User Manual – Rev BE    AMETEK Programmable Power 
MX Series  30 
Response time is 10 ms (typical) 
RS232C Interface: 
Bi-directional serial interface ,9 pin D-shell connector 
Handshake: CTS, RTS 
Data bits:  7, 8 
Stop bits:  1,2 
Baud rate:  9600 to 115,200 bps 
Syntax: IEEE 488.2 and SCPI. 
 
NOTE:  Disconnect any USB connection when using the RS232 interface. 
NOTE:  When the LAN interface option is installed, the RS232 interface is disabled.  
USB Interface: 
Standard USB 1.1 peripheral. 
Data transfer rate: 460,800 bps 
Syntax: IEEE 488.2 and SCPI. 
NOTE:   Use of the USB port to control more than one power source from a single PC is not 
recommended, as communication may not be reliable. Use GPIB interface for multiple power source 
control. 
LAN Interface: 
Option –LAN. When the LAN interface is installed, the RS232 interface is disabled. 
RJ45 Connector, 10BaseT, 100BaseT or 1000BaseT,  
Data transfer rate: 460,800 bps  
Protocol: TCP/ IP. 
Syntax: IEEE 488.2 and SCP 
NOTE:  Disconnect any USB connection when using the LAN interface. 
Current Limit Modes: 
Two selectable modes of operation: 
Co n s t a nt current mode (voltage folds back with automatic recovery) 
Constant voltage mode with trip-off (Relays open).