Configuring the Power System for Operation
Using DCTools
Before you start, you need
•A PC (preferably a laptop) with the latest version of DCTools installed.
•A null modem cable
Step 1 – Connect a PC to the RS-232 port of the APS DC power system
1Connect the null modem cable between the
2Start DCTools by double clicking on the DCTools icon 
on the desktop.
Step 2 – Check that your PC port is specified correctly
1
in the Windows™ task bar to display the DCTools Connection List. The default connection is COM1.
2If the port properties are correct, enable the connection by selecting the
Active check box 
of that connection.
The correct port properties are, (Protocol: S3P and S3P Address: 0).
If the port properties are incorrect, select the relevant connection from the Connection List and click the 
toolbar button. In the Comms Properties dialog, edit the properties as necessary and click OK.
If the connection is successful, the DCTools System Summary (Home) screen is displayed as shown.
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