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CPLC-100 

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PC Communication Installation 

 

 

Interconnect Cables between the PC and the VersaJet LCs. 

Default setup is RS232.    RS232 connection is a point to point connection where only one COM 
port may be connected to one VersaJet.      A maximum cable length is 300 feet using Braided 
Shield Extended Quite Cable. 

DB9    

DB25    

VersaJet DB9 

2 (RXD)   

3 (TXD)   

2 (TX) 

3 (TXD)   

2 (RXD)   

3 (RX) 

5 (GND)   

7 (GND)   

5 (Ground) 

Shield   

Shield   

Shield 

Some RS232 boards have different pinouts, review hardware provided documentation. 

If RS232 is used only one unit can be connected to a Windows computer using multitasking. 
Only one VersaJet can be connected to one RS232 system at one time. If more units have to be 
connected or if the cable length is longer that 300 feet, RS422 must be used. RS422 allows for 
up to 32 VersaJet units to be connected to each COM port. 
 
RS422 connection is a multi drop connection. The PC is the master and the VersaJets are the 
slaves to it. A maximum cable length if 1000 feet. 
A RS422 unit is indicated by the serial number and two Interface connector on the Right Bottom 
of the unit.    Switching from RS232 to RS422 requires a few cable and jumper changes.   
RS232 connection is on the Right internal driver board RS2 labeled RS232.    On the Left is RS7 
labeled RS422.    Change this ribbon cable connection.    It is selected by 3pin of RS6 from the 
two right pins to the two left pins.    The last unit must only have pull up resistors on it therefore 
remove RS4 and RS5 jumper if not the last unit.    This is the only two jumpers visable on the 
board facing up.    Now the connector is specified below: 
 
From Master (PC) to Slave (VJ) 

TXD(PC) (H or +) to RXD (H or +)   

 

TXD(PC) (L or -) to RXD (L or -) 

RXD(PC) (H or +) to TXD (H or +)   

 

RXD(PC) (L or -) to TXD (L or -) 

Ground(PC) to Ground(VJ) pin 5   

 

Shield(PC) to Shield(VJ)

 

 
Pin Signal Name Type VersaJet Signals 

1 RS485 TX- Output 
2 RS485 RX+ Input 
3 RS485 RX- Input 
5 DC Ground Ground 
9 RS485 TX+ Output 

 
Each RS485 board has different pinouts, review hardware provided documentation. 
The provided RS485 board may or may not require terminator resistor or jumper change. 

From each VersaJet unit to next VersaJet unit is: 

1 - 1 (TX-) 2 - 2 (RX+) 
3 - 3 (RX-) 5 - 5 (Grounds) 
9 - 9 (TX+) Shield to Shield

 

These VersaJet unit are slaved to the PC master computer and therefore have all their signals 
connected to each other. 
 
See page 24 to set the Net ID under the Other Menu, each unit must have a unique ID. 
 
 

Summary of Contents for Little David VersaJet LC

Page 1: ...CPLC 100 Page 1 Little David VersaJet LC Large Character Ink Jet Printer OPERATOR S MANUAL Version 2 6 12 December 2017 P N CPLC 100 ...

Page 2: ... Turnpike Box 83 South Canaan PA 18459 USA This documentation is Copyright 1998 2017 LOVESHAW all rigths reserved This document is accurate at the time of publication LOVESHAW reserves the right to change product specifications at any time without notice Table of Contents ...

Page 3: ...s 17 Menu 18 1 2 Select Line 18 Set Time 19 Time Codes 19 Expirations 20 Shifts 20 Change Message 21 Message Review 21 Deletion of Messages 22 Message Configuration Recall with Parameters 22 Print Direction 23 Box Count 23 Valve Adjustments 23 Exiting Valve Adjustments 24 Pallet 24 Select Language 25 Other 25 Invert 25 Photocell 25 Line Width 25 Purge 25 666SLAM 26 Command Jumping 26 Maintenance 2...

Page 4: ...nstallation maintenance and operation for the ultimate in satisfaction at low cost Each printhead can be mounted individually for maximum flexibility Ink is provided via a separate regulated pump where a continuous bulk supply of water based ink can be provided The ink can easily be changed from black red blue green or ultraviolet Pre conditioning Solution and Cleaning Solution are also available ...

Page 5: ... Cord Operator Manual Controller Bracketry Kit Printhead Bracketry Kit Product Detection Device Photocell The VersaJet LC Printer is made up of these major components the Controller Printhead Ink System Assembly This section details the installation process for these major components and peripherals Application Notes 1 When mounting the VersaJet LC Controller it should be placed to allow the user ...

Page 6: ...t 2 50mm Part LF X20105 C 1 Controller Bracket Part LF X20017 D 1 2 50mm Post Cap Part LF X20025 E 1 Post Clamp Part LF X20003 F 6 Nut 3 8 x 16 Hex Part LF X22017 G 6 Bolt 3 8 x 16 x 1 Hex Part LF X22061 H 4 Screw 1 4 x 20 x 3 8 Rnd Hex SS Part LF X22069 I 4 Washer 5 16 x 18 lock split Part LF X22073 J 6 Washer 5 16 x 18 flat Part LF X22074 K 2 Nut 5 16 x 1 x 18 Hex Part LF X22072 L 2 Bolt 5 16 x ...

Page 7: ... X20025 E 2 Post Clamp Part LF X20003 F 8 Nut 3 8 x 16 Hex Part LF X22017 G 6 Bolt 3 8 x 16 x 1 Hex Part LF X22061 H 4 Screw 1 4 x 20 x 3 8 Rnd Hex SS Part LF X22069 I 2 Washer 5 16 x 18 lock split Part LF X22073 J 4 Washer 5 16 x 18 flat Part LF X22074 K 2 Nut 5 16 x 1 x 18 Hex Part LF X22072 L 2 Bolt 5 16 x 18 x 2 Hex Part LF X22114 M 2 Bolt 3 8 x 16 x 3 Hex Part LF X22062 N 3 T Base Feet Part L...

Page 8: ...CPLC 100 Page 8 Installation VersaJet LC Controller Conveyor Side Bracket Mounted Installation ...

Page 9: ...e unit Locate the following parts for the printhead Mounting block assembly with Hand Knob L Bracket with Thumbscrews and Clamping Nut Secure Mounting Block Assembly with opening vertical to the support structure that will hold the VersaJet Use the four bolts supplied to secure the block to the structure Insert the L Bracket through the Mounting Block and tighten the Hand Knob Loosen Thumbscrews o...

Page 10: ...osition the ink container is pressurized and the ink fluid is pushed to the regulator gage assembly This high pressure side of the ink fluid is connected to a regulator that allows ink pressure adjustments to the output manifold A capacitive low ink sensor determines the amount of fluid remaining in the container which is positioned to indicate a low ink condition The low ink light on the frame of...

Page 11: ...Switching from RS232 to RS422 requires a few cable and jumper changes RS232 connection is on the Right internal driver board RS2 labeled RS232 On the Left is RS7 labeled RS422 Change this ribbon cable connection It is selected by 3pin of RS6 from the two right pins to the two left pins The last unit must only have pull up resistors on it therefore remove RS4 and RS5 jumper if not the last unit Thi...

Page 12: ...on The 10 wire ribbon connector must be move from the right connector to the left connector Jumpers RS4 and RS5 are the terminator resistors only the last unit in the chain must have these jumpers on To setup PC computer see Loveshaw Net RS232 RS485 Setup for VersaJet HR SI Systems and Window LCX Program For additional information also see the VersaJet LC Technical Manual ...

Page 13: ...r message press MSG key There will be a blinking cursor on the upper left side of the LCD screen Press the character keys to create your message It will show up in the LCD screen Remember that a message line is 39 characters maximum Spaces are included in the character count Use the INCR DECR keys to move the cursor to make any necessary corrections as you prepare your message When your message is...

Page 14: ...C to print any desired message The keyboard is used mostly for entering messages to be printed but is also used to adjust VersaJet LC features To use any VersaJet LC features including entering or changing print messages a command key must be used The keyboard has various kinds of keys on it including the command keys ...

Page 15: ...ed special functions are activated these functions are only used when entering print messages ENTER Pressed to enter a number or command when adjusting VersaJet LC features DEL Removes characters or numbers INCR Used when entering numbers and print messages DECR Used when entering numbers and print messages Command Keys On the bottom two rows there are five command keys DELAY SIZE WIDTH MSG AND ME...

Page 16: ... KEY plus the letter with the desired figure character shown above it There are seven special printing effects that can be put into a message time expiry bold count pallet count and high and medium characters if available High and medium characters must be on line 1 MENU 1 for the first high character printhead Line 3 for the second and 5 for the third In each case pressing FUNC along with a lette...

Page 17: ... is lines 5 and 6 Using these printheads give a character using 16 valves Using this FUNC H tokens with FUNC F tokens in special software may offer varied foreign fonts like Chinese Arabic among others Other Msg Keys Some other keys have special effects when using the MSG feature The INCR and DECR keys move through the message pressing FUNC DEL erases the previous character FUNC S switches lines 1...

Page 18: ...ee figure 9 This arrangement reflects a limitation of the VersaJet LC LCD display the correct non English character in this case É will be printed Figure 8 Non English Character Before Selection Figure 9 Non English Character After Selection Pressing FUNC L with the cursor over a non English character will display the actual character to be printed if there is any doubt as usual exit back to norma...

Page 19: ...arious versions of VersaJet LC software may contain different time quantities however all versions will always display a description of all available time codes when an ENTER is pressed alone in the time feature that is by going MENU T ENTER the display shows some time codes and the letters that produce them pressing ENTER again shows another screen with more time codes and so forth until all the ...

Page 20: ...tion date that will be printed by adding the interval in days to the current date Shifts The Shifts feature is another time quantity that can be set set Expirations above on how to print the shift character This is one of the more complicated VersaJet LC features but the basic idea is simple a letter and a time is entered and the VersaJet LC will determine which is the appropriate letter to print ...

Page 21: ...and data must be retyped by selecting MENU and the Line number then entering the new text after selecting the MSG key If Copy is selected these message group lines have the previous message copied to them and then they can be modified In this way messages can be quickly created if common data is used Care should be taken so that the previous message is not modified before switching to the new mess...

Page 22: ...HANGE MESSAGE name prompt with text in the buffer goes to the next screens If the name EXISTS then you can KILL to delete or GET to print this message There s a DEFAULT message group which cannot be created or destroyed although it can be recalled When leaving or entering the CHANGE MESSAGE system you can get an error message complaining about memory suggesting you delete messages or saying there ...

Page 23: ...s and is incremented whenever a print cycle occurs It can be edited by typing the desired number Valve Adjustments The VALVE ADJUSTMENTS feature allows adjustment of the individual printing dots this can sometimes be used to create a more pleasing or even printing effect When the feature is selected the screen changes to the prompt shown in Figure 18 valve 1 is ready to be modified As usual the DE...

Page 24: ...sired Pressing ENTER in either case exits the feature Figure 20 Pallet feature Whenever the VersaJet LC2 has just finished printing a message it will execute the following steps regarding counting c01c and pallet p01p expressions IF a pallet size is specified counting expression are compared to it If a counting expression matches the pallet size then the counting expression is set to 1 and if any ...

Page 25: ...h Spanish Dutch and Portugese The languages are usually indicated on the menu with an abbreviation in the original language i e ESPA for Spanish to facilitate recognition by language speakers Menu Other The OTHER menu selection provides access to various little used and maintenance features of the printer the contents of the menu may change from version to version of the software Use the arrow key...

Page 26: ...nts all lines every time A is pressed This is useful when you want to print with the photocells blocked 66 SLAM 6 66SLAM To clear the VersaJet LC erase all stored print messages and settings Turn the unit off press and hold the number 6 turn the unit on Wait about a second release the 6 then press 66SLAM If any error is made in typing the characters the memory clear does not occur The procedure sh...

Page 27: ... the valve refer to figure 23 See VersaJet LC Spare Parts Kit for crimper You are working with the off center port on the front of the valve figure 24 Valve 1 is positioned next to the 3 pin electrical connector 3 Gently slide the tubing off the inlet valve port If necessary gently pry off with a small bladed screwdriver see figure 24 4 Gently slide the tubing off at the outlet valve port 5 Remove...

Page 28: ... position Disconnect power line from unit Remove 3 screws on both sides of the cover leaving the two top screws loose Lift cover up and away carefully Remove fuse from fuse holder Insert new 3 amp 250V fuse Replace cover and screw down with 6 screws Turn unit on If fuse blows again contact your Distributor External Console Fuse Change Fuse change is easy to accomplish Just follow these steps Turn ...

Page 29: ... the unit Fill syringe with 10 ml of cleaner or warm water see Optional Spare Parts Hold the syringe tubing over the nozzle which is not giving a straight purge stream while depressing the plunger of the syringe to force the cleaner back through the nozzle see Figure 26 The fluid will be captured by the backflush container which keeps the cleaner out of the electronics and prevents shorts Disconne...

Page 30: ...03 3 8 CPLCA0003 SS 3 8 CPLCA0004 CPLCHS0004 CPLCA0004 SS CPLCA0005 7 8 CPLCHS0005 7 8 CPLCA0005 SS 7 8 CPLCA0006 1 1 4 CPLCHS0006 1 1 4 CPLCA0006 SS 1 1 4 CPLCA0007 1 CPLCHS0007 1 CPLCA0007 SS 1 CPLCA0008 2 CPLCHS0008 2 CPLCA0008 SS 2 High Character Printheads CPLCA0009 15 16 CPLCA0010 1 CPLCA0011 2 7 32 Miscellaneous ...

Page 31: ...s Kit CPA SP JR VJ HS Photocell additional for multi line printing LFLCA 013 Floor Stand T Base 3 Post LF S02013 01 Floor Stand T Base 6 Post LF S02014 01 LC CPU Console LFLCA 010 LCX Program allows customer to take information that is stored in memory of VersaJet LC electronic console and transfer the information onto a Windows based computer also referred to as an IBM compatible computer Spare P...

Page 32: ...rates up to 100 ft min 30m depending on system set up conditions Character Fonts 7x5 and 7x10 all available with bold print 3 8 7 8 1 1 4 1 2 16x6 available as a high character option Operational Variables Product delay character width dot size real time clock message select box count time and date change speed sensing individual valve settings Character Set ...

Page 33: ...lock code must be entered 5863434 Once entered the locked message will be cleared from the display Familiarize yourself with the alpha and number characters keys and the symbols available with the UPPER KEY key as well as the capabilities of the control and command keys It is not impossible to estimate exactly how the ink will last because of the many variables length of messages double dotting an...

Page 34: ... replace or repair exclusive of shipping charges any mechanical part proved to be defective provided the defect occurs within 90 days after date of purchase and further provided the item is returned prepaid to the factory The only exception to the above Valves are guaranteed for 24 months from the date of purchase Purchaser shall before purchasing determine the fitness and suitability of the said ...

Page 35: ...ecreases value for width delay size DELAY delay start of print SIZE adjusts dot size on all valves simultaneously WIDTH adjusts width of characters COMMAND KEYS MENU 1 Line 1 to MENU 6 Line 6 MENU 7 print direction MENU 8 box count MENU 9 change message MENU A message configuration MENU B set internal clock MENU C individual valve adjustment MENU D expiration dates MENU E shifts MENU F pallet MENU...

Page 36: ...r REFER TO MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTROL KEYS MSG to enter new or edit existing messages SPACE insert spaces DEL removes characters and spaces INCR moves cursor increases value for width delay size DECR moves cursor decreases value for width delay size DELAY delay start of print SIZE adjusts dot size on all valves simultaneously WIDTH adjusts width of characters COMMAND KEYS MENU 1 Lin...

Page 37: ... Introduce espacios DEL Suprime caracteres y espacios INCR Desplaze el cursor aumenta el valor para la anchura el retardo o el tamaño DECR Desplaze el cursor disminuye el valor para la anchura el retardo o el tamaño DELAY Retarda el inicio de la impresión SIZE Ajusta el tamaño del punto simultáneamente en todas las válvulas WIDTH Ajusta la anchura de los caracteres TECLAS DE COMANDO MENU 1 Línea 1...

Page 38: ...tos FUNC I Introduce espacos CÓDIGOS DE TIEMPO AB CD EF Mes fecha año actuales GH IJ Horas minutos K Día da la semana LMN Fecha Juliana OPQ Mes RS Semana CÓDIGOS DE VENCIMIENTO AB CD EF Primera fecha de vencimiento GHI Primer mes de vencimiento JK LM NO Segunda fecha de vencimiento PQR Segundo mes de vencimiento S Comando para cambio de turno CONSULTE EL MANUAL PARA OBTENER INFORMACIÓN ADICTIONAL ...

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