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SECTION 1 GENERAL
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General
The MS8608A/MS8609A when combined with an external controller (host computer,
personal computer, etc.), can automate your measurement system. For this purpose,
the MS8608A/MS8609A is equipped with an RS-232C interface, GPIB interface (IEEE
std 488.2-1987) and Ethernet interface (Option 09).
Remote control functions
The remote control functions of the MS8608A/MS8609A are used to do the following:
(1) Control all functions except a few like the power switch and [LOCAL] key
(2) Read all parameter settings.
(3) Set the RS-232C interface settings from the panel
(4) Set the GPIB address from the panel
(5) Set the Ethernet (Option 09) IP address the panel
(6) Select the connection port to an external controller from the panel
(7) Configure the automatic measurement system when the MS8608A/MS8609A is
combined with a personal computer and other measuring instruments.
Interface port selection functions
The MS8608A/MS8609A has the standard RS-232C interface, GPIB interface bus and
Parallel interface. Also, the MS8608A/MS8609A enables to have a Ethernet interface
as an option. Use the panel to select the interface port to be used to connect external
devices as shown below.
Port for the external controller: Select RS-232C, GPIB or Ethernet (Option 09).
Port for the printer or plotter: Parallel.