3M™ MicroTouch™ Controller RX142 Reference Guide

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3M Touch Systems, Inc. Proprietary Information

Contents

Introduction

What You Need to Know ............................................................................................5

Important Safety Information......................................................................................5

3M Touch Systems Support Services..........................................................................6

Contact 3M Touch Systems ........................................................................................7

Chapter 1

Integrating the RX142 Controller

Overview of the RX142 Controller .............................................................................9

Handling and ESD Protection ...................................................................................10

Establishing the Data Connection .............................................................................10

Mounting the Controller............................................................................................11

Supplying Power to the Controller............................................................................11

Mounting the Sensor .................................................................................................12

Sensor Cable Connector ............................................................................................12

Status Light (LED) Diagnostics ................................................................................13

Turning On Your System ..........................................................................................13

Installing 3M™ MicroTouch™ Software .................................................................14

Chapter 2

RX142 Controller Communications

Controller Default Settings........................................................................................15

Communicating with the Controller..........................................................................16

Firmware Commands ................................................................................................18

Calibrate 3 Point........................................................................................................19

Guidelines for the C3 Commands .............................................................................20

Enter Sleep ................................................................................................................21

Format Tablet ............................................................................................................21

Get Controller Number..............................................................................................22

Mode Stream .............................................................................................................22

Null Command ..........................................................................................................23

Output Identity ..........................................................................................................23

Reset ..........................................................................................................................23