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X-Cite® mini+ User Guide
035-00587R rev. 5
5.1.2
Driver Installation (via ZIP file)
For these instructions, download the driver ZIP file from the Excelitas website:
https://www.excelitas.com/product/x-cite-mini-compact-led-illumination-system
a.
Ensure X-Cite® mini+ is powered off.
b.
Ensure X-Cite® mini+ is connected to the computer with the USB cable.
c.
Prepare the driver files by extracting and saving the files into a folder on the desktop (or
another easily accessible location).
d.
Power on X-Cite® mini+.
e.
The “new hardware found” wizard will appear. Select No to search Windows update for
the software. Click Next to continue.
f.
Select Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) to locate the driver and click
Next. Select Include this location in the search and browse to the location on your hard
drive where unzipped files were saved in step c. Click Next.
g.
Wait for installation to complete. Click Finish.
5.1.3
Verify Installation & Get COM Port Number
a.
Open the “Device Manager” utility on the computer.
b.
“X-Cite 120LED USB Communications” will be listed under “Ports (COM & LPT)”.
c.
Note the COM port number for use in other software applications.
Figure 7 Device Manager, COM Port Listing
5.1.4
X-Cite® Control Panel / GUI installation
For these instructions: ZIP file is available as a software download from the Excelitas website.
