Quantum Composers 9200 Series - Manual (Page 12)

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5. 9200 Setup
Overview
The 9200 can easily be interfaced by means of the included 9200 application. On standard
models, a USB cable and a port with USB 2.0 capabilities or greater (recommended) are
required to communicate with the unit. Bluetooth is available as an option if wireless
communication is required. If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the
manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
Power
The 9200 requires a +5VDC±250mV (
≥
470mA) power supply to operate. When the power is
supplied from a computer device, it is recommended that a USB 2.0 port (or greater) is used.
The unit may also be powered directly from a 5VDC USB DC wall -mount supply (
≥
470mA).
The current draw is highly dependent on the external loads. If all loads are high impedance,
the unit will require far less current to operate correctly. It should be noted that if 9200
consumes
≥
500mA, the internal current sense circuit will cause the unit to go into a latched
state, which is depicted by the flashing LED’s on the Quantum logo. In this state, all outputs
will be inactive. In order to clear this state, the 9200 must be power cycled. In order to further
avoid this state, it is highly recommended that loads connected to any of the outputs be
≥
50
ohms. If the 9200 is powered from a wall-mount supply, communication takes place only
through Bluetooth (optional upgrade). The USB cable should be plugged into the rear panel of
the unit that is labeled USB. The multi-functional power
button, labeled “Run/Stop,” located on
both front and back of the unit will turn on the 9200 when pressed once. If a USB DC wall-
mount supply is chosen to be used, it is recommended that the AC Mains Socket-Outlet be
easily accessible so that the external power supply can be easily removed from the AC Mains
Socket Outlet.
Communication
The 9200 provides a standard USB connection for remote communications. An optional
Bluetooth feature is also available.
USB
When the 9200 is connected to a remote computer via the USB connection, the computer will
recognize the unit
as a “QC-PG”. Drivers will need to be installed for the remote computer to
interface to the 9200. Drivers are included on the provided CD. Once the drivers have been
installed, the 9200 will show up in the device manager as a USB to Serial Port Adapter. The
9200 can then be communicated with by either the included 9200 application or by using any
generic communication terminal program. The unit is baud rate independent, so any speed can
be selected. Typically a rate of 115,200bps can be used.