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Operating Instructions Alpha-Doc Mk4 version 100-120V (us) Issue : 1.1 Serial number AL4.022 onwards (Starting May 2012) To: Installation Agent After installing this machine, always leave this manual on the machine JBI James Burn Int. ® ® Wire-O , Lhermite 67 Rue du Docteur Blaizot ®...
Page Contents INTRODUCTION Section 1 Installation Precautions Section 2 General 2.1 Working Speed 2.2 Paper Tolerances 2.3 Paper Jams Section 3 Switching On Section 4 Buttons settling Section 5 Operation 5.1 Changing Size 5.2 Setting the Punching Thickness 5.3 Setting Normal, Card or Index Selection 5.4 Tool Changing 5.5 Tool Raising 5.6 Loading and Modification of Personalised Formats...
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This manual gives you general guidelines for installing and operating your punching machine. It does not cover every question you may have or every situation that can occur, in which case you should contact your agent or one of the JBI offices listed overleaf.
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Intro Page Introduction If you have any questions about your Punching Machine or this manual, please contact your local James Burn International agent or office shown below : Your local James Burn International agent or office ALPHAM4/V1 SEPT 2011...
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Section 1 Page Installation Important Precautions for Installation Keep your machine away from the radiators and other sources of heat. The ambient temperature has to be lower than 24°. Do not block the ventilation openings. Do not place the machine against a wall : allow 0.5m minimum all around the machine to facilitate tool changing.
Section 2 Page General Working Speed and Mode The machine is equipped with three working speeds and four working modes as shown below and whose selection is possible on the keyboard of the machine. a. Speed (90) : plain good quality copying paper 90 strokes per minute b.
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Section 2 Page General 2.2.2 You will find below the different shapes of warping or any kind of out of shape material which our machine can allow : - 1 - Inferior to L/2 LOCATED ON THE SIDE OF THE PICK-UP OF THE SHEET –...
Section 2 Page General Paper Jams If the paper jams repeatedly at the outlet : 2.3.1 Check the direction of the warping of the paper located in the feeder and compare this with the tolerances mentioned in Section 2.2.2. 2.3.2 In case you have to cope with one or more situations, turn your paper so that you obtain either case no.
The cover is closed Check the cover The cover is open Close the See the cover maintenance Message : manual or contact JBI’s “EMERGENCY engineering STOP” department Twist off the Check the button for emergency stop The button isn’t locked...
Section 5 Page Operation Setting the Punching Thickness 5.2.1 Thicknesses that can be selected 〉 1.0 〉 0.9 〉 0.8 〉 0.7 〉 0.6 〉 0.5 5.2.2 Procedure To select the thick press find the thick ALPHAM4/V1 SEPT 2011...
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Section 5 Page Operation Setting Speed (90), Normal (80), Card (70C) or Index (70I) Selection 5.3.1 Initial Menu 〉 90 cycles/min 〉 80 cycles/min 〉 70 cycles/min 〉 70 cycles/min + 3 solenoids TABS 5.3.2 Procedure NOTE : By selecting the 70I Index mode you will activate the 3 solenoids located on the square of the side lay gauge (if you have this option –...
Section 5 Page Operation Tool Changing 5.4.1 Procedure Press Nearly whole the tool is lowering, you can change the tool : open the tool door remove the 3 screws on the tool base change the tool tighten the 3 screws by using a flat key close the tool door When the tool changing is completed press NOTE : The tool must be removed ONLY when it is in the lowered position.
Section 5 Page Operation Tool Raising 5.5.1 Procedure Press Tool up The tool is raising entirely : instructions to remove paper jam (if necessary) : - open the PVC cover - remove sheets by pulling slowly, check that no offcut paper remains - close the PVC cover ALPHAM4/V1 SEPT 2011...
Section 5 Page Operation Loading and Modification of Personalised Formats 5.6.1 4 x Possibilities of Size 11 : CUST1 ***.*X***.* 12 : CUST2 ***.*X***.* 13 : CUST3 ***.*X***.* 14 : CUST4 ***.*X***.* 5.6.2 Procedure : select in first mm or inch Press if mm if inch...
Section 5 Page Operation Use of the High Pile Feeder 5.7.1 Procedure Go into the feeder menu by pressing on Press directly on the button ON or To return to the READY menu press NOTA : possible message ALPHAM4/V1 SEPT 2011...
Section 5 Page Operation Use of the High Pile Reception 5.8.1 Procedure Go into the reception menu by pressing on Press directly on the button ON or To return to the READY menu press Nota : possible message ALPHAM4/V1 SEPT 2011...
Section 6 Page Options Separator How to select the separator ? Go into starting position, tool in high position Press on the «CHANGEOVER OF TOOL» button on the keyboard Take a BTR key n°2 Open the upper cover Unscrew the support of separator stop located in front of the feeder at pick-up level, in front of the beak To select the separator (for mixed papers or cards) : Move the support to the left...
Section 6 Page Options Tab Option SIDE LAY GAUGE FOR TABS WITH THREE SOLENOIDS FOR ALPHA-DOC MK4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS A4 P 297 x 210 mm SHEET SIZE US P 279.4 x 215.9 mm FEASIBILITY ONLY ON ROUND CORNERING TWO SIDES MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF 13.5 mm...
Section 6 Page Options Air Blower Unit This system makes the separation of sheets easier. You must connect it onto the black PVC tube, located inside the base on the left (operator side) of the machine. 6.3.1 Adjusting of the blower level : Open the door of the confetti tray Turn the regulator (clockwise) to increase the pressure (from 0 to 1 bar) Open...
Section 6 Page Options How to fit a Mk3 tool onto a Mk4 Alpha-Doc 1. Press on the control display to bring the tool beam in low position. 2. Open the rear tool panel. 3. Unlock the Mk4 tool by untighting the 3 screws holding the Mk4 tool in place and remove it.
Section 7 Page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting when Switching On Message Check Message Note Action NORMAL Press on the MACHINE The machine is key « ON » CYCLING cycling normally CYCLING One or several Check the fuses POSSIBLE actuators are not on the 24VC card FAULT running (electrical box)
Section 7 Page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting during cycle 7.2.1 Jamming During cycle, three types of jamming can occur and stop the machine cycling. After the machine stops, the screen displays one message indicating the type of jamming detected. Remove paper jammed and press on the F1 key to erase the jamming message.
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F2 d) call the JBI after sales service NOTICE : NEVER FORCE AN UNIT NEVER INSIST ON AN OPERATION IN THAT CASE : CALL THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT JBI FOR REPLACEMENT OF SPARES CALL THE SERVICE DPT JBI ALPHAM4/V1 SEPT 2011...
Section 8 Page Maintenance When the machine runs on a normal basis, namely 8 hours a day, the tool has to be lubricated once a week with the oil can which is supplied with this tool. Drip some oil drops in the purpose made holes The oil felt pad has to be damp VERY IMPORTANT...
Section 9 Page Selling, Transferring or Disposing of your Punching Machine Selling or Transferring your Punching Machine If you sell or transfer your punching machine you must ensure that the machine is in working order, and that the labels and this manual are in legible condition. Failure to do so could result in you being responsible to whom you sell or transfer your punching machine should it cause personal injury or damage to property.
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Name of authorised representative : Guy VATOME Position of authorised representative : President JBI SAS I declare, as the authorised representative, that the above information in relation to the supply/manufacture of this product complies with all the essential health and safety requirements...
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Machine Serial No.: ____________________________________________ ALPHA-DOC REGISTRATION CARD PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS PART WITHIN 7 DAYS OF RECEIPT OF MACHINE (see Introduction of this Handbook for relevant JBI address) Company Name: Address: Tel No.: Type of Business: Dealer’s Name & Address: Date of Purchase: Machine Serial No.:...
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FOLIO FOLIO DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DATE DATE Circuit de puissance - Power circuit 200-240Vac Circuit de puissance - Power circuit 200-240Vac 15/09/2011 15/09/2011 Circuit de puissance - Power circuit 100-120Vac Circuit de puissance - Power circuit 100-120Vac 15/09/2011 15/09/2011 PERFOREUSE ALPHADOCM4 PERFOREUSE ALPHADOCM4 Circuit de sécurité...
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+24V +24V Marron Marron Brun Brun Blanc Blanc Blanc Blanc Voie A Voie A Vert/jaune Vert/jaune Masse Masse Jaune Jaune Jaune Jaune Voie B Voie B Vert Vert Vert Vert Gris Gris Gris Gris Top zero Top zero X3: Arrêt urgence (Emergency Stop) X3: Arrêt urgence (Emergency Stop) X4: Point haut Feeder X4: Point haut Feeder...
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5 Vdc 5 Vdc 5 Vdc F07-10 F07-10 Pulse Lateral jogger Pulse Lateral jogger F07-10 F07-10 Sens reverse Lateral jogger Sens reverse Lateral jogger F08-10 F08-10 Pulse Head Stop Step motor Pulse Head Stop Step motor F07-15 F07-15 Pulse Foot Stop Step motor Pulse Foot Stop Step motor F07-05 F07-05...
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F05-06 F05-06 F05-11 F05-11 400(-) 400(-) 400(-) 400(-) Marron(brown) Jaune (yellow) Jaune (yellow) Blanc (white) Blanc (white) DSW1 DSW1 Butée en tête Butée en tête Vert(green) Marron(brown) (Head stop) (Head stop) Jaune (yellow) Blanc (white) Moteur pas à pas Moteur pas à pas Step motor Step motor orange...
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