Connection With Pc; Connecting The Interface Cable; Start Procedures /Exit Procedures - Olympus MX63 Instructions Manual

10-3 Connection with PC

To control this system from PC, PC must be connected to the microscope frame with the interface cable (USB cable or
RS-232C cable). In addition, the application software to control this system must be installed on PC.
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Connecting the interface cable

· Be sure to connect cables when the main switch of the microscope and the power supply of PC are
NOTE
· 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 PC to the microscope frame using both the USB cable and the RS-232C cable.
Connecting the USB cable
1
Connect the connector of the USB cable to the USB 2.0 connector of PC.
NOTE
Connecting the RS-232C cable
1
Connect the connector of the RS-232C cable to the RS-232C connector of PC.
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Start procedures / Exit procedures
Start procedures
1
Turn ON the power of PC and logon the operating system. Wait until the desktop appears.
2
Set the main switch of the microscope frame to (ON).
3
Start the application software.
TIP
Exit procedures
1
Exit from the application software.
TIP
2
Shutdown the operating system.
3
Set the main switch of the microscope frame to
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turned OFF.
Some PCs are equipped with both USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 connectors. Be
sure to connect the USB cable to the USB 2.0 connector. If it is connected to
the USB 3.0 connector, the operations are not ensured. (For some USB 3.0
connectors, the color of the terminal part is blue or "SS" is printed on.)
The REMOTE indicator on the front panel turns ON in blue.
The REMOTE indicator on the front panel turns OFF.
(OFF).
USB 2.0
USB 3.0