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CAUTION: FFEI Limited cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage to customers data by unauthorised third parties accessing the system. In the event that FFEI Ltd becomes aware of any computer virus which will or is likely to affect the system it will take reasonable steps to bring this to the attention of customers but advises customers to take their own precautions against unauthorised access. TRADEMARKS and COPYRIGHT: Fuji and Fujifilm are trademarks of Fuji Photo 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 registered in certain jurisdictions; Adobe, Accurate, PageMaker, Illustrator, PostScript, Photoshop and Type Manager are trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. that may be registered in certain jurisdictions; Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries; all other company names, products or brand names are trademarks of their respective holders.
business premises, for example, offices, banks, etc. retail outlets, for example, shops, supermarkets, etc. light industrial locations, for example, workshops, service centres, etc.
Locations which are characterised by being supplied directly at low voltage from the public mains are considered to be residential, commercial or light industrial. This equipment conforms to the requirements of EC directives:
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Introducing the Luxel V-6 Series
The Luxel V-6 Series CTP System .......................................................... 1-1
Luxel V-6e Manual and Semi-Auto..................................................... 1-2 Luxel V-6 Manual ....................................................................................... 1-3 Luxel V-6 Semi-Automatic ...................................................................... 1-4 Luxel V-6 Single-Cassette (SAL) ............................................................. 1-5 Luxel V-6 CTP Multi-Cassette (MAL) Autoloader ............................ 1-7
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Interlock Warning Labels.........................................................................2-11 Safety Devices ..............................................................................................2-14 Unattended Equipment ...........................................................................2-14 Dust Prevention ..........................................................................................2-14 Plate Handling .............................................................................................2-14 Electrical Safety ...........................................................................................2-15 Mechanical Safety ......................................................................................2-15 Spinner Safety .............................................................................................2-16 Moving Parts Safety ..............................................................................2-16 Acoustic Noise Safety ...........................................................................2-16
Install the Processor .................................................................................... 4-9 Install the Engine ......................................................................................... 4-10
Remove Engine Transit Fixings ............................................................. 4-10 Traverse Carriage Transit Fixing....................................................... 4-10 Platen Transit Fixings (V-6 Only) ...................................................... 4-12 Integrate the Processor and Engine .................................................... 4-13 Set the Processor Height .................................................................... 4-13 Mate the Engine to the Processor ................................................... 4-13 Level the Engine ........................................................................................ 4-15
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Plate Output Alignment Checks ...................................................... 4-55 Clean Engine Drum ................................................................................... 4-57
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Check Plate Registration .....................................................................5-18 Expose a 50% Prediction Test Plate ................................................5-18 Test Image Quality ...............................................................................5-20 Check Edge Detect Function ..................................................................5-20
Laser Safety .................................................................................................. 6-2 Electrical Safety .......................................................................................... 6-2 Mechanical Safety ..................................................................................... 6-2 Accessing the Platesetter ........................................................................ 6-2
Using the MMI (V-6 Option) and PCI ................................................. 6-2 Platesetter Maintenance .......................................................................... 6-3
Emptying the Chad Tray (Luxel V-6 with Punch) ............................ 6-3 Emptying the Interleaf Bin (Single- and Multi-Cassette) ............. 6-3 Cleaning the Spinner Mirror .................................................................. 6-3 Checking the Platesetter Environment .............................................. 6-3 Vacuum Clean the Platesetter ............................................................... 6-3
Loading Cassettes (Single- and MultiCassette) ........................................................................................ 6-5 Running the RIP............................................................................................ 6-5
Switching On/Off Sequence ................................................................... 6-5 Calibrating the Platesetter Output ..................................................... 6-5 Ordering New Options ............................................................................ 6-5
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NOTE: Before starting a Luxel installation, the site should be assessed by a Distributor representative for all site requirements described in the Luxel V-6 Series CTP Pre-Installation Guide.
Figure 1.1 Luxel V-6e: manual A Luxel V-6e comprises the following equipment and modules: Engine with I/O load platen. Processor (semi-automatic only). PAT Air Filter. Vacuum pump (external manufacturer supply). RIP/PCI PC (supplied separately by the customer). RIP application software with the options of:
Celebrant Gateway Rampage. PCI (Dashboard) application - see Installation Notes with PCI software.
INPUT PLATEN
ENGINE
Figure 1.2 Luxel V-6: manual It comprises the following equipment and modules: Engine with input platen. PAT Air Filter (external manufacturer supply). Vacuum pump. RIP/PCI PC (supplied separately by the customer). RIP application software with the options of: Celebrant.
Gateway. Rampage. PCI (Dashboard) application - see Installation Notes with PCI software.
PROCESSOR
Figure 1.3 Luxel V-6: semi-automatic It comprises the following equipment and modules: Engine with input platen. PAT Air Filter (external manufacturer supply). Vacuum pump. Processor (external manufacturer supply). Stacker (external manufacturer supply). RIP/PCI PC server (supplied separately by the customer).
RIP application software with options of: Celebrant Gateway Rampage. PCI (Dashboard) application - see Installation Notes with PCI software CD.
PROCESSOR
AUTOLOADER
Figure 1.4 Luxel V-6: single-cassette (without MLS) A single-cassette comprises the following equipment and modules:
Engine. 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 manufacturer supply). Stacker (external manufacturer supply). RIP/PCI PC server (supplied separately by the customer).
MANUAL LOAD SLOT
Figure 1.5 Luxel V-6: single-cassette (with MLS) RIP application software with options of: Celebrant Gateway Rampage. PCI application (see Installation Notes with PCI software CD).
AUTOLOADER
AUTOFEEDER AUTOLOADER
Figure 1.6 Luxel V-6: multi-cassette (MAL) A multi comprises the following equipment and modules: Engine. Autoloader. Autofeeder. Trolley and cassette (one trolley and two cassettes is supplied 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 Filter (external manufacturer supply). Vacuum pump. Processor (external manufacturer supply).
Stacker (external manufacturer supply). RIP/PCI PC server (supplied separately by the customer).
PCI/RIP PC
ENGINE
PROCESSOR COMMS
Figure 1.7 Luxel V-6 networked configuration: semi-automatic Network connections for all Luxel V-6 series platesetters are based on:
1. Ethernet (or any suitable network): from the RIP PC to DTP sys-
server for downloading RIP image data and controlling platesetter output.
3. Serial link (RS232): from the Engine to the RIP/PCI server or any
NOTE: There is no communication link between the Processor and the Stacker. The Stacker operates when it senses an ejected plate.
also contain useful Release Notes with required NVRAM data for different machine configurations.
2. LuxelDesktop: this software is loaded on the RIP PC as part of
the installation. Two types of remote alert systems for indicating the status of engine errors are available:
1. Remote Alert: a local beep or flashing system with informa-
CAUTIONS are given for conditions which may cause damage to equipment or materials. CAUTION: The instructions given in cautions must be followed to avoid damage to equipment or materials.
ERTEK INT
LISTED
92206
ETL LISTED CONFORMS TO UL STD 60950 US CERTIFIED TO CAN/USA STD C22.2 NO. 60950
230 10A
50 / 60Hz ~
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause any harmful interference and 2. This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numerique de la classe A est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada. This laser conforms to the applicable requirements of 21 CFR Sub chapter J. FFEI LTD. PETERBOROUGH ENGLAND 7550 854D 05
Figure 2.1 Mains input and rating label (Manual and Semi-Auto)
LASER RADIATION
AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE
Figure 2.2 Drum: moving parts and edge detect warning labels
USER SIDE
SERVICE SIDE
AUTOFEEDER
Attention! high tension Vorsicht! Hochspannung Precaution! haute tension Precaucion! alta tensio n
T2A H 250V
The platesetter has a number of motor-driven moving parts that could present a risk to the engineer. Make sure you are familiar with the main areas of danger listed below when the interlocks are over-ridden.
A) B) C) D)
The exact position of the cassette is always noted by the machine software during normal operation. If the position of the cassette is changed by hand then serious damage could result. Note the following Caution: CAUTION: After moving a cassette forward manually from the autofeeder to the autoloader ALWAYS make sure that the cassette is returned to the autofeeder before switching on the system.
interlocks over-ridden, extreme care must be taken to avoid the following hazards: rotating spinner, laser beam, moving plate motors.
beam, rotate the spinner and move the plate drive motors.
ENGINE FRAME
DOOR SWITCH
OVERRIDE KEY
Figure 2.15 Fitting the interlock over-ride key: Luxel V-6 and V-6e engine
TO OVERRIDE: INSERT KEY AND TWIST CLOCKWISE TO REMOVE KEY: TWIST ANTI-CLOCKWISE AND REMOVE
INTERLOCK SWITCH
Figure 2.16 Fitting the interlock over-ride key: Luxel V-6 autoloader While the key is in the switch, it is impossible to shut the interlocked door and cover to prevent the engineer from leaving the machine with the interlocks defeated.
Light from the edge detect laser is in the red spectrum at 635 nm for plate edge detection. Maximum power output is 0.8 mW.
SHUTTER
OPEN CLOSED
Laser beams can ignite volatile substances, such as alcohol or other solvents and damage light-sensitive elements in, for
instance, photodiodes. Reflected beams can also cause damage. Laser safety warnings must at all times comply with local and national regulations. While the laser is being serviced, it may be necessary to operate the platesetter with certain covers removed and the safety interlocks over-ridden using the approved method. Under these circumstances, only the installation engineer should be in the Designated Laser Area (DLA). The DLA may be a room, a curtained area, or a purpose-built DLA tent.
LASER CLASS IIIb OPERATIONS WHEN WARNING LIGHT IS ON NO ENTRY TO UNAUTHORISED PERSONNEL
EUROPEAN U.S.A.
Stacker (if ordered) Processor (semi- and fully-automatic) PAT Air Filter (all variants) Installation Pack (all variants) - see Table 3.1 on page 3-5. Dimensions and weights of the packed modules for all variants is given in the Luxel V-6 Series CTP Pre-Installation Guide. NOTE: The processor, stacker and PAT are shipped with their original manufacturer packaging.
NOTE: If the Tip or Drop indicators on the Engine are not tripped then the Engine has not been affected. Units may be removed from their box only by an approved engineer or representative. If there has been damage during shipping, unpacking will have to be delayed. Do not proceed with unpacking until authorized by the shipping and insurance agents. NOTE: Markings on the box indicate which side is the front of the module.
TIP-N-TELL
UP
BLUE BEADS IN ARROW HEAD
SHOWS CONTAINER WAS TIPPED OR MISHANDLED COSTERWISE LTD. 16, Rabbit Row London W8 Tel: 81-2210668
DROP-N-TELL
TIP-N-TELL
broken, check for signs of moisture inside the module. Make a note of any defects in the Installation Report.
6. Carefully cut away the vacuum seal wrapping and remove any
bubble-wrap.
7. Remove the front block of the wooden frame to the palette,
FOAM INSERT
BEARING BLOCKS
FOAM INSERT
PLAN VIEW
8. Remove any foam inserts around the palette. 9. Use the fork-lift truck to remove the module from the palette,
see also Section Using a Fork-Lift on page 3-7. A limit block at the rear of the plinth locates the position of each fork before the unit is raised. CAUTION: Check that the anchor feet are fully retracted.
10. Once the module is removed from its palette, carefully push or
lift it to its working location. If you need to use a harness and slings for raising the module, refer to FFEI Customer Support (UK).
11. Locate the Accessories packs and check that the items in
rials. The box cardboard and foam are all recyclable materials. Table 3.1 V-6 and V-6e accessories packs
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 FireWire cable (10 m) Users Safety Guide Getting Started Guide Manifold blanking plate and (4-off M6 screws) Luxel V-6 CTP (Application) CD Luxel V-6 CTP (PCI) CD Celebrant Luxel patch CD (requires software dongle key), if required. Diagnostics comms cable (10 m or optional 25 m) Vacuum pump (VT4.25) Output buffer to processor (10-off M6 screws) (Semi-auto only) Vacuum Nylon tube 16 mm black G10 film sheet for PC next to a manual loading machine Luxel CTP Product Manuals CD
NOTE: the vacuum pump and PAT are supplied as part of a separate country pack, depending on what needs to be installed for the local voltage range.
and for manoeuvring it into its working position. Check that the floor of the intended route is suitable and avoids jolts, bumps and vibration. CAUTION: Ensure the operating area is clean and free from dust before moving a module into its working area. The maximum dust specification is in the Luxel V-6 Series CTP Pre-Installation Guide.
ping foil close to the base of the front of the module to allow access by a fork-lift truck. CAUTION: Ensure the forks of the fork-lift truck are dry to reduce the risk of the module sliding.
2. Taking care not to damage the castors, position the forks cen-
trally under the front where the fork-lift labels `LIFT HERE' is attached, and ensure that the forks only just protrude out the other side of the module. Otherwise, you may have problems withdrawing the forks when the unit is lowered.
3. Lift the module clear of the pallet and transport it as close to
for installing the system: socket set up to 12 mm (Metric) 600 mm spirit level adjustable spanner up to 30 mm jaw space.
1. Find the proposed working location of the platesetter modules. 2. Check that the rise or fall of the floor gradient is within the
specification.
Obtain a spirit level approximately 610 mm (24 in) long and two blocks of wood of equal size approximately 60 mm (21 in) x 60 mm. Place the blocks apart at one corner of a marked machine floor area and measure the difference in height to obtain a level reading. Move one block along the floor area in the X1, X2 or Y direction and measure the difference again.
B)
C)
Continue these measurements for the same direction. Repeat steps B) and C) for the other two directions. Total the readings for each direction separately. If the gradient total is less than 30 mm (1.18 in) for all three directions then proceed with the installation.
(X1)
(Y)
(X2) FLOOR GRADIENT RISE/FALL REQUIREMENT: (X1) AND (X2) = LESS THAN 30 mm (Y) = LESS THAN 30 mm
See Figure 4.2 on Page 4-4. and Figure 4.3 on Page 4-5.
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SL
SL
SL
SL
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KEY:
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Figure 4.2 Removing covers and doors: Luxel V-6e and V-6 Covers and doors should be completely removed from modules during the installation in order to access assemblies. Where possible, refit them to protect the interior from dust contamination. Note the following:
Screw-locked (SL) doors are fixed into position using posidrive screws located underneath the door. Interlocked (I) covers include a sensor to detect if they are open or closed. Before powering on the system ensure that all interlocked covers are closed, or the interlocks are overridden using the keys shown in Section 2.3.3 on Page 2-19. NOTE: The Engine doors can be detached from the frame for improved access.
1. Open the user door and remove the 2-off posi-screws shown in
Figure 4.3 on Page 4-5.
2. Lift the cover towards the user side to release it from the fixing
inserts on the service side.
USER SIDE
TOP COVER
INSERTS
2. Lift the cover towards the back of the machine to release it from
below the load platen.
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.
TOP COVER
Figure 4.4 Remove the engine top cover: Luxel V-6e (semi-auto)
position the vacuum pump. CAUTION: Obtain assistance before lifting or manoeuvring any large modules.
(3) PLATEN
(3) AUTOLOADER
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.
Traverse carriage - see Section 4.3.1.1 on Page 4-10 Platen - see Section 4.3.1.2 on Page 4-12. MMI console cover.
1. Locate the packaged ball cage assembly from its transit position
taped to the top of the optics assembly (after the top cover is removed). CAUTION: The 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 it is deformed then adjust it before fitting.
4. From the user side: Insert the ball cage on the V-groove and slide
it under the carriage, shown in Figure 4.10 on Page 4-12, noting the orientation. Push it towards the service end until it is up against the service end stop. If it is difficult to slide the ball cage between the V-grooves under the carriage then slacken the transit screws slightly.
CARRIAGE RAIL
BALL CAGE
TRAVERSE RAIL
5. From the service side: from the right hand side of the carriage,
support the carriage by hand and unscrew the orange transit fixing screw fully-anti-clockwise. It is not possible to remove it completely until the transit bracket on the other side has been removed and the carriage is free to move.
6. From the service side: using a M5 Allen key, loosen 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 screw on the bracket and then the two top
screws. Remove the bracket very carefully, making sure that cables are not damaged. Gently lower the carriage on to the traverse beam and ball cage. CAUTION: Hold the carriage and lower carefully so as not to damage the ball cage race and encoder strip.
1. Locate the processor in its correct working position. 2. Remove the processor top cover and heater cover. 3. Slide a solid 6-inch steel rule (or straight edge) between the
rubber nip rollers and the plastic input rollers until it is sticking out the front guide in the centre. It should be level with the heater plate.
1. Fit the processor input plate (buffer) with the screws supplied in
the Accessory Pack.
2. Position the engine frame against the processor buffer frame. 3. Adjust the engine feet until both frames are roughly at the same
height.
5. Place the steel rule against the top surface of the output guide
and slide the guide into the processor and over the small plastic input rollers.
6. Adjust the engine height until the underside of the steel rule is
approximately 2 mm above the lower input roller. Check from each end. If the floor is outside the recommended minimum specification, set the anchor feet to their lowest setting 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 Section 4.3.3 on Page 4-15 for more information on levelling the engine.
7. Check the drum assembly is still level in both planes and re-adjust
if necessary. NOTE: Do not use the engine panels for levelling.
8. Refit the processor covers. 9. Connect the comms cable from the processor to the engine. 10. Connect the processor power cables.
RULER
OUTPUT GUIDE
HEATER PLATE
1. Locate the engine in its working position. 2. Set the height as shown in Figure 4.11 on Page 4-15.
CASTOR
12 mm
ANCHOR FOOT 16 mm
Ensure that the horizontal level between the two ends is less than 0.5 mm.
3. Make sure the full weight of the machine is evenly on all four
anchor feet and there is no movement at any corner. If the engine is installed on a floor with a soft surface (rubber tiles, for instance), check the level again after 24 hours for any signs of anchor feet sinking.
1. Remove the top interlocked cover from 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. 5. Remove the polysterene block holding the autoloader cassette
input door in position.
Tape holding the door closed. Transit screw on the M-roller assembly.
M-ROLLER ASSEMBLY
MLS COVER
NUDGER ARM
NUDGER FRAME
1. Move the autoloader close to the engine and route the following
cables between the two units:
1. V6A_ILOCK: from the autoloader interlock switch to the free
end of V6_ILOCK (after detaching the shorting connector - if fitted). WARNING: make sure this cable is fitted to ensure 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 Interlock box. Route this cable back to the Interlock box on the engine and secure.
4. Check that LK1 and 2 are not fitted on MSB2 and fitted on
LK1
LK2
2. Obtain the 4-off seating plates (anchor feet) from the accessories
pack and locate them underneath each autoloader jack bolt, see Figure 4.18 on Page 4-22.
Locate the two adaptor plate pins inside the two autoloader keyholes. Raise the autoloader feet gradually (using a 8 mm spanner) so that the two adaptor assembly pins are touching the bottom lip of the keyhole slot, see Figure 4.19 on Page 423.
4. Check that the autoloader is level using a spirit level on the top
frame cover.
5. Lock the four autoloader feet. 6. Using the previously removed 5-0ff M5 screws, fix the autoloader
to the adaptor assembly, see Figure 4.19 on Page 4-23.
LOCKING NUT
8 mm
JACK BOLT
SEATING PLATE
KEYHOLE (2-OFF)
M5 SCREW (5-OFF)
KEYHOLE
Remove the cassette lid. Remove the two side bumpers from the cassette platen (3off M4 screws). Tape the cassette input door to the top cover so that it is held open. Temporally remove the service side autoloader door and open the paper bin door. Remove the protect cover on the users side (2-off, M4 screws) so that there is a clear side view of both cassette locating pins on the autoloader. See Figure 4.20 on Page 425.
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 autoloader bay and check from
each side if the two cassette locating pins line up with their two holes on the cassette interface, see Figure 4.21 on Page 4-26.
3. Adjust the trolley height as follows (see Figure 4.22 on Page 4-27):
A) B) C)
Using an adjustable spanner (up to 30 mm jaw span), loosen the four locknuts on the castors. Adjust the castor wheel height by turning the wheel hood (clockwise to raise). Put a 600 mm spirit level lengthways on the platen and keep adjusting the height and level of all four wheels until the locating pins are lined up with the cassette holes, see Figure 4.22 on Page 4-27.
If the adjustment length on the bolt is not enough (trolley needs to go higher), then remove the castor and refit with the locknuts below the pads.
4. Pull out the cassette and tighten all four castor locknuts. 5. Push the cassette back into the bay and make sure that the
locating pins locate smoothly into the cassette, and you 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. Refit the autoloader doors. 8. Refit the protect cover and the service side door. 9. Refit the cassette lid, bumpers and release the input door flap.
PROTECT COVER
ADAPTOR ASSEMBLY
VIEW 2
VIEW 1
PIN PIN
LATCH
BUMPER
TROLLEY
LOCKNUT
3. If you follow this procedure correctly you will have two correctly
installed autoloaders with matching trolley and cassette heights.
Connect the Diagnostic cable between the RIP PC or laptop and MSB 4 (PL16), see Figure 4.27 on Page 4-35. If you need to manually raise or lower the shelves then use the procedure in Section 4.5.3 on Page 4-37 or the Cassette Change procedure
ADAPTOR ASSEMBLY
AUTOLOADER
4. From the service end first, lift off the wooden transit block
securing the elevator to the frame. CAUTION: 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.
the angle plates slide inside the rear part of the autofeeder.
CASSETTE/TROLLEY
AUTOFEEDER
AUTOLOADER/ENGINE
AUTOLOADER/ENGINE
AUTOFEEDER
CASSETTE/TROLLEY
SUPPORT PADS
SUPPORT LEDGE
METAL RULE
ADAPTOR EXTENSION
AUTOLOADER
AUTOFEEDER
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 through the lower autofeeder hole and connected to the elevator motor control assembly, see Figure 4.26 on Page 4-34.
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 hole in the autofeeder.
PL7
PL9
PL12
PL14
PL19 PL18
SK3 PL30
PL6 SK2
PL5 LK1
PL29
SK1 LK2
PL28
PL31
PL8
PL10
PL15 PL16
PL20
PL22
AUTOLOADER
V6AF_Earth (99700684): this cable is attached between the earth fixing points on the autoloader and autofeeder, see Figure 4.28 on Page 4-36. Route the 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 the cable safety labels are attached as shown in Chapter 2.
UPPER HOLE
Disconnect the power cable (PL31) from MSB4 and connect it to the long cable extension of the brake override. Disconnect 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 mode by pressing [Ctrl-c]
when requested. This will suppress any error messages.
4. Remove the two elevator side transits after tensioning the chain
and raising the elevator, see Section 4.5.4 on Page 4-40 and Section 4.5.3.2 on Page 4-40.
MSB_PWR
PL31
MSB4
MSB_PWR PL1/PL2
CONNECT TO MSB_DOOR
INVERTER
DOOR_LOCK
2. Depress the switch briefly in short steps to release the brake and
allow the shelves to lower under their own weight. CAUTION: Make sure the elevator does not accelerate too quickly.
3. If the elevator fails to drop then keep the switch depressed and
turn the motor shaft to reach the required position.
1. Use a tool or turn the motor 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.
Cassette corner: remove the cassette corner brackets(2-off screws) on each of the cassettes.
Elevator side: remove the 2-off elevator side brackets (4-off screws) on each side. Cassette rear: remove the 1-off (2 screws) cassette rear bracket during the Cassette Change procedure.
7. Select the bottom cassette for a Change Cassette and remove the
transit fixings.
there are evenly matched spaces beween the cassette and the adaptor panel on each side, see Figure 4.33 on Page 444,
AUTOLOADER
ADAPTOR SIDE CAUTION: MAKE SURE CASSETTE IS PUSHED BACK INTO AUTOFEEDER AFTER THIS CHECK
ADAPTOR SIDE
CAUTION
CASSETTE
AUTOFEEDER
3. Push the cassette into the two location pins 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 system.
NOTE: Unlatch the cassette from the autoloader by pulling back the latch arm under the cassette base.
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 the 4-off screws
on the adaptor top.
7. Check the level between the two units, see Figure 4.25 on Page 433.
8. Once the two modules are level, secure the two units together
with 4-off M5 x 20 cap head screws supplied in the Support Pack, see Figure 4.34 on Page 4-46.
M5 x 20 CAP HEADS
4. Dock the trolley, check that the docking light is on and push the
cassette forward until it latches. NOTE: Unlatch the cassette from the autoloader by pulling back the latch arm under the cassette base.
5. Repeat the procedure for the other shelves. 6. Two man lift: fit the top autofeeder pod and secure into position
at each corner (4-off screws in support pack).
BUMPER GUIDE
CASSETTE BUMPER
BUMPER GUIDE
CASSETTE BUMPER
1. Hold the ball cage and push the carriage back until a length of
the 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 4-48 below.
3. You may have to repeat steps 1. and 2. several times to align the
ball cage and carriage accurately.
CARRIAGE RAIL
BALL CAGE
1. Connect the following cables from the rear of the Engine to the
mains outlet and linked equipment:
A)
EXTERNAL ALERT (to a remote light or buzzer supplied and 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 4-49 and Figure 4.38 on Page 4-50.
SERVICE SIDE
MAINS INLET
ENGINE
VAC PIPE INLET/ FIREWIRE/ RS232/ PROCESSOR COMMS
FIREWIRE (to the RIP/GUI PC). This may include hub repeaters if the distance between the two units is greater than 4,500 mm. Either Firewire port on the Formatter Board can be used. RS232 DIAGNOSTICS RS232 to the RIP/GUI PC, if required. Alternatively, connect to a local laptop for installation use. RS232 Processor Comms cable to the Processor (semi- and fully-automatic only). MAINS_IN (to the local mains outlet and circuit breaker). Check that a wall-mounted mains isolator has been fitted that is readily available to the operator.
C) D) E)
MMI (STATUS PANEL) MMI (LCD) FORMATTER PCB CAN_LCB CAN_STB SPARE (CAN)
PAT MANIFOLD
2. Fit the PAT manifold to the Engine service side door, see
Figure 4.39 on Page 4-51. The manifold and fixings are shipped with the PAT unit.
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 expel any dust.
7. Using the supplied Jubilee clips, attach the duct between the unit
output and the manifold.
NOTE: Make sure all tubes are fully seated to ensure a tight seal. You can moisten the tube end with water but do NOT use an oilbased lubricant.
TO VAC PUMP
1. Switch off the engine and isolate from mains supply. 2. Obtain the V6_Processor_Earth (99700651) from the support pack
and pass one end through the cable entry slot, see Figure 4.41 on Page 4-54 (a).
4. Switch off the engine and isolate from mains supply. 5. Remove the processor side cover to gain access to the mains
electrical box.
6. Feed the cable end, marked G&J through the cable entry hole at
the back of the box.
7. Fit the cable to the earth stud shown in Figure 4.41 on Page 4-54
(b).
CABLE ENTRY
a) V-6 ENGINE
EARTH STUD
b) G & J PROCESSOR
1. Switch off the engine and isolate from mains supply. 2. Obtain the V6_Processor_Earth (99700651) from the support pack
and pass one end through the cable entry slot (see Figure 4.41 on Page 4-54 (a).
4. Route the cable to the processor earth stud shown in Figure 4.41
on Page 4-54 (c).
1. Cut out the film sheet so that it fits the monitor screen. 2. Tape the film to the monitor from all four sides.
TRANSPORT GUIDE
OUTPUT GUIDE
TRANSPORT GUIDE
VIEW ON ARROW A
OUTPUT GUIDE
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 4-57.
PLATEN
4 mm
EXIT SLOT
PUNCH
PLATEN
PUNCH OUTPUT
PUNCH
2. Close all covers to prevent any more dust from entering the
engine.
tion has not been previously loaded. If a version of the software is still loaded (and not at the correct level), remove it using the procedure in the PCI Installation Guide.
3. After loading PCI software:
A) B)
2. Save the Report. 3. Open the Report again to display a list of licence keys for the
configuration. NOTE: One key may include all the ordered options for an installation.
5. Switch on the engine. 6. Make sure the customer is aware of their keys by supplying a text
file copy. Once the product is ready for shipping, you can obtain its licence key(s) from SIO in advance of the installation start date. Other sections on the Report can be completed and submitted at the end of the installation. 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 engineer to install the licence and check the machine output. The procedure for obtaining licence keys for all newly ordered options on an installed machine is the same as above, except that the Distributor will also receive a Faxed Order Confirmation with the new key. You are now ready to start the commissioning checks on the platesetter described in Chapter 5.
interlock doors and covers traverse level check plate feed processor setup.
2. Optics setups: the optics system is fully tested at the factory
system and adjustments are made to handling mechanisms on each of the modules.
4. Install and commssion the RIP: install and launch the RIP soft-
ware.
5. Run customer jobs and demonstrate product: the complete
platesetter system is checked with job images downloaded from the RIP. Each stage is carried out in the recommended order described in this chapter using additional information from the: PCI and/or MMI Users Guide (if the MMI option is fitted). Engineer's Reference Guide. RIP Documentation (for the appropriate application). RIP/server/network/PC documentation. Processor documentation.
3. Set the Properties options for the platesetter comms link to the
terminal as follows: Connect: COM1 or 2. Settings: Autodetect. Configuration: 9600 bits per sec; 8 data bits; No parity; 1 Stop bit; No flow control. 32-bit display.
where:
YY = 2 digit year MM = month DD = day of month d = day of week (1 is Monday) hh = hour mm = minute ss = seconds.
1. Luxel V-6 and V-6e: While the system is switched on, check the
operation of the engine and autoloader interlocks. With the engine user door and autoloader top cover closed, enter:
service/sensors/environ
Check that the interlock status message is OK, all covers closed, both contactors closed.
3. Luxel V-6: Replace the autoloader cover and the system reboots. 4. Luxel V-6 and V-6e: Open the user door and check if the
following devices stop: spinner laser light plate handling motors vacuum pump.
6. While the interlocks are enabled, check that the correct Error
Handling screen and error code appears when a cover is opened, and the machine fully reboots when the cover is replaced:
572: engine user door opened 579: autoloader top cover removed Error code 577 indicates that the interlock system has failed. Run the following utility to check for the cause:
service/sensors/environ
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 Engine application has been running). Select the following:
diagnostics/service/spinner/stop diagnostics/service/traverse/halt
3. Align the ball cage and carriage rail, see Figure 5.1 on Page 5-6
below.
6. Run one of the following tests that moves the carriage 20 times
up and down the beam length:
diagnostics/service/traverse/trav_test
if the carriage and ball cage were aligned at the service end, or enter:
diagnostics/service/traverse/trav_test R
if the carriage and ball cage were aligned at the user end.
2
CARRIAGE RAIL
BALL CAGE
V-GROOVE
8. Align and measure as in steps 3. and 4. above. 9. If the difference between the measurements is greater than
0.5 mm, then an Engine level adjustment is required: Adjust the feet 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 specification. 11. While the carriage moves along the traverse, observe the
readhead LED from the user end and ensure that it remains green (and does not flash) for the full traverse. Ignore the red limit lights at the service end.
NOTE: Checking the readhead LED is best carried out in dark or white light conditions. The LED is difficult to read in a safelight environment.
1. Set the correct trolley level by adjusting the four jacking screws. 2. Clean the Engine and plate loading platform. 3. Load and eject a plate into the drum using:
Manual, semi-automatic and single-cassette system: use the Media Tools option from the MMI or the PCI. Multi-cassette system: use the Change Cassette procedure to load a cassette and use RUN mode to advance plates.
4. You will need to create new media from the PCI before it can be
selected from the MMI or the PCI. Check the following:
A) B) C) D) E) F)
The plate enters the drum without damage. The interleaf sheet enters the bin (autoloader only). The plate conforms without damage at the registration pins and pull bar shoes. The plate exits the drum without damage. The plate transfers to the processor without damage or skewing. The plate is not scratched on either side and the edges are not damaged.
1. Ensure that the link is enabled from the PCI menu. 2. Check that the processor and engine are able to pass messages by
entering:
diagnostics/service/medproc/status
medproc/thickness [value]
where the [value] is the plate thickness (in m) as: 0.15 = 150 0.20 = 200 0.24 = 240 0.30 = 300.
1. Load a large plate (at least 600 mm high and 500 mm wide) and
return to RUN mode. NOTE: The engine must be in RUN mode otherwise the test pattern will not expose.
This displays the V6 Optics Setup Screen as shown in Figure 5.4 on Page 5-9. Navigate to the Final Values input and press y to select YES, This will display the (Final Values) V6 Optics Test Results Screen shown in Figure 5.5 on Page 5-10.
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 start the scan. The Auto Focus check (see Table on page 11) runs three sets of test strips called:
1. Focus 96V (vertical lines, 2 on 2 off 96 res) 2. Focus 96H (horizontal lines, 2 on 2 off 96res) 3. Focus 48V (vertical lines, 1 on 1 off 48res).
10. Process the plate to reveal the three sets of test strips:
The first two sets are for 96 resolution. The third set is for 48 resolution.
MID-POINT
BOTTOM
Figure 5.6 96 resolution test strips NOTE: Figure 5.6 on Page 5-12 shows the Focus 96V and Focus 96H test strips. Each set consists of 13 strips 8 mm wide. The focus setting for each strip is shown here for illustrative purposes only and will not appear on the exposed plate.
1. For the Focus 96V set of strips, 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 -900 and the step value is 50 in this example.
3. Measure the density at the bottom of each strip to find the strip
with the lowest density Select the focus setting for the lightest strip. The three recorded values should all be within 150 of each other.
4. Repeat steps one to three for the second set of Focus 96H test
strips. All six recorded values (first and second test strips) should be within 150 of each other, if not, check the plate again to confirm your recorded figures.
for instance, if a 96 res 0.15 plate gives 600, then a 0.30 plate gives 525, or for instance, if a 96 res 0.24 plate gives 750, then a 0.15 plate gives 795.
Add 25 Add 45 Add 75 Subtract 25 Add 20 Add 50 Subtract 45 Subtract 20 Add 30 Subtract 75 Subtract 50 Subtract 30
NOTE: The focus offset is 1 step per 2 m change in the plate thickness. Thinner plates should have lower focus numbers. Enter the 96 resolution values into the 96, 100, 144, 2400 and 3600 BCF positions in the Final Values Table.
MID-POINT
BOTTOM
Figure 5.7 48 resolution test strips NOTE: Figure 5.7 on Page 5-14 shows the Focus 48H test strips. This set consists of 11 strips each 12 mm wide. The focus setting for each strip is shown here for illustrative purposes only and will not appear on the exposed 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 step value is 200.
3. Measure the density at the bottom of each strip to find the strip
with the lowest density
Select the focus setting for the lightest strip. The three recorded values should all be within 400 of each other, if not, check the plate again to confirm your values.
5. Enter the resulting resolution value into the 48, 50 and 1200 BCF
positions in the Final Values Table for all plate thicknesses. For the low resolutions, the focus does not depend on plate thickness as the depth of focus is higher than for the high resolutions.
6. Save and exit the Final Values Table and Optics>mmi. 7. Save NVRAM if any changes have been made. 8. Run linearisation to verify that the dots% are correct.
NOTE: If any of the focus conditions cannot be met, try a different 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 still unsatisfactory and cannot be improved, consult FFEI Customer Services.
1. From the MMI console (if fitted), display the TOOLS menu and
press Exposure Calibration (lower righthand side button) to obtain the Exposure Calibration screen:
5-16 C OMMISSIONING THE LUXEL V-6 S YSTEM EDIT EXPOSURE LEVEL CURRENT EXPOSURE LEVEL EXPOSURE INFORMATION
START CALIBRATION
4. The screen shows a Wait Timer icon during the calculations and
then indicates:
A) B)
Successful calibration: a tick appears on the Exposure Calibration screen. None of the resolutions have failed. Failed calibration: 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 used by the customer then clean the spinner mirror and repeat the calibration. If the spinner clean utility is run from the MMI or PCI, exposure calibration is performed automatically during the engine reboot. Call FFEI Customer Support (UK) if the calibration fails again. The ND Values screen only appears if there is insufficient power at one or more resolutions. To view the ND values
94 94 93 86 85 85 76 75
Figure 5.9 ND Values screen: MMI NOTE: The ND settings for exposing RIP images are stored directly on the Engine and are not supplied by the RIP. When exposure calibration has been performed, linearise the percentage dots at the required resolutions and screen rulings using the RIP Calibration Manager.
1. Expose and process a grid image from the PCI Diagnostics (Stock
Images folder) menu which gives vertical and horizontal lines. Use the largest possible plate size for this procedure, for example, 765 x 686 mm.
PLATE GRID IMAGE
2. Check that the bow on the scan lines is less than 50 m. Use the
supplied film grid/straight edge (or glass ruler) to measure the bow at the widest point.
4. If the difference is less than this value then the plates are properly
registered. If it is not, then follow the Registration Correction procedure in the Luxel V-6 Series Engineer's Reference Guide.
0%
100%
pre-heat developer pH reading should be 12 0.25 (11.75 to 12.25) process time developer scrub pressure.
2. If any issues are detected then refer to the Luxel V-6 Series CTP
Engineer's Reference Guide.
diagnostics/service/traverse> medirq
2. Load a plate into the drum and move the traverse by hand so that
the edge detect beam moves across the plate edge.
3. Check that the LED on the Edge Detect PCB is OFF when the beam
is on the plate and ON when the beam is on the drum.
3. Check that the difference between the two lines is less than or
equal to 50 microns.
IMAGE
PLATE
2. Check that the 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 the plate top for the image edge
offset position on the lefthand side.
67 mm 2 mm ( + 25 m) -
IMAGE
PLATE
2. Check for the default area shown in Figure 5.14 on Page 5-24. 3. Modify the value of the IMAGE_BASE_OFFSET until the top of the
plate to the image is 2 mm (Non-punch) and typically 12 mm (punch). Use the following menu:
optics> mmi
Enter Machine Setup and adjust the value of the Image Base Offset (microns). To move the image nearer the registration pins, reduce the value. To move the image away from the pins, increase the value.
START SCAN POINT IMAGE_BASE_ OFFSET = 2 mm NON-PUNCH) TYPICALLY 12 mm (PUNCH)
IMAGE
PLATE
2. Run a test pattern with the Scan Start position as 0 mm. 3. Eject and 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.
5. Using Machine Setup, find the current setting for Edge Sensor
Offset.
If the image is more than 2 mm from the plate edge then decrease the parameter value. If it is less than 2 mm then increase the parameter value.
6. Repeat these steps until the edge of the plate to the image start
position is 2 mm.
425 mm 393 mm 220 mm 11 mm A B 8 mm B B A C A = BACHER B = HEIDELBERG C = HEIDELBERG PUNCH A 6.35 mm x 9.525 PUNCH B 12.68 mm x 10 PUNCH C 12 mm x 14.68 mm
DS400
KOMORI
550 mm 9 mm PUNCH A 12 mm x 12 mm PUNCH B 11.19 mm x 8 A REGISTRATION PINS 305 mm 259 mm * REG PIN A A A A A 14 B
* SEE NOTE
NOTE: EARLY MACHINES: REG PINS AT 259 mm USED ONLY WHEN SMALL PLATE OPTION FITTED. LATER MACHINES: 259 mm REG PINS USED FOR ALL PUNCH SYSTEMS.
1. Expose 4 plates with a 50% tint stock image. 2. Move the image (usually set at 2 mm) as close as possible to the
top edge of the plate using the following 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. For instance, if the value is approximately 1339850 microns, move it closer to the plate edge by subtracting 2000 microns (1337850). Adjust the gap +/- a few microns to obtain a measurable difference.
B)
C)
IMAGE
PLATE
5. Skew should be less than 50 microns on each plate. 6. Possible skew errors could be caused by poor pull bar alignment see the alignment procedure in the Luxel V-6 Series Engineers Reference Guide.
1. Expose 4 plates with the 50% tint stock image. 2. Using a glass or steel ruler (with a x50 eyeglass), measure the
reference lines, A and B, at the widest crop points of each plate, see Figure 5.17 on Page 5-28. You can move the image up or down to allow easier measurement by using the method in Section 5.5.2 on Page 5-27 (Step 2).
IMAGE
PLATE
4. Possible skew errors could be caused by poor pull bar alignment see the alignment procedure in the Luxel V-6 Series Engineers Reference Guide.
IMAGE
PLATE
5.6.1 Preliminaries
Before configuring the RIP PC email application for Alert Admin, make sure the following preliminary steps are completed.
1. Load the Luxel Desktop (see Section 4.7.2 on Page 4-59). Make
sure any previous versions of the Desktop software have been removed beforehand.
Check that LuxelListener has started and is running in the background. The remote system will not operate without LuxelListener.
Mail Configuration
This global enable option allows the operator to switch the alert system ON/OFF to start or stop alerts. Leave this selection disabled when configuring remote alert.
Emails are always sent via an SMTP mail host. Even if using POP authentication you must still define the SMTP host.
3. Enter the supplied ID in the User ID field below. 4. Enter the password in the Password field.
3. Enter the supplied ID in the User ID field below. 4. Enter the password in the Password field.
2. Obtain the POP mail server URL from the site IT administrator. 3. Enter this address in the POP Mailhost field. 4. Enter the POP TCP/IP Port number supplied by the site IT
administrator. For a local mail host 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 ID and password from the
site IT administrator.
4. Enter the supplied ID in the User ID field below. 5. Enter the password in the Password field. 5.6.2.5.3 Web-Based Mail Host: 1. Obtain the User ID and Password for the Mail account. 2. Enter the supplied ID in the User ID field below.
4. Click on Create and Close, highlight the Name line and click on
the Enabled check box. If there are other operators available to receive alerts then also add their destination 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 Errors window for enabling
individual machine errors that raise an alert message.
open door error) and open and engine door. The system 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 Send to route a test email to the destination URL. 10. Enable the remote alert and exit.
Decide when an error condition has occurred. Recover from an error condition.
cassette recesses - emphasise the need to keep the cassette lid closed, except when the plate is being loaded. Make sure the customer is aware of the problem of dust and does not open the platesetter doors or covers unnecessarily. Emphasise the importance of keeping the platesetter room clean.