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OPERATOR MANUAL 

 

2. General

 information 

5

 

 

 

ME550 DOG TAG 

console consists of an LCD touch panel. 

The touch panel allows to view the operating state of the machine, the functions connected to the 

plates’ production,

 the work settings and the machine settings. 

It also displays different symbols, logos and fonts. 

Thanks to the touch panel it is possible to access the various functions provided by the machine, such as 
arranging tasks, setting the machine and checking its functionality. 

It’s possible use an external keyboard to move through the screens

. 

In the bracket [...] is shown the function (F1; F2; ENTER; ESC; arrows; etc.) when an USB keyboard is 
connected (optional) 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for ME550

Page 1: ...OPERATOR MANUAL EN ME550 DOG TAG MO ME550DT EN R4 ...

Page 2: ...uaranteed by MF Group CIM division Reproduction Modification complete or partial translation of this manual is strictly forbidden without prior written approval of MF Group CIM division Copyright 2020 All rights reserved MF Group CIM division Via O Serra 2 Calderara di Reno 40012 BOLOGNA Italy Tel 39 051 6465011 Fax 39 051 6465012 e mail info cimitaly it Web site http www cimitaly it ...

Page 3: ... Operation in technician mode 11 2 12 Symbols present on the machine 12 2 13 RAEE regulation 13 2 14 Declaration of compliance 15 3 Unpacking 17 3 1 Unpacking 17 4 Installation 20 4 1 Accessories check list 20 4 2 Positioning the machine 21 4 3 Removing mechanical locks and installing accessories 21 4 4 Electrical connection 24 4 5 Connection to a computer 25 4 6 Warnings and installation precauti...

Page 4: ...ction in STAND ALONE mode 59 6 2 Loading tag 59 6 3 Format creation and fields definition 60 6 4 Entering data manually and embossing tag 61 6 5 Loading data from data base and embossing tag 62 6 6 Tag printing 62 6 7 End of production cycle 63 7 Internet of Things 64 7 1 FTP machine accessibility 64 7 2 Remote access to User Interface thru Ethernet o Wi Fi connectivity 64 7 3 Web Services availab...

Page 5: ...tion or updating of the Manual you receive is added to the text MF Group srl CIM division is not liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein 1 2 How to keep the manual Do not remove tear out or rewrite parts of the manual for any reasons Keep the manual in a dry and cool place 1 3 How to consult the manual This manual consists of COVER WITH IDENTIFICATION OF THE GROUP TH...

Page 6: ...ION TO SYMBOLS AND TO THE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THE TEXT NEXT TO THEM Prescription and Indication signs rectangular shape obligation to use the protections indicated on the sign to carry out the operation described beside the symbol COMPULSORY HAND PROTECTION GLOVES COMPULSORY EYE PROTECTION GOGGLES PROTECT EARS BY WEARING THE SUITABLE EARMUFFS Caution Signs Danger Signs triangular shape situa...

Page 7: ...keyboard ME550 DOG TAG can also be connected to a Computer with an USB port Moreover protocol standards are available on the machine and make the ME550 DOG TAG system versatile as it can be connected to several existing application packages ME550 DOG TAG embosses all plates type DOG TAG Fig A and Medical Red Alert Tag Fig B Any other different usage of the embosser is not permitted The embosser ca...

Page 8: ...0 and is useful for their identification It is also meant as an instrument that allows the client to interface with our specialized technicians in the most appropriate and suitable way MAIN COMPONENTS AND THEIR POSITION 1 X Axis clamp sliding 2 Drum Embossing unit 3 Machine power supply unit 4 Removable tag feeder 5 Picking clamps ...

Page 9: ...gs and the machine settings It also displays different symbols logos and fonts Thanks to the touch panel it is possible to access the various functions provided by the machine such as arranging tasks setting the machine and checking its functionality It s possible use an external keyboard to move through the screens In the bracket is shown the function F1 F2 ENTER ESC arrows etc when an USB keyboa...

Page 10: ...amps EMBOSSING After picking up the plate the clamps transport it to the printing area placing it under the drum and simultaneously extracting another one At the same time the drum rotates thus taking the character to be embossed under the stamp and starting the embossing cycle UNLOADING When all the plate s characters have been embossed the clamps move to the unloading area and drop the plate int...

Page 11: ...f the equipment and applicable standards Category II Protection classification IP 20 Applicable standards UL60950 1 IEC 60950 1 IEC EN 55022 IEC EN 55024 IEC EN 61000 3 2 IEC EN 61000 3 3 2 6 Terms of use Working temperature 10 35 Humidity 20 85 Storage temperature 0 50 Altitude 1000 m 2 7 Dimensions and weight Height 270 mm Width 486 mm Depth 495 mm Weight 26 Kg 2 8 Production capacities Tag size...

Page 12: ...ith Dog Tag and Medical Alert Tag type Embossing is possible up to 8 mm from the clamp with 60x65 Stainless Steel tag with optional REVERS HOLE is possible to emboss until the lower border of the tag Loading hopper capacity 130 Stainless Steel Dog Tag 140 Aluminum Medical Alert Tag 140 Stainless Steel 60x65 Tag Productivity 5 lines x 9 characters up to 130 tags hour depending on the job ...

Page 13: ...ormed by the operator without any risks of electrocution or other damages due to mechanical devices but it must be carried out after the machine has been stopped and the power supply disconnected Do not tamper with the machine safety devices and do not modify them even partially The machine is made of flame resistant materials in order to reduce the risk of fire Moreover it is fitted with a short ...

Page 14: ...hine and call for technical support Warning The machine can be started even with a remote control Personal Computer When it is necessary to work on potentially dangerous parts removing stuck boards resetting in case of errors or routine maintenance be extremely careful High voltage parts Electrocution hazard It is not possible to access any high voltage tension part from the Operator s Area All th...

Page 15: ...en thus allowing the use of the machine when protections are not active menu SERVICE DISABLE COVER protected by a password CAUTION DO NOT USE THE MACHINE IN TECHNICIAN MODE UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED BY MF Group CIM division MODE RESERVED TO EXPERIENCED AND AUTHORIZED USERS Take the necessary precautions to make sure that the password that allows to disable the safety devices is not given to n...

Page 16: ...re than one person The net weight is 31 Kg Be extremely careful when moving it CAUTION HIGH VOLTAGE It is forbidden to carry out any work when the machine is under power To replace the mains fuse or to perform internal maintenance work remove the main power cable and do not work on the socket ATTENTION MOVING COMPONENTS In case of internal maintenance work the technician must disconnect the power ...

Page 17: ... funding system The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin on the product or on its packaging indicates that it should not be disposed of as a household waste Instead it shall be handed over to the appropriate collection point for recycling of electrical and electronic equipment By ensuring the product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential damage to the environment and human heal...

Page 18: ...OPERATOR MANUAL 2 General information 14 ...

Page 19: ... two conditions 1 This device cannot cause damaging interferences and 2 This device must allow prospective interferences including those that might cause undesired operation UL60950 Approval Safety of Information Technology Equipment File No E231519 The equipment complies with the following European Directives 2004 108 EC 2006 42 EC 2006 95 EC ME500 complies with the IEC International Standards on...

Page 20: ...or harmful substance contained in all homogeneous materials used for this part is below the limit set by the provision SJ T11363 2006 X indicates that this toxic or harmful substance contained in at least one of the homogeneous materials used for this part is above the limit set by the provision SJ T11363 2006 Contact directly MF Group CIM division to obtain a copy of the original declarations of ...

Page 21: ...d not damaged Make sure that the case has not been turned over during transportation Check that the seal on the indicator is not red CAUTION THE EMBOSSER WEIGHS ABOUT 26 Kg CAUTION ALL DISPLACEMENTS MUST BE CARRIED OUT WITH A DOUBLE FORK LIFT OR BY 2 PEOPLE AS THE GROSS WEIGHT OF THE CASE IS ABOUT 50 Kg AND ITS OVERALL DIMENSIONS ARE 830x730x600 mm 830x730x600 mm CAUTION DO NOT PERFORM ANY WORK BE...

Page 22: ...l for possible future use or dispose of it in the suitable container for separate collection of waste Open the protective wrapping being extremely careful not to damage the machine It is advisable to cut the wrapping along its seam Using a CH 17 wrench remove the clamp nuts of the two anchor pins placed under the pallet top ...

Page 23: ... 19 Unscrew the two anchor pins from the base of the machine After closing the holes it is possible to lift the machine and place it on a worktop To move it properly take the machine to the horizontal position opposite the panel ...

Page 24: ... bag are listed below 1 POWER CABLE WITH SCHUKO PLUG CEE VII 1 USB PEN DRIVE CONTAINING THE OPERATOR S MANUAL 2 KEYS TO OPEN THE MACHINE 2 REMOVABLE TAG FEEDERS DOG TAGS and RED MEDICAL TAGS 1 TAG COLLECTION TRAY SAMPLE EMBOSSED TAGS The optional software kit for this machine is the one in the image below and the USB cable Below is the part for the software kit it does not include the USB cable P8...

Page 25: ...the allowed value and that it is sufficiently strong and solid to stand the weight of the machine 31 Kg Do not run the machine in vertical position 4 3 Removing mechanical locks and installing accessories After placing the embosser in horizontal position and having respected all safety requirements chapter OPERATING PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY REGULATIONS and before setting up the electrical connection...

Page 26: ...NOTE The retainer pin is red Put the pin in the suitable hole shown by label located on the left side in front of the motor stepper and replace the wing nut Close the front panel lock it with the key and pull the key out WARNING EVERY TIME THE EMBOSSER MUST BE MOVED LOCK THE CLAMP WITH THE SPECIALLY PROVIDED PIN IMPORTANT DO NOT START THE EMBOSSER BEFORE REMOVING THE CLAMP RETAINER ...

Page 27: ...of the machine at the outlet port of the discharge chute To fix it put the two flaps into the slots of the support and pull the tray towards you Fill the loader with the plates For the position of the plates refer to chapter 5 PLATES PRODUCTION Insert the special weight plates ...

Page 28: ...e stated operations in the reverse order 4 4 Electrical connection The installation of the embosser ME550 can be easily carried out by accessing the various connections plugs located on the rear panel BACK PANEL 1 SOCKET PA 80 FOR MAIN CABLE 2 POWER SWITCH AND FUSE 3 VENTILATION FILTER GRIDS 4 USB PLUG TYPE B 5 USB PLUG TYPE A 6 ETHERNET PLUG 7 IDENTIFICATION PLATE 8 VENTILATION FILTER GRIDS Proce...

Page 29: ...t longer than 15 meters respecting the correspondingconnections 4 6 Warnings and installation precautions The identification plate located in the rear panel indicates the serial number the type of machine the power voltage and the absorbed current Thus check that the power source is compatible Before turning the machine on make sure that the clamp retainer pin has been removed and that all cables ...

Page 30: ...k acting fuse might cut off the current To replace it remove the power plug and insert the tip of a flat topped screwdriver in the space at the bottom of the plug entrance Lift the fuse holder extremely carefully until you can manually remove it Should it be necessary please contact the Technical Service of MF Group CIM division TO REPLACE THE FUSE USE ONLY FUSES OF THE SAME TYPE AND WITH THE SAME...

Page 31: ... self test cycle without showing any message on the display After about 20 seconds on the display appear LOADING window Once finished the start up on the start screen appear Touch to activate ME550 DOG TAG The reset cycle start Unused tag of previous job will discard and the HOME procedure bring the axis at 0 position Once completed this step ME550 DOG TAG is ready and the display goes on the Main...

Page 32: ...apter Error messages and problem solving CHECKING THE FUNCTIONALITY OF SAFETY DEVICES In order to guarantee the functioning of the machine in safety conditions it is necessary that the interlock switches of the panels work properly Before starting the work shift at least once a day switch the machine on and when it is in READY condition open the front cover Then check that the machine after any in...

Page 33: ...he embosser except when you enter one of the functions of the MAIN MENU When the embosser is in READY status the display shows MAIN MENU thus allowing the user to access the various functions available on the machine Simply press on the icons onthe touch screen corresponding to the required option It is possible to access it also when the machine is in ON status The functions contained in the MAIN...

Page 34: ...nd related function you will find move through the screens Icon Function key Description Return to Main Menu ESC Back to previous page Left arrow Go to previous page Right arrow Go to next page Start the job Pause the job Stop the job Tag preview Edit the highlighted field ...

Page 35: ...NE mode This option provides all those functions necessary to create set up and perform a job The option displays the following screen showing the contents of its menu LCD EDIT menu consist of 5 main functions TAG F1 PREVIEW F2 FORMATS F3 AUTOMATIC JOB F4 SAVE JOB REPORT TO USB F5 To access one of these just press desired Icon or functional key on the external USB keyboard if connected ...

Page 36: ...umber Number of Tag to print 01 to 06 Row of text to print Press key to show a preview of the Tag To emboss the entered data press Touch the field to edit and press or F1 Using the virtual Keyboard or the external keyboard you can write the required text NOTE The maximum number of characters that can be entered depends on the definition of the field in the Formats option If you press key ESC the e...

Page 37: ...F2 Preview tag retrieves the active selected format used to display the contents of the fields and their layout on the tag card layout To exit Preview tag and go back to LCD EDIT press key The screen generated by Preview tag displays the tag to be produced showing the positions and contents of each field both variable and protected or the counter MF GROUP Dog Tag TEST Bologna Italy ...

Page 38: ...ey on first row a sub menu appears to select other formats Second row Format list shown the list of formats and their options NEW F1 It allows to create a new format giving the name to the format and defining the number of fields The newly created format will be set as active format NOTE The fields will then be defined in the Fields utility The format is thus created and enabled NAME Box where the...

Page 39: ...the number of fields present N OF COPY Quantity of tags to be duplicated In this box it is possible to change the number of copies of the same tag duplicates INCREMENT COUNTER It allows to enable or disable the increase of the counters on defined fields during the duplication of the same tag The option is active only when the number of copies is different from 0 FIELDS F4 It allows to define the s...

Page 40: ...ue of the spacing between the characters Spacing Table Constant Characters inch Characters mm MAX es con X 60 05 14 4 5 56 28 06 11 7 4 61 23 07 10 3 93 20 08 8 8 3 47 17 09 7 82 3 08 15 10 7 04 2 87 14 11 6 40 2 52 12 12 5 85 2 31 11 13 5 42 2 14 10 14 5 03 1 98 10 X Box where the starting point of the field along the X axis coordinate is indicated The value can be indicated in tenths of millimet...

Page 41: ...d text where the contents cannot be modified Counter Field with counter function The number of the counters used is assigned when closing the panel while its specifications are defined in the Counters utility Duplicate Field where the contents are a copy of those of another field COUNTERS F5 It allows to define the counter specifications Also the main screen of COUNTERS like the main screen of FOR...

Page 42: ...gh commercial application software Excel Access Notepad or through the application software PowerTag lite The CVS file consists of records lines separated from each other by a CR Carriage Return Each record contains data that might be divided in fields by a separator such as semicolon or tabulator To create a csv file with Notepad enter edit the data as shown in the example On each line enter the ...

Page 43: ...OPERATOR MANUAL 5 Human Machine Interface 39 ...

Page 44: ...LCD EDIT menu press or F5 The file contains the information concerning the processed tags both the produced ones and the rejected ones and the possible errors that have been generated and solved during the machine operating phase The aim is to provide the operator with an instrument that allows them to control production and work out and draw up possible statistics ...

Page 45: ... specialized technical staff or at least under their supervision For this reason it is protected with a password SETUP menu consists of seven main functions CONFIGURATION F1 LAN F2 MECHANICAL PARAMETERS F3 PROTOCOLS F4 EMBOSSING WHEEL F5 TOP TRANSLATION TABLE F6 SAVE CONFIG LOCALLY F7 To access one of these just press desired Icon or functional key on the external USB keyboard if connected All the...

Page 46: ...the fields Unit in millimetres or inches Address communication address with PC Path It sets the way to drive the axes by punch by line or according the path optimization algorithm Hide protected data It does not display the data of protected fields When leaving the page the saving of the data is required if they changed By pressing the ESC key the modifications are cancelled while by pressing the ...

Page 47: ...e embosser to connect it to a computer and respect the specifications of the application software From SETUP menu press key or F2 IP address valid IP address Subnet Mask Valid subnet Mask IP address and Subnet Mask parameters will appear when the machine is correctly connected on a Lan If not the message Not valid will appear ...

Page 48: ...along the X axis Y load adjustment it allows to adjust the tag picking position along the Y axis X emboss adjustment it allows to align the zero of the embossing fields with the left edge of the Medical Red Alert Tag plate Y emboss adjustment it allows to align the zero of the embossing fields with the bottom edge of the tag X unload adjustment it allows to adjust position of release of the tagalo...

Page 49: ...acter or the depth of the engraved character can be adjusted Reversed char It indicates if the types of punches present on the machine are reversed so that the relief is downwards This function is adopted if you need to write very close to the bottom edge of the tag Punches are OPTIONAL To change one of these parameters touch the screen on the field you want to change or use the arrow on the exter...

Page 50: ...hine From SETUP menu press key or F4 This guarantees flexibility and adaptability of the embosser to the various interfacing requirements of the user Active protocol it allows to select the protocol to be used o CIM Multi Block char spacing it allows to define the embossing spacing of block or OCR characters Block line spacing it allows to set the line spacing of the block or OCR characters ...

Page 51: ... or F5 The characters setup in the drum layout must match perfectly with the characters physically installed in the embosser in type font and position Current drum it specifies which drum is selected Drum list it specifies es available drums When a drum is selected press to show screen below F1 Create a new configuration F2 Delete an existing configuration F3 Edit a new configuration ...

Page 52: ...OPERATOR MANUAL 5 Human Machine Interface 48 F4 It allows to set position of characters on the drum F5 It allows to adjust pressure for each character if punch adjustment is selected ...

Page 53: ...e used to turn lowercase characters into capital characters or convert the specific code of a character in the corresponding one in ASCII The table contains all the receivable 256 characters divided by value and symbol TTT Enable it enables disable the TTT function to convert the input data characters with the set output ones TTT list list of the available TTT Select desired character by pressing ...

Page 54: ...config locally F7 It allows to save on the machine s memory all parameters and setting From SETUP menu press or F7 Automatically start the procedure that save all the data on the local memory ATTENTION every time the key is press the old file is overwritten ...

Page 55: ...ontains a series of functions for the analysis and updating of the embosser firmware and it is meant only for the specialized or authorized technical staff For this reason some functions are protected by a password PAGE 1 PAGE 2 Use arrows to switch pages SERVICE menu consists of eleven main functions ...

Page 56: ...E F1 2 CARD TEST F2 3 OPERATIONAL MODE F3 4 SYSTEM INFORMATION F4 5 COUNTER F5 6 TEST F6 7 SAVE CONFIG IN USB F7 8 UPDATE SOFTWARE CPU1 F8 9 DISABLE ENABLE COVER F9 10 ERRORS CODE F10 11 TOUCH CALIBRATION F11 To access one of these just press desired Icon ...

Page 57: ... 53 5 5 1 Language F1 The option allows to choose the language that will be used to display all the messages and menus present in the machine From SERVICE menu press F1 To select language press or F1 Languages available English Spanish Italian ...

Page 58: ... This option allows to set some operating modes during the stages of the tag embossing process There are three working modes CONTINUOUS PAUSE WITHOUT TAG and all their combinations This option is usually only for specialized technical staff or for authorized people From SERVICE menu press or F3 5 5 4 System information F4 The option provides technical information about the embosser such as the ser...

Page 59: ...nter displays the number of tags produced from the last reset Total counter displays the total number of tags produced by the embosser since its installation 5 5 6 Test F6 This option allows to perform some tests on several components of the embosser helping the specialized technical staff to verify their proper functioning This option is only for the specialized technical staff or for authorized ...

Page 60: ...rmware and the setup file of one of the CPU boards installed on the machine CPU This option is only for the specialized technical staff or for authorized people and it is protected by password The careless use of this option might cause the deletion or the partial loss of the machine program and consequently the machine would be out of order From SERVICE menu press or F8 5 5 9 Enable Disable cover...

Page 61: ...ator understand the possible cause that generated the error Check chapter 8 ERROR MESSAGE for the full list of the error codes From SERVICE menu press or F10 The first column indicates the numeric code of the error generated by the embosser because of a failure The second columns describe the type of error associated to the code Press icon F1 to show a detailed description of the alarm ...

Page 62: ...ay LCD touch screen From SERVICE menu press or F11 To come back press or ESC Touch the cross that appear on the screen in different positions At the end of procedure machine restart automatically Calibration data are stored on the CPU In case of CPU replacement it may be necessary to perform the calibration procedure ...

Page 63: ...gnize automatically which one is loaded A1 DOG TAG A2 Medical TAG The production of tags in STAND ALONE mode consists of four main stages with a variation in the data source part In this stage data can be entered manually and then produce only the same tag or they can be taken from the data base and then the production cycle of the tags can be launched The four main stages are defined as follows C...

Page 64: ...production 60 6 3 Format creation and fields definition From MAIN MENU press F1 From LCD EDIT press F3 In format menu select Format list press F1 Refer to paragraph 6 3 Formats for a detailed list of the parameters and value ...

Page 65: ...ld to be modify and touch it Use the virtual keyboard or an external USB keyboard if connected and enter desired value Press OK to confirm and proceed with next value Proceed as described in previous points to edit all the fields Press for a preview of the tag To emboss the tag with the entered data press METAL PLATE ME550 MF GROUP CIM ...

Page 66: ... active format number and length of fields Press OPEN the embosser starts producing the tag If you wish to suspend or interrupt the production press 6 6 Tag printing While embossing the tag the machine shows on the display a progress bar indicating with a percentage the progress of the production process This is the list of the functions to manage the job Press it to restart printing Press it to s...

Page 67: ... cycle the machine shows on the display the error code and asks if you prefer to repeat the tag or continue During the AUTOMATIC JOB PRODUCTION the machine continues repeating the wrong tag independently and report the error in the file obtained with the SAVE PRINTED CARDS function The different error situations are described in the chapter 8 Error messages IMPORTANT The coordinates of the fields ...

Page 68: ...nd IP Set up Please refer to your network administrator to configure the machine with right IP address When the machine is connected to internal network through ethernet cable or WiFi it s possible to access to some of the features Use a Web Browser type the IP address of the machine in the address bar and press Enter then click on System to open the main menu The standard login User is set as Gue...

Page 69: ...OPERATOR MANUAL 7 Internet of Things 65 7 3 1 Information On this page there are all the info related to hardware and software of the machine 7 3 2 Network Here you can check all the network parameters ...

Page 70: ...UAL 7 Internet of Things 66 7 3 3 Date and time 7 3 4 Update software With this function it s possible update the software when available a new release 7 3 5 Users management Here it s possible check the User list ...

Page 71: ...lock emergency button security sensor active axis locked Safety block not removed Remove safety block change card Tag feeder is not the one selected in format Change tag feeder loader empty Fill the loader with the plates unloader full Remove tag from exit loader card misfeed card not catched by the clamp motor x error while reset motor X Check photocell on axis X and motor motor y error while res...

Page 72: ...fans located in the rear part of the machine IF THE FILTERS ARE WASHED WITH WATER THEY MUST BE DRIED IF THEY ARE WET OR DAMP THEY CAN CAUSE SHORT CIRCUITS AND IRREVERSIBLE DAMAGES TO THE MACHINE Every month or every 1 500 tags Lubricate slightly just a few oil drops the rail of the carriage of the X axis clamp after cleaning it accurately with a cloth and after removing the dust Then manually move...

Page 73: ...hanical parts is necessary However it can be done exclusively by specialized technical staff Every year Have the specialized technical staff perform a complete preventive maintenance work including a test of all the moving mechanical parts and their components such as belts springs bearings bushings and characters The maintenance should also include an inspection of all electrical supplies and the...

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