Hioki 3166 - Chapter 11 Connecting a Computer; Connection Method

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In order to avoid the possibility of an electric shock, unplug the power
meter’s power cord and disconnect the other wiring before connecting
the RS-232 cable to the interface connector.
Turn the power off when connecting the personal computer to the
power meter. Connecting or disconnecting cables while the power is on
could damage the equipment.
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・After connecting the RS-232C cable, always be sure to secure the
connection with the screws on the connector.
・Use a molded cable connector for connection to the 3166. Metal cable
connectors (with tabs that protrude) cannot be connected to the 3166 due to
the design of the 3166.
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1.1 Connection Method
The 3166 includes a RS-232C interface as a standard feature.
A personal computer can be connected to the power meter through this
interface; the personal computer can then be used to remotely control the
functions of the power meter, to retrieve data, etc. (Turning the power meter
on and off and changing the RS-232C interface settings are not possible.) The
RS-232C interface can also be used to output data to a printer, or to remotely
control the power meter through a modem connection.
This chapter explains how to connect a computer ("personal computer") to the
power meter and how to operate the power meter through the computer.
The RS-232C interface is a serial interface standard that was established by
the EIA (Electronic Industries Association of the U.S.).