Hermes C - two-color print and apply
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.
- 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
" 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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Stroke applicators with tamp or roll-on pad and vacuum belt applicators.
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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At TFL various chemical containers are labeled with Hermes C systems.
Stroke applicators with tamp or roll-on pad and vacuum belt applicators.
Standard 
Option
| Label printer | Hermes C 6L/300-3 | |
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| 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 | |
| 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 | |
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| 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 | |
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| Battery buffer for real-time clock with printout of time and date/data storage when power off | |
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| Warning in case of error | |
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| Interfaces | ||
| RS232C 1,200 to 230,400 baud/8 bit |  |
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| USB 2.0 highspeed slave for PC | |
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| Ethernet 10/100 Base-T, LPD, RawIP printing, ftp printing, DHCP, HTTP, FTP, SMTP, SNMP, TIME, zeroconf, mDNS, SOAP | |
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| 2x USB master for external operation panel, keyboard, scanner, service key | |
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| Warning light | |
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| Digital I/O | |
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| Connection of applicator | |
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| External E-Stop | |
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| Main valve for air pressure supply | |
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| 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 | |
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At TFL various chemical containers are labeled with Hermes C systems.
Stroke applicators with tamp or roll-on pad and vacuum belt applicators.
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Extra equipment Hermes C
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Cover V for vertical mounting
The cover protects the Hermes C from dirt and damage.
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Cover H for horizontal mounting
With additional dust protection at the side of the product
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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.
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Standard keyboard
USB connection, 115 keys
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Memory card
CompactFlash Type I to store label formats, fonts, texts. Graphics are readable and writable either at the printer or the PC.
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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.
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Interface connector
Screw terminals enable all control signals to be connected at the Hermes C I/O interface.
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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 onTo be mounted directly at the printer or bracket or anywhere else in the surrounding area. Length of connecting cable 1 m
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Interface Hermes C
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Label selection – I/O box
Via a superordinate control, e.g. PLC, up to 16 different labels can be selected from the memory card.
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Connecting cable Hermes C
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Connecting cable RS232C
9/9-pin, length 3 m
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Extra equipment applicators Hermes C
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Blow tube 4“
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Blow tube 6“
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Air pressure regulation unit
To be directly mounted at Hermes C or the bracket with an angle. Presetting at 4,5 bar
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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
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Circular connector
3-pin M8 for main valve for air pressure supply
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Circular connector
4-pin M8 for E-Stop
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Pressure relief valve
To reduce the tamp force; to be installed in the applicator
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Dispensing labels Hermes C
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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.
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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 sensor2. Hand switch TR2
Printing and dispensing on request via the I/O interface. The hand switch is connected via a cable.
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Mounting aid Hermes C
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Mounting foot
Mounting foot
To fasten the label printer1. 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.
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Clamped joint for profil 50 x 50 mm
With this clamped joint the labeling system can be moved horizontally and vertically.
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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.
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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
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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
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Documentation
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Catalogs
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Title Format Version Last change Language Hermes C
PDF - 2,31 MB 3.0 29/08/2016 English
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Operation Manuals
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Title Format Version Last change Language Operator's Manual Hermes C
PDF - 2,47 MB 05/2016 23/05/2016 English
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Interface Descriptions
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Title Format Version Last change Language Interface Description Hermes+ / Hermes C
Hermes+ from SN 8670PDF - 613 KB 07/2016 19/07/2016 English
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Configuration Manuals
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Title Format Version Last change Language Configuration Manual cab Label Printers
PDF - 1,15 MB 09/2016 12/09/2016 English
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Service Manuals
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Title Format Version Last change Language Service Manual Hermes C
PDF - 5,40 MB 04/2016 28/04/2016 English
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Programming
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Title Format Version Last change Language Basic compiler abc
PDF - 113 KB 09/11 21/02/2013 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 2.2 28/09/2016 English Webservices ASPVB
ASP.net VBPDF - 577 KB 1.4 21/02/2013 English Webservices general
PDF - 267 KB 1.4 21/02/2013 English Webservices NetBeans
Java NetbeansPDF - 649 KB 1.4 21/02/2013 English
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Spare Parts
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Title Format Version Last change Language Spare Parts List Hermes C
PDF - 1,96 MB 01/2016 18/03/2016 English
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Manuals Accessories
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Title Format Version Last change Language Present Sensor PS11 - Assembly Insctructions
PDF - 336 KB 03/2016 22/03/2016 English Bracket - Mounting Instructions
PDF - 256 KB 10/2015 20/11/2015 English Cover - Mounting Instructions
PDF - 230 KB 10/2015 20/11/2015 English Floor Stand 1622 Hermes C - Operator's Manual
PDF - 1,06 MB 10/2015 08/01/2016 English
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EU Declarations of Conformity - Accessories
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Title Format Version Last change Language Present Sensor PS11 - EU Declaration of Conformity
PDF - 115 KB 03/2016 22/03/2016 English
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User reports
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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
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Software & Drivers
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Firmware
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Title Format Version Last change Language cabFirmwareUpdater
Windows 32 & 64 bitZIP - 21,05 MB 3.4.0.1 17/07/2015 – Firmware X2
Firmware A+, Mach4, PX, XD4, XC, Hermes+ZIP - 2,54 MB 3.41 04/07/2016 – Release Notes Firmware X2
Firmware A+, Mach4, PX, XD4, XC, Hermes+
TXT - 7 KB
3.32 - 3.41 04/07/2016 – Thai Font
min. Firmware Version 3.11ZIP - 811 KB – 17/07/2015 –
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Drivers
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Title Format Version Last change Language cab Windows Driver
32/64 Bit (Vista - Windows 7 - Windows 8 - Windows 8.1 - Windows 10 - Windows Server 2003, 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2) CERTIFIEDZIP - 6,97 MB 5.1.13 09/11/2015 –
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Software
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Title Format Version Last change Language cab Database Connector - old -
Replaced by „Database Connector“ and „LogService”ZIP - 1,69 MB 4.2 10/03/2014 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 2.2 28/09/2016 English cablabel S3 Demo (Free)
Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, Server 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2ZIP - 51,42 MB 1.0.7.0 28/09/2016 – cablabel S3 Lite (Free)
Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, Server 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2ZIP - 50,46 MB 1.0.7.0 28/06/2016 – cablabel S3 Print
Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, Server 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2ZIP - 44,46 MB 1.0.7.0 04/07/2016 – cablabel S3 Pro
Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, Server 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2ZIP - 50,65 MB 1.0.7.0 28/06/2016 – Database Connector
Windows 32 & 64 bitsZIP - 10,93 MB 4.3.0.1 11/01/2016 English/Deutsch/Français LogService
for Database ConnectorZIP - 4,15 MB 1.7.1.0 11/01/2016 English/Deutsch/Français Network Manager
JRE 6 or higher requiredZIP - 2,36 MB 3.1.0 15/01/2015 –
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