A E - 1 5 0 s y s t e m – U s e r M a n u a l
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Communication setup
The AE-150 can be setup for wireless or hardwired communication.
Tip: Hardwired communication offers a faster data transfer speed
than wireless communication.
Set the AE-150 communication mode:
Turn the instrument ON by pressing and holding the power button
for a second. The indicators will blink during initialization.
Hardwired communication
: The wireless communication indicator
must be OFF. To toggle this indicator, press and hold the
communication selection button for four seconds, then release it.
The instrument will restart automatically. Then connect one end of
the provided AE-150-RS232 serial cable to the communication port
of the AE-150 main module, and the other end to the computer.
Tip: For extra cable length, use the provided WIR-X-077 serial
extension cable. If your computer does not have an RS232 serial
port, use the provided RS232 to USB adapter.
Wireless communication
: The communication indicator must be ON.
To toggle this indicator, press and hold the communication selection
button for four seconds, then release it. The instrument will restart
automatically. Connect the AE-150-USB wireless module to the
computer.
Phase synchronization
The AE-150-SYNC module wirelessly transmits a network phase reference to the
AE-150 module.
Connect the AE-150-SYNC module to a voltage source (example: wall
power outlet) synchronized with the transformer under test. The front
indicator will turn ON. It is recommended to position the AE-150-SYNC
module at a reasonable distance from the AE-150 main module
(maximum distance: 30m/100ft) to ensure good wireless communication.
Note: Alternatively to standard wireless method, the user could synchronize
both modules by connecting a BNC to BNC coaxial cable from the AE-150-
SYNC module (Sync Out connector) to the AE-150 main module (Phase In) or
