This document describes how to install and configure an EDS III, EDS IV, or ENS System to communicate to Melco EMT embroidery machines or to MCPS (Melco 6 and 12 head embroidery machines) through an Ethernet Network. It then presents scenarios on how the combination may be used and how it may react in various configured situations.

Introduction

Melco EDS III, EDS IV, and ENS software packages are used to send designs and monitor the operation of sewing peripherals in a Melco embroidery system. MCPS (Melco Control Panel Software) is the program that controls the operation of Melco 6 and 12 head embroidery machines. An Ethernet network connection is required to establish communications between the EDS III / IV or ENS system and MCPS. When MCPS is configured to communicate over the Ethernet network it will appear in the EDS III / IV or ENS system as a sewing peripheral.

There are several methods for transferring a design file from the EDS or ENS system to a Melco EMT machine or the MCPS system.

1. Save or copy the file to a floppy diskette and carry it to the EMT machine or the computer on the multi-head machine. The EMT machine or MCPS can then load the file from the diskette
2. The design can be sent to the machine by way of the EDS III / IV or ENS send / transfer designs functions. With this method the design is sent directly from the EDS III / IV or ENS system to the EMT embroidery machine or the MCPS system. The design will be saved on the MCPS computer and loaded if the "Load network designs" option is enabled
3. (Melco EMB10/6 or EMT10/12 MCPS only) Set up a Windows network Workgroup and share the drives between EDS or ENS computer and the MCPS computer. The EDS system can then save the design locally or into the remote drive in the MCPS computer and the MCPS system can be used to load the design from any drive available in it's File Open dialog box

 

Ethernet Hardware Installations

Refer to the following six steps and install the Ethernet hardware into both the EDS computer and the machine computer as described:

 

 

1 Insert your Microsoft© Windows© 95/98/ME CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. Once the CD has been inserted, shut down Windows and turn the power off.

 

2 Remove the computer case; if you purchased your computer from Melco, remove the 4 screws shown at left. Once the screws are removed, the case will slide back and off. If you did not purchase your computer from Melco, refer to the documentation that shipped with your computer to remove the case. Set the screws and the case aside.

 

3 ISA or PCI? Depending upon which kit you ordered, you will be provided either an ISA Ethernet card or a PCI Ethernet card. These cards are wired differently and must be plugged into either an ISA or a PCI slot on your motherboard. After you determine what type of card you have, you can install it.   PCI slots contain many more pins than ISA slots PCI slots are set further from the rear of the computer than ISA slots PCI slots have a "key" to prevent ISA cards from being accidentally inserted

 

4 Remove the Grounding Screw for the slot where you will install the Ethernet card, then remove the Cover Plate. Install the Ethernet card in the slot (be sure it is inserted all the way into the slot). Make a note of which slot you have selected. Use the Grounding Screw to secure the card, then replace the computer cover.

 

5 Connect one end of the cable to the port on the Ethernet card (in the computer). Note: If you plug the cable into the modem port accidentally, the Ethernet network will not function until you plug it into the proper port. Connect the other end of the cable to port #1 on the hub. Using the cable that was provided with your peripheral, connect the peripheral to the hub (you can use any other port on the hub EXCEPT the daisy chain port).

 

6 Connect the power cable (provided with the hub) to a power source. Plug the power cable into the hub. After the power has been connected to the hub, turn on your computer, and go to the Ethernet Software Installation Instructions that follow.

 

Ethernet Software Installations

As described in the nine following steps, install the Ethernet software into both the EDS computer and the MCPS machine computer if applicable.

1 Turn the power ON to your computer. Windows 95/98 will begin to open (since you should have already inserted the Windows 95/98/ME© CD in Step 1 of the Hardware Installation portion of this procedure).

Immediately after Windows 95/98/ME© begins to open, insert the SMC driver disk (with the Melco label) that came with the Melco Ethernet kit and follow the on-screen instructions. If installing a Non Melco supplied Ethernet PCB, follow the instructions for installation supplied with the Ethernet PCB.

If a dialog box appears asking for Computer and Workgroup names, Click OK. You may enter whatever you wish in these fields; you must enter a name in both the Computer and Workgroup names, but you may leave the description field blank. After you have entered the information, click Close.

2 If you are not asked for Computer or Workgroup names, it is simply because you have a newer revision of Windows 95/98/ME©.

When Windows 95/98/ME© prompts you to restart the computer, answer Yes.

As Windows restarts, the Microsoft Networking dialog box will appear. This dialog box prompts you to enter a user name and password. Click on the Cancel button, as no information should be entered at this time.

3 NOTES:

	Steps 3 through 8 are for Windows 95© and Windows 98© ONLY. If EDSIII is used in Windows ME© ENS must be used. The configuration for IPX protocol to work within EDSIII without ENS is not compatible with Windows Millenium©.
	Steps 3 through 8 are needed if you are configuring MCPS or EDS3 WITHOUT ENS. If you are using EDS4 or have ENS for EDS3, then skip to step 9.

 

When Windows 95/98/ME© has finished opening, you must change the network properties; click on Start / Settings / Control Panel to display the Control Panel Window. Double-click on the Network icon.    

 

 

4 When the Network dialog box appears, click on the down arrow under Primary Network Logon. Select Windows Logon.

 

5 Next, highlight the IPX/SPX Compatible Protocol by clicking on it one time with the left mouse button. Then, click on the Properties button.

 

6 Select the Advanced tab (along the top of the dialog box).

 

7 Under Property, highlight "Frame Type". Under Value, select "Ethernet 802.3". Click Ok.

 

8 The Network dialog box will re-appear; click OK. Windows 95/98 will ask you if you want to restart in order for your changes to take effect; click Yes.

9 When Windows restarts, it will ask you to enter a user name and password. Enter your name but leave the password blank. Click OK when you have entered the information. Note: If you enter a password here, be sure to write it down; Windows 95/98/ME© will ask you for this password every time you start the computer.

Your Ethernet cards are now properly configured and ready for use!

 

Connecting to Ethernet Embroidery Machines

1. If the EDS or ENS system is connecting to a Melco EMT single head or 4 head embroidery machine, plug an Ethernet cable into the back of the embroidery machine and then into an open hole in the Ethernet HUB. (You can use any other port on the hub EXCEPT the daisy chain port)
2. If the EDS or ENS system is connecting to an EMB10/6T or an EMT10/12T machine, connect an Ethernet cable in the Ethernet HUB and then into Ethernet PCB installed into the MCPS computer. (You can use any other port on the hub EXCEPT the daisy chain port)

 

Software settings for EDS3 users without ENS

1. Click Start, Programs, Melco Apps, Config. Then click on the Hardware button
2. Under Network, select Enable Ethernet
3. Under Network, in the Server or Client Name box type in a name for the EDSIII computer
4. Under Network, select Allow RSA Download (If more than 1 computer is connected to the Ethernet network, it is recommended that only 1 should have Allow RSA Download selected)
5. Click OK to save and exit EDS3 Advanced Configuration Options
6. Click OK to save and exit EDS3 Hardware Configuration

The settings in EDS3 Hardware Advanced Configuration Settings should look similar to the illustration below.

 

Software settings for EDSIV/EDSIII users with ENS:

The following steps are for EDSIII ONLY.

1. EDSIII must be configured to use ENS when ENS is installed in an EDSIII system. Refer to the steps above and disable both the Enable StarLAN and the Enable Ethernet check marks
2. The EDSIII .INI file must be edited to allow ENS to operate correctly. Click on START/RUN and type in EDS3.INI and click on OK
3. In the EDIT Window that opens, scroll to the bottom of the file and add the following exactly as it appears below [ENS]
   path=c:\progra~1\melcoe~1\Embroi~1\
4. Click on FILE at the top of the EDIT Window, then click on SAVE. Click on FILE again and then click on EXIT

The following steps are for ENS configuration for EDSIII and EDS IV:

1. Start ENS, Click on START/Programs/Melco Apps/ENS or double click on the ENS Icon in the Desktop
2. Open the Properties Window. Click on TOOLS/Properties
3. In the Ethernet area, select Enable Ethernet
4. In the Ethernet area, select Allow RSA Download
5. In the Ethernet area, enter a name for the ENS computer in the Server Name box
6. In the Ethernet area, in the Adapter box click on the Ethernet PCB that will be connected to Melco Ethernet network. (There may be more than 1 entry in the Adapter box)
7. Click on Apply, and then click on OK to close the Properties window

Settings for Properties in ENS should look similar to the picture below

 

MCPS System Configuration

1. Click on START then go to PROGRAMS then MELCO APPS and click on the MCPS Config in the MELCO APPS Programs Window to open the Configuration dialog box
2. To set up MCPS in the machine computer to be able to communicate with the EDS computer through the Ethernet network, click the box to enable the Ethernet communications and type in a name in the machine name box

 

Various Scenarios for using the EDS/ENS & MCPS Ethernet Combinations

In the MCPS main screen at the machine computer, click the Security button and notice the 'Queue Network Designs' checkbox.

1. If the Queue Network Designs checkbox is NOT checked the following situation(s) will be present:
   When a design is sent from the EDS computer to the machine computer, the design will be saved under the sent name in the directory on the hard drive of the machine computer at C:\Designs.
2. If the Queue Network Designs checkbox IS checked the following situations will be present:
   When a design is sent from the EDS/ENS computer to the machine computer, the design will be loaded into the Design Queue of MCPS, and a copy will NOT be saved to the hard drive. Use the Pull Down Menu Box to select the design from the MCPS Queue to sew, and then press the SELECT button.