Valleylab Force FX-C - Option Panel 2·12

Option Panel
Option Panel
2-12
Serial port
A removable plate on the rear panel covers a serial port, an expansion
port, and a radio frequency (RF) activation port. Remove this plate to
obtain
information through the RS-232 port or to install a peripheral
device such as a Bipolar Current Monitor, but retain the original cover
plate. After obtaining information or removing a peripheral device,
reinstall the original cover plate.
To review the technical specifications for each port, refer to Section 3,
Technical Specifications ..
Allows connection of a computer to the generator. You
can obtain information aboutthe generator using RS-232
communications protocol or change the default coag
mode from Fulgurate to Desiccate or Spray. Refer to
Section 5, Using the RS-232 Serial Port.
Expansion port
Allows a connected device to receive
information about the RF voltage and current
being generated as well as signal the generator
to halt RF output.
RF activation port
Allows a connected device to receive
information during RF activation of the
generator, which will then generate a
response in the device.
Force FX-CTM Service Manual