Starlight Xpress SXV-AO unit - Manual (Page 10)

Handbook for the Starlight Xpress AO unit
Issue 1 21/8/2005
socket and the serial port of your PC. The updating procedure also requires the power
supply to be connected to the AO.
1) Download the latest version of the updater software from
http://www.starlight-xpress.co.uk/SXV-AO.htm
2) Uninstall any previous version of AO Updater using the Add/Remove Programs in the
Control Panel.
3) Install AO Updater software by executing the ‘Setup.exe’ file.
4) Connect AO to a PC serial communications port (COM1 is default).
5) Power up the AO unit.
6) Start the AOUpdater program by clicking on the screen icon.
7) If you are not using COM1 then use the Settings menu to select another COM port.
8) Press the CONNECT button (if unsuccessful then refer to the HELP file).
9) Press the SELECT button and OPEN the activoxxx.hex file (xxx = version number).
The default directory for the hex file is
C:\Program Files\Starlight Xpress\AOupdater\Hex\
10) Press the UPDATE button and wait for about 60 seconds to complete the
programming. The ‘Petrol gauge’ bar will show the state of progress. Do not open or
switch to any other applications while programming is taking place!
11) Once successfully updated, exit the AO Updater program and turn the power to the
AO OFF. Wait 5 seconds then switch the power back ON. The AO is now ready for use.
The Active optics command set.
This information is provided for users who wish to write their own control programs.
The serial mode command list
Char
1
Char
2
Char
3
Char
4
Char
5
Char
6
Char
7
Result Return
K Find Centre K
G N 0 0 0 0 1 AO 1 step North G or L
(hit limit)
G S 0 0 0 0 1 AO 1 step South G or L
(hit limit)
G T 0 0 0 0 1 AO 1 step East G or L