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handi quilter Sixteen P-Pod Manual

V. 5 upgrade kit
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Overview ........................................................................................................................................ 1
Kit Contents .................................................................................................................................... 1
Tools Required ................................................................................................................................ 2
Safety Precautions .......................................................................................................................... 2
V3 Encoder Upgrades ..................................................................................................................... 3
C-Pod and P-Pod Upgrades ............................................................................................................. 5
New Features .................................................................................................................................. 9
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................ 10

Overview

This upgrade to the HQ Sixteen C-Pod and P-Pod adds Precision stitch regulation capabilities. You must replace
both the C-Pod and P-Pod units. In addition, if your HQ Sixteen has the V3 Encoder, you will also need to
replace the X and Y encoders' circuit boards.
 IMPORTANT BEFORE PROCEEDING: If your machine has a buffer between the motor and the P-Pod
it must be removed first. It is not compatible with the new C-Pod/P-Pod kit. See the "Instructions for
Installing the Rainbow Motor Cable, QM20964" page 8 for how to identify if this step will be needed.
If needed, the rainbow cable will need to be ordered, because it is not included with the pod upgrade
kit; order number is QM20964.
Kit Contents (part number QM59111)
C-Pod, with board version 5 and software version 1.79
Part number QM59110
P-Pod, with board version 5
Part number QM59109
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HQ Sixteen® C-Pod and P-Pod V. 5
Upgrade Kit
February 2017
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HQ Sixteen C-Pod and P-Pod V.5 Upgrade Kit
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    HQ Sixteen® C-Pod and P-Pod V. 5 Upgrade Kit February 2017 Table of Contents Overview ............................1 Kit Contents ............................ 1 Tools Required ..........................2 Safety Precautions .......................... 2 V3 Encoder Upgrades ........................3 C-Pod and P-Pod Upgrades ......................5 Instructions for Installing the Rainbow Motor Cable, QM20964 (If needed)........8 New Features ..........................

  • Page 2: Tools Required

    Circuit board (without jumper wire) for Y-encoder Part number QM21632 Circuit board (without jumper wire) for X-encoder Part number QM21631 Tools Required • #1 Phillips screwdriver for use with encoders • #1 or #2 Phillips screwdriver for use with C-Pod and P-Pod Safety Precautions U Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Warning: This procedure exposes the control electronics of the HQ Sixteen machine.

  • Page 3: V3 Encoder Upgrades

    V3 Encoder Upgrades If you have replaced the V1 or V2 encoders (see note below) that came with your HQ Sixteen with a V3 Encoder, you will need to replace the encoders’ circuit boards with the new ones in the kit.  NOTE: V1 or V2 encoders have silver stainless steel housing instead of black housing.
  • Page 4 5. Remove the old circuit board by pulling straight out. 6. Insert the new circuit board by carefully aligning the pins on the circuit board with the holes on the Y-encoder. Screw into place. 7. Replace the cover and screw into place. 8.

  • Page 5: C-Pod And P-Pod Upgrades

    C-Pod and P-Pod Upgrades To remove the C-Pod 1. Identify the C-Pod. When facing the needle end of the machine, the C-Pod is on the right side. 2. Disconnect the stitch regulator cable from the C-Pod. 3. Remove the four Phillips screws that connect the C-Pod to the side of the machine.
  • Page 6 To install the new C-Pod 1. Plug the cables into their appropriate connectors on the C-Pod. The two gray ribbon cables can be plugged into either slot (labeled Handlebars) on the C-Pod board (noted with an oval in the image at the right).
  • Page 7 3. Carefully tilt the P-Pod away from the machine base and unplug all cables that are connected to the circuit board within the P-Pod by pulling them straight out holding the connector housing. 4. Carefully disconnect the two sides of the green grounding cord at the white connection.

  • Page 8: Instructions For Installing The Rainbow Motor Cable, Qm20964 (If Needed)

    Instructions for Installing the “Rainbow” Motor Cable, QM20964 1. This procedure should only be performed if the Motor Cable in the P-Pod looks like Figure B and C rather than the “Rainbow” cable in Figure A. Rainbow Motor U Caution: Make sure the machine is unplugged from the Motor Cable power source.

  • Page 9: New Features

    New Features These instructions summarize the new capabilities of the updated HQ Sixteen software that is part of this upgrade. Stitch Regulation The original stitch regulator used Cruise mode. This update adds Precision mode. Cruise Mode In Cruise mode, set the machine to the desired stitches per inch and speed percentage (from 7% to 30%). Press the Start/Stop button on the front or rear handle bars to begin quilting.
  • Page 10 2. Use the arrow buttons to choose Regulated. Then press Select. To alternate between Cruise and Precision stitch regulation 1. While in Regulated mode, use the arrow buttons to scroll until you see either Cruise or Precision on the screen. 2.

  • Page 11: Troubleshooting

    2. Use the arrow keys until you see Cruise Speed on th screen. Press Select. 3. Use the arrow keys to increase or decrease the Cruise Speed to between 7% and 30%. Other new features with this upgrade In addition to being able to use both Cruise and Precision stitch regulation, this upgrade provides the following other new capabilities: •...

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