8.3. PC Application Software
8.3.1. What the Application Software will Do
The application software can perform:
* Timed Programming;
* Preset Programming;
* Data Logging;
* Voltage, Current and Upper Voltage Limit Settings.
8.3.2. System Requirements
* CPU 450 MHz or above
*
128 MB Ram
* Min. monitor screen resolution: 800 x 600 pixels.
* Operating systems: Windows XP, ME, 2000, 98SE, 98
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8.3.3. Installation of Software
1. Place the provided installation disc in your CD Rom Drive and run
setup.exe
.
2. Follow the instructions in the setup program.
NOTE
During the running of the setup program, you may encounter "VERSION CONFICT" remarks, ignore it
and click "
YES
" to complete the installation.
3. A SDP icon is created in the Program Menu.
8.4. Running the application software for RS-232 Interface
NOTE
Before running the application software, you must have installed and connected your power supply to
the PC using the provided RS-232 cable.
8.4.1. Start-up the Application Software for RS-232
1. Ensure your PC is OFF, connect RS-232 cable to the serial port of your PC and the power supply.
2. On your power supply, press the [
SHIFT
] key, then quickly press [
RS232/485
] key and select
RS-
232
followed by [
ENTER
] key.
3. Switch on your PC and run the SDP program.
4. Click on
Setup
, and select the desired COM Port. The default is set at COM 1.
Fig. 8.4.1a.
5. Click on
Supply Connect
, then click on
Single
in the drop menu.
6. An '
Internal Timed Program
" Window will appear as shown in Figure 8.4.1b. Click on the
Data Log
header on top right and a
Data Log
Window as shown in Figure 8.4.1c will appear.
Fig. 8.4.1b. Internal Timed Program Header
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