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XPS-ProFeed Shuttle
OPERATIONS MANUAL
Revised: 9-14-15
RENA SYSTEMS INC.
910 East Main Street; Suite 200
Norristown, PA 19401-4110
Phone: (610) 650-9170
Fax: (610) 270-3947
Web Site:
www.renausa.com
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  • Page 1 XPS-ProFeed Shuttle OPERATIONS MANUAL Revised: 9-14-15 RENA SYSTEMS INC. 910 East Main Street; Suite 200 Norristown, PA 19401-4110 Phone: (610) 650-9170 Fax: (610) 270-3947 Web Site: www.renausa.com...
  • Page 2 RENA Systems Inc. would like to Thank You for investing in our quality built products. Please record the following information for future reference: Model: Serial Number: Purchase Date: Purchased From: Dealer Name: Contact Name: Address: Address: Phone Number: Please take this opportunity to register your product.
  • Page 3 However, neither Neopost USA, Inc. nor any of its agents or employees shall be responsible for any inaccuracies contained herein. Rena Systems Inc is a registered trademark of Neopost USA. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents SECTION 1 – GETTING ACQUAINTED ........................1 ..............................2 ONTROL ANEL .......................... 2 EDIA HICKNESS AND EPARATOR ..............................2 HEET ENGTH WITCH SECTION 2 – INSTALLATION ........................... 3 ..............................3 OWER EQUIREMENTS XPS-P ..........................3 TTACHING TO THE Connecting Power and Interface Controls to the XPS-ProMail Base ..............
  • Page 5 Notes...
  • Page 7: Section 1 - Getting Acquainted

    GETTING ACQUAINTED Section 1 – Getting Acquainted Feeder Control Panel – See description of controls on next page. Resettable Counter – This counter keeps track of the number of pieces fed. Rear Guide – This guide keeps the media in the proper position for feeding. Operator Side-Guide –...
  • Page 8: Main Control Panel

    GETTING ACQUAINTED Main Control Panel Resettable Counter – Keeps track of the number of pieces run. Emergency STOP Button – This button will stop the feeder and lockout the controls. Main Power Button – When the Emergency STOP switch is unlocked, this button will turn on the power to the feeder.
  • Page 9: Section 2 - Installation

    INSTALLATION Section 2 – Installation Power Requirements The XPS-ProFeed Shuttle requires a 3 wire, 20 Amp, 125 Volt, single phase, AC outlet. The 20 Amp, 125V plug, on the feeder power cord, prevents you from connecting this feeder to a standard outlet. A 20 Amp, 125V outlet is provided, inside the XPS-ProMail Base.
  • Page 10: Feeder Interface Cables

    INSTALLATION 2. The jumper plug for the feeder “interface” connection, located at the rear of the feeder, should be removed and the appropriate feeder interface cable (see info below) should be attached between the feeder’s “INTERFACE” connector and the printer’s “feeder” connector.
  • Page 11: Connecting The Shuttle Feeder To Other Systems

    INSTALLATION Connecting the Shuttle Feeder to Other Systems There are two methods of operating the feed function of the XPS-PROFEED SHUTTLE when it is connected to other machines/systems; that were not designed to be used with this feeder . DC Voltage Input (3 - 32VDC): One method of activating the feed from an external source is if the host machine provides a DC voltage output that can...
  • Page 12: Section 3 - Setup And Operation

    SETUP AND OPERATIONS Section 3 – Setup and Operation Setting up the feeder Step 1 - Verify the Vacuum Shuttle is at the “Home” Position Since the lower Forwarding Rollers drop and raise with the movement of the shuttle; please be sure the Vacuum Shuttle is at the “Home”...
  • Page 13: Step 2 - Choose And Install The Proper Vacuum Plate

    SETUP AND OPERATIONS Step 2 - Choose and Install the Proper Vacuum Plate Included with the Shuttle Feeder are four Vacuum Plates. Each one works best with a specific type of media. Refer to the chart below and select the plate for the media you will be feeding: VACUUM MEDIA...
  • Page 14: Installing Reversible Rear Media Sleds (Pusher)

    SETUP AND OPERATIONS Installing Reversible Rear Media Sleds (Pusher) Reversible Rear Thick Media Sled-Blue. For media over 1/8" thick (such as magazines and booklets). (0.170"/4.3mm lip on one end; 0.250"/6.3mm lip on other end). Reversible Rear Thin Media Sled-Red. ). For media up to 1/8"...
  • Page 15: Installing The Rear Media Support Accessory

    SETUP AND OPERATIONS Installing the Rear Media Support Accessory When using sheet paper (such as letter size or A4), the Support Accessory keeps the rear edge of the media raised so it feeds properly over the Feed Rollers. 1. Slide the Support Accessory up behind the Rear Media Support and position as shown in the photo at right [A].
  • Page 16: Step 3 - Adjust The Forwarding Rollers To Accommodate The Media Thickness

    SETUP AND OPERATIONS Step 3 - Adjust the Forwarding Rollers to Accommodate the Media Thickness 1. Release the media thickness/separator Locking Lever [A]. 2. Turn the Separator Adjustment Knob [D] clockwise, to raise the height of the sheet separator. 3. Turn the Media Thickness knob [C] clockwise, to raise the height of the upper Forwarding Rollers.
  • Page 17: Step 5 - Adjust The Guides

    SETUP AND OPERATIONS Step 5 – Adjust the Guides 1. Center the media in the feeder and adjust the two side guides [1] to within 1/16-inch of the media. Secure the side guides in place using the locking knobs [2]. 2.
  • Page 18: Forwarding Roller Alignment Adjustment

    SETUP AND OPERATIONS Forwarding Roller Alignment Adjustment IMPORTANT PERFORM THIS PROCEDURE ONLY IF NECESSARY! The lever [F] is used to adjust the angle of the upper forwarding rollers. The lower forwarding rollers are spring loaded and as a result, this adjustment does not have to be performed for every setup.
  • Page 19 SETUP AND OPERATIONS Notes...
  • Page 20: Section 4 - Maintenance

    Section 4 - Maintenance General Cleaning The XPS-PROFEED SHUTTLE must be cleaned regularly of accumulated paper dust and ink. Depending on the types of media that are run, paper dust may accumulate within the printer and on the transport. If you are uncomfortable performing these tasks, please contact your dealer to schedule service. WARNING THE XPS-PROFEED SHUTTLE IS A PRECISION MACHINE THAT SHOULD BE CLEANED REGULARLY TO INSURE MANY YEARS OF...
  • Page 21: Cleaning The Jar Filter

    Cleaning the Jar Filter This Jar Filter is used to remove dust and debris from the air intake before it reaches the vacuum pump. Location: Mounted on tubing that connects to vacuum pump. Located in the base of the Shuttle Feeder. WARNING! JAR IS GLASS.
  • Page 22: Section 5 - Troubleshooting

    Section 5 – Troubleshooting Feeder Power Won’t Turn ON (in Stand-Alone Mode): Some possible reasons why the Feeder may not Power ON, when the Power Button is pressed: 1. Feeder disconnected from power. Connect to Power. 2. Safety Stop Jumper Plug not attached to back of feeder. Connect Jumper Plug. 3.
  • Page 23: Hesitation

    Hesitation: Some possible reasons for media hesitation are: 1. Media not being grabbed by vacuum plate. Turn on the Vacuum switch. Use the correct Vacuum Plate for your type of media. See “Choose and Install the Proper Vacuum Plate”. 2. Improper Sheet Separation adjustment 3.
  • Page 24: Appendix - Specifications

    Appendix – Specifications XPS-ProFeed Vacuum Shuttle Feeder MATERIAL Minimum Size: 5" (127 mm) L x 3" (76.2 mm) W HANDLING: Maximum Size: 17" (431.8 mm) L x 14" (355.6 mm) W MEDIA THICKNESS: Up to 5/8" (15.9 mm) TYPE: Open-ended Z-folded Flyers Envelopes Small Booklets Card Stock...
  • Page 25 © Copyright 2015, Neopost USA...

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