Vanguard IRM-5000P User Manual

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4.4

Enabling the Computer Interface

The IRM-5000P can be connected to a PC via its RS-232C (serial) computer interface port. The
RS-232C port is controlled by the main microprocessor board and is optically isolated from the
high-voltage generator board. A Windows-based software package is provided with the IRM-
5000P that can be used to retrieve test records from the IRM-5000P. In order to use the
software with the IRM-5000P, you must first connect the unit to the PC via the RS-232C port
and then enable its computer interface. Follow the steps below to enable the computer
interface:

a. Start from the “START-UP” menu:

Press the

[2]

key (UTILITIES).

b. The following screen will be displayed:

Press the

[3]

key (SETUP).

c. The following screen will be displayed:

Press the

[3]

key (COMP INT).

d. The computer interface will be enabled and the following screen will be displayed:

You can now use the provided software to retrieve test records from the IRM-5000P.
Please refer to the IRM-5000P Software User’s Manual for further instructions.

Press the

[STOP]

key to disable the computer interface and return the IRM-5000P to

stand-alone mode. You will be returned to the “START-UP” menu.

COMPUTER INTERFACE

MODE

1.TEST ID 2.CLOCK
3.COMP INT 4.50/60Hz
5.

°C/°F

TERMINAL VTG: 1 V

1.PRINT 2.SAVE/RES
3.SETUP

TERMINAL VTG: 1 V

RUN TEST 05/05/10

2. UTILITIES 15:15:15

Bat:

TERMINAL VTG: 1 V