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Before using Factory Tools
1. About this manual
This manual describes how to install the Factory Tools and how to use each application of the Factory Tools.
For detailed information on how to create and edit board data or borad data using the Factory Tools, please
read the "Factory Tools User's Manual for Creating borad Data".
For the operating methods for YAMAHA surface mounters, dispensers and solder paste printers, refer to their
operation manuals that come with the machine shipped to you.
2. Factory Tools application configuration
Factory Tools is comprised of multiple units of application software that can be selected for specific editing
tasks and functions.
Factory Tools
Board Explorer
Manage line, machine registration and board data.
Board Editor
Use this Board Editor when editing board data or creating production data.
Feeder Viewer
Use the Feeder Viewer to check feeder setups or edit the setting.
Board data Distribution
Make the board data to severl machines production.
Database Editor
Use the Database Editor to edit parts or mark database.
P (Programming) - Tool
Optimizer
Make the board data to severl machines production.
Common parts setup optimizer
This optional program optimizes the setups for shared parts.
ASCII converter
This optional program converts CAD data or data created by other machines into YGX format data.
M (Monitoring) - Tool
Remote control
•Thestatusofalineormachinecanbemonitoredfromaremotelocation,andmanagedandoperated.
•Transmissionorreceptionofboarddataordatabasecanbeperformed.
S (Setup) - Tool
Setup Navi
A USB barcode reader can be connected to the computer for offline setup.
In P-Tool, there is an AOI version besides the regular version.
P-Tool AOI
It has functions to create data for Inspector.
“Board Explorer”,“Board Editor”,“Database Editor” and “ASCII converter” are available.
“Feeder Viewer”,“Optimizer” and “Common parts setup optimizer” is not available.

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Before using Factory Tools
3. Checking the system configuration
Factory Tools runs on Microsoft™ Windows . The following hardware specifications are necessary for the
operation.
3.1 Necessary hardware
P-Tool M-Tool S-Tool
OS
Windows XP Professional SP2 Japanese/English
Windows Vista Business Japanese/English *
Windows 7 Professional 32-bit/64-bit Japanese/English *
CPU Above-mentiond OS must operate. ( Recommendation: Dual 2GHz,Single 3GHz)
Display
1024 by 768 dots or higher ( Recommendation: 1280 by 1024 dots or higher), with 256 or
more colors
Memory 8GB or more 3GB or more 4GB or more
Hard disk Free space of 30GB or more
CD-ROM drive Quad-speed or higher
* Ultimate Edition or more is necessary for changing the display language besides the language of OS.
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CAUTION
• USB port is needed to attach a hardware key for each Tool.
• USB port is needed to attach a barcode reader for S-Tool.
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Using Microsoft™ Excel (2000/2003/2007/2010)
Microsoft™ Excel is required to use the following functions of Factory Tools.
•FeederViewer:SetupAssignment
•FeederViewer:OptimizationMonitor
•FeederViewer:OptimizerExcelSheet
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WARNING
THOSE USERS WHO INSTALL THE MICROSOFT™ EXCEL MUST ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SUBSEQUENT RESULTS OF
INSTALLATION. YAMAHA WILL TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY SUBSEQUENT RESULTS.

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Before using Factory Tools
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WARNING
IN NETWORK SETTINGS AND CONNECTIONS, YAMAHA WILL TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR NETWORKS CONFIGURED BY
OTHER THAN OFF-LINE PC AND MACHINES. WHEN YOU MAKE CONNECTIONS TO IN-HOUSE NETWORKS ON YOUR OWN
RESPONSIBILITY, REFER TO THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDED CONFIGURATION.
Recommended network configuration
PC for off-line software
Network hub
Give different
IP addresses to
2 LAN cards.
Commercially available anti-virus software
Microsoft debug patch
Computer Browser Service should be stopped.
LAN
card
LAN
card
In-house network
63100-S0-00
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Restrictions on communication function
The number of machines and lines are restricted as shown below for line remote control.
•Upto10machinescanberegistered.
•Upto50linescanberegistered.