Overview
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TCM Operation Manual
REAR PANEL PORTS AND CONNECTIONS
The rear panel has provisions for the following functions and connections. These are as follows:
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Communication Port (DB 9-pin Female)
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Digital Force Gauge (DFG) Port DB 9-pin Male
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USB Port
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Remote Foot Switch Port (optional)
Communication Port
The communication port will be used for future TCM enhanced capabilities.
USB Port
This is a USB Type B connector and is electrically isolated from the TCM. The USB port is used for field updates of firmware and to connect to a PC to run Force-
Test Software and other DAQ systems.. Later releases may also allow this port to be used to exchange other forms of data and communicate to external PCs
for Data Aquisition purposes as ForceTest Software.
Digital Force Gauge (DFG) Port
The DFG Port allows the TCM to receive RS232 signals and allow the tester to stop when a set force limit is reached.
X
Configuration 1
Connection for Stopping and cycling a DFG at a set load Limit.
X
Configuration 2
DFG load limit detection and data communication to PC for ForceTest and DAQs systems.
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Main Power Switch
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Main Power Fuse
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IEC Power Cord Connection
USB Port
Communication Port
Remote Foot Switch
Main Power Fuse
IEC Power Cord
Connection
DFG Port
Main Power
Switch
X
Configuration 3
ForceSetup.com—Utility for future TCM setup capabilities.
Digital Force Gauge
Cable: SPK-TCM-018
TCM
Digital Force Gauge
Cable: SPK-TCM-018
Cable: SPK-TCM-016
TCM
PC
Cable: SPK-TCM-016
TCM
PC
