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6) NFC
The operation panel supports NFC (Near Field Communication).
With an Android device (tablet / smartphone) that is installed with JUKI Android application software [JUKI
Smart App] , various data such as pattern data and maintenance information can be browsed, edited
and copied by means of NFC (Near Field communication) communication function included in the JUKI
Smart App. Refer to the Instruction Manual for JUKI Smart App for details of JUKI application for An-
droid "JUKI Smart App".
①
Position of the NFC antenna
To carry out communication using the NFC between the IP-500 panel of sewing machine and a tablet
/ smartphone, bring the antenna of tablet / smartphone closer to the position of NFC mark
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of the IP-
500 as illustrated in <Fig. 2>.
* If the NFC communication has failed, error message will be displayed on the tablet/smartphone
screen.
When the error message is displayed on the screen, carry out the NFC communication again.
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IP panel requirement to be met to allow the NFC communication
Communication by means of the NFC is only possible in the case the individual sewing setting screen
or the cycle sewing setting screen is displayed on the IP-500 panel.
If you attempt to carry out the NFC communication while any screen other than those described above
is displayed on the IP-500 panel, the relevant error message will be displayed on the tablet / smart-
phone.
When the error message is displayed on the tablet / smartphone, it is necessary to change the screen
on the IP-500 panel to one of the aforementioned screen that enables the NFC communication. Then,
carry out the NFC communication operation again.
③
Precautions to be taken when handling NFC
・
The position of the NFC antenna varies according to the tablet/smartphone used.
Be sure to read the instruction manual of your device before using the NFC communication func-
tion.
・
To use the NFC communication function, place the NFC communication function setting in "Enable"
while referring to the instruction manual for your tablet/smartphone.
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<Fig.1>
<Fig.2>
