Gp 6.3.6 Function Tests Procedure; Firmware Upgrade Procedure - GBC eWire Service Manual

GP 6.3.6 FUNCTION TESTS Procedure
Do the following to perform Functional Tests. The Functional Test feature
allows you to test the operation of various sub-assemblies and machine
operations within the eWire.
Enter Service Mode by following the procedure described in
Press the down arrow until the return symbol is next to the words
FUNCTION TESTS. Press Enter.
FUNCTION TESTS
NOTE: Use extreme caution if running any Functional Tests with
Interlock Cheaters installed. Injury or machine damage could occur
when running the functional tests. Keep hands free of all moving
parts while performing this procedure.
After the Functional Test cycle is completed it will stop automatically.
If necessary, press the Enter button again to repeat the Functional Test.
Use the arrows to scroll down to Previous Menu to return to the
Functional Test Screen
Use the arrows to scroll down to Exit to exit Service Mode and return to
the top level screen.
The following Function Tests are Available through Service Menu:
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Element Cycle: This opens a sub menu containing the following
function tests relating to the Element Feeder
Feed Element: The Element Feeder will feed and cut enough
o
element to produce one book. It will then transfer the element to
Holder and move it to Stack Position.
Partial Close: After performing the Feed Element function, this
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will bring the closer to the holder, perform a partial close of the
element, and remain at the holder.
Close Element: After performing the Feed Element function,
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this will bring the closer to the holder, close the element, return
the closer home, and eject the element into the Book Drawer
Tray.
•
Tray Home: Will home the Book Drawer Tray. If the tray is
already in the up position, it will move down slightly and then
return to home.
•
Cycle Tappers: Front and Rear Tapper Modules will cycle one
time.
•
Element at Close: Holder and Closer Modules will return to their
home positions.
General Procedures and Information
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Aligner Test: The aligner motor will cycle back and forward.
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Fans: The fan will run continuously.
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Closer Cycle: The closer jaws will close and open once.
•
Knife Cycle: The Knife will close and open once.
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Pushover: The Pushover module will cycle out or home as
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selected by the user.
•
Holder Rotates: Holder will rotate horizontally or vertically as
selected by the user.
•
Holder to Xfer: Holder will move forward to mate with the
Element Feeder.
•
Align Jam: This causes a jam if the eWire is unable to reach the
alignment sensor in the allotted time. If this is off, the sheets that
come in overly misaligned will not cause a jam and will be sent to
be bound.
•
Skew Jam: This causes a jam if the eWire is unable to deskew
the sheet in the allotted time. If this is off, the sheets that come in
overly skewed will not cause a jam and will be sent to be bound.
GP 6.3.7
Perform the following steps to upgrade the firmware.
1. Open the Element Feeder Door of eWire before performing the
Firmware upgrade procedure. It is required to have a door open
during the process to prevent the system from accidentally starting a
print job or from entering a mode that may interfere with the Firmware
upgrade process.
2. Remove (2) M4 screws and the USB port cover from the back of the
machine.
3. Save the firmware file you want to upload to the USB flash drive
provided.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Only one file should be present for each of
Firmware A, B, and C in the USB flash drive.
4. Enter Service Mode by following the procedure described in
5. Insert the USB Flash drive with the firmware file you want to upload.
6. Press the ENTER button when the return symbol is next to the words
FIRMWARE UPGRADE to display the FIRMWARE UPGRADE
screen.
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FIRMWARE UPGRADE Procedure

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