OG_MU1-UIK_v20e 3 Circuit Design, Inc.
OPERATION GUIDE
1.1.2 Explanation of terminology
The meaning of the terminology used in this operation guide is as follows.
1. The “setup disk” is the CD-ROM that comes with each MU-1 series kit, that contains the setup program,
operation guide and so on.
2. The “evaluation program”is a program for evaluation of the MU-1 series of products, called the MU-1
Evaluation Software Program MU1-ESP. It is found inside the “Circuit Design” folder that appears on the
desktop of your PC after installation.
1.1.3 Features
The kit uses the MU-1 that has obtained the CE mark.
Power for the MU1-USB is supplied by the USB interface wire.
The COM port used is recognized as a VCP *1, and the user need only create a control program for accessing a
normal COM port.
Circuit diagrams for making user systems are publicly available.
The product can be embedded in a case, and can be used for making products for radio control from a PC.
Compact size (47 mm × 78mm × 16 mm) fits in a small housing.
Features of the MU-1 evaluation program;
1. You can issue all commands for controlling the MU1-USB.
2. There is a test program for checking the communication performance of the MU1-USB.
3. There is an air monitor function for checking the status of radio waves in the field.
*1: Recognized as a VCP (virtual COM port) when the dedicated driver is installed.
1.1.4 Applications
Serial data transmission
Energy monitoring, data monitoring devices, handy terminals, barcode readers
Telecontrol
Remote control for construction machinery, display devices, motor control, lifters
Remote control of FA equipment
Telemetry
Water level monitors for rivers and dams, temperature and humidity gauges, rain gauges, pressure gauges,
voltmeters, ampere meters
Systems used with MU1-UIK must meet the following conditions.
1. OS: Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, or Windows 98
2. Web browser: Internet Explorer 5.01 or higher
3. Hard disk capacity: 30 MB or more
4. Memory: 60 MB or more
1.2 System Requirements
