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Super L VI 2 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 QuikRule
Super L VI 3 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 Freque
Super L VI 4 Limited Warranty for the Super L VI 52 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.
Super L VI 5 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 understa
Super L VI 6 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.
Super L VI 7 Overview The Super L VI consists of: 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.
Super L VI 8 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.
Super L VI 9 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.
Super L VI 10 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.
Super L VI 11 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.
Super L VI 12 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.
Super L VI 13 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.
Super L VI 14 buttons through Select Mode. are active only after clicking on the button to activate 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.
Super L VI 15 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.
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Super L VI 26 Table 2: Configuration Details for SuperSet Menu Codes NOTE: Max = 100 coordinates/second lpi = lines per inch lpmm = lines per millimeter
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Super L VI 31 Super L VI Tones The Super L VI produces an alarm in the form of audio tones to inform you of various events. The table below describes the kinds of tones you might hear while operating the digitizer. Table 3: Super L VI Tones *Configuration error tones or Diagnostics failed tones indicate a serious problem. If you hear either of these tones, call GTCO CalComp by Turning Technologies Technical Support at 1.866.746.3015.
Super L VI 32 The configuration parameters for the Super L VI are divided into three categories: Communication Options Output Format Options Mode Options 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 or 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.
Super L VI 33 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.
Super L VI 34 Using the Tablet Configuration Utilities If your application is not represented in the SuperSet Menu and does not have a SuperSet Code or if a different configuration is required, you can use the Tablet Configuration Utilities to structure the Super L VI. The Tablet Configuration Utilities replace the 24 switches that were associated with older GTCO CalComp by Turning Technologies digitizers and the Custom Configuration Menu Card used with the Super L II Plus.
Super L VI 35 6. Select a predefined User Defined through through , SuperSet Code, or select one of the , SuperSet Codes to customize. a. User Defined ( through ) SuperSet Codes are initially read from the tablet when the Advanced Configuration screen opens. This is to prevent loss of custom settings. Selecting Read Current Settings from the Options menu will: i. Read the Power-Up settings and User Defined SuperSet Codes from the tablet. ii. Overwrite all Custom Settings not yet saved to the tablet. b.
Super L VI 36 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.
Super L VI 37 Lite Touch Pen The lite touch pen is available only in the cordless version. It is similar to the click tip pen, except that it calls for, as the name implies, a lighter touch, without the click. Learning Basic Movements 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.
Super L VI 38 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 pen requires two 393 silver oxide batteries.
Super L VI 39 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. NOTE: When you replace the pen batteries, the pen will reset to the default frequency.
Super L VI 40 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.
Super L VI 41 2. Read the topics below to check for a solution to your problem. Work through the troubleshooting flowcharts on the following pages in this troubleshooting guide. The Tablet Configuration Utilities application referenced there can be found in Super L VI Online Help. Record any unusual observations. Your notes will be useful if you need assistance from GTCO CalComp by Turning Technologies. 3. If your system still doesn’t work.
Super L VI 42 Changing the Frequency of the Cordless Pen Press both side buttons and the tip simultaneously and hold for approximately three seconds. To return to the default frequency, repeat the above process. When you replace the pen batteries, the pen resets to the default frequency.
Super L VI 43 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.
Super L VI 44 Troubleshooting Chart The following table lists common Super L VI problems, their causes and their solutions. Problem Frozen screen pointer Screen pointer appears to shake or jitter 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.
Super L VI 45 Unable to use the entire tablet surface may conflict with the display. frequency. (See the Reducing Monitor Interference section.) Incorrect format selected. Check your selections in the Menu Strip. Software application set up incorrectly. Check that the tablet is identified in your software application. Procedure A: Begin Troubleshooting NOTE: This procedure should only be used to troubleshoot serial connections.
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Super L VI 48 Returning your Tablet for Repair If you believe you have a defective tablet, first see all topics in this section (above) and visit our website at www.gtcocalcomp.com for the latest support information. If you’re still unable to properly operate your digitizer system, please call Technical Support at 1.866.746.3015 or email us at gtco.support@gtcocalcomp.com.
Super L VI 49 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. Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Reorient or coil cables.
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Super L VI 51 Japan 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.
Super L VI 52 Bescheinigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Heirmit wird bescheinigt, dass der/die/das Super L 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 by Turning Technologies, Inc.
Super L VI 53 Limited Warranty for Super L VI GTCO CalComp by Turning Technologies, Inc. warrants these products to be free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms. Complete and return the enclosed warranty registration card to ensure that your products are covered with this warranty. Coverage Parts and labor are warranted for two (2) years from the date of the first consumer purchase for the digitizer tablet, controller, transducers and tablet accessories.
Super L VI 54 2. Costs for initial technical adjustments (set up), including adjustment of user controls. 3. Certain shipping charges. (Payment of shipping charges is discussed in the next section of this warranty.) 4. Packaging costs. (Customers should keep their boxes.) Warranty Service Procedures 1.
Super L VI 55 Notice Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights, which vary from state to state, or province to province. To obtain service on your GTCO CalComp by Turning Technologies product, call our Technical Support Department at: 1-866-746-3015 or fax us at (480) 998-1751.
Super L VI 56 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. Super L 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.
