IM 253401-01E
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RS-232-C Interface
12.1 Using the RS-232-C Interface
This instrument is equipped with a RS-232-C interface in accordance with your preference. This
interface permits remote control from a controller such as a personal computer, and output of
various data.
Overview of the RS-232-C Interface
The table below shows functions that are available in each mode.
Mode
Function
Normal mode
Reception
Functions performed by key operations (except for LOCAL key
and power ON/OFF)
measured/computed/analysis data output request
setting parameters output request
error code output request
Transmission
measured/computed/analysis data output
setting parameters output
error code output
status byte output
Talk-only mode
Transmission
measured/computed/analysis data output
Normal Mode
This mode is equivalent to the the addressable mode A of the GP-IB function, and enables
reception of commands and transmission of data. Measured data is output on reception of the
“OD” command.
488.2 Mode
This mode allows receiving of commands conforming to the IEEE St'd 488.2-1987 protocol.
Talk-only Mode
This mode is equivalent to the Talk-only mode of the GP-IB function. Only measured data can
be output and commands cannot be received.
There is no equivalent to the addressable mode B of the GP-IB function.
Print Mode
This mode is useful when harmonic analysis data are output to the external plotter/printer. For
details, refer to page 10-17.
RS-232-C Interface Specifications
Electrical characteristics
: conforms to EIA RS-232-C
Connection
: point-to-point
Communications
: full-duplex
Synchronization
: start-stop system
Baud rate
: 75, 150, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600
Start bit
: 1 bit
Data length (word length)
: 7 or 8 bits
Parity
: Even, odd or no parity
Stop bit
: 1 or 2 bits
Hardware handshaking
: User can select whether CA, CB, CC and CD signals will always be
True, or be used for control.
Software handshaking
: User can select whether to control only transmission or both
transmission and reception using X-on and X-off signals.
X-on (ASCII 11H)
X-off (ASCII 13H)
Receive buffer size
: 64 bytes
WARNING
The connectors used in this function have protective covers. When the
covers are removed or when using connectors, the voltage ratings across
the measuring input and the ground become as follows:
Voltage across A,
±
(V and A side) input terminals and ground 400 Vrms max.
Voltage across V terminal and ground 600 Vrms max.
Put the protective cover on the connector when this function is not used.