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1. Teaching and Saving When saving the plate to be used with this profile must be in the nest The unit will then push the applicator against all 4 sides using the defined apply heights This allows the unit to learn optimal apply distances and save the profile Save different profiles for plates with and without lids to ensure successful performance Print and Apply User Manual Hudson Robotics Inc 25 C SoftLinx Operation The print and apply interface has two steps available in SoftLinx The user may re orient the rotational nest by selecting the Move Applicator Nest step The main function of the Print and Apply is accessed by the Print and Apply Label step This requires a Codesoft Label file and an Apply profile to be available Previous sections of the manual note how to create both items required for functioning Enter the location of the file the apply profile for the plate to be used the rotational nest the sides in which the label will be applied and whether or not a scanner validation is required Print to Plate Setup Select a label file to use C Test lab Browse Select a apply profile Hudson Select an applicator nest Nest Apply Label to Sides Iv 1 2 lv 3 4 Side Help Validate Labels With Barcode Scanner If scanner is available Reset CS of Label File OK Cancel During the execution of a SoftLinx protocol the Print and Apply s nest will2. 18 Nest Position Teaching Explanation x Arm Position The arm position on a nest is the arm s location prior to applying a label to side 1 of a plate This position must be taught with the nest in the Side 1 orientation The applicator head must be up and must be taught against and parallel to Side 1 See graphic for approximate location Applicator Head Nest Position To teach a nest orient it such that the long side adjacent to 41 is Facing the applicator head Before saving the unit will then push the applicator head against all 4 sides using defined apply heights This allows the unit to learn optimal apply distances and save the profile Save different profiles for plates with and without lids to ensure successful performance Print and Apply User Manual Hudson Robotics Inc 19 CHAPTER 4 Operation A Creating Labels TEKLYNX CODESOFT 9 Tesi hie rene 1 Tad CODESOFT gee trndermorts ot registered yodo samo SAS oF ts offitiened companies AB other broidi TEKLYNx ond product ores cre kodermorka and or coppaghty of Per respective owners e Codesoft v 9 is required to create labels This section also assumes that the Zebra 110X14 printer is attached to the computer Basic labels used with the Print and Apply are 2 5 inches wide by 0 25 inches tall 63 5mm x 6 35mm To create the label template open Codesoft Select New Label Document and ensure the label size has a 2 500 in width
3. 4 amps gt PC with Windows XP or Windows 7 with CodeSoft 9 1 or later and SoftLinx V or later installed B Environmental Requirements gt Operating Temperature 15 to 40 C 59 to 104 F gt Operating Humidity 0 to 85 no condensation gt Storage Temperature 20 to 65 C 4 to 149 F gt Altitude Up to 2000m gt Ventilation Fans Require 2 of free space in front of them Print and Apply User Manual Hudson Robotics Inc CHAPTER 2 Installation A Unpack the Print and Apply WARNING Power switch must be turned OFF during entire installation procedure DO NOT loosen or tighten any screws or touch parts not specified in the instructions Never force any component to fit The Print and Apply system weighs 50 Ibs and should be handled with care to avoid mishaps Overview The Print and Apply will arrive in three separate boxes The Zebra box contains the printer portion of the system The Hudson box contains the applicator portion of the system The third box contains the alignment base for the printer which connects the printer to the applicator Any additional components will be packed in the Hudson box along with the applicator Below are the following steps to unpack the system 1 Open the third box and remove the alignment base from the box and place it on the table that will hold the Print and Apply system Print and Apply User Manual Hudson Robotics Inc 2 Open the Huds
4. and a 0 2500 in height B New label document E fe Define the label size and layout Label size Preview Width in Height in A 2 500 25 2 Corner roundness in a 0 000 Label layout Columns Horizontal gap in 1 2 0 008 i Rows Vertical gap in 1 2 0 000 S Print and Apply User Manual Hudson Robotics Inc 20 To create a barcode click on the barcode icon on the left toolbar highlighted in the picture below then click on the label itself oy Database 0 F Date 0 foo Formula o 5 Table lookup 0 Click to place object i Counter 0 OG Free 0 oT Text o lll Barcode o Image 0 DIE OLE O og Linef O Rectangle o Circle Ellipse 0 Polygon 0 F3 Plugin o Print and Apply User Manual Hudson Robotics Inc 21 The barcode type as well as attached counters can be modified on the screen below Select a symbology that is compatible with the barcode scanner Generally the Code 39 and Code 128 barcodes are compatible es New barcode object fog x Set the type and the content of your barcode object Symbology Data source GS1 EAN UCC T aibe Linear Type 423 Counter 1 X Illl 2 5 BEARED 2 5 INDUSTRIAL Name 123 Counter0 m 4 2 5 INTERLEAVED Ill 2 5 MATRIX Eur IIll 2 5 MATRIX Jap Check digit Human readable A 2 5 STANDARD TEF Default CODABAR i None Default CODE 11 Preview amp CODE 128 AU
5. issues printing correctly You will need to clean the two white rubber rollers and the print head that are inside the printer After cleaning the printer allow the system to Print and Apply 25 labels to allow the printer to self align the new media Print and Apply User Manual Hudson Robotics Inc 28 CHAPTER 6 Warranty amp Service Agreement Terms and Conditions A Warranty a One year coverage beginning on the factory ship date on all parts and labor including return shipping to the customer via UPS ground or equivalent Warranty is limited to components and software purchased from or provided by Hudson Robotics Inc Technical support by trained personnel via telephone or email during normal business hours will be provided at no cost exclusive of telephone toll charges incurred by the customer during the warranty period On site service will be provided by Hudson Robotics Inc during the watranty period if provided for in the customer quote for that purchased product Factory return service is available for all products under the following conditions 1 The customer is responsible for packing of instrument and shipping to Hudson The customer will be notified of non watranty repair costs if any prior to repair being started 2 Damage incurred in transit to Hudson including but not limited to damage due to improper packing will be the responsibility of the customer and or shipper The customer is advised to reta
6. of tamp head Front edge or strip bar Once the head is over the label press the Save Point button It is highly recommended to test label retrieval now Press the Test Label Retrieval button to test how it picks up a label If it picks up a label within 2 seconds of its first attempt it is taught properly If the user needs additional assistance in understanding this screen the user may click on the two help buttons labeled What is the Label Retrieval Point or What are the Vacuum Cutoff Values for for additional information during setup Print and Apply User Manual Hudson Robotics Inc 17 E Apply Nest Setup Nest Setup x Nests Nest x How do I save the Arm and Nest positions Arm Movement Nest Points E E EE Counter Clockwise Distance to rotate 10 Deg Move Arm To Apply Position Retract Arm Extend Arm Horizontally move arm 10 mm Save Arm Position as Apply Vertically move arm 10 mm Move Selected Nest to Side1 Move Head Up Move Head Down Home Save Nest Orientation as Side1 Nest Movement Close Nest Setu Clockwise Counter Clockwise Distance to Rotate 10 Deg p Raise Full Arm Lower Full Arm To teach the unit how to apply a label to the selected nest the user must teach the unit the orientation of the nest by facing the side labeled side 1 towards the body of the applicator With standard Print and Apply Units side 1 is the longest si
7. party of any material obligation under this Agreement which default continues for thirty 30 days after written notice has been provided by the non defaulting party II General Conditions These apply to all products under warranty or service agreement a Excluded parts Covered parts do not include chemicals reagents customer replaceable items consumables or other parts listed in the operator s or instruction manual as customer replaceable parts sub assemblies or accessories Replacement of these items will be billed at prevailing rates b Hudson Control reserves the right to use repaired parts during the Coverage Period For parts that have been replaced Hudson Control is the sole owner of these parts and they cannot be sold or repaired by the customer or any third party c Key operator Customer shall designate a key operator to a Hudson Control representative by telephone or email Such operator shall be qualified to perform simple adjustments or corrections as requested by a Hudson Control representative Failure to perform customer maintenance as specified in the Instrument Instruction Manual may result at Hudson Control s option in 1 cancellation of this Agreement or 2 a service call invoiced by Hudson Control at its standard rates for service including travel Print and Apply User Manual Hudson Robotics Inc 30 d Warranty and service coverage does not include the following Any service calls made as the result of the b
8. Hudson Print and Apply USER MANUAL Rev 1 1 Hudson ROBOTICS INC 10 Stern Avenue Springfield NJ 07081 Tel 973 376 7400 Fax 973 376 8265 Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 OvervieW wisisiunsascccsesinssvtasas canssaseadisehesatscansssssnnscaseenassssiadasssrotannaesisindaanvenses 2 A Systm Requirements ssisssesissssssesssesresssssssoossissssntassssoesssossedsscisesostiassostissosoeisorsss0S 2 B Environmental Requirement sccsssccssssscssssscssssscsssscsssssccsssccessccssssscesssssecsseees 2 CHAPTER 2 TN Stagione saisiassssssavecssstnssecsavivnssssninssaivvnnessesinnesadivaveissdnisadevsientsadtanscaueviaes 3 A Unpack the Print and Apply esssessssssssosssoessseosseoesooesooesssessseessoonsoosssoessoeessecssecsseosseo 3 B Installing MNGiicccnichicninrianniiionuimnlsinuanoncnramiolGhinianmues 10 CHAPTER 3 C libratioi sisissississsoiirsssosossasesessdsrs oosa enantio 12 A Connecti t sizssissisisssssisesisssssesrssesisssussesnsussross asss aissoii so sssisoass sosai oiis seiis issis 12 B Setup Screen socsceasecsivsssstaseincascaewatananscusscaiunassaidbinnesanatenetanaastaluapaeencesanntesas 13 OE DEL 111 AAEE AENA EE E ces Aan 14 D Apply N st Setup ssisiinsicdatied cine iin aans eonaaan seian redee reais eiai 18 E Hardware SOU Daicictdiuuinadinuunadins E E REES 14 CHAPTER 4 Operati n isssscesrrnissessisssitssanesietsiui enas ain eeoa iausi oaeee iiaiai irait iaaa 20 Ay Creating Labels csiincammicsinitiimniinuaiindis
9. TO CODE A CODE B CODE C T CODE 39 CODE 39 Full ASCII ZPL II CODE 93 III CODE 93i H III CODE CIP x Print and Apply User Manual Hudson Robotics Inc 22 In addition counter variables are used to automatically increment the barcode during operation Please note both the Shared box and ISO counter box MUST be checked to allow incrementing barcodes in SoftLinx Counter 1123 Counter Counter Name Shared Type Output HE Decimal Current value Counter ISO counter Increment 1 Min Yalue Max Value 1 Increment after awir 9999 Once the label is set up the user may print the barcode from Codesoft to ensure proper printing of the label See Codesoft documentation or help files for more information Print and Apply User Manual Hudson Robotics Inc 23 B Setup and Testing Apply Profiles P Apply Profile Setup Define Apply Profiles below by naming a profile and entering heights For all 4 sides How do I do this Profile Name No Profiles Saved x Save Profile Apply Heights All 4 Fields must be filled to save Plate Side Reference Side 1 Apply Height mm 6 9 Side 1 Al Side 2 Apply Height mm 6 9 Side 4 Side 2 Side 3 Apply Height mm 6 9 Side 3 Test Profile With Labels Close Apply profiles tell the unit how to apply a label to a specific plate type The Apply Profile setup screen is availabl
10. be moved to a Side 2 orientation It is imperative that the user teaches the plate crane point or other plate mover positions related to the print and apply in a Side 2 orientation A basic Print and Apply protocol is shown on the next page This protocol is used to label multiple plates located in a set of stacks moved by a Hudson PlateCrane Print and Apply User Manual Hudson Robotics Inc 26 Danem Print and Apply User Manual Hudson Robotics Inc CHAPTER 5 Maintenance A Maintenance WARNING iG SA Qualified personnel can perform all maintenance procedures in this manual Only Hudson representatives should perform any maintenance not discussed in this manual Gloves should be worn during any cleaning procedure B Cleaning the Print and Apply w Note DO NOT use spray abrasive cleaners onto Print and Apply applicator gt gt gt gt gt Clean the outside surfaces of applicator using cloth or sponge dampened with alcohol or mild glass cleaner Clean Applicator head with alcohol or other residue free solvent Clean any spills on Print and Apply immediately Only clean the exterior of the unit DO NOT remove instrument covers to clean inside Never allow water or fluid to leak inside the Print and Apply C Cleaning the Printer w Note DO NOT use spray abrasive cleaners onto the Printer The printer must be cleaned every time the media is replaced or when you are having
11. de of the nest that the colored corner noted as A1 is touching Other nest types that may be used will have additional documentation to note which side is Al The user must also teach the unit how to face the applicator head towards the selected nest The selected nest s Side 1 should be taught first Face Side 1 towards the applicator arm Place the teach plate into the rotational nest Retract the arm put the head up face the arm such that it is facing side 1 of the teach plate in the nest Extend the arm closely to the teach plate then in 5mm increments extend the arm so that it slightly pushes against the nest and rotates it in the proper position Retract the arm and save this position as Side 1 Press Save Nest Orientation as Side 1 to do this While in this position remove the teach plate Move the arm in a position such that the bottom edge of the head is parallel to and touching the top edge of the rotational nest s surface that the plate sits on Teach this point as the Apply position Press Save Arm Position as Apply to do this After pressing this button return the teach plate to the nest The unit will do a calibration procedure to save the point as the apply position pushing against all 4 sides of the teach plate The user may also click the How do I save the arm and nest positions button for a graphical explanation of teaching as shown on the next page Print and Apply User Manual Hudson Robotics Inc
12. e charged at the prevailing hourly service rate currently 162 50 hr for Factory Service 162 50 hr for travel time and 325 hr for Field Service Print and Apply User Manual Hudson Robotics Inc 29 B Service Agreements I Service Agreements in one year periods are available at prevailing rates and provide the following coverage in addition to the original warranty a One scheduled onsite maintenance service call per year of coverage to include evaluation and adjustment repair to meet instrument performance specifications b Inspection and replacement of marginal components c If previous warranty or service agreement coverage has expired for more than 30 days pre inspection and repair of instrument at customers expense prior to start of service coverage may be required d Pre inspection may at the service director s discretion be provided in place of the one scheduled on site maintenance at no charge beyond that of the service agreement e Onsite service is priced by travel time to customer from an established Hudson site 1 Zone I Massachusetts Connecticut Rhode Island New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Delaware and Maryland 2 Zone IL All other locations f Payment terms are net thirty 30 days after the date of invoice Customer will be invoiced In case of delayed payment Hudson Control reserves the right to decline service g This agreement may be terminated by either party upon default by the other
13. e through the main Setup screen of the Print and Apply interface Side 4 Apply Height mm 6 9 Test Nest Movement To define an apply profile the user must specify where to apply a label on each side of a specific plate by specifying the apply height on each side The Apply Height is the distance between the bottom of the plate and the bottom of the desired location of the label in millimeters To save the apply profile enter 4 apply heights for the plate even if a side would not be used Press the Save Profile button The user will be prompted to place the plate into the nest to allow the unit to calibrate the profile Additional graphical help is available by clicking the How do I do this button Note If the user wishes to label a plate when lidded and a plate without the user will have to create two separate apply profiles for that plate one for plates with lids one without Multiple apply profiles can be made for a single plate type Users may also test the profile with labels created from Codesoft Print and Apply User Manual Hudson Robotics Inc 24 Apply Profile Additional Help X Apply Profiles Apply Profiles define how a label will be applied to a side of a plate Profiles are used in protocols The apply height is the distance From the bottom of the plate to the bottom of the label applied Apply heights must be defined per plate side Barcode Label 1234567890 Apply Height
14. ection Configuration Serial Port COM 3 v Barcode Scanner Name M53204 F Simulate Applicator Simulate Printer OK Cancel The Print and Apply works through an RS232 Serial connection For computers that do not have serial ports a USB to RS232 Serial connection will be required An Edgeport USB to Serial converter unit is recommended for all windows operating systems The barcode scanner name indicates the barcode scanner interface used by the Print and Apply Barcode scanners are included with the Print and Apply and are named MS3204 by default The Print and Apply interface also requires the MS3204 interface or other barcode scanner interface to be installed Checking the Simulate Applicator box will put the unit in simulate mode This allows for software operation of protocols but does not allow the computer to run the unit Checking the Simulate Printer box will allow operation of the applicator unit but the printer will not print any barcodes via SoftLinx Print and Apply User Manual Hudson Robotics Inc 12 B Setup Screen Print and Apply Setup Print and Apply Hardware Configuration Apply Nest Setup Apply Profile Setup Close The unit requires setup in 3 steps to ensure successful use Label Retrieval Setup Calibration of how the unit picks up labels which includes calibration of the vacuum and airblast and position of the label head when retrie
15. elow shall be invoiced by Hudson Control at their standard rates including travel and labor expenses 1 2 3 4 5 6 Damage caused by Customer misuse or operation outside of conditions prescribed in the Instruction Manual Damage caused by electrical surges or the use of improper sources intervention of a third party external influences such as fire water damage natural disaster etc Relocation of the instrument Use of chemicals and accessories outside the specifications contained in the Instruction Manual Applications related issues Computer Hard drive crashes and failures e Safe Working Environment Customer shall provide the Hudson Control representative with facilities at Customer s location that comply with the applicable regulations of the Secretary of Labor promulgated under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 f This agreement sets forth the entire agreement and understanding between Hudson Control and Customer regarding service of the Instruments covered hereunder This agreement may be modified only by writing and by authorized representatives of the parties IHI Custom Service Packages providing features to meet individual customer requirements may be arranged Contact your sales representative or Hudson s service director for availability and pricing Print and Apply User Manual Hudson Robotics Inc 31
16. es to confirm the proper tear off location 8 To save the tear off position press the Setup Exit button this will send it to the save options the first option will be Save Permanently press the Next Save to accept the save command 9 After the settings have been saved correctly the printer will automatically go back to Main screen where it shows Printer Ready The tear off position may need to be adjusted if the media is removed to clean the printer or when a new media ribbon roll is installed Must allow 25 labels to be printed trough the printer when a new roll is installed since it needs time to find its natural resting location Print and Apply User Manual Hudson Robotics Inc 15 D Label Setup Label Pickup Setup Arm Movement Controls Vacuum and Airblast Controls Move Clockwise Counter Clackwise Distance to rotate 10 Deg Turn Vacuum On Retract Arm Extend Arm Horizontally move arm 10 mm Turn Airblast On Turn Airblast OFF Turn Vacuum Off Raise Full Arm Lower Full Arm Vertically move arm 10 mm Vac Level NJA Fetch Vacuum Level Head Up Head Down Home Instrument Arm and Nest Teach Label Retrieval Point Set Vacuum Cutoff Values Move To Point Save Point Test Label Retrieval High 0 621 Low 0 690 Teach Save What is the Label Retrieval Point What are the Yacuum Cutoff Values For Close To calibrate the unit for label retrieval the
17. in the original packing material including the cast foam padding in the event service is required Replacement packing materials are available from Hudson at cost plus shipping currently 175 00 3 Hudson will pay return shipping to customer via UPS ground or equivalent Expedited shipping is available at additional cost Updates to correct performance anomalies shall be provided at no cost during the warranty period subject to the warranty terms and conditions Upgrades which provide additional functionality may be offered at reduced costs during the warranty period Factory repairs must be pre authorized by Hudson Robotics Inc and will include issuance of a Returned Materials Authorization RMA number Customer certification of decontamination is required prior to return of any instrument s for factory service instruments not certified decontaminated may be refused service and returned at customer s expense While Hudson Robotics Inc makes every effort to provide software and instruments suitable to a wide range of automation tasks no guarantee is made as to the suitability of the hardware and or software provided for a given application unless so stated in the written purchase agreement Repair of failures caused by but not limited to misuse fire flood or other act of God chemical or environmental exposure or repair by persons not authorized by Hudson Robotics Inc may at the sole discretion of Hudson Robotics Inc b
18. inininndninnimrnonnnwnnes 20 B Setup and Testing Apply Profiles scccsssccssssscssssscssssccsssccsssscssssccssssscesessseseses 24 C SoftLinx OCP Clan On cssisisssisissssssesssiressresssiverissserasissovetsssessuasserisaiisssvosessdoveisigesrk S 26 CHAPTER 5 Maintenance oss scasesnsviesssasssasesaasscddvanscsasenanassetasdvasevastccadvenssaeveidavasveasesakanes 28 Als Y 71111A 1E PREE N E EEE E E E E 28 B Cleaning the Print and Apply sssssoessosssossssesssesssessseoesoossoosssoessseesseesseossooessoesssee 28 C Cleaning the Printer secesii a E RE ERRES 28 CHAPTER 6 Warranty amp Service Agreement Terms and Conditions 00000008 29 A Warranty Sisdesssistersdicasdedscasiaithoctianisidledaiemdsireiiainineaeannieatndtveneianadeeiien 29 B Service Agreements oosssssssssssesessseossssecesssseoesesooecesssecesssccssssecessseoesessseeessseosssseeee 30 Print and Apply User Manual Hudson Robotics Inc WARNING oe This product may be used only in the manner described in this manual When used other than as specified the safety protections provided by the equipment may be impaired TABLE OF SYMBOLS The following symbols are to alert your attention to important information or warnings that may present some hazards These symbols may not appear in the manual or on the product J WARNING Possible hazardous situation could result in serious injury w NOTE A statement that is cautionary operati
19. ng tip instrument damage may occur if not followed HINT Helpful hints and additional information List of instructions parts gt LIST Important information Specifications Electrical Hazard CAUTION Print and Apply User Manual Hudson Robotics Inc ii CHAPTER 1 Overview The Print and Apply is an automated Barcode Labeling System It creates and attaches printed labels to any SBS standard microplate or microplate lid The Print and Apply can apply labels any of the four sides of a microplate The Print and Apply s applicator head has 35mm of vertical travel which can hit anywhere on a standard microplate The Print and Apply has an optional barcode scanner that can be mounted within range of the base so you can print and confirm barcodes in one step For a complete walk away system the unit can be integrated with a Hudson Robotics PlateCrane EX This manual will explain how to setup your Print and Apply to achieve optimal efficiency If you have any questions or comments about the contents of this manual please contact Hudson Robotics Inc at 1 973 376 7400 For more information please visit our website at http www hudsonrobotics com A System Requirements The Print and Apply needs the following to optimally run gt 32 x 24 benchspace gt Clean dry air with a 1 4 fitting and air line achieving a maintainable 80 psi 3 0 cfm gt 120 VAC 50 60 Hz
20. on box and remove the applicator from the box also remove any additional components from this box Place the applicator on the table next to the alignment base 3 You will now attach the applicator base to the alignment base To do so you will open the latches on the alignment base See Figure 3 Then you will slide the alignment base into the cutout in the applicator base You will now move the latches down until they meet the catches Slowly turn the latch handles until they close and push the handle down to lock the latch into location See Figure 4 Slowly move the alignment base to make sure that the bases are securely attached Figure 3 Figure 4 4 Open the Zebra box and remove the Printer from the box You will have to remove the shipping straps from around the printer before removing the printer from the box You will slowly lift the printer out of the box and install it on the alignment base You will place the printer on top of the alignment base and match up the two countersunk holes with the two ball end leveling feet The ball end leveling feet will keep the printer secured onto the alignment base See Figure 5 Print and Apply User Manual Hudson Robotics Inc Printer Leveling Feet Figure 5 5 Attach all of the cables and accessories as shown in the following pictures before turning the unit on 1 USB Keyboard optional 3 Monitor Cable optional 2 Communication Cable for Applica
21. osition the media and print ribbon 2 The print head must be lifted up so the print ribbon and media can go through the print head area To lift up the print head slide the head bar labeled below counterclockwise until the head pops up Print and Apply User Manual Hudson Robotics Inc 10 3 Once the media and print ribbon are installed slide the edge of the media backing between the air blast and strip bar Once it is exposed below the air blast pull enough media through so it is long enough to fit around the lower spindle Tape the media to the lower spindle be as 4 Once the media and ribbon are secured to the spindles the print head can be lowered back into position and closed After the print head is closed the unit will be in a paused mode To un pause the printer simply press the pause button Once the unit is un paused or powered up it will perform a short calibration requiring a feed of multiple labels Remove the built up labels from the air blast before running the unit Build up after calibration Pause Button Print and Apply User Manual Hudson Robotics Inc 11 CHAPTER 3 Calibration The Print and Apply is fully operational through SoftLinx V with the Print and Apply interface Codesoft 9 1 or greater must be installed prior to installing the Print and Apply interface Refer to the SoftLinx V manual for general operation procedures and installation instructions for interfaces A Conn
22. tor Attach to computer Print and Apply User Manual Hudson Robotics Inc 1 Communication Cable to Rear of Printer 2 Optional Barcode Cable 3 Power Cable for Applicator 4 USB cable for Printer goes to computer Print and Apply User Manual Hudson Robotics Inc 1 Air Pressure Regulator set to 60 PSI w 4 Quick disconnect fitting User supplies air input of 80 PSI 5 5 bar or greater to this unit 2 Vacuum Lines Print and Apply User Manual Hudson Robotics Inc s N op 1 1 8 Air Blast Tubing Color may vary Print and Apply User Manual Hudson Robotics Inc Y NOTE DO NOT DISCARD the Hudson or Zebra Printer box These cartons have been specially created for these products and must be used for any additional shipping of the instruments to prevent damage The Print and Apply boxes should include the following Print and Apply Applicator Print and Apply Alignment Base Zebra Printer Power cord s Communication cable s Monitor USB Cable Keyboard Mouse Barcode Scanner optional 6ft of 1 4 air tubing User Manual This document VVVVVVVVV VV V Print and Apply User Manual Hudson Robotics Inc B Installing Media Labels After the PA1000 is setup correctly the media for the printer must be installed 1 Open the front cover of the printer Inside the printer wall is a schematic of how the media should run through the printer Use this as a guide to p
23. user must obtain vacuum cutoff values and teach the unit the location of the label retrieval point The vacuum cutoff values are used for label detection during operation and should be taught before teaching the label retrieval point To obtain the correct vacuum cutoff values the user must obtain a single label from the printer Ensure that the air sources are properly attached to the unit at 60 psi Press the Teach button and ensure the head is clear of all debris The unit will turn the vacuum on then the airblast on The unit will then prompt the user to place a label on the head Place a label on the head non adhesive side ensuring all holes of the head are covered and then press OK The unit will once again turn the airblast on and off It will calculate cutoff values for the unit Press the Save button to retain those values The correct location for the label retrieval point is about 0 030 width of a business card folded directly above where the label from the printer is placed after a barcode is printed as seen below The front edge of the tamp head should be aligned with the front edge of the strip bar as seen below It is highly recommended that the applicator head is completely centered over and parallel to the label that it is picking up Failing to position the head parallel to the label at pick up will result in crooked label application Print and Apply User Manual Hudson Robotics Inc 16 Front Edge
24. ving a label Apply Nest Setup Calibration of the rotational nest on the applicator as well as the position of the applicator head in relation to the nest when applying labels Apply Profile Setup Calibration of plate specific application profiles to ensure proper placement of labels during operation This is covered in Chapter 4 Operation Setup cannot be run in simulate mode All functions in setup require the print and apply unit to be active and connected to the computer Print and Apply User Manual Hudson Robotics Inc 13 C Hardware Setup Prior to Label Setup the hardware must be configured to pick up labels properly The apply head can be controlled from the label retrieval or apply head setup screens 1 Move the apply head out of the way of the air blast 2 Press the Feed button on the front of the printer to advance one label to the tear off position 3 The label should stop right at the edge of the strip bar as seen below 4 If the label is not in the correct location it will have to be adjusted through the printer s front panel 5 To get into the submenus press the Setup Exit button on the front panel of the printer Print and Apply User Manual Hudson Robotics Inc 14 6 Press the Next Save button until the tear off setting is displayed using the and buttons move the label until it is in the correct location 7 Remove that label and press the feed button again 2 3 tim
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