footscan® USB2 system PSL Replacement Kit Guide

footscan® USB2 system
PSL Replacement Kit Guide
Doc nr RS-PRD-00063-02
PN 80000031
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Unpacking
footscan® pressure sensitive layer (PSL) replacement
1. Description of the footscan® system
2. Removing the existing PSL
3. Cleaning the PCB
4. Unpacking the PSL replacement kit
5. Verify the serial number
6. Placing the double – faced adhesive tape
7. Course positioning of the new PSL
8. Aligning the new PSL
9. Fixing the new PSL to the PCB
10. Verify the final position of the new PSL
11. Preparing the new sticker
12. Placing the new sticker
13. Software installation
Contact information
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INTRODUCTION
When the sensitivity of the footscan® system is becoming insufficient, the Pressure Sensitive Layer
(PSL) of the footscan® plate is at the end of its lifespan and needs to be replaced. It is advised to
replace the Pressure Sensitive Layer (PSL) of the footscan® plate every 12 months in order to keep your
footscan® pressure plate in optimal condition.
This guide will assist you to perform a replacement of the Pressure Sensitive Layer for a footscan®
USB2 system. Please follow the instructions step by step.
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UNPACKING
Before replacing the Pressure Sensitive Layer (PSL), take a moment to ensure you received all the
components. The PSL and the sticker with mesh are packed in a PE – bag within the flat packaging.
Open the PE – bag only at the time of application.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
Pressure Sensitive Layer (PSL)
Sticker with mesh
Double – faced adhesive tape
Positioning tool
footscan® software CD
footscan® Calibration File Installer CD
PSL replacement guide (this guide)
Installation guide
Activation key (system identification sheet)
d
b
h
f
e
i
c
g
a
Please contact RSscan International customer service department (contact information on page 14) if
any components are missing or damaged.
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footscan® PRESSURE SENSITIVE LAYER (PSL) REPLACEMENT
1. Description of the footscan® system.
a. Edge of the Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
b. Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
c. The PSL contact area
d. Pressure Sensitive Layer (PSL)
e. Mesh
f. Sticker
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2. Removing the existing PSL. Slowly peel off the sticker, starting in one corner (a). Remove the PSL
from the PCB (b), discard sticker and PSL. Remove the pieces of double – faced adhesive tape
holding the PSL in place (c). Make sure no glue residue from the sticker or double – faced adhesive
tape is left on the PCB (d); glue residue can be removed with a non aggressive cleaning agent such
as white gas.
a
b
c
d
3. Cleaning the PCB. The PSL contact area of the PCB has to be free from particles and
contamination before the new PSL can be placed. Use a soft, non abrasive dry towel or tissue paper
to clean the PCB. Persistent contamination can be cleaned with a non aggressive cleaning agent
such as white gas.
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4. Unpacking the PSL replacement kit. The PSL and sticker with mesh are packed in a PE – bag.
Open the PE – bag only at the time of application. Do not fold or crease the PSL or sticker with
mesh, avoid excess handling.
5. Verify the serial number. On the new PSL you will find the serial number of the footscan® plate for
which it was ordered. Make sure the serial number on the PSL matches the serial number of your
footscan® plate. The serial number of the footscan® plate is located on the identification label on the
bottom of the footscan® plate. DO NOT use the PSL if the serial numbers do not match!
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6. Placing the double – faced adhesive tape. Apply the supplied pieces of double – faced adhesive
tape on the four corners as depicted, close to but NOT covering the PSL contacts on the PCB. Do
not yet remove the protective strip from the top of the double – faced adhesive tape.
7. Course positioning of the new PSL. Position the PSL on the PCB, the alignment markers in the
corners facing up and the cable position marker (C) aligned with the cable of the plate.
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8. Aligning the new PSL. Because of the sensor by sensor calibration, the alignment of the new PSL
is critical to the performance of the system; please follow the steps exactly as described.
The four alignment markers on the corners of the PSL have to be aligned at equal distances from the
edges of the PCB (not the housing). Use the alignment tool to verify the position. Align the dashed
lines on the alignment tool with the edges of the PCB; align the inside edges of the alignment
markers on the PSL with the 90° angle of the alignment tool. Repeat until all corners are aligned at
equal distances from the edges of the PCB.
Verify that the PSL has no creases and no air is trapped underneath; make sure the PSL does not
shift from this position, otherwise repeat the procedure.
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9. Fixing the new PSL to the PCB. Hold the PSL firmly in place. Remove in one corner the protective
strip from the top of the double – faced adhesive tape. Fix the corner of the PSL to the PCB. Repeat
for the other corners.
10. Verify the final position of the new PSL. Verify the final position of the PSL with the alignment tool,
as described in the alignment step. When the position is incorrect, carefully remove the PSL and
repeat the alignment step.
11. Preparing the new sticker. Slowly remove the liner frame from the adhesive sheet on the sticker.
Make sure the mesh sheet has no folds or creases and adheres evenly to the sticker.
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12. Placing the new sticker. Position the new sticker with the RSscan logo at the top left corner while
the cable connection is located at the bottom right corner. Align and attach the sticker at the left side
of the PCB and gradually attach the rest of the sticker while applying slight pressure to ensure no air
is trapped underneath. Once the sticker is placed, verify the alignment of the sticker, rub firmly
around the edges of the sticker. Inspect the plate and sticker to ensure the edges of the sticker are
adhering firmly to the PCB.
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13. Software installation. Every PSL has its unique calibration file. The PSL replacement kit contains a
footscan® software CD and a footscan® Calibration File Installer CD which contains the calibration
file unique to this PSL. Both MUST be installed before the footscan® system can be used with
the new PSL. Refer to the installation guide bundled in the PSL replacement kit for further
instructions.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Pre-sales and sales information
For pre-sales and sales information, contact your regional distributor. Consult the worldwide authorized
distributors list at http://www.rsscan.com/ to locate your regional distributor.
If you cannot locate a regional distributor, contact RSscan International directly at sales@rsscan.com.
Support information
RSscan International offers following support options:
•
The included documentation.
•
The RSscan International website http://www.rsscan.com/ (Frequently Asked Questions,
Knowledge Base, footscan® school instruction video’s and software updates).
•
Contact your regional distributor. Consult the worldwide authorized distributors list at
http://www.rsscan.com/ to locate your regional distributor.
•
If you cannot locate a regional distributor, contact the RSscan International support
department at support@rsscan.com. Please include the product serial numbers, system
configuration, screen captures and detailed failure description.
•
If you have exhausted the above support options, support by telephone is available from
Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 16:00 GMT+1:00.
•
In case your product requires repair, contact your regional distributor or the RSscan
International support department at support@rsscan.com to initiate the RMA (Return
Material Authorization) process.
Worldwide headquarters
RSscan International NV
Lammerdries-oost 23B
B-2250 Olen
Belgium
Tel. +32 (0) 14 23 20 31
Fax. +32 (0) 14 23 53 90
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