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Basic Setup Procedure
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Basic Setup Procedure
This procedure can be used as a quick reference for those familiar with the
configuration requirements for the RS-232 interface as installed in the DC power
supply. For those who want more information, each step refers to more detailed
procedures located in subsequent sections. Execute each step of the procedure in the
sequence given.
The RS-232 standard is a commonly-used serial communications protocol that
defines how to transmit data between a computer and a programmable instrument. It
uses a point-to-point communication protocol with a transmitter sending data to a
receiver, one bit at a time, over a single communication line. Serial communication
is accessible via the serial ports on most computers.
For proper communication through the RS-232 serial interface, you need to specify
various parameters so that your data is sent and received by the controller (computer)
and the device (power supply) in the same manner. To set the RS-232 option for
operation, follow the setup procedure in Table 2.1.