FUJI Luxel V6 Error Code Guide

Error Group Module Name Possible Faults On:

100-199 Optics Spinner, Laser, LCB, Formatter

200-299 Traverse STB, Traverse Motor

300-399 Spinner STB, Spinner, Formatter

500-599 Environment Cover, Fan, PCB Temp, Interlocks

600-699 Input Data Path

Firewire, Formatter PCB, Job Ticket Settings

700-799 Output Data Path

Formatter PCB, Spinner

900-999 Processor Processor, Processor Comms

1000-1099 Diagnostics Formatter PCB, Optics Motors, NVRAM, Traverse, Spinner

1200-1299 Media Control Media at Autoloader and Manual input

4600-4699 Input Platen Platen Motors and Sensors

4700-4799 InputConveyor

Conveyor Rollers, Motor and Sensors

4800-4899 Drum PullBar, Swing Arm, Vacuum Pump

4900-4999 OutputConveyor

Conveyor Rollers, Motor and Sensors

5000-5099 System Software errors for the CAN, NVRAM, Motors, Actuators and Sensor Requests

5200-5399 Autoloader Cassette, Stack, Nudger, Guides

5400-5399 I/O Platen V-6e Platen Motor and Sensors

LUXEL V-6 SERIES ERROR CODE GUIDE 5500-5599 Autofeeder Elevator, Motor, Cassette, Inverter

CODE AND ERROR CODE AND ERROR

101 Motor ND Initialisation Fail 103 Motor Beam Focus Initialisation Fail

106 Motor ND Move Fail 108 Motor Beam Focus Move Fail

112 Optics Position Motors Failure 113 Optics Hardware Initialisation Setup Failed

119 Dew Point Reached Peltier Switched Off

126 Expose Compensating Calculation Failed

128 Expose Calibration Nvram Problem 129 Expose Calibration FPD Measure Failed

130 Expose Calibration ND Adjust Failed 132 Expose Calibration Associated Resolu-tion Failed

133 Expose Calibration Failed 139 Calibration Files Restore Fail

143 Expose Not Enough Power 144 Drum Temperature too Low

145 Setup Serialiser Failed 146 Laser Age Current Rate Exceeded

151 Laser Age at End of Life 175 Spinner Mirror Contaminated

182 Laser Diode Board Not Connected 183 Laser Photo Diode Board Not Con-nected

184 Laser Current Limit Exceeded 185 Laser Power Limit Exceeded

186 Laser Peltier Error Fail 187 Laser Shutdown

188 Laser Peltier OK Fail 189 Laser Peltier Shutdown

190 Laser Age Fail 191 Expose Calibration Max ND Fail

192 Laser Integrator Current Low 193 Serial Number Mismatch

194 Laser Head Board Problem 199 Drum Temperature too High

OPTICS ERRORS

These errors are usually traced to the optics modules, the Formatter and LCB or cable connections. Many of them are transient, causing the current job to be aborted and the system to be restarted after a reboot.

Click on the code number and description below to display error information.

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101 Motor ND Initialisation FailDescription:

The ND mechanism failed to initialise. During initialisation, the ND motor was moved to the home position but was not detected by the home datum sensor. This was retried 5 times and all attempts failed. FATAL.

Recovery:

1. Move the ND motor using diagnostics command:motors/setmotor ndmotors/offstation 0 400

2. Check if the motor is heard to move. You may need to remove the optics cover to observe the mechanism instead.motors/shposThis should show the motor at position 0.motors/offstation 100 400

3. Check or observe if the motor moves:motors/shposThis should show the motor at position 100

4. If this test fails, check PL3 connector on the LCB for the ND home sensor for loose connections.

5. Replace the LCB.

6. Replace the ND mechanism following the optics setup procedures in the engineering manual.

103 Motor Beam Focus Initialisation FailDescription:

The BCF mechanism failed to initialise. During initialisation, the BCF motor was moved to the home position but was not detected by the home datum sensor. This was retried 5 times and all attempts failed. FATAL.

Recovery:

1. Move the BCF motor using diagnostics:motors/setmotor beam_convertermotors/offstation -900 1500

2. Check if the motor is heard to move. You may need to remove the optics cover to observe the mechanism instead:motors/shposThis should show the motor at position -900.motors/offstation 3500 1500

3. Check or observe if the motor moves:motors/shposThis should show the motor at position 3500.

4. If this test fails, check PL8 connector on the LCB for the BCF home sensor

for loose connections.

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5. Replace the LCB.

6. Replace the BCF mechanism following the optics setup procedures in the engineering manual.

106 Motor ND Move FailDescription:

The ND mechanism failed to move to position during an image expose.ND motor failed to reach imaging position. FATAL

Recovery:

1. Move the ND motor using diagnostics:motors/setmotor ndmotors/offstation 0 400

2. Check if the motor is heard to move. You may need to remove the optics cover to observe the mechanism instead:motors/shposThis should show the motor at position 0.motors/offstation 100 400

3. Check or observe if the motor moves:motors/shposThis should show the motor at position 100.

4. If this test fails, check PL3 connector on the LCB for the ND home sensor for loose connections.

5. Replace the LCB.

6. Replace the ND mechanism following the optics setup procedures in the engineering manual.

108 Motor Beam Focus Move FailDescription:

The Beam Converter Focus (BCF) mechanism failed to move to position during an image expose. FATAL.

Recovery:

1. Move the BCF motor using diagnostics:motors/setmotor beam_convertermotors/offstation 900 1500

2. Check if the motor is heard to move. You may need to remove the optics cover to observe the mechanism instead:motors/shposThis should show the motor at position -900.motors/offstation 3500 1500

3. Check or observe if the motor moves:motors/shpos

This should show the motor at position 3500.

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4. If this test fails, check PL8 connector on the LCB for the BCF home sensor for loose connections.

5. Replace the LCB.

6. Replace the BCF mechanism following the optics setup procedures in the engineering manual.

112 Optics Position Motors FailureDescription:

The engine cannot get a jobfile prior to moving motors. NON-FATAL.

Recovery:

1. Retry the job.

2. If this fails, try another job.

3. If this fails reboot the engine and the RIP PC and retry the job.

113 Optics Hardware Initialisation Setup FailedDescription:

Unable to to initialise hardware. NON-FATAL.

Recovery:

1. Reboot the engine.

2. If the error recurs, call FFEI Customer Support (UK) for further information.

119 Dew Point Reached Peltier Switched OffDescription:

The laser Peltier has been shut down as the drum temperature has exceeded 34 C. If the ambient temperature is too high, and as the laser diode block is cooled by the Peltier, dew could form on the laser diode lens which could then damage the laser. This has been prevented by disabling the Peltier.

This warning will be shown for all jobs exposed until the temperature is brought down within recommended limits. Expose will continue as normal but image quality and laser life may be affected. Operation outside recommended limits is recorded within the laser and could affect the laser warranty. The drum temperature is read using the FPD assembly. NON-FATAL.

Recovery:

1. Check the ambient temperature.

2. Read the drum temperature using the command read_drum_temp.3. The drum temperature should be within 2 C of the ambient temperature.

4. If the drum reading is faulty, then replace the FPD.

5. Replace the LCB.

126 Expose Compensating Calculation FailedDescription:

During an expose with temperature compensation, there was a problem calculating the ND required or, when exposing a P-step wedge, there was a

problem reading the patch number from NVRAM. The job will be aborted. NON-FATAL.

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Recovery:

1. Switch on debug edbg 40 and 25 and capture text.2. Run the job again.

3. If the problem persists, disable temperature compensation from the optics/mmi Machine Setup screen.

4. Run further jobs without temperature compensation.

5. Send the captured text to FFEI for analysis.

128 Expose Calibration Nvram ProblemDescription:

There was a problem reading or writing NVRAM during exposure calibration. NON-FATAL.

Recovery:

1. Switch on debug edbg 33 and edbg 34 and capture text.2. Run exposure calibration.


4. To keep the machine going temporarily, manually enter the last known good set of *RIP_EXPOSE* ND values into NVRAM and set all the *WORKING_DRIVE* values to 930 (total of 16 values to enter). Then do not run exposure calibration again until the problem is fixed.

129 Expose Calibration FPD Measure FailedDescription:

There was a problem during a read of the FPD either when enabling or disabling the laser. The FPD is not read during normal exposure, but only during exposure calibration, or with diagnostic commands, such as, measure_extinction, locate_FPD or ND_Char. FATAL.

Recovery:

1. Run lstatus diagnostic to check if the laser has shut down. If it has, then lstatus should show the reason, for example, current limit.

2. If the laser is not shutdown, run lenable drive 96 and check lstatus again.3. If the problem persists, then enable debug edbg 25 and capture text.4. Retry the procedure causing the error and send the captured text to FFEI for

analysis.

130 Expose Calibration ND Adjust FailedDescription:

During exposure calibration, a calculation to find the ND value or the laser drive for either 48 or 96 resolutions failed. NON-FATAL.

Recovery:

1. Switch on debug edbg 33 and edbg 34 and capture text.2. Run exposure calibration.3. Send the captured text to FFEI for analysis.

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4. If exposure calibration fails every time, to keep the machine going temporarily, enter manually the last known good set of *RIP_EXPOSE* ND values into NVRAM and set all the *WORKING_DRIVE* values to 930 (total of 16 values to enter). Then do not run exposure calibration again until the problem is fixed.

132 Expose Calibration Associated Resolution FailedDescription:

During exposure calibration, a calculation to find the ND value or the laser drive for either 47, 50, 94, 100,142 or 144 resolutions failed. NON-FATAL.

Recovery:

1. Switch on debug edbg 33 and edbg 34 and capture text.2. Run exposure calibration.


4. If exposure calibration fails every time, to keep the machine going temporarily, enter manually the last known good set of *RIP_EXPOSE* ND values into NVRAM and set all the *WORKING_DRIVE* values to 930 (total of 16 values to enter). Then do not run exposure calibration again until the problem is fixed.

133 Expose Calibration FailedDescription:

An error occurred during exposure calibration because there were problems with laser initialisation, spinner status or traverse status. FATAL.

Recovery:

1. Run lenable drive 96 and lstatus to check that the laser starts correctly.2. Run spinner/start, then spinner/idle to check that the spinner starts and

then goes to idle.

3. Check the traverse for obstructions.

4. Run traverse/datum to check that the traverse moves to datum.5. Run traverse/goto pos=-800000 to check that the traverse moves and

check the green LED on the traverse read head for any problems.

139 Calibration Files Restore FailDescription:

The ND_Char file was not retrieved during machine bootup. This may be because the ND_Char file is missing. FATAL.

Recovery:

1. Switch on debug edbg 33 and edbg 34.2. Run ND_Char utility3. Run restore_nd_char to check that the file exists.4. Reboot the engine to check that the 139 error has gone. This will also clear

the debug switches.5. Run exposure calibration since this depends on ND_Char.

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143 Expose Not Enough PowerDescription:

There is not enough laser power available to expose at the ND defined by exposure calibration plus the extra power needed to compensate for temperature when the drum is cold. The ND will be at maximum and the laser will be at maximum drive. The expose continues as normal so the job will not be lost, although it will be under-exposed. The error is shown for all jobs affected and will be cleared when the error is removed, for example, when a higher resolution is requested which requires less power. NON-FATAL.

Recovery:

1. Check that the machine is not being operated outside the specified temperature range of 18 C to 29 C.

2. Check the ND values from the MMI and clean the spinner mirror. Exposure calibration will run on reboot. Check that the new ND values are lower. Linearise the screens again and then retry the jobs.

3. If power cannot be recovered by cleaning the spinner, then check for loss of power within the optics.

144 Drum Temperature too LowDescription:

The temperature read by the drum temperature sensor is below 5 C. The temperature sensor is mounted on the FPD board and read by the LCB. FATAL.

Recovery:

1. To keep the machine going temporarily, disable Temperature Compensation in the engine and reboot. This allows plates to be exposed until the fault is fixed.

2. Replace the FPD board.

3. Replace the LCB.

145 Setup Serialiser FailedDescription:

During an expose, there was a problem reading the resolutions from the job file, or there was a problem fetching parameters from NVRAM, or setting up the laser APC. The job will be aborted. NON-FATAL.

Recovery:

1. Capture text.

2. Rerun the job.

3. If the error persists, save an elog file and send the captured text and elog to FFEI for analysis.

146 Laser Age Current Rate ExceededDescription:

The laser current is read once per day during the laser ageing check. The current has increased by more than 7% since the measurement from the previous day. This indicates that the laser will rapidly reach end of life. The

problem could also arise if the LCB cannot read the Photo Diode ADC. NON-

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FATAL.

Recovery:

1. Run the laser_stat diagnostic to check the increase of laser current since new and the dates when the current increased. Each entry in the table indicates an increase of current of greater than 10%.

2. If the laser is showing a rapid increase of current, then replace the laser.

3. If the error persists, change the LCB.

151 Laser Age at End of LifeDescription:

The laser current has increased by more than 50% since new. This indicates that the laser will reach end of life within the next few months. NON-FATAL.

Recovery:

1. Run the laser_stat diagnostic to check the increase of laser current since new and the dates when the current increased. Each entry in the table indicates an increase of current of greater than 10%.

2. Replace the laser within the next 2 months.

175 Spinner Mirror ContaminatedDescription:

The spinner mirror is contaminated and losing more than 15% of the power. Assuming that exposure calibration has been run recently, the expose will continue as normal and will be correctly exposed. The warning will be removed when the contamination is removed. Note that contamination is measured separately for LO and HI resolutions so a 96res job may show the warning and a 48res job may not. NON-FATAL.

Recovery:

1. Hold the job queue and wait for all jobs on the engine to complete.

2. Clean the spinner mirror using the diagnostic from the MMI.

3. On engine reboot, exposure calibration will run automatically.

4. Re-linearise the screens used.

5. Restart the job queue.

182 Laser Diode Board Not ConnectedDescription:

The laser diode board is not connected to the LCB. There is a loopback on the laser diode board through the laser ribbon cable which indicates to the LCB that the laser diode board is connected. The laser is either disconnected or faulty, or there is a fault on the LCB. FATAL.

Recovery:

1. Run the lstatus diagnostic to check if the laser diode board is connected.2. If the laser is in the shutdown state, then reboot the engine.

3. Run the lstatus diagnostic again to check if the laser diode board is

connected and the laser is not in the shutdown state.

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4. If the error persists then check that the laser cable is connected to the LCB.

5. Replace the LCB.

6. Replace the laser.

183 Laser Photo Diode Board Not ConnectedDescription:

The laser photodiode board is not connected to the LCB There is a loopback on the laser photodiode board through the laser ribbon cable which indicates to the LCB that the laser photodiode board is connected. The laser is either disconnected or faulty, or there is a fault on the LCB. FATAL.

Recovery:

1. Run the lstatus diagnostic to check if the laser photodiode board is connected.

2. If the laser is in the shutdown state, then reboot the engine.

3. Run the lstatus diagnostic again to check if the laser photodiode board is connected and the laser is not in the shutdown state.

4. If the error persists then check that the laser cable is connected to the LCB.

5. Replace the LCB.


184 Laser Current Limit ExceededDescription:

The laser current limit has been exceeded. When the laser is turned on, the operating current is compared against the working current limit values in NVRAM. This error indicates that the operating current has exceeded the working limit value. The limit value in lcpd_params is the original value when the laser was first installed. Every 24 hours, laser ageing runs which measures the laser current and updates the working limit values. FATAL.

Recovery:

1. Run the lstatus diagnostic to check if the laser current limit has been exceeded

2. Check the original limit value using lcpd_params. Check in NVRAM all the *WORKING_LIMIT* values. They should all be the same and should be similar or higher than the original limit value

3. If the working_limit values are low, then lcpd_params change should be used to reset the original parameters, then follow the procedure as if the laser had been changed.


5. Run the lstatus diagnostic again to check if the laser current limit is OK.6. If so, enable the laser using lenable drive 96.7. Run the lstatus diagnostic again to check if the laser current limit has been

exceeded.

8. If the laser starts OK, then run laser_aging diagnostic to update the working

limit values.

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9. If the problem persists, then replace the laser.

10. Replace the LCB.

185 Laser Power Limit ExceededDescription:

The laser power limit has been exceeded. This error indicates that the laser power monitored by the photodiode board within the laser module is higher than a limit value set in the hardware on the LCB. FATAL.

Recovery:

1. Run the lstatus diagnostic to check if the laser power limit has been exceeded.


3. Run the lstatus diagnostic again to check if the laser power limit is OK.4. If so, enable the laser using lenable drive 96.

5. Run the lstatus diagnostic again to check if the laser power limit is OK.6. Enable and disable the laser several times and check if the power limit is

exceeded.


8. Replace the LCB.

186 Laser Peltier Error FailDescription:

The laser Peltier temperature sensor is showing a value outside expected limits. FATAL.

Recovery:

1. Run the lstatus diagnostic to check if the laser Peltier temperature is OK.2. If the problem persists, then replace the laser.

3. Replace the LCB.

187 Laser ShutdownDescription:

The laser is in the shutdown state caused by either the laser headboard or the photodiode board disconnected or there has been a laser current limit or power limit exceeded. FATAL.

Recovery:

1. Run the lstatus diagnostic to check if the laser is in the shutdown state.2. Check LED D5 on the LCB which indicates the laser is in the shutdown

state.

3. Reboot the engine and check if the laser is not in the shutdown state.

4. Enable the laser using lenable drive 96.5. Run lstatus diagnostic again to check if the laser is in the shutdown state.6. If the problem persists, then replace the laser.

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7. Replace the LCB.

188 Laser Peltier OK FailDescription:

The laser Peltier is not at the expected demand temperature The expose will continue as normal although image quality and laser life may be affected. If the ambient temperature is too high, the Peltier will be shut down by the software and this would also affect the demand temperature. This will recover when the ambient temperature is brought back within limits. If the error persists, then it indicates a fault on the laser or the LCB or the FPD (which measures the drum temperature). NON-FATAL.

Recovery:

1. Run the lstatus diagnostic to check if the Peltier is at the demand temperature.

2. Also check within lstatus if the Peltier is disabled (shut down). If so, then this would also cause the Peltier demand temperature to be wrong.

3. Check LED D4 on the LCB which indicates the Peltier is not at the demand temperature and LED D3 which indicates that the Peltier is shut down.

4. If the Peltier is disabled, then run read_drum_temp diagnostic to check the drum termperature. If this is >34 C, then this is the reason for the Peltier shutdown.

5. If read_drum_temperature indicates an abnormally high temperature, replace the FPD assembly.

6. Replace the LCB.


189 Laser Peltier ShutdownDescription:

The laser Peltier is shut down. The expose will continue as normal although image quality and laser life may be affected. If the ambient temperature is too high, the Peltier will be shut down by the software and this warning may be shown. This will recover when the ambient temperature is brought back within limits. If the error persists, then it indicates a fault on the laser, or the LCB, or the FPD (which measures the drum temperature). NON-FATAL.

Recovery:

1. Run the lstatus diagnostic to check if the Peltier is disabled (shut down).2. Check LED D3 on the LCB which indicates the Peltier is shut down.

3. Run read_drum_temp diagnostic to check the drum termperature. If this is >34 C, then this is the reason for the Peltier shutdown.

4. If read_drum_temperature indicates an abnormally high temperature, replace the FPD assembly.

5. Replace the LCB.


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190 Laser Age FailDescription:

The laser ageing check has failed. This is performed once every 24 hours. This could be because the laser has shut down, or there is a problem with the interface between LCB and laser, or the LCB has a problem reading the ADC for the photodiode. FATAL.

Recovery:

1. Run lstatus diagnostic to check if the laser has shut down. If it has, then lstatus should show the reason, for example, current limit.

2. Reboot the engine, enable the laser, then check lstatus again for shutdown.3. Check for corruption of NVRAM in the laser.


5. Replace the LCB.

191 Expose Calibration Max ND FailDescription:

During exposure calibration, all 8 resolutions reached the maximum ND value defined in ND_MAX_TRANSMISSION in the optics/mmi Machine Setup screen. The set of ND values will not be updated and the previous good set will be used. NON-FATAL.

Recovery:

1. Check the %dots on a linearisation strip to see if the exposure level is correct.

2. If exposure is incorrect, then check that the mechanical shutter at the optics output is not closed.

3. Check for any obstructions in the light path, for example, cables, baffle

4. Check for loss of power within the optics.

5. If the exposure is correct, replace the FPD board.

6. Replace the LCB.

192 Laser Integrator Current LowDescription:

The laser drive current is lower than expected. When the laser is switched on at the start of a scan, the laser drive current is checked. If outside limits, the error is reported at the end of the scan. This error is reporting a drive current less than 100 which indicates that the photodiode on the laser is seeing too much power or the ADC on the LCB is reading an incorrect value from the photodiode. FATAL.

Recovery:

1. Switch on the laser using lenable drive 96.2. Check the laser current using lcurrent. This should indicate a drive current

greater than 100 and should be typically 1500.

3. Check the photodiode power using lpower. This should indicate a power in

the range 3000 to 3500 but not as high as 4000.

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4. If the problem persists, replace the LCB.


193 Serial Number MismatchDescription: There is a mismatch, detected on booting, between the laser serial numbers in NVRAM and the laser EEPROM. NON-FATAL.

Recovery:

If a new laser has been fitted, this is a normal warning. The error will not appear on the next reboot. If a new laser has not been fitted, reboot the engine and check if the warning appears again.

This error does not prevent the engine from operating.

194 Laser Head Board ProblemDescription: There is a hardware problem affecting the laser EEPROM. NON-FATAL.

Recovery:

Reboot the engine and check if the warning appears again.

This error does not prevent the engine from operating.

199 Drum Temperature too HighDescription:

The temperature read by the drum temperature sensor is higher than 40 C. The temperature sensor is mounted on the FPD board and read by the LCB. FATAL.

Recovery:

1. To keep the machine going temporarily, disable Temperature Compensation in the engine and reboot. This will allow plates to be exposed until the fault is fixed.

2. Replace the FPD board.

3. Replace the LCB.

205 Non-Fatal ErrorDescription:

The traverse has detected a position error when moving to a required position (usually start expose, but it could be anywhere). The system will attempt to recover on the next traverse move. NON-FATAL.

Recovery:

1. Override the interlocks.

2. Open the user door and run the trav_test diagnostic. Observe the LED on the traverse encoder readhead and ensure it remains green at all times.

It may switch off or turn red at the datum actuator, which is normal. If the LED goes amber or red, wipe the encoder strip with a clean dry cloth to remove any dust.

If the LED still goes amber or red, adjust the height of the readhead using the blue plastic height setting gauge.

If the LED still goes amber or red after this procedure, carefully examine the encoder strip for digs or scratches; if any damage is seen, contact FFEI.

3. Check the position of the ball cage. With the traverse at the user end, the ball cage should align with the end of the upper V-groove when the end of the upper V groove is aligned with the last bolt in the lower V-groove (refer Luxel V-6 CTP Installation Manual). If the ball cage is found to be more than 10 mm out of position, run the traverse levelling procedure as detailed in the


205 Non-Fatal Error 210 Fatal Error

215 Invalid Status 225 Data Timeout

235 Edge Detect Error 240 Edge Detect Late Error

245 Edge Detect Early Error

TRAVERSE ERRORS

Traverse errors are usually position detection errors traced to the carriage and the beam drive/ readhead mechanisms.

Click on the code number and name below to display error information. installation manual.

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210 Fatal ErrorDescription:

The traverse has detected a position error. Check for any plates in the machine or obstructions to the traverse carriage and reboot the system. FATAL.

Recovery:

1. Override the interlocks

2. Open the user door and run the trav_test diagnostic. Observe the LED on the traverse encoder readhead and ensure it remains green at all times (it may go off or turn red at the datum actuator, which is normal).

If the LED goes amber or red, wipe the encoder strip with a clean dry cloth to remove any dust. If the LED still goes amber or red, adjust the height of the read-head using the blue plastic height setting gauge.

If the LED still goes amber or red after this procedure, carefully examine the encoder strip for digs or scratches; if any damage is seen, contact FFEI.

3. Check the position of the ball cage. With the traverse at the user end, the ball cage should align with the end of the upper V-groove when the end of the upper V-groove is aligned with the last bolt in the lower V-groove (refer to installation manual). If the ball cage is found to be more than 10 mm out of position, run the traverse levelling procedure as detailed in the installation manual.

4. If the problem remains, check the traverse for obstructions. Typical causes are a damaged wiper on the traverse motor shaft (replace if damaged), the screws that attach the traverse service extensions not being fully tightened, or the umbilical cable snagging in the cable tray.

5. If the problem persists, measure the voltage at MSB1 PL6 pin 3 with respect to pin 7. The voltage should be 36 V +5 %/-10 %; if outside this range check the V6_slave_pwr cable and the interlock box.

6. If the error persists, replace the umbilical cable.

7. If the error persists, replace the STB.

8. If the error persists, replace the traverse motor.

215 Invalid StatusDescription:

Traverse invalid status. The system software is unable to obtain a valid status for the traverse subsystem. The system will attempt to recover on the next traverse move. NON-FATAL.

Recovery:

Reboot the machine if the error re-occurs.

225 Data TimeoutDescription:

Traverse has stopped at end of travel but there is more image data. FATAL.

Recovery: Reboot the machine, and reject the job and plate. Download the job again.

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235 Edge Detect ErrorDescription:

The edge detect failed to trigger. FATAL

Recovery:

1. Remove the plate, reboot the machine and retry the job.

2. Look down the drum and check that the edge detect laser illuminates the white strip.

3. Run traverse/halt and traverse/medirq. Check that the edge detect laser is on.

4. Connect a multimeter to the test points on the Edge Detect board.

5. Check that the voltage, when illuminating the white strip, is typically 4 VDC.

6. Load a plate into the drum from the PCI or MMI.

7. Move the traverse manually backwards and forwards over the plate edge, and check on the terminal that the edge is seen each time.

8. Replace the Edge Detect Assembly.

9. If the error persists, call FFEI Customer Support (UK).

240 Edge Detect Late ErrorDescription:

Edge detect function does not detect drum/plate edge until the end of the drum. The edge detect sensor triggered too late. FATAL

Recovery:

1. Check that the plate is centered in the drum and there are no obstructions.


245 Edge Detect Early ErrorDescription:

Edge detect function has triggered too early for the plate position. NON-FATAL.

Recovery:

1. Remove the plate, reboot the machine and retry the job.

2. Look down the drum and check that the edge detect laser illuminates the white strip.

3. Run traverse/halt and traverse/medirq. Check that the edge detect laser is on.

4. Connect a multimeter to the test points on the Edge Detect board.

5. Check that the voltage, when illuminating the white strip, is typically 4 VDC.

6. Move the traverse slowly along the white strip and check that the voltage does not go below 3 VDC. A low voltage indicates contamination.

7. If the white strip is contaminated, clean it as described in the Engineers Ref-erence Guide.8. Load a plate into the drum from the PCI or MMI.

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9. Move the traverse manually backwards and forwards over the plate edge, and check on the terminal that the edge is seen each time.

10. Replace the Edge Detect Assembly.


305 Spinner ErrorDescription:

The spinner has failed to lock measured using the lock detector on the STB. FATAL.

Recovery:

1. This error is not software recoverable and requires a reboot.

2. If the error persists call the FFEI Customer Support (UK).

310 Invalid StatusDescription:

The system software is unable to obtain a valid status for the spinner subsys-tem. NON-FATAL.

Recovery:

If the error persists call the FFEI Customer Support (UK).

320 PLL Out of LockDescription:

The phase lock loop on the Formatter that generates the pixel clock is out of lock. FATAL.

Recovery:

1. Run pll_program 96 int. Also, run pll_lock_detect and check that the loop is in lock. Alternatively, check the lock detect signal using a multimeter on the Formatter TP7 where a low signal indicates PLL is locked. Repeat pll_program xx int using the other resolutions and check for lock. If this


305 Spinner Error 310 Invalid Status

320 PLL Out of Lock

SPINNER ERRORS

These are errors traced to the spinner or the STB.

Click on the code number and name below to display error information. fails, there is a problem with the Formatter board.

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2. Run spinner/start. Also, run pll_program 96 ext. Check for PLL locked as described above. Repeat pll_program xx ext using the other resolutions and check for lock. If this fails, then there is a problem with receiving the clock signal from the spinner to Formatter board, so proceed as follows:

Check the two connectors from the spinner are securely connected at the STB.

Check that the umbilical cable is securely connected at the STB and MSB1.

Check the V6_STB_CAN cable from MSB1 to the Formatter board is securely connected and the pins are not pushed back in the connectors.

3. If the fault is still present, replace the umbilical cable and the V6_STB_CAN cables.

4. If the problem persists, replace the spinner.

5. If the problem persists, replace the STB.

6. If the problem persists, replace the Formatter board.

515 STB Over TemperatureDescription:

STB PCB temperature reading has exceeded limit. NON-FATAL.

Recovery:

1. Switch off the engine and open the user door.

2. Remove the user baffle.

3. Check that the spinner is free to rotate and is not seized.

4. Check that there no obstructions to the traverse.

5. Reboot the engine and check the 36 V supply to the STB.

6. If the error persists, change the STB.

525 Formatter Board Fan FailedDescription:

The RFI box cooling fan for the Formatter Board has failed. NON-FATAL.

Recovery:

1. Check the cooling fan on the side of the Formatter RFI box to see if it is rotating.

2. If it not rotating, check that the fan cable is plugged into the Formatter Board (connector located at the bottom left).


515 STB Over Temperature 525 Formatter Board Fan Failed

530 Drum Temperature Limit Exceeded 535 OK to Start Imaging

565 Chad Tray Missing 572 User Cover Opened

577 Interlocks Failed 578 Interlock Board Not Present

579 Autoloader Cover Open 590 Slave PCB Reset

ENVIRONMENT ERRORS

These errors are mostly related to temperature changes on or around the Formatter PCB, or the interlocks system.

Click on the code number and name below to display error information. 3. Check that 5 V is present at the fan connector PL14.

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4. Replace the fan assembly.

530 Drum Temperature Limit ExceededDescription:

The drum temperature is outside the permitted operating limits. Expose will continue as normal but image quality or laser life may be affected. Operation outside the permitted temperature range may affect laser warranty. NON-FATAL.

Recovery:

1. Make sure the machine is operating inside the specified temperature range of 18 C to 29 C.

2. If the temperature is outside limits, then wait for the room to be within speci-fication before exposing further jobs.

3. If further jobs are exposed when outside limits, this will be recorded in the laser and may affect the laser warranty.

4. If the temperature is within limits, check the operation of the drum tempera-ture sensor.

5. Run the read_drum_temp diagnostic and check if the value is within 3 C of ambient temperature.

6. If incorrect, replace the FPD, then the LCB.

535 OK to Start ImagingDescription:

The system is not ready to start exposing due to an environment failure. NON-FATAL.

Recovery:

1. Run the sensors/environ diagnostic.2. Check if Environment OK to start an expose is true or false.

3. If false, check through the text for the failure as follows:

A) Check that the RFI box fan has not failed.

B) Check that a slave board has not reset.

C) Check the interlocks are at status code $0 OK: All covers closed, both contactors closed.

565 Chad Tray MissingDescription:

The chad tray has not been refitted into the engine. FATAL.

Recovery:

Replace the chad tray.

572 User Cover OpenedDescription:

Engine cover on the user side is open. FATAL.

Recovery: 1. Close the user access door.

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2. Wait for the engine to reboot.

3. Check for correct operation of the interlock status switch as follows:

A) Run the sensors/environ diagnosticB) Check the interlock status is code $0 OK: All covers closed, both

contactors closed

4. Open the user access door and run the sensors/environ diagnostic again.5. Check the status changes to code $19 INTERLOCK BROKEN: User door

open, both contactors open.

6. Refer to the Engineers Reference Guide for further fault-finding.

577 Interlocks FailedDescription:

Interlock system has failed, the interlocks are in an illegal state. FATAL.

Recovery:

1. Run the sensors/environ diagnostic.2. Check the interlock status code:

Valid codes are $0, $19, $1e or $1f

3. All other codes are non-valid and will generate this error code.


578 Interlock Board Not PresentDescription:

The interlock board is not present. The interlock board provides a status line to the Formatter to indicate that it is present. This does not depend on power being available to the interlock board. FATAL.

Recovery:

1. Run the sensors/environ diagnostic.2. Check if interlock board present indicates true of false

3. If false, check that the 15-W D cable between Interlock Box and Formatter is connected.

4. Remove the cable between Interlock Box and Formatter and check continu-ity pin 8 to pin 8 and pin 15 to pin 15.

5. Replace the cable on the Formatter.

6. On the other end of the cable, short pin 15 to the shell.

7. Check if sensors/environ now shows that the board is present.8. If it does, then replace the Interlock Box.

9. If still not present, then replace the Formatter Board.

579 Autoloader Cover OpenDescription:

The top cover on the Autoloader is open. FATAL.Recovery:

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1. Fit the autoloader top cover.

2. Wait for the engine to reboot.

3. Check for correct operation of the interlock status switch as follows:

A) Run the sensors/environ diagnostic.B) Check the interlock status is code $0 OK: All covers closed, both

contactors closed.

4. Remove the autoloader top cover.

5. Check the status changes to code $1e INTERLOCK BROKEN: Autoloader cover open.


590 Slave PCB ResetDescription:

A slave board has unexpectedly reset. This could be caused by a power supply glitch or unexpected software event. FATAL.

Recovery:

Reboot the system and resend the image. Check for local voltage regulation and suppression.

605 Input Data Controller DisabledDescription:

The input data path from the RIP to the Engine has been disabled because of a shutdown or an open interlock. The job currently downloading will finish. NON-FATAL.

Recovery:

Check for an open interlock. Restart the machine if there has been a shutdown.

606 FireWire Buffer OverrunDescription:

The Input Data Path hardware has reported an FIFO overrun failure during image download. NON-FATAL.


605 Input Data Controller Disabled 606 FireWire Buffer Overrun

607 Download Lines Not Enough 608 Bad Parameter X Resolution

609 Bad Parameter Y Resolution 610 Bad Parameter Image Width

611 Bad Parameter Media Height 612 Bad Parameter Image Width Divide 16

613: Bad Parameter Image Height 16 Bits 614: Bad Parameter Wedge Position

615: Bad Parameter in Job Request Type 616: Bad Parameter Punch

617: Bad Parameter MLS 618: Bad Parameter ISOCH

619: Bad Parameter Screen Optimisation 620: Bad Parameter Dimensional Unit

621: IDC Unknown Error 622: IDC Failed

623: MLS Option Missing 624: MLS Job Without Autoloader

625: Small Plate Option Missing

INPUT DATA PATH ERRORS

These errors are traced to the Input Data Controller (IDC) on the data path from the RIP PC FireWire to the Formatter PCB. Most of these errors are software related and will require consultation with FFEI (UK).

Click on the code number and number below to display error information. Recovery:

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Resend the image and continue. Reboot the machine if the error is repeated. Possible Firewire driver fault on the Formatter PCB.

607 Download Lines Not EnoughDescription:

The number of image lines that the RIP is going to send is not enough to match the minimum requirements of the IDC hardware. NON-FATAL.

Recovery:

Resend the image and continue. Reboot the machine if the error is repeated. Possible Firewire driver fault on the Formatter PCB.

608 Bad Parameter X ResolutionDescription:

The X (slow scan) resolution specified in the Job Setup Request is not valid. NON-FATAL.

Recovery:

Invalid resolution selected for the job.

609 Bad Parameter Y ResolutionDescription:

The X (fast scan) resolution specified in the Job Setup Request is not valid. NON-FATAL.

Recovery:

Invalid resolution selected for the job.

610 Bad Parameter Image WidthDescription:

The specified image width in the Job Setup Request exceeds the maximum sup-ported media width. NON-FATAL.

Recovery:

Invalid image width selected for the job.

611 Bad Parameter Media HeightDescription:

The specified image height in the Job Setup Request exceeds the maximum supported media height. NON-FATAL.

Recovery:

Invalid image height selected for the job.

612 Bad Parameter Image Width Divide 16Description:

The specified image width in the Job Setup Request is not a multiple of 6 lines which is a IPC hardware requirement. NON-FATAL.

Recovery:

Possible RIP software problem. Refer to FFEI (UK) Customer Support for more

information.

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613: Bad Parameter Image Height 16 BitsDescription:

The specified image height in the Job Setup Request is not a multiple of 16 bit words which is a IPC hardware requirement. NON-FATAL.

Recovery:

Possible RIP software problem. Refer to FFEI (UK) Customer Support for more information.

614: Bad Parameter Wedge PositionDescription:

The specified ND Wedge position in the Job Setup Request is outside the valid range of the upper and lower NVRAM values. NON-FATAL.

Recovery:

Requires a check for the correct ND wedge positions NVRAM values. Refer to FFEI (UK) Customer Support for more information.

615: Bad Parameter in Job Request TypeDescription:

The specifies image type in the Job Setup Request is not valid. Valid types are: 0 = normal image; 1 = calibration image. NON-FATAL.

Recovery:

An invalid image type selected for the job. Refer to FFEI (UK) Customer Support for more information.

616: Bad Parameter PunchDescription:

The specified punch option in the Job Setup Request is not valid. Options are: 1 = punch; 0 = dont punch. NON-FATAL.

Recovery:

Invalid punch option selected for job. Refer to FFEI (UK) Customer Support for more information.

617: Bad Parameter MLSDescription:

The specified manual load slot in the Job setup request is not valid. Options are: 1 = use MLS; 0 = dont use MLS. NON-FATAL.

Recovery:

MLS is not a valid option. Refer to FFEI (UK) Customer Support for more infor-mation.

618: Bad Parameter ISOCHDescription:

The specified FireWire Isochronous Data Channel in the Job Setup Request is not valid. It should be the in the range 0-63. NON-FATAL.

Recovery: Resend the image and continue. Reboot the machine if the error is repeated.

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Possible Firewire driver fault on the Formatter PCB. Refer to FFEI (UK) Cus-tomer Support for more information.

619: Bad Parameter Screen OptimisationDescription:

The specified Screen Optimisation option in the Job Setup Request is not valid. Options are: 0 = conventional; 1 = FM; 2 = CoRes. NON-FATAL.

Recovery:

Resend the image and continue. Reboot the machine if the error is repeated. Possible Firewire driver fault on the Formatter PCB. Refer to FFEI (UK) Cus-tomer Support for more information.

620: Bad Parameter Dimensional UnitDescription:

The specified Dimensional Unit in the Job Setup request is not valid. Options are: 0 = mm; 1 = in. NON-FATAL.

Recovery:


621: IDC Unknown ErrorDescription:

The IDC has reported an unknown error condition. This may be because more than one error occurred at the same time. NON-FATAL.

Recovery:


622: IDC FailedDescription:

There has been a general IDC failure. NON-FATAL.

Recovery:


623: MLS Option MissingDescription:

A job has specified MLS but the option is not licenced. NON-FATAL.

Recovery:

Resend the job as non-MLS.

624: MLS Job Without AutoloaderDescription: MLS has been spcified for a job on a machine where the feeder is not an

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autoloader. NON-FATAL.

Recovery:

Resend the job as manual or semi-automatic.

625: Small Plate Option MissingDescription:

The target media size for the job is a small plate, but the machine does not have a small plate option. NON-FATAL.

Recovery:

Use a larger plate.

705 Output Data Path AbortedDescription:

The output data path (ODP) from the Formatter PCB to the optics module has found an internal error that may have been caused by a problem, such as:

1. reading the image

2. serialiser/formatter function on the Formatter PCB

3. the requested image may not have been processed because, for instance, it has requested a resource that is not available. NON-FATAL.

Recovery:

Check data cable connections; reboot the machine.

706 Output Data Path HaltedDescription:

The ODP has been halted from the operator interface, stopping any new jobs being processed once the current job has finished. NON-FATAL.

Recovery:

Transient error; reboot the machine and resend the image.

707 Buffer UnderrunDescription:

The ODP hardware has reported an output buffer underrun error. NON-FATAL.

Recovery:


705 Output Data Path Aborted 706 Output Data Path Halted

707 Buffer Underrun 708 Shift Register Empty

709 PLL Lost Lock

OUTPUT DATA PATH ERRORS

These errors are mostly traced to the data path in the Formatter PCB.

Click on the code number and name below to display error information. Possible software fault on the Formatter PCB. Resend the job or (if this fails)

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reboot the machine and resend the image. Replace the Formatter PCB if the error persists.

708 Shift Register EmptyDescription:

The ODP hardware has reported an output shift regsiter error. NON-FATAL.

Recovery:

Possible software fault on the Formatter PCB. Resend the job or (if this fails) reboot the machine and resend the image. Replace the Formatter PCB if the error persists.

709 PLL Lost LockDescription:

The Phase Lock Loop hardware has lost lock. NON-FATAL.

Recovery:

The spinner has lost speed or is not running at the correct speed. Or there is a fault on the Formatter PCB. Reboot the machine and resend the image.

905 Processor Not AttachedDescription:

Processor is not connected to the platesetter, possibly caused by removing the serial link cable. Other possible errors are traced directly to the Processor unit. NON-FATAL.

Recovery:

Check cable connections. The processor may not be operating because it is low on chemicals, or the temperature is too high, or it is not powered on. This is indi-cated as a Processor Not Ready icon and not as an error code. Check the proc-essor LCD.

910 Processor Feed JamDescription:

Media jam as a plate is transferred to the processor. NON-FATAL.

Recovery:

The fault could be on the processor input or the platesetter output.

915 Processor Requires ServiceDescription:

The processor has indicated a fault. NON-FATAL.

Recovery:

Refer to the unit documentation and check for diagnostic information about the machine.


905 Processor Not Attached 910 Processor Feed Jam

915 Processor Requires Service

PROCESSOR ERRORS

These are a set of errors normally traced to the Processor or the link cable. You will need to refer to the unit documentation for further fault-finding.

Click on the code number and name below to display error information.

1001 ROM TestDescription:

Addresses Flash memory and tests data over the Formatter data bus. A CRC is performed in two areas of Flash: the boot system and the application system. FATAL.

Recovery:

Remove and replace the Formatter Board.

1002 RAM TestDescription:

Tests Flash memory and data over the Formatter data bus. If an error is found a fatal error is flagged. FATAL.

Recovery:


1003 Interrupt TestDescription:


1001 ROM Test 1002 RAM Test

1003 Interrupt Test 1004 NVRAM Test

1005 System Registry Test 1006 PSU Test

1008 Optics Datum Test 1010 ND Motor Assembly Test

1011 Beam Converter Assembly Test 1017 Traverse Test

1018 Spinner Test 1026 Realtime Clock Test

1029 Traverse Datum Test 1031 Serialiser Test

DIAGNOSTICS ERRORS

A set of auto self-tests are run manually from the menu interface and at boot up to check the Formatter PCB, motors, traverse, spinner and the PSU, etc. All these diagnostic tests are FATAL if they record a FAIL.

Click on the code number and name below to display error information. Tests that the interrupt lines to the MPU are not held active. If an error is found a

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fatal error is flagged. FATAL.

Recovery:


1004 NVRAM TestDescription:

Tests that the configuration files contain data specific to the system. The data is compared to a checksum. If the data is corrupt, it is restored to its default. FATAL.

Recovery:

Load backup data for the configuration (if available).

1005 System Registry TestDescription:

Tests if the system configuration has been modified. NON-FATAL.

Recovery:

Update the system registry.

1006 PSU TestDescription:

Checks that the +24 V, +5 V and 15 V lines are within tolerance. FATAL.

Recovery:

Check the PSU outputs and PSU cabling. The PSU does not have adjustable outputs and has to be replaced if the voltages are outside tolerance.

1008 Optics Datum TestDescription:

The optics stepper motors are checked for their datum positions. FATAL.

Recovery:

Check the LCB, the motor sensors and motors.

1010 ND Motor Assembly TestDescription:

Tests the neutral density motor travel from datum. FATAL.

Recovery:

Replace the sensor or motor.

1011 Beam Converter Assembly TestDescription:

Tests the BCF motor travel from datum. FATAL.

Recovery:

Replace the sensor or motor.

1017 Traverse TestDescription:

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Checks if the traverse carriage can be positioned within 5% of its datum point over a set time period and can travel over its full length without position errors. FATAL.

Recovery:

Make sure the Engine traverse is level.

1018 Spinner TestDescription:

Tests that the spinner can run at full and at idle speeds. It is run at each speed for 30 seconds to check that phase lock is maintained. FATAL.

Recovery:

Possible spinner or Formatter Board error.

1026 Realtime Clock TestDescription:

Tests the RT clock on the Formatter Board. FATAL.

Recovery:


1029 Traverse Datum TestDescription:

Tests that the traverse moves to its datum position. FATAL.

Recovery:

Check the home actuator for damage.

1031 Serialiser TestDescription: Checks the serialiser function on the Formatter Board. FATAL.

Recovery:


1217 Interleaf Door Opened UnexpectedlyDescription:

The interleaf access door opened when not expected by the application.

Recovery:

1. Empty the interleaf bin.

2. Close the door and select Engine Info from the MMI or PCI.

3. Confirm that the bin is emptied or not emptied.

1240 No Media Available of Required TypeDescription:

Media of the required type for the job is not available. NON-FATAL.

Recovery:

Change cassette or media.

1245 Jobs Waiting for Media


1217 Interleaf Door Opened Unexpectedly 1240 No Media Available of Required Type

1245 Jobs Waiting for Media 1247 Paused While Waiting for Media

1248 Idle Timeout While Waiting for Media 1250 Media Initialisation Failed

1260 Paper Bin Nearly Full 1270 Paper Bin Full

1280 Chad Tray Nearly Full 1281 Media Fog at Input Alert

1290 Chad Tray is Full 1294 Media Feeder Media too Big

1295 Media Feeder Remove Plate 1296 Media Feeder Replace Plate

1298 Failed to Eject Plate During Initialisa-tion

MEDIA CONTROL ERRORS

These errors are usually traced to manual loading on the platen where the machine halts until the operator provides the correct media.

Click on the code number and name below to display error information. Description:

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There are jobs in the queue but there is no media of the correct type to expose them. NON-FATAL.

Recovery:

Load the correct media.

1247 Paused While Waiting for MediaDescription:

The Engine has paused while expecting media. PAUSE button pressed by mis-take during a manual load. NON-FATAL.

Recovery:

Enter RUN mode and load the required media. Select Media Info to check for the correct media and Confirm the load (Autoload Disabled).

1248 Idle Timeout While Waiting for MediaDescription:

The idle timeout occurred while the Engine was expecting media. A timeout ensures that the spinner was not rotating for too long. FATAL.

Recovery:

Enter RUN mode and load the required media. Select Media Info to check for the correct media and Confirm the load (if Autoload Disabled).

1250 Media Initialisation FailedDescription:

The media handling software module failed to initialise. FATAL.

Recovery:

Remove any media from the drum and reboot.

1260 Paper Bin Nearly FullDescription:

The bin is nearly full of paper. NON-FATAL.

Recovery:

Remove paper at the first opportunity.

1270 Paper Bin FullDescription:

The paper bin is now full. FATAL.

Recovery:

Remove the paper before continuing. Use the Empty Bin procedure in the Users Guide.

1280 Chad Tray Nearly FullDescription:

The punch chad tray is nearly full. NON-FATAL.

Recovery: Remove and empty the tray at the first opportunity.

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1281 Media Fog at Input AlertDescription:

Media is waiting for user confirmation during a manual load. NON-FATAL.

Recovery:

Press the Media Load button on the Engine. 1290 Chad Tray is Full

Description:

The chad tray is full. FATAL.

Recovery:

Empty the tray immediately. Use the Empty Tray procedure in the PCI Users Guide.

1294 Media Feeder Media too BigDescription:

A plate is on the platen but failed to load because it is too large for the job set-tings. FATAL.

Recovery:

Remove the plate and load the correct plate size.

1295 Media Feeder Remove PlateDescription:

The system has detected a plate on the platen while it is initiating the platen for the next load. FATAL.

Recovery:

Remove the plate and reboot.

1296 Media Feeder Replace PlateDescription:

A plate is present on the platen but has failed to load. FATAL.

Recovery:

Remove the plate and replace

1298 Failed to Eject Plate During InitialisationDescription:

The system is unable to determine the position of the plate during a reboot. FATAL.

Recovery:

Remove the plate from the machine and reboot.

4600 Centering Motor Failed to Reach Home Description:

The centering arms were moving towards the home sensor but failed to be detected by the home sensor. FATAL.

1. Centring arms were unable to centre due to a plate obstruction on the platen.

2. The platen centring motor (EM2) has failed.

3. The platen centring arms home sensor (ES2) has failed.

4. The platen centring mechanism has failed.

Recovery:

1. Check for obstructions on the platen (a plate) and reboot.

2. Check the platen centring motor (EM2) is functioning.

3. Check the platen centring arms home sensor (ES2) is functioning.

4. Check the platen centring mechanism is functioning.


4600 Centering Motor Failed to Reach Home

4601 Centering Motor Failed to Clear Home

4602 Centering Motor Continuity Failed When Centering Plate

4603 Centering Motor Continuity Failed When Releasing Plate

4610 Pusher Motor Failed to Reach Home 4611 Pusher Motor Failed to Clear Home

4612 Plate Not Detected at Paper Under Plate Sensor

INPUT PLATEN ERRORS

This section describes the errors traced to a reported device fault on a manual platen for a Luxel V-6.

Click on the code number and error name below to display error informa-tion.

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4601 Centering Motor Failed to Clear HomeDescription:

The centering arms were trying to move away from the home sensor but the home sensor continued to sense their presence. FATAL.

1. Centring arms were unable move from the centring position due to an obstruction.


3. The platen centring arms home sensor (ES2) has failed.


Recovery:

1. Check for obstructions on the platen and reboot.


3. Check the platen centring arms home sensor (ES2) is functioning.


4602 Centering Motor Continuity Failed When Centering PlateDescription:

The centering arms were trying to centre a plate but failed to detect continuity. FATAL.

1. Obstruction stopping centring arms from centring a plate.

2. Plate edges may be damaged.

3. Plate may be smaller than specified.


5. The platen centring continuity sensor (ES3) has failed.


Recovery:


2. Check plate edges are not damaged.

3. Change to correct plate size if the plate is too small.


5. Check the platen centring continuity sensor (ES3) is functioning.


4603 Centering Motor Continuity Failed When Releasing PlateDescription:

The centering arms were releasing a centred plate but continued to sense conti-nuity. FATAL.

1. Centring arms were unable move from the centring position due to an obstruction.


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3. The platen centring home sensor (ES3) has failed.


Recovery:

1. Check for obstructions and reboot.


3. Check the platen centring continuity sensor (ES3) is functioning.


4610 Pusher Motor Failed to Reach HomeDescription:

The pusher arms were moving towards the home sensor but failed to be detected by the sensor. FATAL.

1. Platen pusher arms were unable to centre due to a plate obstruction on the platen.

2. The platen pusher motor (EM1) has failed.

3. The plate pusher home sensor (ES1) has failed.

4. The platen pusher mechanism has failed.

Recovery:


2. Check the platen pusher motor (EM1) is functioning.

3. Check the plate pusher home sensor (ES1) is functioning.

4. Check the platen pusher mechanism is functioning.

4611 Pusher Motor Failed to Clear HomeDescription:

The pusher was trying to move away from the home sensor but remained with the home sensor. FATAL.

1. Platen pusher was unable to move from the centring position due to an obstruction.

2. The platen pusher motor (EM1) has failed.

3. The plate pusher home sensor (ES1) has failed.

4. The platen pusher mechanism has failed.

Recovery:


2. Check the platen pusher motor (EM1) is functioning.

3. Check the plate pusher home sensor (ES1) is functioning.

4. Check the platen pusher mechanism is functioning.

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4612 Plate Not Detected at Paper Under Plate SensorDescription:

A plate has not been detected on the platen. FATAL.

1. Paper is attached to the back of the plate.

2. Plate is not flat on the platen.

3. The paper under plate sensor (ES4) has failed.

Recovery:

1. Check for paper behind the plate and remove.

2. Check that the plate is place flat on the platen.

3. Check the paper under plate sensor (ES4) is functioning.

4700 Input Conveyor Plate Failed to Reach Entrance SensorDescription:

While loading a plate, through the input conveyor, a plate failed to arrive at the input exit sensor on the engine or autoloader. FATAL.

1. The plate is jammed in the autoloader or loading platen.

2. A plate smaller than expexted was used on the loading platen.

3. The plate is jammed in the input conveyor.

4. The input conveyor motor (EM3) has failed.

5. The platen motor (EM1) or the autoloader has failed.

6. The input entrance sensor (ES5) has failed.

Recovery:

1. A plate is jammed on the loading platen or in the autoloader, remove the plate and reboot.

2. Chack plate size against what the engine expected.

3. Check the input conveyor motor (EM3) is functioning.

4. Check the platen motor (EM1) or the autoloader is functioning.

5. Check the input entrance sensor (ES5) is functioning.

4701 Input Conveyor Plate Failed to Reach Exit SensorDescription:


4700 Input Conveyor Plate Failed to Reach Entrance Sensor

4701 Input Conveyor Plate Failed to Reach Exit Sensor

4702 Input Conveyor Plate Failed to Clear Entrance Sensor

4703 Input Conveyor Plate Failed to Clear Exit Sensor

INPUT CONVEYOR ERRORS

These errors are traced to the input conveyor on the Engine.

Click on the code number and name below to display error information. The plate failed to reach the engine exit sensor. FATAL.

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3. The input exit sensor (ES6) has failed.

Recovery:

1. Plate is jammed in the input conveyor, remove the plate and reboot.


3. Check the input exit sensor (ES6) is functioning.

4702 Input Conveyor Plate Failed to Clear Entrance SensorDescription:

While loading a plate, through the input conveyor, a plate failed to leave the input entrance sensor. FATAL.




Recovery:



3. Check the input entrance sensor (ES5) is functioning.

4703 Input Conveyor Plate Failed to Clear Exit SensorDescription:

While loading a plate, through the input conveyor, a plate failed to leave the input exit sensor. FATAL.



3. The input exit sensor (ES6) has failed.

Recovery:





4800 Pullbar Motor Failed to Reach Home Sensor

4801 Pullbar Motor Failed to Clear Home Sensor

4802 Pullbar Motor Failed to Reach Pick Up Position Sensor

4803 Pullbar Motor Failed to Clear Pick Up Position Sensor

4804 Pullbar Motor Failed to Clear Input Exit Sensor

4805 Pullbar Motor Failed to Reach Output Entrance Sensor

4806 Pullbar Motor Failed to Reach Plate in Punch Sensor

4810 Failed to Raise Spring Push Bar

4811 Failed to Lower Spring Push Bar 4820 Failed to Raise Swing Arm

4821 Failed to Lower Swing Arm 4830 Failed to Raise Vacuum Arm

4831 Failed to Lower Vacuum Arm 4832 Vacuum Arm Failed to Release Plate

4833 Vacuum Arm Failed to Pick Up Plate 4850 Reg Pins Failed to Detect Continuity During Plate Reg

4851 Reg Pins Failed to Detect Continuity After Vacuum Applied

4860 Failed to Enable Main Pump

4861 Failed to Disable Main Pump 4862 Failed to Enable Main Pump

4863 Failed to Disable Main Pump 4864 Failed to Enable Lead Edge Vacuum

4865 Failed to Disable Lead Edge Vacuum 4866 Failed to Enable Vacuum Arm Vacuum

4867 Failed to Disable Vacuum Arm Vac-uum

4868 Failed to Enable Air Curtain

4869 Failed to Disable Air Curtain

DRUM ERRORS

These errors are traced to the drum and vacuum assemblies.

Click on the code number and name below to display error information.

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4800 Pullbar Motor Failed to Reach Home SensorDescription:

The pullbar motor was moving towards the home sensor but failed to be detected by the sensor. FATAL.

1. Drum pullbar was unable to home due to an obstruction in the drum.

2. The drum pullbar motor (EM4) has failed.

3. The drum pullbar home sensor (ES8) has failed.

Recovery:

1. Check the drum and pullbar for obstructions,remove any plate and reboot.

2. Check the drum pullbar motor (EM4) is functioning.

3. Check the drum pullbar home sensor (ES8) is functioning.

4801 Pullbar Motor Failed to Clear Home SensorDescription:

The pullbar motor was not seen to move away from the home sensor. FATAL.



3. The drum pullbar home sensor (ES8) has failed.

Recovery:

1. Check the drum and pullbar for obstructions, remove any plate and reboot.


3. Check the drum pullbar home sensor (ES8) is functioning.

4802 Pullbar Motor Failed to Reach Pick Up Position SensorDescription:

The pullbar motor was moving towards the pick up position sensor but failed to be detected by the sensor. FATAL.



3. The drum pullbar pick up position sensor (ES7) has failed.

Recovery:



3. Check the drum pullbar pick up position sensor (ES7) is functioning.

4803 Pullbar Motor Failed to Clear Pick Up Position SensorDescription:

The pullbar motor was not seen to move away from the pick up position sensor. FATAL.

1. Drum pullbar was unable to home due to an obstruction in the drum. 2. The drum pullbar motor (EM4) has failed.

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3. The drum pullbar pick up position sensor (ES7) has failed.

Recovery:



3. Check the drum pullbar pick up position sensor (ES7) is functioning.

4804 Pullbar Motor Failed to Clear Input Exit SensorDescription:

The pullbar motor was not seen to pull the plate into the drum but the plate is still seen at the input exit sensor. FATAL.

1. The plate is trapped in the input conveyor rollers.

2. The plate has failed to fully drop into the drum.

3. The pullbar has come off the plate.


5. The drum pullbar pick up pos sensor (ES7) has failed.


7. The pullbar vaccum system has failed.

Recovery:

1. Remove plate trapped in input rollers and reboot.

2. Remove plate hanging into the drum and reboot.




6. Check the pullbar vacuum system is functioning.

4805 Pullbar Motor Failed to Reach Output Entrance SensorDescription:

The pullbar motor was moving a plate towards the output, however the plate was never detected at the output exit sensor. FATAL.

1. The plate has jammed in the drum during the eject.


3. The output entrance sensor (ES22) has failed.

4. The pullbar vacuum system has failed.

Recovery:

1. Remove a jammed plate from the drum and reboot.


3. Check the output entrance sensor (ES22) is functioning.


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4806 Pullbar Motor Failed to Reach Plate in Punch SensorDescription:

The pullbar motor was moving a plate towards the punch, however the plate was never detected at the plate in punch sensor. FATAL.

1. The plate has jammed in the drum during the eject.


3. The plate in punch sensor (ES20) has failed.

4. The pullbar vauum system has failed.

Recovery:

1. Remove a jammed plate from the drum and reboot.

2. Remove a jammed plate from the punch and reboot.


4. Check the plate in punch sensor (ES20) is functioning.


4810 Failed to Raise Spring Push BarDescription:

Failed to raise the spring push bar off the drum. FATAL.

1. The spring push bar failed to raise due to an obstruction in the spring push bar.

2. The spring push bar motor (EM14) has failed.

3. The spring push bar up sensor (ES37) has failed.

4. The spring push bar failed to raise due to a mechanism failure.

Recovery:

1. Check that there is nothing obstructing the spring push bar, remove any plate and reboot.

2. Check the spring push bar motor (EM14) is functioning.

3. Check the spring push bar up sensor (ES37) is functioning.

4. Check the spring push bar mechanism is functioning.

4811 Failed to Lower Spring Push BarDescription:

Failed to lower the spring push bar onto the drum. FATAL.

1. The spring push bar failed to lower due to an obstruction in the spring push bar.

2. The spring push bar motor (EM14) has failed.

3. The spring push bar down sensor (ES38) has failed.

4. The spring push bar failed to lower due to a mechanism failure.

Recovery: 1. Check that there is nothing obstructing the spring push bar, remove any

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plate and reboot.

2. Check the spring push bar motor (EM14) is functioning.

3. Check the spring push bar down sensor (ES38) is functioning.

4. Check the spring push bar mechanism is functioning.

4820 Failed to Raise Swing ArmDescription:

Failed to raise the swing arm off the drum. FATAL.

1. The swing arm failed to raise due to an obstruction.

2. The swing arm motor (EM11) has failed.

3. The swing arm up sensor (ES28) has failed.

4. The swing arm failed to raise due to a mechanism failure.

Recovery:

1. Check that there is nothing obstructing the swing arm, remove any plate and reboot.

2. Check the swing arm motor (EM11) is functioning.

3. Check the swing arm up sensor (ES28) is functioning.

4. Check the swing arm mechanism is functioning.

4821 Failed to Lower Swing ArmDescription:

Failed to lower the swing arm onto the plate. FATAL.

1. The swing arm failed to lower due to an obstruction.

2. The swing arm motor (EM11) has failed.

3. The swing arm down sensor (ES29) has failed.

4. The swing arm failed to lower due to a mechanism failure.

Recovery:

1. Check that there is nothing obstructing the swing arm, remove any plate and reboot.

2. Check the swing arm motor (EM11) is functioning.

3. Check the swing arm down sensor (ES29) is functioning.

4. Check the swing arm mechanism is functioning.

4830 Failed to Raise Vacuum ArmDescription:

1. Failed to raise the vacuum arm off the drum. FATAL.

2. The vacuum arm failed to raise due to an obstruction.

3. The vacuum arm motor (EM5) has failed.

4. The vacuum arm up sensor (ES9) has failed.

5. The vacuum arm failed to raise due to a mechanism failure.

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Recovery:

1. Check that there is nothing obstructing the vacuum arm, remove any plate and reboot.

2. Check the vacuum arm motor (EM5) is functioning.

3. Check the vacuum arm up sensor (ES9) is functioning.

4. Check the vacuum arm mechanism is functioning.

4831 Failed to Lower Vacuum ArmDescription:

Failed to lower the vacuum arm onto the drum. FATAL.

1. The vacuum arm failed to lower due to an obstruction.

2. The vacuum arm motor (EM5) has failed.

3. The vacuum arm down sensor (ES10) has failed.

4. The vacuum arm failed to lower due to a mechanism failure.

Recovery:

1. Check that there is nothing obstructing the vacuum arm, remove any plate and reboot.

2. Check the vacuum arm motor (EM5) is functioning.

3. Check the vacuum arm down sensor (ES10) is functioning.

4. Check the vacuum arm mechanism is functioning.

4832 Vacuum Arm Failed to Release PlateDescription:

When releasing the pick up arm vacuum, the pick up arm vacuum arm on sen-sor still indicates a plate is vacuumed against the suckers. FATAL.

1. The pick up arm suckers fail to release a plate due to a stuck solenoid in the vacuum system.

2. The pick up arm vacuum sensor (ES11) has failed.

Recovery:

1. Remove plate and reboot.


3. Check the pick up arm vacuum on sensor (ES11) is functioning.

4833 Vacuum Arm Failed to Pick Up PlateDescription:

When picking up a plate from the drum, the vacuum arm on sensor failed to indi-cate that a plate had been picked up. FATAL.

1. The pick up arm suckers fail to pick up a plate because the plate is stuck to the drum.

2. The plate jammed in the drum and was pulled off the suckers.

3. The pick up arm vacuum sensor (ES11) has failed. Recovery:

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1. Remove any plate and reboot.


3. Check the pick up arm vacuum on sensor (ES11) is functioning.

4850 Reg Pins Failed to Detect Continuity During Plate RegDescription:

The drum pullbar was pushing a plate against the registration pins, however no continuity was detected at the plate at the pins sensor. FATAL.

1. The plate is jammed in the drum.

2. The plate is smaller than that specified.

3. The plate edge was damaged before entering the engine.

4. The pullbar needs to be set up.


6. The plate at drum registration pins sensor (ES12) has failed.

Recovery:

1. Check plate jam in drum, remove plate and reboot.

2. Check the plate size used is the same as that specified on the engine, remove plate and reboot.

3. If problem persists check the stock of plates for edge damage.

4. Check the pullbar has been set up correctly.


6. Check the plate at drum registration pins sensor (ES12) is functioning.

4851 Reg Pins Failed to Detect Continuity After Vacuum AppliedDescription:

After the drum vacuum was applied continuity was not observed at the plate at drum registration pins sensor. FATAL.

1. The plate is smaller than that specified.

2. The plate edge was damaged before entering the engine.

3. The plate at drum registration pins sensor (ES12) has failed.

4. The pullbar needs to be set up.

Recovery:

1. Check the plate size used is the same as that specified on the engine, remove any plate and reboot.

2. If problem persists check fresh plates for edge damage.

3. Check the plate at drum registration pins sensor (ES12) is functioning.

4. Check the pullbar has been set up correctly.

4860 Failed to Enable Main PumpDescription: Failed to enable the main vacuum pump. FATAL.

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1. This is a system issue and should not occur.

2. Could be caused by incorrect versions of software on the slave boards.

Recovery:


2. Check the vacuum system is working.

3. Check software versions.

4861 Failed to Disable Main PumpDescription:

Failed to disable the main vacuum pump. FATAL.



Recovery:




4862 Failed to Enable Main PumpDescription:

Failed to enable the main vacuum solenoid. FATAL.



Recovery:




4863 Failed to Disable Main PumpDescription:

Failed to disable the main vacuum solenoid. FATAL.



Recovery:




4864 Failed to Enable Lead Edge VacuumDescription:

Failed to enable the lead edge vacuum solenoid. FATAL.1. This is a system issue and should not occur.

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Recovery:




4865 Failed to Disable Lead Edge VacuumDescription:

Failed to disable the lead edge vacuum solenoid. FATAL.



Recovery:




4866 Failed to Enable Vacuum Arm VacuumDescription:

Failed to enable the vacuum arm vacuum solenoid. FATAL.



Recovery:




4867 Failed to Disable Vacuum Arm VacuumDescription:

Failed to disable the vacuum arm vacuum solenoid. FATAL.



Recovery:




4868 Failed to Enable Air CurtainDescription:

Failed to enable the air curtain solenoid. FATAL.

1. This is a system issue and should not occur. 2. Could be caused by incorrect versions of software on the slave boards.

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Recovery:




4869 Failed to Disable Air CurtainDescription:

Failed to disable the air curtain solenoid. FATAL.



Recovery:





4900 Web Output Plate failed to Reach Output Exit Sensor

4901 Web Output Plate failed to Clear Entrance of O/P Conveyor

4902 Web Output Plate Failed to Clear Output Exit Sensor

4920 Punch Centering Motor Failed to Reach Home

4921 Punch Centering Motor Failed to Clear Home

4922 Punch Centering RH Continuity Failed When Centering

4923 Punch Centering LH Continuity Failed When Centering

4924 Punch Centering RH Continuity Failed When Releasing

4925 Punch Centering LH Continuity Failed When Centering

4930 Failed to Reach Hom Punch Registra-tion Pins

4931 Failed to Insert Punch Registration Pins

4932 Punch Reg Pins Failed to detect Conti-nuity

4940 Output Plate Failed to Reach Output Exit Sensor

4941 Output Plate Failed to Clear Plate in Punch Sensor

4942 Output Plate Failed to Clear Output Exit sensor

4943 Media Output Pickup Arm Failed to Clear Home Sensor

4944 Media Output Pickup Arm Failed to Reach Home Sensor

4950 Failed to Raise Vacuum Bar

4951 Failed to Lower Vacuum Bar 4952 Vacuum Bar Failed to Release Plate

4953 Vacuum Bar Failed to Pick up Plate 4960 O/P Diverter Arm Failed to Move to the Up Position

4961 O/P Diverter Arm Failed to Move to Intermediate Position

4962 O/P Diverter Arm Failed to Move to the Down Position

4970 Punch Motor Failed to Reach Punch Position sensor

4971 Punch Motor Failed to Reach Retracted Sensor

OUTPUT CONVEYOR ERRORS

This section describes the errors on the output conveyor, the punch and the registration pins.

Click on the code number and name below to display error information. 4980 Media Output Paper Detected 4990 Media at Output Waiting for User

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4900 Web Output Plate failed to Reach Output Exit SensorDescription:

While ejecting a plate, through the output conveyor, a plate failed to arrive at the output exit sensor. FATAL.

1. The plate is jammed in the output conveyor.

2. The output conveyor motor (EM15) has failed.

3. The output exit sensor (ES27) has failed.

Recovery:

1. The plate is jammed in the output conveyor, remove the plate and reboot.

2. Check the output conveyor motor (EM15) is functioning.

3. Check the output exit sensor (ES27) is functioning.

4901 Web Output Plate failed to Clear Entrance of O/P ConveyorDescription:

While ejecting a plate, through the output conveyor, a plate failed to leave the output entrance sensor. FATAL.

1. The plate is jammed in the output conveyor.

2. The output conveyor motor (EM15) has failed.


Recovery:

1. The plate is jammed in the output conveyor, remove the plate and reboot.

2. Check the output conveyor motor (EM15) is functioning.

3. Check the output entrance sensor (ES22) is functioning.

4902 Web Output Plate Failed to Clear Output Exit SensorDescription:

While ejecting a plate, through the output conveyor, a plate failed to leave the output exit sensor. FATAL.

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