Opex Omation 306 User manual

AUGUST 2011
USER MANUAL
MODEL 306

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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................ 2
Safety......................................................................................................... 3
Overview of Model 306 Operation............................................................. 5
Functional Description............................................................................... 6
Machine controls........................................................................................ 7
Operating Instructions................................................................................ 9
Supervisor Operations............................................................................. 19
Job Parameters ....................................................................................... 31
Statistics .................................................................................................. 44
Troubleshooting....................................................................................... 48
Routine Maintenance............................................................................... 50
Specifications........................................................................................... 53

Introduction
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Introduction
Omation Model 306 & Model 306s
High volume, high speed envelope opener with optional sorting capabilities
For more than thirty years, Omation products have been a staple in mailrooms
across the globe. The all-new Model 306 contains significant technological improve-
ments over its predecessor, the Model 206 Envelopener, which has been the world’s
best selling envelope opening device for more than a decade.
The Omation Model 306, with its ability to operate at a rated speed of up to 40,000
envelopes per hour, contains OPEX’s latest mail opening technology and sets a new
standard for high volume mail processing. The improved milling cutter with 8 cut-
depth positions removes chips as small as 0.01” from the envelope edge, producing a
soft, feathered edge while protecting valuable envelope contents. Even UPS and
FedEx delivery envelopes are no match for the Model 306. Equipped with a new and
robust operator control software interface, job setup can be done with ease and flexi-
bility.
Most significantly, the Model 306 is also available with enhanced sorting capabilities
as the Model 306s. Envelopes can be sorted to two locations based on programmable
criteria such as thickness, length, and height. Optional batching capability allows
items to be grouped together in pre-selected lot sizes.
Sorting options make the Model 306s a perfect fit for applications that require verifi-
cation of contents either before or after extraction: like claims processing,
remittance, and vote-by-mail. Because of its ability to differentiate between “clean
mail” from “exception mail.” The Model 306s also helps to ensure maximum produc-
tivity from mail extraction equipment by allowing operators to concentrate on
extracting envelope contents from “clean” batches instead of trying to handle
exceptions at the same time.

Safety
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Safety
The information provided in this section is intended to educate the user on various
safety issues regarding the Model 306.
Safety conventions used in this manual
Specific safety information is listed throughout this manual in the form of
“DANGER,” “WARNING,” and “CAUTION” statements. Pay close attention to these
statements, as they contain important information on avoiding potential hazards to
yourself or to the equipment. An explanation of these statements is provided below.
•Danger statements - are used to indicate immediate hazards that WILL result in
severe personal injury or death.
•Warning statements - are used to indicate hazards or unsafe practices that
COULD result in severe personal injury or death.
•Caution statements - are used to indicate hazards or unsafe practices that
COULD result in minor personal injury or damage to equipment or property.
The following safety labels appear on the machine, and must be observed.
FIGURE 1: Electrical warning label
This label is to warn the techician to turn off the AC power switch and disconnect the
power cord before opening and servicing the Model 306. Servicing of the machine is
to be performed by Authorized OPEX Technicians only. There are no user-serviceable
parts within the machine.
FIGURE 2: Feeder warning label
This label is to warn the user to keep loose objects away from any exposed, moving
parts of the machine. The moving parts of the Model 306 can become jammed and/or
damaged by foreign objects. Keep hands, hair, loose clothing and jewelry away from
the moving parts.