3302F Mainframe Operation Manual 23
Chapter 4 Remote control programming operation
4.1. Introduction
If your unit is fitted with a computer interface option then a GPIB, RS232, USB or LAN socket
will be present on the rear panel according to what was ordered. The interface allows the load
settings to be configured remotely and measurements read back.
There are two sets of programming terms for the 3302F. One is referred to as the SIMPLE
format and the other is COMPLEX format.
4.2. RS232 Set-up
The RS232 interface of the 3302F mainframe is set up as follows.
Baud-rate
:
9600~115200bps
Parity
:
None
Data bit
:
8 bits
Stop bit
:
1 bit
Handshaking
:
Hardware (RTS/CTS).
The RS232 Interface connector of 3302F rear panel, RS232 is shown in Fig4-1.
Fig 4-1 RS232 INTERFACE CONNECTION OF REAR PANEL
RS232 port on PC
RS232 port on
3302F Load
.
.
.
TxD
RxD
RTS
CTS
RxD
TxD
CTS
RTS