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metalphreak:
Atten mostly stick their name on existing products. They also sell a line of DC loads that are identical to the Maynuo DC loads, right down to the Maynuo badge on the front next to where they slapped the Atten logo!  :palm:
ted572:
   Installation of, and using of ARRAY 3710A/11A Software under Windows 7 x32 or x64 OS:

Also applies to ATTEN, etc. versions of the 3710A/11A Electronic Load software, and documentation listed below in Note 2. 

1. Right click on 'Setup.exe', select 'Properties', '[Compatibility]',   Check  (x)  'Run This program in compatibility mode for:', select 'Windows XP (Service Pack 2)'*, [Apply], '[OK]'.   Note: * DO NOT select 'XP (Service Pack 3)'.

2. Right click on 'Setup.exe' and select 'Run as administrator', and continue with the installation.

Note 1:  If this software had previously been installed in Windows 7 without following the above procedure, un-install it fully by also cleaning the Registry either by using an Un-Install App. (preferred), or using Windows un-install function followed by using the file/registry cleaner of CCleaner.exe (freeware, available at: www.piriform.com), and then re-install as detailed above.

Note 2:  The most current 3710A/11A Documentation and Software is available at: http://www.array.sh/yqxzcnE.htm   Under: 371X Series DC electronic loads.   Use of the following is suitable for use with all of the different 3710A/11A OEM versions as the original design/build was by ARRAY.

 3710/11A User's Manual, version 3.0, dated Dec. 2013
 3710A Eload Software, version 3.3, dated Aug. 2011
 3711A Eload Software, version 3.3, dated Aug. 2011
 3710/11A DISCHARGE Software (for Battery Analysis), Version 2.0, dated May 2005
 3710A/11A Calibration procedure, version 2.0, dated Dec. 2013
 3710A/11A Communication Protocol for PC, version 2.0, dated Dec. 2013
 3312 USB Adapter Drivers.  Go to bottom of page under: Others, 3312 DRIVER.

* The ARRAY software is considered by some to be buggy, although once you become familiar with it's intended purposes and limitations it's quite acceptable.

Note 3:  The ARRAY 3312 USB Adapter with cables is available for a little less than $34 with 2 day USPS shipping at: http://www.mortoncontrols.com/index.php/labequip/accessories/3312.html
ted572:
Re.  The ARRAY, ATTEND, etc 3710/11A Electronic Loads:
To expand our software options with more capability and/or ease of use, does anyone know of any third party Windows software for the ARRAY, ATTEN, etc. 3710A to use in place of the ARRAY 'E Load' and/or 'Battery Discharge' software?  Perhaps even something you developed, etc.
reagle:
I am working on a piece of software to talk to it now. Most likely will be in Python, so it should be cross-platform. One annoying thing I noticed is the lack of minimum voltage command in the protocol. I can set Vmin on the front panel, but there does not appear to be a command listed for doing the same serially. Sniffing traffic when running their own software does not show any commands being sent. I wonder if they look at Vmin setting on the PC end vs reported voltage  and just  turn the load off..
ted572:

--- Quote from: reagle on February 09, 2014, 11:47:44 pm ---I am working on a piece of software to talk to it now. Most likely will be in Python, so it should be cross-platform. One annoying thing I noticed is the lack of minimum voltage command in the protocol. I can set Vmin on the front panel, but there does not appear to be a command listed for doing the same serially. Sniffing traffic when running their own software does not show any commands being sent. I wonder if they look at Vmin setting on the PC end vs reported voltage  and just  turn the load off..

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I'm looking forward to hearing how your application works out for you.  Good luck.
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