Computer Requirements; Interface Requirements - MKS Spectra-Physics Pre-Installation Manual

Computer Requirements

1) OS:
a. Windows XP with Service Pack 3
b. Windows Vista
c. Windows 7.
d. Not tested with Windows 8 yet.
2) RAM: 2 GB (1GB is probably fine)
3) Free Disk Space: 1 GB
4) USB or RS232 Port.
5) Optional: Ethernet Port that set to static IP Mode (Recommended IP Address:
192.168.0.10) for log reading.

Interface Requirements

The Quasar system can be controlled using the provided GUI, or signals applied to the LASER
CONTROL interface, or by a combination of serial commands and analog signals provided by a
host system.
You can use the following methods to control the Quasar system:
• Serial commands or GUI commands, which are convenient
• Analog signals through the BNC connectors
• Analog signals through the opto-isolated interface is fast, but requires circuitry for the
opto-isolated connections
• A combination of serial commands, and BNC inputs or analog signals
The combination of the flexibility of serial commands with the speed of BNC or analog signals
provide maximum control of the system. For manual operation, enter serial commands using the
Quasar GUI or a terminal emulator such as HyperTerminal.
USB connector
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Used in conjunction with the LASER CONTROL port to control the laser
system.
Alternatively, the SERIAL COM port (see below) can be used instead. Refer
to Appendix A, "Serial Command Interface," in the User Manual for
instructions on how to control the laser using the serial command language.
Connect your control device (e.g., a computer) to this type-B connector using a
standard USB cable. The USB port is the recommended means of providing
serial control.
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