/// Lock (G, 15)
Press the "Lock" key (G) for 2 seconds to lock / unlock the device.
When the device is locked, if you press any other buttons (e.g. key E, F)
or turn any knobs (e.g. knob C, D), the Lock button symbol (15) will
flash 5 times.
SAFE
SET
The device keeps the status of "unlock" or "lock" when the power
is switched off and switched on again, which is important for
operating mode B.
SAFE
SET
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Interfaces and outputs
/// USB and RS 232 interfaces
The device can be operated by computer via an RS 232 or USB interface using
the laboratory software labworldsoft
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Note! (
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Please comply with the system requirements together with the operating
instructions and help section included with the software.
USB interface
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a serial bus for connecting the device to the
PC. Equipped with USB devices can be connected to a PC during operation
(hot plugging).
Connected devices and their properties are automatically recognized.
Use the USB interface in conjunction with labworldsoft
"Remote" mode and also to update the firmware.
USB device drivers
First, download the latest driver for IKA devices with USB interface from
www.ika.com/ika/lws/download/usb-driver.zip and install the driver by
running the setup file. Connect the IKA device through the USB data cable to
the PC. The data communication runs through a virtual COM port.
Configuration, command syntax and commands of the virtual COM ports
are as described in RS 232 interface.
Serial RS 232 interface
Configuration
› The functions of the interface connections between the device and the
automation system are chosen from the signals specified in EIA standard
RS 232 in accordance with DIN 66 020 Part 1.
› For the electrical characteristics of the interface and the allocation of signal
status, standard RS 232 applies in accordance with DIN 66 259 Part 1.
› Transmission process: asynchronous character transmission in
start-stop operation.
› Transmission type: full duplex.
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