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Field Change Orders (FCOs)

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Date

FCO

Description

Date

Action Required

Priority

Illustration

FCO 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  
FCO 512-00419A Xpo 3.1.42 for Magnus 400 / Lotem 400 Xpose
9 Jan 07

To improve beam reduction, install Xpo version 3.1.42.

Note: For more information, see Xpo 3.1.42 for Magnus 400/Lotem 400 Xpose Release Notes.

next failure
 
FCO 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
 
512-00389A Xpo 3.00.82 for Magnus 400 /Lotem 400 Xpose
28 Sep 06
To improve head calibration and to enable slug exposure, install Xpo version 3.00.82.
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
 
512-00215A Update 5 for Xpose version 1.1.47
23 Dec 04
Install update 5 to resolve low throughput related to TIFF files generated from a Prinergy job, and improve work with rotated files.
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
18 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
 
FCO 512-00118A Xpose version 1.1.47 + update 3
31 Dec 03
To enable Staccato screening, FM screen sets, and one-bit TIFF files, and to resolve seven other issues and bugs, install version 1.1.47 with update 3
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

1 full day of work

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 512-00106B

Load Roller Bar L400

19 Mar 03

To prevent rollers on the load roller bar from slipping off their springs, implement to install the redesigned load roller bar.
Next failure
512-01264/A Gripper, Loading & Registration
27 Feb 03
To prevent intermittent registration problems caused by drum movement, install new head grippers.
Next Visit
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 2002
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
 

Assembly

Air unit | Connectivity |Debris removal | Drum | Electronics | Mainframe | Optomech | Software

Air Unit

FCO

FCO Name

Date

Description

Type

Illustration

512-29088 Y connector for air pipes 01 Sep 02 Replace the Y connector to enable a tight connection to air pipes next failure  

Connectivity

FCO

FCO Name

Date

Description

Type

Illustration

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  

Debris removal

FCO

FCO Name

Date

Description

Type

Illustration

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

Drum

FCO

FCO Name

Date

Description

Type

Illustration

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/A Gripper, Loading & Registration 27 Feb 03 To prevent intermittent registration problems caused by drum movement, install new head grippers. Next Visit
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

 

Electronics

FCO

FCO Name

Date

Description

Type

Illustration

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

Mainframe

FCO

FCO Name

Date

Description

Type

Illustration

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

Optomech

FCO

FCO Name

Date

Description

Type

Illustration

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

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  

Software

FCO

FCO Name

Date

Description

Type

Illustration

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  
512-00323A Xpo software version 3.00.68 22 Nov 05 Install Xpo version 3.00.68 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  
512-00215A Update 5 for Xpose version 1.1.47 23 Dec 04 Install update 5 to resolve low throughput related to TIFF files generated from a Prinergy job, and improve work with rotated files. 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  
FCO 512-00118A Xpose version 1.1.47 + update 3 31 Dec 03 To enable Staccato screening, FM screen sets, and one-bit TIFF files, and to resolve seven other issues and bugs, install version 1.1.47 with update 3 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  

Next visit

FCO

FCO Name

Date

Description

Type

Illustration

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
512-01264/A Gripper, Loading & Registration 27 Feb 03 To prevent intermittent registration problems caused by drum movement, install new head grippers. Next Visit

Next failure

FCO

FCO Name

Date

Description

Type

Illustration

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  
512-00323A Xpo software version 3.00.68 22 Nov 05 Install Xpo version 3.00.68 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  
512-00215A Update 5 for Xpose version 1.1.47 23 Dec 04 Install update 5 to resolve low throughput related to TIFF files generated from a Prinergy job, and improve work with rotated files. 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  
FCO 512-00118A Xpose version 1.1.47 + update 3 31 Dec 03 To enable Staccato screening, FM screen sets, and one-bit TIFF files, and to resolve seven other issues and bugs, install version 1.1.47 with update 3 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

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
512-00106B

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

 

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