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Siemens NIC2-2 Troubleshooting Manual

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Network ID Camera
Troubleshooting Guide
NIC2-2
Print No.: SP00-000.840.03.01.02
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Doc. Gen. Date: 09.03

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  • Page 1 Network ID Camera Troubleshooting Guide NIC2-2 © Siemens AG 2003 The reproduction, transmission or use of this document or its contents is not permitted without express written authority. Offenders will be liable for damages. All rights, including rights created by patent...
  • Page 2 Service Manual September 2003 Publication No. 201102 NIC2-2 Network ID Camera...
  • Page 3 PLEASE NOTE The information contained herein is based on the experience and knowledge rela- ting to the subject matter gained by Triacon prior to publication. No patent license is granted by this information. Triacon reserves the right to change this information without notice, and makes no warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to this information.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    NIC2-2 · Network ID Camera Publication no. 201102 Contents 1 General information 1.1 ESD 1.1.1 Overview ..................... 1 1.1.2 Awareness ....................1 1.1.3 Action ......................1 1.1.4 Every day ....................1 1.1.5 During maintenance..................2 1.2 Safety precautions 1.3 Specification 1.4 Service tools...
  • Page 6 Publication no. 201102 NIC2-2 · Network ID Camera 4.1 The opening mechanism 4.1.1 Disassembly....................17 4.1.2 Assembly....................18 4.2 Replacing the power supply 4.3 Replacing the sealing strips 4.4 Replacing the Main Board 4.5 Replacing the Keyboard 4.5.1 Keyboard test ....................23 4.6 Replacing the Operator display 5 Diagnostic 5.1 Sensor adjustment...

  • Page 7: General Information

    NIC2-2 · Network ID Camera Publication no. 201102 1. General information 1.1 ESD CAUTION This equipment includes parts and assemblies sensitive to damage from electrostatic dis- charge. Use caution to prevent damage during all service procedures.. 1.1.1 Overview Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is a primary source of •...

  • Page 8: During Maintenance

    Publication no. 201102 NIC2-2 · Network ID Camera • Spray the carpet. ESD that is generated when you walk over carpet is a major cause of component destruction. In some cases, especially in low-humidity environments, you may need to periodically spray the carpets with an anti static spray that is available at local stores.

  • Page 9: Service Tools

    NIC2-2 · Network ID Camera Publication no. 201102 1.4 Service tools Use the following tools to repair a Network ID camera: • Philip Screw Driver size PH2 • TORX Screw Driver size 10 • TORX Screw Driver size 20 • Socket head cap screwdriver 2.0 mm •...
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  • Page 11: Physical Connection

    NIC2-2 · Network ID Camera Publication no. 201102 2. Physical connection On the back of the Network ID Camera there are four connectors for communication. 2 AUX 1 HOST 2.1 The HOST connector This connector is a female 9-pin DB9 connector. Its pinout is designed with the 9-pin con- nector used on PC compatibles in mind.

  • Page 12: The Net Connector

    Publication no. 201102 NIC2-2 · Network ID Camera To adapt the AUX connentors to 9 pin DB9 PC compatible RS232 interface a adapter cable is required RJ12 9 pin female 2.3 The NET Connector This connector carries one RS422/485 (software selectable) and one RS485-only commu- nication channel.
  • Page 13 NIC2-2 · Network ID Camera Publication no. 201102 There is a standard colour This is a picture with pin numbers of scheme used by most (all) the female MOD8 connector found connector and cable at the back of the camera.
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  • Page 15: Theory Guide

    NIC2-2 · Network ID Camera Publication no. 201102 3. Theory guide 3.1 Block diagram All functions of the ID camera are controlled by the microcontroller on the CPU board. The controlling firmware is stored in a 512K FLASH memory. All inputs, outputs and drivers for the motor are located on the CPU board.
  • Page 16 Publication no. 201102 NIC2-2 · Network ID Camera • Two high voltage converters, called inverter, for the background light of the operator- and exposure display. These are a separate boards mounted on top of the CPU board on the left side •...

  • Page 17: Switch On / Initialize Procedure

    NIC2-2 · Network ID Camera Publication no. 201102 3.2.3 Switch On / Initialize Procedure Camera status: Mechanic position of the carriage is not known. Cam- Start era is energized. Initialize hardware The microprocessor starts the initialization routine. First while still executing the boot- strap program, the P key is checked.

  • Page 18: Opening Sequence

    Publication no. 201102 NIC2-2 · Network ID Camera 3.2.4 Opening sequence Camera status: The opening carriage is positioned in its left position. Start Left and right sensors are on and middle sensor is off. The sequence is initialized when the left and right cassette sensors are activated while the middle sensor is not.

  • Page 19: Keyboard

    NIC2-2 · Network ID Camera Publication no. 201102 3.2.5 Keyboard The keyboard is a standard 84 keyboard. The keyboard layout may be changed by replacing the whole keyboard and selecting the appropriate language in the firmware. 3.2.6 Operator display. The operator display is a 240 pixel wide and 64 pixel high graphic liquid crystal display (LCD) display with cold cathode fluorescent lamp back-light.

  • Page 20: Opening Mechanism

    Publication no. 201102 NIC2-2 · Network ID Camera the lens backwards to decrease the size of the picture even more. When shipped the size and position of the picture is set to work with Kodak cassettes or equivalent. The mirror is a surface plated mirror. It should not be polished as this will destroy the silver layer and affect the quality of the picture.

  • Page 21: Cassette Cover Plate Sub-Assembly

    NIC2-2 · Network ID Camera Publication no. 201102 its weaker locking mechanism the pin will not be pushed upwards and thus will be able to unlock the deeper locking mechanism. 3.2.9 Cassette cover plate sub-assembly. The cassette cover-plate has three sensors mounted which are used to indicate that the cas- sette is in position for marking.
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  • Page 23: Disassembly/Assembly

    NIC2-2 · Network ID Camera Publication no. 201102 4. Disassembly/Assembly The camera is opened by removing two big screws, one on each side, and then flip the case open by pulling the front of the white case upwards. To get a better view of the opening mechanism and the exposure unit the upper baffle can be removed by loosening (not removing) the two screws (A) at the front and then pull up- wards at the front of the baffle.

  • Page 24: Assembly

    Publication no. 201102 NIC2-2 · Network ID Camera • Move the carriage (E) to the right by turning the lead screw so that the ball bearing at the back of the carriage gets free and the carriage later can be lifted right upwards without any hindrance.

  • Page 25: Replacing The Power Supply

    NIC2-2 · Network ID Camera Publication no. 201102 • Put the exposure unit in place. Put it in the position according to point 2 in the disassem- bly instructions. Its position needs to be calibrated later. If point 2 was ignored make sure that the position is not too far to the left because the carriage may hit the exposure unit during the opening.

  • Page 26: Replacing The Sealing Strips

    Publication no. 201102 NIC2-2 · Network ID Camera • When the top cover is on its place, connect the two connectors ’A’ and ’B’ again. • Power on the system and verify function. NOTE! The green LED ’E’ indicates 24VDC out.

  • Page 27: Replacing The Main Board

    NIC2-2 · Network ID Camera Publication no. 201102 4.4 Replacing the Main Board Upper baffle CPU Board The CPU board is located inside the unit - rear side of the bottom plate. If it is possible, it is recommended to save the current set-up in the unit before exchanging the main board.
  • Page 28 Publication no. 201102 NIC2-2 · Network ID Camera • Remove the two screws ’D’ and gently pull the exposure unit out. Note that cable ’C’ is going to the CPU board and has to be disconnected before removing the exposure unit completely.

  • Page 29: Replacing The Keyboard

    NIC2-2 · Network ID Camera Publication no. 201102 4.5 Replacing the Keyboard • Open the top of the camera. C (x4) • Locate the small adapter board 'A' and disconnect the two MicroMatch connectors (red ones). Note that the have a small polarizing pin on left side. Loosen the connector care- fully to avoid damage on these pins.

  • Page 30: Replacing The Operator Display

    Publication no. 201102 NIC2-2 · Network ID Camera 4.6 Replacing the Operator display • Power down the Camera before starting this work. • Open the top of the camera. Operator Display C (x4) • Locate the operator display. • Disconnect the data cable ’A’ and the back ground light cable ’B’.

  • Page 31: Diagnostic

    NIC2-2 · Network ID Camera Publication no. 201102 5. Diagnostic Diagnastic The camera appears dead. Nothing is Startup problems. Page 26 written on the display. Something is written Initialisation problems. Page 27 on the display. Unexpected response Keyboard problems. Page 28 from the keyboard.
  • Page 32 Publication no. 201102 NIC2-2 · Network ID Camera Startup problems Startup problems Background Hold the P-key down light of the while the camera is operator switched off and on. display is lit? The message is probably about program load. Something...
  • Page 33 NIC2-2 · Network ID Camera Publication no. 201102 Initialation problem Initial problems The firmware has been The text erased or a firmware "Program update has faild. Reload load" appear on the disply the firmware. No or bad signal from the light sensor.
  • Page 34 Publication no. 201102 NIC2-2 · Network ID Camera Keyboard problem Keyboard problems Text for function Some of the keys are constantly pressed. keys are changed - Check if keys are stucked. while SHIFT - Exchange keyboard. key is pressed. No connection between keyboard and CPU board.
  • Page 35 NIC2-2 · Network ID Camera Publication no. 201102 Opening problem Opening problems Carriage gets Goto initial problems flowchart. stuck at left end. There may be two reason. Either the opening leghth has been changed in the Carriage gets camera setup or the pulse counter is stuck at right defect.
  • Page 36 Publication no. 201102 NIC2-2 · Network ID Camera Marking problems Film is not marked No sound The cassette sensors are not when correct adjusted. See chapter 5.1. inserting a cassette. Open the camera and remove upper baffle to view the exposure display.

  • Page 37: Sensor Adjustment

    NIC2-2 · Network ID Camera Publication no. 201102 5.1 Sensor adjustment Middle Right Left The left and right sensors senses the front of the cassette. When the cassette is inserted well enough the opening cycle may start. The middle sensor is a pin that should enter a hole in the front side of the cassette.

  • Page 38: Adjusting The Exposure Unit

    Publication no. 201102 NIC2-2 · Network ID Camera 5.2 Adjusting the exposure unit This adjustment must be made if the exposure unit has been moved. First the lens has to be adjusted. By moving the lens backward or forward the size of the picture can be changed.

  • Page 39: Checking If An Optical Switch Board Works

    NIC2-2 · Network ID Camera Publication no. 201102 lower lines are not parallel it is because the left and right side of the mirror are not adjus- ted properly relative to each other. • When the projected frame is rectangular and the size is adjusted to the frame on the paper, tighten the screws that holds the exposure unit to the base plate, tighten the screws that holds the mirror, carefully as the mirror may tilt when doing so.

  • Page 40: Checking If A Motor Works

    Publication no. 201102 NIC2-2 · Network ID Camera 5.5 Checking if a motor works Motor connector This check is preformed by simply connect an external power supply to the motor. • Power down the camera and disconnect the motor connector.

  • Page 41: Maintenance

    NIC2-2 · Network ID Camera Publication no. 201102 6. Maintenance When the camera is operated in a dusty environment it may be necessary to open the cam- era regularly to clean out the dust. Cleaning the outside of the camera may be done with a piece of cloth and mild soap.
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  • Page 43: Built In Diagnostic Software

    NIC2-2 · Network ID Camera Publication no. 201102 7. Built in diagnostic software The Network ID Camera has built in test functions for cassette sensor adjustment and for testing and adjusting the exposure display. The sensor adjust function is described in the Sensor adjustment chapter and will not be repeated here.
  • Page 44 Publication no. 201102 NIC2-2 · Network ID Camera Calibrate Runs a calibration. The camera is not able to sense when the carriage is in its home position. Instead a calibration cycle is run each time the camera is switched on and at the end of each opening cycle. The calibration cycle means that the motor is run slowly leftwards until the movement is blocked because the carriage hits the left end stop.

  • Page 45: Serial Analyser

    NIC2-2 · Network ID Camera Publication no. 201102 7.2 Serial Analyser See the Network Installation Manual for information. 7.3 System logger The system logger is a 64 record database where the firmware can report errors and abnor- mal situations which are not reported to the operator or which may be useful for technicians to check afterwards.
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  • Page 48 Triacon Scientific AB Betselgatan 6 213 77 Malmö Sweden Publication No. 201102 September 2003 KODAK and X-OMATIC are trademarks...

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