Kingfisher KI 7010B Series, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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RS232 INTERFACE AND EXTERNAL SOFTWARE
The KI7000B can be remotely accessed and controlled from an
external PC via RS232 interface. When instrument is controlled from
PC, RS232 symbol will be displayed and auto power-off will be
defeated.
The connection details of the instrument and connecting cables are as
follows:
Some (out of spec) serial ports need a 10K resistor in the D connector
across wires 1 & 2.
Wire
1(Screen)
Wire 2 Wire 3
Instrument
Jack Plug
Body (Gnd) Ring (Tx) Tip (Rx)
9 Pin D
connector for
RS232
Pin 5 (Gnd) Pin 2 (Rx) Pin 3 (Tx)
Baud Rate
The baud rate can be set to: 0.3, 0.6, 1.2, 2.4, 4.8, 9.6, 19.2, 38.4 and
56.0 Kb/sec.
The default baud rate is 9.6 Kb/sec.
To set the baud rate, on the hidden keypad, press [BAUD RATE], then
[-/+] to set the rate, followed by [SET MEMORY]. At turn on, the default
is restored.
Local/Remote modes
The hidden keypad enables the user to lock out the front panel controls
by pressing [LOCAL] or [REMOTE].
Kingfisher Attenuator Remote Control software
Remote control software available from our website at KI7010-
Software is used to provide external control of the Kingfisher KI7010B
Automated Variable Optical Attenuator.
As installed, it provides many useful functions. Since it is written in C
using Labwindows, it is also easy for a programmer to modify.
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Remote sequencing and control from a PC
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Ideal for automation of measurement sequences
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Supports three sequences with varying times/increments
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Auto-discovery of attached instrument
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Progress indicator
System Requirements:
Windows 9X or higher (tested on Win10) with RS232 port.