Renz Autobind 500 HS Manual

Renz Autobind 500 HS Manual

Semi-automatic binding machine
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Autobind 500 HS
(semi-automatic binding machine)
Chr. RENZ GmbH
Rechbergstr. 44
73540 Heubach
Deutschland
Phone: + 49 (0) 7173/186-0
Fax: + 49 (0) 7173/3720
mail@renz-germany.de
www.renz.com
www.renz-germany.de

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  • Page 1 Manual Autobind 500 HS (semi-automatic binding machine) Chr. RENZ GmbH Rechbergstr. 44 73540 Heubach Deutschland Phone: + 49 (0) 7173/186-0 Fax: + 49 (0) 7173/3720 mail@renz-germany.de www.renz.com www.renz-germany.de...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Space requirement with simple output tray....................10 Space requirement with conveyor (shingle) belt..................11 Electrical connection ............................11 Installation ..............................12 Installation of the de-spooling device......................12 RENZ Autobind 500 - Technical data ................13 Binding format ..............................13 Electrical connection ............................13 Dimensions ..............................13 Environmental conditions ..........................13 Pneumatic requirement ..........................13...
  • Page 3 Table of contents page 2 AB500HS 11.4 Example 3 for 3:1 pitch (skip binding) ......................27 11.5 Programming for 2:1 pitch ........................28 Changing of the RING WIRE spool................28 Adjustment of the binding unit ..................29 13.1 Changing of inlet channel and feeding wheel ..................29 13.1.1 Changing of the inlet channel .......................29 13.1.2...
  • Page 4: Eg Conformity Declaration

    EG guidelines 89/392/EWG and with the sole responsibility of Company: Chr. Renz GmbH, Rechbergstraße 44, D-73540 Heubach The following harmonized specifications were applied: EN ISO 12100, security of machines, units and systems...
  • Page 5: Ab500Hs Specific Machine Datas

    AB500HS specific machine datas page 4 AB500HS AB500HS specific machine datas 405002200.7591 Machine number 02/2011 Year of construction : Pitch : Voltage : Frequency : AB_HS_V60_FX3U SPS / PLC program : AB_HS_V61_FX3U Display program : Closing tools delivered together with the Autobind: ∅...
  • Page 6: General Information

    Please read this manual very carefully before installing or starting the Autobind 500HS Caution Intended Use ® The RENZ AutoBind 500 (subsequent named AB500HS) is a binding machine for Ring Wire  elements. Optional you can cut Ring Wire elements.
  • Page 7: General Safety Instructions

    General Safety Instructions User´s Duty of Care • ® The RENZ AB500HS binding machine has been designed and built after careful selection of the harmonised standards to be complied with and of other technical specifications. It is state-of-the-art technology and enables a very high degree of safety during operation.
  • Page 8: Safety Requirements For Normal Operation

    General Safety Instructions page 7 AB500HS The most important objective of the safety instructions is to prevent people from being injured. • If there is a warning triangle in front of a safety instruction with the caption “Danger”, hazards to machinery, material and environment are not excluded.
  • Page 9: Working On Electrical Equipment

    General Safety Instructions page 8 AB500HS Working on Electrical Equipment Repair work on electrical equipment of the machine may only be carried out by a trained and skilled electrical personnel! • Regularly inspect electrical equipment! • Retighten loose connections! • Immediately replace damaged leads/cables! •...
  • Page 10: Transport And Installation

    Transport and Installation page 9 AB500HS Transport and Installation Safety Instructions for Transport In order to exclude damage to the machine and highly dangerous injuries during transport the following are to be observed: • Lifting equipment and accessories must meet the requirements of the regulations for the prevention accidents! •...
  • Page 11: Support Points For Transportation

    Transport and Installation page AB500HS Support points for transportation Set the forks of the pallet truck/forklift truck as wide as possible and lift the machine in the centre! Do not use manual pallet jacks without a brake if you want to move the machine on declinations.
  • Page 12: Space Requirement With Conveyor (Shingle) Belt

    Transport and Installation page AB500HS Space requirement with conveyor (shingle) belt ~ 2 , 1 1 m t r . • Please ensure that for the safe operation of the machine the working area of the operating personnel is of an adequate size. •...
  • Page 13: Installation

    Transport and Installation page AB500HS Installation To avoid the risk of tripping up: • Lay the connecting cable in such a way as to avoid creating any tripping points (Use of cable conduits, bridges etc.)! To ensure fault-free operation: • Prepare the installation site so that the machine is level on an even floor! •...
  • Page 14: Renz Autobind 500 - Technical Data

    RENZ Autobind 500 - Technical data page AB500HS RENZ Autobind 500 - Technical data Binding format Bound product min. 60 mm - max. 500 mm Unbound edge with/without autom. ejection min. 100 mm Book thickness max. 23 mm  RENZ RING WIRE 3/16“...
  • Page 15: Renz Ring Wire® Chart

    RENZ RING WIRE® Chart page AB500HS ® RENZ RING WIRE Chart ∅ max. book max. book min. max. minimum size of perforation thickness thickness binding bindin in mm pitch without with hanger width g width square hole round hole hanger inch 3/16“...
  • Page 16: Touch-Screen Display And Switches

    Touch-screen display and switches page AB500HS Touch-screen display and switches Touch Screen display The touch screen display is not only for data display but also for entry of the machine and production data. Any data can be changed or deleted at the respective position by touching the display.
  • Page 17: Adjustable Machine Elements

    The opening height of the clamping rail can be adjusted ® according to the diameter of the RENZ RING WIRE element selected. 10.3 Table height adjustment • According to the used diameter you have to adjust the front stop position of the table.
  • Page 18: Closing Limiter

    10.5 Closing limiter • With the closing limiter knob you can adjust on how far you want to ® close your RENZ RING WIRE element. 10.6 Opening limiter • The distance between the lower and the upper closing bars must be adjusted according to the used diameter.
  • Page 19: Conveyor (Shingle) Belt

    Adjustable machine elements page AB500HS 10.8 Conveyor (shingle) belt Usually the AB500HS is equipped with a conveyor or shingle belt device. • You can adjust the conveyor by releasing the clamping levers. • The area for the paper output is variable to be able to adjust different products.
  • Page 20: Handling Of The Touch-Screen-Display

    Handling of the touch-screen-display page AB500HS 11 Handling of the touch-screen-display Never ever use hard, sharp or pointed items to operate the Touch screen display. You might destroy the surface of the Display and as for this the display and the AB500HS is not operatable any longer.
  • Page 21: Automatic

    Handling of the touch-screen-display page AB500HS 11.1.4 Automatic • The automatic mode is for working (production mode). • All values could be changed during the automatic mode. • The piece counter increases the value by 1 after each completed binding cycle. •...
  • Page 22: Inlet Check

    Handling of the touch-screen-display page AB500HS 11.1.7 Inlet check • If you touch the „Start“ button the AB700 feeds in a few loops with a very slow speed. Now the drive is fixed and you can adjust the feeding wheel and the transport chain according to the cutting position.
  • Page 23 Handling of the touch-screen-display page AB500HS • This screen appears if the magazine of the calendar hanger unit is empty. • By pushing the „exit” button you will come back to the previous screen. • This screen appears if the proximity switch for the table front stop position query is defective or disadjusted.
  • Page 24: Input Box

    Now we want to bind a book in A4 size with a thickness of about 6,5mm. In this case you can use a 3:1  pitch RENZ Ring Wire with a diameter of 5/16”. Normally for A4 size you need 34 loops. As for this we want to program 34 loops with 3:1 pitch.
  • Page 25 Handling of the touch-screen-display page AB500HS 1. Switch on the AB500HS 2. After the starting screen appears please push the „Next“ button. Now you are in the set up screen. 3. Push the first number at the left side. The input box appears. 4.
  • Page 26: Example 2 For 3:1 Pitch (With Calendar Hanger)

    Now we want to bind a calendar in A4 size with a thickness of about 3,0mm. In this case you can use a  3:1 pitch RENZ Ring Wire with a diameter of 1/4”. For this case we have to program 15 loops at the left side, 3 loops free for the calendar hanger and 15 loops at the right side.
  • Page 27 Handling of the touch-screen-display page AB500HS 5. Push the 2 number and type in 15 for the first number of loops. Confirm the value by pushing the Enter button. The input box closes and the value appears in the 2 field .
  • Page 28: Example 3 For 3:1 Pitch (Skip Binding)

    Now we want to bind a book in A4 size with a thickness of about 8,5mm. In this case you can use a 3:1  pitch RENZ Ring Wire with a diameter of 7/16”. We want to divide the book into 5 binding elements by means we need 5 elements with 4 loops and 4 times space with value 3.
  • Page 29: Programming For 2:1 Pitch

    Changing of the RING WIRE spool page AB500HS The programming for example 3 is now finished. The display should show the same information as the sketch at the right side. 10. Push the „Next“ button. The reference run starts. The main menu appears after the reference run has finished.
  • Page 30: Adjustment Of The Binding Unit

    Adjustment of the binding unit page AB500HS 13 Adjustment of the binding unit To adjust the AB500HS you must have all information about the product that you want to bind:  • Book thickness and the according Ring Wire diameter. •...
  • Page 31: Changing Of The Feeding Wheel And Height Adjustment Of The Knife

    Adjustment of the binding unit page AB500HS • Remove the two screws , that fixes the inlet channel . • If the feeding wheel has not to be changed (in case of using the same pitch) you can remove the inlet channel by pulling it downwards out.
  • Page 32: Changing Of The Closing Bar

    Adjustment of the binding unit page AB500HS 13.1.3 Changing of the closing bar To change the closing bars proceed as following: • Fold the table back like shown on sketch 12 to get better access to the inlet area. • Remove the two screws at the upper closing bar and remove the closing bar.
  • Page 33: Adjusting The Opening Limitation

    Adjustment of the binding unit page AB500HS 13.1.4 Adjusting the opening limitation • The opening limitation enables you to set the distance between the lower and the upper closing bar. The goal is to adjust the distance like there is not too much or to less space. Therefore you can adjust the stopping position of the lower closing bar with the hand wheel for the opening limitation.
  • Page 34: Binding Table Adjustments

    Adjustment of the binding unit page AB500HS 13.2 Binding table adjustments With the various table adjustments you set your product according to the loops in the closing bar. Information 13.2.1 Paper clamping rail • According to the wire diameter you must adjust the height of the paper clamping rail to provide enough space for moving the product below the clamping rail.
  • Page 35: Side Stops

    Adjustment of the binding unit page AB500HS 13.2.2 Side stops 13.2.2.1 Adjustment of the paper side stops The side stops are fixing the product at the binding table according to the provided loops in the closing bar. Information • If you work with products that has a long binding length and a short unbound length it is enough to use the front side stop.
  • Page 36: Front Stop Position Of The Table

    Adjustment of the binding unit page AB500HS 13.2.3 Table height Dependent to the wire diameter that is used the height of the table must be adjusted to get the paper between the closing bars. Information • Put your product onto the table and move it to the front stop and the side stop.
  • Page 37: Adjustments In The Automatic Mode Display

    Adjustment of the binding unit page AB500HS • Sketch shows a correct adjusted front stop position. • Sketch shows a front stop position that is to far to the rear. Turn the screw counterclockwise as long as you reach a result as shown in sketch . •...
  • Page 38: Ajust The Output Section

    Adjustment of the binding unit page AB500HS 13.2.6 Ajust the output section 13.2.6.1 Adjust the conveyor (shingle) belt (CB120HS) Please adjust the height of the conveyor only with a minimum of two persons. If you release the clamping levers the upper part of the conveyor immediately starts falling down and possibly hurts you.
  • Page 39: Adjustment Of The Simple Output Tray (Optional)

    Trouble shooting AB500HS page AB500HS 13.2.6.2 Adjustment of the simple output tray (optional) • Place the output tray beside the AB500HS. The right side of the tray should be in one line with the front stop angle of the AB500HS table. •...
  • Page 40 Trouble shooting AB500HS page AB500HS Binding is not round. 1. Table does not move far 1. Adjust the table stop (see chapter 13.2.4) enough to the front. 2. Check the book thickness according to the Problem 1 2. Book thickness too thick. chart at chapter 0.
  • Page 41 Trouble shooting AB500HS page AB500HS Machine starts binding cycle, 1. Sensor for the table front 1. Check the sensor by touching the switch area the table moves forward but position is defective. with a metallic object. LED X3 at the SPS/PLC stops suddenly.
  • Page 42 2. Adjust the compressed air throttle to increase fast or slow or decrease the moving speed of the delivery cylinder. If you have problems that are not mentioned above please call your local RENZ Service (see cover page of this manual) Information...
  • Page 43: Calendar Hanger Tool (Kas)/Optional

    AUTOBIND Standard 15.2 Product information KAS unit The RENZ KAS unit is for forming calendar hangers from max. 308 mm down to 88mm out of straight shafts. After the hangers are formed the KAS unit automatically feeds the hangers into the closing bars.
  • Page 44: Connect The Kas At The Ab 500Hs

    Calendar hanger tool (KAS)/optional page AB500HS 15.5 Connect the KAS at the AB 500HS • Put the KAS onto the tool holding rail of the AB500HS. Pull the KAS in direction as shown beside. The two „noses“ should fit at the tool holding rail. •...
  • Page 45: Set The Kas To Different Shaft Lengths

    Calendar hanger tool (KAS)/optional page AB500HS 15.6 Set the KAS to different shaft lengths You can set the KAS unit to different shaft lengths from 88mm up to the maximum (depending onto KAS you ordered). After the shaft is formed to a calendar hanger the length is about 8mm shorter.
  • Page 46: Adjustment Of The Kas Unit According To Your Product

    Calendar hanger tool (KAS)/optional page AB500HS 15.7 Adjustment of the KAS unit according to your product Before you adjust the KAS unit to your product the AB700 must be adjusted. Make sure that the AB700 closes in good quality without KAS unit. Information The KAS unit now must be adjusted to a centered position according to the thumb cut of your product.
  • Page 47: Supply The Kas Unit With Compressed Air

    Calendar hanger tool (KAS)/optional page AB500HS 15.9 Supply the KAS unit with compressed air You can switch off the KAS from the compressed air supply by a turning valve. Information • Open the sheet metal cover at the right side of your machine.
  • Page 48: Trouble Shooting Kas Unit

    Delivery cylinder is bent. Change the cylinder for the delivery of the slider does not move forwards calendar hanger. If you have problems that are not above mentioned please call your local RENZ Service (see cover page of this manual) Information...
  • Page 49: Maintenance

    Maintenance page AB500HS 16 Maintenance The Autobind needs only little maintenance. Please find the maintenance work listed below. Hinweis 16.1 Regular maintenance work • Clean the transport chain (for the loop feeding) every 6 months and put teflon- or oil-free PTFE chain care on it.
  • Page 50: For Your Notes

    For your notes page AB500HS 17 For your notes...
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