Remote Operation; Usb Driver Installation - ILX Lightwave LDT-5500B Series User Manual

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The LDT-5500B Series Temperature Controller provides a USB interface for
computer control of the instrument. The following sections detail the fundamentals
of operating the LDT-5500B Temperature Controller through the USB interface.
To begin using the USB port on the LDT-5500B Series Temperature Controller,
please install the Virtual Com Port Driver which is available on the companion CD
or from our website (www.ilxlightwave.com). A standard USB "A/B" cable is
necessary to connect the instrument to a PC and is included in the shipping kit.
Once connected, the ILX Virtual COM Port driver provides a simple
programmable interface to the USB port. The LDT-5500B USB Front Panel
software is a simple control software package which allows full control of the
instrument.
COM Port Settings
Baud: 115,200
Data Bits: 8
Parity: None
Stop Bits: 1
Flow Control: None

USB Driver Installation

Insert the companion CD into the PC. This CD is included with the LDT-5500B
Series Temperature controller shipment. The ILX Virtual COM Port Installer should
run automatically but if it does not, the executable can be found at [CD-ROM
Drive]:\Driver Installation.bat. Follow the instructions of the installer to complete
the installation.
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