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7
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
7.1
Logging Printer Option Installation
Note: Although the exact installation procedure for each printer
varies, the following steps are generally required. Be sure to save
the printer reference manual for procedures not covered.
Switch the main power OFF to the printer.
Install ribbon cartridge and paper if necessary.
Set any configuration switches for your particular printer to
match the format provided by the LTC 8300 Series system. Note
that the system communication protocol can be changed using
keyboard User Function 31 (see later section in manual), the
optional LTC 8059/00 Master Control Software for Windows or
the LTC 8850/00 Graphical User Interface software package, but
the factory default values are as follows:
Baud rate
Stop bits
Data bits
Parity
NOTE: The required interconnect cable utilizes a custom
pinout. Refer to the Appendix section of this manual for wiring
details. Alternatively, the correct cable can be ordered separately
using part number: LTC 8507/00.
Attach the 25-pin male D-type connector side of the RS-232
cable to the connector on the printer.
Attach the 9-pin male connector side of the cable to the LTC
8300 Series bay connector marked "PRINTER".
Apply power to the printer.
Verify logging printer action by 'loading' a previously stored
sequence into a monitor, activating an alarm, or performing a
system reset. Any of these actions should cause printouts to occur.
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7.2
Windows Compatible Computer
Interface Installation
NOTE: Although the exact installation procedure for each
computer varies, the following steps are generally required. Be
sure to save the computer reference manual for procedures not
covered here. Switch the main power off to the computer.
Attach the PC security key provided with the Master Control
Software for Windows or the LTC 8850/00 Graphical User
Interface software kit to a 25-pin parallel port on the computer.
An external device may now be connected to the port key, but it
may have to be left powered on.
NOTE: The supplied interconnect cable utilizes a custom
pinout. If it ever becomes necessary to replace the cable, it can be
ordered separately using part number: LTC 8506/00.
Alternatively, a cable can be configured using the information
found in the Appendix section of this manual.
Attach one end of the supplied interface cable to the Allegiant bay
connector marked 'CONSOLE'.
Attach the other end of the cable to an available serial port
(COM 1 or COM 2) on the rear of the computer.
Apply power to the computer and allow it to boot up its
operating system before inserting the Master Control Software or
Graphical User Interface software disc.
Refer to the LTC 8059/00 Master Control Software or LTC
8850/00 Graphical User Interface software reference manual for
operating instructions.
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