Example: Set the switch to "off". • Menus, functions and sub-functions are separated by ">". Example: Select "File > Open...". • Buttons which you should hold down simultaneously are connected with a plus character. Example: Press Alt+A. Suprasetter A52/A75 – User’s Guide...
Before you start ... Important Information Important information in the text is indicated by symbols at the side which are used as follows: DANGER The "DANGER" signal word indicates a hazard with a high risk which, if not avoided, will result in death or severe injury.
All other use that does not comply with the correct use is prohibited. Avoid Misuse Do not place any objects or liquids on the Suprasetter. Ventilation outlets must be kept clear at all times. Do not use the Suprasetter as a seat. Suprasetter A52/A75 – User’s Guide...
Qualification of the Users After installation, users will be instructed in the operation and service and maintenance of the Suprasetter by Heidelberg service personnel. Further instruction, for example, for new staff employed subsequently, must be ensured by the operator of the Suprasetter.
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The key-operated switch bypasses the safety loop. The following risks can occur: - Hazard of being crushed by moving parts. - Injury from electric shock. Suprasetter A52/A75 – User’s Guide...
Before you start ... DANGER Danger! High Voltage! If cleaning the Suprasetter involves the use of liquids, dis- connect it from the power supply beforehand. Do this by pulling out the power connector on the service tap or by switching it off with the power switch. Power Switch with Emergency Cutoff Function The Suprasetter is fully cut off from the power supply by the power switch (red rotary switch).
11 of the German Social Accident Insurance (DGUV) of the Professional Trade Association. Note: Servicing may only be carried out by Heidelberg personnel who have been trained by appropriate laser protection officers for this pur- pose.
Before you start ... Service and Maintenance Servicing may be done solely by persons who are authorized by Heidelberg to do so. The relevant accident prevention regulations must be observed at all times. WARNING Risk of injury from improper handling Never remove covers or any other parts of the casing except for the work described in the "Service and Maintenance"...
• When the machine is running after a period of 24 hours before the start of a new plate sequence and a brief waiting period. During the startup, a window displays on the CTP User Interface, pointing out the check of the safety loop. Suprasetter A52/A75 – User’s Guide...
Before you start ... Note: During the check of the safety loop, it is not possible to image plates. The window closes automatically as soon as the check is finished (this can take some minutes). Manual check of the safety loop The user can run an early check of the safety loop at any time before the 24- hour time limit expires (see "Timeframe", page...
(within the limits of EN 55024:2001). In order to protect devices and users from being unnecessarily exposed to such discharges, we have listed a few tips below that will help reduce the frequency and intensity of the discharges. Suprasetter A52/A75 – User’s Guide...
Before you start ... Formation In a prepress environment, this physical phenomenon occurs most frequently as a result of triboelectricity. In such cases, electrostatic charges are generated when bodies that have close contact are separated. Examples: • Walking across non-conductive (insulating) flooring (e.g. synthetic floor covering) •...
• Electrostatic Society of America http//www.electrostatics.org Heidelberg online Do you have questions concerning our products? Do you want to improve your workflows? Then visit us on the Internet. You can find us at: http://www.heidelberg.com/ Suprasetter A52/A75 – User’s Guide...
A color set must always be imaged without a break (within max. 20 minutes) if the Suprasetter is not located in an air-conditioned room. Register errors can occur if single separations are repeated at a later point in time. Suprasetter A52/A75 – User’s Guide...
Introduction Status LED The following actions of the Suprasetter are indicated by the status panel: Status LED Action Left half Right half Startup: The Suprasetter starts the software and ini- tializes the hardware. The status LEDS are like level indicators fill- ing up from bottom to top, running parallel on both sides, until normal operation is reached.
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You will hear a beep approx. 3 seconds before an imaged plate appears. In addition, the middle LEDs flash synchronously. When the plate is output, you will hear a brief beep again, indicating that the plate can now be removed. Suprasetter A52/A75 – User’s Guide...
Notes on the Use of Plates Only plates that are qualified and approved by Heidelberg may be used in the Suprasetter. Similarly, only slip sheets that are also qualified and approved may be used in the Suprasetter.
Suprasetter A52/A75 The following punch gaps are possible: • 220 mm gap for QM 46 • 425 mm gap for GTO and SM 52/75 • 550 mm gap for Komori Suprasetter A52/A75 – User’s Guide...
Transport of the Suprasetter The Suprasetter is to be transported solely by companies that are authorized by Heidelberg to do so. Transport may be done only by qualified persons. The appropriate transport regulations must be observed during transport. Installation of the Suprasetter The Suprasetter may be installed only by authorized service personnel.
Notes on Installation Automatic Cutouts The automatic cutouts are located behind the rear panel in the lower part of the Suprasetter. When an automatic cutout is triggered, please proceed as described in the section "Switching on an Automatic Cutout", page 78.
Note: If you need the workstation (PC) without the Suprasetter (e.g. for a job transfer), it is advisable to restart the PC before starting the Supra- setter. The Suprasetter must be in an off-state when you restart the workstation (PC). Suprasetter A52/A75 – User’s Guide...
Operation The workstation (PC) must remain powered on in the time switch mode of the Suprasetter. It is advisable to restart the PC before the time switch mode. The Suprasetter must be in an off-state when you restart the workstation (PC). Workstation (PC) restart The Suprasetter must be in an off-state when you restart the workstation (PC).
Prerequisite: There is no printing plate on the insertion table. Operation: Switch the power switch to 'I'. Power switch Press the On/Off button on the Suprasetter as far down as it will go before releasing it. Suprasetter A52/A75 – User’s Guide...
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Operation On/Off button This switches on the Suprasetter, but it needs approx. another 15 minutes (or longer depending on the temperature at the installation site) to reach their operating temperature. Apart from inserting and removing the printing plates, all other operation is done at the workstation.
Note: If you selected "Once" in "Schedule", you can also set the startup day in addition to the start time in "Schedule Once". Click "Apply". The startup time is saved and the Suprasetter will switch itself on at this time. Suprasetter A52/A75 – User’s Guide...
Operation Switching off the Suprasetter NOTICE The required ambient conditions (see Technical Data chap- ter) must be observed for at least 12 hours after power-off so that the Suprasetter is not damaged by condensation. There are two ways to switch off the Suprasetter: •...
3. 4. Set the power switch to '0' for cleaning and servicing. On/Off button Note: The power switch must be at 'I' if the Suprasetter is to be started automatically, e.g. before shift work starts. Suprasetter A52/A75 – User’s Guide...
Operation Quick Shutdown with the On/Off button on the Suprasetter. A quick shutdown is not possible after you trigger the shutdown sequence if the recorder is currently running an error correction (can take several min- utes). However, you can force a quick shutdown by triggering the shutdown sequence again.
Suprasetter. Material storage For the storage of printing plates • prior to imaging, • after imaging and • after development, various requirements apply which can be obtained from the manufacturer of the printing plates. Suprasetter A52/A75 – User’s Guide...
Operation Loading a Plate (Semi-automatic Device) Note: You can load a plate to the Suprasetter only if the lower part of the status panel is flashing and the load button is lit. The insertion roll- ers first open for you to load a printing plate. This is accompanied by a brief beep.
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Suprasetter to the online processor), you should load punched plates to the Suprasetter with the non-punched side inserted first. Center the printing plate (± 30 mm) on the insertion table with the emul- sion side facing up. Suprasetter A52/A75 – User’s Guide...
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Operation 6. Push the plate into the Suprasetter until the rear edge of the plate lies flush with the scale on the insertion table. The rear edge of the plate must be centered and parallel to the table scale. Press the load button. The plate is loaded to the Suprasetter. This is accompanied by a brief beep.
There are two ways to load plates to the fully automatic device: • Load the plates to the cassette away from the Suprasetter and insert the cassette into the Suprasetter • Load the plates to the cassette directly in the Suprasetter Suprasetter A52/A75 – User’s Guide...
Operation Loading the Plates to the Cassette away from the Suprasetters CAUTION Risk of injury from improper handling The following loads should not be exceeded: women 15 kg, men 25 kg. Example: 50 plates measuring 670 mm x 525 mm x 0.3 mm weigh approx. 22 CAUTION Risk of injury from improper handling Plate edges can be sharp.
After the cover is closed, the machine must run through a new, time-consuming initializa- tion routine! Suprasetter A52/A75 – User’s Guide...
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Operation Click the "Unlock" button in the "Input > Material Wizard" tab of the Suprasetter GUI. Note: Open the cover of the Suprasetter only when you are prompted to insert new plates. The lower status LEDs will flash and a brief beep will be heard when the Suprasetter is ready for new plates or a tray to be inserted.
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Operation 4. Close the cover of the Suprasetter. Suprasetter A52/A75 – User’s Guide...
Operation Click the "Lock" button in the "Input > Material Wizard" tab of the Supra- setter GUI. The cover of the Suprasetter is now monitored again. Loading the Plates to the Tray Directly on the Supra- setter Note: Do not open the cover while imaging is running. The cover is sim- ply closed but is monitored in its closed position.
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3. Put on protective gloves. 4. Take the printing plates from the packaging. Note: There must always be a slip sheet between each plate! Place the plates onto the tray with the emulsion side facing up. Suprasetter A52/A75 – User’s Guide...
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Operation Plates (emulsion side up) Top edge of holes = maximum hold Note: Make sure that the maximum hold is not exceeded. The top edge of the holes at the rear edge of the tray may not be covered by the plates.
As a result, imaging can abort and you can have incorrectly imaged plates. After the cover is closed, the Suprasetter must run through a new, time-consuming initialization routine! Suprasetter A52/A75 – User’s Guide...
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Operation Click the "Unlock" button in the "Input > Material Wizard" tab of the Suprasetter GUI. Note: Open the cover of the Suprasetter only when you are prompted to insert new plates. The lower status LEDs will flash and a brief beep will be heard when the Suprasetter is ready for new plates or a tray to be inserted.
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Example: 50 plates measuring 670 mm x 525 mm x 0.3 mm weigh approx. 22 3. Take the tray out of the Suprasetter. Handles Tray 4. Push the format controls far enough to the sides and to the front so that you can place the plates between them. Suprasetter A52/A75 – User’s Guide...
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Operation Format controls CAUTION Risk of injury from improper handling Plate edges can be sharp. Put on protective gloves. This will protect you from injury. Put on protective gloves. 6. Take the printing plates from the packaging. Note: There must always be a slip sheet between each plate! Center the plates on the insertion table with the emulsion side facing up.
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Operation Rear stops Format controls 9. Insert the tray back into the Suprasetter and push it to the back as far it will go. 10. Close the cover of the Suprasetter. Suprasetter A52/A75 – User’s Guide...
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Operation 11. Click the "Lock" button in the "Input > Material Wizard" tab of the Supra- setter GUI. The cover of the Suprasetter is now monitored again. Version 2019...
Note: Open the cover of the Suprasetter only when you are prompted to insert new plates. The lower status LEDs will flash and a brief beep will be heard when the Suprasetter is ready for new plates or a tray to be inserted. Suprasetter A52/A75 – User’s Guide...
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Operation Open the cover of the Suprasetter. Version 2019...
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CAUTION Risk of injury from improper handling The following loads should not be exceeded: women 15 kg, men 25 kg. Example: 50 plates measuring 670 mm x 525 mm x 0.3 mm weigh approx. 22 Suprasetter A52/A75 – User’s Guide...
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Operation CAUTION Risk of injury from improper handling Plate edges can be sharp. Put on protective gloves. This will protect you from injury. 4. Put on protective gloves. Take the printing plates from the packaging. Note: There must always be a slip sheet between each plate! 6.
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Operation Stop Format controls 8. Close the cover of the Suprasetter. Suprasetter A52/A75 – User’s Guide...
Operation Inserting the Tray into the Suprasetter NOTICE The cover is not locked, it is simply closed. However, it is monitored in its closed position. The safety loop is interrupted if the cover is opened before the computer allows it and all hazardous motions are stopped. As a result, imaging can abort and you can have incorrectly imaged plates.
300 µm or 200 plates with a thickness of 150 µm onto the insertion table. For this to be done, you only have to replace the format con- trols by format controls with a longer side length. Proceed as follows. Suprasetter A52/A75 – User’s Guide...
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Operation NOTICE The cover is not locked, it is simply closed. However, it is monitored in its closed position. The safety loop is interrupted if the cover is opened before the computer allows it and all hazardous motions are stopped. As a result, imaging can abort and you can have incorrectly imaged plates.
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Larger holes Format controls 3. Insert the format controls with the longer side length at the larger holes and push them to the sides until you can load the plates with the size you want. Suprasetter A52/A75 – User’s Guide...
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Operation Format controls CAUTION Risk of injury from improper handling Plate edges can be sharp. Put on protective gloves. This will protect you from injury. 4. Put on protective gloves. Take the printing plates from the packaging. Note: There must always be a slip sheet between each plate! 6.
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Operation Push the format controls up against the plates so that the plates are cen- tered and at the rear stop. Rear stops Format controls 8. Close the cover of the Suprasetter. Suprasetter A52/A75 – User’s Guide...
Operation ESD Kit for Suprasetter with DTL (Option) In the case of unfavorable ambient conditions, the plate stacks can be subject to a high electrostatic charge. To avoid this, you have the option of purchasing an ESD kit. This kit comprises an ESD cord with leads. ESD cord with leads Version 2019...
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Operation Note: Make sure that the ESD leads are positioned correctly. After load- ing, these should lie on the plate stack and not be twisted. ESD cord with leads Suprasetter A52/A75 – User’s Guide...
Operation For simple loading of the lower plate tray, the elastic ESD cord can be removed on the left and attached on the right. Loading Plates Directly to the Online Pro- cessor Before you load a plate directly to the online processor, make sure that no plate is currently exiting the Suprasetter onto the conveyor.
Suprasetter. Wait until the error correction is finished. Canceling the error correction causes the Supraset- ter to be set to an undefined state that can only be eliminated by the service support. Suprasetter A52/A75 – User’s Guide...
Operation NOTICE The loader turns red in the 3D display if an error occurs in the loader. If imaging is also running parallel to that, you can run an error correction only after imaging is finished and the Suprasetter has switched to an error state. If you run the error correction without waiting, imaging will be aborted, and you may have to restart the system because of the undefined states that result from such an action.
3. Close the cover of the Suprasetter. 4. Click the "Correct error" button. This action returns the Suprasetter to its initial status and the function which was interrupted by the error can be repeated. Suprasetter A52/A75 – User’s Guide...
Operation Switching on an Automatic Cutout You must switch on an automatic cutout again after you eliminated the mal- function that triggered this cutout. Proceed as follows: Turn the snap locks on the rear panel of the Suprasetter 90° to the left. Use a coin to do this.
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Fit the rear panel back on again and turn the snap locks 90° to the right. 6. Click the "Correct error" button. This action returns the Suprasetter to its initial status and you can repeat the function which was interrupted by the fault. Suprasetter A52/A75 – User’s Guide...
Messages in the Suprasetter user interface will draw your attention to such servicing. Please contact your local service technicians. Maintenance by the User The table below lists the maintenance work to be done by the user and the intervals at which maintenance is required. Suprasetter A52/A75 – User’s Guide...
Service and Maintenance Maintenance Interval Cleaning the cleaning roller on the imaging 1000 printing plates drum Removing the Punch Waste (only if an optio- 2000 punch actions nal punch is built in) Replacing the filter kit on the suction device 25,000 m plate material (option)
Cleaning cycle: Every 1000 plates Cleaning agents for the cleaning roller on the imaging drum: • Water with a little dish-washing liquid, sponge, sponge cloth, lint-free cloth. Open the right side door. Right side door Suprasetter A52/A75 – User’s Guide...
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Service and Maintenance WARNING Risk of injury if safety system bypassed The key-operated switch that can be seen after the right side door is opened may be operated only by service personnel and not by the operator. The key-operated switch bypasses the safety loop. The following risks can occur: - Hazard of being crushed by moving parts.
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Dry the cleaning roller with a lint-free cloth. 6. Push the cleaning roller back into the Suprasetter. The positioning pins of the disks must go fully into the slits of the drum support. Suprasetter A52/A75 – User’s Guide...
Service and Maintenance Tighten the bearing of the cleaning roller by turning the screw 90°. 8. Close the right side door. 9. In the Suprasetter user interface, go to "Administration > Maintenance > Monitoring" and click the box in the "Cleaning Rollers" row in the "Main- tenance Completed"...
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- Hazard of being crushed by moving parts. - Injury from electric shock. Note: The Suprasetter switches to an error state when you open the side door. Right side door Remove the punch waste container from the Suprasetter and empty it. Suprasetter A52/A75 – User’s Guide...
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Service and Maintenance Note: Punch waste may not be disposed of as household waste. Dis- pose of the punch waste together with any printing plates you no longer need at your local waste disposal company. Punch waste container 3. Push the punch waste container back into the device as far as it will go. 4.
We strongly recommend that you also proceed as described above if you use plates that are not recommended by Heidelberg. It is essential to take note of the information supplied by the plate manufacturers. You are advised to request this information if you do not have it.
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Service and Maintenance Open the left side door. Note: The Suprasetter switches to an error state when you open the side door. Left side door Put on the disposable gloves because of the dirty filters and the light dust mask. 3.
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Service and Maintenance Rocker arm locks 4. Remove the high-efficiency submicron particulate air filter from the filter casing and place it in a plastic bag. Suprasetter A52/A75 – User’s Guide...
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Service and Maintenance High efficiency submicron Preliminary filter with cover Unscrew the four wing nuts from the cover and remove the washers as well. 6. Remove the cover above the preliminary filter. Place the preliminary filter in the plastic bag as well. 8.
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19. Click "Apply" and confirm the query with "Yes". The maintenance interval for changing the air filter starts from the beginning. 20. Run a troubleshooting routine to eliminate the error state of the Supra- setter, see "Troubleshooting", page 75 for details. Suprasetter A52/A75 – User’s Guide...
Technical Data Ambient conditions Temperature -10°C to +50°C (transport) Air pressure 250 mbar to 1060 mbar Relative humidity 10 % to 85 % non-condensing Noise emission < 70 dB (A), workplace-related value Resolution 1000 pixels/cm (2540 dpi) Plate sizes max. 670 mm x 525 mm min.
Please refer to the label overview at the end of this chapter for laser labels and their positions. DGUV regulation 11 (Germany) EN 60825-1 (Europe) IEC 60825-1 (International) 21 CFR 1040 (USA) Mechanical Safety EN ISO 12100 (Europe) EN1010-1/2 (Europe) IEC 68-2-6 (International) IEC 68-2-27 (International) Suprasetter A52/A75 – User’s Guide...
Interference to radio and television reception can occur if the device is not installed and operated in compliance with the manufacturer's instructions. Harmful interference can occur when operated in a residential environment. Elimination of these interferences is at the expense of the user. Suprasetter A52/A75 – User’s Guide...
Technical Data Approvals and Conformity (Germany) CE: Declaration of Conformity (Europe) cETLus (USA/Kanada) CDRH: Accession-No. (submitted) (USA) GOST-R (Russia) ACN 004 395 779 (Australia) CE Declaration of Conformity The circumstances listed below are valid solely within the member states of the European Union (EU): •...
The details of this disposal description are made to the best of our knowledge. They do not release persons disposing of the unit from their obligation to observe the regulations and legal provisions applicable at the time of disposal. Suprasetter A52/A75 – User’s Guide...
Technical Data General Dimensions "Dimensions (mm)", page 95 for size and weight of the Suprasetter. Harmful Substances The table below lists the parts that contain harmful substances and, therefore, must be disposed of or recycled separately. The positions of such parts in the Suprasetter can be found in the graphics below.
Technical Data Base frame Sheet steel, galvanized 1 (5) Machine base Aluminum EN 573-3 1 (6) EN AW 6060 T5 Side panels Gray cast iron 3 (7) DIN EN 1561 EN-GJL-200 Imaging rails Aluminum EN 573-3 3 (8) EN AW 6060 T5 Imaging drum EN AW-AlMgSiT66 3 (9)
(see the section "Disposal of Glysantin", page 103). Detach the coolant hose (13) lower down and allow the liquid (approx. 1 L) to drain off into a suitable con- tainer. Suprasetter A52/A75 – User’s Guide...
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Technical Data Pos. Steps Comment 14, 15 Remove components in the Notice: Remove the filter mats (14) door frames. in the left side door (option) only Image 6 with gloves and dust mask on and and 20 dispose of them as general com- Image 11 mercial waste.
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Technical Data Pos. Steps Comment Image 3 Dismantle the imaging unit: Drum contains different types of Machine base (6) material (steel, aluminum) Side carriage (7) Drum (9) Image 1 Suprasetter A52/A75 – User’s Guide...
Technical Data Labels on the SuprasetterA52/A75 Reference to laser Class 1 Note on FCC Type label Suprasetter A52/A75 – User’s Guide...
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Technical Data CE mark of conformity Caution! Invisible Class 4 Laser Radiation When open and interlock defeated, Avoid eye or skin exposure to direct or scat- tered radiation. Caution! Beware of moving parts when interlock defeated. Version 2019...
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Technical Data Electrical hazard warning. Caution! Invisible Class 4 Laser Radiation Visible and invisible laser radiation. Avoid eye or skin exposure to direct or scattered radiation. Suprasetter A52/A75 – User’s Guide...
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Technical Data Wear protective gloves and a dust mask. Caution: High leakage current. Earth connection essential before connecting supply Version 2019...
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Technical Data Caution: The leakage current is > 10 mA. Power switch identification Suprasetter A52/A75 – User’s Guide...
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