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5.1
The Newport NewStep Utility Program provides access to a majority of NewStep
Controller's functions and features, such as changing controller configuration,
monitoring status, and issuing move/jog commands.
5.2
The Newport NewStep Utility Program (NewStep-Util) is designed to run on any
commercially available Pentium™ class desktop personal computer. The
computer should have a minimum of 64MB of RAM. Newport recommends
using Windows 98™, Windows 2000 or NT.
To begin the installation process, put the CD in your CD driver and double-click
on Setup.exe. The installation will give you the option of where to load the files,
or you can use the default settings.
5.3
For instrument communication, the instrument needs to be connected to the RS-
232 (COM Port) of the user's PC via an RS232/RS485 converter. The cable
required is a DB9 Male/Female Pass-Thru cable.
The pin out is designed to interface directly with an IBM PC or compatible
computer, using a straight through cable.
The RS-232C configuration is fixed as follows:
Baud rate=19200bps; Data bits=8; Stop bits=1; Parity=NONE; Flow
control=xON / xOFF
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RS-232 Communication Requirements
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