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MARKING
SYSTEMS
Make terminal assemblies look
professional while increasing
wiring efficiency and facilitating
troubleshooting. Marking systems
can be used to mark terminal block
tags, wire markers, shrink tubing,
labels and signs. These universal
plotters can be used to print many
different manufactures products
such as ABB, Allen Bradley,
ContaClip, Entrelec, Phoenix,
Wago, Weidmuller, Wieland and
more. PC software is used in con-
junction with special fixtures to
make production quality imprints
on the VP100/500 plotter. The
VS210 scriber is a self contained
portable unit to print the same
items on the go.
Marking Tags
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Cat. Std. Pk. Dims
No. Strips Tags HW
MT2 10 100 4.9 5.8
MT3 20 100 5.0 10.0
MT4 10 100 5.0 4.8
MT5 10 100 9.4 4.5
MT6 10 100 9.4 5.5
MT8 10 100 10.4 7.3
MT9 10 100 10.3 8.7
MT9F 10 10 10.3 90.0
MT10 20 100 10.4 9.4
MT12 20 100 10.4 11.3
MT15 20 100 10.4 14.3
MT20 20 100 4.9 20
MT25 20 100 4.9 25
MT2G 10 100 5.0 5.0
Cat. Std. Pk. Dims
No. Strips Tags HW
MT2/V 10 100 4.9 5.8
MT3/V 20 100 5.0 10.0
MT4/V 10 100 5.0 4.8
MT5/V 10 100 9.4 4.5
MT6/V 10 100 9.4 5.5
MT8/V 10 100 10.4 7.3
MT9/V 10 100 10.3 8.7
MT9F/V 10 10 10.3 90.0
MT10/V 20 100 10.4 9.4
MT12/V 20 100 10.4 11.3
MT15/V 20 100 10.4 14.3
MT20/V 20 100 4.9 20
MT25/V 20 100 4.9 25
MT2G/V 10 100 5.0 5.0
Cat. Std. Pk. Dims
No. Strips Tags HW
MT2/H 10 100 4.9 5.8
MT3/H 20 100 5.0 10.0
MT4/H 10 100 5.0 4.8
MT5/H 10 100 9.4 4.5
MT6/H 10 100 9.4 5.5
MT8/H 10 100 10.4 7.3
MT9/H 10 100 10.3 8.7
MT9F/H 10 10 10.3 90.0
MT10/H 20 100 10.4 9.4
MT12/H 20 100 10.4 11.3
MT15/H 20 100 10.4 14.3
MT20/H 20 100 4.9 20
MT25/H 20 100 4.9 25
MT2G/H 10 100 5.0 5.0
Consecutive Digits
(Specify decade)
Nos. 1-10, 11-20, etc. up to 100 *
Nos. 101-110, etc. up to 999 *
Consecutive Digits
(Specify decade)
Nos. 1-10, 11-20, etc. up to 100
Nos. 101-110, etc. up to 999
Identical Characters
(Specify digits, characters)
Nos. 1, 2, 3 etc. up to 999 *
Characters A, B.up to Z,
Symbols +, -, *
Group Marker,
shown imprinted and
attached to
CA 702
.
Blank and custom
printing available.
Cat. No. MTG1
BLANK MARKING TAGS
Marking Tags
The cost effective MT
marking system provides
quick and accurate identifi-
cation. MT Push-On
Marking Tags fit all Altech
DIN Rail mount and panel
mount terminal blocks.
They can be inserted indi-
vidually or as strips of 10
tags on terminal block
assemblies for quick and
easy marking.
MT Marking Tags are sup-
plied blank for custom
marking or they can be
ordered with a horizontal
or vertical imprint. The
standard tag color is white
with black imprint. Tags
can be ordered with up to
3 characters each. Imprints
can be either consecutive
or identical characters. MT
tags, catalog numbers
MT2-MT8 are supplied in
packs of identical strips, 10
tags per strip. Catalog
numbers MT10-MT15 are
supplied in packs of identi-
cal strips, 5 tags per strip.
Group marker MTG1 is
used for group identifica-
tion and can be fixed on
the end stop CA702.
When ordering specify
strip marking as a suffix;
i.e. MT2/H-1-10.
Warning Labels
These 5 position warning
labels can be mounted on
top of 8 mm Terminal
Blocks. Besides giving
visual identification, it also
makes an entire DIN Rail
Terminal Block assembly
completely shock proof.
SWL6 warning labels are
suitable for CTS6U,
CMDB6 and CDB6 series
Terminal Blocks.
VERTICAL MARKING TAGSHORIZONTAL MARKING TAGS
Material:
Polyamide 6.6
Dimensions
H x L x W:
4 x 39.5 x 27 mm
Cat. No. Std. Pk.
SWL6 50
Suitable for: All DIN Rails
SWL6
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CUSTOM
The New Basic
CMPS Plotter Package
Altech part # 34130020
Comes with everything needed to begin
printing MT5,6,8,10,12 and 15 tags.
• CMPS plotter
• Size: 17”x18”x4.9”
• CMPS software with cable
• 1 triple fixture for MT5, 6, 8, 10, 12 & 15
• 2 disposable pens
Standard Pack 100 pcs.
STANDARD
HORIZONTAL VERTICAL
Altech offers and stocks the following Horizontal and Vertical preprinted tags.
• Consecutive numbers 1-10, 11-20 etc. up to 191-200
• Consecutive numbers 1-100 and 101-200
• Common symbols +, -,
Custom tag printing is available with a TWO WEEK delivery to meet all specialized applica-
tion needs. 500 tag min order please.
• To avoid mistakes, please send us your exact requirements in an excel spread sheet in the
exact order that your tags need to be printed. Please configure your custom numbers all in
column A in such that the first tag to be printed is in row 1. Any wanted blank tags should be
left blank.
• Please label the spreadsheet in a way that shows label size and orientation.
For example: MT2/H for a horizontally printed MT2 tag.
• Please supply a separate spreadsheet for each tag size or orientation.
Please contact us for special custom pricing for large quantity orders or a repeat blanket order.
An Affordable Plotter Package
No Setup Fee
Stock to 2 weeks
MA R K I NG
TAGS
Call
today!
For use with
Altech & Connectwell
Marking Tags Only
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Marking Systems
• Identifiers for connectors, wires, cables and equipment
• Cable ties, shrink tubing, labels and signs of different
sizes and materials, as well as customer-specific items.
• Size: 14.9”x7.5”x1.77”
• Weight: 6.6 lbs.
SCRIBER VS 210
Scriber VS210
The VS210 base unit is a stand-alone plot-
ting system with an integral keyboard and
display screen. The marker fixture, plotter
pen, and the memory cassette have to be
inserted in the base unit to make it opera-
tional. The base unit comes in an alu-
minum carrying case and includes the
memory cassette and the power supply. A
manual is available in English and
Spanish.
The VS 210 can be used to produce labels
of all types, with its fixture changeable in
a matter of seconds.
The Vario VS 210 makes labeling easy. The
menu-driven program guides you quickly
and easily through all the steps.
It can be used at any time and in any
place. Easily transported in its special
case, the battery-operated (battery pack
sold separately) VS 210 can be operated
precisely where you need it. The spacious
case provides enough room for the exten-
sive accessories.
Plotter VP 500
The VP 500 base unit is an auxiliary plotter
and has to be connected to a PC via a par-
allel port or USB connection. It is a high
speed plotting device and enables plotting
of different markers in one setting. The
marker fixture and the plotter pen have to
be inserted before commencing the plot-
ting operation. The base unit is primarily
controlled through a PC with the help of
Vario Sign software (sold separately).
Manual available in English and Spanish.
The special design of the VP 500 enables it
to hold different markers from various
manufacturers at the same time. It is also
possible to write on relatively large mark-
ers with a maximum height 14 mm.
Fixtures
Fixtures are required for alignment of
markers with respect to the plotter pen.
Different marker fixtures can be mounted
on the plotter bed of the VP 500 at the
same time thereby reducing set up times.
Fixtures for different markers from various
manufacturers like Altech, Allen Bradley,
Connectwell, ContaClip, Entrelec,
Weidmuller, Phoenix Contact, PTR,
Wieland, Wago, Murrplastik, Partex, SES
Sterling, etc. are available. For more infor-
mation on ordering fixtures please contact
Altech.
BASE UNIT (includes power supply, memory cassette and carrying case) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34000003
STARTER KIT (includes cleaning unit, pen cleaners, felt pen, 0.25 mm plotter pen)
and ink cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34000001
FIXTURES (see page 115 or contact Altech for available manufactures) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3490xxxx
MEMORY CASSETTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35500001
BATTERY PACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35500000
Ordering Information
CMPS BASIC PLOTTER PACKAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34130020
VP 500 BASE UNIT (includes cable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34000030
VARIO SIGN SOFTWARE (discounted price with plotter purchase) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34000022
STARTER KIT (includes cleaning unit, pen cleaners, felt pen, 0.25 mm plotter pen)
and ink cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34000001
VARIO SIGN SOFTWARE (sold idependent of a plotter purchase) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34000020
SERVICE KIT (includes 4 seal bonnets and 10 priming print cards) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34000026
FIXTURES ((see page 115 or contact Altech for available manufactures) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3490xxxx
Fixtures &
Memory
Cassette
Battery Pack Plotter Pen,
Ink Cartridge
Fixtures Plotter Pen,
Ink Cartridge
Vario Sign
Software
PLOTTER VP 500CMPS BASIC PLOTTER PACKAGE
For marking:
• Identifiers for connectors, wires, cables
and equipment
• Cable ties, shrink tubing, labels and signs
of different sizes and materials, as well as
customer-specific items.
• Size: 26”x18”x4.9”
Comes with everything needed to begin
printing MT5,6,8,10,12 and 15 tags.
• CMPS plotter
• Size: 17”x18”x4.9”
• CMPS software with cable
• 1 triple fixture for MT5, 6, 8, 10, 12 & 15
• 2 disposable pens
Ordering Information
Engraver VE500
The engraving unit was specifically
designed to be used with the VP500 and
CMPS 500 plotters. Changing back and
forth between the pen-plotter and the
engraver is easy. The engraver is meant
to engrave plastic signs on double sided
material, pre-cut or blank sheets, for leg-
end plates, push button inlays, etc. The
engraver is programmed by the VarioSign
software for ease of use and design flexi-
bility.
Engraving Needles
These engraving needles are to be used
with the VE500 engraver. They have a 15°
angle and are available in 6 tip widths or
as a complete set.
Vacuum Cleaner Bag
Replacement bags for the VE500
engraver’s vacuum cleaner
ENGRAVER VE500
VE500 ENGRAVER UNIT (VP500 REQUIRED) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34000040
Ordering Information
VACUUM CLEANER BAG
VACUUM CLEANER BAG, SET OF 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35020000
Ordering Information
ENGRAVING NEEDLE
Product Width Order No.
Engraving Needle 0.20mm 35010003
Engraving Needle 0.30mm 35010002
Engraving Needle 0.40mm 35010001
Engraving Needle 0.50mm 35010000
Engraving Needle 0.70mm 35010004
Engraving Needle 1.00mm 35010005
Engraving Set(0.20, 0.30, 0.40, 0.50, 0.70, 1.00mm) 35010006
Engraving Needle(0.20 mm cutter stainless steel) 35012033
Ordering Information
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Plotter Pens
These “tubular-nib” pens are suitable for
Vario Scriber VS 200, Vario Plotter VP 500 and
all current labeling and identification systems
with HP penholders. They are available in six
tip widths identified by body color - 0.18 mm,
0.25 mm, 0.35 mm, 0.50 mm, 0.70 mm, and 1.00
mm; ink cartridge not supplied with pen.
Special variants for other systems are avail-
able on request. Specially designed pre-filled
felt-tip pens are available in a set of 4 colors
(black, blue, red and green) and 2 sizes - 0.3
and 0.7 mm.
Ink Cartridges
These are easy to insert “tubular-nib” pen
cartridges containing special black ink suit-
able for marking, identifying and labeling vari-
ous plastics. It is fast drying, smudge-proof,
fade resistant, and resistant to chemicals
when used on suitable plastic materials.
Disposable Pens
The disposable pens use the same special ink
as used in the ink cartridges. They deliver the
same outstanding durability and print quality
as the standard plotter pens with the conven-
ience of a disposable pen. These pre-filled
pens allow for fast, efficient and cost effective
printing without refilling ink or cleaning. They
are available in three tip widths, 0.18 mm, 0.25
mm and 0.35 mm. ED type disposable pens use
non-etching ink for easier handling. The ED
pens should not be used on polycarbonate
material.
Hand Pens
The hand pens use the same special ink, as
used in cartridges, and delivers the same out-
standing durability and print quality. They are
used for additional identification and special
labeling tasks and are available in four tip
widths of 0.25mm, 0.35mm, 0.50 mm, and 0.70
mm. No ink included. Must order part
35100006.
Cleaning Unit
It is an easy-to-use cleaning unit developed
specially for refillable EK Pens. The cleaning
unit enables the refillable pens to be rinsed
thoroughly while preventing skin contact with
cleaning fluid or ink. The cleaning unit can be
used for up to ten cleaning cycles. The neces-
sary precautions must be taken when dispos-
ing of cleaning fluid, the cleaning unit can be
reused.
Pen Cleaner
This cleaning solution comes in easy to han-
dle cartridges and is used in conjunction with
the cleaning unit. A standard pack consists of
two pen cleaner cartridges. Cleaning can be
performed on standard refillable pens only.
Adapter
This adapter allows the user of Sharpie™
Ultra Fine felt tip pens instead of standard
plotter pens.
EK Plotter Pen
Ink Color Body Color Tip Width Order No.
black red 0.18 mm 35001018
black white 0.25 mm 35001025
black yellow 0.35 mm 35001035
black brown 0.50 mm 35001050
black blue 0.70 mm 35001070
black orange 1.00 mm 35001100
EK Ink Cartridge
Description Order No.
5 pieces, Black, 1 ml. each 35100006
EK Disposable Plotter Pen
Ink Color Body Color Tip Width Order No.
black red 0.18 mm 35003018
black white 0.25 mm 35003025
black yellow 0.35 mm 35003035
black / ED* red 0.18 mm 35003118
black / ED* white 0.25 mm 35003125
black / ED* yellow 0.35 mm 35003135
*Not for printing on polycarbonate material.
EK Hand Pen
Ink Color Body Color Tip Width Order No.
black white 0.25 mm 35002025
black yellow 0.35 mm 35002035
black brown 0.50 mm 35002050
black blue 0.70 mm 35002070
EK Cleaning Unit (empty) 35100009
EK Pen Cleaner (2 pieces, 2x10 ml.) 35100008
EK Cleaning Set 35100010
(includes cleaning unit and pen cleaner)
Adapter for an Utra Fine Sharpie™ 35000501
“tubular-nib” pens,
6 sizes for black ink
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Disposable
Pen
Rellable
Pens
Pen Stand
Refrigerate pens when
not in use for long
periods of time.
Recovery and Storage Stand
This stand is designed to keep the plotter pen in an
upright position, when not used with the marking
system.
The upright position allows the plotter pen to recover
and to be properly stored. It is recommended to
store plotter pens that will be idle for a few hours in a
dry and cool location, preferably in the refrigerator.
The recovery and storagestandaccommodateseasy
storage and handling.
Call Altech for your free recovery and storage stand.
Cat. No. 35000100
Plotter Pen Handling and CarePlotter Pen Handling and Care
1
2
Handling and care of the EK-Team plotter pens for the universal EK-Team marking system.
For the state of the art universalmarking system by EK-team, the manufacture is supplying a fast drying and etching ink that is
required for marking plastic material within the control and automation industry. Due to these special properties of the ink, these
plotter pens require much more care than a regular marking pen. Therefore EK-Team designed some helpful tools to keep your EK-team
plotter pen in tip top shape.
Suction Ball
Pen Cleaning
CLEANING UNIT
It is an easy-to-use cleaning unit developed specially for rellable pens. The cleaning unit enables
the pens to be rinsed thoroughly while preventing skin contact with cleaning uid or ink. The
cleaning unit can be used for up to ten cleaning cycles. The necessary precautions must be taken
when disposing of cleaning uid, the cleaning unit can be reused.
PEN CLEANER
This cleaning solution comes in easy to handle cartridges and is used in conjunction with the
cleaning unit. A standard pack consists of two pen cleaner cartridges. Cleaning can be performed
on standard rellable pens only.
Cleaning Set Cat. No. 35100010
3
The "suction ball" is a helpful tool to bring a slightly clogged
disposable or rellable plotter pen back to life.
The suction can unclog a slightly clogged plotter pen from the
vacuum created within the "ball".
This additional tool can be very helpful in addition to the already
available cleaning kit (Cat. No. 35100010) for the rellable plotter
pens.
5 replacement tips are included with each suction ball.
Cat. No. 35100013
Description Part No.
Altech
Altech MT2G 34130010
Altech MT 2n - MT 4n, MT 7.5, MT 20, MT 25 34902081
Altech MT 5 - MT 15 34902001
Altech Group marker G1, G2, G4 34902080
Altech MT9 34902057
ABB / Entrelec
ABB Entrelec universal - RC/RCT quarter size 34902063
ABB Entrelec RC 510A, 610A, 810A 34902114
ABB Entrelec RC 510B, 610B, 810B” 34902102
ABB Entrelec RB-RBP 5-12 34902086
ABB Entrelec BA 5-50 34902100
ABB Entrelec PIB 34902101
ABB Entrelec RCCV 34902038
ABB Entrelec BS / ILS / ILS-H 34902106
Set of sticky pads ( 8 pcs) for RC/RCT 34910000
Allen Bradley / Woertz
Allen Bradley Universal W4 SERIES OLD AB WORTZ & S.S. 34902046
Weidmüller / Rockwell (Allen Bradley)
Weidmüller MultiCard Universal (M5X8) 34902045
Weidmüller MultiCard SF4-6 34902044
Set of sticky pads (6 pcs) for Multicard Universal 34910001
Conta Clip
SB5, SB6 BSTR10.12 34902002
SB8/10 34902003
Phoenix
Phoenix Contact ZBM 34902039
Phoenix Contact ZB 34902047
Phoenix Contact ZBFM 34902049
Phoenix Contact ZBF, ZBN 34900050
Phoenix Contact BNZ 34902051
Phoenix Contact BN-ZB 34902052
Phoenix Contact SS-ZB 34902053
Phoenix Contact LBHZ 34902054
Phoenix Contact PAB 34902055
Phoenix Contact GPE 34902071
Phoenix Contact GPE 34902106
Wago
WAGO WMB 4/4,2/5 34902041
WAGO WSB 4 34902074
WAGO WSB 5/5,2 34902075
WAGO WSB mini 34902076
WAGO Group marker carrier 34902078
WAGO Marking Strip 34902087
WAGO Marker tags 34902094
WAGO WTB 34902096
WAGO WCB 34902097
WAGO WMB inline 34902098
WAGO 210-345 34902106
Set of sticky pads (12 pcs) for Top Job (Marking Strip) 34910002
Weidmüller / Rockwell (Allen Bradley)
Weidmüller MultiCard Universal 34902045
Weidmüller MultiCard SF4-6 34902044
Set of sticky pads (6 pcs) for Multicard Universal 34910001
Wieland
Wieland Universal 34902043
Wieland BZ/WKF 1,5 04.243.2053.0 34902047
Wieland BZ/WKF 1,5/10 Z4.243.2053.0 34902049
Wieland Steierform 6 x 15, 10 x 20 34902106
VE500 and CMPS 500 Engraving Fixtures
EK-TEAM
Universal engraving and plot support plate half size (A4) 34902106
Universal engraving and plot support plate full size (A3) 34902107
Universal engraving and plot support plate 30x100 ninefold 34902115
Universal engraving and plot support plate 60x100 fourfold 34902116
Universal engraving and plot support plate 90x100 threefold 34902117
CUSTOM FIXTURES AND OTHER MANUFACTURERES ARE AVAILABLE
Contact Altech for Pricing (not in Price Book)
*CMPS 500 only works with Altech fixtures and EK Team engraving fixtures.
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