Ink Dispensing System CD14/15 User Manual - Vale
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1. refer to the configuration data in the service section Now connect network printer scanner and telephone modem connections to the PC if additionally required Note Before powering on the PC Please ensure that its Power Supply Unit is set to the correct mains power voltage either 115V or 230V Full range PSU s are auto switching 115 230V PC Printer CD14 15 11 November 2007 2 CD14 15 Start Up Procedure 2 1 Switching On CD14 15 Switch on the CD14 15 by turning the mains ON OFF isolator switch on the lower right side of the machine CLOCKWISE to the ON position Turn on the PC and the monitor The PC is located behind the panel on the right side at the front of the machine At this point the red light on the beacon will be illuminated and the alarm will be sounding 2 2 Log on and Dispenser Initialisation Once the power is on start up the PC by pressing the Power button on the front panel Once this has powered up launch the Ink Manager Software program and logon lf there are no user accounts create these by logging on as administrator password supplied separately a El 4 F InkManager CD14 15 12 November 2007 2 2 Log on and Dispenser Initialisation cont When Ink Manager opens a formulation list will appear on screen The machine requires a reset to be carried out as follows Highlight Options Dispenser Reset al IC CIE F Kilt om MA Fi al EEL Min2. 1 ONO OE WD bd Si m n b A CD14 15 15 November 2007 val D tech 3 2 Filling ink containers Remove the air connecter from the first ink container to be filled and remove the lid 1 2 Hold the Twist the top of the barrel of the air valve valve clock wise to de pressurise ink container 3 4 Ink Hold top and container is twist barrel now de anti clockwise pressurised to remove air valve 5 6 Lift off the Unscrew air valve the ink container cap and remove CD14 15 16 November 2007 del 4kg Ink cartridge Remove the seal on the outlet nozzle of the container and fit the sealing washer as shown below before inserting the cartridge into the ink container End seal cap Insert cartridge into ink container Remove the end sealing cap from the first ink cartridge and place it in the desired ink container Refer to the Setting Ink Names list from section 3 1 The 4kg cartridges require the O ring to be fitted to the outlet nozzle prior to being loaded into cylinder The 2kg cartridges do not need the O ring to be fitted just for the end seal to be removed Once the ink cartridge has been inserted into the ink container replace the lid ensuring it is fully seated but do not over tighten Replace the air valve by placing it over the air fitting on the ink container lid and pushing it down until it clicks into position Repeat the filling process for all of the ink containers to
3. Isolator Switch Beacon Display Keyboard Access door to PC Main power isolator Access door to control systems Scale unit Scale unit support CD14 15 7 November 2007 val tech 1 1 Services Connection Requirements CD14 15 Ink Dispensing Machine 1400m 1070mm 1500mm 2100mm 1480mm CD14 15 November 2007 val D tech Services Connection Requirements cont Air Supply 5 Bari 100 Litres minute 90 PSIE122 Gallons ninute minimum Elecincal Supply 115 230VAC SO G0Hz Uninterruptable B50 VA LIK 23041 Supplied Power Supply 1200 VA LIS 115V Recommended MI IN Mi Airline kawo si Air Supply to be Regulated and onnecter Ma a Filtered supplied by Vale Tec1 pr Air Supply 6 Bar Minimun l J Lg Alos imm chances of ihe rer cf the machine for conne tens ond remani of ihe reor ponsl 1 2 Connection of Services The CD14 15 comprises one primary module measuring overall 1 5m D x 1 4m W x 2 1m H It should be sited in its desired location by moving with a forklift or pallet truck remembering to ensure there is a requirement for a minimum of 300mm of clear space at the back of the machine for access to enable the connection of primary services and clearance on the right side to gain access to the electrical and pneumatic supply cabinets After positioning the CD14 15 ensure that all the feet are placed flat on the floor before leveling Co
4. Note It is important that before any adjustment is made the user is reminded that the sounder is a safety feature that must be audible above the ambient noise of the workplace Tone _ lt Sounder adjustment Sounder y underside top Volume adjustment CD14 15 a November 2007 vale tech 6 Preventative Maintenance Programme 2 as 2 2 2 2 r 2 2 2 Scale unit Dispense valves Main drive Primary air regulator Dispense valve air 5 5bar Ink containers General General General General Check Balance calibration MONTHLY Excessive ink on scale and scale support Container sensor and reflector are clean and functioning AS NECESSARY Check Coarse feed nozzle for excessive dripping Ink leakage from valve seals Flow rate configuration WEEKLY Check carousel drive belt and alignment for wear and tear MONTHLY Clean filter and check air pressure is set to minimum 82psi 5 5 bar WEEKLY Clean filter ensure air pressure regulator is set at 82psi WEEKLY Check Air settings to ink supply containers and adjust as required Lid seal gaskets and O rings and clean replace as required Ink supply container vent valves for damage or air leaks WEEKLY Check machine for cleanliness and for mechanical integrity WEEKLY Check and report any mechanical damage or signs of misuse AS NECESSARY Check main air pipes and fittings and electrical cables and fitting
5. ddd ER TERE RE kika e ta La ta a ma pa Fi El Ti a iT Ta a n a Gi l Fa ie mal ki a oe id sin pe ua dad oo a ed wai al aka mi cui mi wc ei Kai ci 15 Cond ni pe I Si r L Pen mad kk kk Ak Ak kaka ARRET agy ii LI L i if ei ie ap mf im Fa iega bgi CEE ar He ba ba ba ba bi Phi pa mu ms am LE ae FLE ae FLE ae FLE kai re kai e yn After completing the reset process the sounder should stop and the beacon will change from red to combined green and amber The carousel will move to the home position The home position of the CD14 has the empty container space between ink containers 1 and 14 central to the front door of the machine The home position of the CD15 has the gap between ink containers 1 and 15 central to the front door of the machine As the reset takes place the secondary air supply regulator will become enabled and the air Supply to the ink containers will switch on lf the dispenser does not reset check that the emergency stop button is released Note If the emergency stop button is depressed release it by turning the button clockwise and allowing it to spring out Ensure that the button is not depressed further whilst turning it or the button will not release CD14 15 13 November 2007 val T tech 2 3 Beacon Warning Indicator RED Indicates Emergency Stop Switch activated or machine in Initial Power
6. ON state AMBER Indicates the balance dispenser is moving GREEN AND AMBER Indicates machine in RESET condition or ready to dispense GREEN Indicates machine is in the process of dispensing ink 2 4 Compressed Air Supply The incoming compressed air supply feeding the CD14 15 requires regulating to feed the ink dispense valve actuators and the ink containers This is done by setting the air flow regulators within the air box to the correct levels The air box is located within the cabinet on the right side of the machine The main air pressure should be set at 82psi 5 5bar and the secondary air pressure should be set to 75psi 5bar Secondary Main air pel pressure pressure 82psi Sa a 5 5bar 5bar CD14 15 14 November 2007 val D tech 3 CD14 Ink Set Up 3 1 Setting Ink Names WARNING DO NOT FILL THE INK SUPPLY CONTAINERS WITH INK UNTIL THIS STAGE HAS BEEN COMPLETED The reference or description for each ink to be used must be allocated to each of the supply containers to be filled The corresponding ink cartridge will be put into the container later when filling commences Complete the Ink Reference names in the space provided below some machines may have a pre determined list setting out which ink should be placed in which supply container In this case this information will be supplied in conjunction with this manual or obtained from the distribution agent Container Series Reference Colour
7. Valve Configurations section of Inkmanager are set correctly 37 val tech 2 e 2 CD14 15 7 3 Reset problems Machine will not reset Check that the door is not open Check the emergency stop has not been activated If it has turn it clockwise to release and go through reset procedure lf door is closed and emergency stop button is not activated call Support 7 4 Balance errors No weight output Check the calibration of the scale and if necessary re calibrate Check that the settings in Inkmanager are the same as those in the Hardware Configuration settings Balance display locks Check the balance cable is securely connected The machine may need a re start if it has become unplugged during operation 38 November 2007 vale amp tech 7 5 Carousel Does not move after machine reset Check door is securely closed and door switch is active Check for obstructions Check 5 8 fuse on stepper motor driver board Check stepper motor drive belt for wear or breakage 7 6 Warning lamps Mains indicator Not lit Check bulb and replace if necessary Beacon indicator One or more of the beacon lamps is not lit Check bulb and replace if necessary lf beacon appears not to be functioning at all call Support lf problems persist or are not listed contact local Authorised Service Agent or Vale Tech Tel 444 0 1638 668593 Fax 444 0 1638 676720 E Mail technical support vale tech co uk C
8. be used CD14 15 17 November 2007 val tech 3 2 3 Pressurising Ink Containers Having previously switched on the CD14 15 and performed a machine reset See section 2 2 Log On and Dispenser Initialisation the air supply to each ink container air regulator now requires adjusting to 50psi 3 5bar Each air regulator adjuster is located on the top plate offset to the right behind the ink containers Ink container air Ink container regulator pressure gauge 3 3 Setting Scale Unit Support Adjust the height of the scale unit to suit the container The gap between the underside of the drip wipe tray and the top of the container must be as small as is practical Adjusting the height of the scale unit Drip wipe Dispense tray valve Sensor Ink container reflector sensor Rotate handle counter scale Unit clock wise to release the support be ready to take the weight of the Scale Unit assembly support Position the assembly as required and tighten the clamp The clamp has a ratchet by pulling the handle out axially it can be rotated in either direction allowing ue a better position for either November 2007 slackening or tighfening the clamp val tech 3 4 Ink Valve Ink is dispensed from each of the canisters within the ink containers be means of the dispense valve The dispense valve comprises coarse and fine feed outlet ports to allow a controlled and precise flow of ink Ink dispense valve
9. pan squarely on the weigh pan with the balance locked position as shown CD14 15 27 November 2007 Scale Calibration cont Click Next and the calibration procedure begins The procedure allows the scale to settle before the reading is taken Avoid vibrations draughts and touching the scale during this time The blue progress bar indicates the stage of the procedure Calibrator Information Allowing balance to settle ait jeh Cancel When the scale has finished recording the zero value the following screen is displayed Calibrator eee CD14 15 28 November 2007 val T tech scale Calibration cont Place 9kg of conformance or calibration weights centrally on the scale with the balance locked in the home position as shown Click OK The scale will then allow time for the readings to settle before values are displayed and counting up to the calibration weight value This will overshoot up to three times reducing less each time as the calibration point is reached Calibrator Information Calibrating full scale potnt Please wait 7775 8 Hert Cancel The final value in this example 9kg will be displayed as the value is stored During this Stage it is again important that the scale is not exposed to vibrations draughts or being touched CD14 15 29 November 2007 Scale Calibration cont Calibrator Information Caibrabna hull
10. recipes see Ink Manager Training section Select the Ink Series to be used from the drop down menu and select the recipes tab at the bottom left of the screen In the recipes window locate and select the recipe to be dispensed place the curser over and highlight it using the right mouse button From the drop down list highlight dispense and select it using the left mouse button Enter the dispense quantity and click ok Enter Job Number Enter Job Number Enter Dispense Quantity Please Enter Required Quantity E Kgs Cancel Enter the job number if required and click ok If the ink is not to be allocated to a job click ok CD14 15 23 November 2007 val tech Durer Siders Viii Dispensing ink cont The dispense screen shows details of the ink formulation to be dispensed Select dispense and the machine operation will commence INE nan As each component part of the formulation is dispensed the software will control the ink valve as described in section 3 6 When the dispense is complete the dispense screen will clear and the container of blended ink can be removed from the scale unit If the software has been configured to allocate the ink to stock a box will appear and the allocation can be confirmed CD14 15 24 November 2007 val tech 4 Scale Calibration For the purpose of this example of the procedure the 10kg scale is to b
11. 34049 filter FFF serial 4655 Fon Scale Range Average Value average Next Cancel This is the basic scale programming information stored on the scale board that Vale Tech Service may ask for if there are problems calibrating the scale Check the scale range is correct The example above shows a 10Kg range Scale Board The average setting should be 02 on all scales CD14 15 25 November 2007 val Dtech scale Calibration cont Click OK and the following screen is displayed Calibrator Calibration Click OK and the following screen is displayed Calibrator 1 Press Tare 2 Place 10Kg on the enan note the fal value 3 Remove 10Kg weight 4 Remove pot locator pie and tare plate fitted 5 Press Nest 183 5 Above is the Calibrator screen showing current weight and instructions on creating pre calibration figures which will be required for the purpose of completing a calibration certificate lf it has been established that the scale is not out of calibration then recalibration is not required and cancellation of the procedure can be achieved at this point If calibration is required clicking on Next will start the calibration procedure which is irreversible CD14 15 26 November 2007 scale Calibration cont Ensure the required conformance or calibration weights are available along with the Light Weigh Pan as shown Place the light weigh
12. 50psi 3 5bar and may require slight adjustment to provide the desired steady dispense rate There is a facility to split the dispense process into stages for ease of control These are coarse feed for the bulk of the dispense down to approximately 100g before completion coarse pulsed feed giving coarse feed control down to approximately 20g before completion fine continuous feed down to approximately 10g before completion and finally fine pulsed feed down to completion of the dispense There can be up to 6 separate stages of dispense although they do not all have to be used For the purpose of this example 200g of ink is to be dispensed utilising only 4 of the stages Name field Folder tabs po Prap ot es die raja e eee Valve Lo aurato Supph 4 Supply Container 1 Supply Container 2 Supply Container 3 Name Target How Initial On Completion Active Coarse Pulsed Rate Period Weight Stagel W ut Hi a mwn Stage M w j TA 54 WH a Staged iv Es R i mn Staged y HM Ss of f a Stages Stages The required speed of The length of time measured The weight remaining dispense when the valve is in milliseconds that the valve is to be dispensed at pulsing in gms second open when it begins to pulse which this stage ends CD14 15 20 November 2007 val tech e Sublette Wale 3 7 How does the Ink Valve function during a dispense The ink valve is controlled by the
13. 6 Valve roller switch Item No 4 SP9641 Doctor blade SS Item No 3 L A SP9640 Drip wipe assembly Item No 12 SP9637 Item No 5 SP9615 Valve roller switch actuator cam Drip wipe motor Item No 15 SP9407 Pot sensor Item No 16 SP9408 Reflector tape CD14 15 42 November 2007 8 4 Parts Diagrams 3 Item No 10 SP9069 Carousel position sensor ltem No 9 SP9648 Motor drive coupling Item No 50 SP9652 f Motor gearbox assembly gt ltem No 6 SP9645 Stepper drive motor E j j i Item No 7 SP9646 Gear box 10 1 Item No 8 SP9647 Gear box 40 1 CD14 15 43 November 2007 8 5 Parts Diagrams 4 ltem No 29 SP9618 Item No 34 SP9011 Item No 33 SP9007 Item No 39 SP9022 Air cabinet complete Main processor Emergency relay Stepper controller Item No 49 SP9003 Item No 42 SP9129 Item No 43 Item No 35 SP9023 Sounder PSU switched SP9120 Fuse board PSU linear i 4 a si a sine ee dd Item No 51 4 SP9124 Item No 38 t SP9125 CD14 15 44 November 2007 8 5 Parts Diagrams 5 ltem No 44 SP9226 24v Pilot valve manifold x3 Item No 45 SP9654 6 Bar Main Air supply regulator Item No 46 SP9654 4 Bar Pot Supply regulator gauge ltem No 47 SP9655 Input pressure Item No 48 SP9656 Switch Air input isolator switch amp dump valve CD14 15 45 November 2007 valo t
14. Coarse feed Fine feed port port 3 5 Drip Wipe Assembly The drip wipe assembly is located on the base plate below the ink containers to the left side inside the front door of the CD14 15 It comprises an electric motor and metal roller Its purpose is to remove any residual ink from the underside of the ink valve following a dispense operation After ink is dispensed from the ink valve the carousel moves the ink valve over the drip wipe roller which rotates close to the underside of the valve removing the residual ink and depositing it on the drip wipe tray which can be removed for cleaning as necessary Ink valve Drip wipe roller Drive motor CD14 15 19 November 2007 val tech 3 6 Ink Valve Configuration To allocate settings to each ink container open the Valve Configuration settings Select Options Dispenser Valve Configuration from the drop down menu in Ink Manager Each container has its own Folder tab and must be allocated the correct colour reference in the Name field before the valves can be configured for their flow rates For this information please refer to the list in Setting Ink Names in 3 1 Before starting to dispense ink the flow rate for each ink valve needs to be set in order to provide swift but controlled dispensing It is necessary to understand that the viscosity and flow attributes of the ink will affect its actual dispense rate The ink container regulators have been set at
15. D14 15 39 November 2007 vale amp tech 8 Spare Parts 8 1 Parts List Gi 3 CO CO AN O O1 B D CD14 15 November 2007 Part No SP 9110 SP 9627 SP 9640 SP 9641 SP 9615 SP 9645 SP 9646 SP 9647 SP 9648 SP 9069 SP 9636 SP 9637 SP 9628 SP 9629 SP 9407 SP 9408 SP 9630 SP 9632 SP 9633 SP 9631 SP 9154 SP 9638 SP 9639 SP 9643 SP 9644 SP 9618 SP 9004 SP 9005 SP 9006 SP 9008 SP 901 1 SP 9023 SP 9036 SP 9038 SP 9125 SP 9022 SP 9886 SP 9881 SP 9129 SP 9120 SP 9226 SP 9654 SP 9653 SP 9655 SP 9656 SP 9003 SP 9652 SP 9124 Description Door Isolator switch DA L body Dispense valve Drip wipe assembly Drip wipe doctor blade Drip wipe motor Carousel Drive Motor Gear box 10 1 Mk 1 Gear box 40 1 Mk 2 Motor Drive Coupling Carousel position sensor Valve roller switch Roller switch actuator Quick release female air connector Quick release male air connector Pot Sensor Pot Sensor reflector tape 8lb Canister cardboard 4lb Canister cardboard 2kg Canister Plastic 8lb Re fillable 10kg balance internal box Ink Container 4 bar air regulator Ink Container air regulator 4 bar gauge Balance power connector 3 way XLR socket Balance comms connector 9 way D socket Air Cabinet complete Beacon 3 colour lamp assembly Beacon bulb 24v bayonet Emergency stop switch Emergency stop safety relay Piltz Controller Board Fuse board 6 way Cherry Trackerball keyb
16. Emergency Stop Switch 5 1 4 Alarm Sounder 6 Preventative Maintenance Programme 7 Troubleshooting Guide 7 1 PC and Monitor 7 2 Dispense Problems 1 Reset Problems 7 4 Balance Errors 7 5 Carousel 7 6 Warning Lamps 8 Spare Parts 8 1 Parts List 8 2 Parts Diagram 1 8 3 Parts Diagrams 2 8 4 Parts Diagram 3 8 5 Parts Diagram 4 8 6 Parts Diagram 5 CD14 15 November 2007 25 32 33 33 33 33 34 34 35 36 36 3 38 38 39 40 40 40 41 42 43 44 45 val tech 10 11 12 13 14 15 CD14 15 Vale Tech CD14 15 PC Hardware Configuration Ink Manager Hardware Configuration Drawings Training Manual 12 1 Ink Manager Software service Log 13 1 Introduction Contact Information service History 15 1 Machine Fault Maintenance Log November 2007 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 54 val tech Declaration of Conformity amp Quality Vale Tech Limited Hereby Declares That Machine Project IS in conformity with the provisions of the machinery directives as listed below The Machinery Directive 98 37 EC Machinery is described in the Directive as an assembly of linked parts or components at least one of which moves with the appropriate actuators control and power circuits etc joined together for a specific application in particular for the processing treatment moving or packaging of a material The manufacturer i
17. Ink Manager Software to open allowing the flow of ink through the large outlet coarse feed and small outlet fine feed Both coarse and fine feeds can be set to complete the end of their dispense operations by pulsing the flow to reach the desired quantity The feed profiles are activated by setting parameters in the Ink Manager software and the valve opens to achieve it s pre determined operation Coarse constant feed Fine constant feed Valve Configuration EE g WAWAS a a ki pEi lw lv ig M L E Fatio Eranlar W Fiti Djaja Caval Mi Fine pulsed feed Coarse pulsed feed By ticking Active this opens a dispense stage If the Coarse or Pulsed options are not selected the ink valve will only dispense from the fine feed outlet Active Coarse this opens the valve to dispense to the Completion preset value of that stage from the coarse feed outlet Active Coarse Pulsed this Pulses the coarse feed to the Completion preset value of that stage at the preset Target Flow rate Active and Pulsed this Pulses the fine feed to the Completion preset value of that Stage at the preset Target Flow rate CD14 15 21 November 2007 vale amp tech How does the Ink Valve function during a dispense cont The dispense example uses 4 stages to complete the process the break down of each dispense stage is as follo
18. Manual Blending Hardware Manual Balance Port COMI Dispensing Hardware Balance Port CON Balance Type Vale MkII V1 11 and above Dispenser Port lco Gueuer Hardware Queuer Port COM Bar code Hardware Default Label Printer Not installed __ Second Label Printer Kot installed Label Scanner Port COM4 To configure the ports which the various items of hardware are connected into and which type of balance is being used please refer to the Hardware Configuration information in the Service section of this manual for settings Note Hardware settings should only be changed by authorised personnel engineers CD14 15 32 November 2007 val Ttech 5 Machine Safety The CD14 15 dispensing machine incorporates safety features which work to prevent any potential injury or harm to the user or to the machine The safety features must not be tampered with When handling ink and lacquer products for use in conjunction with the CD14 15 suitable protective equipment must be used Use latex or similar gloves eye protection suitable safety shoes and overalls to protect from splashes and spills 5 1 Safety Features of the CD14 15 5 1 1 Isolator Switch The main power isolator switch is located on the right side of the machine When maintenance is being carried out the power must be isolated and the switch locked with a padlock 5 1 2 Door Switch The front door of the machine has a safety system which req
19. act Information lf you require any additional assistance or have any queries please contact Vale Tech Direct on Office 44 0 1638 668593 Fax 44 0 1638 676720 Email technical supportQvale tech co uk Website www vale tech co uk Address VALE TECH LIMITED Unit 12 Depot Road Newmarket Suffolk CB7 OAL UK CD14 15 November 2007 53 valo tech 15 Service History Machine Fault Maintenance Log Date Action Taken Signed CD14 15 November 2007 54 vale tech Machine Fault Maintenance Log cont Date Action Taken Signed CD14 15 November 2007 55
20. e calibrated using 9kg of test weights All Vale Tech scale systems calibrate at zero and then 90 of the full scale capacity Check the scale accuracy by selecting Show Scales from the drop down menu in Ink Manager and checking the accuracy with a known weight before running the Scale Calibration option Always allow the scale to stabilise for 30mins before checking the calibration Select Show Scales and allow the scale to tare If a small amount of fluctuation is seen this can be reset by clicking on Tare Scales If the scale value continues to climb or fall check for anything which may be preventing the scales free movement through its range and start again If there is no touch down and the scale will not stabilise contact Vale Tech for further advice Place known weights on to the scale weigh pan conformance weights supplied with the machine and verify the scale is within the allowed tolerance If it is calibration is not required If it is not follow the calibration procedure lf it is determined that the scale requires re calibration log on to Ink Manger and ensure the scale calibration privileges are available by selecting Options Scale Calibration from the drop down menu If this option is not available see your system manager log in details The following screen will be displayed Calibrator A SC Information version 1 11 status sale range speed full scale 00240 Zero 0
21. ech 9 PC Hardware Configuration The following information is recorded during the final quality control checks and reflects the PC configuration prior to shipping Any changes made to the configuration after this may not be recorded This record may provide essential information in restoring system operation in the event of system failure Please do not remove it from this folder CD14 15 46 November 2007 10 Ink Manager Hardware Configuration CD14 15 November 2007 val D tech 11 Drawings Main Circuit Diagram Lead 1 Lead 2 Chassis Circuit Electrical Chassis Layout CD14 15 November 2007 48 val tech TRAINING MANUAL November 2007 valo tech 12 Ink Manager Software The Ink Manager Software Training Manual that follows will provide you with the information you need to use all the advanced functions and features along with basic instructions necessary for simple operation of the software It can also act as a complete package for structured onsite training CD14 15 50 November 2007 val tech SERVICE LOG ovember 2007 val tech 13 Service Log 13 1 Introduction This Service Log serves to provide contact information should additional assistance be required please refer to the contact details supplied below Forms available at the end of this section allow space br the service history of the machine to be recorded for future reference CD14 15 November 2007 52 val tech 14 Cont
22. ensure that the user can feel confident with the machine operation The Service Log at the back of this manual serves to provide contact information Should assistance be required please refer to the contact details supplied within this section Forms available in this section allow the service history of the machine to be recorded for future reference CD14 15 2 November 2007 val tech Vale Tech CD14 15 Introduction Contents Certificate of Conformity 1 Installation 1 1 November 2007 Machine Overview 1 1 1 Services Connection Requirements 1 2 Connection of Services 1 3 Connecting Electrical Supply 1 4 Connecting Air Supply 1 5 Connecting the PC 2 CD14 15 Start Up Procedure 2 1 Switching On CD14 15 2 2 Log on and Dispenser Initialisation 2 3 IDS Beacon Warning Indicator 2 4 Compressed Air Supply 3 CD14 Ink Set Up 3 1 Setting Ink Names 3 2 Filling Ink Containers 3 2 1 4kg Ink Cartridge 3 2 2 2kg Ink Cartridge 3 2 3 Pressurising Ink Containers 3 3 Setting Scale Support Unit 3 4 Ink Valve 3 5 Drip Wipe Assembly 3 6 Ink Valve Configuration vi How does the Ink Valve function during a dispense 3 8 Dispensing Ink CD14 15 10 10 11 12 12 12 14 14 15 15 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 21 23 val tech Vale Tech CD14 15 4 Scale Calibration 5 Hardware Settings 6 Machine Safety 5 1 Safety Features of the CD14 15 5 1 1 Isolator Switch 5 1 2 Door Switch 5 1 3
23. nd press any key or move the mouse roller to bring out of power save mode 2 Machine will not power up at all lf this occurs check the mains power to the machine check the isolator Switch is turned to the on position and check that the PC is turned on CD14 15 36 November 2007 vale amp tech 1 2 Dispense Problems Slow dispense CD14 15 November 2007 Check the ink cartridge is not empty If it empties during a dispense the flow will slow down and commence when a new cartridge is installed and the flow rate error message has been cleared lf the problem persists after changing the ink cartridge check the following Low or no air pressure Check air pressure regulators This should be ink valve 5bar ink container 3 bar Check main air supply is ok then adjust gauges to specified pressures 2 4 Bar subject to ink type If ink container pressure remains low after air is switched on check for air leaks in the system Check that the lid is securely screwed on lf air leaks from the ink container check and clean o rings and lids All surfaces must be clear from ink or any other contaminants Check the quick release air supply fittings to the containers are fitted securely lf problem persists turn off air to all ink containers then turn on one at a time checking for the sound of escaping air Replace o rings if necessary lf there are no apparent air leaks check that the ink flow rates in the
24. oard Cherry Trackerball keyboard cover 8 amp 20mm fuse pack 10 Stepper Motor Controller Async Cube Compact PC 15 TFT Monitor Switch Mode Power Supply Linear power supply Pilot Solenoid Valve 18mm Main supply air regulator with 6 bar gauge Ink container canister air regulator with 4 bar gauge Air pressure switch 1 8 Air in isolator switch Sounder Stepper Motor Gearbox assembly 10 1 5 amp 20mm fuse pack 10 40 vale tech 8 2 Parts Diagram Item No 13 SP9628 Female air supply quick release Item No 1 SP9110 Door Isolator Switch Item No 14 SP9629 Male air supply quick release nk container issembly gt anister ype lo 17 8lb gt ardboard P9630 lo 18 4lb gt ardboard P9632 Jo 19 2Kg lastic P9633 lo 20 5lb efillable ltem No 2 SP 9627 Dispense Valve Item No SP 9128 Power On Lamp ltem No 32 SP9006 mergency stop Item No 52 SP9288 Label Printer ltem No 21 SP9154 10Kg Balance internal scale box assembly CD14 15 November 2007 Item No 31 SP9005 Beacon Bull ltem No 30 SP9004 Beacon Assembly Item No 41 SP9881 Monitor SP9036 Keyboard Item No 37 SP9038 Keyboard Cover ltem No 40 SP9886 Cube compact PC tem No P 9873 Main power isolator switch 41 val tech 8 3 Parts Diagram 2 Item No 22 SP9638 Air regulator 62psi 4bar ltem No 23 SP9639 Container pressure gauge Item No 11 SP963
25. rrect leveling is achieved by placing a spirit level on all four corners and also across the frame Adjustment to the height of the machine is done by adjusting each of the corner feet up or down as necessary CD14 15 9 November 2007 1 3 Connecting Electrical Supply Connect mains electrical power rated at either 115V or 230V 50 60 Hz to the UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply The UPS will be supplied by the user and sourced locally lf no UPS is fitted connect the power supply cable directly to the inlet power socket This is located inside the rear right side of the machine Removal of the rear panel is required for access to these connections Main electrical power supply from UPS or direct from main power supply to machine 1 4 Connecting Air Supply Connect an airline from an external filtered clean dry regulated air supply to the air input quick fit air coupling connector supplied by Vale Tech This requires 8mm hard walled hose for the push fitting Alternatively the air supply can also be fitted using soft wall hose and a Jubilee Clip Use Imp te bore or Met 12 70mm Imp 84 or Met 19 20mm o d air hose CD14 15 10 November 2007 val D tech 1 4 Connecting Air Supply cont The air input and air inlet filter to the machine are located beside the mains power input Air inlet filter Main air wie 1 5 Connecting the PC Connect the Keyboard and Monitor cables to the appropriate ports on the back of the PC
26. s for signs of wear WEEKLY Check safety switch on door and emergency stop button are functioning correctly DAILY IF INANY DOUBT DO NOT USE THE MACHINE UNTIL A VALE TECH OR AN AUTHORISED SERVICE AGENT HAS CLEARED THE MACHINE FOR USE CD14 15 November 2007 35 vale tech 7 Troubleshooting Guide 7 1 PC and monitor Machine power is on but no LED on front of PC is not lit Press power on button at front of PC lf no LED check power supply switch at rear of PC is on then press power button at front of PC Check power cable is secure and press power button at front of PC PC LED is on but there is no display lf no display LED is showing switch on monitor lf display LED is on check monitor cable at rear of PC is securely plugged in turn off monitor and then turn on again lf display LED amber or red display is stuck in power save mode Turn off monitor and then turn on again 2 PC not getting into Windows Invalid system disk warning on older PC s indicates there is a disk in the floppy drive lf keyboard error is showing ensure keyboard is connected securely to the PC Error message Hard Disk or Boot Device there is a hard disk fault Call Support Registry device files error message Call Support PC jams as Windows loads Re boot using Ctrl Alt Del keys or switch PC off then on again Problem continues Call Support 2 Monitor screen dark but Windows is on Check that the monitor is switched on a
27. s responsible for verifying whether a particular product falls within the scope of the Machinery Directive The Pressure Equipment Directive 97 23 EC The directive provides control over equipment subject to pressure Pressure equipment being vessels piping safety accessories and pressure accessories pressure assembly being several pieces of pressure equipment assembled to form an integrated functional whole The EMC Directive 89 336 EEC The Directive applies to most electrical and electronic apparatus that is finished products and systems that include electrical and electronic equipment The Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC Broadly the Regulations apply to most consumer commercial and industrial electrical equipment designed for use within the voltage ranges 50 V ac to 1 000 V ac and 75 V de to 1 500 V dc Remarks amp restrictions for this declaration This declaration is no longer valid if any changes are made to the machine which is not corresponding to the abovementioned standards Place and date Newmarket G Adlem Mechanical Engineering C Stapleton Electrical Engineering M Hughes Director N Scott Director Representing Vale Tech Ltd 12 Depot Road Newmarket 4 Suffolk CB8 OAL United Kingdom CD14 15 6 November 2007 Ink canister Dispense Valve Power On Lamp Emergency stop vale 1 Installation 1 1 Machine overview Quick release connector Door
28. scale pori Please wahil Galitrratian 1 Calibration complete Replace pot locator plate and tare plate if fitted Test balance operation by placing weights on the balance kon by placing weight onthe bala 2 Click done when fir 9000 2 The scale calibration can be tested using this window To do this remove all the weights from the scale replace the weigh pan and 5kg Container Locator then click on Tare CD14 15 30 November 2007 val tech scale Calibration cont Place the calibration weights on the scale in 1kg increments and record the value displayed at each point again with the balance locked in position as shown lf the scale is within specification at each of the calibration points click Done Calibration is complete lf calibrator screen indicates the weight incorrectly cick Done to close the current window and repeat the calibration procedure lf repeating the procedure does not achieve the desired results please contact Vale Tech Technical Support CD14 15 31 November 2007 val tech 4 Hardware Settings Ink Manager requires setting up to work with a particular machine and its requirements From the drop down menu select Options Settings General and the following screen will appear To configure the various fields refer to the Hardware Set Up in the Ink Manager Training Section Visual Preferences System Hardware Dispenser Type
29. uires the door to be closed before a dispense operation can be started If the door is opened as a dispense is about to start or while the machine is in operation it will stop The operation will resume once the door is closed Magnetic interlock to disable machine if front door opened CD14 15 Warning 53 November 2007 notice val tech Safety Features of the CD14 15 cont 513 Emergency Stop Switch Pressing the red button labeled Emergency Stop at the front of the machine will activate the emergency stop circuit within the electronics of the machine The machine will require resetting as detailed in Section 2 2 before any operations can be carried out and to stop the alarm sounding lf the Emergency Stop button is depressed during a dispense operation this will be aborted To release the Emergency Stop the button must be turned anti clockwise ensuring that it is not depressed further preventing the button from releasing 5 1 4 Alarm Sounder The sounder is an alarm which alerts the user to any problems that occur with the machine It is located to the left of the Airbox assembly The alarm volume and tone can be adjusted via settings within the sounder For volume adjustment a screw can be found on the underside and by turning this either way the volume can be decreased or increased accordingly For tone adjustment a series of switches which can be placed in various position combinations alter the tone
30. val D tech Dispensing Solutions Worldwide Ink Dispensing System CD14 15 User Manual VALE TECH LIMITED Unit 12 Depot Road Newmarket Suffolk CB8 OAL UK Tel 44 0 1638 668583 668593 CD14 15 Fax 44 0 1638 676720 OSE on E mail sales vale tech co uk val tech Introduction This User Manual provides the user with a comprehensive guide to the machine The machine is configured with 14 or 15 ink containers each with a maximum capacity of either 4lb 2kg or 8lb 4kg dependant upon the machine specification The scale range for this machine allows maximum gross weight on the scale unit of 221b 10kg This User Manual identifies the requirements for the initial installation of the machine and provides information for the effective operation of the machine on a day to day basis including maintenance to ensure a high standard of ink dispensing can be consistently achieved The Service section of this manual enables the user to identify any spare parts that may need to be ordered for the machine This product has been manufactured to the highest standards however should any difficulties arise before requesting technical support a speedier resolution can usually be reached by referring to the trouble shooting guide A full set of drawings is also provided to assist in fault finding in the unlikely event of the product developing a fault Full Ink Manager Software training is provided within the Training Manual to
31. ws and for the example the dispense ink quantity is 200g Stage 1 2 Is Active or enabled Coarse feed valve continuous dispense 2 From 200g down to the Completion Weight of 100g Total of 100g of ink dispensed into the supply container Stage 2 2 Is Active or enabled Coarse feed valve will pulse open for 100 milliseconds before closing and dispense at a target flow rate of 5grams second The target flow rate should be adjusted in increments of 10 if the target rate is difficult to achieve if the dispense time is taking too long for example 2 Now down to the new Completion Weight of 20g Total of 180g of Ink dispensed into the container Stage 3 2 Is Active or enabled Fine feed valve continuous dispense 2 Now down to the new Completion Weight of 10g Total of 190g of Ink dispensed into the container Stage 4 2 Is Active or enabled Fine feed valve will pulse open for 60 milliseconds before closing and dispense at a target flow rate of 0 3grams second 2 Now down to the new Completion Rate of 0 3g This allows for the ink tail which may form at the outlet of the dispensing valve to be included For thicker inks this can be increased and for thin inks this can be zero 0g 2 Total of 200g of Ink dispensed into the container WARNING IF STAGE 1 IS DISABLED THEN THE CD14 15 WILL NOT DISPENSE ANY OTHER STAGES CD14 15 22 November 2007 3 8 Dispensing ink For instruction on entering
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