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Theta Controller
Appendix A – Controller Gateway
Requirements for Theta Controllers Using the Controller Gateway:
• Computer with Microsoft Windows XP and one serial port (can be a USB to serial adapter)
• QA1001 Theta Controller v1.0 or above
• Javascript enabled browser and Adobe Flash Player
The Controller Gateway is a Windows based software program that provides a web based interface
to a Theta controller connected via a serial link.
Installing the Controller Gateway
Using the provided installation media, run the setup program and follow the on-screen
instructions. During installation, TCP/IP ports for the web interface and the live event interface
can be set. Leave the default values unless you understand their meaning and require a port change
for your specific environment.
Running the Controller Gateway?
The installer sets the Controller Gateway to automatically launch each time the computer is
started. When Controller Gateway is running, a small icon appears on the system tray or Windows
Task bar (typically at the bottom right corner of the screen).
Right-clicking on the Controller Gateway icon displays its menu. From the menu, select the Auto-
Connect option.
NOTE:
Auto-Connect is the default option; this means that double-clicking the Controller Gateway icon
also starts the auto-connection process.
The auto-connection process launches the default web browser and examines the computers
available serial ports. The Controller Gateway seeks each port for a compatible Stanley controller
connection. When one is found, the browser displays the main menu. From the main menu, setup,
maintenance and analysis functions can be performed.
If a compatible controller is not found, the auto-connect mechanism offers to try again. If choosing
to not try again, the browser is redirected to an Offline Mode menu. In offline mode, setups and
configuration file exports can be created. These files can be imported to a connected controller in
the future.
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