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969 HQT Laser Imager Service Manual Addendum, Rev A
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Section 1. Specifications Section 7. Diagrams
Section 2. Installation Section 8. Troubleshooting
Section 3. Adjustments Section 9. Illustrated Parts Breakdown
Section 4. Disassembly/Reassembly
Section 5. Additional Information
Section 6. Theory of Operation

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969 HQT Laser Imager
Service Manual Addendum
Specifications EImation 1998 Rev. A 1-1
1-1. Specifications S ASCII commands with ACK/NACK or Packet

protocol
Dimensions
Height: 1,28 m [50.4 in] (Top Closed) Film
1,68 m [66.0 in] (Top Open) Imation Laser Infrared-sensitive, 35 by 43 cm
(14 by 17 in.)
Depth: 690 mm [27.2 in]
Green darkroom conditions
Width: 955 mm [37.6 in]
Recommended processing conditions:
Weight: 277 kg [610 lbs]
S Developer temperature 92.5_– 95_F (95_F
Electrical Requirements preferred)
Voltage: 100 VAC 10%, 50/60 Hz (Japan) S Dryer temperature 110_–140_F (110_F
120 VAC 10%, 50/60 HZ (U.S.) preferred)
200/220/240 VAC 10%, 50/60 HZ
(Europe) S Developer replenishment rate 45 cc–55
cc/film with a dedicated processor, 55 cc/film
Power: 750 V.A. (Maximum) for Laser Imager without
Heat Load: 850 BTU/Hr. (Maximum) for Laser S Fixer replenishment rate 85 cc–90 cc/film
Imager with a dedicated processor, 100 cc/film
without
Environment
Temperature: 15–35_ C [59–95_ F] Film Cartridges/Magazines
(operating) Daylight Load Supply Cartridge
–30–60_ C [–22–95_ F]
(storage) S Holds 125 unexposed sheets of Laser IR film
Relative Humidity: 20% to 75% RH (operating) S Film low and film out detection
20% to 85% RH (storage)
Receive Magazine
Field: v100 Gauss
S Film full detection at 30 exposed sheets of
Vibration: 0.01 G (operating) Laser IR film
0.5 G (storage)
Image Input
Machine Control
Digital Interface
Keypads:
S Parallel, RS422 – Host to Digital Interface
S A User Keypad is the standard, main Board (DIB)
operator control. This keypad has a
footswitch attachment which allows handfree S 4 Mpixels/sec data transfer rate (maximum)
image acquisition. S 32 megabyte image memory standard (see
S A Local Keypad is required to change film Options on next page)
contrast, density, border and film destination Video Interface
settings.
S RS170 compatible
RS232/RS422 Host Control
S Real-time frame grab
S Optional, dependent on image source
S Interlaced or noninterlaced
Specifications EImation 1998 Rev. A 1-2
S 5 MHz to 110 MHz frequency response Agency Approvals

S 7.5 MHz to 110 MHz Internal Clock with Safety
automatic phase lock loop capability to Europe
incoming video signal
S IEC 950 (EN60950) (Information Technology
S 16 megabyte image memory standard (see Equipment including Electrical Equipment)
Options below)
S IEC 825-1 (Radiation Safety of Laser
Image Output Products)
Multiple formats: 1:1, 2:1, 4:1, 6:1, 9:1, 12:1, U.S.A.
16:1, 20:1
S UL-1950 (Data Processing Equipment)
Selectable borders: Dark (equals DMax setting)
or clear (equals DMin of RFI
image) Europe
Maximum gray levels: 4096 levels S EN 55022 Class B (Conducted and Emitted
Contrast selection: 15 choices for positive EMI/RFI Specs)
polarity, 15 choices for
negative polarity
Pixel reproduction: Sharp or smooth (each set
to one of 16 values during
installation)
Copies: 1–9
Output tests: Density, contrast, and
calibration sheets
Options
S Additional memory modules are avaiIable.
Up to four 16 megabyte memory boards or
four 32 megabyte memory boards can be
installed. Since board types cannot be
mixed, maximum total image memory is
either 64 or 128 megabytes.
S Imation Cleaning Kit
S Imation/OEM Interfaces
S Imation IR Safelight
S Imation Footswitch
Installation EImation 1998 Rev. A 2-1
2-1. General 2-2-2. User Keypad to TDB

The procedures for installing a 969 HQT are the 1. If a keypad extension cable is being used,
same as for the standard 969 except as connect it to the User Keypad cable. Refer
indicated in the following paragraphs. The to Figure 2-1.
differences described are the result of the
2. Connect the keypad cable (or keypad
different IMS systems, and involve the following
extension cable) to the TDB in the IMS
three areas:
Enclosure. Refer to Figure 2-1.
S Cable connections.
TDB/C
S Switch and jumper settings on the TDB and
VIB. ....
COMM 1
Keypad ....
S System configuration (parameter settings) Keypad Extension .
for the IMS. Cable Cable
....
COMM 0
2-2. Cable Connections ....
.
2-2-1. AC Source Input Wiring
! Caution Keypad
Before power is applied to the imager, the
input wires from the ac source must be
line–tapped appropriately at the TS1 terminal Figure 2-1. User Keypad to TDB Cabling
strip for the T1 power transformer.
2-2-3. Local Keypad to TDB
Connect the keypad cable to the upper
! WARNING communication port on the rear of the IMS
BEFORE REMOVING THE MACHINE enclosure. (A cable inside the IMS enclosure
LOWER REAR PANEL, MAKE SURE THAT leads from this point to J4 on the TDB.)
THE POWER CORD IS REMOVED FROM
THE AC OUTLET. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY ! Caution
CAUSE SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH IF
CONTACT WITH PRIMARY COMPONENTS The user and local keypads must be
OCCURS. connected to the correct ports to avoid
possible damage to the keypads or TDB.
1. Measure the AC voltage at the wall outlet.
2. Remove the machine lower rear panel. 2-2-4. Video Source to VIB
1. Use an analog cable to connect the video
3. Connect the line and jumper wires at the
signal from the modality to the appropriate
TS1 terminal strip appropriately for the ac
Video In connector on the VIB in the IMS
source voltage. Refer to the label on the
Enclosure. Run the analog cable through
power transformer. (Jumper wires are
the ferrite core as shown on the machine
provided in the shipping package.)
label. Refer to Figure 2-2.
2. If the modality provides a pixel clock signal, 2-3. Switch and Jumper Settings
use an analog cable to connect it to the
appropriate Ext Clock In connector on the 2-3-1. TDB
VIB in the IMS Enclosure. Refer to Jumpers W1 and W4
Figure 2-2.
Jumpers W1 and W4 configure J1 and J2 for
VIB RS422 or RS232 input. W1 configures J1
(Comm 0) and W4 configures J2 (Comm 1). Set
VIDEO VIDEO
the jumper to the left for RS232 and to the right
IN
PORT 0
for RS422. Refer to Figure 2-4.
OUT
Video
VIDEO VIDEO
IN
W4 SW2 J2 (Comm 1)
PORT 1
Modality TDB/C
OUT
Pixel Clock W1 SW1 J1 (Comm 0)
PORT 0 PORT 1
Figure 2-4. TDB Jumpers and Switches
EXT CLOCK IN
Switches SW1 and SW2

Switches SW1 and SW2 control which signals
are routed to pins 5 and 9 of J1 and J2. SW1
Figure 2-2. Video Source to VIB Cabling controls J1 (Comm 0) and SW2 controls J2
(Comm 1). Each switch can be placed in one of
2-2-5. Digital Source to DIB three positions (see the following table):
Use a digital cable to connect the modality to
the appropriate port on the DIB in the IMS
! Caution
Enclosure. Refer to Figure 2-3.
SW1 and SW2 must be set correctly. An
DIB
incorrect setting could result in damage to
the equipment connected to the TDB, and/or
blow fuses on the TDB.
PORT 1
Digital Image
PORT 0
Modality
Figure 2-3. Digital Source to DIB Cabling

Position Pin 5 Pin 9 Used For

Left +5V GND (1) RS422 hosts, VIB
(2) Imation fiber
optic converter :
Center RTS CTS RS232

handshaking
(RTS output,
CTS input).
Currently not ...
used; may be
...
used in the future
for Toshiba host
control.
Right +12V –12V (1) User Keypad,
E8 E7
(2) Siemens
external fiber
E6
E5
E4
E3
E2
E1
optic converter
(RS232
jumpered)
Figure 2-5. VIB Jumpers
2-3-2. VIB
2-4. System Configuration
Pixel Clock Source Note
Two jumpers on the VIB specify the pixel clock The following procedures are performed
source. For an internal clock (generated by a with the MPC connected to the 969 HQT,
Phase Lock Loop module installed on the VIB), and require the HQT MPC for Windows
set the jumpers to E1-E2 and E4-E5. For an program. Connect the MPC
external clock (provided by the source communication cable to the bottom
modality), set the jumpers to E2-E3 and E5-E6. communication port at the rear of the
The jumpers are factory set, and should not IMS enclosure. (See paragraph 8-3-1 in
need to be changed unless a PLL module is Troubleshooting.) No hardlock key is
added or removed. Refer to Figure 2-5. required for the HQT MPC for Windows
application.
Continuous Acquire Mode
When a jumper is connecting pins E7 and E8, 2-4-1. Load IMS Parameters
the VIB operates in continuous-acquire mode. 1. From MPC Operations Setup, select the IMS
This may be useful when attempting to examine subsystem.
the source video signal. However, for normal
operation the two pins must not be connected 2. Select Output 0 Comm 0 from the
(place the jumper block on a single pin; this is component select dropdown list box (to the
the factory setting). right of the subsystem buttons).
3. Select the Comm window display button.
4. Select the Printer Defaults button, then
select the Save button.
5. Select the first user from the component
select dropdown list box.
Note 11. If the system includes a second user, select

Users are identified by slot/comm (e.g., the second user from the component select
Input 1 Comm 0) or modality name, dropdown list box. Repeat Steps 6 through
depending on the User Display setting in 10.
the Preferences window.
12. After all the IMS parameters have been
6. If a script file is available for this user, select loaded, power cycle the 969 HQT.
the Script window display button. Specify
the script file name and location in the 2-4-2. Load MCS Parameters
Select Script File window, then select the Refer to the Help files for the parameters.
OK button. If a script file is not available, or
the script file settings need to be modified, 2-4-3. Load OIC Parameters
proceed to the next step. Refer to the Help files for the parameters.
Note
2-4-4. Load Keypad Parameters
8700 and 969 script files will not work
with the 969 HQT. Refer to the Help files for the parameters.
7. Select the Comm window display button. 2-4-5. Digital Modality Setup
Select the appropriate Defaults button,
Note
modify the parameter settings as needed for
Load digital parameters from a script file
host control users, then select the Save
whenever possible (refer to Step 6 of
button.
paragraph 2-4-1). If a script file is not
Note available for the modality, enter
The following default settings should be parameters manually. To determine the
used, depending on your system correct settings, refer to the OEM
configuration: specifications, contact the OEM site
engineer, or contact the Technical
969 – Used for Superset Host Control Assistance Center.
users.
1. From MPC Operations Setup, select the EIB
subsystem.
959 – Used for 831/952 Host Control
users. 2. Select the first DIB user from the component
select dropdown list box.
HQT – Used for all Keypad users.
3. Select the Config window display button.
Modify the parameter settings as needed,
Siemens – Used for all Siemens Host
then select the Save button.
Control users.
Note
8. Select the Image window display button.
Modify the parameter settings as needed, When the Save button is selected, digital
then select the Save button. parameters are loaded into the DIB.
9. Select the Host window display button. 4. Verify that the modality is generating an
Modify the parameter settings as needed, image.
then select the Save button. 5. Select the Acquire button.
10. Select the System window display button.
Modify the parameter settings as needed,
then select the Save button.
Note 2-4-6-2. Enter Rough Video

If the acquire fails, recheck the digital Parameters
parameter settings. Modify the settings Note
as needed. Save the new settings, then
Load video parameters from a script file
try to acquire again.
whenever possible (refer to Step 6 of
6. Select the Print button. Verify that the image paragraph 2-4-1). If a script file is not
is printed successfully. available for the modality, enter
parameters manually. This requires that
2-4-6. Video Modality Setup an oscilloscope be used to measure
some parameters; other parameters are
2-4-6-1. Inspect Signals from Modality calculated based on these measure-
1. Verify that the modality is generating an ments. Refer to the video parameter
image. Help screens in HQT MPC for Windows.
2. Inspect the video and pixel clock signals: 1. From MPC Operations Setup, select the EIB
subsystem.
a. Check for two video modes. Check
with the OEM to determine if the 2. Select the first VIB user from the component
modality can operate in two different select dropdown list box.
modes that require different video
parameters. Some OEMs have one set 3. Select the Config window display button.
of video parameters for Live (Scan) Enter rough parameter settings, then select
mode and another set for Review (Off the Save button.
Tape) mode. Set up for one or the other. Note
b. Check for double termination. Observe When the Save button is selected, the
the host monitor while connecting the video parameters are loaded into the
video cable to a powered up VIB. If the VIB.
monitor image improves or stays the 4. Select the Acquire button.
same, there is no problem. If the monitor
image suddenly goes bad (ghosting, S If successful, proceed to Step 11.
blurring, faint, etc.), the video signal may S If not successful, proceed to Step 5.
already be terminated once, and
connecting to the VIB causes a double 5. Temporarily set framing parameters to crop
termination problem. If so, resolve this the image to a 100 line by 100 pixel square.
problem before proceeding. (This is done to ensure that a vertical or
horizontal sync pulse is not sampled; the
c. Check the pixel clock signal. Connect parameters will be set for a full frame in
the pixel clock cable to the oscilloscope Step 11.)
(do not terminate the scope). The pixel
clock signal must be above 0.5 volts S Set Image Lines to 100 and Horiz Active
peak to peak and must be stable. (A Pixels to 100.
pixel clock filter may help eliminate
S Set Horizontal Delay and Vertical Delay
glitches in the pixel clock, but it may also
to select this 100 x 100 square from the
make it worse!) If the signal is okay,
center of the image.
connect the pixel clock cable to the VIB.
6. Connect the host video cable to the 10. Try acquiring (be sure the Sync, Enable, and
oscilloscope (use a T connector with a 75 Acquire LEDs are all on).
ohm terminator attached). Measure the
S If successful, proceed to Step 11.
video signal from sync tip to maximum white
level. If less than 1 volt, set the Double Gain S If unsuccessful, try acquiring two or three
parameter to 0.5 to 1.0. If more than 1 volt, more times. If still unsuccessful, reset
set the Double Gain parameter to 1.0 to 2.0 the 969 HQT and the MPC, and try two
volts. or three more times. If still unsuccessful,
double check Steps 1 through 9.
7. Set the following parameters to midpoints as
indicated: 11. Adjust the following framing parameters to
obtain the full frame (rough draft only; this
S Clock Delay to 6.
will be done again during fine tuning):
S Fine Pixel Delay to 180.
S Vertical Delay and Image Lines
S Black Level to 100.
S Horizontal Delay and Horiz Active Pixels
8. Select the Save button.
12. Perform video fine tuning.
9. Verify that the Enable LED is on. This
indicates that the parameter set has been 2-4-6-3. Fine Tune Video Parameters
loaded and the VIB is in a ready state. Refer Note
to Figure 2-6. When printing images from MPC, the
images are replicated. Replication
reproduces the image from the host
exactly, without any smoothing. This is
ENABLE
INSYNC
ACQUIRE
CONFIG
OVRFLW
UNDFLW
done so that any blurring or ghosting will

be evident and not disguised by
processing the image. When printing
images from the keypad, the selected
interpolation value (smooth to sharp) is
used to process the image. This may
oooooo make the image look better, but may
VIB also hide other problems. Therefore, it is
best to print from MPC when performing
fine tuning.
1. Display a SMPTE or OEM test pattern on
the OEM monitor. Be sure the image is at
OEM defined window and level. If a SMPTE
or test pattern is not available, try using a
customer image with all text removed and
define the sampling area to include the grey
scale. Another alternative is to window and
level the customer image so that there are
extreme blacks and whites across the whole
Figure 2-6. VIB LEDs image.
2. Select the Tune window display button.
3. Select the Gain/Black Level button in the
Video Fine Tuning window.
4. An image is acquired, and then the Gain Note

and Black Level Rectangle Selection If all the values are zero, the acquire has
window opens. Select the Retrieve button to failed, and the cause should be
download the acquired image to the MPC. investigated.
Note 8. At the MPC, select the Close button in the
Each time the Gain and Black Level Gain & Black Level Fine Tune window.
Rectangle Selection window is opened,
Note
an image is acquired and the most
recently downloaded (not the most Because this is a rough gain and black
recently acquired) image is displayed. level adjustment, the digital values
This means that the window can be displayed at this point are not important.
opened multiple times while configuring They will become important when the
a modality without having to download final adjustment is performed later in this
an image each time. However, be sure to procedure.
download an image for each modality, 9. Select the Bad Clock Delay button in the
and be aware that the downloaded Video Fine Tuning window. Select the OK
image may not match the most recently button when the Successful Acquire and
acquired image (for example, if the Successful Print messages are displayed.
modality’s screen saver kicks in after the
image has been downloaded). 10. The image is acquired using each of 16
different coarse clock delay settings. The 16
5. Examine the downloaded image: images are printed on one sheet of film. The
a. Identify an area that includes maximum coarse delay setting is printed above each
blacks, but does not include any border image. Identify any images that exhibit
(video blanking) area. This is critical. vertical line pixel shifting. Ignore any other
(The only area on a SMPTE pattern that image problems at this time.
contains maximum black is the 100% 11. In the Bad Clock Delays window, select
square; the other black bars are not those images identified in the previous step,
maximum black.) then select the OK button.
b. Identify an area that includes maximum 12. Select the Fine Pixel/Clock Delay button in
whites, but does not include any the Video Fine Tuning window. Select the
overwhite text. This is critical. OK button when the Successful Acquire and
6. Click and drag to create a rectangle that Successful Print messages are displayed.
surrounds the true black and true white 13. The image is acquired and printed using 16
areas identified in the previous step, then different combinations of fine pixel and clock
select the OK button. delays. The 16 images are printed in a 4:1
Note format on 4 sheets of film. The clock delay
and fine pixel delay are printed above each
At this point, the IMS samples the video
image. Identify the single best image, then
and passes the digital values to the
proceed to Step 17.
MPC. The MPC adjusts the black level
based on the sample. This sampling and Note
adjusting continues at approximately 4 Perform Steps 14 through 16 only if a
second intervals. single best image cannot be identified
7. The Gain & Black Level Fine Tune window when the images are printed in a 4:1
opens, and displays the minimum and format.
maximum digital values, along with the black
level and the digital gain.
14. Select the Print 1-Up button in the Video 21. To ensure that image Dmin will be
Fine Tuning window. acceptable, increase the gain as follows:
15. Select an image to print in the Video Fine S Add one to the displayed Digital Gain
Tuning – Print Full Size window (image value, then select the Manual Adjust –
numbers are printed above each image on Once button. The intent now is to
the 4:1 prints), then select the OK button. produce a maximum value of 1023.
Select the OK button when the Successful
22. Increasing the gain decreases Dmax as well
Print message is displayed. Examine the
as Dmin. To offset the gain increase,
image on the film.
increase the displayed Black Level value by
16. Repeat Step 15 as needed. When the single one, then select the Manual Adjust – Once
best image has been identified, select the button.
Cancel button in the Video Fine Tuning –
23. Select the Close button to accept the
Print Full Size window.
displayed values.
17. Select the Config window display button.
24. Acquire and print a SMPTE test pattern
Enter the clock delay and fine pixel delay
using the lowest available contrast setting
settings that are printed above the
(usually contrast #1). Check the black and
previously identified image. Select the Save
white levels on the film. If the levels are set
button.
correctly, the 95% and 5% patches on the
18. Repeat Steps 2 through 7. film will be equally visible.
19. At the MPC, if the adjustment is correct, the If a SMPTE pattern is not available, use a
following values will be displayed in the Gain customer image and check the grey scale
& Black Level Fine Tune window: steps. Again, using the lowest available
contrast setting, inspect the film for visual
S The maximum value will be below 1023,
distinction of the first two and last two steps
and should be 1016 for 8-bit pixels and
of the grey scale. ( Note: A low contrast
1022 for 12-bit pixels.
setting produces low contrast in the middle
S The minimum value will be above 0, and of the scale and high contrast at the ends of
should be 4 for 8-bit pixels and 1 for the scale.) Step 2 should not blend into step
12-bit pixels. 1, and step 15 should not blend into step 16.
If the OEM monitor is adjusted properly
20. When the values listed in the previous step (refer to paragraph 2-4-6-5), its grey scale
are displayed, select the Auto Adjust – Stop can be used for comparison purposes.
button to stop the continuous sampling of
the video. If the values are close, but not If the VIB is set up CORRECTLY: What is
right on, select the Auto Adjust – Once normally seen (using a contrast test) is that
button to perform a single sample and adjust the contrast test #1 Dmax (0% square) is
cycle (this can be repeated as required). lighter than a dark border and Dmin (100%
square) is equal to or slightly darker than a
Note clear border. It is not until later contrast tests
The sampling circuitry in the VIB is that image Dmax and Dmin equal film Dmax
susceptible to video noise which can and Dmin. This is acceptable, gives good
affect image Dmin values. To ensure that quality images, and results in the 95% and
image Dmin will be acceptable, the 5% patches on a SMPTE test film being
following step will increase the gain equally visible. If desired, the image Dmax
slightly to clip the noise from the video can be forced to match the border Dmax.
signal. This will decrease image Dmin There are two ways to accomplish this:
(and Dmax) slightly.
S In the Image Parameters window, set the 25. If the black or white level is unacceptable,
Match Border parameter to Yes. try any of the following:
S Increase the Black Level value by one or S Assuming that fine tuning has been
two digits. This will darken up the image done, try selecting a different sampling
Dmax, and will also darken up the image area (use different row and column
Dmin slightly. Do not go past the point of settings) when performing the MPC gain
just matching image Dmax to border adjustment.
Dmax or the 5% patch will start to S Try a different image (see Step 1 of this
disappear. procedure).
If the VIB is set up INCORRECTLY: Using S The Black Level setting can be
contrast #1, either the 95% or 5% patch will increased by one or two digits to darken
be gone or faint. If using a customer image, up the image Dmax. This will also
step 2 of the grey scale will blend with or be darken up the image Dmin slightly.
only faintly darker than step 1, or step 15 will
S If still having problems, contact TAC, a
blend with or be only faintly lighter than step
PST member, or the local video expert.
16. (See Step 25 of this procedure for
possible solutions.) 26. Make final adjustments to framing
parameters to obtain the full frame. The
The other possible incorrect setup of the VIB preceding fine tuning steps may have
is that image Dmax is significantly lighter shifted the horizontal delay so that a pixel is
than film Dmax or that image Dmin is lost on the right or left side of the image. To
significantly darker than film Dmin. Using a check for this, print a film with clear borders
contrast test, this can be seen by the fact (change the Border setting in the Image
that image Dmax and Dmin do not match Parameters window to 4095). View the
film Dmax and Dmin until the last few image. If a pixel is missing from the left or
contrast levels, or they never reach film right side, add or subtract one pixel from the
Dmax and Dmin. (See Step 25 of this Horizontal Delay setting. Be sure to change
procedure for possible solutions.) the Border setting back to 0 when fine
If the VIB is set up PERFECTLY: All of the tuning is complete.
following will be true (with Match Border set 27. Proceed to paragraph 2-4-6-4.
to Yes):
S Contrast #1 Dmax and Dmin will match 2-4-6-4. Set Customer Preferences
the border Dmax and Dmin. When performing the following procedure, note
S Increasing the final Black Level setting that the method of setting customer preferences
by one will make the contrast #1 Dmin varies depending on the control source.
slightly darker than a clear border. For Keypad and host control users:
S Decreasing the final Black Level setting S Density and contrast are set at the Local
by one will make the contrast #1 Dmax Keypad of the 969 HQT. Refer to the 969
slightly lighter than a dark border. HQT Operator’s Guide for details.
This would be the perfect situation.
However, in most cases, the VIB does not S Smooth/sharp image processing is set via
seek black and white level this accurately. MPC, based on interpolation settings. Refer
to the MPC for Windows Help file for details.
1. Have the customer select a typical image time the monitor will tend to drift, and the
that contains the range of contrasts they will brightness and contrast may have to be
be looking for. adjusted by the OEM.)
2. Acquire the image and print a contrast test. Check
3. If everything looks too light or too dark, With the SMPTE pattern at OEM defined
adjust the density setting. If the density window and level values, the 5% patches (both
setting looks okay, have the customer select black and white) should be visible, and should
a contrast setting. have equal contrast to the enveloping 100%
and 0% boxes around them. If the 5% patches
4. If the customer finds the image
are not visible, or are not equally visible, the
unacceptable at any combination of density
OEM monitor should be adjusted.
and contrast levels, it is possible that the
gain/black level adjustment needs to be S Ask the OEM to adjust the monitor.
redone using a different image, or the OEM
S Be there when the OEM adjusts the monitor,
monitor may be misadjusted (refer to
and ensure that the ambient lighting is the
paragraph 2-4-6-5).
same as the normal lighting the customer
5. Have the customer select smooth or sharp uses when filming.
image processing. If neither smooth nor
Adjustment
sharp is acceptable to the customer, the
interpolation settings may need to be 1. Adjust the white first. Looking at the text,
changed. Refer to the MPC for Windows turn the OEM contrast knob until the whites
Help file for details on how to change just start to smear. Then back off the
interpolation settings. contrast just to the threshold of smearing.
The 95%/100% patch in the SMPTE should
2-4-6-5. OEM Monitor Adjustment now be visible.
If the customer likes the images there is no
2. Adjust the black. Turn the brightness knob
need to adjust the OEM monitor even though it
until the image starts to fill in. Continue until
may be slightly off. However, if the customer is
the black in the image starts to turn grey. At
unable to get an acceptable contrast on the
this point, the 5%/0% patch should be
images, it may be necessary to make the
visible. Back off the brightness until there is
following checks and/or adjustments.
an equal balance in the visual ratio of 0% to
Theory 5% as 100% to 95%. These two patches
are the key.
The OEM’s video generator board outputs a
video signal to the OEM monitor. This same
video signal is sent to the VIB. The window and
level controls adjust this video signal, which
affects both the image displayed on the OEM
monitor and the image printed on the film. If the
monitor’s brightness and contrast are out of
adjustment, the customer will compensate by
adjusting the window and level controls until the
image looks good on the monitor. The result of
this is that the image on the film and the image
on the monitor do not match. Therefore, it is
important that after the brightness and contrast
have been set correctly, the customer does not
turn the brightness and contrast knobs. (Over
Adjustments EImation 1998 Rev. A 3-1
3-1. General
The adjustments in the 969 HQ/HQS Service
Manual apply to the 969 HQT except as follows:
Paragraph 3-9, IMS Printed Wiring Assemblies,
does not apply.
The only adjustments required for the 969 HQT
IMS are:
S Jumper and switch settings on the
Translator Daughter Board (TDB).
S Jumper settings on the Video Interface
Board (VIB).
Note
See paragraph 2-3 in Section 2,
Installation, for procedures for setting
these jumpers and switches.
Disassembly/Reassembly EImation 1998 Rev. A 4-1
4-1. General 2. Loosen the attaching screws and remove

The disassembly/reassembly procedures in the the IMS Access Panel.
969/HQS Service Manual apply to the 969 HQT 3. Grasp and pull the IMS enclosure straight
except as follows: Paragraph 4-9, IMS Area, out from the imager cabinet.
does not apply.
4. To expose the inner enclosure, swing open
4-2. IMS Assembly the panel on which the IPB, TDB, and VIB or
DIB are mounted.
To pull the 969 HQT IMS assembly from the
imager cabinet and then reinstall it, use the Reinstalling the IMS Assembly
following procedure.
1. Swing the panel assembly closed.
Accessing the IMS Assembly
2. Actuate the inner latch (A in Figure 4-1) on
the slide rail, and slide the IMS enclosure in
! WARNING to its first stop.
When the power cord is plugged in, 3. Actuate the outer latch (B), and slide the
hazardous voltages are present in some IMS enclosure all the way into the cabinet.
areas of the 969 HQT. These voltages can
4. Replace the IMS Access Panel.
cause severe injury or death.
1. Power down the 969 HQT and unplug the

power cord.
Figure 4-1. Replacing the IMS Enclosure in the Cabinet

4-3. Replacing the IMS AC Power 4. Pry loose and remove the red fuseholder.
Fuses 5. Remove the blown fuse(s).
Reassembly
! WARNING
1. Place one end of the new fuse on top of the
When the power cord is plugged in,
fuse cartridge end terminal (see side view in
hazardous voltages are present in some
Figure 4–2).
areas of the 969 HQT. These voltages can
cause severe injury or death. 2. Place the other end of the fuse on the
center set of clips. (It is not necessary to
Disassembly force it down into the clips.)
1. Power down the 969 HQT and unplug the 3. Position the other fuse as described in steps
power cord. 1 and 2 above.
2. Remove the lower back access panel from 4. While holding the fuses in place, insert the
the 969 HQT. fuse cartridge into the fuse and switch
assembly. The fuses will snap into the
3. At the top of the IMS enclosure (see Figure fuseholder clips as the cartridge is inserted.
4-2), use a small flat-blade screwdriver to
pry open the door to the fuse cartridge.
Figure 4-2.
4-4. Replacing a Memory Daughter

Board (MDB) ! Caution
To avoid damage to sensitive electronic
! WARNING components, always wear an anti-static strap
when handling PWAs or EPROMs.
When the power cord is plugged in,
hazardous voltages are present in some 3. To remove an MDB, rock the board gently
areas of the 969 HQT. These voltages can from left to right to disengage it from its
cause severe injury or death. connector,
1. Power down the 969 HQT and unplug the 4. When replacing an MDB, make sure it is
power cord. positioned in the correct location (see Figure
4-3). If only one board is used, for example,
2. Extend the IMS enclosure from the 969 HQT it must be placed in the MDB 1 location.
cabinet as described in paragraph 4-2.
Figure 4-3. Locations for Memory Daughter Boards

Additional Information EImation 1998 Rev. A 5-1
5-1. General
The entire Section 5, Additional Information, of
the 969 HQ/HQS Service Manual applies to the
969 HQT.
Theory of Operation EImation 1998 Rev. A 6-1
6-1. General or hosts through the TDB and interfaces for

The following paragraphs describe the Image image sources through two optional interface
Management System (IMS) of the 969 HQT. boards. The IMS can be configured with either
Interaction of the IMS with the 969 HQT an 8-bit or 12-bit data path and image memory
machine control system is illustrated on the ranging from 16 to 128 megapixels. The IPB is
functional and wiring diagrams in Section 7 of the core of the IMS and acts as a backplane.
this addendum. The other boards in the IMS are either daughter
boards that plug directly into the IPB or are
6-2. Image Management System connected by cable. The IPB interfaces with
969 HQT Machine Control System (MCS) and
The IMS consists of a group of boards which
optics via an MCS Interface Board.
perform image acquisition, interpolation,
filtering, formatting, and output to the Laser The IMS can be configured with combinations of
Optics. It has interfaces for up to two keypads the following boards (see also Figure 6-1):
Reference
Name Function
Designation
IPB Image Processor Board Image processing
MDB Memory Daughter Board Image memory – up to 4 boards per system
TDB Translator Daughter Keypad or host interface – any command set
Board
DIB Digital Interface Board Digital host image interface
VIB Video Interface Board Video host image interface
MCS-IB Machine Control System Interfaces the IMS with the 969 HQT machine control
Interface Board system
Figure 6-1. IMS Interconnecting Diagram

The main IMS boards are mounted on an inner Note

swing-out panel in the IMS Enclosure (see From one to four Memory Daughter
Figure 6-2). The connectors for the TDB and Boards (MDBs) can be installed, but all
image interface boards are accessible when the installed boards must be of the same
panel is swung out. The two image interface type; i.e., either 8 or 12-bit and either 16
boards (DIB or VIB) are the same size and or 32 megapixel.
install in the same location. Only one image
interface board can be installed at a time.
Figure 6-2. IMS Enclosure Components

6-2-1. Image Processor Board (IPB)

The IPB performs the acquisition, interpolation,
filtering, formatting, and transfer of an image to
the Laser Optics via the MCS. The IPB includes
the following logical blocks to perform these
tasks:
Block Function
Microprocessor Controls the functions of the IPB and interface boards.
Image Interface Connects the IPB to one of the four possible image interface boards.
Scale LUT Maps the input pixel width to the memory width.
Acquisition Controls image acquisition modes and generates the timing needed for the
Control & image memory.
Memory Timing
Image Memory Consists of image memory control, an address generator, and connectors for
Control the four MDBs.
Interpolation Performs image interpolation and filtering.
Contrast Table Provides a 10-bit to 12-bit output conversion and a linear 12-bit output path.
(Located in IPB EPROM.)
Format Control Controls the output to the Laser Optics interface and switches between image
and border.
Printer Interface Outputs the formatted image data to the Laser Opticsvia the MCS.
Parameter RAM Stores acquisition and print parameters and performs parameter initialization
between various logic blocks.
Communication Provides an interface to the TDB.
Microprocessor
6-2-1-1. IPB Functions The IPB uses a Motorola 68302 microprocessor.

The bold arrows in Figure 6-3 show the image It is a highly integrated device with a 68000 core
data path through the IPB. Data enters through and several additional features. Among them
the Image Interface Block, passes through the are two serial communication controllers. One is
Scale LUT Block, and is stored in the Image used to control the serial port to the MCS via
Memory Block. This path is active during an the MCS Interface Board, over which system
external image acquisition. The microprocessor commands and status are exchanged. The
can acquire images directly through the Scale other is used for the service modem. Only one
LUT Block. During a print operation, this data is of these serial ports can be active at a time. The
read from the image memory, is interpolated service modem port is RS-232 compatible, while
and filtered through the Interpolation Block and the MCS port is differential.
then is passed through the Contrast Table Block
to the Printer Interface Block. In diagnostic
mode, the Microprocessor Block can bypass the
Printer Interface Block and intercept the output
data at the Contrast Table Block.
MCS I/F NMB
Comm Micro
Micro Block
Block
TDB
Interface
Acquisition Format
Control & Memory Parameter
RAM Block
Timing Block
DIB/VIB Image Scale Image Contrast Printer MCS/Laser

Interface LUT Memory Interpolation Table Interface Interface
Interface Block
Block Block Block Block Block
Figure 6-3. Image Processor Board Block Diagram

6-2-1-2. Bandwidth 6-2-2. Memory Daughter Boards (MDB)

The system is designed for 120 nanosecond Refer to Figure 6-4 for a block diagram of the
memory which requires a total memory MDB.
bandwidth of 8.3325 MHz. The IPB has a
The MDB is available with 16 or 32 megapixels
33.330 MHz system clock which is divided down
(MP) of memory. The 16 MP version has an
to provide the required memory bandwidth. The
8-bit pixel width; the 32 MP version is available
bandwidth is divided as follows:
with an 8-bit or a 12-bit pixel width.
Image Transmission 4.16625 MHz
The MDB is built with 4 banks of memory. Each
Image Acquisition 4.10225 MHz bank consists of thirteen DRAMs in a ZIP
package. Each bank has an 11-bit address bus,
Memory Refresh 0.06400 MHz
13-bit data input bus, 13-bit data output bus,
Note and 3-bits of control. The memory is organized
The refresh cycle steals from the for 12-bit image pixels having 1-bit of parity. A
acquisition bandwidth in order to perform fully configured board provides for a 12-bit data
the refresh. path and has 52 DRAMs.
Image acquisition will support a line burst rate of The memory banks can be depopulated for an
4 megapixels per second and have a maximum 8-bit image plus 1-bit parity configuration. The
average transfer rate of 3 megapixels per four least significant bits (0–3) are depopulated.
second line to line. Acquisition of video images A depopulated board provides for an 8-bit data
having a 110 MHz pixel frequency will be path and has 36 DRAMs.
supported by allowing a maximum of 32 The address for each memory bank is provided
acquisition passes. through one of two address multiplexers which
also double as the address drivers. One
multiplexer drives banks 0 and 1 and the other
drives banks 2 and 3. They take the lower 22
bits of the input address and convert these to
row and column addresses to the DRAM. A
single control signal from the IPB switches the
multiplexers between the two DRAM addresses.
The presence or absence of a pull-down resistor
at the IPB connector is used to indicate to the
IPB whether a MDB is an 8 or 12-bit version.
The IPB masks the four least significant bits for
an 8-bit MDB. A pin is grounded at the IPB
connector to indicate to the IPB whether a MDB
is installed at that connector location. Another
pin is grounded at the IPB connector to indicate
to the IPB whether a MDB is a 16 or 32 MP
version.
The information on which pins are grounded is

used by a memory configuration register on the
IPB to determine image memory width and size
and the number of boards. The board size and
number of boards installed are combined with
the current address to generate board select
signals. A memory out-of-bounds error is
generated when a memory access is attempted
to a board that is not installed. All boards must
be installed in order. If a board is missing, the
system will not recognize the boards that follow.
If 8-bit and 12-bit boards are intermixed, then
the system will assume that they are all 8-bit
boards. In addition, 16 and 32 MP boards
cannot be intermixed.
D IN INPUT
BUFFER
BANK BANK BANK BANK
D OUT 0 1 2 3
OUTPUT
LATCH
IPB CONNECTOR
ADDR 1
MUX 1 1
ADDR 1
MUX 2 1
3
3
CNTL CNTL 3
PAL DRIVERS 3
Figure 6-4. Memory Daughter Board Block Diagram

6-2-3. Translator Daughter Board 6-2-4-1. Digital Interface Board (DIB)

(TDB) The DIB provides for two digital host copper
The TDB provides two serial communication connections to the system through the IPB. The
interfaces between the IPB and two hosts interfaces are multiplexed, which allows only
and/or keypads. It is responsible for receiving one interface to be active at a time. They are
commands from the hosts/keypads, checking designed to handle a maximum pixel width of 12
for protocol and transmission errors, and bits. The inputs on each interface are optically
sending the commands to the microprocessor isolated and are RS422 compatible on the
on the IPB. It also receives responses from the request and re-transmit lines. The maximum
IPB, formats these responses, and transmits image transfer rate is 4 MP/sec. The host
them to the host/keypad. system is responsible for ensuring that the 3
MP/sec average transfer rate is not exceeded.
The TDB has a microprocessor which is
responsible for the functions on this board. The DIB interfaces to the IPB through the image
Communication between the microprocessor on source interface connector (CN1107). It
the TDB and the microprocessor on the IPB is provides a 12-bit image output to the IPB along
handled through a dual-port RAM which resides with an input parity error detected signal and a
on the IPB. The communication parameters for strobe. The DIB receives its parameters over a
the two serial ports on the TDB are passed from 10-bit parameter bus and returns command
the IPB to the TDB through the dual-port RAM status over a 2-bit command bus. Both
after a power-up reset. functions provide a strobe signal. The DIB
receives its power, clock, and power-up reset
The two serial ports on the TDB are jumper from the IPB through CN1107.
selectable for either RS-232 or RS-422
operation. Both ports have only receive and The DIB has test pattern generation circuitry.
transmit signals. There is no hardware The test image data is stored in an EPROM
handshaking on either port. They will support which is supplied and installed by Imationt.
baud rates up to 19.2K. The image is transferred at a 2 MP/sec rate.
The maximum image size is 512x509 in
The TDB will accept different command sets 831/952/959 format and 512x511 in 969 format.
and translate them into a common command
set. In this way, the IPB will only require a single There are two defined forms of image
command set to be active. transmission. The first is 831/952/959 digital
protocol. In this format, a line-by-line
6-2-4. Image Interface Boards (DIB or handshaking is performed, which requires a
VIB) request for each line. The host terminates each
The system is capable of being configured for line, except the last, with an EOM. The last line
either a digital or video input. The digital input is terminated with an EOT. The second is 969
may be from one or two sources. The video protocol. The entire image is transferred at once
input may be from one or two sources and may with no line-by-line handshaking. The host
either provide an external clock or use a plug-in terminates the transfer with an EOT. In both
phase lock loop (PLL) board for internal clock protocols, it is possible to transmit a 4 byte
generation. header prior to the image data to define the
image size. The IMS treats the header as a
separate image, which requires that it be
terminated with an EOT.
6-2-4-2. Video Interface Board (VIB) input, video output and a pixel clock input. The
The VIB converts video image data to a digital VIB interfaces to the IPB through the image
format and transfers it to the IPB over the image source interface connector (CN1107). It
source interface. The video image must be a provides a 9-bit image output to the IPB along
composite video signal meeting the RS170/343 with a strobe. the VIB receives its parameters
or equivalent standard and is usually the output over a 10-bit parameter bus and returns
of a D/A converter. The VIB also provides an command status over a 2-bit command bus.
input for the clock that samples the D/A Both functions provide a strobe signal. The VIB
converter. The video is digitized to 9-bits/pixel. receives its power, clock and power-up reset
The VIB supports external clock sampling up to from the IPB through CN1107.
110 MHz by allowing a maximum of 32 passes
for one acquisition. A Phase Locked Loop (PLL)
6-2-5. New Modem Board (NMB)
module can be plugged into the VIB to provide Refer to Figure 6-5 for a block diagram of the
the clock for synchronous digitization when an NMB. This board provides an RS232 serial
external clock is not available. The VIB can communications interface to the IPB via a nine-
accept video signals with interlaced or pin connector. The MPC can be connected to
progressive scan modes. this port for performaqnce of system setup and
diagnostics. Or an external modem can be
The VIB has two video interfaces for image connected to the port from an approved
acquisition only one of which may acquire at ”medical” isolation transformer (refer to
any one time. Each interface consists of a video Figure 6-6).
DB9 Female
1
6
2 RCV 21 21 TX2
7 CTS 25 25
3 TXD 19 19 RX2
8 RTS 23 23
4 DTR 30 30 DTR
9
5
New Modem Board Image Processor Board
Figure 6-5. New Modem Board Interface to IPB
Phone
”Medical”
Isolation
Isolated External
Transformer Power Modem
OR DB9 Female
Input Power
From Line MPC New Modem Board
Figure 6-6. Implementation of an External Modem Via the New Modem Board
6-2-6. MCS Interface Board The optics interface supports the following
This board interfaces the IMS with the 969 HQT functions:
machine control system and laser optics. It S Accepts start-of-line requests from the
provides both an image data interface and a optics, and supports up to two requests for
communications interface, connecting with the each stored line.
IPB on one side (IMS data interface) and the
MCS CPU Board (optics interface) on the other S Transmits pixels to the optics at a 2.5
(see Figure 6-7). megapixel per second rate, and outputs
4096 pixels per line.
The IMS data interface supports the following
functions: S Generates odd parity for each output pixel.
S Generates start-of-line requests to the IMS. S Provides a passive serial communication link
between the IMS and the optics.
S Accepts image data from the IMS at a
varying rate from 4.167 to 1.042 megapixels The data buffer supports the following functions:
per second. S Stores two lines of data consisting of 4096
S Provides a 12-bit input data path. pixels per line and 12 bits per pixel.
S Provides a passive serial communication link S Provides time interleaving of write and read
between the IMS and the optics. operations.
S Provides write rates up to 4.167 pixels per
second.
S Provides read rates of 2.5 megapixels per
second.
Figure 6-7. MCS Interface Board Block Diagram

6-2-7. IMS DC Power Supply Keypads

The IMS Power Supply provides the following The system supports two types of keypads: a
dc voltages for operation of the IMS circuits: Local Keypad located at the imager, and a User
S +5 vdc + 2 %, rated at 20 amps Keypad at each user’s imaging console (for
users not operating under host control).
S –5 vdc + 2 %, rated at 2.5 amps
The Local Keypad is used to adjust image
S +17 vdc +2 %, rated at 2.5 amps contrast, density and border, and to select the
output destination for the imaged film.
S –17 vdc +2 %, rated at 2.5 amps
The User Keypad provides format selection,
Note
image acquisition, and printing functions. A
None of the dc outputs is field character representing each key is translated
adjustable. into the appropriate SuperSet command by the
TDB. The User Keypad is powered by the TDB
6-2-8. Operator Interfaces
and will operate up to 200 feet from the system.
Local Panel It includes an attachment for a footswitch, which
can be used for handsfree acquisition of
The Supply button on the Local Panel closes images.
the film cartridge and unlocks the supply door,
and the Receive button opens the receive door.
The local panel also displays system status and
error messages. In addition, it has power on
and alarm indicators.
Diagrams EImation 1998 Rev. A 7-1
7-1. Diagrams are provided in paper form.

Troubleshooting EImation 1998 Rev. A 8-1
8-1. Troubleshooting Safeguards 8-2. Message Tables

The message tables on the following pages list
! WARNING all the status and error messages that apply to
the 969 HQT. These include messages:
CERTAIN TROUBLESHOOTING, ADJUSTMENT,
AND DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURES MUST BE S Read from error logs and displayed on the
PERFORMED WITH THE IMAGER ENERGIZED. MPC (LXX errors).
AVOID ANY CONTACT WITH PRIMARY
S Displayed on the Local Panel (PXX errors).
COMPONENTS. CONTACT WITH PRIMARY
COMPONENTS CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY S Displayed on the User Keypad (KXX errors).
OR DEATH.
The messages in each table are listed in
numerical order based on error numbers. Status
messages that do not have an associated
! Caution number are listed in alphabetical order prior to
the numbered messages.
Do not open the Optics Module under any
circumstances. Opening the Optics Module
voids any warranty.
8-2-1. Log Message Table
Related Message (Local

Log Message Corrective Action
Panel and Keypad)
L48 EOF_TIMEOUT P912, P913 See flowchart in 8-3 of this
Addendum.
L59 EIB Parity Write Error K59, K65 See flowchart in 8-3 of this
L59 ACQERR_EIB Addendum.
L64 ACQ PARITY_EIB_ K72 See flowchart in 8-3 of this

Addendum.
L67 FIFO_OVERFLOW_O K72 See flowchart in 8-3 of this
L67 FIFO_OVERFLOW_1 Addendum.
L68 TIMEOUT_EIB_0 K68 See flowchart in 8-3 of this
L68 TIMEOUT_EIB_1 Addendum.
L75 LOCAL_PANEL_ERROR None See flowchart in 8-3 of 969 HQ
Service Manual.
L85 MEM_FULL_0 None See flow chart in 8-3 of this
L85 MEM_FULL_1 Addendum.
L112 REWIND_UNIT_ERROR P112 See flowchart in 8-3 of 969 HQ
Service Manual.
L113 REWIND_UNIT_TRIG P113 See flowchart in 8-3 of 969 HQ
Service Manual.
L114 REWIND_UNIT8_ERROR P114 See flowchart in 8-3 of 969 HQ
Service Manual.
L115 PICKUP_CUP_ARM_LOWER_ERROR P115 See flowchart in 8-3 of 969 HQ
Service Manual.

Panel and Keypad)
L116 PICKUP_CUP_ARM_UPPER_ERROR P116 See flowchart in 8-3 of 969 HQ
Service Manual.
L117 PICKUP_CUP_SLIDE_ERROR P117 See flowchart in 8-3 of 969 HQ
Service Manual.
L118 WIDTH_SLIDE_GUIDE_ERROR P118 See flowchart in 8-3 of 969 HQ
Service Manual.
L119 PICKUP_ARM_ERROR P119, P160 See flowchart in 8-3 of 969 HQ
Service Manual.
L121 ATTENUATOR_ERROR P121 See flowchart in 8-3 of 969 HQ
Service Manual.
L122 NO_OPTICS_MODULE P122, P126 See flowchart in 8-3 of 969 HQ
Service Manual.
L123 POLYGON_MOTOR_ERROR P123 See flowchart in 8-3 of 969 HQ
Service Manual.
L125 NO_SOS P125 See flowchart in 8-3 of 969 HQ
Service Manual.
L139 BAD_BARCODE P139 See flowchart in 8-3 of 969 HQ
Service Manual.
L152 LINEBUF1_ERROR P152 See flowchart in 8-3 of 969 HQ
Service Manual.
L154 NVRAM_ERROR P154 See flowchart in 8-3 of 969 HQ
Service Manual.
L155 POWER_FAILURE P155 See flowchart in 8-3 of 969 HQ
Service Manual.
L161 JAM_MAGAZINE P160, P161 See flowchart in 8-3 of 969 HQ
Service Manual.
L162 JAM_TRANSPORT P160, P162 See flowchart in 8-3 of 969 HQ
Service Manual.
L163 JAM_TO_EXPOSURE P160, P163 See flowchart in 8-3 of 969 HQ
Service Manual.
L164 JAM_EXPOSURE P160, P164 See flowchart in 8-3 of 969 HQ
Service Manual.
L165 JAM_TO_PROCESSOR P160, P165 See flowchart in 8-3 of 969 HQ
Service Manual.
L167 DOUBLE_FEED P160 See flowchart in 8-3 of 969 HQ
Service Manual.
L171 SUPPLY_DRAWER_OPEN_ERROR P171 See flowchart in 8-3 of 969 HQ
Service Manual.
L172 RECMAG_DOOR_OPEN_ERROR P172 See flowchart in 8-3 of 969 HQ
Service Manual.

Panel and Keypad)
L174 RECMAG_CLOSE_ERROR P148, P174 See flowchart in 8-3 of 969 HQ
Service Manual.
L175 RECMAG_OPEN_ERROR P175 See flowchart in 8-3 of 969 HQ
Service Manual.
L176 SUPPLY_COVER_OPEN_ERROR P176 See flowchart in 8-3 of 969 HQ
Service Manual.
L177 SUPPLY_COVER_CLOSE_ERROR P138, P177 See flowchart in 8-3 of 969 HQ
Service Manual.
L200 PARITY_ERR P912, P913 See flowchart in 8-3 of this
Addendum.
L211 EOL_ERROR P912, P913 See flowchart in 8-3 of this
Addendum.
L212 HANDSHK_ERROR P912, P913 See flowchart in 8-3 of this
Addendum.
L214 LINELENGTH_ERROR P912, P913 See flowchart in 8-3 of this
Addendum.
L215 OUTPUT_ERROR P912, P913 See flowchart in 8-3 of this
Addendum.
L601 INVALID_POWER_MONITOR_OFFSET P601 See flowchart in 8-3 of this
Addendum.
L602 INVALID_POWER_MONITOR_RANGE P602 See flowchart in 8-3 of this
Addendum.
L603 INVALID_OPT_DENSITY_RANGE P603 See flowchart in 8-3 of this
Addendum.
L604 INVALID_LASER_DYN_RANGE P604 See flowchart in 8-3 of this
Addendum.
L605 ATTEN_TEST_FAIL P605 See flowchart in 8-3 of this
Addendum.
L620 NO_FILM_MODEL P620 See flowchart in 8-3 of this
Addendum.
L912 NO_CLK_RECEIVED P912 See flowchart in 8-3 of this
Addendum.
L913 PARITY_ERROR P913 See flowchart in 8-3 of this
Addendum.
L914 SINGLE_PARITY_ERROR P914 None
L915 SINGLE_NO_CLK_RECEIVED P915 None
8-2-2. Local Panel Messages
Message
Local Panel Message Corrective Action
Number
–– Film Processor Info Status message; no action required.
Developer Fixer Dryer
{Temp} {Temp} {Temp}
Idle
–– Film Processor Info Status message; no action required.
Developer Fixer Dryer
{Temp} {Temp} {Temp}
Processing
–– Laser Imager Status message; no action required.
Printing
{Media Size} {Media Type}
Supply XXX Receive XXX
–– Laser Imager Status message; no action required.
Ready
{Media Size} {Media Type}
Supply XXX Receive XXX
–– LCD, LED, and BEEPER Status message; no action required.
––– Testing –––
LASER IMAGER
–– MCS: Selftesting Status message; no action required.
–– Printer is currently performing selftest. Status message; no action required.
P112 Printer malfunction. See flowchart in 8-3 of 969 HQ
Service Manual.
Service Manual.
Service Manual.
Service Manual.
Service Manual.
Service Manual.
Service Manual.
P119 Media pickup error. This error should automatically clear. See flowchart in 8-3 of 969 HQ
Service Manual.
Service Manual.
Service Manual.
Message
Number
Service Manual.
Service Manual.
P126 Service mode. Optics ignored. Set bit 2 of S3 on PWA-A to OFF.
P130 Close supply drawer. See flowchart in 8-3 of 969 HQ
Service Manual.
P131 The media installed is not supported in this printer. Insert Load a supply cartridge containing a
another type. supported media type.
P132 Insert supply cartridge. See flowchart in 8-3 of 969 HQ
Service Manual.
P133 Supply cartridge has less than 20 sheets remaining. Status message; no action required.
P134 Supply cartridge is empty. See flowchart in 8-3 of 969 HQ
Service Manual.
P135 Opening media supply cartridge. Status message; no action required.
P136 Closing media supply cartridge. Status message; no action required.
P137 Printing in progress. When printing is complete, supply Status message; no action required.
drawer will open.
P138 Press supply button for 5 seconds to open the drawer. Self-explanatory; alternates with P177.
This will expose XXX sheets in the supply cartridge.
P139 Could not read barcode on supply cartridge. Replace See flowchart in 8-3 of 969 HQ
cartridge. Service Manual.
P140 Close receive door. See flowchart in 8-3 of 969 HQ
Service Manual.
P141 Insert empty receive magazine. See flowchart in 8-3 of 969 HQ
Service Manual.
P142 Receive magazine can hold media of only one size and Self-explanatory.
type. Please empty receive magazine.
P144 Please empty receive magazine. See flowchart in 8-3 of 969 HQ
Service Manual.
P147 Printing in progress. When printing is complete, receive Status message; no action required.
door will open.
P148 Press receive button for 5 seconds to open the door. Self-explanatory; alternates with P174.
This will expose XX sheets in the receive magazine.
Service Manual.
Service Manual.
Service Manual.
Message
Number
P160 Media jam. Attempting to clear jam. Status message; no action required.
P161 Media jam at supply cartridge. Remove jam. See flowchart in 8-3 of 969 HQ
Service Manual.
P162 Media jam near supply cartridge. Remove jam. See flowchart in 8-3 of 969 HQ
Service Manual.
P163 Media jam near exposure area. Remove jam. See flowchart in 8-3 of 969 HQ
Service Manual.
P164 Media jam at exposure area. Remove jam. See flowchart in 8-3 of 969 HQ
Service Manual.
P165 Media jam behind receive door. Remove jam. See flowchart in 8-3 of 969 HQ
Service Manual.
P166 Media pickup error. This error should automatically clear. See flowchart in 8-3 of 969 HQ
Service Manual.
P171 Supply drawer could not be opened. See flowchart in 8-3 of 969 HQ
Service Manual.
P172 Receive door could not be opened. See flowchart in 8-3 of 969 HQ
Service Manual.
P174 Receive magazine could not be closed. See flowchart in 8-3 of 969 HQ
Service Manual.
P175 Receive magazine could not be opened. See flowchart in 8-3 of 969 HQ
Service Manual.
P176 Supply cartridge could not be opened. Replace See flowchart in 8-3 of 969 HQ
cartridge. Service Manual.
P177 Supply cartridge could not be closed. Opening drawer See flowchart in 8-3 of 969 HQ
will expose XXX sheets. Service Manual.
P179 Replace transport access panel. See flowchart in 8-3 of 969 HQ
Service Manual.
P601 Printer malfunction. See flowchart in 8-3 of this Addendum.
P607 Selftest interrupted. Printing will wait until selftest This message alternates with another
complete. message that indicates the cause of
the interruption. Refer to the flowchart
for the other message.
Message
Number
P912 Error not corrected during print. See flowchart in 8-3 of this Addendum.
P913 Error not corrected during print. See flowchart in 8-3 of this Addendum.
P914 Error corrected during print. Status message; no action required.
P915 Error corrected during print. Status message; no action required.
8-2-3. User Keypad Messages
Message
User Keypad Message Corrective Action
Number
K59 Image signal error. Try acquiring again. See flowchart for L59 in 8-3 of this
Addendum.
K65 Image acquire failed. Try acquiring again. See flowchart for L59 in 8–3 of this
Addendum.
K68 Image acquire failed. Try acquiring again. See flowchart for L68 in 8–3 of this
Addendum.
K72 Memory error. Try acquiring again. Refer to related log message (L64 or
L67) flowchart in 8-3 of this Addendum.
8-3. Troubleshooting Flowcharts and 8-3-2. Log and Local Panel Message
Supporting Procedures Flowcharts
This subsection contains troubleshooting Flowcharts are provided for the following log and
flowcharts and supporting procedures. The local panel messages. Where trouble analysis
flowcharts are keyed to error messages that procedures are identical for different error codes,
apply only to the 969 HQT. These error a single flowchart is provided for multiple codes.
messages relate wholly (or partially) to IMS
L48 EOF_TIMEOUT (see page 8-9)
functions. For flowcharts relating to error codes
L59 EIB Parameter Write Error (see page 8-10)
that pertain to the MCS (and thus are common
L59 ACQUERR_EIB (see page 8-11)
to both the HQ and HQT), see Section 8 of the
969 HQ Service Manual. L64 ACQ_PARITY_EIB (see page 8-12)
L67 FIFO_OVERFLOW (see page 8-13)
8-3-1. Connecting the MPC to the IMS L68 TIMEOUT_EIB (see page 8-14)
for Troubleshooting L85 MEM_FULL (see page 8-15)
1. Turn off power on the MPC and (if possible) L200 PARITY_ERR (see page 8-16)
the imager. L211 EOL_ERROR (see page 8-9)
L212 HANDSHK_ERROR (see page 8-17)
2. Remove the lower access panel from the L214 LINELENGTH_ERROR (see page 8-17)
rear of the imager. L215 OUTPUT_ERROR (see page 8-9)
3. Connect a straight-through serial cable L601/P601 INVALID_POWER_MONITOR_OFFSET
((9-pin female to 9-pin male) between the (see page 8-18)
COM 1 serial port of the MPC and the lower L602/P602 INVALID_POWER_MONITOR_RANGE
(see page 8-18)
serial port on the rear of the IMS enclosure.
L603/P603 INVALID_OPT_DENSITY_RANGE
(see page 8-18)
L604/P604 INVALID_LASER_DYN_RANGE
(see page 8-18)
L605/P605 ATTEN_TEST_FAIL (see page 8-18)
P606 OPT_CMD_FAIL (see page 8-18)
P608 OPT_UNK_RESP (see page 8-19)
P609 OPT_INV_DATA (see page 8-19)
L620/P620 NO_FILM_MODEL (see page 8-20)
P910 No communications between IMS and MCS
(see page 8-21)
L912/P912 NO_CLK_RECEIVED (see page 8-9)
L913/P913 PARITY_ERROR (see page 8-9)
L914/P914 SINGLE_PARITY_ERROR
(see page 8-22)
L915/P915 SINGLE_NO_CLK_RECEIVED
(see page 8-22)
L48 EOF_TIMEOUT
L211 EOL_ERROR
L215 OUTPUT_ERROR
L912/P912 NO_CLK_RECEIVED
L913/P913 PARITY_ERROR
L59 EIB Parameter Write Error

L59 ACQERR_EIB
L64 ACQ_PARITY_EIB
L67 FIFO_OVERFLOW
L68 TIMEOUT_EIB
L85 MEM_FULL
L200 PARITY_ERR
L212 HANDSHK_ERROR
L214 LINELENGTH_ERROR
L601/P601 INVALID_POWER_MONITOR_OFFSET
L602/P602 INVALID_POWER_MONITOR_RANGE
L603/P603 INVALID_OPT_DENSITY_RANGE
L604/P604 INVALID_LASER_DYN_RANGE
L605/P605 ATTEN_TEST_FAIL
P606 OPT_CMD_FAIL
P608 OPT_UNK_RESP
P609 OPT_INV_DATA
L620/P620 NO_FILM_MODEL
P910 No Communications between IMS and MCS

L914/P914 SINGLE_PARITY_ERROR
L915/P915 SINGLE_NO_CLK_RECEIVED
8-3-3. User Keypad Message 8-3-6. Rewind Assembly Binding

Flowcharts Check
Not required for the 969 HQT. See 8-3-5 in the 969 HQ Service Manual.
8-3-4. MCS Power Supply Checks 8-3-7. Optics Signal Waveforms

See 8-3-3 in the 969 HQ Service Manual. See 8-3-6 in the 969 HQ Service Manual.
8-3-5. IMS Power Supply Checks 8-3-8. Fiber Optic Cable Checks
Not required for the 969 HQT.
8-3-9. Dual Printing Troubleshooting

Not required for the 969 HQT.
8-3-10. MCS CPU Board (PWA-A) Switch

Functions
See 8-3-9 in the 969 HQ Service Manual.
Illustrated Parts Breakdown EImation 1998 Rev. A 9-1
9-1. General
The Illustrated Parts Breakdown provided in this section covers the IMS asssembly of the 969 HQT.
The following subsections of the IPB in Section 9 of the 969 HQ/HQS Service Manual do not apply to
the 969 HQT:
9-21 HQ (Multi-User) IMS
9-22 HQS (Single-User) IMS
9-23 External System Interfaces/Cabling
9-24 Keypad
9-27 Dual Printer Interface
Figure 1. 969 HQT IMS ASSEMBLY

Figure 1. 969 HQT IMS ASSEMBLY (Cont)

Item No. Part Number Description Qty
1 96-0000-1789-5 Image Processor Board (IPB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2 96-0000-2210-1 Translator Daughter Board (TDB), Copper . . . . . . . . . . 1
3* 78-8092-4115-7 Memory Daughter Board (MDB), 16M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 to 4
4* 78-8092-4116-5 Memory Daughter Board (MDB), 32M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 to 4
5** 78-8092-4055-5 Video Interface Board (VIB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
6** 78-8092-4053-0 Digital Interface Board (DIB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
7 96-0000-2212-7 Machine Control System-Interface Board (MCS-IB) . . 1
8 96-0000-2907-2 IMS DC Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
9 96-0000-2214-3 New Modem Board (NMB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
10 78-8094-5807-4 Fan Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
11 26-1011-7756-1 Power Switch Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
12 96-0000-1649-1 Cable, IPB to New Modem Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
13 96-0000-1657-4 Cable, IPB to MCS-IB, 10 pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
14 96-0000-1656-6 Cable, IPB to MCS-IB, 40 pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
15 96-0000-1660-8 Cable, TDB to Local Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
16 96-0000-1663-2 Cable, IMS DC Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
17 96-0000-1662-4 Cable, MCS-IB to HQT Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
18 96-0000-2620-1 User Keypad (located at modality) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AR
19 96-0000-1707-7 Local Keypad (located at imager) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
20 26-1011-4286-2 Fuse, 3 A , 250 V (Housed in Power Switch Assy) . . . 2
Notes:
* A quantity of 1 to 4 of either a 16 Mbyte or 32 MByte MDB may be used. The two types cannot be
mixed.
** Either a VIB or DIB may be installed.

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Section 1. Specifications Section 7. Diagrams

Section 2. Installation Section 8. Troubleshooting

Section 3. Adjustments Section 9. Illustrated Parts Breakdown

Section 5. Additional Information

Section 6. Theory of Operation

1-1. Specifications S ASCII commands with ACK/NACK or Packet

S 5 MHz to 110 MHz frequency response Agency Approvals

2-1. General 2-2-2. User Keypad to TDB

Switches SW1 and SW2

Figure 2-3. Digital Source to DIB Cabling

Position Pin 5 Pin 9 Used For

Center RTS CTS RS232

Note 11. If the system includes a second user, select

Note 2-4-6-2. Enter Rough Video

done so that any blurring or ghosting will

4. An image is acquired, and then the Gain Note

4-1. General 2. Loosen the attaching screws and remove

1. Power down the 969 HQT and unplug the

Figure 4-1. Replacing the IMS Enclosure in the Cabinet

4-4. Replacing a Memory Daughter

Figure 4-3. Locations for Memory Daughter Boards

6-1. General or hosts through the TDB and interfaces for

Figure 6-1. IMS Interconnecting Diagram

The main IMS boards are mounted on an inner Note

Figure 6-2. IMS Enclosure Components

6-2-1. Image Processor Board (IPB)

6-2-1-1. IPB Functions The IPB uses a Motorola 68302 microprocessor.

MCS I/F NMB

DIB/VIB Image Scale Image Contrast Printer MCS/Laser

Figure 6-3. Image Processor Board Block Diagram

6-2-1-2. Bandwidth 6-2-2. Memory Daughter Boards (MDB)

The information on which pins are grounded is

Figure 6-4. Memory Daughter Board Block Diagram

6-2-3. Translator Daughter Board 6-2-4-1. Digital Interface Board (DIB)

Figure 6-5. New Modem Board Interface to IPB

Figure 6-7. MCS Interface Board Block Diagram

6-2-7. IMS DC Power Supply Keypads

7-1. Diagrams are provided in paper form.

8-1. Troubleshooting Safeguards 8-2. Message Tables

8-2-1. Log Message Table

Related Message (Local

L64 ACQ PARITY_EIB_ K72 See flowchart in 8-3 of this

Related Message (Local

Related Message (Local

8-2-2. Local Panel Messages

8-2-3. User Keypad Messages

L59 EIB Parameter Write Error

P910 No Communications between IMS and MCS

8-3-3. User Keypad Message 8-3-6. Rewind Assembly Binding

8-3-4. MCS Power Supply Checks 8-3-7. Optics Signal Waveforms

8-3-9. Dual Printing Troubleshooting

8-3-10. MCS CPU Board (PWA-A) Switch

Figure 1. 969 HQT IMS ASSEMBLY

Figure 1. 969 HQT IMS ASSEMBLY (Cont)

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