The F II optic laser head is factory-installed on all Magnus 400 II (LDA) family configurations. During plate exposure, the F II laser head uses 36 working diodes with at least 2 spare diodes (instead of the 42 working diodes on Magnus 400 (LDA) family configurations).
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Update 1 corrects a beam reduction problem on Magnus 400 II F-speed LDA configurations only.
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Update 1 corrects a beam reduction problem on Magnus 400 II F-speed LDA configurations only.
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This procedure describes how to upgrade a Magnus 400 II platesetter from a Magnus 400 II S-speed, 32-beam configuration to a Magnus 400 II F-speed, 36-beam configuration.
Go to Upgrades on the Procedures page.

The Lotem 400 FH, Magnus 400 LDA, and Magnus 400 II LDA calibration test procedures have been updated and are available for reference purposes. A short overview, including anti-collision guidelines, is also available.
Go to Calibration tests under Calibration on the Procedures page.

If the Write cache enabled check box is not selected, the cache memory is not saved.
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FCO 512-00492A installs the improved power distribution board (PDB) to prevent board burn-out due to continuous drum vacuum pump operation.
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To maximize uptime for the Magnus 400 II family platesetters and as part of the planned maintenance (PM) regimen, fill out the online interactive Magnus 400 II PM checklist.
Go to Planned maintenance on the Maintenance page.

This procedure describes how to remove and install the power distribution board (PDB).
Go to Parts replacement on the Procedures page.

This procedure describes how to remove and install the leadscrew.
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The difference in distance between the inner registration pin and the outer registration pin is 0.5 mm. To ensure that your plate is properly aligned for plate exposure, adjust the Width Start Image Area parameter.
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If the drum motor fails to rotate the drum, rotates the drum in the wrong direction, or is excessively noisy, you might need to replace the drum motor. This procedure describes how to remove and install the drum motor.
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Use the Magnus 400 II Family Visual Reference Guide (VRG) to help you maintain and operate the Magnus 400 II and Magnus 400 II Quantum platesetter configurations.
The VRG is available in 25 languages.
Go to Visual Reference Guides (VRGs) on the Reference page.

Follow the procedures in the Magnus 400 II Hardware Installation Guide to install the Magnus 400 II platesetter and (optional) plate conveyor at the customer's site.
For platesetters with the punch conveyor configuration, see the Punch Conveyor Hardware and Software Installation Guide.
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See the Cold Start Software Installation Guide for Magnus 400 Controller 1.05.394 whenever you need to perform an installation of the Magnus 400 Controller 1.05.394 software from the beginning.
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Version 1.05.394 includes support for the bypass option, punch conveyor, diode cross connection and more. Learn about these and other features that appear in the Magnus 400 Controller 1.05.394 Release Notes and Software Installation Guide.
Go to Release notes on the Reference page.

Two versions of the Magnus 400 Component Finder are available on TechPlanet: a web-based version, which is a browser enabled, searchable database containing all the Magnus 400 components, and a downloadable version.
Go to Tools on the Parts/tools page, or Component finder on the Reference page.

Two LDA drivers are available for Magnus 400 and Magnus 400 II platesetter configurations.
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The Magnus 400 II and Magnus 400 II Quantum Safety Precautions for Service is available for EP.
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Follow the steps in Replacing the MSB_C and installing the MSB firmware manually to install the latest version MSB_C (Machine System Board) on the punch conveyor and to load the MSB firmware.
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The part number for the Basic PM Kit for Fiberhead configurations with MCU has been promoted from 518-00173A to 518-00173B. In addition to the Lotem Fiberhead with MCU configuration, the updated part number is also relevant to the Magnus 400 with MCU and Magnus 400 II with MCU II configurations.
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This procedure describes how to use the Magnus Output Devices Installation Report Tool. The tool enables field engineers to provide installation feedback to Kodak. After every installation, open the Magnus Output Devices Installation Report Tool and submit the report.
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The Magnus 400 II and Magnus 400 II Quantum Safety Precautions for Operators guide is available in English. Translations will be available later this year.
Go to the Safety page.

The Magnus 400 II and Magnus 400 II Quantum Site Preparation Guide is available in the following languages: Danish, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, and Swedish.
Changes made after the translation cycle will appear only in the English version with links to the updated information under the Site Preparation subcategory Updates.
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For platesetter installations in Europe, two European compressor configurations are available.
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When exposing images on Magnus 400 II platesetters with LDA configuration, horizontal lines appear.
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The English version of the Magnus 400 II and Magnus 400 II Quantum Site Preparation Guide is now available. Translations will be available in February 2008.
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When the drum stops rotating on a frequent basis and vibration error messages appear, you need to adjust the position of the drum vibration sensors.
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The Magnus 400 II site is now live, and includes product description information. We will continue to add information to the site.