California Instruments 801RP Series User And Programming Manual
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User and Programming Manual - Rev P California Instruments8. Introduction to PGUI328.1. About This ProgramThe California Instruments Graphical User Interface program -PGUI32 - was developed as acompanion product to the California Instrument 801RP/1251RP AC power sources. Its mainpurpose is to provide a soft front panel to the instrument when connected to a PC throughthe RS232C serial interface. Additional benefits are obtained from using the PC as a controlinterface. Some of these benefits include the ability to store measurement data to disk,interact with other programs, and produce a transient simulation. Check the CaliforniaInstruments website (www.calinst.com ) for the most recent revision of the GUI program.The PGUI32 is a Windows program and as such requires a PC capable of running 98SE™or Windows 2000/XP/NT™. For best performance a Pentium based PC is recommended.This section of the manual provides information related to installation of this software only.Complete information on how to use the PGUI32 can be found in the on-line help suppliedwith the program. Use the Help menu or press on any of the many Help keys located in allprogram windows for an explanation of the relevant screen or function.As always, California Instruments appreciates your patronage and would welcome anycomments and suggestions you might have regarding this software or any of its otherproducts. Comments may be send to support@calinst.com.8.2. About This Section of the ManualNote that this section of the manual covers the installation of the PGUI32 software only. Usethe on line help for complete information. It is strongly recommended that you familiarizeyourself with the operation of the actual AC power source as well. This is best done bystudying the rest of this instruction manual.8.3. Program RequirementsTo successfully install and operate the PGUI32 program, you will need the followingequipment :• California Instruments AC power source. Supported models are:• 801P, 1001P, 1251P, 801RP, 1251RP• PC capable of running 98SE™ / XP / 2000™• RS232C communications port• RS232C serial cable (supplied with the AC power source.) See next section for RS232Ccable wiringor• National Instruments IEEE-488 Controller CardOctober 2005 RP Series34 |
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