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Lectra Alys 120 User Manual

Lectra Alys 120
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Z.I. de Marticot – BP 34
33611 CESTAS Cedex – France
( +33 (0)5 57 97 80 00
Fax+33 (0)5 57 97 82 32
543016AA
Edition 1
March 2001
0IGXVE

Table of Contents

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Lectra Alys 120 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandLectra
ModelAlys 120
CategoryPlotter
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Preface

Purpose of this document

Explains the manual's objective and intended audience.

How to use this document

Guides users on navigating the manual's sections and conventions.

Conventions used in this manual

Details symbols and notation used for warnings and advice.

Safety Instructions

Electrical Safety

Covers electrical hazards, including fuse replacement and operating voltage.

Operating Voltage of Plotter

Explains how to check and adjust the plotter's operating voltage.

Handling and Storage of Consumables

Guidelines for safe handling and storage of ink cartridges and paper.

Introduction

Presentation of the Alys inkjet plotter

Overview of the Alys inkjet plotter and its main components.

Control keyboard

Explains the functions and indicators of the plotter's control keyboard.

Minimum required configuration

Specifies the required hardware and software for the operating PC.

Data Sheet

Lists detailed technical specifications for the Alys plotter.

Plotter Tests

Access to the advanced maintenance software

Steps to access and log into the advanced maintenance software.

Updating plotter electronics management program

Procedure for updating the plotter's electronics management program.

Synchronizing plotter clock with the PC clock

How to synchronize the plotter's internal clock with the PC clock.

Plotter tests

Guides on accessing and conducting various diagnostic tests.

Configuration

How to check and adjust plotter parameters using the software.

Basic tests

Covers tests for sensors, valves, relays, and motors.

Mechanical Maintenance

Tools necessary for maintenance

Lists necessary tools and general safety advice for maintenance.

General recommendation

Provides essential safety and procedural advice before starting maintenance.

Presentation of sub-assemblies

Introduces the plotter's main components and their locations.

Front view of plotter

Illustrates the front of the plotter and its parts.

Left side of Plotter, seen from the back

Shows the left side of the plotter from the back.

Right side of Plotter, seen from the back

Shows the right side of the plotter from the back.

Dismantling of printing block parts

Removal of head protection cover

Steps to remove the cover protecting the print heads.

Replacing the ink level sensor

Procedure for replacing the ink level sensor.

Dismantling the buffer reservoir

How to remove the buffer reservoir and its associated parts.

Mounting the buffer reservoir

Instructions for correctly reinstalling the buffer reservoir assembly.

Removal of the electronics board

Instructions for safely removing the electronics board.

Removal of the head/buffer reservoir unit

Guides on removing the combined head and buffer reservoir assembly.

Removal of the plotting block

Steps to remove the entire plotting block.

Removal of lateral covers

Lateral Cover Removal

Steps for safely removing the plotter's side covers.

Command Keyboard Connection

How to disconnect the ribbon cable from the command keyboard.

Left side of Plotter, seen from the back

Y Motor and Paper Feed Encoder

Identifies the Y motor and paper feed encoder on the left side.

Fill Pump and Main Electronics Board

Locates the fill pump and main electronics board on the left side.

Upward Paper Drive Motor

Identifies the upward paper drive motor on the left side.

Fill Pump Tube Replacement

Pump Tube Removal and Installation

Detailed steps for removing and installing the fill pump tube.

Main Electronics Board Replacement

Shielding Cover and Connector Disconnection

How to remove shielding and disconnect board connectors.

Main Transformer Replacement

Transformer Base Plate and Braid Removal

Steps to remove the transformer base plate and earth braid.

Transformer Removal and Reconnection

Guides on unplugging, replacing, and reconnecting the transformer.

Y Motor and Carbon Replacement

Y Motor Replacement

Procedure for replacing the Y motor, including belt and connector management.

Carbon Replacement

Instructions for replacing carbon brushes in the motor assembly.

Paper Feed Encoder Replacement

Encoder Removal and Installation

Steps for removing and installing the paper feed encoder unit.

Encoder Adjustment

How to adjust the height of the paper feed encoder roller.

Paper Encoder Tension Bar Replacement

Shielding and Cable Disconnection

How to remove shielding and disconnect encoder cables.

Pinion Cover and Encoder Removal

Steps to remove the pinion cover and dismantle the encoder.

Encoder Replacement and Reassembly

Instructions for installing a new encoder and reassembling parts.

Right side of Plotter, seen from the back

Changing seals

Procedure for replacing seals between print heads and suction system.

Removal/mounting of carbon sliding contacts

How to remove and mount carbon sliding contacts.

Removal of Y carriage/Guide sockets/drive belt

Removal of the Y carriage drive belt

Steps to remove the Y carriage drive belt.

Removal of sockets

Instructions for removing and replacing the guide sockets.

Mounting of the Y carriage

Installing the belt on the Y carriage

How to position and install the drive belt on the Y carriage.

Belt tension adjustment

Procedures for adjusting belt tension after installation.

Adjustment of belt tension

Head drive belt (green belt, Y motor)

Detailed steps for adjusting the head drive belt tension.

Short belt

How to adjust the short belt tension using a spring scale.

Greasing

Greasing of the block bearing

Instructions for greasing the block bearing spring.

Greasing the purge station

How to grease the guide pins of the purge station.

Mounting of side covers

Command keyboard connection

How to connect the command keyboard and its ribbon cable.

Plotter maintenance

Head support rails and general cleaning

Warnings about greasing rails and general cleaning advice.

Cleaning ink stains on the plotter

Procedure for removing ink stains with a specific product.

Handling

Pre-handling preparations

Steps before handling the plotter, like checking the drain reservoir.

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