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Overview – System Overview
T50/T100 PTM – User Guide – Version 2 Issue 1
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System Overview
The T50/T100 print heads are configured and controlled using a Matthews Viacode PCM
(Print Control Module), which is sold separately. Communication with print heads is done
over a dedicated Ethernet network. A single print head can be connected to the PCM either
directly or via an Ethernet switch. If more than one print head is installed they must be
connected to a switch first and then to a PCM.
Figure 6 - System overview – typical set up
Message creation and editing is done in the graphical user interface (GUI) of the PCM.
Information regarding the control and creation of messages can be found in the Technical
Manual for the Viacode PCM.
A typical print system for a production line would consist of one 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 print target and signal that a printout should be
made.
An encoder is used to monitor the speed of an approaching print target. The signal from the
encoder is used to ensure that the print speed is matched to the print target’s. An encoder is
particularly important in installations where the speed of the production line (print target) is
unpredictable. Matthews Marking recommends that an encoder is always used.
Stacked Installations
Print heads can be stacked so that a bigger print mark is obtained. For example, two 101,6
mm (T100) print heads can be stacked to produce a single mark that is up to 203.2 mm high.
Or three could be stacked to produce a mark that is up to 304,8 mm high. There is no limit on
the number of print heads that can be stacked.
Encoder
Photocell
T50/T100
Viacode
PCM