Model DMTD - Time/Date Stamp Serial Mini-Printer: Description Specifications
Model DMTD - Time/Date Stamp Serial Mini-Printer: Description Specifications
Model DMTD - Time/Date Stamp Serial Mini-Printer: Description Specifications
DMTD-D
Drawing No. LP0447
Revised 11/00
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DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATIONS
The DMTD can be panel mounted or used as a desk-top unit. The unit’s 1. POWER:
programmable Time and Date Stamping feature can print the actual time and DMTD0000: 115 VAC ±5% (1.0 A @ 9 V)
date following each data printout. The Line Counter Stamping feature can keep DMTDTP00: 115 VAC ±5% (2.0 A @ 9 V)
a running record of the number of lines printed. The unit can print one line at a DMTD0010: 230 VAC ±5% (1.0 A @ 9 V)
time or can print a group of lines with a print buffer command. Character height, The above models have a wall mount transformer w/5.5' cord
width, and font size can be changed along with inverting the direction of print. DMTD0020: +7.5 to 13.6 VDC @ 1.0 A max.
The unit can be programmed by the front panel buttons or by serial commands. DMTDTP20: +7.5 to 13.6 VDC @ 2.0 A max.
To allow other nonprintable communications on the same serial loop, the print DMTD0030: +15 to 24 VDC @ 1.0 A max.
head can be turned off and on serially. Wire color for 18" cord of above models: Red wire is +DC, Black wire is -DC
The unit’s unique transistor Interval Timer Output can be connected to any 2. SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Red Lion Controls product with a user input or print request terminal. When the Type: RS232
user input is programmed for print request, the RLC product will serially send Communication Format:
it’s data to the printer on a periodic basis as determined by the setting of the Baud Rate: DIP switch selectable for 150 through 9600
Interval Timer feature. The interval values can be set from every 5 seconds Parity: DIP switch selectable for odd, even, or no parity
through every 24 hours. Data Bits: 7 or 8 bits
Red Lion Controls offers serial converters to interface the unit’s RS232 Buffer: 2K
communications to any RLC product with serial communications capability. Connection: 25 DP female
Direct PC access is through any terminal emulator program and any PC RS232 3. PAPER: (One roll supplied) 2.25" Plain Paper Roll (2.5" ext. diameter)
serial communications port. Accessories available from Red Lion Controls 4. RIBBON CARTRIDGE: (One ribbon cartridge supplied)
include paper and ribbons for the Dot Matrix printer. Thermal paper is a Blue ink, Self reversing, 250 K character life
standard size available at most office supply stores. A ten foot generic printer 5. PRINT:
cable is also available. Dot Matrix: 40 or 30 characters per line
Thermal: 24 through 64 characters per line
ORDERING INFORMATION 2.5 lines per second printing
MODEL NO. DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER
5 lines per second, paper feed mode
Full ASCII character set
Dot Matrix Printer - 115 VAC DMTD0000 6. INTERVAL TIMER OUTPUT: NPN Open Collector Transistor output
Dot Matrix Printer - 220 VAC DMTD0010 Max. Voltage: +30 VDC
Dot Matrix Printer - +7.5 to 13.6 VDC DMTD0020 Max. Current: 100 mA
DMTD* Range: 5 seconds to 24 hours
Dot Matrix Printer - +15 to 24 VDC DMTD0030
Thermal Printer - 115 VAC DMTDTP00 Pulse Length: 100 msec.
7. TEMPERATURE RANGE: 0 to 50q C
Thermal Printer - +7.5 to 13.6 VDC DMTDTP20
8. RELATIVE HUMIDITY: 20 TO 90% non-condensing
--- Dot Matrix Paper: 12 rolls DMTDPR12
9. WEIGHT: 2 lbs (0.907 kg)
--- Dot Matrix 2 Ply Paper: 12 rolls DMTD2P12
--- Dot Matrix Ribbon: 12 cartridges DMTDRB12
Printer Cable: 4 wire w/shield, one
--- DMTDCB00
end 25DP male, 10 feet long
GCM232 Serial Converter 20mA/RS-232 GCM23201 CAUTION: Read complete CAUTION: Risk of electric shock.
ICM4 Serial Converter RS232/RS485 ICM40030 instructions prior to installation
and operation of the unit.
* Printer power cables are removable and have a DC connector on the printer end.
PANEL CUT-OUT
DIMENSIONS “In inches (mm)”
Front View of Dot Matrix Printer shown. Thermal Printer does not have a ribbon.
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INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT
The unit should be installed in a location that does not exceed the
maximum operating temperature and provides good air circulation.
Placing the unit near devices that generate excessive heat should be
avoided.
The bezel should be cleaned only with a soft cloth and neutral
soap product. Do NOT use solvents. Continuous exposure to direct
sunlight may accelerate the aging process of the bezel.
Do not use tools of any kind (screwdrivers, pens, pencils, etc.) to
operate the push buttons of the unit.
INSTALLATION
If this unit will be desk top mounted, proceed to Wiring
Diagrams. The unit installation is complete.
PANEL MOUNTING
The following procedure assures proper installation:
1. Cut panel opening and drill mounting holes to specified dimensions.
Remove burrs and clean around panel opening.
2. Pull unit from case until stops are reached.
3. Slide printer case into the panel.
4. Install 4 mounting screws through the brackets on the printer case all the way
through the panel. Screws may be secured with lock washers.
5. Push the bezel of the printer toward the panel until it latches in the case.
WIRING DIAGRAMS
Red Lion Controls Optional Printer Cable PC 9 Pin RS-232 To 25 Pin RS-232 Printer
To connect the printer to the RS-232 port of a computer, a null modem cable
is needed. If this cable is not available, then one can be fabricated using a 9 pin
to 25 pin D male connector, wired as shown in the cable diagram. Programming
using the PC is described later. Baud Rate and Format is described later.
PC 25 Pin RS-232 To 25 Pin RS-232 Printer Red Lion Controls RS-232 To RS-232 Printer
To connect the printer to the RS-232 port of a computer, a null modem cable To connect the printer with another RLC product using RS-232
is needed. If this cable is not available, then one can be fabricated using a 25 pin communications, a cable must be fabricated using a 25 pin D male connector,
to 25 pin D male connector, wired as shown in the cable diagram. Programming wired as shown in the cable diagram. If using the Interval Timer of the printer
using the computer is described later. Baud Rate and Format is described later. as a print request to RLC products, then connect the wires marked *.
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Red Lion Controls RS-485 to RS-232 Printer
FUNCTION KEYS
ON-LINE:
<SLCT> : Press to change printer from on-line to off-line mode.
On-Line: The DTR/EOP LED is on.
<ADVN> : Press when printer is On-Line to advance paper five lines .
<TEST> : Press to print program version, time, date and count value of printer.
<FEED> : Press to advance paper one line.
OFF-LINE:
<SLCT> : Press to change printer from off-line to on-line mode.
INSTALLING RIBBON (Dot Matrix Only) Off-Line: The DTR/EOP LED is off.
To replace the ribbon, pull the installed ribbon cartridge forward to remove. <ADVN> : Press when printer is On-Line to advance paper five lines .
Insert the new cartridge with the paper under the ribbon. Turn the knob toward : Press when printer is Off-Line to enter Printer Set Mode menus
the arrow to tighten the ribbon. <TEST> : Press to print program version, time, date and count value of printer.
Note: Remove the ribbon if printer will be idle for more than two weeks. <FEED> : Press to advance paper one line.
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FRONT PANEL PROGRAMMING Fields for Clock/Calendar/Counter/Interval Timer Set
From the Selection Mode Menu, press <FEED> to access the menu below:
Main Set Menu <SLCT> EXIT SET MODE: Exits the Set Mode and places the printer on-line.
With DTR/EOP on, press <SLCT> then <ADVN> to access the menu below: <ADVN> BACKUP TO PREVIOUS MENU: Exits to Main Set Menu.
<TEST> ADVANCE FIELD SELECTED: Advances selections in the field
<SLCT> EXIT SET MODE: Exits the Set Mode and places the printer on-line.
marked with “Æ”(This arrow indicates the changeable field).
<ADVN> BAUD RATE AND PARITY: See Baud Rate and Parity section.
<TEST> CLOCK/ CALENDAR/ INTERVAL: See Clock/ Calendar/ Counter/ <FEED> GO TO THE NEXT FIELD: Shows the value entered and moves
Interval Timer Section. “Æ” to the next field. Pressing <FEED> from field G loops back to field A.
<FEED> PRINT FEATURES: See Print Features Section. Example:
Æ 21 :30 04 /24 /98 0000 OFF
Fields for Print and Character Features Field Selections for Clock/Calendar/Counter/Interval Timer Set Fields
<SLCT> EXIT SET MODE: Exits the Set Mode and places the printer on-line.
00-24: Set hours in 24 hour format. Press <TEST> for each hour to be
<ADVN>BACKUP TO PREVIOUS MENU: Exits to Main Set Menu. A
advanced.*
<TEST> ADVANCE FIELD SELECTED: Advances selections in the field
marked with “Æ” (This arrow indicates the changeable field). B 00-59: Set minutes. Press <TEST> for each minute to be advanced.*
<FEED> GO TO THE NEXT FIELD: Moves “Æ” to the next field.
C 00-12: Set month. Press <TEST> for each month to be advanced.*
Example:
Æ LINE NORMAL H07 W05 CRLF F40 D 00-31: Set date. Press <TEST> for each date to be advanced.
00-30 96-99: Set year. Press <TEST> for each year to be advanced.*
Field: A B C D E F E
(When using this method, the setting will jump at 30 to 96.)
0000-9999: Reset line counter (counts number of Carriage Returns).
F
Press <TEST> to reset to 0000.
Field Selections For Print And Character Features Fields
OFF 05S 15S 30S 01M 02M 05M 15M 30M 01H 02H 04H 06H 08H 12H 24H
LINE : Prints as soon as a complete line of characters is stored or
when a Carriage Return Form Feed Vertical Tab or Line Feed is G Sets the interval time between the pulsing of the Interval Timer pin 6.
A received. (Default) Press <TEST> for each time period to be advanced and displayed.
BUFFER : Only prints when 2K buffer is full or with CTRL D.
* Value will advance without display indication. Press <FEED> to review.
NORMAL : The bottom of the characters come out of the printer first.
(Default)
B Fields for Clock/Calendar/Line Counter Format
INVERTED : The top of the characters come out of the printer first.
First line transmitted is printed last.
From the Selection Mode Menu, press <TEST> to access the menu below:
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Baud Rate and Parity Features DIP Switches
From the Main Set Menu, press <ADVN> to access the menu below: The printer communication protocol can be changed by the front panel or by
Note: Before setting Baud Rate and Parity be sure to review the interfaced DIP switches located inside the printer. When power is cycled to the printer, the
printer WILL ALWAYS DEFAULT to the DIP switch settings. It is preferred
RLC product limitations. See DIP Switches for default settings.
to set the printer communication (Baud Rate and Parity) protocol by the
Fields for Baud Rate and Parity Features following DIP switch tables. After setting the DIP switches, cycle power to the
<SLCT> EXIT SET MODE: Exits the Set Mode and places the printer on-line. printer to enable the new settings.
<ADVN> BACKUP TO PREVIOUS MENU: Exits to Main Set Menu
<TEST> ADVANCE FIELD SELECTED: Advances selections in the field Factory Setting: 2400 baud, Data 7, Parity Enable, Parity Odd
marked with “Æ” (This arrow indicates the changeable field).
<FEED> GO TO THE NEXT FIELD: Moves “Æ” to the next field Baud Rate
Switch# 150 300 600 1200 1800 2400 4800 9600
Example:
1 ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF
Æ BAUD 2400 DATA 7 PARITY NONE
2 ON ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF
Field: A B C
3 ON ON ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF
ON = Switch Down
Field Selections for Baud Rate and Parity Fields
A 150 300 600 1200 1800 2400 4800 9600: Baud Rate
Format
Data7 Data8 Parity Parity Parity Parity
Switch# Switch# Switch#
Bit Bit None Enable Even Odd
B 7 8: DATA
4 ON OFF 5 ON OFF 6 ON OFF
Refer to the RLC product’s specifications for specific baud rate and
communication format limitations. Serial settings of 7 data bits, no parity and
one stop bit may not be recognized as valid by the printer. When using a time
and date stamp, baud rates should be set higher than 300 to prevent erroneous
stamping in the middle of transmissions.
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SERIAL PROGRAMMING Escape Key [ESC] Printer Functions
The following ASCII commands and ESCAPE functions can be used in a PC Command (Letters must be CAPS) Function
using a terminal emulator program (available from Red Lion Controls in SFMD
programs). The ASCII commands can be programmed into messages of Red Auto print clock/calendar/counter. Enter
Lion Controls ADI or MDI message display products. To print messages in the [ESC]E once to Auto print after each carriage
ADI/MDI the message DESTINATION must be on TRANSMIT and after each return per [ESC]F format.
message to be printed add a Carriage Return. In the ADI/MDI [ESC]F{Format Character*}
Format print clock/calendar/line counter
CONFIGURATION file the XON/XOFF should be OFF. for Auto print [ESC]E.
Disable print clock/calendar/line counter.
[ESC]D
ASCII Printer Commands Enter once to stop Auto print [ESC]E.
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Clock/Calendar/Line Counter Format Chart Interval Timer Chart
This chart is only used for Escape Functions F, T, and P. This chart is only used for Escape Function I.
0 24
1 32
2 40
3 42
4 48
5 64
Printing From a PC or Similiar Terminal Device Unwanted Multiple Transmissions of Same Data
The printer requires a Carriage Return/Line Feed combination in order to In some products, multiple transmissions of the same data may occur when
print the last line of ASCII text from a PC or similiar terminal device. This is using the Red Lion Controls’ product front button (print request). This is normal
known as the “Enter” or “NewLine” key on a keyboard. For Red Lion Controls operation for those products. When using the product’s user input and multiple
PARADIGM Operator Interfaces, this is accomplished by programming the transmissions of the same data occurs, the following could help:
function “PrintNewLine()” after the text to be printed. 1) Lower the User Input active pulse length to just below a single
transmission time. (With this printer, the Interval Timer output is at fixed
100 msec. pulse length.)
2) Lower the baud rate of the transmission to the slowest possible.
3) Add mnemonics, serial unit address, or more than one parameter to the
transmissions.
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LIMITED WARRANTY
The Company warrants the products it manufactures against defects in materials and workmanship
for a period limited to one year from the date of shipment, provided the products have been stored,
handled, installed, and used under proper conditions. The Company’s liability under this limited
warranty shall extend only to the repair or replacement of a defective product, at The Company’s
option. The Company disclaims all liability for any affirmation, promise or representation with
respect to the products.
The customer agrees to hold Red Lion Controls harmless from, defend, and indemnify RLC against
damages, claims, and expenses arising out of subsequent sales of RLC products or products
containing components manufactured by RLC and based upon personal injuries, deaths, property
damage, lost profits, and other matters which Buyer, its employees, or sub-contractors are or may
be to any extent liable, including without limitation penalties imposed by the Consumer Product
Safety Act (P.L. 92-573) and liability imposed upon any person pursuant to the Magnuson-Moss
Warranty Act (P.L. 93-637), as now in effect or as amended hereafter.
No warranties expressed or implied are created with respect to The Company’s products except those
expressly contained herein. The Customer acknowledges the disclaimers and limitations contained
hererin and relies on no other warranties or affirmations.
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