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INK JET PRINTER USER'S GUIDE This user's guide, Domino Part No. 27273, is for use in the operation of Domino A200/A400 egg coder printers in conjunction with the relevant A- Series manual. Please refer to this guide for Egg coder specific information and the relevant A-Series manual for general printer information.
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Domino UK Ltd Issuer’s name: Issuer’s Address: Bar Hill, Cambridge CB3 8TU Object of the declaration: Domino A400/A200 Egg Coder Printers. The object of the declaration described above is in conformity with the requirements of the following documents: EN 61000-Part 6-4:2007 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC).
Issuer’s name: Domino UK Ltd Issuer’s Address: Bar Hill, Cambridge CB3 8TU Object of the declaration: Domino A400/A200 Egg Coder Printers. The object of the declaration described above is in conformity with the requirements of the following documents: EN 61000-Part 6-4:2007 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC).
A-SERIES EGG CODER USER’S GUIDE FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
A-SERIES EGG CODER USER’S GUIDE AMENDMENT RECORD Amendment Date All Parts at Issue 1 July 99 All Parts at Issue 2 Nov. 99 All Parts at Issue 3 Feb. 01 All Parts at Issue 4 March 2012 27273 Issue 4 March 2012...
A-SERIES EGG CODER USER’S GUIDE INTRODUCTION General This manual provides: • A basic introduction to the printer and how it interfaces with an egg grader • Individual sections for the specific egg graders and how the printer interfaces with them •...
A-SERIES EGG CODER USER’S GUIDE SCREEN DESCRIPTIONS The following screens are egg coder specific screens. For all other screens refer to screen descriptions in the relevant A-Series Operation and Maintenance Manual. To display the screen shown, press the key sequence shown in the margin. Options to be changed are selected by the use of a highlight bar, which is moved using the cursor keys.
A-SERIES EGG CODER USER’S GUIDE Egg Service Dialog Use this screen to select the type of egg grader and, in the case of Diamond or Selecta, set up the master and slave functions. Grader (Slave Screen 526) (Master Screen 526) Grader Model: Select the type of grader used, i.e.
A-SERIES EGG CODER USER’S GUIDE User Port Value Displays the current user port value. (In this screen, 63 is the message number) Grader Note:The port is only read and User displayed at 1 second intervals. Port Message Editor The Message Editor contains a Print Message softkey.
A-SERIES EGG CODER USER’S GUIDE Message Store (Quick Assign Mode Only) Message entry for the Quick Assign mode. Quick Assign Displays screen 456 to quickly assign messages to spe- cific message select numbers. For the other options and message entry/creation etc. refer to the relevant A- Series Operation and Maintenance manual.
A-SERIES EGG CODER USER’S GUIDE Assign Message Allows the message to be selected for association with a message select number. Quick Assign Assign Message Cancel Returns to the previous screen without assigning a message. Accepts the changes and assigns the message to the chosen message select number.
A-SERIES EGG CODER USER’S GUIDE MOBA SYSTEMS Moba 3500, 5000, 5100, 6000, 8000, Omnia 250 and 330 Graders. Moba graders can support one printer per egg chain. The computer of the Moba grader controls each printer separately, and provides the printers with the relevant message select and print-go signals and messages.
A-SERIES EGG CODER USER’S GUIDE Block Diagram The following is a basic block diagram showing the connection of a Moba system to 4 printers. Mains On/Off Comms Beacon RS232 User P Alarms 6w Par Printer 1 P.Go Custom RS232 Serial message download 6 way par - message select P.Go P.Gp &...
A-SERIES EGG CODER USER’S GUIDE DIAMOND SYSTEMS Diamond systems can support one printer per egg chain. The Diamond system uses a master/slave system of printer operation, whereby all message control is carried out using the designated master printer, which supplies the slave printers with the relevant information.
A-SERIES EGG CODER USER’S GUIDE Block Diagram The following block diagram shows the connection of a Diamond system to four printers. Master Mains On/Off Beacon Comms 3 RS232 Channels Alarms User P. Imaje Interface Board 1 P.Go Custom 7 way par - message sel (HD1) P.Go/Strobe (HD1) 7 way par - message sel (HD2) Slave 1...
A-SERIES EGG CODER USER’S GUIDE SELECTA SYSTEMS Selecta systems can support one printer per egg chain. The Selecta system uses a master/slave system of printer operation, whereby all message and data control is carried out using the designated master printer, which supplies the slave printers with relevant information.
A-SERIES EGG CODER USER’S GUIDE Block Diagram The following block diagram shows the connection of a Diamond system to four printers. Master Mains On/Off Beacon Comms 3 RS232 Channels Alarms User P. P.Go Custom Stroke go RS232 Serial message select Slave 1 Mains On/Off 4 Line...
A-SERIES EGG CODER USER’S GUIDE REPAIRS The egg coder specific repairs are detailed below. For all other repairs, refer to the relevant A-Series Operation and Maintenance Manual. Egg Interface PCB Replacement WARNING: Remove power to the printer. CAUTION: Anti-static precautions must be taken. (1) Remove all connections to the Egg Interface PCB.
A-SERIES EGG CODER USER’S GUIDE PC104 Memory Expansion PCB Replacement WARNING: Remove power to the printer. CAUTION: Anti-static precautions must be taken. (1) Remove the two screws securing the PC104 Memory Expansion to the Egg Controller PCB and carefully pull off the Memory PCB. CAUTION: When replacing, ensure no pins are bent or broken.
A-SERIES EGG CODER USER’S GUIDE Inverter PCB Replacement WARNING: Remove power to the printer. CAUTION: Anti-static precautions must be taken. (1) Remove the front panel cover, the ribbon cable and earth lead will slide through the slots in the cover. (2) Disconnect the cables to the Inverter PCB.
A-SERIES EGG CODER USER’S GUIDE Front Panel PCB Replacement WARNING: Remove power to the printer. CAUTION: Anti-static precautions must be taken. (1) Remove the front panel cover, the ribbon cable and earth lead will slide through the slots in the cover. (2) Unplug the display connector to the Inverter PCB.
A-SERIES EGG CODER USER’S GUIDE LCD Assembly Replacement WARNING: Remove power to the printer. CAUTION: Anti-static precautions must be taken. (1) Remove the front panel cover, the ribbon cable and earth lead will slide through the slots in the cover. (2) Remove the front panel PCB as described on page (3) The LCD has slots.
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A-SERIES EGG CODER USER’S GUIDE SPARES CAUTION: This section takes precedence over the A-Series Spares section, in case of duplicate parts. The following spares are egg coder specific. Refer to the Spares and Accessories section of the A-Series manual for all other spares. Second Level Spares The following is a list of second level spares for all egg grader types, and are to be carried in conjunction with the spares given in the relevant operation and...
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