Kodak Magnus VLF Q2400 User manual

Magnus VLF Q2400/Q3600
Platesetter
Model MTA
Safety Guide for Operators
Original instructions
English
2020-10-28
761-00039B-EN Rev C

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Contents
1 Introduction to safety information.................................................................................................1
Read this guide................................................................................................................................................................................1
Definitions........................................................................................................................................................................................1
Safety standards and compliance labels.................................................................................................................................3
Sources of additional safety information................................................................................................................................7
Types of safety messages...........................................................................................................................................................7
2 Safe operation.....................................................................................................................................9
Keep panels closed during operation.......................................................................................................................................9
Handle plates safely...................................................................................................................................................................10
Handle magnetic clamps safely................................................................................................................................................11
Airborne emissions......................................................................................................................................................................11
3 Safe maintenance.............................................................................................................................17
4 Safety features...................................................................................................................................21
Safety interlock system..............................................................................................................................................................21
Power/emergency stop switch...............................................................................................................................................24
Emergency stop buttons...........................................................................................................................................................25
APL safety features.................................................................................................................................................................... 27
Compressed air supply shutoff valve....................................................................................................................................29
5 Hazards...............................................................................................................................................31
Laser hazards................................................................................................................................................................................31
Mechanical hazards................................................................................................................................................................... 35
Electrical hazards........................................................................................................................................................................38

vi Magnus VLF Q2400/Q3600 Platesetter Safety Guide for Operators

1Introduction to safety
information
Before operating a Kodak platesetter, read this safety guide, understand
the safety terminology, and know where to find more safety
information.
Read this guide
Read this safety guide before you operate the platesetter or perform
any maintenance procedures on it. This document must be accessible
to anyone who operates the platesetter.
WARNING: Failure to read, understand, and follow the information in this guide
may result in the incorrect operation of this product and can create a hazardous
situation, which, if not avoided, can result in death or serious injury.
Familiarize yourself with the safety labels. Labels remind you of critical
safety information while you are operating and maintaining the
platesetter. If the labels do not provide safety information in the
language used in your workplace, ask your authorized service
representative if labels in that language are available.
The platesetter has safety features that reduce the risk of harm from
the hazards that are associated with this type of device, including:
●Laser radiation
●Moving mechanical parts
●Hazardous voltage electrical parts
This document describes these hazards, shows where you might
encounter them, and explains the safety features that reduce the risk of
harm from them. It also directs you to procedures for safe media
handling and platesetter maintenance.
Definitions
This document assumes an understanding of certain terms.
Automatic Pallet Loader (APL) option
A platesetter automation option for very large format (VLF)
plates that provides automated plate loading and slip sheet
removal from multiple shipping pallets. Plates are also unloaded
automatically.

Authorized service representative
Someone whom Kodak has approved to perform a service
procedure. Authorized service representatives are trained in the
proper procedures for working with and adjusting the laser
system and for working with the mechanical and electrical
systems of the platesetter.
Cassette
A plate storage area located in the front of a platesetter with
the single-cassette unit (SCU) or multi-cassette unit (MCU)
options. It holds a stack of plates, with or without slip sheets, for
automatic loading. It has guides that can be adjusted to hold
different plate sizes.
Multi-cassette unit (MCU) option
A platesetter automation option that provides automated plate
loading with slip sheet removal from multiple plate cassettes.
Plates are also unloaded automatically.
Operator
Someone whose primary responsibility is to load plates into the
platesetter or its automatic loading system and start the
exposure process. In some cases, depending on the platesetter
and its options, operators also unload the exposed plates.
Operators can remove stuck plates or plates that were
improperly picked by the automatic loading system or that have
fallen off the imaging drum inside the platesetter, and they
might be responsible for some maintenance tasks in areas that
operators are allowed to access.
Operator access tool
A flat-head screwdriver.
Panel
A large section of the exterior or interior surface of the
platesetter. Operators can open or remove the rear panel,
power box filter panel, and fan box panel for maintenance or
error recovery. An operator secures these panels with a flat-
head screwdriver or by closing them by hand. All other panels
are accessible only to service representatives.
Punch option
An optional module positioned at the rear of the automated
platesetters. The punch option automatically receives plates
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from the unload table, cuts registration features into the plates,
and ejects them to the plate processing equipment or plate
stacker.
Rear hood
A hinged section of the exterior surface of the platesetter that is
relied upon as an access panel. Operators can unlock and lift
the rear hood for maintenance or error recovery.
Universal debris removal cabinet (UDRC)
An accessory that filters potentially harmful airborne emissions
released during imaging certain types of media. It is optional for
platesetters but required for Kodak Flexcel NX imagers.
Safety standards and compliance labels
The platesetter is designed, built, and tested according to
internationally recognized safety standards for reducing the risk of
death and serious injury from laser, mechanical, and electrical hazards.
The platesetter complies with the following standards:
●Class 1 laser product as specified in U.S. Federal Regulations 21 CFR
1040.10, in accordance with the regulations of the Center for
Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH)
●EN ISO 12100: 2010
Safety of Machinery—General Principles for
Design—Risk Assessment and Risk Reduction
●EN ISO 13849-1: 2008
Safety of Machinery, Safety-Related Parts of
Control Systems. Part 1: General Principles for Design
●EN 60825-1: 2014
Safety of Laser Products; Class 1 Laser Product
●CSA 60950-1: 2007 +A1 +A2
Information Technology Equipment;
Safety; Part 1
●UL 60950-1: 2014
Information Technology Equipment; Safety; Part 1
●EN 60950-1: 2006 +A11 +A1 +A12 +A2
Information Technology
Equipment; Safety; Part 1: General Requirements
●EN 60204-1: 2006 + A1
Safety of Machinery, Electrical Equipment
of Machines. Part 1: General Requirements
●EN 55011: 2016
Industrial, Scientific and Medical Equipment -
Radio-Frequency Disturbance Characteristics - Limits and Methods
of Measurement (CISPR 11), Class A
●EN 61000-6-1: 2007
EMC - Part 6-1: Generic Standards. Immunity
for Residential, Commercial and Light-Industrial Environments
●Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EC
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●Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
●EMC Directive 2014/30/EC
●Class A product as specified in U.S. Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules, part 15
●Airborne noise emissions at a maximum of 78 dB(A)
●Operating ambient temperature at a maximum of 30°C (86°F)
Note: The international standards listed in this guide are subject to change. To
check the latest standards that apply to your model, review the latest Declaration
of Conformity certificate available on your service and knowledge information
portal.
Dataplate label on the platesetter
The dataplate label displays many regulatory compliance markings and
the platesetter's serial number. The label is located at the rear of the
platesetter, near the power switch.
Figure 1: Dataplate label on the Magnus VLF platesetter
Compliance labels
The labels that show compliance with United States Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) rules and with U.S. Center for
Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) requirements are located at
the rear of the platesetter, near the power switch.
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Figure 2: FCC label
Figure 3: CDRH label
Figure 4: Location of the dataplate, FCC, and CDRH labels on the rear panel
Data plate label on the MCU option
This label is located at the back of the MCU automation option, as
shown in the image below, and displays the regulatory compliance
markings and the MCU serial number.
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Figure 5: Dataplate label location on the MCU option
Figure 6: Dataplate label on the MCU option for Magnus VLF platesetters
Data plate label on the APL option
This label is located at the side of the APL automation option above the
power entry box, as shown in the image below, and displays the
regulatory compliance markings and the APL serial number.
Figure 7: Dataplate label location on the APL option
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Figure 8: Dataplate label on the APL option for Magnus VLF platesetters
Sources of additional safety information
The safety information in this document applies to the operation and
maintenance of the platesetter and its options.
If you have questions about the safe use of the platesetter, contact an
authorized service representative.
For other Kodak or third-party products, see the safety documentation
provided by the manufacturer of that equipment. For comprehensive
safety guidelines for a prepress environment, consult the safety officer
at your workplace.
For Kodak documentation, training courses, downloads, safety and
compliance information, service and support contacts, links to Safety
Data Sheets (SDS) or other information about this device, go to your
Kodak service and support portal at https://partnerplace.kodak.com/.
Types of safety messages
Messages with a safety icon and the signal word DANGER , WARNING ,
or CAUTION provide important safety information. Messages with the
signal word NOTICE alert you to the possibility of damage to the
platesetter.
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, can
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE: Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in damage to the
platesetter.
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2Safe operation
Pay attention to all safety messages and follow all procedures for
operating the platesetter and for solving problems, and ensure that this
safety guide is accessible to anyone who operates the platesetter.
The safety messages and procedures are in the user guide (available
through the Help menu in the device control software) and in the visual
reference guide.
Keep panels closed during operation
During normal operation (media loading, exposing, and unloading), all
panels must be closed and locked to reduce the risk of exposure to laser
radiation or moving parts.
When resolving a problem, you may be instructed to open the rear
hood and remove the rear panel in order to perform the following
actions:
●Remove media that is stuck or has come off the drum
●Reposition the trailing-edge clamps on the drum—that is, put them
in the park position
To safely open the rear hood and remove the rear panel, follow the
instructions in the visual reference guide or the user guide.
Figure 9: Rear hood on a Magnus VLF semiautomatic platesetter

Figure 10: Rear hood on a Magnus VLF ContinuousLoad, MCU, or APL platesetter
Figure 11: Rear panel on a Magnus VLF platesetter
WARNING: Read the visual reference guide and the labels on the platesetter to
identify the parts of the platesetter that can move. Do not attempt to handle
movable parts that are in motion. When opening or removing a panel to perform
maintenance or to solve a problem, follow the procedure for opening or removing
panels found in the safety guide and the visual reference guide. Keep your hands
away from moving parts until the drum comes to a complete stop. The moving
parts of the platesetter can create a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, can
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: Before approaching the platesetter, confirm that nothing on you can
get caught in moving parts. Remove apparel such as ties and jewelry, roll up long
sleeves, and gather long hair. The moving parts of the platesetter can create a
hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, can result in death or serious injury.
Handle plates safely
Wear gloves when you handle plates and use ergonomic lifting
techniques when handling stacks of plates.
CAUTION: Wear protective gloves when handling plates to protect your hands
from the sharp edges and corners of the plates. Failure to wear protective gloves
may result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION: Use ergonomic lifting techniques when loading stacks of plates into
the platesetter. Improper lifting techniques can cause minor or moderate injury.
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Consult the safety officer at your workplace for information about approved
methods for lifting heavy objects.
Handle magnetic clamps safely
WARNING: If you have an implanted cardiac pacemaker or automatic implantable
cardioverter defibrillator (AICD), keep the drum's magnetic trailing-edge clamps
more than 15 cm (6 in.) away from your implant, especially when holding the
clamps in your hands to reposition them on the drum. Exposure to a strong
magnetic field can switch pacemakers and AICDs from their normal mode of
operation to a diagnostic mode, which may be hazardous if prolonged. For more
information, contact your physician and/or the manufacturer of your implant.
Figure 12: Pacemaker warning label
Figure 13: Pacemaker warning label on a trailing-edge clamp
CAUTION: Wear protective gloves when handling the drum trailing-edge
magnetic clamps, and don't put your fingers between the clamps and the drum
surface. Otherwise, you may pinch unprotected fingers between the trailing-edge
clamps and the drum, resulting in minor or moderate injury.
Airborne emissions
Kodak has a media qualification process that tests many types of
media for various emissions. Certain media types require a Universal
Debris Removal Cabinet (UDRC) to filter potentially harmful airborne
emissions that are released during imaging.
If you have a platesetter, the type of media you are using determines
whether you require a UDRC to filter potentially harmful particulate
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airborne emissions. If you have an imager, your system always includes
a UDRC to filter potentially harmful particulate and gaseous airborne
emissions. If you plan to switch media, or if you are uncertain whether
your current media requires a UDRC, contact your service
representative.
The UDRC automatically draws the emissions through a hose from the
thermal imaging head into the UDRC cabinet, where most of the
particulate matter is trapped in a filter. The filter does not trap the
gaseous emissions.
●For platesetters, the filtered air is exhausted back into the room.
●For imagers, the filtered air is exhausted outside the building
(external venting).
The UDRC will not operate without a filter or when the filter is full.
When the filter is nearly full, the Print Console software displays
messages advising you to have a replacement filter ready. When the
filter is full, the platesetter or imager will not image any jobs until you
replace the filter.
Particulate emissions that are not properly filtered and/or gaseous
emissions that are not exhausted outside the building can endanger
your health.
WARNING: Particulate airborne emissions that are not properly filtered can
endanger your health. For a list of airborne emissions that pertain to the media you
are using, see the manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet (SDS) or contact the
manufacturer or distributor directly.
WARNING: Do not use a UDRC particulate filter with a damaged gasket, and do
not attempt to expose printing media with a depleted filter. Failure to heed these
warnings can result in exposure to airborne emissions in excess of applicable
regulatory limits and in possible discomfort, illness, injury, and/or disability.
WARNING: Use only qualified media. Using unqualified media may expose you to
noxious gaseous emissions in excess of applicable regulatory limits. This may
result in discomfort, illness, injury, and/or disability.
Dataplate label
The dataplate label on the UDRC displays regulatory compliance
markings and the serial number for the UDRC. The label is located at
the rear of the UDRC.
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Figure 14: Dataplate label on the UDRC
Configuration label
The configuration label, which is located at the rear of the UDRC,
identifies the configuration that you are using in your system and the
part number for the particulate filter.
Figure 15: Sample of a configuration label
Figure 16: Location of dataplate and configuration labels
Airborne emissions label
Either the Particulate Airborne Emissions label (for media used on
platesetters) or the Gaseous and Particulate Airborne Emissions label
(for media used on imagers) is located at the rear of the UDRC. It
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warns you of the possible release of airborne emissions when imaging
certain types of media. Ensure that all media you use is qualified for
safe exposure in your platesetter or imager.
Figure 17: Particulate airborne emissions label on UDRCs used with platesetters
Figure 18: Gaseous and particulate airborne emissions label for UDRCs used with
imagers
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