INFICON STM-100/MF Thin Film Deposition Monitor - Manual (Page 77)

Communication Demo Disk
Enclosed on this disk are several routines used to communicate with the
STC-200 Controller and STM-100 Monitor. Source code is provided for the
STCPARAM and RATE (STM-100) programs. The STCPARAM program will
upload and download parameters to the STC-200 . The RATE program will
upload and download parameters and data to the Host computer. The
programs are written in the language "C" and can be compiled using Borlands
Turbo C compiler.
If you are new to programming and are looking for an inexpensive C
compiler, we recommend purchasing Borlands. The list price is under $100
and is available from many mail-order software houses at a discount. This
provides a well integrated environment for writing C programs. If you already
have another C compiler, there should be no problems in using it. If you do
have any compiler problems, we will be happy to help you resolve them.
The two most common problems associated with RS-232 communication
are baud rate settings and cable problems. Please make sure your RS-232
cable is wired up according to the drawings in the manual. The program
SYCCOM.EXE is a simple way to ensure that the communication link is up and
running. It operates from the COM1: port of your PC and uses interrupts.
You type in a command and the response will appear on the screen. All of
Sycon's products respond to the "@" command by telling you what the product
is and what the version is.
The following lines are specific to the STC-200 Controller: There are
several other programs on this disk that you may find useful. SCAN is a batch
file that appends processes accounting information to a file. STCCKOUT is
used to obtain various parameters from the STC. It is also used to upload and
download I/O programs and film programs between the PC and the STC-200.
The other executable files on this disk are used within the SCAN.BAT batch
file.
TURBTERM is a program that converts your PC into a dumb terminal. It
works with COM1: and is useful in debugging RS-232 problems. PC-COM is
used to find out what the status of your communications ports in the PC are. It
lists baud rate, data bits, parity, etc.
If you get stumped, give us a call and we will help you get up and running.
STM-100 /MF Specific Programs
STM-100 / MF Checkout Program
STMCKOUT.EXE Program to exercise the communication commands of the
STM-100 / MF and display related hardware settings.
STM-100 / MF Rate Program
RATE.EXE Program to gather rate information from the STM-100 / MF
and present it in convenient forms.
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Section A-2
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