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A Field Change Order (FCO) contains only the information from an ECO that relates to service. It lists the problem, its solution(s), what products and components are affected, the service priority, any procedures that need to be done in the field, parts and tools needed, and the date of release.
ASAP | FYI | Next visit | Next failure | Next PM | See also
| FCO | Date Posted | Description | Service Actions | 100 Label # | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA04191
see Note |
07 Jun 2004 | Product Safety Alert: Replace
plate bay door hinges and struts with kit number 512-00129A. Applies to SA905 and lower except SA912, SA013, TM399 and lower Note: Rollout of this FCO is being co-ordinated within the regions as kits are available.
|
See Replacing plate bay door hinges and gas struts procedure.
These hinges and struts are installed on devices with serial numbers starting at TM399 and SA906 (except 912 or 913). For Autoloaders with the original style plate bay doors (typically SA155 and below), be sure to use different screws and washers on the door side of the hinges (kit number 512-00161A), as described in TS AL hinge upgrade (FCO CA04191): Instructions for devices with original-style bay doors |
3 | ASAP |
| FCO | Date Posted | Description | Service Actions | 100 Label # | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA08946 | Dec 2005 | Update 1 for Trendsetter 400/800 base, AL, CL, and Spectrum Controlled Release MCE 4.1. This update fixes a flyoff problem for Spectrum devices and reduces the unload table hold current of the traveller motor to prevent the motor from overheating on Autoloader and ContinuousLoad devices. You must have CR 4.1 installed before installing this update. | See Trendsetter 400/800 Controlled Release MCE 4.1, Update 1 | Next visit | |
| CA06076 | Dec 2004 | IDC connector on MCE device unload table stepper motor cable makes poor connection, causing cable to overheat. | Replace cable 10-4855A-A with 10-4855B. See details. | 14 | Next visit |
| CA04962 | Nov 2004 | Obsolete. Superseded by FCO CA06076. | |||
| E807 | Jun 2002 | Trendsetter AL Controlled Release MPE 1.0 | See Controlled Release 1.0 for details and ordering information. | 29 | Next visit |
| E312 | Sep 2001 | Load ramp sensor #36-3141 has wrong focal length. Replace with #36-3210. | See FCO E312 for information. | N/A | Next visit |
| E042 | Feb 2001 | Picker guide wire and/or pulleys wear
excessively.
|
See FCO E042 for the procedure. | 27 | Next visit |
| E040 | Feb 2001 | Each service person will carry their own safety
key and will remove keys from installed machines.
|
See FCO E040 for information. | N/A | Next visit |
| D973 | Feb 2001 | Apply patent labels to all machines and heads.
|
See FCO D973 for the procedure. | N/A | Next visit |
| D548 | Jun 2000 | Install a picker up sensor so the Operator door
can open when the picker is up.
 |
See FCO D548 for procedure. | 25 | Next visit |
| D175
see Note |
Oct 1999 | Reduces number of double plate picks by
installing ledge teeth. Also installs unload air jets to deflect a plate
away from the plate ledge during unload. Kit # 05-0135
Note: Superseded by D898 |
See FCO D175 for upgrade procedure. | 21 (SA)
4 (TA) |
Next visit |
| Dec 1998 | Separator arm limit switch fails to indicate
that the arms are in the outboard position (i.e., not visible).
Kit # 05-0076
|
Replace the two micro switch brackets with the new version B. | 15 (SA) | Next visit | |
| C443 | Aug 1998 | Load Table Support bracket
required to reduce flex in load table. Kit # 05-0063
|
Install. | 7 (SA) | Next visit |
| C380 | Mar 1999 | Changes orientation of unload cylinder and
desiccant box to eliminate interference.
Kit # 05-0060 Photo |
See instructions in C380 | 4 (SA) | Next visit |
| C353 | Jul 1998 | New cable track and cable track mounting
bracket needed to improve reliability.
Kit # 05-0057
|
See procedure on page 6 of ECO C353 | 3 (SA) | Next visit |
| FCO | Date Posted | Description | Service Actions | 100 Label # | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA14960 | Apr 2007 | Unload table button-style panel upgrade. Applies to serial numbers TG0535 and lower. |
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. | 12 | Next failure |
| CA11580 | May 2007 | New picker up down sensor kit for improved reliability for MPE devices. Replaces FCO CA07202 for MPE devices. |
Order kit 518-02218A that includes new sensor assemblies, extension cable, and bracket. Upgrading MPE Picker Up and Down Sensors | N/A | Next failure |
| CA10840 | Oct 2006 | New picker up down sensor kit for improved reliability for MCE devices. Replaces FCO CA07202 for MCE devices. |
Order kit 518-01911A that includes new sensor assemblies, extension cable, and bracket. Picker up down sensor upgrade procedure | 7 (MCE-SA) 26 (MCE base) |
Next failure |
| CA09416 | Mar 2006 | Repair kit for broken unload table outrigger bracket. | Order kit 512-00350A that includes replacement braces, shims, clevis pins, and rod end cylinders. See procedure. | N/A | Next failure |
| CA08150 | Sep 2005 | On TS Autoloader devices using version 3 of the picker (picker 3), movement of the picker wrist stopper over time can cause picking problems. | Order upgrade kit #512-00309A and add a new, reinforced bracket to the picker wrist assembly to hold the stoppers in place more securely. See procedure. | N/A | Next failure |
| CA07801 | Jul 2005 | Teflon®-coated, Mylar® strip for Picker 3 to reduce suction cup marks on Fuji LH-PI plates and other positive plates with a very delicate emulsion. | Order part number 252-08408A. See FCO D174 for upgrade procedure. |
Next failure | |
| 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. For TS8 MPE devices only, not for TS3 or TS3/8 MPE devices. Replaced by FCO CA10840 for MCE devices and FCO CA11580 for MPE devices. |
Move the sensor to a better location using the bracket in kit #512-00288A. See procedure | 6 (MCE-SA) 33 (MPE-SA) 9 (MPE-TA) |
Next failure |
| CA06235 | Mar 2005 | Load ramp cylinder replacement kit for better reliability. | 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 | Next failure | |
| CA06533 | Feb 2005 | Unload table traveler motor replacement kit for MCE devices required for field service. | Upon next failure of the unload table traveler motor on an MCE device (serial numbers begin with TM), replace with kit #512-00256A. See Replacing the unload table traveler motor (FCO CA06533). | Next failure | |
| CA04411 | Jun 2004 | Update 1 for Trendsetter 400/800 Controlled Release MCE 3.2. This update should only be applied to solve specific UDRC problems on devices that have Trendsetter 400/800 Controlled Release MCE 3.2 installed. | See Controlled Release MCE 3.2, Update 1 | Next failure | |
| CA02183
see Notes |
Nov 2003 | Unload table pulley upgrade to prevent stalling
and belt guide for non-rotator to reduce belt wear. Applies to SA793 and lower, TM258 and lower Note: Devices starting at serial number TM259 have this 16-tooth pulley installed. |
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. IMPORTANT: After installing the new pulley and belt guide, you must ensure that mhauto
UnloaderMSR is set to 2 and mhauto
UnloaderSPM is set to 2.55 (as described in the
upgrade procedure). Otherwise, you run the risk of damaging the motor
and/or cabling. |
2 | Next failure |
| CA00567 | Mar 2003 | Wrist cylinder upgrade kit for improved
reliability and kit for replacing discontinued vacuum generator. Applies to SA650 and lower |
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). |
Wrist cylinder only:
31(MPE) 1(MCE) |
Next failure |
| CA00482 | Feb 2003 | New carriage motor for MCE Trendsetter NEWS and Autoloaders. | Kit 512-00031 includes stepper motor and pulley assembly and cable adapter. | 1 (TS8 MCE) | Next failure |
| E897 | 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. | See Replacing Sensors and Cables - FCO E897 for
procedures.
Kit 512-00003 for non-rotator,short pan Kit 512-00004 for rotator,long pan Note:Do this FCO at the same time as E876. |
30 (SA)
7 (TA) |
Next failure |
| E876
see Note |
Oct 2002 | Improved cable track assembly for unload pan.
Kit 05-0250 (non-rotator, short pan), 05-0249 (rotator, long pan) |
See Replacing the cable track in the unload pan procedure.
Note:Do this FCO at the same time as E897. |
N/A | Next failure |
| E395
see Note |
Mar 2002 | Install new plate ledge with a new air jet system Note: supersedes D898 | See FCO E395 for installation procedure | 28 | Next failure |
| D898
see Note |
Plate Ledge redesign Note: Superseded
by E395, supersedes D175
Assembly drawing |
See FCO D898 for the procedure. | 26 | Next failure | |
| D388 | Apr 2000 | Install a sensor that detects when the wristing
motion has completed.
|
See FCO D388 for procedure. | 24 | Next failure |
| C804 | Stiffer flex track to prevent flex track from
“hopping” over the guard rail in unload pan.
 |
Field upgrade not possible. To secure existing cable track, refer to troubleshooting note. | 22
(SA191 and up) |
Next failure | |
| D174 | Nov 1999 | Mylar strip to prevent the suction cups from
marking the emulsion on the plates for Version 3 Pickers only.
Kit # 05-0134
|
See FCO D174 for upgrade procedure. | 20 (SA)
3 (TA) |
Next failure |
| D173 | Nov 1999 | Mylar strip to prevent the suction cups from
marking the emulsion on the plates for Version 2 Pickers only.
Kit # 05-0136
|
See FCO D173 for upgrade procedure. | 19 (SA)
2 (TA) |
Next failure |
| Nov 1998 | Plate Pusher Assembly to ensure the
unload table cups contact the plate. To install, see assembly drawing
.
Kit # 05-0073 photo |
Apply only to machines experiencing unload
problems with curled or small plates.
Performed by support specialists, unless field technicians experienced with AL adjustment. Contact the AL team for consultation. |
12 (SA) | Next failure | |
| C547 | Nov 1998 | Film guide to fix intermittent problems pulling
0.012" plates out of the LEC on the unload cycle.
Kit # 05-0070 
and Film guide assembly drawing |
Apply only to machines experiencing problems
with plate grab.
See instructions in C547 |
10 (SA) | Next failure |
| C425 | Oct 1998 | Load table brackets stiffened to reduce flexing
of the load table.
Adds mounting for the unload table flex track. Requires installation of C353 before proceeding.
|
For serious picking problems only.
Requires installation of C353 before proceeding. Applies to SA037 and lower |
6 (SA) | Next failure |
| C514 see Note | Nov 1998 | Picker vacuum cups without valves. For problems
with marking on Electra (Horsell) plates or if plates are dropping off the
picker crooked.
Kit # 05-0072
|
Refer to the Suction cup sub assy drawing and the mechanical assy drawing. | 12 (SA)
see Note |
FYI |
| FCO | Date Posted | Description | Service Actions | 100 Label # | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Order Kit 512-00487A.
Perform procedure: FCO CA13418: EMC Fix For Trendsetter AL, CL, and NEWS with TH1.7 |
N/A | Next PM |
| CA13403 | Feb 2008 | Locking "Picker Move" solenoid upgrade Applies to serial numbers lower than TG0427 |
Order Kit 512-00447A.
Perform procedure: FCO CA13403: Locking Picker Move Solenoid Upgrade |
• 5 (GMCE)
• 27 (TMCE) |
Next PM |
| CA13213 | Feb 2008 | Picker reliability upgrade | Order Kit 512-00478A.
Perform procedure: FCO 13213: Trendsetter AL and NEWS Picker Reliability Upgrade Related procedure: Aligning the Autoloader using the Alignment Jigs If necessary, perform prerequiste FCO CA13403. |
11 | Next PM |
| CA01804 | Sep 2003 | Remove MOVs and spark gaps between line and ground. | Creo MPE devices are no longer being shipped with metal oxide varistors (MOVs) and spark gaps between line and ground. The MOV assembly should be removed from units in the field (serial numbers TE 799 and earlier) at the next PM visit. Remove the screws and slide out the power entry box (11-0589B). Remove the three MOV assemblies (10-4018A) by loosening the screws on the terminal block. Fasten the power entry box back in place. Mark the 100 label. | N/A | Next PM |
| E100 | Apr 2001 | The rotation of the clevis pins on the Trendsetter Autoloader unload table is causing wear to the rod ends. | See FCO E100 for information. | N/A | Next PM |
| D123See Note | Aug 1999 | Upgrade to procedure and Retrofit Kit to
install Warning Light Driver. Uses a relay instead of current limiting
board in ECO C546.
Kit # 05-0071
|
See FCO_D123 for installation procedure. | 11 (SA 138 and lower) | Next PM |
| FCO | Date Posted | Description | Service Actions | 100 Label # | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D955 | Dec 2000 | V-speed upgrade to improve reliability at high throughput | See Speed Enhancement Upgrade
See Speed Enhancement Upgrade doc for photos. |
8 (TS8)
14 (TS4) |
FYI |
| D002 | Jun 1999 | Use TS-4 manifold (#50-1720A) on both 4 and 8
page autoloaders.
|
Check serial number. | 18 (SA 191 and up) | FYI |
| C889 see Note | May 1999 | Upgrades picker to fix catching and denting of
6-mm thick plates, and to avoid double picking. More
information.
Note: Supersedes label numbers 3, 5, 8, 9, 12 (on SA
units)
|
Performed by support specialists only. Please
contact RSS2 before shipping kit.
Applies to units SA01 TO SA154 and TA001 TO TA018.
|
17 (SA) see Note
1 (TA) |
FYI |
| C546 see Note | Nov 1998 | Damage to the TEE board by a warning light bulb
fixed with inline current limiting board, and enclosure.
Note: Superseded by D123 |
Photo and assembly drawing . | 11 (SA)
see Note |
FYI |
| C444 see Note | Oct 1998 | Mount the top of the picker u-tracks directly
to the load table to give more clearance between the picker and the load
ramp.
Note: Applies to Picker V1.5 and Picker V2 only |
Looks like
 |
8 (SA)
see Note |
FYI |
| C402 see Note | Oct 1998 | Kit # 05-0062
Note: Superseded by C889 |
8 (SA)
see Note |
FYI |
