Godex AG3000, User Manual

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5.3.3 Run a test cycle
After verifying the applicator and printer have been aligned properly (see § 5.3.2) and after the
printer has received the print data (see § 5.2.6) you can run a test cycle. The system must be in
“START” menu to do so.
Option 1: Enter key
1) At start-up the applicator display will show “STOP”
2) Push the START-button on the control unit to bring the system in “RUN READY”” mode
3) Select the “ENTER” key underneath the control box display to trigger one cycle
i:
if the display will show “only “RUN” instead of “RUN READY” the applicator head is not in its start
position
Option 2: Triggering device
1) At start-up the applicator display will show “STOP”
2) Push the START-button on the control unit to bring the system in “RUN READY” mode
3) Activate the triggering device (e.g. switch, sensor, external PLC) in case you already
connected one.
i:
if the display only shows “RUN” instead of “RUN READY” the applicator head is not in its start
position
Observe the way the labels travel from the print head onto the applicator head and then
towards the product. If the label is transported correctly no mechanical adjustment is needed.
Also in the course of long-term operation no adjustments are anticipated because the label
position is determined by the alignment of printer and applicator, which again is fixed.
How to proceed now:
1) Most probably your test results are positive which means your system is now READY TO USE. Go to
§ 5.3.4.
2) In case the label does not travel correctly or a cycle won’t start, it may be necessary to adjust
one or more of the stop positions of individual pneumatic parts. Also in that case we recommend
to first read § 5.3.4 - § 5.3.7. In case you prefer to adjust the mechanics first, please go to §6.
5.3.4 The “START” menu
Image 1: the system will start up in the „START“ menu, displaying either „STOP“ and „ERROR PRINT“
(in case the printer is not ready yet) or only „STOP“ (as soon as the printer is in „READY“ mode).
LCD display
STOP
Numeric keypad
ENTER button
“DOWN” arrow
ERROR PRINT