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CF Series Scanner Maintenance Manual Firmware Rev. S27G and up Scanner Serial Number The information contained herein is the property of SCAN-GRAPHICS, Inc., a nd shall not be reproduced or copied, or used as the basis for the manufacture or sale of apparatus or service w ithout the written approval of SCAN-GRAPHICS, Inc.
CF Series Scanner Maintenance Manual (Firmware Rev. S27G and up) © 1989-1996 Scan-Graphics, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of Am erica. No part of this document may be used or reproduced in any form or by any means, or stored in a database or retrieval system , without prior written permission of Scan-Graphics, Inc.
Preface Purpose and Scope The purpose of this manual is to provide the information n ecessary to keep the CF Series Scanner in proper working order through regular preventive maintenance and provide the re quired information for a traine d electronics technician to effect repairs.
Section 6--Adjustment, Ca libration, and Replacement Contained in this section are the various procedures for adjusting and calibrating the scanner components.
Table of Contents Preface Table of Contents Warranty Revision Record 1 CF SERIES SCANNER: FEATURES AND SPECIFICATI ONS 1.1 FEATURES 1.1.1 User Interface 1.1.2 Critical Calibration 1.1.3 Advanced Image Processing 1.1.4 Multiple Resolution 1.1.5 Preview Display Monitoring (option) 1.
2.3 CONNECTIONS 2.3.1 A.C. Power 2.3.2 Video (Optional) 2.3.3 Host/Local Contro l and Diagnostics Terminal 2.4 POWER-UP 2.4.1 Check Line Voltage 2.4.2 Check Power Supply Voltage (Recommended) 2.5 SYSTEM CHECK 2.5.1 Check Line Splice 2.5.2 Check Merge 2.
5 ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM 5.1 DIAGNOSTICS TESTS 5.1.1 (1) : Set Global Parameters 5.1.2 (2) : Perform System Initialization 5.1.3 (3) : Parameter Backup 5.1.4 (4) : Set Motor Speed 5.1.5 (5) : Splice Counts 5.1.6 (6) : Focus and Magnification 5.1.6.
5.2 SAVING PARAMETER CHANGES TO NON-VOLATILE MEMORI ES 5.2.1 Pixel Correction and Exposure Values 5.2.2 System Parameters 6 REPLACEMENT : COMPONENT AND SUB-ASSEMBLY 6.1 Task -- Removing Scanner Covers and Panels 6.2 Task -- Belt Replacement and Tension Adjustment 6.
Scangraphics warrants its Scanner Products against defective work manship and materials for a period of ONE (1) YEAR from date of shipment. Software and MK35 Products are warranted for a period of Ninety (90) days from date of shipment.
Revision Record Rev. No. Date Action 0 12-10-95 Original draft. 1 05-24-96 Added sections 1-4 and Appendices A & B 1 SYSTEM OVERVIEW The CF Series Scanner is a highly versatile data capture device, providing choices in speed and resolution and producing high quality data.
1 CF Series Scanner: Featur es and Specifications This chapter provides a brief overview of the features available and the specifications that apply to the various CF Series Scanner models.
Echo Scan, you can fine tune the scan parameters for the best possible image quality in all areas of the document . Diagnostics • Self-diagnostic tests are performed at power-up and on rebooting, unless manually overridden. • More powerful, menu-driven, internal diagnostic software is available for use by factory- trained technicians.
1.2 Specifications The scanner is designed to operate in a typical office environment, with options available for different user needs. Functional Specifications • Scan Speed Speed can range from 3.9 to 138.5 inches per minute, depending on the selected scan resolution.
• Accuracy/ Repeatability .04% lateral Note: Measured over 40 inches for CF Series 44 scanners, and over 35 inches for CF400/36 scanner. .04% longitudinal Note: Measured over 20 inches for all CF Series scanners. • Imager Sensor Multiple CCD arrays • Transport Continuous feed Input Characteristics • Document Width 44 inches (111.
• Voltage 115 15% volts (a.c.) 220/240 15% volts (a.c.) (optional) • Current 5.5 amps maximum (115 volts) 3.0 amps maximum (220/240 volts) • Frequency 50/60 Hz ±5% Environmental Specifications .
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2 INSTALLATION 2.1 Unpacking The CF Series Scanner comes in a corrugated paper crate mounted to a wooden pallet with four "air-ball" cushions on the bottom.
2.2 Setup 2.2.1 Document Catch Installation The document catch has three keyhole type slots. Insert the studs on the rear of the scanner (about an inch above the fan) into the three keyhole slots and push down firmly to seat them in the slots.
See Figure xx for an illustration of the connector panel on the back of the scanner showing the various points of connection for the following items. The appearance of the back panel may vary, depending on the type of interface ordered.
2.5.1 Check Line Splice See Section 5.1.8.1 for details. A specific test document must be used for doing this check. 2.5.2 Check Merge See Section 5.1.
3 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION The CF Series Scanner is a highly versatile data capture device, providing choices in speed and resolution and producing high quality data.
3.1 MAJOR SYSTEMS OF SCANNER To provide a general overview of how the CF Series Scanner works, the remainder of this section will discuss the various systems that comprise the scanner. 3.1.1 Scanner Control System The CF Series Scanner may be controlled by the host computer, by the optional keypad on the scanner itself, or a combination of the two.
6. Two pulley-driven drive rollers, one on each side of the scan window, are located on the bed of the scanner. Applying pressure against these two drive rollers are two free-turning rollers mounted in the lid of the scanner. 7. Three light sensitive sensors determine the position of the document.
In detecting data, the system simply distinguishes between black and white or dark and light. The number of data samples taken per inch determines the resolution of the scan. The data handling system also includes several data formats as an option. For example, RLE (Run-Length Encoded), Group 4, and Greensheet.
3. The scanner has a switching power supply which provides an output of +5 V.D.C. for both the front-end video camera system and the Multibus card cage.
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4 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE 4.1 DAILY As a start-up check each day, inspect the scan window daily (or more often if conditions warrant it). If dirty, clean it using a clean soft lint-free cloth and glass cleaner.
4.3.2 Check Power Supply Voltages Open the front of the scanner cabinet, refer to the Figure of the Power Supply Assembly found in this manual and Section 6.
5 DIAGNOSTIC SOFTWARE 5.1 On-Board Diagnostic System The Main Menu shown in Figure 5-7 is typical for a CF Series 1000 scanner. The Main Menus for the other CF Series Scanners are similar. The functions on the Main Menu are the same as those on the keypad and the scanner can be operated from either device.
Menus pop up in response to most choices on the Diagnostic Tests menu. Simply enter the desired value or parameter and the function will be performed or its menu will be accessed.
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5.1.1 Set Global Parameters (1) The Global Paramerters affect all scanner operations and will affect your entries in other menus. When you press <1> for “Set Global Parameters,” a menu display similar to that in Figure 5-9 appears. The values shown in this example are typical for a CF Series 1000 scanner.
turned off since the splice has been adjusted to the sub-pixel level at the factory. Note that the host scan software can override this scanner setting. <3> PIXEL SOURCE: The two choices are the cameras and a bar generator. The bar generator is located on the CALS Board and produces a set test pattern for diagnostic purposes.
5.1.2 Perform System Initialization (2) When you press <2> to select this option, all parameters and register values are reset to those stored in the NVRAM Boot Parameter File on the CALS Board.
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5.1.4 Set Motor Speed (4) Press option <4> to set the motor speeds to be used for each resolution. The Resolution Index is a common index which combines a set of parameters -- resolution (samples taken per inch), motor speed, and the splice count.
The number of resolutions entered in the Global Parameters will determine the functionality of this table. For example, the CF 300 with three resolutions will use motor speed values entered in A through C when different resolutions are selected from the Main Menu.
5.1.5 Splice Counts (5) The Splice Counts option provides a method to list and modify line splice settings. The counts are usually set interactively through choice 8, "Merge & Splice Adjustment," on the Diagnostic Tests menu ( see 5.1.8 ) .
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5.1.6 Focus and Magnification (6) When you press <6> to select the "Focus and Magnification" option, the sub-menu shown in Figure 5-14 will appear.
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5.1.6.1 <F> Focus When adjusting the focus, the local control terminal acts as a digital oscilloscope, graphically representing the voltage level output by the CCD. When you press <F> for Focus, a display similar to that in Figure 5-15 will appear.
Press <P> to specify the pixel from which you wish to begin your display, and then enter a four-digit decimal value where the cursor appears. The ampersand (&) at the top of the screen will represent this pixel. Press <T> to choose between the three data sampling methods.
1. Open the scanner top cover and remove the rollers and document plate. 2. Place the Standard Target Document upside down on top of the scan window. The center line of the target (barbell shape) should be directly above the center of the camera being tested.
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5.1.6.2 <M> Magnification The magnification (maximum physical resolution) is set by the distance of the camera from the window. The closer the camera is to the window, the high the resolution. The farther the camera is from the window, the lower the resolution.
Procedure for Adjusting Camera Magnification: The first four steps of this procedure -- as well as the required equipment, tools, and materials - - are the same as for adjusting the focus of the camera.
NOTE: On CF 300/44 models, the multiple should be 60, rather than fifty. If you have this model, please use the following table to find the values. Magnification Values for CF300 3540 4020 4500 4980 3.
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5.1.7 IP LUT For the Image Processor Board (7) When you select option <7>, a display similar to Figure 5-16 will appear. This display is the Look-Up Table (LUT) for the image processor board. The values in the LUT table are used to scale incoming pixels before they undergo image processing operations.
LUT customization is useful for scanning low contrast documents. It allows the small dynamic range of a low contrast document to be expanded to full size.
5.1.8 MERGE AND SPLICE ADJUSTMENT (8) This feature lets you precisely adjust the effective camera position to eliminate discontinuities across camera boundaries. Merging is adjustment along the scan line. Splicing is adjustment perpendicular to the scan line.
At this point, the menu illustrated in figure 5-17 appears, although certain items on it may not appear, depending whether or not you choose splice adjustment. The top half of this menu screen displays a “boundary Indicator and provides a view of the scanner current status.
• F (fast) Allows you to speed up document travel to get to a specific place on the document. It toggles between “fast” and the scanning speed previously set. • X (exit) Press <X> to exit the Merge and Splice Adjustment menu and return to the Diagnostic Test Menu.
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5.1.8.1 Line Splice Adjustment Line splicing is matching or aligning the cameras so they all will encounter a line parallel to the row of the cameras at the same times. If the cameras do not encounter the data at the same times, the line will appear broken.
5.1.8.1.2 Adjusting Line Splice Electronically Procedure for Electronic Line Splice Adjustment: 1. Access the Diagnostic Tests Software and select “ Splice and Merge Adjustment.” Answer “yes” to the prompt, “ Use Electronic Splice.” 2. Scan a test document and adjust each boundary.
5.1.9 AUTOSIZE PARAMETERS (9) <This function is not implemented on any host scan softwares.> When you press <9> to select auto size parameters, a menu similar to that shown in figure 5-24 will appear. This menu allows you to tune and test the scanner’s automatic sizing function.
5.1.10 SET CCB REGISTERS (A) “Set CCB registers” allows you to view and alter the contents of the registers on the CCB (Camera Controller Board). These registers store the parameters controlling the function of the camera.
5.1.12 TEST I/O BOARD (C) If you select <C> for “Test I/O Board”, the menu shown in figure 5-26 will be displayed. The light and motor functions are controlled by the Video Board.
If you enter <7>, messages will come up showing which sensors are on (detecting something in their path). The sensors are identified as: A (before first roller) ; B (between first roller and scan window) ; and C (right after scan window). When this test is selected, a message similar to the one shown in figure 5-27 will appear.
5.1.13 PAGE OFFSETS (D) Page Offset is a delay count used to accurately position the document at the scan window after loading ( using Auto scan mode ).
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5.1.14 CAMERA SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS (E) When you press this option, a display similar to the one shown in figure 5-29 appears. The “n” shows the number of cameras set in Global parameters.
fill a specific section of memory, enter the starting and ending addresses, followed by the data value you wish to fill them, separated by a comma. You do not need to enter a <CR>. For example, “F1000, 2000,3”. If you enter <CTRL+E> , the flash memory containing the exposure values is erased.
5.1.14.2 NE : Normalize Exposure Before choosing Normalize Exposure, make sure the following steps are completed: 1. Clean both sides of the scan window. 2. Load clean, white calibration document over entire scan window. 3. Scanner and lamps must be power on for at least 10 minutes.
5.1.14.3 G : Gain Memory Gain control allows light response equalization for each CCD photosite in the scanner. This is required because the amount of light transmitted through the lens is greatest in the center and tapers off towards the edges.
5.1.14.5 D : Display Calibration Memory If you enter <D> and a <CR> for “Display”, the contents of the Calibration Memory will be displayed, starting from address 0000. This memory contains 64k 8-bit words. They are displayed 320 at a time.
5.1.14.8 Q : Take Qualified Line This function also puts a sample line into the calibration memory.In this case the dummy pixels are discarded and only image pixels are retained. There are 5312 ( 14C0 hex ) qualified pixels per camera. The qualified sample shows exactly what is being transferred downstream to the Image Processor Board.
be for no pixels to be reported. Each bad pixel found is reported in the display in the following format: AAAA,DD Where AAAA is its location in calibration memory, and DD is its value. If you press <CR> in response to the “CAMERA:” prompt, you will return to the Uniformity check menu.
5.1.14.15 M : Mirror Control The scanner contains circuitry which allows a scanned document to be flipped over electronically to produce a mirror image.
5.1.14.17 Y : Camera Delay (Factory Use ONLY) Writes a specified value to the Camera Delay Register on the video motherboard. This command is reserved for factory use. 5.1.14.18 C : Calibration Memory Test Does a write, read, and compare on the calibration memory using four test patterns.
<I> Zoom In Zoom factor increases by a factor of 2 each time this key is pressed. Maximum zoom factor is 64. <O> Zoom Out Zoom factor decreases by a factor of 2 each time this key is pressed. No effect if zoom factor is 1. left & right arrow keys Selector Movement These keys move the selector left and right.
5.1.15 (F) RESOLUTION CONTROL The option is used to set scanning resolutions and their corresponding display strings. Resolutions are selected by a letter index A-H. The number of resolutions that appears is governed by the number set in the Global Parameters.
The prompt, “Pixels/Inch:” , will appear. Enter the number of pixels resolved per inch in decimal followed by a <CR>. At this point, the prompt “ Display String: ” will appear.
5.1.16 (G) DOCUMENT SIZES This option allows you to set the active scan area for each document size (A-H). When you choose this option, the display will be similar to figure 5-32. The actual width values depend on the particular model. The one illustrated for A through E, for example, is for a CF 500/44 scanner.
5.1.17 (H) RUN SELF TESTS When you press <H> to select self tests, the scanner will perform up to nine self tests. ( The scanner does not use tests 7, 8 and 9 if the display system is not installed.) Self Test 1 CPU RAM: This test the random access memories on the CPU Board.
5.1.18 (I) RESTORE NVRAM This command returns system boot-up parameters stored in non-volatile memory to their factory default settings. This command is used in the manufacturing process when creating a new scanner. It should be used in the field only when the NVRAM contents have been destroyed by a hardware failure.
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5.1.19 (J) BINARY FILTER PARAMETERS The binary filter is used to improve image quality by either removing noise pixels ( speckle removal ) or filling small gaps. Removing means that a pixel which had been classified as foreground ( mark ) is changed to background ( media ).
Commands : <P> Choose Parameter Set The prompt “ Parameter Set ( A,B,C,D ) : “ will appear. When you enter a letter, the corresponding set will be displayed. <S> Set Parameter Sets one of the parameters within the currently selected set.
5.1.20 (K) IP AVERAGER LUT The image processor board contains a set of lookup tables used for thresholding of image data. There are 256 tables (numbered 00-FF hex) containing 256 bytes each. Only one table is used at a time. The table used is determined by the Threshold, Filter and Tracking settings selected by the operator.
5.1.21 (L) AUTOCALIBRATION This function performs exposure and gain normalization automatically. Diagnostic information is displayed at each step of the process.
5.1.22 (M) SCSI BUFFER PARAMETERS <These settings are only adjustable with the host control software.> When you press <M>, a menu displays the current settings of the data buffer on the SCSI interface board as shown in figure 5-33 below.
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5.2 SAVING PARAMETER CHANGES TO NON-VOLATILE MEMORIES All the programmable system parameters and calibration values are stored in non-volatile memories. They are stored on two different modules. The pixel gain correction values and camera exposure values are stored on the Video Motherboard and are accessed directly when scanning is active.
2. Locate the CALS Board which is in the left-most slot of the card cage. 3. Locate the memory write protect switch, SW1, on the CALS Board. 4. Turn the toggle switch down (memory write enable position). The toggle switch is factory set to the down position.
6 REPLACEMENT: COMPONENT AND SUB-ASSEMBLY 6.1 TASK -- REMOVING SCANNER COVERS AND PANELS Equipment, Tools & Materials Required: • 5/32 inch Allen wrench • Standard Flat-head Screwdriver Procedure to Remove the Front Cover: 1. Use a 5/32” Allen wrench to open the two latches on front cover, then tilt the cover out - - top first.
6.2 TASK - - BELT REPLACEMENT AND TENSION ADJUSTMENT Equipment, Tools & Materials Required: • 5/32 inch Allen wrench • Standard Flat-head Screwdriver Procedure for Replacing Belt and Adjusting Tension: 1. Disconnect the power completely, remove the AC power cord.
6.3 TASK - - LAMP INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT Equipment, Tools & Materials Required: • Long 7/64 inch hex driver • 5/32 inch Allen wrench • Standard Flat-head Screwdriver Procedure for Installing and Replacing Imaging Lamp : 1. Disconnect the power completely; remove the AC power cord.
6.4 TASK -- REPLACEMENT OF WHITE BACKGROUND A piece of white mylar is mounted on the underside of the scanner lid to provide a uniformly bright and clean background for all documents. In time, however, this background may be damaged and will need to be replaced .
6.5 TASK - - CAMERA ASSEMBLY REMOVAL and REPLACEMENT Four slot-head screws secure the camera board to the camera shelf. Connection to the rest of the system are made from the camera board. The camera board is connected by a ribbon cable and by one coax cable to the Video Board.
6.6 TASK -- CAMERA CALIBRATION The following conditions require calibration of the scanner’s cameras: Replacement of any of the following components: CCD Camera Board Video Board Imaging Lamp Detection of image degradation Adjustment of +5 V, or + 12 V Linear power supply voltages.
6.6.2 Camera Board Offset Offset is the adjustment for total darkness as perceived by the cameras. Equipment, Tools & Materials Required: • Small flat head screwdriver or potentiometer tweaker Camera Board Offset Adjustment Procedure: ( Repeat for Each Camera ) 1.
6.6.4 Gain Calibration Gain is the adjustment for total light or whiteness, as perceived by the cameras, compensating for variations within a camera. With the unit closed and imaging lights on (for at least 10 minutes), the signal level coming from the camera is considered as indicating uniform total brightness or white.
6.7 TASK - - CHECKING AND ADJUSTING VOLTAGES Refer to the following tables for location and adjustment points of the various power supplies in the system.
Check voltages at J2 on the Motor Driver board. From To Reading Adjust_____ J2-1 J2-6 +44 to +45 VDC R17 on PS3 +120 Volts: Remember to turn the lamp on when you do the measurement.
6.8 TASK - - FAN REPLACEMENT Full functioning of all fans is essential to the operation of the scanner because overheating can damage the unit. Three fan AC fans are mounted in the CF series scanners to dissipate the heat produced by the lamps and the electronic hardware.
6.9 TASK - - FILTER CLEANING AND REPLACEMENT The scanner has one reusable metal mesh air filter located on the left side of the scanner frame, near the slotted air-intake vents on the back of the left panel. This filter must be cleaned periodically to insure adequate air flow to the scanner (air cooled) ventilation system.
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III. Host Serial Connection A. Pin connections for the 9 pin D-subminature female connector on the rear connection panel of the CF scanner. 1. The scanner Transmits data from pin #2. 2. The scanner Receives data on pin #3. 3. The signal ground is pin #5 B.
APPENDIX B: REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST Standard Scangraphics format Parts List follows..
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