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I NTELL IGENT DOT IMPACT PRINTERM252AOperation manualRev. 1.02

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Appendix89InterfaceRear terminal block (6-7) SI/F-Ach, (8-9) SI/F-BchOption BCD input interfaceConnector: DDK-manufactured 57-30500 or equivalentOptio

Appendix90External views

X Maintenance mode ... 631: Test Print ... 652: Sample

1Before turning on the power1Explanation of the external Name and function of each part 2 Front panel key 4appearance of the M252A

1. Before turning on the power2Name and function of each partHere, the name and function of each part are simply explained.Detailed explanations of ea

1. Before turning on the power3[Rear panel]Rear partsName Description① Input terminal blockConnect various kinds of inputs.② Power supply terminal blo

1. Before turning on the power4Front panel keyKey use differs with the modes, but basic use and the meaning of each key, and how todesignate it are si

1. Before turning on the power5For character input in code/code table registration, see "Code name registration performance with frontpanel keys&

1. Before turning on the power6A signal is inputted to the signal input circuit by short-circuiting or opening the input terminal and theCOM terminal.

7Printer preparations2Installing a ribbon cassette Installing a ribbon cassette 8 Installing the power cord 10 Installing roll paper 11and roll pap

2. Printer preparations8Installing a ribbon cassetteUse the PR350/10 (optional accessories) ribbon cassette.Two ribbon cassette are attached (One ribb

IBE SURE TO READ BEFORE USE.IntroductionThank you for purchasing our intelligent printer M252A.This product is to be used by connecting it to our load

2. Printer preparations92. Open the flip panel downward. Catch the upper left of the installed ribboncassette with your finger（with your fingernail）,

2. Printer preparations10Installing the power cordFor connection to terminal blocks, use cables with crimp contacts (M3) as shown in the illustrationw

2. Printer preparations11Installing roll paperNo roll paper has been installed at the time of delivery. Referring to the following procedures, install

2. Printer preparations123. Pass the end of the roll paper under the guide bar at the lower part of theflip panel, and insert it between the guide bar

13Connecting with indicators3 SI/F (two-wire serial interface) 14 Connecting through the SI/F 15 Try to print 16 About input ch's 16 Print d

3. Connecting with indicators14SI/F (two-wire serial interface)The M252A is equipped with a SI/F interface to connect it with UNIPULSE-manufactured di

3. Connecting with indicators15Connecting through the SI/FThe M252A is equipped with a 2-ch SI/F. Parallel two-core cables or captyre cables are adequ

3. Connecting with indicators16Try to printThe M252A prints when any of the following conditions are met.1. When the [PRINT] key is pressed. (*)2. Whe

3. Connecting with indicators17Print data input ch's and alarm soundIn the case of single printIn the case where the input ch setting is single p

3. Connecting with indicators18M E M O

IISAFETY PRECAUTIONSBe sure to read for safety.In order to have an M252A Intelligent Printer used safely, notes I would like you to surelyfollow divid

19For greater use of the printer4Explanation of each setting Basics of settings 20 Details of each setting 24

4. For greater use of the printer20Basics of settingsMode configuration of the M252AThe M252A consists of four modes. See the "Setting mode list&

4. For greater use of the printer 21Basic operation of settingsThe basic operating procedures for actually making settings of the M252A are descr

4. For greater use of the printer223. Upon entry of the Automatic Print ON/OFF setting, the following is printed. The current set value is i

4. For greater use of the printer 235. The changed set value is printed.Cautions in settingSome setting items are dependent on one another such t

4. For greater use of the printer24Details of each settingThe details and operating method of each setting are explained below. For how to enter the s

4. For greater use of the printer 25Select the type of data to be printed for each ch. Four types of data can be selected.SI/F and indicatorsLoad

4. For greater use of the printer26Select the unit to be printed on Ach/Bch. 43 types of data can be selected.Select whether or not to print on roll p

4. For greater use of the printer 27Select the print format of data. 13 types of print format can be selected.Name of setting 07: Print Every For

4. For greater use of the printer28Examples of printInput dataInput dataInput data2. With code name 3. With time & codeCode name Input dataCountTi

IIIWARNING● For the entire system to function safely when the M252A becomes faulty or malfunctions, provide a safety circuit outside the M252A.● Do no

4. For greater use of the printer 29Examples of print8. Double print 389.3kg 500.0kg 78.1kg 1444.0kg

4. For greater use of the printer30Printing can be automatically produced by sending a print command from the SI/F or RS-232C interface t

4. For greater use of the printer 31Details of settingsON... Print is automatically produced at intervals of seconds set

4. For greater use of the printer32Select the print format of grand totals and sub totals. Five types of formats can be selected.Examples of printName

4. For greater use of the printer 33Examples of printing4. With histogram ------------------------ HI 1 U4 0 U3 2 U2 1 U1 3 T

4. For greater use of the printer34Select the types of sub totals. There are two types of sub totals: Middle and Section.Details of settingsMiddle sub

4. For greater use of the printer 35Set the target value and range (width from the target value) necessary to work out statistical data

4. For greater use of the printer36Example of setting -Setting the target value at 100 and the range at 20-Example of noprinting -Setting the target v

4. For greater use of the printer 37Select a standard deviation calculating expressions. There are two types of calculating expression.Details of

4. For greater use of the printer38Select whether or not the print data is targeted for grand totals/sub totals.Details of settingsON...

IVCAUTION● Do not install in the following environments.- Locations exposed to direct sunlight.- Where the temperature/humidity exceeds the range of t

4. For greater use of the printer 39Set whether or not to find the batch total. If Batch Total is selected, the [FEED] terminal block

4. For greater use of the printer40Set the number of lines for feeding paper after Print Every, ST (sub total print) and GT (grand tot

4. For greater use of the printer 41Set the number of code digits for classification.Details of settingUsually up to six digits can be used for c

4. For greater use of the printer42M E M O

43Optional interface5BCD input and RS-232C interface BCD input (option) 44 BCD input settings 48 RS-232C interface(option) 49 RS-232C settings 50

5. Optional interface44BCD input (option)The BCD input is an interface to take in BCD data, and code numbers to the M252A.BCD input pin assignmentAppl

5. Optional interface45Codes for BCD data input- When you input a code from BCD input, please choose 1or 3 of setting item "code selection "

5. Optional interface46A signal is inputted to the signal input circuit by short-circuiting or opening the input terminal and theCOM terminal. Short-c

5. Optional interface47Read commandDataValid data Valid dataMAX. 5msMIN. 15msMAX. 5msMIN. 15msRead ONOFFMIN. 10msWhen ON continues for 1 sec or moreMI

5. Optional interface48BCD input settingsSelect a decimal point position to input data through the BCD input.Five types of decimal point positions can

VFeatures of the M252A Dot impact mechanismA 24-digit dot impact type printer mechanism that allows use of copying paper is loaded. Sophisticated st

5. Optional interface49RS-232C interface(option)The RS-232C is an interface to take in RS-232C spec data, codes and command signals to the M252A.RS-23

5. Optional interface50RS-232C settingsSelect transmission rateSelect parity bit.Select data/stop bit.When printing a katakana code, set the RS-232C c

5. Optional interface51Select terminator.When receiving data or a command through the RS-232C interface, the M252A returns with thereceived data or co

5. Optional interface52Communications formatThe M252A receives all data through the RS-232C as character strings consisting of ASCII characters.For da

5. Optional interface53- When you input a code with RS-232C interface, please choose 1or 3 of setting item "code selection ". - When you ma

5. Optional interface54DC power sourceFor the M252A, DC power source specification can be selected at order-time.Connect the positive (+) side of the

55Advanced use6Various functions of the M252A Classification by code name and code table 56 Maintenance mode 63 Over print 68 Delete print 70

6. Advanced use56Classification by code name and code tableThe M252A can total sub totals and grand totals on the basis of code names assigned to prin

6. Advanced use57Code name registration performance with front panel keysInput code names by using numeral keys from [1] to [0], and [-(ST)], [SP(GT)]

6. Advanced use58Code table - Difference from code names - By registering code names corresponding to 2-digit numbers (code table numbers) between 0

VIHow to review this manualManual contents are roughly divided into the following six parts.1 － 3...Safety instructions, installation of th

6. Advanced use59Code table registration performanceCode table registration is almost the same as the abovementioned [Code name registrationperformanc

6. Advanced use605. Since the following is printed, input the code name successively.6. The registered code name is printed, and code table registrati

6. Advanced use61How to designate a code name/code tableFor designating a code name, input the code name, and for designating a code table, input the

6. Advanced use62Be careful when over 32 types of codes or other than 00~31 codes is selected from front panel oroption,accumulation is conducted taki

6. Advanced use63Maintenance modeIn the maintenance mode, operations of the M252A are checked.Method for operating the maintenance modeHow to enter ea

6. Advanced use642. Since a list of items in the maintenance mode is printed, select a targetitem.Cautions in maintenance modeIn the maintenance mode,

6. Advanced use65All characters that can be printed with the M252A, and the input data/status of each I/F areprinted.Test print is executed by pressin

6. Advanced use66Print Every and GT/ST Print formats are printed.Test print is executed by pressing [2] → [ENT] in the maintenance mode. As a sample,

6. Advanced use67A list of current parameters of the M252A is printed.If a code table is used, code table setting values are also printed. As a param

6. Advanced use68Over printPrint data out of the range set by the connecting indicator or the M252A is identified by this function.There are two types

VIIContents of the package・The power cable attached to this product as standard equipment can be used in the AC100Vpower supply in Japan. (Official ra

6. Advanced use69Range over (U/L)If the range set under Target Value Ach (Bch) and Range Ach (Bch) is exceeded, the print is addedafter printed data.

6. Advanced use70Delete printUse if you want to delete printed data (when you do not want to add the data to subtotals/grand totals).Only one piece of

6. Advanced use71InitializationThe internal memory of the M252A is completely cleared, and the parameters are restored to theirfactory default setting

6. Advanced use72Date printPress [DATE] → [ENT] in the print mode, and the current time is printed. DATE 2000/07/04 23:19

73Troubleshooting7 Classification of trouble 74 The printer does not operate properly 75 The printer does not function properly 77 Others 78

7. Troubleshooting74Classification of troubleFind applicable trouble out of the following, and take remedies according to the reference page. Ifprinti

7. Troubleshooting75The printer does not operate properlyThe M252A is not connected to a power source.Check that the power cord is fixed properly.If t

7. Troubleshooting76The printer is clogged with dust or jammed with paper.Open the push panel, and check the mechanical part of the printer. Remove du

7. Troubleshooting77The printer does not function properlyCounts are stored in battery-required memory. If the power is turned off and on againwith th

7. Troubleshooting78OthersThe last piece of printed data can be deleted by delete print. For the details, see "Deleteprint"(page 70).The set

VIIICONTENTS1. Before turning on the power ...1Name and function of each part ... 2[Front panel] ...

7. Troubleshooting79In Print- Every, Warning (Buzzer) will sound if number of code in each channel exceeds32. In this case, Count to first code after

7. Troubleshooting80M E M O

81 Setting mode list 82 Option setting mode list 83 Maintenance mode list 84 List of unit settings 84 Character input table 85 List of error mes

Appendix82Setting mode listNo. Name of setting Details of setting Page01 Date/Time Current Date/Time 2402 Print Data Selection Ach 0. Gross1. Net2. Ta

Appendix83Option setting mode list20 Batch Total ON/OFF 0. OFF1. ON3721 Feed Lines0 ～ 9 (Initial value of 0)3822 Code Selection Method Ach0. Key Boar

Appendix84Maintenance mode listList of unit settingsNo Name of setting Page1 Test Print 602 Sample Print 603 Self Test 614 Parameter List 615 Test Mod

Appendix85Character input table ※ Marks express the Japanese syllabary. After switching to the tenth character, you will return to the first c

Appendix86List of error messages This error is printed if [Print Every Format] is selected when the [Print Every] setting is OFF.⇒ Check the set value

Appendix87Introduction of consumables and optionsRibbon cassette(consumable)Printing paper(consumable)BCD input interface(option)RS-232C interface(opt

Appendix88Product specifications of the M252APrinter sectionPrinting system5 × 7 dot impact systemPrint speed Approx. 2.5 lines/sec. (approx. 60cps)Nu