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GENOVATION
MacroMaster684
User Guide
Revision 4.30
August 2009

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  • Page 1 GENOVATION MacroMaster684 User Guide Revision 4.30 August 2009...
  • Page 2 Your sole remedy and Genovation's entire liability for this product will be repair or replacement as provided for above, or at Genovation's option, the refund of your purchase price. A RETURN MATERIAL AUTHORIZATION (RMA) number is absolutely required before returning a product.

  • Page 3: Technical Support

    FAX or E-MAIL and a representative will respond typically within 24 hours. VOICE NUMBER: (949) 833-3355 ext. 112 FAX NUMBER: (949) 833-0322 EMAIL: support@genovation.com WEB: http://www.genovation.com FORUM: http://www.genovation.com/forum...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 1: Installation and Quick Start Guide ..........5 Install Software ..................... 5 Install Hardware ....................6 Set the COM Port ....................6 Test Keypad Connection ................. 8 Restoring Factory Defaults ................9 Un-Installing and Re-Installing ..............9 2: Using MacroMaster68x ..............

  • Page 5: 1: Installation And Quick Start Guide

    Your 684 ControlPad or Bump Bar package should include the following items: o Quick Start Guide o Product CD o Genovation 684 keypad with attached RS-232 cable (and optionally a 5v DC adapter). The standard cable has a DB-9 connector.

  • Page 6: Install Hardware

    684. This will allow the PC to communicate with the keypad in order to configure it the way you want. Run the MacroMaster684 application. Normally it is installed in the following path: Start >> Programs >> Genovation >> MacroMaster684...
  • Page 7 Select one of the No options followed by OK to dismiss the tutorial and then click on Set Port. Click on the “automatic” option (the top one) in SetPort and then OK. SetPort will now start scanning your system COM ports for the 684. Once it completes, your 684 COM port should be automatically selected.

  • Page 8: Test Keypad Connection

    Test Keypad Connection At the top right of MacroMaster684, click on Test. This will launch the key test program. If you click on Get Version, the 684 will respond with it’s version string. You may also press the keys on the 684. You should see some characters appear in the [Data from Keypad] area.

  • Page 9: Restoring Factory Defaults

    It’s a quick and simple matter to remove, re-install or upgrade MacroMaster. To un-install MacroMaster, click on: Start >> Programs >> Genovation >> MacroMaster684 >> Uninstall MacroMaster684 The un-installer will NOT remove any macro files you have created. If you are not installing a newer version, you may delete the macro files and directories manually.

  • Page 10: 2: Using Macromaster68X

    MacroMaster application. To begin, click on the following (assumes default installation directory): Start >> Programs >> Genovation >> MacroMaster684 >> Genovation MacroMaster684 The title bar contains the name of the application and the name of the file that is opened.
  • Page 11 The top row of buttons accesses the major functions of the program. At the center left of the screen is a Virtual Keypad. It is a series of gray squares that represent the keys on the actual keypad hardware. To the right of this is a black grid of rectangles.

  • Page 12: Creating And Saving Your First Ckd File

    Creating and Saving your first CKD file The file type used by MacroMaster is a .CKD file. CKD stands for Custom Keypad Definition file. The file is simply a collection of key macros. Its contents are arranged in standard INI file format. To start a new project, click New at the top left.

  • Page 13: The Green Keys

    Congratulations, you have completed your first macro! It’s only one key, but you now understand the basics of macro programming. The Green Keys MacroMaster’s virtual PC keyboard has keys that are standard gray color and keys that are green. The green keys can be used to enter macro data directly by typing on your real PC keyboard.

  • Page 14: Control Codes

    Hex control codes: ASCII control codes: The value 0x00 (NULL) is reserved for end-of-macro. If you need to transmit this value then you will need to use one of Genovation’s MiniTerm products. The MiniTerm has expanded capabilities compared to the 684.

  • Page 15: Inserting Delays

    Inserting Delays The keypad can rapidly send a long series of keystrokes to the PC or KVS. At times the PC, no matter how fast, will not be able to keep up. To give the PC a breather, you can insert delays between your keystrokes. To the right of MacroMaster’s virtual PC keyboard is a small box with an Insert Delay button.

  • Page 16: Keypad Properties

    2. Fill in the 2 level data. Click on the Level 2 tab that is located right above the words Macro for Key 1, Level 1. The words should change to Macro for Key 1, Level 2 and the virtual keypad background should change to black. You now have access to a new grid of 100 bytes for your 2 level macro.
  • Page 17 1. Key Rollover. This parameter controls how many keys may be pressed at the same time and be accepted by the keypad. Because the Bump Bar version uses double wide key caps, 2-key rollover is recommended. o 1 Key: When one key is held down, the keypad will recognize no other key(s).

  • Page 18: Keycap Labels

    operation. Normally you should not have to adjust this unless you are having trouble performing downloads to your keypad. 5. RS232 Settings. These will need to be set to match your target system. Please note that the downloader uses 9600, 8N1 so you must restore factory defaults before re-programming the unit if you have changed these setting to something else.

  • Page 19: 3: Technical Specifications

    3: Technical Specifications Number of keys Key Type / Life Full-Travel, Cherry, Gold Contact (50,000,000+ operations) Interface Port Standard RS232C Compatible (Half-Duplex) Power 5vdc Regulated Wall AC Adaptor (Optional) Temperature 0-60C (32-140F) Programmability 24 keys, two levels. 100 bytes per key per level. Program Method Easy to use Windows based graphical interface to modify the serial port communication settings, and key codes.

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