Opex MPS 40 Manuel utilisateur

MPS 40

Operators Manual

©OPEX Corporation 1997

305 Commerce Drive • Moorestown, NJ 08057-4235 USA

Phone 856.727.1100 • Fax 856.727.1955

P/N 3012900

Information Copying, duplicating, selling or otherwise distributing any part of this manual or the

information contained herein without the express, prior written consent of an authorized

representative of Opex Corporation is strictly prohibited.

From the President of

OPEX Corporation

We’re excited about the possibilities to better serve our customers

with the MPS-40!

Welcome to the future of Mail-Sorting! For years now OPEX has streamlined the

sorting of mail. Our expertise led to industry changing technologies and provided

methods of sorting large amounts of incoming mail efficiently and accurately. Now the

next generation of mail sorting is here.

The MPS-40 is our latest advance. This new machine will continue to enable mail

rooms to sort based on thickness, length, the presence or absence of a check, metals

such as staples and paper clips, PostNet Barcodes and Custom Barcodes. Depending

on the needs of the process, selected envelopes can even be milled open on the fly. In

addition we have increased the speed to 40,000 per hour and added many new features.

These features include OCR and MLOCR, all of the usual Outgoing Mail types of pre-

sorts, the full range of Postnet barcode spraying and verification functions, and sort

groups and bins with up to 256 different combinations.

All of these capabilities are modular in nature. You need purchase only those modules

that your application requires. Some MPS-40’s may be specifically set up to sort

incoming mail, others may be prepared for outgoing mail or a combination of both.

Whatever the application the key to this fully automated process is the MPS-40

OPERATOR. We’ve gone to great lengths to design our equipment to be user

friendly, and I believe you’ll be pleased with the results we’ve achieved.

Thank-you for taking the time to familiarize yourself with the contents of this manual.

We recognize that you the operator are important to the overall performance of the

machine.

Sincerely,

OPEX Corporation

President

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Table of Contents

Introduction 5

Incoming Mail 5

Outgoing Mail 6

Before You Begin - Safety! 7

Machine Overview 7

The MPS-40 Main Controls 8

Before You Start 9

Loading the Mail 9

Loading the mail During Operation 10

Emptying the Sort Bins 10

Main Screen 12

Password Screen 13

Select Job Screen 14

Job Select Screen 14

Run Screen- (Idle) 15

Run Screen – (Running) 16

Loading the mail During Operation 16

Emptying the Sort Bins 16

Stacker Area 17

Overhead Mail Racks 17

Sort Bin Area 17

Emptying Sort Bins (cont.) 18

Machine Jams 18

Clearing a Jam 18

Clearing Jams (cont.) 19

Tips 19

ReRuns and Rejects 19

Sample Screen 20

Sample Statistic Screen 20

Completing the Job 21

Statistics 22

Access to Statistics 22

Summary 22

Summary Report (Sample) 23

Individual Report (sample) 23

Accessing Stats (cont.) 24

Statistics Report Criteria Screen 25

Appendix A – Error Messages 26

Jam information Basics 26

Overview of the MPS 40

Introduction

The MPS40 (Multi-Purpose Sorter) is just that - the most versatile sorter on the

market. The MPS-40 is a workflow tool that aids you and your shop in achieving

the utmost in productivity and accuracy. The MPS-40 is modular and customizable.

It can be used as both an incoming and outgoing sorter. The major modules

include:

Justifier Module – Corrects skew, justifying envelopes misaligned due to

damage or anomalies in feeding. This module can be configured with or

without an OPEX image camera.

Incoming Module – Provides thickness, length, MICR, and metal detection,

as well as check orientation.

Selective Cutting Module – Mills open selected sort groups, adjustable from

no cut to 1/8 of an inch.

OPEX Image Module – Allows for PostNet Barcode reads, mark detect, and

OCR reads.

Habitech Image Module – Allows for PostNet Barcode and multi-line OCR

reads.

Delay Module – Lengthens the paper path to allow enough time for proper

decision making.

Additional Output Bins – Allows for up to 256 sorts.

Overhead Mail Rack – Provides a place to rest standard mail trays for easy

clearing of the stacker bins.

Incoming Mail

When used to sort incoming mail, the MPS40 facilitates improved prioritization of

incoming mail. Even before the envelope is opened, the MPS40 can make

determinations about the contents.

The MPS40 can determine:

How many pieces of paper are in the envelope

Length of the envelope

Presence of a check in the envelope

Orientation of the check

Presence of a credit card in the envelope

Presence of extraneous metal such as coins, paper clips or staples

Intended recipient if equipped with barcode read capability

The MPS40 then sends the mail based on these criteria to the proper pre-

programmed output pockets. The MPS40 can sort the mail in any combination of

the above criteria. The machine can selectively mill open any designated sort

group. Once the work is sorted into the correct groupings, each type of work can be

routed to the appropriate department for expedited handling.

Outgoing Mail

When used to sort outgoing mail, the MPS40 provides for improved accuracy and

throughput. The paper path of the machine and the Jam control features assure ease

in handling even the most difficult of Post Office acceptable first class mail.

The MPS40, equipped with the necessary modules and software, can:

Read fixed and/or wide area barcode

Single and/or multi-line OCR

Spray PostNet barcode

Support RVE

Verify barcode accuracy (ABE)

Utilize FASTforward change of address software

Reports are easily accessible and printed in formats required by the USPS.

Even with all of its advanced features, the MPS40 is operator friendly; the NT-

based software makes programming and running jobs very easy. And the

engineers’ attention to detail makes the MPS40 easy to service. The MPS40

incorporates the best in market-proven technology with new developments to

provide for state of the art performance.

We thank you for your trust in OPEX’s people and products.

Before You Begin - Safety!

The MPS-40 has

been designed

with safety in

mind. Our

engineers have

incorporated

specific safety

systems into the

machine. Do not

at any time

bypass, or

disable any

safety feature.

 Module Covers – Each module has been designed with a clear cover.

These covers allow the operator to see the paper path and important

hardware. If a cover is opened while the machine is running a safety

interlock will stop the machine. The safety interlock will need to be re-

set after the cover has been opened in order for the machine to re-start.

Press the “ON” button to re-set the interlocks.

 Panic Buttons – Red emergency buttons are designed into the machine

and located in several locations to enable a quick stop of the machine.

 Do Not Attempt to Disable Safety Features!

Machine Overview

Wear appropriate clothing. Neckties, scarves, and loose-fitting clothing are

potentially hazardous around any moving piece of equipment.

On/Off Buttons

Covers w/Interlocks

Panic Buttons

Long Hair – If you have long hair - tie back while you are working.

Listen to your machine – You will grow accustomed to the sound of the machine

when it is working properly. Report any unusual sounds to you supervisor.

The MPS-40 Main Controls

1. “ON” button. The on button begins the process of turning on the machine. You

must first press the “OFF” button to the recessed position.

2. “OFF” button. Pressing the “OFF” button at any time will turn off the machine.

Before you press the “OFF” button, make sure you have returned to the Main

“Sign-on” screen.

3. Monitor - The MPS-40 monitor displays important information to the operator.

4. Keyboard - The traditional keyboard enables the operator to enter his or her

password, choose a job, or access any menu item by using the “Function” keys

as needed.

5. Mouse - A common mouse allows the operator to click any on-screen command

as needed.

6. Optional Computer Select Module. This allows the operator to select an

optional computer to be displayed on the monitor.

Mouse

Keyboard

Computer Select

“OFF” button

“ON” button

Monitor

Before You Start

The MPS-40 requires some simple cleaning in preparing to run your mail. Your

OPEX Sales Engineer, OPEX Service Technician, or your Supervisor will instruct

you in some basic cleaning. This is a simple, yet necessary part of the operator’s

job. It will directly affect the smooth operation of the machine.

These duties are:

1. Vacuuming, all areas of the paper path. This includes the feed area, modules, and

stackers.

2. Clean LVDT.(if present)

3. Clean all sensors by using by using compressed or forced air.

4. Blow any loose paper scraps away from sensors, belts, or other devices as needed.

5. Check the trash receptacle associated with the milling cutter. (if present)

In the event of a poor running machine stop the machine and perform routine

cleaning. This minimal investment of time will pay off in the long run.

Loading the Mail

Loading the machine is easy. Follow the simple steps outlined below and you will

find that the MPS-40 has been designed to make your job easy.

1. Position trays of mail in USPS mail trays near the feed or use the optional mail tray

holders.

2. Use two hands to grasp a section of mail from the mail tray. Remove any obviously

damaged or “extra thick” mail.

3. Load the mail on the feed conveyor with the address side of the envelopes facing away

from the feed. The first envelope and subsequent envelopes should stand vertically

parallel to the input area.

4. Load the entire feed with mail before starting the machine. The mail at the end of the

feed should lean towards the feed

Loading the mail During Operation

Once you have chosen the Run Continuously option the MPS-40 will run until all

of the mail has been sorted, the machine jams, or until the Feed is out of mail. So

that the machine does not stop because of an empty feed, the operator will need to

pay attention to keeping the feed area loaded with mail. With practice, the operator

will grow accustomed to transferring mail from mail trays to the feed area.

The MPS-40 has been designed to run with one operator in its base configuration.

Emptying the Sort Bins

Plan ahead. Empty mail trays should be available to empty the sort bins. Make

sure that you place the sorted mail in the correct trays. Optional mail racks above

the sort bins may be used to place empty mail trays, or aisle racks may be used.

Whatever the method of emptying the bins, always keep a balance between the

feeding of unsorted mail and the emptying of sorted mail.

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