GBC DIGITAL FEEDER Manual

DIGITAL FEEDER OPERATION
& MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Instruction Manual

GBC Pro - Tech
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DeForest, WI 53532
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DIGITAL FEEDER OPERATION
& MAINTENANCE MANUAL
©February2000GBCPro-Tech
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Partnumber:930-042

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Table of Contents
Section 1: Safety
1.1 Symbols ......................................................................................................1 - 1
1.2 Safety features ...........................................................................................1 - 1
1.3 Installation .................................................................................................1 - 3
1.4 Operations .................................................................................................1 - 8
1.5 Getting started ...........................................................................................1 - 9
1.6 Troubleshooting .........................................................................................1 - 10
1.7 Maintenance ..............................................................................................1 - 11
1.8 Label locations ..........................................................................................1 - 12
Figure 1.8.1 Label Location ......................................................1 - 13
Section 2: Warranty
2.1 Limited warranty information ...................................................................2 - 1
2.2 Exclusions to the warranty .......................................................................2 - 1

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Section 3: Specifications
3.1 General .......................................................................................................3 -1
3.2 Consumables ..............................................................................................3 - 1
3.3 Function ......................................................................................................3 - 2
3.4 Electrical ....................................................................................................3 - 2
3.5 Dimensions .................................................................................................3 - 3
Figure 3.5.1 Digital Feeder ...........................................................3 - 4
Figure 3.5.2 Conveyor ..................................................................3 - 5
Section 4: Installation
4.1 Pre-installation check list ..........................................................................4 - 1
Figure 4.1.1 Suggested floor layout .............................................4 - 2
Figure 4.1.2 Optional cutter manual ...........................................4 - 3
4.2 Know your machine ....................................................................................4 - 4

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4.3 Unpacking ..................................................................................................4 - 5
4.4 Shrink wrapped ..........................................................................................4 - 6
4.5 Crated ........................................................................................................4 - 7
4.6 Set up ..........................................................................................................4 - 9
4.7 Leveling ....................................................................................................4 - 13
4.8 Connections ................................................................................................4 - 15
4.9 Safety check ..............................................................................................4 - 18
4.10 Control panel check ...............................................................................4 - 23
Section 5: Operations
5.1 Control panel ..............................................................................................5 - 1
Figure 5.1.2 Control panel ............................................................5 - 5
5.2 Emergency ..................................................................................................5 - 6
5.3 Job programming .......................................................................................5 - 8

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Section 6: Getting started
6.1 Loading the sheet stack .............................................................................6 - 1
6.2 Adjusting the guides ...................................................................................6 - 2
6.3 Making the adjustments ............................................................................6 - 5
6.4 Setting the controls .....................................................................................6 - 6
Section 7: Troubleshooting
7.1 Troubleshooting guide ..............................................................................7 - 1
7.1.1 Troubleshooting guide chart ................................................7 - 2
Section 8: Maintenance
8.1 Maintenance schedule ...............................................................................8 - 1
8.2 Clean the cabinets and covers ....................................................................8 - 2

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8.3 Cleaning the control panel .........................................................................8 - 3
8.4 Emptying the water trap ............................................................................8 - 3

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Section 1 Safety
CAUTION
Do not attempt to operate your Digital
Feeder until you have read this section
carefully!
Your safety, as well as the safety of others, is
important to GBC Pro - Tech. This section contains
importantsafetyinformation.
Thefollowing symbolsare usedthroughoutthis
manual to indicate Information,Caution, Warning,
DangerandElectrical Shockconditions.
1.1 Symbols
INFORMATION
Indicates helpful information that should be
considered before, during, or after an
action, step or procedure is given.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in minor
or moderate injury, or alerts against unsafe
practices or alerts against actions which
could damage the product.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in
serious injury.
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
ELECTRICAL
SHOCK
Indicates an electrical shock situation which,
if not avoided, could result in serious
paralyzation of the body or death.
1.2 Safety features
TheDigitalFeeder hasbeendesignedwithsafety
asaprimary consideration; however,you must become
thoroughlyfamiliar with thecontrols,proper operation,
proper service procedures and safety features of the
machinebeforeusingorservicingtheunit.

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INFORMATION
Only a qualified service technician should
perform any procedure requiring the
cabinet covers to be removed.
Thewordqualifiedisdefinedbelow;
Qualified;
•Any engineerthathasexperiencewithelectrical
and mechanical design of lamination equipment.The
engineersshouldbefullyawareofallaspectsofsafety
withregardstolaminationequipment.
•Anycommissioningorserviceengineermustbe
ofcompetentnature, trained and qualifiedtoGBC Pro-
Tech standards to fulfill that job. This person will have
completedandpassedthefullservicetrainingcoursefrom
GBCPro-Tech.
•AnyGBCTechnician, GBCSpecialist,and/or
GBCPro-TechTechnicianthathasbeenthroughtheGBC
Pro-Techservicetrainingcourse.
Animportant featureoftheDigitalFeeder isthe
emergencystopandlimitswitches.Referto Figure1.2.1
DANGER
At no time should you attempt to override
any of the safety devices on the machine.
Figure 1.2.1 Safety devices
Table limit
switches
Emergency stop
To engage the EMERGENCYSTOPfeature,
pushin. Thiswill removepowerto thefeeder motors.
Push
in

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To continueoperation,theE-STOP mustbe in
theunlatchedposition.To reset theE-STOP,twist 1/4
turnclockwise.
Rotate
INFORMATION
The E-STOP on the Explorer 107 will
stop the feeder. The E-STOP on the
feeder will not stop the Explorer 107.
INFORMATION
The feeder will only operate if the
Explorer 107 is running and the sheet
stack limit switch is engaged.
1.3 Installation
Thefollowingsymbolsarepositioned atvarious
points in Section4 Installation.
CAUTION
Failure to follow the pre-installation check
list can result in damage to the cutter.
WARNING
The Digital Feeder is a large and heavy
piece of equipment. It is necessary to
employ LICENSED RIGGERS ONLY to
move the machine. The machine is not
designed to be tipped up or sideways in any
way. Such action disturbs the exact
alignment of the moving parts of the
machine and requires extensive realignment.
You can be crushed or seriously injured.
INFORMATION
If you have a GBC Digital Cutter inline with
the feeder and laminator, refer to Figure
4.1.2 Optional cutter layout

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INFORMATION
ALL SHIPMENTS ARE EX-WORKS. At our
dock, title passes to the buyer. Please review
your insurance coverage prior to shipment,
as you are responsible for all subsequent
freight charges and risks.
INFORMATION
Before signing the Bill of Lading, you
should inspect the crate and / or pallet
for signs of damage or missing items; if
applicable, make note of this on the
Bill of Lading.
INFORMATION
Depending on the destination and customer
preference, the Digital Feeder may be
shipped by various methods. The machine
may arrive shrink wrapped or in a
plywood crate on a skid. Please follow
the unpacking procedure that pertains
to your method of shipment.
WARNING
The unpacking process requires at least two
people. You can be severely injured, crushed
or cause damage to the equipment.
INFORMATION
Claims for shipping damages must be
handled between your insurance company
and the shipping compnay.
CAUTION
Do not use an open blade to cut the shrink
wrap from the machine. You can cause
damge to the equipment!
INFORMATION
The shrink wrap is not recyclable, therefore
it must be discarded.
WARNING
Do not attempt to move the Digital Feeder
across anything other than a flat level
surface . You can be crushed
or seriously injured.
CAUTION
Do not allow the top to fall into the crate.
It can damage the feeder.

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INFORMATION
Do not put packing screws on the floor.
They can cause problems when trying to roll
the feeder into position or you can become
injured if stepped on.
CAUTION
A second person must support the side
labeled 5 in Figure 4.5.1 It can fall and
damage the Feeder or cause harm to
you and others.
INFORMATION
The crate components can be reused for
shipping the machine again or may be
disassembled and recycled.
GBC Pro-Tech's warranty does not cover
malfunction of the equipment due to
mishandling and / or tipping. GBC
Pro-Tech bears no responsibility for
personal injury or damage due to
moving the feeder improperly.
INFORMATION
CAUTION
Do not use a knife or other sharp objects
to remove the strapping / ties from around
the machine. You can cause
damage to the equipment.
WARNING
Always use safe and proper lifting practices
when lifting heavy objects. You can become
seriously injured or crushed.
CAUTION
Do not stand the conveyor on its side. Lay
the coveyor flat on the floor. You can cause
damage to the equipment!
Caution should always be exercised
when using the laminator with
the safety shields raised.
You can be seriously HURT or INJURED!
WARNING

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INFORMATION
The Explorer 107 pressure plate will not be
used in conjunction with the Digital Feeder.
INFORMATION
The Explorer 107 feed table will not be used
in conjunction with the Digital Feeder.
Improper leveling, will result in poor
output quality.
INFORMATION
INFORMATION
One person will read the level while the
other person makes the necessary
adjustments.
INFORMATION
The JUN-AIR compressor will not work for
the feeder due to lack of air volume.
INFORMATION
Both ends of the encoder cable are identical.
INFORMATION
Do not pinch the pneumatic tubing when
using zip ties to route. Pinching will
constrain the air flow.
WARNING
Do not wear ties, loose fit clothing or
dangling jewelry while operating or
servicing the feeder. These items can
get caught in the machine and choke
you or you can be crushed.
WARNING
If a safety feature is not functioning
properly, contact your local service
representative immediately
INFORMATION
The Explorer 107 and the Digital Feeder
must both have power turned to ON.

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INFORMATION
Ensure no E-STOP is depressed.
WARNING
Keep hands and feet away from the sheet
table when raising or lowering.
You may be crushed!
INFORMATION
Explorer 107: Ensure no E-STOP is
depressed and the front safety shield is in
the fully closed and locked position.
INFORMATION
The encoder is attached to the upper pull
roller on the Explorer 107.
INFORMATION
The encoder on the Explorer 107 sets the
speed of the feeder to match.
INFORMATION
The Explorer 107 E-STOPS will stop
the feeder. Once the upper pull roller
is engaged and turning, the feeder
will resume running.
INFORMATION
The feeder will only operate if the
Explorer 107 is running and the sheet
stack limit switch is engaged.
INFORMATION
Refer to Section 5.3 Job programming
to store parameters.

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1.4 Operations
Thefollowingsymbolsarepositioned at
variouspointsin Section5 Operations.
WARNING
Do not wear ties, loose fit clothing or
dangling jewelry while operating or
servicing the feeder. These items can
get caught in the machine and choke
you or you can be crushed.
INFORMATION
If the vacuum is ON and OFF is pressed
under RUN, vacuum will stop.
INFORMATION
If vacuum is ON and OFF is pressed under
RUN, the feeding head unit will stop at its
current position.
INFORMATION
Vacuum ON will only operate if RUN is ON.
Vacuum ON can be pressed to
simultaneously engage with RUN ON
INFORMATION
When vacuum OFF is pressed, the
feeding head unit will complete its
cycle before stopping.
INFORMATION
Refer to Section 5.3 Job programming to
store paramenters.
WARNING
Keep hands and feet away from the sheet
table when raising or lowering.
You may be crushed!
INFORMATION
The E-STOP on the Explorer 107 will
stop the feeder. The E-STOP on the
feeder will not stop the Explorer 107.