5128A
Operators Manual
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Remote Operation
For remote operation of the Product, send ASCII commands through the USB
serial interface. The USB interface appears as a virtual COM port when
connected to a Windows PC.
Set Up
Connect a USB A to B cable between the Product and PC. If this is the first time
the PC has been connected to the Product, you may be prompted to download
and install the drivers for the interface. The drivers are normally part of the
Windows operating system. Windows detects the interface as a virtual COM port.
If Windows is unable to find the driver, contact Fluke Calibration for technical
support. Refer to
Contact Fluke Calibration
.
The default settings on the Product are 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no
parity or flow control. These settings cannot be changed.
Remote Commands
To use the USB interface, use the remote commands in Table 8 to communicate
with the Product. When communication is active, the Remote indicator on the
front panel is lit.
Table 8. Remote Commands
Command Read/Write
Function
BOOT
Write
Resets the Product.
HELP
Read
Returns the list of remote commands available.
ID Reads
Returns “Fluke 5128A”, serial number and firmware
revision.
HOFFSET
Read
Returns the value of the humidity offset stored within the
Product.
HOFFSET x.x
Write
Sets the humidity offset used in the Product as part of the
calibration process (% RH).
TOFFSET Read
Returns the value of the temperature offset stored within
the Product (in
°
C) .
TOFFSET x.x
Write
Sets the temperature offset used in the Product as part of
the calibration process.
HREAD
Read
Returns the actual chamber humidity.
TREAD
Read
Returns the actual chamber temperature.
DPREAD
Read
Returns the calculated chamber dew point temperature.
HSET
Read
Returns the humidity set point.
TSET
Read
Returns the temperature set point.
HSET xx.x
Write
Sets the humidity set point to xx.x (% RH).
TSET xx.x
Write
Sets the temperature set point to xx.x (in deg C).
STANDBY
Read
Returns the standby state, either ON or OFF.
STANDBY ON
Write
Puts the Product into its Standby state.
STANDBY OFF
Write
Puts the Product into its normal operating state.
WARMUP Read
Returns status of warmup indication. "On" means that
"Heating" is still on.