Illinois Tool Works IJ4000 Manuale utente
Operations
Manual
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Illinois Tool Works Inc © 2021
IJ4000 Impulse Jet System
5765-018
Revision J
IJ4000 Impulse Jet
Ink Jet System
Operations Manual
5765-018
The information contained in this manual
is correct and accurate at the time of its
publication. ITW reserves the right to
change or alter any information or
technical specifications at any time and
without notice.
©2021 Illinois Tool Works Inc.
All rights reserved
The IJ4000 Impulse Jet System, including all components unless otherwise specified, carries a limited warranty.
The inks and conditioners used with the IJ4000 Impulse Jet System carry a limited warranty.
For all warranty terms and conditions, contact Diagraph an ITW Company for a complete copy of the Limited Warranty
Statement.
Warranty:
IJ4000 System
Section 1: Safety and Ink Usage ..........................................................................................................................................................................6
Section 2: Quick Start ...........................................................................................................................................................................................7
Step 1: Assemble Bracketry to Conveyor ...................................................................................................................................................8
Step 2: Assemble Print Head onto Bracketry .............................................................................................................................................9
Step 3: Adjust Print Head to Substrate .....................................................................................................................................................11
Step 4: Install SMART-IDS ......................................................................................................................................................................12
Step 5: Install IJ4000-HMI Controller ......................................................................................................................................................15
Step 6: Electrical Cable Connections ........................................................................................................................................................16
Step 7: Install Tubing ................................................................................................................................................................................18
Step 8: Prime Ink Lines ............................................................................................................................................................................19
Step 9: Priming the Print Head and Testing Print Quality ........................................................................................................................21
Step 10: Mount Photosensor and Encoder ................................................................................................................................................24
Step 11: Configure the Print Head via the Controller ...............................................................................................................................25
Step 12: Create a Message ........................................................................................................................................................................27
Step 13: Print a Message ...........................................................................................................................................................................28
Section 3: Maintenance and Shutdowns ...........................................................................................................................................................29
System Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................................................29
Print Head Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................................................29
ACS - Automatic Cleaning System ..........................................................................................................................................................31
SMART-IDS Maintenance .......................................................................................................................................................................33
Section 4: Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................................................................35
Print Quality ..............................................................................................................................................................................................35
IJ4000 Impulse Jet System Trouble-Shooting ..........................................................................................................................................38
Detailed Guide to Determine Proper Ink Flow Issue Resolution .............................................................................................................42
Appendix A: System Specifications ...................................................................................................................................................................48
System .......................................................................................................................................................................................................48
SMART-IDS ............................................................................................................................................................................................49
IJ4000-HMI Controller .............................................................................................................................................................................50
384E Print Head ........................................................................................................................................................................................51
768E Print Head ........................................................................................................................................................................................52
System Interconnect Diagram ...................................................................................................................................................................53
Customer System Connections .................................................................................................................................................................54
Appendix B: Theory of Operation ....................................................................................................................................................................55
Functional Description ..............................................................................................................................................................................55
Impulse Jet 384E and 768E Print Heads ...................................................................................................................................................55
Print Head Daisy Chain ............................................................................................................................................................................56
Print Trigger Photosensor .........................................................................................................................................................................56
Encoder .....................................................................................................................................................................................................56
SMART-IDS (Ink Delivery System) ........................................................................................................................................................57
SMART-IDS Ink and Vacuum Control PCB ...........................................................................................................................................64
Appendix C: Updating the HMI & SMART-IDS via USB or Ethernet ........................................................................................................71
Appendix D: InkJet Demo Software for Windows ..........................................................................................................................................71
Appendix E: Software Interface ........................................................................................................................................................................71
Appendix F: Part Numbers ................................................................................................................................................................................72
System .......................................................................................................................................................................................................72
Bracketry ...................................................................................................................................................................................................73
Fittings and Tubing ...................................................................................................................................................................................74
IJ4000-HMI ..............................................................................................................................................................................................74
IJ4000 SMART-IDS .................................................................................................................................................................................75
Cables ........................................................................................................................................................................................................76
Print Head Replacement Parts ..................................................................................................................................................................76
Consumables .............................................................................................................................................................................................77
Service Parts and Optional Equipment .....................................................................................................................................................78
IJ4000 Impulse Jet Section 1: Safety and Ink Usage
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Section 1: Safety and Ink Usage
Following is a list of safety symbols and their meanings, which are found throughout this manual. Pay attention to these symbols where they
appear in the manual.
Wear safety goggles when performing the procedure described!
Caution or Warning! Denotes possible personal injury and/or damage to the equipment.
Caution or Warning! Denotes possible personal injury and/or equipment damage due to electrical hazard.
NOTE: (Will be followed by a brief comment or explanation.)
CAUTION: The SMART-IDS (Ink Delivery System) contains hazardous voltage (115/230VAC). Disconnect from mains power before:
• Performing preventive maintenance.
• Performing any repairs to the unit.
• Servicing the equipment in any manner.
ESD protection should be worn when servicing internal printed circuit boards.
After service to the equipment is completed, replace all protective devices such as grounding cables and covers before operating the equipment.
It is extremely important to:
• Clean up all spills with the appropriate conditioner immediately and dispose of all waste according to local and state regulations.
• Wear safety glasses and protective clothing, including gloves, when handling all inks and conditioners.
• Store inks and conditioners under the recommended conditions found on the SDS (Safety Data Sheet).
Service is to be performed by trained or ITW personnel only.
!
!
IJ4000 Impulse Jet Section 2: Quick Start
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Section 2: Quick Start
The figure at right illustrates a typical installation with a controller and a print head. (Cables and ink lines are not shown.)
System Components:
• Bracketry Kit (Item 1)
• Print Head (Item 2)
•S
MART-IDS (Item 3)
• IJ4000-HMI Controller (Item 4)
• Power Cord (not shown)
• Serial Cable (not shown)
• Tubing (not shown)
• Software (not shown)
(Ink is not included.)
NOTE: See limitations in “Tubing Limitations -
Vertical” on page 13.
TYPICAL INSTALLATION
4
3
1
2
IJ4000 Impulse Jet Section 2: Quick Start
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Step 1: Assemble Bracketry to Conveyor
NOTE: Mount bracketry as square and as level as possible.
PRINT HEAD
CONVEYOR MOUNT
(5765-246 for 384E Print Head)
(5765-253 for 768E Print Head)
HMI CONTROLLER /
SMART-IDS MOUNT
(5765-250) OPTIONAL T-STAND
(5765-249)
IJ4000 Impulse Jet Section 2: Quick Start
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Step 2: Assemble Print Head onto Bracketry
ROLLER / RETRACTING
BRACKET MOUNT FOR
384E PRINT HEAD
(5765-246)
SINGLE-POLE FLOOR
MOUNT
(5760-355)
RETRACTING
BRACKET CAN BE
MOUNTED ON EITHER
SIDE OF PRINT HEAD
ROLLER / RETRACTING
BRACKET MOUNT FOR
768E PRINT HEAD
(5765-253)
IJ4000 Impulse Jet Section 2: Quick Start
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Print Head Mounting Limitations
Print Head Tilt
Maximum Print Head Tilt:
• Clockwise Tilt: 5°
• Counterclockwise Tilt: 5°
NOTE: Tilt angles are given when looking at
the rear of the print head. Front to rear tilt
should be less than + 1.5°, as indicated by the
digital level LED readout on the top rear of the
print head.
AB
768E PRINT HEAD
27,2mm [1.07in] TO LOWEST ORIFICE
101,6mm [4in] SOLID
CHARACTER HEIGHT
CD
50,8mm [2in] SOLID
CHARACTER HEIGHT
ABC
22,9mm [0.90in] TO LOWEST ORIFICE
384E PRINT HEAD
± 5° MAX
± 5° MAX
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