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Morgana VFL Feeder
Operating Instruction

Read this manual carefully before you use this product and keep it handy for future
reference.
For safety, please follow the instructions in this manual.

Doc no: T10211B
Date: 2020-06-10

Summary of Contents for F142-001

Page 1: ...Feeder Operating Instruction Read this manual carefully before you use this product and keep it handy for future reference For safety please follow the instructions in this manual Doc no T10211B Date...

Page 2: ...hich case the user may be required to take adequate measures The product System which is connected to this machine will be class A NOTE The domestic environment is an environment where the use of broa...

Page 3: ...WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if instructions are not followed could result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates a potentiality hazardous situation which if instruc...

Page 4: ...y accessible If in doubt have the power source checked by a qualified electrician Improper grounding of the equipment can result in electrical shock Never connect the machine to a power source that la...

Page 5: ...s running Make sure the machine cycle has ended Lay the power cord in a way that nobody will stumble over it Do not place things on the cord Never attempt any maintenance function that is not specific...

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Page 7: ...een 24 Overview 24 Feeder Settings 25 Checking for Software Updates 26 3 Troubleshooting 27 Misfeeds Jams 27 General 27 Misfeed Jam in the Feeder 27 Fault Codes 28 General 28 List of Fault Codes 29 Ac...

Page 8: ...accurately register sheets ranging from 93 x 210 mm 3 67 x 8 27 all the way up to 385 x 1300 mm 15 16 x 51 2 Up to 200 mm 7 9 high stack of paper can be loaded on the table A built in ultrasonic doub...

Page 9: ...Components VFL Feeder 1 Registration area 2 Vacuum belts 3 Paper guide tongues 4 Paper wall 5 Power switch 6 Paper table 7 Paper table extension 8 Power inlet and fuse 9 Storage shelf 10 Magnetic pap...

Page 10: ...e tongues 7 Side float fan 8 Maximum paper stack height for sheets shorter than 700 mm 27 6 9 Maximum paper stack height for sheets longer than 700 mm 27 6 10 Paper stack height sensor Q4 11 Separated...

Page 11: ...ns may be greyed out of not visible at all and remaining buttons will stretch to fit the screen This manual will most often show a fully configured system The control panel is of touch screen type Poi...

Page 12: ...gauge 142 115551 2 Multi purpose wrench 201 111686 1 Screwdriver torx T20 201 111685 1 Hex wrench kit 960 108861 1 USB memory stick for performing machine software updates 601 185 1 Sensor cleaning br...

Page 13: ...strate thickness porosity coating type bond strength of the coating water content relative humidity and many other things can affect how the paper will behave when it is separated and fed We recommend...

Page 14: ...4 2 2 Setting Up a Job Getting Started Turning the Machine On and Off 1 Ensure the main power cord is plugged in the machine A and the wall socket 2 Toggle the main power switch B to turn the machine...

Page 15: ...Preparation Before loading paper in this machine it is recommended to fan the sheets as shown 1 Hold the paper stack on a flat surface 2 Bend the paper stack 3 Use your fingers and thumbs to pinch th...

Page 16: ...th a couple of times to break surface tension and pre separate the sheets 6 Realign the sheets into a stack before putting them in the machine NOTE If the sheets you are using are too stiff or too lar...

Page 17: ...using sheets longer than 700 mm 27 6 see the Feeder Table Extension section within this manual 2 Ensure the paper is pushed into the corner and is aligned to both the registration wall A and the front...

Page 18: ...ension Install table extension if using sheets longer than 700 mm 27 6 1 Ensure the built in pull out table A is fully stowed 2 Hook the table extension B into the lift C as shown NOTE The feeder tabl...

Page 19: ...ets processed since it was last cleared Clear button resets it back to zero I Batch counter Displays the number of sheets processed in this batch and the batch size Clear button resets it back to zero...

Page 20: ...a from the top menu in the Home screen NOTE Changing paper size or thickness will reset any fine adjustments that may have been entered on other screens 2 Select one of the pre defined paper sizes To...

Page 21: ..._________ 21 2 3 Set paper thickness and paper weight NOTE Measure paper thickness using the included vernier caliper 4 Click on the paper properties button to enter paper surface finish and curl if n...

Page 22: ...ob name is displayed in the box on the right Asterisk following the job name indicates that there are unsaved changes to this job 2 To save the current settings click Save or Save as To load a previou...

Page 23: ...essing another batch automatically NOTE It is convenient to set up batch mode with a short pause to let the operator work in tandem with the machine While the machine is paused the operator can remove...

Page 24: ...unction Element Description Feeder settings Allows the adjustment of feeder fan lift and sensor settings in case the automatic settings do not provide satisfactory feeding performance Machine speed Ac...

Page 25: ...ed over registered if this value is set too high D Paper density Paper density is a value measured by the separated paper SP sensor A higher value means more sheets are floated and the unfloated pile...

Page 26: ...to Tools Software version 2 To check if there are software updates available for this machine go to Plockmatic Group website and log in to the Partner Centre https plockmaticgroup com customer login...

Page 27: ...e machine display A message with the jam description error code and approximate jam location is displayed Misfeed Jam in the Feeder 1 Inspect the feed belt area for misfed sheets 2 Inspect the registr...

Page 28: ...chnician NOTE Clicking on the fault code will open a short description of the issue To address fault codes other than those specified below remove any paper in the paper path and power the system off...

Page 29: ...crease one or more of the following parameters paper density vacuum fan separation fan NOTE See the Feeder Settings section of this manual for instructions on how to do this FE 102 Double sheet This c...

Page 30: ...rom freely exiting the feeder FE 104 Sheet too short When a sheet exits the feeder the ultrasonic double sheet detector US DSD Q10 measures its length to ensure the sheet matches machine settings Erro...

Page 31: ...rloaded paper stack height sensor Q4 measures the amount of paper on the table when feed cycle starts If the media used is shorter than 700 mm 27 6 the permitted paper stack height is limited to 200 m...

Page 32: ...e adjusted by the following procedure 1 Use a steel ruler or several stiff sheets of paper to check the gap between the separation pads B and the lowest point of the vacuum belt roller is even and aro...

Page 33: ...ort When contacting your Dealer please provide as much information as possible about the job you are attempting to run and the problems you encounter What machine do you have o You can find the model...

Page 34: ...nusual noises or odors Disconnect the power cord from the power source and call a certified service technician to correct the problem WARNING This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this p...

Page 35: ...eated do not place the machine where it will be Directly exposed to cool air from an air conditioner Subjected to sudden temperature changes Directly exposed to heat from a heater Power Connection Alw...

Page 36: ...ctual Product Dimensions For Reference Product Length Width Height VFL Feeder 685 mm 27 in 730 mm 28 7 in 1074 mm 42 3 in VFL Feeder with feeder table fully extended 1535 mm 60 5 in 730 mm 28 7 in 107...

Page 37: ...ecommended to carry out the following maintenance on a weekly basis 1 Power off the machine using the main power switch Remove any remaining paper from the feeder table 2 Wipe down the feeder table an...

Page 38: ...y productivity of this machine is 10 000 sheets Paper quality affects the output quality of this machine If the sheets entering this machine are not uniform and square the output will vary accordingly...

Page 39: ...FL Feeder 685 mm 27 730 mm 28 7 1074 mm 42 3 150 kg 330 lbs VFL Feeder with table extension 1535 mm 60 5 730 mm 28 7 1074 mm 42 3 150 kg 330 lbs Packaged 1200 mm 47 2 800 mm 31 5 1305 mm 51 4 205 kg 4...

Page 40: ...d ITALIANO 1 Dichiarazione di conformit UE 2 Numero 3 Produttore 4 La presente dichiarazione di conformit rilasciata sotto la responsabilit esclusiva del fabbricante 5 Oggetto della dichiarazione 6 Mo...

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