Digital Design EVOLUTION II Installation And Operation Manual

Text of Digital Design EVOLUTION II User Guide:

• Digital Design EVOLUTION II, 1 EVOLUTION 1 SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.1 20 Dec 2006 PART 4: TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIRS FAULTS This chart was created to assist the user in troubleshooting the unit. Find the problem in the first column; apply the remedy(s) suggested in the third column. Condition Probable Cause Remedy Ensure the controller is securely connected to the correct port on the print carriage assembly LCD remains blank. No power. Unit does not print, although LCD shows information. No message in unit Input your message (see pages 2-18). Unit in “COMMAND” mode. Press . No ink. Replace ink cartridge; reset ink volume parameter (press and follow the sequence

• Digital Design EVOLUTION II, 2 EVOLUTION 1 SYSTEM MANUAL Issue Issue 1.1 20 Dec 2006 DESCRIPTION This communication protocol is based on Version 1.4, which was released NOV 2005 and is used with all EVOLUTION products. The communications option converses with a host computer via an RS485 data link. NOTE: EACH REQUEST OR COMMAND SENT TO A PRINT STATION RECEIVES A RESPONSE FROM THAT PRINT STATION. COMMUNICATIONS SOFTWARE MUST WAIT FOR A RESPONSE TO DETERMINE IF THE PRINT STATION WAS READY TO ACCEPT THE COMMAND, A

• Digital Design EVOLUTION II, 20 EVOLUTION 1 SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.1 20 Dec 2006 3 – SET UNIT I.D.: Each print carriage can contain a unique address to distinguish multiple carriages when controlled by a single hand held controller or computer data link using an RS485 data link. The default for each new print carriage module is ADDRESS 1. Addresses can range from 1 to 32. It is advisable when adding multiple print carriages to affix a label indicating the unique ADDRESS number of the individual carriage. Note: To p

• 12 EVOLUTION 1 SYSTEM MANUAL Issue Issue 1.1 20 Dec 2006 SPECIAL FIELD OBJECTS Message Objects define special characteristics about the messages contained in line 1 or line 2. These may define for example font size, sequence number, date code, etc. There may be up to 15 Objects (special fields) for each line in a message with the limitation that the

• Digital Design EVOLUTION II, 8 EVOLUTION 1 SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.1 20 Dec 2006 MENU STRUCTURE In the Command mode, access is allowed to the menu structure for basic parameters. The menus reside within the function keys, F1 through F4. In order to select one of the parameters, press the number key that corresponds to the desired parameter. The F1 key, when pressed, brings up the menu as shown below. The F2 key, when pressed, brings up the menu as shown below. The F3 key, when pressed, brings up the menu as shown below. The F4 key, when pressed, brings up the menu as shown below. 1=CHAR. SPACING 2=EXT. ENCODER 3=DAT

• Digital Design EVOLUTION II, 3 EVOLUTION 1 SYSTEM MANUAL Issue Issue 1.1 20 Dec 2006 HARDWARE INTERFACE When connecting multiple print carriages via an RS485 link, input and output connectors are provided on the print station, which allows the cabling to be daisy chained. NOTE: It is important to remember to set each of the print stations to a unique address. PHYSICAL CONNECTIONS RS485 PRINT CARRIAGE Pin # 4 = Receive + Pin # 5 = Receive - Pin # 6 = Transmit + Pin # 7 = Transmit - Pin # 9 = Ground Note: At the end of the data link a termination plug is installed to balance the RS485 data link-connecting pin 4 to pin 5 and pin 6 to pin 7 with120-ohm.

• Digital Design EVOLUTION II, 15 EVOLUTION 1 SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.1 20 Dec 2006 EVOLUTION II QUICK START Connect the printer carriage to the appropriate power source. Connect the controller to the carriage assembly. The controller derives power from the carriage. On startup the LCD will display as pictured. CHANGING LANGUAGE PROMPTS Press the F4 key and select for LANGUAGE. Use the keys to select the desired language and press the to select the language. ENABLING PRINT MODE Press the GREEN PRINT key to start printing HEAD SELECT MODE The hand held controller can program up to 32 print carriages on an RS485 data link. The factory default sets each

• Digital Design EVOLUTION II, 34 EVOLUTION 1 SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.1 20 Dec 2006 Enter the Message Entry mode by pressing . The top portion of the screen will change as shown on the left. The user has two options to edit or change a message. If a new message is to be entered press the key to delete the entire existing message. To enter a DATE OFFSET CODE depress the key. The currently formatted date offset code as preset under the F3 menu, is inserted into the message. The correct number of days to offset are set under the F1 menu. Endering a SHIFT CODE is accomplished by pressing the key. Shift codes are set un

• Digital Design EVOLUTION II, 9 EVOLUTION 1 SYSTEM MANUAL Issue Issue 1.1 20 Dec 2006 '1' 0x31 Auto Repeat Inter-print delay (Range 0 - 255) (EV II, EV SC AND EVI with any option pack) Q. ESC|STX|Address|`1`|SOH|EOT R. ESC|STX|Address|`1`|`x`|`y`|EOT D. ESC|STX|Address|`1`|`x`|`y`|EOT X. ESC|STX|Address|`1`|ACK|EOT 0 = Auto Repeat Disabled Each count provides a delay equal to 16 columns for EV I and EV II. Each count provides a delay equal to 2 columns for EV SC. '&' 0x26 Line Speed (RANGE 10-200) (EV I, EV II, EV SC) Q. ESC|STX|Address|`&`|SOH|EOT R. ESC|STX|Address|`&`|`x`|`y`|EOT

• Digital Design EVOLUTION II, 25 EVOLUTION 1 SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.1 20 Dec 2006 SETTING PRINT DELAY Print delay is used to position a message on the product at a location other than at the leading edge. Access this parameter by pressing on the keypad. NOTE: This parameter may be set when the unit is either in the PRINTING or STOPPED mode To change the value use either or . The range of values for this parameter is 1 to 255. Each increment represents 18 columns, approximately .053” (1.35mm). Therefore, a delay of 255 w

• Digital Design EVOLUTION II, 12 EVOLUTION 1 SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.1 20 Dec 2006 CONFIGURING THE PRINTER To verify the current operating software press the STOP PRINT key. Press the V key The first line indicates the version of the controller software The second line numerics indicate printer software version and the letter is the firmware version of the printer. The ‘+’ (s) following indicate options installed: ++++ = Fully Optioned The third line indicates the serial number of the printer SYSTEM RESET Soft Reset: There are two types of resets available in the Evolution II printing system. The first type of reset is a SOFT

• 2 EVOLUTION 1 SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.1 20 Dec 2006 EVOLUTION CONTROLLER GRAPHIC (WSYWIG) LCD DISPLAY EVOLUTION CONTROLLER KEYBOARD PRINT HEAD CABLE PLUG NOTE: THE EVOLUTION GRAPHIC CONTROLLER WILL CONTROL THE EVOLUTION 1 (EV1) EVOLUTION 2 (EV2) EVOLUTION SC (EVSC) THE UPPER LEFT CORNER OF THE DISPLAY INDICATES THE SPECIFIC PRINTER CONNECTED TO THE HAND HELD CONTR

• Digital Design EVOLUTION II, 6 EVOLUTION 1 SYSTEM MANUAL Issue Issue 1.1 20 Dec 2006 The picture at the right is an exploded view of the previous scanned image. Again notice the ink bleed and how it affects the ratio of the dark to the light bar widths. Using the ADD SPACE parameter gives the user the ability to minimize this effect. Trial and error is necessary to find the correct settings to be used. The substrate material is the governing factor in deciding what the correct settings are. The second conce

• Digital Design EVOLUTION II, 33 EVOLUTION 1 SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.1 20 Dec 2006 VARIABLE FIELD FORMAT PRINTING The EVOLUTION II printer provides the operator the capability of adding variable fields to a message. This includes TIME, DATE, SEQUENCE, DATE OFFSET and SHIFT CODE PRODUCT COUNT and BARCODES. Entering any of these special fields is accomplished with the keys. To input, delete or edit a message, the unit must be in the STOPPED Mode. If the LCD reads PRINTING, press . The screen should be similar to the one shown at the left. Enter the Message Ent

• Digital Design EVOLUTION II, 22 EVOLUTION 1 SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.1 20 Dec 2006 LOADING LOGOS (MENU SELECT 2) The user can replace the existing FONT, add up to six logos, or load optional software from a Data Flash card, which is plugged into the top of the print carriage. Select to load logos into the print head. This screen will be displayed if the data flash card is either not present or cannot be read. CHECK THAT THE DATA FLASH CARD IS PROPERLY INSTALLED Displaying the number of logos as indicated in the pictorial indicates successful loading. Th

• Digital Design EVOLUTION II, 11 EVOLUTION 1 SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.1 20 Dec 2006 This parameter adds a man readable set of characters directly beneath the barcode being printed, and is valid for all barcode types. If man readable characters are enabled the user has the option of enabling or disabling guard bars. Barcode reliability is directly related to the substrate and linearity of the production line. Care should be taken to ensure that the production environment is conducive to printing barcodes. For example barcodes are susceptible to vibration (bounce) found on roller style conveyers where flat belt types are preferable. Acceleration and deceleration components will add a skew fac

• Digital Design EVOLUTION II, 32 EVOLUTION 1 SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.1 20 Dec 2006 Barcode fields may be entered by pressing the key while in the MESSAGE ENTRY mode. The barcode insignia is indicated following the font style and the code type is displayed on the third line of the display. When the barcode entry is completed press the key to end the barcode field entry. The software checks that the data entered is valid according to the barcode type selected. If the barcode entered is valid the system re-displays the barcode with a series of lined overlaying the barcode field. Barcode fields may contain a sequence number if the specified code permits such a function. Codes therefor

• Digital Design EVOLUTION II, 18 EVOLUTION 1 SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.1 20 Dec 2006 LOADING A MESSAGE Press the GREEN STOP PRINT KEY Press the RED MESSAGE STORE key and use the or keys to select the desired message and press the ENTER key Press the GREEN print enable key to enter the print mode EV2 STOPPED HD 1- - >SPEED=120 EVOLU MESSAGE # 1 EV2 EXP 12/ EV2 STOPPED HD 1- - >SPEED=120 EXP 12/ EV2 PRINTING HD 1- - >SPEED=120 EXP 12/

• Digital Design EVOLUTION II, 1 EVOLUTION 1 SYSTEM MANUAL Issue Issue 1.1 20 Dec 2006 PART 6: COMMUNICATIONS PROTOCOL This communication protocol covers all EVOLUTION products. Some commands are not applicable to certain units, and care must be taken in determining what valid commands are for a specific unit. Commands that reference specific units are so noted. ASCII CHARACTER CHART 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F 0 NUL SOH STX ETX EOT ENQ ACK BEL BS HT LF VT FF CR SO SI 1 DLE DC1 DC2 DC3

• 12 EVOLUTION 1 SYSTEM MANUAL Issue Issue 1.1 20 Dec 2006 As a comparison the following is a scanned image of the actual printed sample. The above is an enlarged pictorial of the last 3 element resolutions. As may be seen the 2x2 element is extremely discernable, where the 1x1 array loses definition due to bleed patterns.

• Digital Design EVOLUTION II, 9 EVOLUTION 1 SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.1 20 Dec 2006 GROUNDING STRAP INSTALLATION INPUT POWER CONNECTION AND MODIFICATION Insert the power plug to the available power source. The supplied power supply will is universal and will auto detect 100/240 VAC 50-60hZ. No other adjustments are necessary. INSTALL STRAP UNDER 5/16” SCREW. ENSURE CONDUCTIVITY TO EARTH GROUND IS LESS THAN 1 OHM

• Digital Design EVOLUTION II, 17 EVOLUTION 1 SYSTEM MANUAL Issue Issue 1.1 20 Dec 2006 NOTE: THE FOLLOWING CODES ARE SPECIFIC TO EVOLUTION II ONLY ' " ' 0x22 Minimum Bar Width (Range 3-15 Data matrix 2-15) Default 5 Q. ESC|STX|Address|`"`|SOH|EOT R. ESC|STX|Address|`"`|`x`|`y`|EOT D. ESC|STX|Address|`"`|`x`|`y`|EOT X. ESC|STX|Address|`"`|ACK|EOT ' .' 0x2e Bleed Compensation (Range 0 - 3) Default 0 Q. ESC|STX|Address|`.`|SOH|EOT R. ESC|STX|Address|`.`|`x`|`y`|EOT D. ESC|STX|Address|`.`|`x`|`y`|EOT X. ESC|STX|Address|`.`|ACK|EOT ' * ' 0x28 Quiet Zone (Range 0 - 150) Default 75 Q. ESC|STX|Add

• Digital Design EVOLUTION II, 6 EVOLUTION 1 SYSTEM MANUAL Issue Issue 1.1 20 Dec 2006 COMMANDS: '!' 0x21 Software Version (read only) (EV I, EV II, EV SC) Q. ESC|STX|Address|`!`|SOH|EOT R. ESC|STX|Address|{PRINTER fffffssss}|CR|EOT Where: PRINTER= ASCII string PRINTER for EVOLUTION I EV2 for EVOLUTION II EVSC for EVOLUTION SC fffff = Software and Firmware versions (eg. 2.02H indicates version 2.02 with Firmware version H) ssss = Optional Software loaded Where: (for EV I only) The first y indicates option pack 1

• Digital Design EVOLUTION II, 11 EVOLUTION 1 SYSTEM MANUAL Issue Issue 1.1 20 Dec 2006 ‘0’ 0x30 Shift Code (max 6 shift codes) (EV II, EV SC AND EVI WITH OP3) Q. ESC|STX|Address|`0`|SOH||EOT R. ESC|STX|Address|`0`|`hh mm`|{zz}|……|CR|EOT Where: each set of 2 ASCII characters represent the upper and lower nibble of a packed BCD byte …… = pattern repeat for each shift code programmed hh = shift start hours mm = shift start minutes zz = shift code to print D. ESC|STX|Address|`0`|`hhmm`|{z}|CR|EOT Where: each set of 2 ASCII characters represent the upper and lower nibble of a packed BCD byte hh = shift start hours mm = shift sta

• EVOLUTION 1 SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.1 20 Dec 2006 1 PART 5: PARTS LIST AND OPTIONS Part No. Description SPARE PARTS C21001-1 EVOLUTION II Controller Cabinet C21001-2 EVOLUTION II Controller LCD Assembly C21001-3 EVOLUTION II Controller PCB Assembly C30238 EVOLUTION II Controller Keypad C21002 EVOLUTION II Print Head Carriage Assembly C21002-7 EVOLUTION

• 15 EVOLUTION 1 SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.1 20 Dec 2006 2 – SHIFT CODE: Shift codes may be encoded directly in the printable message. The printer can print 6 individual shift codes. Each shift code contains a unique start time and alpha/numeric code to be printed. Press or to change the desired shift to view or change. The shift code option allows the user to ent

• Digital Design EVOLUTION II, 13 EVOLUTION 1 SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.1 20 Dec 2006 4 - AUTO REPEAT: This option enables the unit to continuously print repeated codes at specified time intervals along the entire length of the product. A time of 0 disables the Auto Repeat option. Use or to change the repeat time. Each number in the time delay adds or subtracts a distance equivalent to the pre-defined setting. Save your choice by pressing . The maximum repeat spacing is 255 counts where each count is equal to 16 character columns or 0.053”. This allows for a total displacement of 13.46”. Setting a print delay that uses the same mathematical equation can increase this number. Thus a total di

• Digital Design EVOLUTION II, 7 EVOLUTION 1 SYSTEM MANUAL Issue 1.1 20 Dec 2006 EVOLUTION II MOUNTING OPTIONS The EVOLUTION II mounting bracket assembly C21010 has a number of possible mounting configurations, which allows adaptability to a variety of production equipment. The top cross slide bracket C20741 may be rotated 180 deg by loosening the included setscrew 504JCS and rotating the bracket. This allows the print head to be extended by just over 1”. Although this is not a significant amount it might be helpful. Refer to the first two pictorials to identify the various components of the mounting bracket system C21005. Rotating the horizont

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