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The Vial Labeller is operated from a color HMI. From here
batches can be started or stopped, variable data can be
send to the printer and vision system, messages and alarms
can be read and the overall machine status can be monito-
red. The main HMI on the operator side of the machine is
duplicated so that an additional HMI can be viewed from
the service position on the machine.
Changing format is made easy by ensuring that no time
consuming manually mechanical adjustments are necessary.
After selecting a predefined format on the HMI, the repla-
cement of a few format parts is all that is required.
All machine components that needs positioning are placed
on motor driven spindles and will automatically be adjusted
when a format is loaded.
Access to the Vial Labeller for operation, line clearance,
service or maintenance is made easy through the several
large doors in the machine cover on all sides of the machi-
ne. Furthermore all machine components to where access
is required, are placed easy accessible within short reaching
distance.
For line clearance purposes the machine is designed with
an absolute minimum of hidden slots, openings and visible
wires and air hoses.
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Inspection and control
In the HMI a visualized shift register for labels and vials can
be monitored. The shift register is related to the control
functions that are integrated, and will in general consist of
the following:
Vision inspection of the label after it has been printed but
before it is applied to the vial. Inspection of printed in-
formation, label ID etc. Non-approved labels are rejected
before application at the label reject station. Functionality
of reject station is monitored by counter control sensors.
Vision inspection of the vial after the label has been applied.
Inspection of label presence/position, presence of cap etc.
Only approved vials are allowed to leave the index wheel.
Non-approved vials are rejected at the vial reject station.
Functionality of reject station is monitored by counter
control sensors.