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APS-1102A User Manual
APS-1102A 6-2
6.1 Remote Interface
This product is provided with the USB and RS232 remote interfaces and is remote-controllable by a
computer. The remote control allows almost all the operations performed on the control panel. In addition,
it can read the internal state such as setting values and errors.
Prepare a personal computer equipped with the USB interface when using the USB interface. Install the
USBTMC driver in the computer. Normally, this driver supports the Subclass USB488, so that almost
same control as GPIB can be executed through the USB. This driver is included in the hardware or
software products of respective companies that supply the VISA library. The user who does not have the
license of VISA library must get it additionally.
VISA: Virtual Instrument software Architecture
6.1.1 USB
APS-1102A is compliant with the USB Test and Measurement Class (USBTMC). Normally, the
USBTMC class driver supports the subclass USB488 and can perform almost the same controls as GPIB
on USB.
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Preparation
The computer used for control needs USBTMC class driver installed on it. The USBTMC class driver is
included in the hardware and software product of each company that provides the VISA library.
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Operation steps
1. Open SYSTEM MENU to open “REMOTE”.
ENTER CANCEL
2. Press the or key to move the cursor to “INTERFACE”.
ENTER CANCEL