MANUAL INOVEX SYSTEMS LIMITED 1 Windows Dispense and Checkweigh Systems INOVEX MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS IIN O V E X S Y S T E M S L IIM IIT E D INOVEX SYSTEMS LIMITED NOVEX SYSTEMS L M TED Windows User Manual Inovex Systems Limited Alexander Court Fleming Road Earlstrees Industrial Estate Corby Northants NN17 4SW United Kingdom T: +44 (0) 1536 400222 F: +44 (0) 1536 400133 sales@inovexsystems.com www.inovexsystems.com Inovex Systems Ltd. All rights reserved. No part of this manual, including interior design, cover design and icons may be reproduced or transmitted in any form, by any means (electronic, photocopying, recording or otherwise) without prior written permission of Inovex Systems Ltd. Copyright©2003 LIMIT OF LIABILITY.DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY: THE AUTHOR AND PUBLISHER HAVE USED THEIR BEST EFFORTS IN PREPARING THIS MANUAL. 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Inovex Systems and Inovex Software is not associated with any product or vendor Table of Contents THIS SECTION APPLIES TO DISPENSE SYSTEMS ONLY 5 GENERAL OPERATION AND SAFETY GUIDELINES GENERAL OPERATION EMERGENCY STOP OPTIONS RESET AFTER EMERGENCY STOP GENERAL SAFETY HAZARDOUS AREA OPERATION STATIC ELECTRICITY WHY CARE ABOUT SAFETY? 5 5 6 6 7 7 7 8 MATERIAL ORDERS RECEIVED (COMPLETE) 28 MATERIAL ORDERS RECEIVED (COMPLETE BY SUPPLIER) 28 MATERIAL STOCK 28 MATERIAL PRINT OPTIONS 29 MATERIAL GRAPHS 30 THE FORMULATIONS MENU 31 MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE NAVIGATING THROUGH THE PROGRAM COMMON PROGRAM ELEMENTS 9 10 10 THE UTILITIES MENU INK CATEGORY COLOUR GROUPS CUSTOMERS DELETED FORMULATION LIST DELETED MATERIAL LIST DELIVERY ADDRESSES FORMULA TYPE DOWNTIME REASONS FORMULA TYPES JOB CATEGORY MATERIAL TYPE PACK SIZES PRESSES PRESS RETURN LOCATIONS PRINT PROCESS PROCEDURES RECIRCULATION TABLE STANDARD TEXT SOLVENT TYPES SUBSTRATES SUPPLIERS REPLACE MATERIAL PERCENTAGE PRICE CHANGE SETUP PASSWORDS 12 13 13 13 14 14 14 14 14 15 15 15 15 15 15 16 16 16 17 17 17 17 17 17 18 21 FORMULATIONS 31 FORMULATION LIST 33 FORMULATION LIST BY DATE CREATED 33 FORMULATION LIST BY DATE AMENDED 33 FORMULATION LIST BY SUBSTRATE 33 FORMULATION LIST BY INK TYPE 34 FORMULATION LIST BY COLOUR GROUP 34 FORMULATION LIST BY FORMULA TYPE 34 FORMULATION LIST BY COLOUR GROUP AND FORMULA TYPE 34 FORMULATION CODE WILD CARD SEARCH. 34 FORMULATION NAME WILD CARD SEARCH. 35 FORMULATION SEARCH BY L*A*B*. 35 FORMULATION PRINT OPTIONS 35 THE DESIGNS MENU DESIGNS DESIGN LIST BOX DESIGN LIST BY SELECTED CUSTOMER DESIGN WILD CARD SEARCH DESIGN PRINT OPTIONS 37 37 38 38 39 39 THE JOBS MENU JOBS CURRENT WORKS ORDERS FINISHED WORKS ORDERS ISSUE MATERIAL TO JOB JOB TO JOB TRANSFER ISSUE FORMULATION TO JOB DOWNTIME WORKS ORDER PRINT OPTIONS 40 40 41 42 42 42 42 42 43 THE DISPENSE LOG MENU DETAILED DISPENSE LOG BY MATERIAL SUMMARY DISPENSE LOG DISPENSE LOG PRINT OPTIONS 44 44 44 44 THE MATERIALS MENU 23 MATERIALS 23 MATERIAL ORDERS 26 MATERIAL ORDERS (INCOMPLETE) 27 MATERIAL ORDERS (COMPLETE) 27 MATERIAL ORDERS (COMPLETE BY SUPPLIER) 27 MATERIAL ORDERS RECEIVED 27 MATERIAL ORDERS RECEIVED (INCOMPLETE) 28 THE PRESS RETURNS MENU 46 FORMULATIONS AVAILABLE IN PRESS RETURNS 46 FORMULA SEARCH LIST 46 PRESS RETURNS SEARCH BY LOCATION 46 MATERIALS AVAILABLE IN PRESS RETURNS 46 RETURN FORMULATED INKS INTO PRESS RETURNS 47 RETURN MATERIALS INTO PRESS RETURNS 47 L*A*B* PRESS RETURNS SEARCH 47 PRESS RETURN PRINT OPTIONS 47 THE MANAGEMENT MENU THE MANAGEMENT MENU 49 49 THE ADDRESS BOOK THE ADDRESS BOOK 51 51 WEIGH/REMIX MANUAL WEIGH AND REMIX 52 52 DISPENSING DISPENSING DISPENSING BY WORKS ORDER FORMULA DISPENSE MATERIAL DISPENSE LOOK IN PRESS RETURNS RETURN INKS MANUAL DISPENSING THIS SECTION APPLIES TO CHECKWEIGH SYSTEMS ONLY 54 56 57 57 58 58 58 59 60 61 THIS SECTION APPLIES TO DISPENSE SYSTEMS ONLY SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE DISPENSING VALVES 61 61 61 63 64 64 64 64 PUMPS REPLACING A PUMP HOSES STRAINERS (IF FITTED) RE-CIRCULATION SCALE 63 SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE BACKING UP DATA RESTORING DATA COMPACT BLANK REPAIR WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF PROBLEMS THE SYSTEM HANGS DISPLAY OF ERROR MESSAGES 65 65 66 66 66 66 66 66 67 CUSTOMER SUPPORT TECHNICAL SUPPORT BY MAIL BY PHONE/FAX BY EMAIL SPARES 68 68 68 68 68 68 INOVEX USER MANUAL A Section This section applies to dispense systems only General Operation Safety Guidelines Creating A Safe Working Environment and As with any equipment containing moving and hazardous parts there are certain safe working procedures and practises that must be adhered to achieve a safe working environment. Inovex dispense systems are approved for the application for which they were designed according to the specification stated at the time of order. General Operation The procedure detailed below should be followed systematically to place the system into operation for the first time or after it has been shut down. Two services are required to operate the system, the first being air which serves the pneumatic switches, dispensing valves, pumps and pneumatic logic control and secondly an electrical supply is required to drive the control system and the computer. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Switch on the dispense unit control via the isolator. Put the power on to the computer and allow the start-up software to run. Ensure all Emergency Stops are unlocked and the system is switched to automatic dispense mode on the key switch. Ensure the power lamp is on, if not press the reset button on the dispense console desk. Ensure that power is on to the scale. Ensure that there is a minimum air pressure of 80 psi (5.4 bar) indicated on the pressure gauge in the dispense console. The system is now ready to run. 5 INOVEX USER MANUAL RESPONSE OF THE DISPENSING VALVES. RENDER THESE VALVES INOPERATIVE. NOTE: AIR PRESSURE OF LESS THAN 80 PSI (5.4 BAR) WILL RESULT IN A SLUGGISH AIR PRESSURE OF LESS THAN 60 PSI MAY Emergency Stop Options In the unlikely event of an emergency and it is necessary to perform an emergency stop, there are a number of options that can be chosen. 1. Depress the Emergency Stop button on the dispensing stand. 2. Switch off the main isolator. 3. Isolate the Air supply Reset after Emergency Stop In the event of any of the emergency stops having been operated, to render the system operative again: 1. 2. Ensure that the stops are returned to the 'out' position. Press the system reset button on the dispense enclosure. There are indicator lamps to show the system status. If the lamps are not lit, press the Reset button on the control panel. You should now be able to continue dispensing. PLEASE NOTE THAT IF THE EMERGENCY OCCURRED DURING A DISPENSE AND COMPUTER WAS NOT SHUT DOWN DURING THE EMERGENCY, THE COMPUTER MAY CONTINUE DISPENSING WHEN RELEASING THE EMERGENCY STOP. 6 INOVEX USER MANUAL General Safety The following methods, procedures and practises must be adopted when operating the dispense system - · Do not operate the dispenser without all the panels and · · relevant safety items and guards in place, as there are moving parts under automatic control. Always wear the appropriate safety equipment when operating the system including safety spectacles. Before attempting to carry out any maintenance, repairs or modifications to the dispenser or its ancillary equipment: · Switch off the control system, isolate the electrical supply, isolate the air supply and vent any residual pressure. · Shut off and drain any ink, which may cause a health or safety risk from the supply and delivery lines and ensure you have permission to work on the system. Observe routine maintenance procedures as laid down in this manual. Ensure that the area around the dispenser and ancillary equipment is clear of personnel and or obstruction before operating the system. Check for correct container alignment before initiating a dispense procedure. Observe handling instructions and specific safety guidelines for the relevant inks being dispensed. · · · · Hazardous Area Operation 2 If your system is designed to operate in a hazardous area the dispenser may be handling highly combustible inks and as such all the appropriate Zone 1 safety procedures and working practises over and above those listed below MUST be implemented. Static Electricity Static electricity is a very common phenomenon caused whenever two dissimilar inks separate. This separation causes an imbalance of electrons which in turn creates a voltage which, when discharged, causes a current to flow. 7 INOVEX USER MANUAL If you experience static shocks from any of your equipment, first check that all the equipment is earthed correctly. If everything checks out OK, you can eliminate the risk by using some of the equipment mentioned in the paragraph below. In general, to avoid getting a static shock when handling pipes, working with computer equipment and dispense equipment etc. there are several products available on the market, which help eliminate the risk. These include wristbands, ground heels, ionisers and grounding kits. It is especially important to be aware of the dangers of static when working in a hazardous Zone 1 area and to ensure all barrels are connected to bonding clamps. Moreover, the dispense vessels should be made of conducting material and grounded using the earth clamp. Why care about safety? Should you hesitate whether or not to adhere to safety regulations, think about the possible hazards you may be exposed to when not observing the safety guidelines: · · EXPLOSION TRAPPING SYSTEM BY MOVING PARTS SUCH AS SCALE CARRIAGE AND HEADWASH · SPRAYING WITH FLUID WHEN DISCONNECTING A VALVE, PUMP, FILTER HOSE OR · SPILLAGE 8 INOVEX DISPENSE SYSTEM MANUAL B Section Management Software Starting and navigating through the Program To launch the Windows Management Software use the shortcut icon on your desktop or go though the Start menu. When the program is launched you will see the system entry screen. Entry Screen To gain access to the program, use the Operator Code and passwords that are supplied by Inovex Systems. If you do not have these, contact Inovex to help you through this screen: · In the Operator Code pull down box select the desired operator and press enter or Tab. · In the Password box type your personal password. Press Log On and you will now go to the main program menu screen. 9 INOVEX DISPENSE SYSTEM MANUAL Navigating Through the Program The best way to move around a screen in Windows is to use a mouse-pointing device. This manual assumes that a mouse/tracker ball is attached to the computer. Menu Bar The figure shows the Menu Bar from the Windows Management Software. Select the appropriate menu and a pull down will appear containing sub categories for that selection. Common Program Elements Command Buttons and Other Common Elements. Throughout all the screens in the software there are certain commands and elements which remain constant. For example, the picture shows a common Button Bar which appears in most of the screens with either the same configuration or one or two buttons added or removed. a) a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) First record in set Previous record Next record Last record in set Add new record Exit the form Shortcut (e.g. From Materials to Formulations) Opens the report functions available for the current category 10 INOVEX DISPENSE SYSTEM MANUAL a) a) b) c) d) b) c) d) Delete a record Pull down box containing the list of records for the current category Edit current record Refresh current record (used to force screen update) a) b) c) a) Preview a report b) Print a report c) Export a report to file The actions of each Command button are described above and remain constant throughout most of the screens. When you request the program to complete or instigate a task, a pop up dialogue box may sometimes appear in the middle of the screen. This screen will ask to confirm tasks such as deleting records by instructing you to press either the 'y' key for yes, or the `n' key for no. The figure below shows a typical po ...