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Polaroid 8035 Repair Manual

Propalette 8k series color film recorders
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REPAIR MANUAL
ProPalette 8K Series
Color Film Recorders
Includes models 8035, 8045, 8067
May 24, 2000
Americas Business Center
Technical Services
201 Burlington Road
Bedford MA 01730
TEL: 1.781.386.5309
FAX: 1.781.386.5988
© Copyright Polaroid Corporation, 2000. All rights reserved.
"Polaroid" and "ProPalette" are trademarks of Polaroid Corporation, Cambridge, MA, U.S.A.
All other product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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  • Page 1 201 Burlington Road Bedford MA 01730 TEL: 1.781.386.5309 FAX: 1.781.386.5988 © Copyright Polaroid Corporation, 2000. All rights reserved. “Polaroid” and “ProPalette” are trademarks of Polaroid Corporation, Cambridge, MA, U.S.A. All other product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Polaroid 8K Series ProPalette Film Recorders Repair Manual Contents Introduction ....................9 Purpose of This Manual................9 Manual Organization ................9 Other Service Documents ..............10 Important Safety Instructions ............... 10 Electrostatic Discharge Warning ............10 Note, Caution and Warning Conventions ..........10 1 8K Series ProPalette Description ............
  • Page 3 8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Contents 2 Hardware Operating Information (continued) Terminating the ProPalette Internally........... 28 Changing the ProPalette SCSI ID............29 Controls, Indicators and Connectors............. 30 Front (Without Camera) ..............30 Keypad....................31 Using the 35mm Camera Back ............. 31 35mm Camera Back Description............
  • Page 4 8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Contents 2 Hardware Operating Information (continued) Displaying or Changing the Stored Serial Number ......52 Viewing the Stored Serial Number and Board Versions ....52 Serial Number Syntax................ 53 Changing the Stored Serial Number ..........54 Viewing and Interpreting the Error Log ..........
  • Page 5 8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Contents 3 Theory of Operation (continued) Keypad/LCD Interface................75 LCD Menus ..................76 Exiting from Menus ................76 Startup Messages ................76 Status Messages ................. 76 Film Tables ..................77 Pacing Commands ................77 4 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics ............78 Recommended Diagnostic Sequence............
  • Page 6 8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Contents 4 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics (continued) Analog Board Voltage Test ..............95 Purpose ....................95 Required Tools and Equipment ............95 Test Procedure ................... 95 Analog Board Functional Test via Host Computer ......96 Purpose ....................96 Required Tools and Equipment ............
  • Page 7 8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Contents 5 Parts Replacement (continued) Removal of the Camera Connector/Cable Assembly ......128 Installation of the Camera Connector/Cable Assembly...... 129 Removal of the Top Cover and Rear Panel Assembly ....... 129 Installation of the Top Cover and Rear Panel Assembly....130 Removal of the Stepper Motor ............
  • Page 8 8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Contents 6 Using the Flash Manager Utility ............. 153 ProPalette Flash Device Description ..........153 Flash Manager Description..............153 Running Flash Manager..............154 Requirements ................... 154 Starting and Using Flash Manager........... 155 Reloading Firmware ................ 155 Switching Between Virtual Flash Devices ........

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Introduction Purpose of This Manual This manual is intended to be a reference and training guide for authorized service technicians who install, troubleshoot and repair the following Polaroid 8K Series ProPalette Color Film Recorders: • ProPalette 8035 • ProPalette 8045 •...

  • Page 10: Other Service Documents

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Introduction Other Service Documents In addition to this manual, ProPalette service personnel should have access to the following documents: 8K Series ProPalette Parts Catalog 8K Series ProPalette Hardware Manual Palette Export Software User Guide RasterPlus Software Manual ProPalette Test Stand Manual (locations with appropriate equipment only) Important Safety Instructions When servicing a ProPalette film recorder, always take the following safety precautions:...

  • Page 11: 1 8K Series Propalette Description

    • Model 8045 • Model 8067 Model 8035 Description As implied by its designation, the Model 8035 uses a 35mm camera. The camera is manufactured to Polaroid specifications by Ricoh. It produces 35mm format positive (chrome) and negative (print) images.

  • Page 12: Model 8045 Description

    (There is an option for early rewind.) System setup and status is indicated via the 20-character, 2-line LCD panel. Model 8035 can be expanded to produce 4x5 or 6x7 images through the purchase of accessory camera backs. (Adding the camera backs also requires factory realignment.)

  • Page 13: Model 8067 Description

    8K Series ProPalette Factory Optimization All 8K Series ProPalette film recorder models (8035, 8045, 8067) are factory-optimized and matched to a specific camera during manufacture. Using a Polaroid Digital Alignment Station at the factory assures that image quality, sizing, sharpness, location, geometry and color saturation are all at peak level.

  • Page 14: Electronics

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Description Electronics Auto-Luma /Auto-Chroma digital circuits automatically adjust brightness, luminance and color balance. Digital geometry correction provides exacting straight lines and perfect circles and eliminates pin cushioning, barreling and keystoning. Dynamic focus circuits adjust the focus of the electron beam to assure consistent sharpness and clarity over the entire image area.

  • Page 15: Ports

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Description Ports The 8K Series ProPalette models have four ports (Figure 1-4): • Centronics parallel • Synchronization IEEE 1284 style • SCSI-1 • RJ-11 serial (available to service personnel only) Figure 1-4. ProPalette Ports Software and Interface Accessory Kits The software provided in the Windows and Macintosh accessory kits is designed specifically for ProPalette film recorders.

  • Page 16: Palette For Windows Kit

    (This software is not included with the initial product release, but is available from the Polaroid Web site. ColorTune2 for Windows will be included with later releases.) • • • • Polaroid Palette Export. Plug-in module compatible with Adobe Photoshop and other popular image processing applications •...

  • Page 17: Accessory Kit Pid Numbers

    Palette for Macintosh & SiPrint Macintosh Driver and batching utility Assistant Palette Export for Macintosh Polaroid Macintosh Photoshop plug-in utility Palette ColorTune for Macintosh Polaroid Macintosh Film table tuner (matches output to monitor) This table is subject to change without notice.

  • Page 18: 8K Series Propalette Feature Summary

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Description 8K Series ProPalette Feature Summary Feature Description Benefit Custom optics Custom 6 element glass lenses; Minimized spot size and 35mm - 43.53mm, f/6; 4x5 - maximized color saturation 101mm, f6.7; 6x7 - 74mm, f/5.5; dichroic filters which combine high transmittance with sharp color cut-off;...
  • Page 19 35mm, 4x5, 6x7 and 35mm expanding or changing bulk camera backs; camera- imaging needs specific film tables for multiple E6, C-41, and Polaroid instant films are included Film tables Custom film tables for over 50 Provide maximum flexibility different 35mm, 120/220, and...

  • Page 20: System Specifications

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Description System Specifications High resolution 7" CRT with anti-reflection & anti-static coating All models - custom 6-element glass lenses: Optics 35mm - 43.53mm, f/6 - 101mm, f/6.7 - 74mm, f/5.5 Glass dichroic filters Custom CRT face plate optics Automatic exposure and color balance control Image precision Geometry correction...
  • Page 21 8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Description System Specifications (continued) Postscript RasterPlus for Widows software provides Level II PostScript compatibility compatibility RasterPlus for Macintosh software provides Level III PostScript compatibility Palette for Macintosh software does not provide Postscript support. Supported via software drivers on Windows and Macintosh systems Network printing Hardware interface Parallel and SCSI (adapter required for Windows systems)

  • Page 22: Hardware Operating Information

    2 Hardware Operating Information For the convenience of repair technicians, information in this chapter is excerpted from the Polaroid ProPalette Installation Quickstart and Quickreference instruction guides provided to ProPalette purchasers. Installation Quickstart Unpack the Box Make sure you have all the following components. Contact your dealer if any is missing or damaged.

  • Page 23: Connect The Film Recorder

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Hardware Operating Information Connect the Film Recorder ProPalette film recorders have a parallel port (1 in Figure 2-2) for connection to a Windows 95 or 98 computer, and a SCSI port (2 in Figure 2-2) for connection to either a Macintosh computer or to a Windows 95, 98 or NT computer with a SCSI host adapter installed.
  • Page 24 8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Hardware Operating Information 3. Connect the parallel cable to the parallel port on the ProPalette and to the parallel port on the computer. Figure 2-5. Connecting cable to ProPalette parallel port 4. Turn on ProPalette and wait for it to complete initialization; (READY shows on the display).
  • Page 25 8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Hardware Operating Information Note: SCSI device chains must be terminated once at each end of the chain. The host adapter terminates one end. You must terminate the other end. The following figures show three typical connections. In Figure 2-8, ProPalette is the only SCSI device and must be terminated.

  • Page 26: Connection Tips

    Install the Software 1 Turn on your computer. 2 Insert the Polaroid Palette Software CD-ROM into the drive. 3 Follow the appropriate instructions for your platform: Power MAC or Power PC Windows 95, 98, or NT...

  • Page 27: Configure Rasterplus For Macintosh

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Hardware Operating Information Configure RasterPlus for Macintosh For Power Macintosh and PowerPC systems, use the following steps to configure RasterPlus for Macintosh software: 1 On the first launch of RasterPlus for Macintosh, personalize RasterPlus by filling in the fields on the personalization screen and clicking OK.

  • Page 28: Terminating The Propalette Internally

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Hardware Operating Information g On the Paper tab, select the appropriate page size. For example, select PowerPoint if you are using the Microsoft PowerPoint application, or select 35mm if you are using a 35mm camera back in another application.

  • Page 29: Changing The Propalette Scsi Id

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Hardware Operating Information 5. Press , then press to highlight Yes (terminate) or No (turn off termination). 6. Press , then press twice. 7. Press the Reset button on the back of ProPalette. Changing the ProPalette SCSI ID Caution: If two devices on a SCSI chain have the same SCSI ID number, neither will work correctly, and data may be damaged when you turn on the devices.

  • Page 30: Controls, Indicators And Connectors

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Hardware Operating Information Controls, Indicators and Connectors Front (Without Camera) The following controls, indicators and connectors on the front of the 8K Series ProPalette unit are shown in Figure 2-11: a. Message panel b. Keypad c.

  • Page 31: Keypad

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Hardware Operating Information Keypad The 8K Series ProPalette keypad controls and indicators are identified in Figure 2-12. Figure 2-12. Keypad controls and indicators Using the 35mm Camera Back 35mm Camera Back Description The 35mm camera back provided with the recorder features automatic film loading, advancing and rewinding for maximum convenience.

  • Page 32: Loading 35 Mm Film

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Hardware Operating Information Loading 35 mm Film 1. Verify that the 35 mm camera back is properly attached, and turn the film recorder on (Figure 2-14). Figure 2-14. Turn on film recorder 2. Slide the film door button on the camera back down (Figure 2-15) and open the door.

  • Page 33: Using The 4X5 Camera Back

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Hardware Operating Information 4. Pull the end of the film gently to the right (Figure 2-17) until the end reaches 1/2-inch past the white triangle at the lower right. (If you pull the end of the film too far, remove the cassette, turn the black knob at the top of the cassette to wind the end back in, and reinsert the cassette into the chamber.) Figure 2-17.

  • Page 34: Loading 4X5 Film

    Notch Figure 2-21. Orienting film in holder Note: Some 4x5 films are available in Ready-load packages. When used with the Polaroid 545 or the Kodak Readyload Packet filmholder, you can load the film holder outside of a darkroom. 3. Pull open the outer section of the camera back enough, but no more than 2 inches, to slide the film holder in (Figure 2-22).

  • Page 35: Using The 6X7 Camera Back

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Hardware Operating Information 4. Insert the 4x5 film holder into the camera back from the right. Note: To avoid light leak, make sure that the left side of the film holder lies snugly against the left side of the outer section of the camera back.
  • Page 36 8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Hardware Operating Information 2. Steady the camera insert with your left hand, and pull the top latch on the film door up and the bottom latch down with your right hand. Remove the camera insert (Figure 2-26). Figure 2-26.
  • Page 37 8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Hardware Operating Information 4. Turn the camera insert around, verify that the film type appears in the display window (Figure 2-29), and check that the plate is locked into position. Figure 2-29. Check film type in window If the plate is not locked into position, turn the pressure plate dial slightly until it snaps into position.
  • Page 38 8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Hardware Operating Information 7. Swing out the left spool retainer. Insert the film roll (Figure 2-32). Swing in the left spool retainer. Figure 2-32. Load film onto spool 8. Pull out and wrap the film around the back of the pressure plate until the end reaches the take-up spool (Figure 2-33).
  • Page 39 8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Hardware Operating Information 10. Open the camera back. Check that the top and bottom latches are fully open. Seat the camera insert tightly onto the camera back (Figure 2-35). Figure 2-35. Open camera door to check latches 11.

  • Page 40: Locking The Film Type Via The Keypad

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Hardware Operating Information 14. Press the START button on top of the camera back (Figure 2-39) to advance the film to the first exposure. Figure 2-39. Press START button 15. Pull out the dark slide (Figure 2-40) before exposure. Figure 2-40.

  • Page 41: Locking The Camera Type Via The Keypad

    Leaving a Film Leader It is more convenient to process Polaroid Polachrome HC instant 35mm film if a short length of film (a “leader”) remains extended from the cartridge after the roll is exposed and rewound.

  • Page 42: Making Exposures

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Hardware Operating Information 2. Press the Down key until “Leave Leader?” is displayed. 3. Press the Select key, then press the Down key to display “Yes.” 4. Press the Select key to enter the selection. Press Escape twice to return to the Ready message.

  • Page 43: Removing Exposed Film

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Hardware Operating Information Removing Exposed Film When you are finished exposing a roll of 35mm film, the camera will automatically rewind the film. The message panel will then display “Out of Film.” Open the front door of the recorder, open the film door, and remove the film cassette.

  • Page 44: Enhanced Information Display

    Artifact Warning Indicators On the 8K Series ProPalette models (8035, 8045, 8067), the LCD warns when the host computer is unable to maintain the steady supply of pixel data needed for artifact-free images. (The artifacts are thin dark horizontal lines, particularly noticeable in pastel regions of the image.)

  • Page 45: Hardware Configuration Display

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Hardware Operating Information Hardware Configuration Display On the 8K Series ProPalette models, the diagnostics menu command "Show Power On Msg?" has added functionality to aid diagnostics during telephone support and service. This command displays the film recorder model, firmware version, firmware date and firmware time.

  • Page 46: Cleaning The Camera Lens

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Hardware Operating Information Cleaning the Camera Lens Remove the camera back and hold it with the lens facing up. Remove as much dirt as possible with an aspirator, pressurized air, or a camel hair brush, available at a camera store.

  • Page 47: Troubleshooting Hardware And Film Problems

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Hardware Operating Information If you do not see the spots and horizontal line described in step 4, there is a problem with the hardware or hardware installation. Check your cable connections before looking further. If the test was successful but you cannot image from a software package, the problem could be software-related.

  • Page 48: Running A Self-Test

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Hardware Operating Information Running a Self-Test If you wish to run the diagnostic self-test that the recorder performs at power-up without turning the recorder off and on again, you can do so using the keypad. Press the Escape key to reach the setup menu.
  • Page 49 8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Hardware Operating Information The message: is displayed when: Change Setup? You press Escape from the Ready message. Select this to change setup (see the following section, “Setup Menu Reference”). [One of several error There is a problem with the recorder or the software. The messages] recorder will automatically reset.

  • Page 50: Setup Menu Reference

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Hardware Operating Information Setup Menu Reference To reach the Setup menu, press Escape at the “Ready” message. Menu Options See page Change Setup Rewind Film? Advance Film? Lock Film Type? *Unlocked Film type 1 Film type 2 Film type ...n Lock Camera Type? *Auto Sense...

  • Page 51: Activating Monitor Mode

    Note: Monitor mode can be activated via the front panel buttons only on ProPalette models with digital board 1F5570A Is06 or later (generally ProPalette models 8035, 8045 and 8067, and ProPalette 7000 and 8000 models with upgraded digital boards). This method also works with earlier digital boards if EPROM U103 has been upgraded with the ProPalette ROM v548 P/N 102423.

  • Page 52: Activating Monitor Mode Via Lcd Menu

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Hardware Operating Information Activating Monitor Mode Via LCD Menu Note: The LCD menu cannot be used when the ProPalette firmware is corrupted (only a blinking cursor appears on the LCD display when the unit is powered on). In this case, you must activate Monitor mode via the front panel buttons or the digital board as described in the previous sections.

  • Page 53: Serial Number Syntax

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Hardware Operating Information The command displays a report similar to the following: sn, Reports and optionally sets serial number Version 564/704 Compiled on Jun 12 1998 The current film printer number is : serial number = 8A6020H Analog version = 4 Digital version = 7 Video version = 2...

  • Page 54: Changing The Stored Serial Number

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Hardware Operating Information Changing the Stored Serial Number To change the serial number stored in the ProPalette flash memory, execute the following command: sn -burn=<string> where <string> is the serial number to be stored in flash memory. By default, the utility accesses the COM1 port of the host computer.

  • Page 55: Theory Of Operation

    3 Theory of Operation Design Objectives The goals of ProPalette design are as follows: • Reliable • Easy-to-operate • Continuous and variable resolution from 512 to 8K • Fast exposure • Parallel and SCSI port support • High image quality (high sharpness, optimized geometry, low vignetting) •...

  • Page 56: Cpu

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Theory of Operation ProPalette’s CPU is a V53 (Intel 186 compatible) with a TI DSP. It also has 4 megabytes of DRAM (expandable to 14 megabytes at the factory), and a field-upgradeable 512 kilobyte flash firmware memory. Deflection and Geometry Control Pixel deflection is controlled digitally via a 2D lookup table, 16-bit DAC, sample and hold and a low-pass filter.

  • Page 57: Propalette Major Systems

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Theory of Operation ProPalette Major Systems The ProPalette uses the major hardware systems in Table 3-1 to create images on photographic film. The systems are interconnected as shown in Figure 3-1. Table 3-1. ProPalette Systems System Function Filter Wheel...
  • Page 58 8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Theory of Operation Figure 3-1. ProPalette systems block diagram...

  • Page 59: Exposure System

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Theory of Operation Exposure System Exposure Sequence ProPalette uses the latent memory of photographic film to record light and to blend the shapes and colors from a sequence of colored exposures. The exposures are made from black-and-white, computer-generated video scan lines.

  • Page 60: Power Supply

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Theory of Operation The filter wheel has four positions: Position 1. Red filter (start position) Position 2. Green filter. Position 3. Blue filter. Position 4. Opening without a filter, for viewing the CRT during testing and calibration.
  • Page 61 8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Theory of Operation When the main power switch is on, AC power is applied to the low voltage power supply. An LED on the front of the ProPalette unit indicates that the unit is powered. DC Power Regulated DC voltages are generated from the low voltage power supply.

  • Page 62: Digital Board

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Theory of Operation Digital Board Digital Board Circuits The ProPalette digital board contains circuitry for communicating with the host computer, controlling operations, and executing commands from the host computer software. The digital board functions are: •...
  • Page 63 8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Theory of Operation Figure 3-4. Digital board block diagram...

  • Page 64: Digital Board Functional Groups

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Theory of Operation Digital Board Functional Groups Digital board functions have been classified into four groups as shown in Table 3-2. Table 3-2. Digital board functional groups Group Functions Description • V53 CPU Must be operational for the system to work at the lowest level.

  • Page 65: Group 1 Functions

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Theory of Operation Group 1 Functions Flash Memory 512KB of Flash memory is used to store the firmware, film tables, CRT calibration data, autoluma data, the frame count, SCSI bus ID and various other volatile data types. At power-on, the film printer copies the firmware from Flash memory to DRAM and runs it.

  • Page 66: Group 4 Functions

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Theory of Operation Group 4 Functions Filter Wheel Stepper Motor Control, J5 & J6 Two high-voltage, medium current dual peripheral drivers (75477) generate PHASE1/PHASE2 and PHASE3/PHASE4 which turn on and off current in four stepper motor windings.

  • Page 67: Analog Board

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Theory of Operation Analog Board The ProPalette analog board contains all the D/A and A/D converters required for full digital control of the CRT deflection, luminance, video and focus. A single 64-pin ribbon cable connects the analog board to the digital board. This cable carries a 16-bit bus (a buffered version of the DSP data bus) and various control signals.

  • Page 68: Slowscan Description And Imaging Sequence

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Theory of Operation The analog board also contains the autoluma circuitry, shown in the block diagram in Figure 3-6. Figure 3-6. Autoluma circuitry on analog board Slowscan Description and Imaging Sequence This section provides a description of the ProPalette slow scan exposure process and the activities that the TMS320C26 DSP performs during an exposure.

  • Page 69: Grid For Deflection

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Theory of Operation For a slow scan exposure, the three DACs for deflection and video are updated to scan the beam. The Cos and Dynamic Focus DACs are updated at a slower rate. The design goal is to be able to expose an image on 35mm film in less than 1 minute. The exposure process includes some startup time where a brightness auto-calibration is performed, and the exposure of three color planes;...

  • Page 70: Exposure Summary

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Theory of Operation For each primary color, the V53 must load the video look-up table with pixel-to-video values. This is a 256 word table. Before the exposure of a each line, the V53 initializes it's video DMA channel with a pointer to the beginning of the pixel data in it's DRAM for that line.

  • Page 71: Programs For Reading And Writing The Flash

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Theory of Operation startup_segment The segment address of where this data goes. For data blocks which are raw data, as opposed to programs, this value is 0. For data blocks which are programs, this is where the programmed is moved when it gets executed.

  • Page 72: Autoluma Process

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Theory of Operation The Debugger is started, using the second serial port for talking to the remote debugger which is running on the host. When the switches are set to Control Code or Expansion Code, the EPROM version of the Flash Dispatcher gets control.

  • Page 73: Firmware Description

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Theory of Operation Firmware Description Downloading New Firmware New firmware can be downloaded to the ProPalette for storage in flash. The new copy replaces the copy in the unit. General Description New firmware is sent to the Propalette in the Intel HEX format from the host computer. After all of the hex data is transmitted, the firmware is burnt into the Flash.
  • Page 74 8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Theory of Operation Table 3-3. Camera Connector Signal Descriptions Pin No. Signal Name Figure 3-7 Description BLADE_MAG Shutter magnet, active low -- driven low to hold shutter open, released (floated) to close shutter. Vlow = 0.6V max @ 300mA BLADE_MOT Shutter control signal, active low -- driven low then high in conjunction with X-CON transitions to open...

  • Page 75: Keypad/Lcd Interface

    DX codes for sensing ISO film speed. Thirty-two total combinations are possible with five bits, leaving seven combinations unused. Polaroid uses these 'open' DX code sequences to identify various camera back types for use with ProPalette. Detection of any valid DX code, or no DX code, indicates a 35mm camera is attached.

  • Page 76: Lcd Menus

    The display automatically reverts back to the current status message 5 seconds after the last key press. Startup Messages At startup (power turned on, film printer hard reset) the following message is displayed: Polaroid ProPalette 8000 Version XXX NOTE: { .. } indicates vertically scrolled message Status Messages...

  • Page 77: Film Tables

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Theory of Operation Exposing Blue Line XXX [current frame count] Film Tables Film type selection via the keypad provides access to any Flash resident film tables. If a film is selected via the keypad, it overrides any attempted film table downloads from the host.

  • Page 78: Troubleshooting And Diagnostics

    4 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Recommended Diagnostic Sequence Several methods can be used for performing diagnostics on the 8K series ProPalette models. An initial self test is performed when the unit is first turned on, the reset button is pressed or “Run Startup Diagnostics” is selected from the LCD/keypad. A complete set of diagnostics, in addition to system alignment, can be performed via the system test stand.

  • Page 79: Inspection And Cleaning

    ProPalette Test Stand Manual. Obtaining the Latest Firmware If you have an FTP client program installed on our system, you can obtain the latest firmware update from the following Polaroid FTP site (accessible via the Internet): ftp.polaroid.com/pub/imaging/output/cfrecord/AllModels/Pro8000...

  • Page 80: Required Tools And Equipment

    If you have only a Web browser installed on your system, you must reach the FTP site from the Polaroid homepage with the following steps. (This FTP site also contains the latest ProPalette 8000 information, including film tables and software upgrades.) 1.

  • Page 81: Upgrade Procedure With Parallel Cable

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Upgrade Procedure with Parallel Cable Use the procedure in this section to upgrade the firmware of a ProPalette film recorder that displays normal LCD panel messages after startup. If the ProPalette unit does not have functioning firmware and displays only a blinking cursor on startup, you must use the Flash Manager utility to reload the firmware instead.
  • Page 82 8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Troubleshooting and Diagnostics • For upgrading more than one film recorder of the same model when all are connected to the SCSI bus, turn the power off to all but one of the units and perform the upgrade to the unit that still has power.

  • Page 83: Propalette Startup Diagnostics And Tests

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Troubleshooting and Diagnostics ProPalette Startup Diagnostics and Tests ProPalette automatically runs the following diagnostics when it is powered up, reset or when Run Startup Diagnostics is selected from the ProPalette LCD menus: Filter wheel stepper motor driver. Tests filter wheel stepper motor driver on digital board by moving the filter wheel to home position, then indexing it.
  • Page 84 8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Troubleshooting and Diagnostics For a list of possible messages, along with possible causes and corrective actions, see page 99. Serial bus From (from/to Autoluma Digital bus Digital board) (from/to Digital board) board Analog Board COS4 Trimdacs dynamic latches...

  • Page 85: Test Image Exposure Sequence

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Test Image Exposure Sequence To verify system operation, ProPalette cycles through the sequence for printing a test pattern when Test Image is selected from the LCD menus. By removing the camera and looking through the camera mount, a technician or operator can verify operation of the CRT (a grid appears on the CRT face) and the filter wheel (normal rotation sequence).

  • Page 86: Serial Communication Cable

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Serial Communication Cable Purpose The serial cable for communicating with the ProPalette 8000 consists of the following parts with the adapter wiring diagram. Required Equipment Cable, 6 conductor L-COM P/N TDC057-14UL Modular Adapter, DB9 to RJ11 L-COM P/N RA096F Wiring Diagram...

  • Page 87: Required Tools And Equipment

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Troubleshooting and Diagnostics The software must be in synchronization with the firmware version. The FPDIAG help file displays the compatible firmware version and when it was compiled. Display this help file with the command fpdiag ? The results of the tests are printed to the console by default.

  • Page 88: Pcplus Configuration

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 7. Type fpdiag -filename=<string> where <string> is the name to be given to the report created by fpdiag. 8. To start the test, press ENTER. Figure 4-2. ProPalette serial connector 9. Observe the ProPalette LCD panel. The only prompt to the operator is to watch the LCD display for full matrix illumination and then press the keypad and verify the change in display characters to (*).

  • Page 89: Uploading And Running A Hex File

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Setup Utility (ALT-S) non-default parameters In PROTOCOL OPTIONS Menu Under GENERAL OPTIONS Protocol timing NORMAL Aborted downloads KEEP Abort xfer if CD lost Under ASCII PROTOCOL OPTIONS Echo locally Expand blank lines Expand tabs Character spacing (millisec) 0 Line pacing (1/10 sec)
  • Page 90 8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 3. Turn the ProPalette power switch to ON and let the self-test diagnostics run. 4. Set the ProPalette to Monitor mode (page 51). 5. From the directory containing the HEX file, execute ProComm by typing pcplus and pressing Enter.
  • Page 91 8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 8. Type hl and press the Enter key. The message “Ready to receive hex file” appears on the monitor (Figure 4-5). 9. Press the PAGE UP key to upload the file. 10. When a dialog window opens for a protocol request (Figure 4-6), type r. 11.
  • Page 92 8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 12. Wait for the ROM Monitor to indicate that the upload is complete (Figure 4-8). 13. To start the uploaded program, type g 0 and press Enter. (The command requires a zero, not the letter “O,” as shown in Figure 4-9.) 14.

  • Page 93: Digital Board Interface Test

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Digital Board Interface Test Purpose A more thorough test can be performed on the interface functions that are driven by the Digital board. These include filter wheel, camera and LCD/keypad. These tests are done by loading a hex file into the ProPalette using ProComm and running the tests through the ROM Monitor.
  • Page 94 8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 3. Type 2 to test the Camera Back from the sub-menu (Figure 4-12). Follow the on screen instructions. When testing is complete, type q to return to the main menu. 4. Type 3 to test the LCD display from the sub-menu (Figure 4-13). Follow the on screen instructions, then type q to return to the main menu when testing is complete.

  • Page 95: Analog Board Voltage Test

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Analog Board Voltage Test Purpose This procedure verifies correct voltages on the ProPalette Analog board. WARNING: This test requires that the outer housing of the ProPalette be removed for access to the specified test points while the equipment has the power turned ON.

  • Page 96: Analog Board Functional Test Via Host Computer

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Analog Board Functional Test via Host Computer Purpose The ProPalette Analog board can be exercised with static tests to verify it’s functionality. MEDTEST.HEX is a program that is initially downloaded via the serial port, and is then run from the ROM Monitor mode.
  • Page 97 8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Horizontal channel test (ht) This test consists of three sub-tests 1. Horizontal DAC test 2. Horizontal size trimdac test 3. Horizontal center trimdac test The sub-tests are run sequentially, the Pass/Fail results are printed to the screen and the main menu is displayed.

  • Page 98: Analog Board Functional Test Troubleshooting

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Dynamic focus test (df) The dynamic focus dac is exercised. The output is measured by the on board A/D. The Pass/Fail results are printed to the screen and the main menu is displayed. Analog Board Functional Test Troubleshooting The reporting of any valid error requires the replacement of the Analog board Parallel Port Hardware Test...

  • Page 99: Error Logging (Errstat.exe)

    Error logging was implemented in ProPalette models with firmware version 564. If an error occurs in the film printer, it appears briefly on the LCD panel and is simultaneously recorded in flash memory. The error log is accessible at Polaroid Service Centers to speed the turnaround of units sent in for repair.

  • Page 100: Error Classes And Messages

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Error Classes and Messages Three classes of errors are logged: Class Description Asynchronous Hardware Hardware errors where the film printer loses process Errors control, such as a filter wheel jam. Each asynchronous hardware error has a unique error number.

  • Page 101: Error Log Data

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Table 4-1. Asynchronous Hardware Error Messages Message Number Explanation ASYNC_UNKNOWN_POWERON_FAILURE HE(17) ASYNC_TOO_BRIGHT HE(18) ASYNC_BAD_DAUGHTER_BD_ID HE(19) GAL code is unknown ASYNC_FB_MEMORY_FAILURE HE(20) Frame Buffer mem failed ASYNC_BAD_CAMERA_FUSE HE(21) Camera fuse is blown ASYNC_BAD_CB HE(22) Unknown camera back ASYNC_DOOR_OPEN HE(23) Film door is open...

  • Page 102: Running Errstat.exe

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Troubleshooting and Diagnostics • Histogram of all the asynchronous hardware errors and the picture count when the error last occurred (see “Error Classes and Messages” in the previous section for more information about these errors) Note: One of these errors is always JUST_POWERED_ON (HE 1).

  • Page 103: Board Versions

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Board Versions Table 4-2 lists the version numbers of the major ProPalette circuit boards. Table 4-2. ProPalette Board Version Numbers Version Description Analog Version 0 Original PP8000 12/95 release Analog Version 2 Original PP8000 release reworked with upgraded capacitors, sample and hold grounding etc.

  • Page 104: Error Message And Symptom Tables

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Error Message and Symptom Tables This section contains error messages and symptoms with possible causes and suggested action for correction. Symptom Table Page LCD Panel Error Messages Host System Error Messages Host System Plug-In Symptoms Operation and Performance Symptoms Image Quality Symptoms...

  • Page 105: Lcd Panel Error Messages

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Troubleshooting and Diagnostics LCD Panel Error Messages Use the following table to troubleshoot error messages appearing on the ProPalette LCD panel. Note: Errors are displayed for only a few seconds on the LCD when they are detected. To redisplay an error, use the Show Last Error command on the diagnostics menu accessible via the keypad.
  • Page 106 8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Troubleshooting and Diagnostics LCD Error Message Possible Cause Corrective Action *CALIBRATION ERROR: Unit not warmed up Wait for recommended Requested FL too large warmup period. *CALIBRATION ERROR: Check cables. Requested FL too small Check analog board *CALIBRATION ERROR: Check autoluma board Unit not warmed up...

  • Page 107: Host System Error Messages

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Troubleshooting and Diagnostics LCD Error Message Possible Cause Corrective Action DRAM Test FAILED Internal startup diagnostic Run FPDIAG diagnostics failure related to DRAM Faulty dynamic RAM Replace digital board. Dynamic Focus Test Internal startup diagnostic Run MEDTEST diagnostics FAILED failure...
  • Page 108 8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Host System Error Message Possible Cause Corrective Action Film recorder not connected ProPalette power switch off 1. Turn off host computer. (continued) 2. Turn ProPalette on; wait for Ready message. 3. Turn on host computer. SCSI address conflict Check SCSI addresses and resolve any conflicts.

  • Page 109: Host System Plug-In Symptoms

    Downloaded film table bad Film table directory contains Use the film table table size non-ProPalette film tables installation program to install the Polaroid Digital Palette film tables in a different directory. Delete all non-ProPalette film tables from current film table directory.
  • Page 110 8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Host System Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action Palette Export choice does Plug-in folder not selected 1. Use Find in the Finder to not appear in Photoshop during plug-in installation find the PaletteExport file. File/Export menu (Macintosh systems only) 2.

  • Page 111: Operation And Performance Symptoms

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Host System Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action Host system hangs up after Transient firmware error 1. Reboot the host computer ProPalette starts calibration resulting in autoluma 2. Turn ProPalette off and (briefly displays calibration failure (Windows back on.
  • Page 112 8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action -- Power LED OFF Faulty low-voltage power Check power supply (continued) supply voltages at J2-2 (+5 Vdc + 0.10), J2-8 (+24 Vdc + 1.20), J2-11 (-15 Vdc + 0.45);...
  • Page 113 8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action Corrupted flash memory Reinstall firmware. ProPalette powers on, but LCD panel has only a Verify jumper J501 Replace digital board. blinking cursor Propalette operates normally Faulty LCD panel Check LCD panel;...
  • Page 114 8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action 35mm camera does not Faulty digital board Check all components listed function (continued) above; if none is faulty, run digital board diagnostics to confirm fault and replace digital board.

  • Page 115: Image Quality Symptoms

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action Host will not boot when The host’s internal Disable internal termination ProPalette is connected and termination turns off briefly and attach an external powered on (Macintosh during startup terminator.

  • Page 116: Diagnostic (Fpdiag) Error Message Tables

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Image Quality Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Pictures have dark corners ProPalette out of calibration Recalibrate unit. Faulty analog board Run analog board diagnostics; replace board if necessary. Faulty digital board Check analog board as described above;...
  • Page 117 8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Troubleshooting and Diagnostics V53-DSP SRAM Test Message Possible Cause Corrective Action SRAM bit test failure: SB Faulty digital board Replace digital board SRAM walking ones test failure: SB Polled BIO check: Bad SRAM Data, SB BIO check with DSP hold: Bad SRAM Data, SB Wrote to the DSP_Data Port...
  • Page 118 8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 35MM Camera Interface Test Message Possible Cause Corrective Action File already in camera Film already loaded Rewind and remove film; restart test. Rewind film via keypad Film was removed after commands; restart test. partially used Attempted film move with Camera door unlatched...
  • Page 119 8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 35MM Camera Interface Test Message Possible Cause Corrective Action Perforation T.O. during load Faulty digital board Replace digital board Perforation T.O., L->H on load-rewind Perforation T.O., H->L on load-rewind Attempted film move with Firmware logic error Notify Engineering shutter open...
  • Page 120 8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Horizontal Channel Test Message Possible Cause Corrective Action Horizontal Test Failed Faulty CRT yoke Replace yoke. Faulty analog board Replace analog board. Vertical Channel Test Message Possible Cause Corrective Action Vertical Test Failed Faulty CRT yoke Replace yoke.

  • Page 121: Parts Replacement

    Polaroid ProPalette 8000. To avoid scratches to the covers, the Polaroid ProPalette 8000 should be disassembled on a work bench which has a soft, padded surface.

  • Page 122: Removal Of The Front Bezel Assembly

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Parts Replacement Removal of the Front Bezel Assembly 1. Open the front bezel door. 2. Remove the four 8-32 x 3/8 screws which secure the Front Bezel Assembly to the Camera Plate Assembly. (Figure 5-1) 3.

  • Page 123: Removal Of The Lcd Keypad Assembly

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Parts Replacement Removal of the LCD Keypad Assembly 1. Remove the Front Bezel Assembly. 2. Remove two 6-19 x 3/8 self-tapping screws which secure the LCD Keypad to the Front Bezel Assembly. (Figure 5-2) 3. Lift the keypad straight up and away from the front bezel. LCD KEYPAD ASSEMBLY #6-19 X 3/8...

  • Page 124: Removal Of The Lcd Panel

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Parts Replacement Removal of the LCD Panel 1. Remove the LCD Keypad assembly. 2. Disconnect the small harness connector on the back of the LCD Keypad Assembly. (Figure 5-3) 3. Remove the four screws which hold the LCD Panel to the keypad assembly and lift the LCD panel and connected harness from the keypad assembly.

  • Page 125: Removal Of The Front Bezel Door

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Parts Replacement Removal of the Front Bezel Door 1. Open the Front Bezel Door. 2. Carefully, press down at the middle of the door (along the hinge line) to flex the plastic enough to allow one of the hinges to be released from its mating cavity in the bezel.

  • Page 126: Removal Of The Power Switch

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Parts Replacement Removal of the Power Switch 1. Remove the Front Bezel Assembly. 2. Using angled needle nose pliers, reach behind the switch and pull back each of the four wire connectors from the contacts on the switch. (Figure 5-5) 3.

  • Page 127: Removal Of The Camera Plate Assembly

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Parts Replacement Removal of the Camera Plate Assembly 1. Remove the Front Bezel Assembly. 2. Identify and remove four screws securing the Camera Plate Assembly to the Pan Assembly. (Figure 5-6) 3. Identify and remove five screws which hold the Camera Plate Assembly to the light box.

  • Page 128: Installation Of The Camera Plate Assembly

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Parts Replacement Installation of the Camera Plate Assembly Reverse the steps above. Note: If you are replacing the camera plate with a new one, check the replacement to make sure the tapped openings for the large camera adapter on each side of the camera connector are plugged with Allen screws.

  • Page 129: Installation Of The Camera Connector/Cable Assembly

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Parts Replacement 3. Trace the cable back to the Digital Board and disconnect it from the board. 4. Remove the connector/cable assembly from the unit by pulling the cable out through the opening in the camera plate. This may require removal of tie- wraps securing the cable.

  • Page 130: Installation Of The Top Cover And Rear Panel Assembly

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Parts Replacement 3. Identify and remove three 6-32 x ¼ Phillips Pan Head screws which secure the rear panel to the bottom of the pan. Note: Removal of the stepper motor, autoluma board, and wheel position sensor (photo interrupter) require that the access panel on the bottom of the unit be removed.

  • Page 131: Removal Of The Stepper Motor

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Parts Replacement Removal of the Stepper Motor Note: This procedure covers removal of the stepper motor from the Front Plate Assembly. It does not cover the removal of the motor cable. The old motor cable is left in place until the new cable is ready to be installed.

  • Page 132: Installation Of The Stepper Motor

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Parts Replacement Installation of the Stepper Motor With the old stepper motor still hanging from its cable, install the new stepper motor as follows. 1. Align the lower hole on the motor bracket over the pivot. Be sure the rubber wheel on the back of the stepper motor is located on the outside of the filter wheel.

  • Page 133: Removal Of The Autoluma Board Assembly

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Parts Replacement Removal of the Autoluma Board Assembly Note: This procedure covers removal of the autoluma board from the Front Panel Assembly, but does not cover its complete removal from the ProPalette 8000. Instead, the old autoluma board cable is left in place until the new autoluma board is ready to be installed.

  • Page 134: Installation Of The Autoluma Board Assembly

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Parts Replacement Installation of the Autoluma Board Assembly With the old autoluma board still hanging from its cable, install the new autoluma board as follows. 1. Install a new self adhesive foam seal around the perimeter of the new autoluma board.
  • Page 135 8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Parts Replacement 3. Remove the Access Panel. 4. Slide the Top Cover and Rear Panel Assembly back to reveal the PC boards. 5. Drill out the heads of the two rivets which secure the Wheel Position Sensor to the Front Panel.

  • Page 136: Installation Of The Wheel Position Sensor (Photo Interrupter)

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Parts Replacement Installation of the Wheel Position Sensor (Photo Interrupter) With the old wheel position sensor still hanging from its cable, install the new sensor as follows. 1. Align the new Wheel Position Sensor so that the blue/green wire pair are pointed downward.

  • Page 137: Removal/Installation Of The Lcd Interface Cable

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Parts Replacement Removal/Installation of the LCD Interface Cable 1. Remove the Front Bezel Assembly. 2. Slide the Top Cover and Rear Panel Assembly back to reveal the PC boards. 3. Lay the new LCD Interface Cable next to the LCD cable in the ProPalette. 4.
  • Page 138 8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Parts Replacement 4. Slide the Top Cover and Rear Panel Assembly back to reveal the PC boards. 5. Carefully peel back the self-adhesive light box seal at the top right corner of the Front Panel Assembly. Fold it back far enough to expose the cables under it.

  • Page 139: Removal Of The Electronics Drawer

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Parts Replacement Removal of the Electronics Drawer 1. Remove the Top Cover and Rear Panel Assembly from the ProPalette. 2. Disconnect the following connectors from the PC boards (Figure 5-17): Digital PC Board: Analog PC Board: Low Voltage Power Supply J12-LCD Interface J35 -Autoluma Board...

  • Page 140: Installation Of The Electronics Drawer

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Parts Replacement 6. Using a long, magnetic Phillips screwdriver, remove the 6-32 x1/2 screw from the interior of the unit (at the base, between the PC boards and the low voltage power supply) which holds the electronics drawer to the pan. 7.

  • Page 141: Installation Of The Digital Pc Board Assembly

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Parts Replacement REMOVE TWO SCREWS TO FREE REMOVE CONNECTOR FOUR SCREWS HOLDING DIGITAL PC BOARD Figure 5-19. Removing the digital pc board assembly Installation of the Digital PC Board Assembly Reverse the steps above. Replacement of the Camera Power Fuse To replace the camera power fuse on the Digital PC Board, you must remove the Digital Board as described in the previous section.

  • Page 142: Installation Of The Analog Pc Board

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Parts Replacement HEAT SINK FORWARD SCREWS FIVE SCREWS ON HEAT SINK Figure 5-20. Removing the analog pc board assembly Installation of the Analog PC Board Reverse the steps above. Removal of the Low Voltage Power Supply 1.

  • Page 143: Installation Of The Low Voltage Power Supply

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Parts Replacement 4. Remove four screws which secure the low voltage supply to the drawer.( Figure 5-21) 5. Remove the power supply safety shield and hardware (two 6-32 x 3/8 screws and standoffs) for transfer to the new power supply. REMOVE FOUR SCREWS...
  • Page 144 8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Parts Replacement 5. Carefully peel back the self-adhesive light box seal at the top right corner of the Front Plate Assembly. Fold it back far enough to expose the cables under it. (Figure 5-22) 6. Cut the tie wraps in the two areas where they hold the wiring cables to the top of the light box assembly.
  • Page 145 8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Parts Replacement 9. Turn the unit on its side and identify and remove the two screws at either side of the access area (Figure 5-23). There are o-rings around the screws, inside the unit. When you remove the screws, these o-rings will fall loose, but, they can be retrieved when the light box is removed.

  • Page 146: Installation Of The Light Box Assembly

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Parts Replacement 15. Pull the metal shield down the CRT far enough to reveal the rubber-enclosed high voltage lead going into the CRT. Pry off the rubber gasket to free the lead and pull the lead down through the opening at the end of the shield. (Figure 5-25) 16.
  • Page 147 8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Parts Replacement 5. Connect all cables to their proper termination jacks on the pc boards. 6. Install the Front Bezel Assembly. 7. Install the small mu metal shield onto the CRT. 8. Install the round connector on the base of the CRT. Pull the mu metal shield back, against the round connector.
  • Page 148 8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Parts Replacement 14. Pull the yoke cables with their rubber grommet into the slot in the shield. Insert the cable connectors into their respective termination points on the pc boards. 15. Place the large ground strap over the shaft at the left side of the shield and secure it with the stop nut.

  • Page 149: Disassembly Of The Crt

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Parts Replacement Disassembly of the CRT 1. Slightly twist and remove the round mu metal shield from the tube. (This shield has a ground cable and tie wrap attached, which should be left in place.) Some hot melt adhesive will be left in the shield.

  • Page 150: Removal Of The Front Plate Assembly

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Parts Replacement 4. Apply a small amount of hot melt adhesive under the forward portion of the shield. Removal of the Front Plate Assembly 1. Remove the Front Bezel Assembly. 2. Remove the Camera Plate Assembly. 3.

  • Page 151: Removal Of The Filter Wheel

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Parts Replacement Note: When reinstalling the front plate, note that one corner does not form a 90 degree angle. This corner matches a similar corner on the light box. Slide the panel into the light box and reach in from the access cutout to align the plate screw holes with the screw holes in the light box.

  • Page 152: Removal Of The High Voltage Power Supply

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Parts Replacement Note: Be sure the edge of the filter wheel is positioned between the arms of the wheel position sensor when you place the wheel back on its shaft. Also, after installing the e-ring and the blinder, spin the wheel on the shaft to be certain it is not binding anywhere.

  • Page 153: Using The Flash Manager Utility

    6 Using the Flash Manager Utility This chapter describes the the flash manager utility (FLASHMAN.HEX) and provides instructions for using it. ProPalette Flash Device Description The flash devices in the ProPalette are programmable, non-volatile memories primarily used to store the control code and calibration data for the ProPalette. Other programs and data can be placed in the system such as diagnostics and control information.

  • Page 154: Running Flash Manager

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Using Flash Manager The top of the screen lists the code blocks that are stored in the virtual flash, and the bottom of the screen lists the available menu options. Figure 6-1. Typical virtual flash 0 display Figure 6-2.

  • Page 155: Starting And Using Flash Manager

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Using Flash Manager Starting and Using Flash Manager 1 Disable the watchdog timer (page 54) and activate monitor mode (page 51.). Note: If you use the front panel buttons to activate monitor mode, you do not need to disable the watchdog timer. (Using the front panel button method to enter monitor mode automatically disables the timer.) 2 Connect the ProPalette to the host computer via the serial port.

  • Page 156: Switching Between Virtual Flash Devices

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Using Flash Manager 3 Remove the Control Code as follows: Type R and press Enter. b Type 1 and press Enter. (“1” is the numeral one.) Verify that code block 1 has been deleted. 4 Upload the new Control Code as follows: Type H and press Enter.

  • Page 157: Erasing A Single Code Block

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Using Flash Manager 3 Type E and press Enter. 4 Confirm the command by typing Y and pressing Enter. 5 Verify that all the code blocks have been deleted and that a message indicates that the virtual flash is empty. 6 Follow steps 9-13 in “Starting and Using Flash Manager”...

  • Page 158: Flashman Menu Options

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Using Flash Manager FLASHMAN Menu Options All flash manager commands are menu driven and described in Table 6-1. They are executed by typing the appropriate code and pressing the Enter key. Table 6-1. Flash manager commands Command Menu Item Function...

  • Page 159: Vf1 Code Blocks

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Using Flash Manager VF1 Code Blocks Virtual flash 1 (VF1), shown in Figure 6-2 on page 154, typically contains the configuration parameters for the ProPalette set by the operator or the system and must be maintained when power is removed from the unit.

  • Page 160: Schematic Drawings

    7 Schematic Drawings This section contains the following ProPalette schematics: Schematic Page Digital board, sheet 1 Digital board, sheet 2 Digital board, sheet 3 Digital board, sheet 4 Digital board, sheet 5 Digital board, sheet 6 Digital board, sheet 7 Digital board, sheet 8 Digital board, sheet 9 Analog board, sheet 1...

  • Page 161: Digital Board Schematics

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Schematic Drawings Digital Board Schematics Digital board schematic, sheet 1 of 9...
  • Page 162 8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Schematic Drawings Digital board schematic, sheet 2 of 9...
  • Page 163 8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Schematic Drawings Digital board schematic, sheet 3 of 9...
  • Page 164 8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Schematic Drawings Digital board schematic, sheet 4 of 9...
  • Page 165 8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Schematic Drawings Digital board schematic, sheet 5 of 9...
  • Page 166 8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Schematic Drawings Digital board schematic, sheet 6 of 9...
  • Page 167 8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Schematic Drawings Digital board schematic, sheet 7 of 9...
  • Page 168 8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Schematic Drawings Digital board schematic, sheet 8 of 9...
  • Page 169 8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Schematic Drawings Digital board schematic, sheet 9 of 9...

  • Page 170: Analog Board Schematics

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Schematic Drawings Analog Board Schematics Analog board schematic, sheet 1 of 8...
  • Page 171 8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Schematic Drawings Analog board schematic, sheet 2 of 8...
  • Page 172 8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Schematic Drawings Analog board schematic, sheet 3 of 8...
  • Page 173 8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Schematic Drawings Analog board schematic, sheet 4 of 8...
  • Page 174 8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Schematic Drawings Analog board schematic, sheet 5 of 8...
  • Page 175 8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Schematic Drawings Analog board schematic, sheet 6 of 8...
  • Page 176 8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Schematic Drawings Analog board schematic, sheet 7 of 8...
  • Page 177 8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Schematic Drawings Analog board schematic, sheet 8 of 8...

  • Page 178: Autoluma Board Schematic

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Schematic Drawings Autoluma Board Schematic Autoluma board schematic...

  • Page 179: Keypad Board Schematic

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Schematic Drawings Keypad Board Schematic Keypad board schematic...

  • Page 180: Power Fail Fix Schematic

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Schematic Drawings Power Fail Fix Schematic Power fail fix schematic...

  • Page 181: Interconnection Diagram

    8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Schematic Drawings Interconnection Diagram Interconnection diagram...

  • Page 182: Index

    Index 35mm camera back, using, 31 deflection and geometry control, 56 35mm film, loading, 32 description, ProPalette, 11 design objectives, 55 diagnostic (FPDIAG) error message tables, 116 4x5 camera back, using, 33 diagnostic sequence, recommended, 78 4x5 film, loading, 34 DIGIOTST.HEX, using to test filter wheel, camera, LCD/keypad, 93 digital board assembly, installation, 141...
  • Page 183 8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Index F (continued) P (continued) front plate assembly, removing, 150 Polachrome 35mm film, leaving film leader for, 41 FTP site, service, connecting to, 78 ports, ProPalette, 15 fuse, camera power, replacement, 141 power supply, description, 60 power supply, high voltage, installing, 152 power supply, high voltage, removing, 152 hardware configuration display, 45...
  • Page 184 8K Series ProPalette Repair Manual Index uploading a hex file to the film recorder, 89 watchdog timer, enabling and disabling, 54 utility program summary, 78 wheel position sensor (photo interrupter), installation, wheel position sensor (photo interrupter), removal, version numbers, circuit boards, 103 virtual flash 0 code blocks, 158 Windows software with ProPalette, 16 virtual flash 1 code blocks, 159...

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