GW Instek GDS-200 Series Programming Manual - Manual (Page 6)

GDS-200 & GDS-300 Programming Manual
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Interface Configuration
The GDS-200/300 uses the USB device port for remote control.
When using the remote control function, the GDS-200/300 acts as a
virtual COM port (VCP).
Note
New drivers can be downloaded from the GW Instek
website,
www.gwinstek.com .
Configure USB Interface
Configuration PC side connection
GDS side connection Type A, host port
Type Mini-B, device port
Background The GDS’s USB device port needs to be configured
to the “Communication” mode to enable the
remote connection.
Configuration 1. Connect the PC to the GDS-200/300 using the
supplied USB-A to USB Mini-B cable.
2. From the Drop Down menu press the Utility
icon>USB device port and select
Communication.
3. When the PC asks for the USB driver, select the
USB driver included on the accompanying User
Manual CD or download the driver from the
GW Instek website, www.gwinstek.com. The
driver automatically sets the GDS-200/300 as a
virtual COM port.
4. The DSO should now be ready for remote
control. See page 7 for the remote control
function check.