Upgrading the model of a Trendsetter NEWS single-head output device

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Upgrading the Model of a Trendsetter NEWS MCE Single-Head Output Device

Product

Trendsetter^® NEWS 50
Trendsetter NEWS 70
Trendsetter NEWS 100

Background

This procedure describes how to upgrade a single-head Trendsetter NEWS MCE output device from one model to another, when the customer purchases a model upgrade. Single-head NEWS devices cannot be upgraded to dual-head (NEWS 200) devices in the field. Similarly, the Trendsetter NEWS SA (semi-automatic) device cannot be upgraded to an automatic device (with autoloader and unload table) in the field.

Note: For upgrades to Trendsetter NEWS 100 or NEWS 150 from NEWS 50 or NEWS 70, it is a prerequisite that the thermal head be upgraded from TH1.7 to TH2. See Trendsetter 800 II/NEWS MCE Thermal Head 1.7 to 2.x Upgrade Procedure or Trendsetter NEWS MPE Thermal Head 1.7-to-2.x Upgrade Procedure.

Procedure

Call the Response Centre in CCA for assistance in upgrading models. In many cases, the RC specialist will be able to dial in to the NEWS device and change all the necessary parameters remotely, using the following procedure.

Use Service Shell’s NVSDump script to make a backup of the existing firmware parameters.
For details, refer to the Service Shell online help.
In Service Shell’s command input box, enter command
config <password> <NEWSxx>where <NEWSxx> is the model to which you are upgrading (example: NEWS70, NEWS100, and so on).

Note: There is no field upgrade available from single-head to dual-head NEWS devices (i.e., it is a “forklift upgrade”).
Enter command
productto confirm that the device configuration has been changed to the desired model.
Check to see which options are enabled by entering commands:
access dev optionOptions should be enabled or disabled as described in the table below.

Option	Configuration (NEWS 70, NEWS 100, NEWS 150)	Comments/dependencies
Autoloader	Enabled
Debris UDRCB	Disabled on most NEWS devices; enabled only if debris removal option is installed	Debris removal option is available for specific kinds of media; most NEWS devices image media that does not require this option.
Debris UDRCL	Disabled on most NEWS devices; enabled only if debris removal option is installed	Debris removal option is available for specific kinds of media; most NEWS devices image media that does not require this option.
Dual-bay	Enabled if device has dual-bay option; disabled if not	If the Dual-bay option is enabled, the Preloader option must also be enabled (and preloader physically present)
Dual-head	Disabled	Dual-head option can only be enabled on NEWS 200 devices
Dual-plate	Enabled if no rotator is present; disabled if rotator is present	This option is unique to NEWS devices. It must be enabled to permit the processing of large broadsheet plates. If a rotator is present and the Rotator option is enabled, the Dual-plate option must be disabled (the rotator cannot handle broadsheet plates). The Dual-plate option cannot be enabled at the same time as the Large-Dual-plate option.
Film-guide	Disabled	Not applicable to NEWS devices
Large-Dual-plate	Enabled only if NEWS device has been ordered and configured with Large Dual Plate option; disabled otherwise	Requires factory modification of drum registration pin location at the time of manufacture. This option is unique to NEWS devices. It must be enabled to permit the automatic unloading of large broadsheet plates. If a rotator is present and the Rotator option is enabled, the Large-Dual-plate option must be disabled (the rotator cannot handle broadsheet plates). The Large-Dual-plate option cannot be enabled at the same time as the Dual-plate option.
No-buzzer	Disabled
Preloader	Enabled if preloader present, disabled if not
ProcessorInterface	Enabled if processor interface used, disabled if not
Rotator	Enabled if rotator present; disabled if not
Separator-arms	Enabled for Full format devices, disabled for Wide and Standard format devices	Full format devices have separator arms and actuators factory-installed at the time of manufacture
Unload-offset	Disabled	Not applicable to NEWS devices

If necessary, enable or disable options using command:
option <option name> enableor
option <option name> disable
Change the drumspeed parameter in the thermal head firmware to the value required for the throughput of the upgraded model/plate type/plate size. See the Qualified Media Database spreadsheet on the Media site’s Media Qualification page for details.
Image an exposure series and change the laserpower parameter in the thermal head firmware to the correct value for the best energy transfer at the new drum speed. See the appropriate media tech note on the Media site’s Thermal Plates page for more information.
Use Service Shell’s NVSDump script to make a backup of the firmware parameters of the upgraded device.
After the NEWS device has been upgraded, notify Newspaper Team PSS Jack Miro so that he can update the Install Base. Don’t forget to include:
- Customer name and location
- NEWS device serial number
- Model upgraded from and to
- NVS dump text file with firmware settings for upgraded device
- Comments/feedback on procedure (if applicable)

Technical contact(s)

Content owner: Jack Miro
See the Escalation page for escalation contacts:

Date submitted

22 Apr 2005