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Insta llation a nd Se tup ProM aster 25 00 User Manua l 2-19 Note : T he 250 0’s powe r-up self-te st ta kes ap pro ximately two mi nutes to complete. 3. Con firm that t he high a ir pressure gauge on the 2 500 is read i…
Installation and Setup
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Starting TaskLink
TaskLink operates in two different modes: Administrator and Operator.
Administrator mode allows access to all parameters so that Tasks can be
created. Operator mode (the default) is used during a production run
when streamlined operation and high throughput are most important.
From the DOS prompt, start TaskLink in Administrator mode by entering
tl a
on the PC. (Enter
tl
to start TaskLink in Operator mode.) The main
TaskLink screen is displayed.
Note: TaskLink can also be operated when the PC is not connected to the 2500.
To run this simulation mode, enter
tl as
at the DOS prompt.
Exiting TaskLink
In Administrator mode, exit TaskLink from the main screen by pressing
A
LT
+
X
.
Turning on the 2500
To start the system, make sure you are in Administrator mode and at the
TaskLink main screen and follow this brief procedure:
1. Confirm that the air input line has been installed and the high and
low pressure gauges indicate that air is reaching the 2500.
CAUTION: The noise level generated by an operating 2500 can exceed 70
dB. Long term exposure to this level of noise could cause
hearing loss. Personnel working near the 2500 should wear
hearing protection.
2. Turn on the 2500. The 2500 powers up and communicates with
TaskLink when the system self-test is completed.
Figure 2-13
TaskLink Main Screen
(Administrator Mode)
Installation and Setup
ProMaster 2500 User Manual 2-19
Note: The 2500’s power-up self-test takes approximately two minutes to
complete.
3. Confirm that the high air pressure gauge on the 2500 is reading 75 PSI
(see page 2-7). When the adjustment is correct, push the adjustment
knob in toward the back of the handler to lock its position.
4. Confirm that the low air pressure gauge is reading 25 PSI. When the
adjustment is correct, push the adjustment knob in toward the back
of the handler to lock it in position.
Checking System
Communication
To confirm that communication between TaskLink and the 2500’s
programming electronics has been established, press
C
TRL
+
F1
on the PC
keyboard.
Note: The 2500’s power-up self-test takes approximately two minutes to
complete. During this time, TaskLink will not be able to establish
communication with the 2500.
If they are communicating correctly, a green box appears with the
following message:
Contact with programmer established
If there is a problem, a red box appears with the following message:
Attempting to contact programmer...
and the screen will suggest several troubleshooting steps to correct the
problem.
To confirm that communication between TaskLink and the Remote port
on the 2500 has been established, press
C
TRL
+
F2
on the PC keyboard.
If correct communication is occurring, a green box appears with the
following message:
Contact with handler established.
If there is a problem, a red box appears with this message:
Attempting to contact handler ...
and the screen will suggest several troubleshooting actions to take.
If TaskLink cannot contact the programmer, check the following:
• Ensure that the two RS-232C cables are connected properly (COM1 to
Programmer port, COM2 to Remote port).
• Ensure that your PC does not assign two RS-232C ports to the same
IRQ. Your system will not communicate with the Programmer Port if
two COM Ports are assigned to the same IRQ.
• Ensure that someone has not changed TaskLink’s port settings from
their default values. If they have, restore them to their default
settings and check the port communication.
• You should be using the RS-232C cables supplied with the system.
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Switching Between
Local and Remote
Modes
As discussed in Chapter 1, the 2500 uses two methods to communicate
with the operator. Ninety-five per cent of the interaction will be through
the TaskLink screens and PC keyboard. The remaining five per cent of
the interaction is through the 2500’s keyboard and display. When the
system is initially shipped from the factory, it is configured to
communicate with TaskLink.
There are two key points to remember about these modes:
1. When you are using TaskLink, the 2500 is operating in
Remote mode
.
The 2500 displays the message
PROMASTER REMOTE MODE.
2. When you are entering commands on the 2500’s keyboard, the
system is either:
•in
Local mode
, or
• running a Task and you have pressed
STOP
on the keyboard to
make an adjustment. A complete list of STOP commands is
located in Appendix B.
If the 2500 powers up in local mode, you can switch to remote mode by
pressing
LOWER CASE
+
R
(for
remote
) on the 2500’s keyboard. The 2500
displays
The 2500 remains in remote mode until you change it by pressing
LOWER CASE
+
L
(for
local
) on the 2500’s keyboard. The 2500 powers
up in the mode it was in when last turned off. This will be remote mode
when operating with TaskLink.
Default 2500 System
Configuration
Listed below are the default settings for the ProMaster 2500 system. The
procedures for changing these parameters are described in relevant
sections of the manual. Under most circumstances, you will use these
defaults, connect the air line and communication cables, power up the
system, and start creating Tasks.
PROMASTER REMOTE MODE
Parameter Type Parameter Default
General Remote Port Baud Rate
Programmer Port Baud Rate
Audible Alarm
9600
9600
On
Labeler Label Calibration
Label Placement
Label Adjust
Print 1/16” from
leading edge
Autocenter
Centered on device
TaskLink Ports Programmer Port
Remote Port
COM1 on PC
COM2 on PC