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Bell & Howell mailing equipment - 6 station inserter
1993 Bell & Howell
6 Station
9 X 12
dual continuous input system with an in-line stitcher
Was under Bell mainteance
Very good condition
Model: MAILSTAR 776 - C6
MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS
FEEDER INFORMATION
Feeder "A": AIM #3 - Front Mounted Cutter, Interface,
Collector
Reading: Two Bottom reading probes
Feeder "B": AIM #3 - Front Mounted Cutter, Interface,
Collector
Reading: Two Bottom reading probes
Stitching Module: Rear Mounted Dual In Track Stitcher
SYSTEM: CRT II - Dual Microcomputer (Spare Board)
STATION INFORMATION
Stations #1-#6: Selected
Envelope Hopper: Standard
DELIVERY CONFIGURATION TURNOVER MODEL (MDS)
Envelope Marker - mounted after the turnover
Telescoping Interface
Diverter #1 - "Overweight/Group Set" (sealed/unsealed)
(1) P/B #R150 Meter Module w/Meter
60" Right Angle "Front Facing" End Conveyor
SYSTEM FUNCTIONS: Demand Feed, Feed & Hold, Selection, Diversion,
Customer ID, Page Sequencing, Gate/Read Verify, Computer Weighing,
Stapling, Audit Trail, Probe Switching, Mode Switching
POWER REQUIREMENTS:
(2) 240V-30A - 4 Wire, single phase, 60 hz (main power)
(1) 120V-20A - 3 Wire, single phase, 60 hz (isolated system)
(1) 120V-30A - 3 Wire, single phase, 60 hz (modular delivery)
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* WARNING: TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARDS, MACHINES MUST BE *
* GROUNDED ACCORDING TO THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE OR LOCAL CODES, *
* WHICHEVER CONTROL IS IN YOUR AREA. USE ONLY REGISTERED ELECTRICIANS *
* TO INSURE PROPER ELECTRICAL WIRING TO THE MACHINES. *
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
1. Dual In-Track stitcher required between Feeder "B" and
Station #1.
2. Productivity Requirements = 2600 filled envelopes per hour
based on avg. set size of 5.5 pages
3. The stitcher modules will be supplied to customer after
initial shipment of machine under FCO #F00590 & F00591.
Date Issued: January 13,1992
System Function Descriptions
DEMAND FEED
This function allows for the collection of multiple page sets.
When the collection of these pages is complete, the set will be
fed into the insert track.
The DEMAND FEED function mark will be on the last page fed.
FEED AND HOLD (Feeder "A" & "B")
This function allows for sets that exceed the collector
capacity, to be fed into the insert track in subsets.
The insert track is held until the complete set has been fed.
A count will be set by the operator to preset the number of
pages that constitute the capacity of the collector.
When this number is reached, the collector will dump and the
insert track will be held. This process will be repeated until
the last page of the set has been fed into the insert track.
GRIPPER ARM SELECTION
The presence of any or all SELECT function marks on the control
document will cause an insert to be fed from the corresponding
insert hopper as the set passes the gripper arm station. The
station(s) may also be programmed ON (always pulls an insert,
or OFF (never pulls an insert).
OVERWEIGHT DIVERTER #1: COMPUTER WEIGHING CONTROLLED
Filled envelopes that exceed 1.000 ounce will be diverted sealed
prior to reaching the postage meter.
GROUP SET DIVERT #1: PRESET COUNT CONTROLLED
This function allows for sets too large to be inserted into a
single envelope, to be broken up into smaller subsets and
inserted into successive envelopes. All envelopes from the
set will be diverted unsealed and marked on the trail edge.
The maximum number of pages in each subset will be determined
by the operator. Vacuum station inserts are not included in
the preset count, and will only be inserted into the first
envelope of the demand feed set.
FIXED PATTERN MATCHING WITHIN A SET - CUSTOMER I.D.
Match marks will appear on each page of the set causing a
comparison condition between the marks printed on the first page,
and the corresponding match marks printed on the remaining pages
of the set. If the match compares, normal operations continue.
If a mismatch occurs, a fault condition is initiated stopping the
machine and alerting the operator to the cause of the stoppage.
Note: The absence of match marks is not a valid match.
The matching function may be disabled by the CUST ID ON/OFF switch
CONTINUOUS PAGE SEQUENCING WITHIN A RUN
Binary sequence function marks will be printed on every page of
a run. The sequence count will increment with each page and
will reset to one every time the count exceeds the binary value
by one. Ex: Page 8 = Binary 1, Page 9 = Binary 2, etc.. If a
mismatch occurs, the machine will stop and alert the operator to
the cause of the stoppage.
Note: The binary mark(s) printed on the first page of each set
will be in sequential order following the last page of the
previous set.
The matching function may be disabled by the PAGE SEQUENCE ON/OFF
switch.
GATE/READ VERIFY
This function mark, printed on every page of the set, ensures the
integrity of the reading system. This mark checks for print
density and function mark registration. The absence or
misreading of this mark, for any reason, will cause the entire
set to be fed into the track and the machine will stop.
If multiple read errors occur, the operator should inspect the
documents for possible function mark misalignment or print
degradation.
The read verify mark doubles as a gate mark. The presence of
this mark initializes and begins the reading process. The system
is thus gauged to read the rest of the function marks in the
bank.
COMPUTER WEIGHING
This function allows the customer to apply a weight to each
specific piece of material to be processed through the machine.
The computer then calculates the total weight of the set, and
selects the destination of the envelope.
Weight Category Destination
0 - 1.000 oz. mail meter
1.001 - 2 oz. mail divert
over 2 oz. mail divert & mark lead edge
STAPLING
The presence of completed sets in the track will cause the set to
be stapled in the track as it passes through the stapling section
prior to Station #1. Single page sets will not be stapled.
A STAPLE ON/OFF switch will be provided to either staple every
set or to disable stapling.
Probe Switching
* A switch labelled "Bank 'B' On/Off" will be provided for each
feeder to select either the reading of one bank of marks (Bank "A"
only) or two banks of marks. In the "Bank 'B' Off" setting all
reading from Bank "B" will be disabled.
Function Mark Setup
This feature allows the operator to select the sequential order
of the function marks. The location of the marks on the material
will remain the same, however the logic of these marks may be
programmed for and functions requiring a mark on the material for
the feeder in control (reference the Material Relationship Form).
A password must be entered to change the ordering of the function
marks. Also, the Demand Feed, Customer ID, Page Sequence, and
Gate/Read Verify marks cannot be set to zero (00) to inhibit their
respective functions.
Automatic Setup
This feature allows the user to add or delete operator and job
numbers from the computer's memory. Adding a job will save the
current user settings from the various CRT screens, and upon
"login", those settings will be automatically restored.
System Modes:
Read: In this mode, the operator may run the feeder(s) with the
system functions as described above. Three control feeder
modes will be provided:
Feeder "A" - In this position, Feeder "A" will be the
control feeder and Feeder "B" will be off.
Feeder "B" - In this position, Feeder "B" will be the
control feeder and Feeder "A" will be off.
Feeder "A/B" - In this position, Feeder "A" & "B" will run
together and will do alternate feeding from
either feeder to fill empty chain sections.
Non In this mode, the operator may run the feeder(s) without
Read: any system functions. Two "Set Size" display can be
used to allow demand feeding of multiple page sets.
Off: In this mode, the operator may run the machine as a
standard base inserter (gripper arm stations only).
Ed Forstoffer
Order Administration
eef 121291
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SYSTEM SUMMARY INFORMATION
SPECIALTY ENGINEERING RESPONSIBILITY:
1. In-Track Stitching Module
2. AIM #3 - Cutter, Interface, Collector
FUNCTION No. CONTROL LOCATION
Demand Feed 1A Mark Last Page
Selection: #1 - #6 2A Mark First Page
Diverter #1 - "Overweight" 3F Weight N/A
Customer ID Matching 7C Mark Every Page
Page Sequencing 7H Mark Every Page
Gate/Read Verify 8A Mark Every Page
Computer Weighing 20A Weight N/A
Stapling 28A N/A N/A
Switch Settings:
Cust ID On/Off: Feeder "A" & "B"
Page Sequence On/Off: Feeder "A" & "B"
Stapling On/Off: In-Track Stitcher
* Bank "B" On/Off: Feeder "A" & "B"
Preset Piece Count:
Breakup: Control Feeder
Collector Max: Feeder "A" & "B"
High Count: Feeder "A" & "B"
Set Size: Feeder "A" & "B" (non-read)
System Modes:
Read:
|---> Feeder "A", Base Machine
|---> Feeder "B", Base Machine
|---> Feeder "A" "B", Base Machine
Non-Read: Feeder "A" & "B", Base Machine
Off: Base Machine only
Order Administration: Date:
Engineer: Date:
(Please return to S. Fisher after final engineering review)
DATE ISSUED: February 18,1993
FACTORY SUPPLEMENT
Customer:
System: C811-023
Model: MAILSTAR 776 - C6
This Factory Supplement will cover the requirements of supplying
the Stitcher Modules for these two (2) machines in the field. The
Stitcher Modules will not be ready in time for shipment with the machines.
Ed Forstoffer
Order Administration
eef 012792
DATE ISSUED: August 6,1993
Model: MAILSTAR 776 - C6
(REF #668)
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