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Lotem 800 Field Change Orders (FCOs)

Important: Whenever you implement an FCO, make sure you download and install the latest version of the FCO Updater Utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08).
For more information see the FCO Updater utility page.

Boards and Power System

Date: 01 Feb 04

Priority: Next failure
Time: 0.5 hr

Component/Activity: Local3 box assembly.
Description: Prevent the Local3 board does not respond error message, by adding a capacitor to the Local3 board's reset circuit.
FCO Updater utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


Date: 04 Dec 03

Priority: Next visit
Time: 0.5 hr

Component/Activity: Add a power failure protector board.
Description: To prevent damage to machine components due to an electrical power surge, add a power fail protector board to maintain the machine in an Off status until the On/Off pushbutton is toggled.
FCO Updater utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


Date: 18 Nov 03

Priority: Next visit
Time: 0.25 hr

Component/Activity: Connect a closed circuit connector to each of the Local3 boards.
Description: Connect a closed circuit connector to the Local3 boards in order to prevent two conflicting components within the platesetter from generating error messages.
FCO Updater utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


FCO: 28158

Date: 19 Feb 02

Priority: Next failure
Time: 0.5 hr

Component/Activity: MCF board, comp level P installation.
Description:
Comp level of MCF board changed to reduce occurrence of drum run-away and prevent vertical lines on exposed plates by removing 100Hz notch filter.
FCO Updater utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


FCO: 28354

Date: 24 Jan 02

Priority: Next failure
Time: 1.5 hr

Component/Activity: Power distribution board, comp level Q inventory replacement.
Description:
Change board part number to reflect comp level.
FCO Updater utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


FCO: 27647

Date: 05 Aug 01

Priority: Next failure
Time: 1 hr

Component/Activity: Local 3 box replacement.
Description:
Prevent electric short on Local board and prevent Local 3 pins from bending or being damaged.
FCO Updater utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)

Cassettes

Date: 10 Feb 05

Priority: Next visit
Time: ¾ hr

Component/Activity: Multi-cassette unit (MCU) system.
Description: Install the improved MCU centering arms with the paper/plate separation brackets. The improved centering arms and brackets cause the plate to convexly bend. The convex bending forcibly separates the plate from any slip sheets that are immediately above and beneath the plate.
FCO Updater utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


Date: 10 Feb 05

Priority: Next visit
Time: ¾ hr

Component/Activity: Single-loading cassette (SLC) system.
Description: Install the improved SLC centering arms with the paper/plate separation brackets. The improved centering arms and brackets cause the plate to convexly bend. The convex bending forcibly separates the plate from any slip sheets that are immediately above and beneath the plate.
FCO Updater utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


Date: 10 Feb 05

Priority: Next visit
Time: ¾ hr

Component/Activity: Dual-loading cassette (DLC) system.
Description: Install the improved DLC centering arms with the paper/plate separation brackets. The improved centering arms and brackets cause the plate to convexly bend. The convex bending forcibly separates the plate from any slip sheets that are immediately above and beneath the plate.
FCO Updater utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


Date: 22 Apr 04

Priority: Next failure
Time: 0.5 hr

Component/Activity: Replace the air nozzles with silicon cups.
Description: The existing air nozzles on the platesetter can damage the plastic washers inside the cassette air fitting assemblies and eventually lead to plate and paper separation failures. This FCO improves the platesetter/cassette interface by replacing the air nozzles with silicon cups.
FCO Updater utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


Date: 19 Jun 01

Priority: Next failure
Time: 1 hr

Component/Activity: DLC, connector assembly replacement.
Description: Lower DLC connector to improve connection with opposite contactors.
FCO Updater utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


Date: 21 Apr 02

Priority: Next failure
Time: 1.5 hrs

Component/Activity: Cassette centering arms, replacement.
Description:
Improve reliability of cassette centering system; prevent plates from moving under centering arms; prevent collisions between suction cups and centering arms on certain plate sizes.
FCO Updater utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)

Drum System and Carriage


FCO: 512-00314A (pdf)

Date: 18 Jan 06

Priority: Next visit
Time: 4 ½ hr

Component/Activity: Replace the tail gripper springs.
Description:
The existing tail gripper springs break after approximately 120,000 plates have passed through the loading and unloading sequence. Replace the existing springs with improved tail gripper springs.
FCO Updater utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


FCO: 510F27648A (pdf)

Date: 18 Jul 05

Priority: Next failure
Time: ½ hr

Component/Activity: Spring spoilers.
Description:
Replace the head gripper assembly and replace the existing head grippers with spring spoilers.
FCO Updater utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


Date: 12 Aug 04

Priority: Next failure
Time: 2 hrs

Component/Activity: Install a new design of middle lever with extended arms.
Description:
The previous middle spring spoilers were not durable enough and failed to make the spoilers rise high enough above the drum to successfully unload a plate. The new middle lever solves both these problems.
FCO Updater utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


FCO: 512-00133A (pdf)

Date: 03 Aug 04

Priority: Next visit
Time: 1 hr

Component/Activity: Replace the existing shoulder screws with self locking screws.
Description:
Over time, the shoulder screws on the tail gripper may loosen and break off.
FCO Updater utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


Date: 05 Jan 03

Priority: Next failure
Time: 1 hr

Component/Activity: Replace the drum load rollers and drum roller springs with the new drum roller spring unit.
Description:
When a plate is improperly loaded or a plate fly-off occurs, both the drum rollers and the drum roller springs disperse inside of the Lotem.
FCO Updater utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


FCO: 28844

Date: 05 Jan 03

Priority: Next failure
Time: 2 hrs

Component/Activity: Replace the standard unload roller assembly with an unload roller assembly that includes a single roller.
Description:
To curtail repeated problems with pressure marks that are caused by the unload rollers.
FCO Updater utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


FCO: 29167

Date: 04 Sep 02

Priority: Next failure
Time: 0.5 hr

Component/Activity: Replace the drum load rollers/drum roller springs with a new drum roller spring unit.
Description:
Replace the fixed wheel base with the updated fixed wheel base (P/N 290B2T680), which increases the clearance between the head grippers and the drum by 0.2 mm.
FCO Updater utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


FCO: 28598

Date: 07 Nov 02

Priority: Next visit
Time: 0.5 hr

Component/Activity: XY suction manifold valve stopper installation.
Description:
To prevent intermittent plate pickup failure, install a valve stopper in the pressure/vacuum unit assembly valve.
FCO Updater utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


FCO: 28271

Date: 18 Apr 02

Priority: Next failure
Time: 1 hr

Component/Activity: Load roller assembly, roller flange replacement and adjustment.
Description:
Resolve loading problems due to different tolerances in machines, by enabling load roller adjustment.
FCO Updater utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


FCO: 27847

Date: 17 Sep 01

Priority: Next failure
Time: 4 hrs

Component/Activity: Gripper actuator needle bearing replacement.
Description:
Extend life of actuators and improve gripper reliability.
FCO Updater utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


FCO: 27648

Date: 08 Aug 01

Priority: Next failure
Time: 4 hrs

Component/Activity: Spring spoilers and head gripper assembly replacement.
Description:
Solve plate unloading problems and attachment problems near head spoilers, and support wide range of plate thickness.
FCO Updater utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


FCO: 27488B

Date: 28 Mar 01

Priority: Next visit
Time: 1 hr

Component/Activity: Vacuum and swivel hose replacements.
Description:
Increase loading reliability with improved vacuum hose and new swivel-hose interface.
FCO Updater utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


FCO: 27384

Date: 07 Jan 01

Priority: Next visit
Time: 0.5 hr

Component/Activity: V block, oiling kit bracket installation.
Description:
Chain base bracket presses on oiling kit bracket causing friction between carriage and V groove, leading to unwanted lines on image.
FCO Updater utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)

Expose System

Date: 16 Nov 02

Priority: Next failure
Time: 1 day

Component/Activity: Sealing the optic house opening.
Description:
Prevent dust from reaching the laser optics by sealing the opening where the resolution mechanism fork enters the optic house.
FCO Updater utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


FCO: 29281

Date: 02 Nov 02

Priority: Next visit
Time: 0.5 hr

Component/Activity: Optic head lens protector ring installation.
Description:
To prevent the edge of the plate from scratching the optic head lens protector, install an optic head lens protector ring.
FCO Updater utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


Date: 08 Aug 02

Priority: Next failure
Time: 5 hrs

Component/Activity: Debris removal kit installation.
Description:
Removes ablation as it is created.
FCO Updater utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


Date: 29 May 02

Priority: Next failure
Time: 1 hr

Component/Activity: Light detector, hood with lens brush installation.
Description:
Prevent decline in image quality and diode function caused by plate ablation accumulating on optic head lens protector and light detector lens.
FCO Updater utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)

Interlock System

FCO: 28007

Date: 13 Nov 01

Priority: Next visit
Time: 10 min

Component/Activity: Paper disposal door interlock, cover installation.
Description:
Prevent damage to interlock wiring when paper sheets are removed from paper bin.
FCO Updater utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


FCO: 27184

Date: 29 Jan 01

Priority: Next failure
Time: 30 mins.

Component/Activity: Cassette interlock sensor, adjustable bracket replacement.
Description:
Prevent opening of interlock system loop caused by sensitive cassette interlock sensor.
FCO Updater utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)

Loading/Unloading Systems

FCO: 512-00461A (pdf)

Date: 07 Oct 07

Priority: Next failure
Time: 30 mins

Component/Activity: Bar flag
Description:
This FCO replaces the existing bar flag on the loading system bar with an improved bar flag, and thus reduces adverse scratching on the plates.

FCO Updater Utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


FCO: 512-00462A (pdf)

Date: 07 Oct 07

Priority: Next failure
Time: 45 mins

Component/Activity: Tweezer assembly
Description:
The replacement tweezers improve the slip sheet picking and disposal performance.

FCO Updater Utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


FCO: 512-00351A (pdf)

Date: 05 Oct 06

Priority: Next failure
Time: 3.5 hr

Component/Activity: Upgrade the existing roller to a one piece roller.
Description:
The one piece roller does not mark the plates and reduces the amount of fly-offs.

FCO Updater Utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


FCO: 512-00250A (pdf)

Date: 22 Jan 06

Priority: Next failure
Time: 3 hr

Component/Activity: Improving the centering system.
Description:
An improved centering system has been designed. The new centering system has a spring mechanism on the chain. This maintains the correct chain tension level. In addition, the wheel sprocket shoulder screw has been replaced.

FCO Updater Utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


FCO: 512-00290A (pdf)

Date: 19 Sep 05

Priority: Next failure
Time: 0.5 hr

Component/Activity: Improving the unload rollers protecting the plate.
Description:
The existing unload roller consists of 24 wheels. Install the improved unload roller, which consists of 42 wheels. The increased number of wheels eliminates the possibility of plates becoming stuck between the wheels.

FCO Updater Utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


FCO: 512-00197A (pdf)

Date: 13 Apr 05

Priority: Next failure
Time: 1.5 hr

Component/Activity: Plate support deep punch assembly.
Description:
An improved plate support has been designed. The front wheel on the plate support is now higher and further forward than the wheel on the existing plate support. This improvement prevents the plate from falling onto the punch cover.

FCO Updater Utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


FCO: 512-00222A (pdf)

Date: 15 Feb 05

Priority: Next failure
Time: 1.5 hr

Component/Activity: XY vacuum pump.
Description:
Replace the existing XY vacuum pump with the low maintenance vacuum generator. Unlike the existing vacuum pump, a vacuum generator has been designed that does not require planned maintenance every six months, and therefore the service costs are greatly reduced.

FCO Updater utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


FCO: 512-00213A (pdf)

Date: 16 Nov 04

Priority: Next visit
Time: 1 hr

Component/Activity: Suction cup assembly.
Important: If you only require new suction cups, order part number 518-00851A (7 x suction cups).
Description: A suction cup assembly has been designed that can be replaced by the customer. The engineer however, will initially have to install the new assembly. Thereafter customers can replace their platesetter’s suction cups without having to place a call to the Response Center
.
FCO Updater utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


Date: 21 Jan 04

Priority: Next visit
Time: 0.5 hr

Component/Activity: Replace the existing paper/plate detector.
Description:
Replace the existing paper/plate detector with a wide range detector. The wide range detector can detect a wide range of plates without the need for calibration
.
FCO Updater utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


Date: 19 Oct 03

Priority: Conditional
Time: N/A

Component/Activity: Repositioning the spring spoilers on the Lotem 800 VL.
Description:
The drum on the Lotem 800 VL is larger than that of the Lotem 850. Therefore the spring spoilers need to be repositioned to solve the attachment problem near the head spoilers and to ensure that the plates unload correctly.
FCO Updater utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


Date: 10 Jul 03

Priority: Next failure
Time: 0.5 hr

Component/Activity: DLC roller bearings.
Description:
New design for the DLC tray holder assembly.
FCO Updater utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


Date: 19 May 03

Priority: Next failure
Time: 1 hr

Component/Activity: New bar flag design.
Description:
The new bar flag design and grounding cable are not affected by electrostatic electricity.
FCO Updater utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


Date: 18 Nov 02

Priority: Next visit
Time: 0.5 hr

Component/Activity: DLC and Lotem bypass board connector, grounding.
Description:
Ground the DLC bypass board to prevent static electricity.
FCO Updater utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


FCO: 27928

Date: 29 Nov 01

Priority: Next failure
Time: 1.5 hrs

Component/Activity: Short pin assembly replacement.
Description:
Solve intermittent misregistration problems resulting from improper short pin assembly.
FCO Updater utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


FCO: 28061

Date: 29 Nov 01

Priority: Next visit
Time: 0.5 hr

Component/Activity: X and Y motors, adapter cable replacement.
Description:
Prevent noise entering motor encoders, which causes motor to lose location and leads to loading problems.
FCO Updater utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


FCO: 25223

Date: 26 Jan 99
Revised Nov 01

Priority: Next failure
Time: N/A

Component/Activity: Suction cups, large - replacement.
Description:
Replace the loading system suction cups with bigger cups for better suction to plates. Newer cups improve plate transfer from short pins to the drum.
FCO Updater utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


FCO: 27885

Date: 15 Aug 01

Priority: Next failure
Time: 0.5 hr

Component/Activity: Cassette light seal; option for multiple cassettes, installation.
Description:
Create storage place for cassette seal when cassette is inside machine.
FCO Updater utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


FCO: 27343

Date: 01 Aug 01

Priority: Next visit
Time: 1 hr

Component/Activity: Centering motor, spring pin replacement.
Description:
Prevent cutting spring pin in sprocket and improve centering system reliability.
FCO Updater utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


FCO: 27753

Date: 31 Jun 01

Priority: Next visit
Time: 0.5 hr

Component/Activity: DLC, improved contacts, board replacement.
Description:
Improve durability of connector.
FCO Updater utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


FCO: 27624

Date: 10 Jun 01

Priority: Next failure
Time: 1 hr

Component/Activity: DLC, upper tray stopper installation.
Description:
Prevents upper tray from sliding beyond its out position and thus keep tracks from breaking apart
.
FCO Updater utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


FCO: 27494

Date: 01 May 01

Priority: Next failure
Time: 0.5 hr

Component/Activity: Plate support, replacement for 0.15 mm plates.
Description:
Improve machine reliability for thin plates.
FCO Updater utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


FCO: 27456

Date: 15 Apr 01

Priority: Next failure
Time: 0.5 hr

Component/Activity: Cassette, anti-static kit installation..
Description:
Prevent double loading and loading of plate with paper, by reducing electric static power.

FCO Updater utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


FCO: 27390

Date: 04 Jan 01

Priority: Next failure
Time: 0.5 hr

Component/Activity: Plate supports, shoulder screws replacement.
Description:
Improve reliability of 0.15 plate loading and solve problem with releasing screws.

FCO Updater utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)

Punch System

Date: Updated 03 May 03

Priority: Next visit
Time: 1 hr

Component/Activity: Punch motor HP detector, holder replacement.
Description: Improve punch HP detector adjustment and improve punch system reliability.
FCO Updater utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


FCO: 512-01322

Date: 26 Mar 03

Priority: Next failure
Time: 0.5 hr

Component/Activity: Attach a Teflon strip to the punches' covers.
Description: Prevents the edges of the plate cover from scratching the plates and reducing the quality of the printed images.
FCO Updater utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


Date: 29 Aug 02

Priority: Next failure
Time: 0.5 hr

Component/Activity: Punch cover replacement.
Description:
Solves problem of proof loading arm or 0.15 mm plates colliding with the punch.
FCO Updater utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


FCO: 27281

Date: 01 Apr 01

Priority: Next failure
Time: 0.5 hr per punch

Component/Activity: Punch motor replacement.
Description:
Improve punch motor efficiency, prevent motor from getting stuck when double loading occurs, and improve punching for 0.4-mm plates.
FCO Updater utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)

Software

Note: This FCO is currently only available from the Downloads page (Patch #4)
FCO: 512-00302A (pdf)

Date: 25 July 05

Priority: Next visit
Time: 0.5 hr

Component/Activity: Improving the reliability of the unloading process, from the drum to the tray stage.
Description:
Install the unload script update to improve the reliability of the unloading process, from the drum stage to the tray stage.
FCO Updater Utility: None


Date: 05 Aug 04

Priority: Next failure
Time: N/A

Component/Activity: Accessories CD.
Description:
To improve the support of the Lotem devices, install the support tools from the Accessory CD.

FCO Updater utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)

Unload Tray System

Date: 02 Jun 04

Priority: Next failure
Time: 1 hr

Component/Activity: Replace the ‘plate on unload’ detector.
Description: Replace the ‘plate on unload’ detector with an enhanced detector(p/n 504S1L783A).
FCO Updater utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


FCO: 512-00044

Date: 10 Dec 02

Priority: Next failure
Time: 1 hr

Component/Activity: Replace the DC conveyor motor with encoder.
Description: Enables the conveyor to receive plates as they are unloaded from the Lotem.
FCO Updater utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


FCO: 27835

Date: 08 Aug 01

Priority: Next failure
Time: 1 hr

Component/Activity: Unload tray rollers; regular tray; roller replacement.
Description: Improve rollers reliability and increase unload force by 10-30%.
FCO Updater utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


FCO: 27501

Date: 02 May 01

Priority: Next failure
Time: 1 hr

Component/Activity: Unload tray rollers, GTO, replacement for small plates.
Description: Improve GTO rollers reliability and increase unload force by 10-30%.
FCO Updater utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)

Lotem 800 VL

(These FCOs are unique to the Lotem 800 VL)

Date: 14 Nov 03

Priority: Next failure
Time: 1 hr

Component/Activity: Improving the unload force on the Lotem 800 VL tray.
Description:
The edges of small plates cut the rollers as they pass through them.
The damaged area on the rollers then scratches the larger plates. Prevent this problem by replacing the existing (damaged) rollers with rollers that have 2 mm less diameter on each side and thus increase the pulling force of the rollers by between 10-30% (depending on the size of the plate).

FCO Updater utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


Date: 29 May 03

Priority: Next failure
Time: 1 hr

Component/Activity: Light detector, hood with lens brush installation.
Description:
Prevent decline in image quality and diode function caused by plate ablation accumulating on optic head lens protector and light detector lens.
FCO Updater utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


Date: 19 Sep 03

Priority: Conditional
Time: N/A

Component/Activity: Repositioning the spring spoilers on the Lotem 800 VL.
Description:
The drum on the Lotem 800 VL is larger than that of the Lotem 850. Therefore the spring spoilers need to be repositioned to solve the attachment problem near the head spoilers and to ensure that the plates unload correctly.
FCO Updater utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


Date: 05 Jan 03

Priority: Next failure
Time: 1 hr

Component/Activity: Drum load rollers and roller springs replacement for the Lotem 800 VL.
Description:
To prevent the rollers and springs from scattering inside the Lotem 800 VL, replace the drum load rollers/springs with new drum roller spring unit.
FCO Updater utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


Date: 27 May 02

Priority: Conditional
Time: 2 hr

Component/Activity: Replace the unload roller assembly with a single-roller assembly on the Lotem 800 VL.
Description:
Reduces the number of repeated service calls for recurring pressure marks, and increases machine reliability by replacing the current unload roller assembly with one that has only a single roller.
FCO Updater utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


FCO: 27847

Date: 17 Sep 01

Priority: Next failure
Time: 4 hr

Component/Activity: Gripper actuator needle bearing replacement for the Lotem 800 VL.
Description:
Extend life of actuators and improve gripper reliability.
FCO Updater utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)

Miscellaneous

FCO: 512-00269A (pdf)

Date: 24 Jun 05

Priority: Next visit
Time: 0.5 hr Model: ALL

Component/Activity: Change the crossover connection leading from the platesetter to the Brisque with a network connection.
Description: Remote support is not currently possible with a crossover connection. To enable remote support, swap the platesetter over to a network connection by using a networking cable.
FCO Updater Utility:
Download the latest version (12 May 08)


Date: 13 Nov 02

Priority: Next failure
Time: 1.5 hrs

Component/Activity: Front and rear door gas spring pistons replacement.
Description: Enable the front and rear doors to open properly.
FCO Updater utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


FCO: 27958

Date: 22 Oct 01

Priority: Next visit
Time: 0.5 hr

Component/Activity: Preload position sticker - installation.
Description: Shows customer specific location of the preload.
FCO Updater utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


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