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Cygnus Editor Operating Manual
1.5 Cygnus Requirements
1.5.1 Firmware
The Cygnus firmware must be Version 1.30 or higher.
1.5.2 Thin Film Models Supported
The Cygnus is the only Thin Film Deposition Controller supported at the time of this
release.
1.6 Communications Interface
Communications interfaces supported are RS-232 for a single Cygnus and GPIB,
via a GPIB card and IEEE-488 cable, for communications with multiple Cygnus
controllers.
The recommended board for IEEE-488 communications is the PCI/PXI8212, a high
performance GPIB interface for the PCI bus from National Instruments.
1.6.1 Communications Baud Rate
Š RS-232 — selectable: 19200, 9600, 4800, 2400. 19200 is the default.
Š IEEE-488 — not selectable: > 1.5 Mbytes/sec
1.6.2 Communications Cable
Communication cables are required to connect the PC running the Cygnus Editor
to the Cygnus Controller. Cables are different and dependent on the
Communications Interface.
Š If you will use RS-232C Communications, refer to the Cygnus Thin Film
Deposition Controller Operating Manual (IPN 074-379) section titled “RS232C
Serial Port” for detailed information concerning constructing an RS-232C cable.
Š If you will use IEEE-488 Communications, you’ll need to purchase a standard
IEEE-488 cable at a length appropriate for your installation. INFICON does not
supply IEEE-488 cables.
Maximum Length
RS-232 — 50 feet (15 meters)