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1. 
Ensure that the instrument's power switch is off, that is, the instrument is 
in Power Off state. 
2. 
Insert the separately purchased RS–232 interface card into the card slot on 
the rear panel of the instrument. 
3. 
Connect the instrument to the computer via an RS–232 cable. After the con- 
nection is successful, turn on the power switch of the instrument. 
4. 
Press the composite keys [Shift]+  (System) on the front panel to 
en- ter the system menu. 
5. 
Select Communication and press [Enter]. 
6. 
Select RS232 and press [Enter]. 
7. 
Set the relevant communication parameters in turn, and press [Enter].   
RS-232 Troubleshooting 
If  you  meet  some  problems  when  communicating  with  PC  by  RS-232  interface, 
please check the following items: 
 
• 
Check that whether the baud rate of the computer and instrument are 
the same; 
• 
Make sure the correct cable and adapter are connected. Note that 
internal wiring may not be correct even if the cable has a suitable plug; 
• 
The cable must be connected to the correct serial ports (COM1, COM2, 
etc) of PC. 
10.6 Commonly Used Commands Overview 
The  IT7900  series  power  supply  can  be  connected  with  the  remote  control 
device  through  the  communication  interface  to  realize  the  remote  operation 
instrument by sending SCPI commands. This series of power supplies provides 
a detailed commands reference IT7900 Programming Guide. 
Listed below are common commands for users to quickly implement common 
operations.  For  more  command  information,  refer  to  the  corresponding 
commands reference. 
 SYSTem:REMote         // set the instrument to the remote control mode 
 *IDN?                       //Query identification of instrument 
 SYSTem:FUNCtion ONE      //Set the power mode to 1-phase mode 
 FUNCtion AC                 //Set the output mode to AC mode 
 VOLTage 220                            //Set the voltage RMS to 220V 
 FREQuency 60.0  //Set the frequency to 60Hz 
 CURRent:PROTection:RMS  90   //Set the current RMS protect value to 
90A