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  Part Change Notice #10658: Deprecation of "Drive Bay Kit Configurator" / New part numbers for drive bay kits.

  Products Affected:	CFA631-RMF-KU1, CFA631-RMF-KU2, CFA631-RMF-KU, CFA633-YYB-KS, CFA633-TMC-KS, CFA633-RMC-KS, CFA633-YYB-KU, CFA633-TMC-KU, CFA633-RMC-KU, CFA635-YYE-KS, CFA635-TMF-KS, CFA635-TFE-KS, CFA635-TMF-KL, CFA635-TFE-KL, CFA631-TMF-KU, CFA635-TFE-KU, CFA635-YYE-KL, CFA635-TMF-KU, CFA635-YYE-KU, DS635-AL, DS635-BG, DS635-BK, DS635-AK, CFA533-YYH-KS, CFA533-YYH-KU, CFA533-TMI-KS, CFA533-TMI-KU, CFA533-YYH-KL, CFA533-TMI-KL, CFA533-YYH-KC, CFA533-TMI-KC, CFA533-YYH-KI, CFA633-YYH-KS, CFA633-TMI-KS, CFA633-YYH-KU, CFA633-TMI-KU, CFA632-YFH-KS, CFA632-YDI-KS, CFA632-YFH-KU, CFA632-YDI-KU, CFA634-TFH-KS, CFA634-TMI-KS, CFA634-YFH-KS, CFA634-YDI-KS, CFA634-TFH-KU, CFA634-TMI-KU, CFA634-YFH-KU, CFA634-YDI-KU, CFA633-RDI-KU, CFA633-RDI-KS, CFA533-TFH-KU, CFA533-TFH-KS, CFA633-TFH-KU, CFA633-TFH-KS, CFA533-TFH-KL, CFA533-TFH-KC, CFA735-TFK-KR, CFA735-TFK-KT, CFA735-TML-KR, CFA735-TML-KT, CFA735-YYK-KR, CFA735-YYK-KT, CFA631-RMF-KU32, CFA631-RMF-KU128, CFA631-RMF-KU160, CFA631-RMF-KU33, CFA631-RMF-KU129, CFA631-RMF-KU161, CFA631-RMF-KU-162, CFA632-YDI-KL, CFA632-YDI-KN, CFA632-YDI-KC, CFA632-YDI-KP, CFA632-YFH-KL, CFA632-YFH-KN, CFA632-YFH-KC, CFA632-YFH-KP, CFA634-YDI-KC, CFA634-TMI-KC, CFA634-YFH-KC, CFA634-TFH-KC, CFA634-YFH-KL, CFA634-TFH-KL, CFA634-TMI-KL, CFA634-YDI-KL, CFA634-TFH-KP, CFA634-YFH-KP, CFA634-TMI-KP, CFA634-YDI-KP, CFA634-TFH-KN, CFA634-YFH-KN, CFA634-TMI-KN, CFA634-YDI-KN, CFA631P-TMF-KU
  Date Issued:	July 1, 2015
  Summary:	Deprecation of "Drive Bay Kit Configurator" / New part numbers for drive bay kits.
  Description:	Starting August 1, 2015 the "Drive Bay Kit Configurator" located at https://www.crystalfontz.com/products/select_kit.html will no longer be functional for ordering one of our Serial or USB displays (CFA533, CFA631, CFA632, CFA633, CFA634, CFA635, and CFA735) in a bracket or SLED. This functionality is being moved to the Customize and Add to Cart process when checking out. This will allow for further customization by our customers to better fit their needs. This change will eliminate the current "kits", but will add options not previously available such as pre-configured ATX functionality, and ALL the currently available interfaces will be orderable in a drive bay bracket or SLED. The new part numbers will have the bracket / SLED and overlay type as a PREFIX to the configured part number. The choice for bracket / SLED to a display order will be via the cart options. Our CFA835 displays were introduced with these configuration options. To see how the new options will look, and what the new part numbers will look like, please see one of our CFA835 parts: https://www.crystalfontz.com/cart/addtocart.php?product_id=2277&qty=1 NOTE: The SLED is only available for the CFA635, CFA735, and CFA835 products.
  Reason:	As part of our continuous improvement process, we are integrating the ordering of displays in drive bay and SLED kits as part of the display ordering process.
  Impact:	Drive bay kits in their current configuration will no longer be available.
  Recommendation:	Place orders prior to 2015-08-01 for upcoming production needs via our website or by contacting our logistics department via email: sales@crystalfontz.com, or by calling 1-888-206-9720 (International call +1-509-892-1200). After the 2015-08-01, please contact our engineering department via support@crystalfontz.com to assist you with ordering your bracket / SLED kits.
  Availability:	Starting 2015-08-01, the bracket and SLED options for our serial and USB display will be part of the ordering process for the displays
  Price Change:	Pricing bracket / SLED configurations will reflect manufacturing costs.

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  Part Change Notice #10657: Aluminum, Beige, and Black Aluminum overlays will be special order only.

  Products Affected:	DS635-AL, DS635-BG, DS635-AK
  Date Issued:	July 1, 2015
  Summary:	Aluminum, Beige, and Black Aluminum overlays will be special order only.
  Description:	Starting August 1, 2015 the Aluminum, Beige, and Black Aluminum overlays for the CFA533, CFA631, CFA632, CFA633, CFA634, CFA635, CFA735, and CFA835 drive bay brackets and SLEDs kits will no longer be available as standard parts that can be ordered via the Crystalfontz America website. The standard offering will be the Black overlay for al bracket and SLED kits. The Aluminum, Beige, and Black Aluminum overlays will still be available as special order parts. MOQ may apply.
  Reason:	As part of our continuous improvement process, we are streamlining the ordering of displays in drive bay and SLED kits to help ensure product availability.
  Impact:	Current parts with Aluminum, Beige, or Black Aluminum overlays will no longer be available for purchase via our website. Orders may be placed directly with our logistics team for products that have the Aluminum, Beige, or Black Aluminum overlays.
  Recommendation:	Place orders prior to 2015-08-01 for upcoming production needs by contacting our logistics department via email – sales@crystalfontz.com, or by calling 1-888-206-9720 (International call +1-509-892-1200)
  Availability:	Starting 2015-08-01, the Aluminum, Beige, and Black Aluminum overlays will still be available as special orders. MOQ may apply when current inventory is reduced.
  Price Change:	Pricing for overlays will reflect manufacturing costs.

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  Part Change Notice #10649: CFA632 Firmware update

  Products Affected:	CFA632-YFH-KS, CFA632-YDI-KS, CFA632-YFH-KU, CFA632-YDI-KU, CFA632-YDI-KL, CFA632-YDI-KN, CFA632-YDI-KC, CFA632-YDI-KP, CFA632-YFH-KL, CFA632-YFH-KN, CFA632-YFH-KC, CFA632-YFH-KP
  Date Issued:	March 25, 2015
  Summary:	CFA632 Firmware update
  Last revision:	3.2
  Description:	As part of our continuous improvement process, the CFA632 firmware is being revised from 3.2 to 3.3 with the following changes: Improved cursor position control when display is sent carriage return Boot screen will reflect selected interface when using the JPDFLT jumper after module reboot Access to location \002 Extended Register Removed (command \030, 0x1E, Ctrl+=) Updated datasheet will include details of the above changes, as well as general fixes. ECO-50
  Reason:	Bug fixes and usability improvements.
  Impact:	Changes effect all CFA632 products. Firmware update is compatible with existing code, other than changes to command 30.
  Recommendation:	Prior to implementing the new firmware into production, it is recommended that engineering samples be ordered and tested.
  Availability:	Displays with new firmware will begin shipping during 2Q 2015.
  Price Change:	No price change is planned for this change.

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  Part Change Notice #10453: New v3.2 firmware to support CFA632 hardware v3.3 family of module

  Products Affected:	CFA632-NFG-KS, CFA632-YFH-KS, CFA632-YDI-KS, CFA632-NFG-KU, CFA632-YFH-KU, CFA632-YDI-KU
  Date Issued:	February 5, 2013
  Summary:	New v3.2 firmware to support CFA632 hardware v3.3 family of module
  Last revision:	FW v2.4
  Description:	As part of our continuous improvement process, the CFA632 family of modules has been redesigned to fall more in line with our other Value Add families of intelligent modules. The new firmware for the CFA632 family of modules will retain the same stream based command structure. Changes: Control the Boot Screen – Ctrl+I (\009) This command has increased functionality to include, but not limited to; - Interface selection - Baud rate - Data normal / inverted - Splash screen Separate USB and Serial interface builds to support the on-board USB interface design. With the change from Samsung S6A0073 to Rockworks RW1067, the following commands and functionality are depreciated: + Show inverted blinking block cursor – Ctrl+G (\007) + Set Scrolling Marquee Characters - Ctrl+U (\021) + Enable Scrolling Marquee - Ctrl+V (\022) * Specifications are subject to change
  Reason:	The firmware has been revised to support the hardware changes from the Samsung S6A0073 LCD controller to the Rockworks RW1067, and the Holtek HT48R30 one-time-programmable controller being replaced with the Cypress PSoC CY8C27443 for improved functionality
  Impact:	This new firmware version has changes and depreciated commands and functionality.
  Recommendation:	Engineering samples should be available Quarter 3, 2013. Please send an email to support@crystalfontz.com to work with our engineering and support team to assist you with the migration.
  Availability:	Q3 2013 - Samples available End of Q3 / Beginning Q4 2013 - Transition to new version when previous version is exhausted Q1 2014 - All CFA632 shipments new hardware
  Price Change:	We are anticipating an increase in pricing. New pricing is TBD.

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  Part Change Notice #10452: New v3.3 hardware version for CFA632 family of modules.

  Products Affected:	CFA632-NFG-KS, CFA632-YFH-KS, CFA632-YDI-KS, CFA632-NFG-KU, CFA632-YFH-KU, CFA632-YDI-KU
  Date Issued:	February 5, 2013
  Summary:	New v3.3 hardware version for CFA632 family of modules.
  Last revision:	HW v2.4
  Description:	As part of our continuous improvement process, the CFA632 family of modules has been redesigned to fall more in line with our other Value Add families of intelligent modules. The module is keeping the same dimensions, mounting points, and existing header locations. Changes: - LCD controller is changing from Samsung S6A0073 to Rockworks RW1067 - Holtek HT48R30 is being replaced by Cypress PSoC CY8C27443 - USB interface integrated on PCB using FTDI FT232RL - PCB layout changed to accommodate new LCD controller, new microcontroller, integrated USB interfaces - The following hardware functionality has been migrated to firmware control; - - Interface selection - - Data normal / Inverted - - Splash screen control - - Baud rate * Specifications are subject to change
  Reason:	Samsung S6A0073 LCD controller is EOL. Module has been redesigned to incorporate the Rockworks RW1067. The Holtek HT48R30 one-time-programmable controller replaced with the Cypress PSoC CY8C27443 for improved functionality.
  Impact:	This new hardware version is designed to be as fit and form compatible as possible with the current shipping hardware. There are major changes to the PCB layout due to the re-design of the CFA632 family. Existing header locations and mounting points are renaming the same. Additional header locations have been added for programming the PSoC and future functionality.
  Recommendation:	Engineering samples should be available Quarter 3, 2013. Please send an email to support@crystalfontz.com to work with our engineering and support team to assist you with the migration.
  Availability:	Q3 2013 - Samples available End of Q3 / Beginning Q4 2013 - Transition to new version when previous version is exhausted Q1 2014 - All CFA632 shipments new hardware
  Price Change:	We are anticipating an increase in pricing. New pricing is TBD