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♦249♦ MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide 5) Select the firmware file. 6) Click the Open command button to start updating the firmware. 7) When the update firmware process is complete, select the OK command button.

MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide ♦250♦ 5.5.1.6.9. Misc To access misc preferences: 1) On the File menu, click Preferences, and then click the Misc tab.

♦251♦ MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide Language This is where the user can change all of the menus and commands to a different language. If the language is changed it will require the software to be restarted. To select a different language: 1) On the File menu, click Preferences, and then click the Misc tab. 2) Select a desired language from the Language drop-down box. 3) Restart the software program. Files The most recently selected working directories are displayed at the bottom of the File menu. The user can select how many recent directories to display.

MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide ♦254♦ 5.5.1.7. Print Preview The Print Preview command shows a preview of the page(s) to be printed. This command is useful when confirming print options. To view a print preview: 1) On the File menu, click Print Preview. 2) Use the buttons on the toolbar to look over the page or make adjustments before printing.

♦255♦ MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide 5.5.1.8. Print Page Tab The Print Page Tab command prints the currently displayed Page Tab. The options that appear on the Print dialog box will depend on the type of printer and the installed printer driver. To print a page: 1) On the File menu, click Print. 2) Select desired print options. 3) Click the OK command button to close the Print dialog box and initiate printing or Cancel to quit the command. This command can be accessed on the Toolbar and can also be used by pressing the shortcut keys [CTRL + P]. Print Page Tab Button

MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide ♦256♦ 5.5.1.9. Print Report The Print Report command prints all of the individual Page Tabs in a report format. The Page Tabs included in the Print Report command can be configured on the associated Preference tab. Refer to topic Software>Menus>File>Preferences for more information. The options that appear on the Print dialog box will depend on the type of printer and the installed printer driver. To print a page: 1) On the File menu, click Print Report. 2) Select desired print options. 3) Click the OK command button to close the Print dialog box and initiate printing or Cancel to quit the command.

MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide ♦258♦ 5.5.1.10.1. Screen Image To send a screen image: 1) Launch an email program (i.e. Outlook, Firefox, Endora). 2) On the File menu, point to Send to Mail Recipients then select Screen Image to capture a bitmap (.BMP) image of the displayed Page Tab screen. 3) In the Send to dialog box select Email or File Folder. 4) Enter an email address or navigate to a file folder. When sending a file to multiple recipients, all email addresses must be separated by a semicolon (;). 5) Click the OK command button to finish or Cancel to quit the command. When sending files, the email program may display an message dialog that informs the user that it is sending the email.

♦259♦ MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide 5.5.1.10.2. Data Run To send a data run file: 1) Launch an email program (i.e. Outlook, Firefox, Endora). 2) On the File menu, point to Send to Mail Recipients then select Data Run to send or save the currently selected data run (.XMG). 3) In the Send to dialog box select Email or File Folder. 4) Enter an email address or navigate to a file folder. When sending a file to multiple recipients, all email addresses must be separated by a semicolon (;). 5) Click the OK command button to finish or Cancel to quit the command. When sending files, the email program may display an message dialog that informs the user that it is sending the email.

MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide ♦260♦ 5.5.1.11. Recent Working Directory The most recently selected working directories are displayed at the bottom of the File menu. To select a working directory: 1) On the File menu, click the name of the desired directory or press the appropriate number beside it. 5.5.1.12. Exit The Exit command closes the software program. When exiting the software, any changes made to the currently selected data run will automatically be saved. To exit the program: 1) On the File menu, click Exit to quit the program.

♦261♦ MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide 5.5.2. Edit Menu The Edit menu commands enable the user manage the data run set displayed on the Spreadsheet to so the most beneficial data is assembled in the working directory.

MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide ♦262♦ 5.5.2.1. Copy To copy data: 1) Select the Spreadsheet Page Tab. 2) Highlight a Spreadsheet data run row or individual cell. 3) On the Edit menu, click Copy to copy the data in the selected Spreadsheet cells for pasting into other user definable cells or different programs. This command can also be used by pressing the shortcut keys [CTRL +C].

♦263♦ MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide 5.5.2.2. Paste To paste data: 1) Select the Spreadsheet Page Tab. 2) Highlight a user definable cell. User definable cells have label headers of User 1-5 and are colored green. 3) On the Edit menu, click Paste, to paste the data in the selected Spreadsheet cells. This command can also be used by pressing the shortcut keys [CTRL +V].

MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide ♦264♦ 5.5.2.3. Rename Data Run Since the software is a data run manager, the user can rename the data run files displayed on the Spreadsheet Page Tab. To rename a data run: 1) Select the Spreadsheet Page Tab. 2) Highlight a Spreadsheet data run. 3) On the Edit menu, click Rename Data Run and the software will prompt the user to specify a new data run file name. 4) Rename the data run file. 5) Click the Save command button to rename the file or Cancel to quit the command.

♦265♦ MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide 5.5.2.4. Hide Data Run The Hide Data Run excludes a data run row without eliminating it completely from the working directory. This command is similar to the filter function, and is helpful when data runs may not be beneficial to the data run set statistics. To hide a data run: 1) On the Edit menu, click Hide Row. The data run is now excluded from the data run set without eliminating it completely from the working directory. To restore hidden data set row(s) click the Red Filter Reset button located on the Spreadsheet Page Tab. Refer to topic Software>Page Tabs>Spreadsheet>Filtersfor more information. 5.5.2.5. Remove Data Run Since the software is a data run manager, the user can remove data runs selected working directory displayed on the Spreadsheet Page Tab. When a data run is removed the software automatically creates a backup (.BAK) file of the removed data run. To restore, navigate to the working directory, rename the (*.BAK) file extension to the MAP software (.XMG) file extension. To remove a data run: 1) On the Edit menu, click Remove Data Run to remove a data run that is not wanted. This command is helpful when data has been collected and the user feels it is not beneficial to the data run set or is corrupted.

MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide ♦266♦ 5.5.3. View Menu The View menu commands enable the user to manipulate which areas are viewed on the standard Page Tabs and Templates. 5.5.3.1. Toolbars By default, the Standard and Navigate toolbars appear docked on a single row, showing the toolbar buttons that are used most often. When there is a check mark beside the toolbar command it indicates that that it is displayed. The toolbars can be moved to other edges of the program window. To move, drag docked toolbar until the toolbar snaps into place on the desired edge. To hide a toolbar: 1) On the View menu, point to Toolbar then select the desired toolbar to display or hide.

♦269♦ MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide 5.5.3.8. Save Template As... When a template data calculation has been changed or a new one has been added, the user can save the calculations to a new template file. This is useful when the user would like to customize a template leaving the default template the same. The user can load this new template by changing the default template specified in Software>Menus>File>Preferences. To save a new template: 1) On the View menu, click Save Template As and the Save Data Calculation Template dialog box appears. 2) Specify a new file name. 3) Click the Save command button to save the new template file or Cancel to quit the command. This command can also be accessed by right-clicking over a template. 5.5.3.9. Toggle Gridlines The Summary and Spreadsheet Page Tabs are built with cells that are organized into columns and rows. The software allows the user to show and hide the cell gridlines as needed. This command is particularly helpful when customizing the Summary Page Tab template. To toggle gridlines: 1) On the View menu, click Toggle Gridlines to show or hide cell gridlines. This command can also be accessed by right-clicking over the Summary or Spreadsheet templates.

MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide ♦270♦ 5.5.3.10. Toggle Headers The Summary and Spreadsheet Page Tabs are built with cells that are organized into columns and rows. These columns and rows include row headings which are numbers that appear on the left of each row, and column headings which are the letters that appear at the top of each column. To toggle headers: 1) On the View menu, click Toggle Headers to show or hide column and row headers. This command can also be accessed by right-clicking over the Summary or Spreadsheet templates.

♦271♦ MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide 5.5.3.11. Toggle Page Breaks As data calculations get added to the Spreadsheet Page Tab, it may increase the amount of pages when printing. The software includes a preview of where page breaks occur. To toggle page breaks: 1) On the View menu, click Toggle Page Breaks to show or hide the page break lines. This command can also be accessed by right-clicking over the Spreadsheet template.

MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide ♦272♦ 5.5.4. Wizards Menu MAP software wizards help guide the user through the most common multi-step tasks.

♦273♦ MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide 5.5.4.1. Get Started This command activates the Get Started dialog box for access to the New (Start) command. To activate the Get Started dialog box: 1) On the Wizards menu, click Get Started and a dialog box appears with the New (Start) command button. 5.5.4.2. Setup Instrument This Wizard guides the user through a typical process on how to set a M.O.L.E. Profiler up for performing a data run. 1) Connect the M.O.L.E. to the PC. Refer to Basics>Setup>Communications Setup for more information. 2) On the Wizards menu, click Setup Instrument and the workflow wizard appears. When navigating through the wizard, the step list on the left uses a color key to inform the user of the current step, steps that have been completed and remaining steps. Current Completed Remaining 3) Select the desired instrument from the list box. If there is none listed, select the Scan for Instruments command button to detect all connected instruments. MAP software allows multiple instruments to be connected to a computer at one time. Selecting the Scan for Instruments command button will detect all instruments and display them in the list. If no instrument is detected, the default Demonstration MEGAM.O.L.E.® profiler is displayed.

MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide ♦274♦ 4) Select the Next command button. 5) Set the assembly information such as part number, board size, sensor locations and a product image.

♦275♦ MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide If the user specifies a product image, clicking the Enlarge command button displays the Set Sensor Locations dialog box where the user can specify the locations of each sensor. To move sensor locations, drag the sensor markers to the approximate location where the sensors are attached. 6) Click the Next command button.

MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide ♦276♦ 7) Set Recording Parameters such as the instrument name, recording interval, start parameters and stop parameters. This step is where the user can also turn a sensor channel ON or OFF, set the sensor location description and sensor type. Refer to section Software>Menus>MOLE>Set Recording Parametersfor detailed information for each setting. 8) Select the Next command button. 9) Select the Next command button to send the data listed in the dialog box to the instrument.

♦277♦ MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide 10) Verify the instrument status. This dialog box displays the health of the M.O.L.E. Profiler such as battery charge, internal temperature, thermocouple temperatures. If the user selects the Show Critical command button the dialog box will only display items that will prevent the user from completing a successful data run.

MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide ♦278♦ 11) Select the Finish command button to complete the Setup Instrument wizard.

♦279♦ MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide 5.5.5. M.O.L.E. Menu The M.O.L.E. menu commands configure a M.O.L.E. Profiler for collecting process data.

MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide ♦280♦ 5.5.5.1. Select Instrument The Select Instrument command allows the user to select an available M.O.L.E. Profiler to make active so it can interface with the software. To select an instrument: 1) Connect the M.O.L.E. to the PC. Refer to Basics>Setup>Communications Setup for more information. 2) On the M.O.L.E. menu, click the Select Instrument command. 3) Select the desired instrument from the list box. If there are none listed, click the Scan for Instruments command button to detect all available instruments. MAP software allows multiple instruments to be connected to a computer at one time. Selecting the Scan for Instruments command button will detect all instruments and display them in the list. If no instrument is detected, the default Demonstration MEGAM.O.L.E.® profiler is displayed. 4) Click the OK command button to accept or Cancel to quit the command.

MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide ♦282♦ 4) Click the Next command button. 5) Select the desired data run and then click the Read command button to read the data run from the M.O.L.E. Profiler. If the user has selected to use the Wireless RF option, select Start real-time RF on the top of the data run list.

♦283♦ MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide On this step of the wizard, the user has the ability to remove a selected data run from the M.O.L.E. profiler by either selecting the Delete After Reading check box or selecting the Delete command button and removing it before downloading. 6) When the data run has been downloaded, the software will prompt the user to specify a new file name.

MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide ♦284♦ I 7) When finished, click the Save command button.

♦285♦ MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide 5.5.5.3. Instrument Status This command displays the health of the M.O.L.E. Profiler such as battery charge, internal temperature, thermocouple temperatures. This command also allows the user to display items that will prevent the user from completing a successful data run. To display the instrument status: 1) On the M.O.L.E. menu, click Instrument Status and the dialog box appears. If an instrument is not currently connected to the computer, the default Demonstration MEGAM.O.L.E.® profiler will be displayed. If the I/O module is not connected to the MEGAM.O.L.E.® Profiler, the software will display a warning message that the instrument is not communicating. 2) Click the Show Critical command button to filter the acceptable status items and only display critical problems that may prevent the user from completing a data run. In the example, the internal temperature reported is higher than the recommended operating specification.

MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide ♦286♦ 3) Click the OK command button to close the dialog box.

♦287♦ MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide 5.5.5.4. Set Recording Parameters The Set Recording Parameters command configures how the M.O.L.E. profiler records data during a data run. The Start and Stop Parameters are optional settings and do not require configuration. If an instrument is not currently connected to the computer, the default Demonstration MEGAM.O.L.E.® profiler will be displayed. To set recording parameters: 1) Connect the M.O.L.E. to the PC. Refer to Basics>Setup>Communications Setup for more information. 2) On the M.O.L.E. menu, click Set Recording Parameters. 3) In the Instrument Name text box, type a company, operator, or M.O.L.E. Profiler name. 4) Enter the Recording interval at which the M.O.L.E. profiler records data points.

MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide ♦288♦ 5) If desired, configure a Start Parameter such as a threshold temperature or Delay Points by selecting the associated check box and entering the proper values. Specifying a threshold temperature “triggers” the recording process when any active channel reaches the specified temperature and Data Points “trigger” the M.O.L.E. profiler to start recording when the specified data point is reached in the process. The actual delay is equal to the Interval times the Pts Dly. 6) If desired, configure a Stop Parameter by selecting the associated check box and entering the proper value. This parameter is a number of data points the M.O.L.E. profiler will record during the data run. The maximum number is dependent on the number of channels turned on. If a no stop parameter is specified, the M.O.L.E. Profiler will log continuously and will require the user to manually stop the recording process. 7) Configure sensor information by turning the amount of channels ON or OFF, set the sensor location description and sensor type. 8) Click the OK command button to send the data to the instrument or Cancel to quit the command.

MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide ♦294♦ 5.5.6.2. Create New Machine When setting machine information, the user is required to select a machine. The software includes basic machine models for the user to select from. If your machine model does not appear in the list the software has the ability for you to create a new machine model. To create a new machine: 1) On the Machine-Oven menu, click Create New Machine. 2) Enter the machine manufacturer and model number. 3) Enter the amount of heating and cooling zones. As zones are specified the zone matrix will automatically grow to allow you to enter zone measurements.

♦295♦ MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide 4) Select the assembly flow (left to right or right to left), zone measurement method (individual or accumulative) and units of measurement. Refer to the illustration below for proper measurement methods. 5) Enter the zone measurements in the zone matrix.

MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide ♦296♦ 6-) Click the Save command button to save the new machine, or Cancel to quit the command. The new machine will now appear in the Machine drop-down list on the Set Machine Information dialog box. Refer to topic Software>Menus>Machine>Set Machine Information for more information.

♦297♦ MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide 5.5.6.3. Adjust Zones This command allows the user to manually adjust the displayed machine zones on the Data Graph. To use this command a machine must be selected and displayed. Refer to topic Software>Menus>Machine>Set Machine Information. To adjust zones: 1) One the Machine-Oven menu, click Adjust Zones to activate. A check mark appears to the left of the command indicating the software is in Adjust Zones mode. 2) Position the mouse pointer over a desired machine zone line. 3) Click and hold the left mouse button to drag it left or right releasing the mouse button when the machine zone line is at the desired location. 4) Lock the settings by selecting the Adjust Zones command again. This removes the check mark next to the command indicating the software is not in Adjust Zones mode.

MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide ♦300♦ 5.5.7. Assembly-Board Menu The Assembly-Board menu includes commands that enable the user to set and edit experimental assembly documentation.

MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide ♦302♦ 3) Click the Notes command button if you would like to enter part documentation about the test assembly being profiled. 4) Click the image file Browse command button to select a product image. Image files supported by the software are Dib-(.dib), Gif (.gif), Pcx (.pcx), Tiff (.tif), Targa (.tga), Bitmap (.bmp) and Jpeg (.jpg).

♦305♦ MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide 9) Click the OK command button accept or Cancel to quit the command.

MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide ♦310♦ 4) Click the Notes command button if you would like to enter process paste documentation. 5) Click the OK command button to set the process, or Cancel to quit the command.

MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide ♦312♦ 5.5.8.2. Create New Paste When setting machine information, the user is required to select a machine. The software includes basic machine models for the user to select from. If your machine model does not appear in the list the software has the ability for you to create a new machine model. To create a new paste: 1) On the Process-Paste menu, click Create New Paste. 2) Enter the required information and select the Next button. 3) Enter the RAMP – Slope information and select the Next button.

♦313♦ MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide 4) Enter the SOAK –Temperatures information and select the Next button. 5) Enter the SOAK –Time information and select the Next button.

MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide ♦314♦ 6) Enter the SPIKE – Ramp Slope information and select the Next button. 7) Enter the SPIKE – Time Above information and select the Next button.

♦315♦ MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide 8) Enter the SPIKE – Peak Temperature information and select the Next button. 9) Enter the SPIKE – Cooling Slope information and select the Finish button to create the new paste and return to the Paste Specification database dialog box. Once the user proceeds to each Step, the Back button can be selected to confirm or modify previously entered information.

MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide ♦316♦ 10) Click the Finish command button to accept, or Cancel to quit the command. The new process paste will now appear in the Paste drop-down list on the Set Paste dialog box. Refer to topic Software>Menus>Process>Set Paste for more information.

♦321♦ MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide 4) Click the OK command to accept the new settings or Cancel to quit the command. This command can also be accessed by right-clicking the scale on the Data Graph and select Add Temperature (Y) Scale from the shortcut menu. To move an Temperature (Y) Reference Line: 1) Position the mouse pointer over the desired reference line. 2) Double-click the reference line and the Add Temperature (Y) Reference line dialog box appears. 3) Edit the reference line settings and click the OK command to accept the new settings or Cancel to quit the command.

♦323♦ MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide Points Scale Absolute Time Scale This command can also be accessed by right-clicking the scale on the Data Graph and select Set Time (X) Scale from the shortcut menu.

♦325♦ MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide This command can also be accessed by right-clicking the scale on the Data Graph and select Add Time (X) Reference from the shortcut menu. To move an Time (X) Reference Line: 1) Position the mouse pointer over the a Time (X) Reference line. 2) When the mouse pointer becomes a , click and hold the left mouse button to drag it left or right releasing the mouse button when the Time (X) Reference line is at the desired location. When moving the selected Time (X) Reference line, it can be moved past other cursors to any location on the Data Graph. When a Time (X) Reference line is moved to a new position, it snaps to the closest real Time (X) value. Notice on highly magnified graphs that the line jumps from point to point. The values in the Data Table are automatically updated to reflect the new position.

MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide ♦330♦ 5.5.10.1. Magnify The Magnify tool enlarges any selected area of the data graph for easy visual examination. When a Magnified Window constraint is applied to a parameter in the Data Table, the Magnify tool is used to enlarge a portion of the Data Graph, and the values within the magnified area are displayed in the Data Table. To magnify a portion of the Data Graph: 1) On the Tools menu, point to Magnify then select Select Area. 2) Position the mouse pointer on a corner of the area to enlarge. 3) Press the left mouse button and drag the pointer diagonally to the opposite corner to form a box around the area to be magnified. An outline of the box appears as you drag. 4) Release the left mouse button when the outline of the area to be magnified is visible. The area inside the box is then magnified to fill the entire Data Graph.

MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide ♦332♦ 5.5.10.2. Slope The Slope tool finds the average slope between any two points in the Data Graph. To find the average slope of a line: 1) On the Tools menu, click Slope. 2) Position the mouse pointer at a point on the curve. 3) Press and hold the left mouse button. 4) Drag the pointer to the end of the desired slope line. 5) Release the left mouse button when the pointer is at the desired location. The software will draw a slope line on the Data Graph, and label the slope value.

♦333♦ MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide To obtain more accurate slopes: 1) On the Tools menu, click Magnify to magnify a portion of the Data Graph 2) Repeat the Slope command.

MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide ♦334♦ To remove a slope line from the Data Graph: 1) Using the mouse pointer, select the object on the Data Graph by clicking it once. The object trackers will then become bold indicating that it has been selected. 2) Press the [Delete] key on the keyboard to remove the object. Slope Applications • Use the Slope tool to find the average slope between any two points on the graph. Longer slope lines tend to produce more accurate slope calculations. • The Slope tool can be used to compare actual data with ideal conditions by drawing a line with a known slope (to represent the ideal condition) beside a portion of a Data Plot.

MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide ♦336♦ 5.5.10.3. Peak Difference This command displays the difference in value between the peak of the maximum Data Plot and the peak of the minimum Data Plot in any location of the Data Graph. This command is especially useful for measuring side-to-side heating differences in ovens. The peak difference is calculated as the maximum difference between the highest peak and the lowest peak within the rectangle. To display the peak difference between Data Plots: 1) On the Tools menu, click Peak Difference. 2) Position the mouse pointer on a corner of the area you want to analyze. 3) Press the left mouse button and drag the pointer diagonally to the opposite corner to form a Peak difference box. An outline of the box appears as you drag.

MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide ♦342♦ 5.5.10.6. Notes The Notes tool adds a leader with text to any portion on the Data Graph to label special points of interest. To add notes to the Data Graph: 1) On the Tools menu, click Notes. 2) Position the mouse pointer at the desired location to start the note leader, click and drag the mouse pointer to the desired location for the note text and release the mouse button. 3) A dialog box appears allowing the user to enter a note by typing it in the text box. There also are options to customize the color and font size. 4) Click the OK command button or Cancel to quit the command. To move notes: 1) Select a note leader, click and drag the mouse pointer to the desired location for the note and release the mouse button.

MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide ♦344♦ 5.5.10.7. Prediction One of the most impressive software features is the Prediction tool. This tool enables the user to change a zone temperature value or the conveyor speed and predict the outcome of that change. Prediction is easy to use and a valuable command that quickly defines process parameters. To use the Prediction Tool machine information must first be set to build an accurate “model” of an oven environment. As experience with modeling grows, the first values selected may need to be modified accurately reflect the process. Refer to topic Software>Menus>Machine>Set Machine Information. To predict results: If Zone temperatures are not set, the Prediction tool will not work. 1) On the Tools menu, click Prediction and the Prediction pallet appears.

♦345♦ MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide If sensor temperatures are inconsistent with zone temperature settings, a message box with an explanation appears. The explanation appears only once for all zones, each time Prediction is used. After that, the software assumes the user is aware of the potential problem. The inconsistent setting does not prevent the software from making a prediction. It makes a rational assumption about what is happening. In addition to the explanation, several logical ways are displayed to correct the conflicting conditions at the bottom of the dialog box.

MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide ♦346♦ 2) Experiment by making “what if” changes to the conveyor speed and sliding Zone Temperature Prediction Handles up or down to the preferred prediction temperature. 3) Once the predicted machine recipe is at the desired settings, the user can save them to a recipe file (.XMR) or print them by selecting the Save Recipe command button.

MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide ♦348♦ 5.5.11. Help Menu The Help menu commands are useful when information is needed quickly or when this Users guide is not available.

♦349♦ MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide 5.5.11.1. Help The Help Index is a complete reference tool that can be used at any time. To launch the help system: 1) On the Help menu, click Help to launch the user’s help guide. You may now search for the help topic of your choice. This command can be accessed on the Toolbar and can also be used by pressing the shortcut key [F1]. Help Button

MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide ♦350♦ 5.5.11.2. ECD on the Web You can access more help by using ECD web commands. Let us help you by using the linked commands to the ECD Web site.

♦351♦ MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide 5.5.11.3. About MEGAM.O.L.E.® MAP The About command displays the software version, release date and company information. To view About information: 1) On the Help menu, click About MEGAM.O.L.E.® MAP.

MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide ♦352♦ 6.0 Service and Troubleshooting 6.1. General Service Information This section covers maintaining and troubleshooting a M.O.L.E., Thermocouples, Power Pack battery, Software, Wiring, and other parts of the system. The following service and calibration instructions are for use by qualified personnel only. Refer to the Safety>Operators Safety Information prior to performing any service. Service Troubleshooting: Decide if the problem is with the M.O.L.E. profiler Hardware, Communications, or Software. • If the problem occurs while attempting to log data, the Hardware may be faulty. • If the problem occurs while attempting to communicate between M.O.L.E. profiler and the computer, the Communications links may be faulty. • If the problem occurs while attempting to use a software function, the software may be faulty. Once it has been determined what item is causing the problem, refer to the appropriate service section. Start at the top of the list and work your way down. If the problem is still unresolved go to Service>How to Get Additional Help.

MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide ♦354♦ excess of the absolute maximum warranteed internal temperature may cause permanent, irreparable damage to your MEGAM.O.L.E. profiler. • M.O.L.E. profiler never turns on, but the software can read and write the hardware configuration: The start switch is possibly defective, return to ECD for service.

♦355♦ MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide 6.2.1. Communications Problems “Instrument not responding” error message: • Try triggering the M.O.L.E. profiler with the switch. If you cannot get the light to flash, you have a hardware problem with the M.O.L.E. profiler itself. If you can activate the M.O.L.E. profiler with the switch, check for the following: • Wrong computer communication port: Cable must be connected to which is selected using the Select Instruments command in the software. • Conflicting use of COM port: Perhaps some other software, such as a mouse driver, communications programs, or PDA is trying to use the same COM port. • Computer Interface cable defective: Order spare or replacement cables from ECD, refer to Service>How to Get Additional Help for contact information.

MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide ♦356♦ 6.2.2. Calibration Information Because the MEGAM.O.L.E. profiler and I/O Module are made with precision components with high temperature stability and tight tolerances; the analog-to-digital converter remains stable for years. High quality components together with software algorithms based on the ITS-90* standard for Type K thermocouples have been provided to yield specified accuracy and long-term stability. Each unit has been tested at the factory before it is shipped. ECD recommends the MEGAM.O.L.E. profiler I/O Module is factory re-calibrated every 6 months when it is being used constantly. If the use is occasional, a period of no greater than 12 months between calibrations is recommended. Depending on use, however, temperature accuracy should be periodically verified using a suitable temperature standard. Any observed inaccuracies are probably not caused by calibration error but by any one of a number of other sources, primarily the following: 1) Poor thermocouple connectors or open thermocouples. 2) Using a temperature standard that is inaccurate or is not traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST, formerly the Nation Bureau of Standards). • Check the accuracy of your temperature standard and that it is traceable to NIST. Be sure that you’re using Type K wire connected to the standard. Be sure that your temperature standard is cold-junction compensated, or use an ice point reference. 3) Extremely low Power Pack battery charge. • Recharge the Power Pack battery. Refer to topic Basics>Setup>Charging the Power Pack Battery. 4) Sudden changes or excessive ambient temperatures. • Allow MEGAM.O.L.E. profiler temperature to stabilize for 1/2 hour before calibration. If after checking these possible sources of inaccuracy the MEGAM.O.L.E. profiler I/O Module still needs to be calibrated, contact ECD for the proper calibration procedure P/N A47-6342-05. If you need to return the MEGAM.O.L.E. profiler I/O Module for re-calibration, contact ECD and request an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization). Refer to section How to Get Additional Help for contact information. *ITS-90 (International Temperature Scale of 1990)

♦357♦ MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide 6.2.3. Constructing a Thermocouple The following procedures describe how to construct a nano thermocouple and a protective plug. Thermocouple construction: The following items will be needed to construct a Thermocouple: • 1 nano thermocouple housing and 2 hardware screws. • Up to five Thermocouples. • Phillips (Crosshead) screwdriver Construct a thermocouple as follows: 1) Disassemble the thermocouple housing by unscrewing the 2 Phillips hardware screws. 2) Remove the existing thermocouple(s). 3) Insert the new thermocouple(s) in the top half of the thermocouple housing until they are fully seated. Be careful to place them in the proper color arrangement per the table below. Channels: 1/11 2/12 3/13 4/14 5/15 6/16 7/17 8/18 9/19 10/20Color: Red Blue Green Violet Cyan Red Blue Green Violet Cyan4) Route the wires through the housing exit. 5) Carefully place the two halves of the thermocouple housing together. Verify that the wires are not pinched and that the wire positions are correct. 6) Replace the hardware screws.

MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide ♦358♦ Protective plug construction If fewer than four nano connectors (20 sensors) are used in your application, a protective plug may be used for each of the unused I/O Module channel banks. The following items will be needed to construct a Thermocouple: • 1 nano thermocouple housing and 2 hardware screws. • Phillips (Crosshead) screwdriver Construct a protective plug as follows: 1) Carefully place the two halves of the thermocouple housing together. 2) Replace the 2 hardware screws.

♦359♦ MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide 6.3. How to Get Additional Help If you still have problems, let us help you. We offer many ways to service your problems. You can call our Service/Test technicians, visit our web site to view our FAQ section (Frequently asked Questions) or send us e-mail explaining your problem in detail. When calling our Service/Test technicians or sending us e-mail, please include the following information: • Product Description (i.e.MEGAM.O.L.E.) • Product Serial Number • Software Version Here is how to contact ECD: Telephone: +(1) 800.323.4548 +(1) 503.659.6100 FAX: +(1) 503.659.4422 Technical Support: +(1) 800.323.4548 Email: ecd@ecd.com Internet: http://www.ecd.com

MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide ♦360♦ Appendix A: Specifications MEGAM.O.L.E. 20 Profiler I/O Module: INPUTS: Up to 20 type K ECD Nano-Thermocouples PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS: 63.5mm x 75.4mm x 7.2mm (2.50" x 2.97" x 0.28") TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT RANGE: -129°C to +1272°C (200°F to +2322°F) INTERNAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE: -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F) Absolute Maximum Warranteed Internal Temperature: 82°C (180°F)* MEGAM.O.L.E. I/O Module automatically stops operating when the internal temperature exceeds 85°C (185°F) *WARNING: Exceeding this temperature may permanently damage the equipment! ACCURACY: ±1°C. Channel to channel compliance within 1°C. PROGRAMMABLE SAMPLING PERIOD: 0.1 seconds to 24 hours OPEN THERMOCOUPLE DETECTION. All 20 channels NUMBER OF SAMPLES PER CHANNEL 100,000 total for 20 channels Main Module: PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS: 63.5mm x 63.5mm x 7.2mm (2.50" x 2.50" x 0.28") INTERNAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE: -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F) Absolute Maximum Warranteed Internal Temperature: 82°C (180°F)* MEGAM.O.L.E. Main Module automatically stops operating when the internal temperature exceeds 85°C (185°F) *WARNING: Exceeding this temperature may permanently damage the equipment! HARDWARE REAL-TIME CLOCK/CALENDAR: ±1 minute/month at 25°C

♦361♦ MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide Power Pack Battery: PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS: 63.5mm x 38.2mm x 7.2mm (2.50" x 1.50" x 0.28") POWER PACK CHARGE: Typical 50 ten-minute profiles. CHARGE TIME: 8 hours (a 15 min. charge allows one 10min. data run) EXPECTED POWER PACK LIFE: 300-400 charging cycles. OPERATING RANGE: 4.2V to 3.0V Power Pack Battery Charger: INPUT: Voltage Rating: 100 to 240 VAC Current: 200mA(RMS) max. @ 115VAC 80mA(RMS) max. @ 230VAC Frequency: 50/60Hz OUTPUT: 5V DC, Load 0A MIN. 1A MAX. Mains Voltage Fluctuations: + 10% Wireless RF Option: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Thermocouple Specifications: Thermocouples: Type K, Micro-Connector, Teflon insulated. (Other insulation types available.) THERMOCOUPLE RESPONSE TIME Wire Size Still Air 800/100°F 60 Ft./Sec. Air 800/100°F Still H2O 200/100°F .005 in. 1.0 sec. 0.08 sec. 0.04 sec.

MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide ♦362♦ Environmental Limitation Specifications: MegaMOLE Profiler: • Maximum relative humidity 80% RH from 0°C to 31°C, decreasing linearly to 17% RH at 50°C. • Pollution Degree 2 (Normally only dry pollution, but with temporary conductivity caused by condensation)Power Pack Charger: • Temperature: (Operation) 0 to +45°C (32 to 113°F) • Temperature: (Non-Operation) -20 to +75°C (-4 to 167°F) • Humidity: (Operation) 20 to 90% NOTE:Tests have shown that because of the sensitive nature of the measurement and logic circuits, the following precautions must be observed: • Minimize exposure to ESD Events. If the M.O.L.E. profiler or one of the thermocouples receives an 8kV electrostatic discharge during the data collection sequence, the M.O.L.E. profiler may switch itself “OFF”. To retrieve the data, simply upload the data that was recorded prior to the event. If a new data collection sequence is started without uploading first, the existing data stored in the M.O.L.E. profiler will be lost. • Keep strong electromagnetic fields away. The thermocouple wires serve as an antenna for electromagnetic radiation. If field strength of 3 volts per meter is present (usually due to close proximity of radio transmitters) while the M.O.L.E. profiler is collecting data, the accuracy of the data may be compromised. This interference is compounded by using long thermocouple wires, as well as the effect of the thermocouple wires acting as a “tuned” antenna.

♦363♦ MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide B: Statistical Process Control (SPC) Background Information This appendix deals with the subset of SPC that is incorporated into MAP Software. It does not address general SPC principals. A working knowledge of general statistical principals and SPC terms is assumed and is not addressed here. There are many good basic SPC books where this information may be obtained. Reflow and Wave Solder operators, engineers and production managers are expected to understand their soldering process so as to deliver quality products cost effectively. This is a continuous process. First, the machine must be checked for consistency. A standard or typical set up should be routinely checked prior to any process set point determinations, or actual production run machine checks. Only after the machine has been determined to be operating correctly and not experiencing abnormal variation, should data from the machine be utilized. SPC is all about identifying common or normal variation from abnormal variation. Second, the correct process set points must be determined for a particular product. Utilizing the M.O.L.E. profiler, the correct set points for a particular product may be determined. These set points, if selected correctly and followed, should deliver the maximum throughput of quality product. Third, the machine must consistently deliver the correctly determined set points. SPC will help identify common or normal variation from abnormal variation. Checking the machine using your M.O.L.E. profiler and the MAP Software with its SPC capability will help ensure that the machine is consistently performing to its set points and your expectations. Fourth, repeat the above three steps. Continuous improvement is a never-ending cycle. Check the long-term variation of the machine by graphing typical set point samples. Using the M.O.L.E. profiler, recheck/adjust part number specific set points to maximize your quality throughput. Check the machine during a part number run to control the machine variation from that part number’s actual ideal set points. While SPC had its start in high volume repetitive operations, SPC is applicable to many other types of operations as well. However, SPC can be difficult to apply to short runs. Short runs may be runs that take a long time to process, runs in which multiple samples are difficult to collect, and runs where samples are difficult to place into subgroups or runs where small quantities are run. The MAP Software charts will be more meaningful to the user if SPC charts are generated based on data sets that have the same set points each time.

MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide ♦364♦ There are several basic short run SPC techniques: 1. Nominals Charts 2. Individuals/Moving Range Charts 3. Moving Average/Moving Range Charts 4. Standardized Formula Charts The Moving Average/Moving Range Chart technique is particularly well suited for situations where control information is desired as soon as possible and there is a relatively long time between sample collections. After considering the nature of solder operations and the machine sampling process, the Moving Average/Moving Range Chart technique was incorporated into MAP Software. Moving Average/Moving Range Chart Technique: MAP Software utilizes the standard Moving Average/Moving Range Charting technique with a subgroup size of 2-6 that is selected by the user. The following steps and figure illustrates the Moving Average/Moving Range calculations (using a group size of two) that are used to construct the SPC chart. Steps for Creating a Moving Average Moving Range Control Chart: 1. Select the key variable to monitor. 2. Select the moving average group size. (We will use two in our example.) 3. Obtain your first sample and record it as sample 1 (X1). 4. Obtain your second sample and record it as sample 2 (X2). 5. Determine the x-bar and R values. Moving Average formulas: X1 + X2 2 X = (Range)R=X - XHL 6. Plot this value on the chart as subgroup 1. 7. Carry forward sample 2 into subgroup 2’s calculation. Obtain your third sample and record it as sample 3. The averages of sample 2 and sample 3 form subgroup 2. 8. Plot this value on the chart as subgroup 2. 9. Repeat for all the samples. 10. Calculate control limits using standard x-bar and R formulas for the appropriate sample sizes. MAP Software uses range-based calculations for LCL and UCL.

♦365♦ MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide 11. Continue monitoring the process. SAMPLE # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 SAMPLE MEASUREMENTS 3 4 5 3 2 9 5 2 6 8 4 8 5 6 3 3 SUBGROUP VALUE x 3.5 4.5 4 2.5 5.5 7 3.5 4 7 6 6 6.5 5.5 4.5 3 R 1 1 2 1 7 4 3 4 2 4 4 3 1 3 0 Moving Average/Moving Range Subgroup Size 2 Calculations Chart Process Capability A process capability index is a standard measure of how a process compares with its specification limits—how a process is performing relative to how it is supposed to perform. As opposed to the control chart, which shows detailed information about how the data compares with control limits, a capability index is a summary of how the data compares with the specification limits. Two common capability indicators are Cp and Cpk. These values are shown in the Statistics Box on the SPC Page Tab. For both of the index values, the data used to determine them is dictated by the subgroup size (N) chosen by the user. In the case where N=1, individual data is used—for N>1, average data is used (x bar). The charts on the next page give a graphical representation of the concept of Cp and Cpk. Notice that in each graph, the same upper and lower specification limits (USL, LSL) are used. The values of Cp and Cpk will differ according to the data that is compared with those specifications. Depending on the particular process being monitored, the desired value for Cp and Cpk may differ. In general, however, a Cp and Cpk of 1.33 or above is desired. This assures that the process is not only capable of meeting the required specification limits, but also has a built-in margin for error that may be needed in special circumstances. In addition to targeting a certain minimum Cp and Cpk, it is also desirable to have these two values equal one another. This indicates that the process is well-centered between the specification limits.

MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide ♦366♦ Cp ≥ 1.33: Data tightly distributed. Cpk ≥ 1.33: Data well inside spec limits. Cp = 1.00: Data fills entire spec range. Cpk = 1.00: Data fills entire spec range. Cp > 1.00: Data tightly distributed. If it were centered between the spec limits, no data would lie beyond those limits. Cpk < 1.00: Some data is outside the spec limits. Cp < 1.00: Data not tightly distributed. If it were centered between the spec limits, some data would still lie outside those limits. Cpk < 1.00: Some data is outside the spec limits. The equations used to calculate the index values are as follows: .).(*6 DevStdLSLUSLCp −= .).(*3 DevStdxUSLCpk −=OR .).(*3 DevStdLSLxCpk −=, whichever is less As can be interpreted from the above equations, Cp gives an indication of how narrow the data distribution is relative to the width of the specification limits. Essentially, it

♦367♦ MEGAM.O.L.E.® Help System Guide indicates how well the process would be able to stay within the specified limits if the data were perfectly centered between those limits. Cpk compares the widest half of the data distribution to the appropriate specification limit. It indicates whether the process is capable of meeting the specification as indicated by the “worst half” of the measurements. Unlike Cp, the Cpk index measures process capability without assuming the data is well-centered.

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