OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LP-FLOWETCH
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1. By operating the MENU key Pos 5 the adjusted value is not accepted and the main menu is re entered From the sub menu marking voltage adjustment you may enter the sub menu marking time 5 2 Marking time In the sub menu marking time only the keys 34and MENU can be operated 1 The key increases the key decreases the marking time MT by 0 1 second each MT in 0 15 MT 15 0 S By using the key the new value is accepted and you will re enter the main menu 41 By using the key MENU the new value is not accepted and you will re enter the main menu 1 If the pumping time option is activated it is possible to enter the sub menu pumping time 5 3 Pumping time In the sub menu pumping time only the keys 34and MENU can be operated The key increases the key amp decreases the pumping time PT by 0 1 second each PT nin 0 1 s PT 10 0 s 41 By operating the key 4the new value is accepted and you will re enter the main menu 1 By operating the key MENU the new value is not accepted and you will re enter the main menu q If the option delay is activated you may enter the sub menu delay 5 4 Retarder Option In the sub menu retarder only the keys 74and MENU can be operated 1 The key increases the key amp decreases the delay by 0 1 second each RT 0 1 s RT 4 10 0 9 STLING Marking Systems for Products and Packaging 9 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LP FLOWETCH COMPACT2. Is the marking head moistened with electrolyte Is the electrolyte reservoir filled with electrolyte Note You can only mark products which conduct electricity Painted anodised or otherwise coated surfaces are not suitable for marking by electrolytic etching 9 2 Problem Mark is not clear Make sure that the stencil is clean Wash the stencil in water to remove oxides Also make sure that the surface of the product is clean Wipe off dirt or excess oil with a dry cloth before marking 1 Is the marking head moistened with electrolyte q1 Normal usage yields slight discoloration of the stencil for this reason we recommend that you change stencils from time to time 9 3 Problem Black spots around the mark The stencil is worn out or has been treated improperly and holes have developed in the red portion of the stencil Replace the stencil with a new one or prolong the life of the old stencil by covering over the damaged areas with adhesive tape OSTLING Marking Systems for Products and Packaging 1 3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LP FLOWETCH COMPACT LO Please contact us if 1 you have technical problems 1 you need marked samples you need any additional accessories such as marking heads in different sizes felt electrolyte for other types of materials stencil covers fixtures etc you need information about our other products such as pad printing needle embossing laser marking or
3. ink jet systems STLING Marking Systems for Products and Packaging 14 ka OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LP FLOWETCH COMPACT 10 Choice of electrolytes Type of maring _ Type of voltage voltage Markngtme ret Matera Electrolyte Black etching AC 8V 1 2 s Black with Stainless steel 6744 70 72 SP1 Neutralise with N8 conductive net Alloyed Steel 6744 Neutralise with N8 Steel 676 74 67 10 3 676R74 Corrosion free electrolyte Chrome Nickel The marking time is dependent on coating thickness with chrome products Zinc coated 639 6578 In case of unclear marking send us sample Titanium 6578 Hard metal 332 2 Depending of alloy the hard metal option may be necessary White etching AC 8V 1 2 s Black with Black oxidised 114 Soft Neutralise with N8 conductive net Homo steamed 119 Medium 117 Strong Deep Etching DC approx 20 25 V gt 3s Green Brass DE40 DE90 In the case of deep etching the marking time is dependent on the desired depth Aluminium DE40 DE90 This can last up to a few minutes Electrolyte must be discarded after the marking process is complete OSTLING Marking Systems for Products and Packaging 15
4. LO By operating the key 3 4the new value is accepted and you will re enter the main menu 41 By operating the key MENU the new value is not accepted and you will re enter the main menu 5 5 Counter Option You can see the actual value of markings on the display Counter 00022 By operating the key the counter will be reset 5 6 Original settings All settings can be reset to their original settings by depressing the key MENU and turning the unit on Output voltage U 8 0V Marking time MT 2 0s Pumping time off PT 0 00 s Delay off DT 0 01 s Type of output voltage AC AC LED on DC LED off Timer function off T LED off Output magnet valve 24 V off A LED off Output Pump 230 V off P LED off Counter 00000 Language German OSTLING Marking Systems for Products and Packaging 10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LP FLOWETCH COMPACT E 6 The Marking Process 4 Set the marking voltage and turn on the unit by pressing Pos 1 1 Depending on the material to be marked select the appropriate electrical current with the key Refer to section 10 to select the appropriate electrolyte Also select the exit voltage to an appropriate level as indicated in the display window Pos 11 Set your desired marking time see point 5 3 Now touch the Automatic key Pos 7 and Timer key Pos 8 The appropriate LED lights should be showing Next touch the Pump key Pos 9 so that th
5. Marking Systems for Products and Packing Electrolytic Marking Systems Laser Marking Systems Pinmarking Scraping Impulse Jet Systems Pad Printing Identification System Special Purpose Machines OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LP FLOWETCH COM PACT Semi automatic marking system Trend Marking Systems flowetch compact manual v104 PO Box 1311 Castle Hill NSW 2154 AUSTRALIA Tel 61 2 96299535 Fax 61 2 96297535 Email trend trendmarking com au Internet http www trendmarking com au OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LP FLOWETCH COM PACT A Safety tip 1 Only authorised persons may open the machine Unplug the machine before opening In handling the electrolyte you expose yourself to organic and inorganic oxide substances in conjunction with natural water Please request a safety material data sheet for each electrolyte number as per standard 91 155 EWG Application The below described unit is designed to mark products with metal electrically conductive surfaces in conjunction with electrolyte Proper functioning of this unit depends upon correct treatment and maintenance of the system The operation and maintenance instructions must be studied carefully by all operating personnel before the System is used Copyright All parts of this technical document including any patents described or trademarks contained therein are the sole property of STLING Markiersysteme GmbH Solingen Germany Without prior approval no part of th
6. N VDE 0100 DIN VDE 0110 DIN VDE 0113 DIN VDE 0660 Solingen 14 11 97 NG Rolf Ostling This dedaration conforms to the terms of the applicable guidelines and is not an assurance of quality The safety precautions included in delivery of this produce are to be followed OSTLING Marking Systems for Products and Packaging 2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LP FLOWETCH COM PACT CONTENTS 1 General information eese nnn 4 2 Function description iis coco eva Civi aeu re XXE FX RR Roa VER Rea 4 3 Unitdrawing ada NGANGA AG 5 4 Operating the machine eee 6 4 1 Tungsten carbide outlet Option 6 4 2 Stencil assembly a GNG EKIS AKN RES Vr RUP 7 4 3 Preparing the marking head 11 enne 7 5 0 Programming procedure EU Classic 8 5 1 Starting UDP akan BAKA AA GAAN NAG NA EUR 8 5 1 Marking voltage aa ANAN AA AA 9 5 2 Marking TIME np AA GANANG GA AA EAVEKT S RAI 9 5 3 Pumping MGa GABI ERE PATARERO DOES GANA RITA 9 5 4 Retarder OP NON aaa AGANG ANAN ANAN 9 5 5 Counter Option KAGABI A 10 5 6 ONgInaksEING SAGANA GAN ANNA AIN AA AA 10 6 The Marking Process la NAA v YR Van ENRECEo FS 3 E Ga Vu Eas 11 7 niae AA ANAN GAAN AA 12 8 ACCOSSOMGS eee AA 12 9 Troubleshooting mma ANAN 13 9 1 Problem No markakallaaaanaaunanaanina ain NAG ME PA V RV YE VV 13 9 2 Problem Mark is not clear nennen 13 9 3 Problem Black spots around the mark ener 13 10 Choice of electro
7. ONS LP FLOWETCH COMPACT EJ 1 for round products sequence as above The maximum writing field is ca 150 Positive contact In case of a scarred marking head we recommend that you increase the delay time Here a current passes through after the product is pressed by the pneumatically Otherwise this can lead to unclear marks 5 0 Programming procedure EU Classic n p S5IUNG ELECTROLYTI MARKING SYSTEM EU CLASSIC 5 1 Starting up After being switched on the unit will be in the Main Menu mode The values and settings last adjusted will be kept when the unit is switched off U 08 0V MT 04 0s The display shows for example 1 The keys A T P and the START Input foot switch can be operated within the main menu only 1 The keys MENU 4 and have no function within the main menu q The key 34 is used to leave the main menu and enter the sub menu marking voltage STLING Marking Systems for Products and Packaging OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LP FLOWETCH COMPACT LO 5 1 Marking voltage Within the sub menu marking voltage only the keys 3 4 MENU and can be operated 1 The key allows you to switch between DC and AC voltage The LED s above the key show the present current flow The key Pos 2 increases the key Pos 3 decreases the output voltage by 0 2 Volt Umin 0 2 V Una 30 0 V each 1 By operating the key 34the adjusted value is accepted
8. e electrolyte moves from the pump to the marking head When the marking head is soaked with electrolyte you may turn off the pump Pump time is described under point 5 4 For every marking cycle electrolyte should be added in order to accommodate the pump times 1 Lay the product to be marked on the marking head Pos 29 and position it with help of the side fastening device Pos 27 and 28 Now depress the footswitch 1 The negative contact Pos 31 goes down and presses the product to be marked on the stencil Pos 30 and remains there for the allotted time in the marking time In order to produce a satisfactory impression the cylinder needs ca 3 5 bar as shown by the pressure gauge Pos 32 You may adjust pressure with the installed pressure Pos 21 The negative contact should quickly and evenly pass the product The speed of the Cylinder is adjustable with the choker valve Pos 20 After completing the set marking time the cylinder rises and the product can me removed If the option counter is activated the display shows after a few seconds the actual value of markings Counter 00156 The counter adds the marking process s display After a product charge has been marked and the required counter reading has been reached the counter can be returned to zero see point 5 5 OSTLING Marking Systems for Products and Packaging 11 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LP FLOWETCH COMPACT E General instruct
9. ectrolyte pump Pos 33 Then connect the electrolyte supply of the pump Pos 34 with the cut off valve Pos 25 Equalise air pressure as indicated on the valve outlet gauge Pos 22 For this usea tube PUN8 Now fill the pump with electrolyte approx 3 5 Litres 4 1 Tungsten carbide outlet Option If you would like to use the tungsten carbide option you will find an appropriate socket Pos 16 which must be connected to the marking head OSTLING Marking Systems for Products and Packaging 6 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LP FLOWETCH COMPACT E 4 2 Stencil assembly There are several ways to assemble the stencils depending on the nature of the product to be marked The different manners to mark the product are described below We will be happy to assist you with any questions you might have 4 3 Preparing the marking head The marking surface of the marking head is covered with black felt and conductive net for black marking For deep marking use the green or grey felt Stencil assembly for 1 flat products Stencil glued Stencil cover glued Z Conductive net Feltholder Fat Positive contact LASO TO OK Hecrolyte supply 1 flat products cassette assembly Stencil glued Stencil cover glued Fet holder LLKSISCS et INS o di N P4 dide eee 4 XX CX X XXL IN IN Condudivenet Cessette C IN pg OSTLING Marking Systems for Products and Packaging 7 OPERATING INSTRUCTI
10. ions for voltage and marking time cannot be provided in the operation instructions as these parameters are depending upon the product to be marked In order to obtain a long life time of the stencil we recommend to strive for a low voltage and short marking time After finishing the marking felt conductive net and stencils should be cleaned with ordinary tap water Should you notice that the marking quality deteriorates please inspect felt and conductive net as during marking an operational carbonisation of the felt takes place i e felt and net have to be replaced from time to time To prevent a short circuit please take care that the marking head does not get in direct contact with the product fixture 7 Maintenance Regular maintenance is not necessary Should there be a problem however please contact our service department Opening the unit without proper authorisation voids the warranty 8 Accessories The modular construction of our machine makes it possible to automate the marking process Our technicians will be pleased to answer any questions you might have STLING Marking Systems for Products and Packaging 12 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LP FLOWETCH COMPACT E 9 Troubleshooting 9 1 Problem No mark at all Please check 1 Is the main power cable connected and the etching machine switched on 1 Are the electrode and pneumatic cables correctly connected 1 Has the voltmeter been activated
11. is document may be duplicated or made available to a third party No misuse of this manual is permitted No form of misrepresentation of the content of this document is permitted Liability For any error in shipment or damage caused during shipment our liability is limited to those conditions outlined in the Terms of Delivery Duration of the warranty is stated in the Terms and Conditions We are not responsible for damage caused from improper handling of the equipment or for damage caused by disregarding the operating instructions STLING Marking Systems for Products and Packaging 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LP FLOWETCH COM PACT ru EU Conformity declaration We herewith declare that the construction of the following illustrated unit conforms to all regulations as required by EU guidelines Alterations to the machine not performed by our technicians invalidates this declaration Machine type Model Marking machine Machine guidelines altered through Low tension guideline altered through Electromagnetic agreement altered through Applied harmonized norms Applied national standards Place date Legally binding signature Electrolytic marking machine LP FLOWETCH EU CLASSIC 300 EU CLASSIC 500 89 392 EWG 91 368 EWG 93 44 EWG 93 68 EWG 73 23 EWG 93 68 EWG 89 336 EWG 91 263 EWG 92 31 EWG 93 68 EWG EN 292 1 EN 292 2 EN 60 204 1 EN 50 081 1 EN 50 082 1 EN 60 947 EN 60 439 DI
12. lytes eere nnns 15 ey NE cest 16 STLING Marking Systems for Products and Packaging 3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LP FLOWETCH COM PACT A 1 General information The LP Flowetch is a semi automatic marking system made of the EU Classic series the electrolyte pump and the mechanics of automation basin tripod and product holder 2 Function description The LP FLOWETCH is for marking products with metallic electrically conductive surfaces It does not matter if the product is hardened homp steamed bronzed chromed nickel plated large small flat or round The supplied voltage is 115 V or 230 V AC the output voltage can be set at infinite settings between O 30 V AC or DC power can be set at 310 VA or 510 VA In addition a timer can delay marking times infinitely between 0 6 10 seconds The marking head gets electrolyte via a pump Working in conjunction with electric current and electrolyte an electrochemical process takes place which marks an image on the product via a prepared stencil Lo EU CLASSIC 300 EU CLASSIC 500 Entry voltage 115 V or 230 V AC 115 V or 230 V AC Bitvotage o xovCorbO o 30v ACorDO Dimensions L x W x H 140 x 380 x 220 mm 140 x 380 x 220 mm EMV tested EN 50081 1 EN 50082 1 EN 50081 1 EN 50082 1 OSTLING Marking Systems for Products and Packaging 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LP FLOWETCH COMPACT j 3 Unit drawing Pos 1 Powe
13. r switch Pos 10 LED s Pos 19 Electrolyte hose Pos 2 Key Pos 11 Display Pos 20 Limit plate Pos 3 Key Werte verringern Pos 12 Throttle for cylinder speed Pos 21 Marking head Pos 4 Key 34 Enter Pos 13 Pressure regulator Pos 22 Limit plate Pos 5 Key M ENU Pos 14 Socket for pump Pos 23 Stencil Pos 6 Key DC AC Pos 15 Pressure meter Pos 24 Negatice contact Pos 7 Key Automatic Pos 16 Air supply Pos 25 Valve Pos 8 Key Timer Pos 17 Power cord Pos 26 Socket for foot switch Pos 9 Key Pump Pos 18 Hectrolyte hose oe e ba ee 2 DN ae LE OSTLING Marking Systems for Products and Packaging 5 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LP FLOWETCH COM PACT Pos 33 Electrolyte runoff pump Pos 34 Electrolyte entry pump Pos 35 Connector 230 V AC 4 Operating the machine Set the marking voltage over the power cord with voltage Pos 18 and set the connector Pos 35 of the electrolyte pump in the accompanying connection Pos 17 the marking voltage Bind the socket with the footswitch with the entry socket Pos 15 and solenoid valve plug Pos 24 with the entry socket Pos 19 which are on the back of the control Please connect with the included cables red and blue the marking output Pos 13 and Pos 14 with the negative contact point blue as well as the marking head red To that you will find on the side of the basin a fitting connecting piece Close Electrolyte outlet tube Pos 26 on the filter mechanism of the El
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