EG353 Software tools support page

Document links

Product Page
Document Pack Includes protocol summary
EG353 Protocol V2.docx See your product specification for a list of supported messages. This document is a guide to help software developers communicate with the PSU using raw ASCII strings

Automation SDK

Fully supported. See the Automation SDK page

GUI (Graphical User Interface)

Manual control and monitoring. EG353 GUI
Licence conditions are attached to the use of this software

Logging Software

Collect comma separated log file for evaluation and soak testing. See EG353 Logger - - > > (Instructions)
Licence conditions are attached to the use of this software

Command Terminal

Send and receive raw ASCII commands on the serial port for manual control and monitoring. See CmdTerm2
Licence conditions are attached to the use of this software
Download the button files here
NOTE: Consider the Automation SDK as your primary method of control

Firmware update tool

Update the firmware on your PSU. New firmware issued in response to a support request. PsuLoader (firmware update tool) - - > > (Instructions)
Licence conditions are attached to the use of this software

Serial to optical interface

Use AE Part number 33400218-00 to connect your PC to the PSU.

Step by Step instructions

Connect to the USB socket of your computer
Wait. Windows 7 (and above) will automatically install drivers from windows update
For Linux or offline driver installation, visit FTDI
Connect as shown in photographs below
Start the GUI software and select the newly created COM port

Connection Troubleshooting

To disconnect - NEVER pull on the fibre cable. Grip the connector tightly and remove. Visually inspect the ends of the fibre optic cable. Check the plastic fibre is flush with the end tip of the connector and not pulled inside the body of the connector. This is the most common cause of connection problems.