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  • Page 2 RELIMINARIES IMPORTANT: FFEI Ltd products are so designed and constructed as to be safe without risk to health when properly used (in accordance with the supplied documentation) and when the safety precautions contained in this document are fully observed. This manual must not be copied without prior written authorization and is subject to change without notice.
  • Page 3 LINTE PAGE Electromagnetic Compatibility Notice - USA This equipment has been tested and found to be compliant 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 envi- ronment.

  • Page 4: About This Manual

    RELIMINARIES About this Manual This manual describes how to install one of the following Alinte4page Compu- ter-to-Plate (CTP) systems after an on-site pre-installation check has been com- pleted. alinte4page entry level: Manual and Semi-Automatic • alinte4page: Manual, Semi-Automatic and Fully-Automatic Single-Cassette •...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    LINTE PAGE ABLE OF ONTENTS Chapter 1 Introducing the alinte4page The alinte4page CTP System ..............1-1 Alinte4page Entry Level Manual and Semi-Automatic ....1-2 Alinte4page Manual ................1-3 Alinte4page Semi-Automatic ............... 1-4 Alinte4page Single-Cassette (SAL) ............1-5 Alinte4page Multi-Cassette (MAL) Autoloader ......
  • Page 6 RELIMINARIES Interlock Warning Labels .................2-11 Safety Devices ....................2-14 Unattended Equipment ................2-14 Dust Prevention ..................2-14 Plate Handling .....................2-14 Electrical Safety ...................2-15 Mechanical Safety ..................2-15 Spinner Safety .....................2-16 Moving Parts Safety ................2-16 Acoustic Noise Safety ................2-16 Safety Interlock System ................2-16 Interlocked Covers ..................2-17 Locked Covers ....................2-19...
  • Page 7 LINTE PAGE Handling the Equipment ................. 3-6 Using a Fork-Lift ..................3-7 Chapter 4 Installing alinte4page Equipment and Software Start the Installation .................. 4-1 Special Tools Required ................4-1 Pre-Install Checks ..................4-2 Check Floor Gradient ................4-2 Remove the Module Covers ..............
  • Page 8 RELIMINARIES Manual System ..................4-15 All Variants ....................4-16 Install the Autoloader ................4-17 Remove Autoloader Transit Fixings .............4-17 Remove the MLS Transit Fixings ............4-19 Mate the Autoloader and Engine ............4-21 Level the Trolley and Cassette ...............4-24 Set the Second Trolley Height ...............4-28 Install the Multi-Cassette Autofeeder (MAL) .........4-28 Integrate and Level the Autofeeder (Basic Level)
  • Page 9 ..................4-60 Installing Licence Options and Upgrades ........4-60 Obtaining Licence Keys ................4-61 Chapter 5 Commissioning the alinte4page Sys- Start to Commission the Platesetter ........... 5-1 Initial Software Checks and Setups ............. 5-2 Open Main Diagnostics and Check Engine Clock ......
  • Page 10 RELIMINARIES Check Plate Registration ..............5-17 Expose a 50% Prediction Test Plate ..........5-18 Test Image Quality ................5-20 Check Edge Detect Function ..............5-20 Checking Plate Output (without a Punch) ........5-21 Check Image Skew Accuracy ..............5-21 Check Image Base and Edge Accuracy ..........5-22 Set Image Base Offset ................5-23 Set Image Edge Offset...
  • Page 11 LINTE PAGE Chapter 6 Demonstrating the alinte4page Sys- Demonstrate the Platesetter ..............6-1 Platesetter Safety and Interlocks ............6-2 Laser Safety ....................6-2 Electrical Safety ..................6-2 Mechanical Safety ..................6-2 Accessing the Platesetter ................ 6-2 Using the MMI (if Fitted) and PCI ............
  • Page 12 RELIMINARIES...

  • Page 13: Introducing The Alinte4Page

    NTRODUCING THE ALINTE PAGE This chapter describes the main equipment modules of the alinte4page platesetters. The alinte4page CTP System ................1-1 Network Connections ..................1-9 1.1 The alinte4page CTP System This installation manual explains how to install the following B2 family of platesetters fitted with Violet laser optics and supplied options: Alinte4page Entry Level Manual and Semi-Automatic system “Alinte4page Entry Level Manual and Semi-Automatic”...

  • Page 14: Alinte4Page Entry Level Manual And Semi-Automatic

    PAGE : See Alinte4page Multi-Cassette Autoloader (MAL system “Alinte4page Multi-Cassette (MAL) Autoloader” on page 1-7. NOTE: Before starting an installation, the site should be assessed by a Distributor representative for all site require- ments described in the Alinte4page Pre-Installation Guide.

  • Page 15: Alinte4Page Manual

    Gateway Rampage. PCI (Dashboard) application - see Installation Notes with PCI software. 1.1.2 Alinte4page Manual A typical alinte4page manual platesetter system is illustrated in Figure 1.2 on page 1-3. ENGINE INPUT PLAT Figure 1.2 alinte4page: manual It comprises the following equipment and modules: Engine with input platen.

  • Page 16: Alinte4Page Semi-Automatic

    RIP application software with the options of: Celebrant. Gateway. Rampage. PCI (Dashboard) application - see Installation Notes with PCI software. 1.1.3 Alinte4page Semi-Automatic A typical alinte4page semi-automatic system is illustrated in Figure 1.3 on page 1-4. PROCESSOR ENGINE INPUT PLATEN Figure 1.3 Alinte4page: semi-automatic It comprises the following equipment and modules: Engine with input platen.

  • Page 17: Alinte4Page Single-Cassette (Sal)

    RIP application software with options of: Celebrant Gateway Rampage. PCI (Dashboard) application - see Installation Notes with PCI software CD. 1.1.4 Alinte4page Single-Cassette (SAL) A typical single-cassette alinte4page platesetter a Manual without Loading Slot (MLS) is illustrated in Figure 1.4 on page 1-6. An alinte4page MLS is shown in Figure 1.5 on page...
  • Page 18 NTRODUCING THE ALINTE PAGE PROCESSOR ENGINE AUTOLOADER TROLLEY/ CASSETTE Figure 1.4 Alinte4page: single-cassette (without MLS) A single-cassette comprises the following equipment and modules: Engine. Autoloader with MLS option. Trolley with cassette (one trolley supplied as standard with the option ofup to five).

  • Page 19: Alinte4Page Multi-Cassette (Mal) Autoloader

    RIP application software with options of: Celebrant Gateway Rampage. PCI application (see Installation Notes with PCI software CD). 1.1.5 Alinte4page Multi-Cassette (MAL) Autoloader A typical multi-cassette autoloader alinte4page platesetter with an autofeeder module is illustrated in Figure 1.6 on page 1-8.
  • Page 20 NTRODUCING THE ALINTE PAGE AUTOLOADER AUTOLOADER AUTOLOADER AUTOFEEDER Figure 1.6 Alinte4page: multi-cassette (MAL) A multi comprises the following equipment and modules: Engine. Autoloader. Autofeeder. Trolley and cassette (one trolley and two cassettes is supplied as standard with the option of up to seven cassettes). The standard trolley has a fixed platen.

  • Page 21: Network Connections

    COMMS PRE-INSTALLATION GUIDE Figure 1.7 Networked configuration: semi-automatic Network connections alinte4page platesetters are based on: Ethernet (or any suitable network): from the RIP PC to DTP sys- tems (see documentation supplied with network equipment). FireWire link (IEEE-1394): between the Engine and the RIP/PCI...

  • Page 22: Loading Applications And Options

    Stacker. The Stacker operates when it senses an ejected plate. 1.2.1 Loading Applications and Options The alinte4page system is shipped and tested with the following soft- ware with Release Notes available on SIO: Firmware: A set of backup CDs holding the installed firmware also contain useful Release Notes with required NVRAM data for different machine configurations.

  • Page 23: Safety On The Alinte4Page

    AFETY ON THE ALINTE PAGE To ensure a safe installation, engineers should follow the safety practice recommendations in this chapter. Only FFEI-trained and authorised engi- neers should complete an installation. Health and Safety at Work ................2-1 Safety Labels and Indicators.................2-3 Safety Interlock System ................2-16...

  • Page 24: Warnings And Cautions

    2-2 S AFETY ON THE ALINTE PAGE 2.1.1 Warnings and Cautions There are two safety categories given in this manual: WARNINGS are given for conditions which may endanger life. WARNING: The instructions given in warnings must be followed pre- cisely. They are given to avoid injury or death. CAUTIONS are given for conditions which may cause damage to equipment or materials.

  • Page 25: Safety Labels And Indicators

    Figure 2.1 on page 2-3. ETL LISTED CONFORMS TO ANSI/UL STD 60950-1 CERTIFIED TO CAN/CSA STD C22.2 No. 60950-1 92206 ALINTE4PAGE Product: Model No: Serial No: Volts: 50 / 60Hz Max Current: Manufactured: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and is subject to the following two conditions: 1.

  • Page 26: Drum And Traverse Warning Labels

    2-4 S AFETY ON THE ALINTE PAGE 2.2.2 Drum and Traverse Warning Labels Figure 2.2 on page 2-4 illustrates the laser and spinner risks to the engineer on the user side after the cover is removed and the inter- locks are defeated. LASER RADIATION AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE CLASS 2R LASER PRODUCT...

  • Page 27: Autoloader Warning Labels

    ALINTE PAGE NSTALLATION UIDE 2.2.3 Autoloader Warning Labels Figure 2.3 on page 2-5 shows a moving parts label on the PTM feed head Figure 2.3 Plate feed moving parts 2.2.4 Autofeeder Warning Labels Figure 2.4 on page 2-6 Figure 2.7 on page 2-9 show the warning labels on the Autofeeder.
  • Page 28 2-6 S AFETY ON THE ALINTE PAGE WARNING ENSURE MAINS SUPPLY DISCONNECTED BEFORE SERVICING Figure 2.4 Autofeeder: elevator motor warning labels...
  • Page 29 ALINTE PAGE NSTALLATION UIDE Figure 2.5 Autofeeder: elevator warning label...
  • Page 30 2-8 S AFETY ON THE ALINTE PAGE USER SIDE SERVICE SIDE Figure 2.6 Autofeeder elevator moving parts warning labels...

  • Page 31: Optics Warning Labels

    ALINTE PAGE NSTALLATION UIDE AUTOFEEDER Figure 2.7 Autofeeder: earth wire safety label 2.2.5 Optics Warning Labels Figure 2.8 on page 2-10 shows the areas of risk for the engineer from exposed laser beams when the optics base lid is removed.

  • Page 32: Electrical Warning Labels

    2-10 S AFETY ON THE ALINTE PAGE Figure 2.8 Optics base: laser warning labels 2.2.6 Electrical Warning Labels Figure 2.9 on page 2-11 shows the area of risk from high-tension volt- age inside the interlock box.

  • Page 33: Interlock Warning Labels

    2-11 ALINTE PAGE NSTALLATION UIDE Attention! high tension orsicht! Hochspannung Pre é caution! haute tension Precaucion! ó alta tensioó n T2A H 250V Figure 2.9 Interlock box: high-tension warning label 2.2.7 Interlock Warning Labels Figure 2.10 on page 2-12 (entry level) and Figure 2.11 on page 2-13 shows the areas of laser beam risk to the engineer when the inter- locked covers are opened and the interlocks are defeated.
  • Page 34 2-12 S AFETY ON THE ALINTE PAGE Figure 2.10 Interlock defeated warning labels: typical alinte4page entry level...
  • Page 35 2-13 ALINTE PAGE NSTALLATION UIDE Figure 2.11 Interlock defeated warning labels: typical alinte4page manual...

  • Page 36: Safety Devices

    2-14 S AFETY ON THE ALINTE PAGE 2.2.8 Safety Devices Read all warning labels. Make sure that all safety controls, such as those listed below, are present and working correctly: Circuit breakers. Covers and doors. Guards. Panel indicators. Safety interlocks. WARNING: Unless essential for commissioning, and under prescribed conditions, never override, negate, or bypass any of the above safety devices.

  • Page 37: Electrical Safety

    2-15 ALINTE PAGE NSTALLATION UIDE sette, or removing plates from the platesetter. 2.2.12 Electrical Safety Regularly verify that mains supply cables are not worn or damaged. Make sure that water and other liquids do not come into contact with the equipment. Do not attempt to operate the equipment when flammable or volatile substances are present in the atmosphere.

  • Page 38: Spinner Safety

    65 dB 2.3 Safety Interlock System The platesetter system includes a safety control facility for Category 3 protecting the operator and engineer from mechanical, laser and electrical hazards. A description of the interlock system is in the Alinte4page Service Guide...

  • Page 39: Interlocked Covers

    WARNING: If the platesetter has to be run with a cover open and the interlocks over-ridden, extreme care must be taken to avoid the follow- ing hazards: rotating spinner, laser beam, moving plate motors. Figure 2.12 Location of interlock covers: alinte4page entry level...
  • Page 40 2-18 S AFETY ON THE ALINTE PAGE Figure 2.13 Location of interlock covers: alinte4page SAL...

  • Page 41: Locked Covers

    PAGE NSTALLATION UIDE Figure 2.14 Location of interlocked cassette door: alinte4page WARNING: All unqualified personnel must be prohibited from the area, while the machine is in the over-ridden state.The Laser Safety Officer must be informed when the machine is in this state.

  • Page 42: Interlock Over-Rides

    2-20 S AFETY ON THE ALINTE PAGE 2.3.3 Interlock Over-rides Interlocks are defeated by inserting the approved engine actuator key into the interlock switch shown in Figure 2.15 on page 2-20 (engine) Figure 2.16 on page 2-21 (autoloader). Operating an over-ridden system allows the platesetter to generate a laser beam, rotate the spinner and move the plate drive motors.

  • Page 43: Laser Safety

    CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments, or performance of proce- dures other than those specified in this manual, may result in hazard- ous radiation exposure. The alinte4page CTP is labelled as a laser product when all Class I the covers are closed. When the covers are opened and the inter- locks defeated, the machine is a laser source.

  • Page 44: Laser Precautions

    2-22 S AFETY ON THE ALINTE PAGE Maximum power output from this laser source is Class IIIB Light from the edge detect laser is in the red spectrum at 635 nm for plate edge detection. Maximum power output is 0.8 mW 2.4.1 Laser Precautions Laser power is set at the factory from the NVRAM parameters sup- plied with the laser.

  • Page 45: Laser Safety Warnings

    2-23 ALINTE PAGE NSTALLATION UIDE OPTICS BASE (USER END) SHUTTER OPEN CLOSED Figure 2.17 Optic base shutter 2.4.3 Laser Safety Warnings Laser light, because of its special properties, poses safety hazards not associated with other light sources. The use of lasers requires that all service engineers and everybody near the laser system, are aware of the dangers involved.

  • Page 46: A Dla Room

    2-24 S AFETY ON THE ALINTE PAGE Laser beams can ignite volatile substances, such as alcohol or other solvents and damage light-sensitive elements in, for instance, photo- diodes. Reflected beams can also cause damage. Laser safety warnings must at all times comply with local and national regulations.
  • Page 47 2-25 ALINTE PAGE NSTALLATION UIDE LASER CLASS 3B OPERATIONS WHEN WARNING LIGHT IS ON LASER CLASS IIIb OPERATIONS NO ENTRY TO UNAUTHORISED PERSONNEL WHEN WARNING LIGHT IS ON EUROPEAN NO ENTRY TO UNAUTHORISED PERSONNEL U.S.A. Figure 2.18 Typical laser warning signs...
  • Page 48 2-26 S AFETY ON THE ALINTE PAGE...

  • Page 49: Unpacking And Handling

    NPACKING AND ANDLING This section describes how to unpack and move alinte4page modules to their working positions. Unpacking the Equipment ................3-1 Handling the Equipment ................3-6 3.1 Unpacking the Equipment 3.1.1 Consignment Check The local engineer or agent must ascertain, from a FFEI-compiled list or the shipper's consignment note, that the consignment is correct.

  • Page 50: Inspection Of Boxes

    Table 3.1 on page 3-5. Dimensions and weights of the packed modules for all variants is given in the Alinte4page CTP Pre-Installation Guide. NOTE: The processor, stacker and PAT are shipped with their original manufacturer packaging. 3.1.2 Inspection of Boxes All packaged equipment must be inspected at the customer's site by an engineer or an agent before unpacking begins.

  • Page 51: Unpacking The Modules

    Unpack each box using the instructions attached to the outside of the box. A typical unpacking method for a FFEI module is as follows: Locate the box in a position where there is enough room to unpack and fork-lift the module from its box.
  • Page 52 Remove the front block of the wooden frame to the palette, see Figure 3.2 on page 3-4, before lifting the unit. FOAM FORK STOP BEARING FORK STOP FOAM INSERT BLOCK BLOCKS BLOCK INSERT PLAN VIEW FRONT REMOVEABLE FORK FORK FRONT BLOCK Figure 3.2 Unpacking FFEI module boxes...
  • Page 53 Getting Started Guide Manifold blanking plate and (4-off M6 screws) alinte4page CTP (Application) CD alinte4page CTP (PCI) CD Celebrant alinte4page patch CD (requires software dongle key), if required. Diagnostics comms cable (10 m or optional 25 m) Vacuum pump (VT4.25)

  • Page 54: Unpacking The Processor

    3-6 U NPACKING AND ANDLING Table 3.1 alinte4page accessories packs (Continued) (Continued) (Continued) Mains cable Top height gauge/memory plate (Autoloader only) Over-ride key (Autoloader only) Feet seating plates (Autoloader only) Table 3.2 alinte4page multi-cassette support pack Adaptor top 8-off M5 x 20 cap head screws...

  • Page 55: Using A Fork-Lift

    CAUTION: Ensure the operating area is clean and free from dust before moving a module into its working area. The maximum dust specifica- tion is in the alinte4page CTP Pre-Installation Guide. 3.2.1 Using a Fork-Lift CAUTION: Modules can easily topple over when carried on a fork-lift.
  • Page 56 3-8 U NPACKING AND ANDLING...

  • Page 57: Start The Installation

    NSTALLING ALINTE PAGE QUIPMENT AND OFTWARE This chapter shows how to install and connect the alinte4page plateset- ter equipment for a manual and semi-automatic system. Start the Installation ..................4-1 Install the Processor ..................4-9 Install the Engine....................4-9 Install the Autoloader...................4-17 Install the Multi-Cassette Autofeeder (MAL) ..........4-28 Set up the System ..................4-49...

  • Page 58: Pre-Install Checks

    Before installing the platesetter make sure the pre-install checks in have been completed. If there are any Pre-Installation Guide queries, consult FFEI UK Customer Services. The PC Interface (PCI) software is installed on a RIP PC that must have the minimum system requirements given in the alinte4page supplied with the software CD media.

  • Page 59: Remove The Module Covers

    FLOOR GRADIENT RISE/FALL REQUIREMENT: (X1) AND (X2) = LESS THAN 30 mm (Y) = LESS THAN 30 mm Figure 4.1 Checking floor gradients: alinte4page If the platesetter floor level is uneven then check for a more suitable area nearby. If the floor level gradient is within specification, then start the installation using the recommended sequence.
  • Page 60 NOT LOCKED INTERLOCKED c) ENTRY LEVEL MANUAL AND SEMI-AUTOMATIC Figure 4.2 Removing covers and doors: alinte4page Covers and doors should be completely removed from modules dur- ing the installation in order to access assemblies. Where possible, refit them to protect the interior from dust contamination. Note the fol-...

  • Page 61: Remove Engine Top Cover

    SCREW FIXING INSERTS COVER (DOOR OPEN) Figure 4.3 Removing the engine top cover: alinte4page engine 4.1.3.2 Remove Entry Level Engine Top Cover (Man- ual) The top cover on the entry level manual engine is removed as fol- lows: Remove the 2-off posi-screws at the rear of the top cover.

  • Page 62: Remove Entry Level Engine Top Cover (Semi-Auto)

    Lift the cover towards the output to release it from below the load platen. COVER Figure 4.4 Remove the engine top cover: alinte4page entry level semi-auto 4.1.4 Heavy Lifting Operations Two or more people are normally required for any heavy lifting proce-...

  • Page 63: Installation Sequence

    Install a semi-automatic system in the the following module order Figure 4.5 on page 4-7 below: (2) ENGINE (1) PROCESSOR Figure 4.5 Install sequence: alinte4page entry level semi-auto- matic 4.1.5.2 Semi-Automatic (alinte4page) Install a semi-automatic system in the the following module order Figure 4.6 on page 4-8...

  • Page 64: Alinte4Page Sal

    PAGE QUIPMENT AND OFTWARE (2) ENGINE (1) PROCESSOR (3) PLATEN Figure 4.6 Install sequence: alinte4page semi-automatic 4.1.5.3 Alinte4page SAL One SAL only: Install a fully-automatic system in the the module order shown in Figure 4.7 on page 4-8. Two or More SALs: install the first system as shown in Figure 4.7 on...

  • Page 65: Alinte4Page Mal

    (2) ENGINE (5) TROLLEY & (1) PROCESSOR CASSETTE (3) AUTOLOADER Figure 4.8 Install sequence: alinte4page MAL 4.2 Install the Processor CAUTION: Lifting this unit is a five-man operation. Using the supplied Installation Manual, install the processor and its chiller unit.

  • Page 66: Traverse Carriage Transit Fixing

    4-10 I NSTALLING ALINTE PAGE QUIPMENT AND OFTWARE Remove the following transit fixings: Traverse carriage - see “Traverse Carriage Transit Fixing” on page 4-10 Platen - see “Platen Transit Fixings (Entry Level Only)” on page 4-12. MMI console cover. 4.3.1.1 Traverse Carriage Transit Fixing Figure 4.9 on page 4-11.
  • Page 67 4-11 ALINTE PAGE NSTALLATION UIDE TRANSIT BRACKET SCREW FIXING POINTS SCREW FIXING POINT ORANGE TRANSIT SCREW Figure 4.9 Removing the traverse transit bolt...

  • Page 68: Platen Transit Fixings (Entry Level Only)

    4-12 I NSTALLING ALINTE PAGE QUIPMENT AND OFTWARE CARRIAGE RAIL BALL CAGE TRAVERSE RAIL Figure 4.10 Fitting the ball cage : from the right hand side of the carriage, From the service side support the carriage by hand and unscrew the orange transit fixing screw fully-anti-clockwise.

  • Page 69: Integrate The Processor And Engine

    4-13 ALINTE PAGE NSTALLATION UIDE 4.3.2 Integrate the Processor and Engine 4.3.2.1 Set the Processor Height Using the supplied OEM Installation Manual, install the processor and its chiller unit. Figure 4.11 on page 4-15. Locate the processor in its correct working position. Remove the processor top cover and heater cover.
  • Page 70 4-14 I NSTALLING ALINTE PAGE QUIPMENT AND OFTWARE Adjust the engine height until the underside of the steel rule is approximately above the lower input roller. Check from each 2 mm end. If the floor is outside the recommended minimum specification, set the anchor feet to their lowest setting and re-adjust the processor.

  • Page 71: Level The Engine

    4-15 ALINTE PAGE NSTALLATION UIDE PLASTIC INPUT ROLLERS RULER ENGINE PROCESSOR OUTPUT HEATER GUIDE PLATE 2 mm RUBBER NIP ROLLERS 1012 mm Figure 4.11 Levelling the engine and processor 4.3.3 Level the Engine 4.3.3.1 Manual System Figure 4.12 on page 4-16.

  • Page 72: All Variants

    4-16 I NSTALLING ALINTE PAGE QUIPMENT AND OFTWARE 12 mm CASTOR ANCHOR FOOT 16 mm Figure 4.12 Adjusting the engine castors and feet 4.3.3.2 All Variants : place a 600 mm spirit level on the traverse Service to User direction motor drive rail, avoiding the encoder scale, see Figure 4.13 on page...

  • Page 73: Install The Autoloader

    DRIVE RAIL SPIRIT LEVEL Figure 4.13 Vertical levelling 4.4 Install the Autoloader NOTE: Information in this section only applies to the alinte4page SAL and MAL. This section explains how to install an autoloader with and without a Manual loading Slot (MLS).
  • Page 74 4-18 I NSTALLING ALINTE PAGE QUIPMENT AND OFTWARE TRANSIT FIXING (RIGHT) DIVERTER TRANSIT FIXING (LEFT) Figure 4.14 Remove the diverter transit fixings Remove the top interlocked cover from the autoloader. Remove the nudger lift and diverter transit fixings (2-off M4). Remove the cassette lid and lift out the two polystyrene blocks.

  • Page 75: Remove The Mls Transit Fixings

    4-19 ALINTE PAGE NSTALLATION UIDE NUDGER LIFT TRANSIT FIXING (RIGHT) NUDGER LIFT TRANSIT FIXING (LEFT) Figure 4.15 Remove the nudger transit fixings 4.4.1.1 Remove the MLS Transit Fixings Remove the following (see Figure 4.16 on page 4-20): Tape holding the door closed. Transit screw on the M-roller assembly.
  • Page 76 4-20 I NSTALLING ALINTE PAGE QUIPMENT AND OFTWARE TRANSIT SCREW M-ROLLER ASSEMBLY MLS COVER TAPE (BOTH ENDS) NUDGER NUDGER TRANSIT FIXING NUDGER FRAME Figure 4.16 MLS transit screw...

  • Page 77: Mate The Autoloader And Engine

    4-21 ALINTE PAGE NSTALLATION UIDE 4.4.2 Mate the Autoloader and Engine The autoloader and engine are mated as follows: Move the autoloader close to the engine and route the following cables between the two units: : from the autoloader interlock switch to the free end V6A_ILOCK of V6_ILOCK (after detaching the shorting connector - if fitted).
  • Page 78 4-22 I NSTALLING ALINTE PAGE QUIPMENT AND OFTWARE Mate the autoloader to the engine adaptor assembly as follows: Locate the two adaptor plate pins inside the two autoloader keyholes. Raise the autoloader feet gradually (using a 8 mm spanner) so that the adaptor assembly pins are the bottom...
  • Page 79 4-23 ALINTE PAGE NSTALLATION UIDE ADAPTOR AUTOLOADER ASSEMBLY (FITTED TO ENGINE) KEYHOLE AUTOLOADER (2-OFF) M5 SCREW (5-OFF) KEYHOLE ADAPTOR ASSEMBLY ADAPTOR PLATE PIN (2-OFF) PIN IN SLOT CONTACTING LOWER LIP Figure 4.19 Locate the adaptor pins and keyhole slots...

  • Page 80: Level The Trolley And Cassette

    4-24 I NSTALLING ALINTE PAGE QUIPMENT AND OFTWARE 4.4.3 Level the Trolley and Cassette NOTE: It is very important that the cassette lid is closed cor- rectly after loading plates, and that both latches are holding the lid in place. Failure to do this will result in plate loading or paper handling errors.
  • Page 81 4-25 ALINTE PAGE NSTALLATION UIDE Pull out the cassette and tighten all four castor locknuts. Push the cassette back into the bay and make sure that the locating pins locate smoothly into the cassette, and you can hear the cassette latch ‘snap’...
  • Page 82 4-26 I NSTALLING ALINTE PAGE QUIPMENT AND OFTWARE Figure 4.21 Autoloader locating pins...
  • Page 83 4-27 ALINTE PAGE NSTALLATION UIDE CHECK LEVELS TROLLEY CASTOR WHEEL (4-OFF) LOCKNUT TROLLEY BASE LOCKNUT (BELOW PAD POSITION) WHEEL WHEEL HOOD (CLOCKWISE TO RAISE) Figure 4.22 Adjust the trolley height...

  • Page 84: Set The Second Trolley Height

    4-28 I NSTALLING ALINTE PAGE QUIPMENT AND OFTWARE 4.4.4 Set the Second Trolley Height If the installation has two or more autoloaders then the height adjust- ment for each machine should allow the transfer of trolleys between autoloaders. To set the trolley heights follow the procedure set out below. Install the first machine as normal in this order: Processor Engine...

  • Page 85: Integrate And Level The Autofeeder (Basic Level)

    4-29 ALINTE PAGE NSTALLATION UIDE Do not remove the MLS transit bolt. Connect the Diagnostic cable between the RIP PC or laptop and MSB 4 (PL16), see Figure 4.27 on page 4-35. If you need to manually raise or lower the shelves then use the procedure in “Remove Transit Fixings Using the Brake Override”...
  • Page 86 4-30 I NSTALLING ALINTE PAGE QUIPMENT AND OFTWARE ADAPTOR ASSEMBLY SCREW FIXING HOLES AUTOLOADER Figure 4.23 Locating the top adaptor plate Locate the autofeeder in its working position next to the autoloader and adjust the four jacking feet to get the two modules approximately level.
  • Page 87 Continue to interconnect the cable and load the software before checking the mechanical alignment of the autofeeder and autoloader, “With the system switched on and the Desktop application loaded, use the Change Cassette procedure (see the alinte4page User’s Guide) to open the cassette door.” on page 4-43.
  • Page 88 4-32 I NSTALLING ALINTE PAGE QUIPMENT AND OFTWARE CASSETTE/TROLLEY AUTOFEEDER AUTOLOADER/ENGINE AUTOLOADER/ENGINE AUTOFEEDER CASSETTE/TROLLEY Figure 4.24 Levelling the autofeeder...

  • Page 89: Connect The Autofeeder Cables

    4-33 ALINTE PAGE NSTALLATION UIDE SUPPORT METAL ADAPTOR SUPPORT LEDGE RULE EXTENSION PADS AUTOLOADER AUTOFEEDER Figure 4.25 Ledges and extensions are level 4.5.2 Connect the Autofeeder Cables Attach the following cables betwwen the autoloader and the auto- feeder: V6AF_Mains_Feed (99700688): this is routed to avoid signal cables.
  • Page 90 4-34 I NSTALLING ALINTE PAGE QUIPMENT AND OFTWARE page 4-34. MAINS OUTPUT TO AUTOFEEDER Figure 4.26 Interlock box to mains connection MSB_Power (99700690): connect the free end from the Interlock box ILOCK MSB3 connector to MSB 4 (PL31). Route the cable through the top access hole in the autofeeder.
  • Page 91 4-35 ALINTE PAGE NSTALLATION UIDE PL12 PL14 PL21 PL23 PL24 PL25 PL19 PL26 PL18 PL30 PL29 TP3 CAN 5V PL11 TP1 GND PL28 PL33 PL17 PL13 PL27 PL31 PL15 PL16 PL20 PL22 PL10 Figure 4.27 MSB 4 connectors...
  • Page 92 4-36 I NSTALLING ALINTE PAGE QUIPMENT AND OFTWARE EARTH WIRE FROM AUTOFEEDER AUTOLOADER Figure 4.28 Fit the earth wire V6AF_Earth (99700684): this cable is attached between the earth fixing points on the autoloader and autofeeder, see Figure 4.28 on page 4-36.

  • Page 93: Remove Transit Fixings Using The Brake Override

    4-37 ALINTE PAGE NSTALLATION UIDE UPPER HOLE TO MSB4 LOWER HOLE POWER EARTH WIRE Figure 4.29 Routing of autofeeder cables 4.5.3 Remove Transit Fixings Using the Brake Override WARNING: Keep away from moving parts on or near the scissor-jack elevator while using this procedure. Safety features on the autofeeder are overridden.

  • Page 94: Set Up The Brake Override

    4-38 I NSTALLING ALINTE PAGE QUIPMENT AND OFTWARE : brake override switch assembly (7A10980). This Item Required assembly routes +24 VDC directly to the two safety solenoids and the brake relay to release the solenoids and the motor brake. 4.5.3.1 Set up the Brake Override Switch off the engine (if it is already on).
  • Page 95 4-39 ALINTE PAGE NSTALLATION UIDE CONNECT TO MSB_PWR PL31 MSB4 MSB_PWR PL1/PL2 CONNECT TO MSB_DOOR INVERTER DOOR_LOCK BRAKE OVERRIDE ASSEMBLY SWITCH Figure 4.30 Connecting the brake over-ride assembly...

  • Page 96: Lower The Elevator

    4-40 I NSTALLING ALINTE PAGE QUIPMENT AND OFTWARE 4.5.3.2 Lower the Elevator Depress the override switch and turn the elevator motor spindle anti- clockwise to tension the chain. Depress the switch briefly in short steps to release the brake and allow the shelves to lower under their own weight.
  • Page 97 4-41 ALINTE PAGE NSTALLATION UIDE Elevator side: remove the 2-off elevator side brackets (4-off screws) on each side. Cassette rear: remove the 1-off (2 screws) cassette rear bracket during the Cassette Change procedure. CASSETTE CORNER TRANSIT ELEVATOR SIDE TRANSIT Figure 4.31 Removing transit fixing (view 1)
  • Page 98 4-42 I NSTALLING ALINTE PAGE QUIPMENT AND OFTWARE Figure 4.32 Removing transit fixing (view 2)

  • Page 99: Integrate And Level The Autofeeder (Fine)

    UIDE With the system switched on and the Desktop application loaded, use the Change Cassette procedure (see the alinte4page User’s Guide to open the cassette door. CAUTION: Do not select the TOP shelf during a Change Cassette before removing the wooden transit block at the front of the elevator.
  • Page 100 4-44 I NSTALLING ALINTE PAGE QUIPMENT AND OFTWARE AUTOLOADER ADAPTOR SIDE ADAPTOR SIDE CAUTION: MAKE SURE CASSETTE IS PUSHED BACK INTO AUTOFEEDER AFTER THIS CHECK CAUTION CASSETTE AUTOFEEDER Figure 4.33 Checking autofeeder-autoloader alignment Push the cassette into the two location pins and note if the cassette front end has to ‘nudge’...
  • Page 101 4-45 ALINTE PAGE NSTALLATION UIDE NOTE: Unlatch the cassette from the autoloader by pulling back the latch arm under the cassette base. If there is slight movement then: raise the autofeeder feet move the autofeeder slightly in the ‘nudge’ direction to same re-align with the location pins lower the feet on the autofeeder.

  • Page 102: Levelling The Trolley

    4-46 I NSTALLING ALINTE PAGE QUIPMENT AND OFTWARE M5 x 20 CAP HEADS Figure 4.34 Securing the autofeeder and autoloader 4.5.6 Levelling the Trolley Use Cassette Change to remove a cassette on to the trolley. Load the cassette with plates. Adjust the trolley feet so that the side bumpers are level with the guides shown in Figure 4.35 on page...
  • Page 103 4-47 ALINTE PAGE NSTALLATION UIDE Two man lift: fit the top autofeeder pod and secure into position at each corner (4-off screws in support pack). Refit all the covers.
  • Page 104 4-48 I NSTALLING ALINTE PAGE QUIPMENT AND OFTWARE BUMPER GUIDE CASSETTE BUMPER BUMPER GUIDE CASSETTE BUMPER Figure 4.35 Levelling the trolley...

  • Page 105: Set Up The System

    4-49 ALINTE PAGE NSTALLATION UIDE 4.6 Set up the System 4.6.1 Align Carriage and Ball Cage Both the traverse carriage and ball cage are setup manually so that they always move back and forward as aligned assemblies. The pro- cedure below is carried out at the user end of the Engine. Hold the ball cage and push the carriage back until a length of the cage is exposed.

  • Page 106: Connect Power And Equipment

    4-50 I NSTALLING ALINTE PAGE QUIPMENT AND OFTWARE 4.6.2 Connect Power and Equipment Figure 4.37 on page 4-50 below. Connect the following cables from the rear of the Engine to the mains outlet and linked equipment: EXTERNAL ALERT (to a remote light or buzzer supplied and fitted by the customer as an option).
  • Page 107 4-51 ALINTE PAGE NSTALLATION UIDE FIREWIRE (to the RIP/GUI PC). This may include hub repeaters if the distance between the two units is greater than 4,500 mm. Either Firewire port on the Formatter Board can be used. RS232 DIAGNOSTICS RS232 to the RIP/GUI PC, if required. Alternatively, connect to a local laptop for installation use.

  • Page 108: Attach The Pat Air Filtering System

    4-52 I NSTALLING ALINTE PAGE QUIPMENT AND OFTWARE 4.6.3 Attach the PAT Air Filtering System Figure 4.39 on page 4-52 below. The PAT Air Filter (506id) reduces dust contamination inside the drum and optics module by generating clean filtered air. Use the supplied manufacturer’s to obtain details Installation and Operator’s Guide...

  • Page 109: Connect The Vacuum Pump

    A vacuum pump is supplied with the equipment for generating drum vacuum. If there is a problem of obtaining the correct voltage for run- ning the pump refer to FFEI Customer Services (UK). CAUTION: Locate the pump so that the exhaust is directed away from the engine and the PAT.

  • Page 110: Connect The Processor Earth Cable

    4-54 I NSTALLING ALINTE PAGE QUIPMENT AND OFTWARE NOTE: Make sure all tubes are fully seated to ensure a tight seal. You can moisten the tube end with water but do NOT use an oil- based lubricant. : connect to the power outlet at the rear of the Power/control cable engine, see Figure 4.37 on page...
  • Page 111 4-55 ALINTE PAGE NSTALLATION UIDE Feed the cable end, marked ‘G&J’ through the cable entry hole at the back of the box. Fit the cable to the earth stud shown in Figure 4.41 on page 4-56 (b). Replace the processor cover. CABLE ENTRY BASE...

  • Page 112: Heights (Inca) Earth Cable Fitting

    4-56 I NSTALLING ALINTE PAGE QUIPMENT AND OFTWARE 4.6.5.2 Heights (Inca) Earth Cable Fitting From the engine end: Switch off the engine and isolate from mains supply. Obtain the V6_Processor_Earth (99700651) from the support pack and pass one end through the cable entry slot (see Figure 4.41 on page 4-56 (a).
  • Page 113 4-57 ALINTE PAGE NSTALLATION UIDE No Punch machines: check that the alignment holes on the output plate and the drum output guide are aligned within 1 mm, Figure 4.42 on page 4-58. TRANSPORT GUIDE OUTPUT GUIDE TRANSPORT GUIDE VIEW ON ARROW TRANSPORT GUIDE HOLE OUTPUT GUIDE...

  • Page 114: Clean Engine Drum

    4-58 I NSTALLING ALINTE PAGE QUIPMENT AND OFTWARE PLATEN 4 mm PUNCH OUTPUT PLATEN PUNCH EXIT SLOT PUNCH Figure 4.43 Punch output alignment 4.6.8 Clean Engine Drum If the engine doors have been opened for a lengthy period then vacuum the drum or clean it with a lintless cloth to remove dust. Close all covers to prevent any more dust from entering the engine.

  • Page 115: Install Desktop Applications And Device Driver

    Two software bundles as two CDs are installed at this stage: : includes the device driver. Server : includes the alinte4page dashboard. Desktop 4.7.1 System Pre-Requirements The PC operating system must be one of the following for running the...

  • Page 116: Install The Server (Device Drivers)

    4.8 Installing Licence Options and Upgrades NOTE: Obtain all licence keys before starting an installation. 4.8.1 Obtaining Licence Keys IMPORTANT: Completing and submitting an Installation Report ensures that FFEI (UK) will have the correct information to offer long- term support for the customer.
  • Page 117 The product options (hardware and software) should be installed at this stage before plates are tested with customer jobs. To obtain the licence key for the ordered option(s), navigate to the FFEI SIO site (http://touchbase.ffei.co.uk) and open the online Installation Report from Installation Data.
  • Page 118 4-62 I NSTALLING ALINTE PAGE QUIPMENT AND OFTWARE Switch on the engine. Make sure the customer is aware of their keys by supplying a text file copy. Once the product is ready for shipping, you can obtain its licence key(s) from SIO in advance of the installation start date. Other sections on the Report can be completed and submitted at the end of the installation.

  • Page 119: Start To Commission The Platesetter

    OMMISSIONING THE ALINTE PAGE YSTEM This chapter describes how to test, set up and demonstrate a manual, semi-auto, SAL and MAL platesetter (with and without a punch) as a working unit for the customer. Start to Commission the Platesetter.............5-1 Initial Software Checks and Setups..............5-2 Setting up Optics and Imaging ..............5-8 Checking Plate Output (without a Punch)..........5-21 Checking Plate Output (with a Punch) ............5-25...

  • Page 120: Initial Software Checks And Setups

    RS232 Diagnostics connector on the Engine, see 4-50, or use the RIP/GUI PC if there is a Diag- Figure 4.38 on Page nostics cable connection to the Engine. Switch on the platesetter. Open the HyperTerminal window: Start > Program > alinte4page PCI > Diagnostics Terminal...

  • Page 121: Check Power Supply Voltages

    = day of week (1 is Monday) hh = hour mm = minute ss = seconds. 5.2.2 Check Power Supply Voltages Check the power supply voltages by running: service/sensors/environ All voltage readings should be within /- 5% of the nominal voltages (see the Alinte4page Service Guide...

  • Page 122: Check Cover Interlocks

    PAGE YSTEM 5.2.3 Check Cover Interlocks See the Alinte4page Service Guide Engine and Autoloader: While the system is switched on, check the operation of the engine and autoloader interlocks. With the engine user door and autoloader top cover closed, enter: service/sensors/environ Check that the interlock status message is “OK, all covers closed,...

  • Page 123: Check Engine Traverse Level

    ALINTE PAGE NSTALLATION UIDE 579: autoloader top cover removed Error code 577 indicates that the interlock system has failed. Run the following utility to check for the cause: service/sensors/environ 5.2.4 Check Engine Traverse Level NOTE: Check the level after the installation and again if there are signs of the Engine feet settling to a lower level.
  • Page 124 5-6 C OMMISSIONING THE ALINTE PAGE YSTEM MEASURE AND CORRECT FOR CAGE CREEP RUN TRAV. TEST CARRIAGE RAIL ALIGN AND MEASURE BALL CAGE V-GROOVE Figure 5.1 Check traverse level Release the traverse servo-drive by entering: diagnostics/service/traverse/halt Align and measure as in steps above.

  • Page 125: Set Up The Processor (If Installed)

    ALINTE PAGE NSTALLATION UIDE NOTE: Checking the readhead LED is best carried out in dark or white light conditions. The LED is difficult to read in a safelight environment. Set the correct trolley level by adjusting the four jacking screws. Clean the Engine and plate loading platform.

  • Page 126: Setting Up Optics And Imaging

    5-8 C OMMISSIONING THE ALINTE PAGE YSTEM Set the Processor plate thickness: medproc/thickness [value] where the [value] is the plate thickness (in μm) as: 0.15 = = 200 0.20 = 240 0.24 0.30 = 300. Check in the processor display that the processor pre-heat temperature zones change as plates of different thickness are changed: P1 (G&J)
  • Page 127 ALINTE PAGE NSTALLATION UIDE Figure 5.2 RIP exposure settings: 48 resolution In diagnostics find and record the RIP exposure ND settings for 96 resolution shown in Figure 5.3 on page 5-9: nvram>dnv ND_RES96_RIP_EXPOSE Figure 5.3 RIP exposure settings: 96 resolution Navigate to the V6 Optics Setup screen: optics>mmi This displays the Optics Setup Screen as shown in...
  • Page 128 5-10 C OMMISSIONING THE ALINTE PAGE YSTEM Figure 5.5 Final Values screen In the Final Values table, set the 48 resolution ND value to the 48 resolution value recorded in step 1. In the Final Values table, set the 96 resolution ND value to the 96 resolution value recorded in step 2.
  • Page 129 5-11 ALINTE PAGE NSTALLATION UIDE Table 5.1 Beam focus check AUTO FOCUS RUN TEST STRIPS MACRO: Focus 96V Focus 96H Focus 48V Set Defaults? Scan Start Posn (mm) Strip Width (mm) Start Value -900 -900 2500 Step Value Number of Steps Resolution 96 I/mm 96 I/mm...

  • Page 130: Calculating Values For 96 Resolution Test Strips

    5-12 C OMMISSIONING THE ALINTE PAGE YSTEM 5.3.2 Calculating Values for 96 Resolution Test Strips FOCUS 96V FOCUS 96H MID-POINT BOTTOM Figure 5.6 96 resolution test strips NOTE: Figure 5.6 on page 5-12 shows the Focus 96V and Focus 96H test strips. Each set consists of 13 strips 8 mm wide. The focus setting for each strip is shown here for illustrative pur- poses only and will not appear on the exposed plate.
  • Page 131 5-13 ALINTE PAGE NSTALLATION UIDE Repeat steps one to three for the second set of Focus 96H test strips. All six recorded values (first and second test strips) should be within of each other, if not, check the plate again to confirm your recorded figures.

  • Page 132: Calculating Values For 48 Resolution Test Strips

    5-14 C OMMISSIONING THE ALINTE PAGE YSTEM Enter the 96 resolution values into the 96, 100, 144, 2400 and 3600 BCF positions in the Final Values Table. 5.3.3 Calculating Values for 48 Resolution Test Strips MID-POINT BOTTOM Figure 5.7 48 resolution test strips NOTE: Figure 5.7 on page 5-14 shows the Focus 48H test strips.

  • Page 133: Calibrate For Laser Exposure

    ND and check the processor setup. Finish the required setups as well as possible and check the resulting quality using an S&T page. If the results are still unsatisfactory and cannot be improved, consult FFEI Customer Services. 5.3.4 Calibrate for Laser Exposure 5.3.4.1 MMI Menus Exposure calibration sets up a constant exposure power level at the drum surface for all resolutions.
  • Page 134 If the spinner clean utility is run from the MMI or PCI, exposure calibration is performed automatically during the engine reboot. Call FFEI Customer Support (UK) if the calibration fails again. The ND Values screen only appears if there is insufficient power at one or more resolutions. To view the ND values...

  • Page 135: Pci Menu (Entry Level)

    5-17 ALINTE PAGE NSTALLATION UIDE 4794 TIME SINCE LAST 4894 CALIBRATION (HOURS:MINUTES) 5093 9486 9685 10085 14176 Figure 5.9 ND Values screen: MMI NOTE: The ND settings for exposing RIP images are stored directly on the Engine and are not supplied by the RIP. When exposure calibration has been performed, linearise the per- centage dots at the required resolutions and screen rulings using the RIP Calibration Manager.

  • Page 136: Expose A 50% Prediction Test Plate

    5-18 C OMMISSIONING THE ALINTE PAGE YSTEM Expose and process a grid image from the PCI Diagnostics (Stock Images folder) menu which gives vertical and horizontal lines. Use the largest possible plate size for this procedure, for example, 765 x 686 mm. PLATE GRID IMAGE Figure 5.10 Plate registration check...
  • Page 137 5-19 ALINTE PAGE NSTALLATION UIDE Background points (reference) are at Saturated points (reference) are at Tint points are all equal within /- 1%. TINT 100% (50%) IMAGE Figure 5.11 50% Tint predict check Failure to achieve uniformity of ±1% could be caused by: dirty spinner incorrect focus adjustment...

  • Page 138: Test Image Quality

    If any issues are detected then refer to the Service Guide If the issue cannot be resolved then contact the FFEI Customer Support (UK). 5.3.6 Check Edge Detect Function See the for details on the full Edge Detect setup.

  • Page 139: Checking Plate Output (Without A Punch)

    5-21 ALINTE PAGE NSTALLATION UIDE Check that the LED on the Edge Detect PCB is OFF when the beam is on the plate and ON when the beam is on the drum. Press to exit medirq. Ctrl-c Reboot the Engine. 5.4 Checking Plate Output (without a Punch) See the User’s Guide...

  • Page 140: Check Image Base And Edge Accuracy

    5-22 C OMMISSIONING THE ALINTE PAGE YSTEM CENTRE OF PLATE REGISTRATION PINS IMAGE PLATE Figure 5.12 image skew check 5.4.2 Check Image Base and Edge Accuracy Expose a tint on a 765 mm x 686 mm plate, or the largest plate available on-site.

  • Page 141: Set Image Base Offset

    5-23 ALINTE PAGE NSTALLATION UIDE If required, move the image edge offset direction using the procedure “Set Image Edge Offset” on page 5-24. 2 mm ( NON-PUNCH) TYPICALLY 12 mm (PUNCH) 67 mm 2 mm ( + 25 μm) IMAGE PLATE Figure 5.13 Image edge detect accuracy 5.4.3 Set Image Base Offset...

  • Page 142: Set Image Edge Offset

    5-24 C OMMISSIONING THE ALINTE PAGE YSTEM To move the image the registration pins, the value. nearer reduce To move the image from the pins, the value. away increase START SCAN POINT IMAGE_BASE_ OFFSET = 2 mm NON-PUNCH) TYPICALLY 12 mm (PUNCH) IMAGE PLATE...

  • Page 143: Checking Plate Output (With A Punch)

    5-25 ALINTE PAGE NSTALLATION UIDE Repeat these steps until the edge of the plate to the image start position is 5.5 Checking Plate Output (with a Punch) These procedures apply to platesetters with a punch and check for: : see “Punch Configuration Check”...
  • Page 144 305 mm 259 mm REG PIN A SEE NOTE NOTE: EARLY MACHINES: REG PINS AT 259 mm USED ONLY WHEN SMALL PLATE OPTION FITTED. LATER MACHINES: 259 mm REG PINS USED FOR ALL PUNCH SYSTEMS. Figure 5.15 alinte4page punch option configurations...

  • Page 145: Check Image To Top Of Plate Accuracy

    5-27 ALINTE PAGE NSTALLATION UIDE 5.5.2 Check Image to Top of Plate Accuracy NOTE: This check only needs to be made if image skew is noticeable. heck image to top of plate accuracy as follows: Expose plates with a 50% tint stock image. Move the image (usually set at ) as to the top...

  • Page 146: Check Image To Punch Crop Accuracy

    5-28 C OMMISSIONING THE ALINTE PAGE YSTEM Calculate the skew over the full plate width as follows: Skew = (A-B) x plate width in mm Reg pin distance in mm (259, 305 or 470) Skew should be less than microns on each plate. Possible skew errors could be caused by poor pull bar alignment - see the alignment procedure in the Service Guide...

  • Page 147: Check Image Base Position In Rip

    5-29 ALINTE PAGE NSTALLATION UIDE Skew error differences between the measurements A and B should be less than microns for each plate. Possible skew errors could be caused by poor pull bar alignment - see the alignment procedure in the Service Guide 5.5.4 Check Image Base Position in RIP Check that you can move the image base relative to the lead edge...

  • Page 148: Installing The Remote Alert Forwarding

    (or an external ISP host) to a designated PC and/or mobile phone as an email. Alert messages from the alinte4page engine are based on the same set of PCI Dashboard errors that appear as code numbers on your PC when the output system requires attention for a fault.

  • Page 149: Setup The Mail Configuration

    5-31 ALINTE PAGE NSTALLATION UIDE Mail Configuration Figure 5.19 Remote Alert menu bar The remote alert system is enabled for use by selecting: Remote Alert > Enabled This global enable option allows the operator to switch the alert sys- tem ON/OFF to start or stop alerts. Leave this selection disabled when configuring remote alert.

  • Page 150: Local Mail Server

    5-32 C OMMISSIONING THE ALINTE PAGE YSTEM Emails are always sent via an SMTP mail host. Even if using POP authentication you must still define the SMTP host. Figure 5.20 Mail Configuration window 5.6.2.1 Local Mail Server: Obtain the mail server URL from the site IT administrator. Enter this address in the SMTP Mailhost field.

  • Page 151: Web-Based Mail Host

    5-33 ALINTE PAGE NSTALLATION UIDE Tick the check box, see Figure 5.21 on page 5- SMTP Authentication Enter the supplied ID in the field below. User ID Enter the password in the field. Password 5.6.2.4 Web-Based Mail Host Use the User ID and Password for the mail account. Tick the check box, see Figure 5.21 on page 5-...

  • Page 152: Web-Based Mail Servers

    5-34 C OMMISSIONING THE ALINTE PAGE YSTEM Figure 5.22 POP Authentication Obtain the POP mail server URL from the site IT administrator. Enter this address in the POP field. Mailhost Enter the POP TCP/IP number supplied by the site IT Port administrator.

  • Page 153: Configure The Alert System

    5-35 ALINTE PAGE NSTALLATION UIDE Enter the password in the field. Password 5.6.3 Configure the Alert System Select window to set the destination of the View > Destinations operator receiving the alert. Click on to open a window when the destination is a mobile: Create Enter the following: : name of the operator receiving the alert.
  • Page 154 5-36 C OMMISSIONING THE ALINTE PAGE YSTEM alerts then also add their destination details. Operators can be enabled and disabled depending on their work shifts. Select to alter or remove the Name details from the Edit Remove Destinations window. Select to open the Errors window for enabling individual View >...
  • Page 155 5-37 ALINTE PAGE NSTALLATION UIDE Select the errors requiring an alert and click on Enabled check box. For instance, to check for an error message, select (user open...
  • Page 156 5-38 C OMMISSIONING THE ALINTE PAGE YSTEM door error) and open and engine door. The system will beep and then send the error report. Save and Close the window. Click on and open the Test Destination window to check if the Test alert forwarding system is correctly configured.

  • Page 157: Demonstrate The Platesetter

    EMONSTRATING THE ALINTE PAGE YSTEM This chapter describes how to demonstrate to customer the main oper- ating features of the alinte4page. Demonstrate the Platesetter................6-1 Platesetter Safety and Interlocks..............6-2 Using the MMI (if Fitted) and PCI ..............6-3 Platesetter Maintenance ................6-3 Recovering From Platesetter Errors.............6-4 Loading Cassettes (Single- and Multi-Cassette) .........6-5...

  • Page 158: Platesetter Safety And Interlocks

    6-2 D EMONSTRATING THE ALINTE PAGE YSTEM Recover from an error condition. 6.2 Platesetter Safety and Interlocks 6.2.1 Laser Safety The customer should be aware of the main safety interlocks and their function in preventing the laser beam from damaging eyesight. They should also understand that user access to the engine is only from the user side.

  • Page 159: Using The Mmi (If Fitted) And Pci

    6.4 Platesetter Maintenance Take the operator through the maintenance procedures in the Alinte4page User’s Guide 6.4.1 Emptying the Chad Tray (with Punch) Show how the tray is removed and re-inserted. 6.4.2 Emptying the Interleaf Bin (SAL & MAL) Show how the bin is emptied and how to confirm the empty bin.

  • Page 160: Vacuum Clean The Platesetter

    6-4 D EMONSTRATING THE ALINTE PAGE YSTEM 6.4.5 Vacuum Clean the Platesetter Show the customer how and when to vacuum clean the interior of the platesetter and cassettes. Areas for particular attention are: drum interior - using a vacuum cleaner or lint-free cloth cassette recesses - emphasise the need to keep the cassette lid closed, except when the plate is being loaded.

  • Page 161: Recovery From System Errors

    ALINTE PAGE NSTALLATION UIDE 6.5.1.1 Recovery From System Errors System faults (electrical, optical, etc) are usually interpreted by error codes that appear on the MMI/PCI. Customers should be advised to note the code number and call the local Distributor customer support. 6.6 Loading Cassettes (Single- and Multi-Cassette) Demonstrate how to load a cassette with plates and show how the cassette is installed in the autoloader.

  • Page 162: Ordering New Options

    6-6 D EMONSTRATING THE ALINTE PAGE YSTEM 6.7.3 Ordering New Options Explain how the customer can order new options from the list dis- played from the PCI option.

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