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DrawingBoard V
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The Large Format Digitizer

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Summary of Contents for GTCO CalComp DrawingBoard V

  • Page 1 The DrawingBoard V DrawingBoard V User’s Guide The Large Format Digitizer...
  • Page 2 The DrawingBoard V We at GTCO CalComp are proud of our digitizer products. We strive to continue to bring you the best the technology has to offer. We urge you to visit our Web site, where we will post the latest information regarding any updates and changes we have made that would impact the instructions in this User’s Guide.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    The DrawingBoard V Table of Contents Table of Contents What is DrawingBoard V? Parts Checklist What You Will Need to Use DrawingBoard V PC Requirements For a Serial Installation For a USB Installation DrawingBoard V Overview Active Area Menu Strip...
  • Page 4 Did the software work in the past? Troubleshooting Chart Returning your Tablet for Repair Repackaging for Shipment Parts and Accessories Glossary Regulatory Statements and Warranty Radio and Television Interference Canada Declaration of Conformity Japan Bescheinigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Limited Warranty for the DrawingBoard V...

  • Page 5: What Is Drawingboard V

    The high-productivity DrawingBoard V can be used as both a digitizer and a mouse, eliminating the need for multiple devices at your computer. In order to send data from your DrawingBoard V to your digitizing appli-...

  • Page 6: Parts Checklist

     USB Cable  Power supply  Accessory Tray  A CD (TabletWorks drivers, documentation, or third party software drivers)  DrawingBoard V User’s Guide (this booklet)  DrawingBoard V Quick Start  Registration Card  Universal Mounting Brackets Optional Equipment...

  • Page 7: What You Will Need To Use Drawingboard

    This version of the DrawingBoard is equipped with both an RS-232 serial interface and a USB interface. It is compatible with most industry-standard PCs. The TabletWorks CD contains drivers provided by GTCO CalComp and is the only software described in this manual. TabletWorks supports reduced functionality Wintab and TabCon-compatible applications.

  • Page 8: Drawingboard V Overview

    (within the range) of the Active Area. Transducer Two types of transducers can be used with DrawingBoard V: 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.

  • Page 9: Setting Up Your Drawingboard V

    Mounting on the Stand You can place your DrawingBoard V on a table, desk, or drafting table. Or, you can mount your DrawingBoard V on a stand or a pedestal. The tablet’s Universal Mounting Brackets attach directly to those stands that have tilt arms.

  • Page 10: Software Configuration

    Configuring Non-Wintab Applications Many application programs provide configuration information for specific digitizers. If the DrawingBoard V digitizer is not listed, you can use the configuration for GTCO Digi-Pad Type 5 or Type 5A (T5/T5A), CalComp 9100/9500, or Summagraphics Microgrid III or ID Series.

  • Page 11: Hardware Configuration

    The DrawingBoard V Installation Hardware Configuration The DrawingBoard V must be configured so that it can send data in a way the application software will recognize and understand. Different applica- tions have different requirements when interacting with a digitizer. Deter- mine, if you haven’t already, which communication connection you will...

  • Page 12: Usb Connection

    DrawingBoard V with a corded high-accuracy cursor. For that configuration only, connect the power supply. Tablet Power-On The DrawingBoard V power switch is located at the rear of the tablet on the Controller Connector Panel. When turned On, the DrawingBoard V’s Indicator light will begin blinking.

  • Page 13: Customizing The Tablet

    TabletWorks. TabletWorks is a Windows program included with the Digitizer Software that helps you use the full capabilities of your DrawingBoard V. You can map your digitizer to the screen area, record your own macros, and designate areas on the digitizer’s surface where different open software applications can...

  • Page 14: Selecting A Pre-Programmed Setup

    Tablet Customization The DrawingBoard V Selecting a Pre-Programmed Setup There are three pre-programmed setups available with DrawingBoard V: GTCO DP5 High Resolution Binary Summagraphics MM 1201 CalComp 2000 ASCII These setups are commonly used within software applications as required tablet formats. They are stored in Save Areas Default, 2, and 3, respec- tively.

  • Page 15: Selecting A Custom Setup

    The DrawingBoard V Tablet Customization Selecting a Custom Setup You can setup specific tablet options by turning different combinations of Configuration keys On or Off. The available tablet options are listed below. To set up the tablet: 1 Turn on Configuration Mode by clicking on the Config/Exit key.

  • Page 16: Tablet Options

    Tablet Options The DrawingBoard V 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. The circles...
  • Page 17 The DrawingBoard V Tablet Options = Indicator light ON = Indicator light OFF Setting up resolution Resolutions up to 10,000 lpi are available on the large format, high-accuracy tablets for applications that support it. Setting up format...
  • Page 18 Tablet Options The DrawingBoard V = Indicator light ON = Indicator light OFF 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 Using ESC for 9X00...
  • Page 19 The DrawingBoard V Tablet Options = Indicator light ON = Indicator light OFF Turning on pen tilt data Turning on pen tilt correction Setting up CTS line enable Removing CR on ASCII formats Controlling pen sound Controlling tablet speaker...

  • Page 20: Recommended Setups For Common Pc Software Applications

    Recommended Setups The DrawingBoard V Recommended Setups for Common PC Software Applications The following sections show the Configuration key setups for some common PC software packages. Set up the Configuration keys as shown below (see Selecting a Custom Setup). The circles represent the Indicator light on the digitizer.
  • Page 21 The DrawingBoard V Recommended Setups Setting up for CADKey Using GTCO DP5 format: Using Summagraphics MM 1201 format: Setting up for DesignCAD 2-D/3-D (DOS only) Using GTCO DP5 format: Setting up for GeneriCAD Using CalComp 9100 format: Using GTCO DigiPad format:...
  • Page 22 Recommended Setups The DrawingBoard V Setting up for MapInfo (DOS only) Using CalComp 9100 format: Using CalComp 2000 binary format: Setting up for MicroStation (DOS only) Using CalComp 9100 format: Setting up for Timberline Using CalComp 9100 format: Using Summagraphics MM 1201 binary format:...

  • Page 23: Restoring A Pre-Programmed Setup

    The DrawingBoard V Recommended Setups Setting up for VersaCAD Using CalComp 9100 format: Restoring a Pre-Programmed Setup When you save a custom setup to one of the Save areas, the pre-pro- grammed setup will be overwritten. To restore the original setup, set the Configuration keys as shown below, following the steps in the Selecting a Pre-Programmed Setup procedure.

  • Page 24: Learning The Basics

    The DrawingBoard V Learning the Basics You will find that using your DrawingBoard V tablet is as easy, or easier, than using a mouse. The DrawingBoard V transducers are more accurate than a mouse, giving you greater control over your movements.

  • Page 25: Clicking And Double-Clicking

    To decrease the pres- sure, ease up on the tip. Learning Basic Movements The DrawingBoard V 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.

  • Page 26: Caring For The Tablet And Transducer

    Tablet Care The DrawingBoard V Caring for the Tablet and Transducer Follow these precautions at all times to avoid damaging your DrawingBoard V: Avoid discharging static electricity to the tablet. Do not place heavy objects on the tablet surface. Do not use sharp objects, such as compasses or knives, on the tablet surface.

  • Page 27: Replacing The Cordless Pen Batteries

    The DrawingBoard V Replacing Batteries Replacing the Cordless Pen Batteries The pens require two 393 silver oxide batteries. The average battery life is 200 hours. Do not use ZINC AIR batteries as replacement batteries. They will corrode the electronics of the pen.

  • Page 28: Replacing The Cordless Cursor Batteries

    Replacing Batteries The DrawingBoard V Replacing the Cordless Cursor Batteries The cordless cursor requires two AAA batteries. The average battery life for the cursor batteries is 2,000 hours. To replace the batteries: 1 Place the cursor face down in the palm of your hand.

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    3 If you still have a problem, call GTCO CalComp Technical Support at 480.443.2214 or 410.312.9221 (in the U.S. or Canada), or fax us at 480.948.5508.

  • Page 30: Changing The Frequency Of The Cordless Pen

    Troubleshooting The DrawingBoard V Changing the Frequency of the Cordless Pen Press both side buttons and the tip simultaneously and hold for approxi- mately 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.

  • Page 31: Software Checklist

    The DrawingBoard V Troubleshooting 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.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting The DrawingBoard V Troubleshooting Chart The following table lists common DrawingBoard V problems, their causes and their solutions. Problem Cause Solution Frozen screen Transducer is in Sleep Press any button on the pointer Mode. transducer. Menu Strip is in Configura- If the configuration light is tion Mode.

  • Page 33: Returning Your Tablet For Repair

    If you are shipping the tablet or accessories to a GTCO CalComp Service Center for repair, attach a tag to the equipment with the following information:...

  • Page 34: Parts And Accessories

    Parts The DrawingBoard V Parts and Accessories The following table lists the DrawingBoard V systems and parts available for purchase. To order any of the items listed below, please contact GTCO CalComp at 1.800.856.0732 or 1.800.344.4723 (Toll Free), or 480.443.2480, fax to 480.443.2284, visit us online at www.gtcocalcomp.com, or email to calcomp.sales@gtcocalcomp.com.

  • Page 35: Glossary

    The DrawingBoard V Glossary Glossary Accuracy The similarity of a distance measured by the tablet with the actual dis- tance. When we specify that the accuracy of a tablet is ± .010 inches, we mean that every point in the Active Area is within .010 inches of where it should be.
  • Page 36 Glossary The DrawingBoard V Format The form in which data is sent from the tablet. The DrawingBoard IV tablet can output 32 different formats. Frequency The number of waves that pass a fixed point in one second. Height See Proximity.
  • Page 37 The DrawingBoard V Glossary Output format The system of characters used by the DrawingBoard IV tablet for output- ting data. Parity A 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.
  • Page 38 Glossary The DrawingBoard V Stop bits One or two stop bits are transmitted with each data byte. They mark a completed transmission. Track mode The digitizer transmits coordinate data points continuously, but only while the cursor button or pen tip is depressed. This mode is also called Switch Stream by some manufacturers.

  • Page 39: Regulatory Statements And Warranty

    The DrawingBoard V Regulatory Statements Regulatory Statements and Warranty Radio and Television Interference The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 40: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity The DrawingBoard V Declaration of Conformity The “CE” mark on this device indicates compliance under the EMC 89/ 336/EEC Directive. Declaration of conformity according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 Manufacturer’s Name: GTCO CalComp, Inc. Manufacturer’s Address:...

  • Page 41: Japan

    The DrawingBoard V Regulatory Statements Japan Bescheinigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Heirmit wird bescheinigt, dass der/die/das DB5-2024 (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.

  • Page 42: Limited Warranty For The Drawingboard V

    3 Any product not sold or leased to a consumer within six months of GTCO CALCOMP’s original sale date. GTCO CalComp will pay all labor and material expenses for covered items, but we will not pay for the following: 1 Removal or installation charges.
  • Page 43 To obtain service on your GTCO CalComp product, call our Service & Support Department at (410) 312-9221 (EST), or (480) 443-2214 (MST), fax us at (410) 290-9065 (EST), or (480) 948-5508 (MST). We can also be contacted through our Web site at www.gtcocalcomp.com.
  • Page 44 GTCO CalComp assumes no responsibility for technical, or editorial errors, or omissions that may appear in this document, or for the use of this material. Nor does GTCO CalComp make any commitment to update the information contained in this document.

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