EasyManua.ls Logo

Pitney Bowes DI425 Series User Manual

Pitney Bowes DI425 Series
122 pages
To Next Page IconTo Next Page
To Next Page IconTo Next Page
Page #1 background imageLoading...
Page #1 background image
DI380/DI425 Series
Document Inserting Systems
(Includes Secap models SI3300/SI3500)
Service Manual
FORM SDT333A (4-06)

Table of Contents

Question and Answer IconNeed help?

Do you have a question about the Pitney Bowes DI425 Series and is the answer not in the manual?

Pitney Bowes DI425 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeDocument Inserting System
Input Voltage120 VAC
Envelope Feeder Capacity250 envelopes
Document SizesUp to 8.5 x 14 inches
Folding TypesC-fold, Z-fold, half-fold
Maximum Envelope Size6.375" x 9.5"
Minimum Envelope Size3.5" x 6"

Summary

Introduction

1.1 PURPOSE

Provides information for installation and site repair of the DI380/DI425/SI3300/SI3500 Inserter.

1.2 EQUIPMENT COVERED

Details that the manual applies to the sheet feeder and its accessory equipment for tabletop systems.

1.3 RELATED PUBLICATIONS

Lists operating guides for DI380, DI425, SI3300, and SI3500 models in various languages.

1.4 CONTENTS

Outlines the manual's organization into sections covering introduction, specs, theory, procedures, OMR, troubleshooting, maintenance, and diagrams.

1.5 SAFETY SUMMARY

Explains warning, caution, and important messages used throughout the manual for safety.

1.6 EQUIPMENT SAFETY

Provides guidelines to protect sensitive equipment from static damage and general electrical safety precautions.

Specifications

2.1 Material Specifications

Details sheet feeder, insert feeder, and envelope feeder sizes, paper weights, and fold type thickness limits.

2.2 Machine Specifications

Covers physical dimensions, noise level, electrical requirements, maximum speed, and compliance for the machines.

Theory of Operation

3.1 INTRODUCTION TO SYSTEM THEORY

Provides an overview of the DI380/SI3300 and DI425/SI3500 folding/inserting machines and their basic operation.

3.2 SINGLE SHEET FEEDER MODE & LINKED FEEDER MODE

Explains the operational sequence for feeding a single sheet with or without an insert into an envelope.

3.3 INSERT FEEDER MODE

Describes the process of feeding an insert into an envelope, including double detection and collation.

3.4 TWO SHEET FEEDER MODE

Details the operation of feeding two sheets from sheet feeder 1 into an envelope.

3.5 SINGLE SHEET FEEDER PLUS AN INSERT MODE

Explains the sequence when a single sheet and an insert are fed into an envelope.

3.6 TWO SHEET FEEDERS PLUS AN INSERT MODE

Describes the operation of feeding two sheets and an insert into an envelope.

3.7 THE FOLD ONLY MODE

Explains the operation when only folding is performed, without envelope insertion.

3.8 ACCUMULATION FROM MAIN SHEET FEEDER

Details the process of accumulating sheets from the main feeder into an envelope.

3.9 DOUBLE DETECT SENSORS

Explains the function and scan areas of the double detect sensors for various feeder types.

3.10 AC MOTOR

Describes the AC motor operation, including capacitor start and solid-state relays.

Removal & Replacement

4.1 REMOVING COVERS AND P.C.B

Step-by-step instructions for removing machine covers and the logic board (PCB).

4.2 REMOVAL OF JAM ACCESS PLATE

Procedure for removing the jam access plate, including disconnecting the DDD sensor.

4.3 REMOVING SHEETFEEDER SEPARATOR ROLLER & PAD

Instructions for removing the sheet feeder separator roller and pad assembly.

4.4 REMOVING CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY

Guide for removing the carriage assembly, including holding plates and screws.

4.5 REMOVAL OF LOWER COLLATION ROLLER

Detailed steps for removing the lower collation roller, involving multiple components.

4.6 REMOVAL OF UPPER INSERT DRIVE ROLLERS

Instructions on how to remove the upper insert drive rollers and related parts.

4.7 FOLD ROLLER REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT

Procedure for removing and replacing the fold rollers, including spring details.

4.8 DISMANTLING INSERT FEEDER (DI380) ONLY

Step-by-step guide for dismantling the insert feeder specific to the DI380 model.

4.9 DISMANTLING INSERT FEEDER (DI425/SI3500)

Instructions for dismantling the insert feeder specific to the DI425/SI3500 models.

4.10 REMOVAL OF TOP ASSEMBLY

Guide for removing the top assembly of the machine, involving motors and drive belts.

4.11 REMOVAL OF ENVELOPE FEED ROLLERS AND SEPARATOR PAD (DI380/SI3300 ONLY)

Steps for removing envelope feed rollers and separator pad for DI380/SI3300 models.

4.12 REMOVING ENVELOPE FEEDER (DI425/SI3500 Only)

Instructions for removing the envelope feeder for DI425/SI3500 models.

4.13 REMOVING ENVELOPE FEED ROLLERS & SEPARATOR PAD (DI425/SI3500 Only)

Steps for removing envelope feed rollers and separator pad for DI425/SI3500 models.

4.14 REMOVAL OF FLAPPER ASSEMBLY AND BLADE

Guide for removing the flapper assembly and blade, including springs and screws.

4.15 REMOVAL OF THE TRANSPORT PIVOT PLATE & INSERTION ROLLER

Procedure for removing the transport pivot plate and insertion roller.

4.16 REMOVAL OF SEALER ROLLERS

Instructions for removing the sealer rollers, including springs and belts.

4.17 REMOVAL THE INVERTER MOTOR ASSEMBLY

Steps for removing the inverter motor assembly, accessing motor and encoder board.

4.18 REMOVAL OF THE CONVEYOR TRANSPORT BELTS AND ROLLERS

Guide for removing conveyor transport belts and rollers, including tensioner and shields.

4.19 REMOVING LOWER FLAPPER ROLLERS

Instructions for removing lower flapper rollers, including pulleys and bearings.

4.20 REMOVAL OF THE LOWER ENVELOPE DRIVE ROLLER

Procedure for removing the lower envelope drive roller and associated parts.

4.21 REMOVAL OF THE POWER SUPPLY UNIT AND AC MOTOR

Steps for removing the power supply unit and AC motor, including capacitors and wiring.

Adjustments

5.1 ENVELOPE FEED TRAY GUIDES (DI380/SI3300 Only)

Instructions for adjusting the side guides in the envelope feed tray for DI380/SI3300.

5.2 ENVELOPE FEEDER OFFSET ADJUSTMENT (DI425/SI3500 Only)

Procedure to adjust the envelope feed bias left or right for DI425/SI3500 models.

5.3 ENVELOPE SEPARATOR PAD SIDE TO SIDE ADJUSTMENT

Guide for centering the envelope separator pad relative to the separator rollers.

5.4 ENVELOPE SEPARATOR PAD HEIGHT (DI380/SI3300 Only)

Instructions for adjusting the separator pad height for DI380/SI3300 models.

5.5 ENVELOPE SEPARATOR PAD HEIGHT (DI425/SI3500 Only)

Procedure to adjust the separator pad height for DI425/SI3500 models.

5.6 INSERTION FLIPPER ACTUATION HEIGHT/ HOLD DOWN SOLENOID ADJUSTMENT

Adjusting the hold down solenoid to set the flipper actuation height.

5.7 INSERTION HOLD DOWN FINGER REST POSITION

Adjusting the limit stop screw for the insertion hold down finger rest position.

5.8 TRANSPORT PIVOT PLATE END FLOAT

Adjusting the transport plate end float and insertion springs for free pivoting movement.

5.9 TRANSPORT PIVOT PLATE SETTING

Procedure to set the transport plate to achieve correct flag position in the sensor.

5.10 FOLD PLATES 1 AND 2 OFFSET

Setting fold plate offsets to match actual fold panel sizes to display dimensions.

5.11 NESTING CONSTANT

Adjusting the nesting constant to set the timing of insert firing into a folded sheet.

5.12 Q STATION ADJUSTMENTS

Covers Q Station alignment, calibration, and height adjustments.

5.13 INSERT FEEDER ADJUSTMENTS

Guides for separator roller alignment, height, and pre-feed height adjustments.

5.14 SKEW ADJUSTMENT

Procedure to set skew adjustment for squarely folding skewed documents.

5.15 FLAPPER ADJUSTMENT

Instructions for adjusting the flapper blade to touch spacers, ensuring proper resistance.

OMR

6.1 A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF OMR ON THIS SYSTEM

Introduces OMR sensors, paper size adjustability, and feeder roles for OMR marks.

6.2 OMR SPECIFICATIONS

Defines OMR mark thickness, paper weight, envelope thickness, paper width, and clear zone requirements.

6.3 OMR MARK GROUPING

Explains OMR code structure, including fixed marks, data marks, and groups for different fold types.

6.4 BASIC OMR

Describes Basic OMR functionality for collating multi-page documents without mailpiece integrity checks.

6.5 BENCHMARK

Defines the benchmark mark as mandatory for all sheets within an OMR code.

6.6 SAFETY

Explains the safety mark's role in mailpiece integrity and calculating code length.

6.7 BOC-(NOT) AND EOC-(NOT)

Details the BOC and EOC marks indicating the beginning and end of a sheet set.

6.8 PARITY AND OTHER CHECKS

Explains parity marks for error checking and how the machine handles detected errors.

6.9 RETIME MARKS

Describes retiming marks for reliable code reading due to paper speed variations.

6.10 ALLOWABLE MARK COMBINATIONS

Illustrates allowable mark combinations for Basic OMR in collated sets.

6.11 ENHANCED OMR

Covers Enhanced OMR features like selective feed, auto-batch, and wrap-around sequencing for mailpiece integrity.

6.12 AUTO-BATCH

Explains Auto-Batch mode for stopping runs at predefined points or identifying special handling.

6.13 SELECTIVE INSERTION

Details how to specify supplementary sheets or inserts using Select Feed marks.

6.14 WRAP-AROUND SEQUENCE

Describes OMR marks for implementing sequential counts to detect missing or misplaced sheets.

6.15 WRAP-AROUND SEQUENCE MARKS

Explains the WAS marks and their interpretation for counting sheets in a sequence.

6.16 ENABLING THE OMR FEATURES

Provides instructions for enabling Basic OMR and Enhanced OMR features.

6.17 SCANNING TEMPLATE

References a scanning template document for OMR sensor setup and calibration.

6.18 PROCEDURE FOR MANUALLY SETTING THE SENSITIVITY OF THE OMR SENSORS

Step-by-step guide for manually adjusting OMR sensor sensitivity using a set-up sheet.

Service Menu & Troubleshooting

7.1 ENTERING THE SERVICE MENU

Instructions on how to access the service menu and navigate its options.

7.2 PARAMETERS MENU

Details the parameters menu for changing NVM settings, including Final Assembly Number.

7.3 SERVICE DIAGNOSTICS

Guides for testing machine components like sensors, motors, and interlocks via the control panel.

7.4 TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTS

Provides general information and guidance for using troubleshooting charts and logic tests.

7.5 FAULT FINDING CHARTS

Lists error codes, operator checks, service diagnostics, and connector tests for fault resolution.

Preventive Maintenance

8.1 GENERAL INFORMATION

Overview of servicing procedures at 100k and 200k cycle intervals, emphasizing sensor cleaning.

8.2 THE 100K SERVICE

Checklist for 100,000 cycle service, including checks on material, operation, safety, and component cleaning.

8.3 THE 200K SERVICE

Checklist for 200,000 cycle service, including replacement of key components like pads and rollers.

Installation

9.1 UNPACK AND CHECK

Instructions for unpacking, positioning, leveling, and initial setup of the machine.

9.2 OPERATOR TRAINING

Guidance for training operators on machine layout, functions, job selection, and material loading.

9.3 SUPERVISOR TRAINING

Additional training points for supervisors, focusing on job programming and fine-tuning.

Diagrams

10.1 FLOW DIAGRAMS

Illustrates the flow of material through the machine for DI380/SI3300 and DI425/SI3500 models.

10.2 COMPONENT LOCATIONS

Diagrams showing the physical locations of sensors, motors, and solenoids on the machine.

10.3 SWITCHES, SENSORS, MOTORS, SOLENOIDS TEST LEVELS

Lists test levels for mechanical switches, barrier switches, and reflective sensors.

10.4 PCB LAYOUT

Diagram showing the layout of the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) with connector and component labels.

10.5 DRIVE BELT ROUTING

Illustrates the routing of drive belts for the machine from front and rear views.

10.6 SCHEMATIC - INSERTION/MOISTENER/EXIT AREAS

Schematic diagram for the insertion, moistener, and exit areas, showing wiring and components.

10.7 SCHEMATIC - SHEET FEEDERS/COLLATION MOTOR

Schematic diagram for sheet feeders and collation motor, showing wiring and sensors.

10.8 SCHEMATIC - FOLD PLATES/HALF FOLD

Schematic diagram for fold plates and half fold mechanism, including motors and interlocks.

10.9 SCHEMATIC - ENVELOPE FEEDER/AC HAND CRANK (MANUAL ADVANCE)

Schematic for the envelope feeder and AC hand crank, showing wiring and sensors.

10.10 SCHEMATIC - P40 ENVELOPE PLATFORM CONNECTOR (DI425/SI3500)

Schematic of the P40 connector for the envelope platform on DI425/SI3500 models.

10.11 SCHEMATIC - P41 ENVELOPE PLATFORM MOTOR CONNECTOR (DI425/SI3500)

Schematic of the P41 connector for the envelope platform motor on DI425/SI3500 models.

10.12 SCHEMATIC - INSERT FEEDER

Schematic diagram for the insert feeder, showing motors, sensors, and connectors.

10.13 SCHEMATIC - DISPLAY/PSU

Schematic diagram for the display and power supply unit (PSU), including AC motor connections.

Related product manuals