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PC Control Connection
The MDL Series DC Electronic Load can achieve remote control via USB, RS-232, LAN, or GPIB
interface, but only one interface can be used at a time. Choose the interface via the System menu
(Shift + ⑦). Connect communication cable before powering on.
Do not hot plug
, as it may
damage the communication interface of the electronic load. The following procedure shows how
to connect the RS-232 cable between the electronic load and PC.
Procedure:
1.
Connect RS-232 cable.
2.
Power on the electronic load.
3.
Select channel number via
keys.
4.
Enter System menu by pressing Shift + ⑦. Use
keys to navigate through menus.
5.
Select <Communication> and select <RS-232>. Press Enter to confirm.
6.
Now the display will return to main menu. Select <RS-232 Set> and press Enter. In this
menu, you can set the values for baud rate, parity, and handshake using
keys and
Enter key.
See
Menu List
for full listing of menus and submenus applicable to all other remote interfaces.