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External Start-Sensor
5.1
Connection
The start signal to apply the label can originate from an external sensor connected to the 3 pole connector (1)
connected directly to the applicator.
1
Fig. 10
Start signal connector on the applicator
Fig. 11
Examples of connections of start sensors
The start of the printing job - print first label is still initiated over the I/O interface of the printer. Circuitry and
programming of the connections is to be set as illustrated.
5.2
Signals
•
The signal
FSTLBL
respectively
DREE
()
causes the label to be printed which is then transported to the
waiting position.
•
The signal
START
will transport and apply the label to the product.
In the application mode
"Apply - Print"
the printing of the next label starts directly after application of the previous label.
In the application mode
"Print - Apply"
the signal
START
must be sent for the print.
Pin
Signal
Name
Description
Activation/active status
without applicator
with applicator
1
FSTLBL
DREE
()
-
Cycle sequence = Apply-Print
Print first label
Switch on +24V between
Pin 1 and Pin 25
13
START
Print start signal
Precondition: The superior control
has confirmed with the ETE signal
that the previous label has been
taken from the peel-off position.
Start of printing and
labeling
+24V between Pin 13 and Pin
25
Interface description of the printer
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A section of the interface description of the label printer