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X-Cite
®
120PC Q User Guide
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11.2.4 Once the system is unlocked, all of the front panel buttons will perform as per
their normal function.
11.3 Using the Foot Pedal/ Remote Device
11.3.1 To use a foot pedal or other remote control device to control the shutter on your
X-Cite
®
120PC Q system, insert a 3.5mm audio style plug into the jack located on
the rear panel.
11.3.2 Depressing the foot pedal, or providing a momentary contact closure, will provide
the same function as pressing the
START
/
STOP
button. The shutter will open as
per the current mode setting of the unit.
11.3.3 The foot pedal connector, a 3.5mm audio style jack, has the following pin-out
connections:
Connection Point:
Signal Name:
Outer rim
Common (GND)
Center pin
Positive input, active low
12 RS-232 Specifications
12.1 Introduction
12.1.1 The X-Cite
®
120PC Q software is designed to provide remote control of the
microscope illumination system from a PC.
12.1.2 The X-Cite
®
120PC Q software requirement specification detailed below
describes the communication protocol between the X-Cite
®
120PC Q unit and the
PC.
12.2 Serial RS-232 Interface
12.2.1 The RS-232 serial interface is used to allow data to be transferred to and from a
PC to perform a variety of functions, all of which are initiated by a program that
executes on the PC.
Note:
Any connections to the remote jack must use a shielded cable
