Hioki PW3390 - Control and Measurement Via RS-232 C Interface; Connecting to the Instrument

9.4 Control and Measurement via RS-232C Interface
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Chapter 9 Operation with a Computer
The instrument ships standard with a RS-232C interface, which makes it possible to control the instru-
ment and send measurement data to a computer using communication commands after connecting the
instrument to a computer with an RS-232C cable.
Recommended cable: 9637 RS-232C Cable (9pin-9pin/1.8 m, crossing cable)
9.4 Control and Measurement via RS-232C
Interface
Use only one interface at a time (LAN, USB, or RS-232C). Using multiple interfaces at the
same time will cause the instrument to malfunction, for example by interrupting communi-
cations.
• See the application program's operating manual for operating procedures.
• See the Communication Command Instruction Manual for command communication
procedures. (Both are downloadable from http://www.hioki.com).
9.4.1 Connecting to the Instrument
D-sub9 pin connector
D-sub9 pin connector
of the computer
RS-232C Cable
(9pin-9pin/1.8 m, crossing cable)
Connect the instrument to a computer with a RS-232C cable.
• Be sure to secure the connector in place with screws.