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DrawingBoard VI 2 Table of Contents Introduction Parts Checklist What You Will Need to Use DrawingBoard VI PC Requirements For a USB Installation For an Optional Serial Installation DrawingBoard VI Overview Active Area Menu Strip Indicator Light Transducer Setting Up Your DrawingBoard VI Preparing the Large Format DrawingBoard VI Mounting on the Stand Attaching the Optional Accessory Tray or Plan Holder Software Configuration Configuring Non-Wintab Applications Installing the TabletWorks Driver Hardware Co
DrawingBoard VI 3 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 Changing the Frequency of a Corded Transducer Tablet Checklist Computer Checklist Software Checklist Does the tablet work with some software? Did the software work in the past? Troub
DrawingBoard VI 4 Introduction DrawingBoard 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 DrawingBoard VI is converted – digitized – into data for computer processing.
DrawingBoard VI 5 Parts Checklist DrawingBoard VI digitizer/tablet Transducer (corded or cordless pen, 4-button or 16-button cursor) USB cable CD-ROM with Windows Drivers and user’s manual Universal mounting brackets Registration card Optional Equipment RS-232 serial kit (power supply and cable) Accessory tray* Clear overlay* Manual lift/manual tilt* Magnifier lens for high-accuracy cursor* *For Large Format Digitizer Only What You Will Need to Use DrawingBoard VI PC Requirements
DrawingBoard VI 6 For an Optional Serial Installation Microsoft Windows 98, ME, NT 4.
DrawingBoard VI 7 Menu Strip The Menu Strip is the row of keys located in the lower left corner of the large format tablet and across the top of the small format tablet. You can use the keys to customize your tablet, or to assign macros to Configuration keys for greater productivity. Indicator Light The power/proximity LED in the upper right corner of the large format DrawingBoard VI frame or the proximity/configuration light above the Menu Strip on the small format tablet is the Indicator Light.
DrawingBoard VI 8 Preparing the Large Format DrawingBoard VI Mounting on the Stand Place DrawingBoard VI on a table, desk or drafting table or mount it on a stand or pedestal. The tablet’s Universal Mounting Brackets attach directly to those stands that have tilt arms. (The old style 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.
DrawingBoard VI 9 Software Configuration Software drivers provide the communication bridge between your digitizing software application and DrawingBoard VI. Install only the drivers necessary for the DrawingBoard 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 for Optional Serial Interface Only Many application programs provide configuration information for specific digitizers.
DrawingBoard VI 10 USB Connection DrawingBoard 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 DrawingBoard VI Connector Panel. The connector is keyed and will fit only the correct jack. Do not force it. 2.
DrawingBoard VI 11 NOTE: Power is supplied through the USB port. No additional power source is needed for a USB installation, even when you are using the DrawingBoard VI with a corded high-accuracy cursor. 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 other end to an RS-232 serial port on your computer. 2. Plug the power supply into an AC outlet.
DrawingBoard VI 12 Customizing the Tablet Tailor DrawingBoard VI digitizer and transducer to suit your individual work requirements using TabletWorks. TabletWorks is a Windows program included with the digitizer software that helps you use the full capabilities of your DrawingBoard VI. You can map your digitizer to the screen area and program stylus and cursor buttons with custom macros. To learn how to use TabletWorks, please refer to TabletWorks Help on the CD.
DrawingBoard VI 13 3 Save and 3 Restore Keys The Save and Restore keys work hand-in-hand. They are used to save, or recall/restore, a setup to or from one of three Save Areas. The tablet comes with three pre-programmed setups. You can use these setups directly or overwrite them with your own. The Default Save Key controls the first Save Area. The setup saved to this area is activated whenever you power-up the digitizer. We recommend you save the setup you use most often as Default.
DrawingBoard VI 14 The following table lists the tablet options used by the pre-programmed setups.
DrawingBoard VI 15 5. After you have completed your setup, save it by clicking on one of the Save keys. 6. Exit Configuration Mode by clicking on the Config/Exit key. Tablet Options The following sections show the various tablet options available through Configuration keys on the Menu Strip. Follow the procedure described on the previous page, using the keys shown for the option.
DrawingBoard VI 16 Defining operating mode Setting up increment mode Turning on prompt mode Setting up data rate for CalComp 2000 format
DrawingBoard VI 17 Setting up data rate for Summagraphics MM ASCII format Setting up data rate for Summagraphics MM binary format Setting up resolution Resolutions up to 10,000 lpi are available on the large format, high-accuracy tablets for applications that support it.
DrawingBoard VI 18 Setting up format
DrawingBoard VI 19 Adding line feed Setting up data/stop bits Setting up baud rate Setting up parity Setting corded frequency Using Summagraphics MM or CalComp 2000 commands
DrawingBoard VI 20 Using ESC for 9X00 commands Sending data out of proximity Turning on pressure pen data Turning on pen height data Turning on pen tilt data Turning on pen tilt correction Setting up CTS line enable Removing CR on ASCII formats
DrawingBoard VI 21 Controlling pen sound Controlling tablet speaker Recommended Setups for Common PC Software Applications The following sections show the Configuration key setups for some common PC software packages. Setup the Configuration keys as shown below (see Selecting a Custom Setup). The circles represent the Indicator light on the digitizer.
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DrawingBoard VI 26 Restoring a Pre-Programmed Setup When you save a custom setup to one of the Save areas, the pre-programmed setup will be overwritten. To restore the original setup, place the Configuration keys as shown below, following the steps in the Selecting a Pre-Programmed Setup procedure. The circles represent the Indicator light on the digitizer.
DrawingBoard VI 27 Learning the Basics You will find that using your DrawingBoard VI tablet is as easy or easier, than using a mouse. The DrawingBoard VI transducers are more accurate than a mouse, giving you greater control over your movements. Using the Transducer The transducer does not need to be in contact with the tablet surface in order for the tablet to sense its presence. It can be detected up to ½” above the Active Area.
DrawingBoard VI 28 Using the Pen There are three variations of pens: the click tip, the pressure tip and the lite touch tip. The differences among these pens are tilt and height-sensitivity. On all three pens, the pen tip is Button 0 and is used as the pick, or left mouse, button. The lower side button is Button 1 and the upper side is Button 2. The functions these buttons provide are defined through the TabletWorks software, or through your own software application.
DrawingBoard VI 29 Learning Basic Movements The DrawingBoard VI transducers provide all the basic movements of a mouse, including clicking, double-clicking and dragging. Clicking and Double-Clicking Clicking is the action of making a selection. You may be selecting a key on the digitizer surface, or making a selection from your computer monitor screen. To click, place the transducer, or move the screen pointer using the transducer, to the item to be selected. Tap the pen or press Button 0 on the cursor.
DrawingBoard VI 30 Cleaning the Cursor To clean the cursor body, use a mild cleanser. Do not spray the cleanser directly on the cursor – instead, dampen a soft cloth with a mixture of water and the cleanser. Clean the cursor reticles with alcohol. Replacing the Pen Tip To replace the pen tip, grasp the tip and pull straight out (see figure). Insert the new tip and press until it clicks into place. Replacing the Cordless Pen Batteries The pens require two 393 silver oxide batteries.
DrawingBoard VI 31 To replace the batteries: 1. Unscrew the pen cap. Hold the pen from the bottom and gently slide off the pen cover to expose the batteries. 2. Remove the old batteries by turning the pen over and gently tapping it, letting the batteries fall into your other hand. 3. Insert the new batteries as they are shown in the figure above (+ towards pen tip). 4. Replace the pen cover and screw the pen cap onto the pen.
DrawingBoard VI 32 To replace the batteries: 1. Place the cursor face down in the palm of your hand. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws located on the bottom of the cursor (see figure). Remove the cursor base. 2. Remove the old batteries from the battery casings. 3. Place the new batteries in the casings, matching the polarity of each battery with the markings on the connector strips (match + to +). 4. Reposition the cursor base. Replace the screws with the Phillips screwdriver.
DrawingBoard VI 33 3. If you still experience an issue, call GTCO CalComp by Turning Technologies Technical Support at 1-866-746-3015 (in the U.S. or Canada) or email us at gtco.support@gtcocalcomp.com. Outside the U.S. or Canada, contact your local GTCO CalComp by Turning Technologies office or dealer.
DrawingBoard VI 34 Changing the Frequency of a Corded Transducer You must use the Menu Strip to change the frequency of the corded transducers (see the Setting corded frequency option in the Tablet Options section).
DrawingBoard VI 35 Software Checklist Does the tablet work with some software? If your tablet currently works with some software packages, you know that the tablet, USB or serial port and computer work. Even if the software package you are trying to install and the software that is working both support the same tablets, it does not always mean that you can use the same tablet settings.
DrawingBoard VI 36 Troubleshooting Chart The following tablet lists common DrawingBoard VI problems, their causes and their solutions. Problem Frozen screen pointer Cause Transducer is in Sleep Mode. Solution Press any button on the transducer. Menu Strip is in Configuration Mode. If the configuration light is on, click on the Config/Exit key on the Menu Strip. Tablet plugged into the wrong serial port on the computer.
DrawingBoard VI 37 Screen pointer appears to shake or jitter Unable to use the entire tablet surface Tablet is set too close to the screen monitor. Move the tablet farther away from the screen. Tablet’s frequency setting may conflict with the display. Alternate the transducer’s frequency. (See the Reducing Monitor Interference section.) Incorrect format selected. Check your selections in the Menu Strip. Software application setup incorrectly.
DrawingBoard VI 38 Maintenance contract number (if applicable) Return Merchandise Authorization number Detailed description of the problem Parts and Accessories The following tablet lists the DrawingBoard VI systems and parts available for purchase. To order any of the items listed below, please contact GTCO CalComp by Turning Technologies at 1.866.746.3015 (Toll Free), fax to 480.998.1751, visit us online at www.gtcocalcomp.com, or email to gtco.sales@gtcocalcomp.com.
DrawingBoard VI 39 Accessories Accessory tray Plan holder Power supply, 100-240V wall mount EU/UK/US/AU Power supply 100/110V wall mount JP I/O cable with 9-pin connectors Magnifier lens for high-accuracy cursor Six hearing aid type batteries for pens Replacement tips for corded pen (3 pack) Replacement tips for cordless pen (3 pack) Glossary Accuracy The similarity of a distance measured by the tablet with the actual distance. When we specify that the accuracy of a tablet is ± .
DrawingBoard VI 40 Coordinate Pair Pair of numbers representing a unique point on the digitizer surface, usually the distance across and up from the tablet origin. CR The ASCII Carriage Return character usually added to the end of the X,Y coordinate pairs sent by the tablet (ASCII formats). Cursor 1.) Transducer used to select specific points on the tablet surface. 2.
DrawingBoard VI 41 Increment Modes This mode is used with other operating modes. Data points are sent only if the transducer has moved the required increment distance in either the X or Y direction and has satisfied the requirements of the operating mode. These increment distances are set separately for each axis. Jitter Repeatability error of short duration caused by electrical noise. Key Portion of the tablet surface available to the user for tablet setup.
DrawingBoard VI 42 Output Format System of characters used by the DrawingBoard VI tablet for outputting data. Parity Type of error detection where a bit is inserted into every character the digitizer transmits. The status of the parity bit confirms that the data was not altered during transmission. Pen Tilt Correction An option that allows for tilt correction in the pressure pen. Pen Tilt Data An option that allows output of tilt data in the pressure pen.
DrawingBoard VI 43 Run Mode The digitizer transmits coordinate data points continuously, regardless of the status of the cursor buttons or the pen tip. This mode is also called Stream by some manufacturers. Serial Transmission Data transmission protocol where each bit of the data character is sent one at a time over a single circuit. This system saves on transmission circuitry, but is usually slower than parallel transmission. Stop Bits One or two stop bits are transmitted with each data byte.
DrawingBoard VI 44 used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee the interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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DrawingBoard VI 47 European Union Emission Directive This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU Council Directive 89/366/ECC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility. This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B Information Technology Equipment according to CISPR 22/European Standard EN55022.
DrawingBoard VI 48 Japan Bescheinigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Heirmit wird bescheinigt, dass der/die/das DrawingBoard VI (Geraet, Typ, Bezeichnung) im Uebereinstimmung mit den Bestimmungen der Vfg 1046/1984 (Amtsblattverfuegung) Funk-Entstort ist. Der Deutschen Bundespost wurde das Inverkehrbringen dieses Geraetes angezeigt und die Berechtigung zur Ueberpruefung der Serie auf Einhaltung der Bestimmungen eingeraumt. GTCO CalComp, Inc.
DrawingBoard VI 49 Einhaltung der Funk-entstoerbestimmungen seiner gesamten Anlage, in der dieses Geraet betrieben wird, ist der Betrieber verantwortlich. Einhaltung mit betreffenden Bestimmungen kommt darauf an, dass geschirmte Ausfuhrungen gebraucht werden. Fuer die beschaffung richtiger Ausfuhrungen ist der Betrieber verantwirtlich. Limited Warranty for DrawingBoard VI GTCO CalComp by Turning Technologies, Inc.
DrawingBoard VI 50 d. Any other cause which does not relate to a manufacturing defect. 3. Any product not sold or leased to a consumer within six months of GTCO CALCOMP BY TURNING TECHNOLOGIES original sale date. GTCO CalComp by Turning Technologies will pay all labor and material expenses for covered items, but will not pay for the following: 1. Removal or installation charges. 2. Costs for initial technical adjustments (setup), including adjustment of user controls. 3. Certain shipping charges.
DrawingBoard VI 51 Disclaimer of Unstated Warranties The warranty printed above is the only warranty applicable to this purchase. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED.
DrawingBoard VI 52 Corporate Headquarters 14557 N. 82nd Street Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 Tel: 1-866-746-3015 Support: 1-866-746-3015 Fax: 480-998-1751 Support: 1.866.746.3015 Copyright© 2014 GTCO CalComp by Turning Technologies, Inc. DrawingBoard VI is a trademark of GTCO CalComp by Turning Technologies, Inc. All other products and company names are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.
