INTELLIQUILTER INSTALLATION ON A-1 MACHINES VERSION

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INTELLIQUILTER INSTALLATION ON A-1 MACHINES VERSION 06.13.13 Before the IQ installation swap the wheels on the carriage, so the grooved, dual ball-bearing wheels are on the front. 1.

1 INTELLIQUILTER INSTALLATION ON A-1 MACHINES VERSION Before the IQ installation swap the wheels on the carriage, so the grooved, dual ball-bearing wheels are on the front. 1. DOCKING STATION Remove the front control panel, unplug the switch cables, and leave the ribbon cable plugged in. Remove the three screws holding the handle and the two screws/thumbscrews above the handle. Mount the computer support plate on the front of the machines with two #10-32x3/4" screws. Don't tighten the screws yet. Mount the handle with three #8-32x5/8" screws in the holes matching the handle's mounting-hole pattern. Tighten all five screws so the computer support plate is parallel with the front of the machine. Fig. 1 1

2 Remove the yellow thumbscrews, flip up the computer cradle and mount the computer bracket on the support plate using 4 pcs #10-32x1/4" buttonhead screws. Fig. 2 Put back the yellow thumbscrews. 2

3 shows, the RED/BLACK wires to the right, the WHITE/GREEN wires to

3 2. SWITCH CABLE Insert the in-line connectors of the IQ switch cable between the switch cables and the control panel as Fig. 3 shows, the RED/BLACK wires to the right, the WHITE/GREEN wires to the left. Fig. 3 Secure the IQ switch cable plugs with wire ties as Fig. 4 shows. Fig. 4 3

4 Put back the control panel. Plug in the switch cable in the six-pin connector of the interface board, as shown on Fig. 5. Fig. 5 4

3. THREAD BREAK DETECTOR Position the thread break detector on the top of the head so the sensor wheel is aligned with the thread path as Fig. 6 shows. Mark the position of the edge of the bracket.

5 3. THREAD BREAK DETECTOR Position the thread break detector on the top of the head so the sensor wheel is aligned with the thread path as Fig. 6 shows. Mark the position of the edge of the bracket. Clean the surface where the bracket will be placed with alcohol. Remove the clear protective foil from the double-sided tape on the bracket and push it firmly to the surface. Set the wheel position so it is aligned with the thread path. Note the proper threading direction: it should be wrapped around the wheel clockwise. Fig. 6 5

6 4. Y-MOTOR Remove the plastic cover from the Y-motor. Push all the connectors down, for they may have loosened during shipping. Fig. 7 Clamp the Y-motor mounting bracket on the wheel axles on the right side of the arm (viewed from the back). Move the bracket in/out to position the drive and sensor wheels over the middle of the top of the track, and tighten the clamping bolts. Use the four adjusting screws to set the gap between the drive roller and the top of the track to 0.04" (1mm) (about one credit card thickness) when all the screws are fully tightened. For detailed alignment and adjustment instructions see the "New Motor Bracket Installation" and "New Motor Bracket Adjustment" documents. 6

7 5. JUNCTION BOX Mount the junction box on the back of the left carriage rail (viewed from the back) as shown on Fig. 8. Fig. 8 7

8 6. X-MOTOR Remove the plastic cover from the motor. Push all the connectors down, for they may have loosened during shipping. You need to match the surface finishing of the tracks with the number of washers on the clamp mounting bolts: - For powder coated (painted) tracks use two or one washer. - For anodized tracks use one or no washer. The spacer/washer height should match the height of the tracks as close as possible to ensure firm mounting. Clamp the X-motor assembly vertically on the front of the right carriage rail (viewed from the front) as the picture shows. Use a clamp to push the tabs toward the track while you tighten the bolts. Set the tabs parallel with the edges of the track, and the bracket parallel with the table track ( A ). The drive wheel should touch the side of the table track. Fig. 9 8

9 Use the four adjusting screws to set the motor's up/down position so both the drive roller and the sensor wheel run securely on the front surface of the table rail. Slide the motor plate in/out in the slot of the bracket ( B ) to set the gap between the drive roller and the side of the track to 0.04" (1mm) (about one credit card thickness) when all the screws are fully tightened. For detailed alignment and adjustment instructions see the "Motor Alignment Procedure" document. 9

10 Move the machine all the way to the right (viewed from the back). Stop where the Y- motor is at a safe distance from the bars on the side of the table. Clean the top of the rail next to the EdgeRider wheel on the left. Remove the protective foil and mount one of the rubber stoppers on the top of the rail. Move the machine all the way to the left (viewed from the back). Stop where the X- motor s sensor wheel still stays on the track. Clean the top of the rail next to the EdgeRider wheel on the right. Remove the protective foil and mount the other rubber stopper on the top of the rail. Fig

7. INSTALLATION OF CABLES Run the X-motor cable under the left carriage rail (viewed from the back), inside the V-shaped channel. Use the existing metal clips to hold the cable in place.

11 7. INSTALLATION OF CABLES Run the X-motor cable under the left carriage rail (viewed from the back), inside the V-shaped channel. Use the existing metal clips to hold the cable in place. Run the Y-motor cable at the right side of the machine (viewed from the back). Clean its spot with alcohol and mount an adhesive cable clamp at the back of the arm as Fig. 11 shows. Fig. 11 Tie together the computer and the Y-motor cables with wire ties. Form a loop that allows the full movement of the arm. Run the computer cable up under the back cover and insert it in the black plastic conduit. Plug in the power and communication connectors to the docking station. After thoroughly cleaning their locations with alcohol, put adhesive cable clamps, with their opening up, on the right side of the arm for the Y-motor cable. Plug in the Y-motor cable. Remove the protective cover from the terminal of the motor power supply. 11

Connect the power cable to the power supply: BLACK wire to

the positive terminal. Replace the protective cover.

12 Mount the power supply at the middle of the back of the

12 Connect the power cable to the power supply: BLACK wire to the negative terminal, the wire with the in-line diode to the positive terminal. Replace the protective cover. Tie the in-line DC power connector to the hole on the side of the power supply with wire tie. Plug in the AC adapter jack. Fig. 12 Mount the power supply at the middle of the back of the table using 12" wire ties. Plug in the connectors of the motor cables. Tie the cables to the post as Fig. 13 shows. Fig

Put the plastic covers on the motors. Pull up the cable in the slot at the side of the cover as Fig. 14 shows. Fig. 14 Connect the thread break detector to the socket on the computer interface by the phone cable.

13 Put the plastic covers on the motors. Pull up the cable in the slot at the side of the cover as Fig. 14 shows. Fig. 14 Connect the thread break detector to the socket on the computer interface by the phone cable. Secure the cable on the side of the head by an adhesive flat cable clamp. Dock the computer and adjust the height and angle of the computer docking station. Tighten the four screws at that position. Turn on the computer. When the booting completes, the motors will be engaged with the tracks. Select and quit Manual Mode repeatedly to see if the motors are sufficiently disengaged all along the tracks and make the necessary height adjustments. Make sure that the gap between the rollers and the tracks is not more than 0.08" (2mm). Try to set the gap to the minimum safe distance, so there is no intermittent drag along the tracks. Go to Utilities->Preferences. Set the motor engagement strength for each motor separately. Start with a lower number, then increase the number and test the resistance of the motor in each direction, until there is definite resistance everywhere. The optimal settings range is on the standard motors, 3 6 on the SuperMotors. You need to raise the motor if the final setting is below the lower limit, lower it if the setting is above the upper limit. 13

14 Go to Utilities->Measure/Calibrate and calibrate the sensor wheels following the on-screen instructions. Go to System->Interface Setup/Test. Enter all the settings shown on the screenshot that was taped to the top of the box containing the tablet and the docking station. Test the single stitch and start switches, and the thread break detector. Note that the detector works only when the machine is stitching (the Start Switch label is red). If the needle positioner is slow on the machine, increase the delays before and after the single stitch. Set the local date and time. Enter at least eight digits: two digits for the month, two digits for the day, two digits for hours (in 24-hour format) and two digits for minutes. Continue with another four digits for the year only if the display does not show the proper year. Show the brightness control to the customer and set the desired level (1 7). COPY THE LOGS AND POST THE logs.tar.gz FILE TO THE SUPPORT PAGE OF 14

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