Xantrex Technology RS232-XPD - Manual (Page 35)

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Section 3. Operation
Introduction
This section covers RS-232 interface programming, including an extensive set of
device-dependent commands, and providing error codes, and status and fault register
information.
RS-232 Operation
The RS-232 interface card lets you send and receive data between your power supply
and computer, relying on bit serial communication. You can use the computer
controller to issue commands to the power supply for programming, queries,
calibration, or status. The power supply responds to the complete command set of
device dependent software commands shown in “Command Reference” on page 40.
Command Syntax
Manual
Conventions
The manual uses these conventions when displaying command information. These
characters are not part of the command but are used to denote parameters used with
the command.
< > (angle brackets) Angle brackets enclose a parameter. Do not include
the angle brackets in the command line you send to
the computer.
/ (slash) Separates two alternative parameters. When a slash
separates two parameters, you can use either
parameter to achieve the same result.
Example: <1/ON>
Entering 1 or ON will achieve the same result.
COMPUTER ENTRY Words typed on the computer are shown in Arial
text, full capitals.