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92-2448-01 Rev.B
GPIO Multi-Expansion Option
Overview This document describes the contents, installation, and use of the I-Class and W-Class GPI/O MultiExpansion option. Additional instructions are included for those using an MCL application. After verifying the contents of your kit and the tools required, follow the steps below to install and use the option. DO NOT remove or change the jumper settings on the circuit card included in this option: equipment damage can occur. Also, for your safety and to avoid damaging the printer, WARNING
turn OFF the power switch and unplug the AC power cord before starting this installation.
Contents of the GPI/O Multi-Expansion Option Kits In addition to this document, these kits contain the following items:
GPI/O Multi-Expansion CCA Rear Cover Plate 1
Screws, (4) M4 x 12
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Tools Required To install this option, you will need a Phillips screwdriver.
Step 1: Preparing the Printer
A) Turn OFF the Power Switch and unplug the Power Cord from the AC Receptacle.
Power Switch AC Receptacle Power Cord
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Card Cage
B) Remove the two Screws that secure the Cover Plate to the Card Cage, and then
Screws
remove the Cover Plate.
Cover Plate
Step 2: Installing the GPI/O Multi-Expansion CCA Card Cage
A) Slide the GPI/O Multi-Expansion CCA GPI/O Multi-Expansion CCA
(Item ) into leftmost slot of the Card Cage, as shown, and then firmly push the CCA to seat it into the backplane connector.
Screws
B) Secure the GPI/O Multi-Expansion CCA using two Screws (Item ).
Card Cage
C) Position the Cover Plate (Item ) on the Card Cage, as shown, and secure it using
Cover Plate
two Screws (Item ).
Screws
D) Plug the Power Cord into the AC Receptacle and turn ON the printer to complete the installation. Proceed to Step 3 to setup the option.
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Step 3: Setup and Configuration The GPI/O Multi-Expansion CCA has the following features and can be configured according to your needs (unless otherwise noted, reference the Operator’s Manual for additional setup information, or consult your software package for usage details):
Flash Expansion – 8 megabytes of configurable Flash Memory for storage of label formats, fonts, and graphics. (Note that when ILPC Fonts are installed, four Mbytes will remain for other storage uses.) Expansion Module Designator
Memory Allocation
F
4 MB Flash – Configurable.
Z
4 MB Flash –ILPC Option – protected, if installed.
You can view available memory by printing a Configuration Label: Press the TEST Key. Then, using the FWD Key, scroll to PRINT CONFIGURATION and press the TEST Key again.
PRESENT ADJUST
PARALLEL PORT B:
64 DOTS
Memory Modules can be verified on the
NOT INSTALLED
PRINTER OPTIONS
NIC ADAPTER: IP ADDRESS
MODULES
010.012.000.215
A: NOT INSTALLED B: NOT INSTALLED D: FORMATTED F: FORMATTED G: NOT INSTALLED X: NOT INSTALLED Y: FORMATTED Z: FORMATTED
Configuration Label.
SUBNET MASK 255.255.000.000
GATEWAY
010.012.254.254
SNMPTRAP DESTINATION 000.000.000.000
PRESENT SENSOR
NETWARE
NOT INSTALLED
ENABLED
CUTTER
DHCP
NOT INSTALLED
DISABLED
SCANNER: MODE
HOST SETTINGS: HOST TIMEOUT
PICKET FENCE
10 SEC
The printer’s menu system (under PRINTER OPTIONS / MODULES) offers a complete compliment of memory management functions (PRINT DIRECTORY, PRINT FILE, FORMAT MODULE, DELETE FILE, and PACK MODULE), while the SYSTEM SETTINGS menu branch lets you define the default storage module.
Real Time Clock – Allows time and date retention for label time-stamping functions. You can set the printer’s time and date using the SYSTEM SETTINGS menu branch. When set, the time and date will be retained and then displayed
ERROR
STOP
READY
upon subsequent power-ups.
REV
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FWD
ENT
GPIO Port – A General Purpose Input / Output Port for control of printing functions via an external device (e.g., a label applicator), as detailed below: Pin Number
Signal Name
Signal State
Signal Direction *
1
Vcc
+5 VDC
Output
+5 VDC power supply.
2
Ribbon Fault
Low
Output
Goes low when a ribbon out condition is detected.
3
Paper Fault
Low
Output
Goes low when an out of stock condition is detected.
4
Printer Fault
Low
Output
Goes low when any printer fault is detected.
5
Ribbon Low
Programmable
Output
Goes high (or low) when a low ribbon supply is detected.
Output
Goes high (or low) when printing is complete, typically monitored to initiate the next Start of Print sequence.
Input
When received, will position a presented label for printing -provided that the programmed present distance is greater than zero.
6
End of Print
Programmable
Programmable
Description
7
Backup Label
8
Start of Print Signal (SOP)
Programmable
Input
When received, begins printing. (If the printer awaits the SOP signal, WAITING FOR SIGNAL will be displayed).
9
Signal Ground
Ground
N/A
Ground return.
*Signal direction is given relative to the printer.
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The GPIO Connector pin out configuration, illustrated, right, as viewed from the rear of the printer. (Use a Mini-DIN male connector [e.g., Kycon KMDA-9P] when making your interface).
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5
1
4 3
4
9 8
7
GPIO Start of Print Control External Start of Print / Backup Label control can be made in one of the following ways:
By direct connections to Pins 8 & 7 using TTL-level inputs; or,
By using an interface circuit similar to the one shown right. For additional interfacing requirements, see the table below.
GPIO Specifications* Vin max
5.5 VDC maximum input into any pin
VIH
3.8 VDC minimum (high level input voltage)
VIL
1.65 VDC maximum (low level input voltage)
IOH
-8 mA typical, - 25 mA maximum (high level output current)
IOL
8 mA typical 25 mA maximum (low level output current)
VOH
IOH = -8 mA, minimum 3.8 VDC
VOL
IOL = 8 mA, maximum .44 VDC
*See the SN74AHC244 data sheet for more information.
ILPC Fonts – For extended font capabilities, the following sets are available:
CG-Times (western European) Scalable font
Kanji Gothic B Scalable font
Simplified Chinese GB Scalable font
Korean Hangul Scalable font
These ILPC font sets arrive pre-loaded. To use them, refer to the Programmer’s Manual, which can be found on the Datamax-O’Neil Accessories CD or on our web site at www.datamax-oneil.com.
Secondary Serial Port (MCL users only, kit number78-2669-01): Included on this multipurpose interface card is a secondary RS-232 serial port, one specifically designed for use with specially configured MCL application programs and firmware. As mentioned earlier in this document, incorrectly repositioning the jumper blocks on this card could cause damage to your Datamax-O’Neil printer; therefore, it is important to note that only knowledgeable technicians, after first consulting with Datamax-O’Neil technical support, must enable this feature. Under the described normal operation of this card, with its GPIO / applicator interface or font expansion features, there should be no cause for concern.
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