B-2 Computer Control
Macintosh DeltaSoft3 Software
When setting up the reader for use with DeltaSoft3 software, use the
ELx808 reader choice. The DeltaSoft3 is supplied with the appropriate
serial cable and adapter to use with PowerWave.
KC3 for Windows
When setting up the reader for use with KC3 for Windows software, use
the ELx808 reader choice. KC3 will not have scanning or multiwavelength
functions; KC4 is recommended.
KC4 for Windows
When setting up the reader for use with KC4 software, choose
PowerWave as the reader.
COMPUTER CONTROL PROGRAMMING:
PowerWave’s RS-232C serial port is configured as a DTE; that is, the unit
is wired to emulate a modem. Data is received on Pin 2 (the RX Pin), and
transmitted on Pin 3 (the TX pin). For an illustration, see the section
Setting Up the Serial Port for Communications in Chapter 2.
The transmitted data consist of 96 six-character strings. Each string
consists of a comma, a sign character, and four digits that represent an
optical density reading (the decimal point has been omitted). Blanking
and dual wavelength subtractions have already been done.
One carriage return character precedes the entire sequence. After each
12th string, a line feed and carriage return are inserted.
An end-of-message character, Control-Z, follows the last line feed,
carriage return, file name (6 bytes), report title (22 bytes), and time and
date string (23 bytes).
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