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Chapter 1 Introduction
application illustrates how the rich functionality provided by the Kinesis server is
exposed by a client application.
The Kinesis Controls collection provides a rich set of graphical user panels and
programmable interfaces allowing users and client application developers to interact
seamlessly with the Kinesis hardware. Each of the Kinesis controllers has an
associated .Net Control and these are described fully in the handbooks associated
with the controllers
Fig. 1.2 System Architecture Diagram
Refer to the main Kinesis Software online help file, for a complete programmers guide
and reference material on using the Kinesis Controls collection. This is available
either by pressing the F1 key when running the Kinesis server, or via the Start menu,
Start\Programs\Thorlabs\Kinesis\Kinesis Help.
1.3.2 Software Upgrades
Thorlabs operate a policy of continuous product development and may issue software
upgrades as necessary. The latest software can be downloaded from the ‘services’
section of www.thorlabs.com. A utility is provided with the Software to assist in
firmware upgrades
Note
When the firmware is updated, the cooling fans may increase in speed while the unit
is reprogrammed.