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Chapter 9 Operation with a Computer
The instrument includes standard USB and Ethernet interfaces to connect a computer for remote control.
The instrument can be controlled by communication commands, and measurement data can be trans-
ferred to the computer using the dedicated application program.
Operating precautions:
Use only one interface at a time (USB, LAN, or RS-232C). Attempting to use multiple interfaces at the
same time will cause the instrument to malfunction, for example by interrupting communications.
•Control the instrument remotely by internet browser. (p. 182)
•Control the instrument remotely with communication commands
(by creating a program and connecting to the TCP/IP communication command port)
•Set the instrument using the dedicated application program to transfer measurement data to the
computer.
•Set the instrument using the dedicated application program to transfer measurement data to the
computer
(the program's USB driver must be installed on the computer).
•Controlling the instrument with communication commands.
•Configuring the instrument’s settings and sending measurement data to a computer with a dedi-
cated application.
Operation with a
Computer Chapter 9
Ethernet ("LAN") Connection Capabilities
USB Connection Capabilities
RS-232C Connection Capabilities
• The dedicated application, USB driver, and the Communication Command Instruction
Manual can be downloaded from our website (http://www.hioki.com).
• To communicate with the instrument, use only one of the following: remote control, the
dedicated application, or communication commands. Simultaneous use of multiple com-
munication methods will cause the instrument to malfunction, for example by interrupting
communication with the computer.
• Do not operate the instrument both remotely and manually at once.