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NSTALLATION

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Figure 2.7 Autofeeder: earth wire safety label

2.2.5 Optics Warning Labels

Figure 2.8 on page 2-10

shows the areas of risk for the engineer from

exposed laser beams when the optics base lid is removed.

AUTOFEEDER

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Page 2: ...hoto Film Co Ltd that may be registered in certain jurisdictions Luxel Celix FineScan Celsis C dot C Scan Quattro Lanovia ColourKit and Celebrant are trademarks of FUJIFILM Corporation that may be reg...

Page 3: ...ntial environment may result in interference to other equipment in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at their own expense In some coun tries this equipment may be subjec...

Page 4: ...utomatic alinte4page Manual Semi Automatic and Fully Automatic Single Cassette SAL with and without manual load slot MLS alinte4page Fully Automatic with Multi Cassette Autoloader MAL Engineers are re...

Page 5: ...der 1 7 Network Connections 1 9 Loading Applications and Options 1 10 Completing the Installation Report 1 10 Chapter 2 Safety on the alinte4page Health and Safety at Work 2 1 Warnings and Cautions 2...

Page 6: ...16 Acoustic Noise Safety 2 16 Safety Interlock System 2 16 Interlocked Covers 2 17 Locked Covers 2 19 Interlock Over rides 2 20 Laser Safety 2 21 Laser Precautions 2 22 Laser Safety Shutter 2 22 Lase...

Page 7: ...l 4 5 Remove Entry Level Engine Top Cover Semi Auto 4 6 Heavy Lifting Operations 4 6 Installation Sequence 4 7 Semi Automatic alinte4page entry level 4 7 Semi Automatic alinte4page 4 7 Alinte4page SAL...

Page 8: ...Remove Transit Fixings Using the Brake Override 4 37 Set up the Brake Override 4 38 Lower the Elevator 4 40 Raise the Elevator 4 40 Remove the Brake Override 4 40 Remove the Transit Fixings 4 40 Inte...

Page 9: ...te4page Sys tem Start to Commission the Platesetter 5 1 Initial Software Checks and Setups 5 2 Open Main Diagnostics and Check Engine Clock 5 2 Check Power Supply Voltages 5 3 Check Cover Interlocks 5...

Page 10: ...ut with a Punch 5 25 Punch Configuration Check 5 25 Check Image to Top of Plate Accuracy 5 27 Check Image to Punch Crop Accuracy 5 28 Check Image Base Position in RIP 5 29 Check for Image Centering 5...

Page 11: ...r Maintenance 6 3 Emptying the Chad Tray with Punch 6 3 Emptying the Interleaf Bin SAL MAL 6 3 Cleaning the Spinner Mirror 6 3 Checking the Platesetter Environment 6 3 Vacuum Clean the Platesetter 6 4...

Page 12: ...PRELIMINARIES...

Page 13: ...4page Entry Level Manual and Semi Automatic on page 1 2 Alinte4page Manual system See Alinte4page Manual on page 1 3 Alinte4pageSemi Automatic system See Alinte4page Semi Automatic on page 1 4 Alinte4...

Page 14: ...r representative for all site require ments described in the Alinte4page Pre Installation Guide 1 1 1 Alinte4page Entry Level Manual and Semi Automatic A typical Entry Level Manual platesetter is illu...

Page 15: ...brant Gateway Rampage PCI Dashboard application see Installation Notes with PCI software 1 1 2 Alinte4page Manual A typical alinte4page manual platesetter system is illustrated in Figure 1 2 on page 1...

Page 16: ...t Gateway Rampage PCI Dashboard application see Installation Notes with PCI software 1 1 3 Alinte4page Semi Automatic A typical alinte4page semi automatic system is illustrated in Figure 1 3 on page 1...

Page 17: ...ied separately by the customer RIP application software with options of Celebrant Gateway Rampage PCI Dashboard application see Installation Notes with PCI software CD 1 1 4 Alinte4page Single Cassett...

Page 18: ...ngine Autoloader with MLS option Trolley with cassette one trolley supplied as standard with the option ofup to five PAT Air Filter external manufacturer supply Vacuum pump Processor external manufact...

Page 19: ...ftware with options of Celebrant Gateway Rampage PCI application see Installation Notes with PCI software CD 1 1 5 Alinte4page Multi Cassette MAL Autoloader A typical multi cassette autoloader alinte4...

Page 20: ...ied as standard with the option of up to seven cassettes The standard trolley has a fixed platen An optional tilt trolley has an adustable platen to allow passage through narrow doorways PAT Air Filte...

Page 21: ...on 1 Ethernet or any suitable network from the RIP PC to DTP sys tems see documentation supplied with network equipment 2 FireWire link IEEE 1394 between the Engine and the RIP PCI PCI RIP PC ETHERNET...

Page 22: ...irmware A set of backup CDs holding the installed firmware also contain useful Release Notes with required NVRAM data for different machine configurations 2 Desktop this software is loaded on the RIP...

Page 23: ...safe working practices which must be strictly observed at all times This chapter explains the safety conventions used in this manual and highlights safety practices specific to the product 2 To ensur...

Page 24: ...clothing or jewellery which could be hazardous when in contact with any part of the equipment or which could reflect laser light into the eyes 2 1 3 Equipment and Tools Use the approved service tools...

Page 25: ...60950 1 Product Model No Serial No Volts Max Current Manufactured 50 60Hz FFEI Ltd HEMEL HEMPSTEAD ENGLAND This laser conforms to the applicable requirements of 21 CFR Sub chapter J CLASS 1 LASER LAS...

Page 26: ...trates the laser and spinner risks to the engineer on the user side after the cover is removed and the inter locks are defeated Figure 2 2 Drum moving parts and edge detect warning labels LASER RADIAT...

Page 27: ...der Warning Labels Figure 2 3 on page 2 5 shows a moving parts label on the PTM feed head Figure 2 3 Plate feed moving parts 2 2 4 Autofeeder Warning Labels Figure 2 4 on page 2 6 to Figure 2 7 on pag...

Page 28: ...2 6 SAFETY ON THE ALINTE4PAGE Figure 2 4 Autofeeder elevator motor warning labels WARNING ENSURE MAINS SUPPLY DISCONNECTED BEFORE SERVICING...

Page 29: ...ALINTE4PAGE INSTALLATION GUIDE 2 7 Figure 2 5 Autofeeder elevator warning label...

Page 30: ...2 8 SAFETY ON THE ALINTE4PAGE Figure 2 6 Autofeeder elevator moving parts warning labels USER SIDE SERVICE SIDE...

Page 31: ...N GUIDE 2 9 Figure 2 7 Autofeeder earth wire safety label 2 2 5 Optics Warning Labels Figure 2 8 on page 2 10 shows the areas of risk for the engineer from exposed laser beams when the optics base lid...

Page 32: ...0 SAFETY ON THE ALINTE4PAGE Figure 2 8 Optics base laser warning labels 2 2 6 Electrical Warning Labels Figure 2 9 on page 2 11 shows the area of risk from high tension volt age inside the interlock b...

Page 33: ...ing Labels Figure 2 10 on page 2 12 entry level and Figure 2 11 on page 2 13 shows the areas of laser beam risk to the engineer when the inter locked covers are opened and the interlocks are defeated...

Page 34: ...2 12 SAFETY ON THE ALINTE4PAGE Figure 2 10 Interlock defeated warning labels typical alinte4page entry level...

Page 35: ...ALINTE4PAGE INSTALLATION GUIDE 2 13 Figure 2 11 Interlock defeated warning labels typical alinte4page manual...

Page 36: ...negate or bypass any of the above safety devices 2 2 9 Unattended Equipment Never leave equipment unattended unless in a safe condition with respect to the following hazards Electrical Mechanical Lase...

Page 37: ...lock equipment access covers to prevent internal access on the service side of the engine and autoloader The platesetter consists of assemblies that are excessively heavy for one engineer to lift If...

Page 38: ...er mirror presents a danger for the engineer NOTE Note that even when rotating at an idle speed the spinner can appear in a halt state WARNING The spinner rotates at very high speeds and can cause ser...

Page 39: ...ge 2 19 alinte4page SAL show the location of the interlocked covers WARNING If the platesetter has to be run with a cover open and the interlocks over ridden extreme care must be taken to avoid the fo...

Page 40: ...2 18 SAFETY ON THE ALINTE4PAGE Figure 2 13 Location of interlock covers alinte4page SAL 2 1...

Page 41: ...the over ridden state The Laser Safety Officer must be informed when the machine is in this state 2 3 2 Locked Covers All screw locked covers are shown in Figure 4 2 on Page 4 4 After completing the...

Page 42: ...nto the interlock switch shown in Figure 2 15 on page 2 20 engine and Figure 2 16 on page 2 21 autoloader Operating an over ridden system allows the platesetter to generate a laser beam rotate the spi...

Page 43: ...r performance of proce dures other than those specified in this manual may result in hazard ous radiation exposure The alinte4page CTP is labelled as a Class I laser product when all the covers are cl...

Page 44: ...e general area Remove the protective lid of the optics base only in accordance with the instructions given in the service procedure Wear attenuating laser safety goggles where there is a risk of direc...

Page 45: ...light Note the following laser radiation warning WARNING Never look directly into a laser beam This could cause seri ous damage and possible blindness When working on a Class IIIB laser source always...

Page 46: ...a room a curtained area or a purpose built DLA tent 2 4 3 1 A DLA Room All other personnel should be warned of the hazard by A laser warning notice attached to the door s leading to the room An examp...

Page 47: ...25 Figure 2 18 Typical laser warning signs NO ENTRY TO UNAUTHORISED PERSONNEL WHEN WARNING LIGHT IS ON LASER CLASS 3B OPERATIONS NO ENTRY TO UNAUTHORISED PERSONNEL WHEN WARNING LIGHT IS ON LASER CLAS...

Page 48: ...2 26 SAFETY ON THE ALINTE4PAGE...

Page 49: ...eficiencies must be reported immediately Depending on the ordered alinte4page configuration a typical con signment comprises a set of boxes containing the following items Engine all variants Autoloade...

Page 50: ...ed to the outside of the box and the engine itself The following steps are taken when there has been damage corrosion or positive Tip or Drop indications see Figure 3 1 on page 3 3 below 1 Record the...

Page 51: ...he outside of the box A typical unpacking method for a FFEI module is as follows 1 Locate the box in a position where there is enough room to unpack and fork lift the module from its box 2 Cut any ban...

Page 52: ...lly cut away the vacuum seal wrapping and remove any bubble wrap 7 Remove the front block of the wooden frame to the palette see Figure 3 2 on page 3 4 before lifting the unit Figure 3 2 Unpacking FFE...

Page 53: ...cate the Accessories packs and check that the items in Table 3 1 on page 3 5 are shipped 12 Arrange locally for the removal of disposable packaging materials The box cardboard and foam are all recycla...

Page 54: ...particularly when lifting into position during an installation Any pressure on the front or rear or any torsional stress created by lifting a unit from the wrong points can alter mechanical alignment...

Page 55: ...nd transporting the mod ules whenever possible It must possess undistorted forks that can lift the weight of the module evenly They should be at least 1100 mm 43 in long and have a distance apart of b...

Page 56: ...3 8 UNPACKING AND HANDLING...

Page 57: ...4 This chapter shows how to install and connect the alinte4page plateset ter equipment for a manual and semi automatic system Start the Installation 4 1 Install the Processor 4 9 Install the Engine 4...

Page 58: ...rked ON and OFF 4 1 2 1 Check Floor Gradient While the machine is not yet in position you may need to check that the rise fall floor gradient for the platesetter area is within the values shown in Fig...

Page 59: ...the platesetter floor level is uneven then check for a more suitable area nearby 5 If the floor level gradient is within specification then start the installation using the recommended sequence This...

Page 60: ...ion in order to access assemblies Where possible refit them to protect the interior from dust contamination Note the fol lowing Screw locked SL doors are fixed into position using posidrive SL NL I SL...

Page 61: ...ss 4 1 3 1 Remove Engine Top Cover The top cover on the Manual SAL MAL engine is removed as follows 1 Open the user door and remove the 2 off posi screws shown in Figure 4 3 on page 4 5 2 Lift the cov...

Page 62: ...1 Open the user door and remove the 1 off posi screw The other side is held by a pin 2 Lift the cover towards the output to release it from below the load platen Figure 4 4 Remove the engine top cove...

Page 63: ...4 1 5 1 Semi Automatic alinte4page entry level Install a semi automatic system in the the following module order Figure 4 5 on page 4 7 below Figure 4 5 Install sequence alinte4page entry level semi...

Page 64: ...atic system in the the module order shown in Figure 4 7 on page 4 8 Two or More SALs install the first system as shown in Figure 4 7 on page 4 8 and then the other systems in reverse order see Set the...

Page 65: ...nit 1 Locate the processor in its correct working position 2 Set the processor plate entry slot height to 1 012 mm 39 84 in to match the output of the Engine see Figure 4 11 on page 4 15 3 Level the p...

Page 66: ...ball cage is very delicate and easily damaged Take care when unpacking this assembly 2 Check that the ball cage is clean and undamaged Lay the cage on a flat surface and check that it is straight if i...

Page 67: ...ALINTE4PAGE INSTALLATION GUIDE 4 11 Figure 4 9 Removing the traverse transit bolt TRANSIT BRACKET SCREW FIXING POINTS SCREW FIXING POINT ORANGE TRANSIT SCREW...

Page 68: ...oosen the 2 off screws on the traverse transit bracket left hand side of carriage see Figure 4 9 on page 4 11 while supporting the traverse carriage by hand from the motor casting 7 Remove the lower s...

Page 69: ...om of the rule is 1 012 mm from the floor Make sure the input rollers and tank frame are level in both planes NOTE Do not use the engine panels for levelling 5 Re adjust the feet if necessary while ma...

Page 70: ...and re adjust the processor Adjust the appropriate corners upwards to obtain improved levelling using 12 mm and 16 mm spanners See Figure 4 12 on page 4 16 See Level the Engine on page 4 15 for more...

Page 71: ...sor 4 3 3 Level the Engine 4 3 3 1 Manual System See Figure 4 12 on page 4 16 1 Locate the engine in its working position 2 Set the height as shown in Figure 4 11 on page 4 15 RULER PLASTIC INPUT ROLL...

Page 72: ...E Figure 4 12 Adjusting the engine castors and feet 4 3 3 2 All Variants 1 Service to User direction place a 600 mm spirit level on the traverse motor drive rail avoiding the encoder scale see Figure...

Page 73: ...r instance check the level again after 24 hours for any signs of anchor feet sinking 4 Replace any covers Figure 4 13 Vertical levelling 4 4 Install the Autoloader NOTE Information in this section onl...

Page 74: ...om the autoloader 2 Remove the nudger lift and diverter transit fixings 2 off M4 3 Remove the cassette lid and lift out the two polystyrene blocks 4 Remove the tape holding down the cassette lid flap...

Page 75: ...the nudger transit fixings 4 4 1 1 Remove the MLS Transit Fixings Remove the following see Figure 4 16 on page 4 20 A Tape holding the door closed B Transit screw on the M roller assembly NUDGER LIFT...

Page 76: ...4 20 INSTALLING ALINTE4PAGE EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE Figure 4 16 MLS transit screw TRANSIT SCREW M ROLLER ASSEMBLY MLS COVER TAPE BOTH ENDS NUDGER FRAME NUDGER TRANSIT FIXING NUDGER ARM...

Page 77: ...nsure full operator safety when the auoloader top cover is removed 2 V6A_CAN_AUTO from MSB3 SK1 to MSB2 SK3 This cable is in the Accessories pack 3 V6A_MSB3_PWR from MSB3 PL31 to MSB3_PWR connector on...

Page 78: ...spanner so that the two adaptor assembly pins are touching the bottom lip of the keyhole slot see Figure 4 19 on page 4 23 4 Check that the autoloader is level using a spirit level on the top frame c...

Page 79: ...DE 4 23 Figure 4 19 Locate the adaptor pins and keyhole slots M5 SCREW 5 OFF ADAPTOR ASSEMBLY FITTED TO ENGINE AUTOLOADER ADAPTOR PLATE PIN 2 OFF KEYHOLE 2 OFF AUTOLOADER ADAPTOR ASSEMBLY KEYHOLE PIN...

Page 80: ...der See Figure 4 20 on page 4 25 CAUTION At this stage make sure you push the trolley into the autoloader very carefully to avoid damaging autoloader components 2 Carefully push the trolley into the a...

Page 81: ...ou can hear the cassette latch snap to engage correctly Check that the latch is hooked around the pin see Figure 4 21 on page 4 26 6 If the cassette fails to latch then re adjust the trolley height 7...

Page 82: ...STALLING ALINTE4PAGE EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE Figure 4 21 Autoloader locating pins LOCATING PIN LATCH BUMP ER LOCATING PIN HOLE LATCH PIN LATCH HOOKED AROUND PIN LATCH PIN LATCH HOOKED AROUND PIN VIEW 1...

Page 83: ...PAGE INSTALLATION GUIDE 4 27 Figure 4 22 Adjust the trolley height LOCKNUT LOCKNUT BELOW PAD POSITION PAD WHEEL HOOD CLOCKWISE TO RAISE WHEEL TROLLEY CASTOR WHEEL 4 OFF TROLLEY BASE 1 2 CHECK LEVELS 1...

Page 84: ...econd cassette install the second machine as follows 1 Cassette and Trolley 2 Autoloader 3 Engine 4 Processor 3 If you follow this procedure correctly you will have two correctly installed autoloaders...

Page 85: ...eder Basic Level NOTE A basic levelling of the two units is made before the two units are correctly aligned for smooth cassette transfers A fine level check is made at the end of the alignment 1 Befor...

Page 86: ...ION Do not lift off the user end first NOTE The wooden transit block under the elevator is removed at a later stage after elevator is manually raised 5 Position a 600 mm or more spirit level along the...

Page 87: ...urfaces and check that it moves smoothly across in both directions see Figure 4 25 on page 4 33 8 Continue to interconnect the cable and load the software before checking the mechanical alignment of t...

Page 88: ...4 32 INSTALLING ALINTE4PAGE EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE Figure 4 24 Levelling the autofeeder CASSETTE TROLLEY CASSETTE TROLLEY AUTOLOADER ENGINE AUTOLOADER ENGINE AUTOFEEDER AUTOFEEDER...

Page 89: ...eeder V6AF_Mains_Feed 99700688 this is routed to avoid signal cables Fit the IEC connector at the rear of the Interlock box ILOCK and run along the base of the engine Make sure the cable is passed thr...

Page 90: ...ARE page 4 34 Figure 4 26 Interlock box to mains connection MSB_Power 99700690 connect the free end from the Interlock box ILOCK MSB3 connector to MSB 4 PL31 Route the cable through the top access hol...

Page 91: ...IDE 4 35 Figure 4 27 MSB 4 connectors PL8 PL10 PL25 PL24 PL23 PL7 PL9 PL12 PL14 PL21 PL26 PL18 PL19 SK3 SK2 PL6 PL5 SK1 PL4 PL3 PL2 PL1 PL15 PL16 PL20 PL22 PL31 PL17 PL27 PL28 PL29 PL30 PL11 PL13 LK1...

Page 92: ...cable through the bottom access hole on the autofeeder WARNING an earth wire MUST be fitted between the autoloader and autofeeder Check for earth continuity between the two modules WARNING Make sure t...

Page 93: ...erride WARNING Keep away from moving parts on or near the scissor jack elevator while using this procedure Safety features on the autofeeder are overridden Use the brake override procedure below to ma...

Page 94: ...the inline connector between MSB_DOOR CABLE 99700704 and DOOR_LOCK 99700683 and connect the door_lock end to the short cable extension of the brake override 3 Switch on the engine and put into Boot m...

Page 95: ...E4PAGE INSTALLATION GUIDE 4 39 Figure 4 30 Connecting the brake over ride assembly MSB4 INVERTER PL31 PL1 PL2 MSB_PWR MSB_DOOR DOOR_LOCK BRAKE OVERRIDE ASSEMBLY SWITCH A B A B MSB_PWR CONNECT TO CONNE...

Page 96: ...or shaft by hand to move the shelves up anti clockwise or down clockwise 2 Depress the override switch to release the brake 3 Turn the elevator motor shaft anti clockwise to tension the chain 4 5 3 4...

Page 97: ...move the 2 off elevator side brackets 4 off screws on each side C Cassette rear remove the 1 off 2 screws cassette rear bracket during the Cassette Change procedure Figure 4 31 Removing transit fixing...

Page 98: ...4 42 INSTALLING ALINTE4PAGE EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE Figure 4 32 Removing transit fixing view 2...

Page 99: ...bottom cassette for a Change Cassette and remove the transit fixings 4 5 5 Integrate and Level the Autofeeder Fine CAUTION ALWAYS push the cassette back into the Autofeeder before switching ON the sy...

Page 100: ...ins and note if the cassette front end has to nudge in either horizontal direction to reach the correct mount position CAUTION ALWAYS push the cassette back into the Autofeeder before switching ON the...

Page 101: ...lign with the location pins lower the feet on the autofeeder 5 Repeat the steps above to check the alignment again until the cassette latches correctly 6 Tighten the 4 off screws on adaptor angles and...

Page 102: ...he cassette with plates 3 Adjust the trolley feet so that the side bumpers are level with the guides shown in Figure 4 35 on page 4 48 4 Dock the trolley check that the docking light is on and push th...

Page 103: ...ALINTE4PAGE INSTALLATION GUIDE 4 47 6 Two man lift fit the top autofeeder pod and secure into position at each corner 4 off screws in support pack 7 Refit all the covers...

Page 104: ...4 48 INSTALLING ALINTE4PAGE EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE Figure 4 35 Levelling the trolley BUMPER GUIDE CASSETTE BUMPER CASSETTE BUMPER BUMPER GUIDE...

Page 105: ...he cage is exposed 2 Pull the carriage forward holding the ball cage as required until the two assemblies are inline with the screw fixing as shown in Figure 4 36 on page 4 49 below 3 You may have to...

Page 106: ...fitted by the customer as an option Cables B C and D listed below are fitted through the light seal entry and connected directly to the Formatter Board see Figure 4 37 on page 4 50 and Figure 4 38 on...

Page 107: ...ternatively connect to a local laptop for installation use D RS232 Processor Comms cable to the Processor semi and fully automatic only E MAINS_IN to the local mains outlet and circuit breaker Check t...

Page 108: ...t contamination inside the drum and optics module by generating clean filtered air Use the supplied manufacturer s Installation and Operator s Guide to obtain details on how to register the unit befor...

Page 109: ...tch on 4 Check the following LEDs Power is ON 1 2 and 3 Filters are OFF Low flow is OFF 5 Move the unit to be next to the Engine 6 Attach the flexible duct to the PAT and run the PAT for 15 minutes to...

Page 110: ...and Heights Inca used on this product require an earth braid to be fitted from the processor to the engine to avoid power spikes 4 6 5 1 G J Earth Cable Fitting From the engine end 1 Switch off the en...

Page 111: ...the back of the box 7 Fit the cable to the earth stud shown in Figure 4 41 on page 4 56 b 8 Replace the processor cover Figure 4 41 Fitting the processor earth to the engine BASE EARTH STUD CABLE ENTR...

Page 112: ...a risk that the monitor light can cause plate fogging Assess the risk with the customer and fit the supplied encapsulite G10 yellow film as follows 1 Cut out the film sheet so that it fits the monitor...

Page 113: ...e aligned within 1 mm see Figure 4 42 on page 4 58 Figure 4 42 No Punch output alignment Punch machines check that the punch output platen is flush with the punch exit slot see Figure 4 43 on page 4 5...

Page 114: ...Clean Engine Drum 1 If the engine doors have been opened for a lengthy period then vacuum the drum or clean it with a lintless cloth to remove dust 2 Close all covers to prevent any more dust from en...

Page 115: ...installed at this stage Server includes the device driver Desktop includes the alinte4page dashboard 4 7 1 System Pre Requirements 1 The PC operating system must be one of the following for running t...

Page 116: ...t using the procedure in the PCI Installation Guide 3 After loading PCI software A restart the PC B switch on the platesetter 4 7 3 Install the Server Device Drivers Device drivers are installed autom...

Page 117: ...nline Installation Report from Installation Data 1 Select Edit and enter A Name of the customer B Start date of the installation 2 Save the Report 3 Open the Report again to display a list of licence...

Page 118: ...llation All new hardware upgrades to an existing machine are supplied with their own Installation Manual which are downloaded from SIO New software options will normally require the local service engi...

Page 119: ...interlock doors and covers traverse level check plate feed 5 This chapter describes how to test set up and demonstrate a manual semi auto SAL and MAL platesetter with and without a punch as a working...

Page 120: ...d out in the recommended order described in this chapter using additional information from the User s Guide if the MMI option is fitted Service Guide RIP Documentation for the appropriate application...

Page 121: ...r a filename for saving the captured text 5 From the Main prompt open the Diagnostics menu main diagnostics Enter password uk0 6 Check the current time and date on the Engine using service time now 7...

Page 122: ...BROKEN Autoloader cover open Check if the following devices stop plate handling motors laser light spinner vacuum pump 3 Engine and Autoloader Replace the autoloader cover and the system reboots 4 En...

Page 123: ...t the check after 24 hours 1 Insert the interlock override actuator key into the door interlock switch on the user side 2 Check that the spinner and traverse are disabled They are enabled if the Engin...

Page 124: ...eet to minimise creep and obtain an improved level A small adjustment of 1 4 to 1 2 turn 0 25 to 0 5 mm on the engine feet is usually sufficient 10 Repeat steps 2 to 9 until creep is within the specif...

Page 125: ...llowing A The plate enters the drum without damage B The interleaf sheet enters the bin autoloader only C The plate conforms without damage at the registration pins and pull bar shoes D The plate exit...

Page 126: ...erating optics test patterns are built into the machine and are not dependent on the licenced resolutions 5 3 1 Check Beam Focus This procedure allows you to verify and change the NVRAMs for the Beam...

Page 127: ...nvram dnv ND_RES96_RIP_EXPOSE Figure 5 3 RIP exposure settings 96 resolution 4 Navigate to the V6 Optics Setup screen optics mmi This displays the Optics Setup Screen as shown in Figure 5 4 on page 5...

Page 128: ...lue to the 96 resolution value recorded in step 2 7 Save and exit 8 Load a large plate 9 Run the Auto focus Test main diagnostics service optics optics mmi Set the Test defaults to Y Press return then...

Page 129: ...t is for 48 resolution Table 5 1 Beam focus check AUTO FOCUS MACRO RUN TEST STRIPS Focus 96V Focus 96H Focus 48V Set Defaults Yes N A N A Scan Start Posn mm 10 N A N A Strip Width mm 8 8 12 Start Valu...

Page 130: ...he density at the top of each strip to find the strip with the lowest density Select the focus setting for the lowest density test strip NOTE The start value is 900 and the step value is 50 in this ex...

Page 131: ...positions for each remaining plate thickness by calculating the offset values from Table 5 2 on page 5 13 as follows A for instance if a 96 res 0 15 plate gives 600 then a 0 30 plate gives 525 or B fo...

Page 132: ...xposed plate 1 Measure the density at the top of each strip to find the strip with the lowest density Select the focus setting for the lowest density test strip NOTE The start value is 2500 and the st...

Page 133: ...itions cannot be met try a differ ent value for ND and check the processor setup Finish the required setups as well as possible and check the resulting quality using an S T page If the results are sti...

Page 134: ...an ND Values screen appears see Figure 5 9 on page 5 17 showing a Warning icon next to the resolution s that failed because maximum available power has been exceeded If any of these resolutions are u...

Page 135: ...2 PCI Menu Entry Level Check exposure calibration from the PCI menu using information from MMI Menus on page 5 15 above and User s Guide 5 3 5 Check Registration and Tint Quality See the User s Guide...

Page 136: ...r image squareness and diagonal accuracy by measuring A and B The difference between the two values must be less than 100 m 4 If the difference is less than this value then the plates are properly reg...

Page 137: ...oints reference are at 0 Saturated points reference are at 100 Tint points are all equal within 1 Figure 5 11 50 Tint predict check 3 Failure to achieve uniformity of 1 could be caused by dirty spinne...

Page 138: ...the image quality for screen quality raster quality vignette quality dot prediction accuracy highlight dot quality 2 If any issues are detected then refer to the Service Guide 3 If the issue cannot be...

Page 139: ...23 5 4 1 Check Image Skew Accuracy NOTE This check only needs to be made if image skew is noticeable Use fitted registration pin centre points for these skew measurements as plate edge quality varies...

Page 140: ...distance between the image base and edge start positions as shown in Figure 5 13 on page 5 23 below 3 Measure from the registration pins A and B for the image base offset 4 Measure 67 mm down from th...

Page 141: ...adjusts the non imaged area at the top of the plate 1 Expose a tint image from the PCI Diagnostics menu on a 765 mm x 686 mm plate or the largest plate available on site 2 Check for the default area...

Page 142: ...process the image and check that it is 2 mm from the lefthand edge of the plate measured 67 mm down from the top as shown in Figure 5 13 on page 5 23 4 If it is not then find the current parameter EDG...

Page 143: ...iguration see Punch Configuration Check on page 5 25 Image skew accuracy see Check Image to Punch Crop Accuracy on page 5 28 and Check Image to Top of Plate Accuracy on page 5 27 Image base position i...

Page 144: ...425 mm 393 mm 220 mm A A B C B B 11 mm A BACHER B HEIDELBERG C HEIDELBERG DS400 400 mm A B 8 mm PUNCH A 6 PUNCH B 6 mm x 8 KOMORI 550 mm A B PUNCH A 12 mm x 12 mm PUNCH B 11 19 mm x 8 9 mm 305 mm A A...

Page 145: ...method A Adjust the IMAGE_BASE_OFFSET value in the diagnostics service optics mmi machine setup screen after noting the original value to be restored B For instance if the value is approximately 1339...

Page 146: ...ck Image to Punch Crop Accuracy NOTE This check only needs to be made if image skew is noticeable Check image to punch crop accuracy as follows 1 Expose 4 plates with the 50 tint stock image 2 Using a...

Page 147: ...lative to the lead edge from the Start Y option on the RIP Job Ticket Output panel Set the position at 0 and the Y position corresponds to 2 mm from the leading top edge of the plate To move the image...

Page 148: ...fault A full list of the possible errors and recovery procedures for the user are in the User s Guide NOTE See a local mobile service provider for more information on relaying email text messages to a...

Page 149: ...the Mail Configuration 1 Disable the remote alert 2 Select Mail Mail Configuration to open the Mail Configuration window see Figure 5 20 on page 5 32 3 Enter the From URL for your emails For web base...

Page 150: ...trator 2 Enter this address in the SMTP Mailhost field 3 Enter the SMTP TCP IP Port number suppled by the site IT administrator 5 6 2 2 Web Based Mail Servers 1 Enter the SMTP Mailhost name for this s...

Page 151: ...ld 5 6 2 4 Web Based Mail Host 1 Use the User ID and Password for the mail account 2 Tick the SMTP Authentication check box see Figure 5 21 on page 5 33 3 Enter the supplied ID in the User ID field be...

Page 152: ...st this will normally be 110 5 6 2 5 2 Web Based Mail Servers 1 Enter the POP Mailhost name for this mail host 2 Enter the POP Port number for this mail host 3 For a local mail server obtain the user...

Page 153: ...RL URL of the mail recipient Format select from the drop down menu the type of alert Short a very short description of the error in English or a translated version normally used for mobile text Brief...

Page 154: ...n details Operators can be enabled and disabled depending on their work shifts Select Edit or Remove to alter or remove the Name details from the Destinations window 5 Select View Errors to open the E...

Page 155: ...ALINTE4PAGE INSTALLATION GUIDE 5 37 6 Select the errors requiring an alert and click on Enabled check box For instance to check for an error message select 572 user open...

Page 156: ...em will beep and then send the error report 7 Save and Close the window 8 Click on Test and open the Test Destination window to check if the alert forwarding system is correctly configured 9 Click on...

Page 157: ...em safely productively and efficiently Develop practices to ensure the long term reliability of the product Decide when an error condition has occurred 6 This chapter describes how to demonstrate to c...

Page 158: ...as to open the platesetter to access plates or commence a maintenance procedure Explain how the cus tomer is protected by the interlock system if one of the user covers are opened 6 2 3 Mechanical Saf...

Page 159: ...the bin is emptied and how to confirm the empty bin 6 4 3 Cleaning the Spinner Mirror Demonstrate how the spinner mirror is cleaned with the preferred cleaning materials and emphasise the dangers of d...

Page 160: ...tter Errors Ensure that the operator is aware of all the MMI PCI alert icons and the error codes that indicate a platesetter problem They should understand the type of faults media jams etc that can b...

Page 161: ...perator understands how the cassette lid is fitted to avoid plate handling problems If a manual loading slot has been fitted then demonstrate how the plate is advanced with the MMI options 6 7 Running...

Page 162: ...6 6 DEMONSTRATING THE ALINTE4PAGE SYSTEM 6 7 3 Ordering New Options Explain how the customer can order new options from the list dis played from the PCI option...

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