Product

Kodak^® Magnus^™ 400

Background

This procedure describes how to replace the light detector and update the LTD factor in the software.

Procedure

Replacing the light detector

1. In the Magnus 400 Controller software, open the rear door.
2. Quit the Magnus 400 Controller software, turn off the platesetter, and disconnect the main power.
3. Remove the loading tray.
4. Disconnect the light detector connector.
5. Remove the four hex screws on the lens protector, and remove the light detector.
   
   
   
   
6. Write down the value of the LTD factor located on the sticker on the light detector.
7. Install the new light detector, and secure it with the four hex screws that you removed in step 5.
8. Connect the light detector connector.
9. Install the unloading tray.
10. Close the rear door.
11. Connect the main power, turn on the platesetter, and start the Magnus 400 Controller software.

Updating the software

For Magnus 400 Controller 1.02.392 and later

1. In the Hardware tree, select Expose System > Laser System, and right-click Light Detector.
2. In the Properties: Light Detector dialog box, update the value of the Light Detector Factor parameter according to the LTD factor that appears on the LTD label.
   
   

For Magnus 400 Controller 1.01.391

1. In the Hardware tree, select Expose System > Laser System, and right-click Light Detector.
2. In the Properties: Light Detector dialog box, update the value of the adcFct0 and adcFct1 parameters.
   • adcFct0: according to the LTD factor that appears on the LTD label
   • adcFct1: 70% of the LTD factor that appears on the LTD label
     
     

Technical contact(s)

Content owner: Mario Amir
See the Escalation page for escalation contacts.

Date submitted

20 Oct 2005