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FACSIMILE RECEIVER

FAX-208 MARK-2
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Yo u r L o c a l A g e n t/D e a le r

9-52, A shihara-cho,
N ishinom iya, Japan

Te l e p h o n e : 0 7 9 8 -6 5 -2 111
Te l e f a x : 0798-65-4200

A ll rig h ts re s e rv e d .
FIRST EDITIO N : M AY 2001
Printed in Japan

PUB. No. SM E-62530-A

(KAO K) FAX-208 M AR K-2
 CONTENTS
Chapter 1. Circuit Description
1.1 General...........................................................................1
1.2 TB Board .......................................................................2
1.3 FAX RCV Board............................................................3
1.4 MAIN CPU Board .........................................................5
1.5 Panel Block....................................................................10
1.6 POWER Board ..............................................................11
1.7 NAV RCV Board ...........................................................12

Chapter 2. Adjustment and Setting

2.1 Adjustment.....................................................................14
2.2 Switch and Jumper Setting ............................................15

Chapter 3. Location of parts

3.1 Location of parts ............................................................16

Chapter 4. Maintenance
4.1 Replacing Major Parts ...................................................24
4.2 Test Point .......................................................................30
4.3 LED status .....................................................................31
4.4 Clearing Memory...........................................................31
4.5 How to Upgrade Program ..............................................31
4.6 Cleaning of Thermal Head.............................................31
4.7 Cleaning of Head Sensor ...............................................31

Chapter 5. Troubleshooting
5.1 Self-test ..........................................................................32
5.2 Q&A ..............................................................................32

Exploded View .......................................................................D-1

Electrical Parts List ................................................................E-1
List of Drawing
Schematic Diagram ................................................................S-1
 Chapter 1. Circuit Description

1.1 General
The receiver consists of the antenna unit and the receiver unit and works from 10 to 40 VDC power
supply. The signal picked up by the antenna is sent to the TB board in the receiver unit, and printed
out by the printer after processing by the FAX RCV and MAIN CPU boards.
The optional NAVTEX receiver board processes the navtex signal received by the navtex antenna.

TB1 J25
5 5 4 3
6 6 3 2

J2 J3 J21 NAV RCV

NAV ANT Printer
1 08P3119
EPT-3051
(OPTION)
J20 J5 J6
4 5
TB Board J7
08P3176 MAIN CPU
J24 J4 08P3171 J8
D
J1 J4 J26 E
FAX ANT
A FAX RCV
08P3162 J25
TB1 J22
2 3 2 C
3 2 3 B

Figure 1.1 Flow of FAX and NAVTEX signals

The receiver consists of;

1) FAX RCV Board
2) MAIN CPU Board
3) Panel block
4) Printer
5) Power supply board, and
6) Optional NACTEX RCV board.

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 1.2 TB Board

1.2 TB Board
The signal received by the antenna is applied to the FAX RCV Board through a 30 MHz low-pass
filter (LPF) on the TB Board. The LPF prevents local frequency leakage in the unit from passing
through the TB Board. +12 V is supplied to the voltage regulator from the FAX RCV board. When
the preamplifier is used, the slide switch S1 is set to “ACTIVE” to supply the power to the
preamplifier. The voltage at antenna terminal J1 on the TB Board is between 8 and 10VDC. The
voltage regulator also operates as a current limiter, protecting the power circuit in the event of a
short circuit in the preamplifier.

When a preamplifier is used for a navtex exclusive antenna, the slide switch S2 is set to NX ON so
that about 9 V is supplied to the antenna terminal J2.

Note that S1 and S2 are set to “WIRE” and “NX OFF” respectively when the preamplifier is not
used.

ANT J1
TO FAX RCV

WIRE ACTIVE

J6
U1 +12V
OX
NX OFF NX ON REG

NAV ANT J2
TO NAVTEX RCV
T1,T2

TB (08P3176)

Figure 1.2 TB Board

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 1.3 FAX RCV Board

1.3 FAX RCV Board

Facsimile signal from the TB Board is converted to an AF signal (1500 to 2300 Hz) and sent to the
MAIN CPU Board. The FAX RCV Board is composed of four sections; receiver circuit, 1st local
oscillator, 2nd local oscillator, and BFO.
The signal from the TB Board passes through a band-pass filter (BPF). There are four band-pass
filters; 80 to 160 kHz, 1.9 to 6 MHz, 6 to 12 MHz, and 12 to 25 MHz, which are selected by the
CPU according to the receiving signal band
The signal is mixed with the 1st local frequency (50MHz + Rf) to produce first IF signal (50 MHz).
Here, Rf is the receiving frequency, omitting below 1 kHz. The signal is mixed again with the 2nd
local signal (49.544 to 49.545 MHz) to generate second IF signal (455 kHz).
The second IF frequency is mixed with the BFO signal to produce the AF signal, 1500 Hz to
2300Hz. The CPU selects either of two BFOs; 453.1 kHz and 456.9 kHz according to the
transmission mode of the received signal, N (normal) or R (reverse). 456.9 kHz is used for Normal
mode and 453.1 kHz for Reverse mode. The AF signal is sent to the MAIN CPU Board through the
TB Board for recording. (The signal is sent to the TB board, comes back to the FAX RCV Board,
and then sent to the MAIN CPU Board.)
On the FAX RCV Board, the AF signal is A/D converted to measure the signal level and for the
scan operation.

First Local Oscillator

The 1st local signal (receiving frequency + 50 MHz) is produced by the VCO. PLL synthesizer
LSI, U9 includes a pre-scalar, a phase comparator, a swallow counter, and a programmable counter.
The reference signal of 4.5 MHz is obtained by dividing 45 MHz signal generated by the crystal
oscillator by ten. Output of the PLL is fed to the charge pump circuit (functions as a capacitor)
where the pulse signal is converted to a DC voltage.

Second Local Oscillator

To obtain the second IF signal of 455 kHz, the second local oscillator oscillates between 49.544
MHz and 49.545 MHz. The second local oscillator compensates the receiving frequency below 1
kHz ignored by the first local oscillator.
The frequency data of the receiving signal is latched by U15, decoded by U16, and converted to an
analog signal by U20. The analog signal sets the value of the variable capacitor. Thus, the
oscillator of which the center frequency is 4544.5 kHz changes in frequency from 4544 to 4545
kHz.

BFO
One-bit N/R (Normal/Reverse) selection data is delivered from the CPU and latched by U1.
Normally, 4.9569 MHz is selected for normal picture pattern and mixed with 4.5 kHz to produce
the BFO signal of 456.9 kHz. When a facsimile broadcasting station transmits a black and white
reverse picture by means of LSB, the BFO signal of 453.1 kHz is used.

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 FAX RCV (08P3162) TB Board

Q2 Q3,Q4 FL1 Q19 Q17,Q18 FL2 U7 U14

J25
J26 #7 FAX AF OUT
2
FROM FAX COM
TB Board 3
3 (50MHz) 455kHz
J24
U2 26 TO MAIN CPU
TP5 FAX AF
DECODER Board
TP1 TP2 Q1
3 U1 Q5,Q6
1 U19
LATCH
U17 BF0
1/10
U9 SW Q15,Q16
Q10,Q11 TP7 LPF Q13,Q14 TP4
/D CHARGE

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PUMP VCO OSC U18 Y3 Y4
I/N
4.9531MHz 4.9569MHz
Y2
1st OSC PLL 45MHz
2nd OSC

U16 U20
DECODER
VARI-
D/A Y1
CAP.
CR15 4.5445MHz
J24
#4,#6 U15 LATCH
U8 U13 U11,U12 U14
#8,#10 #1
LATCH ENCODER A/D BUF.
4BIT
RCV SIG. LEVEL CR8 SM TO MAIN CPU
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Board
1.3 FAX RCV Board

Figure 1.3 FAX RCV Board

 1.4 MAIN CPU Board

1.4 MAIN CPU Board

FS (Frequency Shift) Detection Circuit

The AF signal from the FAX RCV Board is FS detected (i.e. converted to DC voltage), converted
to a 3 bit, 4-level digitized signal by the A/D converter, and sent to the FAX CPU. While this is
occurring, the remote signal (start and stop signals) is detected and it is also sent to the FAX CPU.
The AF signal (1500 to 2300 Hz) from the FAX RCV Board is sent to the PLL, U37 in the FS
detector through the limiter. At the PLL, the AF signal is converted to a DC voltage with the
reference signal of 2000 Hz (+/-50 Hz). The output of the FS detector passes through the low-pass
filter or LPF, and amplified by U33. R31 is adjusted so that TP3 is 6 V when receiving 2300 Hz
signal.
The signal is sent to the panel block as a SC signal or TUNE signal. The signal is also sent to the
integrator consisting of R43 and C35, and the peak-hold circuit, U34 (2/2). The output of the
buffer U33 is compared with the output of the peak-hold circuit in voltage level by the comparator
(differential amplifier) U34 (1/2). In the case of the white signal (2300 Hz), the inverting and
non-inverting inputs of the comparator are 6 V, so the output of the comparator is 0 V. For the black
signal (1500 Hz), the inverting input is 0 V, and the non-inverting input is 6 V. Thus, the output is
6 V. The integer and peak-hold circuit ensure that the difference in level between black and white
signals is kept constant even when the white signal level fluctuates due to the phase deviation of
the receiving signal or the frequency deviation of the local oscillator. The output of the comparator
is sent to the A/D converter U38 after being divided by R50 and R62. When receiving MHF/HF (2
to 25 MHz) signal, Q10 goes off and the dividing ratio is 10/25 and 6 V signal from U34 (1/2) is
input to the A/D converter U38 as 2.4 V signal. With LF (80 to 160 kHz) signal, Q5 is on, and the
output of U34 (1/2) is directly fed to the A/D converter U38. The divider keeps the variation of the
A/D converter input voltage constant on all bands (80 kHz to 25 MHz), because the AF signal of
LF band varies between 2000 Hz and 2300 Hz only. When a multi-gradation picture such as a
cloud analysis picture is received, the input voltage to the A/D converter changes at the range
between 0 V and 2.4 V. The A/D converter produces 4-level signal in 3 bits which is sent to the
FAX CPU. The table shows the input versus output of the A/D converter.
Table 1 A/D converter Input/Output
Input Output
AD1 AD2 AD3
0.8V or less H H H
0.8 to 1.2V L H H
1.2 to 1.6V L L H
1.6 or more L L L

Switched capacitor filters (SCF), U35, U36, and U37, detect the remote signal (start/stop signal).
The SCF filters the signal of which frequency is determined by the signal received by the clock
terminal. Clock signal of 9509 Hz, 14264 Hz, and 21396 Hz is delivered from the FAX CPU to
SCFs U37, U36, and U35 respectively. If the signal received at the input terminal of the SCF is f +
675 Hz, for example, the output (pin #2) of the SCF U35 goes into "H" state. (The SCFs function
like a resonance circuit.)
The WMO specifies the length of the remote signal to 5 seconds. However, the actual length is 1 to
20 seconds depending on the broadcasting station. Consequently the FAX CPU recognizes as a
remote signal if the output terminal of the SCF is "H" for more than 500 ms.

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 MAIN CPU (08P3171)

TP4 Q10, R50,

U32 U33 TP3 U34 U34 R62 U38, U39 U23 U42
J4 J8
FAX SIG. FS DET. PEAK LEVEL A/D GATE FAX 4 PA∅1~∅4
26 GATE MOTOR
(PLL) HOLD ADJ. CONV. ARRAY CPU ARRAY DRIVE #7
3BIT U17
R3 U18 #10
J2 LF U20
SC U21 RAM LATCH
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U35 U37 U36 16
SWITCHED START START STOP 14264Hz CHAR. DATA
CAPACITOR SIG. DET. SIG. DET. SIG. DET.
FILTERS (675Hz) (300Hz) (450Hz)
9509Hz #7 - #22
U24 16BIT J6
FREQ SHIFT 21396Hz
PRINTER U27 OR U28,U29 16 HEAD
DETECTOR CPU GATE DRIVER
STOP
16BIT
IOC 576 NAVTEX U22 U40
TP6
DATA OSC J6
IOC 288 PRINT RANK
(VARIED
INTENS. #29
BY TEM.)

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13271.04kHz TP1 #32
Y1
OSC P.CONT
Q4, Q5
U4 FREQ. U5 U6
ROM DATA RAM TIMER C2
TP2
U16 TO LCD
DIVIDER
J4 U1,U2 MAIN CPU
D0-D3 4BIT
#4,#6,#8,#0 DATA U43 J2
CP0-CP2 J4 LATCH TO LED DRIVER
U7
R/W #12,#14,#16,#18 I/O (PAPER OUT, S-LEVEL, etc.) #3 - #10
4BIT
J1
FROM KEY
#17 - #27

Figure 1.4 MAIN CPU Board

1.4 MAIN CPU Board
 1.4 MAIN CPU Board

MAIN CPU (MASTER CPU) Circuit

The MAIN CPU circuit consists mainly of CPU (U3), ROM (U4), RAM (U5), and RTC (U1). The
ROM U4 stores the frequency data for facsimile broadcasting stations. When the memory is
initialized, ROM-stored frequency data is sent to the RAM. The broadcasting frequencies
modified and newly added by the operator are also stored in the RAM. A backup battery preserves
the contents of the RAM. RTC U6 is a timer. The MAIN CPU functions as follows.

1) Receiving keyboard data and sending out LCD data

2) Reading and writing from/to frequency memory
3) Presetting synthesizer
4) Programming timer reception (automatic reception) and controlling the timer
5) Presetting NAVTEX data (station and message) and sending a command to NAV CPU
6) Sending a command to FAX CPU
7) Sending a command to PRINTER CPU

The figure below shows the interface between the MAIN CPU and the FAX RCV boards. The
following data are sent from the MAIN CPU to the FAX RCV board via a latch circuit: frequency
data to the PLL; 100Hz step preset data; and band data and N/R data. From the FAX RCV board,
receiving signal strength data is sent to the MAIN CPU board. The above data (DO-D3) are
latched by selection signals CPO, CP1, CP2, R/W.

U9
D0~D3 (Frequency data)
PLL

CP0
CP0
CP1
U8
MAIN CP2 U15 100 Hz-step preset data
R/W
CPU
U10 CP1
LATCH
U1,U2
U1 Band and N/R data

CP2

U8 Receiving signal level

R/W

MAIN CPU Board FAX RCV Board

Figure 1.5 Communication between MAIN CPU and NAV RCV boards

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 1.4 MAIN CPU Board

FAX CPU Circuit

Picture data (black and white) and remote signal from the FS detector are sent to the gate array
U21. RAM 18 stores data of every 16 lines (1420 dots/line) before printing out. Character signal is
latched by U20 and sent to the PRINTER CPU.
The main functions of the FAX CPU, U17 are;
1) Receiving a command data from the MAIN CPU
2) Recognizing remote control signal
3) Detecting RPM
4) Detecting phasing signal for phase matching
5) Writing video signal into the memory
6) Reading video signal from the memory
7) Sending a printer command to PRINTER CPU

The phasing signal is transmitted from facsimile broadcast station just after the remote signal
“start” signal. According to WMO standards, the specifications of the phasing signal are;
(1) It is transmitted for 30 seconds after the transmission of the remote signal (300 or 675 Hz).
(In practice, however, the period is several seconds to 30 seconds depending on the
broadcasting station.)
(2) The waveform is symmetrical (50% black and 50% white) or asymmetrical (5% white,
95% black).
(3) Phase synchronization is initiated at the falling edge of the white signal which is
synchronized with the DEAD sector.
(4) The waveform is rectangular.
Waveform of symmetrical signal (50% black and 50% white)
This format is used by Europe continent facsimile broadcasting stations.

White (50%) Black (50%)

T
Start of a line End of a line

Figure 1.6
Waveform of asymmetrical signal (5% white and 95% black)
This format is used by most facsimile broadcasting stations in the world.

5% (WHT) 95% (BLK)

T
Start of a line End of a line

Figure 1.7

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 1.4 MAIN CPU Board

The interval T of the phasing signal is used to detect the line density (rotation/min). The relation
between T and the line density is as follows.

T= 1 second: 60 RPM (1 line/sec)

0.75 seconds: 90 RPM (1.5 lines/sec)
0.5 seconds: 120 RPM (2 lines/sec)
0.25 seconds: 240 RPM (4 lines/sec)

The DEAD sector is used as a phasing signal sometimes. Most of Japanese stations transmit the
DEAD sector signal. The original picture is fitted onto the drum at both ends with the metal bands.
Since the metal band is black, the black signal is generated at both ends of each line. This black
signal is called DEAD sector.

DEAD SECTOR VIDEO SIG.

Black
White

Start of a line (synchronized with phasing signal)

Figure 1.8

When manually receiving a facsimile signal from the middle of its broadcasting, the DEAD sector
signal is used as a phasing signal for phase matching. Phase matching is to assign the memory
address correctly for facsimile signal so that the picture is recorded on the paper in position.

PRINTER CPU Circuit

Picture data (black and white) from the FAX CPU circuit is sent to the gate array, U23, while the
character data including NAVTEX data is sent to PRINTER CPU, U17. Picture data is converted
into the 16-bit picture data by the gate array and the character data is reproduce by the FAX CPU.
The picture and character data is delivered to the printer driver, U28 and U29 through the OR gate,
U24 to U27.
The PRINTER CPU sends the control signal to the motor drive circuit, U48 through the gate array.
The oscillator, consisting of U40 and its associated parts, generates a clock signal of 20.74 kHz for
the PRINTER CPU. The oscillation frequency is shifted by the thermistor in the circuit according
to the ambient temperature so that print intensity is kept constant for all temperatures.

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 1.5 Panel Block

1.5 Panel Block

The PANEL block consists of the LED Board, Keyboard, LCD Display, KEY LED Board, PWR
SW Board, and VR Board. Commands generated by the keyboard are sent to the MAIN CPU
through the LED Board. On the other hand, the LCD display receives the data from the MAIN
CPU Board through the LED Board. The LED data from the MAIN CPU Board is applied to the
LED driver U3 on the LED Board and appropriate LED lights.
Analog switch U1 on the LED Board selects FAX or NAVTEX signal, receiving a command from
the MAIN CPU. The selected signal is amplified by U2 and sent to the speaker.
U5 on the LED board is a 1/3-frequency divider. Pressing the dimmer key sequences the brilliance
of the LCD in three levels.
LED (08P3172)
FROM MAIN
CPU Board J1 J4 J1 LCD
J2
R2 J5 J2
-12V 27
8 3
1 10

U4
KEY J3
DIMMER
08S0050(E) 2
CONT.
08S0098(J)
PWR SW (08P3174)
J8 J1 U1 CR3-CR5
SC 13 5 2 TUNE TUNE
SM 12 6 1 DRIVE IND.

2 5

J2 U3 CR1-CR7
LCD LCD
DRIVER IND.
#3
~#10
VR(08P3175) LS1
J2 J7
J1 J2
NAV MONI 17 U1 U2
8 2
FAX MONI 15 SELECT AF AMP

8Ω/0.5W

Figure 1.9 PANEL Block

U1 on the PWR SW Board drives the tune indicator. The FAX RCV Board sends the SM (S-Meter)
signal to the U1 through the LED Board. When the receiver tunes to the desired frequency, the SM
signal is 6V and LED CR4 lights. If the tuning frequency goes higher than one desired, the SM
signal becomes higher than 6V and CR3, CR4 and CR5 are lighted in order. If the tuning
frequency becomes lower, the voltage decreases to less than 6 V and CR5, CR4 and CR3 are
lighted in order.
The SC (Signal Control) signal, picked up by the FS detection circuit on the MAIN CPU Board, is
6 V when receiving a white signal and 3 V when receiving a black signal. If the SC signal becomes
low level, the charge and discharge circuit, consisting of C1, R2, R3, R4, and CR1, turns off the
tune indicator, that is, no LED lights when the receiving signal is weak.

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 1.6 POWER Board

1.6 POWER Board

The unit operates on universal supply voltage of 10 to 40 VDC. The POWER SUPPLY circuit uses
a switching regulator (U1) to produce stabilized +12V and -12V.

The starter circuit, composed of Q7 and Q8, drives U1 when power is applied. R13 adjusts the
oscillating frequency to 160 kHz. R11 adjusts +12V line.

Q1 - Q4 T1
J14
-12V
1

J19 F1 +12V
+11V SW REG. 3
SHIP’S 1 3A
REG. CONTROL
MAINS 2 Q5,Q6 U1
10 - 40VDC

STARTER PROTECTOR
Q7,Q8 U2

POWER (08P3117)

Figure 1.10

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 1.7 NAV RCV Board

1.7 NAV RCV Board

The NAV RCV Board receives a navtex signal from the TB Board. NAV signal (518 kHz +/-85
Hz) is amplified by Q1 and Q2 after passing through the limiter, and then sent to the 518 kHz BPF.
Further, the signal is amplified again by U1 and mixed with 516.3 kHz generated by Y1. The U1
outputs the AF signal of 1700 Hz+/-85 Hz from pin #8.

The AF signal passes through the TB Board and returns to the NAV RCV Board for F/V
conversion at

The AF signal is applied to the PLL, U3 for F/V conversion. U3, pin #7 outputs either H or L
signal. The gate array, U10 detects a synchronous code. After the synchronization, the NAV data is
sent to the CPU, U2 for decoding using data bus. The decoded data or character data is sent back to
the gate array U10 through the data bus. The character data is sent to the RINTER CPU on the
MAIN Board from the U10 in 8 bits.

Y1 oscillates at 4130.4 kHz. U6 divides 4130.4 kHz by 8 to produce 516.3 kHz. U5 is a V/F
converter and generates self-test signal. RAM, U9 stores character data in ASCII code when the
paper runs out and when NAV data is received during the reception of a FAX signal. The capacity
of U9 is 8000 characters.

Q1/Q2 FL1 U1 Q4,U8 TP2

TB Board J21 K1 J23
CR1-CR4
3 NAV RX OUT
LIMITER
518kHz (To TB Board)
TP3 4130.4kHz 4 NAV COM
U3 U8 (From TB Board)
OSC Y1
TEST U5 F/V
SIG. GEN U6 J20
TP4 1/8
516.3kHz 6 NAV MONI
TP9 Q5/Q11
DATA IN J20
DIV #21 #15 - #22
CHARACT. DATA
GATE U10
#16 #32 8BIT TO MAIN CPU
Data bus ARRAY CHECK7 Board
SYNC3 CR10
Q13,Q14 TP8
TP6 U11 TP7 Q15/Q16
CPU RAM Sawtooth Gen.
DIV U2 SW VARI-CAP OSC
U9 Q12,U11
C54 SAMPLE
HOLD 6.5536MHz

NAVTEX RCV (08P3119)

Figure 1.11 NAV RCV Board

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 1.7 NAV RCV Board

NAVTEX signal is transmitted by a bit at an interval of 10 ms. However this interval slightly
differs from station to station. Sawtooth waveform generator (Q12 and U11) and oscillator (CR10,
Q15, Q16) functions to recognize H and L signals correctly when the bit interval of received signal
is not 10 ms.

For example, when the sampling point of the NAV data shifts in right direction, the sampling point
of the sawtooth waveform, #32 of U10, also shifts in right direction. The result: DC voltage of the
sawtooth waveform decreases and low voltage is applied to the variable-capacitor, CR10. Thus,
oscillation frequency decreases and sampling point of the NAV data shifts in right direction.

U10 #21
(NAV data)

U10 #32
(Sample timing)

Sawtooth waveform
(U10 #16) DC voltage at TP7

Figure 1.12

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 Chapter 2. Adjustment and Setting
2.1 Adjustment
Board Parts Item to be adjusted Rating Remarks
MAIN CPU C2 RTC During printing
(08P3171) R22 Ref. oscillator freq. TP1: SYNC knob is set to
13270.860 kHz ccw.
R23 Ref. oscillator freq. TP1: SYNC knob is set to
13271.210 kHz cw.
R36 2300 Hz level TP3: 5.6 to 5.8 V
R86 PLL frequency TP4:
2,000 Hz+/-50 Hz

FAX RCV C47 Ref. oscillator freq. 4.500000 MHz TP4

(08P3162) +/-1 Hz, 50 mVpp
C82 BFO frequency 453.1 kHz +/-20 Hz TP5
C83 BFO frequency 456.9 kHz +/-20 Hz TP5
R14 S/N ratio
R34 AF output
R82 RSSI output S-meter
R86 VCXO frequency 49.545 MHz+/-20 Hz

NAV RCV R12 Monitor sig. level

(08P3119) R13 Alarm sound level
R31 Print intensity

POWER R11 +12V line 11.9 to 12.1 V -12.5 to –11.5 V

(08P3117) R13 Switching freq. 160 kHz +/-2 kHz

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 2.2 Switch and Jumper Setting

2.2 Switch and Jumper Setting

2.2.1 Switch setting
MAIN Board, 08P3171
Parts No. Default Remarks
#1 OFF Picture V/H ratio selection
S1 ON: V:H = 1:1; OFF: V:H = 1.25:1
#2 OFF Always OFF

TB Board, 08P3176
Parts No. Default Remarks
WIRE When set to ACTIVE, 9 Vdc is output from the antenna terminal.
S1 Never select ACTIVE when the preamplifier unit is not used,
otherwise the receiver will be damaged.
NX OFF When set to NX ON, 9 Vdc is output from the NAV antenna
S2 terminal. Never select ACTIVE when the preamplifier unit is not
used, otherwise the receiver will be damaged.

2.2.2 Jumper setting

MAIN Board, 08P3171
Parts No. Default Remarks
#2 Short When FAX AF signal is received from an external receiver,
#3 remove jumper and connect the FAX AF signal to #2.
TB1
#5 Short When NAV AF signal is received from an external receiver,
#6 remove jumper and connect the NAV AF signal to #5.

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 Chapter 3. Location of parts
3.1 Location of parts

Figure 3.1 FAX-208MK2

Power Supply
(POWER Board, 08P3117)

Printer
(EPT-3051)
Figure 3.2 FAX-208MK2 (Front panel moved)

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 3.1 Location of parts

VR Board
(08P3175)
VR Assy.

LED Board (08P3172) KEY LED Board (08P3125) LCD

Figure 3.3 FAX-208MK2 (Back of front panel)

FAX RCV Board (08P3162) J26 TB Board (08P3176)

NAV RCV
Board is fitted
here.
(08P3119)

J25 J24
Figure 3.4 FAX-208MK2 (Bottom Cover removed)

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 3.1 Location of parts

TB1 (On TB Board)

Figure 3.5 FAX-208MK2 (Rear view)

Head drive motor

Head sensor

Paper feed motor

Figure 3.6 Printer (EPT-3051)

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 3.1 Location of parts

Figure 3.7 Printer (Bottom view)

R36 J4 J5

U17

U22

R86
U4

Lithium Battery
CR1/28, L-F, 000-103-769
(Cut JP1 before replacing the battery.) R22 R23 JP1 S1 U3

Figure 3.8 MAIN CPU Board (08P3171)

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 3.1 Location of parts

ANT VC0 CR7 CR8

C47
C82

R14
C83

R86 R82 R34

Figure 3.9 FAX RCV Board (08P3162)

Figure 3.10 LED Board (08P3172)

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 3.1 Location of parts

08P3125 Board

Earth (To discharge static electricity)

Figure 3.11 Flat keyboard

Figure 3.12 LCD (DM005Z-2AR)

Loudspeaker (8Ω,1W)

VR2

VR1

Figure 3.13 VR assembly (VR Board, 08P3175)

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 3.1 Location of parts

S1

Figure 3.14 PWR SW Board (08P3174)

S1 (ACTIVE/WIRE) S2 (NX ON/OFF)

J4 (FAX) J3 (NAV)
Figure 3.15 TB Board (08P3176)

T1

R11 (for 12V adj.) R13 (160 kHz)

Figure 3.16 POWER Board (08P3117)

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CR11

R16 CR6

Figure 3.17 NAV RCV Board (08P3119)

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4.1 Replacing Major Parts

To replace major parts, first remove the front panel. The front panel is connected to the main body
with two flat cables. To access to FAX and NAVTEX boards, remove the bottom cover.

4.1.1 Removing front cover

1. Open the recording paper cover.
2. Take out the recording paper.
3. Remove the recording paper cover, by pulling it toward your side.
4. Loosen three screws fixing the front panel.
5. Pull the front cover up gently and put it on the table with its backside up.. Note that the
front panel is connected to the main body with the flat cables at the rear side.
6. Unplug the flat cables.
7. Unscrew the grounding wire.
8. Unplug 2P connector on the PWR SW board.

Step 4
Front panel

Step 6

Step 7

Step 8

Front panel (backside)

Figure 4.1 Removing front cover

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4.1.2 Removing printer assembly

To remove the printer assembly;
1. Remove the front panel.
2. Disconnect J6, J7, and J8 on the MAIN CPU board.
3. Loosen four screws fixing the printer assembly to the main body.
4. Replace new printer assembly by reversing the above procedure.

Printer type: EPT-3051

Code No.: 000-127-823

Printer

POWER Board
MAIN CPU Board
Loosen screws fixing the power
supply unit to the chassis, and
them disconnect P1

Flat cable from FAX and

NAV RCV Boards

Figure 4.2 Replacement of Printer Assembly/MAIN CPU board/Power Unit

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4.1.3 Removing P.C. board

Refer to figure below.

KEY LED Board (08P3125)

Flat keyboard
Packing (08PS0098)

PWR SW Board
LCD (DM005Z-2AR)
(08P3174)
VR Assy.
Loudspeaker: ST36W0811
(VR Board: 08P3175)

LED Board (08P3172)

E-type retaining ring
Holder shaft (08-016-115)
Flange bush
(80F-081)
Holder plate
(08-016-1152)
Holder spring
(08-016-1154)

Holder (08-016-1151)

Figure 4.3 Parts on Front panel

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4.1.4 How to replace thermal head

The thermal head must be replaced with new one when about 300,000 characters are printed out or
when the recording paper of about 1000m is used because of the degradation.
To remove the thermal head;
1. Remove the printer assembly.
2. Shift the thermal head manually to the right end.
3. Loosen screws fixing the thermal head to its mounting base.

Figure 4.4 (a)

Thermal Head
Heat sink

Part Name: Thermal head

Type: EPTSR3512
Code No.: 000-128-279

Figure 4.4 (b) Thermal Head

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4. Remove Flexible Printed circuit (FPC) clamp by pressing the releasing tabs from both sides.

FPC clamp

Figure 4.5

5. Remove the thermal head assembly.

6. Bend the FPC of new thermal head assembly as below.

Bend in V shape.
Marks Bend in inversed-V shape.
Marks

Figure 4.6

7. Remove the FPC reinforcing sheet from the old thermal head assembly and adhere them
onto new thermal head assembly as they were before.
8. Adhere the bi-adhesive tape onto the FPC at the place shown in Fig.4.7.
9. Fix the new thermal head assembly by reversing the above procedure.

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FPC reinforcing sheet

FPC reinforcing sheet

Bi-adhesive tape

Adhere bi-adhesive tape here

to fix the FPC to the chassis.

Figure 4.7

4.1.5 How to replace lithium battery

A battery on the MAIN CPU board retains the memory on the RAM. The battery must be replaced
every about 2 years, so that when its voltage drops to 2 V. With the battery less than 2 V, time and
frequencies are lost when the unit is turned off.
Battery type: CR1/26, L-F
Code number: 000-103-769

To replace the battery:

1. Remove the MAIN CPU board.
2. Cut the jumper JP1.
3. Change the battery with new one.
4. Short the JP1.
5. Reassemble the unit.
6. Carry out RAM clear. See section 4.4.

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4.2 Test Point

MAIN CPU Board, 08P3171
TP Signal Name Rating Remarks
TP1 SYS CLK 13270.860 kHz SYNC knob set to ccw, R22
13271.210 kHz SYNC knob set to cw, R23
TP2 EXTAL 3.31776 MHz
TP3 SC 5.6 to 5.8 V Level of 2300 Hz signal, R36
TP4 PLL 2000 Hz+/-50 Hz R86
TP5 One min CLK 16.384 kHz
TP6 OSC output 50 to 110 kHz Varies depending on temperature
TP7 GND
TP8 GND

FAX RCV Board, 08P3162

TP Signal Name Rating Remarks
TP1 Output of 1st 2.3 to 2.7 V High freq. voltmeter
local oscillator
TP2 Output of 2nd 1.1 to 1.5 V High freq. voltmeter
local oscillator
TP3 VCXO 4.545 kHz
TP4 45 MHz
TP5 BFO outupt 453.1 kHz or 456.9
kHz +/-20 Hz
TP6 PLL CLK input 4.5 MHz
TP7 VOC 6.8 to 7.2 V

POWER Board, 08P3117

TP Signal Name Rating Remarks
TP1 GND Primary
TP2 GND Secondary
TP3 Switching freq. 158 to 162 kHz R13

NAV RCV Board, 08P3119

TP Signal Name Rating Remarks
TP1 Sig. to S-meter
TP2 NAV signal 1700 Hz +/-85 Hz
TP3 Test signal 518 kHz
TP4 BFO 516.3 kHz +/- 2 Hz
TP5 0V
TP6 Sawtooth wave 100 Hz
TP7 Vari-cap voltage 2.3 V +/- 0.5 Vdc No test point depending on board level.
TP8 CPU clock input 6.5536 MHz
TP9 CPU clock 1.6384 MHz
TP10 Test control sig. “L” for self-test

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4.3 LED status

FAX RCV Board, 08P3162
Parts Color Status Remarks
CR7 Red Off Unlock signal
CR8 Green On Goes off when RF signal level decreases.

NAV RCV Board, 08P3119

Parts Color Status Remarks
CR6 Red Blinking Factory-use
CR11 Red On Goes off when no signal is input to the board.

4.4 Clearing Memory

To clear the memory in the RAM:
1. Turn on the unit while pressing and holding down CH key.
2. Release the hand from the key when “Cold Start?” appears.
3. Press ENT key.
The indication changes as follows: FURUNO <DFAX>, TIME 0:00, and then 100N JMH
3622.5.

4.5 How to Upgrade Program

The program is stored onto the RAM.
Board Name Program No. Parts No. Remarks
MAIN CPU (08P3171A) 085016110x U4 Socket type
NAV RCV (08P3119) 08S0299 U2 Solder type

4.6 Cleaning of Thermal Head

Dirt accumulated on the thermal head decreases printing quality. Clean the head with the thermal
head cleaner supplied every 3 to 5 rolls. For cleaning, remove the panel cover.

4.7 Cleaning of Head Sensor

Dirt accumulated on the head sensor prevents the thermal head from being detected by the head
sensor at power-on. When the sensor is dirt, it does not work and the system continues moving the
thermal head to the left, generating a mechanical noise at power-on. Clearn the sensor with a
cotton swab stick.

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5.1 Self-test
To carry out the self-test, turn on the unit while pressing and holding down MODE key. To
terminate the test, turn off the unit. During the test, printed out are;

1) Program number
2) Character-set
3) 8-gradation test pattern
4) Navtex test message
5) Main CPU test result
6) Signal strengths

For keyboard test, follow the message on the display.

5.2 Q&A
Q: The printer assembly is compatible with one used in FAX-208?
A: No, the printer assembly is the same as one used in FAX-207.

Q: What differs between 08P3171A and 08P3171B.

A: A is Japanese version and B is English version – different software.

Q: What differs between 08P3119 and 08P3119A?

A: 08P3119A is used for fax receiver, and 08P3119 for NX-500. Field-modification is impossible.

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 List of Drawing

Board Name Dwg. No. Page

Interconnection Diagram C6253-C01 S-1
General Diagram C6253-K01 S-2
Panel circuit C6253-K02 S-3
TB Board 08P3176 C6253-K03 S-4
MAIN CPU Board (1/2) 08P3171 C6253-K04 S-5
MAIN CPU Board (2/2) 08P3171 C6253-K05 S-6
POWER Board 08P3117 C6243-002 S-7
FAX RCV Board 08P3162 C6249-K02 S-8
NAV RCV Board 08P3119 C6243-013 S-9