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slice:qt [2019/04/02 14:56] – [Channel Settings] Michael Radunskyslice:qt [2019/05/17 19:59] – [Interface Connections] Michael Radunsky
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-======SLICE-QT Four-Channel Temperature Controller ======+======SLICE-QTC Four-Channel Temperature Controller ======
  
-Model No. SLICE-QT+Model No. SLICE-QT and SLICE-QTC
  
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 Document Last Updated on ~~LASTMOD~~ Document Last Updated on ~~LASTMOD~~
  
-Please read [[:limited_warranty|Limited Warranty]] and [[:warnings_cautions|General Warnings and Cautions]] prior to operating the SLICE-QT.+Please read [[:limited_warranty|Limited Warranty]] and [[:warnings_cautions|General Warnings and Cautions]] prior to operating the SLICE-QTC.
  
-Click here for the [[slice:quick_start_qt|SLICE-QT Quick Start Guide]].\\ +==== Links ==== 
-Click here for the [[slice:qt:API|SLICE-QT API]].\\ +Click here for the [[slice:quick_start_qt|SLICE-QTC Quick Start Guide]].\\ 
-Click here for the [[https://www.vescent.com/products/electronics/slice/slice-qt-four-channel-temperature-controller/|SLICE-QT web page]].\\+Click here for the [[slice:qt:API|SLICE-QTC API]].\\ 
 +Click here for the [[slice:Z-N|Ziegler-Nichols loop tuning instructions]].\\ 
 +Click here for the [[https://www.vescent.com/products/electronics/slice/slice-qt-four-channel-temperature-controller/|SLICE-QTC web page]].\\ 
 +Click here for the [[https://github.com/Vescent|Github page for SLICE-QTC GUI]]\\ 
 +Click here for the [[https://github.com/Vescent/SLICE-QT-Firmware-Upgrade|Github page for SLICE-QTC firmware revisions]]\\
 Please check back for added functionality.  Contact [[[email protected]|sales [at] vescent [dot] com]] for questions and corrections, or to request added functionality. Please check back for added functionality.  Contact [[[email protected]|sales [at] vescent [dot] com]] for questions and corrections, or to request added functionality.
 =====Description===== =====Description=====
  
-The SLICE-QT is a high-precision temperature controller (see <imgref qt_prod_shot>).  It will control up to four thermal plants with sub-millikelvin precision.+The SLICE-QTC is a high-precision temperature controller (see <imgref qt_prod_shot>).  It will control up to four thermal plants with sub-millikelvin precision.
  
-<imgcaption qt_prod_shot|The SLICE-QT>{{ slice:front-angle-acs-large.jpg?200|}}</imgcaption>+<imgcaption qt_prod_shot|The SLICE-QTC>{{ slice:front-angle-acs-large.jpg?200|}}</imgcaption>
  
 =====Purchase Includes===== =====Purchase Includes=====
-  * SLICE-QT Temperature Control Unit+  * SLICE-QTC Temperature Control Unit
   * AC power cord with appropriate wall plug for you location (if known)   * AC power cord with appropriate wall plug for you location (if known)
-  * Four single-ended 6-ft control cables((More cables may be purchased separately))+  * Four single-ended 6-ft control cables((More cables may be purchased separately; order p/n 50-00005))
  
 ===== Absolute Maximum Ratings and Power Input ===== ===== Absolute Maximum Ratings and Power Input =====
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-The SLICE-QT will accept input line voltages within the ranges shown in <tabref v_rng>.+The SLICE-QTC will accept input line voltages within the ranges shown in <tabref v_rng>.
 <WRAP center round box 60%><tabcaption v_rng |Input Voltage Specifications> <WRAP center round box 60%><tabcaption v_rng |Input Voltage Specifications>
 | **Parameter**                                                       | **Value**       | **Units**  | | **Parameter**                                                       | **Value**       | **Units**  |
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-| {{ :warning-sign.png?100&nolink }}    | Warning.  Pay special attention to procedures and notes.  If procedure is not followed carefully, damage to the SLICE-QT or devices connected to it may occur.  |+| {{ :warning-sign.png?100&nolink }}    | Warning.  Pay special attention to procedures and notes.  If procedure is not followed carefully, damage to the SLICE-QTC or devices connected to it may occur.  |
 | {{ :electric_shock.png?100&nolink }}  | Potential for electrical shock hazard.                                                                                                                          | | {{ :electric_shock.png?100&nolink }}  | Potential for electrical shock hazard.                                                                                                                          |
  
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 =====Specifications===== =====Specifications=====
-<WRAP center round box 60%><tabcaption specs|Specifications of SLICE-QT>+<WRAP center round box 60%><tabcaption specs|Specifications of SLICE-QTC>
 |  **Performance((Subject to change without notice))**                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              || |  **Performance((Subject to change without notice))**                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              ||
 | **Parameter**                                                                                                                             | **Value**                                                                                                                                                                                                              | | **Parameter**                                                                                                                             | **Value**                                                                                                                                                                                                              |
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   - <color black/yellow>System locked range (yellow dashed lines)</color>   - <color black/yellow>System locked range (yellow dashed lines)</color>
  
-<imgcaption front|Front of SLICE-QT>{{ :slice:slice-qt-front-numbered.png?534x221 |}}</imgcaption>+<imgcaption front|Front of SLICE-QTC>{{ :slice:slice-qt-front-numbered.png?534x221 |}}</imgcaption>
 ===== Rear Panel ===== ===== Rear Panel =====
 An image of the rear panel is shown in <imgref back> The functions and connections are as follows: An image of the rear panel is shown in <imgref back> The functions and connections are as follows:
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   - Input trigger (BNC)   - Input trigger (BNC)
   - USB port (Type B)   - USB port (Type B)
-  - Connections to thermal plants(([[https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/cui-inc/PD-40S/CP-7240-ND/2119338|Four-pin DIN connector]]))((In some early versions of the SLICE-QT, the order of these connectors is reversed.))+  - Connections to thermal plants(([[https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/cui-inc/PD-40S/CP-7240-ND/2119338|Four-pin DIN connector]]))((In some early versions of the SLICE-QTC, the order of these connectors is reversed.))
  
-<imgcaption back|View of rear of SLICE-QT>{{ :slice:slice-qt-rear-numbered.png?534x221 |}}</imgcaption>+<imgcaption back|View of rear of SLICE-QTC>{{ :slice:slice-qt-rear-numbered.png?534x221 |}}</imgcaption>
  
 ===== Interface Connections ===== ===== Interface Connections =====
-Connections to the thermal plants are made from the rear panel.  Four cables for this purpose are provided with the SLICE-QT.  Each has one end terminated with a [[https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/cui-inc/PDP-40/CP-7340-ND/2119475|CUI Inc. PDP-40 connector]] for connecting to the [[https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/cui-inc/PD-40S/CP-7240-ND/2119338|CUI Inc. CP-7240-ND connector]] on the SLICE-QT.  The other end is unterminated and is for connecting to your specific plant.  The pin out for connecting the cable ([[https://bit.ly/2SyICSw|Beldon 1502R 010500]]) to your specific plant is given in <tabref pinout>.+Connections to the thermal plants are made from the rear panel.  Four cables for this purpose are provided with the SLICE-QTC.  Each has one end terminated with a [[https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/cui-inc/PDP-40/CP-7340-ND/2119475|CUI Inc. PDP-40 connector]] for connecting to the [[https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/cui-inc/PD-40S/CP-7240-ND/2119338|CUI Inc. CP-7240-ND connector]] on the SLICE-QTC.  The other end is unterminated and is for connecting to your specific plant.  The pin out for connecting the cable ([[https://bit.ly/2SyICSw|Beldon 1502R 010500]]) to your specific plant is given in <tabref pinout>.
 <WRAP center round box 60%><tabcaption pinout |Cable pinout> <WRAP center round box 60%><tabcaption pinout |Cable pinout>
 | **Connector\\ Pin Number**  | **Color**                 | **Function**  | **AWG**  | | **Connector\\ Pin Number**  | **Color**                 | **Function**  | **AWG**  |
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-| {{ :warning-sign.png?100&nolink }}  | Do not have servo loop engaged when connecting Servo Output to your plant.                                                                   +| {{ :warning-sign.png?100&nolink }}  | Do not have servo loop engaged when connecting Servo Output to your plant.                                                                                                                                                  
-| {{ :warning-sign.png?100&nolink }}  | It is suggested to not ground the cable shield at the transducer end of the interface cable as ground loops may be formed, degrading performance.  |+| {{ :warning-sign.png?100&nolink }}  | Use caution grounding the shield (drain) at the transducer end of the interface cable as ground loops may be formed, degrading performance. Consider floating the plant or not connecting the shield to the plant chassis.  |
 </WRAP> </WRAP>
  
-You may purchase more cables separately from Vescent Photonics.  We do not recommend making cables, but if you do so, make sure the metal sleeve is well grounded to provide proper shielding to the signal cables.+You may purchase more cables separately from Vescent Photonics.  We do not recommend making cables, but if you do so, make sure the metal sleeve is well connected to the connector ground to provide proper shielding to the signal cables.
  
-===== Operating the SLICE-QT =====+===== Operating the SLICE-QTC =====
 ==== Screen Navigation ==== ==== Screen Navigation ====
 The touch screen interface and the Host GUI operate in a substantially similar way, except touch is substituted for a click in the touch screen interface. The touch screen interface and the Host GUI operate in a substantially similar way, except touch is substituted for a click in the touch screen interface.
  
 When presented with a given view, it is possible to select the functionality or edit the values in a field bordered in <color black/hsl(213, 80%, 60%)>blue</color> When a particular field is actively being edited, its border will change to <color black/yellow>yellow</color>. When presented with a given view, it is possible to select the functionality or edit the values in a field bordered in <color black/hsl(213, 80%, 60%)>blue</color> When a particular field is actively being edited, its border will change to <color black/yellow>yellow</color>.
-The Home Screen of the SLICE-QT is shown in <imgref home_scr>. From the Home screen, summary control over the four channels is possible, including setting T<sub>set</sub>, initiating lock, or entering an individual channel's Detail screen.+The Home Screen of the SLICE-QTC is shown in <imgref home_scr>. From the Home screen, summary control over the four channels is possible, including setting T<sub>set</sub>, initiating lock, or entering an individual channel's Detail screen.
  
 In general, the status displayed in an editable field is the current status (not the result of touching the button).  Touch the field to select a new value/status.  For instance, in <imgref home_scr> all of the channels are in stand by.  Touching the OFF button to initiate servo control over a plant will change this button to read ON (<imgref home_Tset1>). In general, the status displayed in an editable field is the current status (not the result of touching the button).  Touch the field to select a new value/status.  For instance, in <imgref home_scr> all of the channels are in stand by.  Touching the OFF button to initiate servo control over a plant will change this button to read ON (<imgref home_Tset1>).
-<imgcaption home_scr|Home screen of SLICE-QT>{{ :slice:slice-qt_home_screen.jpg?400x254 |}}</imgcaption>+<imgcaption home_scr|Home screen of SLICE-QTC>{{ :slice:slice-qt_home_screen.jpg?400x254 |}}</imgcaption>
 ==== Control Bar ==== ==== Control Bar ====
 On the left edge of the screen is the Control Bar.  At any given time, these buttons will have the following effect. On the left edge of the screen is the Control Bar.  At any given time, these buttons will have the following effect.
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 === Enabling Feedback === === Enabling Feedback ===
-Touch the OFF button at the bottom of the column for the desired channel.  The button will turn white and read ON to indicate the SLICE-QT is actively controlling the temperature for that channel.  In <imgref home_Tset1> and <imgref home_Tset2> CH 1 is active and CHs 2-4 are inactive.+Touch the OFF button at the bottom of the column for the desired channel.  The button will turn white and read ON to indicate the SLICE-QTC is actively controlling the temperature for that channel.  In <imgref home_Tset1> and <imgref home_Tset2> CH 1 is active and CHs 2-4 are inactive.
  
 When the system is locked (as defined by the user in the CH X > Settings > Limits screen) the Error window will display ∆T with a <color black/green>green</color> background.  As the system approaches lock, it will display ∆T on a <color black/yellow>yellow</color> background. When the system is locked (as defined by the user in the CH X > Settings > Limits screen) the Error window will display ∆T with a <color black/green>green</color> background.  As the system approaches lock, it will display ∆T on a <color black/yellow>yellow</color> background.
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 <imgcaption PID|Screen for adjusting PID parameters for individual channel>{{ :slice:slice-qt_ch_1_pid_param_screen_set_p_gain.jpg?400x254 |}}</imgcaption> <imgcaption PID|Screen for adjusting PID parameters for individual channel>{{ :slice:slice-qt_ch_1_pid_param_screen_set_p_gain.jpg?400x254 |}}</imgcaption>
  
-To set the PID loop filter parameters from the Home screen, select CH X > Settings > PID Params and the screen in <imgref PID> will appear.  The parameters for the PID loop filter are set in this popup screen. These parameters control the closed-loop behavior of the feedback. Each of these parameters will need to be tuned specifically for your plant. There is an option to enable or disable each parameter in the loop filter.  There are a number of methods to tune a loop.  We recommend the [[Z-N|Ziegler-Nichols method]].((A usable discussion of the Ziegler-Nichols method can be found here: http://faculty.mercer.edu/jenkins_he/documents/TuningforPIDControllers.pdf)) +To set the PID loop filter parameters from the Home screen, select CH X > Settings > PID Params and the screen in <imgref PID> will appear.  The parameters for the PID loop filter are set in this popup screen. These parameters control the closed-loop behavior of the feedback. Each of these parameters will need to be tuned specifically for your plant. There is an option to enable or disable each parameter in the loop filter.  There are a number of methods to tune a loop.  We recommend the Ziegler-Nichols method.(([[https://staff.guilan.ac.ir/staff/users/chaibakhsh/fckeditor_repo/file/documents/Optimum%20Settings%20for%20Automatic%20Controllers%20(Ziegler%20and%20Nichols,%201942).pdf|Optimum Settings for Automatic Controllers, by J.G. Zieger and N. B. Nichols]] and\\ 
 +[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ziegler%E2%80%93Nichols_method|Wikipedia]]))  [[Z-N|Instructions on using this method can be found here]].
  
 == Slew Rate Limit == == Slew Rate Limit ==
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 <WRAP center round box 60%><tabcaption set_param |Setting loop parameters> <WRAP center round box 60%><tabcaption set_param |Setting loop parameters>
-| **Setpoint**      |  ºC      | Sets the setpoint temperature of the plant.            |+| **Setpoint**      |  °C      | Sets the setpoint temperature of the plant.            |
 | **Proportional**  |  V/V     | Sets the proportional gain of the loop filter.         | | **Proportional**  |  V/V     | Sets the proportional gain of the loop filter.         |
 | **Integral**      |  sec     | Sets the integral time constant of the loop filter.    | | **Integral**      |  sec     | Sets the integral time constant of the loop filter.    |
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 The thermistor data has been configured at the factory for a typical NTC thermistor that is 10 kΩ at 25°C.  Only NTC (Negative Thermal Coefficient) thermistors can be used.  You can enter a new Beta value, reference temperature, and resistance value and the Steinhart-Hart constants will be calculated automatically or vice versa. The thermistor data has been configured at the factory for a typical NTC thermistor that is 10 kΩ at 25°C.  Only NTC (Negative Thermal Coefficient) thermistors can be used.  You can enter a new Beta value, reference temperature, and resistance value and the Steinhart-Hart constants will be calculated automatically or vice versa.
  
-NOTE: The SLICE-QT can achieve sub-millikelvin stabilities over a very wide set point temperature range. For most applications working near room temperature, an NTC thermistor with a nominal value of 10 kΩ at 25°C will work fine. For temperatures far from room temperature, best results will occur by choosing a thermistor that has a resistance of 10 kΩ at your desired set point temperature. The input bridge circuitry is configured to have maximum sensitivity at a 10-kΩ resistance.+NOTE: The SLICE-QTC can achieve sub-millikelvin stabilities over a very wide set point temperature range. For most applications working near room temperature, an NTC thermistor with a nominal value of 10 kΩ at 25°C will work fine. For temperatures far from room temperature, best results will occur by choosing a thermistor that has a resistance of 10 kΩ at your desired set point temperature. The input bridge circuitry is configured to have maximum sensitivity at a 10-kΩ resistance.
    
 <imgcaption plant|Set Thermistor and Plant Information>{{ :slice:slice-qt_thermistor_and_plant_screen_tec_.jpg?400x254 |}}</imgcaption> <imgcaption plant|Set Thermistor and Plant Information>{{ :slice:slice-qt_thermistor_and_plant_screen_tec_.jpg?400x254 |}}</imgcaption>
-| {{ :warning-sign.png?100&nolink }}  | WHEN USING A RESISTIVE HEATER, be sure to set the transducer type (CH X > Settings > Plant) to Heater/Monopolar.  If set to TEC/Bipolar, attempts by the SLICE-QT to actively cool your plant will result in a thermal runaway condition. |+| {{ :warning-sign.png?100&nolink }}  | WHEN USING A RESISTIVE HEATER, be sure to set the transducer type (CH X > Settings > Plant) to Heater/Monopolar.  If set to TEC/Bipolar, attempts by the SLICE-QTC to actively cool your plant will result in a thermal runaway condition. |
  
 === Maximum & Minimum Temperature, Lock Range === === Maximum & Minimum Temperature, Lock Range ===
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 | {{ :warning-sign.png?50&nolink }}  | If your plant is exposed to the atmosphere, use an abundance of caution in setting T<sub>min</sub> below the dew point for your ambient conditions!  Water will condense on surfaces that are below the dew point temperature.  | | {{ :warning-sign.png?50&nolink }}  | If your plant is exposed to the atmosphere, use an abundance of caution in setting T<sub>min</sub> below the dew point for your ambient conditions!  Water will condense on surfaces that are below the dew point temperature.  |
 ==== Front-panel Inputs & Outputs ==== ==== Front-panel Inputs & Outputs ====
-The front panel of the SLICE-QT has two analog inputs (channels A & B) and two analog outputs (channels 1 & 2, not to be confused with the temperature control channels) available for use. The two analog outputs can be configured to output useful monitor signals, while the two analog inputs can be configured to provide additional functionality. A schematic of the input and output functionality is shown in <imgref io_map>, with the light blue boxes indicating the front panel I/O. The voltage range of the analog I/O on the SLICE-QT is ±10 V. +The front panel of the SLICE-QTC has two analog inputs (channels A & B) and two analog outputs (channels 1 & 2, not to be confused with the temperature control channels) available for use. The two analog outputs can be configured to output useful monitor signals, while the two analog inputs can be configured to provide additional functionality. A schematic of the input and output functionality is shown in <imgref io_map>, with the light blue boxes indicating the front panel I/O. The voltage range of the analog I/O on the SLICE-QTC is ±10 V. 
  
 To program the functionality of the front panel I/O, from any screen, touch the I/O icon on the left sidebar.  You will be presented with the screen shown in <imgref io> Touch the blue-framed window to the right of the I/O channel you wish to program. Upon doing so, you will be presented with a pull-down menu of the various options available for that channel. For instance, if you select <color orange>channel A input</color>, you will be presented with the screen shown in <imgref in_prog> You can select the input to be any of the signals shown in <tabref input> for any of the four temperature-control channels. To program the functionality of the front panel I/O, from any screen, touch the I/O icon on the left sidebar.  You will be presented with the screen shown in <imgref io> Touch the blue-framed window to the right of the I/O channel you wish to program. Upon doing so, you will be presented with a pull-down menu of the various options available for that channel. For instance, if you select <color orange>channel A input</color>, you will be presented with the screen shown in <imgref in_prog> You can select the input to be any of the signals shown in <tabref input> for any of the four temperature-control channels.
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 <imgcaption out_gain|Adjusting the Gain & Offset of Channel 2 Output>{{ slice:slice-qt_i_o_gain_adjust.jpg?400x254 |}}</imgcaption> <imgcaption out_gain|Adjusting the Gain & Offset of Channel 2 Output>{{ slice:slice-qt_i_o_gain_adjust.jpg?400x254 |}}</imgcaption>
  
-When the SLICE-QT is programmed to deliver data to an output port, the data that is being delivered will be indicated on the Channel Detail screen as seen in <imgref 4out> The numeral 1 in the magenta circle in the upper right-hand corner of the <color black/green>green</color> Error [mK] display field indicates that the error in temperature for CH 4 is being delivered to the front-panel I/O port ch 1.+When the SLICE-QTC is programmed to deliver data to an output port, the data that is being delivered will be indicated on the Channel Detail screen as seen in <imgref 4out> The numeral 1 in the magenta circle in the upper right-hand corner of the <color black/green>green</color> Error [mK] display field indicates that the error in temperature for CH 4 is being delivered to the front-panel I/O port ch 1.
  
 <imgcaption 4out|CH 4 ∆T data is being delivered to front-panel I/O channel 1>{{ slice:slice-qt_ch4_deltat_out_ch_1.jpg?400x234 |}}</imgcaption> <imgcaption 4out|CH 4 ∆T data is being delivered to front-panel I/O channel 1>{{ slice:slice-qt_ch4_deltat_out_ch_1.jpg?400x234 |}}</imgcaption>
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 </tabcaption></WRAP> </tabcaption></WRAP>
 ==== Triggering ==== ==== Triggering ====
-External control of the SLICE-QT is accomplished via a TTL trigger.((https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logic_level)) 0 to 0.8 V TTL is low and 2 to V<sub>CC</sub> is TTL high.+External control of the SLICE-QTC is accomplished via a TTL trigger.((https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logic_level)) 0 to 0.8 V TTL is low and 2 to V<sub>CC</sub> is TTL high.
 === Trigger Out === === Trigger Out ===
-The Trigger Out on the back panel of the SLICE-QT can be forced to go high to alert an external device to a status change.  To program the trigger, from any screen touch I/O > Trigger Out.  You will be presented with the screen shown in <imgref trigger> Select those events on the desired channels for which you want the trigger to go high. A logical OR is performed on the set of selected events to determine the state of the output trigger. In the example, the trigger will go high if the minimum temperature set for CH 1 is exceeded, the maximum temperature set for CH 2 is exceeded, the maximum slew rate set for CH 3 is exceeded, or when CH 4 reaches its set point temperature.+The Trigger Out on the back panel of the SLICE-QTC can be forced to go high to alert an external device to a status change.  To program the trigger, from any screen touch I/O > Trigger Out.  You will be presented with the screen shown in <imgref trigger> Select those events on the desired channels for which you want the trigger to go high. A logical OR is performed on the set of selected events to determine the state of the output trigger. In the example, the trigger will go high if the minimum temperature set for CH 1 is exceeded, the maximum temperature set for CH 2 is exceeded, the maximum slew rate set for CH 3 is exceeded, or when CH 4 reaches its set point temperature.
  
 <imgcaption trigger|Programming the rear-panel trigger out>{{ :slice:slice-qt_trigger_programmed.jpg?400x254 |}}</imgcaption> <imgcaption trigger|Programming the rear-panel trigger out>{{ :slice:slice-qt_trigger_programmed.jpg?400x254 |}}</imgcaption>
  
 === Trigger In === === Trigger In ===
-Currently, there are no input triggers allowed for the SLICE-QT.  +Currently, there are no input triggers allowed for the SLICE-QTC.  
 ==== System Settings ==== ==== System Settings ====
 Touching the System Settings button on the Control Bar (<imgref sys_butt>) will open the System Settings screen as seen in <imgref settings>. Touching the System Settings button on the Control Bar (<imgref sys_butt>) will open the System Settings screen as seen in <imgref settings>.
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 <WRAP center round box 60%><tabcaption firmware_rev |Most recent firmware versions> <WRAP center round box 60%><tabcaption firmware_rev |Most recent firmware versions>
 | Firmware | Version Level | Release Date | | Firmware | Version Level | Release Date |
-| System Controller| 1.221 March 2019| +| System Controller| 1.2423 May 2019| 
-QT| 1.361 March 2019|+QTC| 1.3823 May 2019|
 </tabcaption></WRAP> </tabcaption></WRAP>
-From time to time, Vescent will upgrade the firmware for controlling the SLICE-QT.  The procedure to upgrade the firmware is given [[slice:qt:firmware|here]].+From time to time, Vescent will upgrade the firmware for controlling the SLICE-QTC.  The procedure to upgrade the firmware is given [[slice:qt:firmware|here]].
  
 === Host GUI === === Host GUI ===
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 ===== Using the Host GUI ===== ===== Using the Host GUI =====
-It is possible to control the SLICE-QT from a Windows<sup>®</sup>-based PC using a GUI.  In order to use the GUI, you must first download the latest version, connect the PC to the SLICE-QT, and assign a COM port to the SLICE-QT.  The following describes the steps involved.+It is possible to control the SLICE-QTC from a Windows<sup>®</sup>-based PC using a GUI.  In order to use the GUI, you must first download the latest version, connect the PC to the SLICE-QTC, and assign a COM port to the SLICE-QTC.  The following describes the steps involved.
  
   - Download and store the latest GUI executable from the FTP site (Request copy of executable GUI from [[[email protected]|sales [at] vescent [dot] com]]).   - Download and store the latest GUI executable from the FTP site (Request copy of executable GUI from [[[email protected]|sales [at] vescent [dot] com]]).
-  - Connect the SLICE-QT to the PC using a USB type B cable. +  - Connect the SLICE-QTC to the PC using a USB type B cable. 
-  - Turn on the SLICE-QT+  - Turn on the SLICE-QTC
-  - On the PC, double click on the SLICE-QT GUI to start the GUI.+  - On the PC, double click on the SLICE-QTC GUI to start the GUI.
   - On your PC, go to Start > Control Panel > Device Manager > Ports   - On your PC, go to Start > Control Panel > Device Manager > Ports
     - Identify which COM Port is labeled "STMicroelectronics Virtual COM Port (COMXX)" or similar.  Note the value of XX.     - Identify which COM Port is labeled "STMicroelectronics Virtual COM Port (COMXX)" or similar.  Note the value of XX.
-  - On the SLICE-QT GUI, click on the Settings icon {{:slice:slice-qt-settings-button.gif?77x77}} to get to the window shown in <imgref com>. <imgcaption com|Settings screen when viewed by GUI>{{ :slice:slice-qt_settings_gui.png?400x350 |}}</imgcaption>+  - On the SLICE-QTC GUI, click on the Settings icon {{:slice:slice-qt-settings-button.gif?77x77}} to get to the window shown in <imgref com>. <imgcaption com|Settings screen when viewed by GUI>{{ :slice:slice-qt_settings_gui.png?400x350 |}}</imgcaption>
   - Click on the OFF button below COM Port. You should see a menu similar to the one shown <imgref com1>. NOTE: The COM port numbers may differ from those shown below.<imgcaption com1 |COM port selection>{{ :slice:slice-qt_gui_com.png?400x350 |}}</imgcaption>   - Click on the OFF button below COM Port. You should see a menu similar to the one shown <imgref com1>. NOTE: The COM port numbers may differ from those shown below.<imgcaption com1 |COM port selection>{{ :slice:slice-qt_gui_com.png?400x350 |}}</imgcaption>
   - Select the COM port identified in the step above (usually the last COM port in the list; COM11 in this example). The window in <imgref com2> should appear if the connection is successful.<imgcaption com2|Ready to upgrade>{{ :slice:slice-qt_gui_com2.png?400x350 |}}</imgcaption>     - Select the COM port identified in the step above (usually the last COM port in the list; COM11 in this example). The window in <imgref com2> should appear if the connection is successful.<imgcaption com2|Ready to upgrade>{{ :slice:slice-qt_gui_com2.png?400x350 |}}</imgcaption>  
  
-The GUI should now actively control the SLICE-QT.  You should only have to do the above steps once from a given PC.  After assigning the COM port, the system will recognize the device in the future (unless you reassign the COM port to another device).+The GUI should now actively control the SLICE-QTC.  You should only have to do the above steps once from a given PC.  After assigning the COM port, the system will recognize the device in the future (unless you reassign the COM port to another device).
 ===== Firmware Update ===== ===== Firmware Update =====
-From time to time, Vescent will upgrade the firmware for controlling the SLICE-QT.  The procedure to upgrade the firmware is given [[slice:qt:firmware|here]].+From time to time, Vescent will upgrade the firmware for controlling the SLICE-QTC.  The procedure to upgrade the firmware is given [[slice:qt:firmware|here]].
 ===== Serial API ===== ===== Serial API =====
-It is possible to control the SLICE-QT through serial commands.  Click here to access the [[slice:qt:API|SLICE-QT API]].+It is possible to control the SLICE-QTC through serial commands.  Click here to access the [[slice:qt:API|SLICE-QTC API]].
  
 More information coming soon.  Please contact [[[email protected]|sales [at] vescent [dot] com]] for information. More information coming soon.  Please contact [[[email protected]|sales [at] vescent [dot] com]] for information.
slice/qt.txt · Last modified: 2023/08/11 15:53 by 127.0.0.1