APS APS-3000P Series - RS-232 External Interface and Commands

CHAPTER 5
APPLICATIONS
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APS-3000P Series 5 - 4 OM-001-03000-00P-03.9
RS-232 External Interface
Use the information in this section only if your APS-3000P unit has the RS-232
External Interface Installed. If your unit has the GPIB option installed, please turn
forward to the GPIB External Interface Section (page 5-10).
The RS-232 connector is located at the rear of the APS-3000P. As you face the rear of
the unit, the RS-232 connector will be to the left of center (see page 3-8). The 9-pin
RS-232 connector is clearly identified, to distinguish it from the (also 9-pin) PLC
connector, that is mounted to the right of center.
DO NOT attempt to use the RS-232 port for GPIB I/O or for PLC control.
How to Verify RS-232 Serial Operation
After you complete the following setup steps and verification, you will be able to set
parameters, issue commands and make status requests via the RS-232 serial
communications channel. The verification process in the checklist is described using
Microsoft HyperTerminal. However, you can use any software application that
conforms to this simple protocol.
CAUTION
DO NOT attempt to command the APS-3000P using the RS-232 or GPIB external
interfaces — unless you are an experienced programmer who is thoroughly familiar
with real-time operation of programmable test instrumentation. Failure to heed this
CAUTION may result in SERIOUS INJURY to test personnel or COSTLY DAMAGE to
equipment under test. The APS-3000P has eight manually programmable memories. All
experienced test personnel can learn to use the manually programmable memories.