Xantrex Technology RS232-XPD - Manual (Page 21)

Installation and Configuration
Basic Setup Procedure
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Basic Setup Procedure
This procedure can be used as a quick reference for those familiar with the
configuration requirements for the RS-232 interface as installed in the DC power
supply. For those who want more information, each step refers to more detailed
procedures located in subsequent sections. Execute each step of the procedure in the
sequence given.
Table 2.1 Setup Procedure
Step # Description Action Reference
1 Baud Rate
Selection Select transmission speed See “Baud Rate Selection” on
page 20 .
2 Flow Control
Selection Set flow control ON or OFF. If flow
control is set ON, choose
software-based XON/XOFF or
hardware-based CTS/RTS (Clear to
Send/Ready to Send) or DTR/DSR
(Data Terminal Ready/Data Set Ready)
communication control. “Flow Control Selection” on page
20 .
3 Remote/Local
Operation Use the rear panel PON REM switch to
select remote or local startup of the
power supply. See “Remote/Local Operation” on
page 23 .
4 RS-232
Connection Connect the RS-232 cable assembly to
the supply at connector J4. See “RS-232 Connection” on
page 26
5 User Signal
Connector Configure and use the J21 connector
signals, if required. See “Connector J21 User Signals”
on page 30 .
6 Power ON Power on the unit. Before proceeding,
check to ensure that the green REMOTE
LED on the front panel is on. See “User Options and Settings”
on page 28 and “User Signals” on
page 30 for information about
Local/Remote OVP, TTL Shutdown,
and auxiliary connector J21 user
signals.
7 Power Supply
Settings Configure the controller’s operating
parameters to match the power supply
settings. See “Power Supply Settings” on
page 27 .
8 Test Test the link by communicating with the
power supply. Example: VSET2;ISET1
This command string sets power
supply voltage to 2V and its current
limit to 1A.
See Section 3.