Engine

Commands | Components | Description | NVS Parameters | Procedures | Theory of Operation

Engine Components

Drum | Edge Detection Strip | Encoder (TS3), Encoder (TS8, TS3/8) | Flyoff Sensor | LECs |  Roller | TECs | Temperature Sensors

Commands

• act
• ale
• carriage
• drum
• getclamp
• mload
• munload
• putclamp
• time

Description

The main functions of the engine include:

• loading the plate onto the drum
• synchronizing the moving parts of the engine during imaging
• unloading the plate from the drum

Mechanical alignment

Proper alignment of the plate clamping mechanism is critical to recorder operation. 

The drum, encoder disk, registration pins, tracks, ballscrew drive pulleys and frame are carefully aligned and measured for mechanical accuracy. These measurements are part of the geometric correction values used to ensure image accuracy and repeatability. Any adjustments made to the mechanical alignment of the drum or encoder disk or track mounting requires a full geometric accuracy test and recalibration. Change the mechanical setup only after consulting Creo engineering personnel.

NVS Parameters

• AL module
• ALDLY module
• CARRIAGE module
• DRUM module

Procedures

Engine procedures

Theory of Operation

How The Platesetter Positions The Image On The Plate

Imaging