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Copyright © 2006 REA Elektronik 

 

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Rationalisierung 

 Entwicklung 

 Automation 

Elektronische Geräte und Systeme 

 

 

 
 

Operator requirements 

 
To install the REA-JET coding and marking system technical knowledge how to set up electrical 
equipment is required. 
 
For operation and maintenance of the coding and marking system a certified training is mandatory. 
This training will allow the user to properly work with all system components and will also train for 
proper handling of consumables such as inks and cleaner. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for JET SK 16

Page 1: ...mission of the publisher Although this documentation has been compiled with the greatest care some information may be incorrect or may contain errors REA Elektronik accepts no responsibility for damag...

Page 2: ...Copyright 2006 REA Elektronik Rationalisierung Entwicklung Automation Elektronische Ger te und Systeme...

Page 3: ..._______________________________________20 8 6 Dot Size adjusting procedure_________________________________________20 8 7 Setting of print height _________________________________________________21 9...

Page 4: ...are always highlighted by the prefixed icon Danger This icon indicates that there is direct danger ahead threatening life or health of people Warning This icon indicates that there could be danger ahe...

Page 5: ...so The print head is factory adjustedand does not need any additional calibration by the operator see also under 5 Safety notes For any unintended use of the REA JET systems the operator carries the r...

Page 6: ...nents REA JET print head Controller Input terminal Power supply Product sensor Shaft encoder Mounting bracket for product sensor Mounting bracket for shaft encoder Print head bracket Ink Solvent optio...

Page 7: ...s Changes of specific components are subject to be carried out by REA staff or REA representatives only Please check all system components and hoses on a regular basis for leakage In case of a leakage...

Page 8: ...follow the guidelines in the users manual of the respective REA JET ink supply system Should a malfunktion occur the system has to be shut off immediately Do not reconnect the system before the techni...

Page 9: ...JET coding and marking system technical knowledge how to set up electrical equipment is required For operation and maintenance of the coding and marking system a certified training is mandatory This...

Page 10: ...pages The following components are located on the back panel Female connector for print head cable Purge button Ink connector a single one for a standard print head two for a pigmented print head The...

Page 11: ...nt heads Type Description Comment SK 7 Standard print head 7 nozzles SKP 7 Pigmented print head 7 nozzles SK 16 Standard print head 16 nozzles SKP 16 Pigmented print head 16 nozzles SKS 7 Special prin...

Page 12: ...n working on the system it is mandatory to protect from consumables ink solvent which can injure eyes and skin Make sure you have to have means available cloth e g to take up escaping consumables Befo...

Page 13: ...alisierung Entwicklung Automation Elektronische Ger te und Systeme Standard print heads SK7 and SK16 nozzles Print head cable Shaft encoder with mounting plate and aluminum measuring wheel Product sen...

Page 14: ...he Ger te und Systeme Cable for product sensor photo electric sensor or reflex detector and shaft encoder Ink supply units TVE with integrated air supply TVF powered by factory air Ink hose T Connecto...

Page 15: ...onik Seite 12 Rationalisierung Entwicklung Automation Elektronische Ger te und Systeme Quick connector Standard system 1 piece Pigmented system 2 pieces Ink Cleaner Mounting brackets for product senso...

Page 16: ...Copyright 2006 REA Elektronik Seite 13 Rationalisierung Entwicklung Automation Elektronische Ger te und Systeme Users manual on CD ROM...

Page 17: ...production line 2 Mount product sensor as close as possible to the print head into direction where products come from 3 Mount shaft encoder to be optimal able to pick up speed of conveyor belt 4 Alloc...

Page 18: ...35 pin plug for 16 dot print head 7 Connect the controller on it s backside with the print head 8 Connect the product sensor with the connecting cable 9 Connect the shaft encoder to the controller 10...

Page 19: ...n the cap nut on ink hose Install ink hose and cut down to needed length pay attention to straight cutting edges 13 Put up ink hose to ink quick disconnector for pigmented ink supply TV PP two ink qui...

Page 20: ...ively to the factory air supply 16 Flushing ink hose by pushing down the resistance spring of the fast ink disconnector the overpressure built up from ink supply unit is released and ink starts to lea...

Page 21: ...for pigmented inks Should a pigmented ink system be used TV PP 2L or TV PL 2L skip step 21 22 and 23 and follow the below described procedure Also read the respective pigmented ink supply unit manual...

Page 22: ...on a considerable loss of ink pressure when using long tubing and a larger quantity of T connectors If you wish to connect more than two print heads to one ink supply unit you will have to use a respe...

Page 23: ...tant for print image quality is to select the appropriate ink When the product surface changes a different ink could be required to secure print image quality It is quite a bit of an effort to modify...

Page 24: ...has to slant the print head The print height is the gap in between the upper and the lower nozzle of the print head The print head has to be turned counter clock wise while looking onto the nozzle pla...

Page 25: ...inning of each shift Maintenance and service inside the system components are only to be carried out by REA service technicians and can not be performed by untrained customers When dismantling ink hos...

Page 26: ...ght size screw driver Lift up the nozzle plate and remove the nozzle plate sealing ring Place nozzle plate into an ultrasonic bath for approx 5 minutes For ultrasonic cleaning a plastic or glass conta...

Page 27: ...rew the nozzle plate screws back on and tight screws alternately The print head is now ready to go back into operation Take into account that the print head might need to be vented again to exhaust an...

Page 28: ...e print head back to REA Elektronik for in house service The maintenance plan has to be adapted to your individual needs Should you need any assistance in setting up such a plan feel free to contact u...

Page 29: ...k supply unit 10 Maintenance For external cleaning of the system no specific skills are required Cleaning and flushing of the print head see chapter 9 3 Flushing of print head is only to be carried ou...

Page 30: ...ble cloth e g to take up escaping consumables To dismantle the system please proceed in the following steps 1 Switch the controller off 2 Switch the ink supply unit off and release pressure from ink t...

Page 31: ...ink leakage Dirt particles on plunger Cleaning Print head out of adjustment Service at REA Elektronik Print image incomplete Print head out of adjustment Service at REA Elektronik Pressure not suffic...

Page 32: ...ance product print head to large Reduce distance Pressure on ink supply to high Readjust pressure 0 2 to 0 5 bar Distorted print image Unsteady shaft encoder signal Slip free junction of shaft encoder...

Page 33: ...nnector Connector for consumables on ink hose System plugs coupling combination Operating pressure ink Recommended 0 2 bar to 0 5 bar Max ink pressure 1 0 bar Ambient conditions standard ink depending...

Page 34: ...pyright 2006 REA Elektronik Seite 31 Rationalisierung Entwicklung Automation Elektronische Ger te und Systeme 14 2 Dimensions of print head Print head SK7 SKP 7 pigmented version with two ink connecto...

Page 35: ...Copyright 2006 REA Elektronik Seite 32 Rationalisierung Entwicklung Automation Elektronische Ger te und Systeme Print head SKP 16 SK 16 standard version has one ink connector only...

Page 36: ...Copyright 2006 REA Elektronik Seite 33 Rationalisierung Entwicklung Automation Elektronische Ger te und Systeme Print head SKS 7 not available as pigmented version...

Page 37: ...Copyright 2006 REA Elektronik Seite 34 Rationalisierung Entwicklung Automation Elektronische Ger te und Systeme Print head SKS 16 not available as pigmented version...

Page 38: ...thoroughly before coming to the conclusion that the equipment is defective or is not working properly Return of the equipment The original packaging should be used when sending the equipment back for...

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