Service manual

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ENCODER SETUP

ENCODER SETUP (cont.)

5. Rate Compensation for Air Blow and ITB Tamp Applicators:

When selecting a value for rate compensation, start at 0.025. Apply labels to the product at a

slower speed. Then run the product at production speeds or faster. If the labels are applied in the

same place, the compensation is correct. If labels move back the faster you go, INCREASE

RATE COMPENSATION. If the labels move forward, DECREASE RATE

COMPENSATION. Whenever the rate compensation value is adjusted, re-run the product at

slower and faster speeds to make sure that the labels are applied in the same position.

To change values, select “COMPENSATION” from the encoder setup menu and enter a value

between .001 and 1. A valid rate compensation entry will send you back to the encoder setup

menu.

NOTE: The web speed of the applicator will not follow the speed of the encoder.

6. Rate Compensation for Merge Applicators:

When selecting a value for rate compensation, start at 0.007. Apply labels to the product at a