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4.4
Enabling the Computer Interface
The IRM-5000P can be connected to a PC via its RS-232C (serial) computer interface port. The 
RS-232C port is controlled by the main microprocessor board and is optically isolated from the 
high-voltage generator board. A Windows-based software package is provided with the IRM-
5000P that can be used to retrieve test records from the IRM-5000P. In order to use the 
software with the IRM-5000P, you must first connect the unit to the PC via the RS-232C port 
and then enable its computer interface. Follow the steps below to enable the computer 
interface: 
a. Start from the “START-UP” menu:
Press the
[2]
key (UTILITIES).
b. The following screen will be displayed:
Press the
[3]
key (SETUP).
c. The following screen will be displayed:
Press the
[3]
key (COMP INT).
d. The computer interface will be enabled and the following screen will be displayed:
You can now use the provided software to retrieve test records from the IRM-5000P. 
Please refer to the IRM-5000P Software User’s Manual for further instructions. 
Press the
[STOP]
key to disable the computer interface and return the IRM-5000P to
stand-alone mode. You will be returned to the “START-UP” menu.
COMPUTER INTERFACE
MODE
 
 
1.TEST ID 2.CLOCK
3.COMP INT 4.50/60Hz 
5.
°C/°F
TERMINAL VTG: 1 V
1.PRINT 2.SAVE/RES
3.SETUP 
 
TERMINAL VTG: 1 V 
1.
RUN TEST 05/05/10
2. UTILITIES 15:15:15
Bat:
TERMINAL VTG: 1 V