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Magnus VLF release notes (739-00120D-EN)
Controlled release version 1.2 (ECO CA06168, 20 Dec 2004)

Components | Fixes and features | Installation and time | Limitations | Dependencies | Workflow compatibility

NOTE: You must install the version of Service Shell in this controlled release before downloading firmware in this controlled release. See Installation instructions for details.

Components

CD: 651-00128A-C (link points to CD files on Production's master server). Order the CD from CD.Requests@Creo.com.

 

Component Version Release notes
Print Console 3.8.3.4 release notes
Service Shell 2.5 SP2 release notes
MCE firmware 1.08.07 release notes
MCE Xilinx 2.23 release notes
Thermal Head 2 firmware 1.04 D release notes
Version config file Magnus VLF.ini  

SAP part number for Bill of Materials (including controlled release CD and Print Console Operator Manual):
651-00128A

For general information about controlled releases, see the FAQ for Controlled Releases.

Limitations

Dependencies

Workflow compatibility

Workflow items are not part of the release, but have been tested for compatibility.

Major fixes and features

CR 1.2 includes some important safety improvements, but has no new features. The safety improvements are as follows:

Installation instructions and time per task

Install in the order given. Total time - 3 hours (minimum).

Review the Dependencies before beginning. Also for more information, see the release notes for each component.
Note: If you are upgrading from Controlled Release 1.1, you do not need to upgrade Service Shell and Print Console.

Task Time
Check the patches folder and apply any patches as documented in the readme files.  
Install/upgrade Service Shell - needed for checking head/mce firmware versions and for downloading the new firmware. Ensure that the COM ports are configured correctly. 0.5 hour
After installing the SS client, start the version checker applet.
  • Click Config. A dialog box prompts you for the controlled release config file.
  • Browse to the VersionConfig folder on the controlled release CD, select the version config file, and click Evaluate > Yes.
  • If a dialog box indicates that the device is not yet configured with controlled release version information, select Configure System > Next. Browse to the VersionConfig folder on the controlled release CD, select the version config file, and click Finish.
For more info on Service Shell, see the Service Shell support site on TechPlanet.
0.25 hour
Upgrade firmware
Use the Firmware Upgrade script in Service Shell to backup parameters and download new firmware.
0.5 hour
Install Print Console.

For ContinuousLoad (CL) devices, a manual step is required in order to use the correct animations:

  1. Install as a CL machine.
  2. Use "Select Device" and set the device to be a Magnus VLF MCU LR machine.
  3. Edit the printconsole\bin\DeviceNameMapping.txt file as follows:
    From:
    39   Magnus VLF MCU
    40   Magnus VLF ContinuousLoad

    To:
    39   Magnus VLF ContinuousLoad

0.5 hour
After all firmware and software has been upgraded, use the Version Checker applet in Service Shell to evaluate all system versions.
Ensure that there are no errors reported by the version checker.
0.25 hour
Check that device and all applications are functional including load/unload of small/medium/large size media 1.5 hours

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