BestCode Series 8:Technical ManualV1.06 Series 8 CIJ Technical ManualVolume 1.06, April 15th, 2015For Replacement Guides:CIJ Technical Manual: 41-0001-01 CIJ Operator’s Guide: 41-0002-01Copyright BestCode 2011-2015 ObjectiveThis manual serves as a guide for operating the Series 8 Continuous Ink Jet printer Series. All maintenance should be performed by a trained technician.If lost, duplicate manuals are available online in hard and soft copy.How to use this manualIn the electronic version, the table of contents can be used to navigate the manual. By clicking on the Section or Subsection in the table of contents, the manual will automatically jump to that page. Contents Objective 5Section 1 15General Information 15BestCode Series 8 System 16How to use this Manual 18Safety Information 18Section 2 21System Overview and Detailed Specifications 21Controller 22Printhead 23Consumable and Delivery 24Tank Capacity 24Bottle Size 24Fluid Consumption 25Speed Tables and Descriptions 29Product Dimensions 31Controller 31Printhead 3190° Printhead 32Peripherals Shaft Encoder 32Fluidic Diagram 33Block Diagram & Valve Locations 34Section 3 35Detailed System Setup 35Mounting Controller & Printhead 37Height limitations 37Carts 38Stainless Steel Cart - 40-0001-01 38Poly Cart – 40-0002-01 39Stands 40Printhead Floor Stand – 40-0003-01 40Conveyor Side Mount – 40-0004-01 41Printhead Mount 42Clamp 25-0033-02 & Spud 22-0069-01 42
Section 4 43
Commission System 43
Commission System 45
System Installation 45
Controller Mounting 45
Printhead Mounting 46
Fluid System Commissioning 48
Install/use BestCode Peripherals 54
Installing bulkhead connectors 54
Configuring Peripheral Devices 57
Section 5 62
System Operation 62
Basic Navigation 64
Turning Power On/Off 64
Add Ink / Solvent. 65
Starting/Stopping Jet. 66
Selecting message for printing 67
Section 6 68
User Interface Operation 68
Operation Basics 70
Home Screen 71
Main screen Menus and Indicators 71
Sign In 72
Help 73
Print Enable 74
Solvent Tank Status 75
Ink Tank Status 75
Printing Message 76
Count 76
Message Select 79
Adjust 81
Clean 83
Setup 85
Service Screen 86
Creating Messages 93
Creating a Text Field 94
Adding an AutoCode Field 95
Adding a User Defined Field 114
Adding a Graphic Field 116
Moving Fields inside Editor 117
Font Features 120
Settings 122
Advanced Editor Features 132
Section 7 138
Firmware and PC Tools 138
Download Firmware and PC Tools 139
Formatting USB for Firmware and PC Tools 139
USB Folders 140
How to update Firmware via J-Link / Board Recovery 140
How to update Firmware via USB Load 142
BestTools 144
Fonts 144
Keyboard 151
Translations 156
Graphics 162
Remote Communication Protocol 167
Communication Description Overview 167
Resource Requirements 167
Serial COM port access 168
Ethernet port access 169
Interface Commands 171
Command Usage 173
Software Screenshot 174
Section 8 176
Maintenance 176
Maintenance Intervals 177
Ink Filters Replacement Instructions 178
Air Filter Replacement Instructions 183
Printhead Maintenance 186
Back Flush Nozzle 186
Printhead Clean 188
Section 9 190
Technical Operation and Troubleshooting 190
Fluidic Diagrams 191
General Flow Paths 191
Standard “Run” Operation 192
Flush Start / Stop and Printhead Clean Function Flow 195
External Peripheral Schematics 196
Alarm Beacon 196
Shaft Encoder 196
Parallel 196
Ethernet 197
Photocell 197
Auxiliary 197
Serial 198
USB 198
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Collector Information 199
Wiring information 200
Troubleshooting 203
Software 203
J-link Error (IP/TCP Error) 203
Message not supported 203
Controller 206
Fluidic 208
Printhead 215
Section 10 220
Service Routines and Parts 220
Warranty Information 221
Fluidic Service Routines 224
Cleaning the Viscometer 228
Main Pump Replacement 232
Solenoid valve replacement 239
Ink Swap or Longterm Storage Flush 244
Electronic Components 247
Main Board 247
Fan 249
Front Door 250
Display Assembly 250
Power Supply 251
Electronic Service Routines 252
Replacing the Power Supply 252
Touchscreen Replacement 257
Touch Screen Calibration 259
Printhead Components 261
Printhead 261
Printhead Service Routines 264
Drop Generator Replacement 264
Changing or Cleaning Nozzle 268
Jet Alignment 277
Modulation Calibration 287
Fluidic Components 295
Fluidic Compartment 295
Tube Push Fittings 303
Section 11 304
Specific Application Setup 304
Large Drop Printing 305
Traversing 306
Fundamental Traversing Features 306
Integrating an existing Traversing system 307
Meter Marking Applications 308
Non-encoder applications 308
Encoder applications 308
Repeat Print (Pills Packs, etc) 309
Non-Encoder Applications 309
Encoder Applications 310
Section 1
General Information
BestCode Series 8 System
The BestCode Series 8 CIJ printers are technologically innovative systems for providing state-of-the art tracking and coding information. The Series 8 consists of a family of 8 CIJs, each with a range of special features. The charts below illustrate the primary differences between each machine, and highlights features such as speed, filter life, and templates.
Model 82 86 88 88HS 88SF 88SP
Screen 10.4” LCD with Touch Screen
Power 100-240Vac
50-60Hz
3A MAX
Storage 4GByte Solid State Drive, 16 MByte Flash, 128 MByte RAM, USB Interface (thumb drive)
Machine Interface RS232, Ethernet
Enclosure Stainless Steel Enclosure
Enclosure Rating IP 55 IP 55 IP 65 IP 65 IP 65 IP 65 IP 65
Air Filter MERV 8 MERV 13
Inks MEK, Ethanol, Acetone, Blend, Plastic, Glass Bottle, Security, Canning, Flexible Food Grade MEK White, Acetone White
Speed Ink Filter Air Filter
Filter Size Hours Life
Model Drop Frequency Speed 2.5” 1 year 4000 8000 1 Year
82 65 65kHZ Faster * * * *
86 65 65kHZ Fastest * * * *
88 65 65kHZ Ultra-Fast * * *
88HS 50 73kHZ Ultra-Fast * * *
88SF 65 65kHZ Ultra-Fast * * *
88SP 65 65kHZ Ultra-Fast * * *
Templates
5 7 9 12 16 19 25 32 2L7 3L7 4L7 2L9 3L9 2L12 5L5
82 * * * * * * * * *
86 * * * * * * * * * * * *
88 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
88HS * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
88SF * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
88SP * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Message Printing
Maximum Number of Fields 30
Maximum Characters per field 100
Maximum Print Rasters 16000
Maximum Print Length 320in (8.1m)
How to use this Manual
This manual is used as a reference guide for training, setup, commissioning, machine and software maintenance, and troubleshooting of Series 8 CIJ printers. This manual provides specific machine specifications for each of the Series 8 family members, as well as peripheral items used with the machine. This manuals details software functions and features, navigation of the user interface, suggested maintenance routines, and breakdowns of indicators and warnings encountered in the entirety of the user interface. This manual provides instruction for operating the machine, and performing routine machine functions, including; safely adding ink and solvent, Operating the Print Jet, Selecting and editing messages, Cleaning, Replacing Electronic, Fluidic, and print head components.
Follow all Safety instructions and exercise common sense while performing any service, maintenance, commissioning, part replacement, or troubleshooting.
Safety Information
PERSONAL INJURY: ALWAYS WEAR RUBBER GLOVES AND SAFETY GLASSES WHEN HANDLING INKS AND SOLVENTS.
PERSONAL INJURY: ALWAYS WEAR RUBBER GLOVES AND SAFETY GLASSES DURING FLUIDIC MAINTENANCE.
PERSONAL INJURY: INKS AND SOLVENTS ARE POISONOUS, DO NOT INGEST.
PERSONAL INJURY: DO NOT USE SOLVENT TO WASH INK FROM SKIN. IF EXPOSED, GENTLY RINSE AREA WITH SOAPY WATER. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.
EQUIPTMENT DAMAGE: DO NOT ADD FLUIDS UNLESS INSTRUCTED BY INDICATORS.
EQUIPTMENT DAMAGE: THE PRINTHEAD MUST BE DRY BEFORE STARTING PRINTER.
EQUIPTMENT DAMAGE: THE PRINTHEAD SHOULD NEVER BE COMPLETELY SUBMERGED IN SOLVENT.
FIRE HAZARD: INKS AND SOLVENTS ARE HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. NO SMOKING OR OPEN FLAMES NEAR PRINTER OR FLUID STORAGE.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK: DISCONNECT MAIN POWER CABLE PRIOR TO SERVICING MACHINE.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK: NEVER RUN MACHINE WHILE ELECTRONICS COMPARTMENT DOOR IS OPEN.
Section 2
System Overview and Detailed Specifications
Controller
Item Number Description Part Number
1 10.4” Touch Interface 20-0014-01
2 BestCode Series 8 Cabinet 20-0001-07
3 Fluidic Service Entry Door 25-0004-06
4 Air Filter Service Entry Door *
5 Printhead 20-0016-01
Printhead
Item Number Description Part Number
1 Front Cover 22-0039-02
2 Positive Deflection Plate *
3 Phase Detector *
4 Charge Electrode 22-0012-03
5 Drop Generator Kit 20-0008-01
6 Front Cover Fastener 22-0015-05
7 Ground Plate *
8 Drop Return System 20-0010-01
SPECIAL
* Parts integral to tray Printhead Tray Assembly 20-0009-01
Consumable and Delivery
Bottle Size
Tank Capacity
Ink: 1.7 Liters
Solvent: 2.7 Liters
Ink Bottle
Capacity: 32 oz (946ml) Delivery: Foil Puncture
Solvent Bottle
Capacity: 32 oz (946ml) Delivery: Foil Puncture
Fluid Consumption
Number of Drops Consumed per Font
Font Avg Drops Characters per Liter of Ink
5 8 142,469,879
7 11 103,614,457
9 19 59,987,317
12 30 37,991,967
16 53 21,504,887
19 85 13,408,929
25 130 8,767,377
32 190 5,998,731
Notes:
• Changing Speed, Width, or Gap has no effect on number of characters per liter.
• Increasing Bold reduces the number of characters per liter..
o Bold 2 will have half the characters of
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