AMETEK XG Family Programmable DC - Manual (Page 141)

Remote Operation
M370430-01 Rev E 5-9
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Configuring Remote Control using the USB Connector
The power supply can be controlled from a remote terminal using a
USB interface. The standard USB connector is located on the rear panel
of both the XG 850 Watt model, as shown in Figure 1-3 on
page 1-7 and the XG 1500 and 1700 Watt models, as shown in Figure
5-6 on page 5-8. Use a standard USB shielded cable up to 9.84 feet (3 m)
in length.
Setting Up the PC to Use the USB Connection
Installing USB to Serial Converter and Serial Port
To set up the USB connection, you'll need to download the latest driver
from Future Technology Devices International Ltd. or from
www.programmablepower.com.
To download and install a virtual COM port (VCP) driver:
1. Go to www.programmablepower.com and navigate to the
XG product web page.
2. Click the download link to download the driver.
3. Download the appropriate virtual COM port (VCP) drivers
for your operating system (with enhanced BM series
support).
4. Create a folder C:\FTDI.
5. Unzip files from the archive into this folder.
6. Connect your device to a spare USB port on your computer.
The Found New Hardware Wizard automatically launches, as
shown in Figure 5-7.