Instruction manual

Section 6
Remote interface
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6.1 INTRODUCTION
6.2 RS232C INTERFACE
6.3 RS232C OPERATION
6.4 IEEE-488 OPERATION
6.5 INTRODUCTION TO SCPI LANGUAGE
6.6 COMMAND SUMMARY
6.7 MANDATORY COMMANDS
6.8 INSTRUMENT COMMANDS
6.9 IEEE-4888 COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
6.10 SRQ HANDLING DETAILS
6.11 ERROR MESSAGES & REPORTING
6.12 APPLICATION PROGRAM EXAMPLES
6.1 Introduction
VSP series power supplies are configured for either RS232C or GPIB as per
the order placed (refer chapter 1 for ordering information). When the unit is first
TURNED ON it will enter into LOCAL mode of operation.
If the unit is configured for RS232 interface, then by proper slide switch setting
& by connecting a serial port of P.C to 9- pin D-type connector on rear panel of the
unit, executing RS232 interface commands can operate the power supply.
If the unit is configured for GPIB interface, proper address settings are re-
quired. Standard commands, which are defined in following sections, through remote
PC can operate the power supply.
Following sections cover each interfaces separately & explains the opera-
tions, configurations & commands of each interface.
To use any of the digital interfaces mentioned above, proper setup is required.
For RS232 interface setup requirement is a PC with functioning serial port whereas
for GPIB interface PC with functioning parallel port is necessary.