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InPrint Operating Instructions

1. 3 5 4 5 5 1 Gear tooth sensor ueeeeennnneesenneeeen 4 6 ACjUStMENT 0 0 0 eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 4 7 Mark sensor cooooocccnooocccnnnoncnonnnananinanos 4 8 Length of image mark 9 5 Rotary encoder uuueesssnneeeesneneeseennn 4 5 Sensor combination un0 gt 4 9 Synchronization signals 9 3 T Teach In programmable track mode 5 20 Technical data 9 1 Track referencing eese 3 5 5 16 Troubleshooting oococcnnoocccnnnncncnnnnns 8 1 Image reproduction uueeeeeeneeneenn 8 1 Synchronization s s s 8 4 Miscellaneous cooooccccnooocncnonnnccnnnnos 8 6 InPrint 26 11 04 Service fm SERVICE 11 1 11 SERVICE Requests for Service Addresses 26 11 04 When requesting service please have a copy of the order confirmation ready with the order number When ordering replacement parts please indicate where possible Part Number Drawing Number and Model description Please be careful to keep all documents accompanying the product in a safe place This will allow us to help you more quickly in the event that service is required To request service or if you need replacement parts please contact one of the following addresses Fife Tidland GmbH Fifestra e 1 65779 Kelkheim Deutschland Siemensstra e 13 15 48683 Ahaus Deutschland Telefon 49 6195 7002 0 Fax 49 6195 7002 933 Fife Tidland UK Lt
2. dl Shift key for extended key functions Fig 3 1 InPrint keyboard Select operating mode Cancel view or entry Move the image up Move the image to the left Reduce value Menu selection ENTER confirm entry Move the image to the right Increase value Move image down 26 11 04 InPrint MI 1 3012 A CONTROL PANEL AND MENU TREE 3 2 Extended key functions The key 7 Shift key provides the option of configuring frequently used operating functions from the user menu to the keys 1 through 6 key 8 or keys 10 through 14 as a second assignment keys 10 through 14 starting with software version 1 008 see also 4 05 Shift keys assignment page 5 7 Note All items in the menu tree that are identified by an S in Section 12 Appendix Menu tree can be configured to extended key functions To select an extended key function first press the key 7 Shift key and then press the desired function key The Table 3 2 page 3 2 shows the assignment of these keys in the factory configuration keys 10 through 14 not configured Table 3 2 Extended key functions Function Select exposure mode Select operation language gt Teeth per repeat gear tooth sensor Jel Idle flash ON OFF Save reference image Mirroring ON OFF gt A lt Set inspection position Exit the user menu i E jl Note This key assignm
3. Iris closed Open the iris Select the key 1 and then hold the key 13 down for a long time The image that is displayed is badly distorted The digital gain may be set too high If possible reduce the digital gain and open the lens iris 26 11 04 InPrint MI 1 3012 A Table 8 1 Image reproduction Error symptoms TROUBLESHOOTING Possible causes of errors Solution Image stopped no images being taken The printing press is stopped no synchronization signals and idle flash is off Press the key 7 to show the status line I in Position 2 of the status line shows the idle flash setting The idle flash is not detected until after about 60 seconds Programmable track mode selected and print system stopped Idle flashing is not permitted in Programmable track mode Switch to Manual mode The monitor image is static system not flashing Freeze activated Press the key 7 to show the status line F in status line Position 1 Pressing the key 7 and then the key 4 terminates Freeze status The monitor image is static System flashes strobe A split screen mode that shows the entire reference image may be set Press the key 7 to show the status line in status line Position 3 Set the Split screen mode to with the key 5 The monitor has a dark or static image and there is no flash No synchronization signals Check the synchronization signals
4. Move to the left within a menu level Reduce value Move to the right within a menu level Increase value e The menu can be completely closed San ds Ese at any point i All changes that have not been saved will be discarded Notes on the menu description All functions explained in these operating instructions are always described based on the default state of the InPrint system The default state is present if the InPrint system has been turned on initialisation of the system has been completed and the user menu or status line is not visible T d 9 You can also reach the default state at any time by pressing pass Ra the SHIFT and 9 keys seeTable 3 2 page 3 2 Some items are identified by an M in the menu tree see Section 12 Appendix Menu tree The settings in these menu items can only be changed if the InPrint system is in Manual Because of this all menu items in these operating instructions are described on the assumption that the system is initially in Manual mode see item 5 in Fig 3 5 MI 1 3012 A InPrint 26 11 04 InPrint Installation fm INSTALLATION 4 1 4 INSTALLATION Transport and storage Included with delivery Option Mounting Mounting location 26 11 04 The device must be secured to prevent it from slipping during transport The device must be stored in a cool clean and dry place The device must not be stored in the vicinity of powerful ma
5. Refers to danger of injury caused by crushing Warning of danger cutting Refers to danger of injury caused by cutting Warning of dangerous electrical voltage Refers to the presence of high electrical voltages and corresponding risk of injury or death In order to operate the InPrint system safely the system must be properly transported and stored and must be professionally installed and placed in operation Operation in accordance with intended purpose and careful maintenance will ensure a long service life for the device Only persons who are acquainted with the installation commissioning operation and maintenance of the system and who possess the necessary qualifications for their activities may work on the InPrint system InPrint MI 1 3012 A Hazards Installation and commissioning Operation and maintenance MI 1 3012 A SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please note the following The content of these operating instructions The safety instructions printed on the unit National state and local requirements for accident prevention and environmental protection The following points must be observed without exception to ensure safety in working with the InPrint system An InPrint system that is damaged must not be installed or put into operation All assembly tasks on the InPrint system must only be performed when there is no electrical power in the system The InPrint system must only be placed in service if it
6. SET UP This section describes all settings related to displaying the image on the monitor of the InPrint system This split screen function makes it possible to overlay the current image of the material web on a reference image that has been previously saved see Section 6 1 05 Reference image Three sets of settings A B and C can be configured or turned on and off in the Split screen mode menu item Note Every split screen mode configured as active can be selected with the key 5 in the basic state of the InPrint system To select menu 2 05 Split screen mode Sa Fig 5 15 Keystroke sequence to menu 2 05 Split screen mode I AE H2 85 Setup image parameters Splitscreen mode Fig 5 16 Menu 2 05 Split screen mode e Enable the selected menu for editing To select the menu for split screen mode A B or C 2 05 05 Mode A 2 05 10 Mode B 2 05 15 Mode C InPrint 26 11 04 InPrint Einrichten fm SET UP a e Enable the selected menu for editing Each menu item for mode A B or C offers the following setting options 2 f e To select the desired setting menu or 2 05 xx 05 Activation Function Turn a set of settings on or off Setting Inactive Active 2 05 xx 10 Horizontal elements Function Number of horizontal subdivisions Setting 1 2 4 8 2 05 xx 15 Vertical elements Function Number of vertical subdivisions Setting 1 2 4 8 2 05 xx 20 Swap of Live reference im
7. 02 in the status line TROUBLESHOOTING Possible causes of errors There is a hardware error in image memory Solution Contact Service Department Left right up down key assignment incorrect See 4 10 Arrow key functions page 5 6 Left right up down can be exchanged Forgot password 26 11 04 InPrint Contact Service Department MI 1 3012 A TROUBLESHOOTING 8 8 5 10 15 Synchronization inputs Menu To select the 5 10 15 Synchronization inputs menu 12 13 12 13 12 13 dx lt i gt U gt gt Fig 8 1 Keystroke sequence to Menu 5 10 15 Synchronization inputs I AE E M3 18 15 Service Diagnosis _ Sunchronization inputs fea Enable the selected menu Display I AE 2 M5 18 15 Service Diagnosis _ anio cen inputs Si 2 R 51 52 o CcC B a a R5S 422 B z 8 Fig 8 3 Menu 5 10 15 Synchronization inputs display Table 8 4 Explanation of abbreviations Abbreviation Explanation O C Open Collector RS 422 connection Repeat Speed 1 Speed 2 Note Because of the high signal frequency not every pulse is displayed MI 1 3012 A InPrint 26 11 04 InPrint Technische Daten fm TECHNICAL DATA 9 1 9 TECHNICAL DATA General Input power to power supply unit Power consumption 24V Weight Protection type Ambient conditions Positioning unit 26 11 04 115V 230V 50Hz 60Hz InPrint manual lt 2A InPrint mo
8. 2 0 2 ee eee eee eee 8 8 TECHNICAL DATA 9 1 Generals ER IA A Tee 9 1 Input power to power supply unit 0 0 eee ee eee eee 9 1 Power consumption 24V a sses sese 0 eee eee eee eens 9 1 Weight 0 00 44 544 94436626 BE EES A peau yarns Sr KAA 9 1 Protection type nn A ie 9 1 Ambient conditions 0 0 0 cece eee teen eee 9 1 Positioning Units sa a e eds eae a haba ka 9 1 M nit r 223234322223 2 2 RI 9 2 Camera A AS ts ba bene 9 2 Field of view 2 242242 es 0 ar 9 2 Magnification ss m ae rasen enter 9 2 Strobe head us ee ced eo bis ee ees 9 2 Synchronization sensor 0 cee cece eee een eees 9 2 Inputs and outputs 60 cence e een eee eee 9 2 Synchronization signals 0 0 0 cee eee tenet eens 9 3 X5 PIN assignment sss ern nnn etre eee nr bee See 9 3 Electrical characteristics 2 eee ee eens 9 3 Dynamic properties saaa foc ce cisco a a a a a a a ia a 9 4 Length of image mark 0 0 ee eee ene a Ea 9 5 Standards and regulations oooooooooooocorro nooo 9 5 INDEX 10 1 SERVICE 11 1 Requests for Service ti ia 11 1 Addresses latidos ba ead ee a 11 1 APPENDIX MENU TREE 12 1 26 11 04 InPrint MI 1 3012 A CONTENTS MI 1 3012 A InPrint 26 11 04 InPrint Einf hrung fm INTRODUCTION 1 1 1 INTRODUCTION About these operating instructions Proper use 26 11 04 These operating instructions are designed to facilitate commissioning
9. Arrow key funktions 222 5 6 Shift keys assignment 5 7 L A a ts 3 3 Limit switch oooooccnonoccccnooocnnnonaccnnnana nos 4 9 M Maintenance ccccccccononannnccononanannnccinoncnns 7 1 MEE 88808480 5 26 Menu Structure oocccoccccncccnnnnoc 3 7 12 1 MITO O tesusterctetecctatetctenesencestttetes 3 5 6 9 Mounting oriri eeina a 4 1 O Operation language 4 12 Operating Mode s es 1 3 3 6 Selecting operating mode 6 1 MI 1 3012 A 10 2 P Password cooooccccncconnnoncnnnnnononoss 3 5 3 7 5 8 Programmable track mode 1 3 Informations oooccccoooccccnonnnnnonannnnnno 5 20 Programmable track mode 5 22 Programmable track mode teach in5 20 R Reference image cooooccccconoccconononcnonnnnnn no 6 6 Remote control unit 4 4 Replacing the camera head 7 4 dismounting ccoooccccononnncnonancnnnanannn no 7 4 installing 2 2 222002020 7 7 S Safety instructioNS cooooocccnnonncnnannnns 2 1 Screen display n 3 3 Scroll increment 5 15 Split screen mode 3 5 5 10 6 5 Status line 3 6 Strobe laMP coooooocononocncononocncnnnonacinnnnnnos 7 2 MI 1 3012 A INDEX Changing the strobe lamp 7 3 Changing the strobe head 7 2 Synchronization oooocccooocccnnonoccnnonnnon n 5 1 Synchronization inputs ne 8 8 Synchronization sensor
10. may be protected by password password protection ist mandatory CM can be used in manual mode only cannot be used in programmable track mode InPrint Mm N fa 4a oop Key 2 15 Am Idle flash el store new value frequency o gt Enter ESC go back don t store 7 y 9 Shift 8 ESC leave menu tree don t store Enter Enter he ale AS 20 Strobe 1 Strobe 3 Strobe 3 status Enter Enter OFF ON OFF ON gt P Enter OFF ON lt P Enter Enter Deactivated Activated MI 1 3012 A APPENDIX MENU TREE Setup scroll parameters Enter 3 25 Programmable track mode A 3 20 Programmable track mode teach in 3 15 Autoscan mode B 3 10 Autoscan mode A 3 05 Scroll increment Enter Enter 1 50 Mode and position index A 01 A 32 B 32 05 Deactivate all positions Number of images 1 99 gt 10 15 20 Activation status Scan mode Scroll increment Camera speed Enter Enter Enter Enter Deactivated Activated Repeat scan Web scan 50 1 1 50 5 100 Meander Triangular Press ENTER to store position Press ENTER to store position 05 10 ual 20 Activation Copy current Position Digital zoom status settings X Y factor Enter Enter Enter Enter Press
11. 5 10 15 Synchronization inputs see Fig 8 3 page 8 8 The colour reproduction does not match the colour of the material Calibration of the image sensor has not been performed or it was too long ago Perform calibration see 4 75 25 Black and white level calibration page 5 3 Monitor cable a wire is defective the test image is not correctly displayed in the 4 75 20 Gamma value menu item Replace the cable Colour reproduction is too dark The strobe lamp may be defective or too old The strobe lamp must be replaced Image is not sharp with zoom IN and iris open The exposure setting that was selected may not be suitable If the iris is completely open the reduction in the depth sharpness may cause the image to lose sharpness Key 1 iris control Increase the digital gain by one level and adjust the iris to match the new light conditions reduce it somewhat MI 1 3012 A InPrint 26 11 04 InPrint Fehlersuche fm Table 8 1 Image reproduction Error symptoms It is not possible to reproduce the image so it is sharp TROUBLESHOOTING Possible causes of errors The distance from the InPrint system to the material web is incorrect The image is focused at one setting on one side of the positioning track and at another on the other side 26 11 04 The positioning track was not aligned properly or the distance between the InPrint system and the material web
12. ENTER to store position Press ENTER to copy Deactivated i q Repeat scan Web scan MI 1 3012 A InPrint s shift key may be assigned as shortcut may be protected by password password protection ist mandatory mM can be used in manual mode only cannot be used in programmable track mode 3 30 Programmable track mode B 121 51 Position No 2 20 Position No 1 10 Activation status Position No 32 Enter Deactivated Activated Option 45 Splitscreen mode 40 System installation 30 Mode d exposition 25 Number of images 35 Rotation Enter Enter Enter Enter Enter A B C OFF ON ti ti 26 11 04 APPENDIX MENU TREE 4 System installation Enter 4 05 Shift keys ssignment 4 10 Arrow keys functions 4 15 Adjustment 4 20 Synchronization Enter 4 10 05 4 10 10 Left Right Up Down Taste 1 bis 6 Enter Enter EEE 4 20 10 4 20 15 Swapped 0 Teeth repeat Marks repeat Enter Active sensor A gt gear tooth sensor sensor comb Enter Enter Enter Gear tooth sensor I mark sensor Rotary encoder Sensor combination 4 15 05 Gear tooth sensor 4 15 25 Black amp white 4 05 60 Shift 14 4 15 10 Limit switch 1 4 15 15 Limit switch 2 Enter Enter Status display Enter Enter Duty cycle display Enter 1 0
13. ID input FPGA 5 05 10 Firmware ID I O processor 5 05 05 Firmware ID main processor MI 1 3012 A InPrint CAUTION Mode can only be left with power off s shift key may be assigned as shortcut may be protected by password password protection ist mandatory CM can be used in manual mode only cannot be used in programmable track mode Note Some of the menu items on this page are not described in these operating instructions because they are not necessary for normal operation of the InPrint system 26 11 04
14. a e Enable the selected menu for editing 2 f e Find the menu item you want to link with the selected key or e To do this used the menu code in the status line as a guide Note Only menu items that are appropriately marked in the menu tree see Section 12 Appendix Menu tree can be assigned to a Shift key 9 e Confirm entry or cancel the process or ESC 4 25 Change password Function Menu items that are marked with a in the menu tree see Section 12 Appendix Menu tree can be locked in the Change passwordmenu item Please note Do not lose the password since the only way to reach the locked menu items is by entering the password Menu To select menu 4 25 Change password Fig 5 13 Keystroke sequence to Menu 4 25 Change password I AE H4 25 Sustem installation Change password Fig 5 14 Menu 4 25 Change password MI 1 3012 A InPrint 26 11 04 InPrint Einrichten fm Entry 26 11 04 ea or SET UP a e Enable the menu for editing 9 ESC Enter the password with the keys 1 through 6 The password may contain from 1 to 6 characters If a password is already set it must be confirmed first If the password field remains empty the menu items that were locked by password are unlocked e Confirm entry or cancel the process InPrint MI 1 3012 A 5 10 SETTING UP IMAGE PARAMETERS 2 05 Split Function Menu Entry MI 1 3012 A screen mode Le ee
15. fea e Enable the menu for editing Autoscan mode B menu To select menu 3 75 Autoscan mode B Fig 5 27 Keystroke sequence to menu 3 15 Autoscan mode B I AE M3 15 Setup scroll parameters utoscan mode E Fig 5 28 Menu 3 15 Autoscan mode B fea e Enable the menu for editing Entry The menu item for Autoscan mode A or Autoscan mode B offers the following setting options a ep e To select the desired setting menu 3 xx 05 Activation Function Turn Autoscan mode on or off Setting Inactive Active 3 xx 10 Scan mode Function The automatic scan pattern is set MI 1 3012 A InPrint 26 11 04 InPrint Einrichten fm SET UP 5 19 Setting Repeat scan Web scan Meander Triangular 3 xx 15 Scroll increment Function Set the scroll increment Setting Motion can be adjusted in a range from 50 to 50 The number corresponds to the percentage of the size of an image in the direction of web motion 3 xx 20 Camera speed Function Adjust the speed at which the InPrint system moves on the positioning track Setting Motion can be adjusted in a range from 5 to 100 of the maximum motor speed 3 xx 25 Limit position 1 3 xx 30 Limit position 2 Function Two limit positions must be defined for the motion range on the positioning track Motion is restricted to between these two points Setting Move the InPrint system with the right left keys of a remote control unit to the desired limit positi
16. has been securely mounted mechanically Electrical connections on the InPrint system should always be made or disconnected while there is no electrical power in the system There is a danger of electrical shock and damage to the InPrint system Only replacement parts that have been approved by Fife Tidland should be used You should avoid looking directly at the flashes produced by the InPrint system Do not grasp moving parts or anything close to them while the device is in operation There is a danger of being crushed between the camera and the positioning track There is a danger of being cut by the web edge caused by the web material or by the movement of the web itself Maintenance jobs on the InPrint system must only be performed when the machine is stopped and the power is turned off InPrint 26 11 04 InPrint Bedienfeld fm CONTROL PANEL AND MENU TREE 3 1 3 CONTROL PANEL AND MENU TREE Keyboard The InPrint system keyboard shown in Fig 3 1 is identical in its arrangement and function to those in the camera unit and remote control units The one exception is that LEDs H1 and H2 are only present in the camera unit Table 3 1 Keys and their functions Function y Adjust brightness Adjust field of view A E ak E Adjust sharpness Freeze ON OFF e d ES O gt A Select split screen mode o m oO a m Select image rotation
17. human eye interpolates a greyscale value from this surface corresponding to the brightness of the border if the gradation curve range of brightness is adjusted correctly Depending on the type of monitor the following setting steps are recommended CRT monitors 1 Set the contrast on the monitor to maximum 2 Set the brightness on the monitor to a small value 3 Adjust the Gamma value so that the brightness of the rectangular field is the same as that of the border LCD TFT monitors 1 Adjust the contrast and brightness to 50 2 Increase the contrast until white it fully illuminated but can still be distinguished from adjacent greyscale values 3 Adjust the Gamma value so that the brightness of the rectangular field is the same as that of the border 4 The brightness may need to be corrected e Confirm entry or cancel the process InPrint MI 1 3012 A SET UP 5 6 4 10 Arrow key functions Function The functions of the arrow keys which are used to move the image depend on the orientation in which the InPrint system is installed and or the direction in which the web is running If necessary you can adjust the arrow keys to change the image position manually in theArrow key functions menu item Menu To select menu 4 70 Arrow key functions Fig 5 9 Keystroke sequence for Menu 4 10 Arrow key functions I AE Sustem install Arrow keys fun Fig 5 10 Menu 4 10 Arrow key functions Ca e Enable
18. is different on the right than on the left InPrint Solution Correct the positioning track mounting according to the installation drawing MI 1 3012 A 8 4 TROUBLESHOOTING Synchronization Table 8 2 Synchronization Error symptoms Possible causes of errors Solution Gear tooth sensor The image position is not stable The distance between the tooth wheel and the sensor is not correctly adjusted See Adjustment page 4 7 Gear tooth sensor The image position is not stable The gear wheel is not in direct contact with the print cylinder The ratio between the print image and the sensor signal is not optimal Extend repeat setting 4 20 10 Teeth repeat gear tooth sensor page 5 2 Double or triple the number of teeth and then increase or reduce it by 1 Install KT 5 in addition to improve synchronization with the sensor combination See KT 5 image mark sensor page 4 8 Gear tooth sensor sensor combination High speed inaccurate synchronization If the duty cycle of the gear tooth sensor is not at an optimum setting synchronization at high web speeds may be lost or may result in errors when images are taken Page4 7 4 15 05 Gear tooth sensor Check whether the bar is in the white area Otherwise adjust again see Section Gear tooth sensor HDI 1 page 4 6 Image mark sensor Image unstable Sensor is detecting unfavourable edges Change the positi
19. only be performed while the printing press is stopped and has been secured against being turned back on The rotary encoder must be installed mechanically so that it turns synchronously with the print cylinder i e one revolution of the rotary encoder must correspond exactly to one print image or to a whole number of print images Function The HDI 1 gear tooth sensor is a Hall effect sensor that responds to differing magnetic resistances It is therefore suitable for scanning gear teeth of gear wheels that can be magnetised for example those made of steel or iron Since the information about the length and position of the image cannot be derived from the sensor signal the number of teeth that pass the sensor per image must be communicated to the InPrint system The position within the image is lost after the system is turned off see also 4 20 70 Teeth repeat gear tooth sensor page 5 2 If the length of a print image does not directly correspond to a whole number of teeth seen by the sensor then the image repeat seen by the system may drift with respect to the print image For this reason it is possible to extend the system s image repeat over several print images which may result in a more stable image display Installation Please note To prevent the possibility of injuries installation and mechanical adjustments to the sensor may only be performed while the printing press is stopped and has been secured against be
20. system is stopped The template should be shielded from ambient light during the calibration e Start the calibration or cancel the process Black and white values are optimally adjusted during the calibration Once the process has started it cannot be interrupted The process is automatically terminated when the optimal result has been reached e Accept calibration values or discard calibration values The InPrint system offers an adjustment aid for optimal image reproduction that appears in the Gamma value menu item It shows the reference colours that can be used to adjust the monitor Gamma value The Gamma value is used to adjust the gradation curve range of brightness It depends on the non linearity of the monitor and the length of the cable between the InPrint system and the monitor The Gamma value should be selected after settings have been made on the monitor itself To select menu 4 15 20 Gamma value a Ce f a a Fig 5 6 Keystroke sequence to Menu 4 15 20 Gamma value InPrint 26 11 04 InPrint Einrichten fm Fig 5 8 Gamma value Entry 26 11 04 Ed SET UP I t AE _ _ N4 15 28 Sustem installation djustment Gamma value Fig 5 7 Menu 4 15 20 Gamma value e Enable the menu for editing The rectangular field above the user menu shows a greyscale value corresponding to 50 of the white value on the border as well as a surface consisting of white and black pixels The
21. the menu description 0 eee eee eee eee 3 8 INSTALLATION 4 1 Transport and storage 0 2 eee eee eee ene enn eee 4 1 Included with delivery u 222222 2020 2 dace daca en 4 1 OPON 25 oe S St he na sea ee EEL eS 4 1 M unting sieaa e SERRE OE OE NEN nee le te Bi 4 1 Mounting location eee ee eee e ene 4 1 Mechanical fastening 2 0 cece eee eee eee eee ee 4 2 Electrical connection ese soannen esetei EEan ce ete ene ene ene 4 3 E rthing A beget east DELL 4 3 Power supply voltage 2 cee cee eee eee eee nee 4 3 Installation of the remote control unit ooooooocooocoooocooooooooooo 4 4 Handheld device IPRC O21H IPRC 022H 0 00 ccc eee ce eee 4 4 Panel mount device IPRC 021P IPRC 022P 0 cc cece ec ee eee 4 5 WIRING acu oo a arate Poe ke he She ei eee ED Ps rei 4 5 Synchronization sensor 2 0 eee ee eee ene eee eee eee 4 5 Rotary encoder 2 2s s 220 2 ee oe A 4 5 Gear tooth sensor HDI 1 ooooooooooocoooocooooro 4 6 KT 5 image mark sensor 2 0 eee eee raare 4 8 Sensor combination in eek ke 4 9 Compensation of acceleration 0 2 0 eee eee eee ee nee 4 9 4 15 10 4 15 15 Adjusting limit switches 0 0 0 eee eee eee eee 4 9 COMMISSIONING 252050 444 Meee ea HR iS dh ane 4 12 Before commissioning cessas ccc ee ee eee eens 4 12 Turning on the system sese reer ete ee eee eee 4 12 26 11 04 InPrint MI 1 3
22. 012 A CONTENTS II 1 25 Operation language teneu ea eee een eee ee 4 12 DECOMMISSIONING a an 8G wwe nln A EEEE 4 13 SET UP 5 1 Systemisettings A A A Br 5 1 4 20 Synehr nization ia a tust Sa eG Gee eRe whee eee 5 1 4 15 25 Black and white level calibration ooooooooooooooooo oo 5 3 4 15 20 Gamma value a EEE DE Ra ee eee oR EO OOO 5 4 4 10 Arrow key functions 222220 cece eee eee eee eee eee 5 6 4 05 Shift keys assignment s seres seee e ee eee ene een eee 5 7 4 25 Change password 0 eee eee eee ene eee eee eee 5 8 Setting up image parameters 0 0 ee ee eee 5 10 2 05 Split screen Mode 0 45 saa ea eed ode ee nt 5 10 2 10 Exposure Mode sac ste usa Via his bisa SSG eG dee ehe an 5 12 2 15 Idle flash frequency 0 eee ene nee eens 5 13 Setting up scroll parameters 2 0 eee ee ee eee eee 5 15 3 05 Scroll increment s asa anaa ama eee eee eee eee 5 15 Track referencing ivi eaer a A hee be ESS Sea re ea 5 16 3 10 Autoscan mode A 3 15 Autoscan mode B 2 2 2 eee eee ee 5 16 Some information on the Programmable track mode 005 5 20 3 20 Programmable track mode teach in 0 eee eee eee 5 20 3 25 Programmable track mode A 3 30 Programmable track mode B 5 22 4 15 30 Lens oie kDa hae BA e bot oe eran Sede dv Mo Retna An reget le 5 25 520 Master resets cn Sestak E SOE BY A es 5 26 OPERATION 6 1 Main TUNCHO
23. 5 1 10 1 Enter 1 05 1 10 gt Enter 1 05 1 10 gt Status display 26 11 04 InPrint level calibration Press ENTER to start 4 20 20 Divider rotary encoder 12 3 s shift key may be assigned as shortcut may be protected by password password protection ist mandatory CM can be used in manual mode only cannot be used in programmable track mode 4 20 25 Marks repeat sensor comb 4 20 30 Compensation of acceleration Enter 0 1 0 2 12 5 None Enter 4 15 30 05 Zoom PWM 4 15 30 10 Focus PWM Enter Enter 0 100 MI 1 3012 A APPENDIX MENU TREE 12 4 5 Service Enter 5 15 Factory assembly 5 20 Master reset 5 10 Diagnosis 5 05 Version IDs 5 15 10 Update firmware 5 15 05 Mechanically adjust image sensor Press ENTER to set defaults 2 x Enter active Test image active 5 10 30 Start test 5 10 25 Devices connected to CAN bus 5 10 20 Encoder pulses 5 10 15 Synchronization inputs 5 10 10 Strobe counter 5 10 05 Show colour bars Enter Enter Enter 2 x Enter Input values Active devices Test program OFF ON 00 99 000 000 Puls display X 0 lt lt gt 5 05 25 Image sensor revision ID 5 05 20 Firmware ID output FPGA 5 05 15 Firmware
24. Gear tooth sensor Dut cycle 49 Fig 4 4 Screen display for adjustment Changing the distance between the sensor and gearwheel changes the position of the white bar in the screen display This display is only updated while the machine is running Optimal adjustment results will be obtained with a duty cycle of 50 or if the white bar is at least within the white area e Exit or cancel the view Function The KT 5 sensor is an optical sensor that detects differences in contrast on printed material It is suitable for detecting explicit image marks or alternatively suitable image edges with high contrast that occur once or more per image Since the KT 5 provides significantly less information than the rotary encoder by comparison the print system must run at a constant speed to be able to display stable images Fluctuations in the speed of the print system are reflected in an unstable image position The image can be improved with a sensor combination see Sensor combination page 4 9 Installation Please note To prevent the possibility of injuries installation and mechanical adjustments to the sensor may only be performed while the printing press is stopped and has been secured against being turned back on To perform a calibration the sensor is positioned over the material web in such a manner that the green speck of light generated by the KT 5 is as small and sharp as possible on the material and the image marks ru
25. InPrint Deckblatt fm Fife Tidland GmbH GLOBAL WEB MANAGEMENT SOLUTION guiding inspection slitting winding Fidel Fifestra e 1 65779 Kelkheim Deutschland Siemensstra e 13 15 48683 Ahaus Deutschland Telefon 49 6195 7002 0 Fax 49 6195 7002 933 InPrint Operating Instructions Application standard MI 1 3012 A MI30121AIVZ fm CONTENTS l INTRODUCTION 1 1 About these operating instructions 0 eee eee eee eee 1 1 POPE io SG ORG Gee REGE ee we 1 1 OPTIONS 2 06 EERE INS ee ee ee ein ae 1 2 Mode of functioning se eseas r aredi dede i e eee cette eee ene 1 2 Operating Modes Gabbe bel ee ia ke ee 1 3 Functional overview 1 0 0 0 eee eee eee ete eee eens 1 4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 1 SYMBOIS river AD PAA lh a RR ORR EEE 2 1 Important instructions on using the InPrint system 00 02 ee eee 2 1 Hazards 22 2 N SENSE ee DEN ETE aoe 2 2 Installation and commissioning 0 2 0 eee ee eee eee 2 2 Operation and maintenance 0 cee eee ee eens 2 2 CONTROL PANEL AND MENU TREE 3 1 Keyboard iii a doe ceed ee 3 1 Extended key functions cens cese eee eee eee eee ee eens 3 2 LEDS 2 4 8488 e ae a 3 3 Screenidisplay u dd di E E E E 3 3 Status line se ooo rodadas ea wee eee 3 6 Menusstrueture aa Eee dicas 3 7 Navigating the menus 0 cee eee ee eee eee eee 3 7 Menta dde Ait few cece 3 7 Password a eG bee Osea elta 3 7 Notes on
26. NS 2 0 8 ald oat E in dow wien inital ee Aa 6 1 Selecting an operating Mode eee eee eee eens 6 1 imge position us os HEE SESE ESE ERE ERE OES SEU NEL bee 6 2 BriQhtness ud e AA o 26 aia ne el ain ees 6 2 Field of view magnification 0 0 oc cece roo 6 3 Focus Edge enhancement 0 cece eee eee n eee eens 6 4 EEE nn ern a ee RER 6 4 Split Screen Modes sis saa id san ner 6 5 Image rotation 4e rer ee Aaa ae oe 6 5 Additional functions 0 0 ene een eee 6 6 1 05 Reference Image ea 20 eel OR ce Rea ONCE Se eee eae eA 6 6 VO EXPOSUFE MOE vincia ii is i lasG lied a ne 6 7 1 15 Idle flash eee tee 24 6 S46 OF Ob Es a ead 6 8 1 20 Mirr fing eto to RRRBRENNNEE DENN AA a 6 9 MAINTENANCE 7 1 Cleaning es aa a ee ee 7 1 Strobe lamp m ee NN dada id A wal 7 2 Changing the strobe head 2 2 eee eee eee 7 2 Changing the strobe lamp 2 eee eee ee eee eee 7 3 Replacing the camera head 2 eee ee ne ene eee 7 4 Preparation for dismounting 0 eee cece ee ene ee ee 7 4 Removing the camera head 1 2 2 eee ee eee ee 7 6 Installing the camera head 0 eee eee ete eee 7 7 MI 1 3012 A InPrint 26 11 04 MI30121AIVZ fm CONTENTS I TROUBLESHOOTING 8 1 Image reproduction urn urn sur a ar a each 8 1 Synchronization u 08888888 ru den 8 4 Miscellaneous 1 4 2 2 a BRENNEN ee ee LI 8 6 5 10 15 Synchronization inputs
27. Programming of the 32 program positions Setting The following settings can be made for each program position yy 3 xx yy 05 Activation Function Turn a program position on or off All activated positions are approached in the program sequence one after the other Setting Inactive Active 3 xx yy 10 Accept active settings Function The following current settings are accepted for the selected program position XY position digital zoom selected exposure mode rotation setting InPrint MI 1 3012 A MI 1 3012 A SET UP mirroring and the selected split screen mode The selected program position is activated at the same time Setting The XY position can be corrected with the arrow keys 3 xx yy 15 Position X Y Function The current XY position is accepted for the selected program position The other settings digital zoom selected Exposure mode rotation setting mirroring and selected split screen mode remain unchanged The selected program position is not activated automatically Setting The XY position can be corrected with the arrow keys 3 xx yy 20 Digital zoom factor Function Select digital zoom Setting 1 0 1 3 2 0 2 6 3 xx yy 25 Number of images Function Specify the number of images to be recorded at the current position before switching to the next position Setting 1 99 3 xx yy 30 Exposure mode Function Select an activated Exposure mode Setting A B or C 3 xx yy 35 Image
28. age Function Reverse the order of the two images Setting Not swapped swapped Fig 5 17 shows an example of a split screen mode with the following settings Horizontal elements 2 Vertical elements 4 Swap of live reference image Not swapped Live image Reference image Fig 5 17 Example of a split screen mode Note The following settings Horizontal elements 1 Vertical elements 1 and Swap of live reference image Swapped can be used to observe the entire reference image 26 11 04 InPrint MI 1 3012 A SET UP 5 12 e Enable the selected menu for editing 13 e Select the desired setting in the menu or 9 e Confirm entry or cancel the process or ESC 2 10 Exposure mode Function Three sets of settings A B and C can be configured or turned on and off in the Exposure mode menu item Note Each exposure mode configured as active can be selected in the Section 6 1 10 Exposure mode menu Menu To select Menu 2 70 Exposure mode e JEJE Fig 5 18 Keystroke sequence for Menu 2 10 Exposure mode 1 AE H2 i8 Se image parameters xposure mode Fig 5 19 Menu 2 10 Exposure mode Ka e Enable the selected menu for editing g e To select the menu for Exposure mode A B or C a 2 10 05 Mode A 2 10 10 Mode B 2 10 15 Mode C MI 1 3012 A InPrint 26 11 04 InPrint Einrichten fm SET UP a e Enable the selected menu for editing Each menu it
29. al zoom and Exposure mode can be saved for each program point Note If Programmable track mode is set to active it can be selected in the basic state of the InPrint system with the key 8 Programmable track mode A menu To select menu 3 25 Programmable track mode A a alo fa of Fig 5 31 Keystroke sequence to menu 3 25 Programmable track mode A I AE H3 25 Setup scroll parameters Programmable track mode A Fig 5 32 Menu 3 21 Programmable track mode A fen e Enable the menu for editing Programmable track mode B menu To select menu 3 30 Programmable track mode B Ce alo le 19 Fig 5 33 Keystroke sequence to menu 3 30 Programmable track mode B MI 1 3012 A InPrint 26 11 04 InPrint Einrichten fm Entry 26 11 04 e e SET UP I AE H3 38 Setup scroll parameters Programmable track mode B Fig 5 34 Menu 3 30 Programmable track mode B Ca e Enable the menu for editing The menu item for Programmable track mode A or Programmable track mode B offers the following setting options e To select the desired setting menu 3 xx 05 Deactivate all positions Function All 32 positions of the selected Programmable track mode are deactivated This is useful when you are creating a new program sequence 3 xx 10 Activation Function Turn Programmable track mode on or off Setting Inactive Active 3 xx 20 Position 1 3 xx 20 Position 32 Function
30. amera 6 Insert the cable clamp and fasten it 7 Fasten plugs X2 X3 X5 X6 and the earth lead onto the camera head 8 Move the camera head to the desired position and tighten with the locking screw MI 1 3012 A InPrint 26 11 04 InPrint Fehlersuche fm TROUBLESHOOTING 8 1 8 TROUBLESHOOTING Image reproduction Table 8 1 Image reproduction Error symptoms Monitor stays black neither LED H1 nor H2 are flashing or lit Possible causes of errors The InPrint system is not connected to 24V Solution Check the cable No power supply Check the voltage at the point where the power feeds in LED H1 is lit continuously monitor indicates lack of synchronization Monitor cable VGA faulty Monitor stays black LED H1 flashes slowly Short circuit in the VGA cable Check plug connection and cable Replace if necessary Monitor stays black LED H1 flashes quickly Internal error has occurred Contact the Service Department Monitor image is dark system not flashing The strobe lamp may not be turned on in the current exposure mode Check e See 5 10 10 Strobe counter The counter counts every flash that is actually generated by the control system e Check Exposure mode and the settings for Exposure mode see status line Position 6 The strobe head control cable may not be correctly connected Check the cable Monitor image is dark System flashes strobe
31. amp can be removed carefully by loosening the star nuts InPrint 26 11 04 InPrint Wartung fm Changing the strobe lamp 26 11 04 MAINTENANCE 7 3 e The new strobe head should then be fastened in its original position on the InPrint system with the two star grip nuts and the cable should be connected again e Then the InPrint system can be turned on again The strobe head must be removed to change the strobe lamp e Turn off the InPrint system Please note Electrical connections on the InPrint system should always be made or disconnected while there is no electrical power in the system There is a danger of electrical shock and damage to the InPrint system e To make it easier to set up the system again after replacing the strobe lamp the position of the old strobe lamp should be written down e After the cable has been unscrewed and removed the strobe lamp can be removed carefully by loosening the star nuts Please note The power supply cable on the strobe head must be removed at least 30 seconds before opening It must not be plugged in again until after work on the strobe head is complete There is a risk of electrical shock Note You must not touch the strobe lamp with your bare hands while you are working with it Instead use a clean cloth that has no grease on it Any dirty areas will vaporise and affect the reflector and electronics e Remove the acrylic glass pane e Snap both ends of the stro
32. artung fm 26 11 04 MAINTENANCE om a ca J Y 1 Camera head 7 Cable chain 2 Positioning track 8 Drive belt 3 Strobe head 9 Clamping block 4 Positioning track fastening 10 Upper guide rail 5 Mounting bracket 11 Lower guide rail 6 Drive housing Fig 7 1 Overview 5 Loosen the drive belt 8 on the clamping block 9 6 Remove the drive belt from the drive unit 13 of the camera head With a non motorised InPrint system 1 Loosen the locking screw 2 Loosen plugs X2 X3 X5 X6 and the earth lead from the camera head 3 Loosen the cable clamp 4 For a non motorised InPrint System with cable chain the mounting bracket for the chain must be unscrewed on the camera InPrint MI 1 3012 A MAINTENANCE 7 6 8 Drive belt 12 Cable clamp 9 Clamping block 13 Drive unit Fig 7 2 Drive belt and clamping block Removing the camera head 1 Loosen the M6 set screw 14 on the positioning track fastening 4 on the rear side of the camera head 4 Positioning track fastening 15 Upper rollers 14 Set screw 16 Lower rollers Fig 7 3 Camera fastening MI 1 3012 A InPrint 26 11 04 InPrint Wartung fm Installing the camera head 26 11 04 MAINTENANCE 7 7 Pull the camera head down in the direction of the shroud opening and unhook the upper rollers 15 from the upper guide rail 10 Lift the camera head from the lower guide rail 11 raising it up and out of the w
33. ated split screen mode see 2 05 Split screen mode page 5 10 The currently selected mode is displayed in the third position of the status line A B Fig 6 6 Status line key 5 Split screen mode The current field of view can be rotated by pressing key 6 is 90 steps The status line represents the selected direction of motion in the form of an arrow Fig 6 7 key 6 image rotation in the status line InPrint MI 1 3012 A 6 6 ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS 1 05 Reference image Function Menu Input 7 MI 1 3012 A then G ESC 9 ESC OPERATION All additional functions in the menu structure that are required to operate the InPrint system during ongoing operation are described in this section You can use this menu item to save the last image to be read by the image sensor as a reference image This reference image is used by the split screen function as a comparison image for quality control The reference image is no longer available once the power has been turned off Note Using the Freeze function is good way to help find a suitable reference image To select Menu 1 05 Reference image Fig 6 8 Keystroke sequence for Menu 1 05 Reference image I AE F Operation Reference image Fig 6 9 Menu 1 05 Reference image e Enable the selected menu e Save reference image or cancel the process e Exit menu InPrint 26 11 04 InPrint Bedienung fm 1 10 Exposu
34. ay If a camera head needs to be mounted on an existing positioning track follow the steps below 1 Insert the camera head with the lower rollers 16 into the lower guide rail 11 Pull the camera head down in the direction of the shroud opening and hook the upper rollers 15 onto the upper guide rail 10 Carefully tighten the set screw 14 just enough so that you can feel counter pressure Turn the set screw back about a quarter turn the camera head must be fastened tightly enough so that it can be twisted minimally out of its position perpendicular to the positioning track Continuing with a motorised InPrint system 5 8 9 Thread the drive belt 8 into the drive unit 13 of the camera head Tighten the drive belt manually in the clamping block 9 until it is tight enough that the camera head cannot move around on the drive belt Screw the mounting bracket 5 onto the camera head 2 screws Fasten the drive housing 6 in place 2 parts Insert the cable clamp 12 and fasten it 10 Fasten plugs X2 X3 X5 X6 and the earth lead onto the camera head Note The limit switches on the positioning track must be readjusted 4 15 10 4 15 15 Adjusting limit switches page 4 9 InPrint MI 1 3012 A MAINTENANCE Continuing with a non motorised InPrint system 5 For a non motorised InPrint System with cable chain the mounting bracket for the chain must be screwed onto the c
35. b Function Enter the number of image marks that pass the sensor within an image Setting 1 64 4 20 30 Compensation of acceleration See Section 4 Compensation of acceleration MI 1 3012 A InPrint 26 11 04 InPrint Einrichten fm 13 or 9 or ESC 4 15 25 Black and white level calibration Function Menu 26 11 04 SET UP e Enable the selected menu for editing e Select the desired setting in the menu e Confirm entry or cancel the process For optimal image recording you should calibrate the image sensor at least once after the InPrint system has been installed An automatic image sensor calibration program is available for this purpose You can start it in the Black and white level calibration menu Note We recommend performing an image sensor calibration on a regular basis since the colour of the strobe lamp may change over the course of time or ambient conditions that affect images temperature ageing may fluctuate To select the 4 75 25 Black and white level calibration menu Fig 5 5 Menu 4 15 25 Black and white level calibration InPrint MI 1 3012 A Ed Entry 9 or ESC 9 or ESC 4 15 20 Gamma value Function Menu MI 1 3012 A SET UP e Enable the menu for editing A template with a white surface corresponding in size to the shroud opening is required for calibration The template must be placed under the field of view of the InPrint system while the print
36. be lamp upwards out of the support with a slight tug one after the other and then set the lamp to the side Remove the strobe lamp carefully from underneath the wire InPrint MI 1 3012 A Replacing the camera head Preparation for dismounting MI 1 3012 A MAINTENANCE e Follow the opposite order to the instructions above to set the strobe lamp in place again Please note Make certain the polarity of the new strobe lamp is correct as follows The red dot must be inserted on the side that is identified as the Anode e Screw the acrylic glass pane back on together with the rectangular washers The rough side of the acrylic glass plane must be facing out e Then mount the strobe head in the original position on the InPrint system with the two star grip nuts and connect with the cable e Then the InPrint system can be turned on again Please note All mounting and dismounting tasks on the InPrint system must be performed when there is no electrical power in the system Mounting and dismounting tasks must only be performed when the printing machine has been stopped and has been secured from being turned on again with a motorised InPrint system 1 Loosen plugs X2 X3 X5 X6 and the earth lead from the camera head 2 Loosen the cable clamp 12 Fig 7 2 page 7 6 3 Remove the drive housing 6 2 parts 4 Remove the mounting bracket 5 on the camera head 2 screws InPrint 26 11 04 InPrint W
37. d 70 72 Manchester Road Denton Manchester M34 3PR Great Britain Telefon 44 161 320 2000 Fax 44 161 320 4513 FIFE Corporation Post Office Box 26508 Oklahoma City OK 73126 USA Telefon 1 405 755 1600 Fax 1 405 755 8425 FIFE Japan Ltd 328 1 Sanno cho Inage Ku Chiba City Chiba Pref 263 Japan Telefon 81 43 421 1622 Fax 81 43 421 2895 InPrint MI 1 3012 A SERVICE 11 2 MI 1 3012 A InPrint 26 11 04 4 System installation 3 Setup scroll parameters 2 Setup image parameters Operation proceed with proceed with page 12 2 page 12 3 2 10 2 05 Splitscreen mode mode Enter a Enter Enter Enter Enter Enter 20 Swap of live reference image 15 Vertical elements 10 Horizontal elements 05 Activation status Enter Enter Enter Enter Deactivated Activated Not swapped Swapped 1 25 Operation language 1 05 Reference image 1 20 Mirroring 1 15 Idle flash 1 10 Exposure mode Cel Enter Enter Enter Enter Enter Press ENTER 10 TRL B C OFF ON OFF ON ENGLISH store image lt gt lt gt lt gt only if mode is activated see 2 10 26 11 04 proceed with page 12 4 Exposure APPENDIX MENU TREE 12 1 12 APPENDIX MENU TREE shift key may be assigned as shortcut
38. d is continuously lit after start has been performed successfully The menu navigation of the InPrint system is language oriented You can select the desired language in the Operation language menu item InPrint 26 11 04 InPrint Installation fm Menu Input 4 GE Decommissioning 26 11 04 INSTALLATION To select menu 1 25 Operation language en oe Fig 4 8 Keystroke sequence for Menu 1 25 Operation language I AE k Operation Operation language EHGL ISH Fig 4 9 Menu 1 25 Operation language e Enable the menu for editing e Select the desired language in the menu e Confirm entry or cancel the process 1 Turn off the electrical power to the InPrint system Remove all cables from the InPrint system Disassemble the InPrint system RR WwW N Store the InPrint system according to the specified ambient conditions see Transport and storage page 4 1 OR Dispose of the InPrint system properly in accordance with national requirements InPrint MI 1 3012 A INSTALLATION 4 14 MI 1 3012 A InPrint 26 11 04 InPrint Einrichten fm SET UP 5 1 5 SET UP SYSTEM SETTINGS This section describes all settings to be made on the InPrint system after it has been installed on a printing press 4 20 Synchronization Function You can select the synchronization sensor present in the InPrint system and set it up in the Synchronization menu item Note Incorrect sett
39. e deactivated see Section 5 3 xx 05 Deactivate all positions If you need to add additional positions to a program sequence deactivation must not be used InPrint 26 11 04 InPrint Einrichten fm Menu Entry oe fa GE fu 26 11 04 G J ESC No ESC SET UP 5 21 To select menu 3 20 Programmable track mode teach in 12 13 12 13 i 2x dal sm Fig 5 29 Keystroke sequence to menu 3 20 Programmable track mode teach in I AE H3 28 Setup scroll arameters i Programmable trac mode teach in Fig 5 30 Menu 3 20 Programmable track mode teach in e Enable the selected menu for editing All settings of the observation area are saved e Select mode and position number from A 01 to B 32 e Confirm entry or cancel the process e Specify the number of images to be recorded at the current position before switching to the next position e Confirm entry or cancel the process If both entries are confirmed the selected position in whichever mode is selected is programed and activated InPrint MI 1 3012 A SET UP 5 22 3 25 Programmable track mode A 3 30 Programmable track mode B Function Properties can be changed in the Programmable track mode for any of the 32 possible selections Two different sets of settings Programmable track mode A and Programmable track mode B are available In addition to the image position settings such as image rotation mirroring digit
40. eeds to operate the InPrint system during regular ongoing operation 2 Set up image parameters Contains all functions for setting up the display of the image on the monitor 3 Set up scroll parameters Contains all functions for setting up adjustable camera processes 4 System installation Contains all functions that are required to install an InPrint system in a printing press 5 Service Contains all functions required for diagnostic purposes or factory assembly of the InPrint system in the factory Table 3 7 page 3 8 describes navigation inside the user menu Each menu item has its own unique ID item 6 in Fig 3 5 Because of this each step in the InPrint system menu can be completely retraced The first digit describes the menu group see Menu structure page 3 7 and all subsequent digits describe the respective menu item within the group For problem free operation with the InPrint system we recommend you lock important menu items of the user menu with a password to prevent unauthorised employees from making improper settings All menu items that can be locked are marked by a before the menu ID in the on screen display item 4 in Fig 3 5 InPrint MI 1 3012 A CONTROL PANEL AND MENU TREE Table 3 7 Navigating the menus Function Open the user menu Switch to the next menu level Enter Confirm and save entries Return to the last menu level Close the user menu Discard entries without saving
41. em for mode A B or C offers the following setting options 2 f e To select the desired setting menu or 2 10 xx 05 Activation Function Turn a set of settings on or off Setting Inactive Active 2 10 xx 10 Gain Function Select digital brightness gain Setting 1 2 3 4 2 10 xx 15 Strobe No 1 2 10 xx 20 Strobe No 2 2 10 xx 25 Strobe No 3 Function Turn which strobe lamps are present on and off Setting Off On 12 e Enable the selected menu for editing ql f 13 e Select the desired setting in the menu or ea 9 e Confirm entry or cancel the process or ESC 2 15 Idle flash frequency Function InPrint system detects a stoppage of the printing press after a maximum of 60seconds If function 2 15 Idle flash is activated the system starts to flash at a pre defined frequency when the web is stopped This frequency can be adjusted in the Idle flash frequency 26 11 04 InPrint MI 1 3012A SET UP 5 14 Menu To select menu 2 75 Idle flash frequency Slee Fig 5 20 Keystroke sequence for Menu 2 15 Idle flash frequency I AE M2 15 Setup image parameters Idle A bateahs zZ Fig 5 21 Menu 2 15 Idle flash frequency fea e Enable the selected menu for editing Entry The idle flash frequency can be set to a value of 1 Hz 2Hz 4 Hz or 8 Hz f e Select the desired setting in the menu 9 e Confirm entry or cancel the process Note As soon as the printing press is started and sens
42. ent cannot be changed MI 1 3012 A InPrint 26 11 04 InPrint Bedienfeld fm CONTROL PANEL AND MENU TREE 3 3 LEDs LEDs H1 and H2 are located on the camera keyboard They identify the following items of information H1 e Continuous A key on a connected keyboard is being pressed e Flashing Short circuit detected in the monitor cable e Flashing rapidly Hardware error Please contact the Service Department Fig 3 2 InPrint LED H1 and H2 H2 e Continuous System ready e Flashing Start phase of the InPrint system Screen display The InPrint system uses a six line screen display as a visual aid for operation and configuration S rig FIG MAGE 81 M4 28 85 System installation Sunchronization TO ensor Gear oot Sensor 1 Function ID 4 Marking for password 2 Operating status protection 3 Program position or 5 Operating mode error display 6 Menu ID 7 Menu area Fig 3 3 Example of an InPrint user menu 1 Function ID e Display of a previously activated key keys 1 2 3 or 8 e The arrow keys keys 10 11 13 14 always have the corresponding functions assigned to them Table 3 3 page 3 4 26 11 04 InPrint MI 1 3012 A CONTROL PANEL AND MENU TREE Table 3 3 Function ID Display Function Key assignment Shift key see under Extended key pressed functions page 3 2 Gain INCREASE t Brightness iris Field of view zoom Digital Zoom OUT Edge e
43. etwork in the event of dangers Please note It is absolutely essential to ensure that electrical connections on the device are always made or disconnected while there is no electrical power in the system Otherwise the system may be damaged The wiring of the accessory must also be in conformity with the system diagram in the system documentation Only accessories approved by Fife Tidland GmbH may be used Remote control units are available as handheld devices and as panel mount devices for permanent mounting Dimensions information on fastening the remote control unit and optional accessories are described in the system documentation The handheld unit can be used in any position If the handheld device is not required it can be safely kept on a wall support magnetic strips It is also possible to permanently install the handheld unit on a suitable surface An optional accessory is delivered for this purpose or can be ordered in addition from Fife Tidland InPrint 26 11 04 InPrint Installation fm Panel mount device IPRC 021P IPRC 022P Wiring Synchronization sensor Rotary encoder 26 11 04 INSTALLATION 4 5 The panel mount device is mounted in a cutout of the control panel An optional accessory is delivered for this purpose or can be ordered in addition from Fife Tidland Remote control units should connected to the InPrint system with the cables included with delivery by Fife Tidland according to t
44. f settings Autoscan mode A and Autoscan mode B are available Note If the Autoscan mode is set to active it can be selected in the basic state of the InPrint system with the key 8 Fig 5 24 shows the four possible scan modes that can be set up in the menu item in question Only Autoscan mode Repeat scan can be selected in the non motorised version of the InPrint system 1 Repeat scan e Scanning is performed only in the direction of web motion e The only factor affecting it is the setting Scroll increment 2 Web scan e Scanning is performed across the web e The only factor affecting it is the setting Camera speed MI 1 3012 A InPrint 26 11 04 InPrint Einrichten fm SET UP 1 Repeat scan 3 Meander 2 Web scan 4 Triangular Fig 5 24 Scan modes 3 Meander e The image is scanned line by line e The camera moves at the set Camera speed e The Scroll increment setting applies when a limit position is reached 4 Triangular Diagonal path along the web derived from simultaneous horizontal and vertical motion e The settings for Camera speed and Scroll increment affect the image position 26 11 04 InPrint MI 1 3012 A SET UP 5 18 Autoscan mode A menu To select menu 3 70 Autoscan mode A Fig 5 25 Keystroke sequence to menu 3 10 Autoscan mode A I AE H3 i8 SEE scroll parameters utoscan mode A Fig 5 26 Menu 3 10 Autoscan mode A
45. g image a change in the digital zoom takes effect immediately and can even be used in Freeze state 2 x 9 You can exit this setting function by pressing the key 2 again meer or with the escape key the key 9 26 11 04 InPrint MI 1 3012 A 6 4 Focus Edge enhancement Edge enhance ment ON OF cn 4 Es Edge enhance ment OFF Key assignment focus edge enhancement Fig 6 4 Freeze MI 1 3012 A OPERATION You can use the key 3 to select the focus edge enhance ment The status line shows the icon GJ The settings can be changed with the arrow keys You can exit this setting function by pressing the key 3 again or with the escape key the key 9 Table 6 3 Sharpness Key Function Changes the focal point lt a Changes the focal point Edge enhancement on y Edge enhancement off You can use the Freeze function to freeze the last image Pressing the key 4 stops the image acquisition and causes a F to be displayed in the first position of the status line Pressing the key 4 again ends the Freeze state The status line then shows a Note Some functions for example image rotation brightness zoom focus or moving the image are not visible until after you leave the Freeze state InPrint 26 11 04 InPrint Bedienung fm Split screen mode Image rotation 26 11 04 OPERATION Pressing the key 5 allows you to select or turn off any activ
46. gnetic fields The electronic components of the device may be damaged InPrint camera unit The model name serial number and part number are on the housing Operating instructions positioning track Synchronization sensor Power supply Monitor Remote control units strobe lamps Cable Permissible ambient temperature 5 C to 45 C Max relative humidity 90 non condensing The maximum permissible temperature must be reduced starting at a height of 1000m above sea level 45 C to 1000m 42 C to 2000m 39 C to 3000m InPrint MI 1 3012 A Mechanical fastening MI 1 3012 A INSTALLATION e Dirt affects the optical quality e Protect from vibrations e Not in the vicinity of strong magnetic fields The electronic components may be damaged e Protect from falling objects The device can be damaged or an unintended switching process could be initiated The camera and positioning track are pre assembled when they leave the factory and can be installed into the printing press together Please note All assembly tasks on the InPrint system must be performed when there is no electrical power in the system Assembly tasks and mechanical settings must only be performed when the printing press has been stopped and has been secured from being turned on again The positioning track is fastened on either side or on one side for the one sided positioning track with four screws each in the printing press The mounting brac
47. h the EIA standard Common mode voltage 7V lt Vom lt 7V Min difference in voltage 200mV Max current 10mA Typical input hysteresis 60mV Termination 1200 Synchronization occurs on the rising signal edge in reference to the channel or on the falling signal edge of channel Dynamic properties Rotary encoder Min pulse width Repeat Control 3 3308 Max frequency Speed Control anne Signal ratio 1 32767 pulses per image Optimal signal Rotary encoder with 1000 ratio increments Gear tooth sensor Max frequency 150kHz Signal ratio 1 32767 pulses per image Image mark sensor Min pulse width 0 37ms Signal ratio 1 64 image marks per image Sensor combination Min pulse width 0 37ms Max frequency 150kHz Signal ratio Repeat Ctrl 1 64 images marks per image Signal ratio Speed Ctrl 1 32767 pulses per image MI 1 3012 A InPrint 26 11 04 InPrint Technische Daten fm Length of image mark Standards and regulations 26 11 04 TECHNICAL DATA 9 5 The minimum length of the image mark Imin that can still be detected at a given web sped can be calculated as follows I mm 162 m min min _ 1 Vmax Example At a web speed of 600 metres per minute the length of the image mark must be at least 3 7 millimetres to be detected The InPrint web inspection system was designed and built in accordance wit
48. h the standards and regulations of the European Union A declaration of conformity is available on file in accordance with e 73 23 EEC e 89 336 EEC The InPrint web inspection system has been certified according to the following standards e DIN EN 61000 6 2 e DIN EN 61000 6 4 InPrint MI 1 3012 A TECHNICAL DATA MI 1 3012 A InPrint 26 11 04 InPrint Stichwortverzeichnis fm A Adjusting speed LO nl eee ee 5 25 LO Mama 5 25 Autoscan mode een 1 3 5 16 B Black and white level calibration 5 3 Brightness iris ooocoonnnnnnnnnnnnnn 3 4 6 2 C Calibration of image sensor 5 3 COMMISSIONINQ ccccnonononnnncnnnnnanananano 4 12 E Electrical connections ooooooocccnnnonoo 4 3 Error display iii nica 3 5 Exposure Mode 3 5 5 12 6 7 F Field of view 3 4 6 3 Focus Edge enhancement 3 4 6 4 Erre zii 3 5 6 4 Functional Overview sssscccceeeeeees 1 4 G Gamma ValUe ccccccnccnnnncnonnccnnnnnnnnnnnn 5 4 26 11 04 InPrint INDEX 10 1 10 INDEX l RATA 3 5 6 8 Idle flash frequency n se 5 13 Image position ooooooonccccnnonnaanaccnnnnnnno 6 2 Image rotation oooooocccccnnnnnonanacos 3 5 6 5 Inputs and Outputs 9 2 InPrint system non motorised motorised programmable uuueeessnneesssnneeseennenn 1 1 K Keyboard uns 3 1 Extended key funktions 3 2
49. he InPrint system must be turned off to clean the positioning track and drive belt Otherwise there is a danger of the user being injured and of damaging the drive belt InPrint MI 1 3012 A 7 2 strobe lamp Changing the strobe head MI 1 3012 A MAINTENANCE The strobe head contains a high quality xenon strobe lamp low in UV light It is a part naturally subject to wear After being used for an extended period of time the strobe lamp may e fail e there may be a gradual reduction in light output e there may be significant fluctuations in light This reduced light output may no longer be sufficient to completely illuminate the field of view In both cases the strobe lamp must be replaced Note Only strobe lamps from Fife Tidland GmbH must be used Other strobe lamps may result in an overload on the electronics colour distortions or formation of ozone It is also possible to replace the entire strobe head This can be done very quickly and without tools e Turn off the InPrint system Please note Electrical connections on the InPrint system should always be made or disconnected while there is no electrical power in the system There is a danger of electrical shock and damage to the InPrint system e To make it easier to set up the system again after replacing the strobe lamp the position of the old strobe lamp should be written down e After the cable has been unscrewed and removed the strobe l
50. he system diagram in the system documentation If you are using multiple IPRC 022H P remote control units series connection devices they can be connected with each other in any order The last remote control unit in the series forms the bus termination At least one remote control unit with the designation IPRC 021H P terminal device should be used or an IPRC 022H P series connection device should be configured as a terminal device see the drawing in the system documentation To ensure the most precise synchronization of images with the moving web possible the InPrint system offers the option of connecting different sensor types to the system depending on the system and conditions Function A rotary encoder is a rotating sensor that turns synchronously with an application roller of the printing press It returns information about the starting position of the image and the speed of rotation If the printing press s central drive control unit is able to emulate rotary encoder signals they can be used by the InPrint system with an RS422 connection In that case there is no need to mount a separate synchronization sensor The rotary encoder as a synchronization sensor offers the highest precision when taking images InPrint MI 1 3012 A Gear tooth sensor HDI 1 MI 1 3012 A INSTALLATION Installation Please note To prevent the possibility of injuries installation and mechanical adjustments to the sensor may
51. ine to help orient the user Fig 6 1 Status line selecting an operating mode Possible operating modes e M Manual A Autoscan mode A AB Autoscan mode B P Programmable track mode A PB Programmable track mode B During program operation P PB all programmable settings are blocked The lens can be adjusted however zoom iris focus Note For reasons of safety the operating mode on motorised InPrint systems can only be selected with an external keyboard and not with the key 8 on the camera keyboard 26 11 04 InPrint MI 1 3012 A 6 2 Image position Brightness Gain REDUCE Fig 6 2 Key assignment brightness MI 1 3012 A OPERATION The observation window can be moved with the arrow keys in Manual operating mode The keys 11 and 13 have no function in the non motorised InPrint version For safety reasons these keys are only active on the external keyboards in motorised InPrint systems Note The direction of motion of the image on the monitor can be adjusted under 4 10 Arrow key functions if necessary You can use the key 1 to select the brightness adjustment functions The H icon is displayed in the status line You can use the arrow keys to change the settings Table 6 1 Brightness Function Image becomes Open the lens iris brighter Image becomes Close the lens iris darker Image becomes Increase digital gain brighter Image becomes darke
52. ing turned back on InPrint 26 11 04 InPrint Installation fm d Switching distance Fig 4 1 HDI 1 sensor Function Menu Adjustment 26 11 04 INSTALLATION 4 7 The HDI 1 is aligned to the gearwheel so that the longitudinal axis of the sensor intersects the gearwheel shaft vertically The switching distance d from the sensor surface to the gearwheel depends on the type of sensor the size of the teeth and the material The rotational alignment of the sensor about its axis must also be noted see also the installation instructions and drawing for the HDI 1 in the system documentation Adjustment To allow for optimal sensing of the teeth the distance to the gearwheel must be adjusted for the gearwheel sensor The Gear tooth sensor menu contains help for adjusting the sensor To select menu 4 75 05 Gear tooth sensor a 9 4 13 le Fig 4 2 Keystroke sequence to Menu 4 15 05 Gear tooth sensor I AG M4 153 85 System installation djustment Gear tooth sensor Fig 4 3 Menu 4 15 05 Gear tooth sensor e Enable the menu for viewing Please note To prevent the possibility of injuries installation and mechanical adjustments to the sensor may only be performed while the printing press is stopped and has been secured against being turned back on InPrint MI 1 3012 A KT 5 image mark sensor MI 1 3012 A INSTALLATION I t AG _ MA 15 85 System installation djustment
53. ings for synchronization may cause the InPrint system to flash in the wrong position or not at all The status line shows the currently selected synchronization setting in Position 7 Fig 5 1 Synchronization sensor in the status line M er u To select menu 4 20 Synchronization 12 13 12 13 l 3x lim Fig 5 2 Keystroke sequence for Menu 4 20 Synchronization I AE H4 28 Sustem installation Synchronizatio i n Fig 5 3 Synchronization menu 26 11 04 InPrint MI 1 3012 A SET UP a e Enable the menu for editing Entry First select the active sensor in the 4 20 03 menu then the set up menu belonging to the active sensor 2 e To select the desired menu or 4 20 05 Active sensor Function Select the active sensor Setting Gear tooth sensor image mark sensor rotary encoder sensor combination Note The only menu item of the following ones that needs to be edited is the one belonging to the active sensor 4 20 10 Teeth repeat gear tooth sensor Function Enter the number of teeth that pass the sensor during an image Setting 1 32767 4 20 15 Marks repeat image mark sensor Function Enter the number of image marks that pass the sensor within an image Setting 1 64 4 20 20 Divider rotary encoder Function The length of an image in the InPrint system can be extended to several images of the web Default setting 1 Setting 1 64 4 20 25 Marks repeat sensor com
54. it screen mode Exposure mode No corresponding mode has been activated Activate the desired mode See Section 5 Set up External keyboard does not respond External keyboard may be incorrectly connected Check the cable connections If there are a number of external keyboards check whether the terminating keyboard device is present Check the 5 10 25 Devices connected to the CAN bus menu to determine whether all connected keyboards have been entered Image jumps when there is motion up down The step width may have been set incorrectly or the lens may be zoomed very wide 3 05 Scroll increment page 5 15 Reduce value Non motorised InPrint system Autoscan mode is selected but no motion is detected Scan mode may not beset to Repeat scan This is the only mode permitted by the non motorised InPrint system See 3 xx 10 Scan mode page 5 18 Select Repeat scan Lens cannot be controlled well The setting selected for moving speed was not a good one The zoom and focus control may vary from one lens to the next See 4 15 30 05 Zoom PWM page 5 26 and 4 15 30 10 Focus PWM page 5 26 Change values Range of brightness differs significantly from the original The Gamma setting may be incorrect Check 4 15 20 Gamma value page 5 4 MI 1 3012 A InPrint 26 11 04 InPrint Fehlersuche fm Table 8 3 Miscellaneous Error symptoms Error display 01 or
55. kets have oblong holes in them to facilitate more precise alignment of the camera They make it possible to adjust the distance between the InPrint system and the web For the position of the fastening drill holes in the machine frame please refer to the installation drawing in the system documentation Note Care should be taken that the positioning track is mounted so that it is not twisted or subjected to tension Otherwise all bolts on the positioning track side of the fastening bracket must be loosened and then tightened again when the positioning track is in its final position The distance from the camera to the web must be equally great on the right and left of the positioning track Please refer to the installation drawing in the system documentation for the correct distance from the camera head to the web InPrint 26 11 04 InPrint Installation fm Electrical connection Earthing Power supply voltage 26 11 04 INSTALLATION For the motorised version of the InPrint system Please note The limit switches must be checked before commissioning of the motorised version of the InPrint system If the limit switches are adjusted incorrectly the result may be that the InPrint system does not detect the end of the positioning track and damage is caused to positioning track or the InPrint system itself see 4 15 10 4 15 15 Adjusting limit switches page 4 9 Please note A powerful motor is used to move the moto
56. lease note The number of increments displayed can be affected by the divider setting 4 20 20 Divider Check the electrical connections of the rotary encoder and rotary encoder cable Rotary encoder Image position is not perfect unsettled image 26 11 04 If a rotary encoder is used that was not obtained from Fife Tidland GmbH it may happen that the Synchronization signals of both inputs are identical in phase The result of this may be an unstable image InPrint Reverse the signal polarity of one or both signals Repeat or Speed MI 1 3012 A 8 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Miscellaneous Table 8 3 Miscellaneous Error symptoms Possible causes of errors Solution The motorised InPrint system cannot be moved on the positioning track or it moves out beyond the end marks Limit switch adjustment is incorrect connector not screwed in correctly X1 Check the cable on X1 Check the limit switch adjustment and readjust if necessary 4 15 10 4 15 15 Adjusting limit switches page 4 9 The motorised InPrint system will not move on the positioning track One of the motor control cables may not be screwed in correctly X3 X4 Check the cable Check the 5 70 25 Devices connected to CAN bus menu to see whether motor is checked For safety reasons the camera cannot be moved with the camera keyboard Use external keyboard A mode cannot be selected Operating mode Spl
57. ment ON OFF Gamma correction 0 2 4 0 Split screen 3 sets of settings freely configurable split screen with up to 8x8 grid of mixed image Image rotation 0 90 180 270 Mirroring ON OFF Freeze ON OFF Exposure mode 3 sets of settings possible Black white level calibration Automatic calibration for the image sensor Idle flash ON OFF automatic after max 60sec Autoscan mode 2 sets of settings possible 4 modes available for selection Programmable track mode 2 sets of settings possible Image synchronization Image mark sensor gear tooth sensor rotary encoder Screen display Six lines for operation and configuration language oriented Function keys Keys 1 through 6 key 8 and keys 10 through 14 are freely configurable Keys 10 through 14 starting with software version 1 008 Keyboards Up to 16 keyboards can be connected optional accessories Languages 5 standard languages Password protection MI 1 3012 A Available InPrint 26 11 04 InPrint Sicherheit fm SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 1 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Symbols gt gt b gt Important instructions on using the InPrint system 26 11 04 The following safety symbols are used in these operating instructions Warning of dangerous area Refers to general hazards and possible damage to the device Warning of danger crushing
58. n under this speck of InPrint 26 11 04 InPrint Installation fm Sensor combination Compensation of acceleration 4 15 10 4 15 15 Adjusting limit switches 26 11 04 INSTALLATION 4 9 light The setscrew is used to adjust the sensitivity of the sensor so that the Function LED on the sensor briefly lights up or briefly goes off for each image mark The InPrint system makes it possible to combine a gear tooth sensor and an image mark sensor This can significantly improve the stability of the inspection position compared to using only one of the two sensors The image mark sensor is used in this arrangement to detect the length of the image mark and the starting position of the image The gear tooth sensor returns information about the speed of the print system and the position within an image This makes it possible to detect changes in speed more rapidly the image remains significantly more stable and programmed positions are retained after the unit is turned of and back on with motorised positioning track only The sensor combination offers a convenient alternative for print systems in which a rotary encoder cannot be installed The InPrint system has a system to compensate for acceleration If the image on the monitor appears to be unstable at a constant web speed the threshold for compensation of acceleration should be increased incrementally In the motorised version of the InPrint system the adjustment
59. nPrint MI 1 3012 A CONTROL PANEL AND MENU TREE 5 Operating mode The operating mode selected with the key 8 is displayed Table 3 6 Operating mode Display Function Manual Autoscan mode A Autoscan mode B Programmable track mode A Programmable track mode B 6 Menu ID e Each item in the menu tree has a unique ID assigned to it This makes it possible to precisely track each step in the menu tree of the InPrint system see Menu structure page 3 7 7 Menu area e Display of selected items in the menu tree during an operation process Status line A status line appears on the monitor to confirm activation of main functions It shows elements 1 2 and 5 of the screen display 1 2 SIZF FIBtHAG 1 Function ID 5 Operating mode 2 Operating status Fig 3 4 Example of an InPrint status line When functions are performed the status line automatically disappears from the display after a few seconds To check the system settings you can press the SHIFT key key 7 to turn the status line on and off MI 1 3012 A InPrint 26 11 04 InPrint Bedienfeld fm Menu structure Navigating the menus Menu ID Fig 3 5 Menu ID Password 26 11 04 CONTROL PANEL AND MENU TREE 3 7 The entire InPrint system menu tree is described in Section 12 Appendix Menu tree The InPrint system is arranged in five groups 1 Operation Contains all standard functions the user n
60. nhance ment ON Focus Edge enhancement focus 2 Operating status e Each place in this display describes the current status of a function of the InPrint system that has been set in the user menu see Table 3 4 page 3 5 MI 1 3012 A InPrint 26 11 04 InPrint Bedienfeld fm 26 11 04 CONTROL PANEL AND MENU TREE Table 3 4 Operating status Display Function Freeze Idle flash Active split screen mode Selected image rotation Mirroring Active exposure mode Trigger sensor I Image mark sensor G Gearwheel sensor E Rotary encoder C Sensor combination 1 Flashes when the web is stopped Continues flashing for a few seconds after the web starts up Track referencing R flashing see Track referencing page 3 16 Function not activated 3 Display of the current program position error display e If an InPrint system with a programmable track cycles through a program the current program positions are displayed at this point e If there is an error present in the InPrint system the corresponding error code is displayed at that point This display takes precedence over the program position display Table 3 5 Error display DRAM 1 error DRAM 2 error 4 Marking password protected menu entries e All menu items that have been locked by a password are marked by an before the menu ID in the screen display see Password page 3 7 I
61. nt system are connected to a central power supply G1 InPrint 26 11 04 InPrint Einf hrung fm INTRODUCTION 15 21 LCD TFT TE 19 22 MISVAC 230VAC POWER SUPPLY i BY CUSTOMER i InPrint Camera Positioner oo Camera unit with positioning track manual or Remote control optional motorised Monitor synchronization sensor Power supply Material web Fig 1 1 System diagram of an InPrint web inspection system Operating modes The InPrint system has three different operating modes Manual M The active field of view can be selected with the arrow keys on the keyboard and remains in this position Autoscan mode A AB The system continuously cycles in a pattern through a configured area while displaying images of its current position Two sets of settings A and AB can be individually configured activated and deactivated Programmable track mode P PB The system cycles through a sequence of pre programed positions and displays images from each of these positions 26 11 04 InPrint MI 1 3012 A Functional overview Table 1 1 Functional overview Function Brightness INTRODUCTION Two sets of settings P and PB can be individually configured activated and deactivated Description Lens control of iris digital gain Field of view Lens control of zoom digital zoom Sharpness Lens control of focus digital edge enhance
62. of the limit switches must be checked and corrected if necessary after the positioning track has been installed The limit switches are wear free inductive sensors that signal the limit positions on each side of the positioning track InPrint MI 1 3012 A Function Menu Adjustment MI 1 3012 A ee 8 INSTALLATION Please note The InPrint system cannot be moved safely and reliably on the positioning track until the limit switches have been adjusted The Limit switch 1 and Limit switch 2 menu items contain help for adjusting the limit switches Limit switch 1 is the sensor that is connected with the shorter cable line of the Y shaped sensor cable To perform an adjustment the InPrint system must be moved up to the end of the positioning track on the side of limit switch 1 until the sensor is over the limit switch actuator To select menu 4 15 10 Limit switch 1 GES Fig 4 5 Keystroke sequence to Menu 4 15 10 Limit switch 1 I t AE M4 15 18 System installation Adjustment Limi t 1 Fig 4 6 Menu for limit switch 1 e Enable the menu for viewing Changing the distance between the limit switch and the limit switch actuator changes the position of the white bar in the screen display see Fig 4 7 page 4 11 An optimal adjustment can be achieved if the white bar is clearly within the corresponding white field at each of the three positions of the limit switch To adjust the three positions m
63. on 1 or 2 a e Enable the selected menu for editing 13 e Select the desired setting in the menu 9 e Confirm entry or cancel the process or ESC 26 11 04 InPrint MI 1 3012 A 5 20 Some information on the Programmable track mode 3 20 Programmable track mode teach in Function MI 1 3012 A SET UP The InPrint system Programmable track mode makes it possible to program up to 32 positions These positions are approached sequentially by the InPrint system The field of view of the current position is displayed on the monitor Individual program positions can be skipped by deactivating them Once the last activated position is reached the system starts again at the first We recommend first creating a program sequence with the Programmable track mode teach in If necessary the properties of these program positions can then be adjusted in the Programmable track mode A or Programmable track mode B menu item This menu item offers a fast way to create a program for programmable track mode Before the menu item is selected the InPrint system must be moved to the position to be saved and all image settings must be set to the necessary values Note This function is set when the unit leaves the factory to extended key function Shift and key 8 see Page3 2 The setting can also be changed with 4 05 Shift keys assignment Note In order to set a new program sequence all program positions must previously b
64. on of KT 5 or readjust see the operating instructions for the KT 5 in the system documentation Speed is not constant there is frequent acceleration 4 20 30 Turn on compensation of acceleration Additional gear tooth sensor HDI 1 to improve synchronization see Sensor combination page 4 9 Image unstable Distance between camera head and synchronization sensor is too great Install the synchronization sensors close to the InPrint system Slip between material web and synchronization sensor Install the sensor where the slip in the web material is at its least MI 1 3012 A InPrint 26 11 04 InPrint Fehlersuche fm Table 8 2 Synchronization TROUBLESHOOTING Error symptoms Possible causes of errors Solution Image mark sensor Sensor combination No image taken at the higher print system speed The image mark is not long enough to be detected at these speeds Align the image mark sensor to a suitable image mark or print edge in the image see also Length of image mark page 9 5 Image sensor sensor combination Synchronization is less precise at lower speeds This is a characteristic of the InPrint system The only way to achieve greater accuracy is with a more constant speed for the print system Rotary encoder No synchronization The number of measured encoder pulses 5 10 20 Encoder pulses does not match the rotary encoder specification P
65. operating and maintaining the InPrint web inspection system and to provide important information for proper use of the system These operating instructions are directed to both the system construction master as well as the operator who uses the InPrint system in production The operating instructions must be read and used by all persons who have the responsibility of installing operating and maintaining the InPrint system Note These operating instructions include a functional description of the non motorised motorised and programmable version of the InPrint system Functions that can only be used in the motorised version of the InPrint system or involve a functional limitation of the non motorised version are marked with an in these operating instructions designates functions that are only available in the programmable version InPrint is a system for inspecting the print image on a running material web The inspection system is built into rotating printing presses or similar systems for this purpose The InPrint system offers all the basic functions that are necessary for web inspection tasks InPrint MI 1 3012 A Options Mode of functioning MI 1 3012 A INTRODUCTION e An electromechanically adjustable zoom lens for adjusting the size of the image or the field of view e Electromechanically adjustable aperture and sharpness to achieve optimal reproduction of images e A variable split screen to allow yo
66. or signals are being received idle strobing ceases automatically MI 1 3012 A InPrint 26 11 04 InPrint Einrichten fm SETTING UP SCROLL PARAMETERS 3 05 Scroll increment Function Menu Entry GER 9 26 11 04 SET UP 5 15 This section describes all functions that are available to control scrolling in the InPrint system You can use this menu item to define the scroll increment for manual position change To select menu 3 05 Scroll increment 12 13 12 an di Fig 5 22 Keystroke sequence to menu 3 05 Scroll increment H3 85 arameters ponent Fig 5 23 Menu 3 05 Scroll increment e Enable the selected menu for editing The increment is set as a percentage of the image within a range from 1 to 50 e Select the desired setting in the menu e Confirm entry or cancel the process InPrint MI 1 3012 A SET UP 5 16 Track referencing If the user selects an automatic process Autoscan mode or Programmable track mode a track referencing is performed at the time of the first selection after restarting the InPrint system Only the beginning of the positioning track is detected This can be used to determine all programed positions 3 10 Autoscan mode A 3 15 Autoscan mode B Function You can use the Autoscan mode to configure a range that will continuously be traversed by the InPrint system The field of view of the current position is displayed on the monitor Two different sets o
67. ove the InPrint system with the 11 or 13 key InPrint 26 11 04 InPrint Installation fm INSTALLATION I t AE _ M4 15 18 System installation ustment switch 1 1 Position 1 4 Limit switch 2 Position 2 5 Limit switch actuator 3 Position 3 Fig 4 7 Screen display for adjusting the limit switch 9 e Save the view or cancel or ESC This process should be repeated with limit switch 2 menu item 4 75 15 on the other side of the positioning track 26 11 04 InPrint MI 1 3012 A 4 12 Commissioning Before commissioning Turning on the system 1 25 Operation language Function MI 1 3012 A INSTALLATION Please note The following mounting and electrical connection jobs must be checked before commissioning e The InPrint system and its accessories must be properly mounted e The InPrint system must be properly connected to the power supply source and to the system s EMERGENCY OFF When all mounting and connection jobs have been checked and are in proper condition the InPrint system can be placed in operation Please note Do not touch anything on or in the vicinity of the moving parts while the InPrint system is in operation There is a danger of being crushed After the power supply has been turned on and the initialisation phase is complete the InPrint system is ready for operation in about 1 minute The H2 LED of the camera keyboard flashes during the initialisation phase an
68. r Reduce digital gain An increase in brightness caused by changing the digital gain may result in a noisier image and should therefore be kept to a small amount On the other hand increasing the brightness with the iris reduces optical depth of focus An optimal adjustment may thus be achieved through a combination of these two setting options InPrint 26 11 04 InPrint Bedienung fm OPERATION 6 3 a 5 You can exit this setting function by pressing the key 1 again or or with the escape key the key 9 Field of view magnifica tion 2 F You can use the key 2 to change the current size of the field of view The Ed icon is displayed in the status line The settings can be changed with the arrow keys Table 6 2 Field of view magnification Function Smaller field of view Optical zoom IN RE larger magnification Larger field of view y Digital Zoom Opsiea sam OUT smaller magnification OUT Smaller field of view larger magnification Fig 6 3 Key assignment Field of eee Digital zoom IN view magnification Larger field of view smaller magnification Digital zoom OUT You can use optical zoom to increase the magnification of the image by a factor of up to 9 Digital zoom is used to further increase the magnification It can increase magnifcation in 3 steps by an additional factor of 2 67 While a change to the optical setting does not take effect until the followin
69. r on the positioning track It cannot be moved by hand even when the power is turned off There is a danger of the user being injured and of damaging the drive belt The InPrint system is already equipped with an earthing wire when it leaves the factory The connection is made on the camera side to an earthing screw designed specifically for this purpose The length of this line matches the other lines connected to the camera Because of this it can be directly connected with the earth of the printing press in most cases For longer positioning tracks use a screw point close to the cable carrier connection as the transfer point for a customer installed extension of the earthing line to the printing press earth The InPrint system does not have a power switch Because of this the device must be integrated into the power circuit of the machine to be turned on and off If a separate shutoff switch is required for the InPrint system an appropriate switch must be provided InPrint MI 1 3012 A Installation of the remote control unit Handheld device IPRC 021H IPRC 022H MI 1 3012 A INSTALLATION Please note The InPrint system does not have any EMERGENCY OFF switch Depending on the existing conditions or legal requirements it may be necessary to install an additional Emergency Off switch between the Power Supply Box and the printing press power supply that can be used to disconnect the InPrint system from the power n
70. re mode Function Menu Input 9 Ce ae Ese 26 11 04 OPERATION Any activated exposure mode see 2 10 Exposure mode page 5 12 can be selected under this menu item in addition to the standard mode Strobe No 1 On plus Strobe No 2 and Strobe No 3 Off The status line shows the current setting of the Exposure mode in Position 6 Fig 6 10 Status line exposure mode To select Menu 1 10 Exposure mode Fig 6 11 Keystroke sequence for Menu 1 10 Exposure mode I AE Operation es ical Mad mode Fig 6 12 Menu 1 10 Exposure mode e Enable the selected menu e Select the desired exposure mode from Mode A Mode B Mode C omg e Confirm entry or cancel the process InPrint MI 1 3012 A OPERATION 6 8 1 15 Idle flash An idle flash is generated if no sensor signals have been received for max 60 seconds in other words if the print system has stopped Idle flashing can be turned on and off with this menu item The status line shows the current setting in Position 2 Fig 6 13 Status line idle flash Menu To select Menu 1 15 Idle flash 13 2x 2x gt Fig 6 14 Keystroke sequence for Menu 1 15 Idle flash Fig 6 15 Menu 1 15 Idle flash Ce e Enable the selected menu Input e Select the desired setting in the menu a Idle flash Off I Idle flash On 9 e Confirm entry or cancel the process or ESC MI 1 3012 A InPrint 26 11 04 InPrin
71. rotation Function Select image rotation at the current position Setting 0 90 180 270 3 xx yy 40 Mirroring Function Turn mirroring of the current position on or off Setting On Off InPrint 26 11 04 InPrint Einrichten fm SET UP 5 25 3 xx yy 45 Split screen mode Function Select Split screen mode for reference image display Setting A Bor C Note Only one reference image is available a e Enable the selected menu for editing 13 e Select the desired setting in the menu or 9 or ESC Ce 9 e Confirm entry or cancel the process 4 15 30 Lens Function The adjusting speed of zoom and focus can be changed in this menu item Menu To select menu 4 75 30 Lens E ESE EE Fig 5 35 Keystroke sequence to Menu 4 15 30 Lens I t AE _ _ N4 15 38 System installation djustment Lens Fig 5 36 Menu 4 15 30 Lens es e Enable the selected menu for editing 26 11 04 InPrint MI 1 3012 A SET UP 5 26 Entry f e To select the desired menu or 4 15 30 05 Zoom PWM Function Zoom adjustment speed Setting 10 100 4 15 30 10 Focus PWM Function Focusing adjustment speed Setting 10 100 12 e Enable the selected menu for editing q 13 e Select the desired setting in the menu ea 9 e Confirm entry or cancel the process or ESC 5 20 Master reset Function You can reset all InPrint system settings to their default values in this men
72. t Bedienung fm OPERATION 1 20 Mirroring Function Mirrored printing can be displayed normally with this function for example to display fonts correctly Mirroring can be turned on and off with this menu item The status line shows the current setting in Position 5 Fig 6 16 Status line mirroring Menu To select Menu 7 20 Mirroring Fig 6 17 Keystroke sequence for Menu 1 20 Mirroring Fig 6 18 Menu 1 20 Mirroring Ce e Enable the selected menu Input e ap e Select the desired setting in the menu or ee M Mirrored 9 e Confirm entry or cancel the process or ESC 26 11 04 InPrint MI 1 3012 A OPERATION MI 1 3012 A InPrint 26 11 04 InPrint Wartung fm MAINTENANCE 7 1 7 MAINTENANCE Cleaning 26 11 04 The InPrint system is designed for a long service life without maintenance If the InPrint system is used in an extremely dusty environment or in environments with paint fumes the lenses shroud and the acrylic glass pane on the strobe head must be cleaned with a soft moist cloth when they become dirty Note No aggressive cleaning agents or solvents can be used These agents have a corrosive effect on the lens coating and acrylic glass pane which results in colour distortion and fuzzy images If there is a lot of dust in the air you should also clean the positioning track and the drive belt occasionally with a brush or with compressed air Please note T
73. tandard max 100x75mm min 4 2x3 1mm Extended max 200x150 mm min 8 3x6 3mm on 17 monitor Standard 3x to 75x Extended 1 5x to 37 5x Long life xenon strobe lamp HDI 1 gear tooth sensor standard Optional optical rotary encoder KT 5 image mark sensor EEX rotary encoder or EEX gear tooth sensor X1 limit switches 1 and 2 X2 24V max 5m X3 24V power supply for motor CAN bus max 5m X4 motor cable X5 synchronization sensor HDI 1 cable length max 50m KT 5 cable length max 50m encoder cable length max 30m X6 monitor 15 pin sub D max 30m see also Fig 1 1 page 1 3 InPrint 26 11 04 InPrint Technische Daten fm Synchronization signals X5 pin assignment Pin TECHNICAL DATA Description 12V max 200mA Reserved Speed Control Open Collector Reserved Reserved Repeat Control Open Collector Speed Control RS 422 Speed Control RS 422 Repeat Control RS 422 Repeat Control RS 422 GND GND Housing Electrical characteristics Signal level LOW Shield Open Collector Signal level HIGH Max current Push Pull Signal level LOW OV 3V Signal level HIGH 8V 24V Max current 10mA 0 1 mA Synchronization occurs on the falling signal edge 26 11 04 InPrint MI 1 3012 A TECHNICAL DATA 9 4 RS 422 in conformity wit
74. the menu for editing Entry 2 Sl f e To select the desired menu 4 10 05 Left right Function The arrow keys are swapped according to the movement of the InPrint system on the positioning track Setting Not swapped swapped 4 10 10 Up down Function The arrow keys are swapped according to the movement of the InPrint system within an image in the direction of web motion Setting Not swapped swapped ES e Enable the menu for editing MI 1 3012 A InPrint 26 11 04 InPrint Einrichten fm SET UP e Select the desired setting in the menu 9 e Confirm entry or cancel the process or ESC 4 05 Shift keys assignment Function Menu Entry MES 26 11 04 A second assignment for keys 1 through 6 key 8 and keys 10 through 14 can be made in the Shift keys assignment You can use the Shift key to set up direct access to menu items that are used frequently To select menu 4 05 Shift keys assignment a gt a Fig 5 11 Keystroke sequence to 4 05 Shift keys assignment AE H4 85 e installation eys assignment Fig 5 12 Menu 4 05 Shift keys assignment e Enable the menu for editing To select the desired menu 4 05 05 Shift 1 4 05 35 Shift 8 4 05 10 Shift 2 4 05 40 Shift 10 4 05 15 Shift 3 4 05 45 Shift 11 4 05 20 Shift 4 4 05 50 Shift 12 4 05 25 Shift 5 4 05 55 Shift 13 4 05 30 Shift 6 4 05 60 Shift 14 1 starting with software version 1 008 InPrint MI 1 3012 A SET UP
75. torised lt 3A 1 strobe lamp Additional strobe lamp lt 1A Internal fuse 5A slow blow Manual Camera without traverse 5 1kg Camera with manual positioning track and 1m length without cable chain ca 11kg Camera with manual positioning track and 1m length with cable chain ca 15kg Motorised Camera without traverse 7kg Camera with motorised positioning track and 1m length without cable chain ca 13kg Camera with motorised positioning track and 1m length with cable chain ca 17kg IP 30 5 C 45 C max 90 relative humidity non condensing The maximum permissible temperature must be reduced starting at a height of 1000m above sea level 45 C to 1000m 42 C to 2000m 39 C to 3000m Optical components must not get dirty positioning track max length 4000mm with single side mounting max length 1000mm Moving speed max 90mm s InPrint MI 1 3012 A 9 2 Monitor Camera Field of view Magnification Strobe head Synchronization sensor Inputs and outputs MI 1 3012 A TECHNICAL DATA 17 CRT monitor 19 and 22 CRT monitor or 15 and 21 LCD monitor optionally available High resolution RGB image sensor with 30 bit colour resolution and processing Up to 8 images taken per second SVGA output with 800x600 pixel resolution at a refresh rate of 72images per second Motorised setting for iris focus and zoom 24x zoom range optical 9x and digital 2 67x S
76. u item Please note The Master reset function should not be used in normal operation After this function is used the InPrint system must be completely readjusted You should therefore only use this function if requested to do so by our Service department Please note The only way to exit this menu item is by turning off the InPrint system A password must be set in the InPrint system before this function can be used MI 1 3012 A InPrint 26 11 04 InPrint Einrichten fm SET UP Menu To select Menu 5 20 Master reset Fig 5 37 Keystroke sequence to menu 5 20 Master reset I t AE 3 Seryice Haster reset Fig 5 38 Menu 5 20 Master reset e Enable the selected menu If no password has been set in the InPrint system the Master reset function can no longer be processed from here e Enter the password and confirm Press ENTER to set defaults confirm e Press ENTER to conf irm confirm again Een e Default values are set lasts about 30sec e InPrint system restart 26 11 04 InPrint MI 1 3012 A SET UP MI 1 3012 A InPrint 26 11 04 InPrint Bedienung fm OPERATION 6 1 6 OPERATION MAIN FUNCTIONS This section describes all functions that can be controlled directly with the keyboard Selecting an operating mode By pressing key 8 any activated operating mode can be selected or the system can be set to Manual The selected setting appears for a few seconds in the status l
77. u to compare the current image optically with a reference image e Still image for more precise inspection of an individual image e Automatic scrolling for systematic observation with larger image areas in the direction of web motion or perpendicular to it The InPrint web inspection system must be used for its intended purpose and must be maintained in a state with no technical problems Any other uses of the InPrint system must be previously discussed with and approved by Fife Tidland GmbH Mounting the InPrint system on a manual or motorised positioning track remote control units various synchronization sensors and monitors make it possible to adjust this web inspection system to many different kinds of applications A version with an extended field of view is also available Fig 1 1 shows an example of a system diagram for an InPrint web inspection system with its possible components and connections The camera unit A1 is used to take images of the material web that is to be inspected 1 A strobe lamp integrated into the camera unit illuminates that part of the material web The camera unit can be positioned manually or by motorised control over the material web A sensor B1 synchronises recording of images with the moving material web The display of the print image that is being observed appears on a monitor V1 External keyboards S1 make it easier to operate the InPrint system The individual components of the InPri

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