3C
Interfacing and Programming
CPI Canada Inc.
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CMP 200
®
X-Ray Generator Service Manual Ch # 901476-04 Rev. C
3C.12.0 DATA
LINK
Used with the CPI PC GenWare
®
utility software. This allows for data communication with a computer in order to download additional tube
types, transfer APR data, edit APR text, perform setup and calibration functions, upgrade generator software and for other minor functions.
Further documentation is included with PC GenWare
®
.
A computer (i.e. laptop) and a 9 pin null modem cable with socket connectors (female) on both ends are required to run this software
and interface to the generator.
The computer running PC GenWare
®
is normally connected to the
DATA LINK
connector on the rear of the control console. Refer to the
figure “Rear of control console” in chapter 2 for the location of this connector.
If the data link connector is not available, i.e. on units without a CPI supplied console, the computer running PC GenWare
®
must be
connected to J3 on the generator control board as described below. A special serial cable with a 9 pin female “D” connector on one end and
an RJ45 ethernet style connector on the other end is needed for this step. This cable is available from CPI.
•
Connect the custom serial cable, as described above, from the serial port on your laptop to J3 on the generator control board.
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Switch the generator on. This must be done via the ON switch S2 on the generator control board.
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Start the PC GenWare
®
generator utilities application on the laptop.
NOTE: PC GenWare
®
should be closed before exiting the DATA LINK function on the console. Failure to do so may require that the
console be switched off and then on again in order to re-initialize communication with the generator.