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Swisslog Nexus User Manual

Swisslog Nexus
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SWISSLOG
PNEUMATIC
TUBE SYSTEM
Technical Operations and
Maintenance Guide
Nexus™ Station
PN 94215401_B | ECN 21747TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS LIBRARY
APR/2017
With multiple-carrier
management, queuing,
and controlled delivery
Operate and maintain a Nexus Station in your
organization’s Pneumatic Tube System (PTS)

Table of Contents

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Swisslog Nexus Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSwisslog
ModelNexus
CategoryMedical Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

CHAPTER 1 Get Started

Introduction to the Nexus Station and this Guide

An overview of the Nexus Station and the purpose of the guide.

About this document

Audience

Defines the intended readers of the guide.

Additional information

Points to other relevant Swisslog documentation.

About Swisslog

Provides background information on the Swisslog company.

Safety precautions and station use

Intended use

Specifies the correct and incorrect usage of the pneumatic tube system.

Mechanical safety considerations

Lists safety precautions related to mechanical aspects of the station.

Electrical safety considerations

Lists safety precautions related to electrical components.

Emergency considerations

Provides guidance for emergency situations involving the station.

CHAPTER 2 Operations

Introduction to the Nexus Station, its design and function

Introduces the Nexus Station's design and operational functions.

Station installation

Covers the installation process for Nexus Stations.

Station design

Details the mechanical and electrical components of the Nexus Station.

Transaction event sequences

Describes the series of events for station transactions.

Delivery of carriers from the system to the Nexus Station

Explains how carriers are delivered to the Nexus Station.

Dispatching carriers from the Nexus Station

Outlines the process for dispatching carriers from the Nexus Station.

CHAPTER 3 Parts Identification

Replaceable parts and recommended maintenance schedules and procedures

Lists replaceable parts and suggests maintenance schedules and procedures.

Mechanical parts

Details the mechanical components of the Nexus Station.

Electronic components

Lists and describes the station's electronic components.

Sensors

Lists and describes the various sensors used in the Nexus Station.

Nexus Station one-person installation kit

Details the kit for installing/removing the core-turnstile assembly.

CHAPTER 4 Maintenance and Repair Instructions

Instructions for maintaining and repairing the Nexus Station and its components

Provides procedures for maintaining and repairing the station and its parts.

Outer door

Instructions for removing and attaching the outer station door.

Upper-door bracket

Details the adjustable upper-door bracket and its removal.

Storage panel

Instructions for removing and attaching the storage panel.

Inside components and electronics

Describes accessing and working with internal station components.

Security door

Instructions for installing and removing the security door.

Power supply

Instructions for reinstalling and removing the power supply.

Coupler tube and brake motor (brake actuator assembly)

Instructions for attaching the brake assembly to the send-receive pipes.

Upper air manifold (slide-gate cover)

Describes removing the upper air manifold for access to the air valve.

Front motors: pin actuator and security-door actuator

Instructions for attaching front motors to the turnstile assembly.

Turnstile motor and arm

Instructions for removing and installing the turnstile motor and arm.

Roller and key groove

Steps to adjust the roller and key groove position.

Core-turnstile assembly

Explains the need to remove the core-turnstile assembly for maintenance.

Attach the installation rails and trolley to the station

Steps to install the rails and trolley for core assembly movement.

Adjust the fit of the trolley within the rails

Procedures for adjusting trolley wheel width for smooth rail movement.

Lift the core-turnstile assembly into place

Guides for lifting and positioning the core-turnstile assembly.

Secure the core-assembly frame to the base frame

Instructions to bolt the core-assembly frame to the base frame.

Electronics

Overview of connections and components controlled by circuit boards.

Nexus Station sensors

Lists and describes the various sensors used in the Nexus Station.

Turnstile maintenance and operation

Covers turnstile maintenance and operational procedures.

Align the turnstile

Procedures for aligning the turnstile within the security door opening.

Commission the station at the Nexus panel

Steps to commission the station via the Nexus panel interface.

Cleaning procedures

Guidelines for preventing, responding to, and cleaning spills at the station.

Maintenance Schedule

Lists recommended maintenance procedures and intervals.

CHAPTER 5 Problems and Solutions

Sequence for troubleshooting Nexus Station component errors

Outlines a standard sequence for troubleshooting component errors.

Instruction details and expected conditions

Provides detailed procedures and expected outcomes for troubleshooting.

Power source, encoder, and sensor connections

Shows locations of power, encoder, and sensor connections on the control board.

Signal diodes

Explains the function of signal diodes for component status indication.

Nexus Station Diagnostics menu

Describes how to access and use the station's diagnostics menu.

Instructions for troubleshooting common component errors

Troubleshooting steps for common component errors.

Nexus position timeout

Troubleshooting for Nexus position timeout errors.

Other problems and solutions

Lists solutions for common problems and issues.