amergraph AdVantage 385 User manual

OWNER'S MANUAL
FOR
AMERGRAPH
AdVantage®385 & 395
SCREEN EXPOSURE SYSTEMS
7/01 SERIAL NUMBER:________-_______-______
520 Lafayette Road•Sparta•NJ 973-383-8700 •fax-973-383-9225
web site: www.amergraph.com email: [e-mail]

INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on the purchase of your new AMERGRAPH AdVantage®SCREEN
EXPOSURE SYSTEM, one of the most technologically advanced exposure systems
available. To make installation of your new machine easier and safer, we recommend the
following:
▪It is advisable to have the assistance of several individuals while
unpacking and setting up your unit.
▪Do not discard any packaging materials until installation has been
completed.
▪Extremely high voltage present! Use extreme caution!
Please call your dealer, or Amergraph Corporation at 1-973-383-8700, with any questions or
problems that you may have concerning installation, setup, or operation.
Your new machine is designed to give you many years of reliable, trouble free service with
“built to last” quality, for which Amergraph is known.
Before installing and operating your machine, carefully read the installation and operating
procedures so that you are thoroughly familiar with its operation. Certain procedures under
the troubleshooting section of this manual should be performed only by competent service
technicians experienced in handling high voltage, high power electrical circuits.
Every effort has been made to make the installation as simple as possible so that you can
place your new unit into operation easily. Your Amergraph dealer is a specialist in
Amergraph products and will provide you with assistance in installation and operation.
A product number appears on the Serial Number Label, which is attached to the right side
of the panel near the lamp reflector of your unit (facing the front of the unit). Kindly refer
to this serial number when contacting your dealer or ordering parts.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
The AMERGRAPH AdVantage® 385 & 395 SCREEN EXPOSURE SYSTEMS are
rated at 240 volts, 60 Hz, single phase power and require a dedicated electrical service line
of at least 40 amps.(50 HZ units are available by special order.)
Wiring should be directly into the electrical box located at the right rear of the unit.
A wall disconnect switch is recommended.
Wiring should be performed by a licensed electrician in order to conform to all existing
local electrical codes.
Failure to have sufficient power will result in damage to the power supply and WILL
VOID THE WARRANTY OF THE UNIT. The unit must be connected to an approved
electrical ground to protect the user from electrical shock hazard. See your local electrician
for advice and service.
INSTANT START ULTRA VIOLET LAMP
Your AMERGRAPH AdVantage®SCREEN EXPOSURE SYSTEM is equipped with an
instant start U.V. lamp that only operates during an exposure. Therefore, considerable
savings in power costs result in comparison to other types of screen exposure units using
lamps which operate continuously with the aid of a shutter. In addition, via the patented
Megalume lighting system, Amergraph’s exclusive “true instant start” technology allows
the lamp to restart at all times –even while the lamp remains hot. This hot restrike feature
eliminates the cool down time required to restart the lamp for the next exposure. Since you
can reload and expose screens in rapid succession, Amergraph’s Megalume instant start
technology largely increases your production.

INSTALLATION
CAUTION –EXTREMELY HIGH VOLTAGE!
All AMERGRAPH AdVantage®SCREEN EXPOSURE SYSTEMS should be
installed by competent service technicians experienced in servicing and operating
high voltage, high power electrical circuits. Amergraph Corporation assumes no
liability for injury resulting from operation or servicing of this equipment.
Your AMERGRAPH AdVantage®SCREEN EXPOSURE SYSTEM is completely
assembled except for the following:
1. Lamp
2. Leveling Feet
3. Step
These models come equipped with a step for convenient access to the blanket
frame. The step is shipped on top of the unit in separate packaging.
SELECTING THE LOCATION
The location you select for your AMERGRAPH AdVantage®SCREEN EXPOSURE
SYSTEM is important and should be coordinated with the workflow through your screen-
making department. Proper placement of the unit will assure you maximum production
efficiency. Refer to the list below for the width and depth of your particular unit.
MODEL 385: 80”wide x 57”deep
MODEL 395: 92”wide x 69”deep
To allow for blower exhaust and the opening of the access drawers, MODELS 385 & 395
require 6 inches minimum clearance at the rear and 36 inches at the sides.

REMOVAL FROM THE SHIPPING PALLET
NOTE: REMOVE ALL EXPOSED EXTERNAL NAILS AND STAPLES FIRST!
1. Remove the nail and staple fasteners along the bottom edge of the shipping carton. Then
lift the carton off the pallet.
2. Remove all packing materials such as tape, etc. DO NOT DISCARD ANY
PACKAGING MATERIALS UNTIL INSTALLATION IS COMPLETED.
3. Remove the 4 bolts securing the unit to the pallet. Use a 9/16”socket wrench.
4. Shift the unit on the pallet so that the four corners are exposed, and install the 4 leveling
feet, one in each corner. The leveling feet are packed in a bag taped inside the unit, and
MUST BE INSTALLED ON THE UNIT TO ENSURE PROPER VACUUM
DRAWDOWN.
5. You can now remove the unit from the pallet. It is advisable that enough individuals
assist in the removal by firmly supporting each corner. DO NOT LIFT THE UNIT BY
THE VACUUM BLANKET FRAME.
SET UP
NOTE: THE UNIT CAN BE SEPARATED TO PASS THROUGH A 30”OPENING.
SEE THE GUIDE FOLLOWING THE INSTALLATION SECTION.
1. Place the unit in the set-up location, adhering to the minimum clearances for blower
exhaust explained in the ‘SELECTING THE LOCATION’ on the previous page.
Blocking of these openings can affect the operation of the lamp and power supply, and
WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.
2. Ease the blanket frame open to its natural stopping point. Then remove the brackets
found near the front corners of the glass frame. Do not discard the brackets. Next push
the blanket frame further upward, at which time the glass frame will start to rise. Grab
hold of the glass frame and continue to open it to full extension.
3. Place a large size level on the top surface of the cabinet frame. Level the machine by
adjusting the leveling feet at each of the four corners, according to readings taken at the
front and sides of the top of the cabinet.
4. Check the electrical and vacuum connectors in the right front corner for full and proper
connections.
5. Check the opening and closing of the blanket and glass frames to full extension, making
certain that when closed the front sides remain even with the front side of the cabinet.
The brackets that secure the glass frame must be reinstalled before closing and locking
the blanket frame.
6. Place the unit on a dedicated service line of at least 40 amps, as required.

SELECTING THE PROPER OPERATING VOLTAGE
***CAUTION***
This procedure should only be performed by qualified service personnel experienced
in servicing high voltage, high power, electrical circuits.
AMERGRAPH AdVantage 385 & 395 EXPOSURE SYSTEMS have two light
sources and separate power supplies for EACH light source.
These models operate within a voltage range of 205-245 volts. To obtain maximum
operating efficiency, an adjustment must be made at the each power supply to match the
normal line voltage to the input of the power supply.
Before making any adjustment, disconnect the power to the machine by removing the wall
plug or shutting off the disconnect switch. Then, remove the power supply cover - the
middle panel of the service drawer.
The service drawers are on the sides of the unit and secured by two Allen cap screws
requiring a 3/16”Allen wrench. To open a drawer, loosen, but do not remove, the screws.
Locate the YELLOW wire #14 connected to the terminal board on the power supply bearing
the tap values 208, 220, 240 volts. After measuring the line voltage, connect the YELLOW
wire #14 to the terminal closest to the normal line voltage. Should the line voltage be
below 205 volts or above 245 volts, there is improper voltage and the unit should not be
operated until the deficiency in power is corrected. Your local electrician and power
utility can assist you in this matter.
LINE VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER TAP
205-214 208V
215-224 220V
225-245 240V
It is suggested to measure the voltage at the power outlet while the unit is operating. If the
line voltage falls into a different range than when originally measured, move the YELLOW
wire #14 to the next recommended tap.
***IMPORTANT***
Replace the cover on the power supply. Otherwise, damage to the
power supply and lamp will result from inadequate cooling.

INSTALLING THE LAMP
CAUTION!
DO NOT INSTALL LAMP UNLESS THE POWER HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AT THE
POWER SOURCE.
IMPROPER LAMP INSTALLATION WILL DAMAGE THE LAMP ENDS AND SOCKET.
DO NOT HANDLE THE GLASS QUARTZ SURFACE OF THE LAMP.
Handle the lamp only with cotton gloves or a clean cloth. If the lamp surface is
accidentally touched, wash the lamp with isopropyl alcohol to remove all traces
of fingerprints, grease or oil. (Be sure the lamp is dry before installation.) Failure
to clean the lamp will result in premature failure.
IMPORTANT:
MODELS 385 & 395 USE ONLY AMERGRAPH LAMP P/N 10266.
THE USE OF SUBSTITUTE LAMPS will result in premature
failure and possible damage to the electrical circuitry and
WILL VOID ALL WARRANTIES!
A lamp must be installed in each light source.
Access to the lamp holders is by the service drawer on the sides of the unit.
Each drawer is secured by two Allen cap screws requiring a 3/16”Allen wrench. Loosen
the screws, but do not remove them. Then pull the drawer open to expose the lamp holder.
1. Carefully slide one end of the lamp into one of the lamp clips.
2. Then gently insert, without “snapping” or forcing, the other end of the lamp into
the other lamp clip.
3. Without handling the glass quartz surface, position the lamp with the tip of the
lamp pointing up.

GUIDE FOR PASSAGE THROUGH A 30”OPENING
1. Open the blanket frame to its natural stopping point. Then remove the brackets found
near the front corners of the glass frame. Do not discard the brackets. Next push the
blanket frame further upward, at which time the glass frame will start to rise. Grab hold
of the glass frame and continue to open it to full extension.
2. To separate the unit into two sections, reach down into the right front corner of the unit,
and disconnect the electrical connector and the vacuum hose.
3. Close the glass frame. Replace the brackets that secure the glass frame. Close and latch
the blanket frame. Then, have enough individuals assist in the removal of each section
from the pallet. Firmly support each corner. Do not lift the top section by the blanket
frame.
4. Move both sections through the opening sideways, taking care to prevent movement of
the blanket frame.
5. Reposition the sections in the set up area and open the blanket and glass frames as
before. Reach down into the right corner and connect the electrical connector and the
vacuum hose fitting.
6. Follow the appropriate Set Up instructions found three pages previous.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR
USING THE AdVantage®20 INTEGRATOR
MAIN KEYS
Note: No Period After 0
1. TURN MAIN POWER ON.
2. LOAD THE VACUUM FRAME with the Auto-Optimize Test Target on your
material, and close the frame.
3. SCROLL TO PROGRAM 0 (no period) FOR A TEST EXPOSURE by using the U
or Dbuttons for up and down, respectively. The display will read 220 units.
4. PRESS THE START KEY TO RUN THE TEST EXPOSURE.
5. PRESS RESET WHEN THE TEST EXPOSURE IS COMPLETE, indicated by a
display reading of EC.
6. EVALUATE THE TEST IMAGE after processing your materials. One line on the
Auto-Optimize test image will show the “best image” for the emulsion and film
combination. The number next to that line corresponds to a pre-set Program.
7. SCROLL TO THE PRE-SET PROGRAM DETERMINED TO PROVIDE THE
BEST IMAGE by using the Uor Dbuttons. The pre-set Programs are marked by the
absence of a period.
8. LOAD THE VACUUM FRAME WITH PRODUCTION MATERIALS, and close
it.
9. PRESS THE START KEY TO RUN THE PRODUCTION.
10. PRESS RESET WHEN THE EXPOSURE IS COMPLETE, indicated by EC.
Use the Auto-Optimize®Test Whenever You Introduce a New Set–Up.
This page will show you how to operate
your exposure unit and how to find the
best program to provide proper exposure
for your materials. The keys that are
used are shown on the right.

CUSTOM PROGRAMMING
MAIN KEYS
Note: Period after 1
TO SET YOUR CUSTOM PROGRAM:
1. Scroll using the U(up) or D (down) arrows to any program numbered 1. through 0.
(with a period following the number). These programs are left blank by the factory.
2. SET EXPOSURE UNITS IN THAT PROGRAM:
▪Press and hold EXP SET.
▪While holding, press Uor Dto scroll to the exposure units desired.
▪When the desired units appear, release EXP SET.
3. SET THE VACUUM DELAY:
▪Press and hold VAC SET.
▪While holding, press Uor Dto scroll to the desired seconds.
▪When the desired time appears, release VAC SET.
To display the drawdown time in the current program, press and hold VAC SET.
TO RUN YOUR CUSTOM PROGRAM:
1. Scroll using the U(up) or D (down) arrows to the program (with a period following the
number) you want to run.
2. Load the vacuum frame with production materials, and close it.
3. Press START to run the production.
4. Press RESET when the exposure is complete, indicated by EC.
Be Sure To Note The Program Number For Each Material.
This page will show you how to
custom set programs. Vacuum delay
seconds and exposure units can be
customized on the 10 program
numbers followed by a period. The
keys used are shown on right.