Frequently Asked Questions

for

MEGAM.O.L.E.® 20 & MEGAM.O.L.E.® MAP Software

MEGAM.O.L.E.® 20:

Q7.1:What is MEGAM.O.L.E.®20?

Q7.2: Should I delay purchasing a SuperM.O.L.E.® Gold and wait for MEGAM.O.L.E.® 20?

Q7.3: Why should I upgrade to a MEGAM.O.L.E.® 20 profiler?

Q7.4: The software appears to be locked up when trying to communicate with the MEGAM.O.L.E.® Profiler.

MEGAM.O.L.E.® MAP Software:

Q8.1: What is MAP?

Q8.2: What are the KEY new benefits of the new software?

Q8.3: What is the difference between MEGAM.O.L.E.® MAP & MEGAM.O.L.E.® MAP for SMG Software?

Q8.4: Does it come free if I buy a new SuperM.O.L.E.® Gold Profiler?

Q8.5: Why do SuperM.O.L.E.® Gold users have to pay for MEGAM.O.L.E.® MAP software, when it has always been free in the past?

Q8.6: What if I have more than one computer that needs the software?

Q8.7: How about compatibility with my old SMG files?

Q8.8: Does it work with my ECD RIDER products?

Q8.9: Why should SuperM.O.L.E.® Gold users upgrade to a MEGAM.O.L.E.® MAP software?

Q8.10: Who is using the software?

Q8.11: How do I get it?

Q8.12: How does the 30-day trial work?

Q8.13: How about the rest of my staff, will they all need to purchase MEGAM.O.L.E.® MAP software?

Q8.14: Can you give me some key feature ‘overviews’?

Q8.15: What do you provide for support?

Q8.16: Are you going to provide ECD-U courses on the MEGAM.O.L.E. MAP software?

Q8.17:Will release of MEGAM.O.L.E.® MAP, be in foreign language, especially Chinese?

Q8.18: If a customer has 1 copy of MEGAM.O.L.E.® MAP, how many PCs can they use it on? if one, how to transfer form one to another ?

Q8.19: Where can I find out more technical details about the software?

MEGAM.O.L.E.® 20:

Q7.1: What is MEGAM.O.L.E.®20?

A: MEGAM.O.L.E.® 20 is ECD’s breakthrough profiler (hardware/software) offering. It features 20 channels measuring at increased resolution, withstanding higher temperature, detachable I/O Pod (smart module), and offers the unparalleled MAP software.

Q7.2: Should I delay purchasing a SuperM.O.L.E.® Gold and wait for MEGAM.O.L.E.® 20?

A: That depends on your needs. MEGAM.O.L.E.® 20 is NOT a replacement product for SuperM.O.L.E.® Gold.

If you need:

• More than 7-20 channels of TC's
• 2-way RF communication with your Profiler
• Quick-charge battery
• Multi-Profile storage (pre-download)
• Removable “I/O POD” provides MAP Brainpower to stay with a Golden Board
• ‘OK’ button for Operators to invoke a Go/No-go “Right on the production line” decision based on pre-programmed Engineering logic (rather than via the Target 10-OK software)
• DON’T HAVE TO DOWNLOAD MOLE to get a go/no-go decision
• Greatest available accuracy…then you may choose to wait.

If, however, you need 6 channels or less, you may be wise to consider the SuperM.O.L.E.® Gold with an upgrade to the MAP for SMG software to receive the primary software benefits of the MEGAM.O.L.E.® 20.

Q7.3: Why should I upgrade to a MEGAM.O.L.E.® 20 profiler?

A: Upgrade is a likely option for those who:

• Need “mega” channel sampling (20)
• Need the greatest way to manage the TC mess created by 12+ channels
• Need a thinner and/or narrower form factor due board width or oven constraints
• Need the enhanced benefits of the MAP software
• Need the most sophisticated profile/SPC analysis software on the market
• Would like the most economical way to provide that software to their existing SuperM.O.L.E.® Gold profilers
• Want to know they have the finest profiler on the market
• Like the coolest stuff available

Q7.4: The software appears to be locked up when trying to communicate with the MEGAM.O.L.E.® Profiler.

• The USB driver may be faulty. Refer to USB Driver to download the driver and detailed installation information.

MEGAM.O.L.E.® MAP Software:

Q8.1: What is MAP?

A: MAP is an ECD-specific acronym for “Machine, Assembly, Process”.

• Machine = Reflow Oven
• Assembly = Printed Circuit Board
• Process = The thermal “profile” specified by the Solder Paste manufacturer for proper reflow.

At ECD, we believe it our mission to help the Process Engineer to:

“Optimize … Machine, Assembly and Process”, and so have named our new line of software to reflect that critical blending.

Q8.2: What are the KEY new benefits of the new software?

A: Simple: It’s EASY-to-USE, it’s Flexible and it’s ROBUST

Q: Please explain:

• BENEFIT: EASY-to-USE:
  • “Wizards” – to get you up and running…FAST (simple)
    • 1st- time users, and infrequent (rusty) users
    • For the 3 likely workflows used for reflow
  • “Target 10-OK ”:
    • One-color “goodness” test for Operators
    • Analog gages for Technicians
    • Data for Engineering analysis
    • Configurability for decision delegation
• BENEFIT: Flexible:
• Customizable Data (measures) extraction
  
• BENEFIT: ROBUST:
  • *M-A-P’s Complete profile process documentation; a thorough record the HOW of a process
  • “MOLE Status”; a quick pre-flight check makes it easy to avoid a wasted run

…PLUS the benefits of SuperM.O.L.E.® Gold SPC software you’ve grown to know & love.

“ECD-U Training & Support”; Training at your desk. We’ll hold your hand through set up

Q8.3: What is the difference between MEGAM.O.L.E.® MAP & MEGAM.O.L.E.® MAP for SMG Software?

A: MEGAM.O.L.E.® MAP is included in MEGAM.O.L.E.® 20 Kits which incorporates features specifically designed to interface with the MEGAM.O.L.E.® 20 Profiler. While MEGAM.O.L.E.® MAP works with both profilers, the MEGAM.O.L.E.® MAP for SMG was sold as a new software upgrade to be used with SuperM.O.L.E. Gold Profiler only.

Q8.4: Does it come free if I buy a new SuperM.O.L.E.® Gold?

A: No. Your new SMG comes with the tried-and-true SMG SPC (v5.22c) workhorse software, still recognized as the industry-leading profiling software.

Q8.5: Why do SuperM.O.L.E.® Gold users have to pay for MEGAM.O.L.E.® MAP software, when it has always been free in the past?

A: In the past most profiler R&D has been funded by sale of new hardware. In contrast, most of our resources have been spent on software development. By charging for software we can fund continued performance improvements without your having to buy more expensive new hardware systems.

• Avoided customer confusion by not offering “grades” of software.
• Not a subtle migration of SMG SPC (v5.22c) software
• A quantum leap in capability

Customers not compelled to buy new hardware to get benefits of new software

For those that can appreciate MAP’s value, we offer it as an optional feature (for Sale) for SuperM.O.L.E.® Gold owners For those who do not need its’ added value, we continue to offer the outstanding SMG SPC (v5.22c) software, workhorse of the ECD fleet.

Q8.6: What if I have more than one computer that needs the software?

A: A purchaser is authorized to use it on 1-office; 1-portable; 1-home computer as a productivity-enhancer.

Multiple users PCs/work cells/Departments are intended to purchase their own copy of the MAP software, with similar authorization.

Q8.7: How about compatibility with my old SMG files?

A: Old SMG SPC (v5.22C) and earlier .MDM files may be imported into the MAP 20 software and operated upon, however, MAP 20 files are not usable by SMG SPC (v5.22c) or earlier version software.

Also…MAP has the ability to import Profiles from other profiling software that has a “text-export” feature.

Q8.8: Does it work with my ECD RIDER products?

A: Not at this time.

Q8.9: Why should I upgrade to a MEGAM.O.L.E.® MAP software?

A: To take advantage of the following unique features, available from neither SMG SPC (v5.22c), nor in general from competitive product:

• “Wizards” – simplify for 1st- time users, and infrequent (rusty) users
• “Target 10-OK” -- one-color “goodness” test for Operators + diagnostics for Engrs/Techs
• Customizable Data (measures) extraction:
  • *M-A-P’s Complete profile process documentation; a thorough record the HOW of a process
  • “MOLE Status”; a quick pre-flight check makes it easy to avoid a wasted run

Q8.10: Who is using the software?

A: Technology Development Labs; NPI Labs; EMS (Contract Manufacturers)

User tends to be: SMG User of several years; more technically astute; can understand why either an Engineer, Technician or Production Operator would be better off with MAP for SMG.

Q8.11: How do I get it?

A: Simple:

• Contact your normal ECD Sales Representative or local Distributor
• Visit web page: http://www.ECD.com/map/
• Call: +1 503 659 6100
• Fax: +1 503 659 4422
• E-mail: MAP@ECD.com

Q8.12: How does the 30-day trial work?

A: Simple:

• Download now: CLICK HERE!

Give it a whirl with your SuperM.O.L.E. Gold profiler.

If you decide to purchase, contact ECD to pay via Credit Card or Purchase Order

…we’re here to help you Optimize your Machine-Assembly-Process!

Q8.13: How about the rest of my staff, will they all need to purchase MEGAM.O.L.E.® MAP software?

A: They would need to purchase it, unless they fall under the umbrella of your specific license agreement.

Q8.14: Can you give me some key feature ‘overviews’?

A:

• MOLE Status: BEFORE you put Profiler & PCB into oven, know that the Battery is sufficiently charged; the TCs are connected and not broken, the MOLE is sufficiently cooled down, and has not been over-temped.
• Delta T: at-a-glance comparison of two or more TCs in a defined 'cluster'. to Temperature differences ("Delta T") particularly useful in soldering BGA’s, and characterizing whole-board thermal performance.
• Target-10-OK: Boils judgment of “Goodness” of a profile to a single color. 3 additional levels of diagnosis & analysis are also available for ‘drill-down’ (Number; Dials; Data)
• Configurable reports (1-page): “Get it the way you want it” Users can customize tabular-, & graphical-profile information, as well as analog display of oven set-points in relation to oven temperature and conveyor speed. Imported photographs of PCB, allow for operator confirmation pre-production.

Q8.15: What do you provide for support?

A:
1) 1 year of free upgrades
2) Call-in Technical Support/Customer Service
3) ECD-U Classroom training AND ½ hour of “private tutoring” … an ECD-U Professor will hold your hand through the process!

Q8.16: Are you going to provide ECD-U courses on the MEGAM.O.L.E. MAP software?

A: Yes, ECD training is one of the benefits of using ECD products. Refer to web page: www.ECD.com/ECDU for upcoming class offerings.

Q8.17: Will release of MEGAM.O.L.E.® MAP, be in foreign language, especially Chinese?

A: Calendar year 2008

The MAP software Ideal Customer Profile is an Engineer that is presumed, for now, to be conversant in the international language of engineering…English. For users who may not be conversant in English, the “Target 10-OK” feature of the MAP software boils down the Engineer’s “decision logic” to either a Go/No-go decision, and/or a series of 4 dial indicators showing clearly what key segment of the Profile might be causing the Profile to be “unacceptable”. Users would then follow standard escalation protocol for their manufacturing facility.

Q8.18: If a customer has 1 copy of MEGAM.O.L.E.® MAP, how many PCs can they use it on? if one, how to transfer form one to another?

A: MAP is licensed “per-seat”, implying one user/3-Authorizations:

• 1 PC/Laptop (office)
• 1 PC/Laptop in Production
• 1 PC/Laptop for work-from-home.

Q8.19: Where can I find out more technical details about the software?

A: Visit web page: http://www.ECD.com/map

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