Owner's manual

PC Control Connection

The MDL Series DC Electronic Load can achieve remote control via USB, RS-232, LAN, or GPIB

interface, but only one interface can be used at a time. Choose the interface via the System menu

(Shift + ⑦). Connect communication cable before powering on. Do not hot plug, as it may

damage the communication interface of the electronic load. The following procedure shows how

to connect the RS-232 cable between the electronic load and PC.

Procedure:

1. Connect RS-232 cable.

2. Power on the electronic load.

3. Select channel number via  keys.

4. Enter System menu by pressing Shift + ⑦. Use  keys to navigate through menus.

5. Select <Communication> and select <RS-232>. Press Enter to confirm.

Now the display will return to main menu. Select

<RS-232 Set> and press Enter. In this

menu, you can set the values for baud rate, parity, and handshake using  keys and

Enter key.

See Menu List for full listing of menus and submenus applicable to all other remote interfaces.