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 A106 – User’s Guide...
Before you start ... Important Information Important information in the text is marked 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 A106 – 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 A106 – 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 A106 – 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) if, for example, a suitable moment in production allows this.
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) Suprasetter A106 – User’s Guide...
Before you start ... • Removing the slip sheet from the plate • Getting up off a seat The intensity of these charges is determined basically by the following param- eters: • Humidity • Roughness of the material surface • Pressure/space when in contact •...
• 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 A106 – User’s Guide...
(option) and then transports the imaged plate back to the insertion table or, if an online processor is con- nected, directly to the processor. Load button Insertion table On/Off button Power switch Status Panel Suprasetter A106 – User’s Guide...
Introduction Ambient Conditions 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. Status Panel The following actions of the Suprasetter are indicated by the status panel: Status LED...
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The top LEDs flash alternately. A brief beep is also heard if an operator intervention is required. Waiting for a plate: The user is prompted to insert the required plate. The bottom LEDs flash synchronously. A brief beep is also heard. Suprasetter A106 – User’s Guide...
Introduction Plate ready to be removed: 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.
Introduction 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. The use of unapproved plates and slip sheets can result in malfunctions in the Suprasetter.
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 right side panel. When an auto- matic cutout is triggered, please proceed as described in the section "Switch- ing on an Automatic Cutout", page 42. Repairs may be done only by service personnel.
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 A106 – 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).
- The power switch of the Suprasetter is set to 'I'. - The Suprasetter GUI is running. Operation: Click the "Device" button in the Suprasetter GUI. Click "Configuration" in the vertical menu bar. 3. Select the "Timer" tab. 4. Select "Switch on Timer". Suprasetter A106 – User’s Guide...
Operation Set the startup cycle you want in "Schedule" in the "Settings" box. 6. Set the switch-on time you want in "Start Time" in the "Settings" box. Note: If you selected "Once" in "Schedule", you can also set the startup day in addition to the start time in "Schedule Once".
At all times keep to the shutdown order described here. The Suprasetter can be damaged on the inside if you switch off the Suprasetter directly with the power switch. Press and hold down the On/Off button (approx. 3 seconds) until you hear a beep. Suprasetter A106 – User’s Guide...
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Operation Release the On/Off button. 3. Press the On/Off button a second time. The Suprasetter shuts down. Note: You must repeat the shutdown procedure from the start if the beep sounds for a second time before you have done step 3. 4.
6. Press the On/Off button a second time. The Suprasetter interrupts error correction and shuts down. Note: In this case as well, you must repeat shutdown if the beep sounds for a second time before you have done step 3 or 6. Suprasetter A106 – User’s Guide...
Operation Material Handling Observe the following when handling printing plates: CAUTION Risk of injury from improper handling Plate edges can be sharp. Put on protective gloves. This will protect you from injury. • Never touch the emulsion side of the printing plate with your bare hands. Finger prints will appear on the printing plate which can adversely affect the print quality.
This is accompanied by a brief beep. Load button is lit Lower part is flashing CAUTION Risk of injury from improper handling Plate edges can be sharp. Put on protective gloves. This will protect you from injury. Suprasetter A106 – User’s Guide...
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Operation Put on protective gloves. Take the requested printing plate from the packaging. 3. Remove all slip sheets or packaging materials which may stick to the plate. NOTICE Carefully remove all slip sheets or packaging materials from both sides of the printing plate before loading it into the Suprasetter.
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6. Push the plate into the Suprasetter until you can see the rear edge of the plate at the scale on the insertion table. Press the load button. The plate is loaded to the Suprasetter. This is accompanied by a brief beep. Suprasetter A106 – User’s Guide...
Operation Load button Note: The Suprasetter loads the plate and checks at what angle it is. The plate is immediately transported back to the insertion table if it was too askew when inserted. Three beeps are heard and the load button flashes.
Click the "Recorder Error Messages" button. The following help information is displayed: • Error ID • Description of error • Error remedy Follow the instructions to eliminate the error. 3. Click the "Correct error" button. Suprasetter A106 – User’s Guide...
Operation This action returns the Suprasetter to its initial status and the function which was interrupted by the error can be repeated. NOTICE If you hear unusual noises during an error correction that you run following an incorrectly loaded plate to the drum, do not switch off 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. Side panel Switch on the automatic cutout that was triggered. Suprasetter A106 – User’s Guide...
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Operation Automatic cutouts (5x) 3. Please inform your maintenance service if you cannot switch on an auto- matic cutout again so that this malfunction can be remedied. Note: Automatic cutout F5 remains switched off if you do not use an autoloader.
This maintenance work is not part of war- ranty. Messages in the Suprasetter user interface will draw your attention to such servicing. Please contact your local service technicians. Suprasetter A106 – User’s Guide...
Service and Maintenance Cleaning the Suprasetter WARNING 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. The surfaces of the Suprasetter can be cleaned using a dry cloth.
The Suprasetter switches to an error state if you remove the insertion table during a running operation. As a result, imag- ing can abort and you can have incorrectly imaged plates. Pull the insertion table towards you by its upper edge. Suprasetter A106 – User’s Guide...
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Service and Maintenance Insertion table 3. Lift the insertion table out of the Suprasetter and place it carefully on a table. Version 2019...
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Note: Punches are integrated as an option. 4. Remove the punch waste containers from the Suprasetter. Punch motors Punch waste containers Open the tilting lever stoppers on both bearings of the cleaning roller Suprasetter A106 – User’s Guide...
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Service and Maintenance Cleaning roller Open tilting lever stoppers on left and right 6. Remove the cleaning roller from the Suprasetter. Make sure that the roller does not become damaged when doing so. Clean the cleaning roller with the cleaning cloth, some liquid soap and warm water.
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Service and Maintenance Cleaning roller Close tilting lever stoppers on left and right 11. Refit the punch waste container. Punch waste containers 12. Dry the cleaning roller again with a lint-free cloth. Suprasetter A106 – User’s Guide...
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Service and Maintenance 13. Place the lower edge of the insertion table into the guide. Insertion table 14. Press the insertion table away from you until the no-work magnets catch. Version 2019...
The Suprasetter switches to an error state if you remove the insertion table during a running operation. As a result, imag- ing can abort and you can have incorrectly imaged plates. Pull the insertion table towards you by its upper edge. Suprasetter A106 – User’s Guide...
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Service and Maintenance Insertion table 3. Lift the insertion table out of the Suprasetter and place it carefully beside the Suprasetter. Version 2019...
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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 motors Punch waste containers Refit the punch waste container. Suprasetter A106 – User’s Guide...
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Service and Maintenance 6. Place the lower edge of the insertion table into the guide. Insertion table Press the insertion table away from you until the no-work magnets catch. Version 2019...
The key-operated switch which is now visible may only be operated 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. - Injury from electric shock. Suprasetter A106 – User’s Guide...
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Service and Maintenance Side panel Pull off the cover of the air filter casing. Cover Version 2019...
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Note: The coated side must face the inside of the device. Dispose of the old air filter as general commercial waste. Contact your local waste disposal company for more details about disposal proce- dures. 6. Place the cover back on the filter casing. Suprasetter A106 – User’s Guide...
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Service and Maintenance Cover Put the side panel back on. Side panel Version 2019...
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The number of hours in the "Next Maintenance" column is reset to its initial value. 9. Click "Apply" and confirm the query with "Yes". The maintenance interval for changing the air filter starts from the beginning. Suprasetter A106 – User’s Guide...
Ambient conditions Temperature +17°C to +27°C (operation) Air pressure 700 mbar to 1060 mbar Relative humidity 40 % to 70 % non-condensing Ambient conditions Temperature -10°C bis +50° (transport) Air pressure 250 mbar to 1060 mbar Suprasetter A106 – User’s Guide...
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Technical Data Dimensions and Data Relative humidity 10 % to 85 % non-condensing Noise emission < 70 dB (A) workplace-related value Plate sizes Max. 930 mm x 1060 mm Min. 370 mm x 323 mm Plate thickness 0,15 mm bis 0,3 mm Resolution 1000 pixels/cm (2540 dpi) Version 2019...
(Europe) Laser safety 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) Suprasetter A106 – User’s Guide...
Compliance with radio interference suppression regulations can be assumed when the equipment in question is marked with the European Union mark of conformity (CE) and the instructions for installation, operation and service are followed. Suprasetter A106 – User’s Guide...
Technical Data Note on FCC This device was tested and complies with the limits for class A digital equip- ment (see section 15 of the FCC Rules). These limits are designed to provide protection against harmful interference when the device is operated in com- mercial environments.
The circumstances listed below are valid solely within the member states of the European Union (EU): • You received a copy of the CE Declaration of Conformity together with your accounting documents. • Keep this copy with the operating manual. Basic principle Suprasetter A106 – User’s Guide...
Technical Data Disposal The Suprasetter must be disposed of in compliance with the relevant national regulations. The Suprasetter contains harmful substances. It must be handed over to an approved waste disposal company and not be disposed of as household waste. Addresses can be obtained from the relevant environmental office.
State-of-the-art technology allows ther- mal recycling in appropriately equipped plants. Disposal of Glysantin BASF's safety data sheet "Glysantin G48-00" that is valid at the time you dis- pose of the product must always be followed. Suprasetter A106 – User’s Guide...
Technical Data BASF Aktiengesellschaft, 67056 Ludwigshafen, Germany, Phone:+49-621-60- 43333 E-Mail: Productinformation.Performance-Chemicals@basf-ag.de Recyclable Materials The following table lists the main parts that do not contain harmful substances and that can undergo environmentally safe recycling. The positions of such parts in the Suprasetter can be found in the graphics below.
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(kg) Imaging drum Aluminum EN 573-3 EN AW 6060 T5 Punch bar Aluminum EN 573-3 3 (13) EN AW 6060 T5 Various parts: Steel, aluminum, plastic, cast aluminum Mounting parts Motors Pumps Cables Rubberized rollers Suprasetter A106 – User’s Guide...
Technical Data Dismantling Pos. Steps Comment 1, 3, 4, 5 Dismantling of the panels Upper side panels, front and front table Image 1 Draining of the coolant Disposal of the coolant must be envi- ronmentally safe following the manu- facturer's instructions. The notes in the safety data sheet must be observed (see the section "Disposal...
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Image 8 Lasermodul demontieren Im Bild ist nur der Einbauplatz sicht- Image 8 Lifting the imaging unit off Drum contains different types of the lower frame and dis- material Image 8 mantling it Dismantling the drum Suprasetter A106 – User’s Guide...
Technical Data Disposal Instructions for Chiller The chiller comprises several components that must be disposed of separately. Disposal of the unit must be done professionally and only at appropriately des- ignated locations. The chiller can be divided into three groups. Electrical parts, components, all cable types can be dismantled and the single material items can then be recycled.
Technical Data Labels on the Suprasetter A106 Type label Note on FCC Reference to laser Class 1 Suprasetter A106 – User’s Guide...
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Technical Data CE mark of conformity Caution! Beware of moving parts when interlock defeated. Electric shock hazard. Notice: Before removing the spring, the tension must be released. Version 2019...
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Technical Data Caution! Invisible Class 4 Laser Radiation When open and interlock defeated, Avoid eye or skin exposure to direct or scat- tered radiation. Power switch identification Suprasetter A106 – User’s Guide...
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