INFICON STC-2000A Thin Film Deposition Controller Operating Manual - Manual (Page 280)

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1. d2) description: The host port communications include an alternate means of programming the unit
other than by front panel keys, reading status information, reading runtime information, control of various
aspects of a deposition, downloading/uploading data in selected areas, etc.
purpose: Set up host port communications, physical connections
background/conceptual info: pages
detailed info: pages See Section 6.0
see index keyword
programming summary: <not applicable>
1. d3) description: Communicate with unit to download/upload I/O programs, view/edit user
programmable parameters, unit status in many various areas, deposition status in many various areas.
The host port communications include an alternate means of programming the unit other than by front
panel keys, reading status information, reading runtime information, control of various aspects of a
deposition, downloading/uploading data in selected areas, etc.
purpose: Use host port communications with defined protocols and commands
background/conceptual info: pages
detailed info: pages See Section 6.1, 6.2, 6.7
see index keyword
programming summary: protocols [Fixed MENU key
⇒ EXECUTIVE MENU key → COMM.
SETUP key
→ RS232 PROTOCOL (EDIT/CHANGE)].
1. e) description: The LCD screen viewability is temperature sensitive and has a viewing range in terms of
angle from the perpendicular. To compensate for these environmental variations and user viewing position,
a means of adjustment has been provided. The adjustment is software controlled by user programmed menu
selection or host port communications.
purpose: Set LCD bias/contrast to suit user needs.
background/conceptual info: pages
detailed info: pages
see index keyword
programming summary: Fixed MENU key
⇒ EXECUTIVE MENU key → SYSTEM CONFIG key
→ LCD CONTRAST (EDIT/CHANGE).
1. f) description: The unit has a real time clock that is supported with a battery when the power is off. This
time / date function is viewable on the Runtime screen. Other than for the user's convenience, the time /
date information is only used for a time / date stamp on the Process [History] Accounting screens.
purpose: Set unit time and/or date.
background/conceptual info: pages
detailed info: pages
see index keyword
programming summary: Fixed MENU key
⇒ EXECUTIVE MENU key → SYSTEM CONFIG key
→ CLOCK TIME or CLOCK DATE (EDIT/CHANGE).
1. g) description: There are 6 options/info screens. These screens provide information about installed
software versions, unit serial number, error codes, I/O slot reporting, raw frequency values from the sensor
channels, software compatibility between various cards, memory card and memory card interface reporting.
purpose: View installed options information. View elements as discussed above for diagnostic evaluation
when calling the factory with an apparent problem.
background/conceptual info: pages
detailed info: pages
see index keyword
programming summary: Selecting the OPTions/INFormation menu is accomplished by pressing: Fixed
MENU key
⇒ EXECUTIVE MENU key → OPT/INF key
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