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Initial version: 11/08
Lastest revision: 02/10
9.134.030

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR OPERATOR MANUAL MANUAL Initial version: 11/08 Lastest revision: 02/10 9.134.030...
  • Page 2 Content of this documentation remains the exclusive property of C.P. Bourg SA and it is only put at the user (including without limitation: Renter or Purchaser or their employees) disposal within the exclusive scope of using and servicing the product. Without C.P.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    3.4 BM-e Process Description ........
  • Page 4 5 . 4 . 2 BM-e adjustment in RUN mode ............61 5.4.3 Manual feeding ................64 6. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ......67 7.

  • Page 5: Important

    1. IMPORTANT F: Important Cette machine ne peut fonctionner qu'avec toutes les sécurités au repos (capots plexi) et tous les accessoires (plateau de réception ou de transfert, convoyeur de sortie, conteneur déchets de coupe) en place. Attention: Garder les mains à l’écart des pièces en mouvement. GB/US: Important This machine will operate only with all the safety devices of the collating / finishing line deactived (guards) and delivery/transfer tray or conveyor waste container connected in working...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    2. INTRODUCTION 2.1 Foreword Thank you for choosing a BOURG product. This manual is a guide to operate the Booklet Maker E series. Please follow carefully the instructions and you will enjoy years of excellent work with your system. If you have any difficulty using your equipment, please call us and ask for technical assistance (all the phone numbers are available at the end of this manual).

  • Page 7: Bme

    3. BME 3.1 Warning Pictograms The BME is a booklet maker which produces booklets or side stitched documents. All format settings will be done automatically from the U.I. The booklet maker jogs the set and in this position it is stitched. The booklet is then folded and is front trimmed.
  • Page 8 CAUTION Yellow background, caution. This label is located near the knife of the press-cutter. It indicates a high risk of severe injury if you put you hands under the knife. Yellow background, caution. This label is located near the wheel-work of the chain. It indicates a high risk of injury to your fingers if they get stuck between the wheel-work and the chain.
  • Page 9 Yellow background, caution. CAUTION This label is located at the rear of the machine under the safety cover. It indicates that the machine may not be operated, under no circumstances, without the safety covers being in place. DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT SAFETY COVERS IN PLACE Yellow background, caution.

  • Page 10: Warning Pictograms Location

    3.2 Warning pictograms location CAUTION LISTED I.T.E. E125337 MODEL AGR-PA BME AGR-PA BME VOLTS Refer to Installation Manual for motor connection c.p. bourg MADE IN BELGIUM BY S.A. Ottignies Tel : +32 / 10 / 62 22 11 Fax : +32 / 10 / 61 36 38 9.139.829 KEEP HANDS CLEAR DO NOT OPERATE...
  • Page 11 Operator manual Initial version : 11/08 Page 9 - 11 Lastest revision : -...

  • Page 12: Bme Description

    3.3 BME description 3.3.1 Technical characteristics REAR Output conveyor LEFT Output Upper reception tray ITE with BSTd + /BST-e Trimmer (TR) optional Pedal to activate the User interface motion of the conveyor (only Folder (PA) available with TR module) FRONT Stitcher (AGR) RIGHT Operator side...
  • Page 13 • Work envi ronment: Temperature: 10°C (50°F) through 32°C (89.6°F) Relative humidity: 40 through 85% RH • Power consumption: Consumption Maximum In operation 230 V 120 V 230 V 120 V Machines 50Hz 60Hz 50Hz 60Hz AGR-PA 994 W 924 W 740 W 760 W AGR-PA-TR...
  • Page 14 Output Conveyor - Operator adjustment on U.I. conveyor advance step per book. - Conveyor full detector (can be disabled). - Device to offset the sets - offset every N sets, with N adjustable by operator on U.I. - Automatic positioning of set holding wheels, based on finished set dimensions. - Pedal to activate the motion of the conveyor (only available with TR module).

  • Page 15: Stitching Possibilities Depending On Paper Width

    3.3.2 Stitching possibilities depending on paper width Paper width 119 (4.7") to 218 mm 218 (8.6") to 268 268 (10.5") to 370 Stitch (8.6 ") (10.5") (14.6") Machine Type position 2 saddle or Space between stitches = 80 (3.1") to paper width - 28 mm 2 heads on 2 bracket heads 1 corner...

  • Page 16: Technical Specifications

    3.3.3 Technical specifications Note:The figures below represent what the BME is capable of producing. The device feeding paper to the BME may alter those specifications. Type of paper Any type of paper except paper with a window or transparent paper. Coated / uncoated from 60 to 160 gsm.
  • Page 17 Booklet thickness Saddle stitching (middle of the sheet stitching) fold and cut : - from 2 to 30 sheets of 75 gsm or equivalent thickness (cover included) Maximum 3 mm. - Top or corner stitching (without either fold or cut) : from 2 to 55 sheets of 80 gsm or equivalent thickness (cover included).

  • Page 18: Stitch And Fold Offset Possibilities

    3.3.4 Stitch and Fold offset possibilities MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM OFFSET FOR EU FORMATS (mm) A= -90 SRA3 A= -75 (portrait) : (portrait) : B= 90 B= 75 C= -90 C= -75 D= 120 D= 135 A= -58,5 A= -15 SRA4 A= -70 SRA4 A= -22,5...
  • Page 19 MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM OFFSET FOR USA FORMATS (inch) 17x11 (portrait) : A= -3,31 B= 3,31 C= -3,31 D= 4,96 11x8,5 (portrait) : A= -1,96 8.5x11 (landscape) : A= -0,71 B= 1,96 B= 0,71 C= -6,31 C= -7,56 D= 1,96 D= 0,71 10x8 (portrait) : A= -1,46 8x10 (landscape) :...

  • Page 20: Bm-E Process Description

    3.4 BM-e Process Description a. Paper path b. Jam clearance Operator manual Initial version : 11/08 Page 9 - 20 Lastest revision : -...

  • Page 21: Bme Power On

    3.5 BME power ON Safety precautions for the connection to mains : In order to avoid any danger during the installation, utilization or maintenance of the equipment, the power cord should be located near the equipment and be easily accessible at all times. Unit must be connected to the mains on a 15 A maximum branch circuit protection.

  • Page 22: Stitching Head Adjustment

    3.6 Stitching head adjustment 3.6.1 Stitching heads mechanical unclutching See Head manuals. 1) To unclutch the locking catch: 2) To remove stitcher bar from the AGR: Same procedure for both kind of heads (ISP & HOHNER) Stitcher bar Locking catch (keeper) Operator manual Initial version : 11/08 Page 9 - 22...

  • Page 23: Stitching Wire Length Adjustment

    3.6.2 Stitching wire length adjustment See Head Manuals. Note : There is a risk of injury while handling a booklet if a stitch leg is shorter than the other. 3.6.3 Cassettes replacement with ISP heads Localization of the heads according the error message. With 4 stitching heads: With 2 stitching heads: Head 1...
  • Page 24 Step 2 stitching head prevention cleaning: The stitching head must be lubricated each time the cassette is replaced. Please use the tube of grease delivered together with the cassettes. Note: According to MSDS and 2000/532/EC lubricant is not a hazardous substance. The lubricant should be used until the tube is empty.
  • Page 25 Step 3: New cassette installation: Step 4 : Re-initialization of the stitching head: When removing the rotator operating spring from the stitching head (for lubrification) you will loose the wire for next stitch. Therefore the stitching head must be actuated to make the machine again available for next booklet.

  • Page 26: Wire Spool Replacement (For Hohner Heads)

    3.6.4 Wire spool replacement (for Hohner heads) Note: Oil the felt discs on the wire bow of the Hohner heads. See chapter : Preventive maintenance. For Hohner stitching heads. - Remove pin ref.1 and washer ref.2. - Remove the emty spool. - Install a new spool ref.3 (pay attention to wire direction).

  • Page 27: Wire Jam In The Stitching Head

    3.6.5 Wire jam in the stitching head If a missing stitch is noticed at the exit of the BME, there might be a wire jam in the head. Apply the following instructions to clear jam and reinstall the wire. For ISP stitching heads 1- Remove cassette with jam as follows.

  • Page 28: The User Interface (Ui) Screens

    4. THE USER INTERFACE (UI) SCREENS The User Interface is a touch screen. Select your choice by pressing on the screen with your finger. The User Interface is divided into several tabs that vary according to the configuration. Each tab has its own preference and/or adjustment buttons. The control buttons are common to all tabs.

  • Page 29: Screen Functions In Detail

    5. SCREEN FUNCTIONS IN DETAIL 5.1 U.I. screen options At power ON of the machine, the U.I. screen appears by default. 1 - OPERATOR'S PARAMETERS: Press button to the right of the screen to enter your own parameters. 2 - MACHINE LINE CONFIGURATION: 3 - FILE MENU: Allows to open/delete an existing job or create/save a new job.

  • Page 30: Screen Operator's Preferences

    5.1.1 U.I. screen Operator's preferences The UI screen option allows the user to configure his preferences. 1 - UNITS: Allow you to select your choice for measures in mm or inches. 2 - KEYBOARD CHOICE: Select the kind of keyboard AZERTY or QWERTY. 3 - LANGUAGE: Choose your language (FR - IT - DE - ES - PO - NL - PL - NO - US - GB).

  • Page 31: Machines Line Configuration

    - Tower BST-e right BM-e AGR/PA BM-e TR Spine Master a) Train configuration BST-e Right (or BSTd+) + BM-e AGR-PA + BM-e TR configuration. Press Machine Line Configuration button. Press the blue arrow (1) to access to the dialogue box. Operator manual...
  • Page 32 Select the first machine of your line (BST-e Right in example). Press "V" to validate. The machine appears on the screen. Press the blue arrow again. Operator manual Initial version : 11/08 Page 9 - 32 Lastest revision : 02/10...
  • Page 33 The only possibility is BM-e AGR-PA because is the only machine that can be installed after a right tower. Select the machine. Press "V" to validate. The machine appears on the screen. Press the blue arrow again. Operator manual Initial version : 11/08...
  • Page 34 Select the BM-e TR. Press "V" to validate. The machine appears on the screen. The configuration is finished, valid by pressing "V". Operator manual Initial version : 11/08 Page 9 - 34 Lastest revision : 02/10...
  • Page 35 A new tab "RUN" also appears to make some fine adjustments while machines are running (see chapter 5.4 RUN screen). Tabs ATTENTION: For BSTd+ / BM-e configuration, BSTd+ tab will not appear. The BSTd+ has its own U.I. Operator manual...
  • Page 36 Note: To complete the BSTd+ and BM-e configuration. Go to BSTd+ screen and press SBM4 (4) button. Operator manual Initial version : 11/08 Page 9 - 36 Lastest revision : -...

  • Page 37: File Menu

    5.1.3 File menu This menu allows to save, delete, open and recall a job (program). Operator manual Initial version : 11/08 Page 9 - 37 Lastest revision : 02/10...

  • Page 38: Bst-E Screen Options

    5.2 BST-e screen options This is the main screen for the BST-e. It allows the operator's adjustments for the BST-e. Note: These functions are detailed in the BST-e Operator Manual. Operator manual Initial version : 11/08 Page 9 - 38 Lastest revision : 02/10...

  • Page 39: Bme Screen Options

    5.3 BME screen options The “BM-e” screen option allows the user to define the realization of the booklet. 1 - Stitching/format paper screen: allows programming the stitching parameters. 2 - Folding screen: allows programming the folding parameters. 3 - Trimmer screen: allows programming the trimming parameters.

  • Page 40: Paper Format And Stitcher Parameters Screen

    5.3.1 Paper format and Stitcher parameters screen Press the button "PAPER FORMAT AND STITCHER SCREEN" to have access to the stitching parameters. • Press on value to edit • Enter the value using the keypad. • Validate "V". "V" Valid the adjustment parameters entered in the different screen. "X"...
  • Page 41 3 - Stitching mode choice. Saddle stitching. stitch. Left corner stitching. Right corner stitching. Cancel stitching function. 4 - Space between stitches. Only for saddle and top stitch. Determine the value through the numerical keypad. Validate "V". 5 - Stitch position choice (left or right). This function allows to offset the stitches to the right (+) or to the left (-) compared with the middle of the paper width.

  • Page 42: Folding Parameter

    5.3.2 Folding parameter Press the button "FOLDING" to have access to the folding parameters. Three adjustments are available: 1- Folding function selection: Folding option activated. Folding function not activated. Sets are sent to the upper reception tray. 2 - Fold position: By default, the fold will always be in the middle (0,0) of the paper length.

  • Page 43: Trimming Parameter

    5.3.3 Trimming parameter Press the button "TRIMMING" to have access to the trimming parameters. Four adjustments are available: 1 - Trimming function selection. Trimming option activated (go to the three additional options described below). Trimming option not activated (go directly to output conveyor parameter). 2 - Booklet final length selection.

  • Page 44: Output Conveyor Parameter

    5.3.4 Output conveyor parameter Press the button "CONVEYOR" to have access to the conveyor parameters. Three adjustments are available : 1 - Conveyor advances selection. Adjust the conveyor advance (1 to 30) to obtain the space desired between the booklets. 1 = small space 29 = long space 30 = continuous advance...

  • Page 45: Productivity And Summary Parameter

    5.3.5 Productivity and Summary parameter 1 - Summary screen. On each screen, the summary screen shows the main parameters entered for stitching, folding and trimming. 2 - Productivity and running speed of the BMe. It is possible to decrease the Bookletmaker speed. In order to obtain a better quality for finished booklets made with delicate papers.

  • Page 46: File Menu Parameter

    5 . 3 . 6 File menu parameter The BME graphical interface allows an easy and performing jobs management. Press the button "FILE MENU" to have access to the file parameters. Five adjustments are available: 1 - Make a comment on the saved jobs. 2 - Open an existing model in the EU, US, JA formats which could be used as beginning for a new job.
  • Page 47 Make a comment This menu allows to make a personal comment on a saved job. Select a job and press button (1) to access to the dialogue box. 4 lines are available to write the comments through the alphanumeric keyboard. Press enter to display the comment on the line.
  • Page 48 New job loading This menu allows to load models based on standardised formats. Press the button (2). Select a or some standard(s) among the 3 suggested (EU, US or JA) using button (3). Select a model using the arrows and validate "V". Press OUI/YES to open the selected job or NON/NO to return to the previous screen and select another job.
  • Page 49 Opening an existing job This menu allows to open a job saved by the operator. Select a job in the left column and press button (3). Press OUI/YES to open the selected job or NON/NO to return to the previous screen and select another job.
  • Page 50 Save a job When a job has been defined by the operator, it can be saved as follow. Press button (4). Enter a name for the job on the alphanumeric keyboard and confirm it by “ENTER”. The new job appears in the left column. If the name given already exists and that you press “enter”, a message will appear to ask you to confirm the replacement of an existing file by the new one.
  • Page 51 Erasing a job This menu allows to erase an existing job. Attention: Once deleted, there is no way to recover the deleted program. Select the job to be erased in the left column. Press button (5). The following screen appears. Press OUI/YES to erase the selected job or NON/NO to cancel and return to the previous screen.

  • Page 52: Preferences Menu

    5 . 3 . 7 Preferences Menu Calibration Set Option Always Process: Always process the tower calibration set. Always Reject: Always reject the tower calibration set. The set will be sent to the upper reception tray. Save Adjustments Disabled: Ask to operator to save adjustments. Enabled: Always save adjustments.
  • Page 53 Purge Option This function allows operator to purge the machine after a jam. Sequence is the following: 1) TR purge then PA purge, booklets are processed (if possible) then sent to the output conveyor. 2) Feeder purge: The sheets will be stacked under AGR. 3) AGR purge: Depends on "Purge Option"...

  • Page 54: Warning Screen And Error Messages

    5 . 3 . 8 Warning screen and error messages The warning and errors screen displays the error messages and the warning of the complete machine line. This button erases the indications of the screen. This button allows to reach the WARNING & ERRORS screen from any other screen.

  • Page 55: Stop Button

    5 . 3 . 9 STOP button Stops the machine in a synchronised way. 5 . 3 . 1 0 Start button Starts the job. Note: Both fonctions STOP and START are accessibles from UI and on the machine. Both buttons (1) are used to stop the machine and the (2) buttons to START the machine.

  • Page 56: Counter Of Set (Configuration Bst-E / Bm-E)

    5.3.13 Counter of set (configuration BST-e / BM-e) - Press (1) button to open the "counter" screen. Operator manual Operator manual Initial version : 11/08 Initial version : 11/08 Page 9 - 56 Page 9 - 56 Lastest revision : -...
  • Page 57 1 - This counter displays the total number of sets already done for the running job. Press the button to enter a number of sets already made. 2 - Number of sets pre-defined. 0= X= infinity preset. 3 - Press this button to reset the counter to zero. Press button + or - to increase or decrease the counter by 1.

  • Page 58: Version And Update History

    5.3.14 U.I. version and update history Simple clic on the CP Bourg area gives you the U.I. version and update history. Operator manual Initial version : 11/08 Page 9 - 58 Lastest revision : 02/10...

  • Page 59: Run Screen Options

    3 - MARRYING TABLE: This function allows to add a sheet or a block of sheets in a set. 4 - MANUAL INSERTION: Allows to insert sheet manually to execute a job in the BM-e. Operator manual Initial version : 11/08...

  • Page 60: Bst-E Adjustments In Run Mode

    5 . 4 . 1 BST-e adjustments in RUN mode Press the button to access to the setting parameters. This menu gives an overview and allows parameters adjustemnt while machines are running. These adjustments are described in the BST-e Operator Manual. Operator manual Initial version : 11/08 Page 9 - 60...

  • Page 61: Bm-E Adjustment In Run Mode

    5 . 4 . 2 BM-e adjustment in RUN mode This menu gives an overview and allows parameters adjustment while machine is running. Press the BM-e button to access to the setting parameters. Four areas for adjustments are available: - AGR area for paper format and stitching.
  • Page 62 AGR area : Adjustment according to the paper format and AGR Adjustment of the stitcher while running (AGR). Adjustment on paper length, maximum modification ± 3mm. Adjustment on paper width, maximum modification ± 3 mm. Adjustment on stitch spacing, maximum modification ± 3mm. Adjustment on stitch position on paper length.
  • Page 63 PA area: Folder adjustment while running 6 - Folding pressure adjustment (maximum by default). 7 - Fold position adjustment in relation to stitches. + Final booklet upper face will be longer. - Final booklet lower face will be longer. Maximum modification ± 1,5mm TR area: Trimmer adjustment while running 8 - Trimmer conveyor height adjustment.

  • Page 64: Manual Feeding

    5.4.3 Manual feeding This function allows to feed sets manually in the BM-e. Select RUN menu, then the manual feeding screen. You will see hereunder screen : Operator manual Initial version : 11/08 Page 9 - 64 Lastest revision : 02/10...
  • Page 65 - Press (1) to have access to the numerical keypad. - Enter the number of sheets or blocks of sheets to compose the set (pay attention to the limitations). Validate with - Validate the function by pressing button (2). The manual feeding button becomes orange.
  • Page 66 You may get back to the other screens any time. The button will then become orange to show you that you are in manual feeding mode. - Press STOP button to stop the machine - Press manual feeding button, then the "X" button to leave the manual feeding function. Operator manual Initial version : 11/08 Page 9 - 66...

  • Page 67: Preventive Maintenance

    6. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE For the BME: Switch off the machine. Open the upper cover and the doors. Daily maintenance Remove the metal parts (stitches) from clinchers by pushing on the handle 3 times. If you do not do it there is a risk of poor stitching or jam. Empty the waste bin.
  • Page 68 Weekly maintenance Clean the belts, the transport wheels with a cloth and a specific cleaning solution. If you do not do it there is a risk of smeared sheets. Clean the threaded rod of the stitching heads with a brush. If you do not do it there is a risk of not smooth movement.
  • Page 69 Monthly maintenance Refer to head manual for maintenance. Every 3 month maintenance Clean stop fingers of the stitching area with compressed air and then offset cleaner with cotton cloth. If you do not do it there is a risk of jam due to stop jamming. Operator manual Initial version : 11/08 Page 9 - 69...

  • Page 70: Operator Adjustments

    7. OPERATOR ADJUSTMENTS 7.1 Squaring and stoppers The following adjustments of the joggers and stops from the different modules allows to correct a paper default and the squareness of the fold. 7.1.1 Stitcher joggers squareness adjustment • Slighty unscrew the screws (1) and (2). •...

  • Page 71: Stitcher Joggers Squareness Adjustment

    7.1.2 Stitcher joggers squareness adjustment • Adjust the squareness using screw (A). Operator manual Initial version : 11/08 Page 9 - 71 Lastest revision : -...

  • Page 72: Folder Trays Squareness Adjustment

    7.1.3 Folder trays squareness adjustment • Adjust the squaresess using the knob (A). Operator manual Initial version : 11/08 Page 9 - 72 Lastest revision : 02/10...

  • Page 73: Trimmer Stop Squareness Adjustment

    7.1.4 Trimmer stop squareness adjustment Operator manual Initial version : 11/08 Page 9 - 73 Lastest revision : -...

  • Page 74: Trimmer Stop Squareness Adjustment

    7.2 Trimmer stop squareness adjustment The wheels position adjustment is done automatically, but a manual adjustment is possible using the (A) button. Operator manual Initial version : 11/08 Page 9 - 74 Lastest revision : -...

  • Page 75: Pa Ball Replacement

    7.3 PA ball replacement Operator manual Initial version : 11/08 Page 9 - 75 Lastest revision : -...

  • Page 76: Environmental Compliance

    8. ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE Product recycling and Disposal ENGLISH: Application of this symbol on your equipment is confirmation that you must dispose of this equipment in compliance with agreed national Procedures. In accordance with European legislation dealing with "end of life electrical and electronic equipment", equipment subject to disposal must be managed within agreed procedures.
  • Page 77 DEUTSCH: Geräte die dieses Symbol tragen, müssen den nationalen Richtlinien gemäß entsorgt werden. Den europäischen Bestimmungen zum Umgang mit elektrischen und elektronischen Altgeräten ist Folge zu leisten. Bei der Entsorgung des Geräts den Partner kontak-tieren. ITALIANO: Questo simbolo applicato sulla macchina indica la necessità di smaltire il prodotto in conformità...
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