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Trendsetter 400/800 Firmware Release Summary - Thermal B

 

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Version Status Part # / ECO Date Notes
2.53b Controlled Release 1.2 19-3143E-E

/CA00778

May 1, 2003 Uses Thermal head firmware version 1.83

Warning: Do NOT issue the NVS UPGRADE HEAD 1.62 command if this has been done when the device was upgraded to 2.51b or 2.52b. Doing so may result in corruption of HDM parameters.

See Release Notes for details.

2.52b   19-3143E-D

/E864

Jun 2002 Uses Thermal head firmware version 1.74

Warning: Do NOT issue the NVS UPGRADE HEAD 1.62 command if this has been done when the device was upgraded to 2.51b. Doing so may result in corruption of HDM parameters.

Support for new models:

  • UDRC support
  • Brisque SCSI reset compatibility
  • Focus learn changes

Bug fixes:

  • HDM values not incorrect saved after plot
  • Buffer ready
  • TEC microswitch
  • TIF artifact with interleaving

See Release Notes for details.

2.51b   19-3143E-C

/E207

May 2001 Uses Thermal head firmware version 1.74.

Upgrade to E-series Xilinx MPE board (10-3692) recommended. 
Use this version instead of 2.50b.

Bug fixes: 

  • Drum error reporting corrected. 
  • Drum initialization problem corrected. 
  • Drum speed series plot problem corrected. 
  • Load light functionality for diagnostic loads corrected.
  • Resume and clear when not suspended no longer dump unexpected messages.
2.50b   19-3143E-B

/D908 

Dec 2000 Uses Thermal head firmware version 1.62.

Support for S, F, and V model machines. 
Non-hazardous debris removal support with monitoring. 
Support for new carriage and drum drives (future use).

Bug fix: NVS checksum warning in servo_stat problem fixed.

Notes: Drum initialization problems occur on machines using the Creo Encoder (9000 line) when using this version. A patch will be available shortly. 
Drum errors in the range from 6025-6041 will have the incorrect error text associated with them. Please use list error to determine the correct error.

2.40b   19-3143E-A

/D779

Sep 2000 Uses Thermal head firmware version 1.56.

This version has been removed, please use 2.51b. 
Increased load/unload speed 
High speed imaging support (greater than 350rpm) 
Support for new TEE board sensors with cal pressure 
Minimum plate size restriction on 3244E removed 
Prompt for loading smaller plates.

Note: There may be NVS Checksum error warnings regarding the servo_stat block on startup with some heads which can be safely ignored.

2.32b   19-3143D-C

/D242 

Nov 1999 Uses Thermal head firmware version 1.38

Bug fixes for 3244E Trendsetters: Subscan shift (gc sss) negative range increased from -10 mils to -150 mils (only used in 3244E). Support for larger than 44 inch (subscan) plates.

Note: It is not necessary to upgrade to this version from 2.30b. The main purpose of this release is to fix support for 3244E Trendsetters (which must upgrade to this version)

2.31b   19-3143D-B

/D106 

Aug 1999 Uses Thermal head firmware version 1.38.

Support for 3244E Trendsetters Trailing edge cylinder delay (aldly teul) changed from default of 1 second to 4 seconds 
Mainscan shift (gc mss) changed from default of 300 mils to 240 mils to support larger imageable areas for new presses 
Fixed DPE Error, status code = 5 error due to status bit 4 (Reserved) not being masked. Note: It is not necessary to upgrade to this version from 2.30b. The main purpose of this release is to provide support for 3244E Trendsetters.

2.30b   19-3143D-A

/C947

May 1999 Uses Thermal head firmware version 1.38 (Release notes indicate 1.36, no longer a valid version).

Chiller system enabled by default in NVS 
Overwriting mode support 
Additional diagnostic plots (see release notes) 
Stroke cal updates done correctly for wide and narrow modes

2.20b   19-3143C-A

/C612 

Nov 1998 Uses Thermal head firmware version 1.30.

Supports liquid cooling system for thermal head 
Supports debris removal system for ablative media 
System fan off while loading and unloading film 
Carriage synchs with drum at faster drum speeds 
Supports media requiring carrier plates 
Special plot mode for ablative "Volcano" media 
Supports "Dylux" blueline proofing media 
Minimum mainscan size reduced 
Improved safety when door opened 
Supports large mainscan offsets  
Improved drum breaking safety 
Supports "Heidenhain" drum encoder 
Carriage maximum speed default value reduced 
Drum calibration procedure corrected 
Abort now detected while waiting for button press

2.13b   19-3143B-D

/C455 

Aug 1998 Uses Thermal head firmware version 1.23.

Bug causing random focussing errors on plates requiring more than 255 swaths to complete imaging fixed.

2.12b   19-3143B–C

/C347

Jun 1998 Uses Thermal head firmware version 1.23 Set alpos calibration parameter changes Set al calibration parameter changes Set al configuration parameter changes Set aldly calibration parameter changes Set altim calibration parameter changes Maximum image size increased Orthog slope larger than max error now a warning mload and munload commands replaced  Resume and clear commands added Unsafe act commands removed Timeout on exit door when plate sensor absent Device and model query from ws supported Firmware version query from ws supported Single key macro commands changed
2.11b   19-3143B–B Apr 1998 Uses Thermal head firmware version 1.23.

External alarm implemented 
Maximum mainscan plate size now speced at 33"  
Plate flyoff recovery bug fixed 
Warning: If FDPE and PHI boards both present Trailing edge ticks bug fixed First swath shift bug fixed Phantom scanline fixed Other small bugs fixed (see release notes)

2.10b   19-3143B–A Feb 1998 Uses Thermal head firmware version 1.23.

Support for stacatto wide/narrow imaging.

2.09b   19-3143A–D Mar 1998 Uses Thermal head firmware version 1.18.

SCSI 8-bit transfer mode bug fixed.

2.08b   19-3143A–C Feb 1998 Uses Thermal head firmware version 1.18.

Fixed bug causing firmware crash on slow rip’s 
Addition to set command list 
Changes to nvs backup and restore procedure 
Support for 3230 trendsetters 
Support for FDPE boards

2.07b       (Appears on one service CD, no ECO) 
Problems: Exit door act command lost 813 mm plate size not accepted (< 812 mm only)
2.06b   19-3143A–B Dec 1997 Uses Thermal head firmware version 1.18.

Time engine command bug fixed 
Drum safety improved 
Beam balance done after reset head SCSI inquiry response now has correct length 
Plate now door closes after image aborted 

Engine electronics board detection & warnings 
Support for Xilinx ‘E’ series chips Averaging option added to sat adc command Drum amplifier calibration New thermal module Further improved edge detection

2.05b   19-3143A–A Oct 1997 Uses Thermal head firmware version 1.18 or 1.15

Potential hang-up fixed 
Improved edge detection  
Plotting complete message now sent to ws Changes to mask command Improved ale command status display Load ramp tilt clearance nvs parameter added Pushbutton no longer latched Lec, tec, rlr and ramp commands added Sat command modified for TEE board support

 


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