Communication Conguration
Select and setup the remote interface.
There are several interfaces available for remote communication: USB, RS232, GPIB, Ethernet, and RS485.
Users can program the power supply by using the SCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments) commands
over any one of the remote interfaces. This section will describe how to set up all of the supported interfaces.
Note:
The RMT indicator will appear on display when the power supply is successfully connected to a PC
remotely through any remote interface. Keys on the front panel will be locked until the instrument is
in LOCAL mode. To return to LOCAL mode from the front panel, press .The RMT indicator
will disappear when the instrument is in LOCAL mode.
7.1 USB
The MR series supports USBVCP and USBTMC.
To select either USBVCP or USBTMC:
• From the menu, select Communication and press .
• When USB is select, press to select USB. The following display will be shown:
• Use the keys to navigate between USBVCP and USBTMC. Press to select an interface.
If USBTMC is chosen the following display will be shown:
7.1.1 USBVCP
The USBVCP is a virtual COM port that can be used for remote communication. There are no settings in the menu for
USB conguration. To congure the USBVCP settings, refer to the RS232 settings below, as they are the same.
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