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Remote Control
Recommendation: To avoid electrical shock, turn off the AT381x when connect or
disconnect the connector.
AT381x default communication settings:
Transmission method: Full-duplex asynchronous communication with start and stop
bits
Data bits: 8-bit
Stop bits: 1-bit
Parity:
none
9.1.2
How to Connect
Figure 9-2
RS-232 interface on the rear panel [male]
The RS-232 serial interface can be interconnected with a serial interface of a controller (eg PC
or IP) via a 2-3 crossed DB-9 cable.
9.2
Protocol
The AT381x supports two communication protocols: SCPI and Modbus (RTU).
9.3
SCPI Protocol
SCPI is the abbreviation of Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments: SCPI. The
SCPI protocol defines a set of standard syntax and commands for controlling programmable
test and measurement instruments. SCPI commands are transmitted using ASCII strings and
passed to the instrument through the physical transport layer. Commands consist of a series
of keywords, and some need to include parameters. In the agreement, the order is defined as