Manual - TC.P Quadro
TopControl application
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On the procurement of the TFE/function generator option the functional-
ity is expanded:
Function generator for time-dependent function curves
Complete control of the function generator via user-defined func-
tions U = f(t), I = f(t), P = f(t) and time-dependent set values (incl.
import from Excel .csv files)
Definition of function curves that can be freely selected
U = f(I), U = f(P), I = f(U), I = f(P), ...
Curves can be loaded, run, created and saved, e.g. photovoltaic
and rechargeable battery charging curves.
6.4.2.
Hardware and software requirements
6.4.2.1. Hardware
The current PC generation surpasses by a long way the minimum
hardware requirements for the TopControl application.
Hardware required by TopControl
Resource
Minimum requirement
Computer
X86 computer (Pentium or later)
RAM
8 MB
Spare
hard disk space
4 MB
Drive
CD-ROM (for software installation)
Interface
RS-232/COM (@ 38400 baud), COM 10
Internet interface
Internet access useful, e.g. for software updates, or
data exchange, but not necessary.
Table 95
Minimum hardware required for the TopControl application.
No serial interface on the PC
The communication between the PC and TopCon power supply can be
established using a USB-to-serial adapter.
As an alternative, the following options are available for the TopCon
power supply:
USB interface option (USB)
The TopCon power supply can be operated via a USB interface.
The virtual COM port is
≥ COM 11
Ethernet option
The TopCon power supply can be operated via the Ethernet us-
ing the Ethernet-to-RS232 converter.
