7 SolsTiS User Manual v10.0
Controlling SolsTiS - Instrument Control by Ethernet (ICE)
SolsTiS is controlled by M Squared Lasers’ proprietary ICE-BLOC® photonic
control platform. Like all ICE-BLOC modules, the controller for SolsTiS
incorporates Instrument Control by Ethernet (ICE) functionality, which allows
users to communicate with ICE-BLOC modules via any standard direct/ LAN/
WAN/ Internet-based Ethernet connection.
The advantages of Ethernet control over more conventional communication
protocols are many, making Ethernet control the best choice whether seeking
to communicate with an instrument placed next to the control PC (direct cable
connection), or remotely over very long distances (via an Internet connection).
These many advantages include: higher speed; greater robustness; effectively
infinite communication distance without the need for repeaters; elimination of
dedicated software drivers (because control is via Web-based browser
interface); and the ability to network multiplex multiple ICE-BLOC modules,
providing simple system expansion and highly flexible control architectures.
Figure 12 Illustration of the ICE-BLOC control concept.
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