Rena Systems T-350 Dual Tabber User manual

T-350 Dual Tabber
OPERATIONS MANUAL
Revised: 3-23-09
Part # M-3435
RENA SYSTEMS INC.
136 Green Tree Road STE 140
Oaks, PA 19456-1069
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.renausa.com

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quality built products.
Please record the following information for future reference:
Model:
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
Purchased From:
Dealer Name:
Contact Name:
Address:
Address:
Phone Number:
Please take this opportunity to register your product.
Use the following “Warranty Registration” link to register your product with Rena
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents
Section Page#
SECTION 1 – GETTING ACQUAINTED ________________________________________________ 5
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS _______________________________________________________________ 5
PACKAGING/SHIPPING _______________________________________________________________ 6
WARRANTY REGISTRATION___________________________________________________________ 6
CONTENTS_________________________________________________________________________ 6
FRONT VIEW_______________________________________________________________________ 7
REAR VIEW________________________________________________________________________ 8
TAB DRIVE AND MEDIA SENSOR ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS __________________________________ 9
CONTROL PANEL __________________________________________________________________ 10
SECTION 2 – ASSEMBLY ___________________________________________________________ 11
STAND-ALONE MODE_______________________________________________________________ 11
IN-LINE MODE ____________________________________________________________________ 13
In-Line Roller Assembly Removal ____________________________________________________ 15
External Feeder Control Setup ______________________________________________________ 16
CHOOSING A LOCATION _____________________________________________________________ 17
CONNECTING POWER _______________________________________________________________ 18
SECTION 3 – OPERATING THE TABBER _____________________________________________ 19
THEORY OF OPERATION:____________________________________________________________ 19
Important Operating Tips:__________________________________________________________ 19
LOADING/THREADING TABS:_________________________________________________________ 20
Tab Stock Threading Diagram (Peel Bar Up)___________________________________________ 24
Tab Stock Threading Diagram (Peel Bar Down) ________________________________________ 25
Sheet Separation Adjustment________________________________________________________ 26
Media Side Guide Adjustment _______________________________________________________ 27
Rear Paper Support Adjustment _____________________________________________________ 27
Loading Media___________________________________________________________________ 28
MEDIA TRANSPORT TEST (PAPER FEED)________________________________________________ 28
MEDIA TRANSPORT SPEED ADJUSTMENT _______________________________________________ 29
ADJUSTING THE TAB POSITION _______________________________________________________ 30
Horizontal Tab Positioning_________________________________________________________ 30
Tab Fold Position Adjustment_______________________________________________________ 31
OPERATING SEQUENCE _____________________________________________________________ 31
SECTION 4 – TROUBLESHOOTING__________________________________________________ 33
TABBING PROBLEMS:_______________________________________________________________ 33
MEDIA FEEDING PROBLEMS:_________________________________________________________ 34
GENERAL PROBLEMS:______________________________________________________________ 34
SECTION 5 – MAINTENANCE _______________________________________________________ 36
CLEANING ________________________________________________________________________ 36
Tabber Body ____________________________________________________________________ 36
Feed Rollers and Forwarding Rollers_________________________________________________ 37
Media Sensor____________________________________________________________________ 37
APPENDIX - SPECIFICATIONS______________________________________________________ 39
APPENDIX B – OBTAINING SUPPLIES, SERVICE AND SUPPORT_______________________ 40
INDEX ____________________________________________________________________________ 42
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GETTING ACQUAINTED
Section 1 – Getting Acquainted
Safety Precautions
THIS EQUIPMENT PRESENTS NO PROBLEM WHEN USED PROPERLY.
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY RULES WHEN OPERATING THE RENA
T-350 TABBER.
BEFORE USING THE T-350, YOU SHOULD READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY
AND FOLLOW THE RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES, SAFETY WARNINGS,
AND INSTRUCTIONS:
9Keep hands, hair, and clothing clear of rollers and other moving parts.
9Avoid touching moving parts or materials while the machine is in use. Before clearing a jam, be sure
machine mechanisms come to a stop.
9Always turn off the machine before making adjustments, cleaning the machine, or performing any
maintenance covered in this manual.
9Use the power cord supplied with the machine and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet located
near the machine and easily accessible. Failure to properly ground the machine can result in sever
personal injury and/or fire.
9The power cord and wall plug is the primary means of disconnecting the machine for the power
supply.
9DO NOT use an adapter plug on the line cord or wall outlet.
9DO NOT remove the ground pin from the line cord.
9DO NOT route the power cord over sharp edges or trapped between furniture.
9Avoid using wall outlets controlled by wall switches, or shared with other equipment.
9Make sure there is no strain on the power cord caused by jamming between the equipment, walls or
furniture.
9DO NOT remove covers. Covers enclose hazardous parts that should be accessed by a qualified
service representative. Report any damage of covers to your service representative.
9This machine requires periodic maintenance. Contact your authorized service representative for
required service schedules.
9To prevent overheating, do not cover the vent openings.
9Use this equipment only for its intended purpose.
In addition, follow any specific occupational safety and health standards for your workplace or area.
This manual is intended solely for the use and information of Rena Systems Inc., its designated agents, customers, and
their employees. The information in this guide was obtained from several different sources that are deemed reliable by
all industry standards. To the best of our knowledge, that information is accurate in all respects. However, neither
Rena Systems Inc. nor any of its agents or employees shall be responsible for any inaccuracies contained herein.
RENA Systems Inc. and “The Envelope Imaging Company” are registered trademarks of Rena Systems Inc.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic
or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or any information storage and retrieval system, without permission
in writing from Rena Systems Inc.
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Packaging/Shipping
The Tabber is shipped in appropriate packaging so that, under normal shipping conditions, it
reaches its destination without damage.
NOTICE: Report damage to the carrier. The carrier is liable for any damage during transport.
Transport and storage should take place under normal conditions, i.e. at temperatures between
+5°C and +70°C and relative air humidity of up to 80%. Exposure to conditions that are not
permissible may lead to damage which is not externally visible.
IMPORTANT Please save the packaging materials for future use! It will be required if you ever
need to ship the Tabber.
Warranty Registration
Please use the following “Warranty Registration” link to register your product with Rena
Systems. http://www.renausa.com/support/warranty_registration.asp
Contents
The following items are included with your tabber:
Qty Description (Image Reference)
1 Operations Manual (you’re reading it)
2 Take-Up Spools (not shown)
- installed on tabber
2 Media Side Guides (A)
- screws attached to tabber
1 Tab Box Tray (B) AB
1 Power Cord (C)
1 Rear Paper Support (D)
- thumb screws attached to tabber DE
G C
1 Narrow Paper Support Wedge (E) F
1 Paper Support Wedge (F)
- including thumb screw H
1 In-Line Roller Assembly (G)
1 In-Line Guide Assembly (H)
Note: Tabs can be purchased through your local Rena Systems Dealer.
To locate a Rena Systems Dealer in your area, please use the following link.
http://www.renausa.com/dealer_locator_search.asp
See “Appendix B” for Tab Selection.

GETTING ACQUAINTED
Introduction: The T-350 Tabber is a tabletop tabbing machine that is designed for the
moderate volume user. It can be used “stand-alone” or “in-line” with other devices.
The T-350 Tabber applies Rena FanFold, “tractor-fed” clear, translucent, and paper tab
stocks; which have been engineered to run on the T-350. Tab stock can be purchased
through your local Rena Systems Dealer. See “Appendix B” for tab selection.
Front View
CONTROL PANEL
TAKE-UP SPOOLS
REAR PAPER SUPPOR
T
MEDI
A
SIDE GUIDES
PAPER SUPPORT WEDGE
SHEET SEPARATORS
FEED ROLLERS
FEEDER CONTROL
POR
T
1. TAKE-UP SPOOLS – Winds up the tab web material (waste).
2. MEDIA SIDE GUIDES – Used to position the media in the tabber and provide
straight feeding of media.
3. FEEDER CONTROL PORT– Can be used to control the start/stop function of
optional external feeders. Feeder must accept “dry contact” input control.
4. PAPER SUPPORT WEDGE – Allows for adjustments in stack angle, based on
media type and length. Helps to force the media against the separation area.
5. REAR PAPER SUPPORT – Provides the proper angle to enhance media
feeding and separation.
6. SHEET SEPARATORS (four) – Used to separate a single piece of media from
the stack.
7. FEED ROLLERS (four) – Delivers the bottom piece of media, from the stack,
through the separation area, and under the forwarding rollers.
8. CONTROL PANEL – Items used to control the operation of the tabber.
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Rear View
TAB BOX TRAY
A
C POWER INLET
FUSE HOLDER
TAB DRIVE ASSEMBLIES
PAPER SENSOR ASSEMBLY
MAIN POWER SWITCH
1. TAB BOX TRAY – Holds the tab box and also guides the tab web into the unit.
2. MAIN POWER SWITCH – Controls the power to the tabber.
3. FUSE HOLDER – The main power fuse (line fuse) is located here.
4. AC POWER INLET– AC power cord connects here.
5. MEDIA SENSOR ASSEMBLY– Detects the leading edge of the mail piece
(media). The knob on this assembly is used to adjust the tab fold position.
6. TAB DRIVE ASSEMBLIES– Contains the tab guide chute, peel bar, and
tractor drive system.
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Tab Drive and Media Sensor Assembly Components
PEEL BAR LOCATOR
TAB FOLD ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
PEEL BAR
(down, run position)
PEEL BAR
(up, threading position)
UPPER PRESSURE
ROLLERS
LOCATOR DOTS (red)
LOWER EXIT
ROLLER
1. PEEL BAR LOCATOR – Use to set the peel bar location to the threading (up)
or tabbing (down) position. Locators lock the peel bar into position. Pull forward
to release, then slide up or down.
2. PEEL BAR (UP) – The upper position allows the tab web to be fed through the
opening at the bottom of the tab drive assembly, and out the back; just under the
tractor drive roller.
3. PEEL BAR (DOWN) – When in the lower position, this device creates a sharp
bend in tab web. This sharp bend causes the tab to be released from the backing
as the tab web is driven around the bottom edge of this bar.
4. LOCATOR DOTS (RED) – Alignment marks used to locate the correct starting
location for the tab on the web (backing).
5. UPPER PRESSURE ROLLERS – Provides the pressure to seal the tab to the
top of the mail piece (media).
6. LOWER EXIT ROLLER –Seal the tab to the bottom of the mail piece (media)
while driving the media out of the tabber.
7. TAB FOLD ADJUSTMENT KNOB – Adjusts the position/angle of the paper
sensor, which in-turn adjusts the fold position of the tab.
clockwise = more tab area on bottom
counter-clockwise = more tab area on top
Tip: Start with knob turned fully clockwise. Test and adjust from there.
Don’t over-tighten this knob.
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Control Panel
1. BATCH COUNTER – Counts tab cycles. The counter can be reset to zero, by
pressing the small button on this device.
Note: The Batch counter will not count items fed in the “paper feed mode”. It
only counts when the unit is in the “tab mode” (tab button illuminated).
2. SPEED CONTROL DIAL – Controls the media transport speed of the tabber.
Clockwise = faster. Counter-clockwise = slower.
Important: If you change the transport speed, the tab fold position will also
change. Please adjust for the desired transport speed before you adjust for the
desired tab fold position.
3. FEED BUTTON – Used to stop/start tabber transport. This button illuminates
when the feed system has been activated.
4. POWER LED– Illumination indicates that the tabber’s Main Power Switch is
on, and the unit is receiving power.
5. TAB BUTTON– Used to turn the tab function on/off.
OFF = Tab Mode Off (Will feed paper without applying tabs.)
ON (illuminated) = Tab Mode Activated
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ASSEMBLY
Section 2 – Assembly
Stand-Alone Mode
Note: This process assumes you will be using the system as a “stand-alone” tabber.
Follow the steps below to prepare the T-350 for “stand-alone” operation.
1. Remove all the components from the accessory box.
2. Attach the Rear Paper Support using the
two thumbscrews and washers provided.
The finger, on the bottom edge of the Paper
Support, must be inserted into one of the
locator holes, in the frame of the tabber.
The Paper Support is then secured to the
frame with the thumbscrews, as shown.
When double tabbing; set the Paper
Support to the far left locator hole. This
will center the Paper Support on the
tabber.
When single tabbing the Paper Support
can be positioned in any of the other
locator holes. Try to position the Paper
Support so it is center on the media you
are feeding.
3. Install the Paper Support Wedge onto the
Rear Paper Support, using the thumb screw
and washer supplied.
Two Paper Support Wedges are included
with the tabber. The narrow wedge is for
media that is 6.25” wide or less. The
standard (wider) wedge is for all other
media.
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4. Attach both Media Side Guides to the unit as shown.
The bottom of the media side guide fits into the brass
bushing, on the shaft, as shown.
The guides are secured to the mounting blocks using
the two Philips head screws, supplied.
5. Attach the Tab Box Tray.
The hooks on the
Tab Box Tray fit
over the upper shaft,
at the exit end of the
tabber, as shown.
The tray hangs off the exit end of the
tabber.
6. Proceed to “Choosing a Location”.
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ASSEMBLY
In-Line Mode
Note: This process assumes you will be using the system as an “in-line” tabber.
Follow the steps below to prepare the T-350 for "in-line" operation.
1. Remove all the components from the accessory box.
2. If installed; remove the Rear Paper Support
from the tabber, by removing the two
thumb screws and washers shown.
Note: You will need to reuse the thumb
screws and washers to install the In-Line
Guide Assembly, shown later in this
procedure.
3. If installed; remove the Material Guide
Assembly from the tabber as shown.
Loosen the two thumb screws that secure
the assembly to the side wall, as shown.
Remove the assembly from the tabber
Tighten the thumb screws, into the side-
walls of the tabber, for safe keeping.
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ASSEMBLY
4. Install the In-Line Roller Assembly.
Install the flat end of the shaft first and then insert the pointed end of the shaft.
Important! Make sure the shaft ends are inserted under the spring wire (located
behind the sidewall). When you insert the pointed end of the shaft, the spring
wire will lock the shaft in place.
5. Install the In-Line Guide Assembly.
The in-line guide assembly can be attached to a number of mounting locations,
along the front wall of the tabber; using the two thumb screws and washers; as
shown above.
When dual tabbing; the guide assembly should be installed so it is centered on
the unit.
When single tabbing; the guide assembly can be offset to the right, to better
accommodate the media feeding location.
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ASSEMBLY
6. Attach the Tab Box Tray.
The hooks on the
Tab Box Tray fit
over the upper shaft,
at the exit end of the
tabber, as shown.
The tray hangs off the exit end of the
tabber.
7. Proceed to “External Feeder Control Setup”.
In-Line Roller Assembly Removal
If you ever need to remove In-Line Roller Assembly, a small
screw driver can be inserted under the spring wire, through
the smaller hole in the sidewall. Push up lightly on the spring
wire, to release the pointed end of the shaft; allowing the
pointed end of the shaft to be pulled out of the side-wall.
The flat end of the shaft can be removed from the sidewall,
without releasing the spring wire tension.
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External Feeder Control Setup
CAUTION
THIS PROCESS SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON.
PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL RENA SYSTEMS DEALER FOR TECHNICAL HELP.
THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS SECTION IS FOR USE BY THE TECHNICIAN.
WARNING
BEFORE PERFORMING THIS TASK, DISCONNECT THE TABBER FROM ITS
POWER SOURCE!
Transport Stop Delay Feature:
This feature allows the tabber to continue to cycle the transport system for a few
seconds, before the tabber transport stops. When used with an external feeder;
this feature is useful to clear the tabber of material before it stops.
When the Feed button is pressed, to start the system; the tabber transport system
is engaged. At the same time the tabber sends a signal to the external feeder, to
start the feeder.
When the Feed button is pressed again, to stop the system; the tabber sends a
signal to stop the feeder, but the tabber transport continues to cycle for a few
additional seconds. This process clears the tabber of all media before it stops.
To enable the Transport Stop Delay, feature; Jumper J7 must be removed from the
Main PCB of the tabber. Keep the jumper in a safe place for possible future use.
To disable the Transport Stop Delay feature; Jumper J7 must be installed on the
Main PCB of the tabber.
J7
Jumper J7 installed = “stand-alone” mode (no delay in tabber transport stop)
Jumper J7 removed = “in-line” mode (3 second delay in tabber transport stop)
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ASSEMBLY
Connecting the T-350 to an External Feeder
Using the appropriate interface cable, attach the external feeder’s interface port to
the T-350’s FEEDER interface port.
T-350 to RENA EasyFeed 120 feeder: Use Cable Part#: 33E-500-192
Note: Cable 33E-500-192 was made for the T-950, but it will work with T-350 as
well. Set the switch, on the bottom of the EasyFeed 120, to “N.O.”.
WARNING
IF AN INNAPPROPRIATE CABLE CONNECTION IS MADE, DAMAGE
TO THE TABBER AND OR FEEDER MAY OCCUR.
If you don’t have the appropriate cable or don’t know if your feeder is
compatible; please contact your local Rena Systems Dealer for technical help.
The T-350’s feeder interface port provides the following dry contact outputs.
Maximum current capacity = 10 mA
Pin 1: Common
Pin 2: Normally Closed
Pin 3: Normally Open 1
3 2
Pin 4: No Connection
Riser Stand:
When using an external feeder, an appropriate riser stand must be used under the
feeder; to place the feeder output at the appropriate input height for the tabber.
T-350 to RENA EasyFeed 120 feeder. Use Riser Stand Part #: RS-100.
Choosing a Location
The tabber should be placed on a flat, stable work surface that can properly
support the weight of the tabber and any peripheral equipment (feeder, conveyor,
media, tabs, etc…).
The tabber should be located in an area that is away from windows or heat
sources. Sunlight will deteriorate the rubber and plastic components on the tabber,
and can cause problem with the function of the media sensor.
Note: Strong over-head interior lighting can also cause problems with the function
of the media sensor.
An electrical outlet must be located near the unit. The power cord should be
routed in a way that it does not cross an access corridor.
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Connecting Power
1. The T-350 is manufactured for use on a specific
AC voltage source. Before connecting the
power cord to the tabber; verify that you are
connecting the unit to a compatible AC voltage
source. See serial tag for the voltage rating of
your unit.
Serial Tag
Power Switch
Power Cord
2. Verify that the T-350’s power switch is in the
off (0) position.
3. Plug the power cord, supplied, into the power
receptacle; as shown.
4. Plug the other end of the power cord into the
wall outlet.
5. To protect the unit from possible power line
surges or spikes; it is recommended that you
attach the tabber to suitable surge/spike
protector.
CAUTION
DO NOT USE AN ADAPTER PLUG OR EXTENSION CORD TO CONNECT
THE TABBER TO THE WALL RECEPTACLE.
DO NOT USE OUTLETS CONTROLLED BY WALL SWITCHES.
DO NOT USE AN OUTLET THAT SHARES THE SAME CIRCUIT WITH
LARGE ELECTRICAL MACHINES OR APPLIANCES.
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OPERATING THE TABBER
Section 3 – Operating the Tabber
Theory of operation:
The T-350 can be used as a “stand-alone” machine or an “in-line” machine. It can be setup to
place one or two tabs at the leading edge of the media.
When the media sensor detects the lead edge of the media the tab drive cycle is started. A tab is
presented in front of the media. The media contacts the center area of the tab. As the media
advances forward, the exit rollers fold and press the tab to the media, as they drive the media out
of the exit end of the tabber. The tab drive cycle stops until another piece of media is seen by the
media sensor.
The tab fold position is adjusted by changing the position of the media sensor, using the “Tab
Fold Adjustment Knob”.
When the tab fold knob is adjusted fully clockwise, the media sensor sees the leading edge of the
media at the earliest time. This provides more time for the tab to advance, before the media
makes contact with the tab; thereby providing more tab area to the bottom of the media.
The further the tab fold knob is adjusted counter-clockwise, the later the media sensor detects the
leading edge of the media. This provides less time for the tab to advance; thereby providing more
tab area to the top of the media.
Important Operating Tips:
Media transport speed will effect the tab fold position.
It is important to set your desired media transport speed first, and then
adjust for the desired tab fold position.
Example: If you slow the machine down, without readjusting the tab
fold position, you will notice that more tab area will be applied to the
bottom of the media. This occurs because a slower media transport
speed allows the tab to advance further before the leading edge of the media makes
contact with the tab.
If you turn the Tab Fold Adjustment Knob too far counter-clockwise, you can
experience erratic tab placement on the media.
This occurs because there is not enough tab area/length advancing below the surface of
the media. When the leading edge of the media hits the tab, the tab may not fold around
the edge, as expected. Instead it may slide across the top of the media and attach at any
point along the top of the media, or not attach to the media at all. If you experience erratic
tab placement behavior or tabs being dispensed off the media; reset the Tab Fold
Adjustment Knob to the fully clockwise position. Then slowly adjust the knob counter-
clockwise, for the desired tab fold position. Run at least two pieces, each time you make
an adjustment, and check the new tab fold position.
If you are still experiencing tab positioning problems, even after following the above
procedure, check to be sure you have threaded the tabs correctly.
See the “Troubleshooting” Section for additional information.
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OPERATING THE TABBER
Loading/Threading Tabs:
See the “Tab Stock Threading Diagrams” for additional help.
1. Remove the lid from the box of tab stock.
Tip:The box lid can be placed on the
bottom of the tab box, for storage.
2. Slide the tab box into the Tab Box Tray, as
shown.
3. Thread the tabs over the black plastic shaft and under the narrow metal shaft.
Note: If there are two narrow metal shafts on your Tab Box Tray, one right below
the other, thread the tab stock between these two shafts.
IMPORTANT! Verify Proper Tab Stock Orientation.
At this point, the tab side of the stock, should be facing down, as shown above. If
the tab side of the stock is facing up, then you must remove the tab box from the
tray, turn it around 180 degrees and restart from step 1.
4. Remove the first 18 tabs from the backing, to create a leader.
5. Lift the peel bar to its “threading position”.
Tip: The peel bar locks into the upper and lower positions.
Pull forward on the peel bar locators, to release the peel bar,
and slide the peel bar to the new position. When you release
the peel bar locators, the peel bar will lock into the new
position.
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