Rauland-Borg MRC7601 User manual

Installation, Programming and Operation KI-1981A
MRC7601 Media Retrieval
Controller
Rauland-Borg Corporation
Issued: 06/30/98
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KI-1981A MRC7600 —Installation, Programming and Operations Manual
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Table of Contents
GENERAL INFORMATION.............................................................................................................................................. 5
REVISION HISTORY............................................................................................................................................................. 5
Manual Revisions ......................................................................................................................................................... 5
Firmware and Software Revisions...............................................................................................................................................6
EQUIPMENT LIST ................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Associated Equipment................................................................................................................................................... 7
RELATED MANUALS ........................................................................................................................................................... 8
DESIGN AND INSTALLATION................................................................................................................................................ 8
DESIGN GUIDELINES........................................................................................................................................................... 8
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS........................................................................................................................................ 9
Tip and Ring Interface.................................................................................................................................................. 9
E&M Interface and Backwards Compatibility..............................................................................................................10
MR200 RACK INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................................10
TELECENTER®IV PLUS ......................................................................................................................................................11
TELECENTER®V AND 21: E&M INTERFACE........................................................................................................................12
TELECENTER®V AND 21: TIP/RING INTERFACE...................................................................................................................13
TROUBLESHOOTING...........................................................................................................................................................14
E&M Interface.............................................................................................................................................................14
Tip and Ring Interface.................................................................................................................................................14
Maintenance................................................................................................................................................................14
PROGRAMMING..............................................................................................................................................................15
GENERAL INFORMATION ....................................................................................................................................................15
Overview of the TMRC Program..................................................................................................................................15
File Lists......................................................................................................................................................................16
PC Requirements.........................................................................................................................................................16
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................................................16
Installing TMRC for the First Time..............................................................................................................................16
Uninstalling TMRC......................................................................................................................................................17
Upgrading an existing Version.....................................................................................................................................17
RUNNING THE TMRC PROGRAM........................................................................................................................................18
Launching the TMRC Application................................................................................................................................18
Main Window Description ...........................................................................................................................................18
Working in the Stand-alone Mode................................................................................................................................18
Working in the Remote Device Mode...........................................................................................................................19
Downloading New Firmware to the MRC7601.............................................................................................................20
Step-by-Step .............................................................................................................................................................................21
MRC7601 RAM & EPROM Modes..............................................................................................................................22
MRC7601 PROGRAMMING ................................................................................................................................................22
Version Window...........................................................................................................................................................22
Configuration Window.................................................................................................................................................23
Programming a Button: Step by Step.........................................................................................................................................27
Editing a Button: Step by Step...................................................................................................................................................27
Editing Key Text: Step by Step.................................................................................................................................................28
Terminal Emulation window........................................................................................................................................30
Using Other Terminal Emulation Programs.................................................................................................................31
Monitor Commands .....................................................................................................................................................31

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TELECENTER® SYSTEM PROGRAMMING...............................................................................................................................34
Telecenter with E & M Interface...............................................................................................................................................34
Telecenter® with Tip/Ring Interface..............................................................................................................................35
OPERATIONS....................................................................................................................................................................36
ESTABLISHING/RELINQUISHING PLAYER CONTROL .............................................................................................................36
Paging the Media Center Operator..............................................................................................................................37
OPERATING A PLAYER .......................................................................................................................................................37
CDI OPERATIONS..............................................................................................................................................................39
Cursor Operation.......................................................................................................................................................................40
MEDIA-CENTER TELEPHONE......................................................................................................................................41
#24 MEDIA-CENTER CONTROL FUNCTION ..........................................................................................................................41
To Pre-assign a Player................................................................................................................................................41
To Terminate a Connection..........................................................................................................................................41
Using a StarPlus Phone in the Media-Center...............................................................................................................42
APPENDIX A: ILLUSTRATIONS ....................................................................................................................................43
Telecenter®Media-Retrieval Classroom Operating Guide............................................................................................44
APPENDIX B: LDP, VCR, CDI CONNECTION ILLUSTRATIONS..............................................................................46

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General Information
The MRC7601 module is an interface that enables a user to operate a video cassette
recorder (VCR), a Laser Disk Video Player, or a Philips CDI player from a remote
location via a Telecenter® V, a Telecenter® System 21, or a Telecenter® IV Plus.
With this system, all of an institution’s video sources can be operated and kept at
one secure location. An authorized user simply accesses the video source, selects
the appropriate television channel, and then controls the player. The controller may
be a simple telephone, a hand-held remote control (MRH7700), or a bar code
scanner (RANBARC).
This unit is a direct functional replacement for the MR100. The connector wiring is
identical to that of the MR100. It is possible to have MR100 units and MRC7601
units operating side by side in the same system (if they are all E&M interfaced).
The unit is designed to work with most commonly available VCRs. It will support
several versions of Pioneer Laser Disk Video Players, including the LD-V2200 and
LD-V4400. It will control all Phillips CDI players.
The MRC7601 may connect to the Telecenter® using either E&M (like the MR100)
or Tip/Ring connections. The Tip/Ring interface accepts either 12 or 48 volt
telephone line voltage. The Tip/Ring interface connects to the SLC ports on the
Telecenter®System 21 (either SLC3 or SLC4). The Tip/Ring interface is not
available for use with the Telecenter® IV Plus.
The memory on the MRC7601 is non-volatile. It has a combination of battery
backed RAM and EEPROM storage. The batteries should be replaced every 5
years.
Revision History
Manual Revisions
The following section details changes made to MRC76XX manuals:
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KI-1981: Initial release of MRC7600 firmware version 2.0 and TMRC program
version 2.0.
KI-1981A: MRC7600 firmware version 2.2 and TMRC program version 2.2.
KI-???: MRC7601 firmware version 3.1 and TMRC program version 3.1.
Firmware and Software Revisions
The following section details changes made to MRC76XX firmware and software:
 Version 2.2 Revisions
The 2.2 version revisions facilitate programming and maintenance, they are not
essential to proper and reliable operation of the MRC7600.The fixes are:
MRC7600
9 The TMRC could fail to connect because the MRC7601 was not clearing the
serial data buffer at log-in. Also, the MRC7601 could send extra characters
after receiving the QUIT command.
TMRC
9 The “TMRC attempting to connect…..” message box could lose text when
switched from an invalid Comm port to a valid Comm port.
9 The distributor Name and Job-Site fields are now limited to 20 characters to
prevent them from scrolling off the screen. A message box warns the user to
truncate when saving too long of a name.
9 “File Save” now allows files to be saved to a specified directory.

Version 3.0 Revisions
Version 3.0 was never released for production.

Version 3.1 Revisions
Version 3.1 was release is RAM-resident, and thus may only be used on the
MRC7601. Due to memory limitations, the MRC7600—which is EPROM-based—
will not be expanded.

MRC7600 Downloadable Firmware Version 3.1
Available via the Rauland website or on diskette, the 3.1 version of MRC7600 and
TMRC allow the installer to field-download the new firmware into MRC7600's
static RAM memory.
Changes include the addition of five user-definable VCR control keys (7, 8, 9, *,
and #). Changes, of course, are subject to both VCR and MRC7600 support. The
user-definable VCR control keys are not available from the MRR7800.

MRC7600 Boot EPROM Version 3.1
The boot EPROM is used solely to download firmware to RAM. It contains no
feature code.

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
TMRC Version 3.1
Version 3.1 supports both the MRC7600 (v2.x) and MRC7601 (v3.x) products.
Additional VCR direct control and user-definable buttons were added to TMRC's
General Configuration window.
A Download Firmware button was added to TMRC's main window.
Equipment List
An MRC7601 includes one of each of the following items:
9
MRC7601 PC board assembly
9
IR emitter and cable assembly, 10 Ft., Part No. VP0400
9
Female Connector to attach the field wire leads, Part No. SF0475-08
9
Foam Pad Overlay (for IR emitter), Part No. QP0383
9
Adhesive-backed Foam Cover (for IR Emitter), Part No. QP0384
9
MRC7601 Installation, operation, and programming manual (KI-1981)
Associated Equipment
The MR200 is a rack-mount chassis that holds up to 6-MRC7601 modules. The
chassis installs in a standard 19-inch rack: it takes 3 ½ inches of vertical space and
about ten inches of depth, including an inch for the wiring.
The MRC7695 is a 20 foot serial data cable that connects the DB9 connector on
the MRC7601 to the DB15 connector on the Laser Disk Video Player.
The MRH7700 is a hand-held remote control that can control both the local TV set
and the remote media device (i.e. VCR, Laser Disk Video Player, or CDI player).
The MRR7800 is an infra-red receiver unit that communicates with the MRC7601
over the telephone line.
The PS12 regulated 12 VDC, 1 Amp power supply will accommodate up to 10
MRC7601 modules.
The RANBARC is a bar code scanner with an integral infra-red transmitter, which
can control a remote Laser Disk Video Player.
The RANLASER is a Laser Disk Video Player.
The RANVCR is a general purpose VCR.
The TCEM4157 is the E&M adapter module for the Telecenter® V.
The VC7330 is the E&M adapter module for the Telecenter® IV.

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The TMRC Graphical User Interface is the installation program for the MRC7601.
It may be either purchased (on a floppy disk media) or downloaded from the
Rauland-Borg electronic bulletin board system.
Related Manuals
The following Telecenter® manuals contain important information for the Media
Retrieval Controller:
9
KI-1655 CPU3 and Media Retrieval Functions.
9
KI-1584 Telecenter®IV Programming
9
KI-1692 Telecenter®V Programming Manual
9
KI-1768 Telecenter®System 21 Programming Manual
9
KI-1845 MRR7800 Remote Receiver Module
9
KI-1844 MRH7700 IR Remote Control
Design and Installation
Design Guidelines
This section highlights the differences between the MR100 and the MRC7601.

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General Considerations
9
The MRC7601 does not include a Laser Disk serial cable or an E&M line
module. These items must be purchased as necessary (see ‘Associated
Equipment’ section).
9
Sometimes the “TMRC attempting to connect…..” message box lost text when
switched from an invalid Comm port to a valid Comm port. When the
disconnect digit (“0”) is pressed in laser disk mode, the red status LED will not
turn off immediately. It will turn off after a programmable delay (see Release
Timer). Because the Release key (0) is also used for the Chapter command, this
timer determines the amount of time the user has to enter the first chapter digit
before the MRC7601 disconnects.
9
MRC7601 uses a special non-volatile memory where the VCR device code can
only be changed a maximum of 25 times. Thereafter, operation of the unit may
become erratic. The LIST command (available from the Terminal window)
shows the total number of VCR code “reprogrammings” that have occurred
over the life of the unit. The CDI device selection is also included in this count.
9
The Laser Disk serial cable is 20 feet long, and should not be extended. The IR
emitter cable is 10 feet long and may be extended to 100 feet (with 22 AWG
wire).
9
Media Lines must be contiguous (as with the MR100).
Tip and Ring Interface
9
You can mix E&M and Tip/Ring controllers in a Telecenter® V system, but not
in a Telecenter® System 21.
9
On Telecenter® System 21 systems with Tip/Ring interface, you must connect
the MRC7601 to SLC ports (either SLC3 or SLC4).
9
The Tip/Ring interface is not available for the Telecenter® IV Plus.
9
For the Tip/Ring interface, the initialization and ending tones are provided
internally on the MRC7601. These tones are configurable using the TMRC
program. Do not program initialization or ending tones on the Telecenter®
head-end.
9
When using the Tip/Ring interface, you must obtain new Telecenter®firmware.
Use Telecenter® V version 500.0 or higher and TD5 version 17.0 or higher. Use
Telecenter®System 21 version 3.0 or higher and TD21 version 3.0 or higher.
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9
The Tip/Ring interface will work in a crude fashion with non-Telecenter®
telephone platforms; however, you will lose the following features: pre-
assignment, privacy, single digit connect, and #24 (Media Center) functions.
E&M Interface and Backwards Compatibility
9
The MRC7601 does not provide initialization or ending tones internally for the
E&M interface. The Telecenter®head-end must provide these tones.
9
There has been a significant change in the ending tone function for Laser Disk
Video Players. On the MR100, the Release digit (“0”) had the side affect of
leaving the MR100 in the Numeric mode. It was therefore necessary to have an
asterisk (“*”) initialization tone to bring the unit back into the Command mode.
9
This is not true for the MRC7601. When the MRC7601 receives the Release
digit, it stays in the Command mode. In systems that have Laser Disks
connected to both MR100 and MRC7601 units, program the “0*” initialization
tone for the MR100, but don’t program any initialization tones for the
MRC7601. (The MRC7601 interprets the “*” digit as the “Audio Channel 2”
command.)
9
The MRC7601 emulates the current MR100 version 8.0 functionality.
Specifically, when controlling a VCR, digit 5 is STOP, and digit 0 is release.
With earlier versions, digit 5 both STOPs and RELEASEs the VCR, and digit 0
is RELEASE only. If you are mixing MRC7601 and MR100 units in the same
site, and the MR100 firmware is version 6.0 or earlier, be sure the school staff
knows that they MUST hit 0 to release.
MR200 Rack Installation
Step 1: If the rack holes are not tapped, clip the four supplied Tinnerman nuts, flat
side to the front, over the appropriate holes.
Step 2: Install the MR200 chassis in the rack with the supplied mounting
hardware: the fiber washers go between the flat washers and the front of the
chassis, to protect the chassis’ finish.
Step 3: Remove the “U” shaped locking bar and its two thread-forming screws
from the rear of the chassis and set them aside.

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Telecenter®IV Plus
Please observe the following procedure during installation (see drawing 1, immediately
below; or see Appendix B for a large-format copy):
LDP (Laser Disk), VCR, and/or CDI Installation
1. Replace the standard “U1” hybrid with the VC7330 E&M hybrid for each MRC’s
LLM line.
2. Install the MR200 chassis in the video rack within the 20 foot (LDP) or 10 foot
(VCR/CDI) available cable range. A regulated 12 VDC, 1.0 Amp power supply (e.g.
PS12) is required to power 10 MRCs.
3. Set slide switch “S1” to E&M position. (DIP switch “S4” is not used with E&M
applications.)
4. Insert the MRC7601 into its assigned chassis slot.
5. Connect power, Tip, Ring, and a ground wire from MRC7601 common to a CIO or
SCC “Z” terminal. Correct Tip/Ring polarity and a common ground are essential
for proper operation.
6. Connect a straight DB9 cable (Male-Female) from the MRC7601 to your PC, and
program the unit per instructions in this manual (see section 3, below).
7. Select from either or both of the next two steps (7a or 7b), depending upon individual
system set up; then continue with step 8 for all device configuration.
7a. (for LDPs only) Connect the MRC7695 LDP cable from MRC7601 (DB9) to the LDP
(DB15); set the DIP switches on the back of the LDP to provide 4800 baud (see
drawing 1, immediately below).
7b. (for VCRs/CDIs only) Plug the IR emitter cable into the jack on the MRC7601.
Attach the IR emitter head to the VCR face directly over the sensor. Apply the foam
pad overlay and adhesive backed foam cover (both provided).
8. Program the CPU3 (TC4411) as required by the Telecenter®IV Plus manual (KI-
1655).
¾ On power up, the front panel LED will flash the version number, pause, and then display the
sub-version number.
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Telecenter®V and 21: E&M Interface
Please observe the following procedure during installation (see drawing 2, immediately
below; or see Appendix B for a large-format copy):
LDP (Laser Disk), VCR, and/or CDI Installation
1. Replace U1 line module with TCEM4157 E&M adapter module (TCV LLM only) or
strap the SAC (TC2195) and MSM (TC2150) for E&M (TC21 only).
9. Install the MR200 chassis in the video rack within the 20 foot (LDP) or 10 foot
(VCR/CDI) available cable range. A regulated 12 VDC, 1.0 Amp power supply (e.g.
PS12) is required to power 10 MRCs.
10. Set slide switch “S1” to E&M position. (DIP switch “S4” does not apply to E&M
applications.)
11. Insert the MRC7601 into its assigned chassis slot.
12. Connect power, Tip, Ring, and a ground wire from the MRC7601 common to a CIO
or SCC “Z” terminal. Correct Tip/Ring polarity and a common ground are essential for
proper operation.
13. Connect a straight DB9 cable (Male-Female) from the MRC7601 to your PC, and
program the unit per instructions in this manual (see section 3, below).
14. Select from either or both of the next two steps (7a or 7b), depending upon individual
system set up; then continue with step 8 for all device configuration.
7a. (for LDPs only) Connect the MRC7695 LDP cable from MRC7601 (DB9) to the LDP
(DB15); set the DIP switches on the back of the LDP to provide 4800 baud (see
drawing 3, immediately below).
7b. (for VCRs/CDIs only) Plug the IR emitter cable into the jack on the MRC7601.
Attach the IR emitter head to the VCR face directly over the sensor. Apply the foam
pad overlay and adhesive backed foam cover (both provided).
15. Program the Telecenter®system as required by the TCV or TC21 programming
manual.
¾ On power up, the front panel LED will flash the version number, pause, and then
display the sub-version number.
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Telecenter®V and 21: Tip/Ring Interface
Please observe the following procedure during installation (see drawing 3,
immediately below; or see Appendix B for a large-format copy):
LDP (Laser Disk), VCR, and/or CDI Installation
1. Use a standard 12 volt LLM port (TCV only) or a standard SLC3 or SLC4 port (TC21
only).
2. Install the MR200 chassis in the video rack within the 20 foot (LDP) or 10 foot
(VCR/CDI) available cable range. A regulated 12 VDC, 1.0 Amp power supply (e.g.
PS12) is required to power 10 MRCs.
3. Set slide switch “S1” to the T/R position.
4. Set DIP Switch “S4” as follows:
¾ Position 1 selects line voltage: up for 48V, down for 12V.
¾ Position 2 selects ring voltage: up for TCV (90 VAC) ring, down for TC21 (-12 VDC)
ring.
¾ Positions 3-6 are unused.
16. Insert the MRC7601 into its assigned chassis slot. Connect power, Tip and Ring.
Correct Tip/Ring polarity are essential for TC21 only.
17. Connect a straight DB9 cable (Male-Female) from the MRC7601 to your PC, and
program the unit per instructions in this manual (see section 3, below).
18. Select from either or both of the next two steps (7a or 7b), depending upon individual
system set up; then continue with step 8 for all device configuration.
7a. (for LDPs only) Connect the MRC7695 LDP cable from MRC7601 (DB9) to the LDP
(DB15); set the DIP switches on the back of the LDP to provide 4800 baud (see drawing 3,
immediately below).
7b. (for VCRs/CDIs only) Plug the IR emitter cable into the jack on the MRC7601. Attach the
IR emitter head to the VCR face directly over the sensor. Apply the foam pad overlay and
adhesive backed foam cover (both provided).
19. Program the Telecenter®system as required by the TCV or TC21 programming
manual.
¾ On power up, the front panel LED will flash the version number, pause, and then the
sub-version number.
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Troubleshooting
If troubleshooting is necessary, keep the following in mind:
E&M Interface
Terminals E and M carry signals for both audio and DC logic. The E terminal
connects to Telecenter® Ring; while M connects to Telecenter® Tip. The M signal is
controlled by the MRC7601. The E signal is controlled by the Telecenter®, but is
not used for signaling (.i.e. it is always +12 VDC). By connecting a DC voltmeter
between either terminal and ground, you can gain useful troubleshooting
information.
The following table gives the nominal levels for the different Telecenter® systems
(actual readings may vary by +/- 0.3 VDC). If you do not see these levels, check
your programming, wiring, verify that the E&M line module is installed in the
LLM and/or the MSM is strapped properly for E&M.
Signal Systems VDC Condition
M to Z ALL
TC4+
TC21
TC5
+12
+5.7
+1.7
+1.5
Idle
Active - (Red LED On)
Active - (Red LED On)
Active - (Red LED On)
E to Z All +12 Always
Tip and Ring Interface
The voltage between the MRC7601 Tip and Ring terminals should be as follows.
(These values are true for all Telecenter® systems):
Signal Systems VDC Condition
Tip to Ring All +11.5 to +12 Idle
All +5.5 to +7.5 Active (Red LED On)
Maintenance
Rauland recommends replacement of the battery every 5 years. Use any 3V,
25mm, 250 mAHr lithium coil cell.

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Programming
General Information
The TMRC configuration and diagnostic program allows the installer to make
programming changes and troubleshoot the system quickly and efficiently. The
user interface is very user-friendly, and most operations can be performed by
pointing and clicking with the mouse. The user interface adheres to commonly
accepted standards of user interface development.
Overview of the TMRC Program
The TMRC graphical user interface runs on Microsoft Windows™ based machines,
running Windows™ 3.1 or higher. It will also run on Windows™3 95 machines as
a 16-bit application. The user interface is structured as a multi- dialog application,
and each dialog box has its own context sensitive help. The help engine supports
additional tools for searching and printing.
Further, the TMRC program supports both “Standalone” and “Remote Device”
modes. Additionally, the configuration can be previewed and printed on a printer
connected to a personal computer. A terminal window is provided for diagnostic
purposes. The data in the terminal window can be saved to a file for review and
future reference.
The TMRC program enables a user to:
9 Download MRC7601 Firmware
9 Create and edit configuration files and then download these files to MRC7601
9 Troubleshoot the system via its terminal window
9 Retrieve system diagnostics and save them to a file
9 Preview and print system configuration
The TMRC configuration program communicates with the MRC7601 via a serial
port on the PC. It is necessary that there be one free serial port on the PC to
connect with the MRC7601. A straight through RS-232 cable is required for
communication between the PC and the MRC7601.
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File Lists
The TMRC package contains a single diskette with two files, install.txt and
tmrcXXX.exe (where XXX indicates the version). The two files are located in the
root directory of the floppy diskette. The TMRC program is also available for
download on the Rauland-Borg electronic bulletin board system.
PC Requirements
The TMRC software has been developed on a Windows™ platform and will run on
machines running Microsoft Windows™ Operating System 3.1 or higher. Other
system requirements are:
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386-25 MHz. or faster desktop or laptop computer
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4−Megabyte or greater random access memory (RAM)
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5−Megabytes minimum free hard drive space
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3−1/2
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diskette drive
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Standard COM port
Using PCs with increased processor speed, greater amounts of RAM, and more free
storage space will yield enhanced performance.
Software Installation
Installing TMRC for the First Time
As discussed, the shipped diskettes contain two files: install.txt, a text file
featuring basic installation instructions and tmrcXXX.exe (where XXX is the
version), a self extracting executable file.
To install tmrcXXX.exe and associated files on your hard drive:
1. Copy tmrcXXX.exe to a temporary directory on your hard drive using “File
Manager” or “Explorer.”
¾ If no such directory exists, create one.
20. Once tmrcXXX.exe exists, launch it by double clicking the file name or using
the “File/Run” command.
¾ All the files needed for installation will be uncompressed and installed under the
current directory .
21. Launch setup.exe by double clicking the file name or using the “File/Run”
command.
¾ The installation wizard will guide you through the remainder of the installation
process; if necessary, the wizard will create a target directory.
¾ The Wizard also creates and installs the group/folder and all necessary icons,
including “Readme.txt” and the Uninstall program.

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A status indicator tracks installation progress.
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Once all files have been successfully copied to the target directory, you may view the
installation text file.
Uninstalling TMRC
The uninstall utility removes all icons and files created by the installation Wizard
and reverses any changes made to system files. It does not destroy the target
directory or remove the original, compressed file: tmrcXXX.exe. Should you
wish to upgrade to a later software version (see immediately below), you should
manually delete the directory and the compressed file.
To uninstall tmrcXXX.exe and associated files on your hard drive:
1. Locate Uninstall icon in the TMRC group or folder.
2. Double click on the uninstall icon.
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Confirm your action.
¾
All icons and files (except the original compressed file: “tmrcXXX.exe”) will be
removed from your hard drive.
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All changes made to system files will be reversed.
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Important:
The uninstall utility removes all icons and files created by the installation Wizard
and reverses any changes made to system files. It does not destroy the target
directory or remove the original, compressed file: tmrcXXX.exe.
Upgrading an existing Version
If, at a later date, you wish to upgrade from an earlier software version, you must
first uninstall the original version.
To upgrade a software version:
1. Locate Uninstall icon in the TMRC group or folder.
2. Double click on the uninstall icon and complete the uninstall process (see
immediately above).
3. Once the earlier version has been successfully uninstalled, follow the “First
Time Installation” instructions above to install the later version.

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Running the TMRC Program
Launching the TMRC Application
As with other Windows™ 3.X applications, you may launch TMRC by double-
clicking its program icon. On the other hand, Windows 95™ users may launch
TMRC by double-clicking its program icon or finding and selecting it via the
Start/Programs selection (Start/Programs/TMRC).
Main Window Description
The main window offers you the choice of either working in “Stand-alone” or
“Remote-device” mode. “Stand-alone” is used when no direct connection to an
active MRC7601 is available, while “Remote-device” mode is used only when
your PC is connected to an active MRC7601. In either mode, the user can choose
to open an existing (user-created) file, work with a default file, preview and print
the default configuration, and/or view version information.
Working in the Stand-alone Mode
In the stand-alone mode, the user has access to the Version window and the
Configuration window. The “version” window will display the TMRC Graphical
User Interface version number but will not report the MRC7601 version. The
“configuration” window, however, will let the user establish and save a
configuration to disk or print it for later use. In either window, user assistance is
available via the drop-down “Help” menu or the F1 hot key:
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Keep the following in mind when working in the stand-alone mode:
9 Check the stand-alone button.
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This enables the Version Information and the General Configuration buttons and also
opens a new file that contains the default settings.
9 To open an existing file, select File from the File menu options, click on the
File Open icon on the tool bar, or use the hot key combination of
<CTRL><O>.
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A window box will pop up, from which the user will have the option of selecting the
file from the default directory or from a different directory.
9 To open the “version” window, left click on the “version” button or tab to it
and press Enter after it has been highlighted.
9 To open the “configuration” window, left click on the “configuration” button or
tab to it and press Enter after it has been highlighted.
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After modifying the default or existing configuration, left click on the Save to Disk
button.
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If the file is a new, a file selection list will pop-up, forcing you to select a new file. If
you do not enter a new name, any changes will be saved to the open file.
Working in the Remote Device Mode
In the Remote-device mode, the user has access not only to the “version” and
“configuration” windows but the “terminal” window as well. As discussed, the
“version” window allows you to view both the MRC7601 and the TMRC Graphical
User Interface version numbers. The “configuration” window allows you to upload,
edit, and download configuration to the MRC7601 or save configuration files to
disk for later use or archival purposes. The “terminal window” allows you to
perform command line diagnostic operations.
Keep the following in mind when working in the remote-device mode:
9 Use a straight-through DB9 cable to connect the MRC7601 to your PC.
9 Select the “Remote-device” button upon entering the program.
9 Choose a serial port on the PC to use in “Remote-device” mode.
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TMRC will attempt to open the port and connect to the Remote Device.
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An error message will appear if the serial port cannot be opened or if the remote
device does not respond. If either failure occurs, the program will automatically
switch to “stand-alone” mode.
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If the file is a new, a file selection list will pop-up, forcing you to select a new file. If
you do not enter a new name, any changes will be saved to the open file.
9 If you receive a Comm error message, check the serial port setting. Make sure
that the MRC7601 is connected to the selected Comm Port and is powered up.
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Upon successful connection, the connection status display will change from “Not
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If you receive a “Remote device not responding” message, make sure the
remote device is operational and attempt to reconnect. The TMRC will once
again attempt to open the port and connect to the Remote device.
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To open any window, left click on the appropriate button or tab to it and press
Enter after it has been highlighted.
Main Screen: Remote-device Mode
Once the TMRC PROGRAM successfully connects with the MRC7601, it
automatically verifies connection every 5 seconds. In this interval, the status posted
on the main window may be inaccurate (i.e. if the user unplugs the cable
connecting the MRC7601 with the PC, it may take the TMRC PROGRAM up to 5
seconds to detect the loss of connection). Likewise, it may take the TMRC
PROGRAM up to 5 seconds to detect the presence of the new device upon
reconnection.
Downloading New Firmware to the MRC7601
The TMRC and MRC7601 allow you to download firmware to the MRC7601 static
RAM. Firmware comes in the form of a "hex" file, which can be obtained either on
a shippable high density diskette (contact your distributor or Rauland-Borg for
further information) or as a downloadable file, stored on the Rauland-Borg website.
After you have obtained a copy of the file and have stored it on the PC you use to
run the TMRC, you are ready to download it to your MRC7601. Typically, the
download process takes about two minutes.