EP1706322B2 - Device for conveying and labelling containers - Google Patents

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EP1706322B2
EP1706322B2 EP04804005.9A EP04804005A EP1706322B2 EP 1706322 B2 EP1706322 B2 EP 1706322B2 EP 04804005 A EP04804005 A EP 04804005A EP 1706322 B2 EP1706322 B2 EP 1706322B2
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
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  • the invention relates to a device with a movement device for moving containers, in particular of bottle.
  • labeling methods such as labeling with self-adhesive labels, labeling with hot glue, labeling with cold glue etc.
  • labeling with hot glue labeling with cold glue etc.
  • labeling with cold glue different labeling units are provided here.
  • the modular design of the labeling it is also possible to provide for different products different labeling, since by replacing a labeling unit another type of label can be mounted in a different labeling.
  • Both the labeling unit and the movement device each have their own control device in order to control the respective movement sequences.
  • the respective controls are changed over to the desired labeling mode.
  • Object of the present invention is to facilitate the Etikettieraggregatic.
  • the object is achieved by a device according to claim 1 and by a method according to claim 7. Preferred embodiments are disclosed in the dependent claims.
  • the labeling unit has identification data identifying the labeling unit. This may for example be a so-called electronic nameplate containing, for example, the machine type, the commission number, software version number or the like.
  • the movement device and the labeling unit are designed so that the identification data of the labeling unit can be transferred from this to the movement device.
  • the movement device and the labeling unit are designed such that address information can be transmitted from the movement device to the labeling unit.
  • the address information is preferably an IP (Internet Protocol) address. This can also happen before the transmission of the identification data.
  • the movement device has a memory for a plurality of address information that can be transmitted, so that several labeling units can be connected and each can be addressed with its own address.
  • the identification data and the address information are transmitted through different connection lines, respectively.
  • the identification data for example, via a local network, such as an Ethernet, intranet, Internet or similar.
  • the address information can be transmitted via a proprietary connection between the labeling unit and the movement device.
  • the proprietary connection can use a special, proprietary data protocol.
  • the labeling unit further has a memory for adjustable address information.
  • the address information transmitted by the movement device can be stored, under which the communication with the movement device or other network participants can subsequently take place.
  • the movement device can be connected to the Internet, so that the labeling can then be addressed via the Internet.
  • This is particularly advantageous for remote diagnostics and remote configuration or, for example, software updates for the labeling unit etc.
  • At least identification data are transmitted from the labeling unit to the movement device.
  • an address information is transmitted from the movement device to the labeling unit. This has the advantage that then under this address information (network address), the communication between the movement device and the labeling can be done.
  • the identification data and the address information are transmitted via different connection lines. This has the advantage that with a relatively simple transmission device, the address information can be transmitted, so that then can be communicated via a high-performance connection under this address information.
  • any data, instructions, synchronization data, information about the machine condition, information about the label stock, glue stock etc., commands, software, program modules or the like between the movement device and the labeling unit and / or in the opposite direction can be transmitted ,
  • Fig. 1 a modular labeling machine.
  • the labeling machine comprises a central movement device 2 with which bottles 1 can be moved.
  • the bottles 1 enter from the left and can be passed over a first star 8 to a carousel 6.
  • the carousel includes container tables that can be individually rotated with servo controls, so that the bottles can be oriented arbitrarily.
  • Reference numeral 3 is intended to schematically represent a cold glue unit, reference numeral 4 a hot glue unit and reference numeral 5 a dispensing unit for self-adhesive labels.
  • the labeled bottles 1 can be fed via a star 9 a discharge conveyor, so that the bottles can leak to the right.
  • the movement device 2 is provided with a controller 10 and the labeling units 3, 4 and 5 are each provided with a controller 11, 12 and 13.
  • connection line 14a, 14b, 14c which may for example consist of a multi-core cable, which are provided at one or the other end or in the middle with plug / socket can.
  • controller 10 is connected to the other controllers 11, 12 and 13 via a network line 15.
  • This can be, for example, a shielded cable for network applications (local area networks).
  • Fig. 2 schematically the circuit of the various controls is shown.
  • the controller 10 of the movement device is connected to various Steuerein devices 11, 12 and 13 of labeling units via the lines 14 a, 14 b and 14 c. Furthermore, the control device 10 is connected via a further connecting line 15 to the control units 11, 12 and 13.
  • a socket / plug combination In the respective lines to the control devices of the labeling units are schematically shown a socket / plug combination.
  • the jacks / plugs can be assigned to either the controller 10 or the controller 11, 12 or 13.
  • a plurality of slots for the electrical connections are provided on the movement device 2. Cables with plugs of the control devices 11, 12, 13 of the labeling units can be plugged into corresponding slots on the movement device.
  • each slot is assigned a preset address information, which is then assigned to the corresponding there inserted labeling.
  • each separately drawn connectors for the lines 14 and 15 may also be summarized in a single connector.
  • Each plug / socket combination can be multi-pole or single-pole.
  • the male / female combination for the leads 14a-14d is preferably three-pole.
  • the lead 15 may be a coaxial cable, a twisted pair cable or similar cable suitable for network applications.
  • the method for connecting the labeling unit 3 to the movement device 2 is based on Fig. 3 explained.
  • Fig. 3a the state is shown in which a labeling unit 3 with a control device 11 has just been connected with its connections to the control device 10 of the movement device 2.
  • the controller 11 has identity information I required by the controller 10.
  • the controller 10 has stored an address A, which is to be assigned to the controller 11 of the labeling.
  • the address information A shown transmitted from the control device 10 of the movement device to the control device 11 of the labeling. This can be done with any data log. In this case, very little information is to be transmitted, so that no special requirement is placed on the transmission capacity.
  • the address A received by the controller 11 is stored therein (see Fig. 3c ).
  • the address information is preferably an IP (Internet Protocol) address.
  • IP Internet Protocol
  • the identity information I of the controller 11 of the labeling is now transmitted using the stored address information A to the controller 10 of the movement device. There it can be evaluated.
  • any information I 'between the controller 10 and the controller 11 can now be exchanged.
  • Information I ' can also be between the controller 11 and the rest of the parent network and the controller 10 and the rest of the parent network (remote diagnostics, remote updates, etc.) take place (s. Fig. 3e )).
  • the address information A is transmitted via a different connection line than the identity data I.
  • the identity data I are usually much larger than the address information A, which consists for example of only twelve numbers (IP address), whereas the identity data I is composed of much more extensive data.
  • the controller 10 of the movement device itself has an IP address, with which can be communicated accordingly.

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A device having a conveyance device for conveying containers, to which at least one labeling unit for containers may be connected, wherein at least identification data of the labeling unit can be transmitted to the conveyance device. In addition, a device having a labeling unit for labeling containers, which can be connected to a conveyance device for conveying the containers, wherein at least identification data of the labeling device can be transmitted to the conveyance device. In addition, a corresponding device having a conveyance device and a labeling unit. Also, a method for connecting a labeling unit for labeling containers, to a conveyance device for conveying the containers, wherein at least identification data is transmitted from the labeling unit to the conveyance device.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung mit einer Bewegeinrichtung zum Bewegen von Behältern, insbesondere von Flasche.The invention relates to a device with a movement device for moving containers, in particular of bottle.

Aus der WO 03/024861 A1 und der DE 197 41 476 A1 sind Etikettiermaschinen bekannt. Bei diesen Etikettiermaschinen werden Flaschen auf einem Karussell auf einer Kreissegmentbahn bewegt. Hierzu ist eine Bewegeinrichtung vorgesehen. An der Außenseite der Bewegeinrichtung können Etikettieraggregate angeschlossen werden.From the WO 03/024861 A1 and the DE 197 41 476 A1 Labeling machines are known. In these labeling machines bottles are moved on a carousel on a circular segment path. For this purpose, a movement device is provided. On the outside of the movement device labeling units can be connected.

Aus der WO 03/024861 A1 ist eine Vorrichtung gemäss dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1 und ein Verfahren gemäss dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 7 bekannt.From the WO 03/024861 A1 a device according to the preamble of claim 1 and a method according to the preamble of claim 7 is known.

Für die verschiedenen Etikettierverfahren, wie das Etikettieren mit Selbstklebeetiketten, das Etikettieren mit Heißleim, das Etikettieren mit Kaltleim etc. sind hier jeweils verschiedene Etikettieraggregate vorgesehen.For the various labeling methods, such as labeling with self-adhesive labels, labeling with hot glue, labeling with cold glue etc. different labeling units are provided here.

Auf diese Weise ist es möglich, mit ein und derselben zentralen Bewegeinrichtung verschiedenste Etiketten auch auf verschiedene Arten von Flaschen aufzubringen. Auch ist es möglich, verschiedene Etikettenarten auf ein und derselben Flasche, beispielsweise ein Vorderseiten- und ein Halsetikett oder ähnliches, anzubringen.In this way it is possible to apply a wide variety of labels with one and the same central movement device on different types of bottles. It is also possible to attach different types of labels on the same bottle, for example a front label and a neck label or the like.

Durch die modulare Konstruktion der Etikettiermaschinen ist es weiterhin möglich, für verschiedene Produkte verschiedene Etikettierverfahren vorzusehen, da durch Austausch eines Etikettieraggregats ein anderer Etikettentyp in einem anderen Etikettierverfahren angebracht werden kann.The modular design of the labeling, it is also possible to provide for different products different labeling, since by replacing a labeling unit another type of label can be mounted in a different labeling.

Sowohl das Etikettieraggregat als auch die Bewegeinrichtung verfügen jeweils über eine eigene Steuereinrichtung, um die jeweiligen Bewegungsabläufe zu steuern.Both the labeling unit and the movement device each have their own control device in order to control the respective movement sequences.

Bei einem Wechsel des Etikettieraggregats werden die jeweiligen Steuerungen auf den gewünschten Etikettiermodus umgestellt.When changing the labeling unit, the respective controls are changed over to the desired labeling mode.

Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es, den Etikettieraggregatwechsel zu erleichtern.Object of the present invention is to facilitate the Etikettieraggregatwechsel.

Die Aufgabe wird gelöst durch eine Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1 und durch ein Verfahren nach Anspruch 7. Bevorzugte Ausführungsformen sind in den abhängigen Ansprüchen offenbart. Das Etikettieraggregat verfügt über Identifikationsdaten, die das Etikettieraggregat identifizieren. Dies kann beispielsweise ein sogenanntes elektronisches Typenschild sein, das beispielsweise den Maschinentyp, die Kommissionsnummer, Softwareversionsnummer oder ähnliches enthält.The object is achieved by a device according to claim 1 and by a method according to claim 7. Preferred embodiments are disclosed in the dependent claims. The labeling unit has identification data identifying the labeling unit. This may for example be a so-called electronic nameplate containing, for example, the machine type, the commission number, software version number or the like.

Die Bewegeinrichtung und das Etikettieraggregat sind so ausgestaltet, dass die Identifikationsdaten des Etikettieraggregats von diesem an die Bewegeinrichtung übertragen werden können.The movement device and the labeling unit are designed so that the identification data of the labeling unit can be transferred from this to the movement device.

Damit ist zumindest ein Teil der benötigten Konfiguration der Bewegeinrichtung und des Etikettieraggregats bei einem Wechsel des Etikettieraggregats automatisch möglich.Thus, at least part of the required configuration of the movement device and of the labeling unit is automatically possible when changing the labeling unit.

Ausserdem ist die Bewegeinrichtung und das Etikettieraggregat so ausgestaltet, dass von der Bewegeinrichtung an das Etikettieraggregat eine Adressinformation übertragen werden kann. Die Adressinformation ist bevorzugterweise eine IP-(Internetprotokoll)-Adresse. Dies kann auch vor der Übermittlung der Identifikationsdaten geschehen.In addition, the movement device and the labeling unit are designed such that address information can be transmitted from the movement device to the labeling unit. The address information is preferably an IP (Internet Protocol) address. This can also happen before the transmission of the identification data.

In einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform hat die Bewegeinrichtung einen Speicher für mehrere Adressinformationen, die übertragen werden können, so dass auch mehrere Etikettieraggregate angeschlossen werden können und jeweils mit einer eigenen Adresse angesprochen werden können.In a preferred embodiment, the movement device has a memory for a plurality of address information that can be transmitted, so that several labeling units can be connected and each can be addressed with its own address.

Die Identifikationsdaten und die Adressinformation jeweils durch verschiedene Verbindungsleitungen übertragen. So können die Identifikationsdaten beispielsweise über ein lokales Netzwerk, wie ein Ethernet, Intranet, Internet o.ä. übertragen werden, wohingegen die Adressinformation über eine proprietäre Verbindung zwischen dem Etikettieraggregat und der Bewegeinrichtung übertragen werden können. Die proprietäre Verbindung kann ein spezielles, eigenes Datenprotokoll verwenden.The identification data and the address information are transmitted through different connection lines, respectively. Thus, the identification data, for example, via a local network, such as an Ethernet, intranet, Internet or similar. whereas the address information can be transmitted via a proprietary connection between the labeling unit and the movement device. The proprietary connection can use a special, proprietary data protocol.

In einer vorteilhaften Ausführungsform hat das Etikettieraggregat weiterhin einen Speicher für eine einstellbare Adressinformation. Hier kann die von der Bewegeinrichtung übertragene Adressinformation gespeichert werden, unter der dann nachher die Kommunikation mit der Bewegeinrichtung oder sonstigen Netzwerkteilnehmern erfolgen kann.In an advantageous embodiment, the labeling unit further has a memory for adjustable address information. Here, the address information transmitted by the movement device can be stored, under which the communication with the movement device or other network participants can subsequently take place.

So ist es beispielsweise insbesondere vorteilhaft, wenn die Bewegeinrichtung an das Internet anschließbar ist, so dass das Etikettieraggregat dann auch über das Internet angesprochen werden kann. Dies ist insbesondere bei Ferndiagnose und Fernkonfiguration oder beispielsweise Software-Updates für das Etikettieraggregat etc. von Vorteil.So it is for example particularly advantageous if the movement device can be connected to the Internet, so that the labeling can then be addressed via the Internet. This is particularly advantageous for remote diagnostics and remote configuration or, for example, software updates for the labeling unit etc.

Bei dem Verfahren zum Anschließen eines Etikettieraggregats an eine Bewegeinrichtung werden wenigstens Identifikationsdaten von dem Etikettieraggregat zu der Bewegeinrichtung übertragen.In the method for connecting a labeling unit to a movement device, at least identification data are transmitted from the labeling unit to the movement device.

Ausserdem wird vor der Übertragung der Identifikationsdaten eine Adressinformation von der Bewegeinrichtung an das Etikettieraggregat übertragen. Dies hat den vorteil, dass dann unter dieser Adressinformation (Netzwerkadresse) die Kommunikation zwischen der Bewegeinrichtung und dem Etikettieraggregat erfolgen kann.In addition, before the transmission of the identification data, an address information is transmitted from the movement device to the labeling unit. This has the advantage that then under this address information (network address), the communication between the movement device and the labeling can be done.

Die Identifikationsdaten und die Adressinformation werden über verschiedene verbindungsleitungen übertragen. Dies hat den vorteil, dass mit einer relativ einfachen Übertragungseinrichtung die Adressinformation übermittelt werden kann, so dass dann über eine leistungsstarke Verbindung unter dieser Adressinformation kommuniziert werden kann.The identification data and the address information are transmitted via different connection lines. This has the advantage that with a relatively simple transmission device, the address information can be transmitted, so that then can be communicated via a high-performance connection under this address information.

Nach Übermittlung der Identifikationsdaten können in einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform dann beliebige Daten, Instruktionen, Synchronisationsdaten, Informationen über den Maschinenzustand, Informationen über den Etikettenvorrat, Leimvorrat etc., Befehle, Software, Programmmodule oder ähnliches zwischen Bewegeinrichtung und Etikettieraggregat und/oder in umgekehrter Richtung übertragen werden.After transmission of the identification data, in a preferred embodiment, any data, instructions, synchronization data, information about the machine condition, information about the label stock, glue stock etc., commands, software, program modules or the like between the movement device and the labeling unit and / or in the opposite direction can be transmitted ,

Vorteilhafte Ausführungsformen der Vorrichtungen und des Verfahrens werden anhand der beiliegenden Figuren erläutert. Dabei zeigt:

  • Fig. 1 eine schematische Draufsicht auf eine Etikettiermaschine mit einer zentral angeordneten Bewegeinrichtung und drei Etikettieraggregaten,
  • Fig. 2 eine schematische Darstellung der Verbindung zwischen Bewegeinrichtung und Etikettieraggregaten,
  • Fig. 3 verschiedene Zustände bei dem Verfahrensablauf.
Advantageous embodiments of the devices and the method will be explained with reference to the accompanying figures. Showing:
  • Fig. 1 a schematic plan view of a labeling machine with a centrally arranged movement device and three labeling units,
  • Fig. 2 a schematic representation of the connection between the movement device and labeling units,
  • Fig. 3 different states in the procedure.

In Fig. 1 ist eine modulare Etikettiermaschine gezeigt. Die Etikettiermaschine umfasst eine zentrale Bewegeinrichtung 2, mit der Flaschen 1 bewegt werden können. Die Flaschen 1 laufen von links ein und können über einen ersten Stern 8 an ein Karussell 6 übergeben werden. Das Karussell umfasst Behältertische, die einzeln mit Servosteuerungen gedreht werden können, so dass die Flaschen beliebig orientiert werden können.In Fig. 1 is shown a modular labeling machine. The labeling machine comprises a central movement device 2 with which bottles 1 can be moved. The bottles 1 enter from the left and can be passed over a first star 8 to a carousel 6. The carousel includes container tables that can be individually rotated with servo controls, so that the bottles can be oriented arbitrarily.

Außen um die Bewegeinrichtung 2 herum sind drei Etikettieraggregate 3, 4 und 5 angeordnet. Diese sind lediglich schematisch dargestellt. Bezugsziffer 3 soll schematisch ein Kaltleimaggregat darstellen, Bezugsziffer 4 ein Heißleimaggregat und Bezugsziffer 5 ein Spendeaggregat für Selbstklebeetiketten.Outside around the movement device 2 around three labeling units 3, 4 and 5 are arranged. These are only shown schematically. Reference numeral 3 is intended to schematically represent a cold glue unit, reference numeral 4 a hot glue unit and reference numeral 5 a dispensing unit for self-adhesive labels.

Da eine Flasche mehrere Etiketten aufweisen kann, ist es ggf. auch nötig, mehrere Etikettieraggregate vorzusehen.Since a bottle can have several labels, it may also be necessary to provide several labeling units.

Die etikettierten Flaschen 1 können über einen Stern 9 einem Abförderer zugeführt werden, so dass die Flaschen nach rechts auslaufen können.The labeled bottles 1 can be fed via a star 9 a discharge conveyor, so that the bottles can leak to the right.

Die Bewegeinrichtung 2 ist mit einer Steuerung 10 versehen und die Etikettieraggregate 3, 4 und 5 sind jeweils mit einer Steuerung 11, 12 und 13 versehen.The movement device 2 is provided with a controller 10 and the labeling units 3, 4 and 5 are each provided with a controller 11, 12 and 13.

Zwischen der Steuerung 10 und den Steuerungen 11, 12 und 13 gibt es jeweils eine einzelne Verbindungsleitung 14a, 14b, 14c, die beispielsweise aus einem mehradrigen Kabel bestehen kann, das an einem oder dem anderen Ende oder in der Mitte mit Stecker/Buchse versehen sein kann.Between the controller 10 and the controllers 11, 12 and 13, there is in each case a single connection line 14a, 14b, 14c, which may for example consist of a multi-core cable, which are provided at one or the other end or in the middle with plug / socket can.

Weiterhin ist die Steuerung 10 mit den anderen Steuerungen 11, 12 und 13 über eine Netzwerkleitung 15 verbunden. Dies kann beispielsweise ein abgeschirmtes Kabel für Netzwerkanwendungen (lokale Netzwerke) sein.Furthermore, the controller 10 is connected to the other controllers 11, 12 and 13 via a network line 15. This can be, for example, a shielded cable for network applications (local area networks).

In Fig. 2 ist schematisch die Schaltung der verschiedenen Steuerungen dargestellt. Die Steuerung 10 der Bewegeinrichtung ist mit verschiedenen Steuerein richtungen 11, 12 und 13 von Etikettieraggregaten über die Leitungen 14a, 14b und 14c verbunden. Weiterhin ist die Steuereinrichtung 10 über eine weitere Verbindungsleitung 15 mit den Steuereinheiten 11, 12 und 13 verbunden. In Fig. 2 sind bei den jeweiligen Leitungen zu den Steuereinrichtungen der Etikettieraggregate schematisch eine Buchse/Stecker-Kombination gezeigt. Die Buchsen/Stecker können entweder der Steuerung 10 oder auch der Steuerung 11, 12 oder 13 zugeordnet sein.In Fig. 2 schematically the circuit of the various controls is shown. The controller 10 of the movement device is connected to various Steuerein devices 11, 12 and 13 of labeling units via the lines 14 a, 14 b and 14 c. Furthermore, the control device 10 is connected via a further connecting line 15 to the control units 11, 12 and 13. In Fig. 2 In the respective lines to the control devices of the labeling units are schematically shown a socket / plug combination. The jacks / plugs can be assigned to either the controller 10 or the controller 11, 12 or 13.

Zum Anschließen der Etikettieraggregate mit den Steuereinheiten 11, 12 und 13 sind an der Bewegeinrichtung 2 mehrere Steckplätze für die elektrischen Verbindungen vorgesehen. Kabel mit Steckern der Steuereinrichtungen 11, 12, 13 der Etikettieraggregate können in entsprechende Steckplätze an der Bewegeinrichtung eingesteckt werden.For connecting the labeling units with the control units 11, 12 and 13, a plurality of slots for the electrical connections are provided on the movement device 2. Cables with plugs of the control devices 11, 12, 13 of the labeling units can be plugged into corresponding slots on the movement device.

So können an der Bewegeinrichtung bis zu 6 Steckplätze für bis zu 6 Etikettieraggregate vorgesehen sein. Jedem Steckplatz ist eine voreingestellte Adressinformation zugeordnet, die dann an das entsprechende dort eingesteckte Etikettieraggregat vergeben wird.Thus, up to 6 slots for up to 6 labeling units can be provided on the movement device. Each slot is assigned a preset address information, which is then assigned to the corresponding there inserted labeling.

Die in Fig. 2 jeweils getrennt gezeichneten Steckverbindungen für die Leitungen 14 und 15 können auch in einem einzelnen Stecker zusammengefasst sein. Jede Stecker/Buchsen-Kombination kann mehrpolig oder einpolig sein. Die Stecker/Buchsen-Kombination für die Leitungen 14a bis 14d ist bevorzugterweise dreipolig. Die Leitung 15 kann ein Koaxialkabel, ein Twisted-Pair Kabel oder ein ähnliches für Netzwerkanwendungen geeignetes Kabel sein.In the Fig. 2 each separately drawn connectors for the lines 14 and 15 may also be summarized in a single connector. Each plug / socket combination can be multi-pole or single-pole. The male / female combination for the leads 14a-14d is preferably three-pole. The lead 15 may be a coaxial cable, a twisted pair cable or similar cable suitable for network applications.

Das Verfahren zum Anschließen des Etikettieraggregats 3 an die Bewegeinrichtung 2 wird anhand von Fig. 3 erläutert.The method for connecting the labeling unit 3 to the movement device 2 is based on Fig. 3 explained.

In Fig. 3a ist der Zustand gezeigt, bei dem ein Etikettieraggregat 3 mit einer Steuereinrichtung 11 gerade mit seinen Verbindungen mit der Steuereinrichtung 10 der Bewegeinrichtung 2 verbunden wurde. Die Steuereinrichtung 11 verfügt über Identitätsinformationen I, die von der Steuerung 10 benötigt werden. Die Steuerung 10 hingegen hat eine Adresse A gespeichert, die der Steuereinrichtung 11 des Etikettieraggregats zugewiesen werden soll.In Fig. 3a the state is shown in which a labeling unit 3 with a control device 11 has just been connected with its connections to the control device 10 of the movement device 2. The controller 11 has identity information I required by the controller 10. The controller 10, however, has stored an address A, which is to be assigned to the controller 11 of the labeling.

Zunächst wird also über die Verbindungsleitung 14a die Adressinformation A, wie in Fig. 3 b) gezeigt, von der Steuereinrichtung 10 der Bewegeinrichtung an die Steuereinrichtung 11 des Etikettieraggregats übermittelt. Dies kann mit jedem beliebigen Datenprotokoll geschehen. Hierbei ist nur sehr wenig Information zu übermitteln, so dass keine besondere Anforderung an die Übertragungskapazität gestellt werden.First, therefore, via the connection line 14a, the address information A, as in Fig. 3 b) shown transmitted from the control device 10 of the movement device to the control device 11 of the labeling. This can be done with any data log. In this case, very little information is to be transmitted, so that no special requirement is placed on the transmission capacity.

Die von der Steuereinrichtung 11 empfangene Adresse A wird in dieser gespeichert (siehe Fig. 3c).The address A received by the controller 11 is stored therein (see Fig. 3c ).

Die Adressinformation ist bevorzugterweise eine IP-(Internetprotokoll) Adresse. Mit Hilfe von dieser Adresse A kann nun die Kommunikation zwischen der Steuerung 11 und der Steuerung 10 sowie jedem beliebigen Teil eines übergeordneten Netzwerks (wie z.B. Produktionsliniennetz, Firmennetz, Internet) über die Verbindung 15 erfolgen.The address information is preferably an IP (Internet Protocol) address. With the aid of this address A, the communication between the controller 11 and the controller 10 as well as any part of a superordinate network (such as production line network, company network, Internet) can now take place via the connection 15.

Wie in Fig. 3d gezeigt, wird die Identitätsinformation I der Steuereinrichtung 11 des Etikettieraggregats nun mit Hilfe der gespeicherten Adressinformation A an die Steuereinrichtung 10 der Bewegeinrichtung übermittelt. Dort kann sie ausgewertet werden.As in Fig. 3d shown, the identity information I of the controller 11 of the labeling is now transmitted using the stored address information A to the controller 10 of the movement device. There it can be evaluated.

Nachdem die Steuerung 10 die Identitätsinformation I erhalten hat, kann nun beliebige Information I' zwischen der Steuerung 10 und der Steuerung 11 ausgetauscht werden. Information I' kann auch zwischen der Steuerung 11 und dem Rest des übergeordneten Netzwerks sowie der Steuerung 10 und dem Rest des übergeordneten Netzwerks (Ferndiagnose, Fern-Updates, etc.) erfolgen (s. Fig. 3e)).After the controller 10 has received the identity information I, any information I 'between the controller 10 and the controller 11 can now be exchanged. Information I 'can also be between the controller 11 and the rest of the parent network and the controller 10 and the rest of the parent network (remote diagnostics, remote updates, etc.) take place (s. Fig. 3e )).

Die Adressinformation A wird über eine andere Verbindungsleitung übermittelt als die Identitätsdaten I.The address information A is transmitted via a different connection line than the identity data I.

Die Identitätsdaten I sind in der Regel wesentlich umfangreicher als die Adressinformation A, die beispielsweise aus lediglich zwölf Zahlen besteht (IP-Adresse), wohingegen die Identitätsdaten I aus viel umfangreicheren Daten zusammengesetzt ist.The identity data I are usually much larger than the address information A, which consists for example of only twelve numbers (IP address), whereas the identity data I is composed of much more extensive data.

Die Steuerung 10 der Bewegungseinrichtung weist selber eine IP-Adresse auf, mit der entsprechend kommuniziert werden kann. The controller 10 of the movement device itself has an IP address, with which can be communicated accordingly.

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  1. Device with a movement appliance (2) for the moving of containers, in particular bottles, and labelling units (3, 4, 5) for the labelling of the containers, which can be connected to it, wherein the movement appliance (2) is provided with a control unit (10) and the labelling units (3, 4, 5) are provided with a control unit (11, 12, 13), respectively, characterised by the fact that at least identification data (I) of the labelling units (3, 4, 5) can be transferred from them to the movement appliance (2) and address information (A) can be transferred from the movement appliance (2) to the labelling units (3, 4, 5), wherein several plug-in positions for the electrical connections are provided at the movement appliance (2) for connecting the labelling units (3, 4, 5) to the control units (11, 12, 13), wherein preset address information (A) is assigned to each plug-in position, to be allocated to the respective labeling unit (3, 4, 5) plugged-in there, and wherein the address information (A) is transferred via a different connection line (14) than the identification data (I).
  2. Device according to claim 1, characterised by the fact that the movement appliance (2) has a store for several items of address information (A), which can be transferred.
  3. Device according to one of the claims 1 to 2, characterised by the fact that the labelling unit (3, 4, 5) possesses a store for adjustable address information (A).
  4. Device according to one of the claims 1 to 3, characterised by the fact that the movement appliance (2) is connected to a firms network.
  5. Device according to one of the claims 1 to 4, characterised by the fact that the movement appliance (2) has an internet connection.
  6. Device according to one of the claims 1 to 5, characterised by the fact that any kind of data (I'), instructions, synchronisation data, information about the state of the machine, information about the label supply, gluing appliance etc., orders, software, programme modules or the like can be transferred between the movement appliance (2) and labelling unit (3, 4, 5) and/or in the reverse direction.
  7. Procedure for the connecting of labelling units (3, 4, 5) for the labelling of containers, in particular bottles, to a movement appliance (2) for the movement of the containers, wherein the movement appliance (2) is provided with a control unit (10) and the labelling units (3, 4, 5) are provided with a control unit (11, 12, 13), respectively, characterised by the fact that the labelling units (3, 4, 5) are connected to the control units (11, 12, 13) at several plug-in positions provided at the movement appliance (2) for the electrical connections, at least identification data (I) are transferred from the labelling unit (3, 4, 5) to the movement appliance (2) and address information (A) is transferred from the movement appliance (2) to the labelling unit (3, 4, 5) prior to the transfer of the identification data (I), wherein preset address information (A) is assigned to each plug-in position and allocated to the respective labeling unit (3, 4, 5) plugged-in there, and wherein the identification data (I) and the address information (A) are transferred via different connection lines (14, 15).
  8. Procedure according to claim 7, characterised by the fact that after transfer of the identification data (I) any data (I'), instructions, synchronisation data, information about the state of the machine, information about the label supply, glue supply etc., orders, software, programme modules or the like are transferred from the movement appliance to the labelling unit and/or in the reverse direction.
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