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5. Remote Operation
The DB9 interface connector on the rear panel of the power supply can be connected to a RS-232 or USB
interface via the included adapter cable. This chapter describes how to use a computer to control the output of the
power supply.
5.1 Communication cable
RS232 Communication cable IT-E131
The DB9 interface connector on the rear panel of the power supply provides a TTL voltage level interface. Use
the communication cable (IT-E131) to connect the DB9 interface connector of the power supply to the RS-232
interface connector of the computer
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Note:
It is
not possible
to connect the DB9 connector of the power supply directly to a PC’s
RS232 or USB port.
USB Communication cable IT-E132
The DB9 interface connector on the rear panel of the power supply provides a TTL voltage level interface.
Use
the communication cable (IT-E132) to connect the DB9 interface connector of the power supply to the USB
interface connector of the computer.
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Note
: Before you can use the USB communication cable, you must install the USB driver which
can be found on the included installation disk.
IT-E132 communication