Print and apply systems Hermes C
Print and apply two-color labels in one operation

Two-color printing and applying in real-time

Hermes C is the first labeling system worldwide to print and apply two-color labels in one operation. It has been developed and optimized especially for applications corresponding to the new Classification and Labeling Inventory according to GHS.

Due to the integrated backfeed system single labels can be printed and applied on request without loss of labels.

All shapes of packaging can be marked, for example bottles, cans, drums, buckets, cardboard or pallets.

Because of the modular construction system Hermes C offers a proper solution for every application.

Hermes C - two-color print and apply system

Two-color print and apply system Hermes C

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Designed for industrial application
Simple integration in production lines
Interfaces to connect to ERP and Process Control Systems are available

cab wins German Packaging Award 2015 in category "Labels, seals and other packaging aids" with Hermes C. The award was presented on FachPack in Nuremberg in September.

When it comes to marking chemicals and hazardous substances, GHS and REACH demand new, standardized pictograms. The guidelines apply worldwide.

As part of this standardization, imperfectly printed danger symbols, for example blank rhombs, are not permitted any longer.

With Hermes C labels can be individually designed and printed. For your application we provide labels and ribbons, BS5609/3 certified as well.

Sample label

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" GHS demanded two-color printing. For us it was important that the bags and barrels are labeled directly in the line taking into account the product speed respectively the speed of the conveyor belt."

Daniel Jardot, General Manager of TFL France
Case study: At TFL various chemical containers are labeled with Hermes C systems

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Hermes C details 1 Graphic display
The white backlight provides good readability. Depending on the installation position, the display may be turned in 90° steps.

2 Navigator pad
Simple, interactive menu control, only applicable functions are displayed by the day and night design. Along with the graphic display the menu navigation is easy to understand.

3 Ribbon holder
Quick and simple exchange of ribbon due to three-part tightening axles

4 Metal chassis
For the mounting of the modules it is made of torsion resistant die-cast aluminum.

5 Print positioning
The print position is automatically set after a new label roll has been inserted. The reference value is kept even if the device is switched off.

6 Print heads 1 and 2
The pressing force can be adjusted according to the label width.

7 Ribbon saver
At print head 1 the print head is lifted within the unprinted area and the ribbon is stopped during label feeding.

8 Transport system
Ball bearing mounted rollers provide high printing accuracy.

9 Label unwinder
Due to the swing lever and an integrated brake the labels are unwound with constant tension.

10 Liner rewinder
The liner of a label roll is completely rewound after the labels have been peeled off. The steering axle enables an easy exchange of the label roll.

11 Cover
To protect from dust and damage a cover can be mounted.

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Standard Option

Label printer	Hermes C 6L/300-3
Print head
Method of printing	Thermal transfer
Print resolution dpi	300
Print speed up to mm/s	125
Print width up to mm	162.6
Material
Labels on rolls	Paper, plastics such as PET, PE, PP, PVC, PU, acrylate, PI
Thickness mm / weight g/m²	0.05-0.2 / 60-160
Width labels¹⁾ mm	46 -176
Width liner mm	50-180
Label height mm	20-356
Material backfeed speed mm/s	100 (default setting)
Material backfeed distance mm	115
Media roll: outside diameter up to mm	305
Media roll: core diameter mm	76
Media roll: winding	Outside or inside
Ribbon
Ink	Outside or inside
Roll diameter up to mm	80
Core diameter mm	25
Variable ribbon length up to m	450
Width²⁾ up to mm	165
Ribbon saver print head 1
Internal rewinder
Outer diameter up to mm	210
Core diameter mm	76
Dimensions and weight
Height x depth x width mm	550 x 630 x 320
Weight approx. kg	30
Label sensor
Gap sensor	For leading edge of label and end of material
Distance to locating edge mm	4-47
Electronics
Processor 32 bit clock rate MHz	266
Main storage (RAM)	64
IFFS printer memory MB Flash	8
Slot for CompactFlash Type I
Battery buffer for real-time clock with printout of time and date/data storage when power off
Warning in case of error
Interfaces
RS232C 1,200 to 230,400 baud/8 bit
USB 2.0 highspeed slave for PC
Ethernet 10/100 Mbit/s, LPD, RawIP printing, ftp printing, DHCP, HTTP, FTP, SMTP, SNMP, TIME, zeroconf, mDNS, SOAP
2x USB master for external operation panel, keyboard, scanner, service key
Warning light
Digital I/O
Connection of applicator
External E-Stop
Main valve for air pressure supply
Operating data
Power supply	100-240 V ~ 50/60 Hz, PFC
Power consumption up to W	300
Temperature / air humidity: operation	5-40°C / 10-85% not condensing
Temperature/ air humidity: storage	0-60°C / 20-80% not condensing
Temperature/air hhumidity: transport	– 25-60°C / 20-80% not condensing
Approvals	CE, FCC class A, CB, CCC, UL

Overview technical data A+ and X series (PDF)

Limitations may apply to small labels, thin materials or strong adhesives. Critical applications need to be tested.
The ribbon should at least correspond with the carrier material.

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Extra equipment
- Cover V for vertical mounting
  
  The cover protects the Hermes C from dirt and damage.
- Cover H for horizontal mounting
  
  With additional dust protection at the side of the product
- External operation panel
  
  If the operation panel is not accessible after the printer has been installed, an external operation panel may be additionally connected. There is a slot for a CompactFlash Type I memory card and a USB host interface, which is further available.
- Standard keyboard
  
  USB connection, 115 keys
- Memory card
  
  CompactFlash Type I to store label formats, fonts, texts. Graphics are readable and writable either at the printer or the PC.
- Product sensor 25-pin
  
  To be connected at the Hermes C. Start of printing and applying when a product is detected, e.g. on a conveyor belt.
- Interface connector
  
  Screw terminals enable all control signals to be connected at the Hermes C I/O interface.
- Warning light
  
  The warning light in addition to the display indicates the printer status.
  
  Red: Error
  Yellow: Prewarning to end of label resp. ribbon
  Green: Device switched on
  
  To be mounted directly at the printer or bracket or anywhere else in the surrounding area. Length of connecting cable 1 m

Interface
- Label selection – I/O box
  
  Via a superordinate control, e.g. PLC, up to 16 different labels can be selected from the memory card.

Connecting cable
- Connecting cable RS232C
  
  9/9 pin, length 3 m

Extra equipment applicators
- Blow tube 4“
- Blow tube 6“
- Air pressure regulation unit
  
  To be directly mounted at Hermes C or the bracket with an angle. Presetting at 4,5 bar
- Air pressure regulation unit with additional main valve
  
  In case of integrating the print and apply system in a production line, air pressure for the applicator can be switched on or off externally. Presetting at 4,5 bar. Only in combination with an E-Stop
- Circular connector
  
  3-pin M8 for main valve for air pressure supply
- Circular connector
  
  4-pin M8 for E-Stop
- Pressure relief valve
  
  To reduce the tamp force; to be installed in the applicator

Dispensing labels
- Dispensing and removing labels manually
  
  To dispense and remove labels manually a present sensor is needed. In this case, it is advisable to use a mounting foot. The label printer may be mounted with or without a cover.
- Present sensor PS11
  
  1. Present sensor PS11
  
  Automatic dispensing
  The present sensor PS11 detects when the label is in labeling position. After the label has been removed manually the next label is printed instantly.
  
  Dispensing on request
  The print and apply process can be started by pushing the button at the present sensor
  
  2. Hand switch TR2
  
  Printing and dispensing on request via the I/O interface. The hand switch is connected via a cable.

Mounting aid

Mounting foot

Mounting foot
To fasten the label printer

1. Adapter plate
The label printer is mounted on the adapter plate. It may also be mounted directly at the production line by means of the adapter plate and the profile.

2. Profile
Standard length 120 mm; further lengths on request
Bracket

With the bracket the Hermes C can be mounted on a stand or in a production line in any position.
Clamped joint for profil 50 x 50 mm

With this clamped joint the labeling system can be moved horizontally and vertically.
Clamped joint for diameter 50 mm

With this clamped joint the labeling system can be moved horizontally and rotated around an axis with a diameter of 50 mm.

Stand 1622

For mounting Hermes C in a vertical position into a production line. Height and depth can be adjusted by a toothed rack/crank. In addition, the labeling system may be rotated 360° around its axis.

The air pressure regulation unit and the warning light are to be mounted on the bracket.

Technical data	Stand 1622
Adjustable feet mm	± 15
Load max. kg	75
(1) Lower edge of printer - ground mm	150-1,100
(2) Depth crosswise to direction of transport mm	120
(3) Depth lengthwise to direction of transport mm	100
(4) Rotation °	± 90
Weight approx. kg	40

Stand 1221

For mounting Hermes C in a horizontal position into a production line. Height is adjustable by an internal spindle.

The air pressure regulation unit and the warning light are to be mounted on the bracket.

Technical data	Stand 1221
Adjustable feet mm	± 15
Load max. kg	75
(1) Lower edge of label - ground¹⁾ mm	720- 960
(2) Depth lengthwise to direction of transport mm	± 180
Weight approx. kg	40

¹⁾ Further dimensions on request

Software
- Software features, software tools and drivers
  
  Documentation on label software, printer programming and management as well as integration of printers in SAP systems:
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- Label software cablabel S3
  
  In cablabel S3 cab concentrates label design, print control and monitoring of all cab marking systems and synchronizes the development of devices and software.
  
  More information to cablabel S3

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Catalogs

Title	Format	Version	Last change	Language
Hermes C	PDF - 2.54 MB	3.1	12/12/2019	English
Overview Product Marking	PDF - 4.60 MB	03/2020	10/03/2020	English

Operation Manuals

Title	Format	Version	Last change	Language
Operator's Manual Hermes C	PDF - 2.47 MB	03/2018	28/03/2018	English

Instructions in Other Languages

Title	Format	Version	Last change	Language
Operator's Manual Hermes C - French	PDF - 2.50 MB	03/2018	28/03/2018	Français
Operator's Manual Hermes C - German	PDF - 2.45 MB	03/2018	28/03/2018	Deutsch
Operator's Manual Hermes C - Hungarian	PDF - 2.87 MB	03/2018	28/03/2018	Magyar

Interface Descriptions

Title	Format	Version	Last change	Language
Interface Description Hermes+ / Hermes C from SN 8670 up to SN 11802	PDF - 613 KB	07/2016	30/11/2017	English
Interface Description Hermes+ / Hermes C from SN 11803	PDF - 613 KB	11/2017	09/04/2018	English

Configuration Manuals

Title	Format	Version	Last change	Language
Configuration Manual cab Label Printers	PDF - 1.15 MB	09/2016	17/08/2017	English

Programming

Title	Format	Version	Last change	Language
Basic compiler abc	PDF - 113 KB	09/11	27/07/2017	English
cab Download Converter (download.exe) Converts image, font and database files into the JScript download data format. Install MS Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable if not available on your system.	ZIP - 9 KB	2.3	10/07/2019	English
Webservices ASPVB ASP.net VB	PDF - 577 KB	1.4	27/07/2017	English
Webservices general	PDF - 267 KB	1.4	27/07/2017	English
Webservices NetBeans Java Netbeans	PDF - 649 KB	1.4	27/07/2017	English

Service Manuals

Title	Format	Version	Last change	Language
Service Manual Hermes C	PDF - 5.40 MB	03/2018	28/03/2018	English

Spare Parts

Title	Format	Version	Last change	Language
Spare Parts List Hermes C	PDF - 1.98 MB	03/2020	03/03/2020	English

Manuals Accessories

Title	Format	Version	Last change	Language
Present Sensor PS11 - Assembly Insctructions	PDF - 336 KB	03/2016	17/08/2017	English
Bracket - Mounting Instructions	PDF - 256 KB	10/2015	17/08/2017	English
Cover - Mounting Instructions	PDF - 230 KB	10/2015	17/08/2017	English
Floor Stand 1622 Hermes C - Operator's Manual	PDF - 1.06 MB	10/2015	17/08/2017	English

EU Declarations of Conformity - Accessories

Title	Format	Version	Last change	Language
Present Sensor PS11 - EU Declaration of Conformity	PDF - 115 KB	03/2016	17/08/2017	English

Case study

Title	Format	Version	Last change	Language
At TFL various chemical containers are labeled with Hermes C systems	PDF - 2.99 MB	06/2016	01/06/2016	English

Safety data sheets

Title	Format	Version	Last change	Language
Safety Data Sheet Special Cleaner for Glass and Plastic GR1N	PDF - 65 KB	08/2017	26/03/2019	English
Safety Data Sheet Special Rubber Cleaner WR1	PDF - 76 KB	12/2017	26/03/2019	English

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Title	Format	Version	Last change	Language
cabFirmwareUpdater Windows 32 & 64 bit (starting from Vista)	ZIP - 14.11 MB	3.9.0.0	05/12/2019	–
Firmware X2 Firmware MACH4, A+, XD4, XC, Hermes+, Hermes C, PX	ZIP - 3.19 MB	3.50	15/07/2019	–
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Print and apply systems Hermes C Print and apply two-color labels in one operation

Two-color printing and applying in real-time

Sample label

" GHS demanded two-color printing. For us it was important that the bags and barrels are labeled directly in the line taking into account the product speed respectively the speed of the conveyor belt."

Daniel Jardot, General Manager of TFL France Case study: At TFL various chemical containers are labeled with Hermes C systems

Video: Print and apply system Hermes C with stroke applicator

Extra equipment

Cover V for vertical mounting

Cover H for horizontal mounting

External operation panel

Standard keyboard

Memory card

Product sensor 25-pin

Interface connector

Warning light

Interface

Label selection – I/O box

Connecting cable

Connecting cable RS232C

Extra equipment applicators

Blow tube 4“

Blow tube 6“

Air pressure regulation unit

Air pressure regulation unit with additional main valve

Circular connector

Circular connector

Pressure relief valve

Dispensing labels

Present sensor PS11

1. Present sensor PS11

2. Hand switch TR2

Mounting aid

Mounting foot

Bracket

Clamped joint for profil 50 x 50 mm

Clamped joint for diameter 50 mm

Stand 1622

Stand 1221

Software

Software features, software tools and drivers

Label software cablabel S3

Video: Print and apply system Hermes C with stroke applicator

Case study: Hermes C at TFL France

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Print and apply systems Hermes C
Print and apply two-color labels in one operation

Daniel Jardot, General Manager of TFL France
Case study: At TFL various chemical containers are labeled with Hermes C systems