• Fully electric design - no air supply required
• "Autosense" optical sensor design ensures consistent pin stroke and repeatable 2-D code cell size - when combeined with optional Z-axis mounting post (P/N 42382) and Dual Driver Kit (P/N 40004)
• Provides a generous 38 x 63 mm (1.5" x 2.5") marking window.
• Utilizes self-contained TMC420 controller - no PC required
• Flexible system marks a wide range of materials from soft plastics to hardened steel (up to Rc60)
• Full 2-D code marking capability

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

• Rotary fixtures for marking circumferences of cylindrical parts
• Marking head mounting post including programmable Z-axis version
• Panel-mount and IP/NEMA-Rated Controllers (see page 8)
• Logo/Font design software package for design of custom fonts or logos
• PC-Based Upgrade Utility available FREE from www.telesis.com for easy software upgrade
• PC-Based Pattern Back-up Utility available FREE from www.telesis.com
• The following PC Utilities, each for use with all TMC420-based systems, are available for FREE download from this website: BACKUP420 SOFTWARE UTILITY; UPGRADE420 UTILITY SOFTWARE; PATTERN CONVERSION SOFTWARE.

TMC420 Controllers

The TMC420 is a versatile, compact system controller that can be used with a wide range of Telesis' Marking Heads. The TMC420 is fully self-contained and requires no Personal Computer. Other features include a 4-line LCD display and rugged membrane keyboard. With an RS232/485 serial port and eight discrete inputs/outputs, the TMC420 is easily integrated with factory automated applications.

The TMC420P is a panel-mount version designed specifically for mounting in industrial enclosures.The TMC420N is a NEMA12 (IP55) rated version for wall mounting or table top use.

Features

• No PC required
• Three standard character fonts
• Automatic serialization, date coding and shift coding
• Four-line LCD display and rugged, sealed keyboard
• User-friendly pattern design software and prompted, interactive data entry
• Stores up to 75 marking patterns
• Extremely compact 12-1/2" W x 8" D x 2.8" H (317 x 203 x 71mm) envelope
• 12-24 VDC "Start Print," "Abort,", "Ready" and "Done" I/O signals
• Up to 15 different marking patterns remotely selectable via 12-24 VDC discrete inputs
• RS232 Host/Scanner Interface to download text to individual fields or call up entire patterns
• Up to 31 controllers can be networked to a single host
• "Start Print" and "Abort Print" signals from a simple contact closure
• Operates on 100-130 VAC or 200-250 VAC, 50-60 Hz power
• Conforms to all European Community (CE) norms
• Flash memory and PC-based software utility provide for software upgrades without Eprom change
• Optional PC-based Logo-Font Design Software allows user-defined font or logos to be created in a PC, then downloaded to the TMC420
• Available with TMP1700, TMP3100, TMP4100, TMP4150, TMP5300, TMM5100, TMM5400, TMM7200, SC3500, and SC5000 Marking Heads.