B&K Precision MDL Series - Manual - Manual (Page 36)

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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.
6. 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.