NOMAD 4000 Marking System
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SYSTEM OVERVIEW
The Telesis
®
NOMAD 4000 marking system
permanently prints messages into materials such
as steel, aluminum, and plastic. A hardened pin is
accelerated to indent dot matrix characters into
the item being marked at depths up to .30 mm
(.012 inch) in mild steel. Character shape, size,
density, and location are determined by the user
through the marking system software.
Marking Head. The marking head is an
electromechanical marker. A metal-formed cover
houses the internal, mechanical components that
position the pin cartridge. An electric solenoid fires
the marking pin and an internal spring returns the
pin to its idle position within the cartridge. The
marking head moves the pin cartridge through X-
and Y-axis rectilinear motions to reach the correct
position for each dot of the characters to be
marked. The system software controls pin
extension to mark the message.
The marker uses two stepper-motor drives to
rapidly and accurately position the pin at
coordinate-defined locations in the marking
window within .006 mm (.00024 inch). The marker
accommodates the rigorous dynamics of
impacting, rebounding, and rapid positioning of the
marking pin through a linear rail/ball bearing
saddle assembly, ceramic-coated guide shaft/linear
bushing assemblies, and drive motors with rack
and pinion gearing.
The lightweight and portable NOMAD 4000 is
battery operated and designed for remote
operation. The handheld marker incorporates a
pistol grip handle with a Start Print push-button
switch. A rear-mounted handle provides additional
stability during marking. It can be used in virtually
any orientation.
The integral standoff with its padded front surface
is held against the marking surface while marking.
The standoff can be adjusted forward and aft to
change the pin stroke.
Pin Cartridge. The pin cartridge is machined from
engineered plastic materials and offers long life
with little maintenance. Screws attach the pin
cartridge to the marking head for easy removal,
cleaning, and pin replacement. The
cartridge/solenoid assembly can be configured for
Long Throw or Short Throw operation. Long Throw
configuration allows for deeper marks; Short
Throw configuration allows for faster marking.
Marking Pins. The marking pins are made of
carbide and are available in 30° and 45° cone
angles.
Marker Cable. The marker cable permanently
connects the marker to the controller. The cable is
2 m (6.5 feet) long and is prewired to the marking
head.
NOMAD Controller. The NOMAD controller
provides the electrical interface and software
control of the NOMAD 4000 marking head. Refer to
NOMAD Controller Specifications for details.
NOMAD 4000 Marking System – General Arrangement
