AVALON N16

Avalon N VLF, innovative and reliable VLF thermal platesetter systems

Agfa Graphics’ Avalon N VLF line is the most extensive in the industry offering a size
and configurations for all applications. The Avalon N16 series, the smallest in the
Avalon N VLF range, offers full-featured VLF systems for customers with mid-size
VLF plates. The Avalon N16 innovative platesetting systems have a reputation for
solid dependability and offer a full assortment of advanced features such as internal
punching. A full array of automation options is available.
IMAGER N16-50 N16-80
N16-50 E : 512 beams
Models N16-50 S : 512 beams N16-80 XT: 1024 beams
N16-50 XT: 512 beams
Imaging System Thermal Bar laser using Grating Light Valve (GLV) technology
Laser technology 830 nm Thermal Laser Diode
Recording system External drum
Resolution 2400 dpi
PLATE SIZES
Max. plate size
1,470 x 1,165 mm (57.8” x 45.8”) 1,470 x 1,180 mm (57.8” x 46.4”)
(lead edge x wrap)
Minimum plate 650 x 550 mm ( 450 x 370 mm with small plate option)
(lead edge x wrap) 25.6” x 21.7” (17.7” x 14.5” with small plate option)
Thicknesses 0.2 to 0.4 mm
(option for 0.15 mm support available) 8 to 16 mil
N16-50 E : 1470 x 1157 mm grip 3/5 mm
Imaging size - Max N16-50 S : 1470 x 1154 mm grip 6/5 mm N16-80 XT: 1470 x 1169 mm grip 6/5 mm
N16-50 XT: 1470 x 1154 mm grip 6/5 mm
PLATES
Approved Agfa Graphics plates Amigo TS, Azura TS, Azura TU, Energy Elite, Energy Elite Pro, Energy Xtra, Thermostar P970
PLATE HANDLING CONFIGURATIONS
Plate loading
Semi-automatic manual loading Yes
Multi cassette Autoloader Yes (3 - 6 cassettes)
Plate unloading
Manual unload Yes
On-line processor (OLP) Yes
TROUGHPUT *
N16-50 E : 16 pph
N16-50 S : 24 pph N16-80 XT: 42 pph
Energy Elite Pro N16-50 XT: 30 pph
1448 x 1143 x 0.4 mm plate , 2400 dpi
*Throughput can be affected by plate sensitivity, screening and other factors.
Contact your Agfa Graphics representative for more detail.
INTERNAL PUNCHING
N16-50 E : optional
N16-50 S : standard N16-80 XT: standard
N16-50 XT: standard
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions (WxDxH) 2,740 x 1,775 x 1,515 mm (107.8” x 69.8” x 59.6”)
Approx. Weight Approx. 1,640 kg (3,608 lbs.)
ENVIRONMENT
Temperature range 21° to 25° C (69.8° to 77.0° F)
Humidity range 40% to 70% RH (non-condensing)
200 to 240 V, Single phase, 25 amps, 50 or 60 Hz
Power
(Autoloader 5 amps, Blower 10 amps, Chiller 4-8 amps)

AUTOLOADERS
N-16-AL M TRIPLE THREE CASSETTE AUTOLOADER

Plates per cassette - Triple models 0.4 mm: 60

(The top cassette can only accommodate up to 0.3 mm plates) 0.3 mm: 75

Removable cassettes No
Included
Slip sheet removal
Capacity: 100 sheets
Manual bypass Yes
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
6,290 x 3,995 x 1,680 mm
Footprint (W x D x H) total system
(247.6” x 157.2” x 66.1”)
Approx Weight 1,150 kg
(autoloader only, no plates) (2,514 lbs.)
Power Supplied by main unit
CONFIGURING
Location of Loading unit Right or left of engine
Location of Cassette unit Right or (and) left of loading unit
FIELD UPGRADABILITY
Upgrade three to six cassettes Yes

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