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Lotem 400 Other Versions: Links to Lotem 400 Xpose (PS/M), MCU, 200K and Chemistry-Free are located on the side menu, underneath the content listings.
Important: Whenever you implement
an FCO, make sure you download and install the FCO Updater utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08).
For more information, see FCO Updater utility.
Find FCOs according to: Date | Assembly | Next visit | Next failure
| FCO | Component | Date | Action Required | Priority | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 512-00450A | Kit FCO for Magnus 400 Conveyor | 5 Sep 07 | Install the improved middle support guide and front cover bracket to accommodate smaller plate sizes on the plate conveyor. | Next failure | |
| 512-00441A | Xpo 3.1.42 + Update 02 for Magnus 400 / Lotem 400 | 22 Apr 07 | Update 02 for Xpo 3.1.42 corrects the problem where the Xpo software stops responding after platesetter failure and goes into a loop. | Next failure | |
| 512-00411A | One-piece upper roller for Magnus 400 and Lotem 400 | 20 Nov 06 |
To resolve the problem of roller marks that appear on plates due to the design of the previous upper roller assembly. Attention: For platesetters released with serial number M41391 and earlier. Note: For more information, see Replacing the upper roller assembly with a one-piece upper roller on Magnus 400 and Lotem 400. |
Next failure | |
| 512-00334A | Software Version 1.61.351.012 for Lotem Controller | 19 Mar 06 | Improve MCF board reliability and enable the support of the updated distribution board. | Next failure | |
| 512-00269A | Change crossover connection cable to enable remote support | 24 Jun 05 | Enable remote support by changing the crossover connection leading from the platesetter to the Brisque with a network connection. | Next failure | |
| 512-00236A | Update 3.2 | 21 Feb 05 | To increase throughput and improve plate separation, install update 3.2 for version 1.60.09. | Next failure | |
| 512-00202A | Unload tray upper rollers | 08 Dec 04 | To resolve photoactivity or pressure marks on Kodak plates, replace the upper rubber unload rollers with Delrin® rollers. | Next failure | ![]() |
| 512-00141A | Accessories CD | 05 Aug 04 | Install the support tools on the accessory CD to improve the support of the Lotem devices. | Next failure | |
| 512-00180A | Update 2 for Lotem Controller 1.60.09 | 03 Aug 04 | Improve edge detection and enable support of Lotem 200K | Next visit | |
| 512-00133A | Replacing tail gripper shoulder screws | 03 Aug 04 | To prevent the tail gripper shoulder screws from becoming loose and falling off, replace them with self locking screws | Next visit | ![]() |
| 512-00107A | UDRC with BP Configuration | 19 Feb 04 | To increase reliability and reduce the need to clean ablation from the internal components of the machine, install a Universal Debris Removal Cabinet (UDRC) kit to vacuum the ablative particles from in front of the optic head, where they are formed. |
Next failure 5 hours work |
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| 512-00105A | UDRC with LC Configuration | ||||
| 512-03285A | Resolving Local3 board does not respond error
message |
01 Feb 04 | To prevent the Local3 board does not respond
error message, add a capacitator to the reset circuit of the Local3 board |
Next failure | |
| 512-00097A | Lotem Controller version 1.60.09 | 31 Dec 03 | To enable support for UDRC, Omron interlocks, and MCU with Lotem 400 Xpose, and to resolve several other issues and bugs, install version 1.60.09. | Next failure | |
| 512-03310A | Power Fail Protector | 09 Dec 03 | To prevent damage to machine components due to an electrical power surge, add a power fail protector board to maintain the machine in OFF status until the On/Off pushbutton is toggled. | Next visit | ![]() |
| 512-02139A | Local3 board error | Updated 18 Nov 03 | Prevent Local3 board error messages caused by conflicting components by connecting a closed circuit connector to each of the Local3 boards. | Next visit | ![]() |
| 512-00272A | Sealing the optic house opening | 16 Nov 03 |
Prevent dust from reaching the laser optics by sealing the opening where the resolution mechanism fork enters the optic house. |
Next failure One full work day |
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| 512-27688 | L400 Top Door "Lift O Mat" | 09 Apr 03 | The Lift O Mat assembly has a stronger piston to support and hold the top back door of the platesetter open. | Next failure | ![]() |
| 512-01264 | Gripper, Loading & Registration | 27 Mar 03 | To prevent intermittent registration problems caused by drum movement, install new head grippers | Next failure | |
| 512-00106B | Load Roller Bar L400 | 19 Mar 03 | To prevent rollers on the load roller bar from slipping off their springs, install the redesigned load roller bar. | Next failure | ![]() |
| 29281 | Optic head lens protector ring | 07 Nov 02 | Install an optic head lens protector ring to prevent the edge of the plate from scratching the optic head lens protector. | Next failure | |
| 512-29088 | Y connector for air pipes | 01 Sep 02 | Replace the Y connector to enable a tight connection to air pipes | Next failure | |
| 510F29071 | Gripper actuator guide | 28 Aug 02 | Replace gripper actuator guides and bearing assembly to enable both sides of the gripper to reach the detector, and to prevent bearings from falling off. |
Next failure 3 hours work |
Air unit | Connectivity| Debris removal | Drum | Electronics | Mainframe | Optomech | Software
| FCO | Component | Date | Action Required | Priority | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 512-29088 | Y connector for air pipes | 01 Sep 02 | Replace the Y connector to enable a tight connection to air pipes | Next failure |
| FCO | Component | Date | Action Required | Priority | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 512-00269A | Change crossover connection cable to enable remote support | 24 Jun 05 | Enable remote support by changing the crossover connection leading from the platesetter to the Brisque with a network connection. | Next failure |
| FCO | Component | Date | Action Required | Priority | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 512-00107A | UDRC with BP Configuration | 19 Feb 04 | To increase reliability and reduce the need to clean ablation from the internal components of the machine, install a Universal Debris Removal Cabinet (UDRC) kit to vacuum the ablative particles from in front of the optic head, where they are formed. |
Next failure 5 hours work |
|
| 512-00105A | UDRC with LC Configuration |
| FCO | Component | Date | Action Required | Priority | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 512-00133A | Replacing tail gripper shoulder screws | 03 Aug 04 | To prevent the tail gripper shoulder screws from becoming loose and falling off, replace them with self locking screws | Next visit | ![]() |
| 512-01264 | Gripper, Loading & Registration | 27 Mar 03 | To prevent intermittent registration problems caused by drum movement, install new head grippers | Next failure | |
| 510F29071 | Gripper actuator guide | 28 Aug 02 | Replace gripper actuator guides and bearing assembly to enable both sides of the gripper to reach the detector, and to prevent bearings from falling off. |
Next failure 3 hours work |
| FCO | Component | Date | Action Required | Priority | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 512-03285A | Resolving Local3 board does not respond error
message |
01 Feb 04 | To prevent the Local3 board does not respond
error message, add a capacitator to the reset circuit of the Local3 board |
Next failure | |
| 512-03310A | Power Fail Protector | 09 Dec 03 | To prevent damage to machine components due to an electrical power surge, add a power fail protector board to maintain the machine in OFF status until the On/Off pushbutton is toggled. | Next visit | ![]() |
| FCO | Component | Date | Action Required | Priority | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 512-27688 | L400 Top Door "Lift O Mat" | 09 Apr 03 | The Lift O Mat assembly has a stronger piston to support and hold the top back door of the platesetter open. | Next failure | ![]() |
| FCO | Component | Date | Action Required | Priority | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 512-00272A | Sealing the optic house opening | 16 Nov 03 |
Prevent dust from reaching the laser optics by sealing the opening where the resolution mechanism fork enters the optic house. |
Next failure One full work day |
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| 512-00106B | Load Roller Bar L400 | 19 Mar 03 | To prevent rollers on the load roller bar from slipping off their springs, install the redesigned load roller bar. | Next failure | ![]() |
| 29281 | Optic head lens protector ring | 07 Nov 02 | Install an optic head lens protector ring to prevent the edge of the plate from scratching the optic head lens protector. | Next failure |
| FCO | Component | Date | Action Required | Priority | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 512-00334A | Software Version 1.61.351.012 for Lotem Controller | 19 Mar 06 | Improve MCF board reliability and enable the support of the updated distribution board. | Next failure | |
| 512-00236A | Update 3.2 | 21 Feb 05 | To increase throughput and improve plate separation, install update 3.2 for version 1.60.09. | Next failure | |
| 512-00141A | Accessories CD | 05 Aug 04 | Install the support tools on the accessory CD to improve the support of the Lotem devices. | Next failure | |
| 512-00180A | Update 2 for Lotem Controller 1.60.09 | 03 Aug 04 | Improve edge detection and enable support of Lotem 200K | Next visit | |
| 512-00097A | Lotem Controller version 1.60.09 | 31 Dec 03 | To enable support for UDRC, Omron interlocks, and MCU with Lotem 400 Xpose, and to resolve several other issues and bugs, install version 1.60.09. | Next failure |
| FCO | Component | Date | Action Required | Priority | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 512-00180A | Update 2 for Lotem Controller 1.60.09 | 03 Aug 04 | Improve edge detection and enable support of Lotem 200K | Next visit | |
| 512-00133A | Replacing tail gripper shoulder screws | 03 Aug 04 | To prevent the tail gripper shoulder screws from becoming loose and falling off, replace them with self locking screws | Next visit | ![]() |
| 512-03310A | Power Fail Protector | 09 Dec 03 | To prevent damage to machine components due to an electrical power surge, add a power fail protector board to maintain the machine in OFF status until the On/Off pushbutton is toggled. | Next visit | ![]() |
| 512-02139A | Local3 board error | Updated 18 Nov 03 | Prevent Local3 board error messages caused by conflicting components by connecting a closed circuit connector to each of the Local3 boards. | Next visit | ![]() |
| FCO | Component | Date | Action Required | Priority | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 512-00334A | Software Version 1.61.351.012 for Lotem Controller | 19 Mar 06 | Improve MCF board reliability and enable the support of the updated distribution board. | Next failure | |
| 512-00269A | Change crossover connection cable to enable remote support | 24 Jun 05 | Enable remote support by changing the crossover connection leading from the platesetter to the Brisque with a network connection. | Next failure | |
| 512-00236A | Update 3.2 | 21 Feb 05 | To increase throughput, and improve plate separation, install update 3.2 for version 1.60.09. | Next failure | |
| 512-00141A | Accessories CD | 05 Aug 04 | Install the support tools on the accessory CD to improve the support of the Lotem devices. | Next failure | |
| 512-00107A | UDRC with BP Configuration | 19 Feb 04 | To increase reliability and reduce the need to clean ablation from the internal components of the machine, install a Universal Debris Removal Cabinet (UDRC) kit to vacuum the ablative particles from in front of the optic head, where they are formed. |
Next failure 5 hours work |
|
| 512-00105A | UDRC with LC Configuration | ||||
| 512-03285A | Resolving Local3 board does not respond error
message |
01 Feb 04 | To prevent the Local3 board does not respond
error message, add a capacitator to the reset circuit of the Local3 board |
Next failure | |
| 512-00097A | Lotem Controller version 1.60.09 | 31 Dec 03 | To enable support for UDRC, Omron interlocks, and MCU with Lotem 400 Xpose, and to resolve several other issues and bugs, install version 1.60.09. | Next failure | |
| 512-00272A | Sealing the optic house opening | 16 Nov 03 |
Prevent dust from reaching the laser optics by sealing the opening where the resolution mechanism fork enters the optic house. |
Next failure One full work day |
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| 512-27688 | L400 Top Door "Lift O Mat" | 09 Apr 03 | The Lift O Mat assembly has a stronger piston to support and hold the top back door of the platesetter open. | Next failure | ![]() |
| 512-01264 | Gripper, Loading & Registration | 27 Mar 03 | To prevent intermittent registration problems caused by drum movement, install new head grippers | Next failure | |
| 512-00106B | Load Roller Bar L400 | 19 Mar 03 | To prevent rollers on the load roller bar from slipping off their springs, install the redesigned load roller bar. | Next failure | ![]() |
| 29281 | Optic head lens protector ring | 07 Nov 02 | Install an optic head lens protector ring to prevent the edge of the plate from scratching the optic head lens protector. | Next failure | |
| 512-29088 | Y connector for air pipes | 01 Sep 02 | Replace the Y connector to enable a tight connection to air pipes | Next failure | |
| 510F29071 | Gripper actuator guide | 28 Aug 02 | Replace gripper actuator guides and bearing assembly to enable both sides of the gripper to reach the detector, and to prevent bearings from falling off. |
Next failure 3 hours work |