CTM 360a series, Maintenance And Service Manual

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MACHINE TERMS
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LABEL TENSION BRUSH ASSEMBLY:
This is an adjustable Brush to help create tension on the label liner. The Brush can be released while
threading the label liner.
NIP ROLLER:
The spring-loaded Nip Roller provides positive pressure to the label liner that passes between the Drive and
Nip Roller Assemblies. These rollers ensure that the liner does not slip during the label dispense cycle.
The tension on the rollers may be released by turning the knob located on the top of the Nip Roller
Assembly.
PEEL EDGE:
The Peel Edge is the beveled plate located at the end of the Applicator’s Nose. When the label liner is
pulled around the Peel Edge, the label separates from the liner and is transferred to the Blow Box Grid,
Tamp Pad, or product depending on the Applicator Type.
PEEL EDGE LABEL TENSION SPRING:
This Tension Spring is attached to the bottom of the Spring Block Assembly. It is used to keep the label
liner flat on the Peel Edge surface and assist in controlling the dispensing of the label onto the Blow Box
Grid, Tamp Pad, or product. The tension is adjustable to accommodate varying label thickness and release
properties.
REWIND MANDREL / SLIP CLUTCH:
The Rewind Mandrel is provided to store the label liner after labels have been removed. It is equipped with
a Slip Clutch and is driven by the Stepper Motor. The pressure exerted by the Slip Clutch is adjustable.
SINKING OUTPUT CONFIGURATION:
The 360a Applicator’s Alarm, I/O, and Valve Outputs are wired in the sinking configuration. The load
current for a sinking output flows into the output terminal. The load common connection is the positive
power supply terminal (+V). When the output is active, current flows from the positive terminal of the load
power supply through the load into the output terminal to ground. Io (max) = 80 mA
SOURCING INPUT CONFIGURATION:
The 360a Applicator’s Low Label, Web/Tamp, and Product Detect Inputs are optically-isolated. The
Sensors connected to these pins must be able to sink the opto-coupler’s input current. The Sensor common
connection is the negative power supply terminal (ground or -V). When the Sensor’s output is active,
current flows from the positive terminal of the load power supply through the optical coupler circuit
and out of the input pin and through the sensor output (open collector/drain or SPST N.O relay) to ground.
Iin (max) = 15 mA.