Lectra Alys 120 User manual

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March 2001
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The purpose of this manual is to give you essential information about the advanced
maintenance of the Alys plotter. Due to the specific nature of the operations, the
manual is intended only for Lectra technicians or experienced technical staff.
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summarizes its technical specifications.
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carrying out specific adjustments and self tests on the plotter.
The 0HFKDQLFDOPDLQWHQDQFH chapter contains the maintenance operations
corresponding to the Alys maintenance Kit that is available within the framework of
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 &EWMGXIWXW 
1IGLERMGEPQEMRXIRERGI 
 8SSPWRIGIWWEV]JSVQEMRXIRERGI 
 +IRIVEPVIGSQQIR EXMSR  
 4VIWIRXEXMSRSJWYFEWWIQFPMIW
 *VSRXZMI[SJTPSXXIV 
 0IJXWM ISJ4PSXXIVWIIRJVSQXLIFEGO  
 6MKLXWM ISJ4PSXXIVWIIRJVSQXLIFEGO

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 (MWQERXPMRKSJTVMRXMRKFPSGOTEVXW  
 6IQSZEPSJLIE TVSXIGXMSRGSZIV
 6ITPEGMRKXLIMROPIZIPWIRWSV
 (MWQERXPMRKXLIFYJJIVVIWIVZSMV  
 1SYRXMRKXLIFYJJIVVIWIVZSMV
 6IQSZEPSJXLIIPIGXVSRMGWFSEV 
 6IQSZEPSJXLILIE FYJJIVVIWIVZSMVYRMX
 6IQSZEPSJXLITPSXXMRKFPSGO  
 6IQSZEPVITPEGIQIRXSJERXMWXEXMGFVYWLIW=GEVVMEKI 
 6ITPEGIQIRXSJXLITPSXXMRKFPSGO 
 6ITPEGIQIRXSJXLILIE FYJJIVVIWIVZSMVYRMX
 6ITPEGMRKXLIIPIGXVSRMGWFSEV 
 6ITPEGIQIRXSJXLILIE TVSXIGXMSRGSZIV
 6IQSZEPSJPEXIVEPGSZIVW  
 0IJXWM ISJ4PSXXIVWIIRJVSQXLIFEGO  
 6ITPEGIQIRXSJXLIJMPPTYQTXYFI
 6ITPEGIQIRXSJXLIQEMRIPIGXVSRMGWFSEV  
 6ITPEGMRKXLIQEMRXVERWJSVQIV
 1SYRXMRK6IQSZMRKXLI=QSXSV  
 6ITPEGMRKXLITETIVJII IRGS IV
 6ITPEGMRKXLITETIVIRGS IVXIRWMSRFEV 
 6MKLXWM ISJ4PSXXIVWIIRJVSQXLIFEGO 
 'LERKMRKWIEPW
 6IQSZEPQSYRXMRKSJGEVFSRWPM MRKGSRXEGXW 
 6IQSZEPSJ=GEVVMEKI+YM IWSGOIXW VMZIFIPX 
 1SYRXMRKSJXLI=GEVVMEKI 
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The Alys inkjet printer has components that move when it is in operation.
Similarly, the consumable items used in this plotter (ink, rolls of paper)
require that the procedures for use be observed to guarantee the optimum
functioning of the machine and the operator’s safety.
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cartridge, which is located underneath the entry point of the mains cord.
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The mains cord supplied with Alys plotters conforms with European safety
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Le cordon d’alimentation du traceur Alys doit être du type :
3-core type SJT, rated 18 AWG minimum for 10A, 250V.
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voltage indicated by
the arrow next to the
locating mark on the
fuse cartridge.
220 - 240v
110-120V

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information, refer to the label on ink cartridges.
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Keep the container in a dry place at room temperature. Take precautionary
measures against electrostatic discharge. Keep away from powerful oxidizing
agents.
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Disposal must conform with national and local regulations. Chemical
residues are generally considered as special residue.
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Recommended storage conditions for paper are as follows:
Temperature: 23 °C
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pressed. (plotter off line)
For further information,
refer to the online help.
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The Alys plotter requires a single-phase mains supply of 115V or 230V 50/
60Hz.
It is controlled by a PC that has had control software installed during the
installation of the plotter.
- Pentium PII 300 Mhz
- 128 Mb of memory
- 1 parallel port to connect to the plotter
or
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or
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Maximum plot speed for a width of 1.60m (*)
Standard quality..............High quality
Alys 30 & 30L 30 .....................................17
Alys 60 & 30L 60 .....................................34
Alys 120 & 30L 100 60
(*)Plot speed measured on a complex apparel marker with average density.
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Width Alys 30, 60, 120 2540 mm ........Alys 30L, 60L, 120L 2998 mm
Depth ...................................................................780 mm
Height ...................................................................1195 mm
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Plotter 72”Alys 120 ....................................................150 Kg
Alys 60 ......................................................147 Kg
Alys30 .......................................................135 Kg
Plotter 90”Alys 120 ....................................................176 Kg
Alys 60L ....................................................173 Kg
Alys 60L ....................................................161 Kg
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Plotter 72”................................................. 1828 mm
Plotter 90”................................................. 2286 mm
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Max. weight Input roll ................................................... 40Kg
Output roll................................................. 40Kg
Loading 1 head Plotter............................................ 744 mm
height 2 & 4 head Plotters................................... 744 & 1024 mm
Interior diameter of input roll .........................................................76.2 mm
Max. diameter of rolls ...................................................................200 mm
Max. winding error on input roll.....................................................2 mm
Max. length Ordinary paper.......................................... 400 m
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(Option for Alys30 and Alys30L plotters).
Paper cutter Not available on Alys30 and Alys30L
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Max. operating gradient...................................................................+/- 2°
Max. gradient during movement.....................................................+/- 10°
Operating temperature ...................................................................10 to 40 °Celsius
Hygrometry ...................................................................80% max. humidity.
Noise level ...................................................................< 55 dB(A)
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Voltage Single-phase 50 / 60Hz + PE(GND)
115V or 230V
Power consumed 120VA +/- 10%

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The update will be required in the following cases:
- replacing the electronics board,
- the three LEDs on the keyboard are ON (following a problem on the
electronics board),
- update of the software using Alys and requiring plotter electronics
management update,
- update of electronics management in an attempt to improve or correct bugs.
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Access to tools to test the plotter will be available only after the plotter
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In some instances, activating the “Fail-safe mode”may be required in order
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Click the “Update”button to load the program in the plotter.
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The update status bar appears on the screen.
When the update has finished, the window will close.
If a problem arises during the update, an alert window will appear on screen.
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To work properly, the plotter has an internal clock that must be synchronized
with the controlling PC clock. To do this, click on “set clock”and the time of
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When the plotter’s controlling electronics are working properly, the following
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These tests allow the user to check if the sensors, solenoid valves, relays and
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