Getting Started…

with your TMM5100/470 PINSTAMP® Marking System

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Safety Information
The following is provided only as a summary of the safety information you should be aware of before operating your system.

Complete safety information for your marking system is provided in the system Operation Supplement and the system
Installation & Maintenance Manual. Telesis® strongly recommends that you read the complete safety information in those
documents before installing or operating the equipment.

Safety Overview
The system uses high-voltage power supplies and high-pressure pneumatic supplies. Accordingly, there is some danger when
working with, and near, marking machines. The following safety precautions should be observed at all times.
 Eye protection may be required when working in close proximity of an operating marker.
 Ear protection may be required when working with or near an operating marker.
 Keep all body parts, jewelry, and clothing clear of the marker while it is operating.
 Do not disconnect electrical components while power is applied to the system.
 Do not disconnect the tubing while air pressure is applied to the lines.
 Do not remove or defeat the marker’s safety features or protective guards.
 Never use the marker in any manner or for any purpose other than that for which it was designed.

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What equipment is included in my marking system?

All standard TMM5100/470 Marking Systems include the following components.

TMM5100 Marking Head

The marking head houses the mechanical motion
components to position the impact pins at precise X/Y
positions and the pneumatic components to fire the pins and
return them to the pin cartridge.

Marker Cable
The marker cable connects the marker to the controller. It
supplies the marking head with electrical power and
provides input/output signals from and to the controller for
marker operation.
TMM5100 Marking Head & Marker Cable
Impact Pins and Pin Cartridge
The pin cartridge connects to the marking head. It contains
air-driven impact pins that fire and retract to indent dot
matrix characters into the marking surface.

Air Filter/Regulator and Air Tubing

The air filter/regulator unit controls the drive air pressure and
the return air pressure. Drive air pressure fires the impact
pins; return air pressure pushes them back into the cartridge.
Impact Pins & Pin Cartridge
Air tubing connects the filter/regulator to the marking head.
Systems with metal pin cartridges also use an oil reservoir
with a delivery rate control to lubricate the cartridge and pins.

TMC470 Controller
The controller contains an integrated keyboard with an LCD
display that provides a text-only operator interface. The
back panel provides an electrical interface for connecting to
optional, remote I/O sources. The system software, Air Filter/Regulator & Air Tubing
permanently installed in the controller, provides the user
interface for full operational control of the TMM5100
marking head. The software also provides a library for
storing, loading, and editing user-defined patterns.

Controller Connector Kit

The controller connector kit contains spare fuses for the
controller and spare connectors for optional I/O devices.
Use these connectors if your marking system will be
connected to a remote I/O logic controller (such as a PLC)
or to a TTL I/O device (such as a remote push-button
station).
TMC470 Controller & Connector Kit
Documentation Medium
All standard documentation is provided with your system
on the Telesis Product Documentation medium. The
medium contains documents in Portable Document Format
(PDF) files, which may be viewed and printed using Adobe®
Reader®. Refer to the next page for details on your system
documentation.

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Where is the documentation for my marking system?

All standard TMM5100/470 documentation is provided on a medium that accompanied your system.

The Product Documentation medium contains the Customer Documentation folder, which includes operation, installation,
and maintenance manuals, datasheets, and manual supplements for optional accessories. The documents are Portable
Document Format (PDF) files and can be viewed and printed using Adobe® Reader®.

The Library PDF file is included in the Customer Documentation folder. Use the Library file to access the documentation,
which is organized by marking system.

To open the Library file and access the marking system documentation:
1. Ensure Adobe® Reader® is installed on your computer.
If it is not installed, download and install the free application from the Adobe® website at www.adobe.com.
2. Insert the Product Documentation medium into your machine.
3. Using Windows® Explorer, open the Customer Documentation folder.
4. In the list of files in the Customer Documentation folder, locate and open the LIBRARY.PDF file.
5. When the Library file opens, click the appropriate links to view the documentation associated with your marking system.

You can copy the files to your computer or to your local area network or print the documentation, as necessary.

If you prefer, you can purchase printed documentation by contacting the Telesis Sales Department at (740) 477-5000 or at
sales@telesistech.com. Be sure to specify the document number when ordering.

If you have questions about the Product Documentation medium, contact the Telesis Technical Services Department at (740)
477-5000 or at technical_services@telesistech.com.

What are the key documents for my system?

CE Declaration of Conformity
A printed copy of the TMM5100/470 CE Declaration of Conformity will be provided upon request. To obtain a copy of the
CE Declaration of Conformity for your marking system, contact your Telesis Sales Representative.
Getting Started Supplement
The Getting Started Supplement (this document) lists the documentation and equipment supplied with standard marking
systems, provides an overview of the installation process, and outlines the steps to create and print a simple pattern.
TMM5100 Installation & Maintenance Manual
The TMM5100 Installation & Maintenance Manual provides guidelines, requirements, and instructions for installing the
TMM5100 marking head and the air filter/regulator. It also provides maintenance information for keeping your equipment
in top working condition.
TMC470 Controller Installation & Maintenance Manual
The TMC470 Controller Installation & Maintenance Manual provides guidelines, requirements, and instructions for
installing the controller. It also contains interface information and communication protocol for connecting the controller
with a host computer or other remote I/O devices.
TMC470 Operation Manual
The TMC470 Operation Manual provides information on the marking system software installed in the TMC470 controller.
TMM5100 Operation Supplement
The TMM5100 Operation Supplement provides operational information about the system hardware.

What if I have optional or custom equipment?

Optional Accessories
The Product Documentation medium contains installation and operation supplements for all standard optional accessories.
These supplements may be accessed from the Library file, listed under each system for which they apply.
Custom Equipment
If your system includes custom hardware or software, a separate printed addendum will be provided to explain the custom
features and how to use them.

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How do I install my marking system?

Complete installation procedures are provided in the TMM5100 and TMC470 Installation & Maintenance Manuals.

The following procedures are listed only for reference to provide a general overview of the installation process.

1. Install the pins and pin cartridge on the marking 9. Connect the return air line (natural) to the
head. Refer to Replacement Procedures in the filter/regulator. Refer to Filter/Regulator Unit
TMM5100 Installation & Maintenance Manual. Installation in the TMM5100 Installation &
2. Mount the marking head on suitable a tool post or Maintenance Manual.
structure. Refer to Marking Head Installation 10. Mount (or place) the controller on a suitable
Requirements in the TMM5100 Installation & surface. Refer to Installation Requirements and
Maintenance Manual. Installation Procedures in the TMC470 Installation &
3. Connect the marker cable to the marking head. Maintenance Manual.
Refer to Marking Head Installation in the TMM5100 11. Connect the marker cable to the controller.
Installation & Maintenance Manual. Refer to Electrical and Data Connections in the
4. Connect the drive air line (black) to the marking TMC470 Installation & Maintenance Manual.
head. Refer to Marking Head Installation in the 12. Connect the power cable to the controller.
TMM5100 Installation & Maintenance Manual. Refer to Electrical and Data Connections in the
5. Connect the return air line (natural) to the marking TMC470 Installation & Maintenance Manual.
head. Refer to Marking Head Installation in the 13. Connect the power cable to the facility power
TMM5100 Installation & Maintenance Manual. outlet. Refer to Electrical and Data Connections in the
6. Mount the filter/regulator to a suitable surface. TMC470 Installation & Maintenance Manual.
Refer to Filter/Regulator Unit Installation in the 14. Set the Drive Air pressure to 80 psi. Refer to Air
TMM5100 Installation & Maintenance Manual. Pressure Adjustments in the TMM5100 Operation
7. Plumb the facility (supply) air to the filter Supplement.
regulator. Refer to Filter/Regulator Unit Installation 15. Set the Return Air pressure to 20 psi. Refer to Air
Requirements and Facility (Supply) Air Installation Pressure Adjustments in the TMM5100 Operation
Requirements in the TMM5100 Installation & Supplement.
Maintenance Manual.
8. Connect the drive air line (black) to the * Set Oil Delivery Rate (metal pin cartridges only).
filter/regulator. Refer to Filter/Regulator Unit Refer to Oil Delivery Rate Adjustment in the
Installation in the TMM5100 Installation & TMM5100 Operation Supplement.
Maintenance Manual.

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How do I create and print a text string?

This section contains a brief tutorial to help you create and print a simple text string. The information you need to create,
save, load, and modify “pattern files” for printing is located in the TMC470 Operation Manual.

1. Start the marking system software.

 Position the controller power switch (on the back panel) to ON.
 Wait approximately 10 seconds until the main operating screen is displayed.

2. Place the system in Designer mode. F1:FILE F2:EDIT F3:MACHINE F4:MARKER F5:SETUP
The system must be in Designer or Supervisor mode to OPER –Offline– Pattern:UNTITLED
 F1:LEVEL F6:< DESIGNER:000
>
create and edit patterns. F2:QUERY TEXT
001:[ ]
 Press F5 (SETUP) to display the Setup menu. 002:[ ]
003:[ ]
 Press F6 until DESIGNER is displayed on the Setup 004:[ ]
menu. 005:[ ]
 Press F1 (LEVEL) to change to the selected mode.
F1:FILE F2:EDIT F3:MACHINE F4:MARKER F5:SETUP
The Password screen is displayed to access Designer OPER –Offline– Pattern:UNTITLED :000
mode.
001:[ Enter Password [ ] ]
 Press F1 (ACCEPT). 002:[ ]
Because a password has not yet been defined, this enters 003:[ ]
004:[ F1 ACCEPT F2 CANCEL ]
the default (null) password. The system then displays
005:[ ]
the Designer Main screen.

3. Display the Pattern Wizard.

F1:FILE F2:EDIT F3:MACHINE F4:MARKER F5:SETUP
 From the Designer Main screen, press F1 (FILE). DESN –Offline– Pattern:UNTITLED :000
 F1:OPEN
 Press F7 until WIZARD is displayed on the File F2:NEW
001:[
F7:<WIZARD >
]
menu. F3:SAVE
002:[ ]
F4:SAVE-AS
 Press F2 (NEW). 003:[
F5:PROPERTIES
]
004:[ ]
The system will display the Text Tool Wizard screen to F6:TEST
005:[ ]
define the first text field.

4. Use the Pattern Wizard to define a text field.

 In the Text box, type ABC123. This is the text string Text Tool Wizard ...Field # 01
that will be printed.
Text: [ABC123 ]
 Press TAB to select the Height parameter and type Height: [ 0.125]in Font : < 5x7 >
the desired dimension. X: [ 0.000]in Density: < LOW >
Y: [ 0.312]in Chars/Pin: < ? >
 Press TAB to select the X (or Y) parameter. You
may enter the specific location coordinates for the F1-ADD TO PATTERN F2-TEST ESC-EXIT
text string or let the system provide the coordinates.
 Press TAB to select the Font parameter,
then press ENTER until the desired font is displayed.
 Press TAB to select the Density parameter, then press ENTER until the desired print density is displayed.
 Press TAB to select the Chars/Pin parameter, then press ENTER to select the number of characters each pin may print.
• Choose ?? to let the system to calculate the number of characters per pin.
• Choose an integer value to manually define the number of characters per pin.

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5. Add the text field to the pattern.

 Press F1 (ADD TO PATTERN) to save the text field Text Tool Wizard ...Field # 01
parameters and add the field to the pattern. Text: [ABC123 ]
 After all text fields are defined, press ESC to exit the Height: [ 0.125]in Font : < 5x7 >
X: [ 0.000]in Density: < LOW >
wizard.
Y: [ 0.312]in Chars/Pin: < ? >
The system will return to the Main screen.
F1-ADD TO PATTERN F2-TEST ESC-EXIT

6. Name and save the pattern. F1:FILE F2:EDIT F3:MACHINE F4:MARKER F5:SETUP
DESN –Offline– Pattern:UNTITLED :000
 F1:OPEN
 Press F1 (FILE) to display the File menu. F2:NEW F7:<WIZARD >
001:[ ]
 Press F4 (SAVE-AS) to display the Pattern Save screen. F3:SAVE
002:[ ]
F4:SAVE-AS
003:[ ]
F5:PROPERTIES
004:[ ]
F6:TEST
005:[ ]

 Type SAMPLE. This is the file name that will be used

to identify and recall (load) the pattern. Pattern Save Editor

 Press F1 (SAVE) to save the pattern file. Name: UNTITLED

The system will return to the Main screen. Save As: [SAMPLE ]

F1 SAVE

7. Place the machine online.

F1:FILE F2:EDIT F3:MACHINE F4:MARKER F5:SETUP
The machine must be online to move the marker and to DESN –Offline–  Pattern:SAMPLE_02 :002
print patterns. F1:ON/OFF F7:<ONLINE >
F2:PARK
001:[TEXT: 123ABC, 3.000in, 6.000in, ]
 Press F3 (MACHINE) to display the Machine menu.
002:[
F3:PREPOSITION
]
F4:GO
 Press F7 until ONLINE is displayed on the Machine 003:[ F5:DRYRUN ]
menu. 004:[ ]
005:[ ]
 Press F1 (ON/OFF) to place the machine online.

8. Pre-position the machine for printing. F1:FILE F2:EDIT F3:MACHINE F4:MARKER F5:SETUP
The Pre-Position command moves the marking pin to DESN –Offline–  Pattern:SAMPLE_02
F1:ON/OFF F7:<ONLINE :002
>
where the first pixel will be marked. This helps you F2:PARK
001:[TEXT: 123ABC, 3.000in, 6.000in,
F3:PREPOSITION ]
properly align the marking surface under the pin. 002:[ F4:GO ]
003:[ ]
 Press F3 (MACHINE) to display the Machine menu. 004:[
F5:DRYRUN
]
 Press F3 (PREPOSITION). 005:[ ]

9. Position and secure the part for marking.

 Secure the part under the marker so the pins are 0.25 in (6.5 mm) above the marking surface.

10. Print the pattern.

 Press the PRINT key .
The marker will print the text string “ABC123”, and then return to its Home position.

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What if I want more information or need help with my system?

Telesis offers the following assistance.
• Phone Support—Telesis Technical Services offers free phone support to answer questions during normal business
hours.
• On-Site Service—Telesis can send personnel to your facility to perform equipment startup, repair, maintenance, and
training.
• Service Contracts—As part of your Service Contract, you receive periodic maintenance and quick on-site customer
support if a problem occurs.
• Factory Service—Telesis can repair defective parts in our factory to save you money.

If you need parts or service for your marking system, be sure to specify the equipment model number and serial number.

Contact Telesis at one of the following locations for more information on any of these services.

Telesis Technologies, Inc.

Corporate Headquarters
28181 River Drive
P.O. Box 1000
Circleville, Ohio, USA 43113
+1 (740) 477 5000
+1 (800) 654 5696 (U.S. and Canada)
+1 (800) 867 8670 (after hours)
+1 (740) 477 5001 (fax)
email: sales@telesistech.com
email: technical_services@telesistech.com

Telesis Worldwide Locations

For contact information, visit our website at www.telesis.com.

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