Fast load/unload parameters and processes for Lotem 800 Quantum

Changes have been made in the load and unload parameters and processes for the Fast Loading option, which is default behavior in Quantum machines, to reduce the overall load/unload time.

X and Y motor speed parameters

The following parameters enable you to reduce the overall load time by increasing the X and Y motor speeds. 
Note: Before using the following parameters, verify that the Use Fast Loading attribute is set to Yes.

Path: Loading system\Load Plate

• \Paper Disposal Stage\Y High Up Speed For Fast Load
• \Paper Disposal Stage\X Paper In Motor Speed For Fast Load
• \Paper Disposal Stage\X Paper Out Cassette Speed For Fast Load
• \Paper Disposal Stage\Time To Sleep Before Stop Paper For Fast Load [mSec]
• \From Cassette To Punch Entry Stage\X Half Way Speed For Fast Load
• \From Cassette To Punch Entry Stage\Y In Punch Speed For Fast Load
• \From Punch Entry To Drum Entry Stage\Y Up After Centring Speed For Fast Load
• \From Punch Entry To Drum Entry Stage\X After Centring Speed For Fast Load
• \From Punch Entry To Drum Entry Stage\Y Prepare To Drum Speed For Fast Load

Drum Speed Parameters

The following parameters enable you to reduce the overall load and unload time by increasing the drum speeds. These parameters apply to Quantum machines only.
Note: Before using the following parameters, verify that the registry parameter MACHINE\Thermal Head Installed (Yes=1, No=0) is set to 1.

Path: Loading system\Drum

• \Drum Speed For Wrapping (mm/sec)
• \Drum Speed For Unload In Thermal Head (mm/sec)

Loading Process Changes

• Stage A, from cassette to punch entry - The media centering operation is performed two times, instead of three when using a regular loading method. When the media is picked up from the cassette, a long X motor movement brings it very close to the punch short pins, where it is centered. Then the media is attached to the punch pins and centered again, before the actual punch process is performed.
• Stage C, from drum entry to drum - After the media mounts the drum and the head grippers close on the media, the X and Y motors no longer move a few millimeters backward. This minimizes bending of the plate before the suction cups detach from it.

See also: Lotem 800 Plate Loading Sequence.