Xantrex Technology RS232-XPD manual Basic Setup Procedure, Step # Description Action Reference

Installation and Configuration

Basic Setup Procedure

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	Select transmission speed	See “Baud Rate Selection” on
	Selection		page 20.

2	Flow Control	Set flow control ON or OFF. If flow
	Selection	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 20.

3	Remote/Local	Use the rear panel PON REM switch to	See “Remote/Local Operation” on
	Operation	select remote or local startup of the	page 23.
		power supply.
4	RS-232	Connect the RS-232 cable assembly to	See “RS-232 Connection” on
	Connection	the supply at connector J4.	page 26
5	User Signal	Configure and use the J21 connector	See “Connector J21 User Signals”
	Connector	signals, if required.	on page 30.

6	Power ON	Power on the unit. Before proceeding,
		check to ensure that the green REMOTE
		LED on the front panel is on.

See “User Options and Settings” on page 28 and “User Signals” on page 30 for information about Local/Remote OVP, TTL Shutdown, and auxiliary connector J21 user signals.

7	Power Supply	Configure the controller’s operating
	Settings	parameters to match the power supply
		settings.

See “Power Supply Settings” on page 27.

8	Test	Test the link by communicating with the	Example: VSET2;ISET1
		power supply.	This command string sets power
			supply voltage to 2V and its current

limit to 1A. See Section 3.

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