Opex 51 User manual

MODEL 51 OPERATOR MANUAL OPEX CORPORATION
OPEX MODEL 51 RAPID EXTRACTION DESK
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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FROM THE PRESIDENT OF OPEX CORPORATION
Thank you for choosing OPEX equipment to manage your mail
extraction needs. For nearly three decades, OPEX Corporation has
been the leader in mailroom automation technology. Our Rapid
Extraction desks have been recognized as the industry standard for high
volume rapid extraction of incoming mail.
The introduction of the Model 51 Rapid Extraction Desk sets a
new standard, and marks the beginning of a new era in operator
satisfaction. You’ll appreciate the many standard and optional features
which we’ve designed to increase not only your productivity, but also
your comfort as an operator. We’ve listened to our customers, and with
our traditional attention to detail, we’ve added features you’ve
requested, and some you never expected!
Although it’s the fastest single station extractor available today, the Model 51 is extremely quiet.
The worksurface is larger. There’s a new sort bin configuration that allows you to adjust the bins to suit
your particular reach. The optional motorized Adjustable-Height Work Surface allows you to work at the
optimum level for your build, while keeping your feet on the floor. It even adjusts to accommodate
operators who must use a wheelchair.
If your particular mail operation requires you to process envelopes which are as tall as the Postal
Service allows for 1st Class mail, the Model 51 is equal to the task. Designed to provide two-sided opening
for the maximum height allowed in the United States (6 1/8” tall) and for the European C5 envelope, which
is even taller, the Model 51 is truly an international machine!
What about service? Over the years, OPEX has developed an unparalleled reputation for quick,
comprehensive, accurate service. We realize how important it is for you to maintain uptime, so we've made
it our goal to answer service calls within four hours. We’ve placed an equal emphasis on speedy repairs.
Twenty minutes, on average, is all the time it takes for an OPEX technician to complete a repair on a Rapid
Extraction Desk, thanks to comprehensive training and some of the best diagnostic software in the industry.
Welcome to the OPEX family! We wish you much success in your mail operation.
Sincerely,
OPEX Corporation
Al Stevens
President
COPYRIGHT INFORMATION
Copyright © 1997 OPEX Corporation. All rights reserved. OPEX Corporation reserves the right to make periodic
modifications to this manual without obligation to notify any person or entity of such revision.
Copying, duplicating, selling or otherwise distributing any part of this manual without the prior written consent of an
authorized representative of OPEX Corporation is prohibited.
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Table of Contents
From the President of OPEX Corporation............................................................. 2
Table of Contents................................................................................................... 3
Safety Information...............................................................................................4,5
Functional Description........................................................................................... 6
Envelope Specifications......................................................................................... 7
Desktop Height Adjustment...................................................................................8
Overview of Machine Operation ............................................................................ 8
Machine Controls...................................................................................................9
Operating Instructions..........................................................................................10
PCC (Performance Control Center) Operator Screens....................................... 11
Operating the Model 51 with PCC..................................................................12-13
Non-PCC Operation............................................................................................. 13
Troubleshooting.............................................................................................15, 16
Available Options for your Model 51...............................................................16-18
Ergonomic Chair Adjustments.............................................................................17
Certifications (Safety, Emissions, Generic Immunity) ......................................... 19
Declaration of Conformity (Europe).....................................................................20

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for safety’s sake…
The OPEX Model 51 is designed to allow you to increase your productivity while reducing much of the physical
stress normally associated with your job. Ergonomic considerations will contribute to your comfort as an OPEX
operator. These include the following improvements:
A larger wrap-around work surface gives you room to “spread out.”
Improved envelope extract heads open the envelope wider for easier access.
A vertically oriented sort area reduces arm travel and reach.
An operator-adjustable rack system simplifies large document sorting and placement.
The Performance Control Center is back-lit for easier viewing.
Optional pneumatic height adjustment provides the most comfortable setting for you.
And many other features to make your task easier.
As in any occupation which requires you to perform the same motion repeatedly during the course of
your work, it is important to consider how you perform your task. Always use proper operating
procedures when working at your Model 51 Rapid Extraction Desk. Follow the directions for using and
adjusting your chair and Desk. Using improper procedure can result in a potentially serious injury.
To reduce possible risks, we strongly urge you to follow these suggestions:
1. Maintain an upright body posture. Avoid the tendency to slump in your chair. The angle between
your torso and thigh should always be 90 degrees.
2. Adjust the seat position on your chair so that your elbow, when held at a 90 degree angle at your
side, is approximately 1½ inches below the top of the Model 51 work surface. For your comfort,
we recommend use of a specially-designed OPEX ergonomic desk chair to ensure proper
posture and seat position. The adjustment of the OPEX chair is described in the Accessories
Operation portion of this manual.
3. Occasionally change the angle of your posture.
4. If possible, avoid operating the machine for longer than a single 8 hour shift.
5. If you are under 5’ in height and your Model 51 is equipped with the optional pneumatic height
adjustment, adjust the height of the Desk so that your feet rest on the floor. If your Model 51 is
not equipped with the pneumatic adjustment, you may wish to place your feet on a footrest to
provide greater comfort while operating the machine.
6. If you are over 6’ in height, and your Model 51 is equipped with the optional hydraulic height
adjustment, adjust the height of the Desk so that you are able to work comfortably in a position
which maintains good posture. If your Model 51 is not equipped with the height adjustment,
adjust the leveling feet on the Desk to provide greater extension.
While no suggestions can guarantee completely against work-related injuries, you will certainly increase
your comfort and safety while operating the Model 51 Rapid Extraction Desk if you put these six
suggestions into practice. The Model 51 has been designed with you in mind. If it is operated correctly,
you should find your work experience comfortable and enjoyable.
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Be Safe! Don’t wear loose fitting clothing or jewelry when operating the OPEX Model 51.
Keep hands, hair, loose clothing and
jewelry away from moving parts.
Transport is
adjustable by job.
When selecting a
j
ob, keep hands out
from under the
machine.
Avoid creating pinch points
with adjustable work surface.
(Hydraulic adjustment option
only)
Please Note: The line cord is the service disconnect. To make sure that power is removed
from the machine, for servicing or to move the machine, unplug the machine from the power
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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
The OPEX Model 51 is a semi-automatic workstation. Its function is to improve productivity in mail extraction by
allowing an operator to open envelopes and extract the contents in a rapid fashion.
After an extraction is complete, the Model 51 can check the envelope to make sure that all contents have been
removed. The Model 51 is typically equipped with adjustable shelves and a moveable content sort tray. Several
optional enhancements are available:
Performance Control Center (PCC): The PCC records and displays job and operator
information. It compiles and retains statistics for management purposes.
Internal Printer and printer software: The printer provides a hard copy of job and operator
statistical information.
Hydraulic Desktop Height Adjustment: Allows the operator to find his/her optimum desk level
for increased comfort and productivity. Accommodates wheelchair.
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ENVELOPE SPECIFICATIONS:
•Maximum Envelope Height: 6 3/8”
•Maximum Envelope Length: 11 ½”
•Maximum Envelope Thickness: ¼”
FEED TRAY CAPACITY
•Approximate Capacity: 22 ½”
ENVELOPE OPENING WIDTH ADJUSTABLE BY JOB
DEPTH OF SIDE-CUT OPERATOR ADJUSTABLE
•No Cut.
•Minimum Cut for normal opening of folded envelopes.
•Deep Cut to open Glue-Seam envelopes on 2 sides.
BACKSHELVES OPERATOR ADJUSTABLE
•Flexible racking system minimizes reach.
DESKTOP HEIGHT OPERATOR ADJUSTABLE
•Optional hydraulic Height
A
djustment allows the operator to find
optimum desk level for increased comfort and productivity.
Accommodates wheelchair
BUTTON KEYPAD CONTROLS
•Keypad controls are easy on the fingers.
PRINTER PAPER LOADS EASILY
•Optional Printer features pull-out door, drop-in loading of paper
roll.
INTEGRAL MAILRACK OPTION
•Holds mailtray. Pushes in to fit flush below feed shelf when
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MODEL 51 DESKTOP HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT OPTION
The Model 51 hydraulic height adjustment option allows you to set the height of the desktop
work surface at precisely the right level for you!
To raise or lower the desk, use the toggle switch located under the desktop on your right.
Height Adj.
Toggle Switch
OVERVIEW OF THE MODEL 51
1. Operator starts the machine by pressing the On button.
(Power switch on back of machine must be turned on.)
2. Operator loads mail onto conveyor and uses keypad to select a job.
3. Operator presses “Push to Cycle” button to begin operation.
4. Envelope is fed from the conveyor to the side cutter.
5. Right side of envelope is cut; envelope is dropped into shuttle.
6. Shuttle adjusts envelope up or down for consistent top-justification.
7. Envelope moves toward operator, from the shuttle through the top cutter and into main transport.
8. Envelope stops in the staging area of the main transport.
9. Main transport moves envelope from staging area to the extractor, where it remains until
extraction.
10. When extraction is completed, envelope moves to verifier, where it is checked for contents.
11. Empty envelope moves into trash when next extraction occurs.
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MACHINE CONTROLS
Make sure that the machine is plugged in and turned on. The power switch is located at the back of the
machine on the panel beneath the feed conveyor.
The height of the Desk may be adjusted using the pneumatic height adjustment switch located to the right of
the seated operator, and beneath the desktop.
The Model 51 controls are located on the keypad to the right of the operator as indicated in the illustration
below.
•ENTER BUTTON
•Cancel Button
•START BUTTON
•Stop Button
CURSOR BUTTONS
•Up
•Down
•Left
•Right
The Push to Cycle button, located to the left of the seated operator, is mounted flush in the desktop (see
illustration below.) Its green lens is lighted when the machine has been turned on.
The red lens immediately to the left of the Push to Cycle button is the Candler warning light.
Candler
verifies that
envelope is
empty.
•Push to Cycle Button
•Candler Light
You have three choices when using the Candler (verifier) option:
1. Candler Off
2. Use 1st Envelope As Reference
3. Use 16 Envelope Average As Reference
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Loading the Model 51
Load mail on the Model 51 Feed Tray, as shown below.
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Model 51 Feed Tray Area
Mail Pusher
Supports and advances envelopes.
Lifts, rotates and slides back to allow
additional envelopes to be loaded.
Pickup Sensor
Knows if mail is present. Controls
the advance movement of the
loaded envelopes.
Feed Tray
Capacity is approximately 22 inches.
Holds about 2/3 of a tray of mail.
Procedure to load envelopes:
1. Align the envelopes so that they all face the same direction, right side up. The bottom of
each envelope must rest on the Feed Tray. (See Model 50 / 51 difference below.)
2. Slide the Mail Pusher to its most forward position. Load a handful of mail behind the
pusher, using the angle of the pusher as your guide. Loading in this manner will ensure that
the proper loading angle is maintained, so that each envelope will feed smoothly into the
machine.
3. Lift the Mail Pusher, slide it back and drop it into place behind the envelopes. The
bottom of the first envelope should rest behind the raised lip of the Feed Tray.
4. Continue to load the mail, placing each handful behind the pusher until the Feed Tray is
full.
5. Lift the Pusher, slide it back, and place it behind the last envelope. You will find that it is
easier to load in this manner than to try to continue loading mail in front of the Pusher.
Model 50 / 51 difference: The Model 51 does not require the mail to be justified to the left edge
when loading. This feature is especially helpful when running white mail. It is still important,
however, to load the mail so that the bottom of the envelope touches the feed tray.