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Sariel:

--- Quote from: HKJ on November 24, 2023, 07:30:55 pm ---You have to decide what you want to do: Instant measurements or more wide measurement.
If you want the last you need something computer controlled where you can vary the parameters while logging.

I am a bit partial to my own software called TestController:
EEVBlog thread: https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/program-that-can-log-from-many-multimeters/
Download: https://lygte-info.dk/project/TestControllerIntro%20UK.html

It supports a lot of different loads, and other equipment, can step parameters and can show curves and tables of logged result.

It supports a lot of equipment: https://lygte-info.dk/project/TestControllerSupportedEquipment%20UK.html

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Thank you. This appears impressive and genuinely versatile. I'll explore it further.

However, I have two questions for now:

1. Is it possible to connect devices using the USB interface with this program?

2. Do I have to install the specific Windows driver for the device before incorporating it into the logging program?
tautech:

--- Quote from: Sariel on November 25, 2023, 07:37:21 am ---
--- Quote from: tautech on November 24, 2023, 06:43:39 pm ---
--- Quote from: mawyatt on November 24, 2023, 06:27:29 pm ---We have a SDL1020X-E "augmented" to 300W. We've mistreated and overstressed this EL with inductive kick back, reverse polarity, even Over Current (30 amps), Over Voltage (150V), and Over Power (300W) so often, surprised it hadn't given up the "magic smoke" long ago >:D

Tough little puppy, that's a tribute to the robust design and build. Only real complaint is with the input connectors (lack of Banana type), however there's a $10 simple replacement terminal when we get some time.

Best,

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Yep, these:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32793961677.html?

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In order to interface the SDL-1020X.
Is the following suitable to change the threaded terminal to banana type:

Pomona 73086-2

https://www.pomonaelectronics.com/products/hardware/terminal-strip-banana-jack-female-10-32-threads

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No.

SDL1000X studs have M6 threads.
HKJ:

--- Quote from: Sariel on November 25, 2023, 07:40:31 am ---However, I have two questions for now:

1. Is it possible to connect devices using the USB interface with this program?

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If the USB interface creates a virtual com port is works fine.


--- Quote from: Sariel on November 25, 2023, 07:40:31 am ---2. Do I have to install the specific Windows driver for the device before incorporating it into the logging program?

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You may need a driver for a virtual serial port, but other than that TestController do not require drivers.
TestController is a logging program, but is can do a lot more than log data as you will see if you look through the documentation.

Also note that TestController can run on Windows, Linux and Mac.
mawyatt:

--- Quote from: tautech on November 25, 2023, 08:09:18 am ---
--- Quote from: Sariel on November 25, 2023, 07:37:21 am ---
--- Quote from: tautech on November 24, 2023, 06:43:39 pm ---
--- Quote from: mawyatt on November 24, 2023, 06:27:29 pm ---We have a SDL1020X-E "augmented" to 300W. We've mistreated and overstressed this EL with inductive kick back, reverse polarity, even Over Current (30 amps), Over Voltage (150V), and Over Power (300W) so often, surprised it hadn't given up the "magic smoke" long ago >:D

Tough little puppy, that's a tribute to the robust design and build. Only real complaint is with the input connectors (lack of Banana type), however there's a $10 simple replacement terminal when we get some time.

Best,

--- End quote ---
Yep, these:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32793961677.html?

--- End quote ---


In order to interface the SDL-1020X.
Is the following suitable to change the threaded terminal to banana type:

Pomona 73086-2

https://www.pomonaelectronics.com/products/hardware/terminal-strip-banana-jack-female-10-32-threads

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No.

SDL1000X studs have M6 threads.

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We use these heavy duty spade lugs, they work OK, but not as good as the proper terminal tautech mentioned. Banana plugs into open spade end, we've pumped over 30 amps thru this many times without issue, things get warm tho, including heavy gauge wire!!

Best,
mawyatt:
Here's what they look like.

Best,
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