
TM-50XL Quick Start Guide
D291720.6a
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Rev. 1, 6/7/17
Guide the tape through the track and past the sealer. Engage the sprocket holes on the
Drive
Sprocket
teeth.
(3c)
4.
Load Cover Tape
Remove the reel lock
from the cover tape spindle
.
Place a
Cover Tape Reel
(4a)
on the cover
tape arm, ensuring the tape unwinds to the right from the bottom of the reel.
Loosen the red knob on the
Cover Tape Guide
(4b)
and set the guide at the correct width.
Attach the cover tape to the carrier tape with blue tabbing tape. Thread both into the sealer
assembly. Run the machine to advance the tapes through the sealer.
Adjust the cover tape tension, turning the
Tension Adjustment Knob
(4c)
on the back of the
cover tape arm IN to increase tension, and OUT to decrease tension.
5.
Load Take-up Reel
Place an empty
Take-up
Reel
(5a)
on the
Take-up Spindle
.
(5b)
Ensure the reel is the same
width as the carrier tape reel and its diameter is large enough to accommodate the current
taping job.
6.
Sealer Setup
For Heat Seal: Loosen the
Roller Pressure Screws
(6a)
so the rollers are not in contact with
the tape. Turn the
Heat Seal Switch
ON
(6b)
. Adjust heat shoe air pressure by turning the
Pressure Adjust Knob
(6c)
clockwise to increase pressure.
Note:
Recommended starting air pressure is 50 psi. The maximum air pressure is 110 psi.
For PSA Seal: Ensure the
Heat Seal Switch
(6b)
is OFF. Spin the roller while turning the
Roller Pressure Screws
(6a)
clockwise until the wheel no longer spins freely, then turn the
screw another 1/8 turn. The roller should be firmly in contact with the tape. Repeat for the other
roller.
7.
Configure Controller Settings
Set controller parameters for the current job, using the keypad to move through the controller
Setup Menu
. Select MODE, and then select HEAT or PSA seal.
8.
Test Seal
Use the foot switch to advance tape through the sealer. Check the sealed tape for desired seal
position. To adjust the inner shoe or outer shoe positions, loosen the
Position Lock
(8a)
and
turn the
Seal Adjuster
(8b)
. Turning the adjuster counter-clockwise will move the seal toward
the user.
Test a sample of the sealed tape with a peel force tester to ensure the cover tape is firmly
adhered to the carrier tape. The seal should appear as a solid, consistent line. The TM-50 is
now ready for operation.
3c
4a
4b
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8a
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