How to set up a laser marking machine to automatically change the production date every day

This is a detailed guide on how to set up a laser marking machine to automatically update the production date every day. It covers equipment function testing, software parameter configuration, and solutions to common problems.With step-by-step instructions, users can easily and automatically change the date, improving efficiency and avoiding errors from manual operations.

Why would you need to automatically update the production date?

Manually adjusting the date on the machine every day is not only time consuming but also prone to error.Especially when it comes to mass production, if one forgets to update the date, it could result in the entire batch of products being rejected.The system automatically switches to the new date at midnight.

Preparation: Confirm that the equipment can support the function.

First, we must make sure that the laser marking machine supports the "automatic date update" function.Most new models (those manufactured after 2018) come with the module built in.

Read the manual.

Open the instruction manual that came with your clock and find the section on "date variables" or "dynamic parameters.If you can't find the paper version, you can contact the manufacturer's customer service department to get an electronic version.

Enter the system settings screen.

Open the control software for the labeler, and click on the "advanced settings" or "parameter settings" menu. Check to see if there is an option for "automatic date synchronization.If you have, congratulations, you can go straight to the next step!

Three steps to automatic date updating.

Step 1: Activate the date variable function.

When creating text content in the tagging software, don't enter a fixed date.Click on the "Insert Variable" button (usually displayed as a ${} icon), and select "System Time" or "Dynamic Date.When you do this, the text box will display something like the code "$ Date % Y-% m-% d $" This code is the "key" to the dynamic date.

Step 2: Set time synchronization rules.

The important part: In the software settings, select the "time synchronization" option, and check "automatic update every day.If you need to set your time zone manually, select "China Standard Time" or you may have problems with time differences.

Step 3: Simulate test results.

Don't jump into production right away; first, make a few test samples.

1. Temporarily change the system time to 11: 59 p.m.

2. Wait one minute and observe the results.

3. Check to see if the new date is automatically in effect.

If the date doesn't change, go back and check that the format of the variable code is correct, paying special attention to capitalization and punctuation.

Solutions to common problems.

What to do about the scrambled date display?

Eighty percent of the time, it's because the code is wrong.The symbols %Y and %y represent the four-digit and two-digit year, respectively, and %m represents the month.It is suggested that you simply copy the standard format code that the manufacturer has provided.

What if it falls on a weekend?

Some models support "workday mode," which can be activated with a simple software setting to skip Saturday and Sunday.With a simple script, the same functionality can be achieved on a standard machine by loading the script onto a USB drive.

Will the date not be updated after a power outage?

Check that the equipment is connected to the network and that the time server is working.Older equipment may need to be equipped with a battery-powered clock module, which costs about NT $ 50-100.

Tips for daily maintenance.

Check the system time every month to ensure accuracy, especially during leap years or when daylight saving time is changed.If the date suddenly jumps backward, it is probably because the motherboard battery has died. You should contact the manufacturer immediately to get a replacement.Develop the habit of checking three products for date stamps before starting work, and 99 % of the problems with dates will be avoided.