GTCO Super L VI User Manual
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Parts Checklist
What You Will Need to Use Super L VI
PC Requirements
For a USB Installation
For an Optional Serial Installation
Super L VI Overview
Active Area
SuperSet Menu
Indicator Light
Transducer
Setting Up Your Super L VI
Preparing the Super L VI
Mounting on the Stand
Attaching the Optional Accessory Tray or Plan Holder
Software Configuration
Configuring Non-Wintab Applications
Installing the TabletWorks Driver
Hardware Configuration
USB Connection
QuikRuler III
Transducer Connection
Optional RS-232 Serial Connection
Tablet Power On
Using the SuperSet Menu
Resetting the Super L VI
Turning the Alarm Off and On
Testing the Active Area
Configuring Your Super L VI for Specific Applications
Example: Configuring for a Specific Application
Table 1: SuperSet Menu Codes for Selected Applications
Table 2: Configuration Details for SuperSet Menu Codes
Super L VI Tones
Table 3: Super L VI Tones
Introduction to the Tablet Configuration Utilities
Communication Options
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Output Format Options
Mode Options
Using the Tablet Configuration Utilities
Learning the Basics
Using the Transducer
Using the Cursor
Using the Pen
Learning Basic Movements
Clicking and Double-Clicking
Dragging
Caring for the Tablet and Transducer
Cleaning the Tablet
Cleaning the Cursor
Replacing the Pen Tip
Replacing the Cordless Pen Batteries
Replacing the Cordless Cursor Batteries
Troubleshooting
Reducing Monitor Interference
Changing the Frequency of the Cordless Cursor
Changing the Frequency of the Cordless Pen
Tablet Checklist
Computer Checklist
Software Checklist
Does the tablet work with some software?
Did the software work in the past?
Troubleshooting Chart
Procedure A: Begin Troubleshooting
Procedure B: Troubleshooting
Returning your Tablet for Repair
Repacking for Shipment
Regulatory Statements and Warranty
Radio and Television Interference
Canada
Declaration of Conformity
Japan
European Union Emission Directive
European Union WEEE Directive
Bescheinigung des Herstellers/Importeurs
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Introduction
Super L VI belongs to a class of computer input devices called graphics tablets, or
digitizers. A digitizer is an electronic tablet work surface. The position of a transducer, a
handheld cursor or stylus pen, on the work surface of the Super L VI is converted – digitized
– into data for computer processing. Data output from the Super L VI digitizer is in the
form of an X/Y coordinate pair that pinpoints the precise location of the transducer on the
tablet surface. By placing a drawing or sketch on the tablet’s surface and tracing over it,
graphical information can be easily converted into accurate digital information for entry
into the computer. Super L VI digitizers are the next generation of the Super L family of
digitizers that set the standard in large-format digitizing. These high performance tools are
engineered with a state-of-the-art positioning grid to ensure reliability and quality.
Professionals in construction, estimating, CAD, textiles and other fields appreciate the
flexibility and performance of the Super L VI series.
The Super L VI family of large-format digitizers boasts resolutions of up to 2540 lines per
inch, accuracy of 0.010 inch and a wide range of sizes, providing the perfect solution when
the work demands precision data input over a large surface area. A variety of cordless and
corded cursors and stylus pens are available to use with the Super L VI. An integrated
mounting channel allows accessories, such as a plan holder, to be quickly and easily
mounted. The high-productivity Super L VI can be used as both a digitizer and a mouse,
eliminating the need for multiple devices at your computer.
Super L VI works with many graphic, CAD and estimation applications. These applications
use the digitized data from Super L VI to:
Determine the dimensions of objects on drawings and blueprints
Move the pointer on the 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 an application menu placed on the tablet
surface
Select items from a pull-down menu on the screen
In order to send data from Super L VI to your digitizing application, the digitizer must be
physically connected to your computer, and it must be able to transmit the data in such a
way that the digitizing application recognizes and understands it.
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Super L VI digitizing tablet
Transducer (corded or cordless pen,
4-button or 16-button cursor)
USB cable
CD-ROM with Windows Drivers and
user’s manual
Registration card
RS-232 with 9-pin connector for serial
connection
Power supply – required only for a
serial installation
Universal mounting brackets
Adjustable table feet
Accessory tray
Plan holder
Before setting up Super L VI, you should determine:
The requirements of the digitizing software application you’re using
Whether your digitizing application requires software drivers to communicate with
Super L VI
The hardware communications connection (USB or Serial) you will be using between
the Super L VI and the computer
When the Super L VI is set up for a serial connection, it must be configured so that it can
send data in a way the application software will recognize and understand. Different
applications have different requirements when interacting with a digitizer. The Super L VI
has been designed to provide the appropriate serial requirements for a wide variety of
graphic, CAD and estimating applications using a simple code system. The SuperSet Menu
located at the top of the Super L VI is used to enter the appropriate code for the software
you are using. Table 1 in the Using the SuperSet Menu section of this manual lists the
SuperSet Codes for a wide variety of applications. All you have to do is input the code for
the application you are using and the Super L VI will be able to communicate properly with
the application software on your computer. Table 2 lists the configuration details for each
SuperSet Code in Table 1.
If for some reason, the communication requirements for your software cannot be found in
the two tables provided in the SuperSet Menu section, the Tablet Configuration Utilities on
the enclosed GTCO CalComp by Turning Technologies CD can be used to configure your
Super L VI so it has the appropriate information it needs to communicate successfully with
your software.
Parts Checklist
Optional Equipment
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What You Will Need to Use the Super L VI
Super L VI is equipped with both a USB interface and an RS-232 serial interface, which
requires an optional RS-232 cable and power supply. It is compatible with most industrystandard PCs. The TabletWorks CD contains drivers provided by GTCO CalComp by Turning
Technologies and is the only software described in this manual. TabletWorks supports
reduced functionality Wintab and TabCon-compatible applications. If you are not sure
which drivers are required, please consult with your application vendor.
A USB connection requires the use of a TabletWorks driver, while a serial connection
requires the use of a TabletWorks driver and/or a custom application program. After
installing the TabletWorks software, the Super L VI will work with all Windows-based
applications as a mouse, in addition to working as a digitizer with Windows-based
applications that are specifically designed for use with digitizers.
PC Requirements
For a USB Installation
Microsoft Windows 98 SE, ME, 2000, XP, Vista, 7 or 8
One available USB port
10 MB of free disk space
Application software that accepts digitizer input via the Wintab API or TabCon API
For an Optional Serial Installation
Microsoft Windows 98, ME, NT 4.0, 2000, XP, Vista, 7 or 8
One available RS-232C serial communication port (Serial signal levels must conform
to EIA RS-232C specifications.)
10 MB of free disk space
Application software that directly accepts digitizer input via the computer’s RS-232C
serial port, or via the Wintab API or TabCon API
Overview
The Super L VI consists of:
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Active Area
The drawing area – the Active Area – is the portion of the tablet surface designated for
digitizing. Its boundaries are marked at each corner by a right-angle crop mark.
SuperSet Menu
The SuperSet Menu is the row of keys located across the top of the digitizer. It provides a
means of configuring your tablet so that it sends the appropriate information for a serial
connection to the software you’re using on your computer.
Indicator Light
The power/proximity LED in the upper right corner of the Super L VI frame is the Indicator
Light. It remains off when the power is on. However, when the transducer is in prox
(within the range) of the Active Area, the LED is solid green.
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Transducer
Two types of transducers can be used with the Super L VI: pens and cursors. Both are
available in corded and cordless versions. The corded transducers get their power from
the digitizer. Cordless transducers are powered by batteries. They will go into a batterysaving Sleep Mode when no button has been pressed for one to five minutes, depending on
the type of transducer being used. To reactivate a sleeping transducer, press one of its
buttons.
Cursors
The cursor is similar in appearance to a mouse, except that it has an attached lens with
crosshairs for highly accurate detail work. Cursors are available in 4 or 16 button models.
Pens
Each pen is similar in appearance to a ballpoint pen. The pen transducer has three
buttons, two on the side of the barrel and one in the pen tip. Two different types of pens,
identified by a colored ring on the pen barrel, are available for use with the Super L VI. The
cordless Click Tip pen has a light blue ring and the cordless Lite Touch Tip pen, a red ring.
Setting Up Your Super L VI
The instructions below describe how to set up your Super L VI. Before you begin, please
take a moment to fill out and mail the Warranty Registration Card or register your digitizer
on our website at http://www.gtcocalcomp.com/warranty-information.
Preparing the Super L VI
Mounting on the Stand
Place the Super L VI on a table, desk or drafting table. You can also mount Super L VI on a
stand or pedestal. The tablet’s Universal Mounting Brackets attach directly to those stands
that have tilt arms. Stands with tilt pads require right-angle mounting brackets, which are
attached to the tilt pads. The tablet’s Universal Mounting Brackets are then attached to the
right-angle mounting brackets. Center the tablet over the attached Universal Mounting
Brackets and screw the Thumbscrews into the T-Nuts in the mounting channel in the
tablet’s frame.
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Attaching the Optional Accessory Tray, Plan Holder or Table Feet
Additional T-Nuts have been included in the perimeter mounting channels on the Super L
VI frame. You can position the Plan Holder, Table Feet or Accessory Tray where it is most
convenient for you by attaching it to any one of the available T-Nuts. The following
instructions and the graphic below detail the installation of the Accessory Tray.
Simply slide the Tray Rails into the channel and line up the hole in the tray with the hole in
the T-Nut. Tighten the Thumb Screw to secure the Accessory Tray.
Software Configuration
Software drivers provide the communication bridge between your digitizing software
application and Super L VI. You should install only the drivers necessary for the Super L VI
to work with your application software. If you are not sure which drivers are required,
consult with your application vendor.
Configuring Non-Wintab Applications
Many application programs provide configuration information for specific digitizers. If the
Super L VI digitizer is not listed, you can use the configuration for the GTCO CalComp by
Turning Technologies Digi-Pad Type 5 or Type 5A (T5/T5A), Roll-Up II, CalComp 3400,
DrawingBoard or Summagraphics Microgrid III.
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Installing the TabletWorks Driver
Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive on your computer. The installer will autoload. If it
does not, click on the Start button on the Windows Task Bar and select Run from the
menu. Type X:\setup.exe (X represents the CD drive letter). Follow the onscreen prompts
to complete the installation.
A TabletWorks icon will display in the System Tray on the Windows Task Bar. Right
click on the icon to display the TabletWorks Menu, which provides access to all the
TabletWorks features.
Hardware Configuration
When you use the USB interface, no hardware configuration is required. When the
optional serial interface is selected, Super L VI must be configured to send data in a format
that is compatible with the application software. Different applications have different
requirements when interacting with a digitizer. The Super L VI is designed to provide the
appropriate serial requirements for a wide variety of graphic, CAD and estimating
applications using a simple code system. The SuperSet Menu on the surface of the Super L
VI is used to enter the appropriate code for the software being used. A table in the Using
the SuperSet Menu section of this manual lists the SuperSet Codes for a wide variety of
applications.
Determine if you have not already, which communication connection you will be using –
USB or the optional serial.
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USB Connection
Super L VI USB port connection is USB 1.1 and 2.0 compatible. When the digitizer is
connected to the USB port, Windows will recognize that there is a new device connected. If
Windows displays the Found New Hardware prompt, follow the onscreen instructions to
complete the driver installation.
1. Connect the interface cable to the USB jack on the Super L VI Connector Panel. The
connector is keyed and will fit only the correct jack. Do not force it. Attach the other
end of the USB cable to any one of the USB ports on your computer or USB
hub.
2. Turn the power switch on. The green Indicator Light will begin blinking and the
digitizer will beep four short tones, indicating it has power. See the Super L VI Tones
section for a complete table of the Super L VI tones.
NOTE: Power is supplied through the USB port. No additional power source is needed for
this installation.
QuikRuler III™ Connection
The Super L VI has a connection socket for the QuikRuler III. The QuikRuler III is a portable
measuring system that quickly and accurately automates blueprint takeoff and drawing
measurement processes. Contact GTCO CalComp by Turning Technologies for price and
availability.
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Transducer Connection
1. If you are using a corded transducer, connect the cursor or pen to the appropriate
jack on the digitizer’s Connector Panel. The connector is keyed and will fit only the
correct jack. Do not force it.
Optional RS-232 Serial Connection
1. Connect the RS-232 serial cable to the serial jack on the Connector Panel. The
connector is keyed and will fit only the correct jack. Do not force it. Attach the 9-pin
connector of the serial cable to the serial port on your computer.
2. Plug the power supply into an AC outlet. Connect the power supply to the
appropriate jack on the Super L VI Connector Panel. Turn the power switch on. The
green Indicator Light will begin blinking and the digitizer will beep four short tones
(see the Super L VI Tones section for a complete table of Super L VI tones), indicating
it has power.
Tablet Power On
The Super L VI power switch is located at the rear of the tablet on the Connector Panel.
When turned on, the Super L VI’s Indicator Light will begin blinking and four Success tones
will sound.
If you are using a cordless transducer, turn it on by pressing any button on the tool. The
Indicator Light will glow steadily when the transducer is inside the Active Area of the tablet.
When the transducer moves outside the Active Area, the Indicator Light will go off.
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Using the SuperSet Menu (RS-232 Only)
The SuperSet Menu is the row of buttons printed across the top of the digitizer. It allows
you to configure Super L VI to send the appropriate information through an RS-232 serial
connection to the software being used on the computer.
The SuperSet Menu is used to prepare the digitizer to receive specific, detailed custom
configuration information from the Tablet Configuration Utilities for some serial
installations. Use your transducer (pen or cursor) to click on the menu buttons to make
your selections.
In addition, for both serial and USB connections, the SuperSet Menu can be used to reset
the Super L VI, turn the digitizer alarm OFF or ON, and test the grid or Active Area.
The menu button initiates Select Mode. Two-digit numeric codes are entered after
Select Mode is activated.
NOTE: The Select Mode will not work with the USB interface. USB digitizers are used
exclusively with Wintab drivers.
Most software supports Wintab using the TabletWorks drivers, whose SuperSet Code is
on the SuperSet Menu. The Super L VI comes from the factory with the
SuperSet Code pre-configured.
The button toggles the digitizer alarm OFF or ON. The button tests the digitizer
grid in the Active Area.
When using the SuperSet Menu, a tone will sound indicating a successful selection when
you click on the button. Four tones will sound when you select the button. (See
the Super L VI Tones section for a complete table of the Super L VI tones.) The number
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buttons through are active only after clicking on the button to activate
Select Mode.
Resetting Super L VI
The Super L VI can be reset by:
Turning off the power switch on the Controller Connector Panel
Unplugging and re-plugging the power supply
Clicking on the SuperSet Menu.
When one of these events occurs, the Super L VI will revert to the configuration that was
last defined. Any remote commands that were active before the reset will be lost.
Turning the Alarm Off and On
You can disable the alarm if you do not want to hear a tone each time the transducer
button is pressed. When the alarm is off, you will still hear diagnostic and menu-related
tones.
To turn the alarm Off or On:
Click on the button to toggle the tones Off or On.
Testing the Active Area
To test the Super L VI grid, or Active Area:
1. Using the transducer, click on the button to activate the test.
2. Move the transducer around in the Active Area. If there is a break in the grid or the
transducer is out of prox, the tablet will beep.
3. Click the button again to end the test.
NOTE: The following is relevant only when connecting via an RS-232 serial installation. USB
does not require configuration.
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Configuring Super L VI for Specific Applications
To configure your Super L VI for use with specific applications:
1. In Table 1, find the application program you will be using with your Super L VI. Note
the corresponding SuperSet Code.
If your application program is not listed in Table 1, find the configuration
settings in Table 2 that your application program requires and use the
corresponding SuperSet Code.
If an appropriate SuperSet Code is not listed in Table 2, then use the Tablet
Configuration Utilities to configure your Super L VI.
2. On the SuperSet Menu, click on the button, and then click on the two digits of
the SuperSet Code indicated for your application.
You will hear four short tones after a successful menu configuration.
Example: Configuring for a Specific Application
To configure your Super L VI to operate with Autodesk’s AutoCAD application, you would:
1. Find the entry for AutoCAD in Table 1. The SuperSet Code is .
2. Click on the button on the SuperSet Menu. You will hear one short tone,
indicating the digitizer is in Select Mode.
3. Click on the button on the SuperSet Menu. You will hear one short tone. This
enters the first digit of the SuperSet Code for AutoCAD.
4. Click on the button on the SuperSet Menu. This enters the second digit of the
SuperSet Code for AutoCAD.
You will hear four short tones, indicating that the configuration is complete. The Super L VI
is now configured to operate with AutoCAD. Select Mode is no longer active and you can
begin digitizing.
NOTE: For more information about digitizer software application driver requirements,
please visit the Technical Support section of the GTCO CalComp by Turning Technologies
website.
Table 1: SuperSet Menu Codes for Selected Applications
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