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TCR Series User's Guide Machine Setup 5-21
External Control
MENU | Machine Setup | External Control
The Setup External Control Menu provides setup functions that pertain to the TCR’s RS-422 and
GPI (General Purpose Interface) control ports. To reach the Setup External Control Menu, select
item 3 (EXTERNAL CONTROL) on the Setup Menu.
SETUP EXTERNAL CONTROL
0. > CONTROL-IN PORT : SINGLE REMOTE
1. RS-422 EMULATION : BVW-75 VTR
2. RS-422 BALLISTICS : MAX. SPEED
3. RS-422 TRACK ARMING
4. GENERAL PURPOSE I/O
'ENTER' OR NUMBER SELECTS MENU ITEM
PRESS 'EXIT' TO EXIT MENU
Setup External Control Menu
The functions in the Setup External Control Menu are listed below.
0. Control-In Port
Selects the function of the control input port.
1. RS-422 Emulation
Selects the type of RS-422 (9-pin) emulation. Choose BVW-75, DVW-500, PCM-7040, or
TCR native.
2. RS-422 Ballistics
Selects the emulated ballistics. Choose Standard, Maximum Speed, or Minimum Speed
for compatibility.
3. RS-422 Track Arming
Assigns RS-422 channels to TCR tracks.
4. General Purpose I/O
Assigns GPI input and output ports.
Each external control function is explained in detail in the following sections.
Control-In Port
The Control-In Port function allows you to set up the TCR’s multi-machine control capability.
MENU | Machine Setup | External Control | Control-In Port
Note On the Setup External Control Menu, please leave the CONTROL
IN function set to OFF.