KORTHO HOT QUICK CODER - Universal Stenciling & Marking
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1. 1 90 KEY NO PART NUMBER QTY REQD DESCRIPTION 1 HQC 803399 1 FORK ASSEMBLY HQC 2 HQC 304764 1 FORK PRINT HEAD 3 HQC 156454 1 WASHER M4 X 3 SS 4 118087 1 BEARING 5 HQC 151699 1 SCREW M4 X 12 SS 6 HQC 154318 1 SET SCREW M4 X 10 SS KORTHO Hol Quick Coder Manual 35 KORTHO HQC 100 HOT QUICK CODER AIR CYLINDER ASSEMBLY amp PARTS LIST KORTHO Hol Quick Coder Manual 36 KEY NO PART NUMBER QTY REQD DESCRIPTION 1 HQC 809238 1 AIR CYLINDER ASSEMBLY HQC AT COMPLETE 2 HQC 319365 1 BOTTOM CYLINDER 3 HQC 156377 1 RETAINING RING CYLINDER BOTTOM HQC 4 HQC 151814 1 PISTON GASKETRING 16X9X2 1MM 5 HQC 802518 1 PISTON HQC 6 HQC 809419 1 DRIVING BLOCK HQC 7 HQC 304859 1 BUSHING DRIVING BLOCK 8 HQC 163071 1 WASHER 9 HQC 151451 1 HEX NUT M8 X 1 SS 10 HQC 158127 1 RETURN SPRING AIR CYLINDER 11 HQC 156389 1 BUFFER RING HQC 12 HQC 160659 1 STRAIGHT TUBE COUPLING M5 X 6 13 HQC 809422 1 CYLINDER BOTTOM ASSY HQC 14 HQC 315808 1 SPRING HOLDER HQC 15 HQC 159654 1 SET SCREW SPRING HOLDER M4 X 6 162. o k p 95 99 L 50 24 mm 25 6 4 358 7 28 gl 91 mm 6 4 mm Print Area 0 472 X 0 945 12 x 24 mm Electrical 110 130 VAC 1 A Printing Speed Max 300 Prints min Electrical 220 240 VAC 0 5 Product Speed Max 196 Ft min 60m min Coder Weight 3 75 Lbs 1 7 Kg Working Pressure 56 PSI 4 bar 4 Control Weight 4 41 Lbs 2 Kg KORTHO Hot Quick Coder Manual 1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE The KORTHO Hot Quick Coder was manufactured to exacting standards and every available step has been taken to assure your complete satisfaction It is most important however that the instructions contained in this manual are read and carefully followed for best results Failure to do so may result in unsatisfactory performance damage to the equipment and personal injury Read through this user s manual carefully before putting the Hot Quick Coder into use for the first time Follow the order indicated precisely when carrying out any of the actions described in this manual Pay particular attention to all stated warnings 1 1 Liability KORTHO accepts no liability for damage resulting from the improper or uninformed use of the equipment or caused by maintenance or other work being carried out improperly They also accept no liability for the normal wear and tear of the product 1 2 Life Span The life span of the equipment is ten yea
3. 317587 1 SPRING INK ROLL INDEX 17 HQC 151702 1 SCREW M4 X 16 SS 18 HQC 118087 1 BEARING 19 HQC 151798 1 LOCK WASHER M4 X 1 SS 20 HQC 151699 1 SCREW M4 X 12 SS 21 HQC 151798 1 LOCK WASHER M4 X 1 SS 22 315919 1 DRIVING BLOCK 23 HQC 810851 1 DRIVING BLOCK SPRING HOLDER ASSEMBLY COMPLETE KORTHO Hol Quick Coder Manual 37 KORTHO HQC 100 HOT QUICK CODER TEXT PLATE HOLDER ASSEMBLY amp PARTS LIST N KEY NO PART NUMBER QTY REQD DESCRIPTION 1 HQC 809855 1 TEXT PLATE HOLDER ASSEMBLY HQC COMPLETE 2 HQC 802801 1 GUIDE BRACKET 3 HQC 809842 1 TEXT PLATE HOLDER HQC 4 HQC 126572 2 COMPRESSION SPRING 5 HQC 304818 4 SCREW PRINTING HEAD 6 HQC 304999 1 SPRING CLIP PRINTING HEAD KORTHO Hot Quick Coder Manual 38 KORTHO HQC 100 HOT QUICK CODER CAM HOLDER amp PARTS LIST KEY NO PART NUMBER QTY REQD DESCRIPTION 1 HQC 316454 1 CAM HOLDER HQC 2 HQC 802941 1 ECCENTRIC BRASS PLUG WITH BALLBEARING KORTHO Hol Quick Coder Manual 39 KORTHO HQC 100 HOT QUICK CODER HEATING E
4. KORTHO Hot Quick Coder Manual 27 Setting the Signal device entry using the SW 1 Here is a brief summary of the possible settings SW1 1 OFF 5 1 2 OFF Pulse 24V DC min 15ms SW1 1 ON SW1 2 OFF NPN sensor or potential free contact SW1 1 OFF SW1 2 ON PNP sensor SW1 1 ON SW1 2 ON Reserved setting Signal device Checking Wiring Connection Read the manual supplied with the sensor on how the wiring for this sensor should be connected to the Control box Check that the sensor is suitable for a supply voltage of 24V DC that it can switch 30 mA current etc Sometimes a sensor has 4 wires and one of the wires must be connected to the 24V DC or GROUND LIGHT ON DARK ON Setting the HQC to the correct main voltage 110 220V SW 2 is located on the PCB at the bottom of the box This is used to select whether the Control box should operate on 115V AC or 230V AC This therefore depends on the available main voltage This is set as standard to 230V AC 28 KORTHO Hot Quick Coder Manual HOT QUICK CODER TRIGGERING DEVICES The print cycle of the HQC 100 Hot Quick Coder can be initiated or triggered in a number of ways including a foot pedal switch production line mounted microswitch or a variety of photocells Universal offers the follow ing standard triggering systems in kit form which includes all the required hardware and complete installation instructions The Foot Pedal Trigger is designed for manual initiation
5. Disconnect the system from the power and the cables Test the power cable and control cable heating amp sensor If necessary replace the power and control cable see electrical connection diagram appendix C B Text head moves but no printing or only partial printing visible POSSIBLE CAUSE 1 Temperature too low 2 Stamping time too short 3 Counter pressure plate product far from the text head of the HQC 4 Fault in the text material 5 The HQC is out of alignment with the product to be printed 6 The Ink Roll is empty exhausted 7 The Ink Roll does not turn KORTHO Hol Quick Coder Manual ACTION Set temperature to a higher value Set stamping time to a higher value Adjust the counter pressure plate or HQC Check that the text material is not worn or that the loose characters varying in height If necessary replace the block or the characters Adjust the HQC in relation to the product to be coded Check the Ink Roll and replace if necessary Check the position of the transport spring and adjust it if necessary 23 C Printing too thick POSSIBLE CAUSE 1 Temperature too high 2 Stamping time too long 3 Text head too close to product D The text head is not heating up POSSIBLE CAUSE 1 Fuse blown 2 Wire broken in the supply 3 Sensor is broken or defective 4 Heating element defective KORTHO Hot Quick Coder Manual ACTION Set temperature to a lower value
6. OWNER S MANUAL KORTHO HOT QUICK CODER INSTALLATION OPERATION MAINTENANCE MODEL SHOWN HQC 100 MODEL SHOWN HQC 100 WITH HOT QUICK CODER BENCH MOUNT STAND 12 X 18 UNIVERSAL STENCILING amp MARKING SYSTEMS INC P O BOX 871 ST PETERSBURG FLORIDA 33731 USA PH 727 894 3027 FAX 727 821 7944 E Mail sales universal marking com Website www universal marking com HOC 08101 TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface 2 6 uu 222 22 22 Z ae 948655446 54464 6665 Sed ee 4s BG PE Z s oS vex 3 Specifications 100 RTT 4 1 General Instructions Before Use Liability Lif Span eco ue S S hed Rom eX E Ro ae RM RC RUE A PUS S Rh Normal Use s s aipee 3 2 2 Rs e GE QU S sas ziii Operational Personnel ve 226 gee ode qve Qe ean 4G SUS 2 General Introduction The Hot Quick Goder 2 8 c Rb amp W d Q A d Ro A The Control BOX asp oo ad Eu b RE Be WE OE we Ede Be Control Connections on the The Support Arm 3 Safe Use 1 C1 COND Safety 2 gt s wass as sls w S oy Sew ede we k a S sexag k S arg 9 General Safety Me
7. Otherwise simply press the START button 4 to prepare the HQC for production An explanatory overview of the buttons and turn knobs on the control box control panel is given in Chapter 2 KORTHO Hot Quick Coder Manual 12 5 2 Applying the text material Figure 9 The text head The text head has printing area of 17 x 20 mm 17 25 mm The printing area has a specially shaped profile The text characters have the same profile on the reverse The text characters are applied to the text head with a simple printing movement The blank space in the text characters on the same line should be completely filled with space characters 5 3 Adjusting the position of the Hot Quick Coder Figure 10 Distance to the product Crossing clamp Adjusting ring Hinge joint Text head Product OQ G N The HQC should be positioned such that the text head 5 is located in the position shown 2 to 3 mm from the surface to be coded Activate the HEAD OUT button 8 on the Control Panel see section 5 1 This will fix the text head holder in the outermost position Position the text head in the holder see section 6 1 Position the Hot Quick Coder so that the text head is located 2 to 3 mm from the surface to be coded Lock the crossing clamp 1 Place the adjusting ring 2 against the underside of the crossing clamp Adjust the hinge joint 3 so that the product will be coded evenly If necessary reset the
8. Set stamping time to a lower value Adjust distance if necessary to 2 3 mm ACTION Replace the fuse accessible from outside Check the control cable and the main power cable for short circuit or breakage If necessary replace the power and control cable see electrical connection diagram appendix C Test the sensor at points 1 and 2 of the connector on the HQC first disconnect the supply and control cable The correct value is 220 kOhm at 77 F Replace the cable if the value deviates more than 10 Test the heating element at points 3 and 4 of the or short circuited connector on the HQC first disconnect the supply and control cable The correct value is 825 kOhm at 77 F Replace the cable if the value deviates more than 10 24 APPENDIX B TECHNICAL DATA Technical data Hot Quick Coder Mass of coding part kg 2 Mass of Control box kg 2 3 Length of supply and control cable m 2 5 Maximum printing area mm x mm 12 x 20 or 12 x 24 Maximum printing speed prints min 300 Maximum product speed m min 60 Operating pressure bar 4 Temperature range text head C 80 160 110 220 V AC 10 50 60 Hz 0 3 Itr at 4 bar 110 max Supply voltage 50 60Hz V AC Air consumption Power consumption Watt Technical data Control box for KORTHO Hot Quick Coder Mass kg 1 9 Dimensions L W x H mm x mm x mm 310 x 125 x 300 Length of mains cable m 2 5 Supply voltage V AC reversible 1
9. 2 20 UR 220A UR 220C KORTHO Hot Quick Coder Manual 31 KORTHO HQC 100 HOT QUICK CODER CONTROL BOX ASSEMBLY amp EN 24 J 1 ag Muf k KORTHO Hol Quick Coder Manual 32 KORTHO HQC 100 HOT QUICK CODER CONTROL BOX PARTS LIST KEY NO PART NUMBER QTY REQD DESCRIPTION 1 HQC 810387 1 CONTROL BOX HQC AT COMPLETE 2 HQC 156517 1 PRESSURE GAUGE 0 10 BAR 3 HQC 152765 1 PRESSURE REGULATOR FILTER ASSEMBLY 4 HQC 152822 1 GASKET 5 HQC 154079 1 STRAIGHT TUBE FITTING 6MM TUBE 6 HQC 152822 1 GASKET 7 HQC 810542 1 SOCKET MAIN VOLTAGE HQC AT 8 HQC 810539 1 SOCKET CONTROL BOX PRINT HEAD HQC AT 9 HQC 811869 1 POWER CORD HQC 115 VAC 10 HQC 154152 1 ELBOW 11 HQC 152819 1 REDUCING COUPL
10. as shown below The High Temp rubber type is for the KORTHO Hot Quick Coder only All boxed sets contain an assortment of characters including punctuation in varying quantities The chart below shows the quantity of each character in our listed boxed sets A ASSORTIVENT CHARACTER A B CO D E F GH l J K LM NO P QR S U MW X Y QUANTITYINSET 7 5 5 5 715 5 5 15 15 01 50 15 51707 515 5151515151513 3 CHARACTERS E 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 O QUANTITYINSET 21212 212 12121212121212121212121113 11 11 C ASSORTMENT FIGURES 1l 2 3 4 5 6 718 9 0 QUANTITY INSET 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 2 3 2 2 STYLE NO TYPE FACE HEIGHT LETTER TYPE SAMPLE FIGURE TYPE SAMPLE 2 8 2mm 5 64 DEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZAB 012345678901234567890123456789 2 10 2 5 mm 3 32 CDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVW 012345678901234567890123456 2 12 3mm 1 0 XYZABCDEFGHIJKLMNO 56789012345678901234567 214 PQRSTUVWXYZABCDEF 78901234567890123456 2 16 4 mm 5 32 GHIKLMNOPQRSTU 78901234567890123 2 20 5 mm 3 16 VWXYZABCDEFG 456789012345678 TYPE FACE HEIGHTS ARE APPROXIMATE KORTHO HIGH TEMP RIBtype SILICONE TYPE STOCK NO STOCK NO STYLE NO A ASSORTMENT C ASSORTMENT 2 8 UR 28A UR 28C 2 10 UR 210A UR 210C 2 12 UR 212A UR 212C 2 14 UR 214A UR 214C 2 16 UR 216A UR 216C
11. button 7 HQC air connection 3 ON button 8 Main power connection 4 9 5 1 The stamping time and temperature are set with the buttons on the Control box The stamping pressure is set as standard to 56 psi The impression can be optimised using a counter pressure plate if there is one In case film belts NOTE The HQC air connection is a rapid connection as indicated in figure 2 Other figures of the Control box in this manual still show the old connection KORTHO Hol Quick Coder Manual The Control box contains a Control Panel with which specific functions can be performed such as switching the HQC on and off and setting the print parameters The Control Panel can also be used to issue a test print signal 2 2 1 The Control Panel The Control Panel of the Control box contains the following buttons see figure 3 Figure 3 The Control Panel 1 OFF button 2 ON button 3 TEST button 4 START button 29 5 STOP button 6 Function button F1 F2 7 Text head IN 8 Text head OUT AN ol 9 Temperature adjustment Bd o 10 Pulse time adjustment 11 Print delay adjustment Bn 55 EAD IN JOE AD OUT 1 6 ng OFF 1 This button is used to switch off the system The main power remains connected to the system ON 2 fitis connected to the main power this button is used to switch the system on The two green lights indicate that the two low voltages for the
12. height Activate the HEAD IN button 7 on the Control Panel see section 5 1 The text head moves in A fine adjustment is available as an option This can be used to adjust the distance to the product simply and accurately KORTHO Hol Quick Coder Manual 13 6 STARTING UP THE HOT QUICK CODER WARNINGS Failure to observe the requisite heating up time of 15 mins leads to irrevocable damage to the text material and the Ink Roll Failure to remove the handle from the text head can damage the HQC 6 1 Preparation for use Figure 11 Preparation for use 1 Preheating chamber 2 Coding part 3 Text head holder 4 Handle Take the text head and prepare it for use by applying the desired text material see section 5 2 Connect the system to the Control box by pressing the ON button Activate the HEAD OUT button on the Control Panel see section 5 1 This fixes the text head in the outermost position Place the text head in the text head holder Remove the handle 4 by twisting it out of the text head Place a Ink Roll in the coding part 2 of the HQC the cartridge must be pushed in until it clicks Activate the HEAD OUT button on the Control box see section 5 1 Set the temperature adjustment on the Control box section 5 to position 8 which sets the temperature to approx 275 F Take account of 15 to 20 minutes heating up time 10 Activate the START button on the Control box see section 5 1 11 Activ
13. the service life of the Ink Roll Too high an air pressure setting can reduce the service life of the Hot Quick Coder The standard optimum setting in most cases is an air pressure of 56 psi and a temperature of approx 275 F position 8 Adjust the setting so that both the temperature and the air pressure are around the standard setting KORTHO Hot Quick Coder Manual 7 THE HOT QUICK CODER DURING USE 7 1 Changing a text head Texts can be changed particularly quickly by changing the text head WARNINGS If the text head is removed during normal operation it s temperature is approximately 120 C Failure to remove the handle from the text head can damage the HQC 1 Stop the supply of products 2 Remove the product under or in front of the HQC or turn the HQC in its entirety away from the belt 3 Activate the HEAD OUT button on the Control Panel 4 Twist the handle into the text head 5 Use the handle to extract the text head from the text head holder 6 Use the handle to position the new text head in the text head holder check for blockages 7 Twist the handle out of the text head 8 Activate the HEAD IN button on the Control Panel This moves the text head back into neutral position 9 Allow the new text head to reach operating temperature approx 2 minutes 10 Replace the product under or in front of the HQC or turn the HQC in its entirety back towards the belt 11 Start the supply of pr
14. to Danger due to high temperature high voltage parts 220 240V sicud 56 PSI 4 BAR 110 130V Coding unit remains hot 50 60 Hz Maximum adjustable Voltage requirements pressure 10 KORTHO Hol Quick Coder Manual 4 INSTALLATION OF THE HOT QUICK CODER 4 1 Assembly instructions Figure 7a Options for coding products Figure 7b Options for coding lengths of film TIN f E 2 3mm o o See Figure 7 for a summary of the options During assembly ensure that sufficient space is left around the coder to replace the Ink Roll and to change the text head If necessary set up the coder so that it revolves The dimensional sketches are included in Appendix D 1 Mark the desired position of the holes for assembling the support 2 75 C C When determining the position take account of the fact that the text head in the marked position should ultimately be located approx 5 64 1 8 from the product surface to be printed figure 7b Drill the mounting holes for the support diameter 17 64 Assemble the support with 1 4 bolts x2 Fix the coder to the support Mark the desired position of the holes for assembling the Control box Drill the mounting holes for the Control box 3 16 diameter Assemble the Control box with 8 Screws and nuts x4 O S 4 22 Connection instructions WARNINGS Before opening the control of the Hot Quick Coder it should first be d
15. 1 4 9 29 93 ene S k kus eee WO NE ACE Qr Rege 55 20 eese CrCT e ee eo ee ee Se ee Bs 21 Checkpoint8 22 Checkpoint Checklist Steps to be carried aa 22 Print Quality Problems 23 Appendix B Technical Data Technical Data Hot Quick 25 Technical Data Control Box for the Hot Quick Coder 25 Temperature setting up with the Control 26 Appendix C Connection Diagrams Control Box Electrical Connection 27 Signal Device Checking Wiring Connection 28 Setting the Hot Quick Coder to the correct mains voltage 110 220 28 Parts Lists amp Diagrams 29 PREFACE The Kortho Hot Quick Coder can be used on almost any material and surface Whether you make 10 000 or 100 000 prints a day the Kortho Hot Quick Coder offers the perfect solution for a variety of coding applications The unit accommodates up to three lines of text in a maximum printing area of 12 x 24 mm The unique spring loaded jumping head with its butterfly touch allows you to make perfect prints on moving products The Kortho Hot Quick Coder utilizes hot ink technology to provide cl
16. 15 or 230 10 50 60 Hz Temperature range C 80 160 Pulse time setting ms 10 50 Print Delay setting s 0 10 2 Other specifications Zero voltage safety mechanism Industrial model min IP 65 Option for Mini KORTHO Logic Controller Inputs Detection input J10 24VCC SIGNAL GALV and GROUND with anti branching circuit for Sensors of type NPN open collector PNP open collector These are connected to 24V CC SIGNAL and GROUND SW1 must be set depending on the type NPN or PNP For NPN SW1 1 ON and SW1 2 OFF For PNP SW1 1 OFF and SW1 2 ON Potential free contact This is a single pin contact which is not yet used by other electronics For example a free contact from arelay in the packaging machine or a cam switch Connect the two wires of the switch as you wish to SIGNAL and GROUND Set SW1 1 to ON and SW1 2 to OFF standard factory setting Ensure the switch is of good quality A voltage pulse of 24V DC minimum 15 ms instead of sensors or a switch a 24V DC voltage pulse can also be used to issue a start command This pulse must have a minimum duration of 15 ms This pulse must be a clean rectangle without interference In this state the input circuit is separated and filtered completely galvanically too much interference causes problems KORTHO Hot Quick Coder Manual 25 Set SW1 1 and SW1 2 both to OFF Connect the 24V DC to the SIGNAL and the ground to GALV For example a PLC can supp
17. ING 1 8XM5 12 HQC 152822 1 GASKET is HQC 160564 1 SOLENOID VALVE 5 24 VDC 14 HQC 153268 1 AIR TUBE 6 4 BLACK 83MM LONG SUPPLIED IN 1 METER LENGTH 18 HQC 153268 1 AIR TUBE 6 4 BLACK 60MM LONG SUPPLIED IN 1 METER LENGTH 16 HQC 810708 1 ELECTRICAL CABLE SOLENOID VALVE 17 HQC 810778 1 POWER SUPPLY ASSEMBLY HQC 18 HQC 810794 1 CONTROL CABLE PCB HQC AT 19 HQC 810781 1 CONTROL BOARD HQC Fuse Specifications for 115 VAC 60 Hz Systems FUSE PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION F1 HQC 155972 3 15 A 5X20 S FUSE F2 HQC 155972 3 15A 5 X 20 S FUSE F3 HQC 159947 315 mA 5 X 20 S FUSE F4 HQC 159947 315 mA 5 X 20 S FUSE F5 HQC 161264 1 6A 5 X 20 S FUSE F6 HQC 161264 1 6A 5 X 20 S FUSE KORTHO Hot Quick Coder Manual 33 KORTHO HQC 100 HOT QUICK CODER PRINT HEAD ASSEMBLY amp PARTS LIST 1 Nu 1 Lm H n pues LE oO 977 Mr xy KEY NO PART NUMBER QTY DESCRIPTION 1 HQC 810819 1 PRINTHEAD HQC AT 2 154782 1 CLAMPING SCREW 8 x 35MM 3 HQC 154755 1 WASHER 8MM 4 HQC 159399 8 SCREW M5 X 10MM BUTTON HEAD KORTHO Hot Quick Coder Manual 34 KORTHO HQC 100 HOT QUICK CODER FORK ASSEMBLY amp PARTS LIST
18. LEMENT ASSEMBLY amp PARTS LIST a Lo HL 2 gt Ead 1 9 lH 1 GROUND LOCKING BUSHING HEATING ELEMENT SENSOR PART NUMBER QTY DESCRIPTION 814937 1 HEATING ELEMENT ASSEMBLY 115 VAC ONLY HQC 810807 HEATING ELEMENT ASSEMBLY 230 VAC ONLY KORTHO Hot Quick Coder Manual 40 KORTHO HQC 100 HOT QUICK CODER MOUNTING BRACKET ASSEMBLY amp PARTS LIST 2 u umo P B mm 1 f PART NUMBER QTY REQD DESCRIPTION ALL HQC 809477 1 MOUNTING BRACKET ASSEMBLY HQC COMPLETE 1 HQC 316034 1 CROSS CLAMP BLOCK HQC 2 158897 1 HANDLE M8 X 25 3 HQC 153478 1 CLAMPING SCREW M8 X 20 4 HQC 315992 1 MOUNTING ARM 5 HQC 153452 1 LOCK WASHER M8 X 1 6 HQC 155174 1 SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW 8 X 25 7 HQC 316664 1 MOUNTING STUD HQC 8 HQC 154429 1 SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW M6 X 25 9 HQC 316062 1 PLATEN HQC 10 HQC 315989 1 MOUNTING COLUMN HQC 11 HQC 316018 1 MOUNTING BASE 12 HQC 809464 1 SHAFT COLLAR amp HARDWARE KIT KORTHO Hot Quick Coder Manual 41
19. asures ll s 9 Explanation of attached Stickers ool es 10 4 Installation Of The Hot Quick Coder Assembly instructions 11 Connection 5 11 5 Putting The Hot Quick Coder Into Operation Setting up the 12 Applying the Text material Rmo 13 Adjusting the Position of the Hot Quick Coder 13 6 Starting Up The Hot Quick coder Preparation fOruS6 sx uo honc ge RE YO SR eR E XU Mee REGES Gus Rods e de 14 Adjustment of the Hot Quick 15 7 The Hot Quick Coder During Use Ghanging a Text Hoad 2 5 1 4482 44202300 ek Rush Ae SOS p Fg hos 16 Replacing the Ink Roll 16 8 Deactivating The Hot Quick Coder Stopping printing 1 17 Stopping printing for a longer time 17 9 Maintenance And Cleaning 255225255 Vcrum 18 ae CESS Oa GP W nk Che OSE Sale W See g 3 18 Appendix A List of possible Malfunctions Making a Diagnosis of Malfunctions ee 19 Locating faults in the Hot Quick Coder Electronics System 000000040 20 Checkpoint 1 44 2 2
20. ate the supply of products Adjust the print quality further in accordance with the instructions in section 6 2 13 Place a Ink Roll in the preheating chamber 1 This heats up a new Ink Roll during production so as to avoid undesirable loss of production 1 2 3 Hol Quick Coder Manual 6 2 Adjustment of the Hot Quick Coder Figure 12 Adjustment of the HQC Reducing valve Temperature setting Pulse Time setting Print Delay setting Q N A correct adjustment of the HQC is achieved by the setting of the stamping pressure temperature and stamping time The stamping pressure is adjusted with the reducing valve This is mounted on the left hand side of the Control box 1 The temperature is set with the TEMP dial 2 The stamping time is set with the PULSE TIME dial 3 Furthermore the PRINT DELAY dial 4 can be used to set a delay between the sensor signal and the actual coding job through the Control box to the HQC STEPS 1 Set the stamping pressure to approximately 56 psi 2 Set the temperature to position 8 approx 275 F 3 Set the stamping time such that an optimum print is generated If necessary the print quality can be improved by slightly increasing the pressure and or temperature If the print does not result in a completely even image the position of the HQC probably needs to be adjusted see section 5 3 WARNINGS Too high a temperature setting can reduce
21. ature adjustment 5 vat 10 Pulse time adjustment e 11 Print delay adjustment rg 12 Reducing valve 4 J 13 HQC air connection 14 Main Power connection 15 HQC connection 16 Coupling nut The HQC can be switched On and Off with the ON 2 and OFF 1 buttons The dials 9 10 and 11 are used respectively to adjust the temperature of the text head the stamping duration and the printing position on the product Switch on the system by pressing the ON button 2 The operating temperature of the HQC is around 135 C in most instances This means that a heating up time of 15 minutes position 8 after switching on the HQC should be taken into account The system automatically switches to the warming up position after the ON button has been pressed The red light next to the TEMP turn knob 9 will be lit continuously No prints are made during the warming up phase if a print signal is received The HQC remains in the STOP position during the warming up phase and the orange light on the STOP button 5 is lit The warming up phase is completed when the red light on the TEMP turn knob 9 blinks at a steady rate After the warming up phase a testprint can be made by pressing the TEST button 3 To make a testprint however the system needs to first be released by pressing the START button 4 Depending on the quality of the testprint the HQC may need to be adjusted
22. e the ON button Set the temperature and wait until the TEMP light starts flashing see note pg 20 Check that the ON button lights are still on Activate the START button Does the STOP light now go out No Contact the KORTHO service department Yes Goto checkpoint 5 KORTHO Hot Quick Coder Manual 20 Checkpoint 5 TESTING PULSE TIME Set the temperature and wait until the TEMP light starts flashing see note pg 20 Check that the ON button lights are still on and activate the START button Activate the TEST button Is the PULSE TIME light illuminated Yes Goto checkpoint 6 No Perform steps 1 and 15 Perform step 9 Perform steps 11 and 12 Activate the ON button and the START button Set the temperature and wait until the TEMP light starts flashing see note pg 20 Check that the ON button lights are still on Activate the TEST button Is PULSE TIME now illuminated No Contact the KORTHO service department Yes Go to checkpoint 6 Checkpoint 6 TESTING OPERATION OF TEXT HEAD HOLDER Set the temperature and wait until the TEMP light starts flashing see note pg 20 Check that the ON button lights are still on Activate the TEST button Does the text head holder of the HQC move Yes Goto checkpoint 7 No Perform steps 1 and 15 Perform steps 8 9 and 23 Perform steps 10 and 18 Perform steps 11 and 12 Activate the ON button and the START button Set the temperature and wait until the TEMP light starts flashing see note
23. ean sharp nearly instant dry impressions at a high rate of speed Ink rolls which are dry to the touch at room temperature are preheated prior to use in the self contained heating system When hot the ink in the roll becomes fluid and is then ready for operation During production a spare roll can be stored in the unit s preheat chamber to keep it ready for immediate use Ink rolls are available in black white red yellow green amp blue and are supplied in convenient six pack boxes CODER SPECIFICATIONS The specification section includes a drawing of the Hot Quick Coder with the basic dimensions the net weight print area max printing amp product speed electrical specifications amp working pressure KORTHO Hot Quick Coder Manual SPECIFICATIONS KORTHO HQC 100 HOT QUICK CODER 8 63 219 mm lt 4 21 m 8 04 204 mm 107 m MOUNTING HOLES 6 r 1 50110 HOT QUICK CODER J Ee 6 50 165 5 97 1 152 mm MOUNTING HOLES r1 N 2 NNN i g LL 4 X 0 175 DIA MOUNTING HOLES 4 4 45 mm 11 83 300 mm 1 M _ m 3 64 1 19 97 92 mm Du 352 T w r S Y
24. ed on PRINT DELAY green KORTHO Hot Quick Coder Manual Locating faults in the Hot Quick Coder Electronics System REFER TO CHECKPOINT CHECKLIST on page 22 Checkpoint 1 PRESENCE OF MAIN VOLTAGE Is the main power present check voltage supply No Perform steps 13 and 14 Check that the main power is now present No Fault outside the HQC system Yes Go to checkpoint 2 Checkpoint 2 TESTING ON and STOP Activate the ON button Are the ON and STOP lights illuminated Yes Go to checkpoint No Perform steps 1 and 15 Perform steps 2 6 7 and 8 Perform steps 11 and 12 Activate the ON button Are the ON and STOP lights now illuminated No Contact the KORTHO service department Yes Go to checkpoint 3 Checkpoint 3 TESTING THE TEMPERATURE Check that the ON button lights are still on 15 the light next to the Temp dial illuminated Yes Goto checkpoint 4 No Perform steps 1 22 and 15 Perform steps 3 8 9 17 and 18 Perform steps 11 and 12 Activate the ON button 15 the light next to the Temp dial now illuminated No Contact the KORTHO service department Yes Goto checkpoint 4 Checkpoint 4 TESTING START and STOP Set the temperature and wait at least five minutes after the TEMP light starts flashing Check that the ON button lights are still on Activate the START button Does the STOP light go out Yes Goto checkpoint 5 No Perform steps 1 and 15 Perform step 9 Perform steps 11 and 12 Activat
25. electronics and the magnetic valve are present TEST 3 The HQC performs a test print The system should first be enabled by activating the START button START 4 this button is pressed the is enabled for coding The green light on the START button is illuminated when a print signal is received from the signal emitter This may be a switch photocell relay contact inductive sensor or 24V DC voltage pulse The orange light on the STOP button goes out once the START button has been pressed STOP 5 Once this button is pressed the HQC stops coding The orange light on this button will illuminate to indicate that the system is in preheating mode The control will keep the text head at temperature F1 F2 6 As standard these buttons do not have a function A specific function may be assigned to them if customer geared options are incorporated HEAD 7 Ifthe text head holder is in the outermost position pressing this button moves the text head into the HQC KORTHO Hot Quick Coder Manual 7 HEAD OUT 8 This button moves the text head holder to the outermost position This button should be pressed to change a text head or text It can then be used to fix the HQC to the material to be coded The text head holder is moved back into the HQC by pressing 7 HEAD IN TEMP 9 For adjusting the temperature of the text head between 176 F and 320 F When the red light is illuminated continuously once the system has been started
26. et the active Type Holder cool down for comfort able handling Print Area 12mm x 24mm Approx 0 5 x 1 0 The HQC 100 THCONCAVE Type Holders are designed for use in applying codes along the length of cylindrical parts such as round bottles and cans The concave shape of this type holder conforms to the curvature of the cylinder and enables multiple lines to be printed The ribbed rubber mat hold the type and provides a cushion to ensure a clear imprint The HQC 100 THCONVEX Type Holders are designed for use in applying codes to the bottoms of aerosol cans The convex shape of the type holder conforms to the curvature of the can bottom A ribbed rubber mat holds the type and provides a slight cushion to ensure a clear imprint PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION HQC 6 BK S 11 BLACK HOT QUICK CODER INK ROLLS 6 PK HQC 6 BL 5 12 BLUE HOT QUICK CODER INK ROLLS 6 PK HQC 6 RD S 14 RED HOT QUICK CODER INK ROLLS 6 PK HQC 6 WH S 15 WHITE HOT QUICK CODER INK ROLLS 6 PK HQC 6 GR S 17 GREEN HOT QUICK CODER INK ROLLS 6 PK HQC 6 YL S 16 YELLOW HOT QUICK CODER INK ROLLS 6 PK HQC 100 FTH FLAT TYPE HOLDER 4 RIB HQC 100 THCONCAVE CONCAVE TYPE HOLDER HQC 100 THCONVEX CONVEX TYPE HOLDER KORTHO Hot Quick Coder Manual KORTHO HIGH TEMP RIBtype SILICONE TYPE KORTHO Hot Quick Coder utilizes High Temp RIBtype Silicone type This interchangeable ribbed type is available in a variety of sizes
27. f the hot printer Temperature setting up with the Control box 10 C Position o k k c KORTHO Hot Quick Coder Manual 26 APPENDIX C Connection Diagrams Control Box Electrical Connection Diagram PCB supply Hot Quick Coder Electrical connection diagram HQC KOMMANDOKAST SW 1 PRINTPLAAT VOEDING HQC NPN ART NT 810778 ES ib PES 1 2 ON WEM H SW SW SWI 2 OFF L 6 5 l uem d 235 111 cu x x klu ss d Bda PNP I m s t5 CS 3 Lil bi Oho Cz OG 11111582 L88 52R ESSE SIR RERG 11884455 1 OFF 222 2 52255523252 3 2 ON 9959259599 AX ALATA B GR GR GR E PU LSE BR BL 3 4 1121 5 6 OFF GR GE BL 1 2 4 IGR GE HHH HHA SIGNAL zave ENAT SENSOR e 8w 1 ZUMS eee mos D ELECTRISCH AANSLUITSCHEMA VAN DE HOT QUICKCODER CODEERSET AT amp HOT QUICKCODER bv korthofah
28. he control box can best be cleaned using a cleaner that will not damage the plastic KORTHO Hot Quick Coder Manual 18 APPENDIX A LIST OF POSSIBLE MALFUNCTIONS WARNING If you decide to open the Control box of the Hot Quick Coder the entire installation should first be disconnected from the power This is done by removing the main power cable from the Control box see figure 5 Making a Diagnosis of Malfunctions A diagnosis can be made at the electrical level using the lights on the Control Panel of the Control box The lights on the control box control panel indicate the following ON ON green left Light illuminated 12V DC power supply present for electronics ON green right Light illuminated 24V DC power supply present for magnetic valve coil and print signal sensor START green Light illuminated the sensor is activated 2 2 5 STOP orange Light illuminated the HQC is in preheating mode The lights to the upper left of the turn knobs indicate the following 5 4 eli 6 3 5 22 23 Light is lit the heating element is receiving voltage 1 S Light burns continuously the heating element is preheating the printhead Light is blinking at a steady rate the set temperature of the sensor has been reached TEMP red 4 ha 6 T K 12 Light is lit the solenoid valve is being powered Light is lit during the delay time The light is also lit up whenever the PRINT DELAY is not switch
29. ipment should have a secondary technical education or a comparable technical level of knowledge through practical experience KORTHO Hot Quick Coder Manual 5 2 GENERAL INTRODUCTION The Hot Quick Coder henceforth Hac has been developed to apply small texts of one to three lines max line length 25 mm on a production line The applications vary from loose products to a continuous product e g packaging film The text can be applied to a stationary or a moving product The maximum permitted product speed is 195 Feet min approx 250 impressions per minute can be produced WARNING After using the HQC it cannot simply be deactivated For the correct procedure read section 8 Deactivating the Hot Quic Coder 2 1 The Hot Quick Coder Figure 1 The Hot Quick Coder The code to be printed is applied to an exchangeable text 1 Preheating head via text characters or blocks The text head is inked 2 Ink Roll with a Ink Roll which only delivers the inked wax based at 3 Text head high temperature The Ink Roll is kept at temperature in the heating ring of the HQC 2 2 Control box A good print quality is achieved with a correct combination of stamping time stamping pressure temperature of the text head and the setting of any counter pressure plate Figure 2 The Control box Hot Quick Coder connection 0 Coupling nut Temperature setting Pulse time setting 1 Pressure setting 6 Print delay setting 2 OFF
30. is manual are strictly followed SAFETY MEASURES Before opening the Hot Quick Coder disconnect it from the main power by removing the power cord from the control box see Figure 5 After using the HQC it cannot simply be deactivated For the correct procedure read section 8 Deactivating the HQC Take care not to touch the hot text head of Ink Roll for example when inserting or replacing a Ink Roll Allow the printer to cool down for approximately fifteen minutes before carrying out work on the HQC Never insert your fingers between the text head and the counter pressure plate or the product 3 1 General Safety Measures Figure 5 Disconnecting the Hot Quick Coder from the main 1e amp 008 s 008 The operation of the HQC is based on movement of the text head pressure built up between the text head and the counter pressure plate or the product heating of the text head and the Ink Roll There are potential dangers hidden in the above with regard to the Hot Quick Coder Safety measures are given in this manual for situations which are potentially dangerous The following is an overview of the most important safety measures KORTHO Hot Quick Coder Manual 3 2 Explanation of attached stickers Figure 6 Symbols Various warning symbols are attached to the Hot Quick Coder Here is an explanation of the symbols on the stickers General danger Danger due
31. is rated for harsh environments and suitable for installation in wet areas Body Dimensions 2 6 x 1 21 x 0 48 The HQC 100 PCT LR Kit includes the Photocell mounting bracket 6 foot cable and 3 diameter reflector Not recommended for sensing clear plastic or glass containers PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION HQC 100 FPT FOOT PEDAL TRIGGER KIT HQC 100 MST MICRO SWITCH TRIGGER KIT HQC 100 PCT D PHOTOCELL TRIGGER KIT HQC 100 PCT LR PHOTOCELL TRIGGER KIT LONG RANGE KORTHO Hot Quick Coder Manual 29 KORTHO HOT QUICK CODER INK ROLLS amp TEXT PLATE PARTS LIST INK ROLLS ARE SUPPLIED IN CONVENIENT SIX PACK BOXES AND ARE AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING COLORS BLACK BLUE RED WHITE GREEN AND YELLOW FLAT TYPE HOLDER 4 RIB CONCAVE TYPE HOLDER CONVEX TYPE HOLDER Ink rolls which are dry to the touch at room temperature are preheated prior to use in the self contained heating sys tem The Hot Quick Coder utilizes hot ink technology to provide clean sharp nearly instant dry impressions at a high rate of speed When hot the ink in the rollbecomes fluid and is then ready for operation A spare roll can be stored in the unit s preheat chamber during production to keep it ready for immediate use Additional HQC 100 FTH Flat Type Holders are available to enable setting up codes off line for extremely fast code changes during production Having a spare eliminates the need to l
32. isconnected from the power This is done by removing the main power cable from the Control box see figure 5 Only a GROUNDED cable may be used for connecting the equipment 1 2 3 4 Disconnect the printer from the voltage by removing the main power cable from the Control Box Open the Control box Check that the desired power supply is set correctly see appendix C Connect a sensor to supply the print command The connection points and settings of the switch and jumpers are given in appendix C Connect the power and control cable to the coding part Connect the Control box to the compressed air supply setting approx 58 psi via the reducing valve Connect the HQC to a grounded connection NOD KORTHO Hot Quick Coder Manual 5 PUTTING THE HOT QUICK CODER INTO OPERATION The correct operation of the HQC is determined by the setting of the stamping time stamping pressure and temperature and the distance of the HQC from the surface to be printed The description below assumes that The HQC has been installed so that it is easily accessible see section 4 The supply of products is interrupted The HQC is switched on 5 1 Setting up the Control box Figure 8 Setting up the Control Box 1 OFF button b 2 ON button 1 4 START button 5 STOP button S L 6 Function button F1 F2 7 Text head IN 57 je 10 8 OUT 2 9 Temper
33. ly this type of voltage pulse this depends on the type of PLC STOP Input for interrupting coding This input must be grounded with a potential free contact or an NPN open collector Connect the wires to J3 PRE EXT and GROUND The maximum current which will run is 30 mA The coding unit remains at temperature When the contact is opened again the HQC will be ready to resume coding after about 1 second With this input the packaging machine for example can start stop coding Outputs Signal busy with printing This signal is grounded as soon as the cylinder is activated This output is an open collector which can switch 24V DC 30 mA The connection you use is on J3 called PRINT It is used to synchronise the HQC with the packaging machine if the packaging supports this Preheating signal As soon as the STOP button on the Control Panel is activated or the STOP input is triggered this output is grounded This output can switch 24V DC 30 mA Heating signal This output is grounded as soon as the heating element is activated This signal goes down to the zero throughputs of the main voltage This output can switch 24V DC 30 mA A pulse train can therefore be observed by using a pull up resistor to for example the 24V CC The pulse train is present when the red TEMP light is illuminated This output can be used for example by an intelligent PLC with a high speed counting input In this way the PLC can monitor the heating function o
34. oducts 7 2 Replacing the Ink Roll If the print becomes less legible the Ink Roll should be replaced Replace the used roll with a roll which has already been brought up to the correct temperature in the preheating chamber of the HQC WARNINGS Failure to follow the rules below when replacing an Ink Roll leads to damage to the text material the Ink Roll and the HQC itself The temperature of the text head is approximately 248 F Activate the STOP button on the Control Panel Stop the supply of products Activate the HEAD OUT button on the Control Panel Extract the used Ink Roll from the coding part of the HQC Remove the new Ink Roll from the preheating chamber Slide the new Ink Roll into the coding part of the HQC the cartridge must be pushed in until it clicks Replace the removed product under or in front of the HQC Activate the HEAD IN button on the Control Panel Activate the START button on the Control Panel Restart the supply of products Place a new Ink Roll in the preheating chamber O OO EO DNO KORTHO Hol Quick Coder Manual 16 8 DEACTIVATING THE HOT QUICK CODER 8 1 Stopping printing for a short time If the HQC is deactivated for a short time during a break the STOP button on the Control Panel should be pressed The thermostat part of the Control box continues to operate normally When production is resumed the START button on the Control Panel must be pressed and the HQC is
35. of the marking cycle This triggering device is commonly used when the coder is bench mounted and products are manually placed under the marking head for imprinting The HQC 100 FPT Kit includes a Foot Pedal Switch an 8 Foot Cable and installation instructions The HQC 100 MST Micro Switch is a contact trigger used to initiate the print cycle of the HQC This unit is permanently mounted to the production line and has a 2 5 long trip lever with a low 2 5 Oz operating force Body Dimensions 2 1 x 1 55 x 0 84 The HQC 100 MST Kit includes a Microswitch Dust Proof Enclosure 6 Foot Cable Mounting Screws and installation instructions The HQC 100 PCT D is a compact NPN intelligent reflective beam photo cell which is used for non contact triggering of the HQC marking cycle This photocell features both automatic and manual calibration options digital readout and a sensing range of up to 11 81 300mm This sensor excels in applications where product shape color variations and even clear pack aging materials can cause other photocells to fail Body Dimensions 1 4 x 0 785 x 0 48 The HQC 100 PCT D Kit includes the Photocell Mounting Bracket 6 Foot Cable and installation instructions IP 67 Rated for harsh wet environments The HQC 100 PCT LR is a compact long range retro reflective Photo cell which is which is used for non contact triggering of the HQC marking cycle This unit has an effective range up to 10 feet and
36. or continuity To do so see Appendix C Test the sensor for continuity To do so see Appendix C Check the wiring to and in the coding unit Are they damaged or have they come loose Check whether the signaldevice entry is properly set using SW1 See Appendix C for instructions on how to adjust this The entry needs to be set for the type of sensor NPN PNP or 24VDC voltage pulse Check whether the wiring of your signal device is properly connected 24VDC signal ground galv See Appendix C Check the wiring of the signal device for damage such as interruption or short circuit Check whether the encoder cable is properly connected to the control box Check whether wire numbers 5 amp 6 the magnetic valve are fastened properly in the plug and in the power supply connector KORTHO Hot Quick Coder Manual 22 Print Quality Problems A Text head does not move POSSIBLE CAUSE 1 Still in preheating mode STOP status 2 No air pressure 3 No supply voltage 4 Fuse blown 5 Magnetic valve defective 6 Wire broken in the supply and or control cable ACTION Activate the START button on the Control Panel normal operation see also 5 1 1 Check reducing valve on the Control box Measure the voltage on the 220V AC terminals in the command box voltage Check the fuses on the PCB in the Control box and replace if blown coil and or system power not illuminated Replace the magnetic valve
37. pg 20 Check that the ON button lights are still on Activate the TEST button Does the text head holder of the HQC now move No Contact the KORTHO service department Yes Goto checkpoint 7 Checkpoint 7 TESTING THE SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT Set the temperature and wait until the TEMP light starts flashing see note pg 20 Check that the ON button lights are still on Activate the TEST button Adjust the system in accordance with Section 5 Does the text head holder of the HQC move Yes Goto checkpoint 8 No Perform steps 1 and 15 Perform steps 19 and 20 Perform step 21 Perform steps 11 and 12 Activate the ON button and the START button Set the temperature and wait until the TEMP light starts flashing see note pg 20 Check that the ON button lights are still on Activate the TEST button Does the text head holder of the HQC now move No Contact the KORTHO service department Yes Goto checkpoint 8 KORTHO Hot Quick Coder Manual 21 Checkpoint 8 FINAL CHECK The Hot Quick Coder should now be working properly If the HQC is still not working properly the KORTHO service department should be called Note If some time has passed after Checkpoint 4 the control light should flash for at least five minutes During this period the entire text head on the Hot Quick Coder reaches the desired temperature which is essential for further tests Checkpoint Checklist Steps to be carried out Press the OFF button and disconnect the sy
38. ready for immediate use 8 2 Stopping printing for a longer time If the HQC is deactivated for a longer time several days Stop the supply of products Activate the HEAD OUT button on the Control Panel Remove the Ink Roll from the coding part of the HQC Activate the HEAD IN button on the Control Panel This moves the text head back into neutral position Now switch off the HQC using the OFF button on the Control Panel If necessary remove the air pressure from the system If desired resume the supply of products When the system is started up again you should take account of the requisite heating up time of 15 to 20 minutes see section 5 1 WARNING Failure to observe the requisite heating up time of 15 minutes leads to irrevocable damage to the text material and the Ink Roll KORTHO Hot Quick Coder Manual M 9 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING WARNINGS Whenever the HQC is cleaned it should first be completely disconnected from the main power by removing the main plug from the Control box see figure 5 Under no circumstances must the HQC be cleaned with water 9 4 Maintenance Itis recommended to have the HQC system checked and or reconditioned periodically The recommended frequency is once every two years depending on the degree of use of the HQC No special tools are needed for carrying out maintenance work 9 2 Cleaning The HQC can best be cleaned using a dry brush T
39. rs with normal use and compliance with the indicated maintenance periods The life span can be negatively influenced if original parts are not used for repairs All claims to a guarantee or compensation for damages do not apply in such an instance The Hot Quick Coder does not contain any harmful substances or materials and can be scrapped or recycled at the end of its life span The Ink Rolls should be treated as small chemical waste N B The above statement is based on the legislation in force as at mid 1995 1 3 Normal use Normal use means use under normal conditions i e stamping pressure time and temperature set within the margins indicated in this User Manual 1 4 Environment The environment in which the Hot Quick Coder may be installed must comply with a number of requirements relating to humidity temperature and vibrations The relative humidity should be between 0 and 8596 non condensing The ambient temperature should be between 41 and 104 F The Hot Quick Coder may not be used in any areas having a fire or explosion hazard The Hot Quick Coder should be installed in a low vibration location 1 5 Operational Personnel Operating personnel are required to be informed by means of instruction as to the functioning of the equipment They also need to be informed about the tips and warnings stated in this manual A specific preliminary training is not required Personnel carrying out repairs and technical maintenance on the equ
40. stem from the mains by removing the mains cord from the control box Check whether the wires from the mains connection are fastened properly in the plug and in the power supply connector Check whether wire numbers 1 amp 2 the sensor are fastened properly in the plug and in the power supply connector Check whether wire numbers 3 amp 4 the heating element are fastened properly in the plug and in the power supply connector Check whether fuses F1 amp F2 for supplying power to the heating element are still intact Check whether fuses F3 amp F4 for supplying power to the electronic elements are still intact Check whether fuses F5 amp F6 for the secondary alternating voltage for the electronics are still intact Check for damage to the flat cable which runs from the power supply board to the control board Check whether the flat cable which runs from the control panel to the control board is damaged or has come loose Check the air pressure This should be adjusted at around 4 bar Close the control box and or coding unit carefully Connect to the mains voltage by reconnecting the mains cord Check whether the voltage selection switch SW2 is switched to the correct voltage 115 or 230 VAC Switch it to the correct voltage 115 or 230 VAC 50 60 Hz sinusoidal according to electricity company requirements Open the control box using a screwdriver Handle the cover with care because of the cabling Test the heating element f
41. up the text head is heating up When the text head has reached the desired temperature the red light will flash to indicate that the text head is being kept at temperature The text head is now kept at the set temperature PULSE TIME 10 For adjusting the desired stamping time of the text head This time can be set between 10 and 50 milliseconds The orange PULSE TIME light emits a light signal during the stamping time PRINT DELAY 11 The green light on this dial is illuminated when a print signal is emitted by the signal emitter The print delay can be deactivated by connecting jumper J16 on the PCB in the lid of the Control box See Appendix C 2 2 1 Connections on the Control box The Control box see figure 2 has an HQC air connection 7 main power connection 8 HQC connection 9 and a swivel acting as a feed for a signal emitter 10 2 3 The support arm Figure 4 The support arm 1 Support arm 2 Counter pressure plate The support arm is used to position the HQC and any counter pressure plate in relation to the product to be printed The support arm is suitable for moving the HQC to any position The exceptionally short stamping time makes it possible to print directly onto a moving product without further modifications KORTHO Hot Quick Coder Manual 8 3 SAFE USE The HQC is a durable and reliable piece of coding equipment In order to work with it safely it is important that the precautions indicated in th
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