Chapter 7 Operation
Operation using the HMI display
Used to start the labeler. If it is pressed, labeling mode is started and an error
message (if displayed) is acknowledged.
Used to stop labeling mode. After actuating the button, the labeler will switch to
the stand-by mode. Only now is it possible to access a user menu. Actuating
[Run] again will switch the labeler into sleep mode and, as after switch-on, an
error message (if displayed) must be acknowledged.
The [Enter] button has 3 functions:
a) JOG function: During labeling mode, the Alpha Entry applies a label when
b) In combination with other buttons, to call up menus.
c) In the menus, [Enter] is used to edit a parameter or to confirm entries.
The [] / [] buttons each have 4 functions:
a) Calibration function: During labeling mode, pressing both buttons starts the
b) In combination with other buttons, to call up menus.
c) To navigate in menus
d) To change parameter values, ([] reduces / [] = increases). The autore-
Status LEDs
The [Start] and [Stop] buttons each have one indicator LED positioned above them. The illu-
minated green LED above the [start] button signals the "labeling readiness". The red LED
(above [Stop]) indicates an interruption of the labeling mode.
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Fig. 7-3: HMI panel
Hazards from moving parts.
this button is pressed.
label calibration process on the Alpha Entry.
peat function allows fast changes of high values while this button is
pressed.
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The HMI display (see left) offers the
following functions.
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