Phoenix Contact PLOTMARK Bedienungsanleitung
User manual
Operating the plotter
PLOTMARK
Table of contents
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Table of contents
1 For your safety ...........................................................................................................................4
1.1 Designating the warning instructions .....................................................................4
1.2 User qualification ...................................................................................................4
1.3 Field of application.................................................................................................5
1.4 Safety notes...........................................................................................................5
2 Starting up the plotter .................................................................................................................6
2.1 Unpacking and setup.............................................................................................6
2.2 Overview of the device ..........................................................................................7
2.3 Control panel .........................................................................................................8
2.4 Connecting the plotter ...........................................................................................9
3 Operating the plotter ................................................................................................................11
3.1 Switching on the device .......................................................................................11
3.2 Inserting marker pens ..........................................................................................11
3.3 Setting up the marker pens in CLIP PROJECT....................................................13
3.4 Inserting the magazines.......................................................................................13
3.5 Creating print jobs................................................................................................14
3.6 Interrupting print jobs ...........................................................................................14
3.7 Setting up the writing function..............................................................................15
3.8 Blocking access to the pen magazine..................................................................16
4 Maintenance and troubleshooting ............................................................................................17
4.1 Cleaning ..............................................................................................................17
4.2 Troubleshooting...................................................................................................18
4.3 Repairs ................................................................................................................18
4.4 Replacing the seal insert on the pen magazine....................................................19
4.5 Transporting the device .......................................................................................20
4.6 Storage................................................................................................................21
4.7 Disposal...............................................................................................................21
4.8 Firmware update..................................................................................................21
5 Appendix .................................................................................................................................22
5.1 Ordering data.......................................................................................................22
5.2 Technical data .....................................................................................................25
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1 For your safety
Read this user manual carefully and keep it to hand for future reference.
1.1 Designating the warning instructions
1.2 User qualification
This user manual is directed at those persons who are familiar with the relevant safety con-
cepts for handling electrical machines. Only persons who can commission, operate, and
maintain the device are entitled to use the device, as well as identify the hazards.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury
hazards.
There are three key words for the severity of the potential injuries.
DANGER
Indicates a hazard with a high degree of risk. If the hazard is not avoided, it could
result in death or a serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a hazard with a medium degree of risk. If the hazard is not avoided, it
could result in death or a serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazard with a low degree of risk. If the hazard cannot be avoided,
then it could result in a minor or moderate injury.
This symbol, with the key word NOTE warns of actions that can result in material
damages or malfunctions.
Here you can find additional information or further sources of reference.
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1.3 Field of application
The PLOTMARK is a marking device for designating materials with a height of up to
10.5 mm.
Marking is implemented with special marker pens which are available in a range of stroke
widths from Phoenix Contact. The materials are fixed into replaceable magazines.
The PLOTMARK is equipped with a slot for four marker pens. In this pen magazine
(Penstation), the pens can remain in the integrated seal in intervals. At the end of the work-
ing day, remove the marker pens from the pen magazine. Close them with the supplied pen
stations. Store the marker pens horizontally.
As the first marker pen line can be thinner, the plotter has a writing function. The plotter first
of all writes on a marking preparation plate. Then it begins to mark.
You may only use the PLOTMARK with marker pens, materials, and magazines from
Phoenix Contact which are intended for the PLOTMARK. The PLOTMARK sealing concept
is designed for marker pens from Phoenix Contact. The use of other marker pens, materials,
and magazines can result in damage to the device.
1.4 Safety notes
Danger due to mains voltage
Never open the housing of the unit or power supply unit.
Risk to operational reliability
Incorrect operation or modifications to the device can endanger your safety or damage the
device. Do not repair the product yourself. If the device is defective, please contact
Phoenix Contact.
Damage to the device
– Only operate the device in dry locations, that are protected from spray and as dust-free
as possible.
– Protect the device and materials from humidity, damp, and dirt.
– To operate the device on the power grid, only use the supplied wide range power sup-
ply unit. The device is designed for alternating voltage from 100 V to 240 V. The elec-
trical connection conditions must comply with the details on the rating plate.
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2 Starting up the plotter
2.1 Unpacking and setup
Scope of supply
– Plotters
– Power supply unit with Euro plug (EN 50075)
– USB cable
– 10 marking preparation plates
– Marker pen, stroke width 0.25 mm (CMS-PEN 0,25, 5067815)
– Data medium with driver and the CLIP PROJECT advanced software.
Furthermore, the data medium also contains this user manual in several languages.
– User manual in German and English
Unpacking
•Check the device for damage which may have occurred during transport.
•Retain the original packaging for subsequent transport.
Requirements for the installation location
•Place the device on a level surface.
•Ensure that the connections on the rear of the device are accessible at all times.
•Ensure that the writing arm can move freely.
NOTE: Damage to the device
Place the device in a location that is as dry, dust-free, and protected from water as possi-
ble. Protect the device and materials from humidity, damp, and dirt. Do not expose the de-
vice to direct sunlight.
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2.2 Overview of the device
Figure 2-1 Overview
1 Pen magazine (Penstation), for accommodating four marker pens
2 Writing surface with eight catch pins, for securing the magazines
3 Lowering unit with pen holder
4 Connections on the rear: USB connection, control connection for an optional engrav-
ing unit, mains connection
5 Writing arm
6 Control panel
7For the optional engraving unit: cover for contact bolts for zero setting
8 Marking preparation plates
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2.3 Control panel
Table 2-1 Description of the control panel
Type Printing Meaning
LED Green Engraving mode Engraving mode activated (only with the optional en-
graving unit)
Yellow Penstation open Pen magazine open
Red Plotter out of order ERROR
Green ON/OFF Plotter ready for operation
Yellow Clear buffer Data available in the storage memory. You can delete
the data by pressing the “Clear Buffer” button.
Red STOP Plotter in stop mode
Button ON/OFF Switching on and off
Pen UP/ Pen DOWN
UP/DOWN
LEFT/RIGHT
These button functions are not used for normal oper-
ation. They are only used for settings and for ser-
vices.
Penstation open /
close
Pen magazines open or close, to use marker pens.
After approx. two minutes after opening or switching
off, the pen magazine closes automatically.
Clear buffer Delete the print data from the storage memory. The
device must be in stop mode.
STOP Stop the current print job
If you press the “STOP” button during a current print
job, this is interrupted.
The marker pens are stored in the pen magazine. The
writing arm travels to the top right corner of the de-
vice. The red LED indicates the interruption.
If you press the “STOP” button again, the plotter cali-
brates itself and the print job continues. The red LED
goes out.
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2.4 Connecting the plotter
Ensure that when establishing electrical connections, all devices (plotter, computer, etc.)
are switched off. If you disconnect devices, the devices should again be switched off.
2.4.1 Connecting the power supply unit
Connect the power supply unit
The PLOTMARK is designed for power grids from 100 to 240 V AC. Only use the supplied
wide range power supply unit.
•Slide the Euro plug onto the power supply unit.
•Insert the power supply unit connection cable into the plotter socket.
•Connect the power supply unit to a socket.
2.4.2 Connecting to a computer via USB
A driver must be installed if a USB interface is to be used for connection. You will find the
driver on the data carrier that is supplied within the scope of delivery or on the Internet at
phoenixcontact.net/qr/0804499.
•Connect the computer and device with the supplied USB cable.
•Switch on the computer.
•Switch on the device.
•Insert the data carrier containing the driver software.
•Select the relevant device. A window is opened automatically in which you can select
the language in the top right.
•Click on “Install”.
•Follow the on-screen instructions.
Following successful installation, an icon for the PLOTMARK appears in the Windows “De-
vices and Printers” system folder.
•Open the CLIP PROJECT marking software.
•Open “File, Print setup” and under “Plotter, PLOTMARK”, create a new device.
•Select “USB” as the interface.
You can find CLIP PROJECT marking instructions at phoenixcontact.net/qr/5146040.
•Set up the device in CLIP PROJECT marking.
NOTE: Errors during operation due to insufficient or missing shielding
Ensure that all the connection cables connected to the device are shielded.
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2.4.3 Setting up the plotter in CLIP PROJECT
•Open “File, Print setup”.
•Via “Plotter, PLOTMARK”, create a new device or edit the ones that are already there.
Figure 2-2 Pen settings tab
Table 2-2 File, Print setup, Plotter, PLOTMARK
TAB Description
Plotter parame-
ters
If the writing position moves, no change is required.
Interface Select “USB” as the interface.
Pen assignment Indicate where the marker pens are located in the pen magazine
(Penstation).
If you insert the marker pen directly into the pen holder on the writing
arm, remove the check box for “Use pen magazine”.
Pen settings Indicate which font size is executed with which pen.
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