Index Everest Servicemanual v 3.0 Printinghead / hammers On line + Power on BOX 155 • S-954 23 GAMMELSTAD • SWEDEN • PHONE +46-(0)920 203080 • TELEFAX +46-(0)920 203085 • E-MAIL info@indexbraille.com • http://www.indexbraille.com...
Driving electronics The driving electronic of the Everest is of a very stable and ruff design. In most cases when electronic driving problem occurs, it is a result of a hammer with chort circuit (0 Ohm) or bad handling of the main board/cables.
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Index Everest Servicemanual v 3.0 Hammer-test Picture A Picture B 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 Picture C BOX 155 • S-954 23 GAMMELSTAD • SWEDEN • PHONE +46-(0)920 203080 • TELEFAX +46-(0)920 203085 • E-MAIL info@indexbraille.com • http://www.indexbraille.com...
Index Everest Servicemanual v 3.0 Hammer-problem In case of a hammer problem. Check that the hammer plunge moving smoothly without friction by pressing an axle from the back hole of the hammer, movement 3.8 mm. Measure the resistance of the hammer, it should be 1.9-2.0 Ohm. If there is any additional friction on the plunge, clean the plunge of the hammer with a soft clutch and check the surface with pealing with your nails.
Index Everest Servicemanual v 3.0 Transistors Our problem was on hammer six. In below table you can see that it can be a result of driving circuit no U38. NOTE! To go further and check it is necessary to have a good knowledge in computer hardware and a proper oscillochope with a probe available.
Index Everest Servicemanual v 3.0 Paper jam If paper jam 1. Remove the paper-stack 2. Check for paper at the top and under the printer 3. Open the bottom profile by sliding the lockers towards center (fig.1&2) 4. Remove cap on side cover and turn the rollers with a screwdriver (fig.3) (fig.1)
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Index Everest Servicemanual v 3.0 Paper jam (fig.3) BOX 155 • S-954 23 GAMMELSTAD • SWEDEN • PHONE +46-(0)920 203080 • TELEFAX +46-(0)920 203085 • E-MAIL info@indexbraille.com • http://www.indexbraille.com...
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Index Everest Servicemanual v 3.0 Paper jam If the sheetfeeder doesn't pull down the paper Clean the pickup rollers with a finegrained sandpaper Press "Formfeed" and then "on line" BOX 155 • S-954 23 GAMMELSTAD • SWEDEN • PHONE +46-(0)920 203080 • TELEFAX +46-(0)920 203085 • E-MAIL info@indexbraille.com • http://www.indexbraille.com...
Index Everest Servicemanual v 3.0 Mainboard Powerregulator for 5V + 12V. Stepmotor driver. Control circuite for powermodule (controlmodule). Powermodule for hammers (powermodule). Output connector for hammers. Fifo and buffer circuite for controlmodule. CPU, MC68230 FC 16. Controlcircuite for: stepmotor, fan, feeder, fifo clock and LED.
Index Everest Servicemanual v 3.0 LED indicator Paper On line Communication Reference puls (0-puls) BOX 155 • S-954 23 GAMMELSTAD • SWEDEN • PHONE +46-(0)920 203080 • TELEFAX +46-(0)920 203085 • E-MAIL info@indexbraille.com • http://www.indexbraille.com...
Index Everest Servicemanual v 3.0 Boot up Open (Normal position) Locked (Not used) Load internal operation system and printer software... 90° = Power On Light (after 1 min) Power Off 90° = Power On (Ready for Programming) Pip, Piip, Piiip...
Index Everest Servicemanual v 3.0 Upgrade to fan-backplate Modification of the Everest Mainboard when connecting fan-backplate. 4 x Green LED If your Mainboard looks like this... • Connect A & B with a wire. • Connect C & D with a wire.
Software 6.xx and higher can only be used on printers with Version 2 Mainboard. Version 1 Mainboards can be updated by Index to Version 2. BOX 155 • S-954 23 GAMMELSTAD • SWEDEN • PHONE +46-(0)920 203080 • TELEFAX +46-(0)920 203085 • E-MAIL info@indexbraille.com • http://www.indexbraille.com...
Can not load Version 1 board and a) Load program 5.xx instead a new program program 6.xx or b) Send the board to Index to be updated to a higher. version 2 board. Keys have Basic software by Install the Everest program with “install new”.
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Run “install.exe”. This will install the software on directory c:\Everest\ev801 and start up the program to install on Everest. g) Next time you start the program run “everest” on c:\Everest\ev801 and follow the menu instruction. No referens puls...
Index Everest Servicemanual v 3.0 Serial Number, dates & HW, SW and mechanical changes Everest From Date Type SW Change Comments ser.no 11304 15/2-95 Introduction of Everest II SW 5.**. 11304-11059 version 1 PAL. And 13x 1+ K.Ohm 11915 20/11-95 ME...
Springs are to weak. Problem selfadjusting after new printinghead. some time of printing. Older Duxbury Braille translator does not display Set the global settings for Index Everest Index Basic D/S in the list of embosser settings. Upgrade limitations Everest < version 6 = maximum 5.48 >...
Index Everest Servicemanual v 3.0 Support form Use this form to send your support requests to Index Braille. This form is also available at: www.indexbraille.com/suppreq.htm Name Title Organisation Department Mailing address Shipping address City Zip Code State Country Phone E-mail...
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Index Everest Servicemanual v 3.0 BOX 155 • S-954 23 GAMMELSTAD • SWEDEN • PHONE +46-(0)920 203080 • TELEFAX +46-(0)920 203085 • E-MAIL info@indexbraille.com • http://www.indexbraille.com...
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Index Everest Servicemanual v 3.0 BOX 155 • S-954 23 GAMMELSTAD • SWEDEN • PHONE +46-(0)920 203080 • TELEFAX +46-(0)920 203085 • E-MAIL info@indexbraille.com • http://www.indexbraille.com...