Designed for demanding CAD, GIS, engineering, textile and
apparel applications, the DrawingBoard VI
series is the design professional's choice in large-format
digitizers.
DrawingBoard VI features the
industry's highest resolution—12,700
lines per inch, integrated RS232 serial and USB connection for quick
and easy set-up, a choice of corded or cordless transducers, as well
as a variety of sizes to satisfy your application's requirements.
Features
DrawingBoard VI digitizers
utilize the same Advanced Function Technology that has set the world standard
for performance. Internally, these high performance tools are engineered with a
state-of-the-art positioning grid to ensure reliability, performance and
quality. Multiple accuracy versions are available to match specific system
requirements, and an integrated mounting channel allows accessories such as a
pen tray to be easily and quickly mounted.
Industry’s
Highest Resolution & Accuracy Resolution up to 12,700 lines per inch Accuracy up to ± 0.002 inches
Choice
of Pointing Devices Cordless or corded 16-button cursor
Cordless or corded 4-button cursor
Cordless or corded click-tip pen with two side buttons
Cordless lite-touch pen with two side buttons
Cordless pressure-tip pen with two side buttons
Illuminated 16-button cursor for high-accuracy digitizers
Convenience
Features Easy-to-install software Powered via USB connection which simplifies
setup Integrated USB and RS-232 serial
connections (RS-232
Serial requires optional power supply)
Software
Drivers Wide range of compatibility
Programmable macros (RS-232 only)
What's in the Box
DrawingBoard VI
digitizer
Choice of corded
or cordless pointing device
USB
cable
Windows
drivers and
user's manual on CD-ROM
Mounting
brackets
Pen/cursor
tray
Optional pointing device
Optional magnifier lens for
high-accuracy cursor
Optional RS-232
serial kit (power supply & cable)
Optional clear
overlay
Optional plan hold-down:
For Model 3648 only
Optional digitizer stand:
Chaparral Pedestal
(recommended for Model 4460)
Dakota Pedestals/Workstations
Models
Model
Active
Area
Footprint
Weight
Shipping
Wt (Avg)
2024
20 in x 24 in
(508 mm x 610 mm)
29 in x 34 in
(737 mm x 864 mm)
13 lb
(5.9 kg)
31 lb
(14.1 kg)
2436
24 in x 36 in
(610 mm x 914 mm)
32.5 in x 46 in
(826 mm x 1168 mm)
19
lb
(8.6 kg)
42 lb
(19.1 kg)
3648
36 in x 48 in
(914 mm x 1219 mm)
44.5 in x 60 in
(1130 mm x 1524 mm)
30 lb
(13.6 kg)
70 lb
(31.8 kg)
4460
44 in x 60 in
(1117 mm x 1524 mm)
52.5 in x 69 in
(1333 mm x 1753 mm)
40
lb
(18.2 kg)
80
lb
(36.4 kg)
Specifications
Platform
Support
PC
Software
Drivers
Microsoft Windows
95/98/NT/Me/2000/XP/Vista
Hardware
Interface
USB, RS-232 Serial (requires
optional power supply)
Absolute
Accuracy Options
± 0.002 in (±
0.051 mm) ± 0.005 in (± 0.127 mm)
± 0.010 in (± 0.254 mm)
Resolution
Up to 12,700
lines/inch (500 lines/mm) real resolution
Repeatability
1 LSB (least
significant bit)
Proximity
Up to 0.4 in (10.2
mm) with cordless pointing device
Up to 0.8 in (20.3 mm) with corded pointing device
Self
Diagnostics
Automatic testing
RAM, ROM and microprocessor
Baud
Rate
Up
to 38,400
Data
Rate
Up to 200 coordinate
pairs/second
Technology
Electromagnetic
Output
Formats
32 industry-standard
formats
Cursor
Switches
Elastomeric keypad,
rated life over 1 million actuations
Emulations
CalComp 3400, GTCO
T5A, Summagraphics Microgrid
Operating
Modes
Point, line, run,
track, incremental, prompt
Power
Supply
120V
60Hz or 220V 50Hz (required for RS-232 serial
connection)
No power supply required for USB connection
Power
Requirements
5VDC,
100mA current draw (USB)
9VDC, 200mA current draw (with power supply)
Certification
UL 1950, EN60950,
FCC, VCCI, CE, EN55024, EN55022, Industry Canada
Operating
Temperature
41 to 115°F (5 to 46°C)
Storage
Temperature
0 to 150°F (-18 to
68°C)
Humidity
Range
10 to 95%,
non-condensing
Altitude
Range
Up to 10,000 ft
(3,077 m)
Warranty
One-Year Limited
Warranty (extended warranty available, USA only)
