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Magnus VLF Q2400/Q3600 Platesetter Model MTA Safety Guide for Operators Original instructions English 2020-10-28 761-00039B-EN Rev C...
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FCC compliance Any Kodak equipment referred to in this document complies with the requirements in part 15 of the FCC Rules for a Class A digital device. Operation of the Kodak equipment in a residential area may cause unacceptable interference to radio and TV reception, requiring the operator to take whatever steps are necessary to correct the interference.
Introduction to safety information Before operating a Kodak platesetter, read this safety guide, understand the safety terminology, and know where to find more safety information. Read this guide Read this safety guide before you operate the platesetter or perform any maintenance procedures on it. This document must be accessible to anyone who operates the platesetter.
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Chapter 1—Introduction to safety information Authorized service representative Someone whom Kodak has approved to perform a service procedure. Authorized service representatives are trained in the proper procedures for working with and adjusting the laser system and for working with the mechanical and electrical systems of the platesetter.
An accessory that filters potentially harmful airborne emissions released during imaging certain types of media. It is optional for platesetters but required for Kodak Flexcel NX imagers. Safety standards and compliance labels The platesetter is designed, built, and tested according to internationally recognized safety standards for reducing the risk of death and serious injury from laser, mechanical, and electrical hazards.
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Chapter 1—Introduction to safety information Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC ● EMC Directive 2014/30/EC ● Class A product as specified in U.S. Federal Communications ● Commission (FCC) Rules, part 15 Airborne noise emissions at a maximum of 78 dB(A) ● Operating ambient temperature at a maximum of 30°C (86°F) ●...
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Safety standards and compliance labels Figure 2: FCC label Figure 3: CDRH label Figure 4: Location of the dataplate, FCC, and CDRH labels on the rear panel Data plate label on the MCU option This label is located at the back of the MCU automation option, as shown in the image below, and displays the regulatory compliance markings and the MCU serial number.
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Chapter 1—Introduction to safety information Figure 5: Dataplate label location on the MCU option Figure 6: Dataplate label on the MCU option for Magnus VLF platesetters Data plate label on the APL option This label is located at the side of the APL automation option above the power entry box, as shown in the image below, and displays the regulatory compliance markings and the APL serial number.
If you have questions about the safe use of the platesetter, contact an authorized service representative. For other Kodak or third-party products, see the safety documentation provided by the manufacturer of that equipment. For comprehensive safety guidelines for a prepress environment, consult the safety officer at your workplace.
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Chapter 1—Introduction to safety information...
Safe operation Pay attention to all safety messages and follow all procedures for operating the platesetter and for solving problems, and ensure that this safety guide is accessible to anyone who operates the platesetter. The safety messages and procedures are in the user guide (available through the Help menu in the device control software) and in the visual reference guide.
Chapter 2—Safe operation Figure 10: Rear hood on a Magnus VLF ContinuousLoad, MCU, or APL platesetter Figure 11: Rear panel on a Magnus VLF platesetter WARNING: Read the visual reference guide and the labels on the platesetter to identify the parts of the platesetter that can move. Do not attempt to handle movable parts that are in motion.
Airborne emissions Kodak has a media qualification process that tests many types of media for various emissions. Certain media types require a Universal Debris Removal Cabinet (UDRC) to filter potentially harmful airborne emissions that are released during imaging.
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Chapter 2—Safe operation airborne emissions. If you have an imager, your system always includes a UDRC to filter potentially harmful particulate and gaseous airborne emissions. If you plan to switch media, or if you are uncertain whether your current media requires a UDRC, contact your service representative.
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Airborne emissions Figure 14: Dataplate label on the UDRC Configuration label The configuration label, which is located at the rear of the UDRC, identifies the configuration that you are using in your system and the part number for the particulate filter. Figure 15: Sample of a configuration label Figure 16: Location of dataplate and configuration labels Airborne emissions label...
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Chapter 2—Safe operation warns you of the possible release of airborne emissions when imaging certain types of media. Ensure that all media you use is qualified for safe exposure in your platesetter or imager. Figure 17: Particulate airborne emissions label on UDRCs used with platesetters Figure 18: Gaseous and particulate airborne emissions label for UDRCs used with imagers...
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Airborne emissions External venting (imagers only) UDRCs used with imagers require external venting to exhaust the gaseous airborne emissions outside the building. Figure 19: UDRC with external venting...
Safe maintenance The maintenance tasks that operators can safely perform are described in the user guide (available through the Help menu in the device control software) and in the visual reference guide. Operators can safely perform the following maintenance tasks: Cleaning exterior surfaces, including the area where media enters ●...
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Chapter 3—Safe maintenance Some maintenance tasks include instructions to open the rear hood or to open the rear hood and remove the rear panel. To safely open the rear hood and remove the rear panel, follow the instructions in the visual reference guide or the user guide.
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command. If the drum is moving when you click Unlock, the solenoid lock normally is not released until the drum comes to a complete standstill. Rotate the power/emergency stop switch to the off position. The ● solenoid lock is released as soon as the switch is rotated to the off position and the power is disconnected.
Safety features The platesetter includes safety features that reduce the risk of injury from laser, mechanical, and electrical hazards. The features include a safety interlock system, a power/emergency stop switch, emergency stop buttons, and a shutoff valve for the compressed air supply system. Platesetter options may have additional built-in safety features.
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Chapter 4—Safety features Figure 23: Safety interlock switch label DANGER: Do not tamper with the safety interlock system on the doors or panels. Do not attempt to open or remove panels while the platesetter is exposing ● media. Do not attempt to operate the platesetter with any panels open. ●...
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Safety interlock system Figure 24: Safety interlock override label DANGER: Unauthorized use of an interlock override tool, such as a safety interlock override (SIO) switch, can expose you to laser radiation, moving mechanical parts, and/or electrical shock. Exposure to visible and/or invisible high-powered laser radiation can burn skin and can cause permanent degradation or loss of eyesight.
Chapter 4—Safety features Figure 25: Beware-of-moving-parts label for service representatives Power/emergency stop switch The power/emergency stop switch disconnects power to the platesetter. It is a red rotary switch with a yellow background that is located on the outside, rear corner of the platesetter. You can secure the switch in the off position with a padlock when you perform a task that requires a lockout procedure.
Several locations inside the platesetter, under the rear hood and ● behind the rear panel An emergency stop button is located at the front right side of the load table on a Kodak Magnus VLF Semiautomatic platesetter or the Flexcel NX Wide imager.
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Chapter 4—Safety features Emergency stop buttons are located in the following areas on a Magnus VLF with ContinuousLoad platesetter: On the exterior of the platesetter, to the left and right of the load ● table (two emergency stop buttons) Several locations inside the platesetter, under the rear hood and ●...
APL safety features On the exterior of the platesetter, to the left and right of the load ● table (two emergency stop buttons) Several locations inside the platesetter, under the rear hood and ● behind the rear panel On the APL ●...
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Chapter 4—Safety features hatch on the roof at either end of the APL. Pulling a cable-activated emergency stop device also stops operation of the Magnus VLF platesetter component. After you pull a cable-activated emergency stop device, the APL cannot resume operation until you reset it as follows: 1.
Compressed air supply shutoff valve Figure 31: APL exit hatches (highlighted in red) If you become trapped inside the APL, you can exit the device through these hatches. The exit hatches do not have mechanical locks, so that you can escape quickly by pushing them open. Before making your way to an exit hatch, pull the cable-activated emergency stop device to stop operation on the APL and the Magnus VLF platesetter.
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Chapter 4—Safety features can result in possible serious injury from flying parts and a very loud noise that can damage your hearing. When the shutoff valve is in the on position, the compressed air supply pressurizes the pneumatic system. Figure 33: Shutoff valve in the on position As you turn the shutoff valve to the off position, you hear a hissing sound, which indicates that high-pressure air currently in the filter elements and bowl is being drained out of the system.
Hazards The major hazards associated with the platesetter are laser radiation, moving mechanical parts, and hazardous voltage electrical parts. Laser hazards The platesetter has safeguards that reduce the risk of injury from laser hazards. Model MTA devices have one of the following thermal imaging heads: TH2, TH3, TH6 or TH7.
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Chapter 5—Hazards Figure 35: Class 1 laser product label Figure 36: Location of the Class 1 laser product label The following safeguards reduce the risk of injury from laser hazards: The interlock system ● External panels and internal protective barriers that keep laser ●...
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Laser hazards Figure 37: TH2/TH6 laser danger label with laser classification and specifications Figure 38: TH3 laser danger label with laser classification and specifications Figure 39: TH7 laser danger label with laser classification and specifications Dataplate label on the thermal imaging head The dataplate label for the thermal imaging head is located on the rear of the thermal head or, in some cases, the underside.
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Chapter 5—Hazards Figure 40: Dataplate label on the TH2, TH6, TH3 or TH7 head Figure 41: Location of the laser danger label and thermal imaging head dataplate label Laser aperture label The laser aperture label is located on top of the thermal imaging head, pointing toward the aperture.
Mechanical hazards Figure 42: Laser aperture label Figure 43: Location of the laser aperture label Mechanical hazards You are most likely to encounter mechanical hazards when you access the drum area for maintenance procedures or when you have to remove media that has come off the drum. You might also encounter mechanical hazards when you perform maintenance procedures on pneumatic components.
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Chapter 5—Hazards is located on the leading-edge clamp on the drum, behind the rear panel. Figure 44: Keep-hands-out label WARNING: After selecting the Unlock operation in Print Console or rotating the power/emergency stop switch to the off position, wait a few moments before starting to work inside the platesetter.
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Mechanical hazards Figure 46: Location of the caution label on the cassette rails Pneumatic elements Some components are pneumatic. Compressed air powers their movement. The compressed air supply filters should be inspected and replaced periodically. For the approved procedures for working with the compressed air supply systems, see the visual reference guide.
Chapter 5—Hazards can result in possible serious injury from flying parts and a very loud noise that can damage your hearing. Electrical hazards The platesetter uses electricity to power its operation. The primary sources of electrical hazards are enclosures that house hazardous voltage electrical parts and electrical wiring and connectors.
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Electrical hazards Figure 49: High-touch current label...
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