Telesis PINSTAMP TMP4100 Series, Installation & Maintenance

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TMP4100-Series Installation/Maintenance
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Table 2-1. Troubleshooting the Marking Head (continued)
PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION
Impact depth is insufficient or inconsistent
1. Ensure the impact pin is not dull or broken. Sharpen or replace as
required.
2. Ensure the pin cartridge bore is not worn. Replace if necessary
3. TMP4100, TMP4150, TMP4155: Ensure the drive air pressure is properly
adjusted.
4. TMP4150, TMP4155: Ensure the air pressure is properly adjusted.
5. Using the marking system software, display the Marker Properties. Ensure
the Pin Type parameter is set for the type of pin installed in the marker.
6. The marker may be moving faster than the pin can fire. Using the marking
system software, display the Marker Properties and reduce the Marking
Speed parameter setting, as required.
The accuracy of character formation is poor
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The marker speed may be too fast, requiring additional settling time.
Using the marking system software, display the Marker Properties and
reduce the Marking Speed parameter setting, as required.
The marked characters are grouped in
intervals. Gaps exist between character
intervals or characters are overlapped. The cartridge base/frame mechanism may be mechanically locked up.
1. Inspect the rail to determine if they are free.
2. Clean rail and apply light oil (3-in-1).
3. If the rail/carriage is worn and causing binding, replace the marking head.
The impact pin may be sticking into the target material.
1. Verify the right pin type is selected for your marker.
2. TMP4100, TMP4150, TMP4155: Drive Air should be a minimum of 70 psi
(4.8 bars).
3. Reduce the angle of the conical impact pin tip to prevent sticking and a
faster withdrawal from the target material.
The indentation depth or diameter is too large
for the character size. 1. TMP4150, TMP4155: Reduce the Pin Stroke distance to reduce the depth
and diameter.
2. TMP4100, TMP4150, TMP4155: Reduce the Drive Air pressure as
required.
3. Pin angle may be too shallow. Install a sharper pin.
The indentation depth is inconsistent.
1. TMP4100, TMP4150, TMP4155: The Drive Air tubing to the marking head
may be undersized causing restricted air flow. The Drive Air supplying the
regulators should be no less than 1/2" and the tubing supplying the marker
should be 6mm minimum and not exceed 50 ft. (15 meters).
2. TMP4100, TMP4150, TMP4155: The Drive Air tube may be restricted
causing decreased flow to the valves, or plugged exhaust port. Ensure the
filter is not clogged or dirty. Clean as necessary. Check the Drive Air
tubing from the regulator to the marking head, and inside the marker, for
crimped air lines or restrictions.
3. TMP4100, TMP4150, TMP4155: The Drive Air pressure regulator may be
defective. Verify that the outlet air pressure is regulating properly.
Replace if pressure variations of more than 5 psi (0.3 bars) are common.
4. TMP4100, TMP4150, TMP4155: The valve may be dirty or defective.
Swapping the valve with a working valve.
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