Section 3. Operation

Introduction

This section covers RS-232 interface programming, including an extensive set of commands, and providing error codes, and status and fault register information.

RS-232 Operation

The RS-232 interface card allows you to send and receive data between your power supply and computer. You can use the computer controller to issue commands to the power supply for programming, queries, calibration, or status. The power supply responds to the complete command set of device dependent software commands shown in “Command Reference” on page 42.

Command Syntax

Manual The manual uses these conventions when displaying command information. These Conventions characters are not part of the command but are used to denote parameters used with

the command.

< > (angle brackets)

Angle brackets enclose a parameter. Do not include

 

the angle brackets in the command line you send to

 

the computer.

/ (slash)

Separates two alternative parameters. When a slash

 

separates two parameters, you can use either

 

parameter to achieve the same result.

 

Example: <1/ON>

 

Entering 1 or ON will achieve the same result.

COMPUTER ENTRY

Words typed on the computer are shown in Arial

 

text, full capitals.

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Xantrex Technology RS232-HPD, RS232-XT manual RS-232 Operation, Command Syntax

RS232-XT, RS232-HPD specifications

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