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6.5.3 Remote Control Output ON/OFF
Remote output ON/OFF control can be activated in any of the modes Normal, Preset, Set, and
Remote. Review the conditions below:
By default, Pin 5 is open and the output is ON.
Shorting Pin 5 to Pin 4 (ground) switches the output OFF.
When the output is OFF, the C.V. & C.C. LEDs will flash. The present output voltage and
current setting will be shown on the panel meter.
The user can adjust the output using the voltage & current control knob to the desired
value when the output is OFF.
Remark: Use only the 8-pin remote plug provided and connect with 22AWG wires. See
diagram below.
Note: Pin numbers are marked on the black area of the socket
7. PC Software Program
This meter has the capability to connect to and communicate with a PC. To install and use the
software, please refer to the instructions provided on the supplied CD-ROM and/or the instructions
provided in the HELP Utility within the software program.
Check the software download page of the website for the latest version of the PC software and its
operating system compatibility.
8. Automatic Output Step Programs
To use the Automatic Output Step utility the user must first become familiar with the PC
interface and the supplied software. To install and use the software, please refer to the
instructions provided on the supplied CD-ROM and/or the instructions provided in the HELP
Utility within the software program. Once familiarity with the software is achieved refer to the
instructions below:
The unit can be externally programmed via a PC to run 20 steps, each step with a preset
voltage/current limiting value and a preset time period of 1 second to 99 minutes. The timed
program can be set to run one cycle or up to an infinite number of cycles.
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