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Unismart Laser Chipping System

Quick Start Guide









Unismart Box and Accessories















*** Accessories for Unismart Laser Chipping System is subject to be customized based on customers actual
needs ***

Unismart Laser Chipping System
1 Unismart Laser Chipping System Instruction
Unismart Laser Chipping System is designed to offer a complete solution of writing, resetting and
testing Unismart chips.

2 Function description of the system

Button Function
F1 Function Button up
F2 Function Button down
C Function Button back
FN Function Button confirm
This guide aims for better understanding of the
functions and features of the Unismart system,
pleaser read it carefully for safely and properly
operations.
Unismartrt Box
TestHead Cable
USB Cable
Power Adapter
Test Head
Anti-static Pad
Flat Writter Quick Start Guide

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USB Interface
Power Interface




LED Display Test Head



Function Button


Test Head Cable Interface



Unismart Operation Instructions

1Connect the power adapter to the AC power socket and check remaining reset times .





fig.1.0 fig.1.1
Connect the power adapter to AC power socket and then connect the DC plug to the power
interface of the UniSmart Box, self checking of the UniSmart Box will be finished after a
short Bee alarm. LCD screen of the UniSmart Box will be in power saving mode (as shown in
figure 1.0), the UniSmart Box is standby. Then press Fn, the Unismart box enters into the main
menu interface (as shown in figure 1.2) after initialization.




Fig.1.2 fig.1.3
NoteLong press F2 button under the main menu interface to see Unismart hardware
version, firmware version, device serial( Unismart ID), and remaining
programming/resetting timesLevel. (As shown in figure 1.3)
2Instruction for Scan Mode
Scan Mode is provided for detecting an unknown chip which has been programmed but mixed up
by accident. Use Scan Mode to find out the chip status (chip model, chip yield and chip use status)
NoteUnismart can only scan the new chip, not for the used ones on the printers
Reset Button
at the bottom

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Press F1 under main menu interface to enter Scan Mode(as shown in figure 1.4)




fig.1.4 fig.1.5
Choose the corresponding test head in accordance with the Chip PCB code ( refer to Unismart
chip list) to detect the chip information(chip model, chip yield) by pressing the button on the test
head, as shown in figure1.5.Under this interface, Press F1(Skip) to skip to the Scan Mode for
further operation of the chip you detect.
3Instruction for Unismart Mode
Press the Fn button under the main menu interface to select the operation mode and enter the
printer vendor selection interface (as shown in Figure 1.6). Press F1 or F2 to go up or down , press
Fn to select the wanted brand, then enters into the interface for PCB code selection(as shown in
Figure 1.7). Figure 1.8 shows the interface for chip model/yield selection and Figure 1.9 shows the
interface for Check mode. Choose the right model, press Fn or button on the TestHead to test chips,
when the screen shows Check OK, which means the chips are without problems; Comm.
Fail or Data not match will be shown when the operation fails.




fig.1.6 fig.1.7




fig.1.8 fig.1.9
Press F1 to turn to chip Program mode, as shown in figure 2.0. Press Fn or the button on the
TestHead to program/reset chips, the screen appears "Program OK" to indicate the chip hardware
and data programming are finished; if the screen shows the failed operation of Comm. Fail or
Data not match, then please recheck whether the TestHead matches with the chip PCB you
programmed and make sure the accurate contraposition of chip contact and TestHeads. Press C
button back to the former interface to select another model and repeat the above operation (as
shown in figure 2.1).



fig 2.0 fig 2.1

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Note
1. Refer to the Unismart chip compatible list to make sure the chip model selected in the Unismart
menu is in accordance with the PCB code.
2. Unismart chips could be rewritten or changed to another model/yield even if the chip is used
The Unismart chip cant be reset and rewritten only if the hardware is damaged.
3. Unismart Box will enter into energy saving mode automatically when the last operation has
been completed exceeding 10 minutes. Please cut off the power when the box is left unused for
a long time.

IV.Unismart TestHeads
There are 16 types of TestHeads designed according to different chip shape, which can be used for
operation on all chip models that the current Unismart system supports. Please choose the right
TestHead with code in accordance with the PCB code.
Note: The press button on the TestHead has the same function as the Fn button on the Unismart
Box. For the operation guide of I/J J ,II,J 3, please find the enclosed sheet 1.

1The right direction of TestHeads contacting with chips:








Test Head Chip Type Test Head Chip Type Test Head Chip Type
A1/B A1 A2 A2 A1/B B








Test Head Chip Type Test Head Chip Type Test Head Chip Type
C C D D E1 E1







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Test Head Chip Type Test Head Chip Type Test Head Chip Type
E2/E3/F E2 E2/E3/F E3 E2/E3/F F








Test Head Chip Type Test Head Chip Type Test Head Chip Type
G G H H I/J IMCU Based








Test Head Chip Type Test Head Chip Type Test Head Chip Type
I/J J (MCU Based) II I(ASIC Based) J 3 J (ASIC Based)








Test Head Chip Type Test Head Chip Type Test Head Chip Type
K K L L M M








Test Head Chip Type Test Head Chip Type
N N O O





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Common errors and solutions
Error Code Solutions
During your usage, the box shows:
Error #01
Check whether you use the wrong power, or the
box was mechanically damaged, which causes key
part burnout or data lose.
Try to upgrade the firmwareif still unsolved,
please contact your account manager to return the
box for further analysis.
During your usage, the box shows:
Error #02
Try to use a new data package to update
firmware again, if still unsolved please contact
your account manager to return the box for further
analysis.
During your usage, the box shows:
Error #03
Database damaged, please try a new data
package to update firmware again..
During your usage, the box shows:
Error #06
Your resetting time finished, please contact your
account manager to get a new upgrade package
with resetting times.
During your upgrade, the box shows:
Contact Admin Firmware Error
Power offremove USB data cable for 2 minutes.
Then press F1 while power on, do the firmware
upgrade again.
During your upgrade, the box shows:
File ID Error Update Fail!
Your data package do not match the machine ID,
please contact your account manager for a new
data package
During your upgrade, the box shows:
Package has been used, please contact
Admi
Your data package has been used, can not be
used again, please contact your account manager
for a new data package
During your upgrade:
Fatal data error, try update again!!!
Data transmission was interrupted because of
staticclose the wizard on the computer, and then
power off the Unismart box, upgrade it again.
After upgrade, LCD display shows
unreadable codes

Data transmission was disturbed, try to upgrade
firmware
During your usage, the box shows:
Service requested
The Unismart box need to be maintained, pleased
contact your account manager to return the device
to Apex.
No reaction after power connected Confirm the power was connected;
Power offuse a thin needle to press the hidden
resetting button at the bottom of the Unismart box
to reset it manually. If still unsolved please contact
your account manager to withdrawal the box for
further analysis.
When you scan/check/program the chip, the
box shows:
Comm.fail
Check if the selected TestHead matches the chip;
Make sure the right direction when positioning
the chip;
Make sure the test head is connected well with

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the chip;
Make sure the selected chip is in good status.
All of the above methods still not work, change
to another chip and try again, if still unsolved
please contact your count manager.
When you scan/check/program the chip, the
box shows:
Data not match
Check if the selected TestHead matches the chip;
Make sure the right direction when positioning
the chip;
Make sure your choose the right operation mode;
Make sure whether you were using any non-
Unismart chips;
The chips have been used, or installed to a
printer;
Make sure you have choosen to corresponding
model for chip checking ;
All of the above methods still not work, change
to another chip and try again, if still unsolved
please contact your account manager.
When you scan/check/program the chip, the
box shows:
Cannot know
Check if the selected TestHead matches the chip;
Make sure the right direction when
positioning the chip;
Make sure the chips are Unismart chips and the
ex-factory data is not missing;
Make sure the chip has not been used or installed
on printers;
All of the above methods still not work, change
to another chip and try again, if still unsolved
please contact your account manager.

Sheet1
TestHeads Function
I/J Program, reset and test I/J type chips of MCU based; check and test I/J chips of
ASIC based.
II Program, reset and test I type chips of ASIC based
J3 Program, reset and test J type chips of ASIC based

Important Attentions
The D/N/M type chips have different colors in accordance with different chip address. When
resettingchips,pleasechoosethecorrespondingsoftwaretothecolor.
E1E2E3FGtypechipswillbelockedupandcantbeusedanymoreiffailedverification for
extratimes.PleasemakesuretheaccuratecontrapositionofchipsandTestHeadswhenoperating
thesetypechips.
PleasebenotedthattheTestHeadscantbeshortcircuitwhenplaced,andprotecttheconnection
cableswellwheninsertingandpluggingtheTestHead.