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Lotem 800 II Field Change Orders (FCOs)

Boards & Power System | Cassettes | Drum System & Carriage | Loading/Unloading Systems |
Miscellaneous | Punch System | Software | Unload Tray System |
FCOs unique to Lotem Quantum Spectrum | FCOs for the MCU |

 

Models:
L8II: Lotem  800 II L8Q: Lotem 800 Quantum LQS: Lotem Quantum Spectrum  MCU: MCU
ALL: Applicable for all Lotem 800 II thermal head platesetters.


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 Model: ALL

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


Date: 04 Dec 03

Priority: Next visit
Time: 0.5 hr Model: ALL

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 Model: ALL

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)


Date: 15 Jun 03

Priority: Next visit
Time: 0.5 hr Model: L8II, L8Q

Component/Activity: Add a power surge protector.
Description: 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.
FCO Updater Utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


Date: 25 Feb 03

Priority: Next visit
Time: 1 hr Model: ALL

Component/Activity: Replace the the carriage amplifier board.
Description: Improves the power supply to the carriage amplifier board by replacing both the J1 and J3 connectors.
FCO Updater Utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


Date: 27 Feb 02

Priority: Next visit
Time: 1 hr Model: ALL

Component/Activity: Connect the debris removal air pressure sensor tube to the MCE board.
Description: Monitors the UDRC flow rate by connecting the debris removal air pressure sensor tube to the MCE board.
FCO Updater Utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


FCO: 28284

Date: 07 Jan 01

Priority: Next failure
Time: 0.5 hr Model: L8Q

Component/Activity: Replace the old NUC board with the new NUC Com level P.
Description: Updates all boards with boards that were tested with MCU (com 6) to support Lotem with local 3.
FCO Updater Utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)

Cassettes

FCO: 512-00234A (pdf)

Date: 12 Apr 05

Priority: Next failure
Time: ¾ hr Model: Lotem 850 DLC

Component/Activity: Dual-loading cassette (DLC) system for the Lotem 850.
Description: Install the improved DLC centering arms with the paper/plate separation brackets.
FCO Updater Utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


Date: 10 Feb 05

Priority: Next visit
Time: ¾ hr Model: ALL

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 Model: ALL

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 Model: ALL

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 Model: ALL

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)

Drum System and Carriage

FCO: 512-00387A (pdf)

Date: 26 Oct 06

Priority: Next failure
Time: 1 hr Model: ALL

Component/Activity: Replace the carriage amplifier TMCE tray.
Description:
The existing carriage amplifier overheats because it does not feature an adequate cooling mechanism. This FCO describes how to replace the carriage amplifier’s TMCE tray with an improved TMCE tray containing a fan and heat dispersion element.
FCO Updater Utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


FCO: 512-00314A (pdf)

Date: 18 Jan 06

Priority: Next visit
Time: 4.5 hrs Model: ALL

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)


Date: 12 Aug 04

Priority: Next failure
Time: 2 hrs Model: ALL

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 Model: ALL

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 Model: ALL

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: 1 hr Model: L8Q, LQS

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 Model: L8Q, LQS

Component/Activity: Replace the drum load rollers/drum roller springs with a 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)

Loading/Unloading Systems

FCO:512-00461A (pdf)

Date: 07 Oct 07

Priority: Next failure
Time: 30 mins. Model:   L8Q

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. Model:   L8Q

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: 04 Oct 06

Priority: Next failure
Time: 3.5 hrs Model:   L8Q, LQS

Component/Activity: Upgrading to a one piece load 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 hrs Model:   ALL

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 hrs Model:   ALL

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 hrs Model:   ALL

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 hrs Model:   L8Q, LQS

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 Model: ALL

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)


FCO: 512-00207A (pdf)

Date: 21 Jan 04

Priority: Next visit
Time: 0.5 hr Model: ALL

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: 20 Jul 03

Priority: Next failure
Time: 1 hr Model: ALL

Component/Activity: Change the bar flag construction by adding a grounding cable to the loading system bar.
Description:
Electrostatic electricity that comes from plates/paper harms bar flag detector through anodized bar flag and causes error messages such as Right/left local does not respond.
FCO Updater Utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


Date: 10 Jul 03

Priority: Next failure
Time: 0.5 hr Model: ALL

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: 18 Nov 02

Priority: Next visit
Time: 0.5 hr Model: L8Q, LQS

Component/Activity: Ground the DLC bypass board.
Description:
Ground the DLC bypass board to prevent static electricity an the error message Left Local 3 doesn't respond.
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 Model: L8Q, LQS

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

Punch System

Date: 26 Mar 03

Priority: Next failure
Time: 1 hr Model: ALL

Component/Activity: Insert a 0.5 mm spacer to adjust the position of the GTO registration pins on the punch beam.
Description: Adjusts the position of the GTO registration pins on the punch beam so they match the position of the pins on larger plates.
FCO Updater Utility:
Download the latest version (12 May 08)


FCO: 512-01322

Date: 26 Mar 03

Priority: Next failure
Time: 0.5 hr Model: ALL

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)

Software

FCO: 512-00416A (pdf)

Date: 21 Dec 06

Priority: Next failure
Time: 1 hr Model: ALL

Component/Activity: Creo Feature Licensing Server
Description:
The Creo Feature Licensing (CFL) Server is an integrated feature license management system that provides feature control management for multiple applications.
FCO Updater Utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


FCO: 512-00327A (pdf)

Date: 09 Nov 06

Priority: Next failure
Time: 2 hrs Model: L8II

Component/Activity: Upgrade Kodak Lotem Controller software to version 3.82.12. This latest version features UDRC detector support.
Description:
Kodak Lotem Controller software version 3.82.12
FCO Updater Utility: None


Date: 09 Nov 06

Priority: Next failure
Time: Two days Model: L8II

Component/Activity: Upgrade to Windows 2000 Professional.
Description:

FCO Updater Utility: None


FCO: 512-00337A (pdf)

Date: 06 Feb 06

Priority: Next failure
Time: 1 hr Model: ALL

Component/Activity: Install Microsoft Windows 2000, version 1.04 image.
Description:
Update Microsoft Windows security patches by installing the image CD, version 1.04.
FCO Updater Utility: None


Note: This FCO is currently only available from the Downloads page (Software Updates)
FCO: 512-00302A (pdf)

Date: 25 July 05

Priority: Next visit
Time: 0.5 hr Model: ALL

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: 12 Dec 04

Priority: Next failure
Time: 1 hr Model: L8II

Component/Activity: Lotem 800 II Update 2 for Lotem Controller software version 3.75.09 running Windows 2000.
Description:
Implement this FCO to resolve the several problems found in Lotem Controller version 3.75.09.

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


Date: 24 Oct 04

Priority: Next failure
Time: 1 hr Model: L8II

Component/Activity: Lotem 800 II Update 1 for Lotem Controller software version 3.75.09 running Windows 2000.
Description:
Implement this FCO to resolve the several problems found in Lotem Controller version 3.75.09. In addition, this FCO contains the latest software releases of Acrobat Reader, Creo Service Port, VNC and WinZip
.
FCO Updater Utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


FCO: 512-00141A (pdf)

Date: 05 Aug 04

Priority: Next failure
Time: N/A Model: L8Q, LQS

Component/Activity: Install the support tools from the Accessory CD.
Description: Improves the support of the Lotem with Windows 95 devices.
FCO Updater Utility:
Download the latest version (12 May 08)


FCO: 512-01523

Date: 10 Oct 03

Priority: Next visit
Time: 2 hr Model: L8Q, LQS

Component/Activity: Load firmware version 1.01h
Description: Resets the hotlink buffers and prevents image corruption. Eliminates the swath data reversal problem.
FCO Updater Utility:
Download the latest version (12 May 08)


FCO: 512-00684

Date: 06 Jan 03

Priority: Next visit
Time: 1 hr Model: L8Q, LQS

Component/Activity: Load firmware version 1.20.04 and Xilinx version 1.37.
Description: Loads correct PC versions to prevent drum runaway and image artifacts caused by data shifts.
FCO Updater Utility:
Download the latest version (12 May 08)

Unload Tray System

Date: 02 Jun 04

Priority: Next failure
Time: 1 hr Model: L8II, L8Q

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 Model: L8Q, LQS

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)

FCOs Unique to Lotem Quantum Spectrum

Date: 27 Nov 02

Priority: Next visit
Time: 1 hr Model: LQS

Component/Activity: Anti scratch for the DLC Spectrum cassette.
Description: When reloading the proofing tray into the DLC, stick supplied tape on the front end of the proofing tray to prevent scratches to the upper tray.
FCO Updater Utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


FCO: 28936

Date: 27 Nov 02

Priority: Mandatory
Time: 0.5 hr Model: LQS

Component/Activity: Conveyor upgrade for the Lotem Quantum Spectrum.
Description: Install this FCO to guide the carrier onto the plate conveyor.
FCO Updater Utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


FCO: 29241

Date: 16 Oct 02

Priority: Conditional
Time: 0.5 hr Model: LQS

Component/Activity: Anti scratch for the DLC Spectrum cassette. Replace the rollers on the proof loading bar with soft rollers.
Description: This FCO prevents the rollers on the proof loading bar from scratching plates during loading.
FCO Updater Utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


FCO: 28852

Date: 16 Oct 02

Priority: Mandatory
Time: 1 hr Model: LQS

Component/Activity: Installation of a slightly larger unloading arm EP/HP detector bracket.
Description: Proof unloading arm EP/HP detector bracket for Lotem 800 with Spectrum.
FCO Updater Utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)

FCOs for the MCU

FCO: 512-00289A (pdf)

Date: 20 Jul 05

Priority: Next visit
Time: 1 hr Model: MCU 

Component/Activity: Improve the tray cylinder finger on the MCU.
Description: Replace the existing tray cylinder finger and associated latches with an improved tray cylinder finger and improved latches.
FCO Updater Utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


FCO: 512-00266A (pdf)

Date: 25 May 05

Priority: Next visit
Time: 0.25 hr Model: MCU 

Component/Activity: Improve the MCU cassette reliability.
Description: Tighten and secure the user door locker assembly screws.
FCO Updater Utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


Date: 18 Nov 03

Priority: Next visit
Time: 0.25 hr Model: MCU 

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)


Date: 16 Feb 03

Priority: Next visit
Time: 0.5 hr Model: MCU

Component/Activity: Add a new 220V safety outlet with OPS option.
Description: Replace the exposed 220V open/close outlet.
FCO Updater Utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


Date: 16 Oct 02

Priority: Conditional
Time: 0.5 hr Model: MCU

Component/Activity: Replace the MCU 220V connector 6.3A fuses with 250V 5A fuses and program the Mitsubishi Speed Controller accordingly.
Description: The MCU 220V connector has two 6.3A fuses which must meet UL standards, and protect the MCU elevator from a mechanical crash or electrical overload.
FCO Updater Utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


Date: 05 Jan 03

Priority: Next failure
Time: 1 hr Model: MCU

Component/Activity: Replace the cassette centering arms.
Description:
Prevent repeated problems with pressure marks that are caused by the unload rollers.
FCO Updater Utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


FCO: 29049 & 29049A

Date: 31 Jul 02

Priority: Mandatory
Time: 5 hrs Model: MCU

Component/Activity: Installation of a stronger center part assembly on the user door and reinforcements on each tray.
Description:
MCU for Lotem 800 user door and cassette tray reinforcement.
FCO Updater Utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


FCO: 28762

Date: 02 May 02

Priority: Conditional
Time: N/A Model: MCU

Component/Activity: Comp level of the MCU control board has changed, so the MCU control board assembly must be updated accordingly.
Description:
Implement this FCO to enable full control of the panel.
FCO Updater Utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


Date: 03 Dec 02

Priority: Conditional
Time: N/A Model: MCU

Component/Activity: Replace the old cassette strips with new, improved ones.
Description:
Damaged strips cause noisy operation of the MCUs.
FCO Updater Utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


FCO: 28284

Date: 07 Jan 01

Priority: Next failure
Time: 0.5 hr Model: MCU

Component/Activity: Replace the old NUC board with the new NUC Com level P.
Description: Updates all boards with boards that were tested with MCU (com 6) to support Lotem with local 3.
FCO Updater Utility: Download the latest version (12 May 08)


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