July, 2001

Release Notes for Melco Control Panel Software Release 2001-10

Document Part Number 13348 Rev.G

Important!
This document contains information about Melco Control Panel Software, Release 2001-10. This information may not be included in the machine operation manual. Please read these release notes carefully before installing software on your machine. Thank You.

Dear Melco Customer,

If you own a Melco EMT 10/12T multi-head machine, DO NOT attempt to upgrade your current machine MCPS software with this version. This MCPS software upgrade is ONLY designated for the EMB 10/6T multi-head machine. You may have a newer version of software already installed, or you may need a hardware upgrade before you can install this software successfully (e.g. EMB 10/6T requires EPROMs with software version 1.2 for head nodes and 1.1 for bed node). This MCPS release consists of two (2) installation disks which include the following versions of the program and RSA files: MCPS program version 1.24 RSA (EMB 10/6T) version 1.23

To check which MCPS program and RSA versions are currently running on your machine, perform the following simple procedure: 1. In the MCPS Control Panel screen, click the Advanced button. 2. The Program Version and RSA version numbers are identified in the upper left area of the Advanced screen which is now showing.

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Enhancements and Fixes With Release 2000-19:

1. Design Queue added to the Control panel. 2. Dual hoop and sash frame operations are enabled. 3. A spontanious error was appearing that stated Bed Node Not Responding at the end of a design. This has been corrected. 4. Machine is operable with less than 6 heads ON when a head with a defective jump stitch or takeup lever motor is turned OFF. 5. An error message is generated for an invalid color change encoder detection (see New Messages with this release, #108). 6. To prevent false error message reporting, fault detecting is now disabled when E-Stop function is engaged. 7. Backstitching that previously may have occurred outside some small lettering, now remains within the body of the letters. 8. To eliminate undesirable and unnecessary error message reporting while embroidering, the color change direction encoder is disabled during embroidery.

Enhancements and Fixes With Release 2000-50:

1. Added feature to check the size of data log file. If the file size exceeds 4MB a dialog will appear that suggests that the user purge old logfile records. A button is available to take the user directly to the Purge Record dialog. 2. Limited the statistic error message report to 3000 entries to prevent system crash. 3. Added "Save" button to the error report dialog. Allows user to save error messages to a text file. 4. Changed error query to eliminate non-critical errors and messages from the report. 5. Changed the maintenance step through dialogs to prevent user from inadvertently clicking outside the dialog and locking up the system. 6. Fixed maintenance timer problem. 7. Additional start data validation added to database record purging. 8. Fixed security problem that forced users to login twice if security was enabled. 9. Removed machine type configuration program, now now it sets automatically.

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Enhancements and Fixes With Release 2001-10:

1. Fixed a problem with large designs failing to trace properly. 2. Fixed a problem concerning three files not being installed properly.

Installation Options:
As with many things, there is more than one way to accomplish a task. The same is true with installing updated embroidery machine software. Although Melco recommends the first installation option, we realize you may want to use the alternate second option. Refer to the attached pages for the two installation options available for reinstalling this updated MCPS software release. Then use whichever method is most comfortable to you.

Installation Option #1
Install new MCPS software without removing the previous version from the Start Up Group - This is Melcos recommendation. 1. Exit MCPS, restart windows without starting MCPS. 2. Insert Disk #1 of the MCPS software. 3. Click Start at the bottom left of the Windows screen. 4. Select Run and type a:setup. 5. Click OK and follow the on-screen instructions: Welcome - click Next Software License Agreement - read carefully, then click Yes (or No) Select Components: check Program files, check RSA files - click Next Insert Disk #2 when prompted - click OK (If an error message appears asking if you want to replace file BC450RTL.DLL, click NO. This file does not need to be replaced.) MCPS icon to appear on desktop - click Yes 6. Remove disk.#2 Restart the computer - click Yes, click OK Note: If your machine is networked, you should enable ethernet in the MCPS Config program before running MCPS.

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Installation Option #2
Remove current version of MCPS software from the the Start Up Group before installing the new software. Remove MCPS from Start Up Group 1. Click Start at the bottom left of the Windows screen. 2. Select Settings and then Task Bar and Start Menu. 3. Click the Start Menus Program tab. 4. Click the Remove button and locate the Start Up folder. 5. Open the Start up folder and highlight MCPS. 6. Click Remove, and click on Yes to any dialog asking if you are sure. 7. Click Close, then OK to return to the Windows desktop. Install new MCPS software 1. Insert Disk #1 of the MCPS software 2. Click Start at the bottom left of the Windows screen. 3. Select Run and type a:setup. 4. Click OK and follow the on-screen instructions: Welcome - click Next Software License Agreement - read carefully, then click Yes (or No) Select Components: check Program files, check RSA files - click Next Insert Disk #2 when prompted - click OK MCPS icon to appear on desktop - click Yes 5. Remove disk.#2 Restart the computer - click Yes, click OK 6. Click Start at the bottom left of the Windows screen. 7. Select Programs / Melco Apps / MCPSConfig. 8. Choose machine type and click OK. Note: If your machine is networked, you should enable ethernet in the MCPS Config program before running MCPS.

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Enabling Spider Hoops

If you have purchased the double spider hoops along with the Sash Frame Option for your EMB 10/6 T peripheral, you will need to enable the double spider hoops in MCPS. To enable the double spider hoops in MCPS perform the following steps: 1. Start Windows Explorer from the Start/Programs menu. 2. Click on the Windows folder under Drive C. 3. Locate and double click on the file mcps.ini, this will open the file in Notepad. 4. Under the line [Mode] add a line with the text Spiders = 1. 5. Save the file, then close Notepad and Windows Explorer. 6. Restart MCPS, the double spider hoops will be available in the Hoop List on the Control Panel. Note: You can also refer to your machine Operators Manual for assistance on enabling spider hoops.

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