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  • Page 1 DIGITAL FEEDER OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL Instruction Manual...
  • Page 2 DIGITAL FEEDER OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL © February 2000 GBC Pro-Tech Do not duplicate without written permission. GBC Pro - Tech 4151 Anderson Road DeForest, WI 53532 Revision : Ph: ( 608 ) 246 - 8844 Fx: ( 608 ) 246 - 8645...
  • Page 3 The information in this publication is provided for reference and is believed to be accu- rate and complete. GBC Pro - Tech is not liable for errors in this publication or for incidental or consequential damage in connection with the furnishing or use of the information in this publi- cation, including, but not limited to, any implied warranty of fitness or merchantability for any particular use.
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  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Digital Feeder Operation and Maintenance Manual Table of Contents 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...
  • Page 8 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...
  • Page 9 Digital Feeder Operation and Maintenance Manual Table of Contents 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...
  • Page 10 Table of Contents Digital Feeder Operation and Maintenance Manual 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...
  • Page 11 Digital Feeder Operation and Maintenance Manual Table of Contents 8.3 Cleaning the control panel .................8 - 3 8.4 Emptying the water trap ................8 - 3 © GBC Pro - Tech February 2000 Page V...
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  • Page 13: Section 1 Safety

    Feeder until you have read this section carefully! Your safety, as well as the safety of others, is DANGER important to GBC Pro - Tech. This section contains important safety information. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
  • Page 14 GBC Pro-Tech Technician that has been through the GBC Pro-Tech service training course. P u s h An important feature of the Digital Feeder is the emergency stop and limit switches. Refer to Figure 1.2.1 Page 1 - 2 © GBC Pro - Tech February 2000...

  • Page 15: Installation

    The E-STOP on the feeder will not stop the Explorer 107. The Digital Feeder is a large and heavy piece of equipment. It is necessary to e m p l o y L I C E N S E D R I G G E R S O N L Y t o move the machine.
  • Page 16 WARNING shipped by various methods. The machine may arrive shrink wrapped or in a Do not attempt to move the Digital Feeder plywood crate on a skid. Please follow across anything other than a flat level the unpacking procedure that pertains surface .
  • Page 17 Digital Feeder Operation and Maintenance Manual Safety INFORMATION CAUTION Do not put packing screws on the floor. Do not use a knife or other sharp objects They can cause problems when trying to roll to remove the strapping / ties from around the feeder into position or you can become the machine.
  • Page 18 INFORMATION INFORMATION Both ends of the encoder cable are identical. The Explorer 107 pressure plate will not be used in conjunction with the Digital Feeder. INFORMATION Do not pinch the pneumatic tubing when INFORMATION using zip ties to route. Pinching will constrain the air flow.
  • Page 19 Digital Feeder Operation and Maintenance Manual Safety INFORMATION INFORMATION Ensure no E-STOP is depressed. The Explorer 107 E-STOPS will stop the feeder. Once the upper pull roller is engaged and turning, the feeder will resume running. WARNING Keep hands and feet away from the sheet table when raising or lowering.

  • Page 20: Operations

    Safety Digital Feeder Operation and Maintenance Manual 1.4 Operations INFORMATION Vacuum ON will only operate if RUN is ON. Vacuum ON can be pressed to The following symbols are positioned at simultaneously engage with RUN ON various points in Section 5 Operations.

  • Page 21: Getting Started

    Digital Feeder Operation and Maintenance Manual Safety 1.5 Getting started INFORMATION A minimum sheet stack height of 3 in. ( 7.6 cm ) is required for loading. The following symbols are positioned at various points in Section 6 Applications. INFORMATION...

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    Safety Digital Feeder Operation and Maintenance Manual 1.6 Troubleshooting INFORMATION The sheet blower should fan approximately The following symbols are positioned at 12 - 15 sheets. Varies due to paper weight. various points in Section 7 Troubleshooting. WARNING INFORMATION Do not wear ties, loose fit clothing or...

  • Page 23: Maintenance

    Digital Feeder Operation and Maintenance Manual Safety 1.7 Maintenance DANGER At no time should remove any covers The following symbols are positioned at or panels in an attempt to perform various points in Section 8 Maintenance. repairs or adjustments. WARNING...

  • Page 24: Label Locations

    Safety Digital Feeder Operation and Maintenance Manual 1.8 Label locations Posted at various locations on the Digital Feeder are important safety labels. Pay careful attention to these labels at all times! Figure 1.8.1 illustrates the location of each of these labels.
  • Page 25 Digital Feeder Operation and Maintenance Manual Safety Figure 1.8.1 Label locations M U C H O M U C H O W A R N I N G W A A R S C H U W I N G...
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  • Page 27: Section 2 Warranty

    OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR and the customer’s sole and exclusive remedy under CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES this warranty shall be, at GBC Pro-Tech’s option, to ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR repair or replace any such defective part or product. INABILITY TO USE THE These remedies are only available if GBC Pro-Tech’s...
  • Page 28 • Any commissioning or service engineer must be of competent nature, trained and qualified to GBC Pro- Tech standards to fulfill that job. This person will have completed and passed the full service training course from GBC Pro-Tech.

  • Page 29: Section 3: Specifications

    Digital Feeder Operation and Maintenance Manual Specifications Section 3: Specifications Specifications provide all of the technical data for the Digital Feeder. 3.1 General Description: • An efficient and self dependent feeding system to acompany the high speed Explorer 107 Laminator..

  • Page 30: Function

    Specifications Digital Feeder Operation and Maintenance Manual Pile weight: • 800 lbs Maximum ( 362 kgm ) Pile height: • 3 in. minimum ( 7.6 cm ) • 14 in. maximum ( 35.6 cm ) 3.3 Function Speed: • Equal to the laminator Motor: •...

  • Page 31: Dimensions

    Digital Feeder Operation and Maintenance Manual Specifications D/C Voltage used: • 24 vdc 3.5 Dimensions Weight: • Crated : 350 lbs. ( 159 kg. ) • Uncrated : 200 lbs. ( 91 kg. ) Dimensions Crated: • 62 in. (L) x 48 in. (W) x 63 in. (H)
  • Page 32 Specifications Digital Feeder Operation and Maintenance Manual Figure 3.5.1 Digital Feeder 47.25 in. ( 120 cm ) 39.5 in. ( 100 cm ) 42.5 in. ( 108 cm ) 12 in. ( 30 cm ) Page 3 - 4 © GBC Pro - Tech February 2000...
  • Page 33 Digital Feeder Operation and Maintenance Manual Specifications Figure 3.5.2 Conveyor 51 in. ( 130 cm ) 34.5 in. ( 88 cm ) 8.5 in. ( 22 cm ) © GBC Pro - Tech February 2000 Page 3 - 5...
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  • Page 35: Section 4 Installation

    Digital Feeder is properly and securely unpacked, P n e u m a t i c r e q u i r e m e n t s : 1 0 p . s . i . ( 1 0 k g / moved, and installed.
  • Page 36 Installation Digital Feeder Operation and Maintenance Manual Figure 4.1.1 Suggested Floor Layout 36 in. ( 91 cm ) 36 in. ( 91 cm) 27 in. ( 69 cm ) 90.0° 42 in. ( 107 cm ) 17 ft. ( 5.2 m ) *Squared to the Explorer 47 in.
  • Page 37 Digital Feeder Operation and Maintenance Manual Installation Figure 4.1.2 Optional cutter Layout 36 in. ( 91 cm ) 39 in. ( 99 cm ) 24 in. ( 61 cm ) 11 ft. ( 3.2 m ) 36 in. ( 91 cm ) 18 ft.

  • Page 38: Know Your Machine

    Installation Digital Feeder Operation and Maintenance Manual 4.2 Know your Machine Conveyor drive sprocket cover Before performing any procedure within this Stack height limit switch manual, it is recommended that you take time to know the parts of your new machine.

  • Page 39: Unpacking

    Digital Feeder Operation and Maintenance Manual Installation Figure 4.2.5 Parts of the conveyor 4.3 Unpacking Sheet guide assembly Rear feed Metal balls plate ( 13 ) Front idler INFORMATION Rear idler Front feed A L L S H I P M E N T S A R E E X - W O R K S . At our...

  • Page 40: Shrink Wrapped

    WARNING INFORMATION Do not attempt to move the Digital Feeder Claims for shipping damages must be across anything other than a flat level handled between your insurance company surface . You can be crushed and the shipping compnay.

  • Page 41: Crated

    Digital Feeder Operation and Maintenance Manual Installation 4.5 Crated 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 Tools required injured if stepped on.
  • Page 42 WARNING g) Use two people to carefully roll the feeder and conveyor to the desired location. 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.

  • Page 43: Set Up

    Digital Feeder Operation and Maintenance Manual Installation 4.6 Set up b) Remove the accessory bag secured to the top of the conveyor and set it aside for now. Follow the set up procedure to properly separate Accessory bag contents: the conveyor from the feeder, preparing the laminator and installing the conveyor.
  • Page 44 Installation Digital Feeder Operation and Maintenance Manual e) Cut the zip ties securing the power cord, the d) Use a second person to assist with lifting the feeding rollers and the conveyor drive cable. conveyor off of the sheet table. Set the conveyor near the laminator.
  • Page 45 The Explorer 107 pressure plate will not be The Explorer 107 feed table will not be used used in conjunction with the Digital Feeder. in conjunction with the Digital Feeder. d) Remove the pressure plate and set in a safe place away from the laminator.
  • Page 46 Installation Digital Feeder Operation and Maintenance Manual c) The third person will push the feeder forward Installing the conveyor while the two people supporting the conveyor align it to the two support bars on the laminator. a) Use the # 2 Phillips screw driver to remove the two screws securing the conveyor drive sprocket cover.

  • Page 47: Leveling

    Digital Feeder Operation and Maintenance Manual Installation b) Position the level on top of the cross bar along 4.7 Leveling the front side of the feeder. Refer to Figure 4.7.1 Front side Leveling of the feeder is very important in the way the machine performs.
  • Page 48 Installation Digital Feeder Operation and Maintenance Manual b) With two 19 mm wrenches, adjust the foot bolts d) Position the level on the rear cross bar. Refer to so that the control side is even from front to Figure 4.7.3 Rear cross bar.

  • Page 49: Connections

    Refer to Figure 4.8.1 and Figure 4.8.2 connecting air to the optional GBC Digital Cutter. Figure 4.8.1 Conveyor drive cable Inspect all cables and hoses for damage before connecting them.
  • Page 50 * If using 1/4 inch O.D. pneumatic tubing, you may use a Quick Change coupler ( GBC P/N 330260 ) a) Remove the encoder cable from the accessory and a male air fitting connector ( GBC P/N 330600 ).
  • Page 51 Explorer 107 Laminator. The GBC Explorer System™ is composed of the GBC Digital Feeder, GBC Explorer 107 Laminator and the GBC Digital Cutter. The feeding head unit of the feeder is equipped with a spare nozzle to provide air to the cutter.

  • Page 52: Safety Check

    Do not pinch the pneumatic tubing when using zip ties to route. Pinching will constrict the air flow. INFORMATION The Explorer 107 and the Digital Feeder must both have power turned to ON. Page 4 - 18 © GBC Pro - Tech February 2000...
  • Page 53 Digital Feeder Operation and Maintenance Manual Installation Sheet table b) Press TABLE under TAB on the feeder control panel. TABLE INFORMATION Ensure no E-STOP is depressed. STOP WARNING - Sheet table stops once the table upper limit switch is engaged. Refer to Figure 4.9.1 Keep hands and feet away from the sheet Limits switches.
  • Page 54 Installation Digital Feeder Operation and Maintenance Manual e) Position a 3 inch ( 7.6 cm ) stack of 8.5 x 11 c) Press TABLE on the feeder control inch paper ( 21.6 x 27.9 cm ) on the sheet table panel.
  • Page 55 Digital Feeder Operation and Maintenance Manual Installation b) Lower the pull roller on the Explorer 107. Emergency stops INFORMATION Leave the sheet stack, the feeding head unit and the sheet table in the current position and continue with The encoder is attached to the upper pull checking the emergency stop checks.
  • Page 56 Installation Digital Feeder Operation and Maintenance Manual d) Rotate the E-STOP clockwise to reset. INFORMATION Rotate The encoder on the Explorer 107 synchronizes the speed of the feeder. e) Press under VACUUM on the feeder. - Power to the feeder control panel is restored.

  • Page 57: Control Panel Check

    Digital Feeder Operation and Maintenance Manual Installation 4.10 Control panel check b) Press RUN . An audible beep sounds and the light extinguishes. R U N The control panel should be checked to ensure all controls function properly. Confirm the control panel display reflects the input accordingly.
  • Page 58 Installation Digital Feeder Operation and Maintenance Manual - Display shows DIGITAL FEEDER a) Press JOB . An audible beep sounds RUN OFF VAC. ON TABLE STOP per press and the numeric value for job SHEET 28/32" increases. Maximum input value is 9.
  • Page 59 Digital Feeder Operation and Maintenance Manual Installation - Display shows INFORMATION Refer to Section 5.3 Job programming DIGITAL FEEDER to store parameters. RUN OFF VAC. OFF T A B L E S T O P SHEET 28/32" 00/32" G B C...
  • Page 60 Installation Digital Feeder Operation and Maintenance Manual - Display shows b) Press Table . An audible beeps once STOP per press. The sheet table stop traveling in an upward direction. DIGITAL FEEDER RUN OFF VAC. OFF TABLE TABLE DOWN SHEET 28/32"...
  • Page 61 Digital Feeder Operation and Maintenance Manual Installation - Display shows SHEET DIGITAL FEEDER RUN OFF VAC. OFF a) Press SHEET . An audible beeps once TABLE STOP SHEET 28/32" per press. Press and hold, five repetitious beeps 00/32" sound and the input value automatically G B C increases.
  • Page 62 Installation Digital Feeder Operation and Maintenance Manual g) Press GAP . An audible beeps once per press. Press and hold, five repetitious beeps sound and the input value automatically decreases. Minimum input is 00/32”. - Display shows DIGITAL FEEDER RUN OFF VAC.

  • Page 63: Section 5 Operations

    S T O P This section discusses Control panel, Emergency and Job programming. 5.1 Control Panel The control panel for the Digital Feeder is located on the control side of the machine. Refer to Figure 5.1.1 Control panel INFORMATION Unit of measurement is set from the factory for SAE.
  • Page 64 Operations Digital Feeder Operation and Maintenance Manual ( 1 ) RUN : When pressed, illuminates and ( 3 ) VACUUM : When pressed, illuminates engages the conveyor drive motor. and engages the air and the feeding head unit drive motor.
  • Page 65 Digital Feeder Operation and Maintenance Manual Operations ( 5 ) JOB : When pressed, increases the numeric value for job location. Maximum value is 9. INFORMATION Refer to Section 5.3 Job programming to store paramenters. M E M WARNING Keep hands and feet away from the sheet table when raising or lowering.
  • Page 66 Operations Digital Feeder Operation and Maintenance Manual ( 10 ) TABLE : When pressed, disengages the ( 13 ) GAP : When pressed, increases the gap STOP sheet table drive motor. size in increments of 1/32 of an inch. The maximum gap size is 64/32 in.
  • Page 67 Digital Feeder Operation and Maintenance Manual Operations Figure 5.1.2 Control panel Control panel display DIGITAL FEEDER RUN OFF VAC. OFF TABLE STOP SHEET 28/32" 00/32" SHEET TABLE VACUUM M E M STOP © GBC Pro - Tech February 2000 Page 5 - 5...

  • Page 68: Emergency

    Figure 5.2.2 Explorer 107 E-STOPs 5.2 Emergency E - S T O P The Digital Feeder has been designed with safety as a primary consideration; however, you must become thoroughly familiar with the controls, proper operation, proper service procedures, and safety features of the machine before using or servicing.
  • Page 69 Digital Feeder Operation and Maintenance Manual Operations b) Continue with the procedure according to f) Press VACUUM the E-STOP that was depressed. VACUUM - If the feeder E-STOP was used . . . c) Press Motor Speed OFF to stop O F F the Explorer 107.

  • Page 70: Job Programming

    Operations Digital Feeder Operation and Maintenance Manual - If an E-STOP on the Explorer 107 was 5.3 Job programming used . . . c) Resolve the emergency situation. The job memory feature is very convenient if the same parameters are required to perform various feeding.
  • Page 71 Digital Feeder Operation and Maintenance Manual Operations Parameters have been stored in the displayed c) Press SHEET or SHEET JOB number. Repeat steps to store parameters in enter a sheet size. other JOB numbers. SHEET d) Press GAP or GAP to enter a desired gap setting.
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  • Page 73: Section 6 Getting Started

    Digital Feeder Operation and Maintenance Manual Getting started Section 6 Getting started 6.1 Loading the sheet stack Setting up the GBC Digital Feeder is quick and easy. Follow the four steps ( loading the sheet stack, INFORMATION adjusting the guides, making adjustments and setting the controls ) to properly get started.

  • Page 74: Adjusting The Guides

    Getting started Digital Feeder Operation and Maintenance Manual c) Set the sheet stack onto the sheet table. 6.2 Adjusting the guides Folded sheet a) Adjust the right guide and left guide flush against the sheet stack. Left guide Right guide d) Slide the sheet stack up against the center guide.
  • Page 75 Digital Feeder Operation and Maintenance Manual Getting started c) Press RUN on the feeder control panel. WARNING R U N Inform persons around the machine that your hands are in the laminator. f) Have a person manually turn the upper pull d) Raise the pull roller on the Explorer 107.
  • Page 76 Getting started Digital Feeder Operation and Maintenance Manual j) Slide the feeding head unit forward until 1/32 in. of the left and right paper spring plates is over INFORMATION the sheet stack. All five belts should fall within the width of the sheet.

  • Page 77: Making The Adjustments

    Digital Feeder Operation and Maintenance Manual Getting started c) Adjust the left and right paper spring plate for 6.3 Making the adjustments adequate pressure. a) Adjust the sheet blower center of the sheet stack and approximately 1/2 in below the top.

  • Page 78: Setting The Controls

    Getting started Digital Feeder Operation and Maintenance Manual f) Adjust the two feeding rollers. 6.4 Setting the controls Feeding rollers a) Press JOB if you have the parameters for this sheet size and desired gap stored in a job location.
  • Page 79 Digital Feeder Operation and Maintenance Manual Getting started d) Press GAP or GAP to set the g) Press under MOTOR SPEED. gap between sheets. MOTOR SPEED REVERSE O F F INFORMATION e) Press VACUUM The feeder will start when the laminator starts.
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  • Page 81: Section 7 Troubleshooting

    Digital Feeder Operation and Maintenance Manual Troubleshooting Section 7 Troubleshooting 7.1 Troubleshooting Guide The chart on page 7-2 will assist you with minor repairs to the feeder. Refer to Chart 7.1.1 WARNING Troubleshooting Guide chart Do not wear ties, loose fit clothing or dangling jewelry while operating or servicing the feeder.
  • Page 82 Troubleshooting Digital Feeder Operation and Maintenance Manual Chart 7.1.1 Troubleshooting guide chart Problem Solution Power is not on • Ensure unit is properly plugged in. • Check for blown circuit fuses. Power is ON, but the feeder • Check the connection of the encoder cable.

  • Page 83: Section 8 Maintenance

    Digital Feeder Operation and Maintenance Manual Maintenance Section 8 Maintenance 8.1 Maintenance Schedule GBC’s Digital Feeder requires minimal INFORMATION maintenance. However, regular maintenance is essential to keep any piece of precision machinery at peak performance. A maintenance schedule and a section of Below is a recommended maintenance procedures are included in this section.

  • Page 84: Clean The Cabinets And Covers

    Maintenance Digital Feeder Operation and Maintenance Manual Monthly 8.2 Clean the cabinets and covers • Check the chain tension. ( Performed by a qualified Service Technician ) • Inspect the area around the machine for possible hazards ELECTRICAL ( dust buildup, combustible items S H O C K stored too close, etc.
  • Page 85 Digital Feeder Operation and Maintenance Manual Maintenance 8.3 Cleaning the control 8.4 Emptying the water trap panel The water trap on the feeder is designed to catch the overflow of moisture from the compressor. This is the last prevention of moisture from getting to the pneumatic components.
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