ALE MasterPad Distributor Manual UK
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1. cord or plug is damaged Do not operate the device after a suspicious malfunction or if damaged Electrical equipment can be hazardous ensure a good quality and earthed supply Do not use the device for other than intended use MasterPad Distributor Manual 3 ALE Design Print Trace 18 06 2010 1 Description The ALE MasterPad controller is designed to control from one to eight ALE inkjet print heads their intended use is described in their own user manual It can also be connected with devices compatible with the description given in fig 2 Using this controller outside of its intended use range can result in damages Please contact ALE for any question 1 Contents of the box 1x MasterPad 1x power supply cord 1x mounting bracket 1x CD Rom with Codex software and manuals 2 Specifications Stainless steel enclosure IP64 on 5 sides 3 status LEDs On Ready Alarm CPU Intel Xscale PXA270 at 312MHz RAM 64MB SDRAM Storage memory 128MB 32MB for message storage Screen 3 5 320x240p touch sensitive Wifi Antenna yes not activated yet 1x USB Host port for USB memory key or keyboard 1x Ethernet 10 100 baseT RJ45 port 1x Photocell connector 1x RS232 9pin male port 1x AUX 15pin female port 1x encoder 9pin female port 2 4 or 8 IEEE1394 hot pluggable print head connectors Option RS232 2 Encoder 2 Photocell 2 3 Power Power requirements 75W 90 250VAC 50 60Hz Recommended fuse 2A an2. selected either by touching them or pressing the function key next to it fig 7 fig 7 Example to go into info either press F3 or touch the i icon on the Screen In any situation pressing the Cancel key E wil bring you back to the previous menu and cancel the current action In the main menu the icon gives access to information about the controller In any other screen where this icon appears it gives access to contextual help diagram of all the menus is available in fig 15 2 Setup Wizard To ease the installation of a printing system driven by a MasterPad a Setup Wizard is accessible from the main screen fig 8 This wizard is designed to set all the basic settings in one operation Please refer to the demo video called MasterPad_Setup_Wizard htm in the directory fig 8 Begin the setup wizard process MasterPad videos in the documentation section of the CD ROM or on ALE s website click here MasterPad Distributor Manual 12 ALE Design Print Trace 18 06 2010 3 Load a Codex file via USB Codex files created on a Windows PC can be transferred to the MasterPad via a USB memory key Please refer to the demo video called MasterPad_Load_file_from_USB htm in the directory MasterPad videos in the documentation section of the CD ROM or on ALE s website click here 4 Load a Codex file via Ethernet Codex files created on a Windows PC can be transferred to the MasterPad via t
3. 11 Menu Customisation a kk ak kk ka ka kk a ka kk kk kak kk a kk ka ka a 19 12 Ink low detection kk kaka ka kk ka kaka aka kak kK a k kk kk kk ka kk kk kk kk kk kk kk kk kk a ka 19 MasterPad Distributor Manual ii ALE Design Print Trace 18 06 2010 Disclaimer A This manual contains instructions for installation and use of the ALE MasterPad controller Read it carefully before performing any manipulation All information written in this Distributor Manual was correct at the time indicated in the version table below However the continual enhancement of our products may result in some differences existing between the information contained in this document and your equipment Copyright 2010 ALE sarl all rights reserved Reproducing this manual in whole or part without permission is expressly prohibited RiX and TraceX are registered trademarks of ALE sarl All trademarks in this document belong to their respective owners Version history Date Revision Modifications Author 19 01 10 First version AF 18 06 10 1 Minor corrections AF Warnings The ALE MasterPad is an electric device and as such basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following to protect against fire and electric shock do not place cord plugs or device in water or other liquid Do not operate the device if the
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5. cted to Ground grouped option fig 2 MasterPad connector panel MasterPad Distributor Manual 7 ALE Design Print Trace 18 06 2010 2 Installation Note before installing the system on a production line do a test setup on a bench or a table to ensure that everything works correctly 1 Enclosure mounting The MasterPad can be mounted on a vertical mast along the conveyor using the included bracket fig 3 This bracket is compatible with Norcan 90mm wide profile 45mm between mounting rails 4x M5x10mm Hex Ye AU M8 Hex screw fig 3 MasterPad mounting Alternatively the MasterPad can be mounted in a custom way using the mounting M5 holes under the enclosure dimensions given in fig 4 Ensure an air gap of 3 5mm between the base and the mounting surface for heat dissipation MasterPad Distributor Manual 8 ALE Design Print Trace 18 06 2010 200 00 mm 167 00 mm 257 00 mm 300 00 mm fig 4 MasterPad base dimensions 2 Photocell and encoder The photocell and encoder should be mounted along the production line as described for example in Z series Operator Manual section 3 3 1 3 Print heads Please refer to the user manual of the ALE print head to be used with the MasterPad it contains information regarding installation printing heights inks etc The print head is connected to the MasterPad via a standard 6 pin IEEE1394 cable fig 5 One of the f
6. eatures of the IEEE1394 standard is that it is possible to disconnect or reconnect a print head while the controller is running without risking damaging it Hot connect feature which does not follow the FireWire standard Therefore the IEEE1394 connectors can be used ONLY to connect ALE compatible print heads Trying to connect any other device with an IEEE1394 cable might damage it The IEEE1394 connectors of the MasterPad are used in a specific way MasterPad Distributor Manual 9 ALE Design Print Trace 18 06 2010 ig 5 Connect Print Head to MasterPad with IEEE1394 6 pin cable 4 Power supply The MasterPad needs an IEC compatible power cord Before plugging in the controller please refer to the specifications regarding power requirements MasterPad Distributor Manual 10 ALE Design Print Trace 18 06 2010 3 Controller use 1 Navigation overview The MasterPad has a tactile 3 5 screen rounded by a keypad The keypad has function keys F1 to F8 around the screen to select items on the screen The keypad also has keys to enter or delete characters See illustration on fig 6 Touchscreen area Functions keys Cancel d 2 abc 3 def VA coe 4 ghi 5 jkl mna VEYA 7 pars tuv Upper caps lower BN caps digits Arrows fig 6 MasterPad keypad and touchscreen MasterPad Distributor Manual 11 ALE Design Print Trace 18 06 2010 Items on the screen can be
7. he network Please refer to the demo video called MasterPad_Load_file_from_Ethernet htm in the directory MasterPad videos in the documentation section of the CD ROM or on ALE s website click here 5 Purging and inking Please refer to the manual of the print head to be used with the MasterPad The MasterPad has a purge menu similar to the one of the J series To access it first go to the Print Mode menu on the main screen fig 6 In that menu select a message then touch the arrow P or press F5 On the appearing screen the purge menu is accessed by touching its icon ill or pressing F6 The functions of this menu are the same as in the J series controller MasterPad Distributor Manual 13 ALE Design Print Trace 18 06 2010 4 Reference 1 Info screen The info screen contains information regarding the status of the MasterPad memory usage IP address serial number options connected heads It can be accessed by touching the icon or pressing F3 on the main screen fig 9 Serial no KPAD 12345 67890 Memory disk 128MB cpu 64MB V401 DEV rom 11 01 10 07 58 Dongle detection 777 Features enabled 77 Ethernet device name IP 0 0 0 0 DHCP 1 Message space 10 32MB 3 Service in 9999 days Heads fig 9 info screen 2 Edit tool It is a tool created to allow basic messages editing directly on the MasterPad Please refer to the demo video called Edit_menu htm in the directory MasterPad
8. nfiguration screen the current selected configuration is 1x18mm and 1x54mm is recommended 9 Wifi The MasterPad comes with a Wifi antenna The Wifi functions are not implemented yet and will be in the future 10 Dongle Some options Entrix VerifiX and RiX are not activated by default To activate any or a combination of these options it is necessary to plug a USB dongle into the MasterPad It can be connected into the external USB port or an internal one please refer to technical bulletin TBO62P for the mounting procedure This leaves the external USB port free for another USB device No dongle is required for default operation MasterPad Distributor Manual 16 ALE Design Print Trace 18 06 2010 11 Menu Customisation This feature is not implemented yet 12 Ink low detection When a print head sends an ink low detection message to the controller the red ALARM LED fig 1 is turned on and a sign is shown in the home screen fig 12 The Print Mode screen also shows an icon indicating which print head s sent the alarm fig 13 If the print head timeout is reached the icon changes to red and the printing is suspended fig 14 15m s CENSIT ET HIDTFI 16825 rial KPAD 12345 67896 i 2 3 a 3 L 7 5 Re 15m IT VE HIDTH 168 rial KPAD 12345 67896 fig 13 Ink low detected Alarm LED is fig 14 Ink low timeout reached printing RED stopped MasterPad Distrib
9. ti surge MasterPad Distributor Manual 4 ALE Design Print Trace 18 06 2010 4 Dimensions and weight Dimensions Length 300mm Width 200mm Height 115mm Weight 3 1kg 5 Operating conditions Operating conditions Humidity range 5 to 65 RHL Temperature range 5 to 40 Centigrade Ensure an air gap of 3 5mm between the base and the mounting surface for heat dissipation MasterPad Distributor Manual 5 ALE Design Print Trace 18 06 2010 Status LEDs 3 5 touch screen OK key Connector panel Power supply connector fig 1 MasterPad controller description MasterPad Distributor Manual 6 ALE Design Print Trace 18 06 2010 1423323428 e ke Got 88 RS232 1 Ell AUX ENCODER l2 OE OE ee p gt gt nn CODEN PEC 1 PEC 2 RS232 1 Aux photocell 12 to 24v NPN or PNP type DCD output always 1 12V 0 5A OV TXD output 9 0V 12V 0 5A RXD input fo Alarm Normally Closed NPN input Ov print 4 DSR input 12 Alarm Common 4 PNP input 12v to 24v print OV 12 Alarm Normally Opened 6 DTR output Ready Normally Closed RTS output T4 Ready Common ge 15j Ready Normally Opened Alarm Ready specification H Contact rating 30V 2A floating Encoder 1 Encoder 2 Type Omron G5V2 2 HI 12DC 12V 0 5A 4 Channel B NPN 6 OV Channel A NPN requires cable option Ethernet RJ45 10 100baseT IEEE 802 3 OV is internally conne
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11. videos in the documentation section of the CD ROM or on ALE s website click here 3 USB Keyboard The MasterPad has a host USB port that can be used either to connect a memory key or a USB keyboard The keyboard can be used to enter text and navigate through the menus using F1 to F8 The return key does the Z same as andEg Esc acts as Everything can be commanded from the USB keyboard except test print When a USB keyboard is connected an icon shows it on the main screen fig 10 MasterPad Distributor Manual 14 ALE Design Print Trace 18 06 2010 fig 10 USB keyboard connected 4 CodeLoad As in the J series it is a function to update the MasterPad software Please refer to the technical bulletin TB061D available from ALE s website distributors section 5 Hot plugging capabilities With the MasterPad compatible ALE print heads are now connected using a 6 pin female IEEE1394 cable With this standard it is possible to plug or unplug a print head from the controller even while it is powered without any risk to the print head or the controller The MasterPad software instantly detects changes in the print head s configuration USB devices that can be plugged into the MasterPad can also be connected and removed at will A This capability does not apply to other devices that can be connected to the MasterPad photocell RS232 The IEEE1394 connectors of the MasterPad are used in a specific
12. way which does not follow the FireWire standard Therefore the IEEE1394 connectors can be used ONLY to connect ALE compatible print heads Trying to connect any other device with an IEEE1394 cable might damage it 6 Network configuration The MasterPad can be connected to a TCP IP network via its Ethernet connection The network settings are in Settings gt Installation functions gt I O Ethernet RS232 LCD MasterPad Distributor Manual 15 ALE Design Print Trace 18 06 2010 7 Direct connection to a PC via Ethernet The MasterPad can be connected directly to a PC using a cross RJ45 cable and its Ethernet connection In that case it is needed to set DHCP automatic IP address OFF in both the PC and MasterPad and set fixed IP addresses in both the MasterPad and PC This action is suited for experienced users Please refer to the PC documentation for instructions on operating without a DHCP server 8 Print head configuration screen This screen is part of the setup wizard process It is a screen with two tables The left one shows the list of print heads connected to the MasterPad controller the list is populated while the MasterPad scans all the ports In the right tab is a list of configurations to choose from The sign shows that the selected configuration does not match detected print heads fig 11 This sign can be ignored in cases where print heads have been temporarily removed fig 11 Print head co
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