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FCOs listed according to release date.
| FCO | 100 Label # | Description | Priority | Action Required | If Done Looks Like This |
| CA14960
Apr 2008 |
12 | Unload table button-style panel upgrade. Applies to serial numbers TG0535 and lower. |
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 |
N/A | 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 | Next PM | Order Kit 512-00487A.
Procedure |
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| CA13403
Feb 2008 |
5 (GMCE)
27 (TMCE) |
Locking "Picker Move" solenoid upgrade Applies to serial numbers lower than TG0427 |
Next PM | Order Kit 512-00447A.
Procedure |
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| CA13213
Feb 2008 |
11 | Picker reliability upgrade | Next PM | Order Kit 512-00478A.
Procedure Related procedure: Aligning the Autoloader using the Alignment Jigs If necessary, perform prerequiste FCO CA13403. |
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| CA11580 May 2007 |
N/A | New picker up down sensor kit for improved reliability for MPE devices. Replaces FCO CA07202 for MPE devices. |
Next failure | Order kit 518-02218A that includes new sensor assemblies, extension cable, and bracket. Upgrading MPE Picker Up and Down Sensors | |
| CA10840 Oct 2006 |
7 (MCE-SA) 26 (MCE base) |
New picker up down sensor kit for improved reliability for improved reliability for MCE devices. Replaces FCO CA07202 for MCE devices. |
Next failure | Order kit 518-01911A that includes new sensor assemblies, extension cable, and bracket. Picker up down sensor upgrade procedure | |
| CA09416 Mar 2006 |
N/A | Repair kit for broken unload table outrigger bracket. | 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 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. | Next visit | See Trendsetter 400/800 Controlled Release MCE 4.1, Update 1. | ||
| CA08150 Sep 2005 |
N/A | On TS Autoloader devices using version 3 of the picker (picker 3), movement of the picker wrist stopper over time can cause picking problems. | Next failure | 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. | |
| CA07801 Jul 2005 |
N/A | 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. | Next failure | Order part number 252-08408A. See FCO D174 for upgrade procedure. |
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| CA07202 Jun 2005 |
6 (MCE - SA) 33 (MPE - SA) 9 (MPE-TA) |
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. |
Next failure | Move the sensor to a better location using the bracket in kit #512-00288A. See procedure | |
| CA06235 Mar 2005 |
N/A | Load ramp cylinder replacement kit for better reliability. | 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 |
N/A | Unload table traveler motor replacement kit for MCE devices required for field service. | Next failure | 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) . | |
| CA06076
Dec 2004 |
14 | IDC connector on MCE device unload table stepper motor cable makes poor connection, causing cable to overheat. | Next visit | Replace cable 10-4855A-A with 10-4855B. See details. | |
| CA04962
Nov 2004 |
N/A | Obsolete. Superseded by FCO CA06076. | |||
| CA04411
Jun 2004 |
N/A | 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. | Next failure | See Controlled Release MCE 3.2, Update 1 | |
| CA04191
Jun 2004 see Note |
3 | 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. |
ASAP | 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 |
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| CA02183
Nov 2003 see Notes |
2 | 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. |
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. |
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| CA00567
Mar 2003 |
Wrist cylinder only:
31(MPE) 1(MCE) |
Wrist cylinder upgrade kit for improved
reliability and kit for replacing discontinued vacuum generator. Applies to SA650 and lower |
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). |
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| CA00482
Feb 2003 |
1 (TS8 MCE) | New carriage motor for MCE Trendsetter NEWS and Autoloaders. | Next failure | Kit 512-00031 includes stepper motor and pulley assembly and cable adapter. | |
| E897 | 30 (SA)
7 (TA) |
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. | Next failure | See Replacing Sensors and Cables - FCO E897 for kit
numbers.
Note:Do this FCO at the same time as E876. |
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| E876 | N/A | Improved cable track assembly for
unload pan.
05-0249 (rotator), 05-0250 (non-rotator) |
Next Failure | See Replacing the cable track in the unload pan procedure.
Note:Do this FCO at the same time as E897. |
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| E807 | 29 | Trendsetter AL Controlled Release MPE 1.0 | Next Visit | See Controlled Release 1.0 for details and ordering information. | |
| E395 | #28 | Install new plate ledge with a new air jet system | Next failure | See FCO E395 for installation procedure | |
| E312 | N/A | Load ramp sensor #36-3141 has wrong focal length. Replace with #36-3210. | Next visit | See FCO E312 for information. | N/A |
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E100 (Apr 01) |
N/A |
The rotation of the clevis pins on the Trendsetter Autoloader unload table is causing wear to the rod ends. |
Next PM | Replace the pins and rod ends, and add grease. See FCO E100 for information. | No visible change. |
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E040 (Feb 01) |
N/A | Each service person will carry their own safety key and will remove keys from installed machines | Next visit | See FCO E040 for information. |  |
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(Feb 01) |
N/A | Apply patent labels to all machines and heads. | Next visit | See FCO D973 for the procedure. |  |
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(Feb 01) |
#27 | Picker guide wire and/or pulleys wear excessively. | Next Visit | See FCO E042 for the procedure. |  |
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D898 Superceded by E395 |
#26 | Plate Ledge redesign | Next Failure | See FCO D898 for the procedure. | Assembly drawing |
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(Dec 00) |
#8 (TS8)
#14 (TS4) |
V-speed upgrade to improve reliability at high throughput | Necessary for upgrades to V speed | See Speed Enhancement Upgrade | See Speed Enhancement Upgrade doc for photos. |
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D548 (Jun 00) |
#25 | Install a picker up sensor so the Operator door can open when the picker is up. | Next visit | See FCO D548 for procedure. |  |
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D388 (Apr 00) |
#24 | Install a sensor that detects when the wristing motion has completed | Next failure | See FCO D388 for procedure. |  |
| C804 | #22 SA191 and up | Stiffer flex track to prevent flex track from “hopping” over the guard rail in unload pan. | Next failure | Field upgrade not possible. To secure existing cable track, refer to troubleshooting note. |  |
| D175
Kit # 05-0135 (Oct 99) |
#21 SA
#4 TA |
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. | Next Visit | See FCO D175 for upgrade procedure. |  |
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Kit # 05-0134 (Nov 99) |
#20 SA
#3 TA |
Uses mylar strip to prevent the suction cups from marking the emulsion on the plates. It is specific to Version 3 Pickers only. | Next failure | See FCO D174 for upgrade procedure. |  |
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Kit # 05-0136 (Nov 99) |
#19 SA
#2 TA |
Uses mylar strip to prevent the suction cups from marking the emulsion on the plates. Specific to Version 2 Pickers only. | Next failure | See FCO D173 for upgrade procedure. |  |
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D123 Kit # 05-0071 (Aug 99) |
#11 | Upgrade to procedure and Retrofit Kit 05-0071 to install Warning Light Driver. Uses a relay instead of current limiting board in ECO C546. | Next PM (up to and including SA138) | See FCO_D123 for installation procedure. |  |
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(Jun 99) |
#18 | Use TS-4 manifold (#50-1720A) on both 4 and 8 page autoloaders. | Not a field upgrade. | Implemented on SA 191 and up. | Check serial number. |
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Kit # 05-0111 BOMPlease contact RSS2 before shipping kit. (May 99) |
#17 SA
#1 TA |
Upgrades picker to fix catching and
denting of 6-mm thick plates, and to avoid double picking. More
information.
Supercedes label numbers 3, 5, 8, 9, 12 (on SA units) |
FYI - Performed by support specialists only.Please contact RSS2 before shipping kit. | Applies to units SA01 TO SA154 and
TA001 TO TA018.
See Picker Upgrade Procedure. |
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(Dec 98) |
#15 SA | Separator arm limit switch fails to indicate that the arms are in the outboard position (i.e., not visible). | Next visit | Replace the two micro switch brackets with the new version B. |  |
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Kit # 05-0073 (Nov 98) |
#13 SA | Plate Pusher Assembly to ensure the unload table cups contact the plate. To install, see assembly drawing . | 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. | photo |
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Kit # 05-0072 (Nov 98) |
#12 SA | Picker vacuum cups without valves. For problems with marking on Electra (Horsell) plates or if plates are dropping off the picker crooked. |
SUPERCEDED BY C889 Note: this ECO also superceded C353. |
Refer to the Suction cup sub assy drawing and the mechanical assy drawing. | |
| C546
(Nov 98) |
#11 SA | Damage to the TEE board by a
warning light bulb fixed with inline current limiting board, and
enclosure,
SUPERCEDED BY D123 |
SUPERCEDED BY D123 | Photo and assembly drawing . | |
| C547
(Nov 98) |
#10 SA | Film guide to fix intermittent problems pulling 0.012" plates out of the LEC on the unload cycle. | Apply only to machines
experiencing problems with plate grab.
See instructions in C547 |
and Film guide assembly drawing |
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| C444
(Oct 98) |
#8 SA | Mount the top of the picker u-tracks directly to the load table to give more clearance between the picker and the load ramp. | SUPERCEDED BY C889 |  |
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| C443
(Aug 98) |
#7 SA | Load Table Support bracket required to reduce flex in load table. | Next visit | Install. |  |
| C425
(Oct 98) |
#6 SA | 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. | Installation by support specialists only. | Applies to machines below SA037. See
and bracket assembly |
| C402
(Oct 98) |
#5 SA | SUPERCEDED BY C889 | N/A | ||
| C380
(Mar 99) |
#4 SA | Changes orientation of unload cylinder and desiccant box to eliminate interference. | Next visit | See instructions in C380 | Photo |
| C353
Kit # 05-0057 (July 98) |
#3 SA | New cable track and cable track mounting bracket needed to improve reliability. | Next Visit | Upgrade all Trendsetter Autoloader sites on next visit. See procedure on page 6 of ECO C353 | Photo and Picker II, cable track bracket assembly. |
