GW Instek APS-1102 User Manual - Manual (Page 174)

6.1 Setup for Use
APS-1102 Programmable AC/DC Power Source 6-2
6.1 Setup for Use
The APS-1102 can be controlled under the USB Test and Measurement Class (USBTMC) standard.
Almost all control functions can be operated from the control panel, and internal status information such
as settings and error information can be read.
 The USB connector is located on the rear panel.
 Attach the accompanying ferrite core to the USB cable to reduce the leakage electric wave.
 The USB interface is designed for use in a relatively favorable environment. Consequently, it
should not be used in environment with a lot of power source fluctuation or electrical noise.
Install a USBTMC class driver in the controlling computer, and then connect a commercial (off-the-shelf)
USB cable. The installation file for the driver can be downloaded from National Instruments
Corporation’s web site. The operation steps for installing the driver are described below.
 Operation steps
1. Go to the National Instruments Corporation web site and search for the VISA Run-time Engine
page, or select “VISA driver downloads” at the following URL.
http://www.ni.com/support/visa/
2. Download the VISA Run-time Engine from the VISA Run-time Engine page. (User registration is
required.) Be sure to download VISA Run-time Engine Ver. 3.3 or a later version.
3. The downloaded file is a self-extracting file. Install the extracted file.
4. Once installation is successfully completed, the USBTMC class driver is installed.
For details, see National Instruments Corporation’s web site at
www.ni.com .