Hudson Robotics Bar Code Print and Apply - Manual (Page 20)

Print and Apply User Manual Hudson Robotics, Inc.
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E. Apply Nest Setup
To teach the unit how to apply a label to the selected nest, the user must teach the unit the
orientation of the nest by facing the side labeled “side 1” towards the body of the
applicator. With standard Print and Apply Units, side 1 is the longest side of the nest that
the colored corner, noted as A1, is touching. Other nest types that may be used will have
additional documentation to note which side is A1. The user must also teach the unit how
to face the applicator head towards the selected nest.
The selected nest’s Side 1 should be taught first. Face Side 1 towards the applicator arm.
Place the teach plate into the rotational nest. Retract the arm, put the head up, face the
arm such that it is facing side 1 of the teach plate in the nest. Extend the arm closely to
the teach plate, then in 5mm increments, extend the arm so that it slightly pushes against
the nest and rotates it in the proper position. Retract the arm, and save this position as
Side 1. Press “Save Nest Orientation as Side 1” to do this.
While in this position, remove the teach plate. Move the arm in a position such that the
bottom edge of the head is parallel to and touching the top edge of the rotational nest’s
surface that the plate sits on. Teach this point as the Apply position. Press “Save Arm
Position as Apply” to do this. After pressing this button, return the teach plate to the nest.
The unit will do a calibration procedure to save the point as the apply position, pushing
against all 4 sides of the teach plate.
The user may also click the “How do I save the arm and nest positions?” button for a
graphical explanation of teaching, as shown on the next page.