Operator's Guide

2 Introduction
Module Description
System Controller The Controller contains the primary computer that controls
the function of the individual modules in the system and is
also the primary interface point for the operator. It includes
the hardware necessary to power on and interact with the
modules in the system.
Each system has a dongle plugged into the Controller
computer. The dongle needs to be in place for the system to
work.
Passport Input The Passport Input module—always the first module in a
system—feeds booklets into the system from a stack. A
system can have multiple Input modules to hold more
booklets or multiple types of booklet stock.
Booklet Opening
Page Turning The Page Turning Module opens a booklet to a user-
specified page for downstream processing by other
modules. The module contains a page confirmation camera
to verify that the booklet is opened to the correct page.
Every system must have at least one Booklet Leafing
module near the Input module. Optional Leafing modules
installed throughout the system can open a booklet to other
pages during processing.
Multi-Book Chip
Laser 450G The Laser 450G module (with a Class 1 laser) have updated
electronics and cables to work with the new 50W laser
interface. They engrave a plastic page in a booklet for
secure, forgery-resistant personalization. The module is
capable of tilt-axis engraving for an even higher level of
security. Vision registration allows precise alignment
between engraved elements and preprinted elements on
the page. The PB8500 system can support multiple Laser
module for higher throughput.
Plasma Pre-treat
Pretreatment of the booklet surface is used to increase the
booklet surface energy and improve the wetting and
adhesive properties of the polymer materials.