System Leveling Procedure - AGFA Avantra 36/44 Service Manual

Avantra 36/44 Service Manual
5.6

System Leveling Procedure

Whenever installing or moving a system to a new location, perform the following
procedure to ensure that the system is level.
CAUTION: An out-of-level system can cause imaging artifacts in
output copy.
Tools Required: Adjustable wrench, level
Steps:
1. Open the top cover.
2. Open the supply cassette compartment door.
3. Lower the four (4) leveling feet so that they all make contact with the floor.
4. Place an accurate level on top of the take-up cassette platform.
The recommended level for this procedure is a Starrett 8" bench level or
equivalent. The sensitivity of this level is .003"/div, 12" from the end of the
level.
5. Using the adjustable wrench, adjust the appropriate leveling feet on either
end of the system to raise the end that is low. Monitor the level while
adjusting the feet.
CAUTION: The system can not be out of level by more than 1/3˚ or
.067 in/ft. This translates to approximately .26" from one leveler to
the other.
6. Connect the systems APIS cable to the PC Imager board in your PC and
launch the PC Imager program.
7. Run a 50% tint PC (pseudo-continuous) test file.
Before running the test file, the start/stop parameters must first be set to
induce a longer stop delay. Change the parameters as follows:
a. Under the Image menu, select Start/Stop.
b. Set the Stop Length parameter to 400. This value induces an eight (8)
second pause during each delay.
c. Under the Image menu, select Test Files.
8. Select the 50% Tint PC file and press ENTER.
9. Inspect the output copy, looking for white gaps or overlapping images.
If the copy shows this type of artifact, go back to Step 4 and recheck the
system for a level condition.
10. Readjust the leveling feet as necessary, and run the test file again to ensure
that the system images correctly.
5-10 Alignment