I-Mark Controller Start Signal

Q: I’m working with a I-Mark Series impact printer and need to know how long the I need to hold the cycle start ON for to get the marker started?

A: The I-Mark marking system only requires a momentary Start Signal to begin the marking sequence. As short at 50ms should work fine but to ensure that the marking controller has in fact executed the marking, you can leave the start signal on HIGH until the controller turns on its “Marking” signal which is on pin 4 of the 25 pin Output Connector or Bit 2 for EtherNet/IP.