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CT-2 - Controller
LCD-1 - Backlit Display
ENC-1 - Enclosure for Controller and LCD
ENC-2 - Enclosure for RLY, HEX, and SEQ boards
RLY-1 - Relay Board Kit
HEX-1 - Hex Fet Motor Driver Board Kit
LC485-1 - RS485 Level Converter Kit
LC485-IDX - RS485 Level Converter Kit for Index Pulse
CT2-P - Version 2 Replacement processor
SEQ-1 - Antenna and Amplifier Relay Sequencer

**CT-2 Controller**
The controller is available as an assembled PC board. Use part number CT-2, on the order form. The assembled board includes all IC's, LED's, and a matching DIN 8 plug. The price of the CT-2 controller is $270.

**Firmware and Software Upgrades**
From time to time there may be improvements or fixes released for either the controller firmware, the control program, or both. Upgrades to the control program are always free and available by download, but may require a firmware upgrade as well. If you can program a PIC microcontroller we can supply the required HEX file to existing customers only. Our upgrade policy is as follows: Firmware versions have major and minor numbers. For instance in version 2.4, 2 is the major version. Minor version changes are for bug fixes and minor enhancements. Major version changes are for significant added features. If you have version 1, you can order the version 2.4 upgrade as part number CT2-U. Price is $80. If you have purchased the major version firmware (version 2.xx), we will email you an upgrade HEX file for the same major version at no charge (see notes on programming). If you can not program the controller then the price is $30 for a new programmed PIC. Order as CT2-P. When ordering, specify your current firmware version and where purchased. Prices do not including shipping. See ordering, below, for more information. The current CT-2 firmware version is 2.4. This replaces the earlier 2.10 version. Replacing the PIC and firmware upgrades a CT-1 controller to a CT-2 (also see Index Pulse Modifications). Your firmware version is most easily found by looking near the top of the Configuration Page in the DrzTrack.exe program.

**LCD-1 Backlit Display**
The display kit is sold with the display, 8 inch ribbon cable, and connector assembled and tested. This display matches the patterns drilled in the enclosure that we sell. The price of the LCD-1 display is $42.

**ENC-1 Enclosure**
This enclosure holds the CT-1 controller and the LCD-1 display unit. It consists of a plastic instrument case (see pictures), with all mounting hardware. Mounting surfaces are cut and drilled to accept the standard parts. The price of the ENC-1 case is $96.

**ENC-2 Enclosure**
An aluminum box designed to mount any of our boards except the CT-1 controller. (See picture) The price of the ENC-2 is $36.

**RLY-1 Relay Board Kit**
A board and parts to provide relays to drive your positioning motors. Interfaces with the CT-1 board and is driven by the transistor outputs. Board Schematic. The price of the RLY-1 is $30, including board, relays and other components. The relay board may be mounted in the ENC-2 enclosure.

**HEX-1 Hex Fet Board Kit**
A board and parts to drive DC positioning motors directly without the use of relays. Interfaces with the CT-1 board and is driven by the transistor outputs. More details, Board Pictures and Schematic. The price of the HEX-1 kit is $90, including board, and components. The Hex Fet board may be mounted in the ENC-2 enclosure.

LC485-1 Level Converter Kit
This board is required for use with Incremental Encoders. It provides 2 channels of TTL to RS-485 level conversion in either direction. Two of these boards (one for each end of the line) are required when using incremental encoders. More information on LC485-1 can be found on the RJ45 page. Board picture and large schematic. The price for the LC485-1 kit is $30 each.

**LC485-IDX Level Converter Kit**
This board is used to convert TTL level Index Pulses from Incremental encoders to differential RS485 signals. This is required only when using incremental encoders that provide index pulses. More information on the LC485-IDX can be found on the Z Index page. The price for the LC485-IDX kit is $30 each.

**SEQ-1 Antenna and Amplifier Relay Sequencer Kit**
This board is a remake of the original W2DRZ Sequencer. It provides 4 sequenced outputs with on board relays. More information on the SEQ-1. The price for the SEQ-1 kit is $42 each. The sequencer board may be mounted in the ENC-2 enclosure.

**Prices and Shipping**
All prices are in US funds. Shipping is $20 for USPS shipping and handling in US and Canada, for each shipment. For most overseas shipping the cost will be $30 or higher. Shipping charges will be added to to the card when shipped. If you have any questions regarding prices or shipping costs, contact us via email.

By Email
This is the easiest and fastest way to place an order. Simply send an email to: In this email quote your credit card type, number, bank name, and the card expiration date. Include your shipping postal address and your billing address if different. Note that the billing address and name must match what the credit card is registered to.

**By Fax or Postal Mail**
Print and fill out the order form and mail or fax it to: Ramco 62 Oak Hill Road, PO Box 504 Frewsburg, NY 14738 USA Fax: (Temporarily unavailable) If ordering by Fax, be sure to fill in your credit card type, number, bank name, and the card expiration date. Include your shipping postal address and your home address if different. Note that the billing address and name must match what the credit card is registered to. If ordering by mail, you may pay by credit card, entering the above information on the order form, or by personal or company check. All payments must be in US funds. Orders will be shipped promptly when your check clears our bank, or when the credit card payment has been authorized.

**By Telephone**
If ordering by Telephone, you must pay by credit card. Call Ramco at 716-487-0131. Have your Credit Card, Billing, and Shipping information ready when you call. You may call between the hours of 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Eastern US time, Monday through Friday. Orders will be shipped promptly when your credit card payment has been authorized.