Installation Manual

MiniTouch
MTHP4

Version 1.9

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Table of Contents

Safety instructions 3

Installation environment 4

Dimensions 5

Unpack the equipment 6

Connect the MiniTouch 9

Multiple Heads 10

Mechanical Setup 11

Test your hardware 12

Support 15

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1 Safety instructions

The MTHP4 is a controller unit for inkjet printing. Only use this device for the intended use.
Do not subject the controller to strong shocks or vibrations.
Install the MTHP4 in the recommended installation environment only.
Only use the MTHP4 with f-type print heads from HP. If the controller is used with a different type of
print head, the print head will be destroyed.
Only use the MTHP4 with the original power supply. Wrong voltage level will destroy the controller or
cause it to malfunction.
Connect power supply to input voltage 85-265 VAC.
Follow the wiring instructions in the installation manual carefully. Wrong wiring could destroy the
controller unit.
To avoid electric shock, please do not change pen/cartridge with power on if the pen auto switch in the
print head has been disabled.
Shut down MTHP4 properly before turning off the power supply. Power loss during normal operation
may result in memory card write failure and data loss.
Do not clean controller with strong solvents.
Do not let liquids get in touch with any electrical parts.
The MTHP4 is only to be repaired by trained personnel.
Turn off and disconnect the power before disassembling the controller.

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2 Installation environment

Environment Condition
Installation Area Indoors
Ambient Temperature 10 - 40 degrees C
Humidity 95 % RH or less and free of
condensation
Surrounding Area Install in an area free from:
oil mist and dust
metal shavings, oil, water or
other foreign materials
radioactive materials
combustible materials
harmful gases and liquids
excessive vibration
chlorides
direct sunlight
Open flames

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3 Dimensions
Below are the dimensions of the controller. All measurements are in mm.

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4 Unpack the equipment

If you have ordered a MiniTouch MT-HP4, you will receive the

following parts.

Controller unit

Cable (15 pin sub-d m-m)

Power supply

2 pcs 9 pin subd connectors

CD

Menu overview

Touch screen pen

USB key

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If you also ordered head(s), you will receive the following parts.

Print heads up to 4 pens

1+1+1+1 pens
2+1+1 pens
2+2 pens
3+1 pens
Cable (25 pin sub-d m-f)

The following parts are optional

Distributor box for HSAJet F-type printheads
(hp)

MT-HP4 bracket kit for F-type print heads (side

low)

Bridge for Hp-printheads w/2 slides

Head mount for HP-print head (for bridge)

Sensor mount for bridge

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Encoder mount for bridge and encoder bracket

Telescope unit

Encoder

Encoder wheel

Photo Sensor, fibre optic and transmitter

Sensor mount for base

Ink Cartridge

R + K Mount

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5 Connect the MiniTouch

Insert pen into stall and lock it

1. Connect the stall to printer.
3. Connect the controller to the power supply.
5. Connect the start censor to I/O.

Optional equipment
6. Connect the encoder to enc.
7. Connects to local area network.
4. Rs232. Use for serial connections.
2. Unused.

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6 Multiple Heads
With the MiniTouch MT-HP4 you can print with more than one head but not with no more than 4 pens.
This means you can print with the following combinations of heads:

1. 4 pcs 1-pen heads.

2. 1 pcs 2-pen heads and 2 pcs 1- pen heads.
3. 2 pcs 2-pen heads.
4. 1 pcs 3-pen heads and 1pcs 1-pen head.

Multiple heads are connected to the MiniTouch MT-HP4 using a Head distributor.

Please connect the heads as shown on the picture below.

Example (option 4):

System: 1x3pen HEAD

1x1pen HEAD

Connect the 3 pen head to connector 1

Connect the 1 pen head to connector 4

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7 Mechanical Setup

Install controller near conveyor

The controller must be installed at close proximity to the conveyor where it will be used. The controller
and the stall must be connected with a cable no longer than 5 m.

Place Head on conveyor

Install the head on the conveyor so that the "sole" is as close to your media(box/paper) as possible. A
distance of no more than 1mm is recommended. 0,5 mm is optimal. It is recommended to respect the
following:

The nozzles must be 90 degrees exactly in relation to the print direction. If the angle is not exactly 90
degrees, you will get slanted print and overlap 2, 3 or 4 pen heads.
The head must be absolutely parallel to the media.

Setup sensor
Install the start sensor so it senses only the product start. You should have some distance from the
sensor to the head, more distance if you run faster.

Connect encoder
The encoder is optional, but strongly recommended for accurate printing.

There are 2 types of encoder:

a. Encoder with hollow shaft.

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Position the wheel so it is completely parallel with the conveyor.

Make sure the wheel is perfectly round.
The standard is an encoder with 5000 PPR (Pulse per round) and a wheel circumference of 200mm.

b. Encoder with shaft.

Encoder directly connected to the shaft of the conveyor.

The conveyors from HSA Systems have shaft encoders installed.

8 Test your hardware

Please test your hardware to ensure everything is properly connected.

Choose Test I/O from settings menu.

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This screen displays the different types of hardware connected to the controller. If you use a negative
sensor, the light bulb Start Switch will be on. Activate the sensor. If the light in the bulb goes off, the
sensor is properly installed. If on the other hand the sensor is positive, the light bulb Start switch will
light up, when you activate the sensor. Turn the encoder wheel (if used) and the light bulbs Encoder A
and Encoder B will flash.

Select spit/purge in the settings menu.

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This screen provides an overview of all the pens installed on your system. Hold a piece of paper under
the head and press one of the pens in the menu. If each pen leaves an ink mark on your paper, the head
is properly installed.

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9 Support
For product support, please contact HSA SYSTEMS Customer Service department

HSA SYSTEMS CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT

Phone: +45 6610 3401
Email: techsupport@hsasystems.com

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