
References
of Load Communication Interfaces
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Chapter5 References of Load
Communication Interfaces
IT8912E electronic load is provided with two communication interfaces to
communicate with a computer for selection, including S232 and USB.
5.1 RS232 interface
Connect E-load and computer by cable of COM ends (DB9). Composite key
[Shift]
+ numeric key 8 on front board can be used to enter system menu for
activation.
In RS-232 interface, all SCPI commands can be used for programming. If
RS-232 interface is selected, in accordance with internal connection of data
terminal equipment (DTE) and data communication equipment (DCE) as
defined in EIA RS-232, the load is connected to another DTE (e.g., PC COM
interface) with direct-connected Modem cable.
NOTE
IT8912E has two COM ports at the rear panel: The 9-hole COM port connectors at top are
the RS232 communication ports; and the 9-pin COM ports at bottom are the external signal
control interfaces.
RS-232 setting in procedure should be consistent with that in system menu of front board.
Press composite key
[Shift]
+ numeric key 8 to change (if necessary). Send a ^C or ^X
character string to the load to pause data transmission. It will clear any uncompleted
operation and waive any uncompleted output.
RS-232 data format
RS-232 data is a 10-bit word having a start bit and a stop bit. Start bit and stop
bit are not editable. However, next odd or even item can be selected by front
board
[Shift]
+ numeric key 8 (System). The odd and even items are saved in
NVM.
Baud rate
Through front board
[Shift]
+ numeric key 8 (System), the user may select one
Baud rate saved in NVM: 4800/9600/19200/38400/57600/115200
RS-232 Connection
Use RS-232 cable with DB-9 interface because the RS-232 serial port can be
connected controller (e.g. PC) serial port. Do not use modulating cable of
air-conditioner.
If your computer is provided with a RS-232 interface with DB-25 plug, a cable
and a adapter with DB-25 plug (one end) and DB-9 plug (the other end) are
required (not the modulating cable of the air-conditioner).
RS232 Pins of Plug
Base pin
number
Description
1
No conjunction
2
TXD, data transmission
3
RXD, data receiving