FCO 512-03285A Adding a capacitor to the reset circuit of the Local3 board

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FCO #512-03285A - Resolving 'Local3 does not respond' error message

Applies to

Lotem^® 800
Lotem 800 II
Lotem 800 Quantum
Lotem 850
Lotem Quantum Spectrum
Lotem Spectrum
ThermoFlex Mid/Narrow
Lotem Quantum 400
Lotem 400
Lotem Xpose

Priority: Next failure
Release date: 01 Feb 04

Component

Local3 box assembly.

Problem

The error message

Local3 board 
      does not respond

is generated because the board resets itself due to electrostatic discharges.

Solution

The problem is solved by adding a capacitor to the new Local3 board's reset circuit.

Note: The new Local3 board (p/n 506D2D462C) includes the previous FCO carried out on the Local3 board:
FCO 512-02139 Preventing Local3 board error messages

Time needed to implement

30 minutes.

Parts needed

Part name	Quantity	Part number
RSC box L170x380x170	1	391S60606
Local3 box assembly	1	506D2D462C
FCO 512-03285A document	1	719-03285A Rev A

Important: Each FCO kit contains one Local3 box assembly. Use the table below to determine how many kits you will require:

Model		No. of Local3 boards required
Lotem Quantum 400 Lotem 400 Lotem Xpose	Without MCU	1
Lotem Quantum 400 Lotem 400 Lotem Xpose	With MCU	2
Lotem 800 Fiber Head Family Lotem 800 II Family Lotem Quantum Family Lotem Quantum 850 II Family	Without MCU	2
	With MCU	3
Lotem ThermoFlex		2

Procedure

From within Lotem Controller, open the front door of the platesetter.
Open the left and right hand doors.
Quit Lotem Controller and shut down the platesetter.
Remove the Local3 boards from the platesetter.
Install the new Local3 boards (p/n 506D2D462C).
Turn on the platesetter and start Lotem Controller. The interlock message is displayed.
Close all the doors and ensure that the platesetter is in Ready mode.
Note: If the platesetter's status is Offline do the following: From Lotem Controller, click the On line button, located under the Routine Functions menu.

Logistics

Approved quantities:

CSC	Quantities
CSC	Jan 04	Feb 04	Mar 04
CAM:	7	7	7
CEU:	20	20	20
CAP:	5	5
CJP:	15	15	15

Inventory: Replace Local3 board with a new Local3 board (p/n 506D2D462C).
Lead time: Please instruct CSCs to order the FCO. For additioanl FCOs, the lead time is approximately one month.

Material disposition

Return the old Local3 box assembly to CIL for ECO refurbishing.

Document number

719-03285A Rev A

Technical contact(s)

Itai Peperovich
Product Support Manager: Yaron Soffer
Approval Date: 01 Feb 04

Date submitted

01 Feb 2004