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Machine Operation Manual Table of contents
Table of contents
Topic Page
Introduction 2.1
Installation 4.1
Features 5.1
Control sequence
Pad clean installation & adjustment (for optional tape clean assembly) 7.5
Maintenance 8.1
Introduction
Dear valued customer:
Thank you for choosing the PP-150 pad printer. We hope that you will get the most out
of your machine.
The following manual will familiarize you with the setup and use of your printer. Please
read thoroughly before using your machine for the first time. Please note that the
diagrams shown in this manual are not to scale, and some aesthetic details may be
omitted for the sake of clarity. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy of
this manual, Kent cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions. We reserve
the right to make changes to technical specifications without prior notice.
! WARNING
IT IS THE OPERATOR’S RESPONSIBILITY TO COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURIES.
The present machine is provided as “stand alone” and cannot be linked to other
automation/system via third party control. Warranty of machine will be void if equipment
is modified or not operated under intended usage and maintenance.
Emergency stop
Press the emergency stop switch (panic switch) to cut off power and halt machine
motion in the event of an emergency. The foot switch should be used to stop a cycle in
normal operating conditions only.
Manual mode
Cabling obstruction
All external flexible cables should be run in conduits as not to present a tripping hazard.
Electrical and pneumatic energy sources must be cut off from machine for service,
repair, maintenance, and associated activities. Complete separation of power plug from
socket and air hose from compressed air line by mean of lever or quick connector
coupling is mandatory to prevent injuries caused by unexpected energizing or start up of
machines.
Start-up conditions
Switch off the power switch prior to connecting power and air. Be alert and verify that
safe start-up conditions exist prior to connecting the air supply and switching on the
power switch as the machine may move when air pressure is applied.
1. The Cliché
The desired image to print is etched onto a plate called a cliché. The cliché is
usually made of a polymer coating on a metal backing or of hardened steel.
2. The Ink
Pad printing inks are available in a broad range of colors and come in a variety of
chemicals that are specific to the type of substrate to be printed on.
3. The Pad
The pads are made of silicon which can vary in hardness, shape and size. The
properties of the silicon allow the inks to temporarily stick to the pad and be released
fully when pressed against the surface of the product on which the image is to be
printed.
1. Flooding
The image on the cliché is flooded with ink via the enclosed cup while the pad
travels to the image.
2. Inking
The pad picks up the inked image from the cliché and travels to the substrate.
3. Printing
The pad makes contact with the substrate and releases the image.
Main Features
Use the following illustrations to become familiar with the main parts and components of
your machine.
2
3
4
Inking area
2
1
3
Installation
Unpacking
Un-crate machine and forklift to final destination. Choose a well ventilated area away
from direct sunlight, walls and other obstructions and place machine on a flat surface.
The side doors, control panel and other machine openings must be accessible. Ensure
adequate area for setup tooling and for storage of parts before and after printing.
Leveling
Before operation, the machine must be leveled. Adjust the 4 levelling mounts, one at
each corner of stand as follows:
1. Place bubble levels on the die plate platform of machine, one parallel to the long
side of the base and another parallel to the short side of the base.
2. Loosen lock nuts.
3. Adjust the levelling bolts until bubble levels read level.
4. Tighten lock nuts.
Lock nut
Levelling
bolt
Air connection
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WARNING:
Make sure to secure all hoses in an organized manner to prevent tripping
hazards.
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Important note:
Ensure that machine can be isolated from the main air supply using an isolation device
installed upstream such as a manually operated valve. This device will ensure extra
protection from potentially hazardous and unexpected energization, start-up, or release
of stored energy that could cause injury.
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Machine requires clean, dry air. Connect air supply to the service unit and set system
pressure as follows:
1. Connect the main air supply to the quick connector fitting. 1/4 NPT threads.
2. Adjust system pressure to 6 bar (87 psi) by lifting the adjusting knob to unlock, then
turning the knob clockwise to increase the pressure or counterclockwise to decrease
the pressure. Push down on the adjusting knob to lock the regulator after making
adjustments.
3. If necessary connect the optional auxiliary air equipment such as pneumatic
conveyor, pneumatic shuttle and air blower to “AUX. AIR” quick release connector.
Pressure
adjustment knob
Auxiliary air
Optional
accessory
Foot switch
Power
Ground
Ink cup
Lid
Ink cup
holder
2. Raise swing arm of holder and place the printing plate on the magnet platform.
1. Make sure lid and bleeding screw knob of cup are tightened properly then pour ink
into cup up to 80% full. Gently place ink cup setup unit upside down on top as
shown.
4. Lower swing arms of holder then release the bleeding screw knob to allow air to
escape from cup.
1. Remove pad.
4. Transfer cup.
5. Tighten ink cup’s bleeding screw then flip unit over to slide the cup out.
6. Clean ink cup’s ring edge then cover with protective plate. Store cup for later use.
Control Sequence
Control panel
1. Counter reset key
Resets counter to 0.
2. Counter display
Displays number of cycles
completed.
3. Program display
1 2 Displays the program number
5 selected.
4. Program selection keys (+/-)
3 4 Scroll through available programs.
6 11
7 8 9
5. Diagnosis lights
Help troubleshoot machine.
LEDs display status of moving
10 parts.
6. Start key
Activates air pressure, auto and
manual modes. Resumes
Foot switch operations stopped by foot switch.
7. Pad up-down key (Manual mode)
Activates pad up/down movements.
12 8. Pad in-out key (Manual mode)
Activates pad carriage in/out
movements.
9. Index key (Manual mode)
Side guards Activates SCMIC sideways motion
10. Pad stroke toggle switch
Adjusts pad stroke.
11. Panic switch
Stops machine in the event of an
emergency.
12. Foot switch
13 Activates one cycle printing mode.
Stops printer in any modes.
13. Safety side guards
Open side door to access inner
parts of machine.
Control Sequence
Turning your machine ON
Power
switch
3. Release the panic switch.
00000
Manual mode
In manual mode you can perform all your machine adjustments. Use the manual mode
keys to simulate a print cycle, test-print or adjust the pad stroke.
Machine has now entered manual mode. Movement of selected manual key is
activated. Press manual key again to stop pad movement.
Index key
to activate SCMIC sideways movement
1. Turn on the pad carriage in/out key and when the pad is at the
back over the inking area, turn it off.
When desired stroke is found, turn off the pad up/down key.
4. Turn on the pad carriage in/out key and when the pad is at the front over the printing
area, turn it off.
Printing mode
Select a program and start to print.
1. Press the program selection keys “+/-“ to select a program from the program list.
01
Program Program
number selection
keys
Machine stops automatically after completion of cycle. Press the foot switch again to
activate more print cycles.
Machine settings
The following is a list of operating functions that can be set to enhance your prints.
AT 05 01
Counter Program
reset key Setting Value selection
keys
4. When finished, press the start key to return to the printing mode.
Foot switch
Press the foot to stop machine at any time in any mode.
To resume operations, press the start key.
Panic switch
In the event of an emergency, press the panic
switch to cut off main power and air supply.
To restart, release the panic switch (turn clockwise)
and press the start key.
2. While holding the counter reset key, release the panic switch and press the start key
for a few seconds.
Counter
reset key
Programs list
The following contains a list of programs for your printer.
No. Function Description
01 Single Print Machine performs one print cycle continuously. 1 ink, 1 print.
02 One Cycle + 01 Machine performs one print cycle when signaled by foot switch.
03 Double Ink Machine performs one print cycle continuously. 2 ink, 1 print.
Machine performs one print cycle with double inks when
04 One Cycle + 03
signaled by foot switch.
05 Double Print Machine performs one print cycle continuously. 1 ink, 2 prints.
Machine performs one print cycle with double print when
06 One Cycle + 05
signaled by foot switch.
Machine performs one reversed print cycle.
07 Reverse One Cycle Print cycle starts at printing when signaled by foot switch.
1 print, 1 ink.
Machine performs two print cycles when signaled by foot
08 Two Cycle
switch. 1 ink, 1 print, 1 ink, 1 print.
51 Single print(Sideway) Machine performs one print cycle continuously
Sideway, 1 ink, 1 print
52 One cycle + 51 Machine performs one print cycle when signaled by foot switch
Machine performs two print cycle continuously
53 Two Cycle (Sideway)
sideway, 1 ink, 1 print, sideway, 1 ink, 1 print.
54 One cycle + 53 Machine performs two print cycle when signaled by foot switch
Machine performs double print cycle continuously
55 Double print(Sideway)
Sideway, 1 ink, 2 prints
56 One cycle + 55 Machine performs double print cycle when signaled by foot switch
X locking
Pad slide
screw
1. Loosen the x locking screw of both pad holder assemblies then slide them on the
pad slide.
2. Loosen the pad locking screws of both pad holder assemblies then insert the pad
stems through holes underneath. Tighten the pad locking screws.
3. Center pad along slide then tighten the x locking screws to secure position.
4. Loosen the y locking screw of both pad holder assemblies then adjust pad in-out
position. Tighten y locking screws when finished.
Angle Adjustment
2. Turn both angle adjustment knobs in opposite directions with approximately same
amount of turns.
Clockwise adjustment
handle
Hand
wheel
- Turn hand wheel to move worktable
up/down
(X)
adjustment
knob
Angle Adjustment
Clockwise rotation:
angle
locking
angle knob (right
adjustment & left side)
knobs
Speed adjustment
Turn the following flow control valves to regulate speed of pad and carriage.
Tension
knob at the
back
1. Install a full roll of tape clean on the right holder. Push roll around the 3 mounting
pins all the way through.
2. Install an empty roll of tape clean on the left holder the same way.
3. Unroll tape around the platform, making sure the sticky side of tape is facing up and
stick onto the empty roll on the other side.
4. Try to unroll tape a few turns manually.
5. Adjust tension of tape by turning the tension knob.
Turn to
release
and slide
to adjust.
In Out
Maintenance
Apply an appropriate amount of grease to the parts shown below and drain water from
the filter regulator bowl drain. Compressed air must be clear of water to avoid damage
to the valves and cylinders. If the filter regulator of machine has excessive water
drained into the bowl, a filter/dryer should be considered and installed upstream to
extract moisture and other contaminants.
WARNING
Disconnect power and air
supply before proceeding
with machine maintenance
Push pin to
release water
Lubrication of moving components
Apply/inject appropriate amount of multi-purpose grease to the following parts:
LUB.
2 No. PART LUBRICANT PERIOD OTHER
POINT
remove
Pad stroke cover
1 1
scale
n/a n/a weekly
and
clean
M6 elbow
grease nipples
2 grease 2 monthly n/a
for pad stroke
extra columns
M6 elbow
grease nipples
3 for pad carriage grease 2 monthly n/a
and pad stroke
shafts
3
Kent Pad Printer Canada Inc. Page 8.1
Machine Operation Manual Appendix A
Appendix A
CIRCUITS/DIAGRAMS
MS 2 MS 1
Machine Operation Manual Appendix B
Appendix B
SPARE PARTS LIST
15-EC-000 15-EC-A304
Emergency stop switch 50 way flat cable assembly
(AVW401-R)
15-EC-040.01 15-EC-A658.02
Membrane switch panel P2000 power board
15-EC-131 15-EC-A974
Proximity sensor Foot switch with cover
(Omron TL-Q5MC1)
15-EC-590 15-EC-A987
Microswitch Solenoid cable assmbly
15-EC-751 15-EC-A990
Slow blow fuse (2A,20mm) Pad stroke home sensor
assembly
15-EC-753 15-PVA-070
Slow blow fuse (1A,20mm) Solenoid Coil DC 24V
(MSFG-24)
15-EC-940 AN10-EC-611.01
Limit switch Power socket with switch and
fuse holder
15-EC-A067.01 AN10-EC-620
M2000 CPU board Optical sensor EE-SX 672
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Electrical Spare Parts List
DRE70-EC-120.01
EPROM DSB-V4
KP90-EC-020
+/- switch
MPOS-EC-060
Switching power supply
(24VDC/2A, 5VDC/3.5A)
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Mechanical Spare Parts List
10-MB-150 AN10-PC-112
PLUG 1/4" B.S.P. screw 15N Runner block
(THK HSR15R1SS-BLOCK)
10-PC-070 AN10-PC-140
Cylinder front nut (M16 H.1.5mm) scale ruler
2.7mm x 20mm x 180MM
(PITCH 1mm)
15-ICT-A160 ICH-A015.03
Single X, Y Adjustable Platform 90mm Swing arm ink cup holder
Height 69mm Assembly ass'y
(Magnetic Plate 102X 250mm)
15-IRC-A003 NIC-A007.03
Independent ink cup stroke 90mm ceramic magnetic ink cup
attachment (nopin)+ protective plate
(MUST FOR 4 COLOURS MACHINE)
15-MB-240.03 NIC-A012.02
3 WAY Manifold 9.5mm x 102mm x 250mm
magnet plate ass'y
15-PC-430
Thk guide rail L.360MM
15-SC-290.01
Side door (RIGHT)
1/4inch x 300mm x 516mm
15-SC-300.01
Side door (left)
1/4Inch x 300mm x 516mm
15-WT-A010
Up/Down platform ass'y with x y
table
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Pneumatic Spare Parts List
10-PFT-020 15-PFT-070
Fitting (ELBOW CONNECTOR) Fitting (ELBOW CONNECTOR)
(GCK-1/4-PK-4KU) (GCK-3/8-PK-6-KU)
15-PAH-011 15-PFT-090
TUBE I.D.5.5mm O.D.8mm TEE-connector (T-4-4)
(PU0855blu cdc)
15-PAH-021 15-PFT-100
TUBE (PUN-6) T-connector (T-6-6)
I.D.4mm O.D.6mm
(PU0640BLU) cdc
15-PCY-042 15-PFT-151
Pad cylinder (DNC-63-80-PPV) Fitting (GCK1/4-6)
15-PCY-061 15-PFT-190
Blade holder cylinder Air tube clamp
(DSAH-32-250-PPV)
15-PFT-021 15-PFT-230
Fitting 1/4" B.S.P. Straight connector
(STRAIGHT MALE CONNECTOR) (BRASS)
(CK1/4-6)
15-PFT-031 15-PFT-240
Fitting (STRAIGHT CONNECTOR) M6 Elbow grease nipple
(CK1/8-4)
15-PFT-041 15-PFT-250
Fitting (MALE CONNECTOR) 1/4" B.S.P. TO 1/8
(CK1/8-6) INCH B.S.P. R educing sleeve
(BRASS)
15-PFT-060 15-PFT-280
Fitting (ELBOW CONNECTOR) T-connector (T-6-4-6)
(GCK-1/8-PK-6-KU)
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Pneumatic Spare Parts List
15-PFT-310 20-PSL-010
Quick connector coupling U-1/8 Silencer
15-PFT-320 KP150-PFR-011
Outer 1/4" Flow regulator for pad stroke
B.S.P.Elbow connector (ASC-08)
15-PSA-010
Shock absorber (RB-2015)
M20X 1.5THRAED L.73.2mm
15-PSL-021
Silencer pt 1/4" (AN-200-02)
15-PSU-014
Filter regulator with lubricator
(FRC-1/4-D-MINI)
15-PVA-060
Solenoid valve (MFHE-3-1/4-B)
15-PVA-090
Valve for pad carriage or pad stroke;
Solenoid Valve (MFH-5-1/8-B)
15-PVA-120
3/2 Single solenoid valve pt 1/4
(VT-307-5G-02)
20-PFT-080
M6 Straight grease nipple
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