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3 Communicating with the Laser
The laser can be managed using multiple methods:
• NKT Photonics CONTROL software (GUI) installed on a PC
• Or through the NKT Photonics Software Development Kit (SDK) to integrate
with a custom control system.
This chapter focuses on how to obtain and install both CONTROL or the SDK and
then setup communications between a PC and the laser using the optional USB
to RS-485 adapter.
Connection Kit
To connect the laser directly to a PC using a USB connection, a connection kit
from NKTP is available. The kit consists of the items listed in Table 8.
Table 8 Koheras BASIK PC connection kit
CONTROL software
The laser is shipped with the NKT Photonics CONTROL software installer on a
USB key. You can also download the most recent CONTROL software from the
following link:
https://www.nktphotonics.com/lasers-fibers/support/software-drivers/
The CONTROL software is capable of controlling, configuring and monitoring the
laser.
Installing the
software
After downloading the CONTROL installer software onto a PC, double click the
installer and follow the built-in wizard. Further details on installing the software is
available in Appendix E .
Part Description
RS-485 adapter
BASIK interface board
DB15–IDC16 connecterized 15 cm ribbon cable
12 V 60 W power supply
15 A power cord C7 to EU/US/UK
USB cable – Type A to B
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