• Do not operate this machine without all guarding in place.
• Do not make adjustments or perform maintenance on this machine with power on.
• Keep the machine and the work area clean and free of spills to prevent accidents.
• Be sure to replace any safety decals that may have been detached for any reason.
Baumfolder Corporation reserves the right to make changes in design or to make additions or
improvements in its products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on its
previously manufactured products. It is recommended that modifications to this equipment not be
made without the advice and express written consent of Baumfolder Corporation.
FOLDER IDENTIFICATION
MODEL NO: _______________________________ SERIAL NO: _____________________________
IV.)Squaring the Machine ........................................................................................................................................ 7
V. )Electrical Connections ....................................................................................................................................... 8
1.0 .Wiring the Pump (3 phase) ................................................................................................................... 8
1.1. Wiring the Pump (1 phase).................................................................................................................................8
1.2. Other Connections ............................................................................................................................... 8
1.3 .Tapping the Transformer ...................................................................................................................... 9
V II .)Installing Fold Plates & Stacker Delivery ...................................................................................................... 21
1.0 Control Panel BAN-5................................................................................................................................ 22
1.2 . Machine Status Indicators .................................................................................................................. 22
1.3 . Machine Control Pushbuttons ............................................................................................................22
1.4 .Keypad Buttons with Selection Indicators .......................................................................................... 23
1.5 .Keypad Buttons for Selection Adjustments ........................................................................................ 23
2.0 RUN MODE FUNCTIONS ................................................................................................................................23
2.1 .Machine Setup and Diagnostic Mode................................................................................................. 23
4. 6 .Main Drive Run Time .......................................................................................................................... 32
XI. )Baumset Adjustment ........................................................................................................................................ 40
XXI.)Principles of Mechanical Folding .................................................................................................................... 56
XXII.)Job setup example ............................................................................................................................................. 57
Table 1. Machine Setup Parameter List "A" ........................................................................................................................ 24
Table 2. Machine Monitor Parameter List ............................................................................................................................ 24
Table 3. Machine Setup Parameter List "B" ......................................................................................................................... 25
Table 5. Future Features List ................................................................................................................................................ 26
Table 6. Machine Usage Status Parameter List ..................................................................................................................... 27
Table 7. Output Type Animations ........................................................................................................................................ 27
Table 11. Suction Length Function ....................................................................................................................................... 29
Table 12. Determining the Large Display Contents............................................................................................................... 30
Table 14. LED Status Indicators............................................................................................................................................ 31
Table 15. Output Delay and Duration ................................................................................................................................... 33
Table 16. Power Up Fault Messages..................................................................................................................................... 34
Table 17. Run Time Fault Messages ..................................................................................................................................... 35
Table 18. Machine Run Error Messages ............................................................................................................................... 36
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SAFETY FIRST
10. Make sure that all safety devices are in place before
restarting the machine.
Your new Baum paper folding machine has been designed
in accordance with the latest safety specifications. The
warning and caution labels on the machine must remain in
place. Make sure all guarding provided is in place before
starting up and running the machine.
Due to the nature of the work process of paper folding
machines, there are parts and areas on the machine which
cannot be completely covered without interfering with the
operation of the machine. Therefore, sound personal work
habits and strict observance of all safety precautions is
required for the protection of the operator, co-workers, and
the machine.
Be sure to follow these
safety precautions:
1.Study the safety instructions at your plant and those
provided in this manual.
2.Study the operating instructions carefully before
operating the machine.
3.Make sure that your co-workers are familiar with the
work process, potential danger areas,
and all necessary safety measures.
11. Never clean moving parts of the machine (rollers,
shafts, etc.) or remove any test sheets or paper jams
while the machine is running.
12. Keep the floor around the entire machine clean.
Immediately clean up any oil, grease, or paint spills
from the floor. Remove tools, cleaning cloths, and
paper scraps from all work areas.
13. Never allow unauthorized personnel to make adjustments on the machine, remove problem sheets, or start
the machine.
14. Never climb over the machine or crawl into it while it is
turned on.
15. Immediately repair or replace any safety devices which
have become ineffective or are missing.
16. Report any exposed cables or exposed electrical
connections.
17. Always have a certified qualified electrician perform all
electrical maintenance.
18. Do not make adjustments or perform maintenance with
the power on.
4.Make sure that the machine is in good working order
before turning it on.
5.If the machine suddenly stops for whatever reason, do
not restart it right away. Someone may have stopped
the machine, but failed to press the emergency (Stop)
button. If the machine is restarted unexpectedly, your
co-worker could be seriously injured.
6.Always press the emergency (Stop) button first if you
stop the machine for adjustments or maintenance work
which must not be done while the machine is in
operation.
7.For extensive maintenance or repair work, turn off the
main power supply.
8.Never use improper or defective tools.
9.After making adjustments or after doing maintenance
or repair work, always make sure that all tools and
other objects are removed from the machine. Otherwise, they might fall into the machine, causing severe
damage or injuries.
19. Become familiar with and follow the safety labels on
the next page. Replace any of these labels that are
damaged or lost.
Additional Notes:
20. Do not attempt to remove a paper jam, no matter how
minor it may appear to be, while the machine is
running.
21. When cleaning the fold rolls, use the handwheel for
turning. Be sure the power to the machine is off.
22. Turn off the machine before making any adjustments to
the scoring, perforating, or slitting attachments. Keep
hands and clothing away from the slitter shafts when
the machine is running.
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INTRODUCTION OVERVIEW
The 1st station [parallel] folder with pile feeder
contains the following main components (Figure 1):
1.Pile Feeder
2.Register
3.1st Station Folder (Parallel)
4.Fold Roller Gapsets
5.Fold Plates
6.Slitter Shafts (not shown)
7.Delivery (Stacker)
8.Operator Controls
9.Double Sheet Detector (Caliper)
10.Vacuum Pump (not shown)
11.Handwheel
Level the machine on the floor. Place a spirit level on
the #2 fold roller (Figure 3) and on the feeder crossmembers.
SQUARING THE MACHINE
It is essential that this folding machine is square in
order for it to work properly. To square the machine,
measure diagonally across corners from feeder frame to
folder frame (Figure 4). Dimensions shown are approximate. Be sure that the measurements taken are identical
within 1/16-inch. If the machine is out of square, shift the
frames in the direction needed until the proper squareness is
obtained.
#2 FOLD ROLL#2 FOLD ROLL
#2 FOLD ROLL
#2 FOLD ROLL#2 FOLD ROLL
Figure 1Figure 1
Figure 1
Figure 1Figure 1
TRANSPORTATION/INSTALLATION
As soon as you receive your new folder, and before
removing the machine from the skid, check carefully for any
damage to the shipments. If any damage is found, promptly
contact your Baumfolder sales representative.
To lift the folder from the skid, place the fork lift rails
under the lower rails as shown in Figure 2. Note that the
fork lift must have at least a 1500 lb. capacity.
Remove all rust protection coating after unpacking the
folder.
Figure 2Figure 2
Figure 2
Figure 2Figure 2
Figure 3Figure 3
Figure 3
Figure 3Figure 3
Figure 4Figure 4
Figure 4
Figure 4Figure 4
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#4
#5
U1
#1
W2
V1
#2
U2
W1
#3
V2
GND
G/Y
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
1.0 Wiring the Pump (2020 / 3 phase)
Connect the pressure/vacuum pump at the pump
junction box (Figure 5) using the attached cable. Follow
the instructions to the left for the proper connections.
Turn the main power switch to the "ON" position.
Switch the pump on momentarily and check for proper
pump rotation as indicated by the rotation arrow on the
pump. Immediately turn off the pump if the rotation is
wrong.
If the rotation is incorrect interchange any two of the
three wires #1, #2, or #3 in the pump motor terminal box.
W2
#4
#3
U1
#1
Note: Dotted line indicates the cnange
you need to make if the pump
is running backwards
1 PHASE ONLY
V1
#2
U2
W1
V2
GND
1.1 Wiring the Pump (2020 / 1 phase)
Connect the pressure/vacuum pump at the pump
junction box (Figure 5) using the attached cable. Follow
the instructions to the left for the proper connections.
G/Y
1.2 Other Connections
Refer to the serial number plate for electrical
requirements. The serial number plate notes the voltage,
phase and hertz, minimum time delay fuse, total machine
amperage, and minimum wire conductor size for the main
power connection.
The main power is connected directly to the line side of
the main power switch. In a (2020 / 1 phase) use L1 and L2
only. In a (2020 / 3 phase) use L1, L2, L3.
All electrical connections are to be made by a certified
electrician. Refer to local building electrical codes for proper
and safe connections.
For the following items, refer to Figure 6. Run a power
cable from your distribution box to the main control box on
the pile feeder. Turn the main power switch to zero. Using
the appropriate tool, open the latches on the control box
door and open the door.
Figure 5
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NOTE: The door is connected to the main box by a ground
wire that should not be removed.
1.3 Tapping the Transformer
Pass the power cable through the strain relief and the
hole provided in the control box. Connect the power cable to
the open terminals on the main disconnect in the control box.
The incoming ground wire should be attached to the ground
stud located in the lower right-hand corner of the control box.
To tap the transformer, read the incoming voltage at the
main disconnect. Then move the wire numbered 7L2 on the
transformer to the corresponding tap on the transformer.
Tighten all screw connections and close the door before
switching the machine on.
A connector is provided for power connection to the
stacker. The stacker must be plugged into the socket for the
machine to operate, if not, install the blind plug attached to
the box.
A connector is provided for power connection to the
second station (8-page) fold unit. If no additional folding
station is to be connected, the connector must be closed off
with a blind plug.
1.4 Pump Connections
Connect the air hoses to the pump. The small diameter
hose is connected to the vacuum side of the pump. Connect
it to the barbed fitting above the ball valve on one end and
the other end to the vacuum solenoid valve on the pile
feeder.
Connect the larger diameter hose to the remaining
outlet port on the pump and to the barbed fitting on the pile
feeder at the end of the blow bar.
Troubleshooting tips and actions required for the
display messages that may appear on the control readout
may be found the "Diagnostic Messages" section of the
manual.
3
2
1X7
1X10
1X12
1
1X1
1X2
4
6
5
8
7
Figure 6
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BAUMFOLDER 2000 Series “QUICK START” INSTRUCTIONS
TURNING THE MAIN SWITCH ON
When you turn on the Main Power Switch located on the side of the Control Box , you must let
the Control automatically run a self-test. During the self-test
a button will cause an Error Message to appear in the Main Display. To CLEAR Message turn Power
OFF at the Main Power Switch—WAIT
5 SECONDS, then turn Power back on.
1.Turn on Main Power Switch on left side of control enclosure.
-Wait until control finishes self-test.
2.Load paper on Pile Feed Table. Press Pile up GREEN Button
Pile will raise automatically to correct height.
NOTE: To STOP Pile—Press REDButton
3.To START Drive Motor & Pump—Press GREEN Button ABOVE thesymbol.
DO NOT Press any buttons. Pressing of
To STOP Drive Motor —Press RED Button BELOW the symbol or Press EMER-
GENCY STOP BUTTON
RAISING AND LOWERING THE PILE FEEDER LIFT TABLE
1.After loading paper onto Pile Feeder Lift Table, Press the GREEN Button
This will raise the paper to the proper feeding height automatically. You
can stop the Pile Feeder Lift Table by Pressing the RED Pile Feeder
STOPButton
2.
To lower the Pile Feeder Table, you must first Press the RED Pile Feeder
STOPButton
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Then Press the GREEN Button to lower Pile Feed Table. The Table will lower and stop
automatically in its lowest position.
STARTING PRODUCTION WITH THE BAUM 2020
1.To START the Folder Drive, Press the GREEN Button on the Control Panel
just ABOVE the symbol, this will Start the Folder Drive and the Pump will automatically
come on.
2.To STOP the Folder Drive, Press the RED Button on the Control Panel just BELOW the
symbol or Press the RED EMERGENCY STOP Button on the Control Panel or on the
Stacker Control Panel. The Folder Drive will STOP, The Pump may continue to run for about 7
seconds. If you want to stop the pump at the same time as the folder drive press the Drive
STOP button twice within a 0.5 seconds.
The Pump circuit has a minimum ON time of 4 SECONDS. If the Pump is commanded OFF
within 4 seconds after it is started, it will continue run for the duration of the 4 seconds and then
shut OFF.
3.To Turn the Pump ON without the Folder Drive coming On, Press the GREEN Button ABOVE
the symbol
4. To Turn the Pump OFF, Press the RED Button BELOWthe symbol NOTE: the Pump
will stay ON for at least 4 SECONDS before being able to shut off.
Easy Mode:
This mode is an automatic setup mode that sets the sheet gap to 1 inch and vacuum duration to 5
inches. Most jobs may be ran with this mode of operation. A Z-fold or a product with a window
will require the Continuous Mode of operation. You can not change the sheet gap or vacuum
duration settings manually using the Easy-Mode.Only the DCT500 mode or Continuous Cycle
mode allows adjustment of these settings.
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The Easy-Mode is used for folds that require half of the sheet length or less going into the
foldplate. These folding applications normally operate with a 1.0 Inch sheet gap. If you are folding
half of the sheet length or more into the foldplate you must have a greater gap.
TURN THE EASY-PARAMETER ON/OFF
1.Press the Machine Setup button found in the top row.
..
2.
.Press the Sheet Gap
..
+ or - Buttons until P20 appears in the sheet gap display.
3. Press the Batch Count + Button until P25 appears in the sheet gap
display. You will now see the word “EASY” in the counter display
Batch Count + Button until P25 appears in the sheet gap display. You will now see the word “EASY”
in the counter display, see Figure E1.
Figure E1
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4. Look to the right hand end of the counter display. If an “ 1 “ appears in the display the Easy-
Parameter is turned on. If an “ 0 “ is displayed, the Easy-Parameter is turned off, see Figure E1.
To turn the Easy-Parameter on or off, Press the Plus (+) button for the batch
time delay setup. Pressing this button changes the “ 1 “ to an “ 0 “ and back. This button is found
at the far right side of the top row, see Figure E1.
5. Press the Machine Setup button again in the top row to confirm and exit pro-
gramming mode.
SELECT EASY MODE
Pressing this button enables the selection of either the EASY mode or cYcL mode
+
Pressing these buttons will toggle between the EASY mode or cYcL mode. Set EASY in
the large display. You will notice that the sheet gap display screen has (3) dashes when the
Easy Mode is on and a number when it is off.
Press the mode selection button again to exit mode selection.
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SELECT CONTINUOUS CYCLE MODE
It is recommended to use the continuous cycle mode when the job requires more than ½ of
the sheet length to go in the #1 fold plate or if the product has a window that will be sensed
as the trailing edge of the sheet.
The continuous cycle mode allows you to select the SHEET GAP, SHEET LENGTH and
the SUCTION LENGTH.
Pressing this button enables the selection of either the EASY mode or cYcL mode
+
Pressing these buttons will toggle between the EASY mode or cYcL mode. Set cYcL in the large
display (see figure E1).
SETTING THE SHEET GAP AND SHEET LENGTH
The small 3 digit display shows the current setting for the sheet gap. The number on the
right hand side of the large display (1) represents the current sheet length. Set the sheet
gap and sheet length for the current job.
SETTING THE SUCTION LENGTH
Use the + and – buttons under the 10 segment bar graph display to adjust the suction
length. Each segment represents 5% of sheet length. If 10 segments are illuminated 50%
of sheet length is selected. So, it is important that the sheet length is set properly for the
current job.
Press the mode selectionbutton again to exit mode selection.
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TO START FEEDING
1.Press the GREEN Button to START the Folder Drive and the Pump.
2.Press the
Solenoid. The Sucker Wheel will pull a sheet from the Feeder onto the Register.
GREEN Button ABOVE the symbol to START the Vacuum
TO STOP FEEDING
1.Press the RED Button BELOW the symbol. This will turn the Vacuum
Solenoid OFF. The Sucker Wheel will STOP pulling sheets—BUT the Folder Drive and
the Pump will stay ON.
NOTE: You can also STOP feeding by Pressing the
RED PILE FEEDER STOP BUTTON.
CHANGE SPEED OF FOLDER DRIVE
To change the speed of the Folder Drive, just turn the Potentiometer Speed
adjust Knob on the Main Control Panel 1 thru 10, 10 being maximum speed
MACHINE PARAMETERS
PressinButton allows access to the Machine Parameters. The Machine
Parameters may be monitored, some changed and various options (kicker, pile re-load,
etc.) enabled or disabled.
Navigation through the parameters is accomplished by using the following procedure:
1.Pressingand directly UNDER the 3 digit display will select
the various Parameters Groups by count of tens.
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EXAMPLE: Hold the MINUS Button, this will automatically count back to P00
(group P0). Now by Pressing the Button will take you to the next
Parameter Group P10 – P20 - P30 – P40 – P50 – P60
2.Pressing anddirectly UNDER the left 3 digits of the Large 8 digit
display, this will select the individual Parameters in a select group.
EXAMPLE:Start with the first Group of Parameters, the 3 digit
display reads P00. Pressing the this will take you to Parameters
P01 – P02 – P03 – P04 – P05
- To go to the next Group of Parameters Press
The display will show P10. Pressing the button
will take you to Parameters P11 – P12 –P13 – P14 (continue this sequence
to move thru the rest
of the Parameter Groups P20 – P30 – P40 – P50 – P60
3. To change one of the machines Parameter Settings Pressor
Buttons UNDER the right most 2 digits of the large 8 digit display.
The following is a list of the available parameters. Please see the Operators Manual for a definition of each parameter.
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To get out of the Machine Parameter Settings Mode, Pressagain. The displays will
ood
oo
o
return to normal operations.
BA TCH COUNTING SETUP
To enter Batch Count Set-Up, Press
1.This will bring up 3 display functions on the Control Panel.
First is the Small 3 digit display – this display must show
If the display shows any other Mode, the Batch Counter
will not function. To change, Press theorButtons directly
UNDER the 3 digit display to change this Mode of Operation.
NOTE: If the display shows or the wrong batching device is
ooo
selected. These batching devices are Options not sold as standard equipment.
2.In the Large 8 digit display you will see 2 display functions.
1.Is the number of sheets in the batch.
2.Is the time delay between batches.
A.In the first 3 digits of the 8 digit display, this is the number of Sheets in each batch.
To adjust the number, press the or Button directly UNDER
the display until the desired number is displayed.
B.In the last 2 digits of the 8 digit display, is the time between batches
setting. This setting moves in Tenth (10th) of Seconds, to adjust, Press
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th eorButtons directly UNDER the 2 digit display until the
desired delay number is displayed.
EXAMPLE:
This is set-up for 10 pieces in a Batch with a 1.5 second
delay between Batches.
3.To return back to RUN mode, PressButton and set either the Batch Size or
Time Delay to Zero and the Folder will run continuously.
STOP FEED
In Batch Count Mode, you also can have the Feeder Set-Up for a Stop Feed Count. You can enter
the number of Sheets that you wish to Feed and the Feeder will Feed that number and STOP.
The feeder will not Re-Start until you Press SHEET START Button.
1.Press the Button on the Control Panel, the 3 display functions on the
Control Panelwill appear.
A.In the first 3 digits of the 8 digit display enter the Number of
Sheets that you wish the Feeder to Feed by Pressing either
orButtons.
B.In the Last 2 digits of the 8 digit display, Press and HOLD
th e Button until the LETTERSappears – the machine will
now Feed only the Number of Sheets that you have entered.
EXAMPLE:
With this setting the Feeder will run 10 sheets
and Stop Feeding.
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RESETTING THE TOTAL COUNTER
To reset the Total Counter, Press Button ; ensure the red LED is illuminated.
Press Button and HOLD DOWN for 3 SECONDS,
The Large 8 digit display will begin to Count BACKWARDS from 5.4.3.2.1,
then display CLEARED, the Counter is then ZERO.
You MUST Press and HOLD Buttonas the display is counting
BACKWARDS, if at anytime the ZERO Button is released, the Counter will
display the Last Count Value
NOTE The Batch counte r will also be reset to 0 by this procedure.
RESETTING THE BATCH COUNTER
Press the Batch counter Button; ensure the red LED is illuminated.
Press Button and HOLD DOWN for 3 SECONDS,
The Large 8 digit display will begin to Count BACKWARDS from 5.4.3.2.1,
then display CLEARED, the Counter is then ZERO.
NOTEThe Total counter will not be reset to zero.
TURN OFF BATCH COUNTING:
Press thecounter setup buttonand set either the batch size or time dwell to zero.
Exit the counter setup mode by pressing the counter setup button again or any button in the second row.
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INSTALLING FOLD PLATES & STACKER
CORPORA
DELIVERY
Install the fold plates into the folder. When installing
the fold plates, take note of the symbol on the fold plate stop
(Figure 7-1). The swing deflector may only be brought
forward when the deflector symbol is also in the forward
position. Lock the fold plates in position with the clamp
levers (7-2). See "Fold Pan" section for fold plate setting
procedure.
Attach the delivery stacker (3-2) by hooking the hanger
brackets onto the round rods at the exit end of the folder.
Plug the stacker power cable into the corresponding outlet
on the main control enclosure on the pile feeder (Figure 6-
1).
Pull the handwheel (Figure 1-11) to manually turn the
fold rollers to be sure that they are operating smoothly.
Check for any foreign material, and be sure that the deflectors do not touch the fold rollers.
OPERATOR CONTROLS
The main operator control panel (Figure 8) is located at
the pile feeder. See the "Control Panel" section for a detailed
description of all the buttons.
1.0 Setting Folding Speed
The speed of the fold rollers may be set while the folder
is running! This is done by adjusting the speed control
potentiometer located on the top left side of the main control
panel. Clockwise rotation speeds the folder up; counterclockwise rotation slows the folder down.
1.1 Setting Stacker Belt Speed
An infinite speed range between high and low is set by
turning the control knob (Figure 9-1).
1.2 Emergency Stop Button
When an emergency stop button (8-1 & 9-2) is pressed,
the result is:
Sheet feed - stop
Folder drive - stop
Pile lift - stop
The pressure/vacuum pump continues to operate. The
emergency stop button must be pulled to release before the
machine can be restarted. An error message "StoP" will
appear on the readout.
The emergency stop buttons are found at the main
operator control panel (8-1) and the delivery control (9-2).
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