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Required Components |
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Skate Mk2 |
MCIL5F Whip with DC and serial breakout |
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Windows PC with Termite |
USB to RS485 device |
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AC-DC power supply (24VDC) |
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Always review Laser Safety Precautions and wear laser safety glasses when working with lasers. Review datasheet for laser specifications.
Setup Steps (Standalone)
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Plug the USB to RS485 device into the PC.
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Install Termite on the PC. Open it and click Settings.
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Select the Port for the RS485 device and 9600 Baud Rate. Set it to Append CR-LF and click OK.
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Plug MCIL5F cable into the Skate Mk2.
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Plug the RS-485 connector into the DB9 of the MCIL5F whip.
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Plug the AC-DC power supply into the MCIL5F whip.
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The Skate Mk2 will power on at its previous power setting.
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Adjust the brightness with ~device set lamp:### (0 - 100)%.
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For more commands, refer to the Hardware Command List in the manual.