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1.3 Encoder
2.0 Safety
• Securing system power is necessary whenever removal or replacement work is being
done. An interlock circuit is used to prevent the motorized capping station from
operating when a cover is opened. However, it is recommended that unit power be
disconnected to eliminate any risk of personal injury or system damage.
• “Ground” yourself prior to working on any electronic circuit boards by using a ground
strap or touching your skin to a grounded piece of equipment prior to handling board.
Following basic Electrostatic Dissipation (ESD) principles will prevent you from
damaging the electronics inside of the Imager.
The jet.engine™ Imager should be mounted close to the transport with the Ski Infeed
upstream. The sensor needs to be mounted upstream of the jet.engine, and the encoder
should be mounted on the same surface the paper rides on and as close to the Imager as
practical. If large media is to be fed, position the encoder so that it is out of the document
pathway.
Note: Please note the conveyor direction, Imager orientation, and distance from jet.engine™
to sensor as this information is required for job creation in the jet.engine™ GUI.
Warning: Over tightening the screws during installation of the Ski Infeed may
damage the jet.engine™ base.
3.2 Wiring
This diagram provides an example of the necessary cable paths for a two jet.engine™
systems with each jet.engine™ Imager equipped with an Afterburner™ pen.
28 VDC
PCB1 PCB2
Power
Supply
1
125/230 VAC
4
1 2
1 - Power Connector:
9 Input interface 0 (+) 27 Input interface 0 (-) 5VDC Input (Encoder A Default)
10 Input interface 1 (+) 28 Input interface 1 (-) 5VDC Input (Encoder B Default)
11 Input interface 2 (+) 29 Input interface 2 (-) 12VDC Input (Sensor Default)
16 Output Interface 0 (+) 34 Output Interface 0 (-) SSR Output (1A/60V AC/DC)
17 Output Interface 1 (+) 35 Output Interface 1 (-) SSR Output (1A/60V AC/DC)
3 – Ethernet Connector:
Standard RJ45 Ethernet connector and wiring.
4 – Afterburner Connector:
This connector allows a 4th pen to be
connected to the main unit.
Function
LED 1 100 Base T Network Status
LED 2 10 Base T Network Status
LED 3 Configuration Status
LED 4 Imager Status
LED 5 Encoder / Sensor Detect
LED 6 Motor Voltage Status
4 - Destination Folder
¾ The default setting for installing the jet.engine™ GUI is C:\jet.engine.gui\, Click
Next.
Note: Check the Clean Install option to delete any Registry settings and files that may have
been left behind by another installation. This option is good for recovering from any form of
incompatible files.
Note: the PDF RIP feature must be purchased separately. Contact your OEM to obtain use
of this feature.
Note: To back up job and configuration data, simply copy and paste the
C:\jet.engine.gui\ folder to another location.
Warning: As noted, when reinstalling or updating the jet.engine™ GUI, the prior
installation must be removed. To do this, open the Windows Control Panel, select
Add/Remove Programs, and select the jet.engine™ GUI entry from the list.
Note: The name of this connection may be different if multiple network connections are
installed. Check with your IT department or OEM for instructions on which one to modify.
Note: The jet.engine™ GUI requires a dedicated network connection. If the host PC (the
PC on which the jet.engine™ GUI is installed) is connected to a local network, a second
network card must be installed and configured. Contact your company's IT department or OEM
provider for further details.
Note: The first time the jet.engine™ GUI is started; the Status may indicate User must
manually set. Refer to Change IP Address in this section.
4 - Change IP Address
For proper communication, the first three parts of the IP Address for the host PC and all
Imagers must be the same. The fourth part (at the end) must be different. (See picture on
next page)
For example:
Host PC: 192.168.0.1
Imager 1: 192.168.0.2
Imager 2: 192.168.0.3
¾ If the Imager's IP Address is incorrect, the Status will indicate User must set
manually. Click the Set IP Address button to change the the IP Address.
Note: Each Imager shipped from inc.jet™ is set at IP Address 192.168.0.2. This default value
must be changed during installation for each Imager in a multi-Imager setup.
Warning: Avoid using 0 or 255 for the last number(s) of the IP address. Using
these numbers may result in permanent loss of communications with the Imager.
Note: Cycle power to the Imager and restart the jet.engine™ GUI software for optimum
results.
2 - Other Settings
This section contains miscellaneous settings related to how the software works, option
displays, and other special settings.
Note: Use the graphical display at the bottom of the Imager Setup tab. This
representation should closely mimic the physical Imager setup on the conveyor.
2 - Pen Direction
In reference to the Conveyor Direction setting:
• Pens Down means the pen loading bays are facing towards the operator.
• Pens Up means the pen loading bays are facing away from the operator.
Custom
Select Custom to modify the input settings to any option available. This setting can be used
to:
• change Print Sensor trigger properties;
• set up a two channel encoder;
• select non-preset inputs for standard equipment;
• set up the system for non-cut-sheet applications;
• set up the system for simulated printing.
Note: More about IO Settings is contained in the next two Help sections: Testing the Print
Sensor Input and Testing the Encoder Input.
Note: jet.engine™ GUI versions 1.40 and higher support the Two Channel mode for
Encoders. This mode allows the system to track the direction of print and resist electrical noise.
2 - Input channels
The Input Channel defaults to using Input 0. Choose
Daisy Chain if the signal is coming from another
jet.engine™ instead of from an Encoder
3 – Test Encoder
Turn the conveyor on. LED 5 should turn Green.
LED5
Sensor and Encoder Inactive LED OFF
Product Under Sensor Red On
Encoder Pulses Detected Green ON
Tip: If the LED5 is Red go to the next section - Testing the Sensor, then return here.
• Normal - select if the sensor output is Active High (greater then 0 volts
when media is in front of the sensor).
• Inverted - select if the sensor is Active Low (the sensor outputs a
connection to Ground [0 Volts] when media is in front of the sensor).
3 - Input Edge
Select transition trigger point:
• Rising – select this setting when triggering on the rising edge of the sensor
signal.
• Falling – select this setting when triggering on the falling edge of the sensor
signal.
4 – Test Sensor
The sensor emits a light beam that is reflected off a surface back into a collector contained in
the sensor. When change in the light beam is detected, it sends a signal to the Imager telling
it to print. The sensor is designed to operate in either a Light-On or Dark-On mode.
In the Dark-On mode, a reflector is used to direct the beam back into the collector. when a
product passes between the sensor and the reflector, a signal is sent to the Imager telling it to
print. In this case, the sensitivity should be adjusted so that the LED is on until product is
placed between the sensor and the relflector.
Note: Printing does not have to be enabled to test the Print Sensor.
Note: Opening this job will add a second Imager to the configuration if one is not already
present. If only one Imager is being used, the second Imager must be removed from the
configuration in the Imager Setup tab. In this case, only the top half of the form design layout
will be printed.
Pressing Start Print Job causes the Imagers to go into Print Mode. Media can now be
transported underneath the Imager and printed.