There is an RS-232 port on the back of the TDC-100 rack frame. These connections are contained in the D-15 female connector labeled 'RS-232/GPI'. This RS-232 port must connect to an RS-232 serial port of your computer, generally COM1. Cueman allows any com port number to be used. If your computer doesn't have an RS-232 Com port, you can use an inexpensive USB-to-Serial adapter, and connect to your USB port. Just make sure that Cueman is set for the same com port as the adapter.
The required cable connections are shown in the table below. This information is also in the TDC-100 manual. You can use almost any type of cable; standard audio cable works fine (Belden 9451, for example). The signals are 9600-baud RS-232, and cable lengths up to about 150 feet should work without any problems. Ideally, this connection would be provided at the operator's or TD's position for convienence.
RS232 INTERFACE CABLE
TDC-100 RS232/GPI |
PC COM PORT |
|
DB-15 MALE ON CABLE |
CABLE IS BELDEN 9451 OR SIMILAR | DB-9 FEMALE ON CABLE |
PIN 1 |
SIGNAL GROUND [SHEILD] |
PIN 5 |
PIN 2 |
DATA FROM PC TO TDC-100 |
PIN 3 |
PIN 3 |
DATA FROM TDC-100 TO PC |
PIN 2 |