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1. see through third wire of the power cable 3 Electrical parameters of device Single charging cycle average time Ucharge 600 20s Discharge cycle Max a een 30s Max allowable number Of cycles 60 cycles hour Single lamp life time 40 000 flashes Discharge power Ucharge 600 total 1800J2. towel to clean the glass Do not spray any cleaners directly on the glass or any other part of the machine NOTE The glass used in your Ultimark exposure system is specially formulated for strength and optimum transition of light energy from the exposure to pass through it Replace glass only with Trodat supplied exposure glass should it ever require replacement Do not clean this glass with any abrasive agents that can cause scratching in the surface Cleaning the Machine Body Unplug the unit for 10 minutes before performing any operations below Apply water or any mild household cleaner if needed to a soft towel and wipe the surface of the machine including display clean The towel should be damp not wet Do not use any solvent based cleaners to clean the unit this may cause damage to the paint or display TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 1 Power Supply 110V I CODOWGE SUP cana ee ee 110V 10 PEEQUENCV ne een ee 60 Hz 5 Maximum Power consumption when capacitors are charging TA Guirrenttidiec ndilionsy zen 50 mA POWEr SUBDIY protection amena 1 fuse 10A euie through third wire of the power cable 2 Power supply 220V AG DOWEL SUDDIY a ee 220 V 10 FregUenNC V oree ee sie 50 Hz 5 Maximum Power consumption when capacitors Charging 3 9A Currentaidle COCIDAS Loi een 25 mA Power SUDDIY curia a adas 1 fuse 6 3 A
3. 3 4 5 UM 1200 yet O Os Os COMPUTER CONTROLLED EXPOSURE SYSTEM POWER SWITCH Press this switch to turn the power on off to this unit The switch will be lighted when the unit is turned on and operating normally The light within the switch will go off when the unit is turned off POWER DIAL The power dial will show the current energy level setting that each lamp will discharge when the exposure is activated The energy level is measured in Volts and has a 300 volt minimum to 700 volt maximum range The suggested default energy level is 600 volts This setting is typically a good all purpose setting for most situations from exposing a single stamp die to multiple stamp dies STATUS LEDs These two light emitting diodes LED s provide information on the status of the top clamp and the status of the exposure The green Clamp Closed LED will light when the clamp is in the closed position and the LED will go off when the clamp the top of the clamp is opened The red System Status LED will light when an exposure is initiated and remained lighted during the exposure process The System Status Led will blink after the exposure cycle is completed while the system prepares for the next exposure Both the Status LED s will blink if an exposure is attempted with the clamp in the open position FLASH RELEASE BUTTON Press this button to execute an exposure This button is only active with the clamping mechanism in the full
4. Trodat UCLTIMARK COMPUTER CONTROLLED FLASH EXPOSURE SYSTEMS UM 1200 OWNERS MANUAL Version 1 04 Congratulations and thank you for your purchase of an Ultimark computer controlled flash exposure system This system represents the state of the art in flash exposure stamp technology with microprocessor controlled electronics and semi automatic operation Before you begin using your machine please read this manual to insure safe and proper operation PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 1 Scope of use The Ultimark computer controlled exposure system has been designed to quickly and easily expose flash foam text plates in a production environment After loading the desired artwork clear protective film and text plate foam the clamping mechanism of the UM 1200 will apply the even and precise pressure required for proper exposure to the text plate Pressing a single button will charge the system to the desired energy level and properly expose the text plate foam in one operation The exposed stamp text plates are now ready for immediate use in the assembly in the Ultimark Pre Inked stamps IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This product has been engineered and manufacured to insure your personal safety To insure the proper installation and safe operation please observe the following basic rules and keep this manual for future reference 1 Power Conditions Operate your product only from the type of power source indicated on the label located at
5. ates and proper exposure Slightly smaller gaps may be used however having small gaps between stamps will increase the chance of disturbing text plates that have been already placed in the layout CLEAR PROTECTIVE FILM The clear protective film is placed on top of the printed vellum to separate the artwork from the text plate Trodat product UMCP1000 CLEAR PROTECTIVE FILM The clear protective film is necessary to prevent the toner from the printed vellum from being deposited on the text plate due to the pressure and heat generated during the exposure process It is not recommended that printed vellum or clear protective film be reused for this reason ULTIMARK TEXT PLATES Ultimark text plates have a carefully sealed lip around its perimeter that is captured perfectly within the patented retaining ring of Ultimark Pre Inked Mounts One side of the text plate will be sealed with the stamp artwork and the other side will be exposed to the ink cartridge in the assembly of the mount LOADING STAMPS FOR EXPOSURE IN UM 1200 STEP 1 Place the printed artwork on vellum onto the glass the exposure area The vellum should be placed with the toner side facing up and the copy should be right reading not reversed or mirrored STEP 2 Place a sheet of clear protective film UM CP1000 on top of the vellum in the exposure area TIP Use a piece of removable transparent tape or a 3M Post It book marking flags to secure the clear protective fi
6. ies OPERATION Perform the following procedure to expose stamp text plates that have been loaded into the exposure unit STEP 1 The green Clamp Closed LED will light and remain on while the top clamp secured in the locked position Press the red colored Flash Release button The red System Status LED will light and remain on while each of the three lamps are sequentially charged and flashed as a part of the exposure procedure The red System Status LED will blink at the completion of the exposure process as the system prepares for the next exposure STEP 2 Open the clamp cover and remove the exposed stamp components NOTE Both the Clamp Closed and System Status LED will blink in tandem if an exposure is initiated while the top clamp is in the open position MAINTENANCE Your new Ultimark exposure system has been designed for low maintenance operation as well as ease of use There are regularly scheduled maintenance requirements consisting of cleaning the glass and clamp compression plate as needed Please observe the following cleaning tips Cleaning the Exposure Glass Unplug the unit for 10 minutes before performing any operations below It is very important to keep the glass in the exposure area clean and dust free This will prevent any possibility of foreign objects interfering with producing a properly exposed stamp die Clean the glass with any household glass cleaner Apply glass cleaner to a soft paper towel and then use the
7. ive removed or disconnected 3 Machine Placement Do not place equipment on any surface that is not properly supported for safe operation The UM 1200 is approximately 29 pounds 14 kg This machine should be placed on a sturdy level and clean work surface Serious injury to the operator and damage to the equipment can result from poor machine placement This equipment has been designed to be operated from a flat level surface Do not attempt to place the equipment on any non level surface 4 Ventilation There are vent openings at the underside and cooling vents at the rear of the Ultimark exposure system that provide the proper air circulation to the electronics for operation Do not block any of these openings or restrict airflow around the machine by placing this product in close proximity to other equipment or into confined spaces Please allow for at least 10 inches 25 cm of unobstructed area around the machine Periodically check the intake fan filters to insure that they are clean 5 Heat and Cold This product should be situated away from heat sources and other equipment that may generate excessive vibration dust or moisture Avoid exposing unit to sudden temperature changes to prevent condensation inside this unit 6 Attachments Do not use any attachments not specifically recommended or supplied by Trodat with the Ultimark exposure system as this may cause hazards CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front Panel 1 2
8. k 2 clear protective film and 3 Ultimark text plate PRINTED ARTWORK REQUIREMENTS The artwork for the exposure process should be printed using 600 dots per inch DPI laser printer on vellum Trodat product VELLUM The print should be right reading positive and toner side up for use in the Ultimark exposure system The density of the toner is important to block the light of the print areas You may need to adjust your print density setting of your printer for optimal performance See your printer s owner manual The text or copy for the stamp should be surrounded by a black printable border that is the same overall size as the text plate that will be exposed Doing this will allow for easy placement of the text plate during the loading process A second inner boarder should be used representing the typesetting limits and centered within the black rectangle This inner boarder should be made yellow in color and very thin in line thickness so that it will not print on the vellum Inner yellow border eth Stevens j Outer black border kings Systems for typesetting area ingfi Ave for text plate N 688 55 placement Templates are available for all Ultimark mount sizes for use in your typesetting software IMPORTANT When typesetting copy for a layout of stamps for printing on vellum leave at least a Y 1 27mm gap or 2cm where possible between stamps in your layout This is to allow for quick easy placement of text pl
9. lm to the glass This will prevent the vellum and clear protective film from sliding when you proceed to the next step Stapling the clear protective film to the vellum before placement onto the glass is also acceptable Important When typesetting copy for a layout of stamps for printing on vellum leave a 72 1 27mm gap between stamps or 2cm where possible in your layout This is to allow for quick easy placement of text plates and proper exposure STEP 3 Gather the appropriately sized text plate s for your artwork Using the black border that you made around your text as a guide place the text plate with the sealed side down on top of the clear protective film so that the text plate is in the border of your artwork ULTIMARK POWER START 5 ULTIMARK mM as ga ULTIMARK POWER an i ye sarr o E O A ur START STEP 4 Grasp the side of the clamp top and pivot the top towards the front of the unit to close STEP 5 Grasp the handle of the clamp top and squeeze the locking bar STEP 6 Swing the handle downwards and stop when the handle meets with resistance Release the locking bar to lock the clamp top in place amd gt Du CAES Qe uo 05 5 d A SYSTEM SYSTEM STATUS STATUS UM 1200 COMPUTER CONTROLLED EXPOSURE SYSTEM UM 1200 COMPUTER CONTROLLED EXPOSURE SYSTEM UM 1200 COMPUTER CONTROLLED EXPOSURE SYSTEM You are now ready to expose the stamp d
10. the rear of the machine All machines are supplied with grounded power plugs This plug will only fit into a grounded power outlet Do not use with non grounded power sources ltis highly recommended that a surge protector be used to help protect the machine from sudden transient increases and decreases in electrical power Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or surge protectors with other devices as this can result in a risk of fire or electrical shock Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed against them CAUTION Before opening the case for any type of service procedure unplug the machine for at minimum 15 minutes to allow for any remaining charge in the capacitors to be fully dissipated Electrical repairs should be made only by a licensed electrician familiar with these types of electronics and capacitors 2 Safety Features The Ultimark exposure system is equipped with safety features that will protect the user anti shock protection unintentional exposure under normal operating conditions To prevent the possibility of stray voltages in the machine all case covers have been grounded plus a thermal protection fuse in the power supply area has been incorporated Triggering the exposure with the clamp in the open position is not possible due to a sensor placed within the clamping device Operation of the exposure mechanism is also blocked if the sensor is defect
11. y closed and locked position CLAMPING MECHANISM This is for the compression of the foam text plates The top of the clamp evenly applies pressure and compresses the text plate before exposure The top of the clamp moves away from the exposure area during loading and unloading of the clamp The exposure area of the UM 1200 machine is A6 sized or approximately 5 0 x 4 5 Rear Panel UM 1200 ULTIMARK_ um41200 SERIAL AUMDER 532002 OV 7 wpe Daher Cl 2304 40 10 ampa 50 0 MR ac main ko 1 COOLING VENTS These three cooling fans allow warm air to escape from the electronics of the unit in order to cool the internal components Do not block airflow around these cooling vents at the rear panel or to the airflow vents at the underside of the unit 2 FUSE HOLDER This contains the fuse that provides overload protection for the unit The fuse is a 250 volt 16 amperes fuse in 110 volt specified machines and it is a 250 volt 10 amperes fuse in 220 volt specified machines 3 POWER PLUG Insert power cord here to supply power to the unit Use the grounded power cord provided 4 SERIAL NUMBER TAG The model and serial number information for the unit is provided here for warranty and repair reference OPERATION BASIC OPERATION There are three components required in the flash exposure in the Ultimark system They are 1 the printed artwor
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