Model 252
Label Printer/Applicator
Operators/Technical Manual
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5.11 Apply Delay
There are two product detector selections as well as a smart delay selection. Delay can be
independently introduced for each of the three selections, but leading or trailing edge
triggering is only available for the product detectors.
Once the printer/applicator is properly loaded, accurately printing and dispensing labels,
the last step is to fine tune the placement of the label on the product. Establish the
approximate physical location of the product detector sensor and the optimum edge
detection method.
When set to Leading Edge, the label placement is referenced to the front edge of the
product. The trigger signal is sent when the product to be labeled obscures the photocell.
When set to Trailing Edge the operation is opposite. The trigger signal is sent when the
product completely passes by the photocell. Label placement is referenced to the back
edge of the product. To change the reference edge, press the icon (1 or 2) associated with
the photocell to be set. The Apply Delay menu for the photocell will open.
The Apply Delay screen for each photocell will indicate that the photocell is
enabled
or
disabled. Press the icon to change the status of the photocell to the desired setting.
Press the Enter icon to save the setting. To scroll through the photocell triggering modes,
press the triggering icon. Select the leading edge trigger icon
or the trailing edge
trigger icon
depending on the sensing method desired. Pressing the Enter icon will
save the setting.
Once the triggering method has been set, introduce a product into the labeling system and
watch where the label is applied to the product. With the apply delay setting at zero, the
label will begin dispensing as soon as the product detect photocell, or other trigger
device, goes active. To achieve desired placement, it may be necessary to alter several
settings.
Before applying any delay, adjust the physical location of the trigger photocell itself. If
label application is too close to the leading edge of the product, it may be necessary to
adjust the sensor closer to the in feed side of the product handling system. If the label is
being applied too close to the trailing edge, it may be necessary to adjust the sensor closer
to the out feed side of the product handling system. It is always desirable to move the
photocell trigger position as close as possible to achieve desired label placement rather
than to compensate with time delays.
Summary of Contents for 252
Page 1: ...Model 252 Label Printer Applicator Operator Technical Manual...
Page 10: ...I GENERAL...
Page 19: ...II OPERATING FUNDAMENTALS...
Page 25: ...III INITIAL SETUP...
Page 28: ...Model 252 Label Printer Applicator Operators Technical Manual 3 1 12 Declaration of Conformity...
Page 116: ...Model 252 Label Printer Applicator Operators Technical Manual 0 V DRAWINGS AND DIAGRAMS...
Page 160: ...VI COMPONENT INFORMATION...
Page 161: ...Model 252 Label Printer Applicator Operators Technical Manual 1 MiniBeam Photocell...
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