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COMPA III

Service Instructions

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Page 1: ...COMPA III Service Instructions...

Page 2: ...tered brand or a registered trademark Topicality Information on the scope of delivery appearance performance dimensions and weight reflect our knowledge at the time of printing Due to constant further...

Page 3: ...24 5 6 Replace the Label Photocell 26 5 7 Replace the CPU PCB 27 5 8 Replace the Power Supply Unit 28 5 9 Replace the Battery 29 6 Adjustments Settings and Alignments 31 6 1 Adjust the Winding Torques...

Page 4: ...Table of Contents Compa III 4 Service Instructions 10 21...

Page 5: ...which could lead to serious injury or even death WARNING identifies a possible danger could lead to serious bodily injury or even death if sufficient precautions are not taken WARNING of cutting inju...

Page 6: ...ext always refer to the graphic directly above the text If a reference is made to another graphic the figure number is specified e g 2 in figure 5 For a cross reference to chapters and sections the ch...

Page 7: ...the ends of scarves ties and shawls into your clothing or secure them with non conductive clips DANGER Risk of death from increased flow of current via metals parts which come into contact with the de...

Page 8: ...ng manual CAUTION Risk of crushing when closing the cover When closing the cover only touch it from the outside and do not reach into the pivoting range of the cover If the label printer is operated w...

Page 9: ...ning stickers on the direct print modules that draw your attention to dangers Therefore the warning stickers are not to be removed as then you and others cannot be aware of dangers and may be injured...

Page 10: ...ve extension cables faulty protective conduction connections Give another person the task of remaining near the workplace This person must be familiar with the location and operation of the emergency...

Page 11: ...rface C Switch On Off D Serial RS 232 port E Power supply F USB host for USB keyboard and USB stick G Ethernet 10 100 interface G LED orange G Lighting Connection active G Flashing Data transfer G Off...

Page 12: ...Printer Rear Ports Compa III 12 Service Instructions 10 21...

Page 13: ...Each time the label roll is changed or when the printout and label transport are adversely affected Clean the printhead see chapter 4 3 page 15 Each time the transfer ribbon is changed or when the pr...

Page 14: ...e printing area with a soft brush or vacuum cleaner Clean the outer surfaces with an all purpose cleaner 4 2 Clean the Pressure Roller A soiled pressure roller can lead to reduced print quality and ca...

Page 15: ...environmental effects such as dust etc CAUTION Printhead can be damaged Do not use sharp or hard objects to clean the printhead Do not touch protective glass layer of the printhead 1 Turn the lever 3...

Page 16: ...3 4 Figure 2 1 Remove labels and transfer ribbon 2 Loosen the screw 5 3 Press the locking 1 and slowly pull the label photocell outward via the handle 3 Make sure that the photocell cable is not stret...

Page 17: ...it will go in the direction of the housing and pull the connection cable out of the plug at the rear end of the label photocell 4 Press the locking 1 and slowly pull the label photocell outward via t...

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Page 19: ...supply and wait for a moment until the power supply unit has discharged 5 1 Tool List NOTICE For adjustments and simple installation work use the accompanying hexagonal wrench located in the upper se...

Page 20: ...hard objects or your hands 1 7 2 2 1 6 3 4 5 3 9 8 Figure 4 1 Carrier 2 Screws for fixing the intermediate layer at the printhead support 3 Screws for fixing the printhead at the intermediate layer 4...

Page 21: ...rinthead 7 is loose 5 Swivel the printhead holder 2 upwards 6 Pull the printhead 7 forward 7 Loosen both plug connections 6 8 at the printhead and put the printhead on a clean soft surface 1 Connect t...

Page 22: ...be corrected in printing direction NOTICE The value for zero point adjustment is set ex works After replacing the printhead only service personnel are allowed to set this value anew Press the key to m...

Page 23: ...n Allen key 6 Pull the pressure roller 2 and dispenser roller 4 from the shafts 8 through the bearing plate 5 1 Clean the shafts 8 of the roller and then lubricate them with all round high performance...

Page 24: ...ch when it can no longer be set Removal and installation of the slipping clutch is also required for replacement of a winder 1 Unplug the printer from the electrical outlet 2 Loosen two hexagon socket...

Page 25: ...1 1 1 0 4 9 7 1 2 1 3 14 Snap ring 17 Winder axis 19 Brake 10 Lever 11 Pin 12 Pin 13 Spring Figure 9 1 Check the position of the spring 13 The pin 12 must interlock between the two spring legs 2 Slide...

Page 26: ...ar end of the label photocell 5 Unscrew the screw 2 6 Press the locking 1 and slowly pull the label photocell outwards by the handle 3 Compa III 162 That way the distance plate 4 is pushed out of labe...

Page 27: ...l interface 8 Remove the three fixing screws 1 from the CPU PCB 9 Carefully remove the CPU PCB 3 1 Insert the CPU PCB 3 into the rear connection plate and place it on the threaded bushings 2 2 Secure...

Page 28: ...ve the complete hinged cover unit 6 Remove the connecting cable power unit CPU PCB 6 7 Unscrew the three screws 10 at the back of the printer 8 Hold the power supply 8 at the heat sink and unscrew the...

Page 29: ...osion due to improper replacement of the battery Use non conductive tools Pay attention to polarity 1 Figure 13 1 Lift up the fixing bracket by means of a non metallic device e g plastic ruler 2 Remov...

Page 30: ...Replacing Components Compa III 30 Service Instructions 10 21...

Page 31: ...in peel off mode The winding axes of the rewinder are not actively driven by the belts during label backfeed but rather solely by the pull of the pressure roller The torque required to decouple the r...

Page 32: ...test collar 30 mm Clockwise Compa III all MAuf 12 9 14 4 Ncm FAuf 4 3 4 8 N Counterclockwise Compa III all MAuf 2 1 3 0 Ncm FAuf 0 7 1 0 N Any direction Compa III 10X MAb 3 6 4 5 Ncm FAb 1 2 1 5 N Com...

Page 33: ...is also moving hold it in place during the measurement Otherwise the measurement is not accurate 8 Allow the cord to unwind from the test collar at least one full turn and read the pulling force F on...

Page 34: ...e torque and the pulling force is F M r F traction N M rewind torque Ncm r radius of test collar 20 mm Clockwise Compa III alle MAuf 28 32 Ncm FAuf 14 16 N Counterclockwise Compa II 162 MAuf 8 12 Ncm...

Page 35: ...moving hold it in place during the measurement Otherwise the measurement is not accurate 7 Allow the cord to unwind from the rewinder at least one full turn and read the pulling force F on the spring...

Page 36: ...m the electrical outlet and remove the left printer cover 2 Press the knurled ring 1 of the slipping clutch toward the housing wall The lock 2 of the knurled ring 1 is released 3 Turn the knurled ring...

Page 37: ...s spotty Print image lighter on one side Horizontal lines not parallel to the horizontal label edges Clear lateral drift of the transfer ribbon NOTICE Print image errors can also arise from wrinkling...

Page 38: ...way that the adjustment screws are accessible through the holes 3 of the square axis 4 Loosen the screw 5 for the printhead bowing with a hexagonal wrench 1 5 mm and turn it counterclockwise until tu...

Page 39: ...rinthead assembly can be damaged Attempting to adjust the printhead when the fixing screw 1 is tight can lead to defects at the printhead assembly Always loosen the fixing screws 1 before adjusting th...

Page 40: ...test print see operating manual 5 If the horizontal lines in the test grid are not parallel with the label edges adjust the parallelism with the screws 4 6 Tighten the screws 1 Compa III 162 Tighten...

Page 41: ...reduced in the printer configuration until the print image is only barely recognizable Under these conditions inaccuracies become clearly visible during adjustment 3 Start a test print see operating...

Page 42: ...lection can be suppressed by bowing the printhead CAUTION The printhead assembly can be damaged when bowing the printhead Turning the adjustment screw 3 too hard can cause damage to the printhead asse...

Page 43: ...e outside turn the screw 1 clockwise 7 If the wrinkles cannot be remedied e g wrinkles in the centre turn the adjustment screw 3 clockwise with extreme care see warnings using a hexagonal wrench 1 5 m...

Page 44: ...uring printing which would damage the belt Tension the toothed belt in such a way that it cannot rub against the label photocell 1 2 1 1 3 Figure 21 1 Unplug the printer from the electrical outlet 2 R...

Page 45: ...1 Remove the CPU PCB see chapter 5 7 page 27 2 Loosen two screws 1 and remove the cover at the breach of the cover rear 3 Fasten the I O connection plate 3 with two screws 1 at the cover rear 4 Faste...

Page 46: ...ont panel at bottom left 4 2 Align the dispenser unit with photocell 2 with the fixing lugs in the front panel towards the top and push the guiding pins into the provided guide holes 5 Take care of th...

Page 47: ...ications Do NOT touch the area of the moving blades 6 4 5 1 3 2 7 Figure 24 1 Unscrew the screw 3 and remove the front panel at bottom left 4 2 If existing remove the front cover 6 with hinges after r...

Page 48: ...Retrofit with Options Compa III 48 Service Instructions 10 21...

Page 49: ...vailable Check font 7 Vector font Selected font is not available Check font 8 Measuring label While measuring no label was found Set label length is too large Check label length and if labels are inse...

Page 50: ...eived check digit is wrong Calculate check digit anew Check code data 21 Invalid SC code Selected SC factor is invalid for EAN res UPC Check SC factor 22 Invalid number of digits Entered digits for EA...

Page 51: ...pen Close the printhead and start print order anew 36 BCD invalid format BCD error Invalid format for the calculation of Euro variable Check entered format 37 BCD overflow BCD error Invalid format for...

Page 52: ...required files 54 File directory exists The selected file directory already exists Check name select a different name 55 File too large During copying procedure not enough memory space onto target dr...

Page 53: ...ce printhead 71 Invalid page As page number either 0 or a number 9 is selected Select a number between 1 and 9 72 Page selection A page which is not available is selected Check the defined pages 73 Un...

Page 54: ...use an offset 88 RFID verify Error while checking programmed data Faulty RFID label Check RFID definitions 89 RFID timeout Error at programming the RFID label Label positioning Faulty label 90 RFID d...

Page 55: ...ensor signal down is missing Check input signals compressed air supply 102 Vacuum plate empty Option applicator Sensor does not recognize a label at vacuum plate Check input signals compressed air sup...

Page 56: ...cs for cross traverse 116 Print position Option applicator The applicator is not in the print position when trying to print a label Check TOP and RIGHT final position switch for correct function and p...

Page 57: ...on RFID programming faulty Run RFID initialising 127 Module not found RFID module not available Check the RFID module connection Please contact your responsible distributor 128 No release signal No pr...

Page 58: ...ead Please contact your distributor 138 Too less ribbon Transfer ribbon ends Change transfer ribbon 139 Rewinder error Label band is torn Load a new label roll Stick together the label band 140 Rewind...

Page 59: ...layed The ports are provided by means of a D Sub bushing 26pin HD at the rear panel of the printer system and are galvanically isolated from protective earth PE by means of an optocoupler semi conduct...

Page 60: ...5 grey 6 pink 7 blue 8 red 9 black 10 violet 11 grey pink 12 red blue 13 white green 14 brown greed 15 white yellow 16 yellow brown 17 white grey 18 grey brown 19 white pink 20 pink brown 21 white blu...

Page 61: ...ribbon end Output COM VDC for Inputs 19 Common reference potential of all control inputs COM VDC for Inputs is usually connected with the terminal of the control voltage and the control inputs are sw...

Page 62: ...n connector Manufacturer W P Products Reference number 110 26 2 1 20 Output Voltages connected with GND PE 24 V 1 A Fuse Polyswitch 30 V 1 A 5 V 1 A Fuse Polyswitch 30 V 1 A Port 1 15 Input Voltage 5...

Page 63: ...Compa III Control Inputs and Outputs 10 21 Service Instructions 63 Device connection to a machine with S7 300 SPS Figure 27 Device connection to a operating panel Figure 28 Example 1 Example 2...

Page 64: ...inter s internal voltages 5 VDC EXT or 24 VDC EXT is used an external fuse e g 0 5 AF should be additionally installed to protect the printer electronics In the event of an inductive load an antiparal...

Page 65: ...3 1 62 1 2 2 8 6 4 4 4 3 28 42 91 0 Verbindungskabel C PU SH 3 LE D 7 28 42 901 Verbindungskabel 24V N T C PU SH 3 37 42 9906 Vorschubm ot or 28 42 930 Verbindungskabel Peripherie SH 3 28 48 040A Verb...

Page 66: ...ing Plan Compa III 66 Service Instructions 10 21 10 1 CPU Component Placement Specification Figure 31 JP1 Debug JP2 Write protection Boot sector Programming closed closed Delivery closed open Jumper p...

Page 67: ...can therefore be returned to Carl Valentin GmbH This way you can be sure your old equipment will be disposed of correctly Carl Valentin GmbH thereby fulfils all obligations regarding timely disposal o...

Page 68: ...Environmentally Friendly Disposal Compa III 68 Service Instructions 10 21...

Page 69: ...ler 14 printhead 15 tools 13 component plan CPU 66 component replacing battery 29 CPU PCB 27 dispenser roller 23 label photocell 26 power supply unit 28 pressure roller 23 printhead 20 21 slipping clu...

Page 70: ...d position adjusting 40 replacing 20 21 R retrofit with options cutter 47 dispenser unit with photocell 46 I O plate 45 S safety handling when working with electricity 10 safety instructions 8 clothin...

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Page 72: ...Carl Valentin GmbH Neckarstra e 78 86 u 94 78056 Villingen Schwenningen Phone 49 7720 9712 0 Fax 49 7720 9712 9901 info carl valentin de www carl valentin de...

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