Update 3.1 and additions - release notes for Lotem 400 Quantum, version 1.50.08

The Update 3.1 release notes describe the changes and improvements to version 1.50.08 in update 3. The release notes include the following sections:

• Enhanced functionality
  • Improved throughput
  • Improved plate separation
  • One CD contains all files and accessories
• Limitations
• Known Bugs
• Installing the update - installation instructions

Enhanced functionality

Improved throughput

To achieve a rate of 25 plates per hour, scripts were modifed and parameters were changed.

The following parameters were added:

• X Prepare Extra To Short Pins (mm)
• X Prepare Extra To Short Pins For 02 (mm)

The following parameters were changed:

To view or to print the list of changed parameter values under [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Scitex\Projects\Lotem400V\IO OBJECTS...] More...

Improved plate separation

The following parameters were added to improve plate separation:

• Wait For Fufu For Tray2 msec
• Y Plate High Up In Cassette (Rel) For 03 (mm)
• Y Plate High Up In Cassette (Rel) For 02 (mm)
• Y Plate High Up In Cassette (Rel) For 015 (mm)
  

One CD contains all the files that were on separate CDs and diskettes

Load these manually from the CD:

• Update 3.1 folder
• Additions folder

Update 3.1 folder

• Lotem 400 Quantum update 3.1: setup.exe (see Installing the update)
• Patch 4 file (for manual device only)
  Note: First load update 3.1, and only then load patch 4.
• Diagnostics for Lotem 400 Family
• Service shell WIN 95 2.3SP1_Win95_Build564
  Prerequisite:Creo Service Port (CSP) (in the Additions folder)
  Note: After you install service Shell, in Diagnostics, the drum section is not supported.
  To update the files:
  1. In C:\Service Shell\scripts\device, rename the files.
  2. Copy the files located on the CD under 2.3SP1_Win95_Build564 and paste them in C:\Service Shell\scripts\device.
     (For more information, see Service_Shell/firmware upgrades for Win^® 95)
     • QuantumSeries.spt
     • CommonUtilities.inc
     • Win95_FirmwareUpgrade.spt
     • Errors.inc

Additions folder

• Patch 4: 1.50.08 Upt4 Slotted Head Grippers and Patch 4 release notes for ver. 1.50.08
• Accessories for Win 95
• Acrobat Reader 5.0.5: double-click rp505enu.exe
• Backup & Restore: double-click Lotem Backup Install.exe
• Creo Service Port (CSP): double-click CreoServicePort.exe
  
• Version 1.50.08 and release notes
• ExamDiff 1.6.5: double-click CopyExamDiff.exe and unzip the files. The files load to C:\Lotem\Util.
• Internet Explorer 5.5: double-click ie5setup.exe
• Lotem Error Log Parser: double-click copyErrorLogParser.exe and unzip the files. The files load to C:\Lotem\Util.
• NetMeeting: double-click NM30.exe and follow the setup instructions in the Install.pdf file.
  Note: NetMeeting requires only a setup, and not a full installation.
• Remote One-Click Activation: double-click OneClickUpdate.bat
• Real VNC 3.3.7: double-click Vnc-3.3.7-x86_win32.exe
• WinZip: double-click setup.exe
Note: More installation guideslines are in the install.pdf file.
• BackupSysDisk (for image disc)
• mcelca0141.bin
• QuantumFMW120-05.bin
• QuantumFMW126-00.bin file and Invalid Key, to enable exposing 311 mm plates
• Splot 3.64 WIN 95 (install only if ServiceShell is not functioning)
  Note: After installation, a new icon is created, so you must delete the icon of the previous version from the desktop.
• lh2h101i.bin head firmware - after installing update 3.1, manually replace the 1.01h head firmware with 1.01i
  • This version includes the hardware fix for the new focus diode.
  • This version was changed to reset the hotlink buffers, which prevents corruption of the image (this is a "kludge" for the "swath data reversal" problem)
  • Version 1.01i Release Notes
• TrackProfileCalculatorInstall.exe

Limitations

For Lotem 400 with MCU, after loading a plate, the XY bar moves toward the plate to position x=700, directly over the paper/plate detector. This position can cause a false reading.
Workaround: After installation, in the registry, locate IO OBJECT\Loading System\Load Plate\From Drum Entry to Drum Stage, and then change the X Run Away From Plate on Drum parameter from 700 to 800.

Known Bugs

After you install service Shell, in Diagnostics, the drum section is not supported.

Installing update 3

Note: Lotem Controller version 1.50.08 is a prerequisite to installing update 3.

1. Close the Lotem Controller application.
2. Insert the CD (part number 651-00330A) in the CD-ROM drive. The update self-installs.
   If for any reason the update does not self-install, proceed as follows:
1. Open the CD drive folder and double-click setup.exe.
2. In the Welcome dialog box, click Next.
3. In the following dialog box, click Next, and then click Finish.
Update 3.1 saves the following to folder C:\TH2\tools.
• Head firmware 1.01h
• Xilinx firmware 1.20.05
• Xilinx mcelca0141.bin—replaces mcelca0137.bin to resolve horizontal datashift and 5230 error
Note: To load to the head and TMCE, see Loading a Patch to TMCE.
3. After restart, in the Registry, browse to IO Objects\Local 3\Local 3 Card change the TimeOut for Embedded Communication [mSec] parameter from 700 to 3000.
4. In the CD drive, locate the Additions folder.
5. Install the relevant additional files according to the installation guidelines in the install.pdf file.

Note: Update 3.2 is also located on the downloads page, but the additions and accessories are located only on the CD.

To test if the update is installed correctly:

1. Select Utilities > Machine Info. The Machine Info dialog box should say Service Pack 3.
2. Click OK.

To uninstall the update:

1. Close the Lotem Controller application.
2. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel and double-click Add/Remove Programs.
3. Select Update 3 Lotem Update 1.50.08 u3.
4. Click the Add/Remove button.
5. At the prompt, click Yes and then click OK.

Note: Due to changes in the default values and the additional registry parameters, readjustment of the X/Y “extra” parameters may be required.