Chapter 8 System Options Alpha Compact 32708612
Version: 14.12.2012 page 113 of 135
Firmware History
The firmware is the ‘’operating system’’ of the Alpha Compact labeler’s control unit. Following is
the chronological order of all firmware releases (including changes) until the publication of this
Manual.
Version Alpha 01 Creation date: 27. December 2010
Prototype
Version Alpha 01a Creation date: 27. January 2011
Prototype
Version Alpha 01b Creation date: 29. March 2011
Prototype
Version Alpha 02 Creation date 04. April 2011
Prototype
Version Alpha 03 Creation date 27. May 2011
Prototype
Version Alpha 03a Creation date 11. June 2011
Version Alpha 03b Creation date 25. August 2011
Version Alpha 03c Creation date 17. November 2011
Version Alpha 04 Creation date 02. December 2011
9 configurations can be stored, first applicators are supported.
Version Alpha 04a Creation date 07. February 2012
Minor improvement of error diagnosis
Version Alpha 04b Creation date 14. February 2012
Minor improvement of error diagnosis
Version Alpha 04c Creation date 23. February 2012
Tamp-Blow applicator is supported
Version KD23 for Display Creation date June 2012
Display can be used for Alpha Compact and Legi–Air.
Hardware History
The hardware are the assembly parts of the Alpha Compact. Please find subsequently a chron-
ological order of all hardware versions used until the publication of this Manual.
From 01.06.2012 (Serial number 1206xxxx)
New plastic sliding buch, belt pulley and label detection sensor are pluggable.
From 15.06.2012
Motor earthing connection is moved from lefthand bottom side to lefthand top side.
From 13.07.2012 (Serial number 12070050)
New unwinder arm