Installation and Configuration
Basic Setup Procedure
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Basic Setup Procedure
This procedure can be used as a quick reference for those familiar with the
configuration requirements for the RS-232 interface as installed in the DC power
supply. For those who want more information, each step refers to more detailed
procedures located in subsequent sections. Execute each step of the procedure in the
sequence given.
Table 2.1 Setup Procedure
Step # Description Action Reference
1 Baud Rate
Selection
Select transmission speed See “Baud Rate Selection” on
page 24.
2 Flow Control
Selection
Set flow control ON or OFF. If flow
control is set ON, choose
software-based XON/XOFF or
hardware-based CTS/RTS (Clear to
Send/Ready to Send) or DTR/DSR
(Data Terminal Ready/Data Set Ready)
communication control.
“Flow Control Selection” on page
24.
3 Remote/Local
Operation
Use the rear panel PON REM switch to
select remote or local startup of the
power supply.
See “Remote/Local Operation” on
page 27.
4 RS-232
Connection
Connect the RS-232 cable assembly to
the supply at connector J5.
See “RS-232 Connection” on
page 30
5 User Signal
Connector
Configure and use the J7 connector
signals, if required.
See “Connector J7 User Signals”
on page 34.
6 Power ON Power on the unit. Before proceeding,
check to ensure that the green REM
LED on the front panel is on.
See “User Options and Settings”
on page 32 and “User Signals” on
page 34 for information about
Local/Remote OVP, TTL Shutdown,
and auxiliary connector J7 user
signals.
7 Power Supply
Settings
Configure the controller’s operating
parameters to match the power supply
settings.
See “Power Supply Settings” on
page 31.
8 Test Test the link by communicating with the
power supply.
Example: VSET2;ISET1
This command string sets power
supply voltage to 2V and its current
limit to 1A.
See Section 3.