Bulletin 1492 Plotter Kit User Manual
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1. Map Printer O s Printer As 1492 PLTKIT Seri Note Each time a new card is selected it will need to be mapped to the plotter General Calibration Initial Setup 2 23 Plot a card with a row of X s going vertically down the marker tags and with a row going horizontally across the marker tags LIAE 1148 1 1157 111 x If the X s are centered on all of the tags do not change any calibration settings and move onto plotting your cards If the X s are not centered follow the steps on the next page 1 Go to File to Print and select Calibration L Print Project New Project Printer 1492 PLTKIT Series E Map printer for 1492 MR8X12 Copies Number of Copies Jobs All Marker Types O Marker Type 1492 MR8X12 O Single Pages O Selected Markers Without Project Marker keep Marker positions Type Marker Ty Pages Copies Printer Heating 1492 MR 1492 MR8X12 1 1 1492 PLTKIT Series E Show message box for Marker Type change 2 Select Zero Points Options Adjust Marker 2 24 Initial Setup Adjusting Marker Type Options Marker Card Fixture Preview Info Please change the x and vw alue until the zero point of he Frame is reached A 1300 11691 aS d lt Plot Zero Point gt 9 ee Appl 3 Place a piece of tape over the engraved on the2. Marking System Description 1 9 Table 1 G Inlay Spacer Settings Marker Card Inlay Position Number 1492 MCW5X9F 3 1492 MCW6X9 4 1492 MH5X10 6 1492 5 15 6 1492 MH6X12 6 1492 MN81 1 1492 MN83 1 1492 MR5X8 2 1492 MR5X10 2 1492 MR5X12 2 1492 MR6X8 2 1492 MR6X12 2 1492 MR8X12 2 2 1492 MS5X5 1492 MS5X9 1 1492 MS5X12 6 1492 MSG6X9 1 1492 MS6X12 1 1492 MS8X9 1 1492 MS8X12 1 1492 MS8X17 2 1492 MS9X20 2 1492 MS10X17 3 1492 MW9X24 D 1492 MW10X23 D 1492 MW11X60 D 1492 MW14X23 D 1492 MWC1 12 1 1492 MWC1 21 1 1492 MWC3 12 1 1492 MWC3 21 1 1492 MWC4 12 1 1492 MWC4 21 1 1492 SM5X10 1492 SM6X10 1492 MD6x9 GO NI N 1 10 Marking System Description 1 Line up the number on the inlay with the notched locator on the base plate 2 Slide right side of marker card under ledge on plotter plate 3 Line up first notch on the left side of the marker card to the notch on the plotter plate 4 Press the left side on the marker card down on to the plotter plates For plotter plates with the adhesive strip refer to Adhesive Strip Preparation on page 1 Installing Inlay onto Plate Installing Marker Card onto Plate Table 1 D Inlay Spacer Requirement Using Special Plate 1492 PLOTPLTA Marker Card Inlay 1492 MWb 21 Inlay needed 1492 MW6 21 No inlay needed 1492 MW7 21 No inlay needed Chapter Objectives Setup Chapter 2 Initial Setup This chapter shows how to Set up the Plotter Ins
3. 4 4 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Technical Specifications Table 4 B Technical Specifications Plotter type Maximum plotting area Plotting speed Plotter pen Ports Control language Buffer Drive Pen station Addressable resolution Repeat accuracy Repeat accuracy after pen change Power supply type Power supply voltage current Operating temperature Storage temperature Product compliance EMI certification Dimensions Weight Flatbed plotter 440 mm x 305 mm 17 3 in x 12 in Max 40 cm sec 15 75 in sec 1492 PLOTPEN25 1492 PLOTPEN35 USB level 1 1 Based on HP GL 7475A 16 MB Two phase step motor Max four plotter pens with double seal 0 01 mm 0 0004 in 0 05 mm 0 002 in 0 05 mm 0 002 in with optimum pen Separate power supply with interchangeable adapter plug Input voltage 100 240V AC 50 60 Hz Input current 0 3 A max at 220V AC Output voltage 24V DC Output current 1 4 A max 10 35 C 50 95 F at 35 7596 relative humidity 10 50 C 14 122 F at 10 90 relative humidity UL UL1950 C SA 950 VDE En60950 FCC class B FCC part 15 VDE class B EN 55022 660 mm x 440 mm x 125 mm 26 in x 17 3 in x bin 8 kg 17 6 Ib approximately For Plotter Plates with Adhesive Strips 1492 PLOTPLT Series Appendix Appendix Adhesive Strip Preparation Before placing any markers on the base plate carefully remove the five green prote
4. 1492 MCS7X10 Some terminal blocks from Siemens 1492 MCS5X10 Some terminal blocks from Siemens Some terminal blocks from Siemens Some terminal blocks from Siemens Some terminal blocks from Siemens Some terminal blocks from Siemens Some terminal blocks from Murr and Wago some terminal blocks from Murr and Wago some terminal blocks from Murr and Wago some terminal blocks from Murr and Wago some terminal blocks from Murr and Wago 1492 L3 1492 L3T 1492 130 1492 L30S 1492 LG3 1492 LG3T 1492 LG30 1492 LC3 1492 LMJ3 1492 LMJG3 1492 LM30 1492 LMG3 1492 LMP3 1492 LMP30 1492 5 15 1492 L3 1492 L3T 1492 130 1492 L10 1492 L16 1492 1160 1492 L35 1492 LG3 1492 LG3T 1492 LG3Q 1492 LG10 1492 LG16 1492 LG35 1492 MH6X12 1492 L4 1492 L4T 1492 L40 1492 L6 1492 L6T 1492 LG4 1492 LG4T 1492 LG40 1492 LG6 1492 LG6T 1492 MS5X9 1492 WR3 1492 WTF3 1492 WTS3 700 HA Bulletin 800F contact blocks 1492 MS5X12 1492 W3 700 1492 56 9 1492 RFB4 1492 RAFB4 1492 WM4 1492 WMG4 1492 W4TW 700 HA 1492 MS6X12 1492 W4 1492 W6 1492 W10 1492 W16S 1492 WG4 1492 W G6 1492 WG105 1492 WG16S 700 HA 1492 MS8X9 700 HA 1492 H4 1492 H5 1492 H6 1492 H7 1492 WFB4 1 6 Marking System Description ClearTools Software Table 1 A Allen Bradley Markers for Allen Bradley Products Marker Label Use With These Allen Bradley Terminal Blocks and Other Catalog No Products 1492 MS8X12 1492 H4 1492
5. The software you are installing for this hardware has not passed Windows Logo testing The software you are installing for this hardware Printers has not passed Windows Logo testing to verfu its compatibility with Windows AP T ell me why this testing 1 important Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing Continue Anyway STOP Installation 5 Choose Continue Anyway and wait until the installation is completed This can take about one minute Found New Hardware Wizard Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard The wizard has finished installing the software for 1482 PLTKIT Series E Click Finish to close the wizard 6 Click on Finish to close the window The driver for the connected plotter 1492 PLTKIT Series E is now installed and can be used 2 14 Initial Setup Installing the driver for the 1 Login into your Computer using an account with administrative rights 1492 PLTKIT Series E within Windows 7 2 Before you start the installation you need to know if you are running the 32 bit version or the 64 bit version of Windows 7 on your computer If you are not sure you can open the following window Start gt Control Pa
6. button twice in succession to recalibrate the system Operation of Plotter 3 3 Cursor and Pen Up Down Buttons The Cursor buttons are used to move the writing arm manually in all directions The Pen Up Down buttons lowers and raises the plotter pen To raise lower the pen the system must be in the stop mode IMPORTANT These key functions are not used for normal operation They are intended solely for service functions Open the pen station before using the plotter Insert the plotter pen into the pen station and then close the pen station 3 4 Operation of Plotter Notes Chapter Objectives Using the Troubleshooting Chart Required Equipment Chapter 4 Troubleshooting and Maintenance This chapter describes how to Troubleshoot the marking system e Perform routine maintenance e Clean the plotter pens e Technical Specifications Table 4 A is a troubleshooting chart This chart lists the most common operating problems probable causes and steps to correct the problem If you encounter a problem that is not listed in the table contact Rockwell Automation Technical Support at 440 646 3434 options 3 2 4 2 5 A voltmeter is required for verifying that the correct voltage is supplied to the plotter The voltmeter is also required for verifying the correct communications cable configuration 4 2 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Table 4 A Troubleshooting Chart Probable Cause
7. Click on Browse and select the path Psetup vista 32 or Psetup vista 64 depending on whether you have a 32 bit or 64 bit version of Windows Vista In order to see which Windows Vista version you have navigate to Start gt Control Panel gt System and Maintenance gt System or Start gt Control Panel gt System gt L Found New Hardware generic Plotter DIN Ple co Browse for driver software on your computer Search for driver software in this location Y Browse V Include subfolders Browse For Folder Select the folder that contains drivers for your hardware Local Disk D gt Volume E gt cy Volume F b NC NDC G b Ga Fichtner dcl E 49 DVD CD RW Drive L Setup Anleitungen 4 pm Psetup gt Vista 32 gt Vista 64 To view subfolders dick the symbol next to folder KE Initial Setup 2 11 Confirm with OK and then Next The installation starts now 7 During the installation the following message appears Windows can t verify the publisher of this driver software il Windows Security x Windows can t verify the publisher of this driver software gt Don t install this driver software You should check your manufacturer s website for updated driver software for your device Install this driver software anyway Only install driver software obtained from yo
8. 1 ee 1492 PLTKIT Series E Printers and Faxes Printers and Faxes 1492 PLTKIT Series state Delaull Status document s in queue Model 1492 PLTKIT Serves E Category Printer Initial Setup 2 19 Turn the power on by pressing the On button Installing a Pen in the Pen Station Press the Pen Station open close button This will lower the pen stations to allow a pen to be placed in the station 3 Follow the pen instructions for use on the 1492 PLOTPEN25 or 1492 PLOTPEN35 box by assembling the pen point to ink cartridge shaking pen back and forth to activate ink 4 Insert pen into pen station The default pen station is 1 closest to uset IMPORTANT It is important only the 1492 PLOTPEN25 or 1492 PLOTPENGS pens be installed in the pen station Use of a different pen may result in damage to the pen or plotter 5 Press the Pen Station open close button This will close the pen station sealing it in place You are now ready to plot Removing a Pen from the Pen Station 1 Press the Pen Station open close button This will open the pen stations to allow a pen to be removed 2 Remove the pen from the pen station Place the cap on the pen 3 Press the Pen Station open close button This will close the pen station 4 Turn the power off by pressing the Off button 2 20 Initial Setup Plotting with the 1492 PLO
9. Therefore there is no guarantee that this software works corectly with Windows Frinters IF want to search For Microsoft digitally signed software visit the Windows Update web site at http windowsupdate microsoft com to see if one is avallable Do vou want to continue the Installation ves Ma More Info Initial Setup 2 5 8 Click on Finish to close the window Found New Hardware Wizard i Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard 4 1492 pltkit inf Windows has finished installing the software for this device close this wizard click Finish Back Cancel The driver for the connected device 1492 PLTKIT Series E is now installed and ready to use 2 6 Initial Setup Installing the driver for the 1 Login into your Computer using an account with administrative rights 1492 PLTKIT Series E within Before you begin installing the driver you need to know if you are running the Windows Vista 32 bit or the 64 bit version of Windows Vista on your computer If you are not sure you can open the following window Start gt Control Panel gt System and Maintenance gt System ot Start gt Control Panel gt System when using the classical view of the control panel Tasks js View basic information about your computer ty Device Manager Windows edition Remote settings Windows Vista Ultimate System protection a s Copyright amp 2007 Micro
10. from left to right Inlay Writing Pen Station Arm Plotter Control Panel The inlay may be installed in the base plate at different heights by lining up the number 1 to 5 of the inlay with the red locating rib of a given space Marking System Description 1 3 Marker Types The marking system supports a variety of marker types Table 1 A Allen Bradley Markers for Allen Bradley Products Marker Label Use With These Allen Bradley Terminal Blocks and Other Catalog No Products 1492 M3X12 1492 12 1492 L2T 1492 L20 1492 LD2 1492 LD2C 1492 LG2 1492 LG2T 1492 LG20 1492 LDG2 1492 LDG2C 1492 M3X5 1492 12 1492 L2T 1492 L2Q 1492 LD2 1492 LD2C 1492 LG2 1492 16271 1492 1620 1492 1062 1492 LDG2C 1738 OB16EM12 1738 0 16 2505 1738 9 23 1738 IB16DM12 1492 M5X5 1492 CPL 1492 2 1492 J3 1492 J10 1492 J16 1492 J35 1492 J50 1492 J70 1492 JD3 1492 J20 1492 J3TW 1492 JD3C 1492 J3F 1492 JD3F 1492 JG20 1492 JG3 1492 JG3TW 1492 JDG3 1492 JDG3C 1492 JKD3 1492 JKD3TP 1492 1492 J3PTP 1492 JD3P 1492 JD3PTP 1492 JD3PSS 1492 JD3PSSTP 1492 JDG3P 1492 JDG3PTP 1492 JDG3PSS 1492 JDG3PSSTP 1492 JD3DF 1492 JD3DR 1492 JD3RB 1492 JD3RC001 1492 0355 1492 1492 JC3 1492 JDC3 1492 LMJ3 1492 LMJG3 1492 LM3 1492 LM30 1492 LMG3 1492 LMP3 1492 LMP3Q 1492 13 1492 L3T 1492 L30 1492 LD3 1492 1305 1492 LTF3 1492 LD3C 1492 LS2 3 1492 LS2 3L 149
11. 2 20 Activating the Plotter with ClearTools 2 20 TAHOCUCHON Eee Ere pedo ru lupo Vea 2 20 Switening to Plot Mode aoa ario aree raa tics 2 20 Startup options for Plot Mode 2 21 2 22 Maker rev acad aee ms 2 25 Plotino Multiple secti eto hors EE 2521 Chapter heves 3 1 saqi paip anush uuu anta q Sa Q uuu aa 3 1 ON eae an ba weet 3 1 3 1 Pen Station Open Close Button 3 2 SD VIS Bitter are ds 32 Cursor and Pen Up Down Buttons 3 3 Table of Contents ii Troubleshooting and Maintenance 4 Appendix A Chapter Neas anes 4 1 Using the Proubleshoottio Chart separei erore debe Ue e 4 1 Required 4 1 Plotter 4 2 4 2 Removing Sealing Unit from Pen Station 4 2 Inserting and Adjusting Sealing Unit 4 2 Exchanging Priming Plates for starting plotter 4 3 Pen 24 oro uk qa PED Ee uar betae ee 4 5 Technical Specifications For Plotter Plates with Adhesive Strips 1492 PLOTPLT Seis AED EEE ERR IN Ne On aa m E S a A 1 Adhesive otip PreparaliOd svarer het oet op oe dad A 1 Overview of this Manual Preface This manual describes how to use components of the Allen Bradley Plotter Kit to create and print markers for Bulletin 1492 Terminal Block
12. Card Fixture Selection Pitter AY 1492 PLTK Pen Make the settings on the plotter and load it as shown in the Figure below Fixture 1 Fixture 2 Fixture 3 Fixture 4 Fixture 5 Use Use Use Use Use Frame Frame Frame Frame Frame 1492 M5X12 1492 M5X12 1492 M5X12 1492 M5X12 1492 M5X12 EE EN o Es 6 Verify that all the inlay positions are correct and that the desired pen is selected 7 Select Continue Plotting Note If you do not want to print five marker cards or wish to skip a frame deselect the Use Frame checkbox located above each frame Any frames not selected will not be plotted upon Note When plotting more than five cards in a single plot job multiple Marker Card Fixture see above windows will appear Select Continue Plotting on the first window but do not on the second until the first batch of marker cards are plotted upon and you have put new marker cards into the frames 2 30 Initial Setup Plotting Multiple Different Cards 1 In the Project Explorer window right click and select Insert New Marker Type to create multiple cards ear 0015 1492 M2X We File Edit View Insert Shape Format Tools Window Hel EE ENN Li 241 a Print Project New Project Printer n E uU Map printer For 1492 M6X10 Copies Number of Copies Jobs All Marker Types CO Marker Type
13. for your hardware from the list below i Rockwell 1492 PLTKIT Series E Initial Setup 2 9 Description Version 1492 PLTKIT Series E Unknown 1492 PLTKIT Series E Unknown 1492 PLTKIT Series E Unknown 1492 PLTKIT Series E Unknown Manufacturer Location Rockwell Rockwell Rockwell I psetup xp 1492 pltkit inf I psetup w7_32 1492 pltkit inf i psetup vista_32 1492 pitkit inf i psetup w2k 1492 pltkit inf A This driver is not digitally signed Tell me why driver signing is important Choose the entry Psetup vista_64 1492_pltkit inf for the 64 Bit version of Windows Vista or Psetup vista_32 1492_pltkit inf for the 32 Bit version of Windows Vista and click on Next to start the installation If this list does NOT appear or you have stored the driver files at a different location on your computer you can search for the driver files manually 6 1 Click on I don t have the disk Show me other options in the window shown above 6 2 Choose browse my computer for driver software advanced see 99 Found New Hardware generic Plotter DIN A3 m es Check for a solution Windows couldn t find driver software for your device Windows will check to see if there are steps you can take to get your device working 2 Browse my computer for driver software advanced Locate and install driver software manually 2 10 Initial Setup
14. upper left corner of the plotter this is your ideal Zero Point 4 Select the pen you wish to use for plotting No Pen if you are using a Sharpie 5 Press Plot Zero Point and watch where on the tape the plotter draws a in relation to the engraved one on the plotter 2 If the plotted is above or below the engraved adjust Y setting if it is to the right or left adjust the X setting Increasing X value Moves the to the right Decreasing X value Moves the to the left 66 99 Increasing Y value Moves the up Decreasing Y value Moves the down Note Suggested increment of change 5 0 7 Continue adjusting the settings until the Zero points match then reprint the test card and determine if the calibration is correct If calibrating the Zero Point does not seem to be effective on a single card type go to File Print Calibration and select Adjust Marker Type to Initial Setup 2 25 create specific settings for that card If you are satisfied with your calibration move onto the Plotting section 1 Go to File Print Calibration and select Adjust Marker Type Options 2 The following screen will appear verify that the plotter is selected under Options Adjust Marker Type 1492 M5X12 1492 M5X12 Please insert the actual width and height in the fields below Specified Size Ideal value Actual S
15. 2 JG3TW 1492 JKD3 1492 JKD3TP 1492 J3P 1492 J3PTP 1492 JTC3 1492 JC3 1492 JDC3 1492 MR6X12 1492 J4 1492 JG4 1492 4 1492 L6T 1492 L10 1492 LG6 1492 LG6T 1492 LG10 1492 MR8X12 1492 J6 1492 J10 1492 J16 1492 J35 1492 J50 1492 J70 1492 J120 1492 J240 1492 JG10 1492 JG16 1492 JG35 1492 JG50 1492 JG70 1492 JG120 1492 L6 1492 L6T 1492 L10 1492 L16 1492 1160 1492 L35 1492 LG6 1492 1061 1492 1610 1492 LG 16 1492 LG35 1492 MC4X5 Some terminal blocks from Murr and Phoenix Contact 1492 MC5X5 Some terminal blocks from Murr and Phoenix Contact 1492 MC6X5 1492 FB fuse blocks some terminal blocks from Murr and Phoenix Contact 1492 MC7X5 Some terminal blocks from Phoenix Contact 1492 MC5X4 some terminal blocks from Phoenix Contact 1492 MC5X8 Some terminal blocks from Entrelec Phoenix Contact Telemecanique Wieland 1492 MC5X10 Some terminal blocks from Entrelec Phoenix Contact Telemecanique Wieland 1492 MC5X12 Some terminal blocks from Entrelec Phoenix Contact Telemecanique Wieland Marking System Description 1 5 Table 1 A Allen Bradley Markers for Allen Bradley Products Marker Label Use With These Allen Bradley Terminal Blocks and Other Catalog No Products 1492 MC6X10 Bulletin 700 HL relays Some terminal blocks from Entrelec Phoenix Contact Telemecanique Wieland 1492 MC8X10 Bulletin 700 HL relays Some terminal blocks from Entrelec Phoenix Contact Telemecanique Wago Wieland
16. 2 LSG2 3 1492 LS2 4 1492 LS2 4L 1492 LSG2 4 1492 LG3 1492 LG3T 1492 LG30 1492 LDG3 1492 LDG3C 1492 LKD3 1492 L3P 1492 LDG3P1492 LDAG3 1492 LC3 1492 LCDC3 1492 FB Fuse Blocks 1492 M5X8 1492 JD3 1492 JD3C 1492 JD3F 1492 JDG3 1492 JDG3C 1492 JD3DF 1492 JD3DR 1492 JD3RB 1492 JD3RC001 1492 JD3SS 1492 M5X10 1492 ERL35 7492 30 1492 LMG3 1492 LMJ3 1492 LMJG3 1492 LMP3 1492 LMP3Q 1492 13 1492 1317 1492 L30 1492 LD3 1492 1305 1492 LD3G 1492 LG3 1492 LG3T 1492 1630 1492 LD G3 1492 LDG3G 1492 LKD3 1492 L3F 1492 LC3 1492 LDC3 Bulletin 931 Signal Conditioners 1492 JD3P 1492 LM3 1492 LDG3P 1492 LDAG3 1492 M5X12 1492 J3F 1492 JG20 1492 JG3 1492 JG3TW 1492 JKD3 1492 JKD3TP 1492 J3P 1492 J3PTP 1492 JTC3 1492 JC3 1492 JDC3 1492 J3 1492 J20 1492 J3TW 1492 M5X15 1492 ERL15 1492 LMP30 1492 M5X30 1492 WGB5 1492 M6X5 1492 EAJ15 1492 J4 1492 JG4 1492 14 1492 L4T 1492 140 1492 LD4 1492 LD4C 1492 LG4 1492 LG4T 1492 1640 1492 1064 1492 LDG4C 1492 LD4DF 1492 LD4DR 1492 LD4RB 1492 10455 1492 J4M 1492 M6X10 1492 14 1492 1471 1492 L40 1492 LD4 1492 LD4C 7492 64 1492 LG4T 1492 1640 1492 LD G4 1492 LDG4C 1492 LD4DF 1492 LD4DR 1492 LD4RB 1492 LD4SS Bulletin 931 Signal Condioners 1492 M6X12 1492 J4 1492 JG4 1492 1492 16 1492 L6T 1492 L10 1492 LG6 1492 LG6T 1492 LG10 1492 EAJ35 1 4 Marking System Description Table 1 A Allen Bradley Mark
17. 3 Verify that the inlay is in the correct position that the card is on the right frame b and that the correct pen is selected c If they are all correct click Continue Plotting Note Pen Selection Select the pen that is to be used in the plotter If Pen is selected an external pen i e a Sharpie can be used that is not returned to the pen holder Plotting Multiple Cards Multiples of the same card and multiple different cards can both be plotted in the same print session 2 28 Initial Setup Multiples of the same card 1 Create multiple Pages of a marker card by right clicking on the bottom tab strip in Clear Tools and selecting Insert New Page 2 Fill the multiple pages as desired Each page can be treated as a different Marker Card 3 Go to File Print 4 Select Single Pages on the Print Window and select the desired page s check boxes number of Copies Jobs C2 all Marker Types C2 Marker Type C Single Pages Selected Markers Marker Ty 1492 75510 1492 MSS10 1492 MSAS10 1492 MSAS10O 1492 MSAX10 Pages Page 01 Page uz Page 03 Page 04 Page 05 1492 MS210 Copies 1 1 1 1 1 Calibration Offset Printer Heating 1492 PLTKIT Series E 1492 PLTEIT Series E 1492 PLTKIT Series E 1492 PLTKEIT Series E 1492 PLTKEIT Series E show message box For Marker Type change 5 Select Print Initial Setup 2 29 Marker
18. H5 1492 H6 1492 7 1492 RFB4 1492 1492 W10 1492 WFB4 700 HA 1492 W165 1492 WG10 1492 WG165 1492 MS8X17 700 HN204 700 HN205 1492 MS9X20 1667 PanelConnect 1492 MS10X17 100 100 D 700 140 193 E1 193 1492 Wire cable from 6 AWG from 16 0 mm 12 10 AWG 4 0 6 0 mm wire 10 8 AWG 6 0 10 0 mm wire 420 18 AWG 0 5 1 0 mm wire 18 14 AWG 0 75 2 5 mm wire 12 AWG 2 5 4 0 mm wire 1492 MWC3 12 18 14 AWG 0 75 2 5 mm wire 1492 MWC4 12 12 AWG 2 5 4 0 mm wire 1492 SM5X10 1492 JD3P 1492 JD3PTP 1492 JD3PSS 1492 JD3PSSTP 1492 JDG3P 1492 JDG3PTP 1492 JDG3PSS 1492 JDG3PSSTP 1492 MD6X9 1732 1 0 Catalog numbers in bold indicate the preferred marker amp Catalog numbers in italics indicate the corner markers of a spring clamp terminal block Many bulletin number 1492 M markers have identical mounting feet resulting in the ability to use many different types of markers in a given product Clear Tools software is a Microsoft Windows based program that creates files containing marker card layouts These files contain all the information to print multiple base plates full of marker cards See Table 1 B lists the available marking system accessoties Accessories Marking System Description 1 7 Table 1 B Accessories item cataogN No Description P NE Pen 1492 S M EINER ink pen with 20 25 mm tip Disposable P
19. Plotter Kit Catalog Numbers 1492 PLIKIT User Manual Allen Bradley Rockwell Allen Bradley Rockwell Software Automation Important User Information Because of the variety of uses for the products described in this publication those responsible for the application and use of this control equipment must satisfy themselves that all necessary steps have been taken to assure that each application and use meets all performance and safety requirements including any applicable laws regulations codes and standards The illustrations charts sample programs and layout examples shown in this guide are intended solely for purposes of example Since there are many variables and requirements associated with any particular installation Allen Bradley does not assume responsibility or liability to include intellectual property liability for actual use based upon the examples shown in this publication Allen Bradley publication SGI 1 1 Safety Guidelines for the Application Installation and Maintenance of Solid State Control available from your local Allen Bradley office describes some important differences between solid state equipment and electromechanical devices that should be taken into consideration when applying products such as those described in this publication Reproduction of the contents of this copyrighted publication in whole or part without written permission of Rockwell Automation Is prohibited Throughout this manual
20. Single Pages Selected Markers Without Project Marker keep Marker p Type Marker Ty i Printer Heating 1492 M5 1492 M5x12 1492 PLTKIT Series E 1492 MC 1492 MC5X5 1492 PLTKIT Series E 1492 M5 1492 M5x30 1492 PLTKIT Series E 432 M6 1492 M6X10 1492 PLTKIT Series E 1492 1492 MAS6 1492 PLTKIT Series E Show message box for Marker Type change 3 You must map all different cards to the plotter Do this by clicking a card selecting the plotter from the pull down menu and clicking 4 Click Print Initial Setup 2 31 Marker Card Fixture Selection Plotter 1492 PLTKIT Series E Ti Make the settings on the plotter and load it as shown in the figure below Fixture 1 Fixture 2 Fixture 3 Fixture 4 Fixture 5 Use Use Use Use Use Frame Frame Frame Frame Frame 1492 MAS6X15 1492 MCSX5 1492 M5X30 1492 M5X12 1492 M6X10 m Continue Plotting 5 Verify that all the inlay positions Marker Card to frame orientations and the pen selection are correct 6 Select Continue Plotting 2 32 Initial Setup Notes Chapter Objectives Operation Chapter 3 Operation of Plotter This chapter covers Operation ON OFF Buttons e Clear Buffer Station Open Close Button Stop View Button Once you have installed the plotter and connected the power supply and data cable you may switch the potter on IMPORTAN
21. T Betore switching the device on please ensure there are no objects on the writing plotting area which might prevent the writing arm from moving freely All settings and commands are entered using the control panel Manual movement in X and Y directions lower the plotter pen Switch Device ON OFF Delete data downloaded from PC Open and close pen Station to insert remove plotter pen E Pause or stop plotter activity ON OFF Buttons The ON OFF buttons are used to activate and deactivate the device When the plotter is switched on the writing arm moves to the top right hand corner of the labeling area The green light comes on when the system is ready for use and ready to receive data from the PC Clear Buffer If the plotter contains data the yellow light will come on You can delete this data by first making sure the system is in the stop mode red light on The 3 2 Operation of Plotter stop mode is entered pressing the Stop button Then delete the data by pressing the Clear Buffer button Pen Station Open Close Button Pressing the Pen Station Open Close button will operate the pen station A 5 P P P pen must be installed in the bottom location prior to plotting unless ClearTools software has pen selection set to in which case the pen must be installed manually in the plotter arm IMPORTANT Only 1492 PLOTPEN 25 and 1492 PLOTPEN 35 plotter pens may be used as the se
22. TADPT Activating the Plotter with GlearTools The 1492 PLOTADPT allows the user to plot with a standard Sharpie UltraFine point marker which can be purchased in various colors The pen station will not hold this accessory so the next process must be followed 1 Open ClearTools software 2 Create the marker layout you desire 3 In the software select Plot then Settings 4 Set Pen selection to No This will cause the plotter to plot without taking a pen from the pen station 5 Carefully install the 1492 PLOTADPT with the Sharpie pen affixed to it in the arm of the plotter being careful not to move the plotter arm while performing this operation 6 Begin plotting as usual with the ClearTools software Note the pen will have to be manually removed when you have finished plotting Introduction This chapter describes the setup activation mapping calibration of the plotter to the printed marker cards and plotting options while using ClearTools Switching to Plot Mode Before you can plot with ClearTools the software must be put into Plot Mode 1 Select the icon on the toolbar or go to File and select Toggle Plot Mode Clear Tools 1492 M6X10 mim Open m Save Ctrl 5 Save As Close Import Batch Import Print ag Toggle Plot Made ed Set Material depend
23. aling system is designed specifically for these plotter pens When using the 1492 PLOTADPT the Clear Tools software must be the pen selection set to No Using other plotter pens and writing instruments may damage the device Operation of the pen station is only possible when the system is in the stop mode When the pen station has been opened you can insert the plotter pens into the corresponding storage holders and then re close the pen station by pressing the Pen Station Open Close button again IMPORTANT Do not leave the pen station open for extended periods as the pens will dry out You may leave the plotter pens in the pen station because the optimized seal largely prevents the pens from drying out If the storage holders become soiled over time replace them with the 1492 PLOTSERV kit Stop View Button If the Stop View button is activated while the plotter is in action the job will pause immediately and the plotter pen will recalibrate return the pen to the pen station and the writing arm will return to the right hand corner The red light will signal the interruption Pressing the Stop View button again will cause the plotter to continue plotting where it left off The red light will go out IMPORTANT Inserting a pen into the writing arm holder by hand can result in the writing arm inadvertently moving the writing arm and compromise calibration After inserting the pen press the Stop View
24. ctive coverings from the adhesive strips on the plate This reveals an adhesive surtace which aids in holding a marker card when the plotter is operating Remove oz the green protective covering not the blue adhesive strip from the plate A 2 Appendix A Index A Pa ee IG ETE p parar Pee S iios 1 7 Activating the Plotter with ClearTools 2 20 Adhesive Strip Preparation A 1 B Pla 1 2 Duct Cleat since atk ase pes bee 3 2 C 2 23 Cleaning DOLCE od abies ea T Bere 4 2 Cerberus iir 3 2 ClearTools Software 1 6 2 1 Cusor and Pen Up Down Buttons 523 D Description System and Components 1 1 E Exchanging Priming Plates 4 3 2 1 Inlay SA SN 1 8 cob i EE eae che ae kates 1 10 Installing a Pen in the Pen Station 2 19 L Location Recommendations 251 M Maintanence 4 2 Maintenance 4 3 Nai 1 1 Marker je ke EE 1 3 1 6 Marker Types Adjusting 2 24 0 ON OFF Buttons 0 00 e ee eee 3 1 Gre ETTE ee es 3 1 P Dou aaae a M E 2 19 ES L oua oo ep nee 4 3 Pen Station Open Close Button 3 2 Plotter es 1 3 Mantenan e idee m mcd 4 2 Clean Lassen e diis 4 2 Plotter Driv
25. dow click on Browse and select the subfolder W2K in the folder Psetup on your installation CD Confirm with Open and then with OK Found New Hardware Wizard Cancel Insert the manufacturer s Installation disk into the drive DK E selected and then click Copy manufacturer s files from JE Psetup w 2k Locate File Computer y ee Fete 497 pitkit inf B P EE Files of type Setup Information inf m Cancel 6 Then click on NEXT The installation begins now 2 4 Initial Setup Found New Hardware Wizard Driver Files Search Results Pat The wizard has finished searching for driver files for your hardware device Sy The wizard found driver for the following device oy Unknown Windows found a driver for this device To install the driver Windows found click Next e psetup w2k 1 4932 pltkit inf lt Back Cancel 7 During the installation a message appears stating The software you are about to install does not contain a Microsoft digital signature and asks Do you want to continue the installation Click on Yes Digital Signature Not Found E X The Microsoft digital signature affirme that software has been tested with Windows and that the software has not been altered since It was tested The software you are about to Install does not contain Microsott digital signature
26. en 1492 PLOTPEN35 Disposable ink pen with 20 35 mm tip Pen Adapter 1492 PLOTADPT Pen adapter for use with Sharpie Ultra Fine Point Pen O Pen Station Service Kit 1492 PLOTSERV Pen Station Service Kit for replacing pen priming tabs and ink coated pen sealing units 1492 PLOTPLT Base plate for the plotter Plotter Software ME 1 CD of ClearTools Software Single Plate 1492 PLOTPLTA Single plate used with wire markers not included in plotter kit Recommended when plotting 12 point font or larger latest software can be downloaded at www ab com industrialcontrols products Select Connection Devices gt Terminal Blocks gt Marking Solutions gt X Y Plotter Marking System gt Software IMPORTANT It is important to only use the above accessories with the plotter Use of other accessories may damage the plotter 1 8 Marking System Description Table 1 G Inlay Spacer Settings Marker Card 1492 M3X5 1492 M3X12 1492 M5X5 1492 M5X8 1492 M5X10 1492 M5X12 1492 M5X15 1492 M5X30 1492 M6X5 1492 M6X10 1492 M6X12 1492 M7X12 1492 M8X5 1492 MAS6X15 1492 MAS9X11 1492 MAS9X17 1492 MC4X5 1492 MC5X4 1492 MC5X5 1492 MC5X8 1492 MC5X10 1492 MC5X12 1492 MC6X5 1492 MC6X10 1492 MC7X5 1492 MC8X10 1492 MCS5X8 1492 MCS5X10 1492 MCS6X8 1492 MCS6X10 1492 MCS7X7 1492 MCS7X10 1492 MCWAX9 1492 MCW5X5 1492 MCW5X9 Inlay Position Number gt OJ NINI NI NI CO N C2 W A Hy WY Cy Cy CW CY
27. ent Slip Addict Markar Tuna Note Plot mode is active when Mode is written adjacent to the version number or when the following icon in the toolbar appears w Startup options for Plot Mode Initial Setup 2 21 1 The display in Plot Mode can be set up via the Options window select Tools gt Options gt Plotter Options J Environment E Plotter g General Marker Card Fixture FLOTPLTA Fixture Pen Friming a Clearmark J FastTrack General Start in Plot Mode 9 Always CTF last mode was Plot Mode Plotter Speed Device 1492 PLTEIT Series E EPSOM Stylus C62 Series GelSprinter G 3000 30504 MM Fax Print Driver Microsoft SFS Document writer Series E plotter test plotter Mapping Made As 1492 PLTEIT Series E As 1492 PLTEIT Series E Ask User Ask User Ask User Ask User As Printer Note Activate the Start in Plot Mode checkbox if Plot Mode is to be launched in the program after a restart when opening an application file or when creating a new project 2 22 Initial Setup Printing Plotting Before plotting a card the card must be calibrated and mapped to the plotter Mapping to Plotter 1 After you have filled out your card as desired go to File Print 2 Select the Plotter 1492 PLTKIT Series E in the Printer pull down menu 3 Click Map on the print screen When the following pop up appears select the plotter and click
28. er Devices 2 K DELL E172FP Devices Displays and Projectors LABOR W764 Devices Computers System manufacturer Printers and Faxes 1 se l492 PLTKIT Series Printers and Faxes Printers and Faxes 3 items i If the driver is not yet installed then an entry USB Printing Support appears in the Unspecified list ee gt Control Panel Hardware and Sound Devices and Printers Add a device Add a printer 4 Printers and Faxes 7 e as e e Microsoft XPS PDFCreator Send To Snagit 10 Document Writer OneNote 2010 4 Unspecified 1 _ _ o USB Printing Support 10 items 2 16 Initial Setup 4 In this case take the following steps Double Click on the entry USB Printing Support 5 In the new window that appears choose the tab Hardware USB Printing Support Device Functions USB Printing Support Universal Serial Bus controll Device Function Summary Manufacturer Unknown Location on USB Printing Support Device status This device is working propery 6 Double click on the entry Rockwell 1492 PLTKIT in the Device Functions list Choose the tab Driver in the next window Rockwell 1492 PLTKIT Series E Properties Rockwell 1382 PLTKIT Series E Driver Provider Unknown Driver Date Not available Driver Version Not available Digital Signer Not digitally signed To v
29. er Installation Windows 2000 Windows Vista 2 6 Windows XP xu os cin ob eatin garde duet 2 12 Sele EEE ED l suu 2 14 Plotting with the 1492 PLOTADPT 2 20 Plotune mul plecards y skadde 2 27 Priming Plates exchanging 4 3 R Removing Pen from the Penstation 2 19 Removing Sealing Unit from Penstation 4 3 Required Equipment 4 1 S Sealing Unit Removing Inserting Adjusting 4 3 E Su EE 2 1 LOREN zas mauwa TEN p a 1 6 StOp View 3 2 Technical aa 4 4 Troubleshoot Mierer gerik et oe E 4 1 Index Notes www rockwellautomation com Power Control and Information Solutions Headquarters Americas Rockwell Automation 1201 South Second Street Milwaukee WI 53204 2496 USA Tel 1 414 382 2000 Fax 1 414 382 4444 Europe Middle East Africa Rockwell Automation NV Pegasus Park De Kleetlaan 12a 1831 Diegem Belgium Tel 32 2 663 0600 Fax 32 2 663 0640 Asia Pacific Rockwell Automation Level 14 Core F Cyberport 3 100 Cyberport Road Hong Kong Tel 852 2887 4788 Fax 852 2508 1846 Publication1492 UM006D EN P October 2012 Part Number 41063 289 03 Supersedes Publication1492 UM006C EN P May 2010 Copyright 2012 Rockwell Automation Inc All Rights Reserved Printed in USA
30. ers for Allen Bradley Products Marker Label Use With These Allen Bradley Terminal Blocks and Other Catalog No Products 1492 M7X12 1492 EAJ35 1492 EAHJ35 1492 1492 H5 1492 H6 1492 7 1492 J6 1492 J10 1492 J16 1492 J35 1492 J50 1492 J70 1492 J120 1492 JG6 1492 JG10 1492 JG16 1492 JG35 1492 JG50 1492 JG70 1492 JG120 1492 L16 1492 L16D 1492 L35 1492 LG16 1492 LG35 1492 M8X5 1492 J6 1492 J10 1492 J16 1492 J35 1492 J50 1492 J70 1492 JG6 1492 JG10 1492 JG16 1492 JG35 1492 JG50 1492 JG70 1492 L6 1492 L6T 1492 L10 1492 L16 1492 L16D 1492 135 1492 LG6 1492 LG6T 1492 LG10 1492 1016 1492 1635 1492 MR5X8 1492 J3 1492 JD3 1492 JD3C 1492 JD3F 1492 JDG3 1492 JDG3C 1492 JD3DF 1492 JD3DR 1492 JD3RB 1492 JD3RC001 1492 JD3SS 1492 13 1492 MR6X8 1492 J4 1492 J4M 1492JG4 1492 L4T 1492 L40 1492 LD4 1492 LD4C 1492 LG4 1492 LG4T 1492 LG40 1492 LDG4 1492 LDG4C 1492 LD4DF 1492 LD4DR 1492 LD4RB 1492 10455 1492 16 1492 L6T 1492 L10 1492 LG6 1492 LG6T 1492 LG10 1492 EAJ35 1492 MR5X10 1492 ERL35 1492 LM3Q 1492 LMG3 1492 LMJ3 1492 LMJG3 1492 LMP3 1492 LMP3Q 1492 13 1492 L3T 1492 L30 1492 LD3 1492 1305 1492 LD3C 7492 13 1492 1031 1492 1630 1492 1063 1492 LDG3G 7492 1492 L3F 1492 LC3 1492 LDC3 Bulletin 931 Signal Conditioners 1492 JD3P 1492 LM3 1492 LDG3P 1492 LDAG3 1492 MR5X12 1492 J20 1492 J3 1492 J3TW 1492 J3F 1492 JG2Q 1492 JG3 149
31. evice recommended and then click Next Found New Hardware Wizard Install Hardware Device Drivers Va was device driver is a software program that enables a hardware device to work with an operating system This wizard will complete the installation for this device e USB Printing Support device driver is a software program that makes a hardware device work windows needs driver files for your new device To locate driver files and complete the installation click Next What do you want the wizard to do Search for a suitable driver for my device recommended Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that I can choose a specific driver lt Back Cancel Initial Setup 2 3 4 Choose Specify a location and click on Next Found New Hardware Wizard Locate Driver Files Where do you want Windows to search for driver files Search for driver files for the following hardware device e USB Printing Support The wizard searches for suitable drivers in its driver database on your computer and in any of the following optional search locations that you specify To start the search click Next If you are searching on a floppy disk or CD ROM drive insert the floppy disk or CD before clicking Next Optional search locations Floppy disk drives CD ROM drives Specify location Microsoft Windows Update lt Back Cancel 5 In the opening win
32. floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do Install the software automatically Recommended Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Nest to continue 4 In the next window choose Search for the best driver in these locations and check the box Include this location in the search click on Browse and select the subfolder XP in the folder Psetup on your installation CD Confirm with OK and then with Next Please choose your search and installation options Search for the best driver in these locations Use the check boxes below to limit or expand the default search which includes local paths and removable media The best driver found will be installed C Search removable media floppy CD ROM Include this location in the search EAPsetupP i Browse For Folder BIK Select the folder that contains drivers for your hardware Don t search will choose the driver to install Choose this option to select the device driver from a list Windo the driver you choose will be the best match for your hardware 3 Setup E 23 Anleitungen El 25 Psetup 8 C 32 vista 64 5 c w7 32 23 Shared Documents To view any subfolders click a plus sign above Initial Setup 2 13 driver will now be installed During the installation the following message appears
33. iew details about the driver files To update the driver software for this device IF the device fails after updating the driver roll back to the previously installed driver Disables the selected device To uninstall the driver Advanced Initial Setup 2 17 7 Click on the button Update Driver The following window appears Choose Browse my Computer for driver software How do you want to search for driver software Search automatically for updated driver software Windows will search your computer and the Internet for the latest driver software for your device unless you ve disabled this feature in your device installation settings Browse my computer for driver software Locate and install driver software manually 8 Click on Browse and select the path Psetup W7_32 or PsetupNw7 64 on your installation CD depending whether you have a 32 Bit or 64 Bit version of Windows 7 r Browse for driver software on your computer Search for driver software in this location 7 Include subfolders 2 Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer This list will show installed driver software compatible with the device and all driver software in the same category as the device h Vista 32 b L Vista 64 gt W2K gt 7 32 4 wi_64 b XR Folder W 9 Confirm with OK and then Next The installation starts now 2 18 I
34. ize Width 220 mm Width x 100 Height 60 95 mm Height Y 100 Offset X a Offset Y b Options Use this setting For the Following printers test plotter C Series E plotter MM Fax Print Driver Microsoft XPS Document Writer C GelSprinter 3000 3050N PSoOL a2 Series Cancel 3 Use the Offset X and Offset Y values to adjust the single cards calibration Increase Offset X Text moves down Decrease Offset X Text moves up Increase Offset Y Text moves left Decrease Offset Y Text moves right Note Suggested increment of change 0 5mm 2 26 Initial Setup Note The directions are based on a vertical card as placed on the plotter see image below qp mta SNG nne 1440 i 4 I de valdet dd MAMAS i 4 4 Initial Setup 2 27 Plotting 1 To plot a card fill out the card as desired and go to File Print 2 Click Print The following window will appear Marker Card Fixture Selection Plotter Make the settings on the plotter and load it as shown in the figure below Fixture 1 Fixture 2 Fixture 3 Fixture 4 Fixture 5 Use Use Use Use Use Frame Frame Frame Frame Frame B There are five frames for the cards A The inlay position is indicated by whichever number is next to the red bar position 2 in this case 4 ET E E E
35. nel gt System ic Gr 18 y Control Panel All Control Panel Items System Control Panel Home DE 8 View basic information about your computer Device Manager Windows edition Remote settings Windows 7 Professional System protection Copyright 2009 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved p Advanced system settings Service Pack 1 System Manufacturer Rockwell Automation REV A00 Rating Windows Experience Index Rockwell Processor Intel R Core TM i5 2520M CPU 2 50GHz 2 50 GHz Automation Installed memory RAM 4 00 GB 3 88 GB usable System type 64 bit Operating System Pen and Touch No Pen or Touch Input is available for this Display Rockwell Automation REV 00 support Action Center Support hours 24 Hours Wind Updat indows Update Website Online support Performance Information and Tools Computer name domain and workgroup settings ti NNN BANET OI AVA _ Within the line System type you can find the information needed Initial Setup 2 15 3 Connect your 1492 PLTKIT Series E plotter to the system and switch on the powet Go to Start gt Devices and Printers If the driver is already installed you will find your plotter in the list of Printers and Faxes er k Control Panel Hardware and Sound Devices and Printers Add a device Add a printer Classification Device category Manulactur
36. nitial Setup 10 During the installation the following message appears Windows can t verify the publisher of this driver software KPT lt lt Windows can t verify the publisher of this driver software gt Don t install this driver software You should check your manufacturer s website for updated driver software for your device gt Install this driver software anyway Only install driver software obtained from your manufacturer s website or disc Unsigned software from other sources may harm your computer or steal information v See details Choose Install the driver software anyway 11 After a successful installation Windows issues the following message Press Close to complete the installation ir Update Derer 1480 S re E Windows has successfully updated your driver software Wira has frechs ireriaileng the derer dor device 1452 PATKET Series 12 Reopen the window Devices and Printers Your plotter should now appear in the list of Printers and Faxes pas sk Control Panel Hardware and Sound Devices and Printers S Add device Add printer See what s printing Print server properties Remove device Classilicatian Dice category 4 Devices 2 My DELL E172FP Devices Displays and Projectors lg LABOR WT64 Devices Computers System manufacturer Printers and Faxes
37. ribes e Marking System components Marker Cards e Marker types e Accessories Marking System The Terminal Block Marking System kit Catalog No 1492 PLTKTT includes Components Allen Bradley Marking System Clear Tools Software Plotter Base Plate e Stainless Steel Inlay 5 e Disposable Pen e USB Cable connects personal computer to plotter e Power Cable e Plotter User Manual this document e 220V Adapter In addition you need e Personal computer Marker Cards See Table 1 A ClearTools Software Personal Computer A special plate 1492 PLOTPLTA is needed for the following markers 1492 MW5 21 1492 MW6 21 1492 MW7 21 1 2 Marking System Description Marker Cards Allen Bradley markers can be printed in either a horizontal or vertical direction The Clear Tools software displays view of the markers as they would appear on the plotter Plotting starts here Miami all ii Vertical Upside Down Direction tmr tmn omm TD on Horizontal Upside Down Direction Vertical Direction Horizontal Direction Plotting always starts in the upper left corner of the marker card The plotter base plate has spaces for 5 marker cards Spaces are numbered 1 to 5
38. s Corrective Action s Plotter does not power up Plotter not plugged in Verify that plotter is plugged in Improper connection to power Verify 110 220 VAG 50 60 Hz source voltage at power source No communications between plotter and Faulty communications cable Check cable connections computer Wrong COM or USB port selected Verify cable is plugged into COM or USB plugged in upside down USB port selected in ClearTools If steps 1 and 2 do not restore communications turn off plotter unhook communications cable reboot computer hookup communications cable turn on plotter and start ClearTools Plotter does not properly align text on The Plotter is not calibrated Check that plotter is calibrated as markers correctly described in the ClearTools manual Marker text quality is poor Defective marker pen or pen Is out Replace marker pen of ink Check inlay installation per table Incorrect inlay placement Plotting speed is too fast Reduce plotting speed Verify items 1 through 3 have been corrected Contact Technical Support at 440 646 3434 For any other problems call Technical Support at 440 646 3434 Plotter Maintenance The plotter has several sliding surfaces These surfaces do not require any lubrication However dust and lint may adversely affect plotter performance Use a dust cover to keep the plotter as clean as possible Cleaning Plotter 1 If necessar
39. s and accessories The following table describes the contents of this manual Chapter Contents Preface Provides an overview of the manual Marking System Description Provides a brief overview of the hardware and software Includes a description of system accessories Initial Setup Describes initial plotter setup Troubleshooting and Provides assistance in identifying and Maintenance correcting common operating problems Procedures for routine maintenance items are also provided Operation of Plotter Describes plotter controls Note Refer to the ClearTools M Software Manual for software installation and setup At the end of its life this equipment should be X collected separately from any unsorted municipal waste Preface Intended Audience Basic knowledge of the Microsoft Windows Operating System is required to operate the 1492 PLT KIT Plotter System For Clear Iools software instructions refer to the user s manual contained within the ClearTools software ntions This manual uses the following conventions Allen Bradley Marking System software is referred to as Clear Iools Marker refers to the individual tabs that snap onto a terminal block Terminal Block P d marker card is a set of multiple markers See Table 1 A for more information on marker cards One One Branch Marker One Marker Card Chapter 1 Marking System Description Ghapter Objectives This chapter desc
40. s message again for this device Your device will not function until you install driver software 2 8 Initial Setup Click on Locate and install driver recommended 3 If a window appears asking Allow windows to search online answet with Don t search online M vs AJ Found New Hardware generic Plotter DIN Allow Windows to search online for driver software for your generic Plotter DIN A3 Yes always search online recommended Windows will automatically search for the latest drivers and applications for your hardware and download them to your computer Yes search online this time only Windows will search for the latest drivers and applications for this device and download them to your computer Don t search online Your device may not function properly until you get the latest software Please read Microsoft s privacy statement 4 After the following window appears insert the installation CD into the drive and click on Next a 88 L Found New Hardware generic Plotter DIN Insert the disc that came with your generic Plotter DIN A3 If you have the disc that came with your device insert it now Windows will automatically search the disc for driver software I don t have the disc Show me other options 5 The recognized drivers on the CD are listed Please select the best match
41. soft Corporation All rights reserved J Advanced system settings Service Pack i System Manufacturer Dell See also Rating Windows Experience Index Unrated Windows Update Processor Intel R Core TM 2 CPU 6300 1 86GHz 1 87 GHz Security Center Memory RAM 1 00 GB Performance System type 32 bit Operating System Within the line System type you can find the information needed Initial Setup 2 7 2 Go to Start gt Control Panel gt Printers Then connect your 1492 PLTKIT Series E plotter to the system and switch on the power If the driver is already installed you will find your plotter in the list of Printers and Faxes ess CJ Control Panel Printers re M id Views v WERE TES See what s printing Set s default SS Select printing preferences gt Ei Name Documents Status Comments 1492 PLTKIT Series E 0 Ready Fax 0 Ready mH Microsoft XPS Docum 0 Ready Favorite Links k Documents Pictures More gt Folders If the driver is not yet installed the window Found New Hardware appears Found New Hardware Windows needs to install driver software for your generic Plotter DIN A3 Locate and install driver software recommended Windows will guide you through the process of installing driver software for your device Ask me again later Windows will ask again the next time you plug in your device or log on Don t show thi
42. talling the Plotter Driver e Activating the Plotter with Clear Tools Location A dry dust free room is the ideal environment for the plotter If possible do not install the device in damp or very dusty areas Do not expose the system to direct sunlight Please ensure the connections on the right hand side of the device are accessible all times Position the plotter firmly on the work surface where it is to be used ensuring it is level Please ensure the writing arm can move freely and is not obstructed by other objects Connections 1 Install the power cord and plug into outlet The plotter power supply features a variable AC input voltage of 100 to 240V AC 50 60 Hz The power connection can be replaced by way of adapter plugs as required 2 Connect the plotter to the computer using the USB cable The USB port is located on the right hand side of the plotter 2 2 Initial Setup Installing the Plotter Driver Installing the driver for the 1 Login into your Computer using an account with administrative rights plotter 1492 PLTKIT Series E 21 2 Connect the Plotter to your system and switch on the power within Windows 2000 The Found New Hardware Wizard starts Click on Next Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install a device driver for a hardware device To continue click Next 3 Choose Search for a suitable driver for my d
43. ur manufacturer s website or disc Unsigned software from other sources may harm your computer or steal information v See details Choose Install the driver software anyway 8 After a successful installation Windows issues the following message Press click on Close to complete the installation The software for this device has been successfully installed Windows Kas hushed installesg the diver sodtuaee forte desse jo AEMLPLTKIT Senes E T 9 Reopen the window Control Panel gt Printers Your plotter should now appear in the list of Printers and Faxes RE x ControlPanel Printers v Search P By Organize w Views v v r Adda printer 2 Name 3 Documents Status Comments 1492 PLTKIT Series E 0 Ready Fax 0 Ready 27 Microsoft XPS Docum 0 Ready orite di Documents E Pictures More Folders 2 12 Initial Setup Installing the driver for the 1492 PLTKIT Series E within Windows XP 1 Login into your Computer using an account with administrative rights 2 Connect the Plotter to your system and switch on the power The Found New Hardware Wizard starts 3 Choose Install from a list or specific location and then click Next Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for Rockwell 1492 PLTKIT Series E If your hardware came with an installation CD IP or
44. we use notes to make you aware of safety considerations ATTENTION Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can lead to personal injury or death property damage or economic loss Attention statements help you to e identify a hazard avoid a hazard recognize the consequences IMPORTANT Identifies information that is critical for successful application and understanding of the product Allen Bradley is a trademark of Rockwell Automation Windows is a trademark of the Microsoft Corporation Preface Ch 1 Marking System Description Ch 2 Initial Setup Operation of Plotter 3 Table of Contents Overview of this Manual lee hn i Lotended ENE DEG nee i CONVeNUOMS tbe teak I AEG ii Chapter Obs ee 1 1 Marking System Components 1 1 NE 1 2 Med Se EET POE SET TE LETE EE 1 3 Cleat VE sand ST 1 6 MN 1 7 Chapter uu a 2 1 EE EE EE chests EE NE 2 1 GO 2 1 2 1 Instalhnodhe DIotte p a hes dede qus 2 5 Installing the driver for the plotter 1492 PLTKIT Series E within GAS 2 2 MUCHO B 2 6 Windows NPD TOT STET TTE TTE 8 TT TRITT 2 12 2 14 Itistalume a Pen nane Pen SOON saa sua ae rescue Sm ean 2 19 Removing a Pen from the Pen Station 2 19 Plotting withthe 1492 PLOT AJAPT
45. y clean the plotter with a dry lint free cloth or a mild cleaning solution DO NOT use abrasives ATTENTION Do not use aerosol cleaners household wall cleaners or anything containing solvents since these may damage certain components Never oil the mechanical parts of your plotter 2 If the pen station storage holders sealing units are heavily soiled they can be replaced Order service kit 1492 PLOTSERV This same service kit supplies additional priming surfaces Troubleshooting and Maintenance 4 3 Removing Sealing Unit from Pen Station 1 Open pen station by pressing the Open Close button 2 Apply the key enclosed in the 1492 PLOTSERV to the sealing unit and carefully lift the sealing unit from the holding device Inserting and Adjusting Sealing Unit 1 Insert new sealing unit into pen station 2 Carefully press the sealing unit up to the limit stop in the aluminium tube 3 Using the key adjust the sealing unit until the key is parallel with the plotter surface The opening on the side of the sealing unit should be centered Exchanging Priming Plates for starting plotter pen 1 Remove the priming plates by pulling them out sideways 2 Insert new priming plates by sliding them into the guide on the side of the clamping device until the plates fit snugly Pen Maintenance 1492 PLOTPEN 25 and 1492 PLOTPEN 35 must be removed from pen station capped tightly and stored in the provided pen holder
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