CHAPTER ONE
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
1.0 INTRODUCTION
This User’s Guide contains procedures and descriptive information for proper installation and
operation of the TM7000 TymMachine Time Code Generator/Translator (TCG/T).
The TymMachine has many options designed to meet individual instrumentation requirements.
This manual describes all configurations of the basic TymMachine instrument and comes with
complete specifications. Descriptions of PLUG-IN options may be found in Appendix A.
1.1 USER'S GUIDE SUMMARY
This User’s Guide is divided into the following chapters:
A. CHAPTER ONE - GENERAL INFORMATION
This chapter includes a general description of the TM7000 and provides technical
specifications.
B. CHAPTER TWO - INSTALLATION
Describes initial inspection, preparation for use, and installation.
C. CHAPTER THREE - OPERATION
Describes both local and remote (RS-232 I/O) operation of the unit.
D. CHAPTER FOUR – THEORY OF OPERATION
Provides information on logic description and theory of operation.
E. CHAPTER FIVE – MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING, AND
ADJUSTMENTS
Provides a guide to the maintenance and troubleshooting of this instrument. A
description of the available adjustments is also provided.
F. APPENDIX A
The Option Descriptions for all standard options are provided in this Appendix.
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