User and Programming Manual - Rev H
California Instruments
May 2000
P Series
38
8. Introduction to PGUI/PGUI32
8.1 About This Program
The California Instruments Graphical User Interface program - PGUIPGUI32 - was developed as
a companion product to the California Instrument 801P/1001P/1251P AC power sources. It’s
main purpose is to provide a soft front panel to the instrument when connected to a PC through
the RS232C serial interface. Additional benefits are obtained from using the PC as a control
interface. Some of these benefits include the ability to store measurement data to disk,
interact with other programs, and produce a transient simulation.
The PGUI is a Windows program and as such requires a PC capable of running Windows
3.1™, Windows 3.11™, Windows 95/98™or Windows NT
. For best performance a 80486 or
Pentium based PC is recommended. 80386 and 80486SX based PC's will exhibit poor
performance when generating transients due to their lack of speed.
This section of the manual provides information related to installation of this software only.
Complete information on how to use the PGUI/PGUI32 can be found in the on-line help
supplied with the program. Use the Help menu or press on any of the many Help keys located
in all program windows for an explanation of the relevant screen or function.
As always, California Instruments appreciates your patronage and would welcome any
comments and suggestions you might have regarding this software or any of its other
products. Use the customer feedback form located on page 49 this manual. The same form
can be used to report software bugs should you encounter any.
8.2 About This Section of the Manual
Note that this section of the manual covers the installation of the PGUI/PGUI32 software only.
Use the on line help for complete information. It is strongly recommended that you familiarize
yourself with the operation of the actual AC power source as well. This is best done by
studying the rest of this instruction manual.
8.3 Program Requirements
To successfully install and operate the PGUI/PGUI32 program, you will need the following
equipment :
California Instruments AC power source. Supported models are:
•
801P
•
1001P
•
1251P
•
PC capable of running Windows 3.1™, Windows for Workgroups 3.11™ ,
Windows 95/98™ or Windows NT
•
RS232C communications port