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this product BEFORE commencing any work with equipment described in this document.
NOTE: Measured noise level for this product is less than 65 dBa.
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LUXEL V-6 CTP FULLY-AUTOMATIC U PGRADE
This equipment may also be susceptible to strong electromagnetic fields and should not
be sited close to high power radio transmitters or radio installations. If the intended site
of operation is prone to electromagnetic disturbances due to lightening strikes, additional
precautions should be taken to protect the equipment from the resulting electromagnetic
disturbance. Typical examples for the intended environment of this equipment would in-
clude:
Locations which are characterised by being supplied directly at low voltage from the pub-
lic mains are considered to be residential, commercial or light industrial.
Procedures in this manual should only be carried out by engineers who have
attended an approved FFEI Luxel platesetter engineering course.
LUXEL V-6 CTP FULLY -A UTOMATIC U PGRADE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Introducing the Fully-Automatic Upgrades
1.1 Before Starting the Upgrade .............................................................. 1-1
1.1.1 Manual to Semi-Automatic .............................................................. 1-3
1.1.2 Semi-Automatic to Fully-Automatic (SAL) ..................................... 1-3
1.1.3 Manual to Fully-Automatic (SAL) .................................................... 1-3
1.1.4 Manual to Multi-Cassette (MAL) ..................................................... 1-3
1.1.5 Semi-Automatic to Multi-Cassette (MAL) ...................................... 1-4
1.1.6 Single-Cassette (SAL) to Multi-Cassette (MAL) ............................. 1-4
1.2 Unpacking the Upgrade Kit................................................................. 1-4
1.2.1 Consignment Check ........................................................................... 1-4
1.2.2 Inspection of Boxes ............................................................................ 1-4
1.2.3 Unpacking the Modules .................................................................... 1-6
1.2.4 Unpacking the Processor................................................................... 1-8
1.3 Handling the Equipment ...................................................................... 1-8
1.3.1 Using a Fork-Lift ................................................................................. 1-9
1.3.2 Completing the Installation Report ................................................ 1-9
PROCESSOR
ENGINE
PLATEN HEIGHT
DEPTH
WIDTH
PROCESSOR
ENGINE
AUTOLOADER
CASSETTE
& TROLLEY
HEIGHT
DEPTH
WIDTH
AUTOFEEDER
TIP-N-TELL
UP
BLUE
BEADS
IN
ARROW
HEAD
SHOWS
CONTAINER
WAS TIPPED
OR MISHANDLED
DROP-N-TELL
COSTERWISE LTD.
16, Rabbit Row
London W8
Tel: 81-2210668
TIP-N-TELL
PLAN VIEW
FRONT
9. Use the fork-lift truck to remove the module from the palette, see
also Section 1.3.1 on page 1-9. A limit block at the rear of the
plinth locates the position of each fork before the unit is raised.
11. Locate the Accessories pack and check that the items in Table 1.1
on page 1-8 are shipped.
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.
CAUTION: Ensure the forks of the fork-lift truck are dry to reduce
the risk of the module sliding.
ERT
INT EK
ETL LISTED
CONFORMS TO
UL STD 60950
C US
LIS T E D CERTIFIED TO
92206 CAN/USA STD C22.2 NO. 60950
Product: LUXEL
Serial No:
Max Current: 10 A
Manufactured:
FFEI Ltd.
PETERBOROUGH
ENGINE (REAR VIEW) ENGLAND CLASS 1 LASER
LASER KLASSE 1
LASER DE CLASSE 1
7550 854D 04
LASER RADIATION
AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE
CLASS 2R LASER PRODUCT
0.8mW 635nm CW
Figure 2.2 Drum interior: moving parts and edge detect warning
labels
WARNING
ENSURE MAINS SUPPLY DISCONNECTED
BEFORE SERVICING
USER SIDE
SERVICE SIDE
AUTOLOADER
Attention!
high tension
Vorsicht!
Hochspannung
Pre caution!
haute tension
Precaucion!
alta tension
T2A H 250V
NOTE: Note that even when rotating at an idle speed the spinner
can appear in a halt state.
ENGINE FRAME
DOOR
SWITCH
OVERRIDE
KEY
TO OVERRIDE:
INSERT KEY AND
TWIST CLOCKWISE
TO REMOVE KEY:
TWIST ANTI-CLOCKWISE
AND REMOVE
INTERLOCK
OVERRIDE
KEY
INTERLOCK
SWITCH
The V-6 is labelled as a Class I laser product when all the covers
are closed. When the covers are opened and the interlocks
defeated, the machine is a Class IIIB laser source.
Light is emitted in the violet spectrum at 405 nm for imaging.
Maximum power output from this laser source is Class IIIB.
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.
OPTICS BASE
(USER END)
SHUTTER
OPEN
CLOSED
PLASTIC INPUT
ROLLERS RULER
ENGINE PROCESSOR
OUTPUT
HEATER
GUIDE
PLATE
2 mm
RUBBER NIP
ROLLERS
1012 mm
NOTE: The plate lifter does not need to be returned to FFEI (UK).
INPUT ROLLER
COVER
POSIDRIVE SCREW
SLOT FIXING
POSIDRIVE SCREW
(3-OFF ON EITHER SIDE)
PLATE LIFTER
INPUT GUIDE
PLATE
INPUT
CONVEYOR
AUTOLOADER
INPUT CONVEYOR ROLLER POSITION
ROLLER BEARING
DRIVE GEAR
B) Remove the roller bearing circlip on the user side and push
the roller to the service side to release the roller.
C) Move the roller to the autoloader roller position shown in
Figure 3.3 on page 3-6.
D) Refit the drive gear on the input conveyor so that it
relocates in the mounting immediately above its original
position.
2. Attach the input guide plate, shown in Figure 3.3 on page 3-6, to
the input conveyor using the 4-off M4 panhead screws and
washers supplied.
AIR KNIFE
KNIFE ELBOW
3. Fit the connecting tube to the elbow and route towards the
compressor box at the output end.
4. Fit the compressor housing assembly into the three slot holes on
the frame at the MMI end (output) and secure. A 4th screw
secures the other side of the housing to the output support
bracket inside the top cover. See Section 3.6 on page 3-9.
LUXEL V-6 CTP FULLY-A UTOMATIC UPGRADE 3-9
SCREW
FIXING
SCREW
FIXINGS
LOCKING
NUT
8 mm
JACKING
BOLT
SEATING
PLATE
5. Use a spirit level on the top frame cover to check that the
autoloader is level. Check that the adaptor assembly is level and
adjust, if necessary.
6. Lock the four autoloader feet.
7. Using the previously removed 5-0ff M5 screws, fix the autoloader
to the adaptor assembly, see Figure 3.8 on page 3-12.
3-12 INSTALLING THE SINGLE -C ASSETTE U PGRADE
AUTOLOADER
ADAPTOR
ASSEMBLY
KEYHOLE
(2-OFF) AUTOLOADER
M5 SCREW
(5-OFF)
KEYHOLE
ADAPTOR
ASSEMBLY
ADAPTOR
PIN
(2-OFF)
PIN IN SLOT
CONTACTING
LOWER LIP
TRANSIT
SCREW
M-ROLLER
ASSEMBLY
MLS COVER
TAPE
(BOTH ENDS)
NUDGER
ARM
NUDGER
TRANSIT
FIXING
NUDGER
FRAME
WARNING: make sure this cable is fitted to ensure full operator safety
when the autoloader top cover is removed. If this cable is not fitted and
the shorting connector is removed, then the machine is in a dangerous
state for the operator.
MSB2
MSB1
CABLE
ENTRY
BASE
EARTH
STUD
CABLE
ENTRY
a) V-6 ENGINE SLOT
EARTH
STUD
b) G & J PROCESSOR
BASE
EARTH
STUD
3 FITTED FITTED
PROTECT
COVER
ADAPTOR
ASSEMBLY
2. Very 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 3.13 on page 3-19.
LUXEL V-6 CTP F ULLY-AUTOMATIC U PGRADE 3-19
LOCATING
PIN LATCH
BUMPER
TROLLEY
CASTOR WHEEL
(4-OFF)
LOCKNUT
PAD
TROLLEY
BASE
LOCKNUT
(BELOW PAD POSITION)
WHEEL
WHEEL HOOD
(CLOCKWISE TO RAISE)
1. With the system in Boot mode, check that all the firmware
revisions are compatible for:
FBoard (FB) Boot and Application
LCB Boot and Application
Semi to Auto.
1. Check the current set of options by selecting Engine Info from the
RUN or PAUSE keypad.
Select Review Licence Options to check installed licences.
NOTE: One key may include all the ordered options for an
upgrade.
ENTER KEY
CONFIRM
laser light
spinner
vacuum pump.
3. Replace the autoloader cover and reboot.
4. Open the user door and check if the following devices stop:
spinner stops
laser light
vacuum pump.
5. 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.
1. With the system in Boot mode, check that all the firmware
revisions are compatible for:
FBoard (FB) Boot and Application
NOTE: One key may include all the ordered options for an instal-
lation.
ENTER KEY
CONFIRM
New software options will normally require the local service engi-
neer to install the licence and check the machine output. The pro-
cedure for obtaining licence keys for all newly ordered options on
an installed machine is the same as above, except that the Distrib-
4-6 INSTALLING THE MULTI-C ASSETTE U PGRADE
utor will also receive a Faxed Order Confirmation with the new
key.
ROD
A 1 6 C
B D
2 3 4 5
FRAME
(TOP VIEW, MMI SIDE))
9. Remove and refit sensor (AS1) with the supplied new guard, see
Figure 4.3 on page 4-8.
4-8 INSTALLING THE MULTI-C ASSETTE U PGRADE
AS1
SENSOR
GUARD
10. Fit the supplied cassette support pads onto each side of the stack
height frame, see Figure 4.2 on page 4-7, using the existing frame
screws.
11. Fit the supplied adaptor top panel to the autoloader using the
two outside top holes (inner holes for MLS panels) and two
bottom holes, see Figure 4.7 on page 4-14.
LOCKING
NUT
8 mm
JACKING
BOLT
SEATING
PLATE
WARNING: make sure this cable is fitted to ensure full operator safety
when the autoloader top cover is removed. If this cable is not fitted and
the shorting connector is removed, then the machine is in a dangerous
state for the operator.
NOTE: The MSB PWR cable is fitted after the autofeeder has
been installed.
LUXEL V-6 CTP F ULLY-A UTOMATIC U PGRADE 4-11
MSB2
MSB1
CABLE
ENTRY
BASE
EARTH
STUD
CABLE
ENTRY
a) V-6 ENGINE SLOT
EARTH
STUD
b) G & J PROCESSOR
BASE
EARTH
STUD
ADAPTOR
ASSEMBLY
SCREW FIXING
HOLES
AUTOLOADER
CASSETTE/TROLLEY
AUTOFEEDER
AUTOLOADER/ENGINE
AUTOLOADER/ENGINE
AUTOFEEDER
CASSETTE/TROLLEY
AUTOLOADER AUTOFEEDER
MAINS OUTPUT
TO AUTOFEEDER
SK3
PL30
PL6
SK2 PL29
PL5 TP3 CAN 5V
PL11
LK1 TP1 GND
SK1
PL28
LK2
PL4
PL33
PL3 PL17
PL13
PL27
PL2
PL1
PL31
EARTH WIRE
FROM AUTOFEEDER
AUTOLOADER
UPPER
HOLE
TO MSB4
LOWER
HOLE
POWER
EARTH
WIRE
MSB_PWR CONNECT TO A
PL31
MSB4
MSB_PWR
PL1/PL2
CONNECT TO B
MSB_DOOR
INVERTER
DOOR_LOCK
BRAKE
OVERRIDE
ASSEMBLY
SWITCH
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 (clockwse).
2. Depress the override switch to release the brake.
3. Turn the elevator motor shaft anti-clockwise to tension the chain.
CASSETTE CORNER
TRANSIT
CHECK FOR EQUAL SPACING BETWEEN THE CASSETTE AND ADAPTOR SIDES
AUTOLOADER
ADAPTOR
ADAPTOR SIDE
SIDE
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.
M5 x 20 CAP HEADS
BUMPER GUIDE
CASSETTE BUMPER
BUMPER GUIDE
CASSETTE BUMPER
Semi-Auto to SAL.
Manual to MAL.
Semi-Auto to MAL.
SAL to MAL.
1. Check the current set of options by selecting Engine Info from the
RUN or PAUSE keypad.
Select Review Licence Options to check installed licences.
NOTE: One key may include all the ordered options for an
upgrade.
ENTER KEY
CONFIRM
laser light
spinner
vacuum pump.
3. Replace the autoloader cover and reboot.
4. Open the user door and check if the following devices stop:
spinner stops
laser light
vacuum pump.
5. 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.
power supply
interlock doors and covers
plate feed
processor setup.
2. Optics setups: the optics system is fully tested at the factory
5-2 C OMMISSIONING THE LUXEL V-6 U PGRADE
Settings: Autodetect.
vacuum pump
compressors.
3. Replace the autoloader cover and reboot.
4. Open the user door and check if the following devices stop:
spinner stops
laser light
plate handling motors
vacuum pump
compressor.
5. 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
LUXEL V-6 CTP 5-5
NOTE: Strips are exposed in order from left to right on the plate.
LUXEL V-6 CTP 5-7
Step Value 50 50
Number of Steps 13 13
CENTRE OF
PLATE
305 mm (STANDARD)
A B
IMAGE
PLATE
A B
2 mm ( +- 25 m)
67 mm
2 mm
( +- 25 m)
IMAGE
PLATE
START OF
SCAN START
SCAN
IMAGE_BASE_ POINT
OFFSET = 2 mm
( +- 25 m)
IMAGE
PLATE