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Software Update
confocalDT 24x1
8.
Software Update
Requirements for software update
Connect the controller („Ethernet“ female connector) to a PC using an Ethernet
direct connection (LAN). Use a LAN cable with RJ-45 connectors.
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A software update does not affect the parameter settings. Newly added parameters
are set to default values.
Update
You will find the latest firmware update tool UpdateSensor.exe on our website:
http://www.micro-epsilon.com/displacement-position-sensors/confocal-sensor/index.
html?sLang=en
Obtain the firmware at the appropriate sales representatives in our house.
9.
Software Support with MEDAQLib
The Micro-Epsilon Data Acquisition Library offers you a high level interface library to ac-
cess confocal displacement sensors from your Windows application in combination with
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RS422/USB converter (optional accessory) and a suitable SC2471-x/USB/IND cable or
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IF2008 PCI interface card and SC2471-x/IF2008 cable or
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Ethernet
into an existing or a customized PC software.
You need no knowledge about the controller protocol to communicate with the individual
controllers. The individual commands and parameters for the controller to be addressed
will be set with abstract functions. MEDAQLib translates the abstract functions in com-
prehensible instructions for the controller.
MEDAQLib
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contains a DLL, which can be imported into C, C++, VB, Delphi and many additional
programs,
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makes data conversion for you,
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works independent of the used interface type,
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features by identical functions for the communication (commands),
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provides a consistent transmission format for all MICRO-EPSILON sensors.
For C/C++ programmers MEDAQLib contains an additional header file and a library file,
You will find the latest driver / program routine at:
www.micro-epsilon.com/download
www.micro-epsilon.com/link/software/medaqlib
