Chapter 1 General Information Alpha Compact 32708612
Version: 14.12.2012 page 10 of 135
Explanation of Technical Terms
Technical Term Explanation
Adhesive Strings
Leaked adhesive at the label edge may adhere the label at the
label liner. The printed label adheres to the liner and can thus not
be fed to the Tamp.
Air Assist
A stream of air pushing against the bottom of the Tamp/blow box
during label feed until label is fixed by vacuum
Air Assist Tube
The air assist tube directs air assist by one or more drillings to
the bottom side of the label. It is mounted in the section of the
peeler bar and can be adjusted.
Air Blast)
The streams of air effusing from the Tamp drill holes during la-
beling in order to blow the label by air pressure onto the product
(blow box by tube nozzles).
Applying Cycle
An entire working sequence of the labeler from product detection
to product labeling. See working sequence.
Application Mode
See explanations: Tamp On, Tamp Blow, Blow On and
Wipe On.
Applicator
Description for label applicator respectively mimic that moves the
tamp.
Blow-On
A contact free application mode in which the tamp takes the
printed label by a stationary vacuum grid and applies with air
pressure without moving the tamp.
Configuration Mode
Mode, where parameters for applicator configuration can be
changed by display.
Contrast
Difference in the brightness of light and dark sections of a figure /
print..
CS
Abbreviation for conveying system (s. a.).
Conveying System
Complete unit consisting of conveyor belt and controller..
Conveyor Belt
Assembly line for product transport.
Cycle
Sequence of a labeling procedure, from product detection to
product labeling until the tamp arrives in home position.
Cylinder Home-Position
Sensor
Sensor for detection of home position when the tamp is in
home position.
Dancer Arm
Arm, tensing the label web via spring tension..
Default
See factory setting
DIP-Switches
DIP is the abbreviation for „Dual In-line Package“. DIP switches
are tiny switches with 4 to 8 pins. With these pins the inverter
state can be changed (open/closed) by a sharp object (e.g. pen-
cil). The applicator configuration is determined by the switch
position.
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