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Figure 6 Device Manager, COM Port Listing
5.1.4
X-Cite Control Panel / GUI installation (via ZIP file)
For these instructions: ZIP file is available as a software download from the Excelitas website.
a.
Uninstall any previous versions of X-Cite Control Panel/GUI. (Previous versions released
under the EXFO name will not be automatically replaced by versions 1.1.0 or later, and
may cause confusion.)
b.
Prepare the driver files (if not already done in previous section) by extracting and saving
the files into a folder on desktop (or another easily accessible location).
c.
To begin installation, go to unzipped files from step b, double-click on setup.exe or
setup
d.
Setup Wizard will open. Follow prompts and click Close when Wizard is finished.
e.
To find GUI, go to: Start, All Programs, Lumen Dynamics, X-Cite Control Panel. Click to
start/open GUI, or click-and-drag to copy a shortcut to desktop or Quick Launch toolbar.
5.1.5
X-Cite Control Panel – Tips for Use
a.
X-Cite Control Panel is available as a download from the X-Cite website. This tool
provides an interface for controlling the X-Cite unit via PC and general testing of the
communication port.
