AP 4000
AUTOMATIC LABEL APPLICATOR FOR
Z4M THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTER
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The AP 4000 is an accessory of the Zebra
Z4M thermal transfer label printer for automatic
tamp-blow or tamp-on application of the last printed label on still or moving objects.
The application tamp is driven by a small diameter cylinder, so the force is limited and
cannot cause injures to the operators.
It has been designed to satisfy a wide range of needs, but it fits better in medium to
high speed applications, where labels need to be applied on boxes or pallets at the end of
the production line.
Both tamp-blow and tamp-on methods are suitable for applying labels at various attitudes,
including top, side or bottom.
The 300 mm diameter label roll and the 500 m carbon ribbon length assure a good autonomy.
To assure a good peeling capability even
with difficult materials the rewinder is powered by a stepping motor driven by a
microprocessor and a web tension sensor.
The applicator is controlled by a second microprocessors, that takes care of the
synchronization and alarm signals too, allowing easy integration into complex industrial
automation systems.
In the typical operating cycle, the applicator waits for a trigger signal (the object
breaking the photocell beam or an external signal) to print the label, which is kept flat
on the application plate by the air-assist nozzles. Once the label has been completely
dispensed, it is locked on the plate by vacuum suction while the piston extends to the
application position, then the air-blast applies the label on the object's surface and the
piston retracts to the initial position, ready for a new cycle.
Several variations to this basic cycle can be programmed by means of four DIP-switches,
selecting the phase of the trigger signal (none, print label, extend piston, blow label),
allowing maximum flexibility for system integration.
Piston stroke timings and length are
adjustable. Application distance may vary between 0 and 50 mm, depending on label size and
precision required (typically better than +/- 1 mm). Maximum application speed may vary
(depending on applicator and printer configuration, cylinder length, label size, etc.)
typically between 15 and 60 labels per minute.
Are supplied as standard: air-assist valve to reduce air consumption during stand-by ,air
regulators for smoother piston movement in slow applications, proximity sensor input for
variable-distance application, piston home sensor, possibility of remote control,
adjustment of the stroke length.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| PRINTER ENGINE | Zebra Z 4000 |
| PISTON STROKE | up to 240 mm standard ,up to 490 mm option. Swing arm available |
| LABEL SIZE | min 19 x 19 mm, max 120 x 170 mm |
| LABEL STOCK | up to 300 mm diameter |
| SPEED | up to 60 labels per minute |
| APPLICATION DISTANCE | from 0 to 50 mm, depending by the label size |
| ACCURACY | +/- 1 mm , for a flight distance smaller than 50% of the shortest side of the label |
| REWINDER | stepping motor driven, microprocessor controlled for a constant tension of the web |
| DISPLAY 5 LEDs | show the status of the solenoid valves and of the sensors |
| CONTROLS | START and RESET pushbuttons 2 trimmers for timing adjustment 1 trimmer for rewinder acceleration control 1 DIP-switches for selection of the operating modes |
| DIMENSIONS (l x h x w) | 710x610x270mm (including the printer support plate): 110 mm plate overhang from the support plate with the piston fully extended |
| WEIGHT | approx. 20 kg, not including the printer |
| POWER SUPPLY | supplied by the printer |
| AIR SUPPLY | dry air (filter-regulator
supplied) min 6 bar, max 8 bar air consumption at full speed max 60Nl/min, peak flow 100 l/min |
| ENVIRONMENT | temperature 5 - 35 °C, relative humidity from 20 to 90 % not condensing) |
| INTERFACE | 25 pin "D" connector for product-sensing photocell and other interface signals |
ACCESSORIES
|
4.151.000 |
500 mm stroke kit |
|
4.152.000 |
Variable stroke kit |
|
4.153.000 |
Swing arm kit |
|
4.154.000 |
Supporting stand, fixed |
|
4.155.000 |
Custom lenght stroke kit,
100-600 mm |
|
4.156.000 |
Custom lenght swing arm kit,
0-400 mm |
|
4.157.000 |
Dampener kit for swing arm
kit |
|
4.158.000 |
Exchangable application
plate kit |