From entry-level platesetters to high-end computer-to-plate (CtP) engines – the Avalon 8‑up series of thermal platesetters for commercial and packaging printing has a best-in-class solution in store for every need. With their reputation for solid dependability, these CtP engines prove themselves in terms of quality, consistency and productivity, and they’re sustainable to boot.
The Avalon 8-up series features entry-level engines (N8‑30S, N8‑30XT) and high-performance platesetters (N8‑90E, N8‑90S, N8‑90XT). Simply select the engine that suits your needs in terms of throughput speed (from 24 to 70 plates per hour), features and scalability, and start boosting your business.
Benefits
Proven technology
While Avalon 8-up entry-level platesetters feature fiber-coupled laser technology to guarantee superior quality, the high-end engines are equipped with Grating Light Valve (GLV) imaging technology, featuring both the GLV itself and a solid-state laser diode bar. The result? A large number of beams, ensuring exceptional imaging speed and a low drum rotation velocity.
Industry-leading productivity
One of ECO3’s star performers, Avalon addresses the needs of large, medium and small-volume printers. Combine the Avalon N8-90XT and the Energy Elite Eco printing plate to reach an exceptional throughput speed of 70 pph. Most of the Avalon platesetters are also upgradable, and evolve with you as your business grows.
Sublime imaging quality
Avalon 8-up engines yield consistent, first-rate imaging quality of up to 340 lpi Sublima, depending on your model. Even entry-level platesetters outdo the competition in imaging resolution (up to 280 lpi Sublima), guaranteeing Avalon’s trademark excellence.
Automation – Make your choice
All entry-level engines feature manual loading, but they can be combined with a single or multi-cassette autoloader for increased automation and productivity. For the high-end Avalon N8-90 engine, there’s an advanced option: the Expert Loader, a compact 8-up pallet loader for full prepress automation.
Plate loading robot
Plate loading of the Avalon 8-up and VLF models can be automated using a custom-made plate-loading robot.
Perfectly upgradable
The Avalon 8-up can be upgraded to meet your expanding production requirements. Using the same base engine, you can upgrade from an entry-level manual machine to a high-productivity, fully automated model by simply adding modules.
N8 CtP engines
The overview below lists all engines from the N8-30S to the superfast N8-90 XT model
| N8-30 S | |
|---|---|
| Imaging technology | 64-channel fiber-coupled |
| Laser type | 830 nm thermal laser diodes |
| Recording system | External drum |
| Press punch | Optional, max. 4 sets |
| Resolutions | 1200, 2400 & 2540 dpi |
| Throughput | 24 pph (1030 x 800 mm, 2400 dpi, Energy Elite Eco) |
| Manual loading | yes (feed tray mandatory) |
| Semi-manual loading | n/a |
| Automatic (autoloader) | yes |
| Pallet loader | n/a |
| Manual unloading | yes |
| In line unloading | yes |
| Min. plate size (along drum x around drum) | 650 mm x 370 mm (25.5” x 14.6”) |
| - Optional with punch connection kit | 304 mm x 370 mm (11.9” x 14.6”) |
| - Optional without punch connection kit | 324 mm x 370 mm (12.8” x 14.6”) |
| Max. plate size (along drum x around drum) | 1160 mm x 940 mm (45.6″ x 37.0″) |
| - Optional with punch connection kit | 1150 mm x 940 mm (45.3″ x 37.0″) |
| Max. exposure size (along drum x around drum) | 1160 mm x 924 mm (45.6″ x 36.4″) |
| Grip: 8/8 mm. With the punch connection kit (When the 8 mm clamp is set, the maximum drum rotation speed will be limited to 600 rpm. When the 8mm clamp is not installed, the leading edge clamp is 12 mm and the tail edge clamp is 12 or 8 mm. | |
| Weight | 1260 kg (2778 lb) |
| Size | Width: 2530 mm (99.6″) |
| Depth: 1495 mm (58.9″) | |
| Height: 1280 mm (50.4”) | |
| Temperature range (CtP & autoloader) | Recommended: 18-26 °C |
| Humidity range | 40-70 % RH (no condensation) |
| Power | Single-phase 220-240V, 32A |
| N8-30 XT | |
|---|---|
| Imaging technology | 96-channel fiber-coupled |
| Laser type | 830 nm thermal laser diodes |
| Recording system | External drum |
| Press punch | optional, max 4 sets |
| Resolution | 1200, 2400 & 2540 dpi |
| Throughput | 32 pph (1030 x 800 mm, 2400 dpi, Energy Elite Eco) |
| Manual loading | yes (feed tray mandatory) |
| Semi-manual loading | n/a |
| Automatic (autoloader) | yes |
| Pallet loader | n/a |
| Manual unloading | yes |
| In line unloading | yes |
| Min. plate size (along drum x around drum) | 650 mm x 370 mm (25.5” x 14.6”) |
| - Optional with punch connection kit | 304 mm x 370 mm (11.9” x 14.6”) |
| - Optional without punch connection kit | 324 mm x 370 mm (12.8” x 14.6”) |
| Max. plate size (along drum x around drum) | 1160 mm x 940 mm (45.6″ x 37.0″) |
| - Optional with punch connection kit | 1150 mm x 940 mm (45.3″ x 37.0″) |
| Thickness | 0.15 mm-0.3 mm (6-12 mil, options for 0.4 mm support available) |
| Max. exposure size (along drum x around drum) | 1160 mm x 924 mm (45.6″ x 36.4″) |
| grip: 8/8 mm with punch connection kit (When the 8 mm clamp is set, the maximum drum rotation speed will be limited to 600 rpm. When the 8mm clamp is not installed, the leading edge clamp is 12 mm and the tail edge clamp is 12 or 8 mm. | |
| Weight | 1260 kg (2778 lb) |
| Size | Width: 2530 mm (99.6″) |
| Depth: 1495 mm (58.9″) | |
| Height: 1280 mm (50.4”) | |
| Temperature range (CtP and autoloader) | Recommended: 18-26 °C |
| Humidity range | 40-70 % RH (no condensation) |
| Power | Single-phase 220-240V, 32A |
| N8-90 E | |
|---|---|
| Imaging technology | GLV 512 beams |
| Laser type | 830 nm thermal laser diodes |
| Recording system | External drum |
| Press punch | optional, max 6 sets |
| Resolutions | 1200, 2400 & 2540 dpi (optionally 4000 & 4800 dpi) |
| Throughput | 36 pph (1030 x 800 mm, 2400 dpi, Energy Elite Eco) |
| Manual loading | yes |
| Semi-manual loading | n/a |
| Automatic (autoloader) | yes |
| Pallet loader | yes |
| Manual unloading | yes |
| In line unloading | yes |
| Min. plate size (along drum x around drum) | 650 mm x 370 mm (25.5” x 14.6”) |
| - Optional with punch connection kit | 304 mm x 370 mm (11.9” x 14.6”) |
| - Optional without punch connection kit | 304 mm x 370 mm (11.9” x 14.6”) |
| Max. plate size (along drum x around drum) | 1160 mm x 940 mm (45.6″ x 37.0″) |
| - Optional with punch connection kit | 1150 mm x 940 mm (45.3″ x 37.0″) |
| Thickness | 0.15 mm-0.3 mm (6-12 mil, options for 0.4 mm support available) |
| Max. exposure size (along drum x around drum) | 1165 mm x 938 mm (45.9” x 36.9”) |
| Grip: 6/6mm. With the punch connection kit (When the 8 mm clamp is set, the maximum drum rotation speed will be limited to 600 rpm. When the 8mm clamp is not installed, the leading edge clamp is 12 mm and the tail edge clamp is 12 or 8 mm. | |
| Weight | 1115 kg (2453 lb) |
| Size (w x d x h) | Width: 2640 mm (103.9″) |
| Depth: 1475 mm (58.1″) | |
| Height: 1394 mm (54.9″) | |
| Temperature range (CtP & autoloader) | Recommended: 18-26 °C |
| Humidity range | 40-70 % RH (no condensation) |
| Power | Single-phase 200-240V, 30A |
| N8-90S | |
|---|---|
| Imaging technology | GLV 512 beams |
| Laser type | 830 nm thermal laser diodes |
| Recording system | External drum |
| Press punch | optional, max 6 sets |
| Resolutions | 1200, 2400 & 2540 dpi (optionally 4000 & 4800 dpi) |
| Throughput | 48 pph (1030 x 800 mm, 2400 dpi Energy Elite Eco_ |
| Manual loading | yes |
| Semi-manual loading | n/a |
| Automatic (autoloader) | yes |
| Pallet loader | yes |
| Manual unloading | yes |
| In line unloading | yes |
| Min. plate size (along drum x around drum) | 304 mm x 293 mm (11.9″ x 11.5″) |
| Max. plate size (along drum x around drum) | 1165 mm x 938 mm (45.9″ x 36.9″) |
| Thickness | 0.15 mm-0.3 mm (6-12 mil, options for 0.4 mm support available) |
| Max. exposure size (along drum x around drum) | 1165 mm x 938 mm (45.9” x 36.9”) |
| Grip 6/6mm. With punch connection kit (When the 8 mm clamp is set, the maximum drum rotation speed will be limited to 600 rpm. When the 8mm clamp is not installed, the leading edge clamp is 12 mm and the tail edge clamp is 12 or 8 mm. | |
| Weight | 1115 kg (2453 lb) |
| Size | Width: 2640 mm (103.9″) |
| Depth: 1475 mm (58.1″) | |
| Height: 1394 mm (54.9″) | |
| Temperature range (CtP and autoloader) | Recommended: 18-26 °C |
| Humidity range | 40-70 % RH (no condensation) |
| Power | Single-phase 200-240V, 30A |
| N8-90 XT | |
|---|---|
| Imaging technology | GLV 1024 beams |
| Laser type | 830 nm thermal laser diodes |
| Recording system | External drum |
| Press punch | optional, max 6 sets |
| Resolutions | 1200, 2400 & 2540 dpi |
| Throughput | 70 pph (1030 x 800 mm, 2400 dpi, Energy Elite Eco) |
| Manual loading | yes |
| Semi-manual loading | n/a |
| Automatic (autoloader) | yes |
| Pallet loader | yes |
| Manual unloading | yes |
| In line unloading | yes |
| Min. plate size (along drum x around drum) | 304 mm x 293 mm (11.9″ x 11.5″) |
| Max. plate size (along drum x around drum) | 1165 mm x 938 mm (45.9″ x 36.9″) |
| Thickness | 0.15 mm-0.3 mm (6-12 mil, options for 0.4 mm support available) |
| Max. exposure size (along drum x around drum) | 1165 mm x 938 mm (45.9” x 36.9”) |
| Grip: 6/6mm With punch connection kit (When the 8 mm clamp is set, the maximum drum rotation speed will be limited to 600 rpm. When the 8mm clamp is not installed, the leading edge clamp is 12 mm and the tail edge clamp is 12 or 8 mm. | |
| Weight | 1115 kg (2453 lb) |
| Size | Width: 2640 mm (103.9″) |
| Depth: 1475 mm (58.1″) | |
| Height: 1394 mm (54.9″) | |
| Temperature range (CtP and autoloader) | Recommended: 18-26 °C |
| Humidity range | 40-70 % RH (no condensation) |
| Power | Single-phase 200-240V, 30A |
Plate loading automation
Depending on the engine, these are the specifications of various loaders.
| N8-AL E (for N8-30 S/XT and N8-90 E/S) | |
|---|---|
| Plate capacity | 100 plates (0.15 mm – 0.3 mm) |
| Number of cassettes | none (plates are positioned on the table) |
| Min. plate size | 1165 mm x 950 mm (45.9″ x 37.4″) |
| Max. plate size | 304 mm x 305 mm (11.9″ x 12.0″) |
| Weight | 300 kg (662 lb) |
| Size | Width: 1700 mm (66.9″), when connected directly to Avalon N8-30 |
| Depth: 1510 mm (59.4″), when connected directly to Avalon N8-30 | |
| Height: 1285 mm (50.6″), when connected directly to Avalon N8-30 |
| N8-AL S (for N8-30 S/XT and N8-90 E/S/XT) | |
|---|---|
| Plate capacity | 100 plates (0.15 mm – 0.3 mm) |
| 75 plates (0.4 mm) | |
| Number of cassettes | 1 |
| Min. plate size | 1165 mm x 940 mm (45.9″ x 37.0″) |
| Max. plate size | 304 mm x 370 mm (11.9″ x 14.6″) |
| Weight | 600 kg (1323 lb) |
| Size | Width: 1827 mm (71,9″) |
| Depth: 2351 mm (91,1″) | |
| Height: 1530 mm (60,2″) |
| N8-AL M (for N8-30 S/XT and N8-90 E/S/XT) | |
|---|---|
| Plate capacity | 100 plates (0.15 mm – 0.3 mm) |
| 75 plates (0.4 mm) | |
| Number of cassettes | 3 (upgrade to 5) |
| Min. plate size | 304 mm x 370 mm (11.9″ x 14.6″) |
| Max. plate size | 1165 mm x 940 mm (45.9″ x 37.0″) |
| Weight | 1160 kg (2557 lb) 5 cassettes |
| 1088 kg (2381 lb) 3 cassettes | |
| Size | Width: 3345 mm (131,7″) |
| Depth: 2351 mm (91,1″) | |
| Height: 1530 mm (60,2″) |
| Expert Loader (for N8-90 S/XT) | |
|---|---|
| Plate capacity | Pallet: 1200 plates (0.3 mm – 0.4 mm) |
| Cassette: 100 plates (0.15 mm – 0.4 mm) | |
| Number of cassettes | 1 or 2 |
| Min. plate size | 740 mm x 605 mm (29.1″ x 23.8″) |
| (500 mm x 400 mm (19.7″ x 15.7″) with cassette) | |
| Max. plate size | 1165 mm x 950 mm (45.9″ x 37.4″) |
| Weight | 750 kg (1654 lb) |
| Size | Width: 2930 mm (115.4″) |
| Depth: 1850 mm (72.8″) | |
| Height: 1550 mm (61.0″) | |
| Height with open hood: 2395 mm (94.3″) |
E8 CtP engines
| E8-30 E | |
|---|---|
| Imaging technology | 32-channel fiber-coupled |
| Laser type | 830 nm thermal laser diodes |
| Recording system | External drum |
| Press punch | Optional, max. 4 sets |
| Resolution | 2400 dpi |
| Throughput | 16 pph (1030 x 800 mm, 2400 dpi, Energy Elite Eco) |
| Manual loading | yes |
| Automatic (autoloader) | yes |
| Pallet loader | n/a |
| Robotic loading | n/a |
| Manual unloading | yes |
| In line unloading | yes |
| Min. plate size (along drum x around drum) | 400 mm x 300 mm (15.7” x 11.8”) |
| Max. plate size (along drum x around drum) | 1163 mm x 940 mm (45.7" x 37.0") |
| Max. exposure size (along drum x around drum) | 1163 mm x 924 mm (45.7" x 36.4") (grip 8/8 mm) |
| Thickness | 0.15 mm - 0.3 mm (6-12 mil) |
| Weight | 1,100 kg (2425 lb) |
| Size (w x d x h) | 2510 x 1900 x 1356 mm (98.8" x 74,8" x 53.7”) |
| Temperature range | Recommended: 21-25 °C |
| Humidity range | 40-70 % RH (no condensation) |
| Power | Single-phase 220V, 2.5kW |
| E8-30 S | |
|---|---|
| Imaging technology | 48-channel fiber-coupled |
| Laser type | 830 nm thermal laser diodes |
| Recording system | External drum |
| Press punch | Optional, max. 4 sets |
| Resolution | 2400 dpi |
| Throughput | 22 pph (1030 x 800 mm, 2400 dpi, Energy Elite Eco) |
| Manual loading | yes |
| Automatic (autoloader) | yes |
| Pallet loader | n/a |
| Robotic loading | n/a |
| Manual unloading | yes |
| In line unloading | yes |
| Min. plate size (along drum x around drum) | 400 mm x 300 mm (15.7” x 11.8”) |
| Max. plate size (along drum x around drum) | 1164 mm x 940 mm (45.7" x 37.0") |
| Max. exposure size (along drum x around drum) | 1163 mm x 924 mm (45.7" x 36.4") (grip 8/8 mm) |
| Thickness | 0.15 mm - 0.3 mm (6-12 mil) |
| Weight | 1,100 kg (2425 lb) |
| Size (w x d x h) | 2510 x 1900 x 1356 mm (98.8" x 74,8" x 53.7”) |
| Temperature range | Recommended: 21-25 °C |
| Humidity range | 40-70 % RH (no condensation) |
| Power | Single-phase 220V, 2.6kW |
| E8-30 XT | |
|---|---|
| Imaging technology | 64-channel fiber-coupled |
| Laser type | 830 nm thermal laser diodes |
| Recording system | External drum |
| Press punch | Optional, max. 4 sets |
| Resolution | 2400 dpi |
| Throughput | 28 pph (1030 x 800 mm, 2400 dpi, Energy Elite Eco) |
| Manual loading | yes |
| Automatic (autoloader) | yes |
| Pallet loader | n/a |
| Robotic loading | n/a |
| Manual unloading | yes |
| In line unloading | yes |
| Min. plate size (along drum x around drum) | 400 mm x 300 mm (15.7” x 11.8”) |
| Max. plate size (along drum x around drum) | 1165 mm x 940 mm (45.7" x 37.0") |
| Max. exposure size (along drum x around drum) | 1163 mm x 924 mm (45.7" x 36.4") (grip 8/8 mm) |
| Thickness | 0.15 mm - 0.3 mm (6-12 mil) |
| Weight | 1,100 kg (2425 lb) |
| Size (w x d x h) | 2510 x 1900 x 1356 mm (98.8" x 74,8" x 53.7”) |
| Temperature range | Recommended: 21-25 °C |
| Humidity range | 40-70 % RH (no condensation) |
| Power | Single-phase 220V, 2.7kW |
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CtP and IoT - Unlocking opportunities through connectivity
In recent years, few technological innovations have caught as much attention as the Internet of Things (IoT). With the potential to cause a great shift for the printing industry, the IoT uses sensors, analytics, and machine learning to predict maintenance needs. As a consequence, ECO3 can offer precisely tailored services that can substantially reduce downtime for printers.
Using the internet, ECO3 can remotely monitor CtP systems, clean-out units and plate processors. The data collected are analyzed to uncover patterns, predict maintenance needs, or improve system efficiencies. This helps to anticipate and solve potential problems before they can disrupt print operations, either now or in the future. By enabling proactive decision-making, IoT ensures printing companies maintain operational efficiencies, save on costs and reduce unwanted waste.
