Checking The System - AGFA Avantra 36/44 Service Manual

Avantra 36/44 Service Manual
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Checking the System

The following procedures describe how to verify correct system operation and con-
nect properly to the Image Control System (ICS).
Steps:
1. Power the the system on and monitor the progress of the power-up boot
diagnostics on the control panel.
Ensure that no errors occur during the boot sequence and that the system
completely loads the application firmware. If errors do occur during the
boot cycle, refer to Section 3: Diagnostics.
2. Connect the portable PC to the Avantra's diagnostic serial port and start the
Avantra Diagnostic Program. Refer to Section 3: Diagnostics for more
detailed information.
3. Perform the functions listed below with the Avantra Diagnostic Program.
Refer to Section 3: Diagnostics for more detailed information.
• Check engine configuration
• Check image/focus parameters
• Check media parameters
• Check DSP parameters
• Check operator's control panel (OCP) user parameters
• Check firmware revision levels
• Check/clear error log parameters
• Check operational statistics
4. After completing the above checks, save the system parameter files listed
below to the portable PC's hard disk. Refer to Section 3: Diagnostics for
more detailed information.
• DEC machine parameters
• OCP user parameters
• Save DEC (correction tables)
NOTE:
A back-up diskette with appropriate system parameter files
is shipped from the factory with each Avantra. The diskette
is located in front of the take-up SDM board bracket.
5. Disconnect the portable PC and install the modem as described in Section
3: Diagnostics. Perform the following steps:
• Make a voice connection to the Remote Diagnostic Center, informing
them that a manual Avantra dial-out is to take place.
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