
RS-232C INTERFACE - Section 7
MTS-3000 SERIES OPERATION AND REFERENCE MANUAL 7-3
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7.1.5 XON/XOFF Handshaking
The RS-232C output has XON/XOFF capability to prevent data loss when used with computers and
devices with XON/XOFF capability.
The standard CONTROL-S (ASCII 19) and CONTROL-Q (ASCII 17) characters are used to pause and
resume data output from the MTS-1710. These may be used manually, if desired, to pause the display.
7.2 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
‘98 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-3000.
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.
7.2.1 Control Mode Programming
When the MTS-3000 is in remote mode, all front panel controls are disabled with the exception of the
RESET button (This is a safety feature). While in remote mode the 4th line of the CM will display
"REMOTE MODE". The MTS-3000 can be restored to local control by sending the LOC command.
Command Description
REM Remote mode
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Places the MTS-3000 in remote control mode. All front panel controls will be
disabled, except for the RESET button. (This is a safety feature).
LOC Local mode
•
Places the MTS-3000 in local control mode. Front panel controls are re-enabled.
7.2.2 Fault State Control
Command
Description
ENA# Enable / Disable outputs
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This command is the equivalent of pressing the ENABLE button
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Valid values are 0 and 1:
0 - disables the AC outputs
1 - enables the AC outputs