FOX IV 6900
PLC Based
Printer-Applicators
FOX IV Technologies 6900 series
I Can See Clearly Now: Your
with Allen-Bradley PLC Controller
operators will appreciate the large
makes integrating and OEE reporting
4.3” touch screen control panel.
smooth and simple. The addressable
With intuitive operational functions,
Ethernet connectivity enables bi-
the control panel is easily read and
directional communication to poll
understood. Additionally, the control
operational tags.
panels can be remoted and mounted
separately as well as rotated so that
Be Choosy: The modular design of the
they are always accessible.
6900 enables you to design the printerapplicator of your production dreams.
TXT ME: With an optional texting
First, you can choose from Zebra,
module and SIM card, the 6900 can
SATO, or Datamax-O’neil modular
send operators and supervisors status
print engines. Then, FOX IV will work
updates directly to their cell phone.
with you to select the label application
This enables both immediate and pre-
method best suited to your labeling
emptive action for low label or ribbon
application. Combining your selections
conditions, printer faults and other
into the flexible Allen-Bradley PLC
warnings. You can even call the printer-
controlled 6900, you’ll have your ideal
applicator for on-demand updates.
print and apply unit.
6900 Series
FEATURES
• Choice of Modular Print
Engines - Zebra, SATO,
Datamax-O’neil
• Allen Bradley PLC
Controller with
addressable Ethernet I/O
for ease of integration
with WCS and OEE
reporting
• Large label roll capacity
- 12” OD standard,
16” OD optional - for
high volume/extended
production runs
• Text Option for bidirectional operational
status updates
• Wide variety of
application methods
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - 6900 Series Printer-Applicators
MODELS:
6954 Label Printer-Applicator (Zebra - ZE500-4)
6956 Label Printer-Applicator (Zebra - ZE500-6)*
6984 Label Printer-Applicator (SATO)
6942 Label Printer-Applicator (Datamax-O’neil)
Model Details
4” Print Width
Print Method
Large 4.3” Full color Touch Screen Control Panel
*6.6” Print Width
Thermal Transfer or Direct Thermal
Print Orientation
Right-handed or left-handed
Unit Orientation
Top Apply, Nose Up Side Apply, Nose Down Side Apply, Bottom
Apply
Resolution
203 dpi (8 dots/mm) or 300 dpi (12 dots/mm)
Max. Print Width
4.1”/104 mm
6.6”/168 mm
Max. Print Speed
12”/305 mm per second
12”/305 mm per sec.(203 dpi)
10”/254 mm per sec. (300 dpi)
Label Liner Min.
.625”/16 mm
3”/76 mm
Label Liner Max.
4.5”/114 mm
7/1”/180 mm
Min. Label Length
.5”/13 mm (w/backfeed)
.25”/6.5mm (w/o backfeed)
.25”/6.5mm (stream mode)
3”/76 mm (w/backfeed)
1”/25.4mm (w/o backfeed)
1”/25.4 mm (stream mode)
Max. Label Length
up to 14”/356 mm
Size
18”H X 13.6”D x 32”W
(457 x 345 x 813 mm)
18”H x 14.4” D x 32” W
(457 x 365 x 813 mm)
105 lbs (48 kg)
108 lbs (49 kg)
Weight
Media Supplies
Max. Label Roll OD
12”/305 mm (Standard) or 16”/406 mm (Optional)
Label Roll ID/Core
Texting Option
3”, 5” or 6” (76, 127, 152 mm)
Ribbon width
1”/25.4” to 4.2”/107 mm
Max. Ribbon length
3”/76 mm to 7.1”/180 mm
4”/101.6 mm OD on a 1”/25.4 mm ID core; 1968’/600 m
Manufacturing
Operating Environment
Power Supply
Universal w/power-factor correction 90V-264V AC, 48-62 Hz
Air
Temperature
Relative Humidity
80-100 psi
Warehousing
40° - 104° F (5° - 40° C)
Max. 95% non-condensing
Applicator Options
8”/14”/20” or Custom Cylinder Lengths, Tamp (hard or soft), tamp-blow, blow-on,
rotary actuator, adjacent-panel, wrap-around, wipe-on, gimbal pad, application specific
methods
Interfacing Capabilities
Automotive
Food/Beverage
Addressable Ethernet I/O
Bar Code Symbologies
All major linear and 2D symbologies including QR, Datamatrix, Aztec, & MicroPDF
Options & Accessories
Text Option, Cloud Reporting Interface/Software, Custom PLC Tags, Warning/Fault Beacons & Alarms, Environmental Enclosures, Mounting Arms and Stands, System Integration, System Lock, Random Distance Application Sensor
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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