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Min. Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The minimum expected crystal frequency,

typically 5 MHz. Frequency readings below
the minimum generate a crystal fail error.
4.0 MHz to 6.0 MHz are valid.

Max. Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The maximum expected crystal frequency,

typically 6 MHz. Frequency readings above
the maximum generate a crystal fail error.
4.1 MHz to 6.1 MHz are valid.

X Tooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tooling value assigned to each sensor.

Applies to all films.

Analog Out parameters apply only if the SQM-160 Option Card is installed.

Min Thickness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thickness for Zero Output (zero volts)

Max Thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thickness for Full Scale Output (five volts)

Min. Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rate for Zero Output (zero volts)

Max. Rate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rate for Full Scale Output (five volts)

4.7 Communications Menu

The communications setup screen allows setup and troubleshooting of the
SQM-160 serial communications connection.

Figure 4-6 Communicatons Dialog Box

To connect the SQM-160 Thin Film Monitor to your computer, you will need a 9 pin
male to 9 pin female "straight thru" RS-232 cable. A cable is supplied with each
SQM-160 monitor or can be purchased at any computer store.

To establish communications with the SQM-160, follow these steps.

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Verify the SQM-160 Monitor is turned on, and connected to the computer with
a straight-thru cable.

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