Horizon VAC-1000, VAC-600 H Air-Suction Collator User manual

Horizon VAC-1000, VAC-600 H Air-Suction Collator User manual

The VAC 1000 and VAC 600H are high-speed air-suction collators that offer reliable feeding for a wide range of paper stocks. The VAC 1000 can collate using 10 bins in a single tower. Maximum 6 towers can be connected for a 60-bin system. Sheets can be piled up to 130 mm in each bin of the VAC-600H to reduce bin loading time. The VAC 1000/VAC-600H can be connected to Horizon bookletmakers to form a complete in-line bookletmaking system.

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Air-Suction Collator VAC-1000/VAC-600H
VAC-1000/VAC-600HAir-Suction CollatorWorld fastest collator in this class.
Programmed collating function.
The VAC-1000/VAC-600H takes advantage of Horizon’s unique feeding technology and continues the
Horizon development concept of “high speed”, “high performance” and “high quality”.
The VAC-1000/VAC-600H performs a wide range of applications at high productivity, with flexible but
powerful programming and user-friendly operation.
Horizon’s unique rotary suction feeding system
operates effectively on a wide range of paper stocks.
The VAC-1000/VAC-600H towers can also be placed
in-line with Horizon bookletmaking systems.
The new Horizon blower is 33% more powerful than
conventional collator blowers. Vacuum air and blower
air can be individually
adjusted for a wide
range of paper
qualities and sizes.
A large color touchscreen is icon-based for
user-friendly operation. The graphical screen
guides the user through all set-up procedures
with ease. Frequently operated buttons are
arranged on a wireless remote control, which is
included as standard. The remote provides for
collating speed adjustment and start/stop/jog
operation, and lets you monitor the feeding or
delivering condition.
User-friendly operation by color touchscreen and wireless remote control
All displayed in the touchscreen
Double feeding, misfeeding or sheet jamming are individually displayed for all
bins. If any errors occur, a description and location of the problem are displayed
and the machine will stop.
Choose between the criss-cross receiving tray for
signatures, or the stacker receiving tray for large
volume collated sets. An optional paper jogger is also
available.
Wide choice of receiving trays
The VAC-1000/VAC-600H can be connected to
Horizon bookletmakers to form a complete in-line
bookletmaking system.
High-power double feed detect sensor
High-intensity infrared LED’s are employed at each bin
for double feed detection. These long-lasting LED’s
save the time and cost of replacing individual lamps.
Reliable sensing capability
New powerful blower for reliable feeding
The VAC-1000 can be connected to existing VAC-100,
and the VAC-600H can be connected to existing
VAC-60H towers.
Connectable to VAC-100/VAC-60H
Connectable to bookletmaking system
Double Feed Detect Sensor
VAC-100
VAC-1000
VAC-60H
VAC-600H
* Retrofit of the VAC-100 or VAC-60H may be necessary.
VAC-600H (12 bins) + ST-20 + PJ-77R
VAC-600HaST-20
VAC-600Hc
PJ-77R
Features
Image checking system IC-VAC600H
The VAC-600H can be equipped with an image
checking camera. This checking system stores and
checks the printed image of each page on each feed
cycle to insure page order and integrity. The camera is
housed in the transport section for space efficiency.
CMOS
Camera
Option (Only for VAC-600H)
All setups and operations for the
IC-VAC600H can be performed through
the touchscreen on the VAC-600H.

The VAC-1000/VAC-600H takes advantage of Horizon’s unique feeding technology and continues the
Horizon development concept of “high speed”, “high performance” and “high quality”.
The VAC-1000/VAC-600H performs a wide range of applications at high productivity, with flexible but
powerful programming and user-friendly operation.
Horizon’s unique rotary suction feeding system
operates effectively on a wide range of paper stocks.
The VAC-1000/VAC-600H towers can also be placed
in-line with Horizon bookletmaking systems.
The new Horizon blower is 33% more powerful than
conventional collator blowers. Vacuum air and blower
air can be individually
adjusted for a wide
range of paper
qualities and sizes.
A large color touchscreen is icon-based for
user-friendly operation. The graphical screen
guides the user through all set-up procedures
with ease. Frequently operated buttons are
arranged on a wireless remote control, which is
included as standard. The remote provides for
collating speed adjustment and start/stop/jog
operation, and lets you monitor the feeding or
delivering condition.
User-friendly operation by color touchscreen and wireless remote control
All displayed in the touchscreen
Double feeding, misfeeding or sheet jamming are individually displayed for all
bins. If any errors occur, a description and location of the problem are displayed
and the machine will stop.
Choose between the criss-cross receiving tray for
signatures, or the stacker receiving tray for large
volume collated sets. An optional paper jogger is also
available.
Wide choice of receiving trays
The VAC-1000/VAC-600H can be connected to
Horizon bookletmakers to form a complete in-line
bookletmaking system.
High-power double feed detect sensor
High-intensity infrared LED’s are employed at each bin
for double feed detection. These long-lasting LED’s
save the time and cost of replacing individual lamps.
Reliable sensing capability
New powerful blower for reliable feeding
The VAC-1000 can be connected to existing VAC-100,
and the VAC-600H can be connected to existing
VAC-60H towers.
Connectable to VAC-100/VAC-60H
Connectable to bookletmaking system
Double Feed Detect Sensor
VAC-100
VAC-1000
VAC-60H
VAC-600H
* Retrofit of the VAC-100 or VAC-60H may be necessary.
VAC-600H (12 bins) + ST-20 + PJ-77R
VAC-600HaST-20
VAC-600Hc
PJ-77R
Features
Image checking system IC-VAC600H
The VAC-600H can be equipped with an image
checking camera. This checking system stores and
checks the printed image of each page on each feed
cycle to insure page order and integrity. The camera is
housed in the transport section for space efficiency.
CMOS
Camera
Option (Only for VAC-600H)
All setups and operations for the
IC-VAC600H can be performed through
the touchscreen on the VAC-600H.

Features
Horizon’s unique suction rotor feeding
system can feed a wide variety of paper
stocks. Even signatures can be fed
consistently. The feed wheel employs a
special, highly durable rubber for totally
mark-less feeding. Feed height sensors and
air blowers enable a broad range of sheets
to be fed with ease.
Reliable suction rotor feeding
Suction feed section on a bin
Stable feeding capability for a wide
range of sheets.
Air-suction Feeding
Air is blown
into the stack
to float the
sheets.
1 Picks-up the top sheet.2
Rotates to
advance the sheet.
3
What is suction rotor feeding?
Air is blown into the stack to float
the sheets. The air rotor then
picks-up the top sheet and
rotates to advance the sheet.
1-Left 3-Right*4
2-Left 2-Right*4
Divided into two sections.
Cover
Sheet
Tab Sheet
Collated
Sheets
Tab Sheet
a m m c
a m m c
*4 The tower c is necessary for right side delivery.
Model
VAC-1000
VAC-600H
Max. Number of Bins
60 bins (6 towers)
36 bins (6 towers)
Bin Pile Height
55 mm (2.16”)
130 mm (5.11”)
Production Speed
9,900 sets/hr.
*1
9,900 sets/hr.
*2
Continuous Running Time *3
6.6 min
15.6 min
*1 A5LEF, Straight receiving on 10 bins
*2 A5LEF, Straight receiving on 6 bins
*3 When running with 5,000 sets/hr. collating 80 gsm normal paper
The VAC-1000/VAC-600H is equipped with advanced
programming functions for easy and efficient collating.
Efficient programming functions
The VAC-1000 can collate using
10 bins in a single tower.
Maximum 6 towers can be
connected for a 60-bin system.
Sheets can be piled up to 130 mm
in each bin of the VAC-600H to
reduce bin loading time. This
provides the operator with ample
time to prepare stock for reloading.
High speed and continuous collating
Double Cycle
When any bin in the first collator
section empties, the system
immediately switches over to
the second section and
continues collating. This
maximizes efficiency by giving
the operator ample time to
prepare stock for reloading.
Dual Cover Feed
The top two bins are prepared
for feeding covers. When one
cover bin empties, the collator
automatically switches over to
the other cover bin.
Preset Tabbing
Up to 2 tab sheets can be
inserted to every pre-set
collation. Especially useful for
inserting two sheets as front and
back covers.
The operator can run sets into the bookletmaking
system at the left side, while at the same time collating
straight sets into the receiving tray on the right side of
the system. The right side delivery is useful for
collating reverse-numbering jobs because the sheets
are turned over during transport.
Collating speed, type of program used, number of bins
used, and sensor sensitivity settings are stored in the
system memory for quick restart of regular job. Up to 9
different jobs can be memorized.
Memorize frequent job settings
Left and right side delivery*4
Tower a : Front module with the touchscreen display.
Tower m : Extension module without the touchscreen display.
Tower C : Rear module with the touchscreen display.
(Necessary for right side delivery)
Module Configuration and Features
VAC-600H (36 bins) + ST-60 + PJ-77R
VAC-600Ha
ST-60
VAC-600Hm VAC-600Hm VAC-600Hm VAC-600Hm VAC-600Hc
PJ-77R
Further Details of VAC-1000/VAC-600H

Further Details of VAC-1000/VAC-600H
The Horizon StitchLiner5500 is an innovative
saddle-stitching system which incorporates flat sheet
collating, scoring, folding, stitching and three-knife trimming
in line. Folding is performed in-line to simplify the
saddle-stitching workflow and improve operational
efficiency. With high productivity and quick-changeover, the
StitchLiner5500 is ideal for short, medium
and long production runs.
Saddle-stitching System StitchLiner5500
Option
When connected with VAC-series collators, the HOF-30 is
a flexible finishing solution serving both digital and offset
printing. For digital work, the HOF-30 is a high-speed sheet
feeder while the VAC-series collator provides cover
inserting. When the VAC-series collator is feeding offset
work, the HOF-30 serves as a bypass conveyor and reject
tray for nonstop production.
High-speed Offline Feeder HOF-30
High performance in-line bookletmaking system with
collating, stitching, folding and fore-edge trimming. All
necessary settings can be performed automatically through
the touchscreen display. Even the fold roller gap
adjustment is automated. Maximum production speed is
4,500 books per hour with A5 booklets.
Bookletmaking System SPF-200A+FC-200A
High speed hole punching can be performed without any
production slow-down of the SPF-200A. Hole punch, press
and through modes can be selected for efficient in-line
bookletmaking production.
Hole Punch Unit HP-200A
The SP-1 performs angle stitching on the corner. The machine will stop if miscollating occurs
to avoid producing a bad booklet.
Corner Stitching Unit SP-1
High-speed Offline Feeder HOF-30Bookletmaker SPF-200AFore-edge Trimmer FC-200A
Saddle-stitcher SPF-30S
High-speed Offline Feeder HOF-30
Advanced bookletmaking system solution
Selection
The stacker receiving tray shifts each
collated set laterally, separating the
collated sets. When an empty pallet is
presented, the stacker rises to its
home position to start collating.
Stacker Receiving Tray ST-20
Option
The hand-marry unit can be connected to maximum 2 towers.
Possible Booklet Size: Max. 350 x 500 mm (13.77” x 19.68”)
Min. 120 x 148 mm (4.78” x 5.83”)
Thickness: Max. 80 gsm normal paper, 50 sheets (5 mm/0.20”)
Min. 80 gsm normal paper, 1 sheet (0.1 mm/0.004”)
The HUM-100 cannot be connected to the c-tower.
Hand-Marry Unit HMU-100
Wide variety of options are available
Accumulator/Folder ACF-30
Three-knife Trimmer HTS-30S
Bookletmaker SPF-200A
Hole Punch Unit HP-200A
Sub Accumulator SA-40Fore-edge Trimmer FC-200A
Bypass Stacker ST-40
Option
The stacker receiving tray shifts each collated set
delivered on the right side laterally.
Stacker Receiving Tray for Right Side Delivery ST-20R
Option
The paper jogger vibrates collated sheets
delivered on the right side into perfect alignment.
Paper Jogger for Right Side Delivery PJ-77R
Option
The a-tower kit is required for a-towers to deliver
to the right side. This kit is not required for the
right side delivery on the c-tower.
a-Tower Kit CTK-100 Option (Only for VAC-1000)
The EAB-1000 improves the feeding operation with coated
paper.
Dimentions: 580(W) x 230(D) x 320(H) mm (22.9” x 9.1” x 12.6”)
Extra Air Blower for Separation Air
EAB-1000
Option (Only for VAC-1000)
LG-1000 landscape guide enables to load the sheet length
up to 610mm (24") for A4 landscape booklet production.
A4 Landscape Kit
LG-1000
Paper Jogger for Right Side Delivery PJ-77R
Paper Jogger for Right Side Delivery PJ-77R
Selection
The criss-cross receiving tray swings
90 degrees at each collating interval,
clearly separating collated sets to
simply post-collating processes. This
is also suitable for piling sets onto
previously collated sets.
Criss-Cross Receiving Tray CCR/CCR-DX
Option
Driven by an independent motor, the
paper jogger vibrates collated sheets
into perfect alignment. The jogger
tray rises automatically by a foot
switch to start collating.
Paper Jogger PJ-77
Option
Errored sets are delivered to
the built-in reject tray for
non-stop operation. Connected
between the collating and
bookletmaking systems, the
ST-40 serves as a
high-capacity offset or straight
stacking device.
Bypass Stacker ST-40
Option Option
The SA-40 can be connected
between the collator and the
ST-40. The SA-40
accumulates the sheets
delivered from the collator and
stabilizes the sheet jog for the
stitcher for quality
bookletmaking.
Sub Accumulator SA-40
The BC-20 can be connected
with the collators and receiving
trays (CCR/CCR-DX) all
together. The BC-20 switches
over from bookletmaking to
stacking with simple push of a
button.
Bypass Conveyor BC-20
Option
The twin-tray design delivers
8,000 sets per hour as neatly
jogged off-set stacks. When
one stack tray becomes full,
the sets automatically route to
the other stack tray, with no
system slowdown.
Tandem Stacker ST-60
Optional Accessories

Optional Accessories
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Key Features

  • High-speed collating
  • Reliable suction rotor feeding system
  • Wide range of paper stock compatibility
  • Large bin capacity
  • Connectable to bookletmaking systems
  • Programmed collating function
  • User-friendly operation
  • Wireless remote control
  • Double feed detection
  • Image checking system (optional)

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Frequently Answers and Questions

What is suction rotor feeding?
The suction rotor feeding system uses air to float the sheets and then picks up the top sheet and rotates to advance it. This system can feed a wide variety of paper stocks, including signatures.
How many bins can the VAC 1000 and VAC 600H collate?
The VAC 1000 can collate using 10 bins in a single tower, with a maximum of 6 towers for a total of 60 bins. The VAC 600H can collate using 6 bins in a single tower, with a maximum of 6 towers for a total of 36 bins.
What is the production speed of the VAC 1000 and VAC 600H?
The maximum production speed of both machines is 9,900 sets per hour for A5LEF straight receiving. The actual production speed may vary depending on the type of finisher or sheet weight.
What are the available receiving trays for the VAC 1000 and VAC 600H?
The available receiving trays are the Criss-Cross Receiving Tray (CCR/CCR-DX), the Stacker Receiving Tray (ST-20) and the Stacker Receiving Tray for Right Side Delivery (ST-20R).

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