6. REMOTE OPERATION
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6.
Remote Operation
6.1
Overview
Most of the PPC4 front panel functions can also be executed by commands from a remote computer.
The host computer can communicate to the PPC4 using the PPC4 RS232 (COM1),, IEEE-488 or Ethernet
ports. Remote communications via USB are through the PPC4 API only. See PPC4 API documentation.
Note
The front and optional rear panel USB ports are not directly supported by the remote
command set. The PPC4 USB interface is supported by the PPC4 Cockpit (see Section
6.2) as well as the PPC4 API (see PPC4 API documentation for details).
Before writing test code which makes use of PPC4 remote commands, familiarize yourself with its
operating principles by reading Section 3 of this manual. Also refer to Sections 6.3.1.3 and Section
6.3.2.1 for testing RS232 and IEEE-488 commands.
6.2
PPC4 Cockpit
6.2.1
Overview
The PPC4 Cockpit is a PC based application that emulates the PPC4 Advanced User
Interface (see Section 5), connecting via any of the available I/O options. The PPC4 Cockpit
allows a PC,monitor, mouse and keyboard to perform all PPC4 display and data entry
functions. All PPC4 Advanced Interface functions are available in the Cockpit. The Cockpit
can be used with either the Basic Interface or the Advance Interface versions of the PPC4.
Multiple PPC4s can be supported at the same time by opening multiple instances of the
Cockpit.
The PPC4 USB port does not support host software in the same manner as the IEEE-488,
RS232 or Ethernet ports (see Sections 6.3.1, 6.3.2 and 6.3.4). However communications
through the PPC4 USB ports may be accomplished through the PPC4 API. See the API
documentation for specifics.
6.2.2
Installation
The PPC4 Cockpit is included in the Software section of the General Accessories CD
distributed with the PPC4. The installation is also available in the PC based Software section
of
www.dhinstruments.com
under “
pc based free utilities
”. The PPC4 USB driver and the
PPC4 Cockpit application are installed by the installation program.
6.2.2.1 USB Driver Installation
After a typical installation the front (or optional rear) USB port of the PPC4 can be
connected to a PC and used to interface with the PPC4 Cockpit. Some PC
configurations will not support the automatic installation of the driver. In this case
the driver must be setup manually. Begin the manual driver setup by connecting
the PPC4 to the PC using a standard USB cable. The Windows Hardware
Wizard will display. Follow the steps below to complete the driver setup process.
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