ThermoFlex 5067F/5280F
Controlled Release Version 1.1 (ECO E911, 3 July 2002)

Description | Fixes and Features | Install Time and Order | Limitations | Dependencies | Workflow Compatibility

Description

• CD1: ThermoFlex controlled release items: 21-0146A-B (link points to CD files on Production's master server). Order this CD from CD.Requests@Creo.com.
• CD2: ITP test files: 21-0136A (link points to CD files on Production's master server). Order this CD from CD.Requests@Creo.com.
• Cable #16-3460B-A: This controlled release requires a diagnostic cable to be connected between the head and the workstation. Order part #16-3460B-A. See the Diagnostic Cable Connection instructions for details.
• This controlled release requires some configuration of Service Shell. See the Service Shell Configuration instructions for details.

Part Number: 20-0199A-B
For general information about controlled releases, see the FAQ for Controlled Releases.

Major fixes and features

Major problems resolved are:

• Head stage diagnostic command causing conflicts with workstation control
• Mainscan intermittent scaling problem

Purpose is to improve user experience and efficiency with:

• Support for deluxe operator prompts - user is guided by on screen instruction throughout load/unload sequence and during error recovery
• TIFF Download orientation change options - e.g. user can image plate in exactly the same orientation as seen on the screen
• Variable sized media - user will be prompted to load media according to size of image submitted, no prior media setup is required
• More robust loading sequence
• Flashcover safety changes
• Media usage counter
• Improved foot pedal response

Time and Order to install and/or upgrade from previous release

Install in the order given. Review the Dependencies before beginning. For more information about each component, see the release notes.
Total time - 5.0 hours (minimum).

Limitations

• works on VLF-based ThermoFlex devices
• not suitable for Lotem-based devices
• use of TFE limited to NT4.0 server because of TIFF Assembler

Dependencies

• TIFF Downloader Licence - To obtain a license key, send your request to license.key@creo.com
• CTK Viewer Licence - To obtain a license key:
  1. Start Copydot Toolkit
  2. Open the Settings/License dialog box to view the System Key and your current License Key.
  3. Include both the System Key and current License Key in an email request to license.key@creo.com..
  The License Key will be a number and letter sequence. Cut and paste your new key into the license key field completely, overwriting what is already there and ensuring that there are no trailing blank characters. Contact the License Key account for assistance if you do not get the "License Key has been successfully installed" message.
• Dongle for TIFF Assembler, 22-0069
• Use is limited to an NT4.0 server with Service Pack 4
• PrintConsole has made an exception with TFE to allow its use on NT4.0

Workflow Compatibility

• TIFF Workflows: The ThermoFlex is an open system and will accept any 1-bit 2400dpi color separated TIFFs that are screened with flexo specified angles.

Connecting the Diagnostic Cable (16-3460B-A)

One of the cables connected to the TFX head is a serial diagnostic cable, currently unused. See Figure 1 below for its location.

Figure 1: Location of diagnostic cable on head

The diagnostic cable exits through the right bulkhead of the device, but is not connected to anything; it just hangs loosely. Use cable #16-3460B-A to connect the diagnostic cable to the workstation's Com4 port (P2 on the serial board), as illustrated in Figures 2 and 3 below. Cable #16-3460B-A must be ordered separately from the Controlled Release package.

Figure 2: Connecting the two cables

Figure 3: Connection completed

Configuring Service Shell for 2 Ports