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X-Cite® mini+ User Guide
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(e.g. 1142 hours will display as “1.1k hours”). The precise hour-by-hour data will
continue to be available via USB communication.
iii.
Click dial to return to “Srvc” menu.
c.
To obtain the unit serial number:
i.
Select the “SN” menu option.
ii.
Serial number of the unit will be shown.
iii.
Click dial to return to “Srvc” menu.
d.
To obtain current system temperatures:
i.
Select “Tmp1” or “Tmp2” as required.
ii.
Temperature will be shown in degrees Celsius.
iii.
Click dial to return to “Srvc” menu.
e.
To obtain the embedded software version numbers:
i.
Select the “S/W1” or “S/W2” menu items.
ii.
The software version numbers will be shown in the format X.X.X.
iii.
Click dial to return to “Srvc” menu.
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Operation - External Control
5.1
USB/RS-232
A virtual COM port driver must be installed to enable Windows communication via the USB port. For
computers running Windows which are connected to the internet, the driver will install automatically.
For manual installation, the driver is available as a software download from the Excelitas website. Note
that administrator privileges may be required to install drivers on your computer, in which case you may
need to contact your IT department for assistance.
5.1.1
Driver Installation (via internet)
For these instructions: internet is required, Windows 7 prompts are listed
a.
Ensure X-Cite® mini+ is powered off.
b.
Ensure X-Cite® mini+ is connected to the computer with the USB cable.
c.
Ensure computer is connected to internet.
d.
Power on X-Cite® mini+.
e.
Driver installation will begin automatically. A dialogue box will confirm installation has
started.
i.
If the dialogue box reports that Driver installation was not successful, click on
Get Details.
ii.
Click on option to Change Settings to Automatically search Windows for
drivers. Confirm Yes, do this automatically, and save changes.
f.
A second dialogue box will confirm successful installation and provide a COM port
number. Note the COM port number for use in other software applications.
