KEYPAD LAYOUT

SATELLITE MENUS LAYOUT

SATELLITE MAIN MENU

This section covers the Satellite's main menu , which is displayed by pressing on the keypad. As the name suggests, it is the main menu, through which several commonly-used functions may be performed. It also gives access to the scanner's sub-menus, allowing total control of the Satellite Enlarging system.

1: SELECT EASEL

2: STARLITE MENU OPTIONS

3: SELECT SCANNER TYPE

4: SET PREFERENCES

5: CALIBRATION

6: MAINTENANCE

7: DIAGNOSTICS TESTS

->1: SELECT EASEL

To select an Easel offset use this menu function. You will be presented with a list of available easels, starting with "NONE", "STARLITE", then letters ‘B’ through ‘H’. Selecting "NONE" will load an Easel offset of zero which means no easel is being used. For accurate autofocus and autosizing each easel must be designated with a letter and setup using the Easel Setup procedure (See Satellite Calibration Menu section). Whenever an easel is used you must select it to allow the autofocus system to compensate for the easel height.

When you select an easel for use in this manner, any Quick-Easel you have programmed will be cleared.

->2: STARLITE MENU OPTIONS

To access the Starlite Colorhead main menu press here. From the Starlite main menu you can access all of the options specific to the colorhead, such as Emulsion offsets, Process offsets, Satellite diagnostics etc. Please refer to the Starlite main menu section for more information.

->3: SELECT SCANNER TYPE

Allows you to select the type of scanner that you are currently using. Several popular scanners (digital camera backs) are pre-programmed into this selection menu. Simply select the one you are using, and press . The selection of the scanner tells the computer the field size of the unit, allowing for proper operation of the Satellite’s Auto-Sizing operation. It also determines the DPI (resolution) of the scanner, allowing for proper operation of Auto-Sizing when using the "goto DPI" mode. (See Main Screen Operations.)

->4: SET PREFERENCES

To configure your Satellite to your specific needs, go into this sub-menu and make the appropriate changes to the factory set preferences. Some of the preferences are to set the top limit if you have a low ceiling, and to set the carrier load position for easy access to negative carrier stage. You can also activate or deactivate the security lock from the Preferences menu. (See Preferences Menu section.)

->5: CALIBRATION

This sub-menu allows the setup of the autofocus systems of the Satellite. In this menu you may setup the Lens, Easels and Carriers. This is necessary before the Autofocus can be used.

->6: MAINTENANCE

Use the selections in this sub-menu to erase job memories and perform other memory maintenance operations.

->7: DIAGNOSTICS TESTS

Use the selections in this sub-menu to perform troubleshooting operations on the autofocus systems.

SATELLITE PREFERENCES MENU

Various aspects of the Satellite’s operational characteristics can be altered through the use of Satellite Preferences menu. In this menu, you may set new physical limits on the machine’s travel.

->1: SET TOP LIMIT POSITION

Memorizes scanner top limit if lower than factory setting. This can be used to set the maximum height that the Satellite may go. You would use this if there is a possibility of the machine hitting the ceiling at higher magnifications. To set this, move the machine to the highest point you want it to ever go, and go into this menu item. The top limit will then be set, and the machine will never go above this point.

->2: CLEAR TOP LIMIT POSITION

Clears the user-defined limit set above.

->3: SET BELLOWS LIMIT

Warning: Physical damage to the machine could result if this limit is changed!

Memorizes maximum bellows extension limit. This setting is defined at the factory at a length that should be sufficient for most applications. It is not recommended that you change it. However, if you wish to re-define the maximum bellows extension, place the machine in manual mode then use the arrow keys in the numeric keypad to separate the bellows by the maximum amount you will ever need. Access this menu item, and this extension will become the new limit.

Note that the maximum bellows extension is usually physically limited by the electrical cable behind the bellows. This cable, which normally lies in a zigzag configuration, spans from the bottom of the camera stage to the top of the lens stage. If you are manually re-defining the Bellow Limit, keep a close eye on this cable to avoid pulling it apart.

->4: CLEAR BELLOWS LIMIT

Danger: NEVER leave the Bellows Limit cleared without immediately re-defining a new Bellows Limit. Damage to the machine will eventually result! It is recommended that the Satellite be in MANUAL-focus mode before clearing this limit.

Clears user-defined limit set above. You may have to use this before defining a Bellows Limit that is larger than the current setting.

->5: ENABLE DROP TABLE

All users of Floor-Standing Satellites must tell the computer that the drop table is connected by going into this menu item. This will activate all of the features of drop table operation.

->6: SELECT SERIAL/PARALLEL PRINTER

For ticket printouts, the Satellite support both serial (RS232) and parallel (standard IBM compatible) printers. You must select which type you are using for the printer to work. During operation, to make a printout, press and at the same time.

->7: ENABLE STARLITE INTERFACE

Allows you to enable or disable the Satellite’s use of the Starlite colorhead for illuminating transparencies for scanning. When you place the Starlite head on the baseboard of the Satellite, and connect the interface cable, you must "tell" the Satellite’s computer that you intend to use the Starlite by "enabling" this setting. If the Starlite is not enabled, the Satellite’s computer will ignore it, and the lightsource will not function.

Likewise, before you remove the Starlite from the system, you must "disable" the Starlite colorhead. If the head is disconnected while the interface is "enabled," the operation of the Satellite will become extremely sluggish.

For more information on the use of the Starlite Colorhead, please refer to it’s user’s manual.

->8: SET SECURITY LOCK

Toggles security lock mode for doing Satellite calibrations and preferences. You must turn the Security Lock to "OFF" before setting up any lenses, or easels, or doing a Master Reset operation.

SATELLITE CALIBRATION MENU

ACCESS THROUGH ITEM 5 IN THE SATELLITE MAIN MENU.

A NOTE ABOUT THE CALIBRATION MENU: The procedures in the Calibration menu are relatively time consuming setup procedures that should only need to be performed on a new machine. To reduce the chance of accidentally overwriting a good setup, the Security Lock must be turned off before these setups can be performed. (See Preferences section.)

->1: SETUP LENS

Use this menu item to setup a lens for proper autofocus operation. Each lens is setup separately, and only one time. If a new lens is installed that lens must be setup even if it is labeled the same as the old lens. Setting up a lens entails focusing at a small size, then at a large size. To setup a lens follow the steps described in the Getting Started chapter of this manual.

->2: SETUP EASEL

Each easel must be setup to allow the autofocus system to properly calculate the image position when the easel is in place. To program an easel follow the procedure described in the Getting Started chapter of this manual.

In some cases, this function can be used to correct for small focus errors that show up at lower magnifications (lower on the column). Be aware that correcting focus lower on the column using an easel setup can make your lens setup go slightly out of focus at higher positions on the column. In these cases, it is best to re-do the lens setup (clear, any adjustments you have made to the "Baseboard" easel first.)

->3: SCANNER FOCUS ADJUST

This setup allows you to adjust the focus of your scanned image by moving the position of the scanner stage. Changes made here affect the position of only the scanner head.

This function can be used to correct slight errors in focus that show up at larger magnifications (toward the top of the column).

The procedure for doing this is simple. Select this function from the Calibration Menu, and press ENTER. The keypad will read "Use Arrow Keys to jog into focus, then press ENTER." Use wither set of arrow keys. The scanner stage will move slowly. You may judge your focus either optically in the viewing reticule, or by using your scanner’s dynamic focus function (if it has one).

SATELLITE MAINTENANCE MENU

ACCESS THROUGH ITEM 6 IN THE SATELLITE MAIN MENU.

->1: ERASE ONE MEMORY

To erase specific job memories use this selection. The display will show the entire list of memories stored. Use either set of arrow keys to scroll up and down the list or use the numeric pad to enter a specific job memory number. Press if you wish to erase the memory . You will be prompted with an "ARE YOU SURE" message, press again to permanently erase the job. When a job is erased, both the sizing information and filtration information for that job is erased. After erasing one job you may continue to erase more jobs. When finished, press to get back to the main screen.

->2: ERASE ALL MEMORY

Use this to permanently erase all jobs memory settings. You will be asked "ARE YOU SURE" and if so, press to clear all memories. Both the sizing and filtration information (if a Starlite colorhead is connected) are erased.

->3: MASTER RESET

To clear the Satellite Autofocus system memory and reset it to its factory settings use this menu selection. All of the Lens Setups, Scanner Setups, Easel Setups, and Limits, will be erased. The Sizing/Autofocus portion of the memories will be erased. Information pertaining to the Starlite Colorhead will not be lost; this includes Master Color Balance, Emulsion offsets, and colorhead settings stored in Setup Memories. The scanner will go through the reference procedure after the memory is cleared.

SATELLITE DIAGNOSTICS MENU

ACCESS THROUGH ITEM 7 IN THE SATELLITE MAIN MENU.

->1: SELF TEST

This diagnostic is an automatic test of the autofocus measuring encoders system. Select this operation and the scanner will perform a referencing procedure. Once completed the display will show two error counts, one for each encoder, the errors should always be 0. If they are not 0 there may be a problem with the measuring encoders.

->2: CYCLE MODE

When this mode is selected the Satellite continuously loads and exposes the 10 highest numbered print job memories. This is used for factory burn-in procedures. Press and hold to exit this mode.

->3: TEST MOTORS

This diagnostic is used to manually test the basic operations of the Satellite drive system. The drive motors and their encoders can be checked using this procedure. Use or to control the negative stage motor and lens stage motors independently. The display should read "LENS: STOP NEG: STOP" when nothing is being moved. Use the arrow keys in the numeric pad control the Lens Motor. (The other arrow keys move the Negative Stage.) Upon pressing near the numeric pad, the lens stage should move up the column, and the display should read "LENS: UP NEG: STOP." In short, each motor should respond by moving in the direction of or being pressed, up or down, and the display should give a solid readout of the direction. If the direction does not correspond with the movement there may be a problem with the drive motors. It is important to note that the limits are disabled in this test, so care must be taken not to overrun the top and bottom limit switches, nor to separate the bellows excessively. Damage to the Satellite may result.

->4: TEST ENCODERS

This diagnostic is used to test the autofocus measuring encoders. The numbers should roughly correspond to the lens and negative stage heights from the baseboard in thousandths of inches.

To use this diagnostic, the Encoder measurement cables need to be accessed. This procedure can potentially damage the encoder units if not done carefully.

At the main screen, go into Manual-focus and jog the scanner to the bottom and then separate the bellows by about 10 inches. Then go into the "TEST ENCODERS" diagnostic. The display will have two number readouts on it, one for Lens and one for Negative.

Gently pull straight up on the measuring cable that is lying along the front of the column from the negative stage up to the top of column. Do not pull this cable more than 12 inches! As the cable is pulled straight up, both numbers on the display should decrease in value. As the cable is released, the numbers should count back up to their original values, within a couple of counts. NOTE: When releasing the cable, NEVER let it snap into position.

Next partially detach the bellows at the bottom. You will see the bellows measuring cable inside at the front left and rear right corners. Very carefully pull the cable straight down (or as close to straight down as possible) at the front left section of the cable, do not pull down more than 8 inches. When doing this, note the Lens Encoder number: it should decrease as the cable is pulled, and return to its original value when the cable is released. If either number returns to a value grossly different from where it started, or does not change at all, there is a problem with the autofocus measurement encoders system.

->5: TEST LIMIT SWITCHES

This diagnostic is used to test the drive motor limit switches that are located behind the negative and lens stage runner plates and behind the bellows on the lens stage. Each of the three switches can be pressed manually with the aid a long screwdriver and their status will be display as "ON" or "OFF" on the keypad display. If all of the limits read "ON" when the scanner is clearly not at its limited positions there may be a problem with the limit switch detection system.

->6: TEST REFERENCE PULSES

The autofocus measuring encoders have reference pulse outputs that must work properly when the scanner performs its referencing procedure. This diagnostic allows you to test the two pulses. This procedure can potentially damage the encoder units if not done carefully. At the main screen, go into Manual-focus and jog the scanner to the bottom and then separate the bellows by 10" (Ten inches). Then go into the "TEST REFERENCE PULSES" diagnostic. Gently pull up on the measuring cable that is lying along the front of the column from the negative stage up to the top of column. Do not pull this cable more than 12 inches! For every 4 inches the cable is pulled the keypad should beep and a number should be displayed next to "COLUMN ENCODER". Next partially remove the bellows at the bottom. You will see the bellows measuring cable inside at the front left and rear right corners. Very carefully pull the cable down at the front left section of the cable, do not pull down more than 8 inches. For every 4 inches the keypad should beep and a number should appear next to "BELLOWS ENCODER".

->7: REFERENCE SATELLITE

This diagnostic references the scanner in the same manner as when the scanner is first switched on.

->8: STACK DEPTH

This diagnostic is used only for factory testing.

->9: DISABLE STARLITE LIGHTSOURCE

This is used to enable operation with a Starlite Colorhead. To make this work, connect the supplied cable between the Starlite’s "Keypad" connector and the AF Computer’s "STARLITE" connector. Apply power to the Starlite, then go into this menu item. After a pause, the functions of the Starlite colorhead will be available from the keypad.

->10: SHOW LENS DATA

This diagnostic is used for viewing the internal values for the lens, carrier and easel currently in use. The focal length and offsets are displayed, but their values are based on internal calculations and may not be equal to what is printed on the lens.

->11: CHECK REFERENCE

This diagnostic is an automatic test of the autofocus measuring encoders system. Select this operation and the scanner will perform a referencing procedure. Once completed the display will show two error counts, one for each encoder: the errors should always be 0. If they are not 0 there may be a problem with the measuring encoders.

->12: ENCODER COUNTS

In this diagnostic the individual measuring encoder values are displayed, this is similar to the test encoders diagnostic.