Explanation Of The Technical Terms Used - Weber Alpha Entry Originalbetriebsanleitung

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Explanation of the technical terms used

Technical term
Unwinder
Rewinder and unwinder
Rewinder
Default
Display
Label liner
Label end pre-warning:
(Low Label Warning)
Label end warning signal
(Label Out)
Label size
Label gap
Label gap sensor
Label applicator
Label feed
Label sensor
Labeler
Labeling mode
Feed (label feed)
Conveyor belt
Conveying system
Photocell
CT
Trailing edge
Version: 23.04.2018
Explanation
Holder for the label roll (usually for a 3 inch cardboard core).
The unwinder enables the label roll to unwind smoothly with-
out jerking and is metered by a roller brake (see also dancer
arm). Unwinders can also be equipped with a motor drive.
Refer to Rewinder or Unwinder
Holder (usually for a 3 inch cardboard core) to rewind the
label liner. The rewinder spools the carrier paper that is re-
turned from the print module. It is controlled by means of a
dancer arm (see dancer arm). Rewinders have a motorized
drive.
See Factory setting
Display panel where the status information is shown to the
operator.
Silicon-coated label liner with individual labels stuck on it
An optical sensor (diffuse reflection light scanner) which is
used to alert about a (preset) minimum label roll diameter
An optical sensor (diffuse reflection light scanner) which is
used to detect the label end
Specifies the label format: Width x length (in the travel direc-
tion of the label liner), and is measured in millimetres [mm]
Spacing between two labels on the label liner. The gap is
detected by the applicator via a (label) sensor
See Label sensor
Unit for the application of labels
The feeding of a label. During the printing process or if the
[feed] button is actuated, the drive motor of the print module
will be activated, and label liner transport started (dancer arm
releases the unwinder brake). If applicable, the fed label is
printed within the print module and detached from the carrier
paper at the peel bar
An optical sensor which detects the gap between labels
Application system for the automatic application of labels
Corresponds to the automatic operation mode. The labeler is
ready to print and apply labels
The [Feed] button transports the label.
Belt for transporting products.
Complete system, consisting of the conveyor belt and its con-
troller
Product sensor. The sensor detects the product to be labeled
and trips the trigger signal. See Trigger signal
Abbreviation for conveying system (see above)
See Trailing edge
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