Table 5 19 Barcode archive properties 1 121 Table 5 20 Barcode process variable fields 1 122 Table 5 21 Barcode totals variable fields 1 125 Table 5 22 Barcode field properties 1 126 Table 5 23 Images archive properties 1 130 Table 5 24 Labels archive properties 1 135 Table 5 25 Label...

Page 11: ...m tolerated error table 1 219 Table 7 3 Ex of class x maximum tolerated error table 1 219 Table 7 4 Class y maximum tolerated error table 1 220 Table 7 5 Ex of class y maximum tolerated error table 1 220 Table 8 1 List of software errors 1 236 ...

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Page 13: ...arried out the conformity of the Production quality assurance assessment and issued the certificate MID_7_D_1 6 Additional information All the instructions given in the Use and maintenance handbook supplied with the instrument must be followed during the utilization as well as the safety and accident preventing norms in force in the country of installation The CE mark has been applied on the produ...

Page 14: ... system Contact your nearest Service Centre if problems occur Any attempt on the part of unauthorised personnel to dismantle or modify the terminal is prohibited Any such attempt shall invalidate the warranty and relieve the manufacturer from all liability for any damage or injury to persons or property It is also forbidden to alter or remove the data plates and seals on the terminal Make sure tha...

Page 15: ... In order to more clearly describe certain maintenance or adjustment operations some of the illustrations in this manual show the weighing system with the safety guards removed Under no circumstances may the system be operated in these conditions The safety guards may only be removed for the time strictly required to carry out the required repairs or maintenance work after which they must be fitte...

Page 16: ... observe the instructions could cause death or serious personal injury WARNING Information or instructions on how the system is to be operated correctly in order to maximise its service life or prevent loss or damage of programmed data or to optimise operation with regard to metrological standards Text and messages displayed on the terminal are printed in this manual using special characters Messa...

Page 17: ...tents of this manual without prior written authorization from the manufacturer This manual is supplied with a CD ROM containing information about how to program the archives as well as operating setting up and servicing instructions for the weighing pricing machine 1 4 How to consult the manual The way this manual has been compiled makes it easy for the user to find the information he needs It has...

Page 18: ...d install the line 1 4 4 Controls and indications Description of the display keyboard unit and the user interface 1 4 5 Use of the line programming Detailed description of the data entry mode 1 4 6 Use of the line process Detailed description of the operating modes of the line and the various possible configurations 1 4 7 Maintenance Describes the procedures and frequencies with which the routine ...

Page 19: ...1 19 MERCURY PLUS 1 4 10 Glossary Gives the meanings of the technical terms used in this manual ...

Page 20: ...ge A list of the main technical features is given below Conveyor with 3 or 4 flat or V shaped belts Static or dynamic weighing with frequencies of up to 120 packages per minute according to the dimensions weight and shape of the package and the length of the labels Alphanumeric functional keyboard with 99 keys Ethernet network with TCP IP protocol Printing width up to 102 mm Air jet application sy...

Page 21: ...ing labelling and unloading phases which receive and process the information concerning the weight of the product and transmit it to the printer and a printing and label application system which affixes a label to the weighed product giving the relative weight price amount data about the lot batch client etc ...

Page 22: ...rinters Several significant examples are described on the following pages 1 7 1 Mercury Plus basic stainless steel MX130 Figure 1 1 MX130 citi6104 jpg Key 2 Separator conveyor 3 Weighing conveyor 4 Labelling conveyor 5 Control and monitoring panel 6 Display unit 7 Label printing and application system 8 Push button panel on the machine ...

Page 23: ...h additional belt MX130 4N Figure 1 2 MX130 4N citi6105 jpg Key 1 Entry conveyor 2 Separator conveyor 3 Weighing conveyor 4 Labelling conveyor 5 Control and monitoring panel 6 Display unit 7 Label printing and application system 8 Push button panel on the machine ...

Page 24: ...eed stainless steel MX130HS Figure 1 3 MX130HS citi6106 jpg Key 2 Separator conveyor 3 Weighing conveyor 4 Labelling conveyor 5 Control and monitoring panel 6 Display unit 7 Label printing and application system 8 Push button panel on the machine ...

Page 25: ...th additional belt MX130HS 4N Figure 1 4 MX130HS 4N citi6107 jpg Key 1 Entry conveyor 2 Separator conveyor 3 Weighing conveyor 4 Labelling conveyor 5 Control and monitoring panel 6 Display unit 7 Label printing and application system 8 Push button panel on the machine ...

Page 26: ...label underneath MX130ES Figure 1 5 MX130ES citi6108 jpg Key 2 Separator conveyor 3 Weighing conveyor 4 Labelling conveyor 5 Control and monitoring panel 6 Display unit 8 Push button panel on the machine 9 Label printing and application system from underneath ...

Page 27: ...abel underneath MX130ES 4N Figure 1 6 MX130ES 4N citi6109 jpg Key 1 Entry conveyor 2 Separator conveyor 3 Weighing conveyor 4 Labelling conveyor 5 Control and monitoring panel 6 Display unit 8 Push button panel on the machine 9 Label printing and application system from underneath ...

Page 28: ...Figure 1 7 MX130TB citi6110 jpg Key 2 Separator conveyor 3 Weighing conveyor 4 Labelling conveyor 5 Control and monitoring panel 6 Display unit 7 Label printing and application system 8 Push button panel on the machine 9 Label printing and application system from underneath ...

Page 29: ... Figure 1 8 MX130TB 4N citi6111 jpg Key 1 Entry conveyor 2 Separator conveyor 3 Weighing conveyor 4 Labelling conveyor 5 Control and monitoring panel 6 Display unit 7 Label printing and application system 8 Push button panel on the machine 9 Label printing and application system from underneath ...

Page 30: ... connections 230 Vac singlephase with ground PE 50 Hz 60 Hz max power input 4 5 A industrial plug conforming to IEC309 2 ATTENTION To ensure that the servicing and assistance operations are carried out in complete safety it is essential to install a disconnector one that can be padlocked on the supply side of the line ...

Page 31: ...0000 divisions Maximum input signal 23 mV Sensitivity 0 75 uV division version with analog cells Full scale stability 5 ppm C Zero stability 5 ppm C Compensated temperature range 0 40 C Operating range 0 50 C Humidity 85 40 C Table 1 1 Electrical values Version Panel On top printing unit Underneath printing unit Optional CGM Totalizer 3 belts 500VA 170VA 170VA 170VA 4 belts 500VA 170VA 170VA 170VA...

Page 32: ... a grounding pin the warning and safety plates are affixed to the casing of the instrument failing this notify your maintenance personnel or contact our Assistance Service directly The terminal complies with the European Directive governing electromagnetic compatibility however it is good practice to provide a separate power supply line for the terminal WARNING To not route the terminal connection...

Page 33: ...umidified compressed air from 400 to 600 kPa 4 6 bar flow rate 40 liters min with pivoting applicator flow rate 60 liters min with air jet applicator quick coupling 1 9 2 Conveying speed Varies from 0 to 65 m min for models with short belts MX130 and from 0 to 100 m min for models with long belts MX130HS ES TB depending on the data entered in the PLU The production rate of the weighing line can re...

Page 34: ...lel straps guided by driven pulleys The stages forming the system always have the following function regardless of the type of conveyor which is supplied to suit the type of product conveyed and weighed 1 9 7 Entry or loading conveyor This is the first stage in the product advancement direction Its function is to receive the products coming from either a conveyor or feeding system of the manual ty...

Page 35: ...t conveyed if the scale or belt prior to the labelling machine is occupied 1 9 9 Weighing conveyor The product transits in order to be weighed during this stage Weighing may take place without stopping the product in the scale dynamic weighing mode or by stopping the belt static weighing mode 1 9 10 Labelling conveyor This is the stage that allows the product to be positioned under the printing ap...

Page 36: ...cs bit image mode Types of barcode available 2 5 family EAN and EAN add on family 3 9 family CODABAR family UPC family Code EAN 128 family PDF417 Check Digit automatic calculation Wide narrow ratio programmable Programmable height Suppression of legible characters Adjustable printing intensity Key for repeating the last label printed Automatic monitoring of the temperature of the thermal head CHAR...

Page 37: ...od and with a glossy finish weight 65 90 g m2 ISO536 thickness 0 075 0 083 mm ISO534 Adhesive specifications adhesiveness on detachment 90 C 430 N m operating temperature 20 C 70 C Siliconed paper specifications BG 40 BROWN supercalendered glossy paper weight 65 g m2 ISO536 thickness 0 057 mm ISO534 transparency 45 Recommended models Fasson Fasthermal NT Kanzaki KPT 86 H Fasson Fastransfer MP S470...

Page 38: ...at paper Armor APR for coated or polypropylene paper Armor AXR7 Plus for plastic backings Ricoh B110 a NCR S 1 STORAGE Keep the tapes and labels in a dry sheltered place at a temperature of less than 40 C and do not expose then to the sunlight DIMENSIONS OF THE ROLL OF LABELS Maximum reel diameter 280 mm Inner reel diameter MINIMUM 40 mm OPTIMUM 50 mm ...

Page 39: ...about the system in which the terminal is installed WARNING The manufacturer shall not be answerable for faulty operation or damage to the machine if modifications have been made without the explicit written permission of the manufacturer itself 1 10 1 Identification data An exact description of the model serial number and the year of manufacture will make it easier for our After Sales Service sta...

Page 40: ...nd CE data of the machine There is also another data plate for the platform used in conjunction with the terminal Figure 1 9 Metrologic data plate citi6112 jpg Figure 1 10 Identification plate of the weighing platform citi6113 jpg 1 11 Warranty The warranty conditions are specified in the contract of sale ...

Page 41: ...esigned and built to handle and weigh loads in compliance with the maximumj capacity indicated It is absolutely forbidden to use the line for transporting and weighing persons It is also forbidden to handle and weigh loads exceeding the maximum capacity indicated on the line itself It is forbidden to use the line for conveying unpacked food products Any other use shall only be permitted if explici...

Page 42: ...afety guards are in place and that the connection cables are in a good condition and connected correctly Make sure that the terminal is connected to an electrical outlet socket equipped with an efficient earth connection Make sure that the line complies with the applicable regulations Make sure that there is no difference in potential between the earth and neutral conductors If the terminal is to ...

Page 43: ...ed i e those due to moving components potentially dangerous voltage and compressed air 2 3 1 Personal protective equipment Extract from article 40 of law 626 94 Heading IV The term personal protective equipment PPE means any piece of equipment designed to be worn or held by the worker so as to protect him or her against one or more risks liable to be a threat to the safety or health during work as...

Page 44: ...ply with these regulations Qualification level of the operator required for successful use Besides the matters specified above information concerning residue hazards that cannot be overcome will be given where applicable as well as indications about the precautions the operator must take when this particular work is carried out The manufacturer shall not be liable for damages to persons or propert...

Page 45: ...t be particularly careful and diligent as some of the programming operations can destroy the previously memorised data He she must also be familiar with the productive organisation of the company so as to enter adequate information Qualification 2 Mechanical servicing technician entrusted with making sure that the mechanical components are clean and in a good condition as well as adjusting and ser...

Page 46: ...MERCURY PLUS 1 46 WARNING Reference will be made to the qualifications described above in all future descriptions about operations involving the machine ...

Page 47: ... 2 Delivery of the line WARNING Strictly comply with the indications on the packaging of the line Moisture and strong impact will damage the equipment which also contains electronic parts Both transport and storage must be carried out with particular care Do not stack the crates Always store the equipment in a dry place protected against infiltrating water and moisture All the material shipped by ...

Page 48: ...MX130TB 365 MX130TB additional belt 380 Table 3 1 List of weights of the various models 3 4 List of materials supplied Along with the line the pack contains the following materials 1 one plug for the electrical connections 1 one use and maintenance manual 2 two rolls of labels for each labelling machine supplied 3 5 How to handle the line The weighing line will be delivered in a crate with clear i...

Page 49: ...ate Do NOT LIFT the machine if this information is illegible Contact the manufacturer s After Sales service in order to obtain the necessary instructions WARNING It is essential to raise the printing heads if the machine must be moved in the future even to only a small extent Pay the utmost attention to the instructions on the crate when carrying the machine to its installation site ...

Page 50: ...eighing line can been tried and tested in compliance with the relative European Union directives It is therefore below the limits established for both emission and for immunity from emissions of the electromagnetic type ATTENTION The customer who manages the line and or system is responsible for checking to make sure that the other pieces of equipment installed near the line conform to the requisi...

Page 51: ...electronic devices to be easily opened for servicing purposes position of the printers even when there is only one printer make it easy to replace the roll of paper and remove the waste silicone coated backing There should also be a waste container nearby position of the additional control buttons and selectors the operator must have free access to the keyboard position of the handwheels used to m...

Page 52: ...m Make sure that there are no bystanders near the crate when it is opened The crate is formed by a wooden crate or cage and must be dismantled in the following order Remove the cover using a lever Remove one of the two longer sides While one person removes the nails another must hold the wall in place Remove one of the two shorter sides While one person removes the nails another must hold the wall...

Page 53: ...st rapidly remove the wooden footboard Lower the machine to the floor ATTENTION If the machine must be moved in any way it is essential to place it in its original packing materials in compliance with the norms described in the HANDLING chapter Position the machine on the level checking the level gauge on the scale itself Use the adjustable feet to level the machine It is NOT use the adjustable fe...

Page 54: ...erations which must be carried out in compliance with the instructions given by the manufacturer s staff who deliver the machine ATTENTION Lift the machine in the central zone slowly testing the stability of the load and evaluating the risk of overturning Position the machine on the level checking the level gauge on the scale itself Use the adjustable feet to do this NEVER use the adjustable feet ...

Page 55: ...7 3 COM1 COM2 COM3 serial output connection The outputs of the instrument can be configured in the RS232 422 standards by means of BIOS settings and internal jumpers The labels show which standard has been used Connection to the pins is given in the following table Pin RS232 RS422 1 DCD TX 2 RX TX 3 TX RX 4 DTR RX 5 GND GND 6 DSR 7 RTS 8 CTS 9 RI Table 3 2 Serial output pinout ...

Page 56: ...ponds to COM4 Serial Port 3 corresponds to COM1 Serial Port 4 corresponds to COM2 The COM3 serial port is available by default with RS422 interface and RS232 also by means of internal connector 9p ATTENTION Limits to use envisaged for standard RS232 Maximum transmission distance 15 m Maximum voltage at ends 12 Vdc It is advisable to use a screened cable for connections to external devices Remember...

Page 57: ...t the screen to the metal part of the shell of the 9 pin connector 3 7 4 Fast Ethernet connection The pin out of 6 reflects the standard RJ45 Fast Ethernet 10 100 pin out 3 7 5 Printer connection Unless different instructions are given the external printer is connected to the COM 2 serial port of the cpu box using the supplied cable Two types of printer with 2 or 4 printing heads are available as ...

Page 58: ...d that nothing touching the weighing belt Make sure that the labels have been correctly loaded into the machine and that the printing head is lowered Make sure that any feeding devices prior to the line are at a standstill Check that the emergency switch has not been pressed Make sure that the on off switch is in position I Turn on the disconnector on the supply side of the line Turn the main swit...

Page 59: ...an emergency procedure Press to stop the boot phase and activate the FTP server Figure 3 1 Position of main switch citi6102 jpg 3 8 3 Switching off After the processing or programming phases have terminated quit the archive menu and go to the main menu Turn the main switch to position 0 Turn off the disconnector on the supply side of the line Key 1 Main switch ...

Page 60: ...ered place ATTENTION If the line must be moved in any way it is essential to place it in its original packing materials in compliance with the norms described in the HANDLING chapter If the original packing is not available place the line on a pallet and fix it in a secure and stable way Lift the printer s thermal head of all the printers if there are more than one Remove the thermal paper and the...

Page 61: ...8 1 POLYURETHANE PE VHNW 100 PVC POLYCARBONATE POLYSTYRENE ELECTRICAL MATERIALS There are also small quantities of SINTERED BRONZE BRASS The electronic terminal contains NiCd batteries When the line is dismantled and scrapped refer to this list so that the materials can be disposed of in compliance with the norms and laws in force at that time in the country of use ...

Page 62: ...MERCURY PLUS 1 62 ...

Page 63: ... 1 63 4 CONTROLS AND INDICATIONS 4 1 Front part display and keyboard Figure 4 1 Front part of terminal citi6103 jpg Key 1 Display 2 Function keys 3 Editing keys 4 Alphanumerical keyboard 5 Summing keys 6 Date keys ...

Page 64: ...easurement kg or lb 4 Area that displays the metrological data maximum capacity minimum capacity division 5 Area that displays the unitary price in the selected currency and unit of measurement 6 Area that displays messages for the operator 7 Area that displays the legal instrument M 8 Area that displays the function keys and macrofunctions 9 Area that displays the date and time of the system lev ...

Page 65: ...e 1 64 kg lb Unit of measurement of the tare weight PT Preset tare entered in PLU 4 2 3 Weight area See point 3 of Figure 4 2 on page 1 64 kg lb Unit of measurement of the tare weight Stable weight symbol Indicates that the displayed weight is stable and can be printed and or transmitted Center zero symbol Indicates that the weight detected by the platform is near zero between 1 4 1 4 of the divis...

Page 66: ... 64 The unitary price is displayed in this area with the currency set in the current PLU Example the following message will appear if the Euro has been selected as principal currency Figure 4 3 Detail of price area citi6115 en jpg 4 2 6 Message area See point 6 of Figure 4 2 on page 1 64 The messages for the operator appear in this area The error messages appear in a window in the middle of the di...

Page 67: ... by means of macro functions 4 2 8 Date time and level area See point 9 of Figure 4 2 on page 1 64 Date Given in the dd mm yyyy format Time Given in the hh mm format hh from 00 to 23 Level The currently selected operating level is shown on a coloured background 4 2 9 Settings area See point 10 of Figure 4 2 on page 1 64 Area in which the data items of the various archives appear with the headings ...

Page 68: ...oard 4 3 1 Groups of keys The keys have been grouped according to the colour of their background Figure 4 4 Keyboard citi6103 jpg Key 1 Display 2 Function keys 3 Editing keys 4 Alphanumerical keyboard 5 Summing keys 6 Date keys ...

Page 69: ...isplay 4 3 3 Date keys purple background See point 6 of Figure 4 4 on page 1 68 Dates to be printed on the labels being programmed Quickly calls up the tare and allows it to be modified during the process 4 3 4 Summing keys purple background See point 5 of Figure 4 4 on page 1 68 Prints and displays total 1 2 and 3 Allows the total to be printed to be selected ...

Page 70: ...first and then the alphanumerical key to quickly recall the PLU associated with the number on the top left hand part of the same key This function is in the main menu mask It is disabled during the archive programming phase Produces the number shown e g 1 if pressed on its own If pressed at the same time as the key produces the symbol depicted at the top right e g If pressed at the same time as th...

Page 71: ...ters Returns to the starting mask Goes straight to the end of the list Goes straight to the beginning of the list Goes straight to the end of the page Goes straight to the beginning of the page Backspace Keys used to move the cursor Press these keys to move the cursor within the display Allows the capital letters to be formed when pressed in conjunction with the letter keys Accesses special functi...

Page 72: ... hand side to be recalled and used Enter and confirm key For printing reasons it will be indicated by from now on in the manual When a dialogue window with the word CONFIRM press to confirm the option proposed Allows the operator to access a contextual guide in line Allows the last label printed to be repeated Allows the plu number at the top left of the keys to be recalled in the fast mode when p...

Page 73: ...nged Home Process Data Modification Product see symbols in par 1 3 on page 1 16 The complete pathway appears in the display area indicated in point 1 of Figure 4 2 on page 1 64 Also see par 4 2 1 on page 1 65 Use key to confirm the entry of a data item or to access a submenu Press to return to the previous menu When reference is made to selection of a menu it means that the arrows can be used to m...

Page 74: ... following figure depicts the starting window of the application when the weighing pricing machine is powered and the boot phase has terminated Figure 5 1 Initial mask citi6116 en jpg Use the function keys F1 F12 to browse through the menus ...

Page 75: ...on Since he need not worry about entering data he can work in a faster and more secure way Using the macro functions the operator can only edit those data be is able to access e g the price lot dates etc depending on the case in question If the operator needs to edit parameters at higher levels this can be done by accessing them with a password In this case the work becomes more versatile but more...

Page 76: ...Allows the level 1 data to be modified as well as weights ranges currencies dates article texts consecutives LEVEL 3 Archives as in level 2 plus date time settings Data editing Allows the level 2 data to be modified as well as indicods and packing lists LEVEL 4 Level at which all the archives can be entered plu lab texts barcodes images traceability barcode reading weight control weight bounding m...

Page 77: ...ed at 5th level the default access password of which is 555555 To change one or more passwords you must access level 5 Follow the pathway below to go to level 5 Home Archives Setups Password STARTING LEVEL 0 LEVEL PASSWORD 111111 LEVEL PASSWORD 222222 LEVEL PASSWORD 333333 LEVEL PASSWORD 444444 LEVEL PASSWORD 555555 Table 5 2 Password list Select the level where the password must be changed Digiti...

Page 78: ...e lowest level To change one or more passwords you must access level 5 Follow the pathway below to go to level 5 Home Archives Setups Password Select line Press Digitize the new level between 1 and 5 and press Press SAVE The machine will start from the selected level when powered the next time STARTING LEVEL 0 ...

Page 79: ... the entry of lots of data that change on each process The global fields are used when the same field must be entered for the first time and remains valid for several plu to be subsequently processed a typical example is that of the lot code in a multiproduct crate weigher context 5 4 2 Introduction The macro functions allow you to associate a function or data item of the portioning machine to a f...

Page 80: ...nd side of the display The user will be asked whether the change must be saved in the PLU Close the memorizing phase of the macro by pressing the and M keys at the same time Return to the process with the machine operating To associate the programmed macro with a key press keys and A at the same time A mask with the request to Select Macro File will appear with a list of the recorded macros Select...

Page 81: ...TART MACRO concept allows processing of a macro to be automatically enabled The START MACRO must be saved when a start mcr file is made An already existing macro can be copied into another and called start thus obtaining a START MACRO 5 4 5 How to erase a macro function Proceed in the following way to erase a macro function Access the processing mask machine operating and press keys and E at the s...

Page 82: ...MERCURY PLUS 1 82 5 4 6 Macro display To display the existing macros follow the pathway Home Archives Macro Only the OPEN menu where a macro can be displayed is available at level 2 ...

Page 83: ...t enables the global fields to be used Note for the installers the D O M in ARCHIVES USER CONFIG contains the campglob cfg file which can be edited with Block notes of Windows and in which up to 3 lines can be entered Each of these lines corresponds to a global field to use in the process The syntax to use for compiling the file is COMMENT START END CHARACTER FIELD SEPARATOR CHARACTER RECORD END C...

Page 84: ...s latter option is only valid for the dates prod expiry and curing If this function is activated during the installation phase the preset labels oif the keys will appear on a level with the F7 F8 and F9 function keys Example of file campglob cfg COMMENT START END CHARACTER FIELD SEPARATOR CHARACTER RECORD END CHARACTER FILE END CHARACTER LOT BATCH MANAGEMENT IN DATES DATE LOT PRODUC 43 S CODE TRAC...

Page 85: ...ONS_PRINT_ENABLE L17 TOTAL_2_PRINT_ENABLE L84 TOTAL_1_CONSEC 1 999999999 L19 WEIGHT_SYMBOL_PRINT_ENABLE L85 TOTAL_1_CONS_PRINT_ENABLE L21 FIXED_WEIGHT 0 1000 L86 TOTAL_2_CONSEC 1 999999999 L22 FIXED_AMOUNT 0 1000000 L87 TOTAL_2_CONS_PRINT_ENABLE L23 MINIMUM_WEIGHT 0 1000 L90 PROD_APPLIC_TARGET_DELTA L25 IN_RANGE L91 600 600 ITEMS_PROC_LIMIT 0 999999999 L28 PRICE_1_CURRENCY L92 WEIGHT_PROC_LIMIT 0 ...

Page 86: ...te up to 72 keys that directly access the PLU to be processed by means of the on board keyboard and 128 with the optional external keyboard A typical use of the soft keys is for the crate weighing mode with store see further on via the keyboard Naturally the soft keys can be used in all Mercury Plus configurations ...

Page 87: ...he table below 0 PC PRODUCT WITH CONFIRMATION 1 PN PRODUCT WITHOUT CONFIRMATION 2 C1 CUSTOM 1 3 C2 CUSTOM 2 4 C3 CUSTOM 3 5 Ok SPACE CONFIRMATION 6 Sc REJECT 7 Cc CANCEL QUEUE 8 cl CAPS LOCK 9 2n SHIFT Table 5 3 Soft key options Note A dash will appear before the slash if the normal plu code is not associated SHIFT Two different plu can be associated with each individual soft key so as to duplicat...

Page 88: ...ANCEL QUEUE This key is used for cancelling the queue of stores Unlike the result achieved after the DEL key has been pressed in this case the currently selected store is also eliminated CAPS LOCK This key is used to simulate pressure on the key of the same name and differs from the SHIFT key since it remains in its status once pressed capitals or lower case until pressed again CUSTOM KEYS Custom ...

Page 89: ...confirmed by a using a confirmation key space or a programmed soft key b calling up a product with confirmation key as last element of the sequence Note that if the last element of the sequence is a product without confirmation key the store must be confirmed by means of the procedure described in point a Also note that in this case once the entire code has been digitized the composition can be mo...

Page 90: ... for LARGE CHICKEN for ROSSI can be entered by simply digitizing 341 after this the size alone can be changed while maintaining the same client and product and confirming the store by digitizing 26 5 6 3 Cancellation Press C at the same time and comply with the procedure described above However in this case a non allocated status is obtained for the selected key dash alongside the slash ...

Page 91: ...l 5 ALT 6 Access to operator level 6 ALT B Selected scale change Home DUPLEX machine connected to 2 scales M Activates deactivates the manual mode Process ALT N LABELLING ONLY mode Process FIXED WEIGHT PLU manual mode ALT L Activates deactivates the PACKING LIST function Process PACKING LIST option enabled ALT L Displays list of weights for the PACKING LIST Home window PACKING LIST option enabled ...

Page 92: ...T F Label alignment Home ALT P Label sensor calibration Home ALT K SINGLE PRODUCT CRATE WEIGHER mode change Home ALT H keyboard scanner input change Home Scanner serial port configured ALT D ADDITIONAL HEAD ALTERNATIVE HEAD mode change Home Mercury Plus with DOUBLE HEAD ALT X Print unit change activated Home window Process Mercury Plus with DOUBLE HEAD ALTERNATIVE HEAD mode Table 5 4 Combinations ...

Page 93: ...1 93 5 8 Use of the TAB key during process The following settings can be modified during the process TAB CONTRAST HEAD TEMPERATURE WEIGHING TARGET LABELLING TARGET Process Table 5 5 Use of the TAB key during process ...

Page 94: ...MERCURY PLUS 1 94 5 9 List of menus Figure 5 2 1 3 menu list citi6117 en jpg ...

Page 95: ...MERCURY PLUS 1 95 Figure 5 3 2 3 menu list citi6118 en jpg ...

Page 96: ...MERCURY PLUS 1 96 Figure 5 4 3 3 menu list citi6119 en jpg ...

Page 97: ...s or any service texts linked to the individual PLU can be entered at this level Also remember that if the operations do not take place in the stand alone mode and the Planet View application is used optional for compiling the archives most of the data entry formalities are overcome since the work takes place in an environment that allows the user to construct the label and all its components in t...

Page 98: ... in Home Arch 5 10 2 NEW The NEW key accesses a window where a new ID of the archive can be entered 5 10 3 COPY The COPY key allows the user to copy the selected record into another destination and to allocate another ID to it 5 10 4 CANCEL The CANCEL key is used to cancel the selected record ...

Page 99: ...less of whether the texts are fixed ones on the label or texts that vary depending on the PLU Fixed texts are associated straight ro the label layout in a simple and automatic way Variable texts are associated with the PLU to the extent of 20 variable texts containing 70 characters each Follow the pathway Home Arch Txt The following window will appear Figure 5 5 Texts archive citi6120 en jpg ...

Page 100: ...ext Texts or parts of texts can be searched within the texts archive by digitizing the required word on the keyboard and pressing FIND TEXT When a word or part of a word is digitized it is displayed in an editing zone in the top right hand side display area of the operator s messages see par 4 2 6 on page 1 66 If FIND TEXT is pressed again the machine will search for other repeats if any 5 11 4 Pr...

Page 101: ...ight 10010 Peso Tara 10011 kg lb 10012 Gross Weight 10013 Peso Lordo 10014 Net Weight 10015 Peso Netto 10016 Pallet Total N 10017 Totale Bancale nr 10018 Pallet Tare 10019 Tara Bancale 10020 Pallet Gross Weight 10021 Peso Lordo Bancale 10022 Pallet Net Weight 10023 Peso Netto Bancale 10024 Totale Cartone 10025 Box Total 10028 Totale Bancale 10029 Pallet Total 10030 CONSECUTIVE PIECE ...

Page 102: ...37 Gross Weight 10038 Pallet Gross Weight 10039 Tot N Bx 10040 Tot N Boxes 10041 Boxes 10042 Tot pcs 10043 Tot N pcs 10044 in Pallet 15001 Lot N 15002 Product Code 15003 Description 15004 Limit 15005 Limit 15006 Nominal weight 15007 Limit 15008 Limit 15009 Lot starting date 15010 Lot end date 15011 Package N 15012 Average weight 15013 Tot weight 15014 REJECTED ...

Page 103: ...eighed 15025 Weighed pack total weight 15026 Weighed pack average weight 15027 Weight of lightest pack 15028 Weight of heaviest pack 15029 LOT ACCEPTED 20000 GENERAL TOTAL 20001 PARTIAL TOTAL 20002 CLIENT TOTAL 20003 PRODUCT TOTAL 20004 BATCH TOTAL 20005 BATCH TOTAL 20006 TOTAL TRACEABILITY 20007 PRODUCT CODE TOTAL 20008 LOT 20009 PRODUCT 20010 PLU 20011 TRACEABILITY 20012 CLIENT ...

Page 104: ...4 20013 TOTAL N PIECES 20014 NET WEIGHT 20015 GROSS WEIGHT 20016 TARE 20017 TOTAL LOT PRODUCT 20018 TOTAL LOT PLU 20019 TRACE PRODUCT TOTAL 20020 TRACE PLU TOTAL 20021 CLIENT PRODUCT TOTAL Table 5 7 List of preset texts ...

Page 105: ...ollowing is a list and a brief description of the most widely used barcodes all of which can be printed by the Mercury Plus weighing pricing machines EAN 13 EAN 8 UPC A UPC E CODE 39 CODE 32 Pharmaceutical Ita Interleaved 2 of 5 ITF 14 CODE 128 EAN 128 Monarch Codabar Pdf 417 ...

Page 106: ...ller code used for products whose size is unable to take an EAN 13 code The EAN 13 8 code can be given a 2 or 5 character ADD ON something that is often used in the publishing industry Format National EAN prefix Trademark proprietor s code Product code CD N1 N2 N3 N4 N5 N6 N7 N8 N9 N10 N11 N12 N13 Table 5 8 EAN 13 fixed weight National EAN prefix Trademark proprietor s code CD N1 N2 N3 N4 N5 N6 N7...

Page 107: ...ional scale also without the risk of misunderstandings Product code Code assigned by Manufacturers trademark owners to their products so as to identify them in an unmistakable way CD Check digit control character EAN prefix The prefix for variable weight products in Italy is 2 Price Field with the final amount Number of characters on symbol 12 12 2 12 5 7 7 2 7 5 Check Digit 1 character added auto...

Page 108: ...tion industry in the United States and Canada here again there are two types UPC A with twelve numeric characters UPC E which only encodes six numbers Format Prefix Trademark proprietor s code Product code CD N1 N2 N3 N4 N5 N6 N7 N8 N9 N10 N11 N12 Table 5 11 UPC A Prefix Trademark proprietor s code CD N1 N2 N3 N4 N5 N6 N7 Table 5 12 UPC E ...

Page 109: ...emark proprietor s code As EAN 13 Product code As EAN 13 CD As EAN 13 Number of characters on symbol 11 11 2 11 5 6 6 2 6 5 Check Digit 1 character added automatically Character set 0 to 9 Advantages A large amount of information Disadvantages Fixed number of digits The spaces are significant Reproduction ...

Page 110: ...r automating processes in the industrial field Code 32 Pharmaceutical Ita has been developed according to the specifications of the Italian Ministry of Health based on code 39 Format Table 5 13 Code 39 Table 5 14 Code 32 Pharmaceutical Ita N1 N32 A at the same time N1 N2 N3 N4 N5 N6 N7 N8 N9 ...

Page 111: ...of which is always 0 and the last a control character Number of characters on symbol 1 32 10 Check Digit Optional Specific Character set 0 to 9 A to Z space 0 to 9 and the characters of the English alphabet with the exclusion of A E I O Wide Narrow ratio 2 1 3 1 Advantages Representation of alphabetical numeric and special characters Disadvantages The spaces are significant Reproduction ...

Page 112: ...s and spaces A particular case of the interleaved 2 of 5 version is ITF 14 which is used as the European standard for encoding multiple packages of products encoded individually In practice this is an interleaved 2 or 5 fourteen digits long in which the most significant digit is always a 0 and where the remaining thirteen correspond to the numbers in the EAN 13 of the individual products It is alw...

Page 113: ...symbol 2 32 13 Check Digit Optional A number is added automatically Character set 0 to 9 Wide Narrow ratio 3 1 Advantages A large amount of information Disadvantages The spaces are significant and the digits must always be even in number Reproduction ...

Page 114: ...ation amongst EAN UCC and AIM Automatic Identification Manufacturers The difference between a code 128 and an EAN 128 lies in the use by this latter of functional character FCN1 after the start character Through use of data identifiers the EAN UCC system allows supplementary information to be added to packaging units and logistic units The data identifiers are prefixes that distinguish the meaning...

Page 115: ...MERCURY PLUS 1 115 Notes Number of characters on symbol 1 to 48 included in the series of elements field and up to 165 mm in length Check Digit Optional Character set ASCII Reproduction ...

Page 116: ... Owing to its features of the very highest security against the risk of reading errors this code is typically used in the medical health sector to identify and associate test tubes analyses results and blood bags to patients Format and Notes Number of characters on symbol Up to 32 including start stop and CD Check Digit Optional Character set 0 to 9 and six special characters Reproduction ...

Page 117: ...s of the ASCII table thus allowing photos or any other type of binary data to be encoded It is important to analyse the name of this code The words Portable data file stand for a completely new concept of the barcode in conventional systems the data encoded in the barcode is merely a means for accessing a determined database Thus if there is a barcode but not the relative reference database it wil...

Page 118: ...en jpg For instructions about ordinary archive management consult par 5 10 on page 1 97 Common notes about archive programming The APPLY FILTER button allows the display of the barcodes in the archive to be filtered depending on the type criteria of this latter The DISPLAY ALL button allows all the elements forming the archive to be completely displayed ...

Page 119: ...land with check digit 3 9 without check digit 3 9 with check digit 3 9 Sinc without check digit 3 9 Sinc with check digit UPC A with check digit UPC B without check digit UPC E Codabar 2 7 Monarch AA Codabar 2 7 Monarch BB Codabar 2 7 Monarch CC Codabar 2 7 Monarch DD Codabar 2 7 Monarch AB Codabar 2 7 Monarch AC Codabar 2 7 Monarch AD Codabar 2 7 Monarch BA Codabar 2 7 Monarch BC Codabar 2 7 Mona...

Page 120: ...variable field belonging to one of the following three families can be entered for the complete list of fields consult the end of par 5 11 on page 1 99 PROCESS TOTALS TRACEABILITY optional if activated fixed text a text or part of one can be entered in a barcode by recalling it from the texts archive in the machine After having gone to the TEXT item press key ENTER to link to the texts archive Now...

Page 121: ...ten characters will also be available The archive contains and memorizes the barcodes that can be printed and is organized in the following way BARCODE Gives the ID of the barcode from 0 to 30000 BARCODE TYPE Identifies the barcode type entered DESCRIPTION Identifies the name and possible description of the barcode entered Table 5 19 Barcode archive properties ...

Page 122: ...RODUCT CODE 15 CLIENT CODE 10 LOT CODE 15 BATCH CODE 15 COMMODITY 15 PRODUCTION DATE 16 EXPIRY DATE 16 CURING DATE 16 PRICE PER kg 1 CURRENCY 10 AMOUNT 1 CURRENCY 10 PRICE PER kg 2 CURRENCY 10 AMOUNT 2 CURRENCY 10 PROD INDICOD 13 TOT 1 INDICOD 13 TOT 2 INDICOD 13 PLU 1 TEXT 70 PLU 2 TEXT 70 PLU 3 TEXT 70 PLU TEXT 70 PLU 5 TEXT 70 PLU 6 TEXT 70 PLU 7 TEXT 70 PLU 8 TEXT 70 PLU 9 TEXT 70 PLU 10 TEXT ...

Page 123: ...VE TOTAL 2 10 TIME 5 N PIECES IN TOT 1 10 PRIMARY TOT 1 NET WEIGHT 10 PRIMARY TOT 1 TARE 10 PRIMARY TOT 1 GROSS WEIGHT 10 SECONDARY TOT 1 NET WEIGHT 10 SECONDARY TOT 1 TARE 10 SECONDARY TOT 1 GROSS WEIGHT 10 N PIECES IN TOT 2 10 N CARTONS IN TOT 2 10 PRIMARY TOT 2 NET WEIGHT 10 PRIMARY TOT 2 TARE 10 PRIMARY TOT 2 GROSS WEIGHT 10 SECONDARY TOT 2 NET WEIGHT 10 SECONDARY TOT 2 TARE 10 SECONDARY TOT 2...

Page 124: ...3 CHAR TXT 20 MACHINE COUNT ACTIVATED 10 PIECE PTR LAB NUM COUNT 10 TOT 1 PTR LAB NUM COUNT 10 TOT 2 PTR LAB NUM COUNT 10 OVERALL PIECES NUM COUNT 10 OVERALL TOT 1 NUM COUNT 10 OVERALL TOT 2 NUM COUNT 10 OVER TOT 1 TOT 2 PCS NUM COUNT 2 10 TOTAL AMOUNT 1 CURRENCY 1 10 TOTAL AMOUNT 1 CURRENCY 2 10 BARCODE PRODUCTION DATE 16 BARCODE EXPIRY DATE 16 BARCODE CURING DATE 16 EXPI DD TMC 5 CUR DD 5 SSCC 1...

Page 125: ... WEIGHT lb 10 TOT TARE lb 10 TOT GROSS WEIGHT lb 10 TOT AMOUNT CURRENCY 1 10 TOT AMOUNT CURRENCY 2 10 NUMBER TOT PIECES 10 Table 5 21 Barcode totals variable fields TRACEABILITY The variable fields regarding traceability that can be entered in barcodes depend on the structure of the trace cfg file in D O M in ARCHIVES USER TRACE ...

Page 126: ...so as to recognize the barcode Ean 13 barcode amount for example Fixed data Numeric up to 10 characters Field in which the required value can be entered directly Variable field See list of variable fields process totals and traceability Text Link to texts archive Start position Numeric data item from 1 to the max length given alongside the field x max field length Indicates the starting position f...

Page 127: ...needed to complete the max field length x max field length Indicates the quantity of characters selected that will then be included in the barcode Without dot YES NO Type of filling Zero on left Zero on right Blank on left Blank on right Rounding off YES NO Table 5 22 Barcode field properties ...

Page 128: ...es contain the BMP folder in ARCHIVES USER which contains the files in bmp format that can be interpreted by the machine The client s personal logos can be entered in the ARCHIVES USER BMP folder IMPORTANT the file must have been saved in the monochromatic mode and in the bmp format When new images are created reference must be made to the bitmaps in ARCHIVES USER BMP There can be numerous BMP fil...

Page 129: ...low the Home Arch lma pathway to display the following window Figure 5 7 Images archive citi6122 en jpg For instructions about ordinary archive management consult par 5 10 on page 1 97 Common notes about archive programming ...

Page 130: ... printer s permanent memory An image in the permanent memory is processed in a faster way during the processing input phase than an image that must be loaded via the serial link each time the process is accessed ROTATION Can be selected amongst 0 90 180 270 Indicates the extent to which the image is turned in degrees in relation to the label exiting direction ZOOM from 10 to 2 00 Allows the image ...

Page 131: ...s of images with a YES setting for the MEMORIZE IN PTR field are transmitted to the printer memory in a single file Definitive memorizing will occur by pressing SAVE IMPORTANT If a client s faulty printer is changed the MEMORIZE IN PTR operation is carried out again for the images Recalling a label containing an image when this refers to a file that is NOT in the BMP directory may block the progra...

Page 132: ...s therefore governed by a few simple rules that particularly concern the label The net weight must always appear on the label The weight values must always be represented along with the unit of measurement 0 234 kg 1 25 lb If other weight values are specified it is necessary to indicate which is the net weight e g NET WEIGHT 0 256 kg If only one weight is given it is understood that this is the ne...

Page 133: ...low the Home Arch Lab pathway to display the following window Figure 5 8 Labels archive citi6123 en jpg For instructions about ordinary archive management consult par 5 10 on page 1 97 Common notes about archive programming ...

Page 134: ...MERCURY PLUS 1 134 The window used to enter and edit the label fields is the following Figure 5 9 Entry and editing of labels fields citi6124 en jpg ...

Page 135: ...l will project from the printing head and allow the siliconed paper of the printed label to be completely peeled off See NOTE 1 Backfeed Numeric data item from 0 to 100 Allows the entire available label surface to be written over by retracting the label itself prior to printing See NOTE 2 Temperature table STANDARD TEMPERATURE OR LOW TEMPERATURE Select standard temperature for thermal paper low te...

Page 136: ...align at the beginning of the process and will issue a few white labels NOTE 2 This space would not be used by peeling the label i e if the label edge were to be positioned a few mm beyond the head If BACKFEED is given a different value from 0 the label will retract a few mm prior to printing thus allowing all the label space to be used This parameter is only activated in machines connected to tab...

Page 137: ...table area To use this option you need electronic box with Italora 2 63 my firmware release 2 74 for table labelling machines or more recent releases Follow the procedure 1 Program a label with the peeling value most suited to the processing requirements 2 Program a data item e g fixed text in the label with coordinate Y 0 3 Measure the space between the beginning of the label at the top and the b...

Page 138: ...nt HEADING 72 PEELING 40 72 112 5 Save the changes and access the process without loading pieces 6 Press the FEED key several times to feed out scrap labels and allow the printer to re align with the layout At this point you will note that the initial part of the label under the head has already been printed This option therefore allows the heading to be printed without two labels being peeled at ...

Page 139: ... fields VARIABLE for process and LINKS totals Allows you to access the BARCODE barcode archive ARCHIVE LINK and to select the one that must be printed Allows you to IMAGES ARCHIVE LINK access the images archive and to select the one that must be printed X COORD Numeric data item from 0 to 999 9 mm This is the value in mm of the horizontal position of the printing starting point of the fixed text f...

Page 140: ... of the character in the vertical direction LENGTH Numeric data item from 0 to 70 Field also used when the alignment is entered Strings longer than the selected length will be cut off ALIGNMENT Can be selected from auto right left centered Aligns the text taking the field length into account If the automatic mode is selected the digits are aligned on the right and the words on the left FILLING CHA...

Page 141: ...NESS Numeric data item from 1 to 16 Line thickness in dots EXPANSION Numeric data item from 0 to 9 Barcode width expansion WIDE BAR DIM Numeric data item from 0 to 99 Multiplication factor for the wide bar printing dots NARROW BAR DIM Numeric data item from 0 to 99 Multiplication factor for the narrow bar printing dots MERCURY PLUS 1 141 ...

Page 142: ... LINES Numeric data item from 0 to 999 NUM COLUMNS Numeric data item from 0 to 999 SAFETY LEVEL Numeric data item from 0 to 8 The higher this factor is the greater if the redundancy of the printed data and thus the ability to reconstruct the information if the barcode is damaged CUT OFF Can be selected from Yes or No MERCURY PLUS Table 5 25 Label archive field properties 1 142 ...

Page 143: ...ly even though the barcode construction specifications do not allow for this ratio to be interpreted NOTE 5 ABOUT THE PRINTING ORDER The fields in the labels are printed in the order in which they are entered Thus the last will possibly overlap the first Bear this fact in mind when bringing initials and or codes into logos or drawings Oval Eec stamp The entry order can be varied by means of the MO...

Page 144: ...ive contains all the information about the articles that must be processed Follow the Home Arch Plu pathway to display the following window Figure 5 11 Plu archive citi6126 en jpg For instructions about ordinary archive management consult par 5 10 on page 1 97 Common notes about archive programming ...

Page 145: ...ber that identifies a batch of products It is represented on the screen when the PLU is selected and can be printed both in light letters and in barcodes LOT Alphanumerical data item from 0 to 15 characters Number that identifies a lot of products It is represented on the screen when the PLU is selected and can be printed both in light letters and in barcodes COMMODITY Alphanumerical data item fro...

Page 146: ...ght of the packet polystyrene tray and relative polyethylene etc It is displayed as soon as the PLU is selected and is used for calculating the net weight It is added to each weight made so as to obtain the final calculation of the overall tare for each total level see totalizing section It can be printed both in light letters and in barcodes PRODUCT TARE Numeric data item from 0 to 99 99 Identifi...

Page 147: ...d both in light letters and in barcodes PRINT TARE TOT 2 Can be selected from Yes or No Establishes whether the tare value of each individual pallet is to be printed on the label or not PRINT GROSS Can be selected from Yes or No Establishes whether the gross weight of each individual package is to be printed on the label or not PRINT WEIGHT Can be selected Identifies the mode in which the SYMBOL f...

Page 148: ... data item from 0 to 1000 000 CTRL ENABLING Can be selected from Yes or No See par 5 19 2 on page 1 169 CTRL OPTIONS From to with 2 5 From to with 2 5 From onwards with 2 5 From to with 2 5 From to without 2 5 From onwards without 2 5 From to with 2 5 pieces whose weight is between the LIMIT and the LIMIT are accepted Moreover up to 2 5 of pieces whose weight is between the LIMIT and the LIMIT are...

Page 149: ...rameter is selected The packages outside the range will be rejected if the ejector is installed OPTIONAL not labelled stopped on the line All the weight packages that are not within the two selected limits lower and upper will be labelled if the EXTERNAL RANGE parameter is selected The packages within the range will be rejected if the ejector is installed OPTIONAL not labelled stopped on the line ...

Page 150: ...99 Identifier of the value of the unitary price in relation to the currency used It is represented on the screen when the PLU is selected and can be printed both in light letters and in barcodes PRINT PRIMARY PRICE Can be selected from Yes or No Establishes whether the primary currency price is to be printed on each individual package or not PRINT PRIMARY AMOUNT Can be selected from Yes or No Esta...

Page 151: ...ries PRINT SEC PRICE Can be selected from Yes or No Establishes whether the secondary currency price is to be printed on each individual package or not PRINT SEC AMOUNT Can be selected from Yes or No Establishes whether the secondary currency amount is to be printed on each individual package or not PRINT Can be selected Identifies the mode in which the CURRENCY from currency symbol is printed SYM...

Page 152: ...ON YY DD MON YYYY MM DD YY MM DD YYYY MM DD YY MM DD YYYY MM DD YY MM DD YYYY DDMMYY DDMMYYYY PROG DD OF YEAR ROM YY ROM YYYY MMDDYY MMDDYYYY YYMMDD YYYYMMDD WEEK OF YEAR DD MM YY DD MM YYYY MM DD YY MM DD YYYY YY MON ENG DD YYYY MON ENG DD YMMDD YY JJJ MON YY MON YYYY YY MM DD DDDYY DDRRMM DDRRYY ...

Page 153: ...ich the expiry date can be printed See list of date formats BARCODE EXPIRY DATE FORMAT List of the ways in which the production date can be printed See list of date formats PRINT EXPIRY DATE Can be selected from Yes or No Establishes whether the expiry date is to be printed on the label or not CURING DD Numeric data item from 0 to 999 Identifier of the number of the product s curing days It is add...

Page 154: ...m from 0 to 999999999 Indicates the number of packages to reach to activate total label issue for the box or crate in the automatic or manual mode TOT 2 WGT PRESELECT Numeric data item from 0 to 99999 999 characters expressed in kg or lb Indicates the weight value to reach to activate total label issue for the box or crate in the automatic or manual mode PIECES WEIGHED Numeric data item from 0 to ...

Page 155: ...Filter which if present substitutes the machine s default filtering and PRODUCT LABEL Label archive Allows one of the label formats in the labels archive to be selected and assigned to the pricing of the individual packages TOT 1 LABEL Label archive Allows one of the label formats in the labels archive to be selected and assigned to the pricing of the box or crate total TOT 2 LABEL Label archive A...

Page 156: ...e type of pallet packing list report is to be printed or not Table 5 26 Plu field explanations PRINT CONSEC PIECE Can be selected from Yes or No Establishes whether the consecutive package number is to be printed on the label of the individual products or not PRINT TOT 1 PROG Can be selected from Yes or No Establishes whether the consecutive number of the box or crate is to be printed on the total...

Page 157: ...e if set up in this way The detected gross weight net weight and tare are added to the totals The label must at least give the NET WEIGHT NOTE 2 ABOUT THE FIXED WEIGHT AMOUNT PROCESS In this operating mode the machine detects the gross weight of the product possibly compares it with the selected weight limits but prints the label and totalizes the fixed weight and or amount set in the PLU ...

Page 158: ...processing data and the tradeability ID in a fast and reliable way Up to 20 fields can be modified via scanner The fields that will be read and sent to the weighing pricing machine via serial link must be entered in Home Arch BCRead Remember that only variable fields can be entered and that the type of barcodes that can be read depends on the scanner note for the installers the string transmitted ...

Page 159: ...w the Home Arch BCRead pathway to display the following window Figure 5 12 BCRead archive citi6127 en jpg For instructions about ordinary archive management consult par 5 10 on page 1 97 Common notes about archive programming ...

Page 160: ...his latter case the item stops on the scale belt while awaiting a new store from the keyboard 5 16 3 Crate weigher Note for the installers In the crate weigher mode a store can be executed via the scanner during the process while the data available in the list of processing fields can also be edited the plu code cannot be the first in the list The data entry mode can be selected in the following w...

Page 161: ...nter as process field The string read is only used for modifying the process fields When this setting is activated a PLU ID must not be entered in the BC READ archive as it will not be considered and a store will not be created The store must be executed via the serial keyboard or standalone The field entered is considered a global field 5 16 4 Single product Note for the installers In the single ...

Page 162: ...whose size is less than the position and length of a field to be read inside it If present in the selected barcode the traceability fields are ignored Checks are made to ascertain the existence or presence in the setup of the barcode ID for reading during access to the process with process block The following checks are available in the SINGLE PRODUCT mode with scanner reading Before accessing the...

Page 163: ...different barcode is loaded during the process Checks are made to ascertain the existence or presence in the setup of the barcode ID for reading during access to the process with process block NOTE Automatic management of the GS and AI characters is not currently available for the EAN128 ...

Page 164: ...d out Besides the activation procedure which enables the traceability function in the software the machine must be programmed with the information that defines the fields in the archive that the operator can use as well as the precompiled tables with the countries breeds size source origin etc note for the installers consult the Installer s Manual for instructions about how to program the fields W...

Page 165: ...w in order to enter a new traceability lot If the archive is empty the lot selection window will not appear and no entries can be made in this part of the program Follow the Home Arch Trace pathway to display the following window Figure 5 13 Traceability archive citi6128 en jpg For instructions about ordinary archive management consult par 5 10 on page 1 97 Common notes about archive programming ...

Page 166: ...dow will appear with the message TRACEABILITY LOT NOT FOUND If OK is pressed the machine accesses the process The piece is weighed but the message Field Not Valid Variable field ID is printed on a level with the traceability fields in the label The process fields are printed normally The following message will appear in the boot phase before the application starts if are omitted or if excess data ...

Page 167: ...t file can be accessed by selecting it via the following pathway Home Arch Config Various Config Packing Tot2 File A different packing list file can also be recalled in each PLU The files that are available and that can be selected and associated with the closing events also forced of the pallet Tot_2 are also visible upon selection These files with the PAK extension e g PALLET PAK are text files ...

Page 168: ...kage takes the name of nominal value The current laws establish the rules that manufacturers must comply with and the statistical monitoring modes for the metric services of the Chambers of Commerce Packaging lot means a group of packages with the same nominal quantity the same model and the same type of manufacture The main rules establishes for pre packages are the effective average contents of ...

Page 169: ...IMIT LIMIT LIMIT which identify the 5 weight summarizing zones These limits are loaded in the automatic mode when fixed weight operation is selected and can only be modified via the user interface only LIMIT and LIMIT before the first piece passes Each line in the table identifies a weight range WEIGHT_FROM must be less than WEIGHT_TO given in grams for which the and limits are calculated beginnin...

Page 170: ...as the average is higher than the nominal value From to with 2 5 pieces whose weight is between the LIMIT and the LIMIT are accepted Moreover up to 2 5 of pieces whose weight is between the LIMIT and the LIMIT are accepted so long as the average is higher than the nominal value From onwards with 2 5 pieces whose weight is higher than the LIMIT are accepted Moreover up to 2 5 of pieces whose weight...

Page 171: ...led if the minimum and maximum values are different from zero Each valid weight range is associated with a plu in which the weight pricing modes of the product are described PLU totalizing also becomes totalizing of the Weight Bounding range A weight bounding archive is defined and used for memorizing the weight range definitions and their associations with the PLU Each set of nine weight ranges i...

Page 172: ...Arch WeightB WeightB Mod pathway to display the following window Figure 5 14 Weight Bounding archive citi6129 en jpg For instructions about ordinary archive management consult par 5 10 on page 1 97 Common notes about archive programming ...

Page 173: ...S ENABLING After this the programmed labels can be associated with the totals fields by following the pathway Home Arch Config Various Config TOTAL LABELS The following values are available General Partial Client code Product code Batch code Lot code Traceability code Commodity code Article code Lot Product Lot PLU Traceability Product Traceability PLU Client Product Follow the pathway Home Arch C...

Page 174: ...ls management Follow the pathway Home Arch Gen Tot to access the following window Figure 5 15 General Totals archive citi6130 en jpg The enabled totals can be displayed and printed from this window after printing the total will be cancelled ...

Page 175: ...sed at level 5 are for the machine administrator and allow the software of the terminal to be customised and serviced The network parameters can also be edited at this level Follow the Home Arch Config pathway to display the following mask Figure 5 16 5th level configuration citi6131 en jpg ...

Page 176: ...ACTERS Enter the IP address of the remote terminal CGM SERVICE PORT 5001 FROM 0 TO 65536 REMOTE HOST 0 FROM 0 TO Port to which an UDP SERVICE PORT 65536 message of the BROADCAST type can be transmitted on the network when the machine is powered CONNECTION TO HOST NO YES NO If entered requires a network connection so as to enable the machine to work MODEM COM NOT COM1 COM2 Select the COM used to PO...

Page 177: ...to choose whether the weight of the box or pallet must be transmitted to the weighed or labelled condition Definitions A box is said to be weighed when the last piece that forms it is labelled A box is said to be labelled when its label is applied to the box itself A pallet is said to be weighed when the last box that forms it is labelled A pallet is said to be labelled when its label is applied t...

Page 178: ...eject is different from OFF RANGE As described in the previous point there are various reasons for which a piece may be rejected Only pieces rejected for being off range are transmitted via the network with option in point two With this option all the rejected pieces are transmitted so long as they are not off range If YES is entered for both the options all the rejected products are transmitted v...

Page 179: ...led it will not have been sent This problem is overcome by enabling the SEND APPLICATION ERROR option If the label has been produced but not applied the line transmits a rejected weight via the network with a ficticious weight 1 kg which is used by the Host to correct the data received from the scanner 5 22 4 Password entry See par 5 3 4 on page 1 77 5 22 5 Time date setting The date and time of t...

Page 180: ...printer must also have been entered PLU TOTAL If the relative A total will not be visible at LABELS totals are this level if it has not been enabled each enabled total can be linked to the relative label GENERAL TOT PARTIAL TOT CLIENT TOT PRODUCT TOT BATCH TOT LOT TOT TRACE TOT COMMODITY CODE TOT PROD LOT TOT PLU LOT TOT PROD TRACE TOT PLU TRACE TOT PROD CLIENT TOT SUMMING KEYS empty SUM 1 KEY SUM...

Page 181: ...ON REQUEST If AUTOMATIC is selected allows the label to be printed once the stable weight has been obtained If ON REQUEST is selected the key must be pressed to print the label TOT 1 PACKING FILE The selectable pak files can be setup TOT 2 PACKING FILE The selectable pak files can be setup N PACKING COPIES 1 FROM 1 TO 100 Table 5 29 Miscellaneous settings 5 22 7 Logger settings This menu can only ...

Page 182: ...al control ATTENTION The check control function can only be accessed at level 5 by means of a password This can only be done by personnel with a QUALIFICATION 3 professional profile This mask allows the user to check the status of the outputs force the outputs check the status of the dip switches enter the speed of the belts command starting and stopping and check the readings made by a scanner co...

Page 183: ...importance Only trained and explicitly authorized personnel may use the check control function Manual activation of the control circuits does not include operating checks and synchronisms The line must therefore be unloaded the conveyors left vacant and all bystanders must leave the area Only activate one control at a time and once the inspections have been conducted set it back to the hold condit...

Page 184: ... PIN5 End of ejection IN 8 J10 PIN2 Enabling by next machine IN 9 J13 PIN8 Label reserve sensor IN 10 J4 PIN3 Pre separator belt photocell IN 11 J1 PIN10 Applicator hold sensor Ejector hold sensor Not used with the air jet IN 12 J1 PIN7 Applicator limit switch Ejector limit switch For piston applicator IN 13 J14 PIN9 Restart on total button IN 14 J4 PIN6 Rel 3 Ls Labelling IN 15 J14 PIN5 Input Goo...

Page 185: ...hine blocks and stops processing indicating the fault The operator must be informed that any label issued must be discarded and the machine unloaded IN 24 J4 PIN9 Economy photocell Table 5 30 Inputs 5 22 10 Table of inputs only if board 57130001 is installed Logic input Pin N Function NOTES IN 25 J1PC104 PIN2 Product label ready 2 IN 26 J1PC104 PIN4 Printer 2 fault IN 27 J1PC104 PIN6 Applicator 2 ...

Page 186: ...he machine to quit the process Red light OUT 4 J12 PIN4_5 Spare With relay OUT 5 J10 PIN8_9 Line running Line at a standstill Activated relay output when the machine is operating and the belts may start automatically at any time even without the operator s intervention Output deactivated when the machine is at a standstill the belts are stopped and cannot restart without a command from the operato...

Page 187: ...return OUT 13 J1 PIN1 Suction OUT 14 J9 PIN1 Box stopping device for crate weigher OUT 15 J14 PIN1 Input scanner enabled OUT 16 J9 PIN3 Up down OUT 17 J9 PIN5 Ejector OUT 18 J9 PIN7 Switch OUT 19 J3 PIN2 Enable label checking scanner OUT 20 J2 PIN7 Enable printer OUT 21 J5 PIN5 Enable PRE belt separator OUT 22 J6 PIN5 Enable input belt prior to scale OUT 23 J7 PIN5 Enable scale belt OUT 24 J8 PIN5...

Page 188: ... output Pin N Function NOTES OUT 25 J2PC104 PIN2 Assist blow 2 OUT 26 J2PC104 PIN4 Applicator piston 2 Applicator hand motor 2 Blow 2 OUT 28 J2PC104 PIN8 Clutch 2 OUT 29 J2PC104 PIN10 Suction 2 OUT 30 J2PC104 PIN12 Enable printer 2 Table 5 33 Outputs only if board 57130001 is installed ...

Page 189: ...he printers connected to the terminal is correct For example if only one printer is connected without a sensor that detects labels and PRODUCT PTR INFO is pressed data similar to the following will be obtained under the column with the PRODUCT PTR heading Figure 5 18 PTR test citi6133 en jpg ...

Page 190: ...T 2 PTR COUNT 0 As above but valid for the TOT2 PRINTER PALLET NUM PROD LAB 0 FROM 0 TO 2147480000 Number of labels printed and classified as product labels Indicates progressive weighing and is never reset when the box or process is closed PLU closure NUM TOT 1 LAB 0 FROM 0 TO 2147480000 As above but valid for box labels NUM TOT 2 LAB 0 FROM 0 TO 2147480000 As above but valid for pallet labels NU...

Page 191: ...CURY PLUS 1 191 NOTE These values can be printed Unlike the PROG PIECE TOT 1 PROG and TOT 2 PROG fields which are reset when the box or process is closed the second group has an absolute consecutive number ...

Page 192: ...ed in the flash card this latter can ONLY BE REMOVED AFTER THE TERMINAL HAS BEEN SWITCHED OFF and must be kept in a safe place The FLASH FORMAT key allows you to format the flash card erasing any other data it may contain It is essential to format the flash card if this latter operates in a faulty way owing to alterations in the file system and or when data have been damaged after having keep kept...

Page 193: ...sm keeps the archives aligned with each other OLD ADMIN SER COMPLETE YES YES NO If NO is selected the remote host can only receive the weights If YES is selected the archives can also be edited WEIGHT UNLOADING NO TRANSMISSION NO TRANSMISSION STANDARD WEIGHT EXPRESS WEIGHT TOTALS UNLOADING NO TRANSMISSION NO TRANSMISSION STANDARD WEIGHT EXPRESS WEIGHT PROTOCOL DPC014 20 DPC014 20 DPC014 17 NUMBER ...

Page 194: ...MERCURY PLUS 1 194 ...

Page 195: ...btained by changing the parameters of the Mercury Plus in the appropriate way only installer technicians may carry out this operation are briefly described below Remember that he following pairs of values are not ethical i e Process with PLU Remote Management Single product Multiproduct Crate weigher The remaining two parameters CTRL and Weight Bounding can be set up along with the previous ones w...

Page 196: ...MERCURY PLUS 1 196 Figure 6 1 Permit combinations citi6134 jpg ...

Page 197: ...operation 6 3 1 Single product Only one homogeneous product is processed in this operating mode A plu must therefore be called up from the list and processed until the processing limits have been reached If the type of product must be changed quit the current process without necessarily closing it and call up another plu to process 6 3 2 Crate weigher Multiproduct During this type of operation sev...

Page 198: ...rejection will be weight control instead of off range A weight control lot is univocally associated with each process This lot is requested when the process is created owing to the effects of accessing a process with a plu that has not yet been opened or of a start command transmitted via the network for a plu that has not yet been opened An already created lot that has not yet been eliminated can...

Page 199: ...ave been reached if a lower processing limit has not been set in the plu in accordance with the current laws In this case the machine automatically quits the process Operation with weight control is disabled if the same plu is processed again without having been previously closed When a request is made to close down the lot being processed by pressing the key CTRL LOT CLOSING In a similar way to t...

Page 200: ...ey can be reprinted in the CTRL lots archive mask if it has already been closed Individual lots can be deleted The report will not be printed if this is done There is also an automatic method for deleting lots so that closed lots remain memorized within the system for a programmable number of days This parameter is selected in the machine configuration DATA RECORDING group CTRL MEMORIZ DAYS item T...

Page 201: ...t must be enabled in the master PLU the one run in order to access the process The Weight Bounding archive associated with the initial PLU is loaded on access to the process When the piece reaches the scale it is first subjected to the CTRL verifications to find out whether it must be rejected or not and if it is to be rejected checks are conducted to find out whether the weight is within one of t...

Page 202: ...eck that the piece is within one of the 9 in the EIGHT BOUNDING function If it is the relative PLU will be loaded so that it can be procssed However in this case the weight range of the destination PLU is also considered valid but any WEIGHT BOUNDING that may have been set in this PLU will not be evaluated This means that the piece may be definitively rejected because it is not within the range wi...

Page 203: ...dentified by symbol 1 2 in the first box on the right of the help bar is characterized by the fact that 2 labels can be applied on each package at the same time To do this a layout can be entered for the second printing head in addition to the permanently available one when this operating mode is selected in the plu If both layouts are specified both labels will be printed and each will be applied...

Page 204: ...y one that retains an indication as to which of the two heads caused the fault 6 5 2 Alternative head The alternative head operating mode identified by symbols 1 or 2 allows the machine to be used as though only one printing head were installed with the ability to imediately change the printing head used To switch from the additional head mode to the alternative head mode and vice versa go to the ...

Page 205: ...ly generating the classic paper end error During operation with one of the two heads the other head can be subjected to any operation such as paper changing re positioning switch off switch on If the Label delay message appears printer 1 is always indicated when work takes place in this mode regardless of which head is being used from the machine s point of view there is always and only one printe...

Page 206: ...sor the printing cycle of the label in progress is concluded with relative totalizing After this it will be possible to press STOP MODIFY DATA use macros or access any other part of the menu The process can be quitted during continuous label issue typically on a product printer without photosensor by pressing F1 This condition is explained by considering the case in which there is a label under th...

Page 207: ...ssed again If n pieces have been processed and the processing limit is modified with a lower number of processed pieces a warning window will appear even though it is possible to continue If the photosensor is not selected the pre selections are controlled as in a normal process The machine configuration allows the photosensor to be also entered in the product priter If the terminal is equipped wi...

Page 208: ...ith the button on the front of the electric panel WARNING The printing system features functions that are regulated in the factory NEVER ALTER THE SETTINGS This operation which is only necessary if the instrument is overhauled requires specialized technicians and special tools Power the line by means of the main switch on the electric panel Reset any already existing totals if they are not require...

Page 209: ...e static weighing ATTENTION The line can be stopped instantly in an emergency by pressing the relative mushroom shaped button At the beginning of each work shift it is important to check the position of this control and to make sure that it operates efficiently Unload the line make sure that there are no bystanders or obstructions enable the processing function and start the line Now press the EME...

Page 210: ...he printing system will prevent the machine from operating efficiently Strictly comply with the instructions given in the maintenance manual in relation to The choice of labels Type of paper Dimensions and thicknesses Cleaning Routine maintenance ...

Page 211: ... belts will stop during this operation After the reversal operations have terminated the totals will be updated on the screen and the belts will start again 6 10 Totals management Advanced closing Totalizing always occurs when labelling has terminated correctly and the summed values are the ones given on the print itself It is possible to close the box or pallet in advance of the values set in the...

Page 212: ...nveyor belt The conveyor belt function is activated when for temporary requirements the pieces must transit on the line without any weighing and or labelling operation taking place The percentage transit speed can be entered as for every PLU by accessing this function 6 13 Scale reset Within the limits established by law the scale reset function allows the value expressed by the weighing platform ...

Page 213: ... staff to be present when the machine is installed and to take part in the training course held by the manufacturer s authorized technicians ATTENTION Requires the intervention of qualified personnel QUALIFICATION 2 QUALIFICATION 3 WARNING The data on the identification plate and the closing and security stamps on the line must not be altered or removed for any reason whatsoever The warranty immed...

Page 214: ... by the manufacturer The weighing line you have purchased will have been subjected to various tests and trials in our factory so as to correctly set up the complex in compliance with the metric and safety standards in force When the line is installed meticulously carry out the following inspections to make sure that the equipment has not been damaged during transport make sure that the warning saf...

Page 215: ... of the two items These procedures are listed in the following chapter The numbrs in table 7 1 which outline when the servicing operations are required correspond to the successive sections of the chapter Frequency Co mp on ent After each shift Daily Weekly Monthly Yearly When required Conveyors 6 16 5 6 14 15 Weighing system 7 7 8 Main labelling machine 9 10 11 12 12 13 Main applicator 17 Totaliz...

Page 216: ...conveyor on the one at the side 4 Disconnect the motor connector 5 Disconnect the encoder connector 6 With the conveyor on the work bench slacken the belt by working alternately on the screws at the end of each conveyor belt from the driven roller side 7 Turn anticlockwise to slacken off the tension 8 Pull the elastic belt from the rollers If the belt is worn and must be replaced it is advisable t...

Page 217: ... belts are sufficiently taut by placing a 5 kg weight on the line The load must rest on both the half belts in the case of open or V belts WARNING Do not exceed the recommended weights The scale could be damaged If you are in doubt about the carrying capacity check the data plate on the weighing terminal The belts must convey the load without slipping and or uncertain movements Key 1 Screws at the...

Page 218: ...lockwise direction 6 Between one adjustment and the next fit the belt back in its housing power the machine and repeat the initial test with the weight to see whether the adjustment is correct WARNING Excessive belt tightening produces the opposite effect and reduces their working life besides wearing the driving system unnecessarily WARNING If the tensioning screws are not regulated in a balanced...

Page 219: ... e Maximum error tolerated during service 0 m 500 1e 500 m 2000 2e 2000 m 10000 3e Table 7 2 Class x maximum tolerated error table For example for a scale with a max 6 kg capacity and e 2g division the table above reads Weight value m given in grams Maximum error tolerated during service in grams 0g m 1000g 2g 1000g m 4000g 4g 4000g m 20000g 6000g max 6g Table 7 3 Ex of class x maximum tolerated e...

Page 220: ...ice in grams 0g m 1000g 4g 1000g m 4000g 6g 4000g m 20000g 6000g max 8g Table 7 5 Ex of class y maximum tolerated error table If a known weight of 500g is loaded there should be a 0 500kg 4g indication on the display valid from 0 496kg to 0 504kg If a known weight of 2kg is loaded there should be a 2 000kg 6g indication on the display valid from 1 994kg to 2 006kg If a known weight of 5kg is loade...

Page 221: ...he system and the warranty provided by the manufacturer 7 8 How to calibrate the weighing system The weighing system is consigned perfectly calibrated and conforming to the metric standards in force in the country of use Calibration of the weighing system using certified SIT equipment can be requested by means of the manufacturer s After Sales Service Once calibration has terminated a Calibration ...

Page 222: ... see point 1 of Figure 7 3 on page 1 222 4 Remove the labels 5 Moisten a soft cotton cloth with denatured alcohol 6 Wipe the lower part of the head to remove scraps of tape or labels 7 Make sure that the cleaned parts have dried before powering and using the machine again WARNING Never ever use metal or pointed tools for cleaning purposes as they can cause irreparable damage to the thermal head Ke...

Page 223: ...ING Do not use gasoline or solvents on any of the devices or mechanisms Traces of adhesive or bits of label can be removed with denatured alcohol When cleaning make sure that drops of fluid do not drip on to electrical parts ...

Page 224: ...move the labels 3 Lift the printing unit by means of the relative lever 4 Moisten a soft cotton cloth with denatured alcohol 5 Wipe the rubber roller by turning it by hand 6 Make sure that the cleaned parts have dried before powering and using the machine again WARNING Never ever use metal or pointed tools for cleaning purposes as they can cause irreparable damage to the rubber coated roller Key 1...

Page 225: ...MERCURY PLUS 1 225 Traces of adhesive or bits of label can be removed with denatured alcohol When cleaning make sure that drops of fluid do not drip on to electrical parts ...

Page 226: ...ls 3 Use a soft brush to clean under the sensor WARNING Never ever use metal or pointed tools for cleaning purposes as they can cause irreparable damage to the sensor Traces of adhesive or bits of label can be removed with denatured alcohol When cleaning make sure that drops of fluid do not drip on to electrical parts Key 1 Paper feeding photosensor ...

Page 227: ...rinter Metal and plastic parts use a soft cloth moistened with a detergent product do not use solvents or thinners Traces of adhesive or bits of label can be removed with denatured alcohol When cleaning make sure that drops of fluid do not drip on to electrical parts ...

Page 228: ...MERCURY PLUS 1 228 7 13 How to replace the thermal head Figure 7 6 How to remove the head from the dissipator citi6028 jpg Key 1 Screw that fixes the head to the dissipator 2 Head connector ...

Page 229: ...he dissipator 4 Delicately push the head from under the dissipator and disconnect it from the connector 5 When the new head is installed work through the operations described above in reverse order remembering to spread silicone grease on the metal part of the head that contacts the dissipator in order to dissipate the heat produced ...

Page 230: ...MERCURY PLUS 1 230 7 14 How to replace the belts Figure 7 7 How to disassemble the side casing and section of the conveyor belt with transmission belt citi6030 jpg Key 1 Casing fixing screws ...

Page 231: ...Move the flange motor unit towards the external roller and remove the belt 7 15 How to replace the motor Figure 7 8 Section of the conveyor belt with motor citi6031 jpg 1 Comply with the procedure described for belt replacement 2 Unscrew the plug and counter plug used inside the gear wheel to fix it to the shaft which must then be removed from its housing ...

Page 232: ...lution of water and detergent in the doses prescribed by the manufacturer of the detergent used ATTENTION DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE ELECTRICITY MAIN Turn off the machine and deactivated the disconnector with padlock on the supply side Carefully clean the conveyor belts by turning them by hand Prevent water from dripping on to the parts underneath ...

Page 233: ...all the liquid inside has flowed out ATTENTION The condensation can spurt out violently Move the edges of the vessel as near as possible Keep your face and eyes well away and always use suitable clothing and personal protections 7 18 How to clean the photocells 1 Turn off the machine 2 Use a cotton cloth with moistened with alcohol 3 Carefully clean the photocell lenses 4 Also clean the reflector ...

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Page 235: ...m able to monitor the buttons and sensors and activate each actuator device solenoid valves motors etc by means of a manual control To do this refer to par 5 22 8 on page 1 182 onwards ATTENTION The check control function can only be accessed at level 5 by means of a password This can only be done by personnel with a QUALIFICATION 3 professional profile ...

Page 236: ... then re associate the image in the label 502 Elements in the label 50 Each label can contain up to 60 not 50 elements The label being printed contains a larger number of elements Reduce the number of elements in the label 503 Barcode ERR field The field of the plu in the specified barcode does not contain enough characters Correct the value of the field of the plu specified after field in the bar...

Page 237: ...of electromagnetic discharges Replace the board if necessary 611 Serious error inside the software Contact the software office 612 Zero not stable The attempt to reset the scale has not been successful since the stable weight condition has not been reached within a preset time Make sure that there were no oscillatory phenomena on the scale plate during the resetting procedure air lift truck drivin...

Page 238: ...side the software Contact the software office 635 FILTER scale parameter off range An attempt has been made to enter a value in the FILTER parameter of the CUSTOM weight that is not permitted by the board Reduce the value of the parameter in question 636 STABLE WEIGHT CAL scale parameter off range An attempt has been made to enter a value in the STABLE WEIGHT CAL parameter that is not permitted by...

Page 239: ...e belt as well Alternatively if the target is too far back the piece to be weighed stops too soon and the previous piece will have not yet left the scale Proceed in the following way to modify the weighing target value 1 access the process again 2 press MODIFY DATA immediately before a package has time to transit 3 modify the WEIGHING POS value 4 save the changes and access the processing phase ag...

Page 240: ...e ine before it reaches the level of the labelling photocell 2004 Miscellaneous messages There has been an error in the product box or pallet printer Depending on the message make sure that the printer is on check the connection to the terminal the serial setting in the bios 232 or 422 whether the printer has paper that the label detecting photosensor is connected correctly that the printer is on ...

Page 241: ... applicator functions correctly Move the machine end target forwards The piece that generated the error i e that reached the machine end target has not been totalized In the case of double head operation space the targets further away from each other or reduce the speed 2007 Weighing target programming error Serious error inside the software Contact the software office 2008 Emergency button presse...

Page 242: ...e sniffer installed in an external pc connected via hub not switch 2010 Incorrect response from host on weight The response command to a weight sent by the pc is structurally wrong Make sure that the connection software on the pc side has been programmed correctly 2011 Flow packer faulty A fault condition has occurred in the flow packer Automac etc to which the Venus terminal is connected Check th...

Page 243: ...pping on a previous target or moved beyond the process Find out which pair of targets are so near that when the piece stops on a level with the first the other also trips automatically This problem frequently occurs in relation to the weighing target enabling target on the input Space the targets in question further apart Do not move the belts beyond the process if there are pieces in the machine ...

Page 244: ...via the barcode being read BcRead is not present in the system Enter the traceability lots that can be recalled via the scanner 2021 Label being printed not valid This is a simple informational message that is only issued after other errors that quit the process It indicates that when the error occurred a total label was being printed and that it will be reprinted on the next access to the process...

Page 245: ...tly when the piece stops Decrease the application target or increase the ejection target 2024 Piece on ent belt has reached scale The piece that was stopping on the photocell on a level with the entrance belt exceeded the scale belt starting target during the stopping phase Decrease the speed of the belts or retract the position of the photocell installed on a level with the entrance belt 2025 Fon...

Page 246: ...rge An attempt has been made to load an exessively large bitmap image into the printer An attempt has been made to load an exessively large bitmap image into the printer 2028 Image with zero dimension An attempt has been made to load a bitmap file of 0 dimension into the printer The file with 0 dimension may have been caused by an incorrect transfer of archives by CuteFTP or Planet View Cancel the...

Page 247: ...ng or by the SAFETY TARGET being incorrectly positioned Correct the PIECE LENGTH and make sure that the SAFETY TARGET has been set so that its distance from the photocell is less than the length of the piece 3001 Incorrect parallel printer configuration The initializing procedure of the parallel printer dedicated to printing the packing list has failed The packing list cannot be printed correctly ...

Page 248: ...the file in question vua CuteFtp 3008 Too many tags in the config Packing list file There is a structural error in the pak file selected for the current packing list Check and correct the structure of the pak file in question 3009 3015 Serious errors inside the software Contact the software office Class 4000 Serious errors inside the software Contact the software office Class 5000 Serious errors i...

Page 249: ...resent in versions prior to 2 4 x where class 200 referred to internal errors that are now mapped in class 5000 Note in version 3 x x code 2019 Scale enabling target error is displayed as 2005 Comply with the message until the problem has been corrected ...

Page 250: ...MERCURY PLUS 1 250 ...

Page 251: ...ess whereby these data appear on the label Each barcode must therefore indicate the data of the process for which it is created BcRead indicates the format of a barcode that the system can read during the process by means of a scanner so as to modify a sub group of data pertaining to the current process in the automatic mode Each BcRead must be described by the sequence of the fields it contains u...

Page 252: ...h although being global change during the process and must therefore be controlled according to the pipeline logic of the process itself or the information must be stored so that it can be recovered according to the instant in which it was produced Some pertain to the system itself and cannot be reset during the life of the machine Others which pertain to parts liable to be replaced must possess a...

Page 253: ...he sequence with which the elements are transmitted to the printer is significant since if overlapping occurs each element overwrites the previously transmitted one which partially or totally occupies the same area Labelling process whereby the label is applied to the product and its totalizing within the process If the product label or the printer is not present the process merely includes totali...

Page 254: ... specific plu It comprises the group of data pertaining to the plu in question with the addition of the following elements the weighing pricing data of the last product weighed the consecutives linked to the totals Traceability lot information that identified and describes a production lot typically with reference to the livestock market used to obtain various different products to process It must...

Page 255: ...self Static weighing Automatic weighing process in which the product handling system that regulates the way the product is loaded on the scale stops the piece on the scale plate to allow its weight to be detected Weighing platform part of the set up on which the goods are placed for weighing PIN pin rheophore or pole to which the cable connects PLC freely programmable electronic component containi...

Page 256: ...soon as any pieces reach their stopping position on the individual belts Enabling status of a belt a belt is enabled if the next belt or the machine after the last belt of the line is able to accept pieces This means that if a belt is not enabled a piece in transit on it must stop in the relative stop position i e it cannot start again until its processing status in that position has been complete...

Page 257: ...he tare value thus obtained is deducted as a consequence Printing head single head double head the printing head comprises a printer and an applicator that can be the air jet arm or piston type An automatic weighing pricing System can have one or two double head printing heads If there are two heads they are either positioned in line or above and below Fixed text text element filed in the system a...

Page 258: ...zero value if within a preset interval of time generically 0 5 s the weight value recorded on the cell has sustained a variation that is lower than a preset value generically 0 5 g The correction is made by resetting the scale again This method is useful in applications where progressive build ups of liquids or dirt tend to shift the scale from its zero position ...

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