Introduction This manual provides installation and operation information for the 16, 32 and 48 button TallyMan Control Panels hereafter referred to as TMCP-16, TMCP-32 and TMCP-48 respectively and TMCP collectively. All operational set-up such as routing assignments, mnemonics and tally management are programmed via a TallyMan controller, currently this includes the models TM1,TM2, TM2+ and TMC-1 (as of June 2013).
To add a TMCP in the TallyMan controller click Add New Component on the System properties pane and select “Control Panel” from the list of devices. Figure 1 On the control panel properties pane under UCP type, select “TSL Control Panel” 6 of 26...
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Figure 2 Set the address, size (number of buttons) and the number of pages you wish to be able to display and click Apply. Click Edit Comms parameters and set the comms settings. Figure 3 7 of 26...
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The TallyMan controller connects to the TMCP either serially or via TCP/IP. When connected via TCP/IP the units act as server and client, the TallyMan Controller acting as a server and the TMCP acting as a client. The IP in the “Control Panel: Setup Communication” window must be left blank at 0.0.0.0 or match the IP of the TallyMan Controller NOT the TMCP.
First time startup On first time startup the TMCP will attempt to connect to a system controller with the default IP settings. The default settings are available in the “Default IP Settings” section of this manual under “Connections”. If the TMCP fails to establish comms with a system controller the “No Comms” menu will be presented. Figure 5 To change the TMCP settings enter the “Engineering Menu”...
Engineering menu To access the engineering menu press the “Select Menu” button in the “No Comms” menu or push and hold the rotary encoder knob for 5 seconds until the menu is presented. The engineering menu is divided into 3 sections. PSU status: Figure 6 These buttons indicate the status of the PSUs, only PSUs enabled in the “Setup PSU”...
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Active buttons: Figure 8 These buttons are covered individually in the following sections. 11 of 26...
Panel lock Pushing the “setup lock” button in the engineering menu presents the user with 3 options: The panel lock is disabled Manual The panel lock can be enabled by holding the encoder for 3 seconds until a padlock icon appears in the right hand side of the of the rightmost button.
Comms Pushing the “setup comms” button in the engineering menu presents the user with the following options. • Ping Main • Ping Backup • Panel IP • Panel Subnet • Panel Gateway • Target IP • Target Port • Comms Mode Panel comms settings To set the Panel IP, Panel Subnet and Panel Gateway press the corresponding button to access the below menu.
Main/backup modes “Comms Mode” allows the user to set: • Main comms o TCP/IP Serial RS422 • Backup Comms TCP/IP o Serial RS422 o “No Backup”. The currently selected option is shown in green. Testing comms “Ping Main” and “Ping Backup” buttons are available in the comms menu, pressing these buttons will initiate a ping to the target IP address.
Operation Startup On startup the TMCP will attempt to connect to the TallyMan controller with the main comms settings. Should this fail the TMCP will present the “No Comms” screen (Fig.8) Main/backup comms In the event that the main communications should fail, the user will be presented with the “No Comms” menu.
Panel lock may be deactivated by pressing and holding the rotary encoder knob until the padlock disappears. Connections Connector on Description Signal rear panel -Ethernet TCP/IP RJ45 Socket Network comms with TallyMan controller, TallyMan set as Network TCP/IP server -USB USB Socket Future use -Serial RS422...
Serial RS422 (D9 Female connector on rear panel) Port settings: • Baud Rate: 38,400 • Parity: None • Data Bits: • Stop Bits: Pin Numbers Signal Pin Numbers Signal 0v/Chassis To connect serially to a TallyMan controller a crossover cable will be required RS422 crossover cable: Signal TMCP...
Safety Installation Unless otherwise stated TSL equipment may be installed at any angle or position within an operating temperature range of 5 ~ 25 degrees C. Earthing/grounding In all cases, the frame of the equipment should be earthed on installation. Connection to an earthed strip running the length of the frame is ideal.
Warranty, maintenance and repair All TSL equipment is guaranteed for one year from the date of delivery to the customer’s premises. If the equipment is to be stored for a significant period, please contact TSL concerning a possible extended warranty period.
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