Fluke 5730A User Manual

5730A
Operators Manual
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RS-232 Serial Interface
Use the RS-232 Port for Remote Control
This procedure is intended for those who use the 5730A Calibrator serial interface for
remote control from a terminal or computer with a serial interface.
This section describes how to set up the RS-232 interface for remote control with
protocol similar to IEEE-488. This chapter provides all details on data transmission.
The RS-232 interface is designed in accordance with EIA (Electronic Industries
Association) standard RS-232.
RS-232 Interface Specifications
The RS-232 interface is configured as DTE (Data Terminal Equipment). A null-modem
cable with two female 9-pin subminiature D connectors must be used to connect the
5730A Calibrator to other DTE (Data Terminal Equipment) such as a typical computer
serial interface. Recommended cable is a Fluke RS43.
The choices available and the defaults for all programmable interface parameters for the
Calibrator are shown in Table 5-2.
Table 5-2. RS-232 Interface Parameter Choices
Parameter Choices Default Setting
Data Bits 7 or 8 8
Stop Bits 1 or 2 1
Flow Control Ctrl S/Ctrl Q, (XON/XOFF), RTS, or none Ctrl S/ Ctrl Q
Parity Checking Odd, even, or none None
Baud Rate 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, or 115200 9600
EOL (End of Line) CR, LF, or CR LF CR LF
EOF (End of File) Any two ASCII characters No characters

Fluke 5730A Specifications

General

Type	Multifunction Calibrator
Resistance Range	0 to 1 GΩ
AC Voltage Frequency	10 Hz to 1 MHz
Display	Color LCD
Interfaces	RS-232, Ethernet
Weight	18 kg
DC Voltage Range	0 to ±1100 V
Dimensions	172 mm H x 432 mm W x 457 mm D (6.8 in H x 17 in W x 18 in D)