PNI Sensor Corporation
Doc #1007537 r12
TCM3 & TCM5 User Manual- Sept 2011
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4.1.2 Connection Tab
Initial Connection:
1. Select 38400 as the baud rate.
2. Select the serial port the unit is plugged into.
3. Click on the
<Connect>
button.
4.
Once a connection is made the “Connected” light will turn green and the Module, Firmware Ver-
sion and Serial Number will be displayed.
Change Baud Rate:
1. Select new baud rate for the module.
2. Click on the
<Power Down>
button.
3. Select same baud rate for the computer.
4. Click on the
<Power Up>
button.
Change Modules:
Once connection has been made, the TCM Studio will remember the last settings. Any time a module is
switched out, clicking on the
<Connect>
button once the new module is attached will reestablish a
connection as long as the module baud rate is the same as the previous unit.
4.1.3 Configuration Tab
Note: No settings will be changed in the unit until the <SAVE> button has been selected.
Mounting Options:
Note: If the selection is grayed out or not listed the unit connected does not support this feature.
Refer to “Mechanically Mounting – mounting option” section for additional information on
mounting options.
Standard:
When selected the unit is to be mounted with the main board in a horizontal position (the
Z axis magnetic sensor is vertical).
Standard 90 Degrees:
When selected the unit is to be mounted with the main board in a horizontal
position but rotated so the arrow is pointed 90 degrees clockwise from the front of the host system.
Standard 180 Degrees:
When selected the unit is to be mounted with the main board in a horizontal
position but rotated so the arrow is pointed 180 degrees from the front of the host system.
Standard 270 Degrees:
When selected the unit is to be mounted with the main board in a horizontal
position but rotated so the arrow is pointed 270 degrees clockwise from the front of the host system.
