Valleylab Force FX-8C, Service Manual

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Option Panel
Controls, Indicators,
and Receptacles
Force FX-8C Service Manual 2-11
Option Panel
A removable plate on the rear panel covers a serial port, an expansion
port, and an RF (radio frequency) activation port. Remove this plate to
obtain information through the RS-232 port or to install a peripheral
device such as a Bipolar Current Monitor, but retain the original cover
plate. After obtaining information or removing a peripheral device,
reinstall the original cover plate.
To review the technical specifications for each port, refer to Section 3,
Technical Specifications.
Figure 2-7.
The three ports behind the option
panel
Caution
To avoid product damage, do not operate the Force FX-8C without an appropriate
cover plate in place.
Expansion port
Allows a connected device to receive
information about the RF voltage and current
being generated as well as signal the generator
to halt RF output.
RF Activation port
Allows a connected device to receive
information during RF activation of the
generator, which will then generate a
response in the device.
Serial port
Allows connection of a computer to the generator.
You can obtain information about the generator
using RS-232 communications protocol or change
the default coag mode from Fulgurate to Desiccate
or Spray. Refer to Section 5, Using the RS-232
Serial Port, for instructions.