Optional Accessories; Logging Printer Option Installation; Ibm Or Ibm Compatible Computer Interface Installation - Philips Allegiant LTC 8500 Series Instructions For Use Manual

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 TC8x01
system. Note that the system communication
protocol can be changed using the Keyboard User
Functions (described later in this manual), the
optional TC8850 Graphical User Interface software,
or the TC8x59 Master Control Software package, but
the factory default values are as follows:
Baud rate -- 1200 (before CPU software revision 7.1)
Baud rate -- 19,200 (with CPU revision 7.1; MAR
1997)
Stop bits -- 1
Data bits -- 8
Parity -- None
NOTE: The required interconnect cable utilizes a
custom pinout. Refer to the Appendix section of
this manual for wiring details.
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 TC8x01 main CPU 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.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

Alternatively, the
IBM or IBM 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 optional
TC8850 Graphical User Interface software, or the
optional TC8x59 Master Control 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.
can be configured using the information found in the
Appendix section of this manual.
Attach one end of the supplied RS-232 interface
cable to the TC8x01 main CPU bay connector
marked 'CONSOLE'.
Attach the other end of the cable to an available
serial port (COMM PORT 1 or COMM PORT 2) on
the rear of the computer.
Apply power to the computer and allow it to boot up
its operating system before inserting the software
disc.
Refer to the TC8850 Graphical User Interface
software manual, or the optional TC8x59 Master
Control Software manual for complete programming
instructions.
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