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ZABER TECHNOLOGIES INC.
Getting Started Guide
Control
Protocol
Communication protocols dictate the way in which commands are
formatted to send to a device. Zaber’s devices use two protocol
options:
Zaber ASCII
and
Zaber Binary
. Zaber ASCII is the
recommended and default protocol for the X-Series.
ASCII Manual
www.zaber.com/manuals/ASCIIProtocol
Binary Manual
www.zaber.com/manuals/BinaryProtocol
Software
Once your Zaber device is powered and connected to a computer,
you are ready to start controlling it. To begin communicating with
your device, you will need to select a software interface. The
following sections outline some of the software options available to
you.
Zaber Console
Zaber Console is free, open-source software that is designed for
ease of use. Zaber Console allows you to manage port
communication, identify devices, send commands to devices, and
set the units of measure. We strongly recommend using Zaber
Console for the initial set-up and troubleshooting of your device.
Source code for Zaber Console and a user manual is available
online at:
www.zaber.com/software/ZaberConsole
