Gtco CR 1212 - Users Guide Manuel d'utilisateur

CR 1212 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 What is the CR 1212 and How Does It Work? Section A: What is the C

CR 1212 10 Chapter 3: Interfacing with the Host For successful communication between the CR 1212 and its host, they must have the same hardware

CR 1212 11 RS-232C Signal Levels NOTE: The source is the EIA Standard RS-232C: Interface between Data Terminal Equipment and Data Communicatio

CR 1212 12 Section D: Report Formats The CR 1212 has one of the following report formats:  Bit Pad One-compatible format (default)  Bit Pad

CR 1212 13 Bit Pad Two-Compatible Report Format CR Report Format

CR 1212 14 Bit Pad One- or Two-compatible format for Relative Coordinates CR Format for Relative Coordinates Key:  LSB is the least signifi

CR 1212 15 *Output for Bit Pad One or Two configurations using absolute coordinates. **Output for Bit Pad One or Two configurations using rela

CR 1212 16 Chapter 4: Operating Characteristics and Functions The CR 1212 includes a variety of operating characteristics and functions that ca

CR 1212 17 A report issued when the stylus/cursor is out-of-prox is always the last in-prox scanned report. Because the last scanned report ma

CR 1212 18 Stream Mode In Stream Mode, the graphics tablet issues reports continuously, whether a stylus/cursor button is pressed or not. The

CR 1212 19 Report Rate The Report Rate function is an adjunct to Stream and Switch Stream modes. Use Report Rate to define the number of rep

CR 1212 2 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Appendix A Appendix B Tablet Beep Transmission Control Section D: Reserved

CR 1212 20 NOTE: When using Increment Mode, it’s recommended to use a resolution setting of 50 lpi or higher. How Increment Mode Works The last

CR 1212 21 The points issued are: How to Use Increment Mode Send the mode command and then the increment value. The increment value is in cou

CR 1212 22 Combining Increment Mode with Other Modes  Point Mode and Increment Mode: The stylus/cursor location, at the time Increment Mode

CR 1212 23 Bit Pad One and Two Configurations: The tablet can have a resolution of up to 508 lpi (6096 counts over a 12-inch axis). Bit Pad co

CR 1212 24 Use these commands to set the tablet to one of the predefined resolutions listed about. (Resolution is restricted in Bit Pad One an

CR 1212 25 37 lpi x 12 inches = 444 … is the desired axis resolution  The other device may have a resolution expressed as the overall axis

CR 1212 26 67 x 12 inches = 804 … is the desired X axis resolution 86 x 12 inches = 1032 … is the desired Y axis resolution 2. Convert the des

CR 1212 27 Section C: Other Functions Bit Pad Configuration If the unit’s hardware configuration is Bit Pad, you can adjust between Bit Pad

CR 1212 28 Relative Coordinates (Delta Mode) The tablet defaults to an absolute coordinate system. This command changes it to a relative coor

CR 1212 29 Send Configuration Send Configuration issues a report to the host that identifies the resolution of each axis. The report format i

CR 1212 3 Chapter 1: What is the CR 1212 and How Does It Work? Section A: What is the CR 1212? CR 1212 is a graphics tablet that acts as an inp

CR 1212 30 Key: LSB MSB b0 Least significant bit Most significant bit Maximum X or Y value at set resolution The configuration report does not

CR 1212 31 Transmission Control The Stop Transmission and Resume Transmission commands act as software gates, controlling data transmission fr

CR 1212 32 Chapter 5: Guidelines for Writing a Device Driver For the computer to make use of the data being sent to it from the tablet, the sof

CR 1212 33 The following flowcharts are for a CR 1212 in the Bit Pad One configuration. Configure Host and Tablet  Structure the host communi

CR 1212 34 Report Collection – Interrupt Routines  Assemble the report: collect the report’s data bytes into an array  Check for errors

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CR 1212 36 Process Reports from the Tablet  Decode the report  Filter reports, if required by the application  Notify the application, if

CR 1212 37 Chapter 6: Using the CR 1212 Follow these guidelines to maximize usage of the CR 1212.  You can tape things down to the tablet, in

CR 1212 38  Cursor is most accurate when held parallel with the tablet surface. To activate a cursor button, press it.  The tablet beeps

CR 1212 39 Chapter 7: Checking the Graphics Tablet Section A: Tablet Calibration The tablet calibrates each time it’s turned on. The calibrati

CR 1212 4 Section B: How the CR 1212 Works CR 1212 translates the stylus/cursor position on the tablet into digital information and communicate

CR 1212 40 The X and Y coordinates should increase as you slide the stylus/cursor up and right, as shown below.

CR 1212 41 Section D: Diagnostic Functions Echo Use Echo to ensure that the interface between the tablet and host is operating correctly. The

CR 1212 42 CR Configuration: Self-Test Report A D PR CA T Analog circuitry test; pass = 1, fail = 0 Digital circuitry test; pass = 1, fai

CR 1212 43 Chapter 8: Operating Environment, Care and Service Section A: Operating Environment Operate the CR 1212 within these temperature and

CR 1212 44 When contacting Customer Service, please have ready the unit serial number. The serial number is located on the bottom of the table

CR 1212 45 Section D: Changing the Stylus Refill To change the stylus refill, grasp the refill by the tip and pull straight out. Since the tip

CR 1212 46 Appendix A Specifications Physical Description Approximate physical dimensions: Width Length Maximum Height Weight 16 inches (406 m

CR 1212 47 Appendix B ASCII Conversion Chart

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CR 1212 5 As previously stated, reports are measured in counts of resolution. As shown below, each square is one count of resolution. The tab

CR 1212 50 Corporate Headquarters 14557 N. 82nd Street Scottsdale, Arizona 85260 Tel: 1-866-746-3015 Support: 1-866-746-3015 Fax: 480-998-1

CR 1212 6 Reports are in absolute or relative coordinates. Absolute coordinates are coordinates measured from the tablet’s origin (0, 0). Rel

CR 1212 7 Chapter 2: Assembly and Installation The CR 1212 package should include the following:  Tablet  Stylus or cursor  Interface cab

CR 1212 8 The cursor and stylus are interchangeable. However, before changing from one to the other, turn off the tablet. (This allows the ta

CR 1212 9 4. Plug the power supply barrel connector into the interface cable’s D connector. 5. Plug the power supply into a grounded electri