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3.2

Remote Interface Setup

The standard remote interface available on all models in the series
is the USB (virtual COM) interface. Other optional supported
interfaces such as GPIB, Ethernet (LAN), RS-232, and RS-485are
available, but dependent on the interface card(s) installed on the
instrument. This section will describe how to setup all the supported
interfaces.

Note: The RMT LED will automatically light up when the power
supply is successfully connected to a PC remotely through any
remote interface. Keys on the front panel will be locked until

(

LCL) is pressed to set the instrument back to LOCAL mode.

USB Interface (virtual COM)

The USB interface comes standard on every power supply in the
series. A

USB Type A to Type B cable (i.e. USB printer cable) is

required to connect the USB port ( ) in the rear panel to a PC.
Follow the steps below to setup the power supply for USB (virtual
COM) remote communication.

1. Press , then to enter

SYSTEM SETTING. Select

REMOTE and verify that it shows USB, which is the default

option. If not, press

or

until “

USB” is displayed.

Press to save changes.

Menu

1

.

Enter

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