Melco Advantage 18, Operation Manual

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9. Attach the power cable to the rear of the unit as shown in Figure 1-5.
10. Still referring to Figure 1-5, install the network cable between the computer and the Advantage
18. If you only have one peripheral device attached to the computer, install the terminator
cable to the machine as the figure shows. If more than one peripheral device is attached to the
computer, install the terminator cable on the last peripheral in the series.
11. Install the power cords of the computer, the monitor, and the embroidery peripheral to the
power source.
The Air Compressor
You must provide an air compressor for attaching the Advantage 18. The air compressor must meet
the following requirements:
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Air pressure of 100 to 120 psi (pounds per square inch)
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Air flow of 2 scfm (standard cubic feet per minute) at 90 psi for each Advantage 18
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A regulator with a minimum range of 70 to 100 psi
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A 5 micron particle filter
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A 0.5 micron oil-coalescing filter
The Advantage 18 comes with a 6 foot long air supply line with a standard quick-disconnect fitting.
To install the tubing on the Advantage 18:
1. Route the free end of the tubing through the open base of the thread tree.
2. Insert the end of the tubing into the air supply fitting with a red ring around it. It is located just
in front of the thread tree, at the back of the color change assembly.
3. Push the tubing into the fitting as far as it will go.
Canned Compressed Air
Use a can of compressed air that is free from contaminants to insert threads through the thread
guide tubes.
Configuring The Advantage 18
When turning on the Advantage 18 for the first time it must be configured to operate properly.
After configuration is completed, each time the Advantage 18 is turned on it checks its memory for
the needed data. The peripheral requires reconfiguration when a new PCB is installed.
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110265-01, Rev. A 1. Introduction and Installation