CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Model Names and Basic Specifications 1.2 Accessories 1.3 Features 1.4 Usage Precautions 1.5 Daily Maintenance and Storage 1.6 Main Specifications 1.7 External Dimensions 2. DESCRIPTION OF PARTS AND FUNCTIONS 2.1 Plotter Nomenclature 2.2 Control Panel 2.3 Mounting the Cutter Pen 2.4 Adjusting the Pen Carriage Height 2.5 Tilting the Writing Panel 2.6 Loading the Medium...
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5. DISASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT Adjusting the X-Axis Driver 5.1.1 Removing the X Motor Cover 5.1.2 Adjusting the X Drive Belt Tension 5.1.3 Adjusting the Belt Tension of the Front X Slider 5.1.4 Adjusting the Belt Tension of the Rear X Slider 5.1.5 Checking the Belt Tension of the Front and Rear X Slider Adjusting the Y-Axis Driver 5.2.1 Removing the Y Motor Cover...
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6. TROUBLESHOOTING FLOWCHARTS 6.1 Checking for Faulty Rotation of the Blade 6.2 The Cutting Media Cannot be Satisfactorily Cut 6.3 Initialization is Abnormal 6.4 Pen UP/DOWN Operations are Abnormal 6-10 6.5 The X-Axis Backlash is Excessive 6-12 6.6 The Y-Axis Backlash is Excessive 6-13 7.
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9. DISASSEMBLY DIAGRAMS AND PARTS LISTS Mainframe (1-pen type) Mainframe (2-pen type) Stand Section Control Panel Unit Control Unit X Drive Unit 9-11 Y Drive Section (1-pen type) 9-14 Y Drive Section (2-pen type) 9-17 Roll Stocker (Option) 9-20 9.10 Pen Block Conversion 9-20 10.
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CAUTION: 1. Be sure to select a vacuum pump which is affixed with either a label showing compliance with the relevant safety standard or with the CE marking. 2. Before connecting the vacuum pump to a power supply, be sure to read CHAPTER 11 and follow the instructions accordingly.
3. BASIC FUNCTION MENU 3.1 Menu Operations 3.1.1 Selecting a Function Menu Function Description Using the Character Dump Mode Warning : The pen starts moving as soon as the data is transmitted to the plotter from the computer. To avoid injury to yourself and damage to the plotter, keep your hands, face, and other obstacles out of the vicinity of the pen carriage and Y bar.
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3.1.2 Running a Cutting Test Function selection Submenus Function Description TEST 1 TEST1 one triangle inside a square 2 CUTTING PRO CUTTING PRO characters 3 TEST2 three triangles within squares Warning : The pen starts moving as soon as the SELF TEST mode is selected by pressing the 2 key (YES) .
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5. DISASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT NOTE: All the disassembly and adjustment procedures in this chapter are the same as those for the FC2201-90/90EX and FC2202-90/90EX. FC2230-UM251-01-1600...
7. ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS 7.1 Flowchart of the Adjustment Sequence Flowchart of the Adjustment Sequence for 1- and 2-pen Specifications of FC2231 and FC2232. 7.3 Switching the Power Unit’s Supply Voltage 7.4 Power Unit 7.6 Clearing the Non-Volatile RAM 7.7 Default Trimmer Settings 7.8 Adjusting the Motor Offset 7.9 Adjusting the Pen Offset 7.10 Adjusting the Pen Servo...
7.2 Location of the board 7.2.1 Main Board (PR216001) FC2160A O1-1, O1-2 : OPEN FC2230 O1-1, O1-2 : SHORT O1-1 O2-2 NOTE: A modified main board has been used for the FC2230. Jumper switches have been added. The FC2230 board can be used for an FC2160A model, but an unmodefied FC2160A board can not be used for an FC2230 model.
7.6 Clearing the Non-Volatile RAM NOTE: Be sure to clear the non-volatile RAM after replacing the main board or before Starting any electrical adjustment. (1) While holding down the control panel's △ POSITION key, turn on the plotter. (2) After the following messages appear on the LCD panel, turn off the plotter. NOVRAM...
7.7 Default Trimmer Settings Put the establishment of all the trimmers of the main board before doing an exchange together, and include a main new board into the plotter when you replace a main board. Set it up as follows if you don't know the establishment of all the trimmers of the main board before doing an exchange.
7.8 Adjusting the Motor Offset FC2230-UM251-01-1600...
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A motor for adjustment purposes can be used instead of an oscilloscope to adjust the motor offset. Use a motor from a plotter or a cutting plotter. NOTE: Before adjusting the motor driver IC’s offset. 1. Disconnect all the X motor lines from the X joint board P301 and P302. 2.
7.10 Adjusting the Pen Servo 1-pen models 2-pen models Set Bits 4,5, and 6 to OFF Set Bits 2,4,5, and 6 to OFF PEN HEIGHT PEN FORCE PARALLEL PEN HEIGHT (4) In the case of a 2-pen model Use a 2-channel oscilloscope to monitor the waveform of TP2 and TP3 on the Main Joint Board in the control box.
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NOTE: Both of the pen holders are 2-pen models. FC2230-UM251-01-1600 7-13...
7.11 Adjusting the Pen Force NOTE: Are case of the 2-pen models adjustments are part of NO.2 pen holder and check of other side pen holder. PEN HEIGHT PEN FORCE PARALLEL FORCE *g PEN U/D **** NOTE: After you have changed the numeric value on the LCD, press the F3 key PEN U/D to raise and lower the cutter before measuring the pen force again.
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(5) When adjustments are completed, return the DIP switch to its default settings and then turn off the plotter. FC2230-UM251-01-1600 7-15...
7.12 Adjusting the Main Servo Axes GAIN the F3 → → → ① ① Insufficient gain (overshoot) Turn VR10 or VR20 to the right ② Excessive gain (undershoot) Turn VR10 or VR20 to the left ② FC2230-UM251-01-1600 7-16...
7.14 DIP Switch Factory Settings Settings for DIP Switch on the Main Board 1. FC2231-90/90EX/90T/90EXT, FC2232-90/90EX/90T/90EXT FC2231-90 FC2231-90T Set Bits all ON Set Bit 3 to OFF FC2232-90T FC2232-90 Set Bits 2 and 3 to OFF Set Bit 2 to OFF FC2231-90EXT FC2231-90EX Set Bits 1 and 3 to OFF...
7.15 Factory Preset Settings Perform the following procedure after completing all of the previous adjustments. (1) While holding down the control panel’s POSITION key, turn on the plotter. (2) After the follwing messages appear on the LCD panel, turn off the plotter. NOVRAM...
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(4) Setting the HP-GL command mode. PAUSE : Press the PAUSE key to select PAUSE mode. NEXT : Press the NEXT key. NEXT : Press the NEXT key again. I/F FUNCTION FILM 2PEN : Press the 1 key to select INTERFACE. RS232C...
7.16 Using the Test Modes 7.16.1 Sensor Test Mode (1) Set the SW1 DIP switch as shown below and then turn on the plotter. Set only Bits 1,2, and 8 to OFF (2) The status of each sensor is displayed on the LCD panel. Display Sensor name Operation when the High/Low level changes...
7.16.2 Keyboard Test Mode if a panel key's corresponding bit does not properly change status, check the following and then run this test again. ・ Fault in D1 or D2 on the PR223281 Key Joint Board; or the may be attached in reverse ・...
7.16.3 Setting the Parallel Interface (1) Set the SW1 DIP switch as shown below and then turn on the plotter. Set only Bits 4, 5 and 6 to OFF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 (2) The prompt below appears. PEN...
7.16.4 Belt running Test Perform this test when you replace a belt. (5) PAUSE : Press the PAUSE key to select PAUSE mode. ↓ NEXT : Press the NEXT key. ↓ NEXT : Press the NEXT key again. ↓ NEXT : Press the NEXT key again.
9. Disassembly Diagrams And Parts Lists 9.1 Mainframe (1-Pen Type) Part No. Description Q’ty Remarks 772232120 X Joint Board PR223203 Assembly 772232100 X Flex. Board PR223224 Assembly 773503490 High Voltage Board PR31001C Assembly 122927320 Y Cable CA2292-32 (-60/-90) 692807300 CA2232-32 (-EX) 122907030 X Cable CA2290-03...
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9.3 Stand Section Part No. Description Q’ty Remarks 622301770 Side Foot L-60 FC2230-60 622301701 Side Foot L-90/EX FC2230-90/EX 622301690 Side Foot R-60 FC2230-60 622301711 Side Foot R F223 FC2230-90/EX 054221031 Main Bar R-2 FC2230-60 622301800 Main Bar R-90 FC2230-90/EX 054221021 Main Bar F-2 FC2230-60 622301790...
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9.5 Control Unit Part No. Description Q’ty Remarks 792233700 Main Board FC2230 series 510000051 Switching Power Supply PS089 772232530 Main Joint Board PR223282 500050273 Fan Motor TUDC24B4 500050271 AC Inlet NC174-10N-C-F635 792233701 Noise Filter 508102306 Power Switch SW,2WI36/92 622300020 Upper Chassis 022907180 Connector Plate 622300120 Chassis 302200019 Plate...
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9.6 X Drive Unit (1/2) Part No. Description Q’ty Remarks 312208069 Bearing F608ZZ 022904221 Bearing Spacer 022903590 Pulley Shaft, Right 022904510 X Belt S2ML3200 FC2200-90 022904520 X Belt EX S2ML4200 FC2200-90EX 022903671 Roller Lever 022900400 Roller φ27 022903533 X Slider 020003131 Roller 022903680 Roller Collar A 022903662 Flexible Plate...
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9.6 X Drive Unit (2/2) Part No. Description Q’ty Remarks 022900013 Writing Panel 12 FC2200-90 022900103 Writing Panel FC2200-90/EX 022903511 X Rail, Rear 12 FC2200-90 022903772 X Rail, Rear FC2200-90/EX 022903631 Belt Plate B 022903691 Roller Collar B 022904212 Spacerφ04-1.5 022903612 Sensor Dog 362200005 Rubber Foot SJ5008...
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X Drive Unit FC2230-UM-251-01-1600 9-13...
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9.7 Y Drive Section (1-Pen Type) (1/2) Part No. Description Q’ty Remarks 022903301 Y Gear Box 022903311 Motor Bracket 022903362 Pulley 88Z-TN 022903370 Pulley 44Z-TN 022903331 Y Pulley Shaft 022903342 Box Cover 022903351 Y Bar Plate 022903380 Shaft φ5 022903534 X Slider R 053206100 Motor Pulley 311608034 Bearing F688ZZ...
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9.7 Y Drive Section (1-Pen Type) (2/2) Part No. Description Q’ty Remarks (Pen Block Unit) Standard Pressure Type 022902401 MC Block 22AL 090113200 Long Magnetic Circuit Board A A0000 010014101 Slide Shaft Assembly 021500621 50 Slide Arm 022906323 Hall IC Bracket 053203390 Guide Shaft 310069220 Bearing BB692ZZMC39S2S...
Y Drive Section (1-PEN TYPE) FC2230-UM-251-01-1600 9-16...
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9.8 Y Drive Section (2-Pen Type) (1/2) Part No. Description Q’ty Remarks 022903301 Y Gear Box 022903311 Motor Bracket 022903362 Pulley 88Z-TN 022903370 Pulley 44Z-TN 022903331 Y Pulley Shaft 022903342 Box Cover 022903351 Y Bar Plate 022903380 Shaft φ5 022903534 X Slider R 053206100 Motor Pulley 311608034 Bearing F688ZZ...
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9.8 Y Drive Section (2-Pen Type) (2/2) Part No. Description Q’ty Remarks (Pen Block Unit) Standard Pressure Type 022906313 MC Block 090113200 Long Magnetic Circuit Board A A0000 010014101 Slide Shaft Assembly 021500621 50 Slide Arm 022906323 Hall IC Bracket 053203350 Guide Shaft 319011094 Bearing BB692ZZ...
9.9 Roll Stocker (Option) Part No. Description Q’ty Remarks 022908050 Hanger, Front 022908060 Hanger, Rear 022908070 Roll Shaft 022908080 Nut R16 022908590 Tray Nut 18 022908580 Tray Nut 12 772290800 Hanger Assembly 9.10 Pen block conversion set Part No. Description Q’ty PEN TYPE 792231700 Set to convert 1PEN-N to 1PEN-T...
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