Gathering Machine 1571 with ASAC Controls - for efficient and reliable gathering of short to medium runsFlexibility, quick makeready and reliable operation ‘al requirements for all size runs Advantages: * chain tensioner integrated into hand-feed station * hoppers can be loaded and operated from either side # quick makeready « sequential start-up of feeders * automatic signature thickness measurement h ASAC * automatic signature control with ASIR Il (optional) © protective covers * optional Criss-cross Delivery 1536 can be integrated to deliver staggered sets of signatures * optional Stacker Delivery 3640 for gathering and delivery of gathered sets in staggered or unstaggered stacks, or finishing in-line with perfect binder or Inventa-Link Convenient hand station * for easy loading of pregathered sets of signatures or thread-sewn book blocksIndividual operator consoles two stations up and run-out of * emergency stop button at each le * ASAC fault display IR Il fauit display (optional) * tolerances adjustable on-the-fly Efficient hoppers + quick makeready without tools + diamond-embossed prepling tables ensure feeding without marking + operation and loading from either side * special back stops for efficent fee- ing of single sheets (optional) + reliable separation ~ separating needles and air nozzles adjustat mm outside + on-the-fly fine adjustment during production + vacuum inhibit for sequential start-up and run-out Central operator console + swivels for convenient operation from al sides large, 2-ine display + easy, menu guided operation * choice of operating modes = operating mode: production data input and display control mode: plain text error display in choice of languages set-up mode’ input of the basic parameters MULLER iAutomatic Quality Control Systems ASAC - automatic * During production, the tolerance per signature thickness station, e.g for detecting inserted measurement sections, can be narrowed down to +# 25%, + 10%, # 5% or # 2.5% + Automatic setting of zero reference value by cycling without paper * Feeding of three correct signatures per station in sequential order so that three complete gathered sets are produced for visual inspection + The electronic controls calculate the reference value for each station from these three copies and autornatically set a tolerance of = 45% with respect to the reference value The frequency of a blinking LED indicates the respective status The reference value is continually Updated during production Changes in paper stock and fluctua- tions in temperature have no effect. Inductive sensing and data trans mmission eliminates wear ASIR Il - automatic signa- + Operating sequence ture control ~ The sensor scans the image area « Hardware: of 64 x 100 pixel of each passing ~ Optical image digitizer (CCD line signature array) with 100 grey shades per The microprocessor compares data with the reference image pixel = Digitizer (microprocessor) for image scanning Recognition ASIR Il recognizes incorrectly gathe- « Calibration red signatures and transmits data to 'ASIR I digitizes a reference image _the central control console. Faulty (within the printed format of products are either diverted into a 64x 100 pixel) divided into 8 reject tray or the machine stops, squares of 16 x 16 pixel depending on the configuration of the binding line This brochure may show components which are not standard equipment and are available as options only in some cases protective covers have béen removed or opened for illustrative purposes They must be n place during machine’operation Other sizes and integration into existing lines on spect Design, specifications and measurements subject to change For specifications refer to separate Data Sheet MOLLER Ln Sales and Service MULLER MARTINI MARKETING AG Untere Bruhlstrasse 13, CH-4800 Zofingen, Switzerland Phana 1441-67/745 AS 75 Talafay 1141.47/761 66 A The signature thickness is measured by the ‘gripper (1). The position of the oripper is ‘measured each time by a rotating sensor (2) and the signal is transmitted to the onto (4) without contact (3) 100 pixel