DPR SRL ARS25PL Semi-Rotary Label Finishing Machine User Manual

USER MANUAL

ARS25PL

Semi-Rotary Machine

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

!IMPORTANT!
This unit has some parts which are capable of causing serious injury to the end-user including but not limited to, the blades, nip roller, and the rotary cylinders inside the rotary module.

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ARS25PL

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Media Width|

Up to 250mm

Unwinder Roll Diameter|

Up to 500mm

Lamination Roll Diameter|

Up to 250mm

Max. Diecutting Width|

230mm

Max. Diecutting Length|

360mm

Cutting Dies|

Flexible steel, from 130mm to 360mm

Max. Finished Label Rewind|

400mm

Max. Waste Matrix Rewind|

300mm

POWER REQUIREMENTS

Environmental functioning and storage requirements

Operating temperature: From 5°C to 35°C.
Storage temperature: From 5°C to 50°C.

LAYOUT AND SIZE

MEDIA PATH

Input roll          Waste roll
Laminate roll    Trims
Liner roll

INSTALLATION

Insert the two studs (on the rewinder module) into the slots located on the unwinder module. Then secure them together with four allen screws.

With a wrench, you can raise or lower each foot by turning the bolt left or right. This should assist in leveling the unit.

Clockwise > raises the unit
Counterclockwise > lowers the unit

OPERATION STEPS

How to set the silencer

Silencer accessory is used to drastically reduce the noise generated by noisy self-wound lamination application.

Load and fix the self-wound lamination roll on to the core holder.
Pull the lamination end over the aluminium roller.

Use knob (A) to unlock the silencer, then setting it down over the lamination roll.

How to load the waste

1. Turn the knob anti-clockwise to allow the waste removal arm to open and pass the media through the two rollers as shown in the photo.
2. Peel off the waste from the liner.
3. Attach the waste to the cardboard core located on the core holder. Allow the press roller to fall down over the waste roll.

How to set slitter module

Slitter module has 3 positions:

– Upper position (A), the blades are at its highest to allow for media loading;;

– Middle position (B), Blade are slightly lowered and can be moved from right and left to find the desired position where to perform the longitudinal cut. Tighten the screw to fix the blade holder in position;

– Lower position (C), the blades cut through the media.

To lock the module in A,B or C position use the knob (D)

How to use the splice table

1. Knob (A) is used to secure the bracket down over the media already loaded through the unit.
2. Load the new media roll onto the unit, then align it with the old media from the last job. Use knob (B) to secure the bracket down on the new media.
3. Use a box cutter to cut the excess media along the lines.
4. Join both media ends together by applying tape above and underneath the ends.
Once complete, release both knobs.

How to add or remove a blade holder

1. Release the knob (A) to remove the supporting iron bar
2. Slide in the additional blade holder or slide out the unnecessary one.
Reinstall the supporting iron bar and tighten the knob.

How to rotate or replace the razor blade

1. Remove the two screws (A), holding the small iron support securing the blade.

2. Rotate or replace the blade.
This razor blade offers four cutting corners. When a cutting corner is worn out, you have the ability to rotate the blade and expose a different cutting corner before having the blade completely replaced.

3. Reinstall the small iron support to screw down the blade in place.

How to cut the external trims

Use the first slitter module to cut the external trims. This will allow you to remove it along with the waste.

Use the knob (A) to lock the blade holder in the desired position.

Route the external trims over the roller (B) and secure it to the waste rewinder (C).

Two different ways to remove the waste

You have two modes to remove waste material from the unit. Using classic roller (the standard use) or using the square bar. This is dependent on the type of materials being used, the type of laminate used, and the shape of the die-cut.

Figure 1                                    Figure 2

EQUIPMENT

ARS25PL unit is assembled by two modules that should be leveled when installing them together:

UNWINDER MODULE             ROTARY & REWINDER MODULE

!IMPORTANT!
The two modules are properly leveled and aligned together for correct operation.
DO NOT move the unit by yourself or you might compromise the working operation. Please contact Technical Support before taking any action.

UNWINDER MODULE

This module is used to load the your unprinted or printed roll of media and uses pneumatic shafts to secure the roll in place.

Load the input media roll on to the core holder and tighten the knob to get the roll fixed.

Each core holder is managed by its own controller designed to set the required media tension. The unit does a great job keeping that tension constant even if the roll diameter varies during the job.

A) Display
B) ON/OFF : activate/deactivate the tension control
+ : increase the media tension
– : decrease the media tension
C) Ultrasonic sensor

Display conditions:
– flashing O – F – F = the controller is deactivated
– flashing number = the controller is active and it shows the tension level set

Press and hold “run” will allow the core to spin.

This module offers the opportunity to apply adhesive using the cold self-wound method or with liner lamination.

A) Core holder designated to load the input media roll.

B) Core holder designated to load the lamination roll.

C) Core holder designated to rewind the lamination’s liner.

D) Silencer accessory used to drastically reduce the noise generated during the application of noisy self-wound lamination roll.

E) Media sensor used to stop the unit when the media runs out..

F) Splice Table joins the finished roll to the newly installed roll effortlessly; it helps reduce time and media waste when swapping to a new roll.

1. Knob (Z) is used to secure the bracket down over the media already loaded through the unit.
2. Load the new media roll onto the unit, then align it with the old media from the last job. Use knob (W) to secure the bracket down on the new media.
3. Use a box cutter to cut the excess media along the lines.
4. Join both media ends together by applying tape above and underneath the ends.
Once complete, release both knobs.

G) Nip Roller. This assembly, when in the “closed” locked position, allows the unit to lock and advance the media forward through the system. When the lever is set to “open” position the media is unlocked and able to move freely.

H) Web guide used to keep the media path straight and aligned through the unit.

I) Web guide controller.

L) Web guide sensor.

M) Laminate sensor.

MEDIA SENSOR

– When media is loaded, the orange LED is on.
– When media runs out (or media is not loaded), the orange LED turns off and it stops the unit.

HOW TO SET THE MEDIA SENSOR

After properly loading the media, Press and hold the small button for a few seconds.
When orange LED flashes, release the button, and the sensor is now set)
NOTE: (If the LED does not flash after completing these steps, the sensor is not set. Please repeat the steps.)

LAMINATE SENSOR

– When laminate is not used, keep cap installed on the sensor.
– When laminate is loaded, remove the cap.

REMOVE THE SCREW SECURING THE ROTARY MODULE

During the installation remember to remove the security screw (onto unwinder module side) used to block the rotary module and avoid damages during shipping.

WEB GUIDE

In automatic mode, the edge sensor detects the current position (actual position) of the material web and transmits the respective information to the integrated controller.

The controller compares the actual recorded position against the default position.
The controller will send a relevant correction signal to the actuator if a deviation is found to exist between the two values.

The actuator pivots the movable pivoting frame suspended on the housing of the compact web guide control around a rotating point in the material web infeed until the material web is located back in its default position at the outfeed.

REMOTE CONNECTION

The device is equipped with integrated Wi-Fi connection and can (with operator authorization), be connected remotely through TeamViewer desktop remote access application to perform remote technical support.

ROTARY & REWINDER MODULE

Load the media roll on to the core holder and tighten the knob to secure the roll.

Each core holder is managed by its own controller designed to set the required media tension. The unit does a great job keeping that tension constant even if the roll diameter varies during the job.

A) Display
B) ON/OFF : activate/deactivate the tension control
+ : increase the media tension
– : decrease the media tension
C) Ultrasonic sensor

Display conditions:
– flashing O – F – F = the controller is deactivated
– flashing number = the controller is active and it shows the tension level set

Press and hold “run” will allow the core to spin.

A) Integrated touchscreen PC with the ARS25PL cutting software manager installed, as a user-friendly application developed to manage the cutting process.

B) Semi-Rotary module.

C) Ready light that indicates that the unit is ON.

D) Power OFF button.

E) Power ON button.

F) Mark sensor used to synchronise the cutting position on printed roll.

G) Nip Roller. This assembly, when in the “closed” locked position, allows the unit to lock and advance the media forward through the system. When the lever is set to “open” position the media is unlocked and able to move freely.

H) Core holder designated to rewind the removed waste.

I) Longitudinal slitter assembly gives you the option to load up to 12 blade holders, during which it splits the input media into trimmed down widths. Each one can be rewound onto its own cardboard core.

The blade holder is equipped with a razor blade (0.2mm thickness). This blade features four shape corners, before having it replaced, it can be rotated on itself up to four times when a cutting side is worn out.

L) Double shaft designated to rewind the finished job. They can work individually or both at the same time.

M) Main ON/OFF Switch.

N) Offset Adjustment

Black arrows
ROTARY MODULEThese buttons move the rotary module along the width of the substrate.| White arrows
BLACK-MARK SENSORThese buttons move the black mark sensor left or right along the length of the substrate.
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!IMPORTANT!
Every time a cardboard core is loaded on to the shaft, remember to activate the controller by setting the tension intensity through the button on it.

MARK SENSOR

The mark sensor synchronises the cutting position on the printed media through the black mark reading. This device works with default default settings. In case of any issue, please reset it following the the instructions below.

DEVICE RESETTING

1. Press and hold the + and – push-buttons for 10 seconds.

2. The set parameters are reset to the factory settings.

HOW TO CALIBRATE THE MARK SENSOR

1. Press the button “SET” on the sensor. The sign “tch” shall appear.

2. Press again “SET”. The sign “2P” shall appear.

3. Press again “SET”. The sign “1St” shall appear.

4. Now on the ARS25PL software, press the button “FORWARD MEDIA”, and stop once the sensor light is exactly on the mark.

5. Press “SET” again on the sensor. The sign “2nd” shall appear.

6. From the ARS25PL software press “FORWARD MEDIA” until the sensor light is no longer on the mark.

7. Press “SET” again on the sensor.
If the procedure was successful the sensor light will change to red, and it will display a score from 1 to 100 with the quality of the calibration.
If any error occurs, the “Err” sign will be displayed.

61-100|
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31-60|
1-30|

CUTTING MANAGER SOFTWARE

The cutting manager software comes already installed on the touchscreen and it will be used to perform all the operations on DLP-2200.

1) Start/stop/pause controls for any job.

2) A stopwatch that shows the expired time at the end of the job.

3) This opens and shows information for each job performed.

4) Forwards the media without cutting.

5) It sets off the whole rotary module, unblocking it to allow the change of die plate.

6) Opens the SETTINGS window.

7) Pad number.

8) Sets the operating speed of the material.

9) Copies
Unlimited :: Allows the unit to cut until the media roll runs out. Also gives the user an option to ignore the black marker when using printed media.
Preset quantity : This allows the unit to cut specific number of layouts.

The “ RESET ” button is used to restore the amount of copies done for the current job.

10) Communication box shows warnings to the operator.

11) Choose the working mode
– Printed roll: Cut on a printed roll (in this case the roll has already been made, so the inline printer is not used)
– Unprinted roll: Cut on unprinted material in semi-rotary mode.

12) Set the die plate length. The picture gives an example on how to do it (Image below can be checked by clicking “?” button).

13) Set the distance between each label layout while printing on unprinted roll.

14) This button enables the printer and allows the end-user to load the roll.

SETTINGS

1- Measure unit: “Choose between mm and inches”.

2- It determines the ratio between the rotation of the rotary, and the advancement of the material. This can be useful in case the length of the die- cut doesn’t match the one of the printed layout (so in case the ratio is wrong, or the print is distorted).

3- Stop on mark alarm: “When enabled, the machine stops when the mark is not found”.

4- Export/import parameters: Allows end-user to create or load a library with all the job’s parameters.

5- Set the language for the software.

Rotary fix value Demo

CUTTING DIRECTION

Negative Value

VERIFY THE CORRESPONDENCE OF THE CUT WITH THE PRINT.
IF YOU NEED TO STRETCH THE CUT INSERT A NEGATIVE VALUE.

Start                                      Finish

Positive Value

VERIFY THE CORRESPONDENCE OF THE CUT WITH THE PRINT.
IF YOU NEED TO COMPRESS THE CUT INSERT A POSITIVE VALUE.

Start                                      Finish

OFFSET ON THE FLY

This feature allows the operator to adjust the offset layout while the unit is working at the minimum working speed only.

Select a preset or custom movement value in millimeters, applied in the direction of the pushed buttons.

White arrows
BLACK-MARK SENSOR

It moves the rotary module along the width of the substrate.

1. END REAR
2. MIDDLE
3. END FRONT

CUT REPORT

This menu shows the report of the jobs run on the device with the opportunity to save/ export it as .txt file.

Moreover, it shows the working hours since the unit has been installed.

HOW TO SET WEB GUIDE

  This panel displays all elements used to manage the system in charge of the web guidance.

Below are the only two buttons used by the operator to switch the operation mode, from “centre positioning” required during the media loading to “automatic” once the media has been properly loaded through the system.

Function|

Key

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Designation

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Operating mode selection| |

Automatic

| Automatic web guiding
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Centre positioning

| Centre positioning of the guiding device

The edge sensor is properly set by the manufacturer, where (2) the centre of the sensor scanning area is aligned to the “zero point” media edge.
Below is the edge sensor status constantly displayed on the control panel, for correct operation, the numeric value (3) should not exceed ± 4.

Operating display edge sensor

Symbol meanings

(1)| The white triangle marks the set position of the web edge in the sensor scanning area.
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(2)| The dashed line marks the centre of the sensor scanning area.
(3)| The numeric value indicates the current web edge position in the sensor scanning area (unit mm).

Top view

MEDIA LOADING

1. All the core holder controllers must be off.
2. Set the web guide in “centre positioning” operating mode.
3. Fix an empty cardboard core (wide as media width to be used) on to the rewinder.
4. Load the input roll on to the Unwinder Core Holder.

!IMPORTANT!
It is mandatory to place the input media roll against the iron plate. This places the media at zero point.

5. Keeping the nip roller modules open, pass the media through the unit following the diagram showing the media path.
6. Fix the media end to the empty core on to the rewinder core holder.

!IMPORTANT!
It is mandatory to tape the media while the edge is against the iron plate.
This guarantees that the media is aligned all throughout the system.

7. Close the nip roller modules.
8. Activate and set the core holders controllers.
9. Push “forward media” on touchscreen to check if the media has been loaded properly and straight.
10. If required, load the lamination. Pay attention to align it in the desired position.
11. Load the job and start the cutting process.
12. Once enough media has been cut, pause the job and peel off the waste and tape it on its dedicated core. Resume the job for a few more copies until the finished labels are rewound on the core.
13. If required, Pause the job to:

Set the back rotary blades to remove the external trims.
Set blade holders to split the input roll on multiple rows.

14. Resume the job.
15. Finally, pause the job and tape each row on to its own cardboard core.
16. Resume the job.

PRINT FILE

Printing file length from 140 to to 360mm.
4×4 black mark is fixed at 140mm from the top of the artwork and 5mm from left side.

Print file includes:
– the graphics
– the black-mark

!IMPORTANT!
The printed input roll must be rewound as shown by the diagram in order to be properly managed by Taurus.

1. graphics must never overlap the black-mark
2. WEB DIRECTION

DIE PLATE

Two button holes 3x8mm are mandatory/required.
Die plate width from 90 up to 222 mm.
Die plate length from 166 to to 386mm.
Layout placed 4mm from the buttonholes.

1. WEB DIRECTION

Example of Die plate with two or more shapes.

1. WEB DIRECTION

HOW TO CUT BLANK LABELS

1. Select “Unprinted Roll”.
2. Set the gap between each layout.
3. Click “Start” to process the job of unlimited or preset blank labels.

HOW TO INSTALL THE DIE PLATE

1. Open the front plexiglass panel.
2. Fix the die plate with the 4 small holes on to the rotary cylinder.
3. Reinsert the front plexiglass panel.

ROTARY CILYNDER

Magnetic cylinder:                      18” – Z72 model 1/4
Cylinder development :              457.2mm
Number of teeth on Gear:         120
Measured Bearer Diameter:       121.330
Measured Body Diameter:         120.365

1. Bearer Diameter
2. Body Diameter

REGULAR MAINTENANCE

Keep the nip rollers clean of glue.

!IMPORTANT!
Clean the unit using alcohol only, do not use chemical agents that might damage the unit.
Do not use blades to remove glue or sticky waste from the roller or any part of the unit.

SAFETY

DO NOT INSERT HANDS INTO THE NIP ROLLERS AND ROTARY MODULES

PAY ATTENTION TO THE SHAFTS WHEN OPERATING

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