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5-2 Connection with PC
To control the system microscope from PC, the PC must be connected to the control box (BX3M-CBFM or BX3M-
CB) with the interface cable (USB cable or RS-232C cable). In addition, the application software to control the system
microscope must be installed on PC.
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Connecting the interface cable
·
Always use the USB cables and RS-232C cable interface
cables provided by Olympus. If you use the commercially
available USB 2.0 cables or hubs, the system operations
cannot be ensured.
·
Be sure to connect cables when the main switch of BX3M-
CBFM or the microscope and the power supply of PC are
turned OFF.
·
Cables are vulnerable when bent or twisted. Never subject
them to excessive force.
·
Connect the cables in the correct orientation paying
attention to the shape of the connector.
·
You cannot connect the PC and the control box (BX3M-
CBFM or BX3M-CB) using both the USB cable and the RS-
232C cable.
CAUTION
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