Configuring The Equipment; Sensor Configuration; Interface Configuration; Rs-232-C Interface - Newport LDS1000 User Manual

LDS1000
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Configuring the Equipment

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The controller is configured in manual mode, using the buttons and the dis-
play available on the front panel of the LDS1000 Controller. This must be
done before the instruments can be used.
6.1

Sensor Configuration

The LDS1000 electronic controller can receive a variety of sensors: an LDS-
Vector electronic autocollimator or an STR500-H rectitude sensor. In the
same laboratory, it is possible to find several sensors installed for a single
controller which is connected to one or other of the sensors depending on
the needs.
To simplify programming and to minimize the risk of errors, the LDS1000
electronic controller has a memory that can store all the parameters of 10
different sensors. Only Manual mode makes it possible to modify the num-
ber of the sensor being used, as this modification requires manual adjust-
ment on the controller (physically connecting the sensor required).
To configure the sensor you will need to consult the control statement deli-
vered with each piece of equipment. Should you lose it, a duplicate of this
document which is of great importance is kept by our metrology depart-
ment. Just note the number that is marked on the sensor and we will be
able to send you a copy of the document.
The configuration of the sensor is carried out in manual mode and enables:
• The active sensor to be selected.
• The parameters of the active sensor to be visualized.
• The parameters of the active sensor to be modified.
See the chapter entitled: "Off-line use".
6.2

Interface Configuration

Manual mode enables the parameters and the communication mode of the
controller to be chosen. It is useful to check these values before procee-
ding with a connection to a computer. This must be done before using the
instrument in Interface Mode.
The LDS1000 Controller communicates with a computer via two standard
protocols available:
• RS-232-C.
• IEEE-488.
6.2.1

RS-232-C Interface

The RS-232-C protocol is available on most commercial computers on ports
COM1 or COM2. The LDS1000 Controller is delivered with a RS-232-C lead
comprising a classical Sub-D9 connector, as well as a Sub-D9/Sub-D25 adapter.
Depending on the standard chosen by the computer manufacturer, it is
always possible to carry out the RS-232-C communication with the LDS1000
Controller. A program written on a given computer will be able to use the
RS-232-C outputs available on another computer without any problems (on
the condition that the right number of the port on which the LDS1000
Controller is connected is given).
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