Pitney Bowes Omation® 306/306s Letter Opener User guide

March 9, 2018
Model 306™ User Manual
Document Revision 18-01
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Document History
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12-01
Sept. 2012
Initial Release. The Omation Model 306 Manual was
completely restructured for better viewing on a Tabletstyle reader.
14-01
Nov. 2014
Increased supported languages, edited specifications,
other minor edits
17-01
Nov. 15, 2017
Page 11 - Replaced machine keypad controls graphic
to show international symbols that replaced text on
newer machines.
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March 9, 2018
Page 71 - Added FCC and Industry Canada
information.
If you find errors, inaccuracies, or any other issues or concerns with this
document, please contact the OPEX Technical Writers via email at:
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Table of Contents
Document History ........................................................................................... 2
Introduction ..................................................................................................... 5
Safety .............................................................................................................. 6
Safety conventions used in this manual ..................................................... 6
Equipment safety precautions ......................................................................... 7
Ergonomics ................................................................................................ 8
Overview of Model 306 Operation .................................................................. 9
Functional Description .................................................................................. 10
Machine controls ........................................................................................... 11
Operating Instructions ................................................................................... 13
The Run screen ........................................................................................ 13
Staging the mail ........................................................................................ 16
Preparing the mail .................................................................................... 16
Setting the Envelope Height position ....................................................... 17
Setting the Thickness Detect position ...................................................... 17
Setting the Hi-Speed Inkjet Printer position .............................................. 18
Operating the Model 306 .......................................................................... 19
Adjust LCD Contrast ................................................................................. 22
Setting and Viewing Operator Passwords ................................................ 22
Supervisor Operations .................................................................................. 24
Job Menu .................................................................................................. 25
Add Job .................................................................................................... 26
Delete Job ................................................................................................ 27
Modify Job ................................................................................................ 27
SORT WIZARD ........................................................................................ 30
Copy Job .................................................................................................. 36
Sort List .................................................................................................... 37
Print All Jobs or Individual Job Parameters .............................................. 37
Job Parameters ............................................................................................. 38
Operator Menu ......................................................................................... 45
System Configuration Menu ..................................................................... 50
Audit Trail Menu ....................................................................................... 52
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Password Options ....................................................................................
Statistics ........................................................................................................
Operator Statistics ....................................................................................
Supervisor Statistics .................................................................................
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................
Routine Maintenance ....................................................................................
Clean the Model 306 ................................................................................
Replacing Report Printer Paper ...............................................................
Cleaning the Audit trail printer cartridge head ..........................................
Specifications ................................................................................................
FCC information / informations FCC ........................................................
Industry Canada information / Industrie Canada l'information ..................
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Introduction
Omation® Model 306™ & Model 306s™
High volume, high speed envelope opener with optional sorting
capabilities
For more than thirty years, Omation products have been a staple in mailrooms
across the globe. The all-new Model 306 contains significant technological
improvements over its predecessor, the Model 206 Envelopener, which has
been the world’s best selling envelope opening device for more than a decade.
The Omation Model 306, with its ability to operate at a rated speed of up to
40,000 envelopes per hour, contains OPEX’s latest mail opening technology
and sets a new standard for high volume mail processing. The improved milling
cutter with 8 cut-depth positions removes chips as small as 0.01” from the
envelope edge, producing a soft, feathered edge while protecting valuable
envelope contents. Even UPS and FedEx delivery envelopes are no match for
the Model 306. Equipped with a new and robust operator control software
interface, job setup can be done with ease and flexibility.
Most significantly, the Model 306 is also available with enhanced sorting
capabilities as the Model 306s. Envelopes can be sorted to two locations
based on programmable criteria such as thickness, length, and height.
Optional batching capability allows items to be grouped together in preselected lot sizes.
Sorting options make the Model 306s a perfect fit for applications that require
verification of contents either before or after extraction: like claims processing,
remittance, and vote-by-mail. Because of its ability to differentiate between
“clean mail” from “exception mail.” The Model 306s also helps to ensure
maximum productivity from mail extraction equipment by allowing operators to
concentrate on extracting envelope contents from “clean” batches instead of
trying to handle exceptions at the same time.
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Safety
The information provided in this section is intended to educate the user on
various safety issues regarding the Model 306.
Safety conventions used in this manual
OPEX documents use the following conventions to describe certain
procedures and situations. Please be aware of these conventions when
reading the manuals and operating the machine:
DANGER: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will
result in death or severe injury. The use of this signal word is limited to
the most extreme situations.
WARNING: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE: Indicates information considered important, but not hazard
related.
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The following safety labels appear on the machine, and must be observed.
The label shown in Figure 1 is to warn the technician to turn off the AC power
switch and disconnect the power cord before opening and servicing the Model
306. Servicing of the machine is to be performed by Authorized OPEX
Technicians only. There are no user-serviceable parts within the machine.
Figure 1: Electrical warning label
Figure 2: Feeder warning label
This label is to warn the user to keep loose objects away from any exposed,
moving parts of the machine. The moving parts of the Model 306™ can
become jammed and/or damaged by foreign objects. Keep hands, hair, loose
clothing and jewelry away from the moving parts.
Equipment safety precautions
WARNING: Follow these additional safety precautions whenever
installing, operating, servicing, or maintaining the equipment described in
this manual.
• Do not attempt to clean the machine while it is running. A cloth (or similar
material) should never be used to clean moving parts such as belts or
rollers. The use of such material on moving mechanisms can result in
damage to the machine or severe personal injury. If a belt, roller, gate or
similar part needs to be cleaned, hand-crank the part during cleaning or
clean it while stationary.
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• Do not use flammable, high pressure, “canned air” to clean paper scraps
and dust from the machine.
• Do not place fingers in the feed area while running the machine.
• Do not place fingers in the cutter area. The cutter blades are sharp and may
cause cuts, should you inadvertently come in contact with them whether the
machine is running or not.
• Do not set liquids on the Model 306 which could spill into the machine.
WARNING: Unplug the machine from the power source to remove power
from the machine for servicing or when moving the machine.
Ergonomics
As in any occupation which requires you to perform the same motion
repeatedly during the course of your work, it is important to consider how you
perform your task. Always use proper operating procedures when working at
your Model 306. Using improper procedures can result in a potentially serious
injury.
To reduce possible risks, we strongly urge you to follow these
suggestions:
• If you need to use a chair, maintain an upright body posture. Avoid the
tendency to slump in your chair. The angle between your torso and thighs
should always be 90 degrees.
• Occasionally change the angle of your posture for greater comfort.
• If possible, avoid operating the machine for longer than a single 8-hour
shift.
While no suggestions can guarantee completely against work-related injuries,
you will certainly increase your comfort and safety while operating the
Model 306 if you put these suggestions into practice. The Model 306 has been
designed with you in mind. If it is operated correctly, you should find your work
experience comfortable and enjoyable.
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Overview of Model 306 Operation
These steps provide a quick overview of the Model 306 Operation. For details
on operating the Model 306, refer to “Operating Instructions” on page 13.
1. The operator loads mail onto the feed hopper. Normally, the operator can
load a comfortable handful of mail directly from the Post office mail trays.
2. The operator starts the Model 306 by pressing the Start button.
3. The operator uses the keypad to login and select the correct operator.
The operator may also have to enter a password.
4. The operator uses the keypad to select a job.
5. After selecting a job, the screen may prompt the operator to verify or adjust
settings such as: cutter, printer, height detect and/or thickness detect
positions.
6. The operator uses the keypad to select RUN, and presses the Enter button to
begin operation.
7. Envelopes are fed from the feeder towards the retard stones.
8. The retard stones singulate the envelopes and sends them past the height
and thickness measurement areas. The envelopes are measured by the
sensors in this area (length, thickness, and/or height) and the envelope
count is incremented.
9. The envelope moves through the milling cutter where the top side of
envelope is cut (if the cutter is set to any position other than Position 0=no
cut).
10. Envelope moves towards the sort gate.
11. If sorting is enabled, the sort gate directs the workflow to the correct path.
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Functional Description
Feeder
Thickness measurement
Retard stones
Information display
Button keypad controls
Cut depth knob
Feed assist wheel
Sort gate
Divert path
Lower conveyor
Report printer
Height measurement
Feeder - Envelopes are loaded onto the feeder at the top left of the machine.
This area is also often referred to as the hopper.
Retard stones - used to singulate and feed the stack of envelopes into the
machine for subsequent processing.
Cut depth knob - used to set the depth of the cut - from 0.01” (0.03 cm) from the
envelope edge (Position 1), up to 0.125” (0.32 cm) in depth (position 8). Cut
Position 0 (no cut), can be used to sort envelopes without cutting them.
Information display - backlit LCD screen provides the user interface.
Button keypad controls - used to navigate the menus and start/stop the machine.
The sort gate, thickness measurement and height measurement areas of the
machine are shown.
When sorting, the gate is used to divide the workflow into two paper paths.
Path #1 is sent to the lower conveyor and path #2 is diverted towards a feed assist
wheel where it is sent to an additional conveyor (not shown).
Report printer - located on the left side of the machine, provides a hard copy of
job and operator statistical information.
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Machine controls
The Model 306 controls are located on the keypad to the right of the operator
as indicated in Figure 3.
Up Arrow
Right Arrow
Cancel
Left Arrow
Down Arrow
Enter
Start
Stop
Figure 3: Model 306 keypad button names
Start button - used to turn on the Model 306.
Stop button - used to turn off the Model 306 display.
Enter button - used to make selections that are shown on the LCD display.
Cancel button - used to cancel actions (such as to stop a job run), or back out of
a screen.
Arrow buttons - used to navigate through the data on the LCD screen.
Enhanced Scrolling
When a list or table has more information than can be displayed on the screen,
a scroll bar will be displayed on the right side of the screen. The scroll bar gives
you a relative idea were the cursor is in relation to the top and bottom of the list.
SELECT JOB
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PNC001
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CITI001
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PNC002
WACH001
WACH004
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CITI002
GMAC002
TD001
WACH002
WACH005
Scroll bar denotes
position in list
Figure 4: Typical enhanced scrolling screen
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Keypad button functionality
Up Arrow Press - will allow you to navigate up through a column of data. When
the upper item within the column is highlighted and you press the up key, the
list of data is shifted down by a row and the previous line of data is displayed. If
the up arrow is pressed while on the first row of data, then the cursor will move
left to the first item in the table. If the first item is selected, then the cursor will
move to the last item in the list.
Up Arrow Hold - Pressing and holding the up arrow will display the previous full
page of data. The screen will wrap to the last page of data when you hold the
up arrow while the first page of data is displayed. When the screen wraps to
the last page, the last item in the list will be highlighted.
Down Arrow Press - will allow you to navigate down through a column of data.
When the lower item within the column is highlighted and you press the down
arrow, the list of data is shifted up by a row and the next line of data is
displayed. If the down arrow is pressed while on the last row, the cursor will
move left to the last item in the table. The screen will wrap to the first item in
the list if you press the down arrow when the last item in the list is highlighted.
Down Arrow Hold - Pressing and holding the down arrow will display the next full
page of data. The screen will wrap to the first full page of data when you hold
the down arrow while the last page of data is displayed. The first item in the list
will be selected when the screen wraps to the first page.
Left Arrow Press - will shift the highlighted selection one column to the left. If the
selected item is in the first row and the left arrow is pressed, then the last item
in the previous row will be selected. In addition, if the first item on the page is
highlighted and the left arrow is pressed, the list is shifted down and the
previous line of data is displayed. Pressing the left arrow while the first item on
first page is highlighted will cause the screen to wrap to the last item in the list.
Left Arrow Hold - Left arrow hold will continuously shift the selection one item to
the left until the key is released. It will work the same as the left arrow press.
Right Arrow Press - will shift the highlighted selection one column to the right. If
the selected item is in the last row and the right arrow is pressed, then the first
item in the next row will be selected. In addition, if the last item on the page is
highlighted and the left arrow is pressed, the list is shifted up and the next line
of data is displayed. Pressing the right arrow while the last item on the last
page is highlighted will cause the screen to wrap to the first item in the list.
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Right Arrow Hold - will continuously shift the selection one item to the right until
the key is released. It will work the same as the right arrow press.
Operating Instructions
The Run screen
All of the basic Operator functions can be accessed right from the Run screen.
Currently selected job
Currently selected operator
OPE RATO R:JO ANN A J OB:S ORTTEST
Exceptions count
Overall count
Secondary bin
Primary bin
00000
(S) SIDE
(P) LOWER
(E )00000
000 000/020
000 000/020
RUN
CHANGE JOB
CHANGE OPER
PRINT: OFF
ZERO COUNT
STATISTICS
Descriptions
below
Sort counts per bin
Batch count
Figure 5: Run screen
Run screen information:
• The run screen will show overall counts.
• If batching is turned on, then batch count information will be shown.
• If the machine is a sort machine, then counts per bin will be shown.
• Exceptions will be shown on the run screen on machines that have the sort
option or anytime a print job is being run.
• If sorting is turned on, then an indicator will appear telling the operator
which bin is the primary and which is the secondary.
RUN
This selection will turn the motor on to process mail using the currently
selected job and operator.
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CHANGE JOB
This selection will allow the operator to change the currently selected job. This
selection will not appear if there is only one job set up on the machine.
CHANGE OPER
This selection will allow another operator or the supervisor to be selected.
Provisions are made to password-protect the use of the supervisor functions.
Operators can also be optionally protected by password.
PRINT
In jobs that have printing enabled, this selection will be shown. This will allow
the operator to temporarily turn audit trail printing on and off. This capability
was provided in case there is an issue with the printer and the operator wants
to run mail without correcting that issue.
In jobs that have printing enabled, this selection will also provide the operator
with the ability to clean the heads of the print cartridge. For more information,
see “Cleaning the Audit trail printer cartridge head” on page 69.
ZERO COUNT
This will allow the user to reset the statistics counters for the current run. At the
beginning of a run or at any point during a run, a user may reset the counters.
This will cause the software to zero all of the counts on the screen, close out
the current statistics “record,” and open up a new one.
STATISTICS
This will show the DISPLAY STATISTICS screen, which will allow the user to
display and optionally print their statistics on the reports printer, if purchased.
DISPLAY STATIS TICS
Tim e Range: All times
VI EW D ETAI LS
PRI NT D ETAI LS
PAP ER F EED
VI EW S UMM ARY
PRI NT S UMM ARY
SET TIM E RA NGE
Figure 6: Display Statistics screen
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The operator can only view runs that were saved under their name. The
choices are:
• VIEW DETAILS - Pulls together all jobs run by this operator in the specified
time range in their each individual view (example: if the operator ran 4 jobs,
the data will be pulled together into 4 views).
• VIEW SUMMARY - Pulls together all jobs run by this operator within the
specified time range in one view.
• PRINT DETAILS - provides a printout of the details described above. User
must have purchased the optional stats printer.
• PRINT SUMMARY - provides a printout of the summary described above. User
must have purchased the optional stats printer.
• SET TIME RANGE - allows operator to set specified date and time for pulling
the above information together.
More details of statistics can be found in the Statistics section of the Supervisor
Functions (“Supervisor Statistics” on page 60).
MY PASSWORD
This will allow an Operator to change their password. See “Setting and Viewing
Operator Passwords” on page 22 for more information.
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Staging the mail
Figure 7: Model 306 with mail tray supports
The convenient mail tray supports may be used to hold U.S. Postal Service
mail trays. The integrated mail tray supports can be opened or closed
depending on your needs.
Preparing the mail
Very little preparation of the mail is required. Handfuls of mail can quickly be
loaded into the feed area. A simple tap to align the top or leading edge may be
necessary when loading mixed mail. Envelopes of different sizes and
thicknesses can be run at the same time.
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Setting the Envelope Height position
Height sensor location
Envelope height lever
Figure 8: Envelope height adjustment
The envelope height lever is used to set the position of the envelope height
sensor. When starting a job, you may see a screen telling you to verify or
adjust the height adjustment to a specific numbered position. Slide the lever in/
out to set the correct position. Use the numbered marks on the lever to set this
position (refer to Figure 8).
Setting the Thickness Detect position
Thickness detect
thumbscrew
Position markers
are located here
Figure 9: Thickness Detect adjustment
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When starting a job, you may see a screen telling you to verify or adjust the
Thickness Detect to a specific numbered position. To make adjustments to the
thickness detector, loosen the thumb screw (as shown in Figure 9), move the
thickness detector in or out to the correct position, and tighten the thumbscrew.
Setting the Hi-Speed Inkjet Printer position
Hi-Speed Inkjet Printer
thumbscrew
Hi-Speed Inkjet
Printer assembly
Figure 10: Hi-Speed Inkjet Printer adjustment
When starting a job, you may see a screen telling you to verify or adjust the HiSpeed Inkjet Printer to a specific numbered position. To make adjustments to
the printer position, loosen the thumb screw as shown in Figure 10. Then move
the inkjet printer assembly in or out to the desired position, and tighten the
thumbscrew.
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Operating the Model 306
1. Make sure that the machine is plugged into an outlet.
2. Start the Model 306. If the information display is off, press the Start button. If
passwords are enabled, the login screen will be displayed.
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Press ENTER to log in.
Figure 11: Login screen
If passwords are disabled, the run screen appears as shown in step 6..
3. Press the Enter button. The SELECT OPERATOR screen appears.
SELECT OPERATOR
CHR IS
NEW
SUPERVIS OR
Figure 12: Select Operator screen
4. Use the Arrow keys to highlight an operator and press the Enter button to
select the operator. If a password is required for the selected operator, the
ENTER PASSWORD screen will be displayed next (see Figure 13). If a
password is not required, skip to step 6..
ENTER PASSWORD
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Figure 13: Enter Password screen
5. Use the Arrow keys and the Enter button to enter a password. An asterisk
(*) will be displayed in the password field for each character entered.
Entering SAV will force the software to check to see if the entered password
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matches the saved password. If the correct password was entered, it is
valid until the Stop button is pressed (LCD off).
If you entered an incorrect password, the INCORRECT PASSWORD warning
message is displayed.
INC ORR ECT PAS SWOR D
Press any key to continue
Figure 14: Incorrect Password screen
Pressing any button on the keypad will return you to the run screen.
6. If the password was entered correctly, or if passwords are disabled, the Run
screen is displayed with the newly-selected Operator.
Selected operator
name appears here
OPE RATO R:CH RIS JOB: TEST
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(S) SIDE
(P) LOWER
(E )00000
00000
00000
RUN
CHANGE JOB
CHANGE OPER
PRINT: OFF
ZERO COUNT
STATISTICS
Figure 15: Operator Main Menu screen (example)
7. Press the Up/Down arrow buttons to go to CHANGE JOB and press the Enter
button. The Select Job screen appears (Figure 16).
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Figure 16: Select Job screen
8. Use the Arrow buttons to choose a job, and press Enter to select it. The Run
screen is displayed - with the newly-selected job.
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9. On the Run screen, use the Arrow buttons to navigate to RUN, and press
Enter. Based on the job settings, you may have additional information that
appears on the screen, such as the following example:
VER IFY OR A DJUS T T HE FOLLOWI NG:
CU TT ER: POS ITION 1
HI- SPEED I NKJ ET P RIN TER: P OSITI ON 1
Pr ess th e EN TER but ton wh en re ady.
Figure 17: verification screen
10. Verify the adjustments needed for the selected job, and press Enter to start.
Note: While running the machine, you should watch trash levels and chip
“haystacking” to prevent backups that might jam the cutters and create a
service call.
Stopping the machine
1. Press the Cancel button to stop the job and return to the Run screen. The
Model 306 will stop running the selected job. From time to time, the
machine may stop for jam control. If the machine stops, an error message
will appear on the run screen. Simply clear the visible jam and press Enter
to restart the machine. Refer to Table 5 on page 62 for a list of error
messages.
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Adjust LCD Contrast
The contrast level for the LCD display can be adjusted for optimal viewing.
1. Press the Stop button on the keypad so that the LCD is in the off state.
2. Press the Left arrow button. The Adjust Intensity screen appears (Figure 18).
OPEX CO RPORATION
PUSHING THE ENVELOPE...
THR OUGH THE 21ST CENTURY!
Use UP or D OWN to a djus t in tens ity:
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Figure 18: Adjust Intensity screen
3. Use the Up or Down buttons to darken or lighten the display as desired. A
numerical value in the lower right corner of the display will indicate the
display setting. The value can range from 0 (lightest) to 255 (darkest).
4. Once the contrast level is set for optimal viewing, press Cancel to exit the
Adjust Intensity screen. Either the login screen is then displayed (if
passwords are enabled), or the run screen is displayed (if passwords are
disabled).
Note: If you should power up the Model 306 and the display does not appear
to have text, or if it looks solid black, it may simply be that the intensity has
been accidently set to either of its extreme positions. Try performing this
adjustment first before contacting Opex Tech Support for assistance.
Setting and Viewing Operator Passwords
The operator has the ability to set and reset their password. However, the
operator will need to enter his/her current password before the password can
be reset. If a password has not been previously entered, the user will not be
prompted to enter their current password before entering a new password. The
supervisor also has the ability to enable/disable operator passwords.
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To change a password
1. After logging in, use the Arrow buttons to select MY PASSWORD from the
Run screen to change the currently selected operator’s password.
OPE RATO R:CH RIS JOB: TEST
00000
(S) SIDE
(P) LOWER
CHA NGE JOB
CHA NGE OPER
PRI NT: OFF
ZER O CO UNT
STA TIST ICS
MY PASSWOR D
(E )00000
00000
00000
Figure 19: Run screen - select MY PASSWORD
2. Press Enter. The CHECK PASSWORD screen (Figure 20) will be displayed to
remind the operator that leaving the password blank will disable the
password feature.
CHECK PASSWORD
To add or change password, press ENTER.
(Le aving the password blank disables
the password feature.)
Figure 20: Check Password screen
3. Press Enter to display the CURRENT PASSWORD screen (Figure 21).
CURRENT PASSWORD
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Figure 21: Current Password screen
4. The operator must enter their current password before setting their new
password. Use the keypad to enter the current password.
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Once the correct current password has been entered, the display automatically changes to the NEW PASSWORD screen (Figure 22), allowing you to
create a new password.
NEW PASSWORD
A B
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C D E
P Q R
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Figure 22: Enter Password screen
5. Enter the new password using the keypad. The password can be up to 10
characters in length. Selecting SAV will save the new password. The LCD
will return to the run screen after entering a password.
Supervisor Operations
The supervisor role is to manage Operators and Jobs. All of the supervisor
tasks can be launched from the supervisor main menu.
To access the Supervisor screen
1. If the machine is off, press the Start button. The Login screen appears.
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Press ENTER to log in.
Figure 23: Login screen
2. Press Enter. The SELECT OPERATOR screen appears.
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3. Use the arrow keys to select SUPERVISOR, and press Enter. The Supervisor
screen will be displayed.
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SUPERVISOR
JOB MEN U
OP ERAT OR M ENU
AUD IT T RAIL MEN U
STA TIST ICS MENU
SYS TEM CONF IGUR ATION
PAS SWOR D OP TION S
Figure 24: Supervisor screen
This screen is where all the supervisor tasks can be launched. The
following tasks can be performed:
- JOB MENU - add, modify and print jobs. Described on page 25.
- STATISTICS MENU - view and print statistical reports. Described on
page 60.
- OPERATOR MENU - add, modify and print operators. Described on
page 45.
- SYSTEM CONFIGURATION - view and update the system configuration
parameters. Details of these parameters are located on page 50.
- AUDIT TRAIL MENU - view and update the audit trail parameters.
Described on page 52.
- PASSWORD OPTIONS - globally enable or disable all passwords.
Described on page 57.
Job Menu
A Supervisor has the ability to create and maintain a job list. A maximum of 100
jobs are supported. Selecting JOB MENU and pressing Enter will display the Job
Menu screen, and allow the supervisor to perform the following functions:
JOB MENU
ADD
MODIFY
SORT LIST
PRINT ALL
DELETE
COPY
PRINT
Figure 25: Job menu screen
• ADD – enter a new job and setup the job options.
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• DELETE - select a job from the job list and delete the job.
• MODIFY – select an existing job from the job list and modify the job’s options.
• COPY - select an existing job from the job list and make a new job based on
the existing job parameters. Parameters for the new (copied) job can also
be edited.
• SORT LIST – alphabetically sort the job list.
• PRINT – select a job from the job list and print all parameters associated with
the selected job (available when stats printer option is purchased).
• PRINT ALL - print the entire list of jobs (available when stats printer option is
purchased).
Add Job
The supervisor has the ability to create a new job.
1. On the Job Menu screen (Figure 25), select ADD, and press Enter. The
RENAME JOB screen appears as shown in Figure 26.
RENAME JOB
A B
N O
0 1
OVRDEL
C D E
P Q R
2 3 4
< SAV
F
S
5
G
T
6
H
U
7
I
V
8
J
W
9
K
X
L M
Y Z
Aa INS
Figure 26: Rename Job screen
2. Enter the new job name using the Arrow buttons to navigate through the
onscreen keypad. Selecting SAV will create the new job. Pushing the Cancel
button on the keypad will end the job creation process.
Once you have named the job and selected SAV, the following screen
appears as shown in Figure 27.
PLACE CURSOR OVER NEW LOCATION
TEST JOB
NEW
Figure 27: Place Cursor Over New Location (job) screen
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3. Place the cursor over an existing job and press Enter to place the job in the
list. The new job will be placed after the selected job, and the JOB SETUP
screen appears.
For details on the Job Setup screen, see “Modify Job” on page 27.
Delete Job
The supervisor can select a job from the job list and delete it.
1. On the Job Menu screen (Figure 25), select DELETE. The SELECT JOB TO
DELETE screen appears as shown.
SEL ECT JOB TO D ELE TE
AA A
MCAR D
AMEX
NEW
VISA
Figure 28: Select Job to Delete screen
2. Use the Arrow keys to choose a job, and press Enter to delete the job. The
job will be deleted, and the display will return to the JOB MENU screen.
Modify Job
The MODIFY job selection allows the supervisor to edit an existing job.
1. On the Job Menu screen (Figure 25), select MODIFY. The SELECT JOB TO
MODIFY screen appears.
SEL ECT JOB TO M ODIF Y
TEST JOB
AMEX001
NEW
Figure 29: Select Job to Modify screen
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2. Use the Arrow keys to choose a job, and press Enter to select the job. The
job will be deleted, and the display will return to the JOB MENU screen. The
JOB SETUP screen will be displayed (Figure 30).
JOB SET UP
SOR T WI ZARD
JOB OPT IONS
VIE W LE NGTH DAT A
VIE W TH ICKN ESS DA TA
Figure 30: Job Setup screen
The job setup options are described below.
Sort Wizard
This selection should be used when creating a job that involves sorting by
thickness, or by length. The sort wizard will set various machine parameters for
the user based upon answers to questions and data that is collected when mail
is run. The sort wizard can also be used to set height parameters.
The user should have an idea how they would like to sort their mail into two
piles using any combination of length, height or thickness. The user must also
have a good selection of primary mail that will be representative of the full
range (that is, it contains some of the thinnest and thickest mail that they would
like to go into the primary pile). For more information on the Sort Wizard see,
“SORT WIZARD” on page 30.
Job Options
This selection will allow the supervisor to modify any existing jobs. Parameters
will be shown on a screen in the order shown in “Model 306 Job Parameters”
on page 39. Most parameters can be set based on expected results, such as
printing or no printing, for example. The length data and thickness readings are
obtained by running the job with the length and/or thickness parameters wide
open, and then viewing the data using the provided screens detailed below.
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View Length Data
Selecting this option displays the LENGTH HISTOGRAM screen.
LENGTH HISTOGRAM
LENGTH:621
LENGTH:625
LENGTH:626
LENGTH:627
LENGTH:628
LENGTH:629
LENGTH:630
COUNT:
COUNT:
COUNT:
COUNT:
COUNT:
COUNT:
COUNT:
1
1
4
5
5
4
3
Figure 31: Length Histogram screen
This screen shows the length measurements. The data is stored in a buffer of
599 counters representing 400-999. When a piece is run, the software will
update the appropriate counter (i.e., a length of 700 will increment the 300th
counter). The display software will show the first 50 non-zero counters. Once a
counter reaches 255, it will stop incrementing.
View Thickness Data
Selecting this option displays the THICKNESS HISTORY screen.
THICKNESS HISTORY
THICKNESS:
THICKNESS:
THICKNESS:
THICKNESS:
THICKNESS:
THICKNESS:
THICKNESS:
22
26
27
28
29
32
33
COUNT:
COUNT:
COUNT:
COUNT:
COUNT:
COUNT:
COUNT:
1
7
7
17
2
1
2
Figure 32: Thickness History screen
This screen displays the output of the average thickness algorithm. The data is
stored in a buffer of 256 byte counters representing calculations of 0 to 255.
When a piece is run, the software will update the appropriate counter (i.e., an
average thickness of 32 will increment the 32nd counter). The display software
will show the first 50 non-zero counters. Once a counter reaches 255, it will
stop incrementing.
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SORT WIZARD
The Sort Wizard is used to configure a sorting job.
NOTICE: When running, the Sort Wizard will modify the job to perform its
functions. If the user presses the Stop button or power is lost during a sort
wizard setup, the job will not be properly restored to its original state.
1. From the Supervisor > Job Setup screen (Figure 30), select SORT WIZARD,
and press Enter. The sort wizard will start out by asking three questions that
must be answered. The first asks if you want to sort on thickness as shown
below.
SOR T MA IL B ASED ON THIC KNES S?
NO
YES
Figure 33: Sort Mail Based On Thickness screen
2. Use the Arrow buttons to select either NO or YES, and press Enter. The
second question asks if you want to sort on length as shown below.
SOR T MA IL B ASED ON LENG TH?
NO
YES
Figure 34: Sort Mail Based On Length screen
3. Use the Arrow buttons to select either NO or YES, and press Enter. The third
question asks if you want to sort on height as shown below.
SOR T MA IL B ASED ON HEIG HT?
NO
YES
Figure 35: Sort Mail Based On Height screen
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4. Use the Arrow buttons to select either NO or YES, and press Enter.
Note: If the user answers NO to all of the above, the job will be set accordingly
and the message SORT WIZARD COMPLETED will be displayed. This job will
obviously not be set to sort mail.
5. If one or more of the above was answered YES, then the wizard asks where
you would like the primary mail sorted to.
SOR T PR IMAR Y MA IL T O:
LOW ER
SI DE
Figure 36: Sort Primary Mail To screen
6. This screen is used to select the area where the primary mail will be sent.
Use the Arrow buttons to select either LOWER or SIDE, and press Enter.
7. If sorting on thickness, the wizard will ask the following question regarding
thickness values.
COM PARE D TO THE PRIMAR Y M AIL ,
THE SEC ONDA RY MAIL IS:
THI NNER
THI CKER
BOT H TH INN ER AND THI CKER
Figure 37: Compared To Primary Mail, The Secondary Mail Is
(thickness) screen
8. Use the Arrow buttons to make a selection, and press Enter. Choices are:
THINNER, THICKER or BOTH THINNER AND THICKER.
This question is being asked to help the wizard set the minimum and
maximum thickness values. If THINNER is selected, then the maximum will
be set to the highest valid setting and minimum will be set after the sample
set of primary mail is run. If THICKER is selected, then the minimum will be
set to the lowest valid setting and maximum will be set after the sample set
of primary mail is run. If both are selected, then minimum and maximum will
be set after sample set is run.
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9. If sorting on length, the wizard will ask the following question regarding
length values.
COM PARE D TO THE PRIMAR Y M AIL ,
THE SEC ONDA RY MAIL IS:
SHO RTER
LO NGER
BOT H SH ORTE R AN D LONGER
Figure 38: Compared To Primary Mail, The Secondary Mail Is (length)
screen
10. Use the Arrow buttons to make a selection, and press Enter. Choices are:
SHORTER, LONGER or BOTH SHORTER AND LONGER.
This question is being asked to help the wizard set the minimum and
maximum length values. If SHORTER is selected, then the maximum will be
set to the highest valid setting and minimum will be set after the sample set
of primary mail is run. If LONGER is selected, then the minimum will be set to
the lowest valid setting and maximum will be set after the sample set of
primary mail is run. If both are selected, then minimum and maximum will
be set after sample set is run.
11. If sorting on height, the wizard will ask how the height sensor will respond
when it is blocked by an envelope.
WHE N AN ENV ELOP E BLOCKS THE H EIGHT
SE NSOR , T HE H EIGH T SEN SOR WILL ?
FA IL
PA SS
Figure 39: When An Envelope Blocks The Height Sensor, The Height
Sensor Will screen
12. Use the Arrow buttons to make a selection, and press Enter. Choices are:
FAIL or PASS. This question is being asked to help set the WHEN HEIGHT
BLOCKED job parameter. For more details, see “SORT ON HEIGHT” on
page 41.
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13. Once these questions are answered, the following informational screen
appears:
PL ACE REPR ESE NTATIVE SAMPLE O F
PR IMAR Y MA IL I N FEEDER TO CATE GORIZE.
SAM PLE SHOU LD INCLU DE MAIL THA T
IS CONS IDER ED P ROP ER HEI GHT, LENGTH
AND THI CKNE SS.
ADJUS T TMD OR HEIGHT
DET ECT SENS OR T O ENSURE PR OPER REA DINGS.
PLA CE C UTT ER IN NO-CUT POSITI ON.
PRE SS E NTER TO CONTIN UE.
Figure 40: Sort Wizard information screen
14. Once the tasks on the screen have been accomplished, press Enter. The
Sort Wizard run screen appears.
SORT WIZARD JOB:TEST
0032
THICKNESS: 023
LENGTH: 625
HEIGHT: *
MIN
022
624
MAX
032
634
RUN
CLEAR
CONTINUE
CANCEL
PROFILES
Figure 41: Sort Wizard run screen
15. Here the user can run their primary mail, which will provide the Sort Wizard
with information to set the parameters in the job. This screen will:
- Show counter of mail run.
- Appropriately show thickness information including thickness reading of
last piece, minimum reading and maximum reading.
- Appropriately show length measurement information including length
measurement of last piece, minimum reading and maximum reading.
- Appropriately show height indicator, which can be either PASS or FAIL.
- Provide the user with the ability to RUN, CLEAR, CONTINUE and
CANCEL.
RUN - will allow the user to run mail for the purpose of collecting job
parameter information.
CLEAR - provides the user with the ability to clear all of the collected data,
essentially starting over. This can be used if secondary mail was accidently
run or the user noticed double feeds were occurring.
CONTINUE - will take the user to the next screen of the sort wizard.
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CANCEL - will take the user back to the screen they were at when they
started the sort wizard.
- When running mail, all jam control software will be activated as if it were
a regular run. The exception is double feed detection will not be active.
- All mail will be sent to the primary destination.
- User is responsible for ensuring mail does not double feed, as double
detect requires valid length and/or thickness maximums to be properly
set.
- The sort wizard does not provide the ability to set all job parameters.
The user will still need to set all parameters which are not related to
thickness, length and/or height.
- If thickness sorting is turned on, the thickness parameters are set based
on the answer to the following Sort Wizard question:
Table 1: COMPARED TO PRIMARY MAIL, THE SECONDARY MAIL IS:
If set to:
THINNER
THICKER
BOTH THINNER AND
THICKER
Then:
Thickness minimum is set to the minimum collected
value, maximum is set to the highest valid setting.
Thickness minimum is set to the lowest valid setting,
maximum is set to the highest collected value.
Thickness minimum is set to the lowest collected
value, maximum is set to the highest collected value.
- If length sorting is turned on, the length parameters are set based on the
answer to the following Sort Wizard question:
Table 2: COMPARED TO PRIMARY MAIL, THE SECONDARY MAIL IS:
If set to:
SHORTER
LONGER
BOTH SHORTER AND
LONGER
Then:
Length minimum is set to the minimum collected
value, maximum is set to the highest valid setting.
Length minimum is set to lowest valid setting,
maximum is set to the highest collected value.
Length minimum set to lowest collected value,
maximum is set to the highest collected value.
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PROFILES - selecting this option will display a graph of each piece run.
AVG THICKNESS 28
PIECE ID:6
250
200
150
100
50
0
USE ARROW KEYS TO VIEW PROFILES
Figure 42: Thickness Profiles screen
Press the arrow keys to view the thickness profile for each of the pieces run
in the Sort Wizard test. Press Cancel to return to the Sort Wizard run screen.
THICK. DATA - Selecting this option displays the THICKNESS HISTORY screen,
as described in “View Thickness Data” on page 29.
LENGTH DATA - Selecting this option displays the LENGTH HISTOGRAM
screen, as described in “View Length Data” on page 29.
16. Selecting CONTINUE and pressing Enter will display the following screen
asking if you would like to test the sort scheme.
WOU LD Y OU L IKE TO TEST THE SORT SC HEME
BY RUN NIN G A SA MPLE O F MAIL?
NO
YES
Figure 43: Confirmation run screen
17. If you select YES, an informational screen is displayed (Figure 44).
PL ACE MAIL IN FEE DER AND PRESS ENTER.
MA IL W ILL BE SOR TED BASED ON THE SORT
SCH EME . I F T HE M AIL IS SORTE D INCORR ECTLY
RE -RUN SOR T WI ZAR D OR A DJUST SO RT
PAR AMET ERS IN THE JOB PA RAMETE R
SCREEN.
PRE SS E NTER TO
CONTIN UE.
Figure 44: Informational screen
18. Press Enter to complete the confirmation run. Make any adjustments to the
job parameters as needed.
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Copy Job
This option allows you to select an existing job from the job list and make a
new job based on the existing job parameters. Parameters for the new (copied)
job can also be edited.
1. On the Job Menu screen (Figure 25), select COPY, and press Enter. The
SELECT JOB TO COPY screen appears (Figure 45).
SEL ECT JOB TO C OPY
AA A
MCAR D
AMEX
NEW
VISA
Figure 45: Select Job To Copy screen
2. Use the Arrow buttons to select an existing job, and press Enter. The
RENAME JOB screen appears (Figure 46).
RENAME JOB
A B
N O
0 1
OVRDEL
C D E
P Q R
2 3 4
< SAV
F
S
5
G
T
6
H
U
7
I
V
8
J
W
9
K
X
L M
Y Z
Aa INS
Figure 46: Rename Job screen
3. Enter the new job name using the Arrow buttons to navigate through the
onscreen keypad. Selecting SAV will create the new job. Pushing the Cancel
button on the keypad will end the job creation process.
Once you have named the job and selected SAV, the following screen
appears.
PLACE CURSOR OVER NEW LOCATION
TEST JOB
NEW
Figure 47: Place Cursor Over New Location (job) screen
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4. Place the cursor over an existing job and press Enter to place the job in the
list. The new job will be placed after the selected job, and the SELECT JOB
OPTION screen appears.
SELECT JOB OPTION
JOB NAME
COP Y JO B
SORT ON THICKNESS
NO
SORT ON LENGTH
NO
SORT ON HEIGHT
NO
GATE BATCHING
NO
BATCH SIZE LOWER
DIS ABLE D
EXCEPTION THRESHOLD
5
New Job Name
Parameter settings are copied
from the existing job, but they are
are separate from the existing job,
and can be edited for the new job.
Figure 48: Select Job Option screen
5. Use the Up/Down arrows to highlight a job parameter, and press Enter to
select it. The available job parameters are described on page 38.
Sort List
1. On the Job Menu screen (Figure 49), select SORT LIST.
2. Selecting SORT LIST will alphabetically sort the job list.
Print All Jobs or Individual Job Parameters
Job Information can be printed out for a single job or all jobs (available with
stats report printer option). The printout includes the job name and all job
parameters (see Figure 50). The user must be logged in as a supervisor to
printout the report. The print choices are available on the Job Menu screen.
JOB MENU
Prints the
entire list
of all jobs
ADD
MODIFY
SORT LIST
PRINT ALL
DELETE
COPY
PRINT
Selects an individual
job, and prints all
parameters associated
associated with it
Figure 49: Job Menu screen
Note: If you want to print information for a specific job, you will be presented
with an additional screen where you can choose the job.
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OPEX
MODEL 306S
JOB PARAMETERS
PRINTED:
PARAMETER
JULY
1,
2011
VALUE
DESCRIPTION
JOB NAME
SORT ON THICKNESS
SORT ON LENGTH
SORT ON HEIGHT
GATE BATCHING
BATCH SIZE LOWER
EXCEPTION THRESHOLD
CUT DEPTH
STAMP ORIENTATION
PRINTER JOB
11:30 A.M.
VISA
NO
NO
NO
NO
21
5
1
ANY DIRECTION
NO PRINT
Figure 50: Example printout of Job information
Job Parameters
This section describes the job parameters that can be set for each job. The
visibility of certain job parameters are turned on/off to help the user. Job
parameters can be accessed when adding a new job, as described in “Add
Job” on page 26, as well as when modifying an existing job (described below).
To edit job parameters for an existing job
1. Login as a Supervisor.
2. On the SUPERVISOR screen (see Figure 24), use the arrows to select JOB
MENU and press Enter. The Job Menu screen appears (Figure 51).
JOB MENU
ADD
MODIFY
SORT LIST
PRINT ALL
DELETE
COPY
PRINT
Figure 51: Job Menu screen
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3. Select MODIFY, and press Enter. The SELECT JOB TO MODIFY screen appears.
SEL ECT JOB TO M ODIF Y
TEST JOB
AMEX001
NEW
Figure 52: Select Job To Modify screen
4. Use the Arrow keys to choose a job, and press Enter to select the job. Once
you’ve selected a job, the JOB SETUP screen appears.
JOB SET UP
SOR T WI ZARD
JOB OPT IONS
VIE W LE NGTH DAT A
VIE W TH ICKN ESS DA TA
Figure 53: Job Setup screen
5. On the JOB SETUP screen, select JOB OPTIONS, and press Enter. The SELECT
JOB OPTION screen appears.
SELECT JOB OPTION
JOB NAM E
TES T JO B
SOR T ON THI CKNE SS
NO
SOR T ON LEN GTH
NO
SOR T ON HEI GHT
NO
GAT E BA TCHI NG
NO
BAT CH S IZE LOWE R
DIS ABLE D
EXC EPTI ON T HRES HOLD
5
6. Use the Up/Down arrows to highlight a job parameter, and press Enter to
select it. The available job parameters are described below.
Table 3: Model 306 Job Parameters
Parameter
JOB NAME
Description
10 character text field. Once a job has been created, you
can use this option to change the name of the job.
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Table 3: Model 306 Job Parameters (continued)
Parameter
SORT ON
THICKNESS
TMD
POSITION
LEAD EDGE
OFFSET
Description
Determines if the job is sorted by thickness.
• Choices for this parameter are Yes or No. The default is
No.
• Display is tied to sort key setting and gate batching
setting. If set to YES, additional thickness sorting
parameters are displayed.
Parameter is used to instruct operator where they should
place the TMD when running this job.
• Range is 1 to 14, default is 1. Closest to cut edge is 1.
• This parameter is displayed when SORT ON THICKNESS =
YES.
Allows for initial thickness readings to be ignored when
calculating the average thickness. This is due to the fact
that the TMD will not provide accurate data until it settles.
• Value is in tenths of an inch, as the readings are taken
every ms.
• Value can be set from 0 to 40. Default is 15.
TRAIL EDGE
OFFSET
• This parameter is displayed when SORT ON THICKNESS =
YES.
Allows for ending thickness readings to be ignored when
calculating the average thickness. This is due to the fact
that the TMD has a tendency to not provide accurate data
at the end due to bouncing.
• Value is in tenths of an inch, as the readings are taken
every ms.
• Value can be set from 0 to 40. Default is 2.
THICKNESS
MINIMUM
• This parameter is displayed when SORT ON THICKNESS =
YES.
This value represents the low end of the thickness range
for primary mail.
• Value can be set from 0 - 999, the default is 0.
• This parameter is displayed when SORT ON THICKNESS =
YES.
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Table 3: Model 306 Job Parameters (continued)
Parameter
THICKNESS
MAXIMUM
SORT ON
LENGTH
Description
This value represents the high end of the thickness range
for primary mail.
• Value can be set from 0 - 999, the default is 999.
• This parameter is displayed when SORT ON THICKNESS =
YES.
Determines if the job is sorted by length.
• Choices for this parameter are Yes or No. The default is
No.
LENGTH
MINIMUM
• Display is tied to sort key setting and gate batching
setting. If set to YES, additional length sorting parameters
are displayed.
This value represents the low end of the length
measurement range for primary mail.
• Value can be set from 400 - 999, the default is 400.
LENGTH
MAXIMUM
• This parameter is displayed when SORT ON LENGTH = YES.
This value represents the high end of the length
measurement range for primary mail.
• Value can be set from 400 - 999, the default is 999.
SORT ON
HEIGHT
WHEN
HEIGHT
BLOCKED
• This parameter is displayed when SORT ON LENGTH = YES.
Determines if the job is sorted by height.
• Choices for this parameter are YES or NO. The default is
NO.
• Display is tied to sort key setting and gate batching
setting. If set to YES, additional height sorting parameters
are displayed.
Choices are PASS or FAIL, the default is FAIL.
• PASS indicates that the piece should go to primary pile if
the piece blocks the height sensor.
• FAIL indicates that the piece should go to secondary pile
if the piece blocks the height sensor.
• This parameter is displayed when SORT ON HEIGHT = YES.
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Table 3: Model 306 Job Parameters (continued)
Parameter
HEIGHT
POSITION
Description
Parameter is used to instruct operator where they should
place the height sensor when running this job.
• Range is 1-8, default is 1 (the shortest position is 1).
• This parameter is displayed when SORT ON HEIGHT = YES.
• Parameter is shown if the job has either sort on length or
thickness set to YES.
• Choices are YES or NO, default is YES.
MIXED MAIL
PRIMARY
SORT TO
GATE
BATCHING
BATCH SIZE
LOWER
BATCH SIZE
SIDE
• When this parameter is set to NO, then any piece that is
more than 1 ½ times the maximum average thickness
setting OR 1 ½ times the maximum length setting will be
counted as 2 pieces. This parameter is used to help
provide more accurate counts.
• Parameter is shown if software key has sorting turned
on.
• Indicates which bin holds the primary sort.
• Choices are LOWER and SIDE, default is LOWER.
• Parameter is shown if software key has sorting turned
on.
• This parameter is mutually exclusive with the following
parameters; SORT ON THICKNESS, SORT ON LENGTH, and
SORT ON HEIGHT.
• Parameter is shown if software key has batching turned
on.
• Parameter is used to set the batch size of the lower PCS.
• Value can be set from 20 - 200 or DISABLED, the default is
DISABLED.
• Parameter is shown if software key has batching turned
on.
• Parameter is used to set the batch size of the side PCS.
• Value can be set from 20 - 200 or DISABLED, the default is
DISABLED.
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Table 3: Model 306 Job Parameters (continued)
Parameter
EXCEPTION
THRESHOLD
STAMP
ORIENTATION
CUT DEPTH
Description
• Parameter is shown if software key has sorting turned
on.
This parameter will allow the supervisor to determine how
the job should respond when it encounters an exception
(error condition). Exceptions include: gap too small,
double feeds, missing sort information, piece not arriving at
counter sensor within expected time frame (jam window)
and pieces still moving when jam is called. A value of 0
indicates to jam on every exception, 1 indicates to jam on 2
consecutive, etc.
• Value can be set from 0 - 255, default is 5.
• Parameter is always shown.
• Parameter is used to instruct operator how they should
place the mail in the feeder. The placement of mail in the
feeder is important when running thickness sort or print
jobs.
• Choices are: ANY ORIENTATION, STAMP UP AND AWAY
FROM OPERATOR, STAMP DOWN AND AWAY FROM
OPERATOR, STAMP UP AND TOWARDS OPERATOR, STAMP
UP AWAY FROM OPERATOR. Default is ANY ORIENTATION.
• Parameter is always shown.
• Parameter is used to instruct operator where they should
place the cutter dial when running this job.
• Choices are 0 - 8, default is 1. No cut is 0, deepest cut is 8.
• Parameter is shown if software key has audit trail printer
turned on.
PRINTER JOB
• Value of parameter can be NO PRINT or any of the audit
trails that have been previously setup. The default is NO
PRINT.
• If set to any value other than NO PRINT, additional Printer
Job parameters are displayed.
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Table 3: Model 306 Job Parameters (continued)
Parameter
DEPT. ID
Description
Provides ability to spray a unique department ID on the
mail.
• From 1 to 10 text characters can be set, default is D.I.
JOB TEXT
• This parameter is displayed when PRINTER JOB = YES.
Provides ability to spray a unique job text string on the
mail.
• From 1 to 10 text characters can be set, default is J.T.
POST DATE
OFFSET
PRINT
OFFSET
• This parameter is displayed when PRINTER JOB = YES.
Provides the ability to postdate the mail.
• Values are from 0 - 9999, default is 0.
• This parameter is displayed when PRINTER JOB = YES.
Provides the ability to delay spraying on the mail (relative
to lead edge).
• Resolution is in ms, so each value is slightly more than 1/
8 of an inch.
• Values can be from 0 - 100, default is 0.
ENABLE
DARK PRINT
• This parameter is displayed when PRINTER JOB = YES.
Allows supervisor to spray dark or lightly on the mail.
Obviously the dark spray will use more ink.
• Choices are YES or NO, default is NO.
PRINTER
POSITION
• This parameter is displayed when PRINTER JOB = YES.
Parameter is used to instruct operator where they should
place the ink jet printer when running this job.
• Choices are from 0 to 8, default is 0. Closest to cut edge
is 0.
• This parameter is displayed when PRINTER JOB = YES.
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Operator Menu
Selecting OPERATOR MENU on the Supervisor screen displays the following
options:
OPERATOR MENU
ADD
MODIFY
PRINT
DELETE
SORT LIST
PRINT ALL
Figure 54: Operator Menu screen
• ADD – enter a new operator and setup the operator options.
• DELETE - select an operator from the operator list and delete the operator.
• MODIFY – select an existing operator from the operator list and modify the
operator’s options.
• SORT LIST – alphabetically sort the operator list.
• PRINT – select an operator from the operator list and print all parameters
associated with the selected operator.
• PRINT ALL - print the entire list of operators.
Add Operator
1. On the OPERATOR MENU screen (Figure 54), select ADD. The RENAME
OPERATOR screen will appear (Figure 55).
RENAME OPERATOR
A B
N O
0 1
OVRDEL
C D E
P Q R
2 3 4
< SAV
F
S
5
G
T
6
H
U
7
I
V
8
J
W
9
K
X
L M
Y Z
Aa INS
Figure 55: Rename Operator screen
2. Enter the operator’s name using the Arrow buttons to navigate through the
onscreen keypad. Selecting SAV will create the new operator. Pushing the
Cancel button on the keypad will end the operator creation process.
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Once you have named the operator and selected SAV, the following screen
appears.
PLA CE C URSO R OV ER N EW L OCAT ION
PAT
NEW
SUPERV ISOR
Figure 56: Place Cursor Over New Location screen
3. Place the cursor over an existing operator and press Enter to place the
operator in the list. The new operator will be placed after the selected
operator, and the MODIFY OPERATOR screen appears.
MODIFY OPERATOR
OPE RATO R NA ME
INI TIAL S
PAS SWOR D
OPE RATO R GR OUP
OPE RATO R LA NGUA GE
JAN E
J.D .
ABC DE
1
DEF AULT
Figure 57: Modify Operator screen
4. Make any modification to the operator’s parameters using the keypad
buttons. Operator parameters include:
- OPERATOR NAME - change the name of the operator.
- INITIALS - change the initials of the operator. This allows the customer to
spray a shorter audit trail string, if they want to include the operator’s
name.
- PASSWORD - change the operator’s password.
- OPERATOR GROUP - provides a method to organize operators.
- OPERATOR LANGUAGE - select the language used by the operator.
5. Press Enter to save the changes.
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Changing an operator’s initials
1. On the MODIFY OPERATOR screen, select INITIALS, and press the Enter key.
The RENAME OPER INITIALS screen appears.
RENAME OPER INITIALS
J. S.
A B
N O
0 1
OVRDEL
C D E
P Q R
2 3 4
< SAV
F
S
5
G
T
6
H
U
7
I
V
8
J
W
9
K
X
L M
Y Z
Aa INS
Figure 58: Rename Operator Initials screen
2. Use the Arrow keys to navigate to OVR and press Enter. This puts you in
Over mode, and the cursor (black box) moves to the first letter.
3. Press Enter.
4. Use the Arrow keys to select the first initial of the name. Once selected,
press Enter.
5. Use the Right arrow key to move the cursor to the last initial, and press
Enter.
6. Use the Arrow keys to select the last initial of the name. Once selected,
press Enter.
7. Press Cancel to exit out of Over mode.
8. Use the Arrow keys to navigate to SAV, and press Enter.
Delete Operator
The supervisor can select an operator from the operator list and delete them.
1. On the OPERATOR MENU screen (Figure 54), select DELETE. The SELECT
OPER TO DELETE screen appears.
SEL ECT OPER TO DELE TE
DAVE
PAT
JANE
SUPE RVIS OR
NEW
Figure 59: Select Operator to Delete screen
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2. Use the Arrow keys to choose an operator, and press Enter to delete the
operator. The operator will be deleted, and the display will return to the
OPERATOR MENU screen.
Modify Operator
1. On the OPERATOR MENU screen (see Figure 54), select MODIFY. The SELECT
OPERATOR screen will appear.
SEL ECT OPER ATOR
PAT
SUPE RVIS OR
JANE
NEW
Figure 60: Select Operator screen
2. Use the Arrow keys to choose an operator, and press Enter to select the
operator. The MODIFY OPERATOR screen appears.
MODIFY OPERATOR
OPE RATO R NA ME
INI TIAL S
PAS SWOR D
OPE RATO R GR OUP
OPE RATO R LA NGUA GE
JAN E
J.D .
ABC DE
1
DEF AULT
Figure 61: Modify Operator screen
3. Make any modification to the operator’s parameters using the Arrow keys.
4. Press Enter to save the changes.
Sort List
1. On the OPERATOR MENU screen (Figure 54), select SORT LIST.
2. Selecting SORT LIST will alphabetically sort the operator list.
Print All or Individual Operator Parameters
Note: The optional report printer is required for printing parameters.
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Operator information can be printed for an individual or all operators. The
printout includes the name, password, group number and language. The
printout choices are available from the OPERATOR MENU screen.
Selects an individual
operator, and prints all
parameters associated
with them
OPERATOR MENU
ADD
MODIFY
PRINT
DELETE
SORT LIST
PRINT ALL
Prints the
entire list of
all operators
Figure 62: Operator Menu screen
The user must be logged in as supervisor to print out the report.
Note: If you want to print information for a specific operator, you will be
presented with an additional screen where you can choose the operator.
OPEX
MODEL 306S
OPERATOR PARAMETERS
PRINTED:
PARAMETER
JULY
1,
DESCRIPTION
OPERATOR NAME
INITIALS
PASSWORD
OPERATOR GROUP
OPERATOR LANGUAGE
2011
8:38 A.M.
VALUE
CHRIS
C.B.
1
DEFAULT
Figure 63: Example printout of Operator information
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System Configuration Menu
Allows the Supervisor to view and edit the system configuration parameters.
Selecting SYSTEM CONFIGURATION on the Supervisor Main Menu will display the
following screen.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
FEED RESTART MODE
BATCHER RESTART MODE
LANGUAGE
DATE FORMAT
(AUTO)
(AUTO)
(ENGLISH)
(MMDDYY)
Figure 64: (Supervisor) System Configuration screen
The System Configuration screen offers the following options:
• FEED RESTART MODE - Default restarting mode of machine when a “feed
empty” condition is detected. Choices are:
- 0 = Auto (default). Auto mode requires the operator to place mail into the
feed area and then it is automatically fed into the machine. Auto mode
does not require the Enter key to be pressed.
- 1 = Manual. Manual mode requires the operator to place mail into the
feed area and then press Enter to restart the machine.
• BATCHER RESTART MODE - Default restarting mode of machine when a
“batch full” condition is detected. Choices are:
- 0 = Auto (default). Auto mode does not require the operator to press the
Enter key to restart the machine.
- 1 = Manual. Manual mode requires the operator to press Enter to restart
the machine.
• LANGUAGE - Default language for the machine. Choices are:
- 0 = English (default)
- 1 = French
- 2 = German
- 3 = French-Canadian
- 4 = Spanish
- 5 = Portuguese
- 6 = Italian
- 7 = Dutch
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- 8 = Danish
- 9 = Japanese
It should be noted that each operator can choose their own language and
one of those selections is “default.” This means that changing this parameter
could impact the language of some operators.
Note: The time format displayed by the machine is tied to the language
that is chosen. English will use a 12 hour clock, while all other languages
will use a 24 hour clock.
• DATE FORMAT - Default date/time format for the user interface and reports.
Choices are:
- 0 = MM/DD/YY (default)
- 1 = DD/MM/YY
- 2 = YYYY/MM/DD
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Audit Trail Menu
Selecting AUDIT TRAIL MENU on the Supervisor Main Menu screen displays the
AUDIT TRAIL SETUP screen as shown below.
AUDIT T RAIL SETU P
AUD IT T RAIL EDI TOR
AUD IT T RAIL ELE MENT SET TING S
Figure 65: Audit Trail Setup screen
The optional audit trail spraying capabilities on the Model 306 are quite
extensive. Managing the audit trails is done at the supervisor level. This menu
selection provides the supervisor with two choices: Audit Trail Editor and Audit
Trail Element Settings.
Audit trails define what can be sprayed in each job. A supervisor could use one
audit trail for all of their jobs, share audit trails between a few jobs, or create an
audit trail for each of their jobs. Audit trail elements are provided to help
simplify the setup of audit trails.
Audit Trail Elements
Since both of the menu items have to do with audit trail elements, a summary
of the audit trail elements should be shown before proceeding. Here is a list of
the possible audit trail selections:
• AR - The text representing "Accounts Receivable" will be sprayed. Default
in quotes.
• AT - The text representing "Accounting" will be sprayed. Default in quotes.
• BL - The text representing "Billing" will be sprayed. Default in quotes.
• CN - The text representing "Confidential" will be sprayed. Default in quotes.
• PB - The text for "Process By" will be sprayed. Default in quotes.
• PO - The text for "Processed On" will be sprayed. Default in quotes.
• T1 - User-assigned text will be sprayed. Default is "Text1".
• T2 - User-assigned text will be sprayed. Default is "Text2".
• T3 - User-assigned text will be sprayed. Default is "Text3".
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• T4 - User-assigned text will be sprayed. Default is "Text4".
• T5 - User-assigned text will be sprayed. Default is "Text5".
• JN - The name of the job running during audit trail printing will be sprayed.
• DI - The department identification that is entered in the "DEPT. ID" field of
the current job will be sprayed.
• JT - User-assigned text that is entered in the "JOB TEXT" field of the current
job will be sprayed.
• ON - The current operator's name will be sprayed.
• OI - The current operator's initials will be sprayed.
• B1 - When selected, it will spray a Postnet barcode that contains the year,
date, time in seconds and the envelope sequence number. See below for
more details.
Note: When selecting audit trail element B1, it must be positioned first in
the string of audit trail elements in order for the Postnet barcode to print
successfully. Placing audit trail element B1 anywhere else in the audit trail
element string will result in failure of the barcode to print.
• DT - The month day and year in the format that has been configured in the
AUDIT TRAIL PRINTER PARAMETERS screen will be sprayed.
• TI - The hour minute and second in the format that has been configured in
the AUDIT TRAIL PRINTER PARAMETERS screen will be sprayed.
• SN - A five-digit physical count of all envelopes that have been printed on
will be sprayed. It is updated on every envelope sprayed. This value will
start at zero and count up to 65,535 before wrapping to zero.
• < > - When selected, a character space is entered.
• NL - When selected, a new line is entered. Doing so will cause all following
element selections to be sprayed on the next line.
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Barcode 1 (B1) Details
A unique, 11-digit Postnet is sprayed based on the time/day that is set in the
RTC (real-time clock) chip in the machine. The 11 digits in the barcode reflect
the following information:
Table 4: Barcode digit information
1
Y - year represented by the least significant digit (limit of wrapping
decade)
2-4
DOY - Day of year, a 3 digit number from 1-366
5-9
SOD - second of the day, a 5 digit number from 1-86,400 (24 X 60 X
60)
UU - Number representing piece processed within the last second,
10-11 should range from 1-14 (2 digits needed because 50,000/3,600 =
13.8888)
The above can be described as:
Total digits
11
Position in barcode
Meaning
1 234 56789 01
Y DOY SOD UU
Here are some examples:
Barcode value Decodes into:
20320780501
Year was 2012 (2), Date was February 1st (032), Time was
2:10:05 am (07805), 1st piece processed in the second (01)
23660003709
Year was 2012 (2), Date was December 31st (366), Time
was 00:00:37 am (00037), 9th piece processed in the
second (09)
The Model 306 software will optionally provide the supervisor with the ability to
create and maintain a list of audit trails. A maximum of 100 audit trails are
supported. The audit trails are created by selecting elements on lines. The
lines can range from 1 to 4 lines, although the number of lines may be limited
by one of the system configuration parameters.
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Audit Trail Editor
On the Supervisor > Audit Trail Menu > Audit Trail Setup screen (see
Figure 65), select AUDIT TRAIL EDITOR and press Enter. The CHANGE AUDIT TRAIL
LIST screen appears as shown below.
CHA NGE AUDI T T RAI L L IST
ADD
MODI FY
SORT LIS T
DELETE
COPY
Figure 66: Change Audit Trail List screen
This menu will allow the supervisor to perform the following functions:
• ADD - add an audit trail - provides ability to choose location in list
• DELETE - delete an existing audit trail
• MODIFY - modify an existing audit trail
• COPY - an existing audit trail can be copied and used as a “template” for a
new audit trail. It must have a new unique audit trail name. Provides ability
to choose location in list.
• SORT LIST - this selection will sort all audit trails alphabetically
Audit Trail Element Settings
On the Supervisor > Audit Trail Menu > Audit Trail Setup screen (see
Figure 65), select AUDIT TRAIL ELEMENT SETTINGS and press Enter. The AUDIT
TRAIL ELEMENT SETTINGS screen appears as shown below.
AUD IT T RAIL ELE MENT SET TING S
SET /VIE W EL EME NT TEXT
RES ET E LEME NT T EXT
Figure 67: Audit Trail Element Settings screen
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This selection will allow the supervisor to view and optionally modify some of
the audit trail elements. The supervisor also has the option of resetting all
element text. The audit trail element editor/viewer has some nice features such
as:
• All elements have a leading and trailing character that shows what type of
element they are.
- Quotes (") indicate that they are associated with their own text.
- Square brackets ([ ]) indicate they contain text that is associated with
another parameter (examples: [job name], [operator name]).
- Elements in brackets (<>) indicate that they will be filled in at run time
(examples: <date>, <sequence number>).
• While all of the elements are shown, only the elements in quotes can be
modified. The items in quotes appear at the top of the list. The following
audit trail elements can be modified: AR, AT, BL, CN, PB, PO, T1, T2, T3, T4, T5
• When viewing the items, the two-character element shortcut will be shown
on the left (example: AR) and more information about it will be shown on the
right (example: “Accounts Receivable”).
• The audit trail editor will provide the following editing tools:
- INS - When selected, the user is allowed to place a newly-selected
element between existing ones in the audit trail.
- OVR - When selected, the user is allowed to place a newly-selected
element over an existing one, effectively replacing it.
- DEL - When selected, the entire audit trail is deleted.
- < - When selected, an element is deleted.
- SAV - When selected, the profile is saved.
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Password Options
Selecting PASSWORD OPTIONS on the Supervisor Main Menu screen displays
the PASSWORD OPTIONS screen as shown below.
PASSWORD
OPERATOR PASSWORDS
OPTIONS
SUPERVISOR PASSWORD
Figure 68: Password Options screen
Operator and Supervisor passwords can be globally enabled or disabled from
this screen. The defaults for the passwords are set to enabled. If passwords
are enabled, the operator or supervisor will only be prompted to enter a
password if one already exists.
To disable operator passwords
1. Select PASSWORD OPTIONS on the Supervisor Main Menu screen.
2. Use the left/right arrows to select OPERATOR PASSWORDS and press Enter.
The Operator Passwords screen appears as shown below.
OPERATO R PASSWORDS
DO NOT ALL OW OPER ATO R PASS WORDS
ALLOW OPE RATO R P ASS WORDS
Figure 69: Operator Passwords screen
3. Use the arrows to select DO NOT ALLOW OPERATOR PASSWORDS, and press
Enter.
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Statistics
The operator and supervisor have the ability to view statistics.
Operator Statistics
The operator has the ability to display and optionally print their statistics on the
optional stats reports printer. The operator can only view runs that were saved
in their name.
More details of statistics can be found in “Supervisor Statistics” on page 60.
To view and/or print statistics
1. On the Run screen, use the Up/Down arrow buttons to select and highlight
STATISTICS, then press Enter. The DISPLAY STATISTICS screen appears as
shown below.
DISPLAY STATIS TICS
Tim e Range: All times
VI EW D ETAI LS
PRI NT D ETAI LS
PAP ER F EED
VI EW S UMM ARY
PRI NT S UMM ARY
SET TIM E RA NGE
Figure 70: Display Statistics screen
The choices are:
- VIEW DETAILS - Pulls together all jobs run by this operator in the
specified time range each in an individual view (in other words, if the
operator ran 4 jobs, the data will be pulled together into 4 views).
- VIEW SUMMARY - Pulls together all jobs run by this operator in the
specified time range in one view.
- PRINT DETAILS - provides a printout of the details described above.
Requires the optional stats report printer.
- PRINT SUMMARY - provides a printout of the summary described above.
- PAPER FEED - allows you to advance paper in the reports printer (by
pressing Enter), or exit out of paper feed mode (by pressing Cancel).
- SET TIME RANGE - allows operator to set specified date and time for
pulling the above information together. More details in supervisor
section.
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2. On the DISPLAY STATISTICS screen, use the arrow buttons to select and
highlight SET TIME RANGE, and press Enter. The SELECT TIME RANGE screen
appears (see Figure 71).
SELECT TIME RANGE
PAST 8 HRS
TOD AY
YESTERDAY
ALL TIMES
PA ST 16 HRS
THIS WEEK
LAST WEEK
PA ST 24 HRS
THIS MONTH
LAST MONTH
Figure 71: Select Time Range screen
3. On the SELECT TIME RANGE screen, use the arrow buttons to select and
highlight the desired time range, and press Enter.
4. Using the navigation buttons, select and highlight the desired view or print
function and press Enter.
DISPLAY STATIS TICS
Tim e Range: All times
VI EW D ETAI LS
PRI NT D ETAI LS
PAP ER F EED
VI EW S UMM ARY
PRI NT S UMM ARY
SET TIM E RA NGE
Figure 72: Display Statistics screen
Based on the selection made, the information is either displayed or printed.
The following graphic shows an example of the VIEW DETAILS selection.
OPE RATO R: C HRIS
JOB: AME X00 1
FRO M: J une 28, 201 1 8:3 0 A.M .
TO:
Jul y 14 , 2 011 4:3 0 P.M .
COU NT: 000 68 TIME : 0 0:0 2 RATE: 200 6/HR
EXC EPTI ONS: 00 00 0
SID E CO UNT: 00 00 0
BATC HES: 000
LO WER COUN T: 0 000 0
BATC HES: 000
Figure 73: Statistics detail example
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Supervisor Statistics
The Supervisor has the ability to view all operator statistics.
1. Log in as supervisor. The Supervisor Main Menu appears as shown below.
Mon day, Ju ly 2 0, 2 011 9: 11 A. M.
SUPERVISOR
JOB MEN U
OP ERAT OR M ENU
AUD IT T RAIL MEN U
STA TIST ICS MENU
SYS TEM CONF IGUR ATION
PAS SWOR D OP TION S
Figure 74: Supervisor Main Menu screen
2. Use the arrow buttons to highlight STATISTICS MENU, and press Enter. The
Statistics menu appears as shown below.
STATIST ICS
DIS PLAY DAT A
RE SET DATA
PRI NT D ATA
RES ET C LOCK
Figure 75: Supervisor level - Statistics menu
The Supervisor Statistics menu offers the supervisor the ability to view and
edit additional information.
Display Data
This screen allows you to view statistical data for all or specific operators.
1. In the Supervisor level - Statistics Menu (Figure 75), select DISPLAY DATA
and press Enter.
The DISPLAY STATISTICS screen appears as shown below.
DISPLAY STATIS TICS
Tim e Ra nge: All ti mes
DETAILS REPORT
JOB REPORT
INDIVIDUAL RUN
SUM MARY REPORT
OPERATOR REPORT
SET TIME RANGE
Figure 76: Supervisor level - Display Statistics menu
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Display Statistics offers the following:
- DETAILS REPORT - displays statistics sorted by both job and operator.
- SUMMARY REPORT - displays statistics for all jobs.
- JOB REPORT - displays statistics for each job.
- OPERATOR REPORT - displays statistics for each operator.
- INDIVIDUAL RUN - displays individual statistics for each job run.
- SET TIME RANGE - You can also specify the time range of the statistics
you want to view
Use the left/right arrow buttons to view each available report.
Print Data
In the Supervisor level - Statistics Menu (Figure 75), selecting PRINT DATA
opens the PRINT STATISTICS window where you can choose from the following
options:
- DETAILS REPORT - prints a Detailed Statistics Report.
- SUMMARY REPORT - prints a Summary Statistics Report.
- JOB REPORT - prints a Job Statistics Report.
- OPERATOR REPORT - prints an Operator Statistics Report.
- PAPER FEED - advances paper through the printer.
- SET TIME RANGE - select a time range for your printed report.
Reset Data
In the Supervisor level - Statistics Menu (Figure 75), selecting RESET DATA will
clear all statistics. When this is selected, you are first presented with a warning
screen.
WARNING ALL ST AT
DATA WILL BE L OST
PUSH UP KEY TO ERASE DATA
PUSH ANY OTHER KEY TO QUIT
Figure 77: Reset Data warning screen
1. Press the Up key to erase and reset all statistical data, or press any other
key to exit from this screen.
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Set Clock
1. In the Supervisor level - Statistics Menu (Figure 75), selecting PRINT DATA
opens the PRINT STATISTICS window where you can set the day, date and
time of the system.
SET CLOCK
Mond ay, Jun e 27 , 2 011 9: 44 A .M.
DAY MONTH DATE YEAR HOUR MINUTE AM/PM
Figure 78: Set Clock screen
2. Use the left/right arrow buttons to select one of the clock’s settings
(example: Day, Month, Date, Year, etc.).
3. Use the up/down arrow buttons to set the clock.
4. When you are finished updating the clock, press Enter.
Troubleshooting
When a machine stops for a reason other than the operator canceling out of a
job, the LCD will display an error message, as described below:
Table 5: Model 306 Error messages
Error Message
PLEASE CHECK
MAIL FEEDER
Description
Once the Feed Empty sensor goes blocked, software
starts a timer for FEED EMPTY TIMEOUT (machine
parameter) period of time. If this timer times out and no
mail was placed in the feed area, then this message is
displayed. At the same time another timer is started for
FEED NO ACTIVITY TIMEOUT (machine parameter) in
seconds. While waiting for this timer to time out, the
software will continue to look at the Feed Empty sensor
to show mail was placed into the feeder. If this second
timer times out, then the machine will turn off and the
message is removed from the screen.
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Table 5: Model 306 Error messages (continued)
Error Message
PLEASE CHECK
FEED EXIT
THICKNESS
DETECT OVER
RANGE
THICKNESS
DETECT UNDER
RANGE
PIECE TOO
SHORT OR
MISSED TMD
REMOVE PIECE
HEIGHT
SENSOR AREA
Description
If the feeder clutch is engaged, the system is running in
continuous mode and the Feed Exit sensor is detected
to be blocked longer than the MAX SENSOR BLOCKED
TIME (machine parameter) then this jam will be called.
This jam is called during machine startup, when all
sensors are checked to be clear before the motor is
turned on. If the Feed Exit sensor is found to be blocked,
then the motors are not started and instead this jam is
called.
Before motors are turned on to run mail, the thickness
detect module is checked for proper operation. If the
TMD reading if above TMD MAXIMUM NULL READING
(machine parameter), then this jam will be called.
Before motors are turned on to run mail, the thickness
detect module is checked for proper operation. If the
TMD reading is below TMD MINIMUM NULL READING
(machine parameter), then this jam will be called.
After the thickness data is captured using the TMD,
software will run some filtering algorithms on the
collected data. If there is no data left after filtering, then
this jam will be called.
This jam is called during machine startup, when all
sensors are checked to be clear before the motor is
turned on. If the Env. Height sensor is found to be
blocked, then the motors are not started and instead this
jam is called. Additionally, this jam is called when the
machine is running and the height sensor is blocked
when the Feed Exit and Cutter Path sensors are
unblocked for MAX SENSOR BLOCKED TIME
(machine parameter).
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Table 5: Model 306 Error messages (continued)
Error Message
PLEASE CLEAR
THE CUTTER
AREA
PLEASE CLEAR
THE COUNTER
AREA
PLEASE CLEAR
LENGTH
SENSOR AREA
UNEXPECTED
ENVELOPE AT
COUNTER
Description
This jam is called during machine startup, when all
sensors are checked to be clear before the motor is
turned on. If the Cutter Path sensor is found to be
blocked, then the motors are not started and instead this
jam is called.
This jam is called if the Cutter Path sensor is detected to
be blocked longer than the MAX SENSOR BLOCKED
TIME (machine parameter) when the machine is
processing mail.
This jam is called during machine startup, when all
sensors are checked to be clear before the motor is
turned on. If the COUNTER PATH is found to be
blocked, then the motors are not started and instead this
jam is called.
This jam is called if the COUNTER PATH is detected to
be blocked longer than MAX SENSOR BLOCKED TIME
(machine parameter) when the machine is processing
mail.
This jam is called during machine startup, when all
sensors are checked to be clear before the motor is
turned on. If the Length Path sensor is found to be
blocked, then the motors are not started and instead this
jam is called.
This jam is also called if the Length Path sensor is
detected to be blocked longer than the MAX SENSOR
BLOCKED TIME (machine parameter) when the
machine is processing mail.
This jam is called if a lead edge is detected at the
COUNTER PATH, yet that lead edge was not seen at
the Cutter Path sensor. This jam will only be called when
the currently running job is performing any sorting
activity (length, height and/or thickness).
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Table 5: Model 306 Error messages (continued)
Error Message
PLEASE CLEAR
THE SIDE BIN
PATH
AUDIT TRAIL
PRINTER NOT
DETECTED
AUDIT TRAIL
PRINTER
CARTRIDGE
DOOR OPEN
AUDIT TRAIL
PRINTER
CARTRIDGE
FAULT
AUDIT TRAIL
PRINTER COMM
FAULT
AUDIT TRAIL
PRINTER FAULT
DETECTED
Description
This jam is called during machine startup, when all
sensors are checked to be clear before the motor is
turned on. This jam is called if the Side Bin Path sensor
is detected to be blocked longer than the MAX SENSOR
BLOCKED TIME (machine parameter).
Prior to starting motors, the software will send a
message over to the printer. If the printer does not
communicate back, then this jam will be called.
Prior to starting motors, the software will check to see if
the cartridge door is open. If the interlock indicates the
printer cartridge door is open, then this jam will be
called.
Prior to starting motors, the software will check to see if
the cartridge is present. If the IMTECH software
indicates there is an issue with the cartridge, then this
jam will be called.
Prior to starting motors, the software will send a
message over to the printer. If the printer response
indicates a problem, then this jam will be called. During
printing jobs, the printer also responds to print
messages with status. If a problem is detected at this
time, then this jam will be called.
Prior to starting motors, the software will send a
message over to the printer. If the printer attempts to
communicate back and there is some form of communication issue, then this jam will be called.
Routine Maintenance
It is important that you keep your machine clean and in good working order.
This will prolong the overall life of the machine and result in longer periods of
“up” time. Failure to perform daily cleaning tasks may result in the voiding of
your service contract. Therefore, it is vitally important that you perform the
following tasks at least once per day:
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Clean the Model 306
1. Use a vacuum cleaner with a crevice tool to vacuum dust and debris from
all exposed components of the machine.
2. Clean the exterior surfaces and panels with a multi-purpose type cleaner.
- Use denatured alcohol on areas with stains, if necessary.
- Any non-flammable commercially available cleaning solution may be
used to clean the machine. When cleaning the OPEX Model 306, DO
NOT USE aerosol cleaners or compressed air because of the
flammable nature of many of these products. There is a risk of
equipment malfunction and/or injury associated with the use of aerosol
cleaners on OPEX equipment prior to the operation of equipment.
- When cleaning glass and plastic surfaces, use detergent-based
cleaners such as Fantastic™ or Formula 409™. Detergent-based
cleaners are recommended, because they do not cause component
degradation.
WARNING: A cloth soaked with cleaning detergent or similar material
should never be used to clean an object such as a belt or roller when the
belt or roller is being driven by the system. Use of a cloth or similar
material on moving mechanisms can result in personal injury. If a belt,
pulley or similar part needs to be cleaned, it should be cleaned while
stationary.
- Wipe dust and debris from the sensors. Debris build-up can cause jams.
Accumulations of dirt and debris can cover sensors, preventing them
from working effectively. This will hinder machine performance.
3. Before carefully removing any chips or paper jammed in the cutter, unplug
the machine.
4. Empty the cutter trash bin. The mill cutter chips are collected in a trash bin
located in front of the operator’s feet. The bin should be checked and
emptied on a regular basis. Failure to empty the trash bin will result in chips
“haystacking” up toward the cutter mechanism, preventing additional chips
from falling into the trash. This may lead to the cutter itself being jammed.
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If this happens, empty the trash bin. Then clear the cutter so that no chips
remain, using a pencil or similar tool to push down chips which have
collected between the cutter and surrounding frame.
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Replacing Report Printer Paper
The printer will automatically detect if it’s out of paper. A “No paper in printer”
message will be displayed. The steps below describe how to replace printer
paper in the Model 306. The printer is accessed from the side of the machine.
1. Open the printer door. The printer drawer is hinged on the bottom. The
drawer will open and swing down on its hinge.
2. Check to see if the entire old roll of paper has fed through the printhead.
- If all of the paper is out of the printhead, go to step 4..
- If there is any paper remaining in the printhead, go to step 3..
3. Remove the remaining paper:
a. Do not attempt to pull the paper out of the printhead or try to feed the
paper through the printer rollers manually.
b. Tear or cut the paper as shown below and lift the old roll out of the
printer.
Tear paper here
Release lever
Feed slot
Figure 79: Paper removal
c. Press the release lever down and pull the remaining paper out of the
printer.
d. Once the paper has been removed from the printer, lift the release lever
up until it clicks in place.
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4. Place a new roll of paper on the metal shaft and install the roll in the printer
so that the paper will feed from the top of the roll (see Figure 79). The paper
will automatically feed into the printer.
5. If you want to advance the paper further, access the SUPERVISOR >
STATISTICS MENU > PRINT DATA > PAPER FEED screen, and press and hold
Enter until the report printer has fed several inches of paper through the
printhead.
6. Release the Enter button and close the printer door.
Cleaning the Audit trail printer cartridge head
OPERATOR:JOANNA JOB:TEST
00032
(S) SIDE
(P) LOWER
(E)00000
00000
00000
RUN
CHANGE JOB
CHANGE OPER
PRINT: SPIT
ZERO COUNT
STATISTICS
Figure 80: Run screen with PRINT = ON
In jobs that have printing enabled (as in Figure 80), the PRINT selection will
provide the operator with the ability to clean the print cartridge head. This is
accomplished by allowing the user to spit ink out of the cartridge, which will
help to get the ink flowing.
1. On the Run screen, use the Arrow buttons to select PRINT, and press Enter.
2. Press the Enter key a few times until “PRINT: SPIT” appears with instructions,
as in Figure 81.
OPERATOR:JOANNA JOB:TEST
RUN
CHANGE JOB
CHANGE OPER
(S) SIDE
00000
PRINT: SPIT
(P) Press
LOWER the
00000
ZERO
DOWN key to spit
or COUNT
the
STATISTICS
ENTER key to advance.
00032
(E)00000
Figure 81: Run screen with PRINT = SPIT
3. Insert a scrap piece of paper underneath the printer, and press the Down
arrow key. You may have to do this a few times if the printer is clogged.
4. When you are pleased with the results, press the Cancel button.
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Specifications
Machine
Dimensions
Length: 47.75” (121.285 cm)
Depth: 21” (53.34 cm)
Height: 58” (147.32 cm)
Weight: 245 lbs
Power
100 VAC, 50/60Hz (Japan)
115 VAC, 60Hz, 8.5 Amps (US)
230 VAC, 50Hz, 5.5 Amps (Euro)
BTU
BTU/hour (100 VAC)
3338 BTU/hour (115 VAC)
4317 BTU/hour (230 VAC)
Speed
Up to 40,000/hour
Envelope Sizes
Lengths up to 11.5” (29.21 cm) may be sorted.
Lengths up to 13.5” (34.29 cm) may be opened.
Thickness
Up to 0.50” (1.27 cm)
Depth of Cut
Nine settings: from 0.01” (0.03 cm) at envelope edge up to
0.125” (0.32 cm) (depth settings 1-8), also no cut (setting 0)
Feeder Hopper
Capacity
Up to 400 envelopes
Stand & Waste
bin
Included
306 Options
Batch Counter (counts down to preset size and stops or
pauses),
Hi-Speed Inkjet printer (Prints a variety of custom strings,
date & time, sequential numbering & ID Tag barcodes),
Stats Report Printer (Produces a variety of statistics reports
for monitoring machine performance)
306s Options
Sorter (thickness, height, length) with Output Bin,
Sorter (thickness, height, length) with 90 Degree Powered
Conveyor
Power Source
The socket outlet must be installed near the equipment and
must be easily accessible at all times.
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Power
Disconnect
The electrical disconnect is the AC power cord at the back
of the machine. Unplug the cord to remove all electrical
power.
FCC information / informations FCC
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Cet appareil est conforme à la partie 15 des règles de la FCC. Son
fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) ce dispositif ne
doit pas causer d'interférences nuisibles, et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toute
interférence reçue, y compris les interférences qui peuvent provoquer un
fonctionnement indésirable.
Industry Canada information / Industrie Canada l'information
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numerique de la classe A est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
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