Nova 860
High Speed, High Volume UV Laser Wire & Cable Marker

Performance equivalent to CAPRIS 60-200

Nova 860 – Introducing a new era in high performance UV solid state laser wire marking systems…

The Nova 860 is derivative of the CAPRIS 60-200 system, offering the same productivity with enhanced technical features. The Nova 860 replaces the CAPRIS 60-200 as the UV laser wire marker of choice for high volume wire marking applications.

Nova 860 wire markers can be configured either as a manual system with a single powered dereeler for manual wire changeover and set-up; or alternatively as an automated system coupled with a range of new Nova automated wire handling options to maximise the productivity of the system.

The automated Nova 860 includes a completely new and innovative high speed wire Auto Select and Loading (ASL) system and new multi-station dereeling systems. These enable the system to be preloaded with up to 32 wires or cables, reducing the overall set up and wire changeover time to just a few seconds, allowing use of optimum manufacturing methods to maximise productivity.

For more details on available automation options please refer to the Wire Handling & Accessories pages.

The Nova range offers the following key new attributes:

• Range of performance with models to suit all needs
• Highest throughput and productivity, with Nova 880 especially for longer wire segments and longer character labels;
• Larger numbers of wires handled by the automated version (up to 32) allowing set up and processing of more wire types for manufacturing the most complex wiring harnesses;
• Fastest possible wire changeover with Nova ASL (6 seconds) allows wires to be processed efficiently and automatically and grouped by connector, in place of subsequent manual sorting – facilitates lean manufacturing methods;
• Maximum system reliability and mark quality combined with with minimum running costs;
• Upgradeability – Thanks to a modular design, Nova systems are fully upgradeable so as your volumes increase and your business grows, so can your Nova system.

Nova 860 Benefits

• Non aggressive UV laser marking, no insulation damage
• Ultimate mark performance resists hydraulic fluid, fuel, abrasion (see Laser Wire Marking Technology)
• No pre or post treatment of wire, identification marks remain clear and legible in service
• Highly legible print - ergonomic font complies fully with SAE ARP 5607 "Legibility of Print on Aerospace Wires and Cables"
• Simple system set-up, optional connection to host database
• Universal anvil accommodates full range of wire and cable diameters - no set up
• No day to day consumables
• Bar code wire marking capability
• Speeds downstream harness manufacture and reduces errors
• Simplifies manufacturing, increasing productivity and reducing costs

860 Standard Features:

• Fully integrated mark measure and cut system
• Proprietary 355nm solid state UV YAG laser – Class 1 laser product for use on open shop floor
• Manual or automated wire loading system
• 12" (30 cm) coiling pan with motion sensor actuator
• Precision character mask with unlimited life & 10 year warranty
• Highly legible print - ergonomic font complies fully with SAE ARP 5607 "Legibility of Print on Aerospace Wires and Cables"
• New digital, optical "KSD" (knot and splice detector)
• Front-end trim clamp (on manual system only)
• Main code with 2 source and 2 destination code marking
• 4 print sizes in 2 orientations with automatic changeover
• Processes 28 AWG - 6 AWG wires and cables, from 6" (15cm) - 3,250 ft (999m)
• Built-in energy monitor as standard
• 17 "(43 cm) Touch screen, with Nova operating software and PC
• Built-in heat management system for operation at ambient temperatures of up to 30ºC (up to 40 ºC is optional)
• System upgradeable in the field to Nova 880 standard and/or from manual to automated system configurations

To download a PDF version of the Nova 800 series brochure, click here.