3.
3
Chapter 3 – Using the Attenuator Models
The RUDAT, RCDAT and RC4DAT models are supplied along with API programming objects
(DLL files) to allow easy control by most common lab test software (See attenuator
programming manual for details) and with a Windows GUI program to set the attenuation level
manually.
To start the program
go to the Start menu
and select All Programs>Mini-Circuits
RUDAT (default), or go to the other destination address you selected during installation (section
2.2.5
). The “Mini-Circuits RUDAT” icon should be waiting there for you. Click on it and get
started!
3.1
Starting the GUI Program
3.1.1
When started the GUI will
show the control selection screen allowing you to
choose RS232, USB, HTTP, or Telnet control.
3.1.2
To start a RUDAT unit in RS232 control
select the COM port the unit is
connected to from the drop box in the left section and click on the RS232 button. If no unit is
found at the COM port selected an alert will pop up advising no unit is connected. Click “Yes” to
proceed anyway, or “No” to return to startup screen. If you get this alert when unit is connected
check the power and data connections to the attenuator and verify you selected the correct
COM port.
Figure 3.1.2: No unit in RS232 alert
Figure 3.1.1: Startup Screen
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