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T50/T100 PTM – User Guide – Version 2 Issue 1

Overview – System Overview

A

Print-Head-Mounting-Plate

can be purchased from mathhews which is used to mount two

stacked print heads when printing a single mark. The plate ensures correct vertical alignment
of the heads. Refer to

“Stacked Head Installations”

on page 18 for further information.

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Summary of Contents for VIAcode T100

Page 1: ...sincerely hope you find this document to be informative and useful Comments regarding our documentation are always welcome and appreciated techdoc matthews se Order number 795 208 01 matthewsmarking c...

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Page 3: ...Overview 10 Stacked Installations 10 Installation 13 Print Head Set up 13 Mounting the Print Head 16 Tilting a Print Head 17 Stacked Head Installations 18 Installing a Photocell 19 Installing an Encod...

Page 4: ...Table of Contents T50 T100 PTM User Guide Version 1 Issue 1 iv...

Page 5: ...Failure to read all safety instructions could lead to death personnel injury or damage to equipment The following paragraph formats are used throughout this manual to highlight safety issues and risk...

Page 6: ...s manual About this Manual This manual contains technical information with regard to safety installation and maintenance of the T50 T100 print heads that are controlled by a Viacode PCM Print Control...

Page 7: ...fitted to the unit before operation Contact a supervisor for guidance if you are not sure The covers provide a safety barrier to protect the user All cables connected to a print head must be located...

Page 8: ...ces and proper containment of ink ink residuals and incidental line leakage is critical The customer is responsible for ensuring proper care and procedures are followed to ensure that print heads and...

Page 9: ...t can be ordered separately to the print head For further information contact your local dealer Figure 1 Optional equipment Print Head Description The print heads can be supplied as either a 50 mm T50...

Page 10: ...C IN SYNC OUT RJ 45 Obsolete POWER DSUB Used to connect the Power Supply Pack to the print head ETHERNET Ethernet cable is used to connect print heads to a Viacode PCM If more than one print head is u...

Page 11: ...akes approximately two minutes Labelling The print heads s serial plate is located on top of the Ink Reservoir as shown below Figure 4 T50 T100 Serial plate labelling Operating Requirements Before ins...

Page 12: ...ssue 1 8 Enclosure Classification IP 40 rating Operating Environment The print head must be free from vibration or the possibility of being hit It must be correctly mounted as described in this manual...

Page 13: ...nsions are provided in inches rounded to two d p and mm Net weight 10 lb 4 9 kg Figure 5 External dimensions 14 23 363 64 mm 9 76 248 03 mm 8 02 203 80 mm 9 76 248 03 mm 8 43 214 mm 6 79 172 50 mm 8 4...

Page 14: ...ne or more print heads an encoder and a photocell as shown above The photocell and the encoder are sold separately and can be purchased from Matthews The photocell is used to detect an approaching pri...

Page 15: ...iew A Print Head Mounting Plate can be purchased from mathhews which is used to mount two stacked print heads when printing a single mark The plate ensures correct vertical alignment of the heads Refe...

Page 16: ...Overview System Overview T50 T100 PTM User Guide Version 2 Issue 1 12...

Page 17: ...ounted so that it points to the left as seen when standing behind the Ink Reservoir The head can also be mounted so that it points either to the right or straight ahead of the reservoir as shown below...

Page 18: ...o the print head 3 Unscrew and remove the Ink Bottle from the Ink Reservoir 4 Screw the Ink Reservoir Cap in to the Ink Inlet so that no ink is spilt Caution Ink spillage will occur if the Ink Reservo...

Page 19: ...ed in installations where the print target does not travel horizontally that the print head needs to be tilted For further information refer to Tilting a Print Head on page 17 10 Make sure that both t...

Page 20: ...sure that the print target does not contact the PTM or its print guides If a PTM is hit print quality will be affected There is a risk that small particles will enter the print head s nozzles and blo...

Page 21: ...he z axis The nozzles must be as close as possible distance D to the print target but not in contact Refer to Figure 12 above The print head must be protected from contact with the print target Do not...

Page 22: ...vertically so that two or more are used to produce a single mark For example two 101 6 mm heads T100 can be stacked to produce a mark that is up to 203 2 mm high Or three could be stacked to produce a...

Page 23: ...nt target and signals that a printout should be made A photocell can be ordered from Matthews if required and is easily attached to the side of the print head as shown in Figure 6 on page 10 The photo...

Page 24: ...ions the encoder is best connected to the first print head that the print target will pass in front of although It can be connected to any of the print heads The PCM will list the print head that has...

Page 25: ...ernet cable is connected to the RJ 45 connections labelled Ethernet on the print heads Once print heads are connected they will be available for selection when configuring an installation in the PCM F...

Page 26: ...lled Printer Network on the PCM s interface panel A single print head can either be connected directly or via a dedicated Viacode Ethernet switch If more than one print head is installed they must be...

Page 27: ...nds to complete 12 Make a test print and verify that a satisfactory printout is produced If the quality of print is poor refer to and follow the procedure for Purging Trapped Air on page 29 It is reco...

Page 28: ...Installation Commissioning a T50 T100 PTM T50 T100 PTM User Guide Version 2 Issue 1 24...

Page 29: ...ult in ink spillage or cause air bubbles to become trapped in the ink system which can be very difficult to resolve Cleaning Priming the Nozzles Caution Never use a cloth brush or any other material t...

Page 30: ...recycled through the ink system There should not be any ink spillage from the nozzles Prime Modulation Setting The rate of ink flow that flows from the nozzles when the prime button is pressed can be...

Page 31: ...thin the PCM s Configuration menu First select Print Heads then the relevant Marker and finally its Advanced options It is recommended that the Gutter Clean Interval is always used Using the Gutter Cl...

Page 32: ...the Ink Reservoir Use elastic bands to seal and secure the plastic bags on to the PTM Note The plastic bags will catch any ink spillage that may occur during transport 8 Place the PTM inside its origi...

Page 33: ...he correct type of ink The same as that stated on the PTM 4 Remove the foil seal that is located on top of the new bottle 5 Make sure that there is only one seal in the Ink Inlet 6 Carefully screw the...

Page 34: ...within the Maintenance menu under Print Head Maintenance Refer to the PCM s Technical manual for further information 5 Remove the Nozzle Protector Plate from the PTM 6 Press and hold the PRIME button...

Page 35: ...on to the front of the print head finger tight Make sure that it is mounted so the text Gutter that is printed on the plate is positioned at the bottom of the nozzles It should be mounted as shown in...

Page 36: ...orrectly positioned as shown Figure 28 Iink Filter compression ring 9 Inspect the filter to ensure that it is connected correctly and then mount it back in to the Filter Retaining Bracket 10 Secure th...

Page 37: ...e green when the PTM has reached the correct operating temperature which takes approximately two minutes It will illuminate orange while warming up 18 Press and hold the Prime button on the back of th...

Page 38: ...Maintenance Ink Filter Replacement T50 T100 PTM User Guide Version 2 Issue 1 34...

Page 39: ...connected incorrectly Check connections Incorrect print head settings Check that the installations settings are correctly set at the PCM The PCM has a troubleshooting tab which can be used to check t...

Page 40: ...roduced Adjacent to it is a darker stripe This is usually caused by a partial obstruction of an orifice Over Bold The image appears faded around the edge This can be the result of excessive substrate...

Page 41: ...surfaces 500 ml or 125 ml ink cartridge IP classification IP 40 Maximum mark size per print head Can be increased as required by stacking print heads T50 1 97 50 mm T100 3 94 100 mm Maximum print spe...

Page 42: ...ry Manual version number Manual issue date month year Hardware version number Major updates in manual V2 I1 01 13 133701 and above See note 2 V1 I1 01 12 133701 and above See note 1 Note 2 a Informati...

Page 43: ...39 T50 T100 PTM User Guide Version 2 Issue 1 Appendix Notes Notes For the recording of miscellaneous notes...

Page 44: ...Appendix Notes T50 T100 PTM User Guide Version 2 Issue 1 40...

Page 45: ...elling 7 LAN 1 21 LED Ink 7 Ready 7 M Maximum print speed 37 Minimum font height 37 Mounting assembly 5 N Notes 1 Nozzle Protector Plate 22 32 Nozzles 5 O Operating requirements 7 Operating temperatur...

Page 46: ...Index T50 T100 PTM User Guide Version 2 Issue 1 42 Vertical alignment 18 W Warm up 7 Warnings 1...

Page 47: ...43 T50 T100 PTM User Guide Version 2 Issue 1 Index...

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