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== Protocol == | == Protocol == | ||
14-byte LCD segments over USB-2-serial (Prolific chip, 2400 baud, 8n1). | |||
The DMM IC used in this multimeter is probably a Fortune Semiconductor FS9721_LP3 or alike, see [[Multimeter_ICs#Fortune_Semiconductor_FS9721_LP3]] for the protocol. | |||
To enable output to the PC on the multimeter you have to keep the '''Hz/DUTY''' key pressed while powering on the device. However, it will auto-poweroff (after roughly 1 hour?), even in this mode. To avoid that, press both the '''Hz/DUTY''' and the '''SELECT''' key during power-up (see manual page 19). | |||
== Resources == | == Resources == |
Revision as of 22:22, 1 January 2014
The VA40B is a 6000 count CAT III (1000V) / CAT IV (600V) handheld digital multimeter with USB connectivity.
Hardware
Multimeter:
- TODO
USB cable:
- Prolific USB-to-Serial Comm Port
- TODO
Photos
Protocol
14-byte LCD segments over USB-2-serial (Prolific chip, 2400 baud, 8n1).
The DMM IC used in this multimeter is probably a Fortune Semiconductor FS9721_LP3 or alike, see Multimeter_ICs#Fortune_Semiconductor_FS9721_LP3 for the protocol.
To enable output to the PC on the multimeter you have to keep the Hz/DUTY key pressed while powering on the device. However, it will auto-poweroff (after roughly 1 hour?), even in this mode. To avoid that, press both the Hz/DUTY and the SELECT key during power-up (see manual page 19).