INFICON DCM-250 Deposition Control Monitor Software - Manual (Page 7)

E
STABLISHING
C
OMMUNICATIONS WITH THE
D
EPOSITION
C
ONTROLLER
(RS-232
OR
485*)
1. Connect your computer's serial port to the controller's serial port using a
D-sub straight 9-pin female to 9-pin female cable.
2. Turn on the Computer
3. Turn on the Deposition Controller.
4. Check the Controller's Interface Address.
• From the Main Menu, go to Edit System Setup >> Edit Utility Setup.
5. Start the DCM-250 software.
• If the DCM displays an error message, choose the option that enables the
SIMULATE mode.
6. Click Utilities >> COMM Port Settings, which opens the COMM Port
Settings dialog.
7. Select "Serial (RS-232/485)" in the Communication Port Type combo box
if it's not selected already
• Older versions of the DCM call this setting "RS-232"
8. Verify that the DCM-250's Interface Address setting is the same as the
Controller's (see step 4).
9. Set "RS-232/485 Serial Port" to the port you plan to use to communicate
with the controller.
10. Click OK
The DCM-250 will attempt to communicate
with the Controller using the new settings. If
successful, it will display the Controller
Configuration as shown on the right.