User Manual
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RS-485 
For multi-unit configuration and control, the male DB-9 interface labeled RS-485 in the rear 
panel is used. The figure below illustrates the connection pins and description. 
Note: Pin 1 is used as the A pin (-) (non-inverting). 
  Pin 5 is used as the B pin (+) (inverting). 
  SC (reference) pin is not used. 
PIN 
Description 
1 
A (-) 
2 
- 
3 
- 
4 
- 
5 
B (+) 
6 
- 
7 
- 
8 
- 
9 
- 
USBTMC 
The device is SR1, RL1, and DT1 enabled. It can receive the following request: 
REN_CONTROL, GO_TO_LOCAL, LOCAL_LOCKOUT. When it receives MsgID = TRIGGER USBTMC 
command, it will transmit TRIGGER command to the function layer. 
Ethernet (LAN) 
The power supply (Model 9117 only) can be connected via the Ethernet interface. To 
communicate , connect a standard RJ-45 cable to the Ethernet port on the rear panel of the 
power supply unit. 
1 
2 
3 
4 
5 
6 
7 
8 
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