Internal/ External Control via RS – 232C
Upon power upon the laser controller, the internal mode is selected automatically.
This permits readout of dimensional data and control values via RS – 232C, but
does not permit control of the unit via RS – 232C.
When the unit is placed in external mode, all data, both control and dimensional,
can be set via RS – 232C. When the processor is in external mode the RS – 232C
status indicator on the front panel is illuminated and on board controls is
inhibited.