Hioki 3196 - Using the Instrument with a Computer

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Peripheral Devices
7.3 Using the Instrument with a Computer
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7.3 Using the Instrument with a Computer
This instrument comes equipped with RS-232C and LAN interfaces.
This chapter describes use of the instrument with a personal computer (PC) or
modem.
The HTTP Server function
*1
within the instrument can be used with any of
these connection methods. For details, See the Instruction Manual (CD-R ver-
sion).
*1: The HTTP Server function provides setting, data acquisition and screen display using a
common Web browser like Internet Explorer, without requiring special application software
on the PC.
• Both the RS-232C and LAN interfaces use the TCP/IP proto-
col. The TCP/IP connection over the RS-232C interface
requires PPP (point-to-point protocol). Note that on the PC,
Visual Basic cannot be used for programming, sending com-
mands to or receiving data from the instrument.
• The instrument is not able to send data to a PC when con-
nected through a modem. Some PCs produce unacceptable
levels of noise. To minimize noise interference, we recom-
mend using PCs with a built-in LAN (RJ-45) connector.
3196
Modem
RS-232C
Straight
cable
RS-232C
Straight
cable
Modem
Public circuit
T
he instrument can be connected by RS-232C cable to a modem
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or remote control and monitoring from a modem-equipped PC a
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a
nother location. (A cellular telephone can also be used.)
3196
Hub
10Base-T
Straight
cable
10Base-T
Straight
cable
Hub
LAN
The instrument can be connected by LAN cable to a hub for
r
emote control an monitoring from a PC at another location.
3196
10Base-T
Crossover
Cable
T
he instrument can be connected by LAN cable to a PC, for con
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rol and monitoring on the PC.