Trendsetter NEWS - FCOs by date

FCO	Date	Description	100 Label Number	Priority	Action Required
CA14960	Apr 2008	Unload table button-style panel upgrade. Applies to serial numbers NG0357 and lower.	12	Next failure	For machines on which the unload table panels are badly worn and causing unload problems, order kit 518-02392A (rotator) or 518-02426A (non-rotator). Perform the upgrade procedure to replace the worn panels with new, button-style panels.
CA13418	Mar 2008	EMC fix for GMCE (only) Trendsetter AL/CL/NEWS with TH1.7 to suppress high broadband emission leakage from Meanwell power supplies and drum servo amp	N/A	Next PM	Order Kit 512-00487A. Procedure
CA09835	Mar 2008	Add a safety cover over the drum drive V-belt and pulleys to prevent pinch and entrapment accidents. Applies to TMCE Trendsetter output devices with the drum drive V-belt that were shipped prior to the introduction of the safety cover (serial numbers TM1017 to TM1081 for Trendsetter 400/800 base, AL, and CL, and NM538 to NM588 for Trendsetter NEWS).	23 (TMCE Trendsetter 400/800 base, AL, and CL) 28 (TMCE Trendsetter NEWS)	Next failure	Install upgrade kit #512-00365A. Upgrade procedure Related procedure: Aligning and tensioning the drum drive V-belt
CA13403	Feb 2008	Locking "Picker Move" solenoid upgrade Applies to serial number NG0281 and lower	5 (GMCE) 35 (TMCE)	Next PM	Order Kit 512-00447A. Procedure
CA13213	Feb 2008	Picker reliability upgrade	11	Next PM	Order Kit 512-00478A. Procedure Related procedure: Aligning the Autoloader using the Alignment Jigs If necessary, perform prerequiste FCO CA13403.
CA12621	Nov 2007	New yellow Propylene Glycol coolant(090-00326A) replaces pink Ethylene Glycol coolant(82-1032A) Applies to serial number NG0262 and lower	4 (GMCE)	FYI	Some regions or customers may have HSE regulations that restrict the use of ethylene glycol. Any Trendsetter or Trendsetter NEWS customer that requests HSE-friendly propylene glycol should be upgraded. GMCE devices marked with 100 label #2 have hoses with Viton seals (50-1925E and 50-2450B) installed and are ready to use the new coolant. For other devices, order one of the following upgrade kits: 512-00451A for single head devices Procedure 512-00452A for dual-head devices Procedure
CA11580	May 2007	New picker up down sensor kit for improved reliability for MPE devices. Replaces FCO CA07202 for MPE devices.	N/A	Next failure	Order kit 518-02218A that includes new sensor assemblies, extension cable, and bracket. Upgrading MPE Picker Up and Down Sensors
CA09895	Jan 2007	Upgrade is required to reduce plate scratching between Bay 1 and Bay 2 plates for MCE Trendsetter NEWS dual-bay machines. Upgrades include: • Replacing the plate ledge with one that has four airjets instead of two. • Adding two extension tabs to the separator arms to improve support for the Bay 1 plates • Upgrading the MCE firmware	32	Next failure	Order kit number 512-00400A and download and unzip the MCE Trendsetter NEWS Firmware Patch 1.42.15 (Dual-Bay). Perform the upgrade procedure.
CA08748	Jan 2007	Upgrade to improve the dual-bay option in the following areas: • Add a cylinder sensor to sense the position of the NELA stop cylinder • Add an extension tap to enlarge contact area of switch stop block • Add pneumatic contact switches and modify the pneumatic plumbing to improve the reaction of the clamp cylinder and stop block cylinder. • Upgrade to the latest MCE firmware	34	Next visit	Order kit number 512-00322A. Perform the upgrade procedure.
CA10840	Oct 2006	New picker up down sensor kit for improved reliability for improved reliability for MCE devices. Replaces FCO CA07202 for MCE devices. Applies to NM656 and lower	7 (MCE-SA) 30 (MCE base)	Next failure	Order kit number 518-01911A that includes new sensor assemblies, extension cable, and bracket. Picker up down sensor upgrade procedure.
CA10120	Jul 2006	New struts for front panel. For serial numbers NM314 to NM621.	29	Next failure	If the old front panel strut (55-0564) fails, order kit number 512-00368A. This kit is an upgrade from a single strut to a dual-strut design. Dual Strut Upgrade Procedure
CA09416	Mar 2006	Repair kit for broken unload table outrigger bracket.	N/A	Next failure	Order kit #512-00350A that includes replacement braces, shims, clevis pins, and rod end cylinders. See procedure.
CA08946	Dec 2005	Update 1 for Trendsetter NEWS Controlled Release MCE 4.1. This update reduces the unload table hold current of the traveller motor to prevent the motor from overheating. It also provides fixes and enhancements for NEWS devices with the following options: • Large Dual Broadsheet Plate option • Dual-Bay option Important: CR 4.1 must be installed before you install this update.	N/A	Next visit	See Trendsetter NEWS Controlled Release MCE 4.1, Update 1.
CA08428	Nov 2005	New version of 25-mm deep plate ledge (AKA the 100-plate ledge) to fix the plate double-picking problems of the previous version.	N/A	Next failure	On NEWS output devices with version A of the 25-mm wide plate ledge (500-02355A) that have plate double-picking problems, order the new version of the plate ledge (500-02355B) and install it as described in the Large-Capacity Plate Ledge Upgrade Procedure for Trendsetter NEWS. Also install FCO CA08150 if it has not already been installed. Note: Trendsetter NEWS devices with the dual-bay option have a different 25-mm deep plate ledge (500-03249A), which already incorporates the improvements of 500-02355B.
CA08150	Sep 2005	All TS NEWS devices (except NEWS SA): Movement of the picker wrist stopper over time can cause picking problems. TS NEWS 200: On TS NEWS 200 output devices with the 25 mm-deep plate ledge (AKA the 100-plate ledge), if there is an excessive number of plate-loading, double-picking, or picker wrist position errors, these problems are most likely the result of inaccurate sensing of the picker wrist position due to the deeper plate ledge.	N/A	Next failure	If a TS NEWS output device has picking problems due to movement of the the picker wrist stoppers over time, order kit #512-00309A and add a new, reinforced bracket to the picker wrist assembly to hold the stoppers in place more securely. See procedure. If a TS NEWS 200 output device with the 25 mm-deep plate ledge has an excessive number of plate-loading, double-picking, or picker wrist position errors, order kit #512-00310A, upgrade the autoloader manifold and add an adjustable sensor flag to the picker. See procedure.
CA07165	Jul 2005	New, more reliable cooling circulation pumps and motors	N/A	Next failure	If the old pump fails, replace the pump only. If the old motor fails, replace both motor and pump. Water pump: 510P1P973A (non-NEWS 200) 378-00015 (NEWS 200) Motor: 500-02914A (non-NEWS 200) 500-02915A (NEWS 200)
CA06879	Jun 2005	The MCE board’s I/O for the home-side load ramp sensor has a 100 kilohm pull-up, while the I/O for the away sensor has a 10 kilohm pull-up. This can result in the I/O for the home load ramp plate sensor being less sensitive than the I/O for the away load ramp plate sensor and failing to measure plate length accurately. Applies to NM383 and lower	25	Next visit	Order kit 512-00297A. Add a short adapter cable with a 10 kilohm resistor in parallel between pin 1 and pin 2 to the home load ramp plate sensor cable. See procedure.
CA07202	Jun 2005	Bracket to improve position of picker down sensor for better reliability. Factory installation of these brackets started at serial number SA1134, TM766 and NM358. The foam tape used to block the picker down sensor signal causes intermittent sensing problems. Replaced by FCO CA10840 for MCE devices and FCO CA11580 for MPE devices.	6 (MCE-SA) 33 (MPE-SA) 9 (MPE-TA)	Next failure	Move the sensor to a better location using the bracket in kit #512-00288A. See procedure
CA06199	May 2005	Mean Well power supplies replacing Astec power supplies. Factory installation of these power supplies started at serial number TM736 and NM344. PS4 for NEWS 200 has not changed.	21	Next failure	Order kit number: • 500-02643A for PS1—Procedure • 500-02645A for PS2—Procedure • 500-02646A for PS3 for TH1.7 and TH2—Procedure • 500-02647A for PS3 for NEWS 200—Procedure • 500-02648A for PS4 for TH1.7—Procedure • 500-02649A for PS4 for TH2—Procedure
CA05308	May 2005	MPE Trendsetter NEWS Controlled Release 1.2	N/A	Next failure	See MPE Controlled Release 1.2 for more information.
CA06235	Mar 2005	Load ramp cylinder replacement kit for better reliability.	20	Next failure	Upon next failure of an upper load ramp cylinder (55-0566), replace both home and away side cylinders with kit #512-00263A. Kit contains 2 new cylinders plus all fittings. Drawing
CA06533	Feb 2005	Unload table traveler motor replacement kit for MCE devices required for field service.	N/A	Next failure	Upon next failure of the unload table traveler motor on an MCE device (serial numbers begin with NM), replace with kit #512-00256A. See Replacing the unload table traveler motor (FCO CA06533) .
E608	Feb 2005	The TH 2.0 focus laser is a hazard for more than 1 meter from the head aperture. During head installation/positioning, the focus laser is on, so field service must be able to adjust the head position with all panels closed and locked. This can be done with the use of a special tool (a long hex key) that can be inserted through a hole in the rear panel into the adjustment screw on the carriage. Prior to the release of this ECO, the rear panel for NEWS 200 devices did not have the extra hole in the back panel to allow the second thermal head to be adjusted.	N/A	Next failure	Upon the next failure of the thermal heads (or the next time they need to be repositioned), order kit part number 512-00248A, and replace the entire back panel of the Trendsetter NEWS 200 device. Call the NEWS PD-PSS (see the Escalation page) for instructions on what to do with the old rear panel.
CA06076	Dec 2004	IDC connector on MCE device unload table stepper motor cable makes poor connection, causing cable to overheat.	18	Next visit	Replace cable 10-4855A-A with latest version. See details.
CA04962	Nov 2004	Obsolete. Replaced by FCO CA06076.	N/A
CA05160	Sep 2004	FCO CA00752 introduced a new carriage driver board (503C01525B), which has a switching power supply that generates a high level of electrical noise. This noise is fed into the MCE board via carriage driver board power cable 220-00061A, which can cause SCSI CRC check errors, digital I/O errors, and low-level firmware errors. Applies to NM252 and lower	17	Next visit	Replace carriage driver board power supply cable 220-00061A with cable 220-00163B. The new cable connects directly to the power supply (PS2), so does not feed noise into the MCE board. See procedure: Replacing the Trendsetter Carriage Driver Board Power Supply Cable (FCO CA05160)
CA05180	Sep 2004	Add Velcro^® strips to load table plate ledge. This upgrade adds friction to the plate ledge and assists the plate ledge teeth in preventing plate double-picking.	N/A	Next PM	Order Kit 512-00193A. Installing the Load Table Plate Ledge Velcro Upgrade on the Trendsetter NEWS Device (FCO CA05180)
CA04904	Jul 2004	Wrong pin used for load ramp sensor extension cable (10-5155A) that could cause cable failure. This cable was used in devices with serial numbers NM049 to NM226.	16	Next visit	Replace with cable 10-5155B. This cable replacement applies to devices with serial numbers NM049 to NM226.
CA04191 see Note	Jun 2004	Product Safety Alert: Replace plate bay door hinges and struts with kit number 512-00129A. Applies to NM208 and lower Note: Rollout of this FCO is being co-ordinated within the regions as kits are available.	3	ASAP	See Replacing plate bay door hinges and gas struts procedure. These hinges and struts are installed on devices with serial numbers starting at NM209 and SA906 (except 912 or 913).
CA03937	May 2004	Power box cooling fan for NEWS 200	15 (MCE)	Next visit	Order kit number 512-00136A and . Trendsetter NEWS Power Box Cooling Upgrade Procedure (TSM)
CA03738 - TS8 MPE	Mar 2004	Change TEC micro-switches to optical sensors on TS8 MPE devices to improve reliability. The procedure involves replacing the old TEC backbone with a new TEC backbone. Applies to TN30 and lower Note: This FCO should only be applied if there have been repeated failures of the TEC backbone, clamp micro-switches and/or reed switches. Do not apply this FCO for an individual switch failure.	13 (MPE)	Next failure	Order kit number 512-00083B. TEC Optical Sensor Upgrade Procedure (MPE) Return old TEC backbones for reworking.
CA03738 - MCE	Mar 2004	Change TEC micro-switches to optical sensors on MCE devices to improve reliability. Applies to NM174 and lower.	13 (MCE)	Next PM	Order kit number 512-00112A. TEC Optical Sensor Upgrade Procedure (TSM)
CA03583	Mar 2003	MCE Controlled Release 3.0	N/A	Next visit	See Controlled Release 3.0.
CA03428	Mar 2003	MPE Controlled Release 1.1	N/A	Next visit	See Controlled Release 1.1.
CA02565	Jan 2004	Change drum amp shunt resistor on MCE devices to prevent damage by high surge of current. Old and new shunt resistors:	N/A	Next failure	Order kit number 512-00084A for cable 10-4843B, 512-00087A for cable 10-4842A New shunt resistors:
CA02972	Dec 2003	MCE Controlled release 2.3	N/A	Next visit	See MCE Controlled Release 2.3 for more information.
CA00752	Dec 2003	Carriage Driver Upgrade for MPE/MCE to increase the performance and reliability of Trendsetter carriage systems. The new carriage driver board operates from a single 48V power supply and does not need PS3 to operate. This FCO is applicable to TN (MPE) & NM (MCE) devices that use a 48V carriage driver.	N/A	Next failure	Order kit number 512-00040A. Carriage Driver Upgrade for MPE/MCE (FCO CA00752)Procedure Note: You must install MCE Controlled Release 2.3 for this FCO.
CA02183 see Notes	Nov 2003	Unload table pulley upgrade to prevent stalling and belt guide for non-rotator to reduce belt wear. Applies to NM125 and lower Note:Devices starting at serial number NM126 have this 16-tooth pulley installed.	2	Next failure	For non-rotator, order kit number 512-00072A that includes 16-tooth pulley and belt guide. For rotator, order kit number 512-00073A that includes 16-tooth pulley. See Upgrading unload table pulley and adding belt guide procedure. Note: MCE only. You must install MCE Controlled Release 2.3 for this FCO.
CA02403	Nov 2003	MCE Controlled release 2.2	N/A	Next visit	See MCE Controlled Release 2.2 for more information.
CA01654	Aug 2003	MCE Controlled release 2.1	N/A	Next visit	See MCE Controlled Release 2.1 for more information.
CA01716	Jul 2003	Pneumatic tubing to prevent possible air leaks near the U74 sensor on 10-4766D-D and earlier MCE boards	N/A	Next failure	Order kit number 512-00066. Kit includes fitting and clear pneumatic tube. The fitting connects to the pressure side (top pipe) of the U74 sensor on the MCE board.
CA00663	May 2003	Replacement carriage driver board for MCE devices. 503C01525B replaces 10-4935C	6(MCE)	Next failure	Order kit number 512-00041 to replace failed 10-4935C. Kit includes carriage driver board and cables.
CA00762	Apr 2003	MCE Controlled release 2.0	N/A	Next visit	If device has UDRC, make sure that the UDRC vacuum connection is to the U67 sensor on the MCE board (see page 3 of Assembly Drawing). See MCE Controlled Release 2.0 for more information.
CA00567	Mar 2003	Wrist cylinder upgrade kit for improved reliability and kit for replacing discontinued vacuum generator. Applies to SA650 and lower	Wrist cylinder only: 31(MPE) 1(MCE)	Next failure	Order kit number 512-00025 BOM to replace failed wrist cylinder. Kit includes two cylinders that must be replaced at the same time. See Wrist Cylinder Upgrade procedure. Order kit 518-00114A to replace failed vacuum generator(55-0632).
CA00482	Feb 2003	New carriage motor for MCE Trendsetter NEWS and Autoloaders.	4 (MCE)	Next failure	Kit number 512-00031 includes stepper motor and pulley assembly and cable adapter.
CA00386 see Note:	Feb 2003	Kit available for UDRC-LC connectivity.	5 (MCE)	Next visit	Kit number 512-00043 Note: MCE only
CA00398 see Note:	Jan 2003	TEC lock/unlock sensors are getting damaged during operation. New bracket will protect sensors from contact with lock/unlock tabs. Applies to NM0017 and lower	3 (MCE)	Next visit	Install new bracket. See detail A in Assembly Drawing. Kit 512-00022 Note: MCE only
E897 seeNote:	Oct 2002	Plate sensors on load ramp, load table, and unload table lose connection due to fretting on the contacts between the cable and sensor. Replacement high flex cables have more reliable connectors. Sensors must be replaced in case of corrosion caused by previous connectors.	12	Next failure	See Replacing Sensors and Cables - FCO E897 for kit numbers. Note:Do this FCO at the same time as E876.
E876 seeNote:	Oct 2002	Improved cable track assembly for unload pan. 05-0250	n/a	Next failure	See Replacing the cable track in the unload pan procedure. Note:Do this FCO at the same time as E897.
CA00063	Oct 2002	TEE Board replacement kit includes TEE board plus necessary LUER fittings.	n/a	FYI	Order kit number 518-00003 when you have to replace a TEE board.
E921	Jul 2002	Hose and cable length increased from 3m to 7.6m for UDRC so that unit can be moved farther away to reduce noise. Updated 4/8 Page,Debris Removal Kit,UDRC-B (02-4468A-C)	n/a	Next failure
E706	Apr 2002	Trendsetter News Controlled Release MPE 1.0	#11	info only	See Controlled Release 1.0 for details and ordering information.
E395	Mar 2002	Install new plate ledge with a new air jet system	#28	Next failure	See FCO E395 for installation procedure
E342	Nov 2001	TEH 2 power cables underrated and need replacement Applies to TN44 and lower	#9	Next visit	Replace cable. See FCO E342
E243	Jan 2002	Implementation of cost cutting fan box Applies to TN54 and lower	#8	info only	See FCO E243 for service implications.
E405	Nov 2001	Replacement of Morgan cabinet with UDRC-B Applies to TN44 and lower	#10	Next Failure	See the debris removal website for info on parts, maintenance, etc
E202	Sept 2001	Add debris hooks. Change registration blocks for large plates Applies to TN30 and lower, TN34, TN35	#6	Information only	See FCO E202 for information.
E312	Sept 2001	Load ramp sensor #36-3141 has wrong focal length. Replace with #36-3210.	n/a	Next visit	See FCO E312 for information.
E246	Aug 2001	Replace the desiccant box with a dehumidifier unit. Applies to TN35 and lower	#7	Next failure	See FCO E246 for the procedure.
E120 see Note	May 2001	Note: Obsolete. Replaced by CA03738 TEC backbone microswitches (15-3478) replace unreliable reed switches Applies to TN030 and lower	#5	Next failure	See FCO E120 for information.
E115	Apr 2001	Introduction of Universal Power Cord Applies to TN028 and lower	#4	N/A	Information only. See FCO E115.
E100	Apr 2001	The rotation of the clevis pins on the Trendsetter Autoloader unload table is causing wear to the rod ends.	N/A	Next PM	See FCO E100 for information.
E079	Apr 2001	Replace PS6 with a 600 watt version	#3	Next visit	Retrofit all. See FCO E079.
E042	Feb 2001	Picker guide wire and/or pulleys wear excessively.	N/A	Next visit	See FCO E042 for the procedure.
E040	Feb 01	Each service person will carry their own safety key and will remove keys from installed machines	N/A	Next visit	See FCO E040 for information.
D973	Feb 2001	Apply patent labels to all machines and heads.	N/A	Next visit	See FCO D973 for the procedure.
D774	Dec 2000	High torque carriage motor and drum motor to improve reliability at high throughput	#2	Next Visit	See Speed Enhancement Upgrade Applies to TN001,3,4
D788	Sept 2000	Part # 18-3243, a rubber boot insulator, is a safety hazard and must be replaced with part # 18-3355.	#1	ASAP	See FCO D788 and the procedure Order kit #05-0166.

Field Change Orders (FCOs) - Trendsetter NEWS by Date

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