HypotULTRA III / S7600 RS-232 Trouble Shooting Guide

Error - 1073807195: Incorrect Communications Protocol Selected

Background: Automating your testing procedure requires that you interface a computer with your HypotULTRA III. In order to do this you can use the Autoware software to communicate with the Hipot tester in one of two ways: via an RS-232 interface or via a GPIB interface. If you are using an RS-232 interface and you have configured Autoware to use a GPIB interface you will receive an error message.

Solution: In order to fix this problem you need to make sure that you have selected the Serial (RS-232) communication option. This selection allows Autoware to talk successfully to the Hipot.

1. From the Main Menu select the Setup System Parameters Menu.
2. The first field asks you to select the communications protocol to use. Make sure that this parameter is set to Serial.
3. The next field asks you to select which number port to use. Make sure that you select the number that corresponds to the port you have the RS-232 cable plugged into. *NOTE: This may require some trial and error using different ports. If you are using a PC you can identify the correct COM port using Windows Device Manager.
4. Once you have the proper COM port configured make sure that the proper "Instrument Under Control" is selected in the Main Menu. Use the arrow keys to scroll through the options until the model and COM port information for your Hipot is selected.