User guide
Boeckeler Instruments, Inc. Pointmaker CPN-5600, CPN-6000 Color Video Markers - Page 21
Section Two:Installation Connecting Controllers
e system supports up to 10 USB devices.
Connecting Touch Screens and Electronic Whiteboards
e Pointmaker is compatible with many types of touch screens (callBoeckeler
Instrumentsforcompatibility). During these procedures, you may want to refer
to the illustrations of the CPN-5600 front and back panels.
Pre-InstallationRecommendations:
Cabling:
If you desire to have the touch screen farther from the CPN-5600 than the
length of the touch screen’s RS-232 cable, you may need to install a line
driver. e touch screen and Pointmaker will not func tion properly if the
signal strength is too weak or encounters interfer ence. While the RS-232
specification indicates usage up to 50 feet, the actual distance at which the
signal must be amplified will vary based upon environmental factors.
Boeckeler recommends that you test any configuration to determine whether
the line drivers are needed.
FORRS-232TouchScreens:
You may install your own extension cable according to the following specifi-
cations:
• ree conductor cable
• Male DB-9 to female DB-9 wired straight through on pins 2, 3, and 5.
If you determine that you need a line driver to maintain signal strength, you
may purchase the DTX-DRV line driver from Boeck eler Instruments (see “If
installing the optional DTX-DRV extension” on page 22). e DTX-DRV
specification allows for distances up to 450 feet.
ForUSBTouchScreens:
Boeckeler Instruments offers a USB line driver and extension hardware. Many
third party line drivers are also available (callBoeckelerInstrumentsforcompat-
ibility).