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RS-232C INTERFACE - Section 6
MTS-1700 SERIES OPERATION AND REFERENCE MANUAL 6-3
CU A002 15A
MANTA TEST SYSTEMS
6.2 COMMAND DESCRIPTIONS
For experimentation or learning purposes, the RS-232C interface operates in an easy-to-use,
conversational or ‘terminal’ mode. When using a computer, the computer should be running terminal
emulation software such as Manta Test Systems’ Powerterm, PROCOMM
or Windows
‘95 Hyper
Terminal.
A three-letter command is used to select any particular function. Simply type this command, followed by
the RETURN key, from the computer or terminal connected to the MTS-1710.
Some commands require an additional numerical value(s) to follow the command. This is indicated by the
# character in the command summary following.
All commands may be entered in any combination of upper and lower case, although key command letters
are denoted here in upper case for clarity.
6.2.1 Control Mode Programming
Any commands intended to program the MTS-1710 can only be executed in remote mode. Remote mode is
entered by sending the REM command.
When the MTS-1710 is in remote mode, the [REMOTE] led indicator will be lit. The MTS-1710 can be
restored to local control by the LOC command. A manual override is also available.
By pressing and holding the [STOP/RESET] button for two seconds, the MTS-1710 can be forced out of
remote mode into local mode.
Command Description
REM Remote
mode
•
Places the MTS-1710 in remote control mode. All front panel controls will be
disabled, except for the [STOP/RESET] button. (This is a safety feature).
LOC
Local mode
•
Places the MTS-1710 in local control mode. Front panel controls are re-enabled.
6.2.2 Fault State Control
Command
Description
STR
Start trigger (Enter fault state)
•
In dynamic operation mode, this command is the equivalent of a start trigger. In
static operation mode, this command causes the fault initial values to be applied
to the outputs. However, the timer isn’t started.
STP
Stop trigger (Enter postfault state)
•
This command can only be executed in dynamic operation mode.