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5 INSTALLATION
During normal operation, the T-JOY joystick does not need to be connected to a computer, however, it
must be connected to a computer initially in order to change it’s settings (for example to change button
functions from the defaults or to change what additional devices will be controlled by each axis of the
joystick). Devices that will be used with the joystick must also be connected so that the computer may issue
a renumber instruction which assigns all connected devices a unique unit number. This is necessary so that
the T-JOY can direct instructions to the appropriate device to control the correct axis of motion.
Step 1
. Plug the Mini-DIN to D-Sub serial adapter into your
computer’s serial port and plug the longer T-JOY data cable (male
end) into the adapter. You may need to use a cable extension to reach
your computer.
There is no need to power-down or reboot the computer. USB-to-
RS232 converters are available if you have no RS232 serial port.
Step 2
. Connect at least one additional T-Series device to the shorter
T-JOY data cable (female end). Connect the power plug of your
power supply (2.1mm center positive) to the power connector of the
T-JOY. The green LED should light on the T-JOY and any connected
T-Series devices (note: not all T-Series devices have LEDs).
Depending on the number of devices connected, you may need to
connect additional power supplies. We recommend connecting a
power supply to every second or third unit to reduce current draw
through the data cables.
Step 3
. Install a demo program from the included CD, or download
one from the support section of our website http://www.zaber.com.
Follow the instructions in the readme file to install and run the
program.
As a simple first test, try entering these instructions:
Unit Cmd Data Description
0 2 0 Renumber
all
units
2 1 0 Home
unit
number
2
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