DD+DIS084.

97E Repair and Service

Safety Instructions

Section 6 - 1

List of contents

1 Safety Instructions ..............................................................................................................1

1.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 1

1.2 Safety instruction regarding the decurl unit ............................................................................. 1

1.3 Safety instructions regarding the power supply....................................................................... 2

1.4 Instructions for handling PCBs.................................................................................................. 2

1.5 Supplementary protective earth connector............................................................................... 3

1.6 EMI/EMC measures ..................................................................................................................... 3

1.6.1 Ground potential differences ...................................................................................................... 4
1.6.2 Intergrounding ............................................................................................................................ 4
1.7 Service PC connection................................................................................................................ 5

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1 Safety Instructions

1.1 Introduction
When servicing the printer or carrying out a replacement, the following points should be taken
into account:

• Always make sure that the printer is switched off and that the power plug has been
disconnected from the wall outlet. Before switching off the printer, make sure that no
images are being acquired or processed.

• When opening the top cover, be aware of the high temperature of the de-curl unit.

• The printer should not be operated when any parts have been removed. In case you have
to operate the printer while covers are removed, take care that your clothing isn't caught
by one of the revolving parts.

• Make sure to use the original screws during re-assembly.

• Electrical components such as fuses should only be replaced by components of the same
size and ratings.

1.2 Safety instruction regarding the decurl unit

The decurl unit gets extremely hot during the operation. Avoid contact, there is a risk of
burning. Watch the corresponding label on the decurl unit.

536161AM.CDR

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1.3 Safety instructions regarding the power supply

Figure 2
The machine has three safety switches to ensure the customer's safety. They are located on
the covers that the customer can open. (top cover, film feeder cover, thermal head cover).
The voltage for all motors (execept the decurl motor M2 and the sheet take over motor M5),
clutches, TH and de-curl unit is interrupted if one of the covers is opened.

For service purposes this function can be overridden with a service key.
However, be careful since there is a risk of injury by moving mechanical
parts or electrical parts.

Remove the service key before closing the printer. The actuator of the cover switch may be
destroyed.

1.4 Instructions for handling PCBs

When handling PCBs the following points should be taken into account:

• Always unplug the power plug from the wall outlet before disconnecting or connecting
print jacks from or to the PCBs.

• PCBs must never be exposed to direct sunlight.

• Follow the standard ESD (electrostatic discharge) precautions when handling PCBs or
other internal components.
• PCBs should always be kept in their protective bags.
• When it is absolutely necessary to remove a PCB from its protective bag, it should
be protected against static electricity by placing it on its conductive mat.
• Never touch the pins of an IC with bare hands.
• When it is necessary to touch ICs or other electrical components on a PCB, always
ground your body by wearing a wrist strap (grounding tape) which is connected to e.g. the
intergrounding connection.

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• Right after removal of an electrical component, place it into an anti static bag. Do not walk
across a carpet or vinyl floor carrying an unprotected board.

• Handle PCBs by their edges only. Never touch the pins of the ICs or the conductive
pattern of the PCB.

• Do not check ICs directly using a multimeter. Always check the connectors on the
corresponding PCB.

• Never create a closed circuit across the pins of an IC by using a metal tool.

1.5 Supplementary protective earth connector

In general a supplementary protective earth cable is NOT required for the printer to fullfill
IEC601, even if is positioned in the patient room. There are however 2 exeptions:

1. The printer is located in the patient room AND it is connected to a non IEC601 compliant
device.

2. The printer is located in the patient room and an intergrounding cable is applied.
Only in these two cases it is neccessary to apply the supplementary protective earth cable to
the connector found on the back of the printer.
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(The supplementary earth cable is a green/yellow cable of 4mm and NOT included in the
standard delivery.)
(EN 60 601-1)

Figure 3

1.6 EMI/EMC measures

Before a service intervention is started an inventory should be made of all connections from
the outside to the printer, especially inter grounding and earth connections. Before leaving, the
service engineer should verify that all those connections are established again in their original
situation. Otherwise, the proper operation of the printer and other equipment in its
neighbourhood can be disturbed.
EMI = Electromagnetic interference
EMC = Electromagnetic compatibility

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1.6.1 Ground potential differences

We recommend not to install a printer at a mains where the ground potential difference
between printer and host is higher than 5 Volts (Make sure that the host system console is
switched on during measurement):

Figure 4
If higher than 5 Volts try to use the same mains for both the host system and the printer. (See
also 1.6.2 Intergrounding next page)
1.6.2 Intergrounding

If quality problems occur, during the transmission of image data from the host , which can
possibly be caused by potential differences of the power supply, an intergrounding cable might
help to solve the problems. The cable should be connected at the intergrounding bolt of the
printer.The cable must be positioned very closed to the image data cables to avoid a possible
ground loop.
If the intergrounding cable is used, it is mandatory to use the supplementary protective
earth cable to keep IEC601 compliance.

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1.7 Service PC connection

When a non complying EN60601-1 equipment (as most of the service PC, connected to the
mains are) is connected to the printer, the latter is not complying anymore with the safety
standard. If the service PC is not connected to the mains but is powered by its own (low
voltage) battery the printer is still complying with the safety standard.
So if you are servicing the printer with a service PC it is recommended that it is powered by its
battery. If this is not possible make sure that nobody (patient, medical staff) touches the host
device if it is still connected to the printer (except for the hosts that are connected via fiber
optic link).

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