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RCM Signal User Manual

(Version 2.0.1.1)

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8 Windows

8.1

Normal/On Top

This is a toggle function enables you to put RCM Signal permanently in the

foreground of the Desktop of Windows. If the function to normal, RCM Signal can

be handled on the Desktop of Windows like all other windows. If it is set to On Top,

RCM Signal is always in the foreground. This means, that it is displayed in front of

all other windows.

9 Help

9.1

Release history

The release history is a text file with comments to all changes/developments have

been made for this application. The single entries are marked with letters: [M] =

modification, [B] = bug fixing and [F]= new function.

When you get a new version we recommend that you read the release history to be

informed on the news of RCM Signal.

Summary of Contents for RCM Signal

Page 1: ...User Manual RCM Signal ...

Page 2: ...uction 3 2 RCM Signal Converter Hardware 3 3 Installation of RCM Signal 4 3 1 Registration 7 4 First steps 8 4 1 Configuration of the network 8 4 2 Configuration of the Signal Port 10 5 File 10 5 1 Close 10 6 Configuration 11 6 1 Language 11 6 2 Options 12 6 2 1 RCM General 12 6 2 2 Interface Network 12 6 2 3 Signal Relay Module 13 6 2 4 Settings Channels 14 6 2 5 Settings Startpreparation 14 6 2 ...

Page 3: ... be connected to other programs from RC Timing which support RCM Signal in a similar way 2 RCM Signal Converter Hardware RCM Signal is used either with the 8 way relay board from Conrad Electronic order no 19 77 30 62 The connection to the computer is described in the manual for the board Please note that the jumpers JP2 and JP3 are set in RS232 mode JP1 must be set to 1 2 cause RCM Signal only co...

Page 4: ...o run the setup file double click in the Windows Explorer on the filename like RCM Signal v1 0 0 10 F or use start run of the main menu of Windows Before you run an update we recommend to you to make a complete backup of the RCM Signal folders Please do not delete these folders or delete files in it Please note that the update version is mostly newer than the full version If you install RCM Signal...

Page 5: ... when using Windows Vista Windows 7 or higher Install the program in a different folder like C RC Timing RCM Signal Due to the handling of the user rights in these versions of Windows The program will not work correctly if it is installed in C program files Again you click on next and in the following window you can determine whether setup creates an icon on the desktop for starting RCM Signal The...

Page 6: ...RCM Signal User Manual Version 2 0 1 1 Page 6 With clicking on Install you will start the setup process ...

Page 7: ...e and the access code You have received these information with your order from RCM Launching the application the first time you have to type in these information before you can use the program The application language is set to English by default For changing this language please refer to Configuration Language later in the manual ...

Page 8: ...e do it and confirm this change with Save Depending on the number of Signal programs you have installed in your network the number of connections must be set high enough Now you start RCM Signal and the program find the connection automatically shown by the hint in the footline Connected to RCM Signal Interface If this is not the case and in the footline Connection Timeout is written RCM Signal is...

Page 9: ...k Now the footer line changes to Connected to RCM Signal Interface and the color of the bar will change to white Please consider that it can take several seconds until RCM Signal has found the connection to RCM Ultimate In the footer line of RCM Ultimate you will find the information Signal 1 If RCM Signal can not establish a connection your network may be does not work properly To check this plea...

Page 10: ...n You can connect the RCM Signal Converter to this port But you can also use an additional PC connected to the network to use the ports of this PC The settings of the port where the RCM Signal Converter is connected to can be changed in Configuration Options Left click in the left column on Signal Relay Module In the right column you can choose the module and below the number of the port All other...

Page 11: ... 6 1 Language With Configuration Language you can set the languages used by RCM Signal All available languages are displayed and you can set one language to be used for the application Confirm your selection with OK and all text will now displayed in this language ...

Page 12: ...size and colours used by RCM Signal The settings for tables are not used by RCM Signal 6 2 2 Interface Network RCM Signal needs a network connection to the timekeeping computer as described in first steps We recommend to activate Assume RCM Ultimate Settings The TCP IP Port is set to the correct number by default You should not change this number ...

Page 13: ...g the Conrad board you have to set the number of the RS232 Port below All other settings should not be changed They have to be set to Baud 9600 Data bits 8 Stop bits 1 Paritiy bits None SW Flow None HW Flow None When selecting the Devantech Module you have to type in the TCP IP address of the module Do not chnge the number of the TCP IP Port ...

Page 14: ...tings Startpreparation The signals for the start preparation will be set here The function for 5 different conditions can be set In the left column the time before start is set at which the function is executed Below the channels K1 to K8 the lights will be activated which will be switched on or of The column Aktiv must be activated that the function is performed The Columns N P and F mean N norma...

Page 15: ...ed that the function is performed The Columns N P and F mean N normal persistent light P short one time flashing F continuous flashing The column I is only active if P or F is activated When I is actiovated the functions is performed interleafed This means that the previous function is performed furthermore The set lights channels remain on or off the setting of a flashing is performed in addition...

Page 16: ...n or of The column Aktiv must be activated that the function is performed The Columns N P and F mean N normal persistent light P short one time flashing F continuous flashing The column I is only active if P or F is activated When I is actiovated the functions is performed interleafed This means that the previous function is performed furthermore The set lights channels remain on or off the settin...

Page 17: ...k on the notepad field in the upper left corner This opens a window in which you have to type in the new name of the Language you want to create You have only to type in the name in the Language field The filename will be automatically created and should not be changed For the name of the language please use the English description When you confirm your input with Ok a new set based on the English...

Page 18: ...age editor shows you in the left column a menu ordered to topics which are based on the use of windows and or functions If one of these topics are marked you see in the right column a table of all the text definitions related to this topic On top of the right column you can define a default language This will be active when you mark another topic on the left side After having selected a topic in t...

Page 19: ... we recommend that you use the default setting of the language editor to have the text also displayed in that language you are familiar Please note again that you have to save with the Save button all your changes before you select another topic in the left column of the language editor ...

Page 20: ...er windows If it is set to On Top RCM Signal is always in the foreground This means that it is displayed in front of all other windows 9 Help 9 1 Release history The release history is a text file with comments to all changes developments have been made for this application The single entries are marked with letters M modification B bug fixing and F new function When you get a new version we recom...

Page 21: ...ny problems please contact us Simply write an email to support rcp ch Please do not forget to include the program name and the version number you are using This will help us to answer your questions without any delay If you are not known to us as a contact person of one of our customers we should also know the contract number RC Timing Felix Romer Talackerstrasse 45 CH 8156 Oberhasli ...

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