Computer-to-Plate solution

Next generation of quality- and efficiency-driven plate production engines

:Avalon LF

:Avalon Brings Your Operation

into the Next Generation
Dramatic advances in imaging technology and
experience in the demands of platesetting have
allowed Agfa to deliver a new era of accuracy and
efficiency with :Avalon. Agfa’s HD Imaging Head,
automatic calibration and an advanced operator
control terminal are just a few of the new features that
improve output quality, increase productivity, and :Avalon LF platesetter specifications
Imaging System 830nm infrared thermal with Grating Light Valve™ (GLV)
ultimately, allow you to satisfy more customers more Minimum plate size Maximum plate size
profitably. Avalon LF Engine 9.8” x 12.2” (250*mm x 310 mm) 45.7” x 32.2” (1160**mm x 820 mm)
manual load
PlateManager 9.8” x 12.2” (250*mm x 310 mm) 44.5” x 32.2” (1130mm x 820mm)
Stay Ahead. With :Avalon. JLA 9.8” x 12.2” (250*mm x 310 mm) 44.5” x 32.2” (1130mm x 820mm)
* 250mm is the lead edge and 310mm is the around the drum,
other processor restrictions may apply.
** 1130mm when used with option internal punching.
Thickness Supported 0.15 – 0.40 mm (0.006– 0.016”)
Approved plates :Thermostar P970, LT2, :Ampio, :Azura and :Amigo (selected models)
and other 830 nm plates.
Contact your local Agfa representative for more information.
Resolutions 1200, 2400 dpi
Non image areas Lead .234” (6 mm)
Trail .234” (6 mm)
Plate Register system Lead edge 2-point mechanical, up to five sets
of locatable stop pins
Side edge Laser edge finding –right , left or
left and right edges,
each plate programable
Screening levels E, S, XT, XXT Up to and including 200 ABS,
:Sublima 240 lpi
E Elite, S Elite, Up to and including :Sublima 340 lpi,
XT Elite, XXT Elite :CristalRaster 21 micron
Remote diagnostics :Intellsyst system as available
Avalon LF - LE only Plate loading Manual continuous loading
Plate unloading Manual, or automatic to on-line processor
Avalon LF - E, S, Plate loading Manual continuous loading
XT, XXT only or Automatic using JLA (single cassette)
or PlateManager
Plate unloading Manual, or automatic to on-line processor
Processors See separate list of approved processors and configurations
Environmental • 65 to 85° F, (18 to 29° C) • 35% – 80% relative humidity
requirements
Electrical requirements 230 v, single phase, 50/60hz
:Avalon LF 70” (177 cm)

39” (99 cm) 93” (236 cm)

:Avalon JLA single cassette Automation :Avalon LF Models - Imager Choices

Cassette capacity Gauge # Plates Head Standard Universal Elite
12 mil (0.3 mm) 25 Plates P-970, LT-2, P-970, LT-2, P-970, LT-2,
Removable cassette yes other qualified plates other qualified plates other qualified plates
Manual plateloading bypass yes Plus :Azura and :Amigo
Environmental requirements 65 to 85° F, (18 to 29° C) • 35% - 80% relative humidity Screening Up to: Up to: Up to:
240 Sublima 240 Sublima 340 Sublima
200 lpi ABS 200 lpi ABS 21 micron CR
:Avalon LF PlateManager
LE P - -
Maximum cassettes up to four cassettes at one time E - P P
(System can manage up to 16 cassettes) S - P P
Number of plates Gauge # Plates 4 cass XT P Q1 ‘06 P
12 mil (0.3 mm) 66 264 XXT P - P
Options •Extra cassettes
•Cart (trolley for transporting cassettes)
Environmental requirements 65 to 85° F, (18 to 29° C) • 35% - 80% relative humidity
Manual loading bypass yes

:Avalon LF platesetter options :Avalon LF Models - Loading and Punching Choices

Machine matching Description Allows mixing of plates for 1 print job Manual JLA & Plate- On-line Internal Machine
from two, or more, :Avalon Platesetters. load Manager Processor punching Matching
Applicability All models to XT, XXT Support support option
Field or factory Can be ordered at time of purchase LE P - P P -
or at any time in the field. Inquire. E P P P P -
Image Registration (fit) S P P P P -
machine to machine ± 25 microns error circle XT P P P P P
Accuracy image to plate XXT P P P P P
edge machine to machine ± 50 microns error circle
Recommended limitation Up to 200 lpi

:Avalon LF Platesetter Throughputs :Avalon LF platesetter internal punching options

Conditions • 2400 or 1200 dpi Number of supported punch sets 4
• Throughput may vary with screen type Category Punch Set
(XT Elite and XXT Elite only) ZONE A Bacher 220 Square on left or square right
• 40.5 x 31.5” (1030 x 800 mm plate) ZONE B Bacher 425
• Approved processor and configuration ZONE C Komori 550
• 140 mj/cm plate (only applies to P970) ZONE D Bacher 780
Nominal plate throughputs plates per hour (up to) (choose 1 only) Komori 830
Thermostar (P970) Amigo Azura Bacher/Komori 780/830 Combo
LE 10 - - Engines field upgradable yes
E 15 15 12 to internal punching
S 20 18 17 Effect on throughput minimal
XT 30 28 22 Custom punches yes - contact your local Agfa representative
XXT 40 - -

LEFT RIGHT

Platesetter Imager upgrades

Platesetter to E to E Elite to S to S Elite to XT to XT Elite to XXT to XXT Elite BACHER 220

LE Yes Yes - - - - - -
E - Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - -
E Elite - - Yes Yes Yes Yes - - BACHER 425

S - - - Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

S Elite - - - - Yes Yes Yes Yes
XT - - - - - Yes Yes Yes BACHER 780

XT Elite - - - - - - Yes Yes

XXT - - - - - - - Yes
XXT Elite - - - - - - - - KOMORI 550

KOMORI 830

BACHER 780 / KOMORI 830

PlateManager
with UPC
Universal plate
Engine with Plate Manager

conveyor (UPC)
141 (358cm)

110 (279cm)
Engine with UPC

:Avalon LF engine 39 (99cm) :Avalon LF engine :Avalon LF engine

Engine

93 (236cm) 93 (236cm) 93 (236cm)

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