Formax Atlas-AS OPERATOR MANUAL
Formax ATLAS-AS Air-
Feed Document Folder
Instruction Manual
Automatic Setting Air Feed Document Folder
12/2016
OPERATOR MANUAL
FIRST EDITION
INDEX
INTRODUCTION & SPECIFICATION PAGE 4
SAFETY Do’s & Don'ts 5
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OPERATING
Adjusting the Paper Gate
Setting the Suction Slot
Setting the Vacuum Bleed
Setting the Adjustable Side Lay
Setting the Back Stop
Setting the Air Distribution Knob
Setting the Air Separation Knob
Fold Plates
Roller Tilt
Delivery Roller
Emergency Stop Switch
Overlap
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TOUCHSCREEN OPERATION
Touchscreen Layout
Paper Settings Page
Batch Size selection
Speed Selection
Fold Settings Pages (Pre-defined fold types)
Setting Fold Positions Manually (Set by Position)
Delivery Settings Pages
Status Screen
Run Job
Store Pages
Tools Menu
Touch Screen Calibration
PLUG IN PERFORATOR
Setting Perforators
Scoring
Folding Card
Paper Jams
Roller Assembly - Removal
Roller Adjustment
Sensor Cleaning
Fold Plates - Maintenance
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PAPER
INDEX
FOLDING TIPS AND TROUBLESHOOTING
Sheets Difficult To Feed
Double Sheet Feeding
Fold Is Not Square Or Consistent
Paper Will Not Stack Consistently
Paper Will Not Deflect When Using One Fold Or Perforating
Total Batch Counter Not Working
‘Overlap Error Keeps Appearing
Machine Will Not Reset
No Power To Machine
Mains Switch Cuts Out
Fold Roller Replacement
ERROR SCREENS 38
DISPATCH KIT 41
ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS 42
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RECOMMENDED SPARES 43
FUSE POSITIONS & RATINGS 45
PRODUCT RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL 46
FOLDER
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INTRODUCTION
The Formax Atlas-AS is a brand new concept automatic paper folding machine
designed to be used in today's environment of document production. The Formax Atlas-AS
can be used by non-skilled personnel by following this easy to use operator's
guide. There are very few operator adjustments required and in conjunction with our new
'Smart screen' you will get started very quickly, but we do recommend that you take a little
time to read this manual, to ensure that you fully understand the machine. We have also
included a TIPS & TROUBLE SHOOTING section. Be sure to read this section
calling a service engineer to avoid any unnecessary expense.
On theAtlas-AS. The fold plates and delivery roller will move automatically according
to the type of fold selected. Please be aware that different weights, humidity, temperature or
the grain direction of the paper may make the paper fold in a different position according to
the material.
Some manual adjustment may sometimes be necessary to obtain the exact fold plate
position for each type of paper.
before
IMPORTANT
The operating environment should be controlled to a temperature between
16° C and 27° C Maximum
Feeding System ................................................ Bottom suction feed
Max. Sheet Size ................................................674mm x 365mm (26.5” x 14.4”)
Min. Sheet Size (in automatic mode)................. 160mm x 140mm (6.3” x 5.5”)
Max. Paper Weight ........................................... 240gsm Max. (0.24mm thick) according to
Min. Paper Weight ............................................ 56gsm (0.08mm thick)
Max. No. Folds per Sheet ................................. 2
Max. Fold Length long plate.............................. 328mm (12.91”)
Max. Fold Length short plate............................. 225mm (8.85”)
Max. No. Stored Programmes .......................... Unlimited
Speed per Hour (A4 Material) ............................27500 sheets (Stream Feed)
Speed per Hour (A3 Material) ............................18000 sheets (Stream Feed)
Dimensions ....................................................... L: 1240mm H: 1370mm W: 555mm
Weight ...............................................................132Kgs (+50Kgs packing)
Note: The production speed varies according to the material size.
Specification
hardness, type of fold, grain direction and substrate
17250 sheets (Pulsed Feed)
13250 sheets (Pulsed Feed)
L: (48.8”) H: (53.9”) W: (21.8”)
Power Requirement .......................................... 1 phase 230v 50Hz, 30A
1 phase
Sound Power Level .......................................... 96.0 decibels
*As part of our continued product improvement plan, specifications and information
published in this manual are subject to change without notice.
All specifications are dependant on application, type of stock, temperature, RH and print
engine used.
Specifications quoted were measured on uncoated and unprinted stock.E&OE.
220v 60Hz, 30A
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Safety Do’s & Don’ts
Safety Do’s & Don’ts
REGLES DE SECURITE : « A FAIRE » ET « A NE PAS FAIRE »
Do - read this operator manual fully before operating the machine.
Lire ce mode d'emploi avant d'utiliser la machine.
Do - operate with the designated AC current only. Use an exclusive outlet, as
overloading may cause fire or an electric shock.
Respecter l'alimentation électrique indiquée. Brancher sur une prise séparée
car une surcharge peut entraîner un incendie ou un choc électrique.
Do - install the power cord out of the way to avoid a tripping hazard.
Installer le cordon d'alimentation de manière à ne pas pouvoir
trébucher par dessus.
Do - make sure that the mains inlet connector is always easily accessible.
Ménager un accès libre à la prise de courant.
Do - Fit the yellow outrigger feet, (supplied in the Dispatch Kit), to the front and back
of the machine as shown on Page 7; to comply with safety regulations.
Fixer les pieds stabilisateurs jaune, (fourni dans le kit d'expédition), à l'avant et
l'arrière de la machine comme indiqué sur la page 7; pour se conformer aux
règlements de sécurité.
Do not - install the machine in an unstable place such that it tilts or shakes.
Ne pas installer la machine sur une surface non plane, afin d'éviter
qu'elle ne penche ou ne vibre.
Do not - unplug the plug or unplug the power cord from the outlet with a wet hand,
this can cause an electric shock.
Ne pas installer la machine sur une surface non plane, afin d'éviter
qu'elle ne penche ou ne vibre.
Do not - unscrew and remove any covers from the machine, as it can cause an
electric shock or injury.
Ne démonter et enlever aucun carter de la machine, par crainte de décharge
électrique ou de blessure.
Do not - place receptacles containing liquids on any surface.
Ne pas placer de récipient contenant un liquide sur la machine.
Do not - adjust any part of the machine whilst rollers are running
N'effectuer aucun réglage pendant que les rouleaux fonctionnent.
Do not - operate the machine with loose or trailing clothing or loose hair.
Ne pas porter de vêtements flottants et rassembler les cheveux longs
lors de l'utilisation de la machine.
Do not - under any circumstances adjust the paper gate when the machine is
switched on.
En aucune circonstance, régler le séparateur de papier lorsque la
machine est branchée.
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Warning Labels
Do - be aware of any finger traps and rotating parts when operating
the machine.
Attention au risque de se coincer les doigts, et aux pièces en
mouvement lors du fonctionnement de la machine.
Do - read this operator manual fully before operating the machine.
Lire ce mode d’emploi avant d’utiliser la machine.
Do not - operate the machine with loose or trailing clothing.
Ne pas porter de vêtements flottants lors de l'utilisation de la machine
Do not - operate the machine with loose hair.
Rassembler les cheveux longs lors de l'utilisation de la machine.
Do - be aware of any finger traps and rotating parts when operating
the machine.
Attention au risque de se coincer les doigts, et aux pièces en
mouvement lors du fonctionnement de la machine.
Do - be aware of sharp points and blades.
Attention aux éléments tranchants et aux couteaux.
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Do - be aware of rotating rollers.
Attention aux rouleaux en fonctionnement
Do - be aware of low current anti-static shock.
Attention aux faibles chocs d'électricité statique
PAPER
AUTOMATIC PAPER FOLDING MACHINE
Key to drawing below
A Moving side lay knob H System switch R Roller Tilt lever
B Paper gate knob J Front pins S Emergency stop switch
C Suction slot knob K Upper fold plate T Compressor switch
D Air distribution knob L Vacuum bleed knob U Extension table
E Air separation knob N Delivery roller V Fixed side lay
F Back Stop P Lead screw X Fuses
G Moving side lay Q Touch screen Y Roller assy. release knob
Z Outrigger Foot
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ADJUSTING THE PAPER GATE
Adjust the height of the paper gate using knob (B) (clockwise to lower, anti-clockwise to raise) so
that the clearance above the vacuum roller is two thicknesses of the paper to be folded. Do not
make this adjustment, when the face of the paper gate is above a hole in the vacuum roller, if it is,
rotate the vacuum roller by hand to bring the metal between holes below the paper gate.
B
On this machine, the paper gate is fixed in an optimum position and cannot be moved backwards
and forwards (horizontally).
SETTING THE SUCTION SLOT
The suction slot inside the suction drum, may be adjusted by releasing knob (C) and swinging the
knob in the desired position. Lighter stocks including bond will run best with the knob set to the
left. For heavier stocks and curled-up stock, move the knob (C) to the right until a satisfactory
position is obtained.
TWO THICKNESSES
OF PAPER
WARNING.
DO NOT ADJUST THE
PAPER GATE WHILE THE
MACHINE IS RUNNING OR
THE SUCTION DRUM MAY
BECOME DAMAGED.
Paper Gate
Vacuum
Bleed Knob
Suction
Slot Knob
Air Seperation
Knob
Back Stop
Adjustable
Side Lay
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PAPER
SETTING THE VACUUM BLEED (L).
Situated on the front of the feed table, the Vacuum Bleed Knob is used to allow more control of the
suction on the vacuum drum.
When light weight paper of 90gsm and lower is being fed through the machine turn the knob
clockwise to reduce the possibility of marking, or damage to the leading edge of the paper.
SETTING THE ADJUSTABLE SIDE LAY
Place a single sheet of the job onto the loading table.
Release the side lay clamp screws (A) and slide the side lay just up to the sheet so that there is
about half a millimetre clearance or 1/64 inch
Tighten the clamp screws.
SETTING THE BACK STOP (F)
This is placed up to the end of the paper stack and clamped to the moving side lay (G).
SETTING THE AIR DISTRIBUTION KNOB (D)
Depending on the length of the sheet, the air distribution knob (D) should be rotated to supply
the air to the correct ports as follows -
Position 1 - This is for short sheets A5 or 8" long with only port 1 open.
Position 2 - This is for sheets A4 or 11" long with the front port and port 2 open.
Position 3 - This is for the longest sheets A3 or 17" with the front port and port 3 open.
Position0-Inthis position, only port 2 is open and can be used on long sheets
with the curl up where you need to blow air into the centre of the stack.
These setting positions are only a guide and some experimentation may obtain a better result
with non-standard settings.
(Note) Position 1 feeds most paper stocks and sizes; thus the air distribution knob can be
left in this position for most jobs.
Port 1
Port 3
Air Distribution
Knob
SETTING THE AIR SEPARATION KNOB (E)
This knob controls the amount of air that is fed to the paper. The machine would normally run
with this knob set at the 'High' position. If the machine is run with less than approximately 20
sheets on the loading table, or running the job to the last sheet, this knob should be set to the low
position.
FOLDER
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FOLD PLATES
ALWAYS UNPLUG POWER CONNECTIONS BEFORE REMOVING FOLD PLATES.
Fitting
Fit the fold plates into their respective positions (long fold plate upper and short plate lower), by
locating the front pins (J) into the long slots and carefully sliding forwards (without twisting)
until the rear pins can be located into the short slots. When fully in position, pull down the fold
plate to lock into position. Connect the push-in power connectors - short lead to upper plate & long
lead to lower plate.
Settings
The fold plate lengths are set automatically.
Fold plate Tilt
See roller tilt.
IMPORTANT NOTE:-
If any of the fold plates, or the plug in perforator unit are removed from the machine; the
guard circuit is automatically broken, for safety reasons, to prevent the fold rollers from
rotating.
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Roller Tilt
Lever (R) should always be set in the ‘0’ (square) position. To adjust folding
out of square you can move the roller assembly in the + or - direction by releasing
knobs (Y) and moving lever (R) - always re-tighten Knobs (Y)
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Delivery Roller
The delivery roller will adjust automatically according to the paper length and the fold type selected.
Manual or fine adjustment for the position of the delivery roller can be made as shown on Page 19.
You should adjust the roller position so that when the work is stopped by the delivery roller, it
lies flat on the delivery without lying on the sloping plate, (See Diagram below), and without the
green belts showing between the sloping plate and the folded sheet.
Sloping plate
Emergency Stop Switch (S)
This switch also serves as the main isolator.
the end of the days running, press this switch to isolate the machine.
rotate the switch head clockwise.
Overlap
The machine has a built in system that will detect any sheet that overlaps another sheet by at
least 20mm. When this happens feeding will stop and the main switch will switch off,
preventing serious jams. The error screen (shown below) will be displayed on the touchscreen..
Note that this is not a double detector and will not detect all double sheet feeds. However the
overlap system is an indication of a tendency to double sheet feed and therefore the paper gate
should be lowered slightly and the paper stack should be fanned out more thoroughly.
It is important that the machine is switched off at
To switch back on,
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TOUCHSCREEN OPERATION
1. Turn the Emergency Stop button clockwise to switch the power on. After the
system start up procedure the touch screen will be displayed as shown below.
IMPORTANT.
If you have not been trained to operate this machine, we strongly advise that you select
the red cross icon.
We recommend that you either seek training or ask a trained operator to run the machine
for you.
Select the green tick icon only if you have been trained to operate this machine.
If you have not been trained to operate this machine and you select the green tick icoQ
WARNING:-
Wait at least 10 seconds, after making any selection on the Touchscreen
panel, before switching the machine OFF. Failure to do so could result in the
data storage being corrupted, and the machine not operating.
The touch screen is laid out into 3 main areas as shown below:
Status of
Setting
page
machine
data entry
area. Also
used for
quick links
to setting
pages.
&
Tabs to enable switching between setting
choose either Paper
pages
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Settings, Delivery Setting, Store or Tools
Settings, Fold
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Setting Pages.
Paper settings Page
Vacuum suck – There
are three selections
available – 1 short
suck, 2 long suck & 3
continuous for stream
feeding.
Highlighted number is
type currently selected.
The status area also
shows the currently
selected suck.
Batch Button – Image
is identical to that
shown in the status
area. On selection the
status area is replaced
with a calculator for
inputting new values.
Batch sizes of 1 to
998 may be set.
Fold Selection – For quick setting of crease positions on standard size sheets.
Highlighted fold is type currently selected, other folds may be selected.
Currently selected fold is shown in status area.
Select the Ruler icon to set the fold positions manually.
Perforating / scoring
with fold button.
Speed Selector – On
selection a speed
adjustment screen
will appear.
Perforating / scoring
button.
Arrows may be
selected to increase
or decrease the page
size in 0.1mm
increments.
Toggle between, Delay between batches
and stop after batch
Paper size Selection.
Page Length – On selection the status area is replaced with a
calculator for inputting new values. Length range = 190mm – 900mm
Pre-set Paper sizes for
quick insertion - Standard
sizes for country origin
would be shown.
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Paper length input
PAPER
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