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Chapter 3 sqs-142 software – INFICON SID-142 Thin Film Deposition Controller User Manual

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Chapter 3 SQS-142 Software

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RS232 Tab

Comm Port: Selects the comm port used for serial communications. The Comm Port
drop down lists available ports. However, some of the ports may be used by other
devices (PLC, modem, mouse, etc.).

Baud Rate: Sets the comm port baud rate used for serial communications.

Receive Data: Displays the Query and Update requests received from the serial port.
See Appendix B for a description of the serial communications protocol. In the screen
capture above, the SQS-142 has received a QU (Query Utility), Parameter 11 (Software
Version) request.

Transmit Data: Displays the response to Query and Update requests received from the
serial port. In the screen capture above, the response to the query is software version
2.1.5.