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Screen PlateRite 16000II Redefining the large-format
plate-making market

With a minimum plate size of 25.6″ x 21.7″ and a maximum plate size of 57.9″ x 45.9″, the PlateRite Ultima 16000II series is the ideal output device for 4-, 8- and 16-page plates.

Screen z Ultima 16000II specifications

Product description

The PlateRite Ultima 16000II series is redefining the large-format plate-making market. With a minimum plate size of 25.6″ x 21.7″ and a maximum plate size of 57.9″ x 45.9″, the PlateRite Ultima 16000II series is the ideal output device for 4-, 8- and 16-page plates. The most productive platesetter in its class, the PlateRite Ultima 16000II series is used to produce plates for materials as diverse as black-and-white books and multicolor packaging. Like all the models in the PlateRite Ultima series, it incorporates a 512-channel laser diode head based on Grating Light Valve imaging technology. The PlateRite Ultima 16000II series includes three models. The PlateRite Ultima 16000IIE produces 57″ x 45″ plates at the rate of 17 plates per hour. The PlateRite Ultima 16000IIS achieves a rate of 25 plates per hour. The high-speed PlateRite Ultima 16000IIZ delivers 31 plates per hour.

Technical specifications

Model PlateRite Ultima 16000IIZ PlateRite Ultima 16000IIS PlateRite Ultima 16000IIE
Recording system External drum External drum External drum
Light source 512-channel laser diode 512-channel laser diode 512-channel laser diode
Plate size* Maximum: 1,470 x 1,165 mm (57.8″ x 45.8″)
Minimum: 650 x 550 mm (25.6″ x 21.7″)
Maximum: 1,470 x 1,165 mm (57.8″ x 45.8″)
Minimum: 650 x 550 mm (25.6″ x 21.7″)
Maximum: 1,470 x 1,165 mm (57.8″ x 45.8″)
Minimum: 650 x 550 mm (25.6″ x 21.7″)
Exposure size** Leading edge gripper margin: 6 mm [0.24″]
Trailing edge gripper margin: 5 mm [0.20″]
1,470 x 1,154 mm (57.8″ x 45.4″)
Leading edge gripper margin: 6 mm [0.24″]
Trailing edge gripper margin: 5 mm [0.20″]
1,470 x 1,154 mm
Leading edge gripper margin: 6 mm [0.24″]
Trailing edge gripper margin: 5 mm [0.20″]
1,470 x 1,157 mm
Media Thermal plates Thermal plates Thermal plates
Media thickness 0.2 to 0.4 mm (7.9″ x 15.7″) 0.2 to 0.4 mm (7.9″ x 15.7″) 0.2 to 0.4 mm (7.9″ x 15.7″)
Resolution*** 1,200 / 2,400 / 2,438 / 2,540 dpi 1,200 / 2,400 / 2,438 / 2,540 dpi 1,200 / 2,400 / 2,438 / 2,540 dpi
Repeatability**** 5 microns 5 microns 5 microns
Productivity***** 1,448 x 1,143 mm (57″ x 45″) plates at 2,400 dpi
31 plates per hour
1,448 x 1,143 mm (57″ x 45″) plates at 2,400 dpi
25 plates per hour
1,448 x 1,143 mm (57″ x 45″) plates at 2,400 dpi
17 plates per hour
Punch system Standard punch Standard punch Punchless
Interface F-PIF/S-PIF (LS-313 cannot be used with S-PIF) F-PIF/S-PIF (LS-313 cannot be used with S-PIF) F-PIF/S-PIF (LS-313 cannot be used with S-PIF)
Main unit dimensions
(W x D x H)
2,740 x 1,775 x 1,515 mm (107.8″ x 69.8″ x 59.6″) 2,740 x 1,775 x 1,515 mm (107.8″ x 69.8″ x 59.6″) 2,740 x 1,775 x 1,515 mm (107.8″ x 69.8″ x 59.6″)
Weight Main unit: 1,640 kg (3608 lb)
Blower unit: 85 kg (187 lb)
Cooling unit: 79 kg (173.8″)
Main unit: 1,640 kg (3608 lb)
Blower unit: 85 kg (187 lb)
Cooling unit: 79 kg (173.8″)
Main unit: 1,640 kg (3608 lb)
Blower unit: 85 kg (187 lb)
Cooling unit: 79 kg (173.8″)
Power requirements Main unit: Single phase 200 to 230 V ±10%, 240 V +6%/-10%, 5 kW, 25 A
Blower unit: Single phase 200 to 240 V +6%/-10% 1 kW 10 A
Cooling unit: Single phase 200 to 240 V ±10%, 3 kW, 15 A
Main unit: Single phase 200 to 230 V ±10%, 240 V +6%/-10%, 5 kW, 25 A
Blower unit: Single phase 200 to 240 V +6%/-10% 1 kW 10 A
Cooling unit: Single phase 200 to 240 V ±10%, 3 kW, 15 A
Main unit: Single phase 200 to 230 V ±10%, 240 V +6%/-10%, 5 kW, 25 A
Blower unit: Single phase 200 to 240 V +6%/-10% 1 kW 10 A
Cooling unit: Single phase 200 to 240 V ±10%, 3 kW, 15 A
Environment Recommended temperature range: 21 to 25°C
Recommended relative humidity range: 50 to 70%
Operating temperature range: 18 to 26°C
Operating relative humidity range: 40 to 70%
Recommended temperature range: 21 to 25°C
Recommended relative humidity range: 50 to 70%
Operating temperature range: 18 to 26°C
Operating relative humidity range: 40 to 70%
Recommended temperature range: 21 to 25°C
Recommended relative humidity range: 50 to 70%
Operating temperature range: 18 to 26°C
Operating relative humidity range: 40 to 70%
Optional Punch systems (Screen, Heidel, Heidelbach W, Protocol, Komori, and others.)
Standard punch (for E model)
Signal tower unit
Small-size plate support option (factory option)
High-speed upgrade
Punch systems (Screen, Heidel, Heidelbach W, Protocol, Komori, and others.)
Standard punch (for E model)
Signal tower unit
Small-size plate support option (factory option)
High-speed upgrade
Punch systems (Screen, Heidel, Heidelbach W, Protocol, Komori, and others.)
Standard punch (for E model)
Signal tower unit
Small-size plate support option (factory option)
High-speed upgrade

*One of the specification options shown below must be selected for the PlateRite Ultima 16000II. Small-size plate (450 x 370 mm [17.7″ x 14.5″]) support is available as a factory option.

**If the punchless option is selected, the leading edge gripper margin is 3 mm (0.12″), and the trailing edge gripper margin is 5 mm (0.20″).

***1,200 dpi uses 2,400 dpi double dots.

****Over four consecutive exposures on a single plate (temperature: 23°C; relative humidity: 60%).

*****Productivity may vary depending on the sensitivity of the media.

Setup table specifications

Plate transport Manual loading, manual unloading (interleaf paper must be removed manually)
Dimensions (W x D x H) 2,740 x 3,130 x 1,515 mm (107.8″ x 123.2″ x 59.6″)
Weight 1,740 kg (3828 lb) (for both main unit and AT-M)
Power requirements Power supplied by main unit

Two-cassette / three-cassette autolaoder specifications

Plate transport Fully automated (automatic interleaf paper removal)
Plate cassettes Two-cassette: Max. 100 plates/cassette
Three-cassette: Max. 75 plates/cassette
Cassettes qty 2 or 3
Dimensions (W x D x H) 6,290mm x 3,995mm x 1,680 mm (247.6″ x 157.2″ x 66.1″)
Weight Two-cassette: Approx. 2,995 kg (6589 lb) (for both main unit and AT-M)
Three-cassette: Approx. 3,140 kg (6908 lb) (for both main unit and AT-M)
Power requirements Power supplied by main unit

Semi-auto specifications

Plate transport Manual loading, manual unloading (interleaf paper must be removed manually)
Dimensions (W x D x H) 3,735 x 3,995 x 1,515 mm (147″ x 157.2″ x 59.6″)
Weight 1,990 kg (4378 lb) (for both main unit and AT-M)
Power requirements Power supplied by main unit

Four-cassette autoloader specifications

Plate transport Fully automated (automatic interleaf paper removal)
Plate cassettes Max. 100 plates/cassette
Cassette qty 4 (2 cassettes on each side)
Dimensions (W x D x H) 6,290 x 5,518 x 1,680 mm (247.6″ x 214.4″ x 66.1″) (with standard accessories)
Weight Approx. 3,385 kg (133.2 lb) (for both main unit and AT-M)
Power requirements Power supplied by main unit

Note: The PlateRite Ultima 16000II specification should be chosen from one of the above.


Related downloads & support

Product brochure
https://www.nustream.com/downloads/Screen CTP 16000.pdf