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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions Manual...

  • Page 2: Preamble

    1 Preamble 1.1 Scope This original operating instruction is valid for the following Rhin-O-Tuff® Tornado Autopunch EX™ (TAP EX). 1.2 Revision History Version Date Name Description 2017-04-21 G. Braun Initial Draft Revision 2017-04-27 G. Braun Pictures added Pictures updated, Comments from 2017-06-26 G.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Content Preamble ............................... 2 Scope ............................. 2 Revision History ..........................2 Abbreviations ..........................2 General Information ..........................8 About this Manual ......................... 8 Targeted Audience ........................8 Using the Manual .......................... 8 Model Designation ........................9 Manufacturer Data ........................9 Technical Support Inquiries ......................
  • Page 4 General Safety Information ......................... 22 Inappropriate Use of the TAP EX ....................22 Safety Instructions for Safe Operation ..................22 Safety Symbols ..........................23 Placement of Warning Labels ...................... 24 Electrical Safety ........................... 24 Safety Switches (Doors) ....................... 24 Protection Switches ........................25 Main Supply Switch (Main Voltage) ....................
  • Page 5 Output Stacker ..........................38 Chip Bin ............................38 Installing and Setup ......................... 39 10.1 Turn-on Procedure ........................39 10.2 Initial Start-up ..........................40 10.3 Initial Set-up Activities ......................... 41 10.4 User Management ........................42 10.5 Settings and Basic Parameters ....................43 10.5.1 Language Selection ......................
  • Page 6 11.2.6 Step 5 – Saving the Job ......................68 11.3 Test Run of a Job (Sample Book) ....................69 11.4 Interruption of a Job ........................70 11.4.1 E-Stop ..........................70 11.4.2 Activating the Safety Switches .................... 70 11.4.3 Activating the Pause Button ....................70 11.5 Loading of a Job ...........................
  • Page 7 17.4 Clearing Paper Jams ........................86 17.4.1 Paper Jam at the High Capacity Feeder Module ..............87 17.4.2 Paper Jam at the Interposer Modules ................. 87 17.4.3 Paper Jam at the Upper Paper Path Module ............... 88 17.4.4 Interposer Paper Path ......................88 17.4.5 Paper Jam at the Accumulator Module ................

  • Page 8: General Information

    Keep a copy of this manual close to the TAP EX at all times in an accessible location. Read this manual with care and follow all instructions and safety procedures described in this document. In case of loss, contact Rhin-O-Tuff for a replacement user manual at http://www.rhin-o-tuff.com/p/64/tornado-autopunch-ex...

  • Page 9: Model Designation

    2.4 Model Designation Rhin-O-Tuff® Tornado Autopunch EX™, Product Code XXXXXXX 2.5 Manufacturer Data Performance Design LLC 2350 East Braniff Boise, Idaho 87316 Tel.: +1-800-390-5782 Web: www.rhin-o-tuff.com E-mail: pdiassistance@pdibind.com 2.6 Technical Support Inquiries For service inquiries click here: http://www.rhin-o-tuff.com/tech-support.php...

  • Page 10: Declaration Of Conformity

    No. 01 Performance Design LLC 2350 East Braniff Boise, Idaho 87316 Rhin-O-Tuff® Tornado Autopunch EX™ (TAP EX) The object of the declaration above is in conformity with the requirements of the following National and International Standards. 3.1.1 Safety  Machinery directive 2006/42/EC ...

  • Page 11: General Product Description

    4 General Product Description 4.1 General Functions, Area of Application and Intended Use The Tornado Autopunch EX (TAP EX) is a stand-alone automatic punching system designed to, interpose front and back covers, index tabs or inserts, punch desired hole-pattern for selected binding style and deliver offset book stacks via an exit tray ready for binding.

  • Page 12: Tap Ex Dimensions And Weight

    4.4 TAP EX Dimensions and Weight Parameter TAP EX Dimensions / Figures Weight Approx. 770 lbs. (350 kg) Main dimensions...

  • Page 13: Hardware Component Overview

    4.5 Hardware Component Overview The TAP EX has the following main hardware components: Pos. Element Function/Specification High Capacity Feeder (Main Feeding of media into paper path. Max stack height 9.85” (250 mm) Hopper) Lift Table Lifting the media stack Fixes the side of the media stack and Side Adjusters hold it in position Feeding of media into paper path.
  • Page 14 Interposer Paper Path Upper Paper Path Accumulator Die Set Punch Module Output Paper Path Waste Chute Chip Bin Access Door Chip Bin Graphical User Interface (Touch panel)

  • Page 15: Media Flow

    Upper Paper Path Access Door Operator Access Door Service Door Rear Cover 4.6 Media Flow Interposer Paper Path Interposer 1 Upper Paper Path Interposer 2 Accumulator High Capacity Feeder (Main Hopper) Punch Unit Output Stacker Chip Bin Output Paper Path...

  • Page 16: Media Types And Weights

    4.7 Media Types and Weights The TAP EX is able to handle the following homogeneous media types and weights: Most Media Type Description Min Weight Weight Common Overall Media Range See category description below 60 gsm 312 gsm Various brands of standard copy 20 –...

  • Page 17: Media Formats

    4.8 Media Formats The TAP EX can handle the following media sizes in the high capacity feeder: Media Formats Min US/INTL Max US/INTL 12” / 305mm 8.27” / 210mm Punched Edge 5.5” / 139.7mm 12.5” / 317.5mm Unpunched Edge Index Tabs Base sheet for index tab + the tab extension cannot exceed the Max REFERENCE CHART: MOST COMMON DOCUMENT SIZES The most common document sizes (US/INTL) that can be run on the TAP EX are listed in the...
  • Page 18 INDEX TABS: ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS Side Tab is the standard sheet/tab orientation Other options include: Hang Bottom Tab Sheet/Tab Hang Side Tab Orientation The TAP EX can run side tab and hang bottom tab Side Tab Hang Hang only. No Hang side tabs Bottom Side can be run.

  • Page 19: System Throughput

    4.9 System Throughput Nominal system throughput of punched and collated booklets with maximum 10 sheets and without interposing other media: Media Format US Sheets Per Hour Media Type/Weight Length (BE) X Width Uncoated Paper – Copy Paper 10,800 80lb./75 gsm Uncoated Paper –...

  • Page 20: Packaging

    4.10 Packaging 4.10.1 TAP EX Packing Dimensions and Weight Packaging Parameter dimensions 49.5” (1260 mm) Width 65” (1650 mm) Depth 35.5” (900 mm) Height Weight 770 lbs. (350 kg) 4.10.2 TAP EX Packing Box The packaging box has an integrated ramp for ease of unloading. One of the walls transforms into a ramp so the unit can roll out of the box without lifting.

  • Page 21: Conditions And Limits For Operation And Storage

    5 Conditions and Limits for Operation and Storage 5.1 Storage and Transport Environment Storage and Transport environment conditions for the TAP EX are:  Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)  Relative humidity: 5% to 95% CAUTION! In case the storage and transport conditions may fall below or exceed the described conditions, the performance of the TAP EX may not function correctly until operating conditions are re-established.

  • Page 22: General Safety Information

    6 General Safety Information 6.1 Inappropriate Use of the TAP EX CAUTION! Inappropriate use of the TAP EX can cause serious physical injury and damage to the TAP EX  Inappropriate use is any use which differs from or exceeds the appropriate use of the TAP ...

  • Page 23: Safety Symbols

     Make sure that your hands are not harmed during the locking/unlocking of covers  Never replace parts or components with the main voltage switched on  No covers must be removed  Any technical modification to the TAP EX may only be made with the explicit approval of the manufacturer ...

  • Page 24: Placement Of Warning Labels

    6.4 Placement of Warning Labels Warning labels are placed in various locations on the TAP EX. Some of the warning labels on the TAP EX are behind doors or covers and on parts that may be accessible only to authorized service personnel.

  • Page 25: Protection Switches

    6.7 Protection Switches The TAP EX has a number of protection switches. The functionality of these switches is to prevent the machine from starting in the event that the module is not in the correct state. The following components are connected to a protection switch: ...

  • Page 26: Preparation Of The Product For The Use

    7 Preparation of the Product for the Use 7.1 Safety Precautions before Installing ATTENTION! Ensure personal safety equipment is in place prior to installation 7.2 Unpacking, Safe Disposal of Packaging Materials The instructions for unpacking and installation of the TAP EX are located in a plastic bag attached to one of the side walls of the wooden box.

  • Page 27: Lifting The Tap Ex Packaging Box

    7.2.2 Lifting the TAP EX Packaging Box When using a hand pallet truck, enter the pallet from the front as shown in the picture below. Make sure the entire box rests firm and safely on the forks. WARNING! When entering the hand pallet truck, make sure the forks support the entire pallet.

  • Page 28: Remove Wooden Walls From The Tap Ex

    7.2.4 Remove wooden Walls from the TAP EX NOTE: Only the circled screws need to be removed. Rear wall, top cover and the 2 side walls can be removed in one piece. 1) Remove the circled screws (8) from the left side wall using TORX 20 2) Remove the circled screws (8) from the right side wall using TORX 20 3) Remove the circled top screws (2) from the front wall using TORX 20 4) Remove the front wall.
  • Page 29 6) Push the remainder of the box backwards off the pallet until the TAP EX stands freely 7) Remove the plastic wrapping ATTENTION! Make sure that the packaging is disposed in accordance with local environmental regulations and standards. 8) Now the transport (steel) brackets can be removed: 9) Open the operator door (left) to access the left rear bracket...
  • Page 30 10) Open the service door to access the right rear bracket. The door is locked with 2 screws. Use Allen key 3mm. 11) Unscrew the nuts of the 4 brackets using wrench 17mm 12) Remove the 4 steel brackets and the 4 bolts...
  • Page 31 13) Fasten the sheet metal piece inside the electrical cabinet with a bolt using Allen key 4mm. 14) Lock the service door with the screws you have previously removed.

  • Page 32: Unloading The Tap Ex From The Pallet

    7.2.5 Unloading the TAP EX from the Pallet 1) Remove the 2 wooden support blocks (left and right) underneath the TAP EX by using a wooden beam as a lever as shown below. Support block left 2) Once all transport blocks are removed the TAP EX stands on its casters on the pallet 3) Fit the unloading ramp to the pallet as shown in the photographs, ensuring that it is aligned to the pallet and there are no gaps between the pallet and the ramp.

  • Page 33: Mechanical Installation

    8 Mechanical Installation 8.1 TAP EX Space Requirements Pictured below is the general guideline for the recommended free space around the TAP EX. 8.2 Assembly of the Output Stacker Once the TAP Ex is at its final location, the output stacker needs to be assembled.
  • Page 34 1) Attach the lift plate of the stacker to the brackets of the TAP EX with the 4 screws using Allen key 5 (Two at each side) 2) Attach the base plate of the stacker at the bottom of the TAP EX with the 3 screws using Allen key 5 3) Install the paper guides as depicted in the picture below.

  • Page 35: Electrical Connection

    8.3 Electrical Connection The TAP EX has the following external electrical connection: 1. Main switch and an a power cord to mains supply 8.4 Connecting the TAP EX to Electrical Power DANGER! Before connecting the TAP EX to an appropriate electrical outlet, make sure the TAP EX is switched off.

  • Page 36: Functional Principles

    9 Functional Principles 9.1 High Capacity Feeder (Main Hopper)  The high capacity feeder is located at the front of the TAP EX  The feeder is able to handle all types and sizes of media as described in section media types The High Capacity Feeder includes the following components: Element...

  • Page 37: Tornado Modules

    9.1.2 Tornado Modules  The Tornado modules are located at the upper area of the high capacity feeder.  The media is located on the lift table of the feeder. The top sheets will be separated and lifted by the Tornado modules and transferred into the nip rollers of the feed module. The nip rollers move the media into the paper path.

  • Page 38: Accumulator

    9.4 Accumulator  The accumulator is located at the rear of the TAP EX between the upper paper path and punch module  It can be accessed via the operator access door  The accumulator collects and aligns (side and length offset) the defined paper lifts prior to punching ...

  • Page 39: Installing And Setup

    10 Installing and Setup 10.1 Turn-on Procedure The main switch is located at the rear side of the electrical cabinet cover.  Press the main switch to the ‘ON’ position  Wait for the start-up of the GUI  This procedure may take up to 60 sec. ATTENTION! Power off time has to be min.

  • Page 40: Initial Start-Up

    10.2 Initial Start-up During the initial start-up sequence there will be two screens shown. NOTE: It must be noted that during all start-ups these two screens will also be seen. screen screen...

  • Page 41: Initial Set-Up Activities

    10.3 Initial Set-up Activities Once the initial start-up process has been completed and the machine is initialized, the home screen, as below, will be seen. NOTE: It must be noted that during all start-ups this screen will indicate the completion of the start-up process and that the machine is ready for operation.

  • Page 42: User Management

    10.4 User Management On this screen you can login as service / admin to use diagnostic functions and change settings. The GUI of the TAP EX has two different user access levels with different rights: Service / Administrator Run, set and clear all job parameters Save parameter pre-setting Manage operator access and accounts Reboot system by control...

  • Page 43: Settings And Basic Parameters

    10.5 Settings and Basic Parameters ATTENTION! The following sequences are generally only required for the initial installation of the machine. However, they can be accessed and changed at any time or when the need arises, for example in the case of the need to change the machine from metric to imperial units or the machine’s language as needed.
  • Page 44 10.5.2.1 Side Adjuster Opening Width Here the opening width of the side adjuster can be set. Paper must be centered between side adjusters.
  • Page 45 10.5.2.2 Collating Stop Position Here the collating stop position can be set ~3 mm...
  • Page 46 10.5.2.3 Tapping Stop Position Here the tapping stop position can be set.
  • Page 47 10.5.2.4 Pattern Centering Here the pattern of the punched holes can be centered.

  • Page 48: Date And Time

    10.5.3 Date and Time From the home screen the icon ‘Settings’ can be selected. The machine will immediately go to the ‘Time and Date’ screen as displayed below. The date needs to be set in relation to the local time zones for both summer and winter times. In the event of a problem with the machine it is important that the time and surrounding conditions are documented as this will aid the service technician in determining the cause to the issue.

  • Page 49: Units

    10.5.4 Units By pressing the ‘Units’ tab at the top of the screen, the selection of either metric or imperial units can be made and saved. The units of the media weight can also be selected (GSM or lbs.). Also on this screen miscellaneous other settings can be set. They are described below. 10.5.4.1 Max.
  • Page 50 10.5.4.4 Calibration of the Touch Screen If necessary here the user can calibrate the touch screen. There 5 crosshairs, appearing in sequence, which need to be touched one after the other. When completed press the ”OK” button. Afterwards the application is restarted.

  • Page 51: Custom Settings

    10.6 Custom Settings 10.6.1 Lift Size Here the amount of sheets per lift can be adjusted. It is recommended to reduce the lift size with thicker media. 10.6.2 Machine Speed Here the machine speed can be adjusted. It is recommended to reduce the machine speed with difficult media.

  • Page 52: Diagnostics

    10.7 Diagnostics The GUI of the TAP EX includes a diagnostics screen which helps with the troubleshooting of the machine. Within this screens the sensors and motors of each module can be tested individually and reports can be viewed. Also error reports can be exported to a USB drive. To use the diagnostic features you must be logged in in as service.

  • Page 53: Reports

    10.7.1 Reports With the buttons ‘Next Report’ and ‘Previous Report’ you can navigate through the reports. 10.7.1.1 Version Information 10.7.1.2 Sheet Counter...

  • Page 54: Modules

    10.7.2 Modules With the buttons ‘Next Module’ and ‘Previous Module’ you can navigate through the modules. 10.7.2.1 Module Main Feeder 10.7.2.2 Module Interposer 1...
  • Page 55 10.7.2.3 Module Interposer 2 10.7.2.4 Module Input Path 10.7.2.5 Module Accumulator...
  • Page 56 10.7.2.6 Module Punch 10.7.2.7 Module Exit Path 10.7.2.8 Module Stacker...
  • Page 57 10.7.2.9 Module E-Cabinet 10.7.2.10 Module Frame/Cover...

  • Page 58: Testing Of Tornado And Sideblower Modules

    10.7.3 Testing of Tornado and Sideblower Modules Within the respective Module tap on the Tornado or sideblower you want to test. Type any number between 10 and 100 and press start. This number is the speed in % at which the Tornado / sideblower runs.

  • Page 59: Testing A Motor

    10.7.4 Testing a Motor Within the respective module tap on the motor you want to test. Select the mode, type in the speed and press start. To stop, press the stop button. 10.7.5 All Motors Off With a tap on the button ‘All Motors Off” all motors can be switched off simultaneously. 10.7.6 Testing a Sensor or Safety Switch Within the respective Module check the status of the sensor or safety switch.

  • Page 60: Testing The Punch Motor

    10.7.7 Testing the Punch Motor 10.7.8 Test of the Punch Gate...

  • Page 61: Programming For A Job

    11 Programming for a Job 11.1 Requirements for Programming a Job In order to program a job within the GUI, a number of key points need to be known:  Quantity of books to be produced  Format of book e.g. A4, letter, custom, etc. ...

  • Page 62: Programming A Job

    11.2 Programming a Job Once the initial installation and commissioning has been carried out in accordance with section 10, the machine is now ready for operation. As an example the following job is to be produced: ATTENTION! Machine is in the ready state and the home screen displayed 11.2.1 ‘New Job’...

  • Page 63: Step 1 - Format Selection

    The user will be guided through several screens were the characteristics of the book can be selected. 11.2.2 Step 1 – Format Selection On this screen, the media format is preselected as a result of the settings of the machine. In this case, as the machine is set to metric units, the media format will automatically be A4.

  • Page 64: Step 2 - Book Structure

    11.2.3 Step 2 – Book Structure On this screen different media of the book can be selected and set. It can be seen in the loaded screen that the ‘Next’ button is grey and ATTENTION! therefore the machine will not progress further until the required entries are made.
  • Page 65 Available selection of substrate types and weights: For the selection of the respective substrate weight category, the following rule shall apply: Light, Medium, and Heavy.  LIGHT: Materials with a basis weight of up to 80gsm  MEDIUM: Materials with a basis weight from 81gsm up to 150gsm ...

  • Page 66: Step 3 - Building The Book

    11.2.4 Step 3 - Building the Book On this screen the structure of the book can be selected. The screen below is shown: By pressing the required elements of the book, in this case front cover, back cover and body / pages, the form of the book is established.

  • Page 67: Step 4 - Loading The Machine

    11.2.5 Step 4 - Loading the Machine ATTENTION! Included here are only the required programming steps. For detailed information in loading material into the machine refer to chapter 12. The principle function of the screen shown above is to show where the covers and body are to be loaded in the machine, so as to ensure the correctly constructed book is delivered to the output stacker in the correct order.

  • Page 68: Step 5 - Saving The Job

    11.2.6 Step 5 – Saving the Job Tap on ‘Save Job’ Type in the name of the new job and press ‘Save New Job’. On a yearly basis the saved jobs should be cleaned and redundant jobs deleted...

  • Page 69: Test Run Of A Job (Sample Book)

    11.3 Test Run of a Job (Sample Book) Within this screen you have several options (shown below in the area identified by the circle) to choose from. Here you have the option to select different functions: Select or de-select the punching function. When checked as above the product will be punched. This function is useful when the job needs to be pre-collated and then fed a second time (and punched) through the machine with the additional required elements.

  • Page 70: Interruption Of A Job

    11.4 Interruption of a Job 11.4.1 E-Stop ATTENTION! In the event that there is the need to stop the machine when in operation, there is an ‘E Stop’ function on the GUI. Activating this function will stop the machine immediately with the consequence that there may be paper trapped within the paper path and/or other areas of the machine.

  • Page 71: Loading Of A Job

    11.5 Loading of a Job On the home screen press ‘Load Job’ The list of all saved jobs will be shown. Select job and press ‘Load Job’.

  • Page 72: Loading Material Into The Machine

    12 Loading Material into the Machine The following description shows the general steps required to load either the bin of the high capacity feeder or the interposers. ATTENTION! In the operation of loading the machine, the lift table can move electronically, however this can only be started by the activation of a button on the GUI touch panel.

  • Page 73: Step 1 - Positioning Of The Lift Table

    12.1.3 Step 1 - Positioning of the Lift Table The main hopper is shown here with the lift table in the lowest (loading) position and the end stop in the normal installed position. The end stop can be gently pulled towards one self until it stops on the end of its travel.

  • Page 74: Step 2 - Positioning Of End Stop And Side Adjuster

    12.1.4 Step 2 - Positioning of End Stop and Side Adjuster To make loading product easier and faster, the end stop can be positioned as shown in the photo below. This is simply achieved by pulling the end stop in an upwards direction. To make the side adjusters, the lever as shown needs to be pulled in a left direction, and at the same time, both side adjuster arms will move equally in an outwards direction.

  • Page 75: Step 3 - Loading Of Media

    12.1.5 Step 3 - Loading of Media ATTENTION! When loading media, ensure that the corners and edges of the media are not damaged. To make loading easier, the side adjusters have to be opened to the widest position. Loading the product is best achieved with stack heights of approximately 50 mm to 70 mm (2” – 2 ¾”).

  • Page 76: Step 4 - Aligning And Setting The Side And End Adjusters

    12.1.6 Step 4 - Aligning and Setting the Side and End Adjusters In general, the complete stack is loaded into the machine by gently moving the side adjusters towards each other and using a rocking motion to align the stack, proving to be sufficient to enable trouble-free feeding.

  • Page 77: Interposers

    12.2 Interposers 12.2.1 Stack Height Each interposer has an effective stack height of 15 mm (0.59”). ATTENTION! Make sure not to load any media format or type which is not included in the chapter ‘Technical Data’. There are no controls or actions required from the GUI for the process of loading or unloading of the interposer units.

  • Page 78: Step 3 - Adjusting The Interposers

    12.2.4 Step 3 - Adjusting the Interposers Gently moving the side adjusters towards each other and using a rocking motion to align the stack will be sufficient to enable trouble-free feeding. It must be noted that there needs to be about a 1mm (3/64”) gap on each side of the book. Slide the rear adjuster towards the trailing edge of the stack, leaving a gap of about 1mm (3/64”)

  • Page 79: Running A Job

    13 Running a Job 13.1 Running in Fully Automatic Mode ATTENTION! In the event that there is the need to stop the machine when in operation, there is an ‘E Stop’ function on the GUI touch. Activating this function will stop the machine immediately with the consequence that there may be paper trapped within the paper path and/or other areas of the machine.
  • Page 80 Should there be a need to stop the process at some time during the running the job, the ‘Pause’ button function can be used. By pressing the ‘Pause’ button, the machine will stop automatically at the end of the current book.

  • Page 81: Unloading Media

    14 Unloading Media 14.1 Remove Media from the Output Stacker The output stacker has an effective stack height from 10.04” (255mm)  The output stacker will collate and stack the punched sections until the individual books are completed  There is a side-offset functionality from booklet to booklet. The cycle will repeat until the completion of the required number of books is completed independent from the number of lifts.

  • Page 82: Chip Waste Control

    15 Chip Waste Control A level indicator located on the GUI visualized the filling level of the chip bin. For visual inspection of the filling level, there is a window at the access door of the chip bin. The ‘Bin Full’ notification triggers an alarm on the GUI. ...

  • Page 83: Changing The Die Set

    16 Changing the Die Set  Open the operator access door  Unlock the die set by moving the lever to the unlock position  Pull the die set out ATTENTION! The die set is heavy. Hold it securely while changing. ...

  • Page 84: Identification And Recovery From Error Situations

    17 Identification and Recovery from Error Situations In the event of an error, the TAP EX will go into fault mode with an audible tone alarm and a description of the error/problem on the GUI. The operator must acknowledge and follow the required sequence of operations and restart the TAP EX directly from the GUI screen to continue the job from the previous complete cycle.

  • Page 85: Gui Error List

    17.3 GUI Error list Below list shows all errors which can occur and instructions to fix it. Error message Recovery Message Main hopper empty Add paper Interposer 1 empty Add paper Interposer 2 empty Add paper No feed in main hopper Check main hopper No feed in interposer 1 Check interposer 1...

  • Page 86: Clearing Paper Jams

    17.4 Clearing Paper Jams In case of a paper jam, the TAP EX goes into fault mode with an audible tone alarm and a description of the error / problem on the GUI. The operator must acknowledge and follow the required sequence of operations and restart the TAP EX directly from the GUI screen, to continue the job from the previous complete cycle.

  • Page 87: Paper Jam At The High Capacity Feeder Module

    17.4.1 Paper Jam at the High Capacity Feeder Module  Open the media guide  Make sure that the media is properly secured  Clear the paper jam  Make sure that the feeder area is free from paper residue ...

  • Page 88: Paper Jam At The Upper Paper Path Module

    17.4.3 Paper Jam at the Upper Paper Path Module  Open the upper access door  Use the locking lever to open the flap of the upper paper path (Access 2)  Clear the paper jam  Make sure that the paper path is free from paper residue ...

  • Page 89: Paper Jam At The Accumulator Module

    17.4.5 Paper Jam at the Accumulator Module  Open the operator access door  Use the locking lever to open the flap of the accumulator (Access 3)  Clear the paper jam  Make sure that the accumulator is free from paper residue. ...

  • Page 90: Paper Jam At The Output Paper Path (Access 5)

    17.4.7 Paper Jam at the Output Paper Path (Access 5)  Open the operator access door  Use the locking lever to open the paper path  Clear the paper jam  Make sure that the paper path is free from paper residue ...

  • Page 91: Paper Jam At The Output Paper Path (Access 6)

    17.4.9 Paper Jam at the Output Paper Path (Access 6)  Use the locking lever to open the paper path (Access 6)  Clear the paper jam  Make sure that the paper path is free from paper residue  Close paper path and lock it with the lever ...

  • Page 92: Recommencing The Job

    17.5 Recommencing the Job  Remove all remnants of the incomplete book from many of the feeding elements, main hopper, and either of the interposers dependent on whether they are being used  The machine will not start unless the ‘Finish’ button is pressed ...

  • Page 93: Maintenance And Cleaning

    18 Maintenance and Cleaning Maintenance Daily Weekly Monthly Yearly Remarks Task Inspection of the Visual inspection, make sure the panel touch panel is not damaged Inspection and Visual inspection (pull out die set). If cleaning of die set required vacuum or blow out dust from and punch die set and punch module assembly...

  • Page 94: Daily Maintenance

    18.2 Daily Maintenance 18.2.1 Inspection of the Touch Panel The TAP EX touch panel must be visually inspected. Make sure there are no mechanical damages visible to this element. 18.2.2 Inspection of the Safety Switches The safety switches must be visually inspected. Make sure there are no mechanical damages visible on these elements.

  • Page 95: Cleaning Punch Assembly And Die Set

    18.2.4 Cleaning Punch Assembly and Die Set Open the operator door. Use a clean and soft cloth or a vacuum cleaner in order to remove paper dust from affected areas. ATTENTION! Do not use any liquids containing solvents...

  • Page 96: Weekly Maintenance

    18.3 Weekly Maintenance 18.3.1 Cleaning Paper Path Surfaces and Eject Rollers It is recommended to clean the paper path surfaces. Use a clean and soft cloth or a vacuum cleaner in order to remove paper dust from affected areas. Contamination by dirt or substrate coatings can be cleaned using a clean cloth with water/soapy solution or with Isopropyl alcohol.

  • Page 97: Monthly Maintenance

    18.4 Monthly Maintenance 18.4.1 Inspection of the Tornado Modules Make a visual inspection of the Tornado transport belts and the timing belts. Make sure they are:  Correctly placed and not partially or completely slipped off their drive wheels  Not worn out or dusty ...

  • Page 98: Decommissioning And Recycling Procedures

    20 Decommissioning and Recycling Procedures DANGER! Only specially trained personnel are allowed to decommission the product  When disassembling heavy components of the TAP EX, make sure they are securely supported by personnel before loosening screws in order to avoid unexpected movement or dropping of the components.

  • Page 99: Annex

    21 Annex 21.1 Software License This product contains third-party software components which are used under open source licenses. Qt Toolkit 4.8 The Qt Toolkit is Copyright (C) 2015 The Qt Company Ltd. Contact: http://www.qt.io/licensing/ You may use, distribute and copy the Qt GUI Toolkit under the terms of GNU Lesser General Public License version 2.1, which is displayed below.
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  • Page 103 parties remain in full compliance. 5. You are not required to accept this License, since you have not signed it. However, nothing else grants you permission to modify or distribute the Program or its derivative works. These actions are prohibited by law if you do not accept this License. Therefore, by modifying or distributing the Program (or any work based on the Program), you indicate your acceptance of this License to do so, and all its terms and conditions for copying, distributing or modifying...
  • Page 104 This section is intended to make thoroughly clear what is believed to be a consequence of the rest of this License. 8. If the distribution and/or use of the Program is restricted in certain countries either by patents or by copyrighted interfaces, the original copyright holder who places the Program under this License may add an explicit geographical distribution limitation excluding those countries, so that distribution is permitted only in or among...
  • Page 105 PROGRAM PROVE DEFECTIVE, YOU ASSUME THE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR OR CORRECTION. 12. IN NO EVENT UNLESS REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW OR AGREED TO IN WRITING WILL ANY COPYRIGHT HOLDER, OR ANY OTHER PARTY WHO MAY MODIFY AND/OR REDISTRIBUTE THE PROGRAM AS PERMITTED ABOVE, BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANY GENERAL, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL...
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  • Page 107 Preamble The licenses for most software are designed to take away your freedom to share and change it. By contrast, the GNU General Public Licenses are intended to guarantee your freedom to share and change free software--to make sure the software is free for all its users. This license, the Lesser General Public License, applies to some specially designated software packages--typically libraries--of the Free Software Foundation and other authors who decide to use it.
  • Page 108 any free program. We wish to make sure that a company cannot effectively restrict the users of a free program by obtaining a restrictive license from a patent holder. Therefore, we insist that any patent license obtained for a version of the library must be consistent with the full freedom of use specified in this license.
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  • Page 110 Library. You may charge a fee for the physical act of transferring a copy, and you may at your option offer warranty protection in exchange for a fee. 2. You may modify your copy or copies of the Library or any portion of it, thus forming a work based on the Library, and copy and distribute such modifications or work under the terms of Section 1 above, provided that you also meet all of these conditions:...
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  • Page 115 generous contributions to the wide range of software distributed through that system in reliance on consistent application of that system; it is up to the author/donor to decide if he or she is willing to distribute software through any other system and a licensee cannot impose that choice.
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  • Page 117 License along with this library; if not, write to the Free Software Foundation, Inc., 51 Franklin Street, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02110-1301 USA Also add information on how to contact you by electronic and paper mail. You should also get your employer (if you work as a programmer) or your school, if any, to sign a "copyright disclaimer"...

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