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CUTTING MACHINE
FC2250
FC2250-UM-251-12-9370
SERVICE MANUAL

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  • Page 1 CUTTING MACHINE FC2250 FC2250-UM-251-12-9370 SERVICE MANUAL...
  • Page 3 The wiring diagram was corrected. 11-1 13.12.16 Parts number for the X cable was corrected. 10-1 13.12.16 Parts number for the FC2250 Pen Block Assembly was corrected. 10-1 13.12.16 Parts number for the Control Cable was corrected. 10-4 13.12.16 Parts number for the Power Supply Relay Board was corrected.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    3. Basic Operation .............3-1 3.1 Replacing the Cutter Blade ................3-1 3.2 Adjusting the Blade Length ................3-4 3.3 Mounting the Cutter Pen ..................3-5 3.4 Adjusting the Pen Carriage Height ..............3-6 3.5 Turning On the Plotter and Initialization ............3-7 3.6 Loading the Medium ..................3-8 3.7 PAUSE Menu Configuration ................3-9 3.8 Setting the Cutting Conditions ..............3-10 3.9 Printing a Conditions List ................3-12 3.10 Printing a Character Dump List ..............3-14 3.11 Printing the Self-Test Pattern ................3-16 4. Daily Maintenance and Storage ........4-1 5. RECOMMENDED PARTS LIST........5-1 FC2250-UM-251-9370...
  • Page 5 7.2.10 X Home Sensor ............................7-22 7.2.11 X Flexible Cable ............................. 7-23 7.3 Pen Block Part ....................7-25 7.3.1 Pen Block ............................... 7-25 7.3.2 Registration Mark Sensor ........................7-29 7.3.3 Adjusting the Pen Arm Slider Shaft ..................... 7-31 7.4 Y Drive Part .....................7-32 7.4.1 Y Motor ..............................7-32 7.4.2 Y Motor Belt ............................7-34 7.4.3 Adjusting the Y Motor Belt Tension ..................... 7-35 7.4.4 Adjusting the Y Drive Belt Tension ...................... 7-35 FC2250-UM-251-9370...
  • Page 6 8. ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS ........8-1 8.1 List of Items Requiring Readjustment ............8-1 8.2 Flowchart of the Adjustment Sequence ............8-2 8.2.1 The main board was replaced ........................ 8-2 8.2.2 The pen block was replaced ........................8-3 8.2.3 The X home sensor was replaced ......................8-3 8.2.4 The Y home sensor was replaced ......................8-4 8.2.5 The registration mark sensor was replaced ..................8-4 8.2.6 The X or Y motor was replaced ......................8-4 8.2.7 The X or Y belt was replaced ........................8-5 8.2.8 The Y bar was removed ........................... 8-5 FC2250-UM-251-9370...
  • Page 7 9.1.1 Checking for Faulty Rotation of the Blade .................... 9-1 9.1.2 The Cutting Media Cannot be Satisfactorily Cut .................. 9-2 9.1.3 Initialization is Abnormal ........................9-8 9.1.4 Pen UP/DOWN Operations are Abnormal ....................9-9 9.1.5 The X-axis Backlash is Excessive ......................9-11 9.1.6 The Y-axis Backlash is Excessive ......................9-12 9.1.7 The Y or X position is shifted ....................... 9-12 9.2 The Plotter is Turned On But Doesn’t Operate ..........9-13 9.3 Error Messages ....................9-14 9.4 Error Messages in GP-GL Command Mode ..........9-15 9.5 Error Messages in HP-GL Emulation Mode ..........9-16 9.6 The Cutting Results are Unsatisfactory ............9-18 FC2250-UM-251-9370...
  • Page 8 11.1 Wiring Connection ..................11-1 11.2 Key Relay Board (PR223281) .................11-2 11.3 Main Relay Board (PN6121-02B) ..............11-3 11.4 X Relay Board (PN6121-11C) .................11-6 11.5 X Flex. Board (PN6121-03C) ................11-7 11.6 X-Y Relay Board (PN6121-04C) ..............11-8 11.7 Pen Flex. Board (PN6121-05C) ..............11-9 11.8 Pen Flex. Board 1 (PN6121-06C) ..............11-9 11.9 2-Pen Board (PN6121-08C) ................11-10 11.10 High Voltage Board (PR31001C) ..............11-11 11.11 Main Board (PN6121-01C) ................11-12 11.12 Power Relay Board (PN5042-04) ..............11-21 11.13 Miscellaneous ....................11-22 FC2250-UM-251-9370...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    1. INTRODUCTION 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Model Names and Basic Specifications Model Media hold down method Cutting area FC2250-60VC Vacuum suction 610 (X) x 920 (Y) mm FC2250-120MG Magnetic FC2250-120ES Electrostatic adhesion 1200 (X) x 920 (Y) mm FC2250-120VC Vacuum suction...

  • Page 10: Main Specifications

    1. INTRODUCTION 1.3 Main Specifications FC2250-60VC FC2250-120VC/MG/ES FC2250-180VC/ES Configuration Flatbed Effective cutting area 610 x 920 mm 1200 x 920 mm 1740 x 920 mm Media hold-down method VC models: Vacuum suction, MG models: Magnetic, ES models: Electrostatic adhesion Maximum cutting speed...

  • Page 11: External Dimensions

    1. INTRODUCTION 1.4 External Dimensions FC2250-60VC 1040 Unit: mm Dimensional accuracy: ±5 mm FC2250-UM-251-9370...
  • Page 12 1. INTRODUCTION FC2250-120 Unit: mm Dimensional accuracy: ±5mm FC2250-UM-251-9370...
  • Page 13 1. INTRODUCTION FC2250-180 Unit: mm Dimensional accuracy: ±5mm FC2250-UM-251-9370...

  • Page 14: Stand Assembly Procedure

    Attach the two center plates (3) to the stand leg (1), using the M6 x 15 bolts and the L wrench provided as standard accessories. Attach the center plates (3) to stand leg (2) in the same way. Standard accessories 1. M6 x 15 hexagonal bolts: 8 2. L wrench M6 x 15 hexagonal bolts FC2250-UM-251-9370...

  • Page 15: Mounting Procedure

    2. M3 x 8 bind-head screws: 6 Procedure (1) When mounting the FC2250 unit onto the stand, make sure that it is correctly oriented. The three cables protruding from the FC2250 should be at the control box side. (2) Position the FC2250 so that the underside of the frame is mounted on top of the stand.

  • Page 16: Removing The Y Bar Retaining Brackets

    Move the plate nuts inside the pressed aluminum fitting to the left edge, and then tighten the M3 bolts. (3) Loosen the two M3 hexagonal bolts as shown in the above diagram, and then pull bracket R out in an upward direction. FC2250-UM-251-9370...

  • Page 17: Selecting The Vacuum Pump

    1. INTRODUCTION 1.8 Selecting the Vacuum Pump Select the vacuum pump according to the guidelines listed in the table below. Item FC2250-60VC FC2250-120VC FC2250-180VC Airflow (m /min) Ratings Static pressure (kPa) Hose connection bore 38 mm 50 mm 50 mm...

  • Page 18: Installation Location

    When connecting the vacuum pump to your cutting plotter, please refer to the following diagram. CAUTION The exhaust from the vacuum pump is hot, so do not place anything flammable near the exhaust port. Failure to observe this precaution could cause a fire. FC2250-60VC Hose band CA2294-01 Durable flexible hose...

  • Page 19: Description Of Parts

    The names of the plotter parts are as follows. Pen carriage Y ber Control panel Writing panel CHART HOLD key Tilt lever (ES models only) Rear view of the main box Interface connector Stand Power inlet USB interface Power switch RS-232C interface RS-232C FC2250-UM-251-9370...

  • Page 20: Control Panel

    ....... Used to set the eight groups of cutting conditions retained in the plotter’s internal memory or to select one group as the current cutting conditions......Used to select the desired menu screen for setting a function at the control panel when the plotter is in PAUSE mode. FC2250-UM-251-9370...
  • Page 21 To reset the plotter, concurrently press the [ENTER] and [ORIGIN] keys......Runs a cutting test to check whether the currently selected cutting conditions are compatible with the medium loaded......Used to move the origin point. To reset the plotter, concurrently press the [ENTER] and [ORIGIN] keys. FC2250-UM-251-9370...

  • Page 22: Types Of Cutter Blades And Their Features

    • The spring ensures that the blade is lifted clear of the cutting medium when the pen is raised. CB15U-SP (ø1.5) Note: The CB15U-K30 and CB15U-K30-SP blades are CB15U-K30-SP (ø1.5) designed for use with thick media e.g. rubber for sandblasting. CB09UA (ø0.9) CB30UC (ø3.0) FC2250-UM-251-9370...

  • Page 23: Cutter Pen Nomenclature

    (for cutter blades of 3.0 mm diameter) Cutter pen for 3.0-mm diameter blades fitted with a spring Protective cap Spring Cutter blade* Plunger Holder Blade length adjustment knob (silver) * The CB30UC supersteel blade is shown in the figure above. FC2250-UM-251-9370...

  • Page 25: Basic Operation

    (6) Using your finger, check that the cutter blade rotates smoothly inside the cutter pen. CAUTION Be careful not to stab your finger when handling the cutter blade. FC2250-UM-251-9730...
  • Page 26 (5) With the plunger still in the upright position, insert the holder cap until you hear it click into place. Turn the blade adjustment knob in the clockwise direction to adjust the length of the blade. CAUTION Be careful not to stab your finger when handling the cutter blade. FC2250-UM-251-9730...
  • Page 27 (5) Attach the plunger to the plunger cap with the cutter blade inserted into it by Plunger cap lowering the plunger onto the plunger cap. CAUTION Be careful not to stab your finger when handling the cutter blade. FC2250-UM-251-9730...

  • Page 28: Adjusting The Blade Length

    Film Backing sheet If the film thickness cannot be accurately determined, adjust the blade length by gradually increasing it until only traces of the blade appear on the backing sheet when a cutting test is executed. FC2250-UM-251-9730...

  • Page 29: Mounting The Cutter Pen

    (2) (After mounting the pen, tighten the screw. • Mount each of the pens in the same way as that used for 1-pen models. • When facing the pens, the left pen is designated as No. 1 and the right pen is designated as No. 2. FC2250-UM-251-9730...

  • Page 30: Adjusting The Pen Carriage Height

    (4) When the adjustment is complete, remove the adjustment plate (thin) from under the pen. CHECKPOINT Always make sure that the writing panel is in a horizontal position before making this adjustment. When cutting thick media, place the medium on the writing panel before making this adjustment. FC2250-UM-251-9730...

  • Page 31: Turning On The Plotter And Initialization

    The pen carriage returns to the origin point for plotting, and then moves back and forth twice at a 45˚ angle from the origin to determine the friction coefficient of the plotter mechanisms. Pen carriage Y bar Control panel Writing panel (6) When the initialization process is complete, the plotter is ready to begin plotting or cutting. FC2250-UM-251-9730...

  • Page 32: Loading The Medium

    • After the medium has been held for a while by electrostatic adhesion, it may become charged with static electricity and therefore be harder to remove from the writing panel. There is nothing abnormal about this phenomenon. FC2250-UM-251-9730...

  • Page 33: Pause Menu Configuration

    When the plotter is in PAUSE mode, each of the functions listed below in the “Function selection” column can be accessed by pressing the NEXT key until the desired menu appears and then pressing the function key indicated by a box. FC2250-UM-251-9730...

  • Page 34: Setting The Cutting Conditions

    30 CHANGE TOOL1 SPEED QUALITY SPEED QUALITY (2) The setting condition parameters are displayed as shown below. Blinking cursor Cutting (pen force) Offset value FORCE OFFSET X20 COND1 09U 0 30 READY+ TOOL1 SPEED QUALITY Speed Tool number Quality FC2250-UM-251-9730 3-10...
  • Page 35 • Your settings are retained even while the plotter is turned off. • The FORCE and SPEED values, in particular, should be initially set to low values and gradually raised while running cutting tests. (7) Press the [F4] key to return to the previous display. FC2250-UM-251-9730 3-11...

  • Page 36: Printing A Conditions List

    Press the [ENTER] key to print “Condition Settings Page 2” (9) When all of the conditions have been printed, the READY message reappears. FC2250-UM-251-9730 3-12...
  • Page 37 3. OPERATIONS Cutting/Plotting Conditions List FC2250-UM-251-9730 3-13...

  • Page 38: Printing A Character Dump List

    (8) Press the [ENTER] key. If DUMP mode has been selected, DUMP appears on the display to indicate that the plotter has entered DUMP mode. (9) Transmit the data from the computer. A character dump list is printed. (10) When all of the data has been printed, turn off the plotter to cancel DUMP mode. FC2250-UM-251-9730 3-14...
  • Page 39 • The character data is printed as ASCII codes. Data that is not in the ASCII code charts is plotted as two-digit hexadecimal values. • When the plotter receives READ commands that instruct it to output data, it will output dummy data (except in the case of READ commands that request the output of the plotter’s status). FC2250-UM-251-9730 3-15...

  • Page 40: Printing The Self-Test Pattern

    (7) Press the [F3] key (SELF TEST) to display the test pattern menu. FORCE OFFSET SELF TEST SPEED QUALITY Press the [F2] key (YES) to initiate plotting of the self-test pattern. Press the [F4] key (NO) to return to the OPTION select on menu shown in Step (4). FC2250-UM-251-9730 3-16...
  • Page 41 (8) When you have finished plotting the self-test pattern, turn off the plotter to cancel SELF TEST mode. The self-test pattern is repeatedly plotted until the plotter is turned off. To discontinue plotting even if a pattern is not completely plotted, simply turn off the plotter. FC2250-UM-251-9730 3-17...

  • Page 43: Daily Maintenance And Storage

    (1) Remove the pen from the pen carriage and store it with the pen cap on. (2) Cover the plotter with the soft cover supplied or a cloth to keep dust off. (3) Store the plotter in a location which is not subject to either direct sunlight or high humidity. FC2250-UM-251-9730...
  • Page 44 4. Daily Maintenance and Storage FC2250-UM-251-9730...

  • Page 45: Recommended Parts List

    Description Q'ty Remarks 792256700 Main Board 792256706 2-Pen T Board 792256711 FC2250 Pen Block Assy Discontinued 792256721 FC2250 (SH) Pen Block Assy Discontinued 792256731 FC2250 (PM) Pen Block Assy 682247030 Control Panel Switch Same as FC2240 792290708 X-Motor 792240706 Y-Motor...

  • Page 47: List Of Tools

    22 Ethyl alcohol For cleaning the electrostatic adhesion plate and rail 23 Metallic ruler (about 15 cm long) For adjusting the belt tension 24 Multimeter For checking damaged or shorted wires 25 Silicon Grease (P/N308002003) To avoid the belt skipping. FC2250-UM-251-9730...

  • Page 49: Disassembly And Adjustment

    (1) Remove the M3L8 self-tapping screw holding the left front cover, and then detach it. Left front cover M3L8 Self-tapping screw How to reinstall the left front cover (1) Reattach the left front cover in the reverse order in which it was detached. FC2250-UM-251-9370...

  • Page 50: Right Rear Cover

    (1) Remove the M3L8 self-tapping screw holding the left rear cover, and then detach it. Left rear cover M3L8 Self-tapping screw How to reinstall the left rear cover (1) Reattach the left rear cover in the reverse order in which it was detached. FC2250-UM-251-9370...

  • Page 51: Pen Block Cover

    (1) Remove the three M3L6 binding head screws holding the front Y bar cover, and then detach it. M4L12 binding head screw Front Y bar cover How to reinstall the front Y bar cover (1) Reattach the front Y bar cover in the reverse order in which it was detached. FC2250-UM-251-9370...

  • Page 52: Y Motor Cover

    (1) Remove the three M3 binding head screws indicated by the (A) arrows, then remove the Y motor cover in the direction indicated by the arrow. How to reinstall the Y bar cover (1) Reattach the Y motor cover in the reverse order in which it was detached. FC2250-UM-251-9370...

  • Page 53: Motor Cover

    (1) Remove the two M3L6 binding head screws holding the X motor relay board cover, and then detach it. X motor relay board cover M3L6 binding head screw How to reinstall the X motor relay board cover (1) Reattach the X motor relay board cover in the reverse order in which it was detached. FC2250-UM-251-9370...

  • Page 54: Control Box Cover

    High voltage power supply board cover M3L6 binding head screw How to reinstall the high voltage power supply board cover (1) Reattach the high voltage power supply board cover in the reverse order in which it was detached. FC2250-UM-251-9370...

  • Page 55: X-Axis Drive Part

    (1) Reattach the X motor in the reverse order in which it was detached. (2) Adjust the X motor belt tension when installing the X motor (See section 7.2.6). (3) Apply a few quantity of the silicon grease to the belt and the tooth of pulley. FC2250-UM-251-9370...

  • Page 56: Motor Belt

    X axis first drive pulley M4L10 binding head screw (4) Loosen the set screw holding the X axis first drive pulley. (5) Remove the E-ring screw holding the X axis first drive pulley shaft. X axis first drive pulley shaft E-ring FC2250-UM-251-9370...
  • Page 57 (1) Reattach the X motor belt in the reverse order in which it was detached. (2) Adjust the X motor belt tension when installing the X motor (See section 7.2.6). (3) Apply a few quantity of the silicon grease to the belt and the tooth of pulley. FC2250-UM-251-9370...

  • Page 58: Drive Belt

    Rear X belt M3L6 binding head screw Rear X slider (6) Detach the X motor relay board cover (See section 7.1.9). (7) Disconnect the two X motor cable and the X home sensor cable from the X motor relay board. FC2250-UM-251-9370 7-10...
  • Page 59 (8) Remove the two M4L6 binding head screws holding the X motor bracket, and then detach it. X motor bracket M4L6 binding head screw (9) Loosen the set screws holding the X rear pulley, the second X drive pulley, and the rear X shaft coupler. Set screw Set screw Set screw Set screw FC2250-UM-251-9370 7-11...
  • Page 60 (1) Reattach the X drive belt in the reverse order in which it was detached. (2) Adjust the X drive belt tension when installing the X drive belt (See section 7.2.6, 7.2.8). (3) Apply a few quantity of the silicon grease to the belt and the tooth of pulley. FC2250-UM-251-9370 7-12...

  • Page 61: Front X Belt

    (5) Adjust the front X belt tension when installing the front X belt (See section 7.2.7). (6) Apply a few quantity of the silicon grease to the belt and the tooth of pulley. (7) Adjust the right-angle adjustment and the distance adjustment by the electrical adjustment. FC2250-UM-251-9370 7-13...

  • Page 62: Rear X Belt

    X rear drive shaft coupler (2) Reattach the rear X belt in the reverse order in which it was detached. (3) Move the Y bar to the far left side, then confirm the Y bar squarely becomes from X axis. FC2250-UM-251-9370 7-14...
  • Page 63 (5) Adjust the rear X belt tension when installing the rear X belt (See section 7.2.8). (6) Apply a few quantity of the silicon grease to the belt and the tooth of pulley. (7) Adjust the right-angle adjustment and the distance adjustment by the electrical adjustment. FC2250-UM-251-9370 7-15...

  • Page 64: Adjusting The X Drive Belt Tension

    (4) After loosening the two M4 binding head screws indicated by the (C) arrows, push the X motor bracket with a 10 kgf push-pull gauge to the point where FX equals 5.0 kgf - 0.5, then tighten the two screws. FC2250-UM-251-9370 7-16...

  • Page 65: Adjusting The Front X Belt Tension

    X front Idler pulley X front belt Tension Adjustment Screws (6) Adjust the belt tensions if the belt is moving to the right and the left at the X front idler pulley. (7) Move the Y bar to the far left. FC2250-UM-251-9370 7-17...
  • Page 66 (11) Apply a few quantity of the silicon grease to the X drive pulley if the belt is skipping. (12) Perform from the step (8) to the step (10) and reconfirm the belt skipping. Note: Do not use grease other than the silicon-grease. The other grease will be the cause of chemical damage to the belt. FC2250-UM-251-9370 7-18...

  • Page 67: Adjusting The Rear X Belt Tension

    X rear Idler pulley X rear belt Tension Adjustment Screws (6) Adjust the belt tensions if the belt is moving to the right and the left at the X rear idler pulley. (7) Move the Y bar to the far left. FC2250-UM-251-9370 7-19...
  • Page 68 Do not use grease other than the silicon-grease. The other grease will be the cause of chemical damage to the belt. Note: Do not use grease other than the silicon-grease. The other grease will be the cause of chemical damage to the belt. FC2250-UM-251-9370 7-20...

  • Page 69: Checking The Belt Tension Of The Front And Rear X Belt

    (3) Measure the belt tension at the center of the front X rail or the rear X rail. (4) Pull the X-belt 20 mm from the X-rail in the center of the X-belt using a 1 kg push-pull gauge. The pull force should be: FC2250-60 FC2250-120 FC2250-180...

  • Page 70: Home Sensor

    X home sensor dog (3) Adjust the X home sensor position or the X home sensor dog position if the X home sensor dog is touching to the X home sensor. (4) Adjust the home position by the electrical adjustment. FC2250-UM-251-9370 7-22...

  • Page 71: Flexible Cable

    (4) Detach the X flexible cable from the X flexible cable bracket. (5) Remove the three M3L10 TP screws holding the X flexible cable guide, then detach the X flexible cable guide. M3L10TP screw X flexible cable guide FC2250-UM-251-9370 7-23...
  • Page 72 (7) Disconnect the X flexible cable from the X flexible cable relay board. X flexible cable X flexible cable relay board How to reinstall the X flexible cable (1) Reattach the X flexible cable in the reverse order in which it was detached. FC2250-UM-251-9370 7-24...

  • Page 73: Pen Block Part

    (1) Detach the pen block cover (See the section 7.1.5). (2) Disconnect the cable from the connector J800 on the pen board. (3) Remove the two screws holding the pen block, and then detach the pen block from the Y bar. FC2250-UM-251-9370 7-25...
  • Page 74 7. DISASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT Regarding replacement of the pen block There are three type of the pen block. Each type of Pen Block has been installing on the following serial number of FC2250. Serial Number Parts number Name of the Pen Block Assembly D90540480 and before D90510478.
  • Page 75 (4) Remove the pen board and the registration mark sensor unit from the FC2250 pen block assembly. (5) Install the pen board and the registration mark sensor unit to the FC2250 (SH) pen block assembly. (6) Reattach the pen block in the reverse order in which it was detached.
  • Page 76 (5) Remove the pen board and the registration mark sensor unit from the FC2250 pen block assembly. (6) Install the pen board and the registration mark sensor unit to the FC2250 (PM) pen block assembly. (7) Use the pen block cover of the FC2250 (PM) pen block assembly.

  • Page 77: Registration Mark Sensor

    (3) Remove the two M2L4 binding head screws holding the registration mark sensor blind plate, and then detach it. Registration mark sensor blind plate M2L4 binding head screw (4) Remove the two M2L4 binding head screws holding the registration mark sensor, and then detach it. M2L4 binding head screw Registration mark sensor FC2250-UM-251-9370 7-29...
  • Page 78 (2) The each sensor has installing direction, install them to the correct location when installing them. (The right side sensor direction is horizontal, and the left side sensor direction is vertical.) (3) Adjust the registration mark sensor sensitivity and the offset of the registration mark sensor by the electrical adjustment. FC2250-UM-251-9370 7-30...

  • Page 79: Adjusting The Pen Arm Slider Shaft

    • Raise or lower the guide shaft of the slide arm and confirm that the 692ZZ bearing rotates smoothly. • If there is still play, there may be play between the guide shaft and 692ZZ bearing of the slide arm. Replace the pen block assembly. FC2250-UM-251-9370 7-31...

  • Page 80: Y Drive Part

    M3L6 binding head screw (5) Disconnect the all cables from the X-Y relay board. (6) Remove the two M3L8 TP screws holding the Y motor, and then detach it. M3L8 TP screw Y motor How to reinstall the Y motor FC2250-UM-251-9370 7-32...
  • Page 81 7. DISASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT (1) Reattach the Y motor in the reverse order in which it was detached. (2) Adjust the Y motor belt tension (See the section 7.4.3). FC2250-UM-251-9370 7-33...

  • Page 82: Y Motor Belt

    Y motor Y motor belt How to reinstall the Y motor belt (1) Reattach the Y motor belt in the reverse order in which it was detached. (2) Adjust the Y motor belt tension (See the section 7.4.3). FC2250-UM-251-9370 7-34...

  • Page 83: Adjusting The Y Motor Belt Tension

    Y motor and pull the Y motor assembly with a 10 kgf push-pull gauge to the point where FY equals 5.0 kgf - 0.5, then tighten the two M4 binding head screws. Synchro belt PN5042-02 FC2250-UM-251-9370 7-35...

  • Page 84: Y Bar Part

    (5) Remove the M5 binding head screw and the M5 flat head screw holding the rear X slider. (6) Remove the two M4 binding head screws holding the front Y bar end. (7) Detach the Y bar with the both hands. FC2250-UM-251-9370 7-36...
  • Page 85 NOTE: When the Y bar is moved manually from side to side while the plotter is turned off, be sure to detach the three connectors which connect the control box to the plotter’s main unit. Failure to remove these connectors may cause the gears to slip or not mesh properly. FC2250-UM-251-9370 7-37...

  • Page 86: Preparations Before Detaching The Y Bar

    (2) Move the Y bar to the center of the paper and lower the pen to manually draw a line down the length of the bar. * This line will serve as a guideline for determining perpendicularity after the Y bar is remounted. FC2250-UM-251-9370 7-38...

  • Page 87: Checking The Sliding Of The Y Bar Frame (Manual Check)

    NOTE: Before moving the Y bar by hand, be sure to detach the three connectors which connect the control box to the plotter’s main unit. • Next, re-connect the three connectors, turn on the plotter, and use the POSITION keys to check the operation of the Y bar within the effective plotting area. FC2250-UM-251-9370 7-39...

  • Page 88: Adjusting The Perpendicularity Precision

    (5) If the deviation exceeds 0.25 mm, loosen the screws at the top and bottom of the Y bar and adjust the vertical orientation of the Y bar by moving it toward the pertinent side. (6) Repeat Steps (1) to (4) above to confirm the precision of the perpendicularity. FC2250-UM-251-9370 7-40...
  • Page 89 3 mm setscrews indicated by the (E) arrows. (8) You will be able to adjust the perpendicularity precision by performing the electrical adjustment for fine adjustment. (See section 8.12 Adjusting the Distance and the Perpendicularity Accuracy.) FC2250-UM-251-9370 7-41...

  • Page 90: Y Belt

    Y belt stopper (5) Detach the Y belt. How to reinstall the Y belt (1) Reattach the Y belt in the reverse order in which it was detached. (2) Adjust the Y belt tension (See the section 7.5.6). FC2250-UM-251-9370 7-42...

  • Page 91: Adjusting The Y Belt Tension

    Y belt Y Idler pulley Tension Adjustment Screws (7) Adjust the belt tensions if the belt is moving to the right and the left at the Y belt idler pulley. (8) Move the Y slider to the far top. FC2250-UM-251-9370 7-43...
  • Page 92 (12) Apply a few quantity of the silicon grease to the Y drive pulley if the belt is skipping. (13) Perform from the step (5) to the step (8) and reconfirm the belt skipping. Note: Do not use grease other than the silicon-grease. The other grease will be the cause of chemical damage to the belt. FC2250-UM-251-9370 7-44...

  • Page 93: Y Flexible Cable

    (5) Remove the M3L4 binding head screw holding the Y flexible cable fixing bracket, then detach it. M3L4 binding head screw Y flexible cable fixing bracket (6) Remove the M3L4 binding head screw holding the Y sensor dog, then detach it. M3L4 binding head screw Y home sensor dog FC2250-UM-251-9370 7-45...
  • Page 94 (9) Disconnect the two Y flexible cables from the pen flex relay board. Y flexible cable Pen flexible cable relay board (10) Disconnect the two Y flexible cables from the X-Y joint board. X-Y relay board Y flexible cable FC2250-UM-251-9370 7-46...
  • Page 95 7. DISASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT (11) Detach the Y flexible cables from the Y bar. Y flexible cable FC2250-UM-251-9370 7-47...
  • Page 96 (4) Connect the Y flexible cable to the J671 and J561 on the pen flex board. Board Bracket J562 Screw（A) J561 J671 (5) Insert the pen flex board to the Y slider. (6) Tighten the screw to hold the pen flex board bracket. M3L4 binding head screw FC2250-UM-251-9370 7-48...
  • Page 97 (9) Peel off the protection sheet from the adhesion tapes, and then install the Y flexible cable assembly into the Y bar. (10) Fold the Y flexible cables at Y rear end to fit into the Y end cover as shown in the picture below. (11) Connect two Y flexible cables to the pen flex board. FC2250-UM-251-9370 7-49...
  • Page 98 (13) Install the Y belt to the Y slider. Y slider M3L6 binding head screw Y belt Y belt stopper (14) Connect cable to the connector J62 on the pen flex board. (15) Adjust the Y belt tension (See the section 7.5.6). FC2250-UM-251-9370 7-50...
  • Page 99 (19) Reattach the other parts in the reverse order in which they were detached. (20) Adjust the right-angle for the Y bar (See the section 7.5.4) (21) Adjust the home position adjustment and the distance adjustment by the electrical adjustment. FC2250-UM-251-9370 7-51...

  • Page 100: Preparing The Y Flexible Cable Assembly

    Face up where character is printed. FLEXG2 J671 J453 J561 J452 FLEXG1 Remove the protection labels for these double-sided adhesive tapes when installing the flexible cable to the Y bar. Affix to the reverse side. Affix to the front side. FC2250-UM-251-9370 7-52...
  • Page 101 (3) Affix the flexible cables and the flexible guides as shown in figure below. 35mm FLEXG2 J671 J561 FLEXG1 35mm 35mm J671 J453 FLEXG1 J561 J452 Remove protection lables when installing the flexible cable to the Y bar. FC2250-UM-251-9370 7-53...

  • Page 102: Y Home Sensor

    (5) Remove the four M4L8 flat head screws holding the Y gear box cover, and then detach it. Y gear box cover M4L8 flat head screw (6) Remove the two M3L4 binding head screws holding the Y home sensor board, and then detach it. Y home sensor board M3L4 binding head screw FC2250-UM-251-9370 7-54...
  • Page 103 Y home sensor dog (5) Reattach the Y bar (See section 7.5.1). (6) Adjust the right-angle for the Y bar (See the section 7.5.4) (7) Adjust the home position adjustment and the distance adjustment by the electrical adjustment. FC2250-UM-251-9370 7-55...

  • Page 104: Y Drive Belt

    (7) Remove the two M3L6 flat head screws holding the Y drive belt pulley, and then detach it. Y drive belt Y drive belt pulley M3L6 flat head screw (8) Detach the Y drive belt from the Y drive belt pulley. FC2250-UM-251-9370 7-56...
  • Page 105 (4) Adjust the Y motor belt tension (See the section 7.4.3). (5) Reattach the Y bar (See section 7.5.1). (6) Adjust the right-angle for the Y bar (See the section 7.5.4) (7) Adjust the home position adjustment and the distance adjustment by the electrical adjustment. FC2250-UM-251-9370 7-57...

  • Page 106: Y Slider

    (5) Remove the M3L4 binding head screw holding the flexible cable fixing bracket, and then detach it. M3L4 binding head screw Flexible cable fixing bracket (6) Remove the M3L4 binding head screw holding the Y home sensor dog, and then detach it. M3L4 binding head screw Y home sensor dog FC2250-UM-251-9370 7-58...
  • Page 107 (9) Disconnect the two Y flexible cables from the pen flex relay board. Y flexible cable Pen flexible cable relay board (10) Remove the two M3L6 binding head screws holding the right side of Y slider cover. Y slider cover M3L6 binding head screw FC2250-UM-251-9370 7-59...
  • Page 108 (13) Remove the six M4L6 binding head screws holding the Y slider stopper and the Y bar end bracket and then detach them. Y bar end bracket M4L6 binding head screw Y slider stopper M4L6 binding head screw (14) Slide out the Y slider from the Y bar. FC2250-UM-251-9370 7-60...
  • Page 109 How to reinstall the Y slider (1) Reattach the Y slider in the reverse order in which it was detached. (2) Adjust the Y slider roller tension (See the section 7.5.12). (3) Adjust the Y belt tension (See the section 7.5.6). (4) Move the Y slider to the top end of the Y bar, and then confirm that the Y home sensor dog is not touching to the Y home sensor.

  • Page 110: Adjusting The Roller Pressure Of The Y Slider

    • Make sure there are no discrepancies in the “grating” load of the rollers. • The sliding load shall be 30 gf ± 5. • After the adjustment is completed, apply adhesive to the four set-screws. FC2250-UM-251-9370 7-62...

  • Page 111: Slider

    (1) Reattach the front X slider in the reverse order in which it was detached. (2) Adjust the front X slider roller tension (See the section 7.6.2). (3) Adjust the front X belt tension (See the section 7.2.7). FC2250-UM-251-9370 7-63...

  • Page 112: Adjusting The Roller Tension Of The Front X Slider

    NOTES: 1. Visually confirm that each roller is in contact with the sliding surface. 2. After adjusting the roller pressure, the sliding load shall be 35 gf±5. FC2250-UM-251-9370 7-64...

  • Page 113: Rear X Slider

    (1) Reattach the rear X slider in the reverse order in which it was detached. (2) Adjust the rear X slider roller tension (See the section 7.6.4). (3) Adjust the rear X belt tension (See the section 7.2.7). FC2250-UM-251-9370 7-65...

  • Page 114: Adjusting The Roller Tension Of The Rear X Slider

    X rail. (Repeat this same procedure for the right roller.) Confirm that the rollers remain in contact with the sliding surface throughout their entire stroke, the sound made by the rollers turning is constantly the same, and the rollers slide smoothly. FC2250-UM-251-9370 7-66...
  • Page 115 NOTES: 1. Confirm the horizontal roller pressure by visually checking that both the fixed and adjustable rollers are in contact with the sliding surface. 2. After adjusting the roller pressure, the sliding load shall be 35 gf ± 5. FC2250-UM-251-9370 7-67...

  • Page 116: Control Box

    (3) Remove the for M3L6 binding head screws and the RS-232C I/F connector screws holding the main board, then detach the main board. How to reinstall the main board (1) Reattach the main board in the reverse order in which it was detached. (2) Adjust the electrical adjustment (See section 8). FC2250-UM-251-9370 7-68...

  • Page 117: Main Relay Board

    (3) Remove the three M3L6 binding head screws holding the main relay board, then detach the main relay board. M3L6 binding head screw Main relay board How to reinstall the main relay board (1) Reattach the main relay board in the reverse order in which it was detached. FC2250-UM-251-9370 7-69...

  • Page 118: Power Supply Board

    (3) Remove the four M3L6 binding head screws holding the power supply board, then detach the power supply board. Power supply board M3L6 binding head screw How to reinstall the power supply board (1) Reattach the power supply board in the reverse order in which it was detached. FC2250-UM-251-9370 7-70...

  • Page 119: Power Supply Relay Board

    (3) Remove the four M3L6 binding head screws holding the power supply relay board, then detach the power supply relay board. Power supply relay board M3L6 binding head screw How to reinstall the power supply relay board (1) Reattach the power supply relay board in the reverse order in which it was detached. FC2250-UM-251-9370 7-71...

  • Page 120: Replacing The Electrostatic Adhesion Plate

    (5) Remove any remaining double-sided tape and glue. Sprinkle on ECT-1 toner cleaning fluid (available from Graphtec) and leave for 1 or 2 minutes. Scrape off with some sort of scraper (e.g. spatula). (6) When everything has been removed from the aluminum plate, wipe it off with ethyl alcohol.

  • Page 121: Preliminary Preparations For Pasting On New Plate

    Tape on the double-sided tape in such a way that the gap is as negligible as possible at the high- voltage power supply cable installation section. • Finally, use a combination of wide and narrow double-sided tape so that there is no untaped interval greater than 5 mm. NOTE: Never let the tape overlap! FC2250-UM-251-9370 7-73...

  • Page 122: Attaching The Electrostatic Adhesion Plate

    7.8.3 Attaching the Electrostatic Adhesion Plate (1) Temporarily fasten the side cover, line up the holes for the high-voltage power supply cable on the writing panel and the electrostatic adhesion plate and position according to the following conditions. • Use the origin side (front X rail side and left side cover side) as the reference. •...

  • Page 127: Electrical Adjustments

    Distance adjustment Home position adjustment Pen interval adjustment Registration mark sensor adjustment Gain value input Pen Block height adjustment Belt tension adjustment No mark: Adjustment unnecessary M: Must always be adjusted N: To be adjusted as necessary Note: The main board must have the latest version of firmware unless otherwise specified. FC2250-UM-251-9370...

  • Page 128: Flowchart Of The Adjustment Sequence

    8. ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS 8.2 Flowchart of the Adjustment Sequence Flowchart of the Adjustment Sequence for the FC2250 series. 8.2.1 The main board was replaced When the main board was exchanged, an electric adjustment is executed by the following procedure. 8.6 Updating the System Firmware 8.7 Clearing the Non-Volatile RAM...

  • Page 129: The Pen Block Was Replaced

    When the X home was exchanged, an electric adjustment is executed by the following procedure. 8.5 Set the DIP Switches setting to the adjustment mode 8.9 Adjusting the Home Position 8.5 Set the DIP Switches setting to the normal mode End of Adjustment FC2250-UM-251-9370...

  • Page 130: The Y Home Sensor Was Replaced

    When the X or Y motor was exchanged, an electric adjustment is executed by the following procedure. 8.5 Set the DIP Switches setting to the adjustment mode 8.9 Adjusting the Home Position 8.12 Adjusting the Distance Accuracy and the perpendicularity 8.5 Set the DIP Switches setting to the normal mode End of Adjustment FC2250-UM-251-9370...

  • Page 131: The X Or Y Belt Was Replaced

    When the Y bar was removed, an electric adjustment is executed by the following procedure. 8.5 Set the DIP Switches setting to the adjustment mode 8.9 Adjusting the Home Position 8.12 Adjusting the Distance Accuracy and the perpendicularity 8.5 Set the DIP Switches setting to the normal mode End of Adjustment FC2250-UM-251-9370...

  • Page 132: Location Of The Boards

    8. ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS 8.3 Location of the Boards Main Board (PN6121-01C) FC2250-UM-251-9370...

  • Page 133: Explanation Of The Values Of The Main Board

    You can input the same values when you have replaced the main board without making any adjustments except the pen height, home position and pen interval adjustments. If you have changed any values by making adjustments, record those values for the next maintenance check. FC2250-UM-251-9370...

  • Page 134: Setting The Dip Switches

    Settings for the DIP Switch on the Main Board DIP Switch Factory Settings (Normal mode) This setting depends on the installing pen block assembly. FC2250 Pen Block Assembly or FC2250 (SH) Pen Block Aseembly Set all bits to ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8...
  • Page 135 • The plotter will not detect the X and Y home position at this mode. The plotter can use temporary when the X or Y home sensor was broken. • You need to move the pen block to the home position manually when turn on the power for the plotter in this mode. FC2250-UM-251-9370...

  • Page 136: Updating The System Firmware

    :Utility to transfer files using Windows OPS662 :USB Driver software for the FC2250 (when using USB to update the firmware) (1) Check that the power supply and control panel unit are connected to the main board. Connect a personal computer to the USB terminal.
  • Page 137 8. ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS (6) Turn off the plotter when the message below appears. COMPLETED POWER OFF THEN ON! FC2250-UM-251-9370 8-11...

  • Page 138: Clearing The Non-Volatile Ram

    ENTER key to register your plotter model setting. FC2252-180-**** : for FC2250-180VC and -180ES FC2252-120-**** : for FC2250-120VC, -120MG and -120ES FC2252-60-**** : for FC2250-60VC (5) The message below appears. Press the key to switch through the standards. Select the standard (STD) that matches the version displayed when the plotter was shipped, and then press the ENTER key to register your plotter standard setting.

  • Page 139: Inputting The Gain Value

    (2) The LCD displays the following: GAIN X=xxx Y=xxx (3) Input the gain values by using the position keys. (4) Press the [Enter] key. (5) Turn off the plotter and then return the DIP switch to its normal settings. FC2250-UM-251-9370 8-13...

  • Page 140: Adjusting The Home Position

    (5) The plotter starts reading the home position again and then returns to the new home position specified in step (3). If the position is correct, press the [ENTER] key to finish. (6) Turn off the plotter and then return the DIP switch to its normal settings, or press [NEXT] key to proceed to the next adjustment. (This adjustment does not affect the plotter’s pen exchange adjustment.) FC2250-UM-251-9370 8-14...

  • Page 141: Adjusting The Pen Height

    (6) When adjustment is completed, turn off the plotter and then return the DIP switch to its default settings or press the [NEXT] key to proceed to the next adjustment. (7) Be sure to perform this adjustment whenever the pen block has been replaced. FC2250-UM-251-9370 8-15...

  • Page 142: Adjusting The Pen Force

    PRESS ENTER KEY!! (5) Press the [ENTER] key to display the following menu. TOOL PRESSURE ADJ. AUTO MANUAL (6) Press the [F4] key. The LCD screen changes to display the following: TOOL PRESS SETTING No.1 -> 24 [g] FC2250-UM-251-9370 8-16...
  • Page 143 (9) Next, on the 400 g setup screen, adjust the pen pressure to within 400 ± 20 g. (10) The adjustment menus for the No.2 pen will be displayed after you have finished the adjustments for the No.1 pen. Adjust the pen pressure for the No.2 pen in the same way as you did for the No.1 pen. (11) Proceed to the adjustments for the 48 g to the 1000 g. FC2250-UM-251-9370 8-17...
  • Page 144 24 g ± 1 g 48 g ± 2 g 210 g ± 10 g 210 g ± 10 g 400 g ± 20 g 400 g ± 20 g 700 g ± 30 g 1000 1000 g ± 50 g FC2250-UM-251-9370 8-18...

  • Page 145: Adjusting The Distance And The Perpendicularity Accuracy

    500x700 (8) Press the [F4] key to select the 500x700 mm adjustment pattern. (Press the [F2] key to select the 300x300 mm adjustment pattern when you are adjusting the FC2250- 60.) (9) Press the [Enter] key to display the menu shown below.
  • Page 146 Press the [F1] or [F2] key to change the X-axis adjustment value. Press the [F3] or [F4] key to change the Y-axis adjustment value. The formula of the input value is as follows (FC2250-120/180): Input value for X-axis = (500 mm - measured distance) x 10...
  • Page 147 Specification range for the X distance = 500 mm ±0.2 mm. Specification range for the Y distance = 700 mm ±0.2 mm. Specification range for the diagonal distance = within 0.1 mm from the displayed L value. If the measured value is outside the specification range, adjust again from step (7). (17) When the adjustment is complete, turn off the power to the plotter. (18) Return the DIP switch to its default settings (see subsection 8.5 “Setting the DIP Switches”). FC2250-UM-251-9370 8-21...

  • Page 148: Adjusting The Pen Interval

    Use the position keys to move the pen carriage (the tip of the tool selected by the current setting) to the position where you want to draw the test pattern. Press the [ENTER] key. The plotter will start drawing the following test pattern. FC2250-UM-251-9370 8-22...
  • Page 149 (11) Press the PAUSE key to cancel PAUSE mode, and the turn off the plotter. (12) Return the DIP switch to its normal settings. Note: Your INTERVAL ADJUST setting is retained in the plotter’s internal memory even while the plotter is turned off. FC2250-UM-251-9370 8-23...

  • Page 150: Adjusting The Registration Mark Sensor Sensitivity

    100% (7) The plotter displays the menu shown below when this adjustment has been completed. LEV ADJ DRY TIME POS ADJ (8) Turn off the plotter and then return the DIP switch to its normal settings. FC2250-UM-251-9370 8-24...

  • Page 151: Adjusting The Offset Of The Registration Mark Sensor

    Move the mark sensor by the position keys to the position exactly above the paper. (8) Press the ENTER key to plot the adjustment pattern shown below. Plotted target mark (9) The plotter immediately adjusts the registration mark sensor position automatically. FC2250-UM-251-9370 8-25...
  • Page 152 Replace the pen to draw the adjustment pattern completely, and then retry the adjustment. If the plotted pattern is not dried yet when scanning set the DRY time. LEV ADJ DRY TIME POS ADJ (11) Turn off the plotter and then return the DIP switch to its normal settings. FC2250-UM-251-9370 8-26...

  • Page 153: Selecting The Model

    Set bits 2, 4, and 8 to OFF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 (2) The plotter displays the menu shown below. SELECT MODEL FC2250-****** (3) Select the model by using the position keys. SELECT MODEL FC2250-****** (4) Press the ENTER key.

  • Page 154: Testing The Control Panel Keys And Home Sensors

    In this case, initialize the NOV-RAM and then run the sensor test again. As a temporary measure for dealing with a defective sensor, turn off the plotter, set Bit 6 of the DIP switch to OFF, and then turn the plotter back on. FC2250-UM-251-9370 8-28...
  • Page 155 • Fault in D1 or D2 on the Key Relay Board; or they may be attached in reverse • Improperly connected cable. Reconnect the cable and then run this test again • Initialize the non-volatile RAM • Defective main board FC2250-UM-251-9370 8-29...

  • Page 156: About Start Up Mode

    The cutting conditions are returned to the factory set- ting. If your customer is changing conditions, you should print out the condition list before performing this mode. Lower arrow Special setting menu Right arrow + left arrow System firmware update FC2250-UM-251-9370 8-30...

  • Page 157: Troubleshooting

    If the cutter blade still does Is the not rotate smoothly, the CB09 blade in cutter plunger is faulty. PPA31-CB15/B? Replace it. Mount the CB15 blade. Replace the blade. Faulty cutter plunger. Is there still play? Replace it Normal. FC2250-UM-251-9370...

  • Page 158: The Cutting Media Cannot Be Satisfactorily Cut

    • Driver section pulley and setscrew looseness. • Slider section roller pressure inadequacy. • Motor rotation defect (worn out Possible software problem bearing in motor). • Rollers at front of X rail and X slider touching. FC2250-UM-251-9370...
  • Page 159 See section 9.1.1 cutter blade rotate “Checking for Faulty smoothly? Rotation of the Blade”. Is there Perform the necessary play in the mechanical adjustments. section? Problems with the media • Extremely soft • Weak adhesion to backing sheet • Other problems. FC2250-UM-251-9370...
  • Page 160 Replace the writing panel. writing panel? Is the pen Adjust the height using the block installation height correct? 10.5 mm height adjustment plate (standard accessory). There is a problem with the medium. It is too hard. FC2250-UM-251-9370...
  • Page 161 Is drawing Incorrect command selection in plotter mode Specify the commands that normal? match the plotter. Is the Set the interface on the interface setting control panel. correct? Lower the cutting speed to 24 or lower. FC2250-UM-251-9370...
  • Page 162 Some lines waver, so lower acceleration 4 or the acceleration. more? Is the X belt Adjust the belt tension. tension too low? Is the belt loose? Adjust the belt tension. Replace the belt. Replace the X and Y motors. FC2250-UM-251-9370...
  • Page 163 Eliminate unevenness in the cutting media. Remove any air from the cutting media. Adjust the offset force Be particularly careful when the (cutter offset force). cutting media is being secured by magnets. With this method, the cutting media may float up. FC2250-UM-251-9370...

  • Page 164: Initialization Is Abnormal

    Faulty X motor or Y motor direction? Is movement Faulty Y encoder or X erratic in the X or Y encoder direction? Power board check Faulty power board Is the voltage level at all pins correct? Replace main board FC2250-UM-251-9370...

  • Page 165: Pen Up/Down Operations Are Abnormal

    Is the Play in the slide shaft or its guide shaft bearing bearing. pressure faulty? Replace the pen block assembly. Loosen the M2 set-screw and adjust the bearing to eliminate play in the guide shaft section. FC2250-UM-251-9370...
  • Page 166 Readjust the main board’s pen servos. Faulty main board. Check for a damaged line in the X or Y FPC cable. Check that the cables are securely connected to the proper connectors. Check for a damaged line in the moving coil. FC2250-UM-251-9370 9-10...

  • Page 167: The X-Axis Backlash Is Excessive

    Check the screw and The X motor is worn out. necessary. pressure roller. Replace it. Check the X belt and X belt tension and adjust if necessary. Check the setscrews for all the pulleys and tighten if necessary. FC2250-UM-251-9370 9-11...

  • Page 168: The Y-Axis Backlash Is Excessive

    (2) Confirm the Y or X belt is skipping from the drive pulley (see section 7.2.7, 7.2.8, 7.5.6). (3) Apply a few quantity of the silicon grease to the X or Y drive pulley if the belt is skipping. FC2250-UM-251-9370 9-12...

  • Page 169: The Plotter Is Turned On But Doesn't Operate

    • Nothing appears on the display panel. • The POWER LED lamp lights • The System firmware is Reinstall the system firmware or and the LCD displays a sum defective. replace the main board. check error. Sum-Ck ROM RAM ERR!! FC2250-UM-251-9370 9-13...

  • Page 170: Error Messages

    X or Y belt tension and X or Y motor belt tension. Yes ..Verify item (3). (3) Is the X or Y flexible No ..Connect it securely. cable securely Yes ..Replace the X or connected? Y flexible cable if defective. FC2250-UM-251-9370 9-14...

  • Page 171: Error Messages In Gp-Gl Command Mode

    (3) Has the correct No ..Set the correct model model name been set name. for the plotter? Configure your software application menu to permit Graphtec plotter control. Re-specify the software application’s interface conditions. • The software The numeric parameter Configure your software...

  • Page 172: Error Messages In Hp-Gl Emulation Mode

    (3) Has the correct No ..Set the correct model name been set model name. for the plotter? Configure your software application menu to permit Graphtec plotter control. Re-specify the software application’s interface conditions. A command was Execute the command Configure your software...
  • Page 173 ERROR 6 executed with with its coordinate data application menu to permit Position overflow coordinate data that specified within the Graphtec plotter control. exceeds the effective effective cutting/plotting Re-specify the software cutting/plotting area area. application’s interface The data being input...

  • Page 174: The Cutting Results Are Unsatisfactory

    The blade falls out of the cutter The blade is too small for the Use a blade that fits securely in the plunger. holder. holder. Insufficient grease. For CB15 holders (red blade adjustment knob), grease the cutter blade and holder. FC2250-UM-251-9370 9-18...
  • Page 175 The Offset Cut Pressure is too Raise the Offset Cut Pressure low. setting. The film is too flimsy. Switch to a stronger film. Blade rotation is not smooth. For CB15 holder (red blade adjustment knob), grease the cutter blade and holder. FC2250-UM-251-9370 9-19...

  • Page 177: Parts Lists

    FC2250-180 022907410 Main Frame FC2250-120/180 622301660 Main Frame 60 FC2250-60 621474100 Corner Cover (Front Left) 792256731 FC2250 Pen Block Assembly PM Type 621474120 Corner Cover (Rear Left) 022907253 Board Cover 621474140 Side Cover 022903753 X Flexible Guide 120 Right FC2250-120...
  • Page 178 10. PARTS LIST Mainframe FC2250-UM-251-9370 10-2...

  • Page 179: Stand

    10. PARTS LIST 10.2 Stand Part No. Description Q’ty Remarks Rank 621470940 Left Side Foot 60 FC2250-60 621480920 Left Side Foot 90/EX FC2250-120/180 621470950 Right Side Foot 60 FC2250-60 621470930 Right Side Foot F223 FC2250-120/180 054221031 Rear Main Bar 60...

  • Page 180: Control Panel

    772232010 Key Rely Board PR223281 772232020 692236113 Control Cable CA2290-01 682247030 Sheet Switch PN5042-03 621476001 Panel Frame 022901330 Tray 60 FC2250-60 022900742 Tray 120 FC2250-120 022900750 Tray 180 FC2250-180 022900572 Cable Holder 772230260 Chart Hold Switch 772230860 Panel, Blind VC/MG...

  • Page 181: Control Unit

    SW,2WI36/92 518000033 AC Inlet SUP-B3G-E 792256700 Main Board PN6121-01 792256701 Main Relay Board PN6121-02 682247530 Switching Power Supply LEP100F-36 500050273 TUDC24B4 621476141 Connector Panel 621476123 Control Box 395030100 Stud, ASB-310E 772247591 Power Supply Relay Board PN5042-04 Control Unit FC2250-UM-251-9370 10-5...

  • Page 182: Drive Unit

    Description Q’ty Remarks Rank 311060820 Bearing F608ZZMC3PS2S 022904221 Bearing Spacer 022903590 Pulley Shaft, Right 022904500 X Belt S2ML2350, FC2250-60 022904510 X Belt 120 S2ML3200, FC2250-120 022904520 X Belt EX S2ML4200, FC2250-180 022903673 Roller Lever 022900400 Roller ø27 022903535 X Slider...
  • Page 183 10. PARTS LIST Part No. Description Q’ty Remarks Rank 022904541 XR End 022904561 XR Pulley Bracket 022904531 XF End 022904551 XF Pulley Bracket 622301630 Belt Plate FC2250-UM-251-9370 10-7...
  • Page 184 10. PARTS LIST X Drive Unit FC2250-UM-251-9370 10-8...

  • Page 185: Y Drive Section

    Y-Flexible Cable Reinforcement 311060820 Bearing F608ZZMC3PS2S 022904252 Y Stopper 022904025 Y Slider 622563400 Y Slider SH For FC2250(SH/PM) Pen Block Assy 621473310 Plate PUF 622563410 Plate PUF SH For FC2250(SH/PM) Pen Block Assy 022904131 Offset Pin A 022904151 Offset Pin C...
  • Page 186 2P2 Slide Arm 302200076 MC Up Spring E537 621473320 Y Slider Cover T 622563420 Y Slider Cover T SH For FC2250(SH/PM) Pen Block Assy 621473330 Plate PUR 622563430 Plate PUR SH For FC2250(SH/PM) Pen Block Assy 622563440 Angle PU SH...
  • Page 187 10. PARTS LIST Y Drive Section FC2250-UM-251-9370 10-11...

  • Page 188: Standard Accessories

    10.7 Standard Accessories Part No. Description Q’ty Remarks Rank 622560790 Pen Block Height Adjustment Plate 022909561 Pen Height Adjustment Plate 622569100 User’s Manual FC2250-CDM01M CD-ROM 621479910 Safety Manual ANCUTF-UM-AM1 621479920 Quick Manual 305812007 Hexagonal Wrench (2.5) AC Power Cable CB15U-2SP...
  • Page 189 11. BLOCK DIAGRAMS AND CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS 11. BLOCK DIAGRAMS AND CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS 11.1 Wiring Connection FC2250 Wiring Diagram MAIN JOINT BOARD PN6121-02* MAIN BOARD KEY JOINT BOARD SHEET SWITCH PN6121-01* PR223281 PN5042-03* 36.GND 18.GND P101 1.GND 1.GND 35.GND 34.GND 16.+5V 16.+5V...

  • Page 190: Block Diagrams And Circuit Diagrams

    11. BLOCK DIAGRAMS AND CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS 11.2 Key Relay Board (PR223281) FC2250-UM-251-9370 11-2...

  • Page 191: Main Relay Board (Pn6121-02B)

    11. BLOCK DIAGRAMS AND CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS 11.3 Main Relay Board (PN6121-02B) Main Relay Board (PN6121-02B) Top FC2250-UM-251-9370 11-3...
  • Page 192 11. BLOCK DIAGRAMS AND CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS Main Relay Board (PN6121-02B) 1/2 FC2250-UM-251-9370 11-4...
  • Page 193 11. BLOCK DIAGRAMS AND CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS Main Relay Board (PN6121-02B) 2/2 FC2250-UM-251-9370 11-5...

  • Page 194: Relay Board (Pn6121-11C)

    11. BLOCK DIAGRAMS AND CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS 11.4 X Relay Board (PN6121-11C) FC2250-UM-251-9370 11-6...

  • Page 195: Flex. Board (Pn6121-03C)

    11. BLOCK DIAGRAMS AND CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS 11.5 X Flex. Board (PN6121-03C) FC2250-UM-251-9370 11-7...

  • Page 196: X-Y Relay Board (Pn6121-04C)

    11. BLOCK DIAGRAMS AND CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS 11.6 X-Y Relay Board (PN6121-04C) FC2250-UM-251-9370 11-8...

  • Page 197: Pen Flex. Board (Pn6121-05C)

    11. BLOCK DIAGRAMS AND CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS 11.7 Pen Flex. Board (PN6121-05C) 11.8 Pen Flex. Board 1 (PN6121-06C) FC2250-UM-251-9370 11-9...

  • Page 198: 2-Pen Board (Pn6121-08C)

    11. BLOCK DIAGRAMS AND CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS 11.9 2-Pen Board (PN6121-08C) FC2250-UM-251-9370 11-10...

  • Page 199: High Voltage Board (Pr31001C)

    11. BLOCK DIAGRAMS AND CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS 11.10 High Voltage Board (PR31001C) FC2250-UM-251-9370 11-11...

  • Page 200: Main Board (Pn6121-01C)

    11. BLOCK DIAGRAMS AND CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS 11.11 Main Board (PN6121-01C) Main Board, Top FC2250-UM-251-9370 11-12...
  • Page 201 11. BLOCK DIAGRAMS AND CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS Main Board, Connect 1/2 FC2250-UM-251-9370 11-13...
  • Page 202 11. BLOCK DIAGRAMS AND CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS Main Board, Connect 2/2 FC2250-UM-251-9370 11-14...
  • Page 203 11. BLOCK DIAGRAMS AND CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS Main Board, CPU FC2250-UM-251-9370 11-15...
  • Page 204 11. BLOCK DIAGRAMS AND CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS Main Board, FPGA FC2250-UM-251-9370 11-16...
  • Page 205 11. BLOCK DIAGRAMS AND CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS Main Board, Driver FC2250-UM-251-9370 11-17...
  • Page 206 11. BLOCK DIAGRAMS AND CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS Main Board, IF FC2250-UM-251-9370 11-18...
  • Page 207 11. BLOCK DIAGRAMS AND CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS Main Board, Memory FC2250-UM-251-9370 11-19...
  • Page 208 11. BLOCK DIAGRAMS AND CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS Main Board, Pen DAC FC2250-UM-251-9370 11-20...

  • Page 209: Power Relay Board (Pn5042-04)

    11. BLOCK DIAGRAMS AND CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS 11.12 Power Relay Board (PN5042-04) Power Relay Board (PN5042-04) FC2250-UM-251-9370 11-21...

  • Page 210: Miscellaneous

    692236133 Cable, Main relay board to X relay board CA2290-03C 692247080 Cable, Main relay board to X flexible board CA504208 (FC2250-60/120) 692247090 Cable, Main relay board to X flexible board CA504209 (FC2250-180) 122927511 Cable, X flexible board to High voltage board...

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