Thermocode 2 Printer manual Version 2.04 January 2011 12
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Thermocode Series 2 Controlling Relays
Within the
Thermocode Series 2
Power supply are three relays, which can provide controlling
signals to the parent machine. Each relay has three connections,
Normally Open
,
Normally
Closed
, and
Common
. (Also see page 13)
The relays have a maximum rating of 240 Volt, 7 Amp. Through the Mini-Terminal software the
installation engineer can configure each of the relays as required. (To set the options see page 28)
Relay 1
(4 options)
<0> Stop Machine
The relay operates after each print cycle giving a trigger/inhibit signal to the parent machine
after printing or when the cassette is removed.
<1>
Sequence
(default software setting)
The relay operates after each print cycle giving a trigger/inhibit signal to the parent machine
after printing.
<2>
Ready
The relay operates when print images are being generated etc. (When the printer is off line)
<3> Future Development
<4>
100ms pulse
The relay is pulsed for a 100 milliseconds
Relay 2
(5 options)
<0>
Start Machine
The relay operates after each print cycle giving a trigger/inhibit signal to the parent machine
after printing or when the cassette is removed.
<1>
Low Foil
(default software setting)
The relay operates when the amount of Thermal Ribbon left in metres reaches a pre-
programmed amount, and is visually indicated to the operator “Low Foil” on the status line of
the Mini-Terminal Display.
<2>
Ready
The relay operates when print images are being generated etc. (When the printer is off line)
<3>
100ms pulse
The relay is pulsed for a 100 milliseconds
<4>
100ms pulse
The relay is pulsed for a 100 milliseconds
Relay 3
(4 options)
<0>
Fault Only
The relay operates when the printer’s internal sensors detect a fault or error condition.
Typical examples of this are when the Cassette is removed or if the Thermal Ribbon is
broken.
<1>
Fault & Ready
(default software setting)
The relay operates as option 1, but will also operate when print images are being generated
etc. The relay should be connected to inhibit the parent machine should any printer fault
occur.
<2>
Future Development
<3>
100ms pulse
The relay is pulsed for a 100 milliseconds
<4>
100ms pulse
The relay is pulsed for a 100 milliseconds
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