Main Controller Construction & Operation
Main Controller Construction & Operation
Contents
4.1 Construction
The machine's main controller block consists of the following and has the following functions:
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Item Description
Main controller PCB Controls system operation, memory, printer unit output, image processing, scanner
unit image input processing, rendering, color LCD
controller, card reader unit interface, fax image
processing, etc.
SRAM Retains service mode settings (by SRAM), HDD management information
Image memory (DDR SDRAM) Temporarily retains image data (1024 MB)
Reader Unit
Video PCB
HDD
DC controller PCB
Ethernet Main controller PCB
10/100BASE-T
Image memory
(SDRAM) Boot ROM
USB port (D)
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The following is a diagram showing the major control mechanisms of the main controller according to connectors:
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J1062
J1040
J1014 J1018
J1060 J1022
J1024
J1023
J1015
J1064
J1002
J1061
BAT1001
J1013
J1059
J1030
J1034
J1063 J1021
J1010
J3000
J1016
J3002
J1017
J1032
J1003
J3001
J1004 J1006
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J1017 USB device interface connector J3001 Power supply connector (3.3V non all night)
J1018 Control panel connector J3002 Power supply connector (3.3V all night)
4.2.2 HDD
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The HDD is divided into 11 partitions (blocks), each assigned with specific functions.
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Partition Description
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Partition Description
BOOTDEV Stores execution module, message data file, RUI content, etc.
FSTDEV
TMP_GEN
TMP_PSS
HDD TMP_FAX
APL_SEND
APL_MEAP
APL_GEN
IMG_MNG
PDLDEV
BOOTDEV
FSTCDEV
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SYSTEM
Language
RUI
MEAP
G3FAX *1
SDICT
KEY
RCON
Reader Unit
DC Controller PCB
HDD
BOOT
G3FAX *2
DCON
G3 FAX Unit
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*1: 1-port FAX
*2: 2-port FAX
4.3.1 Overview
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The system software used to control the machine is stored on the HDD.
When the machine is started, the CPU on the main controller PCB reads the system software from the HDD according to the instructions of the boot ROM boot
program, and writes it to the image memory (SDRAM) of the controller PCB.
While the CPU reads the system software from the HDD to the image memory (DRAM), the control panel shows the following screen, using a progress bar to
indicate the progress of the start-up sequence.
Progress bar
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Do not turn off the main power while the progress bar is indicated, as access is being made to the HDD. Turning off the power can cause a fault on the HDD (iden-
tified by E602).
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Progress bar
1 2 3
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CPU
HDD
BootROM
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System
CPU software
Self-diagnosis Boot
program program HDD
BootROM
4.4.1 Overview
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If the main power switch is turned off while the machine is accessing its HDD, damage can well occur on the HDD. To avoid such damage, the machine is provided
with a shut-down sequence.
HDD
Cancels any job on wait in print mode.
protection execution mode Cancels any job on wait in print mode.
Cancels any job being executed in fax mode.
The following shows the flow of images in relation to the machine's functions:
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Other iR machine
Original
A
Copy Scan
SEND
A A FAX
PullScan
E-Mail
Print Image data PDL Print
BOX
PC
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Reader controller
PCB
Reader unit
- image memory
- program (temporary storage)
SDRAM
HDD
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The image data colleted by the contact image sensor is processed by the main controller PCB.
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Reader unit
Enlargement/reduction
Edge emphasis
-intensify-to-density conversion
-density adjustment (F adjustment)
-gamma correction
Text mode
Text/photo/film photo mode Film photo mode
To compression/expansion/editing block
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SDRAM
Enlargement/
reduction Compression
Rotation Expansion
HDD
Integration
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The main controller processes the image data coming from the printer unit for output to the printer unit.
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Compression/expansion/editing block
Enlargement/reduction
Smoothing
To DC controller PCB
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The following is the flow of image data when the Copy Function is in use:
Printer unit
SDRAM
Data rotation
Data compression
HDD
Data expansion
DC controller PCB
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The following is the flow of image data when the Box function is in use:
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Printer unit
SDRAM
Data rotation
HDD
Data compression
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The following is the flow of image data when the SEND function is in use.
Printer unit
SDRAM
Data expansion
Data rotation
HDD
Resolution conversion
Ethernet port
(compression data)
To network
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The following is the flow of image data when the fax transmission function is in use:
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Reader unit
SDRAM
Compression
Compression
HDD
Expansion
Resolution conversion
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The following is the flow of image data when the fax reception function is in use:
SDRAM
Data rotation
Data compression
HDD
Data expansion
DC controller PCB
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The following is the flow of image data when the PDL function is in use:
Ethernet
SDRAM
Compression/expansion
HDD
/editing block
DC controller PCB
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3) Detach the right cover (upper rear). (page 10-12)Reference[Removing iR5065 / iR 5055 / iR5075 / iR5075N / iR5065N / iR5055N
the Right Cover (Upper Rear)]
1) Remove the 4 screws [1].
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[3]
[4]
[1]
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[2] [1] 2) Detach the reader relay PCB [1] from the main controller PCB.
[1]
[4]
[4]
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2) Disconnect all the connectors of the main controller PCB, and detach the
main controller box [3].
- 5 Edge saddle [1] (to free the harness)
- 4 Screw [2]
[1]
[2] [1]
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[2] [4]
[1]
[2]
[3]
[1]
[2]
[3]
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[1] Boot ROM
[2] Hard disk
[3] Image memory (SDRAM)
[1] [4] Counter memory PCB
4.7.3 SDRAM
1) Open the 2 arms [1], and release the lock; then, detach the SDRAM [2].
[Link] When Replacing the Main Controller PCB [Link] Before Removing the Boot ROM
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iR5065 / iR 5055 / iR5075 / iR5075N / iR5065N / iR5055N iR5065 / iR 5055 / iR5075 / iR5075N / iR5065N / iR5055N
Upload each setting/registration data stored in SRAM of the main controller 1) Detach the rear cover (upper).(page 10-13)Reference[Removing the
PCB onto the PC by using SST. See the chapter ‘Version Upgrading’ for its Rear Cover (Upper)]
operation procedure. 2) Detach the main controller box cover.(page 10-17)Reference[Removing
If you are replacing the main controller PCB, be sure to transfer the follow- the Main Controller Box Cover]
ing components from the old to new PCB.
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[2] [1]
[4]
[2] [1]
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Be sure to remove the counter memory PCB. If you hit the hard disk against
the counter memory PCB, the impact can leave appreciable damage. [4]
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2) After detaching the hard disk [2] in the direction of the arrow, disconnect 2) Detach the Video PCB [2].
the connector[3]. - 2 Screw [1]
- 2 Screw [1]
[2] [1]
[3]
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[1]
[2]
[1]
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[1] [3]
[2]
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