Ausetter User Manual v3.2

Introduction
Thank you for using this product, the user manual provides relevant information about AUSETTER series CTP. Contents including:
Chapter 1 Ausetter CTP
Chapter 2 Manual user guide
Chapter 3 Safety
Chapter 4 Notices on installation and movement
Chapter 5 Preparation
Chapter 6 Operation process
Chapter 7 Repair and maintenance
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting
The user manual is for the following users:
Users and service engineer
Before using the CTP, please carefully read the manual to ensure the proper use; if you have any problems, please consult the agent or
the customer service center of our company.

AUSETTER User Manual
Contents
Chapter 1 Ausetter CTP...................................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 The function of Ausetter T / U series device ........................................................................................................................ 1
1.1.1 Technical parameters table of Ausetter T 8 series ..................................................................................................... 1
1.1.2 Technical parameters table of Ausetter U 8 series ..................................................................................................... 2
1.1.3 Technical parameters table of Ausetter T 4 series ..................................................................................................... 3
1.1.4 Technical parameters table of Ausetter U 4 series ..................................................................................................... 3
Chapter 2 Manual user guide .............................................................................................................................................................. 5
2.1 Manual user target................................................................................................................................................................ 5
2.2 Common words and sign guide ............................................................................................................................................ 5
2.2.1 Symbols .................................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.3 PDF files .............................................................................................................................................................................. 6
2.4 More information ................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Chapter 3 Safety ................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
3.1 Important safety operation rules ........................................................................................................................................... 7
3.2 Safety information ............................................................................................................................................................... 7
3.2.1 Fire prevention information ...................................................................................................................................... 8
3.2.2 Installation................................................................................................................................................................. 8
3.2.3 Maintenance .............................................................................................................................................................. 8
3.3 Safety features ...................................................................................................................................................................... 8
3.3.1 Safety protection system ........................................................................................................................................... 8
3.4 Emergency stop button......................................................................................................................................................... 9
Chapter 4 Notices on installation and movement ............................................................................................................................. 11
4.1 Installation and movement ................................................................................................................................................. 11
4.2 Installation condition ......................................................................................................................................................... 11
4.3 Installation space................................................................................................................................................................ 12
4.4 Load of building................................................................................................................................................................. 12
4.5 Connection of ground wires ............................................................................................................................................... 13
4.5.1 Way of making specialized ground wires for Ausetter T / U series device .............................................................. 13
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4.6 Power supply and power cable ........................................................................................................................................... 14
4.7 Compressor ........................................................................................................................................................................ 15
Chapter 5 Preparation ....................................................................................................................................................................... 16
5.1 Start Ausetter device .......................................................................................................................................................... 16
5.2 Parts name .......................................................................................................................................................................... 16
5.2.1 The front right side view ......................................................................................................................................... 16
5.2.2 The back left side view............................................................................................................................................ 17
5.3 Ausetter system .................................................................................................................................................................. 17
5.3.1 Job imaging process ................................................................................................................................................ 17
5.3.2 Plate loading platform ............................................................................................................................................. 18
5.3.3 Operation panel ....................................................................................................................................................... 18
5.3.4 Start button .............................................................................................................................................................. 19
5.3.5 The indicator light on the operation panel ............................................................................................................... 19
5.3.6 Buzzer ..................................................................................................................................................................... 19
5.3.7 Plate ........................................................................................................................................................................ 20
5.3.8 Supported plate size ................................................................................................................................................ 20
5.3.9 Plate size ................................................................................................................................................................. 20
5.3.10 Plate processing..................................................................................................................................................... 20
5.4 Backup key files ................................................................................................................................................................. 21
5.4.1 Saving the device information file .......................................................................................................................... 21
5.4.2 Backup device parameters ....................................................................................................................................... 21
5.4.3 Backup plate parameter template files .................................................................................................................... 22
5.5 The imaging control program Tiffdownload of Ausetter .................................................................................................... 22
5.5.1 Show the device state .............................................................................................................................................. 22
5.5.2 Tool bar ................................................................................................................................................................... 23
5.5.3 Introduction of the state .......................................................................................................................................... 23
5.5.4 Prompt error information ........................................................................................................................................ 23
5.5.5 Off-line state ........................................................................................................................................................... 24
5.5.6 Preparing state ......................................................................................................................................................... 24
5.5.7 Working state .......................................................................................................................................................... 25
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5.5.8 Charging management ............................................................................................................................................ 25
5.5.9 View counter ........................................................................................................................................................... 25
5.5.10 Charge tips ............................................................................................................................................................ 25
5.5.11 Charge request ....................................................................................................................................................... 26
5.5.12 Finish charge ......................................................................................................................................................... 26
5.5.13 Cancel request ....................................................................................................................................................... 26
Chapter 6 Operation process............................................................................................................................................................. 27
6.1 Build new parameter template ........................................................................................................................................... 27
6.2 Modify the template parameters ......................................................................................................................................... 27
6.3 Rename the parameter template ......................................................................................................................................... 28
6.4 Delete parameter template ................................................................................................................................................. 28
6.5 Activate Ausetter device..................................................................................................................................................... 28
6.6 Switch off Ausetter device ................................................................................................................................................. 29
6.7 Load plate .......................................................................................................................................................................... 30
6.8 Unload the plate ................................................................................................................................................................. 31
6.9 Plate registration ................................................................................................................................................................ 32
Chapter 7 Repair and maintenance ................................................................................................................................................... 33
7.1 Proposal of the maintenance time ...................................................................................................................................... 33
7.2 Cleaning process ................................................................................................................................................................ 34
7.2.1 Cleaning the surface of the CTP ............................................................................................................................. 34
7.2.2 Wiping the dirt ........................................................................................................................................................ 34
7.2.3 Cleaning the plate loading platform ........................................................................................................................ 34
7.2.4 Cleaning the drum assembly ................................................................................................................................... 35
7.2.5 Cleaning the drum surface....................................................................................................................................... 35
7.2.6 Cleaning vacuum hole on the drum ......................................................................................................................... 35
7.2.7 Cleaning U groove for the plate edge detection ...................................................................................................... 36
7.2.8 Cleaning the HC ...................................................................................................................................................... 36
7.2.9 Cleaning drum plate roller....................................................................................................................................... 36
7.3 The maintenance of the compressed air ............................................................................................................................. 37
7.3.1 Draining off water ................................................................................................................................................... 37
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7.3.2 Replacing air filter cartridge ................................................................................................................................... 37
7.4 Replacing the ventilation filter ........................................................................................................................................... 37
7.5 Replacing the TEC ............................................................................................................................................................. 38
7.5.1 Replacing pressure spring and pressure spring blocking piece of the TEC ............................................................. 38
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................................... 39
8.1 Preparation for remote support ........................................................................................................................................... 39
8.1.1 Network security of remote support ........................................................................................................................ 39
8.1.2 Diagnosis of the general error ................................................................................................................................. 39
8.1.3 Questions ................................................................................................................................................................ 39
8.1.4 Save Log file ........................................................................................................................................................... 40
8.2 Error information ............................................................................................................................................................... 40
8.2.1 Eliminable errors for operator ................................................................................................................................. 40
8.2.2 Warning information ............................................................................................................................................... 41
8.2.3 Error information .................................................................................................................................................... 41
8.2.4 Error information and solutions .............................................................................................................................. 41
8.2.5 The classification of error ....................................................................................................................................... 41
8.2.6 Start the emergency stop button .............................................................................................................................. 42
8.2.7 Restart the Ausetter CTP ......................................................................................................................................... 42
8.3 The problem of exposure error ........................................................................................................................................... 42
8.3.1 Exposure is stopped during imaging ....................................................................................................................... 42
8.3.2 Exposure can't be started ......................................................................................................................................... 42
8.3.3 Imaging focus is fuzzy ............................................................................................................................................ 42
8.4 The error of loading plate ................................................................................................................................................... 43
8.4.1 The deviation of theory and actual plate width value is too big .............................................................................. 43
8.4.2 Unloading plate ....................................................................................................................................................... 43
8.5 The error of unloading plate ............................................................................................................................................... 43
8.5.1 Take away the stuck plate from the CTP ................................................................................................................. 43
8.5.2 Auto-unloading plate ............................................................................................................................................... 44
8.5.3 Take away the plate from the drum ......................................................................................................................... 46
8.6 The error of starting ........................................................................................................................................................... 47
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8.6.1 Ausetter device ........................................................................................................................................................ 47
8.6.2 Device is not online................................................................................................................................................. 47
8.6.3 The device cannot finish the initialization ............................................................................................................... 47
8.7 The error of air supply ....................................................................................................................................................... 48
8.7.1 Air pressure is shortage ........................................................................................................................................... 48
8.7.2 Air compressor always cannot supply enough air ................................................................................................... 48
8.8 Balance system .................................................................................................................................................................. 48
8.8.1 Device cant find the balance block ........................................................................................................................ 48
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Chapter 1 Ausetter CTP
Amsky Ausetter T / U series CTP is a semi-automatic plate-making machine. Ausetter T series CTP uses infrared imaging technology
of 830nm wavelength and Ausetter U series CTP uses UV light imaging technology of 400~410nm wavelength. They both combine
direct imaging technology and superior automation function together. Equipped with a new generation of dynamic focus imaging laser
head, the CTP has many advantages such as small, stable, easy maintenance and so on.
Plate size ranges from the minimum of 400300mm to the maximum of 1130900 mm, the ability of publishing up to 28 pieces per
hour.
1.1 The function of Ausetter T / U series device
Ausetter T series CTP uses thermal type 2400 dpi imaging laser head, and Ausetter U series uses UV-2400 dpi imaging laser head.
Furthermore, there is a variety of imaging velocities to be chosen.
Ausetter CTP for newspaper uses thermal 1200 dpi or UV-1200 dpi imaging laser head.
1.1.1 Technical parameters table of Ausetter T 8 series
Model AUSETTER T 832 AUSETTER T 848 AUSETTER T 864
Exposing Method External Drum
32-channel 48-channel 64-channel

Imaging System
Discrete 830nm laser
16 plates / hour 22 plates / hour 28 plates / hour

Output Speed
1,030mm800mm 2,400dpi
Plate Size Max. 1,130920mm, Min. 400300mm
Exposing Size Max.1,130904mm
Plate Type 830nm Thermal plate
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Plate Thickness 0.15mm0.3mm
Resolutions 2,400dpi
Repeatability 5m (Continuous exposure over four times on the same plate with a temperature of 23C and 60% RH)
Interface USB2.0 / USB3.0 (Recommended option is USB2.0)
Plate Loading Manual place plate, then auto-load (standard)
Net Weight 900 KG
Device Size 2,3201,080950mm (WDH)
Power supply Single phase: 200V~240V; Power: 4KW
Environment Recommended temperature: 21-25 Allowable temperature: 18-26 Humidity: <70%
1.1.2 Technical parameters table of Ausetter U 8 series
Model AUSETTER U 832 AUSETTER U 848 AUSETTER U 864

Imaging System
Discrete 400-410nm laser

Output Speed
1,030mm800mm 2,400dpi
Plate Size Max. 1,130920mm, Min. 400300mm
Exposing Size Max.1,130904mm
Plate Type High-sensitive PS plate, UV plate
Net Weight 900 KG
Device Size 2,3201,080950 mm (WDH)
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1.1.3 Technical parameters table of Ausetter T 4 series
Model AUSETTER T 424 AUSETTER T 432 AUSETTER T 448

Imaging System
Discrete 830nm laser

Output Speed
800mm660mm 2,400dpi
Plate Size Max. 800660mm, Min. 400300mm
Exposing Size Max. 800646mm
Plate Type 830nm Thermal plate
Net Weight 800 KG
Device Size 1,9001,2001000mm (WDH)
1.1.4 Technical parameters table of Ausetter U 4 series
Model AUSETTER U 424 AUSETTER U 432 AUSETTER U 448

Imaging System
Discrete 400-410nm laser

Output Speed
800mm660mm 2,400dpi
Plate Size Max. 800660mm, Min. 400300mm
Exposing Size Max. 800646mm
Plate Type High-sensitive PS plate, UV plate
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Net Weight 800 KG
Size 1,9001,2001,000mm (WDH)
Device Size Single phase: 200V~240V; Power: 4KW
Power supply Recommended temperature: 21-25 Allowable temperature: 18-26 Humidity: <70%
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Chapter 2 Manual user guide
The manual is only the user guide of the Ausetter T / U series CTP, and does not contain the content of the server and software. If you
want to get the information of the server and software, please refer to the contents in the TiffDownload (print controller) user manual
of Amsky.
2.1 Manual user target
This manual is used for guiding users to correctly operate and maintain Ausetter T / U CTP manufactured by Guangzhou Amsky
Technology Co, Ltd.
This manual is written for people who:
Have previous prepress working experience
Have good knowledge on Windows operating system
The manual operation is under the following conditions:
All hardware, software, and network components in CTP prepress plate-making system have been normally installed,
calibrated, configured and operated
The output of the plate-making file should be 1BitTIFF without errors of size, direction and grammar
2.2 Common words and sign guide
This section describes common words and terms in the manual.
2.2.1 Symbols
Danger! This symbol represents a dangerous situation that serious injury situation caused by wrong operation might happen!
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Warning! This symbol represents a dangerous prompt that serious injury situation caused by wrong operation might happen!
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Attention! This symbol represents a dangerous warning that serious injury situation caused by wrong operation might happen!
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2.3 PDF files
PDF version is available for this manual.
It is more convenient to use PDF files for on-online browsing, or printing and editing with Adobe Acrobat Reader software.
2.4 More information
Please visit the website www.amsky.cc of Guangzhou Amsky Technology Co., Ltd. for more information, download and inquiring.
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Chapter 3 Safety
3.1 Important safety operation rules
Warning! Please read carefully and understand the contents of the manual before using Ausetter T / U series CTP.
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Operators must comply with all safety rules and prescriptive process when operating Ausetter T / U CTP, meanwhile, carefully study
this manual and master it.
Bodily injury may be caused if operators do not correctly study or well use this manual, and operate Ausetter T/U series CTP without
complying with the safety rules.
3.2 Safety information
Operators should strictly comply with the following notices and safety rules to operate Ausetter T / U series CTP:
Only Amsky authenticated plate is permitted
Do not touch CTP by hands or fingers when it is running
All maintenance services are permitted only when CTP is power off
The cover of CTP can be opened only in necessary conditions
Make sure to switch off the induction system first when operating the filter cartridge of CTP induction system
Correctly place clamp bar assembly for CTP loading plate
Manufacturer unauthorized maintenance services and changes for CTP are not permitted
Wear gloves when operating the plate and the clamp bar assembly of CTP
Prevent water or other liquid from flowing into CTP
Avoid using the chemical detergent frequently
Only Amsky authenticated replaceable filter cartridge is permitted for CTP
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All dangers, warnings and notices are to provide safety information; bodily injury and CTP damage may be caused if ignoring these
safety warnings and notices.
3.2.1 Fire prevention information
If CTP suddenly emits smokes or catches fire, please cut off the power supply to switch off the device immediately.
3.2.2 Installation
The installation, debugging and initialization running must be done by the engineers from Amsky; please confirm whether the site and
environment conditions achieve the specify requirements of Amsky or not.
3.2.3 Maintenance
All maintenance services should be implemented by strictly complying with the maintenance contents in Chapter 7.
Device damage or personal injury may be caused if opening or operating the device without complying with the contents of the manual;
all maintenance services for Amsky CTP should be done by Amsky authenticated engineers.
Danger! Opening CTP cover and panel or changing the device body without permission might cause injury by high-power laser
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speed; please do not operate on the hardware or circuit of CTP without permission, so as to avoid potential serious injury or device
damage.
3.3 Safety features
3.3.1 Safety protection system
Each cover of CTP protects operator from the following injuries, please do not open the cover when CTP is running:
Injury from visible or invisible high-power laser
Injury from running mechanical device
Laser from exposing laser head is invisible, and the high-power invisible laser will injure skin and eyes seriously.
If you suddenly open the cover when the CTP is exposing and the mechanical part is still running, please operate according to the
following steps:
1) Switch off the power supply of CTP;
2) Contact Amsky engineers at once;
Do not try to stop or touch the mechanical components inside CTP.
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Caution! Please pay more attention to the safety cautions about the cover of CTP in this manual; do not open the cover when CTP
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is running, otherwise, serious bodily injury or damage to CTP may be caused.
Danger!
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high-power invisible laser might cause injury and error of the machine and circuit systems.
3.4 Emergency stop button
Emergency stop button can stop the laser and mechanical movement.
Fig 1 Use emergency stop button to stop the laser and mechanical movement
Emergency stop button will not power off the CTP. Therefore, you can check the error on Tiffdownload to obtain more about how to
solve problems.
If the emergency stop button has been pressed down, you must reset it to restore the CTP to normal operation. Clockwise rotate the
button 90 degrees to reset it, and then operate the device according to the instructions from Tiffdownload.
The position of the emergency stop button is as follows:
Locate at the outside of the output device and at the upside of the left cover.
Fig 2 The position of external emergency stop button on manual loading CTP
Warning: Please suppose that there is still laser radiation and mechanical damage after you pressing down the emergency stop
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button for a while. Meanwhile, please remember that the power is still on. It may cost at most 5 seconds to stop the moving component
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when pressing down the button. Exposing to visible or invisible high-energy laser radiation may cause skin burn and permanent vision
recession or loss. Moreover, if you cannot avoid the damage from moving component, it may cause death or serious injury.
Warning: Please notice that there will be defect to cause the mechanical movement when pressing down the emergency stop button.
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As long as this happened, switch off the CTP and dont use it until maintenance. If you cannot avoid the damage from moving
component, it may cause death or serious injury.
If there is any question about the emergency stop button, please contact Amsky engineers.
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Chapter 4 Notices on installation and movement
4.1 Installation and movement
The installation and movement of Ausetter T / U should be done by professional company and maintenance technician appointed by
Amsky; Amsky is irresponsible for the damage, fault and error action caused by the installation and movement completed by persons
who are not appointed and does not guarantee their safety. Please consult Amsky service department or agents when installing or
moving Ausetter T / U.
4.2 Installation condition
For using the device safely, please meet the following installation conditions:
Overvoltage range: range II (referring to IEC60664-1.EN60664-1)
Pollution degree: 2 (referring to IEC 60950-1.EN60950-1)
Site without splashing
In addition, for the installation environment of Ausetter T / U, the sites with safety problems in the followings might cause faults or
error actions of Ausetter T/U series CTP. Please keep away from them:
Place with direct sunlight
Place generating while affected by electric strokes (voltage variation and noise)
Place near high-intensity magnetic field
Place with dramatic temperature change
Place near the heat source
High temperature and humidity place
Place with strong vibration
Place where floor is not horizontal and unstable
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Place with much dust
Printing site with a lot of paper powder
Place with too much condensation
Fig 3 High temperature and humidity Fig 4 Vibration and instability
4.3 Installation space
In order to prevent danger and do the maintenance, please keep 800mm of space at least around the Ausetter T / U. Meanwhile, clean
the surrounding environment and ensure there is no obstacle from the left side to the power supply switch of CTP.
Fig 5 Installation space
4.4 Load of building
CTP installation site requires the following floors to load:
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Load: 4227N/m2 (431kgf/m2)
Concentrated load: 2824N/m2 (288kgf/m2)
Explanation: the above load indicates the value of the projected area of each device profile dividing the device weight; and the
concentrated load represents the value calculated by supposing 4-point supporting the weight of device.
4.5 Connection of ground wires
To avoid electric shock caused by AC power supply, please completely shut off Ausetter T / U power switch before grounding
operation. Please use specialized ground wires for Ausetter T / U.
The leakage current of Ausetter T / U is over 3.5mA, so please comply with the following items to do installation and movement
before connecting with 3-core power line cable:
Grounding first
Grounding operation should be implemented by electric construction company or qualified company
4.5.1 Way of making specialized ground wires for Ausetter T / U series device
1) Choose 3-4 steel angle bars with the size of 6060mm, each steel angle bar is about 2-2.5m in length (steel angle bar does
not need to be polished and coated with protective paint);
2) Cut the front end of the steel angle bar to sharp, vertically insert it into soil; there is 3-3.5m interval between each two steel
angle bar;
3) Use 16mm2 copper cores to connect each steel angle bar respectively; the copper core and the steel angle bar are tightly
pressed and fixed by bolts and nuts;
4) Leads for connecting the steel angle bar are jointed into one node in the shortest distance, and then connected with a main
lead which is a 16mm2 copper core;
5) The main lead is laid to parameter voltage stabilizator or special power supply in the shortest distance for wire connecting
to it;
6) Nodes outdoors are coated with Vaseline; leads are sleeved with hoses; steel angle bar are imbedded into soil; remarkable
signs should be set underground;
7) The lead resistance between indoor parameter voltage stabilizator and steel angle bar is smaller than 1; grounding
resistance is smaller than 3 or zero ground voltage is smaller than 2V.
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16mm2 copper core
Fig 6 Ground lead picture
4.6 Power supply and power cable
The electric construction should be implemented by qualified company
Please get ready three-phase-four-wire circuit system, 15KW power supply capacity
Front circuit of watt-hour meter uses 16mm2 cable
The power supply of Ausetter T / U series device supplies electricity from left back side power switch independently, so do
not connect other products on the power switch
In the area where the voltage is 200-240V, the power supply condition is -10%, +6%, if the voltage variation is over the
value, please use voltage stabilizer
Circuit breaker
Circuit breaker
Processor
Vacuum box
Air compressor
Indoor lighting
UPS
CTP device
Fig 7 Power distribution picture
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Circuit breaker
CtPS
Fig 8 Control box and switch box
4.7 Compressor
It is recommended to use the oil free and water free compressor whose theory flow is not less than 150 L/min, gas storage capacity is
bigger than 30L and the input power is not less than 800W in Ausetter series CTP.
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Chapter 5 Preparation
5.1 Start Ausetter device
Please start air compressor device to provide air power for Ausetter CTP
Check air pressure to ensure it matches with the demands 0.65MPa recommended by Amsky
Start UPS power supply
Turn on the power supply switch on the left-back side, and start the Ausetter CTP
Start Windows operating system, and double click "TiffDownload" icon on the desktop
5.2 Parts name
5.2.1 The front right side view
Fig 9 The front right side view
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5.2.2 The back left side view
Fig 10 The back left side view
5.3 Ausetter system
Ausetter T / U series CTP is the core of the whole CTP system. It uses the best laser imaging technology of Amsky and could expose
UV plates or thermal plates (used on thermal CTP). In addition, plates can be used on both traditional offset printing and waterless
printing. CTP has high speed output performance and precision registration, and is compatible with 1Bit TIFF files.
5.3.1 Job imaging process
The output system of CTP is mainly composed of Ausetter T / U series CTP, server and TiffDownload (the printing controller)
software.
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Fig 11 Job imaging process
5.3.2 Plate loading platform
The plate loading platform consisting of a glass plate frame is the interface for loading plate in and taking plate out from CTP. A plate
should be properly placed on the platform, and then be automatically loaded for exposing, and finally sent back to the plate loading
platform by CTP.
5.3.3 Operation panel
The indicator light on the operation panel represents working condition of CTP; when the indicator light is blinking, it indicates CTP is
running, or is ready for working; when the indicator light does not blink and displays constant light, it indicates the current status of
CTP.
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Plate loading Imaging Error Start button

indicator light indicator light indicator light
Fig 12 Operation panel
5.3.4 Start button
Put the plate on the set position of the plate loading platform, and align to the sign position, then press start button, CTP will
automatically load plate and implement exposing.
5.3.5 The indicator light on the operation panel

Indication Function State Illustration Operation guide
Shut off Standby None or plate is being exposed
Plate
Light on CTP is loading or unloading N/A
Load loading
Put the plate on the set position of the plate loading
indication blinking Request plate loading
platform, and align at the label position.
Shut off Standby N/A
Yellow light Operation is not needed for CTP; yellow lighting
Exposing CTP is working of exposing plate
Image on indicates the plate is being exposed
indication
Yellow light Drum is accelerating or
N/A
blinking decelerating
CTP can run normally without
Shut off N/A
Error error
Error
indication Eliminating error according to prompt of
Red light on Stop working when there is error
TiffDownload; then error light stops blinking.
5.3.6 Buzzer
After exposing, the plate will automatically eject to the plate loading platform, at that time, buzzer will generate 5 prompt tones
prompting to take the plates; 30 seconds after plate removal, if there is no job in the printing queue, or print stop was selected, and
there is no plate on the plate loading platform, the equipment will generate 5 prompt tones, then the plate door will be closed, HC press
bar will raise, and CTP will return to the stand by status.
In the power-up state, if the system detects error, the buzzer will generate buzzing for 10 seconds to prompt for handling error.
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5.3.7 Plate
Multiple specifications plate sizes are supported. The plate size for the CTP will be adjusted during installation.
The plate size can be modified in TiffDownload (the printing controller); refer to the help files about TiffDownload (the printing
controller) for more information.
Please contact local Amsky authorized service agency for the latest information about the supported plate.
5.3.8 Supported plate size

Type Max plate size Min plate size
Ausetter U8 series 1130900mm 400300mm
Ausetter T8 series 1130900mm 400300mm
Ausetter U4 series 800660mm 400300mm
Ausetter T4 series 800660mm 400300mm
5.3.9 Plate size
The CTP will not measure the lateral size of plate; if plate length (size along drum) is correct, but the width (size around drum) is not
matched with the value set by TiffDownload (printing controller), the CTP will start exposing and report a plate detection error.
Although it will not damage the output unit, it will not prompt that the exposing plate size is incorrect.
Fig 13 Plate size
5.3.10 Plate processing
Plate for Ausetter needs to be processed after exposing, please read instructions from plate manufacturer.
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5.4 Backup key files
Users need to backup key files of the Ausetter CTP which includes ini information file, plate template configuration files, device
parameter configuration files and so on, if the computer system is damaged or the computer hardware is in errors, you can recover
TiffDownload control program quickly.
Tips: when you don't know how to backup key files as above, please consult your service representative.
Backup key files can save time:
Save the key data of the TiffDownload control program for Ausetter CTP
Write the date and operator about the last backup in the backup file
Burn key file into CD
5.4.1 Saving the device information file
1) Please create a device information file which includes the following contents after completing each service:
User name
Software version
The mainboard version, kernel, firmware
The laser control board version, kernel, firmware
The spider version, kernel, firmware of imaging laser head
2) Start device and launch TiffDownload program;
3) Open the menu of the Help > About TiffDownload;
4) Click Save To File button, and save device information *. ini file.
5.4.2 Backup device parameters
1) Please backup device parameters which include the following contents after completing each service:
Mainboard parameters
Spider board parameters
The laser control board parameters
2) Start device and launch TiffDownload program;
3) Switch to the maintenance interface of the TiffDownload program, use the menu of the Parameter > Export Parameter to
backup device parameters;
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4) Click the Save button, and save device parameter *.para * file.
5.4.3 Backup plate parameter template files
1) Please backup the plate parameter template files which includes the following contents after completing each service:
The edge detection curve of the plate
The focus of the plate
The exposure power of the plate
2) Copy all files in the folder of the ParamTpl template parameter under the installation directory of TiffDownload program.
5.5 The imaging control program Tiffdownload of Ausetter
Tiffdownload program is the interface to control the Ausetter CTP, the following is the introduction of the main interface of
Tiffdownload program.
Fig 14 Introduction of the interface
A-menu bar B-tool bar C-device online display D-printing state information bar E-information bar F-active queues G-hold the
queue H-status bar
5.5.1 Show the device state
When the device is connected and online, the device bar will show the corresponding CTP drivers automatically, and the shortcut
button of Charging Management, View Errors, View system info, and Show Print Assistant will be activated.
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CTP device in the working process will show different states, they mainly display in:
Working state Show the operation state of the device in plate imaging process, its position shows the current operation
phase; at this time imaging progress bar also will be showed
Warning information Show some warnings for prompting you the present error; for example, whether the plate is stuck
on a drum or not
Error information Show the information about device errors or the security aspects: for example, the security door lock of
the device is opened
5.5.2 Tool bar
The tool bar is located on the top of the main window. Through the tool bar, you can use the needed function quickly.
Fig 15 Tool bar
The tool bars include:
Open file
System parameter
Parameter template
Hot folder
Open / close hot folder
Charging management
View errors
View system info
View printing assistant
5.5.3 Introduction of the state
5.5.4 Prompt error information
Fig 16 Error info
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Error information displays the current problems occurring in CTP device, the device stops working at the moment.
1) When the device is in errors, the information will be displayed in the error information window;
2) Please read the information tips in the error information window;
3) If the information prompts you (users) to carry out the operation, please do as the instructions;
4) If the information doesnt prompt the users to do the operation, please contact your service engineer.
5.5.5 Off-line state
Fig 17 Off-line state
The following circumstances will be showed in the off-line state:
CTP device isnt started
The emergency stop button is pressed or the power supply is switched off
Imaging data cable (USB cable) gets loose
When CTP device shows as off-line state, you can use some functions of the Tiffdownload program, but no exposing plates.
5.5.6 Preparing state
Fig 18 Preparing state
You can start the operation of exposing plate when CTP device is in preparing state (the icon of Charging Management, View
Errors, View system info, Show Print Assistant is lighting on).
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5.5.7 Working state
Fig 19 Working state
When the device doing the detection before exposure, plate edge detection, plate exposure and so on, it shows the current working
state:
1) Show the name and size template, rotational speed, power, attributes and plate quantity of the current job for printing;
2) Printing progress bar displays data schedule, printing schedule and file name. For example, in the above figure [100%, 4%],
4% means a file printing progress, 100% means the data processing progress.
5.5.8 Charging management
If the Ausetter device you bought is the model with charging management module, please charge in time according to the charging tips,
or your device will be locked and cannot be used.
Select the Charging Management in the Control menu.
Tips: If you have any problem in the operation of charging management, please consult your service engineer.
5.5.9 View counter
In the interface of charging management, click Counter View button to inquire the residual counter, then cumulative plate quantity
including the quantity of 8 up and 16 up and price information will be showed since the device has produced.
5.5.10 Charge tips
Click the Setup button in the charging management interface to set the alarm conditions of the residual counter; we suggest you set
the alarm condition for 200 plates minimum.
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5.5.11 Charge request
1) Click the Request button in the charging management interface, and input counter in the pop-upped dialog box;
2) Click the OK button; please wait for a few seconds when device is disposing files and ensure that the connection of
device power supply and USB are not disconnected, otherwise serious errors will occur;
3) Input file name and select path to save files after the device completing work, generate updating request file (*. req) and
update information file (*. reqinfo);
4) Click the Save button to complete charge request;
Note: please check the system time of the computer when doing charge operation; error system time will lead to failure of charging.
5) Compress the generated files (.req and .reqinfo) and send them to Amsky commercial department. Amsky will send the
charging file *.rack back.
5.5.12 Finish charge
1) Click the Finish button in the charging management interface, please wait a few seconds when prompted that the system
is preparing;
2) Select RACK file, and click the Open button; (*. rack charge file sent back by commerce department of Amsky);
3) Follow the screen hint, and wait patiently;
4) Finish request.
5.5.13 Cancel request
Click the Cancel button in the charging management interface to cancel the charge request.
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Chapter 6 Operation process
6.1 Build new parameter template
1) Select New button from the Parameter Template in the Setup menu;
2) Input template name in the TPL Name, (such as plate brand + plate size);
3) Input the width and length of the plate in the Plate option; [width (size around drum) and length (size along drum), unit is
mm];
4) Select the type of thickness in the drop-down menu of Thickness; (thickness and specific gravity of the plate);
5) Set Testing Pos (SP) in the Edge Detect option, (that is the position of edge detecting for plate);
6) Click OK button;
7) Click Activate button in the Parameter Template, follow the steps to activate the template;
8) Click Modi button in the Parameter Template, select Device Calibrate to set the focus of the plate, the pattern position
for coarse and fine adjustment, and click Save as TPL-Focus;
9) Select the Base Parameter, and set Exposure power (mW) in the Device;
10) Click OK button;
11) Repeat the above steps to set the entire plate templates used.
Tips: please use the default values of TPL-angle, time delay, speed of drum. Please refer to TiffDownload User Manual to know the
detailed adjustment methods and steps.
6.2 Modify the template parameters
You can modify the parameters in the parameter template, such as seam position, image center, exposure power, speed of drum, etc.
If you need to modify parameters in the parameter template, please do as follows:
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1) Click Modi button in the Parameter Template;
2) Select the Base Parameter, Advanced or Device Calibrate in the options;
3) Modify template parameters in the pop-upped parameter option;
4) Then click OK button to save.
Note: please modify under the guidance from the service engineer.
6.3 Rename the parameter template
If you need to rename of parameter template:
1) Select parameter template which needs to be renamed in the Parameter Template;
2) Click Modi button;
3) Input your new name in the pop-upped Template Name.
6.4 Delete parameter template
Delete the parameter template that will no longer be used:
1) Select the parameters template which needs to be deleted in the Parameter Template;
2) Click Delete button;
3) Click the OK button in the pop-upped dialog box.
6.5 Activate Ausetter device

Preparation before Starting:
1) Confirm that the air supply system is in working state and the air pressure is 0.65Mpa;
2) Turn on UPS power supply.
Start CTP:
Fig 20 Power supply switch
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Fig 21 The position of the power switch on the output device
1) Starting;
The power supply switch is a red rotary switch with yellow background; it is located in outer back side of the device. The CTP can be
started for clockwise rotating the switch to ON position.
If CTP is not started, power supply switch may be switched off.
2) Start the work station of the printing controller;
Please refer to the relative manual about the work station for more information.
3) Launch Tiffdownload.
Please refer to the relative manual of Tiffdownload for more information.
When the output device is ready, the indicator light on the operation panel will show green light.
6.6 Switch off Ausetter device

Generally keep the work station on.
Please refer to the help files of Tiffdownload for more information about how to exit Tiffdownload.
Attention: Please confirm plate is removed from the drum before switching off the output device.
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Switch off the output device:
Use power supply switch to switch off the output device.
The power supply switch is a red rotary switch whose background is yellow; it is located in outer back side of the device. The CTP can
be switched off for counterclockwise rotating the switch to OFF position.
Fig 22 Power supply switch
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6.7 Load plate
Manually put a plate on the plate loading platform once. After exposing, the plate is returned to the plate loading platform.
Please refer to the help files of the Tiffdownload (the printing controller) or contact Amsky authorized service agency for more
information.
Attention: As the edge of the plate is sharp, personal injury may be caused without wearing gloves.
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Load the plate:
1) Submit the file going to exposing in Tiffdownload (the printing controller);
Please refer to user manual of Tiffdownload for the process.
Fig 23 Select the output files
2) Confirm whether the output device is ready for loading the plate and exposing it or not;
Fig 24 Plate inputting prompt
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Implication:
Printing console displays the plate loading window which shows size and type of the loaded plate
The indicator light on the operation panel blinks green light
Entrance and exit of the plate door is opened
3) Confirm the size and type of the plate;
4) Take the plate out from packaging, and remove all packaging material adhered with plate;
Attention: Remove the interleaving paper before or after inputting the plate.
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Caution: Confirm that all interleaving paper and packaging material are removed from the plate surface before the output device
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exposing; otherwise, UV laser will light up paper and cause fire.
5) Locate the plate on the plate loading platform;
Attention: Make sure that the exposing side (photosensitive layer) faces to operator; the photosensitive layer of the plate generally
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looks grey and dark.
6) Slightly put the plate down until touching the registration location pin for the loading plate;
7) Put the plate on the plate loading platform according to the corresponding location label; confirm that the horizontal edge of
the plate is parallel with the horizontal line of the clamp bar;
8) Press Start button (when Load light shows constant green light).
Important: Do not touch the plate when pressing Start button.

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The plate is returned to the plate loading platform after finishing exposing, and after taking it out, the indicator light of loading plate is
blinking again.
6.8 Unload the plate
Please take imaging plate from the output device when TiffDownload prompting to take the plate away.
Remove the imaging plate from the output device.
1) Confirm the output device has finished the plate imaging; load light blinks green light when finishing imaging; the imaged
plate is returned to the loading platform;
2) Grasp edge of the plate by wearing gloves, and lift it, then take the plate out from the loading platform carefully.
Attention: As the edge of the plate is sharp, personal injury may be caused without wearing gloves.
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6.9 Plate registration
In installation, the plate aligning label should be adhered on the glass board of the plate loading platform; please adhere it if there is
nothing which is served as a sign when loading plates.
Laser of the output device can do more precise calibration which can reach to 15 um if the following conditions are fulfilled:
The plate is loaded in the 3mm range of the correct position on the glass board of the plate loading platform; the plate
aligning label will help operator to find it
Make sure the plate edge is placed to the bottom of the plate gate and appress it; it helps the plate to be adhered on the drum
correctly
The above conditions can shorten the exposing time because the plate edge can be found fast.
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Chapter 7 Repair and maintenance
The following chart lists the operational maintenance for expressing the optimum device performance. Device performance might be
affected or damaged without the maintenance. It will delay several hours, but it can make device work in optimum performance and
prevent errors.
Please make records of the maintenance; if you have signed service contract with Amsky, device will be maintained every 3 months by
Amsky authorized engineer; more frequent maintenance service is needed in worse work environment.
Attention: Confirm that device is not exposing before doing maintenance, then switch off it.
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Warning: Do not operate device when the cover is opened, and do not open the cover when the device is running; serious personal
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injury might be caused by disturbing the safety protection system of the machine, such as high-power visible or invisible laser
radiation, electric shock or injured by mechanism.
7.1 Proposal of the maintenance time

Components Descriptions Maintenance details Wiping Periodical
replacement
Cleaning outer surface Surface of the device Each week
Plate loading platform Surface of plate Each week

loading platform
Cleaning the drum surface The drum surface Each week
Cleaning the drum air hole Air hole Each week
Cleaning the plate edge Drum plate edge Every three months
detection U groove detection strip
Cleaning the HC HC Every month
Cleaning the plate roller Plate roller Every month
Changing the air filter Filter cartridge 6 months
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cartridge
Water and oil drain for the air Water and oil drain Every day
compressor
7.2 Cleaning process
Customers and service engineers should know the importance of the cleaning of CTP and surrounding environment.
Please follow rules to run Ausetter T/U series device in the environment recommended by Amsky and keep the device and the
surrounding environment clean.
Please make sure that device isnt running and is switched off before cleaning.
7.2.1 Cleaning the surface of the CTP
Clean the surface of the CTP once a week.
Clean the surface of the CTP carefully, especially some place cumulated by dust easily, such as the vacuum box side cover, the front
cover and the top cover, entrances of the plate, etc. It keeps the indicating mark distinct and prevents dust into the CTP when opening
the cover.
The reliability and high quality output of device is related to the cleaning of the CTP directly.
When cleaning the CTP surface, please use the vacuum dust pipe to wipe all dust on seam crossing of the surface firstly; if the air
indoor is dry and the machine is often wiped, it is enough to wipe with dry cloth.
For better cleaning result, please use wet cloth and gentle detergent to wipe the machine, and use clean wet cloth to wipe the detergent
off.
Note: please avoid water and detergent flowing into the machine to damage people and machine.
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7.2.2 Wiping the dirt
To clean the dirt (such as ink dirt), please use wet cloth or gentle detergent to wipe the machine, and use clean wet cloth to wipe the
detergent off.
If the dirt cannot be wiped off by detergent, please wipe the dirt by cloth with alcohol.
7.2.3 Cleaning the plate loading platform
Wipe the glass of the plate loading platform clearly by cloth and glass cleaner each week;
Note: don't spray the glass cleaner to the surface of the glass directly; otherwise the cleaner will flow into the machine to damage
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it. It should use the cloth with cleaner while wiping the glass.
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Use the glass cleaner to make the cloth wet;
Wipe the glass cleanly and dry it.
7.2.4 Cleaning the drum assembly
7.2.5 Cleaning the drum surface
Cleaning the drum surface is to clean dust and dirt on it, so as to prevent focus to shift when imaging caused by dust accumulating, and
further affect output result.
1) Use small handheld vacuum dust pipe to clean dust from the drum surface and drum around place;
2) Rotate drum manually (please put on white gloves);
3) Use cloth dipped with blended liquid of 90% isopropyl ketone and 10% distilled water to wipe the drum surface along the
same direction;
4) Make sure the drum surface with no obvious dust.
7.2.6 Cleaning vacuum hole on the drum
Dredge the drum vacuum hole once a week, and use non-woven fabrics dipped with alcohol without water to clean the drum surface.
1) Straighten one end of the clip, and keep the other end original;
2) Use the straightened end to insert the vacuum hole carefully and clean it;
3) Use non-woven fabrics dipped with blended liquid of 90% isopropyl ketone and 10% distilled water to wipe the vacuum
hole;
4) Do not let the clip slip into the drum from the vacuum hole;
5) Ensure the vacuum hole with no obvious dust and sundries.
Fig 25 Vacuum hole on the drum
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7.2.7 Cleaning U groove for the plate edge detection
The device uses the algorithm of edge detection to ensure the position of the image on the plate, the algorithm relies on one U groove
which locates on the drum and next to the HC.
In order to avoid the failure of edge detection, edge detection strip should be cleaned every three months.
1) Use non-woven fabrics dipped with blended liquid of 90% isopropyl ketone and 10% distilled water to wipe in the horizontal
direction;
2) Make sure the U groove with no obvious dust and sundries.
U groove for the plate edge detection
Fig 26 U groove for the plate edge detection
7.2.8 Cleaning the HC
1) Check the HC terminal (blue HC) or positioning pin (black HC) to ensure that there is no sundry, if there is, plate image
may lean;
2) Clean the HC.
7.2.9 Cleaning drum plate roller
Drum plate roller can clamp the plate to imaging drum when loading plate.
Clean the plate roller once a week, or if you see trace of the plate roller on plate.
a) Make sure output device isnt imaging plate;
b) Use dry non-woven fabrics to wipe drum plate roller gently;
c) Dont use water, cleaner or alcohol to clean the drum plate roller;
d) Don't press the plate roller or make it bend, in that case the drum plate roller will be damaged.
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Fig 27 Drum plate roller
7.3 The maintenance of the compressed air
7.3.1 Draining off water
In order to provide clean gas without water to the device, oil-water separator should be disposed by draining off water once a week.
7.3.2 Replacing air filter cartridge
There is an air filter system in the CTP.
Pressing air filter system has two filter cartridges in the oil-water separator
The replacement frequency of the filter cartridge cannot be judged according to the appearance, because the large dust particles can be
found while the small ones cannot be found to the extent of replacing.
Air filter cartridge should be replaced every 6 months. For the guaranteed customers, it will be replaced in the next time when the
engineer is present.
Fig 28 The oil-water separator
7.4 Replacing the ventilation filter
Two fans are installed on the left and right front cover of the CTP; a ventilation filter installed in the fan should be replaced every 6
months.
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Warning: switch off the power and avoid hurting the fingers when replacing the ventilation filter.
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7.5 Replacing the TEC
The service life of the black TEC is 10000 pieces of plates; please replace the TEC in time when the prompts from Tiffdownload ask
you to do it.
7.5.1 Replacing pressure spring and pressure spring blocking piece of the TEC
1) Use the menu commands to put the TEC on the drum;
2) Switch off the power of the device;
3) Open the front cover and the top cover of the device;
4) Take down the TEC manually;
5) Put the TEC on the place for TEC picking up;
6) Start the device;
7) Switch to maintain menu, and select "Diagnosis > Load & Unload", click the Pick up button in the option of TEC
installation to pick up TEC.
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Chapter 8 Troubleshooting
8.1 Preparation for remote support
When you need your service engineer for remote technical support, we suggest that you collect some basic information of the CTP
device and problems you encounter which is very important for solving the problems. In order to do remote support with our service
engineers, please provide the following help:
Make sure that there is connected telephone next to the Ausetter device
The computer installed with the TiffDownload must be able to connect to Internet when needed
If necessary, we may install remote support programs in your computer
8.1.1 Network security of remote support
Amsky always work with you to ensure your network security and system stability.
Only get your agreement, Amsky connects to your network
Only the authorized person of the Amsky can access Amsky device data which is cryptographic
8.1.2 Diagnosis of the general error
Before calling your service engineer, please follow the guide provided by this manual, and try to solve the problem by yourself. If the
problem cannot be solved, please be ready to collect and answer the following questions, your detailed truthful answers are available
to the service engineers.
8.1.3 Questions
1) What is the time of the last normal work of Ausetter device?
2) What did you do before the device in error? For example:
Whether the Ausetter is moved or not
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Whether cleaning or maintenance is done for Ausetter or not
Whether a new batch or type of plate is used or not
3) Is there any error information showed on screen? If so, what do they prompt? (Error code, etc.)
4) What is the version of the TiffDownload control program?
5) Errors happen all the time (imaging all the plate) or just in a fixed period? Such as:
What is the brand, type or size of the particular plate
6) Does the trouble happen randomly?
7) What is the temperature and humidity of the environment for storing plate?
8) What is the environmental temperature, humidity and the use data for best quality recommended by the plate
manufacturers?
9) Is the environment temperature and humidity of Ausetter device stable or fluctuant? What is the range of fluctuation?
10) If you observe the errors appearing in plate loading or unloading, please record the specific position of the plate;
11) If errors appear in the computer system, please record error code and prompted information.
8.1.4 Save Log file
Log file tracks every executive operation of the Ausetter device, when problems occur by chance, the saved log files can help Amsky
service engineers to recognize and solve the errors quickly.
Save Log file
1) Get into the installation directory of TiffDownload;
2) Select the "Log" folder, then copy and compress it;
3) Send the Log file to the Amsky service engineer.
8.2 Error information
8.2.1 Eliminable errors for operator
This section describes the common errors and solutions for Ausetter T / U series CTP.
When detecting an error in system, CTP will implement one of the following actions:
Continuous operation
If the device is able to continuously operate without operators intervention, the error will be reported in information record of the
work station.
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Hang up operation
The device stops running and the errors are reported in TiffDownload information bar; if it needs operators intervention, error
indicator light in operation interface will continuously blink.
Operator should eliminate the hang-upped operation before recovering the work.
8.2.2 Warning information
Warning information prompts operator potential factor existing in device which might cause error; but the exposing process will not
stop at that time.
Warning information is reported in TiffDownload information bar.
8.2.3 Error information
If system operation is failed, error message will be showed in TiffDownload and the system will be closed; if CTP is running when
error appears, the partly exposed plates will be unloaded.
8.2.4 Error information and solutions
This section describes error information often showed in TiffDownload when Ausetter T / U series CTP breaks down.
Attention: If you cannot find corresponding descriptions of error information and solutions, please refer to the steps for eliminating
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hang-up errors to operate; if it is not effective, please contact Amsky.
Attention: It is unavoidable to open the cover, please avoid dust accumulating on sensitive components as much as possible.
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8.2.5 The classification of error
All error information has an error code.
Information in TiffDownload has a prefix, such as 0x9. It is used for distinguishing information of different components which
causes error of CTP.
Such as 0x9004
The prefix is an internal tool for managing information, and it is useful for eliminating errors by understanding different error
classifications.
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8.2.6 Start the emergency stop button
If the emergency stop button is pressed accidentally (it is located on the top of the left side cover inside the front cover of the CTP),
please reset it in order to recover the machine to normal state.
Fig 29 The emergency stop button
Restart the emergency stop button
Clockwise rotate the emergency stop button 90 degrees.
8.2.7 Restart the Ausetter CTP
Restart the CTP
Switch off the CTP, and start it again.
8.3 The problem of exposure error
8.3.1 Exposure is stopped during imaging
1) Check whether all the covers of the Ausetter are closed correctly or not, it may be showed in the warning error information;
2) Check whether the connected data line (USB line) between the computer and device is loose or not;
3) Whether Interrupt button is pressed down or not;
4) If the emergency stop button is pressed down.
8.3.2 Exposure can't be started
1) Please click Preprocessing halt button to make it get into the Preprocessing continuous state;
2) Check whether the Stop Auto Print radio item is selected or not;
3) Check whether the operating environment temperature and humidity of the Ausetter device meets the requirements or not.
8.3.3 Imaging focus is fuzzy
Present blue or white dizzy marks.
1) Whether the vacuum box is started or not;
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2) Whether the vacuum tube of drum and the rotary joint is damaged or has phenomenon of leaking air;
3) Drum surface isnt cleaned regularly according to maintenance requirements;
4) Drum vacuum hole isnt cleaned regularly according to maintenance requirements;
5) If the problem can't be solved according to above steps, please contact your service engineer.
8.4 The error of loading plate
8.4.1 The deviation of theory and actual plate width value is too big
Description of the problem:
The deviation of theory and actual plate width value is too big and more than 5EP.
Solution:
1) Measure the actual width of plate, and check whether it is consistent with the actual width of template or not;
2) The plate size of different batches is not consistent.
8.4.2 Unloading plate
1) Plate size is not consistent with the size set by parameter template;
2) Plate is not placed at the recommended edge detection position in the range of 15 mm.
8.5 The error of unloading plate
8.5.1 Take away the stuck plate from the CTP
Sudden power failure or pressing emergency stop button in exposing process will cause that the plate is stuck on drum and cannot be
taken away; start the CTP to self-check, prompt that there is a plate on the drum.
1) Restart the CTP (pressing emergency stop button to reset it), the machine will do self-check;
2) Launch TiffDownload, click Check > View Errors to open the window; information prompts Please confirm whether
there is a plate on the drum or not;
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Fig 30 View error information
3) If the plate is on the drum (plate is clamped by HC and TEC at same time), please synchronize drum, take the plate away
after executing auto-unloading plate.
Fig 31 Plate on the drum-HC Fig 32 Plate on the drum-TEC
8.5.2 Auto-unloading plate
1) Switch to the maintain menu, select the Diagnosis > Load & Unload, open the operation window for loading and unloading
plate;
Fig 33 Load and unload plate
2) Click LD Reset button, and Unload button will light on after finishing resetting;
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Fig 34 Reset the plate loading and unloading
3) Click the Unload button, the plate clamped on the drum will be unloaded to the plate loading platform automatically, at this
time the Plate Detected icon shows green;
Fig 35 Unload plate
4) After finishing the process of auto-unloading plate, please take the plate away and restart the device; then the device begins to
self-check and the system gets into the initialization; after finishing it, the device gets into the normal state.
Fig 36 Normal device state
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8.5.3 Take away the plate from the drum
Background:
Sometimes, plate is locked on the drums. The machine will return to normal state only when taking away the locked plate.
When the process of loading and unloading plate occurs errors, the incompletely loaded plate must be taken away. You may need to
reset the TEC manually.
Note: don't put your fingers between the TEC and the drum.
The steps of the solution:
Take away the plate from the drum
1) Switch off the power supply of the device (operations referring to the chapter 3);
2) Open the front cover of the device;
3) Wear protective gloves which should be clean and without cotton, so as to maintain the internal part of the output
device clean;
Attention: As the edge of the plate is sharp, personal injury may happen without wearing protective gloves.
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4) If TEC clamps the plate, slide the TEC from the plate; if not, ignore the step;
Fig 37 Remove TEC
5) Rotate the drum surface, meanwhile lead the trail of the plate to come out from the front part of CTP until it reaches
HC position;
6) Fold the movable angle of the plate;
Fig 38 Fold the plate
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7) Grasp the angle of the plate and pull it towards you, until the plate is separated from HC;
Fig 39 Pull out the plate
8) Press the edge of HC to open it, check whether there are patches remaining in it or not;
9) Reset TEC;
10) Close the top cover and the front cover.
8.6 The error of starting
8.6.1 Ausetter device
8.6.2 Device is not online
View Error window shows: Device is not online
[Return code: 0x83000008], UN is not connected!
1) Make sure the device is started (the yellow light is blinking on the main board);
2) Check whether the USB driver is correct or not, please install the corresponding USB driver according to the software
version;
3) Check whether the USB data cable connecting device and computer is loose or not;
4) Replace USB interface or USB data cable, and try to solve the problem.
8.6.3 The device cannot finish the initialization
1) Please observe the error warning showed in View Errors window;
2) Please call your service engineer for help.
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8.7 The error of air supply
8.7.1 Air pressure is shortage
View Errors window shows: Air pressure is shortage.
1) Whether the air compressor is started or not;
2) Whether the air supply loop leaks gas or not;
3) Check whether the central air supply system is used, and its capacity is enough or not.
8.7.2 Air compressor always cannot supply enough air
1) Start the Air compressor, and switch off its air supply valve;
2) Wait for finishing aerating to cylinder;
3) Then open the air supply valve.
8.8 Balance system
8.8.1 Device cant find the balance block
If the balance blocks of the same group are not in the same level, the sensor cant sense the position simultaneously.
Solution:
1) Locate a horizontal line (such as the same edge of HC), and then align the same edge of balance blocks and HC manually;
2) Angle distance between two groups of balance blocks cannot be less than 50 mm.
Fig 40 The balance blocks of the same group are in the same level
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Room 1402, Dongshan Ziyuan Commercial Building, No.745 East Dongfeng Road, Guangzhou, China
Code No.: 510080
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Introduction

Chapter 1 Ausetter CTP

Chapter 2 Manual user guide

Chapter 4 Notices on installation and movement

Chapter 6 Operation process

Chapter 7 Repair and maintenance

The user manual is for the following users:

Users and service engineer

the customer service center of our company.

1.1 The function of Ausetter T / U series device ........................................................................................................................ 1

1.1.1 Technical parameters table of Ausetter T 8 series ..................................................................................................... 1

1.1.2 Technical parameters table of Ausetter U 8 series ..................................................................................................... 2

1.1.3 Technical parameters table of Ausetter T 4 series ..................................................................................................... 3

1.1.4 Technical parameters table of Ausetter U 4 series ..................................................................................................... 3

Chapter 2 Manual user guide .............................................................................................................................................................. 5

2.1 Manual user target................................................................................................................................................................ 5

2.2 Common words and sign guide ............................................................................................................................................ 5

2.2.1 Symbols .................................................................................................................................................................... 5

2.3 PDF files .............................................................................................................................................................................. 6

2.4 More information ................................................................................................................................................................. 6

Chapter 3 Safety ................................................................................................................................................................................. 7

3.1 Important safety operation rules ........................................................................................................................................... 7

3.2 Safety information ............................................................................................................................................................... 7

3.2.1 Fire prevention information ...................................................................................................................................... 8

3.2.3 Maintenance .............................................................................................................................................................. 8

3.3 Safety features ...................................................................................................................................................................... 8

3.3.1 Safety protection system ........................................................................................................................................... 8

3.4 Emergency stop button......................................................................................................................................................... 9

Chapter 4 Notices on installation and movement ............................................................................................................................. 11

4.1 Installation and movement ................................................................................................................................................. 11

4.2 Installation condition ......................................................................................................................................................... 11

4.3 Installation space................................................................................................................................................................ 12

4.4 Load of building................................................................................................................................................................. 12

4.5 Connection of ground wires ............................................................................................................................................... 13

4.6 Power supply and power cable ........................................................................................................................................... 14

4.7 Compressor ........................................................................................................................................................................ 15

Chapter 5 Preparation ....................................................................................................................................................................... 16

5.1 Start Ausetter device .......................................................................................................................................................... 16

5.2 Parts name .......................................................................................................................................................................... 16

5.2.1 The front right side view ......................................................................................................................................... 16

5.2.2 The back left side view............................................................................................................................................ 17

5.3 Ausetter system .................................................................................................................................................................. 17

5.3.1 Job imaging process ................................................................................................................................................ 17

5.3.2 Plate loading platform ............................................................................................................................................. 18

5.3.3 Operation panel ....................................................................................................................................................... 18

5.3.4 Start button .............................................................................................................................................................. 19

5.3.5 The indicator light on the operation panel ............................................................................................................... 19

5.3.6 Buzzer ..................................................................................................................................................................... 19

5.3.7 Plate ........................................................................................................................................................................ 20

5.3.8 Supported plate size ................................................................................................................................................ 20

5.3.9 Plate size ................................................................................................................................................................. 20

5.3.10 Plate processing..................................................................................................................................................... 20

5.4 Backup key files ................................................................................................................................................................. 21

5.4.1 Saving the device information file .......................................................................................................................... 21

5.4.2 Backup device parameters ....................................................................................................................................... 21

5.4.3 Backup plate parameter template files .................................................................................................................... 22

5.5 The imaging control program Tiffdownload of Ausetter .................................................................................................... 22

5.5.1 Show the device state .............................................................................................................................................. 22

5.5.2 Tool bar ................................................................................................................................................................... 23