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BK7IB-2 Inline Base User’s Guide V1.0 Part No. 9105171...
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Neither Buskro Ltd. nor its dealers or distributors shall be liable to the purchaser nor any other person or entity with respect to any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by this manual.
A shaft encoder mounted on the transport belt provides sequencing of the inkjet process. Operator control of the BK7IB-2 is provided by a series of electrical switches and buttons displayed on a clear, unhindered control panel centrally positioned at the front of the base.
200, 208, 220, 230 and 240 Volts and a secondary 230 Volt winding, tapped at 115 Volts. The transformer generates the 230 VAC needed internally for the BK7IB-2. In addition, it provides 115 VAC for those peripherals, which need that voltage.
Page 1-3 1.2.3 BK1600 Series Conveyor Compatibility The BK7IB-2 is fully compatible with any BK1600 series conveyor model. Connection to the conveyor is made through a 7-pin round connector located at the rear of the base. A DC-speed controller mounted inside the base comes with a speed potentiometer, located on the front panel, for complete control of the conveyor's belt speed.
1.2.7 Print Quality Considerations The BK7IB-2 has been specifically designed for the printing process. As a result, it incorporates certain unique features to optimize print quality. Included are a smooth mechanical transport, an encoder, vacuum-assisted transport belts, and a sturdy cabinet construction.
Chapter 1 General Information Page 1-6 System Drawings 120 VAC OUTLETS Table 1-1: BK7IB-2 Features and Interface Specifications (BK7IBR-2 Shown) Item Description Reference Instrument Panel Assembly Buskro P/N, 9104908A 115 VAC Receptacle (Quantity 2) Base BK7IB-2, Rear View Photocue Sensor Connector (3-pin female)
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Chapter 1 General Information Page 1-7 FRONT RIGHT LEFT REAR O.L. O.W. O.H. Table 1-2: BK7IB-2 Overall Dimensions Symbol Description Dimensions O.W. Overall Width 33.9” 861 mm O.L. Overall Length 55.75” 1422 mm O.H. Overall Height 37.90” 962 mm Leveling Foot Length 46.68”...
Page 2-1 Instrument Panel Functions The Buskro BK7IB-2 Inkjet base is equipped with a centrally located instrument panel (Figure 2-1) that displays all the necessary controls to operate the base. The controls can be sub-divided into the following six distinct functions: •...
When the switch is ON, it should illuminate Green. 2.1.2 Production Dial The production dial controls the speed of the transport belts on the BK7IB-2 base. A clockwise rotation corresponds to a speed increase while a counter-clockwise rotation results in a speed decrease.
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When set on auto, the conveyor is on when the transport base is on, and off when the base is off. In on mode, the conveyor runs continuously and independently of the operating mode of the base. Finally, an off selection suspends the conveyor’s operation altogether. Buskro Ltd. BK7IB Inline Base...
When adjustment of the side guides is performed, it is imperative that they not squeeze and retard the advancing mailpiece as this would result in incorrect print positioning. Buskro Ltd. BK7IB Inline Base...
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Side Guide Knob (4) Figure 2-3: Material Side Guides on the BK7IB-2 The material side guides, must be set correctly to ensure that the mailpieces are directed in a straight fashion into the inkjet imaging area. In order to properly adjust the side guides, the following steps are recommended: 1.
Page 2-6 Upstream Compatibility The BK7IB-2 was designed to be a part of a flexible system in which one or more units can precede or follow it in the process stream. Possible units, which may be placed upstream from the printing base, would be a feeder (e.g. a BK425) or a tabber (BK730).
BK7IB-2. However, the speed control circuit for the conveyor is actually part of the BK7IB-2 and thus the drive voltage for the conveyor motor also has to be sent over the connector. This permits the BK7IB-2 to provide such features as Stack Control (i.e.
Note: The availability of a small air compressor is recommended. Compressed air is useful in removing debris and is indispensable in cleaning out the vacuum systems. However, the operator should avoid blowing any dirt or metal particles into the electrical/electronics compartments. Buskro Ltd. BK7IB Inline Base...
BK7IB-2 base for the encoder, photocue, stack signal, jam switch, cycle, and stop relay signals. Physical Location To connect the controller to the BK7IB-2 base, an interconnect kit is required. For the BK705, BK1705, BK1710, or BK1720 controllers, use BK-INT-1765. Figure 3-1: Typical positioning of the BK1710 and BK7IB-2 Buskro Ltd.
Page 3-2 Cable Connections To electrically integrate the BK1710 controller to the BK7IB-2 base, there are two options available. The recommended option (Figure 3-2) is to install an I/O ribbon cable from the I/O connector on the BK7IB-2 base to the I/O connector on the BK1710 controller.
Page 4-1 Introduction The task of the electrical section of the BK7IB-2 Inkjet Base is two-fold: It controls the internal operation of the machine, and it communicates with the controller and other components, which form part of the complete system.
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Appendix. The Base Control Board was designed as a universal control board for all Buskro machines. Therefore it has a number of features which may or may not be used in all machines and/or configurations.
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Stop pulse is sent to upstream equipment, or there is a steady Stop signal sent to the upstream equipment, as long as there is a Stop input. Each input can be configured separately to allow for maximum operational flexibility. Buskro Ltd. BK7IB Inline Base...
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For machines which have a front panel switch, S1-6 should be open (=enabled) to enable the operation of the front panel switch, otherwise it should be open or closed (=disabled), as desired. Buskro Ltd. BK7IB Inline Base...
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Stop input from the Jam On = enabled Detector. “On” means that the Stop sent upstream will be in effect as long as a Stop input is received from the Jam Detector. Buskro Ltd. BK7IB Inline Base...
“STOP I/P”. This red LED indicates that the board is receiving a STOP signal on any one of the 6 Stop inputs. The LED is also duplicated in the front panel STOP switch. As long Buskro Ltd. BK7IB Inline Base...
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Run relays for the base and conveyor motors, the respective speed control units or the motors themselves, or there could be a loose wire or bad contact. Buskro Ltd. BK7IB Inline Base...
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Front Panel +12V 12V OK START I/P STOP I/P J10 - Controller Connection Base Control Board Buskro Ltd. 9102380 Made in Rev. 2 Canada SENSOR INPUTS Figure 4-1: Base Control Board, showing the Indicator Lights and Switches S1 and S2 Buskro Ltd.
If the inverter has to be replaced, the order of the phases is important. Interchanging any two of the 3 phases will cause to motor to run in the opposite direction. Buskro Ltd. BK7IB Inline Base...
The capability of implementing this system is built into all newer model Buskro machines, including the BK7IB-2. The system requires that all machines in a system are equipped with a special control board. The machines can either be ordered with the boards already installed, or they can be retrofitted in the field.
When electrical problems arise with a BK7IB-2 base, it must be remembered that it is a part of a larger system and the problem may not necessarily be in the base at all, but could be in the interfacing.
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For upstream equipment to run with the base, the switch has to be set to “Enabled” and the Run/Jog switch has to be in the “Run” position. While all Buskro machines are designed to work with each other seamlessly, problems may occur if the system also includes equipment made by other manufacturers. The main...
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Stop input to open and the entire line will be stopped. Buskro machines will send a Start pulse (closed dry contact) of about 1 sec duration to upstream and downstream equipment whenever either a Start pulse is received from other equipment, or the front panel Start button is pressed.
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It is matched with the top number in the balloon pointing at the associated part. Part Number: This column represents the Buskro part number. Quantity: This represents the total number of a given part in an assembly. It is matched with the bottom number in the balloon pointing at the associated part.
CUT 1/8" OFF END OF KEYING PIN (9101647) AND INSTALL IN PIN 13 OF 614135 VIEW B VIEW A VIEW B Note: Items # 23 - 35 are not shown in drawing, refer to electrical wiring diagram for installation Buskro Ltd. BK7IB-2...
660 DPI encoder resolution which utilizes 9103595A for the encoder wheel. This supports Apollo, Apollo-4C, and Atlas/Aurora 1250, 2250, and 3250 printheads. For systems that use 600 DPI (e.g. optional for Apollo, Apollo-4C, and Hyperion-DC), use encoder wheel 9105600A. Buskro Ltd. BK7IB-2...
9103619 Encoder Arm Pivot Block 9103633 Bushing, Brass, 3/8" ID x 1/2" OD x 3/8" Lg. 9103713 Encoder Wheel Support Plate 9104040 Spring, Compression, 3/8" I.D. X 1.25" L Figure A-7: 9103594A – Kit, Encoder Wheel, BK7IB Buskro Ltd. BK7IB-2...
Appendix A Assembly Drawings Page A-12 Figure A-10: 9103800LA – Tabletop Assembly, BK7IBL-2, Left NOTE: APPLY SILICON ON EDGE OF CAP TO SEAL VACUUM TRAY Buskro Ltd. BK7IB-2...
Appendix A Assembly Drawings Page A-14 Figure A-11: 9103800RA – Tabletop Assembly, BK7IB-2, Right NOTE: APPLY SILICON ON EDGE OF CAP TO SEAL VACUUM TRAY Buskro Ltd. BK7IB-2...
Appendix A Assembly Drawings Page A-19 Figure A-14: 9104033A – Rear Panel Assembly, BK7IB-2 See note See note Note: This drawing reflects a RIGHT orientation inline. For a left inline, the two 3 pin receptacles (9100722) are switched with the two hole plugs (9101120) at the opposite end of the panel.
9104122 AC Drive Motor, 0.5 Hp 9104346 Cable, #16-4, Unshielded, 46.5", Total 9104600 Inline Motor Mounting Plate 9104601A Tensioner, Inline Motor Assembly 9104633 Pulley, 1.5" OD. 3/4" ID. Figure A-18: 9104637LA – Inline AC Motor Assembly, Left Buskro Ltd. BK7IB-2...
9104122 AC Drive Motor, 0.5 Hp 9104346 Cable, #16-4, Unshielded, 46.5", Total 9104600 Inline Motor Mounting Plate 9104601A Tensioner, Inline Motor Assembly 9104633 Pulley, 1.5" OD. 3/4" ID. Figure A-19: 9104637RA – Inline AC Motor Assembly, Right Buskro Ltd. BK7IB-2...
Appendix A Assembly Drawings Page A-33 Figure A-23: 9104908A – Front Panel Access Assembly, BK7IB-2 Note: Washer and nuts are supplied with this potentiometer. Buskro Ltd. BK7IB-2...
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Front Panel Enclosure, AC Wiring (9104027A) (Speed Control) (Speed Control, Base) AC INPUT Cable #2 Cable #1 To Power Switches on Front Panel Cable #3 Note: Reference the appropriate schematics in this Appendix for wiring details. Buskro Ltd. BK7IB Inline Base...
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Appendix B Electrical Drawings Page B-5 Figure B-5: Transport and Conveyor Wiring, 220VAC (9104027A) Cable #5 Cable #6 Cable #6 (Speed Control, (Speed Control, Base) Conveyor) AC INPUT Cable #27 Cable #5 Buskro Ltd. BK7IB Inline Base...
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Side of 230V/115V Transformer 10 A 10 A To Ground Stud on Base To Primary Power to Side of Front Panel Cable #17 230V/115V Power Transformer Switches Cable #33 Cable #2 Cable #20 Cable #21 Buskro Ltd. BK7IB Inline Base...
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Appendix B Electrical Drawings Page B-9 Figure B-9: Base Rear Connections, (BK7IB-2) Buskro Ltd. BK7IB Inline Base...
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Group 4: Input Function Parameters ..............C-8 C.3.6 Group 5: Multi-step Speed and PLC Parameters ..........C-9 C.3.7 Group 6: Protection Parameters ................C-10 C.3.8 Group 7: Motor Parameters................C-11 C.3.9 Group 8: Special Parameters................C-12 C.3.10 Group 9: Communication Parameters............C-13 Buskro Ltd. BK7IB-2...
5 front panel buttons. A picture of the AC controller is shown in Figure C-1 to identify the controls required to program the unit. Figure C-1: Delta AC Controller Unit - VFD-L Series LED Display Up Scroll Down Scroll Mode/Reset Prog/Data Run/Stop Buskro Ltd. BK7IB-2...
The user can now click on the “MODE / RESET” button three times in order to return to the main menu of the controller which by default, displays the operating frequency of the controller. When the controller is properly programmed and wired, the frequency will vary based on the front panel production (base speed) potentiometer. Buskro Ltd. BK7IB-2...
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AC Motor Drive Settings Page C-3 Note: The values shown in the table have been found to be the optimal values for the Buskro machines. Any modification of these values can produce undesired consequences, such as poor print quality, vibrations in the machines, overheating of motors (resulting in a thermal shutdown to protect the equipment), and others.
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Appendix E AC Motor Drive Settings Page C-4 Figure C-3: Typical display messages while programming the controller. Buskro Ltd. BK7IB-2...
3: Auto Accel/Decel 1-16 Auto-accel/decel 4: Linear accel. Auto decel, stall prevention during deceleration 5: Auto accel. Auto decel, stall prevention during deceleration S-curve setting in 1-17 0 ~ 7 acceleration S-curve setting in 1-18 0 ~ 7 deceleration Buskro Ltd. BK7IB-2...
1: Disable reverse 2: Disable forward 0: Decel to 0Hz ACI (4 - 20mA) input loss 2-05 1: Stop immediately, display EF detection 2: Run with the last freq. 0: Enable 2-06 Line Start Lockout 1: Disable Buskro Ltd. BK7IB-2...
6: EF (external fault) Fifth most recent 7: Reserved 6-11 fault record 8: Reserved 9: ocA (current exceed during acceleration) Sixth most recent 6-12 10: ocd (current exceed during deceleration) fault record 11: ocn (current exceed during steady state) Buskro Ltd. BK7IB-2...