TMP7000/470 Marking System

TMP7000/470 Marking System – General Arrangement Drawing

SYSTEM OVERVIEW
The Telesis® TMP7000/470 PINSTAMP® marking system The Marker Cable connects the marker to the controller. The
permanently prints messages into a variety of materials such as highly flexible cable is 13 ft. (4m) long. Optional extension
steel, aluminum, and plastic. A hardened pin is pneumatically cables are available for greater distances.
accelerated to indent dot matrix characters into the item being
marked. The shape, size, density, and location of characters are The Marking Pin for the TMP7000 may be selected from the
determined by the user through the system software. The marking 150-series. The 150-pin is available in various cone angles and
head moves the pin cartridge through X- and Y-axis motions to may be constructed from powdered metal or tool steel with a
reach the correct position for each dot of the characters to be carbide tip. Refer to the marking head installation drawing for
marked. The system software automatically controls pin extension pin stroke (pin extension) dimensions.
and retraction to mark the message.

The system is compliant with UL, CSA, CE, and RoHS Filter/Regulator Unit includes two regulators with pressure
specifications. gauges to control the drive air and return air. The first regulator
contains a filter to help remove contaminants from the supply air.
The TMP7000 Marking Head includes the mechanical motion Two air lines connect the regulated air to the marking head. Drive
components to position the marking pin at precise X/Y positions air fires the impact pin; return air pushes it back into the cartridge.
and the pneumatic components to drive the marking pin out The standard air lines are 13 ft. (4m) long made of 6mm tubing.
from, and return the pin back into, the pin cartridge.
The TMP7000 marking head is an X/Y-traversing mechanism.
TMC470 Controller contains an integrated keyboard with an
Using two stepper motor drives, it accurately and rapidly
LCD display. It provides a text-only operator interface and
positions the pin at coordinate-defined locations in marking
allows full operational control of the TMP7000 marking head.
window within .001in. (.025 mm). The TMP7000
The back panel provides the electrical interface for connecting
accommodates the rigorous and rapid positioning of the marking
to optional, remote I/O sources. Refer to TMC470 Controller
pin through a system of rigid rails and ball bearing saddles,
Specifications for details.
timing belts, and direct-drive, toothed pulleys.
The floating pin design permits high quality, consistent marks
on irregular, slightly curved surfaces. It also accommodates
applications where marking surfaces cannot be positioned at a
consistent distance from the marker.

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TMP7000 Dimensions and Mounting Details

SYSTEM SETUP
When designing a fixture, allow for 3-axis adjustment to aid in CAUTION
horizontal, vertical, and lateral alignment of the marking head.
The TMC470 is not a sealed unit. Protect it from
Note: Telesis recommends the marking head be mounted with potentially damaging conditions and contaminants. Do
the pin pointed downward to help prevent debris from not block vents in bottom of case. Ensure the marking
falling into the marking head cavity. system is electrically isolated from any devices that may
generate extreme electromagnetic interference (EMI).

CAUTION 5. Locate controller as close as practical to marking head.

Mounting bolts must not extend into the Standard marker cable length is 13 ft. (4m).
marking head more than 3/8 in. (10 mm).
6. Install the controller as a table-top, wall-mounted, panel-
1. Secure marking head to optional tool post assembly (or mounted, or enclosure-mounted unit, as applicable.
other suitable fixture) using a minimum of four M8-1.25
mounting bolts. 7. Ensure controller power switch is OFF.

8. Connect marker cable to marking head.

2. Mount filter/regulator assembly within 12 ft. (3.6m) of
marker.
8. Connect marker cable to controller.
3. Connect drive air and return air lines from
9. Connect power cable to controller.
filter/regulator assembly to the marking head.
10. Position controller power switch to ON.
4. Connect supply air to input port on filter/regulator
assembly.
11. Adjust pin stroke, drive air, and return air for impact
depth.

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SYSTEM OPTIONS TMP7000 MARKING HEAD (continued)

• Tool Post Assembly
Pin Life
• Marking Head Extension Cables
Pin life depends largely on the type of material being marked,
• Auxiliary Axis Driver Board Kit how hard or abrasive it is, and the required marking depth. On
• Motorized Z-axis Tool Post with Programmable Travel typical metals with a hardness of Rockwell Rb47, marking at a
• Motorized Theta-axis with Programmable Rotary Drive depth of .127 mm (.005"), powdered steel pins average about 3
Unit million impressions before needing sharpened; carbide pins
• TMC470 Controller Wall-mounting Bracket Kit average approximately 9 million impressions.
• TMC470 Controller Panel-mounting Bezel/Bracket Kit
• TMC470N NEMA® Enclosure Marking Speeds
• Bar Code Scanner or Bar Code Wand with Cable
Marking speeds vary widely depending on character size, drive
• Foot Switch (Start Print) or Pushbutton Station air pressure, dot density, pin stroke, and pin type. Increased
(Start/Abort) character size, increased dot density, increased pin stroke,
• Backup Utility Software and/or decrease drive air pressure all result in decreased marking
• Upgrade Utility Software speeds. Using a carbide pin may increase marking time by as
• Logo/Font Generator Software much as 25% due to the increased weight of the pin. Specific
times and speeds can be verified by a Telesis representative.

Marking Depth
The depth of mark can be adjusted over a significant range by
TMP7000 MARKING HEAD adjusting the pin stroke and, to a lesser extent, by adjusting the
drive air pressure.
Specifications

The TMP7000 marking head specifications are subject to Marking Noise

change without prior notice. Sound pressure-level tests were conducted on the TMP7000
Dimensions............................. see TMP7000 Mounting Drawing Marking System using a Larson-Davis Model 710 sound
Weight ................................... 22 lb. (10Kg) pressure meter while dry firing the marker at a 50% duty cycle.
The maximum sound pressure level during the test cycle was
Noise ...................................... 94.4 dB (max); 83.2 dB (LEQ)
See Marking Noise for details. measured at 94.4 dB. The time-weighted average (LEQ) using
the 3 db rule without threshold was 83.2 dB. Typical
Operating Temperature. ......... 32° to 122° F (0° to 50° C), applications average a 20% to 30% duty cycle where the time-
non-condensing
weighted average would not exceed 78.8 dB(A).
Air Supply ............................... Clean and dry, 45 to 100 psi
(3.0 to 6.9 bar) The sound pressure-level tests were carried out under controlled
conditions, imitating as closely as possible, predicted normal
Air Consumption ..................... 0.04 SCFM (idle)
operation. However, noise level is heavily dependent on the part
0.60 SCFM (marking)
being impacted. Conditions such as the material being marked,
Marking Area .......................... 6.0 x 4.0 in. (150 x 100 mm ) the rigidity of the work piece, machine settings, ambient noise,
Number of Impact Pins ........... 1 etc., may all vary when in operational use. Such variables will
Pin Types ............................... 150-series alter the actual noise level.
Pin Material ............................ Powdered metal or Despite detailed guidance provided with each machine, variable
tool steel with carbide tip operating conditions are beyond the control of Telesis. The
responsibility of establishing safe working levels of use remains
with the end user. Accordingly, you should conduct your own
Marking Characteristics sound pressure-level tests for your application while marking
The TMP7000 can produce characters as small as .06 in. actual work pieces.
(1.5mm), printed at any angle within the 6.0 x 4.0 in. (150 x 100
mm X/Y marking window. Character strings may be marked at
any angle (0° to 359° rotation) in 1° increments. The system can
also print arcs, arc text, geometric objects, and 2D matrix
symbols.
Printing resolution may be selected from 10 dots/in. (4 dots/cm)
to 200 dots/in. (79 dots/cm) for an engraved look.

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TMC470 Controller Dimensions – Table-top and Wall-mounted Configurations

TMC470 CONTROLLER TMC470 Specifications (continued)

The TMC470 controller may be installed as a table-top unit, a Operating Temperature ......... 32° to 122° F (0° to 50°C)
wall-mounted unit, a panel-mounted unit, or an enclosure- Operating Humidity ................ 10% to 80% non-condensing
mounted unit. All configurations provide features and
connectivity for external communications. Differences occur Cooling................................... Internal, thermostatically-controlled
fan
only in the mounting configuration.
Power Requirements ............. 95 to 250 VAC, 2 amps, 50-60 Hz,
single phase
TMC470 Specifications
Communications .................... TTL, Discrete I/O, RS232, RS485,
The TMC470 Controller specifications are subject to change TCP/IP, and USB (data backup &
without prior notice. transfer)
Compliance.......................... CE, RoHS Input Signals .......................... Twelve (12) total, optically isolated:
Configurations...................... Table-top, Wall-mounted, Panel- 8 dedicated, 1 programmable,
mounted, or Enclosure-mounted 3 available
Rating .................................. NEMA 1 (I.P. 30) table-top or wall- 10 VDC (minimum voltage)
mounted 30 VDC (maximum voltage)
NEMA 12 (I.P. 65) panel-mounted 12 to 24 VDC (nominal voltage)
using appropriate customer-supplied
panel 2.3 mA @ 12VDC; 4.9 mA @
24VDC (nominal current)
NEMA 12 (I.P. 65) enclosure-
mounted using Telesis-supplied Output Signals ......................... Six (6) total, optically isolated:
TMC470N enclosure 4 dedicated, 2 available
Dimensions .......................... refer to the TMC470 Mounting 0.25 amps (maximum current)
Drawings
0.50 ohms (maximum On
Weight ................................ 3.69 lb. (1.68 kg) controller only resistance)
3.90 lb. (1.77 kg) with wall-mount kit
40 VDC (maximum line voltage)
5.52 lb. (2.51 kg) with panel-mount kit
12 to 24 VDC (nominal line voltage)
28.1 lb. (12.77 kg) with TMC470N
enclosure

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TMC470 Controller Dimensions – Panel-mounted Configuration

Environmental Considerations TMC470-based System Software

The following environmental considerations must be taken into The system software is permanently installed in the controller. It
account when installing the TMC470 Controller. provides the user interface for the operator to control the marker.
The software also provides a library for storing, loading, and
Contaminants. The vented TMC470 is rated NEMA 1 (IP30) editing user-defined patterns. Patterns are files stored in the
and contains a thermostatically-controlled, variable speed fan. controller’s memory. Depending on the size of the pattern files,
Accordingly, in environments where solid and/or liquid the controller can store up to 200 patterns. Each pattern contains
contaminants are present, the possibility exists that these one or more fields; each field defines a single object. Printable
contaminants can be drawn into the TMC470 controller and objects may be created to define text strings, arc-text strings,
possibly result in failure. For that reason, in these types of geometric shapes , graphics, and machine-readable data matrix
environments, the controller must be located in a sealed symbols. Non-printable objects may be defined to specific
industrial enclosure. To facilitate such installations, Telesis commands to the marker (e.g., Pause, Go to, Input, or Output).
offers on optional panel mounting kit for use with an appropriate Printable text fields may include alphanumeric characters,
customer-supplied panel or enclosure. Telesis also offers an symbols, and special message flags. Message flags automatically
optional TMC470N NEMA 12 (I.P. 65) enclosure in which the insert data into the text string, such as serial numbers, times,
controller can be mounted. dates and user-defined codes.
EMI Susceptibility. Although the system has been found to be
in compliance with pertinent susceptibility standards, care
should be taken when installing near welders and other extreme
generators of electromagnetic interference (EMI). Particular care
should be taken to ensure welder currents are not injected
through the marking head chassis. The marking head chassis is
connected to the electrical service earth ground through the
marking head cable. The marking head should be electrically
isolated from all surfaces which could become part of a welder
current path.

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TMC470 Controller Dimensions – Enclosure-mounted Configuration

Interface Panel Discrete I/O Controls

The back panel of the controller provides various ports for The TMC470 is configured for 12 VDC to 24 VDC I/O only
connecting the marker, host computers, logic controllers, and is provided to connect a PLC or other DC I/O source. The
optional accessories, and remote I/O devices. See below. optically-isolated I/O Port allows you to remotely select and
load patterns, start printing, stop printing, place the marker
Serial Interface. The Comm 1 and Comm 2 Ports allow online, and monitor the system output signals. Cable connectors
connection to remote serial devices such as a host computer or a and connector pins are supplied with the controller for
bar code scanner. See Host Communications for details. constructing appropriate interface cables.
Discrete I/O Interface. The optically-isolated I/O Port allows Input Signals. These input signals provide the following controls:
you to connect a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) or
INPUT COMM .................. For all inputs (+ or – supply)
other DC I/O source for remotely controlling marker operations.
See Discrete I/O Controls for details. START PRINT ................. Begins print cycle
STOP .............................. Stops the print cycle
TTL Interface. The TTL Port allows the system to connect
SEL_0 thru _6 * ................ Remotely selects & loads up to
with a simple contact closure circuit such as a remote push
127* pattern files
button station or foot pedal switch. These types of devices can
remotely control Start Print and Stop Print operations. SPARE_1, 2, 3 ................. Three (3) spares for custom
applications
TCP/IP Interface. The Ethernet Port typically connects to a * System software allows SEL_6 signal to be configured for remotely
selecting patterns or for remotely placing the marker online. If used
PC over a local area network (LAN). It allows you to define the for marker online, pattern selection is reduced to 63 patterns (max).
controller as a client or a server socket using Telesis Extended
Protocol. See Host Communications for details.
Output Signals. These output signals indicate the following states:
USB Interface. The USB Port allows you to connect a memory OUTPUT COMM .............. For all outputs (+ or – supply)
stick/flash drive for pattern storage/retrieval and for software DONE ............................. Print cycle is complete
upgrades.
READY ........................... System ready for message or for
(optional) Auxiliary Axis Interface. The Auxiliary Axis Port start print command
allows the system to connect with up to four optional motion PAUSED ......................... System paused (waiting timeout or
devices such as motorized tool posts, rotational drive units, and command)
linear slides or actuators. NO FAULT ...................... System status (normal or fault
detected)
SPARE_1, 2 ..................... Two (2) spares for custom applications

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Host Communications
The marking system software allows you to configure Programmable Protocol. Use this protocol where very simple
communication parameters to transmit and receive data to and one-way communications are required (such as with bar code
from a host computer. To provide maximum integration scanners). Programmable Protocol provides no error checking or
flexibility, the system software supports RS-232 and RS-485 acknowledgment of the transmitted data. Note that XON/XOFF
serial interfaces and Ethernet TCP/IP interfaces. The system Protocol applies even when Programmable Protocol is selected.
software also provides two protocol choices: Programmable Starting Character specifies where the software begins to
Protocol and Extended Protocol. count character positions. This number must be entered in
decimal format (e.g., "2" for ASCII Start of Text "STX").
RS-232 Interface. The serial (RS-232) communications Terminating Character identifies the end of transmitted
interface is most often used with remote devices such as host string (usually "13" for ASCII carriage return character).
computers, terminals, or bar code scanners. The Comm 1
RS-232 interface supports both Telesis Extended Protocol and Character Position counted from the starting character
Telesis Programmable Protocol. The Comm 2 RS-232 interface ignoring all characters preceding it.
supports only Telesis Programmable Protocol. Character Length accepts variable length messages (if set
to 0) or messages of a pre-specified, fixed number of
characters.
RS-485 Interface. The RS-485 interface is normally used for
long transmission distances or multi-drop networks of up to 31 Ignore Character identifies the character to ignore when sent
TMC470 controllers. You must use Telesis Extended Protocol from the host (usually "10" for ASCII line feed character)).
with the RS-485 interface. Message Type allows message-type recognition which
The following describes the serial data character format on all defines how the marking system will use data it receives from
transmissions to and from the TMC470 Controller. the host.
• Asynchronous 1 Message type 1 overwrites the first line of the first
text field with data extracted from the host
• 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, or 115200 Baud
P Message type P loads a specific pattern identified by
• 1 or 2 Stop Bits data extracted from host
• 7 or 8 Data Bits Q Message type Q updates the text in the first query
• None, Even or Odd Parity buffer with data extracted from the host
V Message type V updates the first variable text flag
TCP/IP Interface. The Ethernet (TCP/IP) interface is most found in the pattern with data extracted from the host
often used with host computers communicating over a local area 0 Message type 0 (zero) indicates that host will provide
network (LAN). You must use Telesis Extended Protocol with message type, field number (if applicable), line
the TCP/IP interface. number (if applicable), and data; delegates message
The Port parameter identifies the host computer socket that is type selection to the host on message-by-message
basis. The host message must use the format:
assigned to the marking system. If more than one marking
system is installed in a network configuration, each system must Tnn<string>
use a separate and unique port number. The Address parameter where:
identifies the IP address of the host computer. The marking
system software supports both fixed addressing and dynamic T = 1, P, Q, or V to indicate message type
addressing. nn = two-digit field number or query text buffer
where data will be placed.
Note: Not used with Message Type P.
<string> = For Message Type P, indicates the
pattern name to be loaded.
For Message Types 1, Q, or V, indicates
the data to be inserted into the field or the
query text buffer, as applicable.

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Host Communications (continued)

Extended Protocol. This protocol selection includes error checking and transmission acknowledgment. It should be used in applications
where serial communication is a vital part of the marking operation. All communications are carried out in a parent/child relationship with
the host being the parent. Only the host has the ability to initiate communications. If the host does not receive a response within three
seconds, it should re-transmit its original message. If no response is received after three tries, it should declare the link to be down.

The following describes the Extended Protocol message format as

sent from the host to the TMC470 controller.
SOH TYPE [##] STX [DATA] ETX BCC CR
where:
SOH ASCII Start of Header character (001H). The controller [##] Optional two-digit ASCII number that specifies the Station
ignores all characters received prior to the SOH. ID of the controller when used in multi-drop network
applications. The Station ID may range from 00-31. Note
TYPE A single, printable ASCII character that defines the that “00” is reserved for applications where only one
meaning (type) and content of the message downloaded controller is used. In such applications, this field may be
from the host, where: eliminated and “00” will be assumed.
1 Message Type 1 overwrites a specific field in STX ASCII Start of Text Character (002H).
currently loaded pattern with data supplied in the
host message. See [DATA] for details. [DATA] Optional character string that may be required for certain
message types (e.g., Type 1, P, Q, and V).
P Message Type P specifies the pattern name to be
loaded for printing. See [DATA] for details. Typically, data is sent in the format:
Q Message Type Q updates a specific query buffer nn<string>.
with data supplied in the host message. where:
See [DATA] for details.
nn = two-digit field number or query text buffer
V Message Type V updates the variable text in a where data will be placed.
specific text field of the currently loaded pattern with
data supplied in the host message. Note: Not used with Message Type P.
See [DATA] for details. <string> = For Message Type P, indicates the pattern
O Message Type O resets marker and places it online name to be loaded.
G Message Type G initiates a print cycle to mark the For Message Types 1, Q, or V, indicates
currently loaded pattern the data to be inserted into the field or the
query text buffer, as applicable.
I Message Type I requests the marker return the
status of standard output and input signals. The ETX ASCII end of text character (003H).
system will return a hexadecimal code for the 6
output signals and 12 input signals in the following BCC Optional Block Check Code that is generated and sent to
format: improve link reliability by providing fault detection. The
BCC is calculated by taking an eight bit addition of the
OO; III TYPE and DATA TEXT characters and transmitting them
where: as a three digit ASCII decimal number in the range from
bit 1 READY 0x01 000 to 255. If the sum is greater than 255, the most
bit 2 DONE 0x02 significant bit overflows and is discarded.
bit 3 PAUSED 0x04
CR ASCII Carriage Return Character (00DH).
bit 4 NO_FAULT 0x08
bit 5 SPARE_1 0x10
bit 6 SPARE_2 0x20
bit 1 START 0x001
bit 2 STOP 0x002
bit 3 SEL_0 0x004
bit 4 SEL_1 0x008
bit 5 SEL_2 0x010
bit 6 SEL_3 0x020
bit 7 SEL_6 * 0x040
bit 8 SEL_4 0x080
bit 9 SEL_5 0x100
bit 10 SPARE_1 0x200
bit 11 SPARE_2 0x400
bit 12 SPARE_3 0x800
Note: Input SEL_6 may be configured
TRADEMARKS
to place machine online (default) Telesis and PINSTAMP are registered trademarks of Telesis
or for Remote Pattern Selection. Technologies, Inc. in the United States.
NEMA is the registered trademark and service mark of the National
Electrical Manufacturers Association.

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