GTCO Roll-Up II User Manual

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Table of Contents

Standard Operating Information	3
Parts Checklist	3
Introduction	3
What You Need to Use Roll-Up II	4
Care and Handling	4
Transporting the Roll-Up II	4
Installing the Roll-Up II	5
Using the SuperSet Menu	7
Changing the Tablet’s Orientation	7
Configuring for Specific Application Programs	8
Table 1: SuperSet Menu Codes for Applications	9
Table 2: Configuration Details for SuperSet Menu Codes	17
Introduction to the Custom Configuration Menu	20
Communication Options	21
Output Format Options	21
Mode Options	22
Using the Custom Configuration Menu	22
Custom Configuration Menu	24
Controlling the Alarm	24
Roll-Up II Tones	25
Troubleshooting Guide	25
Procedure A: Begin Troubleshooting	26
Procedure B: Troubleshooting	27
Procedure C: Troubleshooting	28
Using GTCOTEST	29
Technical Specifications	30
Advanced Operating Information	32
Roll-Up II Interfacing	32
Character Format and Baud Rate	33
Cabling	33

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Flow Control	33
Remote Commands	34
GTCO Roll-Up II Command Summary	35
Functional Control Commands	36
Format Selection Commands	39
Alarm Commands	40
Diagnostic Commands	40
CalComp Emulation Commands	42
Summagraphics Emulation Commands	44
Command Mode Basics	46
A Hint for Programmers	47
Advanced Programming Information	49
Coordinate Formats	49
Binary Formats	49
GTCO/CalComp Binary Format	50
Summagraphics Binary Format	51
Low Resolution Binary Format	52
Cursor Button Codes in Binary Formats	53
ASCII Formats	54
Cursor Button Codes in ASCII Formats	57
Measurement Scales	57
Digitizing Modes	58
Point Mode	59
Line Mode	60
Continuous Mode	60
Line Incremental Mode	61
Continuous Incremental Mode	61
Remote Request Mode	61
Programming Examples	62
General Product Information	65
Radio and Television Interference	65
Bescheinigung des Herstellers/Importeurs	66
Limited Warranty for Roll-Up II	67

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Standard Operating Information

Parts Checklist
 Roll-Up II digitizing tablet	 Power supply
 Transducer (stylus or 4-button cursor	 TabletWorks CD
or 16-button cursor)	 Accessory pouch
 Computer interface cable with 9-pin	 Deluxe Travel Bag (optional)
connector	 Cardboard tube, insert and end caps
 9- to 25-pin adapter

NOTE: The Deluxe Travel Bag is intended to be used only in conjunction with the heavy gauge cardboard tube, insert and end caps supplied. The Deluxe Travel Bag does not provide complete protection if used alone. The product will be subject to damage, not covered by the warranty, if not protected by the tube, insert and end caps. If you have misplaced or disposed of the items, contact GTCO CalComp by Turning Technologies at 1.866.746.3015 for replacements.

Introduction

The Roll-Up II belongs to a class of computer input devices called graphic tablets or graphic digitizers. A graphic digitizer consists of a transducer (usually a handheld cursor or stylus) and an electronic tablet work surface. The Roll-Up II converts the position of the transducer into data for computer processing. Data output from the digitizer is in the form of an XY coordinate pair that pinpoints the location of the transducer on the tablet surface.

Roll-Up II works with a wide variety of graphic application software programs. It can be used to:

Move a pointer on a display screen.

Create and manipulate objects in a graphic composition.

Trace a drawing (or other source material) to create an image on the screen.

Select commands or functions from a menu of such items placed on the tablet surface.

Choose items from a pull-down menu on the screen.

Determine dimensions of objects on drawings and blueprints.

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What You Will Need to Use Roll-Up II

PC with an RS-232C serial communication port. (Signal levels must conform to EIA RS2320 specifications.)

Graphic application software that accepts digitizer input via the computer’s RS-232C serial port.

Care and Handling of Roll-Up II

The Roll-Up II was designed to be both portable and durable. As with any product, it requires proper care and handling for reliable operation. By following these recommendations, the Roll-Up II will provide you with many years of service:

Always use the digitizer on a flat surface.

Before moving the digitizer, disconnect the transducer and the interface cable.

Before moving the digitizer, roll it up. The housing along the side of the tablet is designed as a rolling aid and it allows you to easily control rolling action. (See Transporting Roll-Up II for specific moving instructions.)

Do not permanently attach anything to the tablet.

Do not use sharp instruments on or near the tablet, to avoid scratching or cutting it. Cuts in the tablet will violate the warranty.

Do not crease, dent or abuse the tablet. Creases can damage the tablet structure. Severe creases or abuse will violate the warranty.

Clean the tablet with any mild, nonabrasive household cleaner. Rubbing alcohol is recommended. After cleaning, wipe the surface dry to avoid possible digitizing errors.

Transporting Roll-Up II

You MUST transport the Roll-Up II with the factory-supplied shipping materials (heavy gauge cardboard tube, insert and end caps). Failure to do so could result in serious damage to the unit and may violate the warranty.

1.Disconnect the transducer and interface cable from the Roll-Up II and the computer. Remove all material from the tablet.

2.Grasp the housing firmly with both hands and roll it toward the opposite side of the tablet. The housing and the printing on the digitizer surface must be on the inside of the roll. The roll diameter should be just smaller than the inside diameter of the

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factory-supplied shipping tube. When correctly rolled, only the digitizer’s black back will be exposed.

3.Insert the rolled digitizer into the shipping tube and allow it to fully unroll against the inside of the tube. Place the factory-supplied insert into the center of the rolled digitizer for support.

4.Place the accessories in the accessory case and put it inside the hollow insert. Set the factory-supplied end caps on the tube to seal it. Place the tube in the optional Deluxe Travel Bag (optional).

NOTE: The Deluxe Travel Bag is intended to be used only in conjunction with the factorysupplied heavy gauge cardboard tube, insert and end caps. The Deluxe Travel Bag does not provide complete protection if used alone. The product will be subject to damage not covered by the warranty, if not protected by the tube, insert and end caps. If you have misplaced or disposed of these items, contact GTCO CalComp by Turning Technologies (1.866.746.3015) for replacement parts.

Installing Roll-Up II

Follow the instructions below to set up Roll-Up II.

1.Select a large, flat surface on which to place the Roll-Up II. Clear all items from the surface. Please be cautious that conductive materials on, under or near the Roll-Up II may cause improper operation.

2.Remove Roll-Up II from its container and unroll it on the selected surface.

3.Connect the stylus or cursor to the appropriate jack on the tablet’s connector panel. (The connector is keyed and will fit only the correct jack.)

4.Plug the power supply into an AC outlet. Attach the power supply to the jack on the connector panel. The digitizer should produce four short tones.

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5.Connect the interface cable to the appropriate jack on the connector panel. (The connector is keyed and will fit only the correct jack.)

6.Join the 9-pin connector of the interface cable to the serial port on the computer. If necessary, use the 9- to 25-pin adapter to connect to a PC-compatible (DTE male) port.

7.Orient the tablet (see Changing the Tablet’s Orientation section) as desired.

8.Use the SuperSet Menu to select the two-digit SuperSet Code (shown in Table 1) for the application program.

If the application program is not listed in Table 1, find the configuration settings that apply to the application program in Table 2 and use that SuperSet Code.

If an appropriate SuperSet Code is not listed in Table 2, use the Custom Configuration Menu to set up the Roll-Up II.

9.Configure your computer for use with Roll-Up II:

Arrange the graphic application software to operate with the Roll-Up II. A wide variety of application programs provide configuration information for specific digitizers. If Roll-Up II digitizer is not listed, use the configuration for GTCO Digi-Pad Type 5 or Type 5A (T5/T5A), CalComp 9100/9500 or Summagraphics Microgrid III or ID Series.

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If necessary, install the appropriate digitizer driver(s) from the Digitizer Driver Diskette supplied (AutoCAD, Windows and mouse drivers are included). Insert the diskette into drive A or B. From the DOS prompt, type a:\install or b:\install and follow the on-screen instructions.

NOTE: Install only the drivers necessary for Roll-Up II to work with the application software.

10. Begin digitizing.

Using the SuperSet Menu

Use the SuperSet Menu to:

Change the tablet’s orientation

Configure Roll-Up II for specific application programs

Use the Custom Configuration Menu

Control the alarm

When using the SuperSet Menu, a tone will sound when selecting indicating a successful selection.

The number blocks through are active only after selecting .

Changing the Tablet’s Orientation

Roll-Up II allows the user to choose between two different tablet orientations: orient the tablet with the housing on the right (factory default) or on the left.

To change the orientation of the tablet:

1.Turn the tablet to the desired orientation.

2.Relocate the origin by selecting the block on the lower SuperSet Menu. You should hear four short tones when you do this.

NOTE: The orientation of the 20x24 Roll-Up II cannot be changed.

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Configuring for Specific Application Programs

To configure Roll-Up II for use with specific application programs:

1.In Table 1, find the application program being used with Roll-Up II. Note the corresponding SuperSet Code.

If the application program is not listed in Table 1, find the configuration settings that apply to the application program in Table 2 and use that SuperSet Code.

If an appropriate SuperSet Code is not listed in Table 2, then use the Custom Configuration Menu to set up Roll-Up II.

2.Select on the SuperSet Menu and then choose the two digits of the SuperSet code for the application program.

3.You will hear four short tones after a successful menu configuration. An example of configuring for a specific application program follows.

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Table 1: SuperSet Menu Codes for Selected Application Programs

NOTE: This tablet has been updated to reflect the most current information available at the time of the release of Roll-Up III. The wt superscript indicates WinTab-compliant applications. SuperSet Code 99 now designates a non-Plug-N-Play Mode. Plug-N-Play serial connections and USB support are not available on the Roll-Up II. (12-12-2003)

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Table 2: Configuration Details for SuperSet Menu Codes

NOTE:	MAX = 140 coordinates/second
	lpi = lines per inch lpmm = lines per millimeter

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Example: Configuring for Specific Application Programs

To configure Roll-Up II to operate with Autodesk’s AutoCAD application program:

1.Find the entry for AutoCAD in Table 1. The SuperSet code is 01.

2.Select on the SuperSet Menu. This places the digitizer in Select Mode.

3.Choose on the SuperSet Menu. This enters the first digit of the SuperSet code for AutoCAD.

4.Select on the SuperSet Menu. This enters the second digit of the SuperSet code for AutoCAD.

5.You will hear four short tones, indicating that the configuration is complete. The Roll-Up II is now configured to operate with AutoCAD. Select Mode is no longer active.

NOTE: After beginning Select Mode, you must digitize only in the number blocks to properly enter a SuperSet code. If you digitize in the tablet’s active area during Select Mode, the sequence will be terminated and the previous configuration will be retained (you will hear three medium-length tones after an aborted sequence). To cancel a sequence if the first digit is entered incorrectly, digitize in the tablet’s active area.

Introduction to the Custom Configuration Menu

Roll-Up II uses the Custom Configuration Menu to control baud rate, data format and other operating characteristics. The Custom Configuration Menu card is stored in one end of the digitizer’s housing.

Configuration parameters for Roll-Up II are divided into three categories:

Communication Options

Output Format Options

Mode Options

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Communication Options

Baud: The rate, in bits/second, at which characters are transmitted across the RS232C serial interface. Choices are: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 and 38400.

Data Bits: Data bits represent the actual data being sent from one device to another. Both devices must be set for the same number of data bits. Choices are: Seven (7) or Eight (8).

Stop Bits: Each character has one or two stop bits, which tell the receiving device that a character is complete. The number of stop bits usually does not matter. Setting for two stop bits instead of one may overcome a mismatch in parity or data bits. Choices are: One (1) or Two (2).

Parity: One bit can be allocated for parity (parity is a simple error-detecting scheme). Both devices (sending and receiving) must be set for the same parity – either odd parity or even parity – or they must be set for no parity. Choices are: None (N), Even (E) or Odd (O).

Output Format Options

GTCO: Selects GTCO-compatible formats. See Advanced Programing Information for greater detail on GTCO format structure. Choices are: Binary or ASCII.

CalComp: Selects CalComp-compatible formats. See Advanced Programming Information for greater detail on CalComp format structure. Choices are: Binary, ASCII 1, ASCII 2, ASCII 3 or ASCII 4.

Summa: Selects Summagraphics-compatible formats. See Advanced Programming Information for greater detail on Summagraphic format structure. Choices are: Binary or ASCII.

ASCII formats can be modified by including or excluding a button code, decimal point, carriage return or line feed, depending on whether GTCO, CalComp or Summa formats have been selected.

Button: Defines whether the Pushbutton (Pb) value is included in the ASCII output report. This option is available only with GTCO formats. Choices are: Include or Exclude.