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KORTHO Hot Quick Coder Manual

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KORTHO-D

HOT QUICK CODER

HQCD-09146

MODEL SHOWN:  HQCD-100

WITH MOUNTING BRACKET ASSEMBLY

MODEL SHOWN:  HQCD-100

WITH HOT QUICK CODER BENCH MOUNT STAND - 12” X 18”

OWNER’S MANUAL

INSTALLATION - OPERATION - MAINTENANCE

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Summary of Contents for HQCD-100

Page 1: ...STALLATION OPERATION MAINTENANCE A M E R I C A NM A R K I N G INC A M E R I C A NM A R K I N G INC BIRMINGHAM CORPORATEOFFICE VOICE 800 964 6275 FAX 205 733 1720 americanmarking aol com CHATTANOOGA REGIONAL SALES OFFICE VOICE 800 685 6275 FAX 423 843 0535 gary americanmarking com 2435 VALE DRIVE BIRMINGHAM AL 35244 www americanmarking com M A R K I N G INC A M E R I C A NM A R K I N G INC A M E R ...

Page 2: ... Message Screens 7 The Hot Quick Coder During Use Changing the Type holder Replacing the Ink Roll 8 Deactivating The Hot Quick Coder Stopping printing for a short time Stopping printing for a longer time 9 Maintenance And Cleaning Maintenance Cleaning 10 Print Quality Problems Type holder does not move Type holder moves but no print or only partial print visible Printing too thick The Type holder ...

Page 3: ...o provide clean sharp nearly instant dry impressions at a high rate of speed Ink rolls which are dry to the touch at room temperature are preheated prior to use in the self contained heating system When hot the ink in the roll becomes fluid and is then ready for operation During production a spare roll can be stored in the unit s preheat chamber to keep it ready for immediate use Ink rolls are ava...

Page 4: ...7 mm 107 mm 188 mm 140 mm 4 45 mm 300 mm 352 mm 6 4 mm 91 mm 92 mm 25 mm 24 mm 6 4 mm Print Area 0 472 X 0 945 12 x 24 mm Printing Speed Max 300 Prints min Product Speed Max 196 Ft min 60m min Electrical 110 130 VAC 1 A Electrical 220 240 VAC 0 5 A Working Pressure 56 PSI 4 bar Coder Weight 3 75 Lbs 1 7 Kg Control Weight 4 41 Lbs 2 Kg 7 677 195 mm START STOP Hot Quickcoder TEST BAR 0 2 4 6 8 10 ...

Page 5: ...number of requirements relating to humidity temperature and vibrations The relative humidity should be between 10 and 90 non condensing The ambient temperature should be between 41 and 113 F The Hot Quick Coder may not be used in any areas having a fire or explosion hazard The Hot Quick Coder should be installed in a low vibration location 1 5 Operational Personnel The KORTHO Hot Quick Coder was m...

Page 6: ...ox A good print quality is achieved with a correct combination of stamping time stamping pressure temperature of the type holder and the setting of any counter pressure plate The text can be applied to a stationary or a moving product The maximum permitted product speed is 195 Feet min approx 250 impressions per minute can be produced WARNING After using the HQC it cannot simply be deactivated For...

Page 7: ...t The Control box contains a Control Panel with which specific functions can be performed such as switching the HQC on and off and setting the print parameters The Control Panel can also be used to issue a test print signal 2 3 The Control Panel 2 2 1 Print Cycle The purpose of the printer is to print an image on a substrate The print cycle is initiated with a trigger signal This trigger must be g...

Page 8: ...pport arm is used to position the HQC and any counter pressure plate in relation to the product to be printed The support arm is suitable for moving the HQC to any position The exceptionally short stamping time makes it possible to print directly onto a moving product without further modifications ...

Page 9: ...luding 16 A per phase with Amendments 1 and 2 EN 61000 3 3 1995EN 61000 3 3 A1 2001 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC Part 3 3 Limitation of voltage changes voltage fluctuations and flicker in public low voltage supply systems for equipment with rated current 16 A per phase and not subject to conditional connection Low Voltage Directive 72 23 EEC EN 60950 1 2000 Safety of information technology eq...

Page 10: ...utions The printed circuit boards are static sensitive devices which can be damaged if they are touched without the necessary electrostatic discharge ESD precautions being taken The ESD precautions involve the use of a grounded wrist strap and or conductive work mat During installation servicing and handling of the printed circuit boards the printed circuit boards must be protected from electrosta...

Page 11: ...g the Control box 6 Drill the mounting holes for the Control box 3 16 diameter 7 Assemble the Control box with 8 Screws and nuts x4 Options for coding products Options for coding lengths of film 4 2 Connection instructions 1 Disconnect the printer from the voltage by removing the main power cable from the Control Box 2 Open the Control box 3 Check that the desired power supply is set correctly see...

Page 12: ...eration Optional A stop signal input of the host machine printer alarm Note Refer to Appendix B Connections Electrical diagram I O for the connection options Power consumption type The total power consumption is the sum of the control box and coding unit consumption 4 3 1 Fuse values Control box HQC D 10 Coding unit HQC D 100 Name Type VA max 230 VAC 1 AT 1 6 AT SW 1 F1 F2 F3 F4 300m AT 500m AT 11...

Page 13: ...nderside of the crossing clamp Adjust the hinge joint 3 so that the product will be coded evenly If necessary reset the height Activate the HEAD IN button 7 on the Control Panel The type holder moves in A fine adjustment is available as an option This can be used to adjust the distance to the product simply and accurately 5 1 Applying the text material The type holder has a printing area of 17 x 2...

Page 14: ...his fixes the type holder in the outermost position 4 Place the type holder in the text plate holder 5 Remove the handle 4 by twisting it out of the type holder 6 Place a Ink Roll in the coding part 2 of the HQC the cartridge must be pushed in until it clicks 7 Activate the HEAD IN button on the Control box 8 Set the temperature adjustment on the Control box to 135 C see section 6 3 3 9 It should ...

Page 15: ...ss the RIGHT ARROW to browse through the parameters and alter the desired parameter Refer to section 6 3 Parameter message screens and Appendix C Quick reference The parameter browse sequence is PRESET SET DELAY SET TEMP SET TIME FIRMWARE message SET LCD CONTRAST SET ALARM EXT BUSY 6 Press the STOP key to return to the STOP MODE menu 7 Press the TEST key to make a test print 8 Check the print qual...

Page 16: ...ndicates that the printer is printing in this mode only by pressing the TEST key This menu is only accessible from the STOP MODE menu by pressing the START key 6 2 2 Run mode Fig 6 5 RUN MODE MENU with all possible indicator icons In this mode the TEST key will be ignored The current temperature is represented by C Press button RIGHT ARROW to shift to the SET DELAY parameter STOP to return to the ...

Page 17: ...ST number LEFT ARROW to shift to the STOP MODE MENU RIGHT ARROW to shift to the SET DELAY parameter STOP to return to the STOP MODE MENU 6 3 2 Set delay This parameter is only accessible from the RUN MODE menu or the PRESET list Fig 6 7 SET DELAY parameter The SET DELAY parameter delays the print after a trigger signal is received The delay has a range from 0 00 to 2 00 seconds The current paramet...

Page 18: ...T TIME parameter The SET TIME parameter is the desired print time The print time has a range from 5 0 to 50 0 milli seconds The current parameter value is represented by ms Press button 6 3 5 Firmware message This parameter is only accessible from the SET TIME parameter press the RIGHT ARROW longer than two seconds HQC V Fig 6 10 FIRMWARE VERSION message The FIRMWARE VERSION message shows the prin...

Page 19: ...alue is represented by The temperature range 5 C 10 C or 15 C is related to the SET TEMP parameter If the actual temperature is outside the current temperature range the alarm is set the printer stops printing and an error message is displayed Press button UP ARROW to browse upwards through the settings DOWN ARROW to browse downwards through the settings LEFT ARROW to shift to the SET LCD CONTRAST...

Page 20: ... local distributor Printer parameters FIRMWARE PARAMETER SET DELAY RANGE 0 00 2 00s 0 165 C 5 0 50 0ms OFF 5 C 10 C 15 C 0 00 2 50s PRESET 1 5 x 2 6 3 7 4 8 V SET TEMP SET TIME SET ALARM EXT BUSY PARAMETER SET DELAY RANGE 0 00 2 00s 0 165 C 5 0 50 0ms OFF 5 C 10 C 15 C 0 00 2 50s SET TEMP SET TIME SET ALARM EXT BUSY x x x x x x x Manufacturer host machine type Control box serial number Coding unit...

Page 21: ...older 1 Stop the supply of products 2 Remove the product under or in front of the HQC or turn the HQC in its entirety away from the belt 3 Activate the HEAD OUT button on the Control Panel 4 Twist the handle into the type holder 5 Use the handle to extract the type holder from the text plate holder 6 Use the handle to position the new type holder in the text plate holder check for blockages 7 Twis...

Page 22: ... longer time several days 1 Stop the supply of products 2 Activate the HEAD OUT button on the Control Panel 3 Remove the Ink Roll from the coding part of the HQC 4 Activate the HEAD IN button on the Control Panel This moves the type holder back into neutral position 5 Now switch off the HQC using the OFF button on the Control Panel 6 If necessary remove the air pressure from the system 7 If desire...

Page 23: ...rom the main power by removing the main plug from the Control box see figure 5 9 1 Maintenance It is recommended to have the HQC system checked and or reconditioned periodically The recommended frequency is once every two years depending on the degree of use of the HQC No special tools are needed for carrying out maintenance work 9 2 Cleaning WARNINGS Under no circumstances must the HQC be cleaned...

Page 24: ... the fuses on the PCB in the Control box and replace if blown coil and or system power not illuminated Replace the magnetic valve Disconnect the system from the power and the cables Test the power cable and control cable heating sensor If necessary replace the power and control cable see electrical connection diagram appendix C Set temperature to a higher value Set stamping time to a higher value ...

Page 25: ...lace the fuse accessible from outside Check the control cable and the main power cable for short circuit or breakage If necessary replace the power and control cable see electrical connection diagram appendix C Test the sensor at points 1 and 2 of the connector on the HQC first disconnect the supply and control cable The correct value is 220 kOhm at 77 F Replace the cable if the value deviates mor...

Page 26: ...on 0 3 ltr at 4 bar Power consumption Watt 110 max 11 TECHNICAL DATA 11 2 Setting the HQC to the correct main voltage 110 220V SW 1 is located on the PCB at the center of the box This is used to select whether the Control box should operate on 115 V AC or 230 VAC This therefore depends on the available main voltage This is set as standard to 115 VAC 11 2 1 Trigger Signal from Parent Equipment Conn...

Page 27: ...T USED BROWN PINK TRG NPN GND BLACK BLUE GND 24V 11 2 3 HQC 100 FPT FOOT PEDAL TRIGGER 11 2 4 HQC 100 PCT D DIGITAL PHOTOCELL TRIGGER 11 2 5 HQC 100 PCT LR LONG RANGE PHOTOCELL TRIGGER Set HQCD switch setting for NPN 1 ON 2 OFF Set HQCD switch setting for NPN 1 ON 2 OFF Set HQCD switch setting for NPN 1 ON 2 OFF ...

Page 28: ...KORTHO Hot Quick Coder Manual 28 12 1 Control Box Electrical Connection Diagram 12 Connection Diagrams ...

Page 29: ...as C 1 1 Error 002 Occurs only in the stop or run mode 1 1 1 20 C ERROR 002 20 C The temperature sensor circuit is short circuited or the PT1000 sensor is defect 1 1 1 300 C ERROR 002 300 C The temperature sensor circuit is open circuited or the PT1000 sensor is not connected or defect Occurs only at system boot 1 1 Error 003 ERROR 003 20 C 1 1 1 20 C The temperature sensor circuit is short circui...

Page 30: ... from the SET TEMP parameter value 5 C 10 C or 15 C has occurred The actual print temperature is displayed here represented as C 1 1 Error 016 The print temperature algorithm does not detect a temperature change while the heating elements are switched on Perhaps the heating element s or PT1000 sensor are not connected or defect the fuses F1 F2 are blown or the heating circuit is defect The actual ...

Page 31: ...ange retro reflective Photo cell which is which is used for non contact triggering of the HQC marking cycle This unit has an effective range up to 10 feet and is rated for harsh environments and suitable for installation in wet areas Body Dimensions 2 6 x 1 21 x 0 48 The HQC 100 PCT LR Kit includes the Photocell mounting bracket 6 foot cable and 3 diameter reflector Not recommended for sensing cle...

Page 32: ...vailable to enable setting up codes off line for extremely fast code changes during production Having a spare eliminates the need to let the active Type Holder cool down for comfort able handling Print Area 12mm x 24mm Approx 0 5 x 1 0 FLAT TYPE HOLDER 4 RIB The HQC 100 THCONCAVE Type Holders are designed for use in applying codes along the length of cylindrical parts such as round bottles and can...

Page 33: ...pe Silicone type This interchangeable ribbed type is available in a variety of sizes as shown below The High Temp rubber type is for the KORTHO Hot Quick Coder only All boxed sets contain an assortment of characters including punctuation in varying quantities The chart below shows the quantity of each character in our listed boxed sets MAXIMUM DIE SIZE STOCK NO A ASSORTMENT STOCK NO C ASSORTMENT U...

Page 34: ...KORTHO Hot Quick Coder Manual 34 HQCD 814532 KORTHO DIGITAL HOT QUICK CODER CONTROL BOX ASSEMBLY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 24 16 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 21 22 23 16 20 2 ...

Page 35: ...9 HQC 152819 HQC 814841 HQCD 814838 HQCD 165101 HQCD 814825 HQC 160481 HQCD 814771 HQCD 321704 1 1 1 1 1 1 12 2 1 1 FILTER REDUCTION UNIT 1 8 KNEE JOINT 6 X M5 REDUCING COUPLING 1 8XM5 CORD BLACK HQC HP CORD BLUE HQC HP CHASSIS PART MAINS VOLTAGE ROUND HEAD COUNTER SUNK SCREW 3 X 8 ST CHASSIS PART CONTROL BOX COUPLING NUT PG 9 TOP CONTROL BOX HP HQC KWP 20 HQCD 321732 1 EARTH WIRE PCB HQC HP 21 HQ...

Page 36: ...36 HQCD 815007 KORTHO DIGITAL HOT QUICK CODER PRINT HEAD ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST 1 1 DESCRIPTION KEY NO PART NUMBER QTY REQD 2 HQC 154782 1 CLAMPING SCREW M8 x 35MM HQC 154755 8 WASHER 8MM 3 HQC 159399 SCREW M5 X 10MM BUTTON HEAD 1 2 3 ...

Page 37: ...399 DESCRIPTION KEY NO PART NUMBER QTY REQD 3 4 5 6 HQC 304764 1 FORK PRINT HEAD HQC 156454 HQC 118087 HQC 151699 HQC 154318 1 1 1 1 WASHER M4 X 3 SS BEARING SCREW M4 X 12 SS SET SCREW M4 X 10 SS HQC 803399 KORTHO HOT QUICK CODER FORK ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...

Page 38: ...KORTHO Hot Quick Coder Manual 38 22 14 15 16 21 20 19 17 17 18 23 HQC 809238 KORTHO HOT QUICK CODER AIR CYLINDER ASSEMBLY 1 12 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 11 8 9 13 ...

Page 39: ...C 151702 HQC 118087 HQC 151798 HQC 151699 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 DRIVING BLOCK HQC SPRING HOLDER HQC SET SCREW SPRING HOLDER M4 X 6 SPRING INK ROLL INDEX SCREW M4 X 16 SS BEARING LOCK WASHER M4 X 1 SS SCREW M4 X 12 SS 22 HQC 151798 1 LOCK WASHER M4 X 1 SS 14 HQC 810851 1 DRIVING BLOCK SPRING HOLDER ASSEMBLY COMPLETE 23 1 HQC 809422 CYLINDER BOTTOM ASSEMBLY HQC HQC 809238 KORTHO HOT QUICK CODER AIR CYLIND...

Page 40: ... PARTS LIST 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 TEXT PLATE HOLDER ASSEMBLY HQC COMPLETE 1 HQC 809855 DESCRIPTION KEY NO PART NUMBER QTY REQD 3 4 5 6 HQC 802801 1 GUIDE BRACKET HQC 809842 HQC 126572 HQC 304818 HQC 304999 1 2 4 1 TEXT PLATE HOLDER HQC COMPRESSION SPRING SCREW PRINTING HEAD SPRING CLIP PRINTING HEAD ...

Page 41: ...O Hot Quick Coder Manual 41 1 KORTHO HQC 100 HOT QUICK CODER CAM HOLDER PARTS LIST 1 CAM HOLDER HQC 1 HQC 316454 DESCRIPTION KEY NO PART NUMBER QTY REQD 2 2 ECCENTRIC BRASS PLUG WITH BALLBEARING 1 HQC 802941 ...

Page 42: ...KORTHO Hot Quick Coder Manual 42 HQCD 814994 KORTHO DIGITAL HOT QUICK CODER HEATING ELEMENT ASSEMBLY GROUND HEATING ELEMENT SENSOR ...

Page 43: ...97 HQC 153478 HQC 315992 HQC 153452 HQC 155174 1 1 1 1 1 1 CROSS CLAMP BLOCK HQC HANDLE M8 X 25 HQC CLAMPING SCREW M8 X 20 MOUNTING ARM HQC LOCK WASHER M8 X 1 SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW M8 X 25 7 MOUNTING STUD HQC 1 HQC 316664 8 SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW M6 X 25 1 HQC 154429 9 PLATEN HQC 1 HQC 316062 10 MOUNTING COLUMN HQC 1 HQC 315989 11 MOUNTING BASE HQC 1 HQC 316018 12 SHAFT COLLAR HARDWARE KIT 1 HQC 80...

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