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X-Cite® XYLIS User Guide
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ii.
Click on option to Change Settings to Automatically search Windows for
drivers. Confirm Yes, do this automatically, and save changes.
f.
A second dialogue box will confirm successful installation and provide a COM port
number. Note the COM port number for use in other software applications.
5.1.2
Driver Installation (via ZIP file)
For these instructions, download the driver ZIP file from the Excelitas website:
http://www.excelitas.com/Pages/Technology/Software.aspx
a.
Ensure X-Cite unit is powered off.
b.
Ensure X-Cite unit is connected to the computer with the USB cable.
c.
Prepare the driver files by extracting and saving the files into a folder on desktop (or
another easily accessible location).
d.
Power on X-Cite unit.
e.
The “new hardware found” wizard will appear. Select No to search Windows update for
the software. Click Next to continue.
f.
Select Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) to locate the driver and click
Next. Select Include this location in the search: and browse to the location on your
hard drive where unzipped files were saved in step c. Click Next.
g.
Wait for installation to complete. Click Finish.
5.1.3
Verify Installation & Get COM Port Number
a.
Open the “Device Manager” utility on the computer.
b.
“X-Cite LED (XT600 Series)” will be listed under “Ports (COM & LPT)”. (Note: Although
X-Cite XYLIS is an XT700 series device, it uses the same Windows driver as the XT600
series. The XT600 device label was maintained to ensure compatibility with existing
imaging software drivers.)
c.
Note the COM port number for use in other software applications.
