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IRECTION GB091046, REVISION 2 VIVID E9 / VIVID E7 BT’13 SERVICE MANUAL
Chapter 8 - Replacement procedures 8 - 163
8-7-2 XY Brake Assy replacement
8-7-2-1 Preparations
When preparing for the replacement, you must perform the following steps:
1.) Make sure the XY arms are in the unlocked (floating) position.
NOTE: While VIVID E9 / VIVID E7 is shutting down, make sure the XY arms are in the unlocked
(floating) position and hold the brake release/XY unlock button until VIVID E9 / VIVID E7 is fully
shut down. This will remove tension from the brake shoes and allow for much easier brake
assembly removal.
2.) Power down the VIVID E9 / VIVID E7.
3.) Disconnect the Mains Power Cable from the wall outlet.
4.) Disconnect all probes and external I/O cabling.
Figure 8-142 XY-Brake Assy
ENERGY CONTROL AND POWER LOCKOUT FOR VIVID E9 / VIVID E7.
WHEN SERVICING PARTS OF THE SYSTEM WHERE THERE IS EXPOSURE TO
VOLTAGE GREATER THAN 30 VOLTS:
1. FOLLOW LOCK OUT/TAG OUT PROCEDURES.
2. TURN OFF THE BREAKER.
3. UNPLUG THE VIVID E9 / VIVID E7.
4. MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE POWER PLUG.
5. WAIT FOR AT LEAST 20 SECONDS FOR CAPACITORS TO DISCHARGE, AS THERE ARE NO TEST POINTS TO
VERIFY ISOLATION. THE AMBER LIGHT ON THE OP PANEL ON/OFF BUTTON WILL TURN OFF.
BEWARE THAT THE MAIN POWER SUPPLY AND BACK END PROCESSOR MAY BE ENERGIZED EVEN IF THE POWER
IS TURNED OFF WHEN THE CORD IS STILL PLUGGED INTO THE AC OUTLET.