East Tester ET5410 ET5420 ET5411 ET54 series - Software

[Odd]

I've got a ET5410
Quite a nice feature set & performance.  - good value for its power/performance.

USB connection works, I have a 115200kbps terminal connection, but no info about communication.
I have tried to get the command set and/or software from "East Tester"  - but they do not respond to mail.

I hope somebody here has some software from them?  or knowhow about the command set.

[Tim51]

I've got a copy of the ET5410 software command list from East Tester. Unfortunately, I am unable to upload it as it is in docx format. I also don't trust the manufacture so I am a little concerned with Enabling Editing and saving as PDF on my PC. If you need the doc still,  I am happy to email it to you.

I've attached a snippet from the manual.

[HKJ]

I have implemented communication with a EastTester DMM in TestController ( https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/program-that-can-log-from-many-multimeters/ ).
It would probably not be that much work to add the loads.

[Tim51]

See attached for the command.

[quispiam]

Thanks for the command list, i've been looking for this!

As a side question, has anyone figured out how to adjust the slew rate in the dynamic modes? The east tester website lists "Up/Down Rate" as configurable from 0.000~1.5 A/uS (http://www.easttester.com/a/Product_introduction/ET54_series_single_double_c/2018/0611/118.html) but i don't see any mention of how to set it in the manual nor inr the UI (nor in the software command list, which was the last place i could think of to look for it). I love the ET5420 in every other way, its's small, cheap, accurate, nice screen, 2 seperate channels makes it super flexible, USB control, etc. But the lack of configurable slew rate is something i realy miss testing and tuning SMPSs way harder. (FYI it seems like the default slew rate is very slow, ~1A/6.8ms in Trans mode from 1A~3A measured at 10%~90%. Or ~0.000147A/uS which is the very minimum of the control range in the link above)

[ass20]

Hi..
I have original software from et5410. Thos siftare send to mi seller from aliexpress. I can upload this software on next week only...

[gbatson]

I have the ET5420 but cannot communicate with it. The USB is connected and reports as COM5 and I am using Putty to connect to it at 115200. I can enter *IDN? all I like and there is no indication of error but there is also no response from the ET5420. All of my other devices work and respond perfectly (Korad, Agilent,Tek) Is there some secret information about it perhaps that East Tester is afraid to divulge. The manual is useless and there is no response from the mfr so I seem to have wasted my money. I have tried the so-called local/remote setting using Shift->Local but it seems to have no effect whatsoever. It doesn't change an icon anywhere or anything.

I would much appreciate anyone who could help.

[HKJ]

I would much appreciate anyone who could help.

East Tester do not really follow the standard. Try using "*IDN?", i.e. using upper case letters.
I had a lot of issues getting the ET3240 working, one was the case of the letters, another was the end of line.

In my test the documentation was correct, but rather limited, i.e. the commands worked, but you had to issue them exactly the correct way.

If you get it working, please consider doing a implementation for TestController https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/program-that-can-log-from-many-multimeters/ The idea with TestController is to support a wide warity of both cheap and expensive equipment, i.e. making it possible to mix high performance/quality equipment with cheap equipment in a (automated) test.

[dickt]

Bit late to this thread (only had one a week), but after some faffing about, managed to get the ET54 to communicate with Windows PC (USB serial) using the DC Load SW app available from East Tester.  Needs a CH340 driver, the NI-VISA download and (probably) the NI-Labview Runtime Engine. The NI-VISA was the final break through, which was installed after the Runtime Engine, so Runtime Engine may not be required. More details can be made available if anyone stumbles on this thread...

[skander36]

Hello everyone,
They put software available for download here - https://www.easttester-cn.com/uploads/DC-LOAD-software-V1.07-11.18.rar
It is NI Labs  based and after initial setup ( com port & baud rate 115200) it control almost all functions.
This control software make this load very usefull.

[SPAZIONICA]

Hello Everybody,

I'm writing a software for the ET5410,

I am having these problems:

1) When switched on, the ET5410 is set in Chinese language also if Star Set is "Last", however through the software with the command <SYSSet:LANGuage ENGLISH> I can set to English

2) After about 20,000 readings using the command <MEAS:VOLTage?> the ET5410 no longer responds, while other command example <*IDN?> works

I noticed also that in the command set is not present a reset command, example <*RST> is present in all the SCPI instruments that up to now I have used with the PC

I'm afraid it's a firmware issue, I'm trying to contact support and I hope they answer me soon,

any suggestions ?

Best Regards

SPAXIO

[HKJ]

I'm writing a software for the ET5410,

2) After about 20,000 readings using the command <MEAS:VOLTage?> the ET5410 no longer responds, while other command example <*IDN?> works

You can try TestController https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/program-that-can-log-from-many-multimeters/ and see if it has the same problem.

[SPAZIONICA]

Hi HKJ,

now I'm away from the instrument, and remotely I can't turn it off and on again,

anyway in the next few days I will try with Testcontroller and let you know

Many Thanks!

SPAXIO

[SPAZIONICA]

I tried remotely but nothing to do also with TestController behaves the same way, see attached screen shot,

Many Thanks for introducing me to TestController

SPAXIO

[HKJ]

I tried remotely but nothing to do also with TestController behaves the same way, see attached screen shot,

Many Thanks for introducing me to TestController

Strange, try selecting the "Current values" tab.

I have not made the definition for this device, but I am pretty sure that jmurray had it working before posting it. Of course the protocol may have changed, Easy Tester do that sometimes.

[SPAZIONICA]

Nothing, also blank on the Current values ​​tab,

i'm pretty sure it's a HW or FW problem, the first days after setting it to english language it kept the settings,
now never

[SPAZIONICA]

After contacting East Tester support, i am having an email exchange,

they sent me the "Programming manual" SCPI and the their software and try to use it.

which i will do, but i am sure the problem will not be solved.


They still do not answer these two questions asked more times :

1) Ask you is there a software command to reset and / or set to factory default  ET5410 ?

2) Is there a program to update the firmware ? If yes please send it


I'm not satisfied at all at the moment,  I think that "the more you spend the less you spend"

I am thinking of buying electronic load of a better brand

[SPAZIONICA]

Easter Tester answered the questions:

1) Ask you is there a software command to reset and / or set to factory default  ET5410 ?    

NO ,the softwar dont have not  reset function ,cant reset


2) Is there a program to update the firmware ? If yes please send it.

sorry ,we have not new program about ET5410


I replied

I am not satisfied with the instrument and probably will replace it with another brand.
I am not satisfied with the rigidity of your answers, generally, those who produce instruments, accept the improvements proposed by users,
example implement <*RST> command for reset instrument.

furthermore I'll look for some colleague near me who has an ET5410 to try with my system and software.

[SPAZIONICA]

Easter Tester  replied to me on reset <*RST> command :

maybe our company can be add it in the furture.

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Issue updates:

the ET5410 it gave problems even after a few hundred requests,

then I have reduced the polling period from 300 to 600 ms,

for now after about 5000 requests it's working, I cross my fingers and go on like this

[DaneLaw]

Interesting SPAZIONICA..
keep sharing your progress.
Recently took the plunge on a ET5410..
I reckon they were clearing stock at Banggoods EU warehouse as I haven't seem them cheaper here in Europe (144US delivered, & incl. 25% danish VAT) nothing came close on features & bang for the buck here regionally.
My unit seems to have been produced at 1Q 2022 according to the incl. QC label, - it seems to fit as some of the inner parts are labelled at 4Q 2021

Picture slide with also some videos' of the inner components & board revisions, (hardware model v1.03.21.36.003 / software 1.02.21.27.002) and also some tests up around 420watt and 40A load with LIPO's...quite impressed with the programmable features its packing https://imgur.com/a/WKpaEOs

Have also tested some of my older 18650s and the old so-called Sony VC4 holds up very well and is one of the better above 20A.
still missing to try out the ET54-series software, its seems its NI VISA mandatory - and you literally need that massive size-chunk..
Will also try-out lygteinfo's Testcontroller. (HKJ)
Overall, at first glance Im quite impressed with this unit (obviously with the price in mind) its simply stuffed with programmable features.. that ain't the norm in this low-end price ballpark.
It's obviously a noise fellow when dumping a huge load into it.. it's around +100w or 200w it goes into jet mode, but that fanblasting goes without saying for a sinkload that your dumping this kind of heat into.

[grizewald]

After contacting East Tester support, i am having an email exchange,

they sent me the "Programming manual" SCPI and the their software and try to use it.

which i will do, but i am sure the problem will not be solved.


They still do not answer these two questions asked more times :

1) Ask you is there a software command to reset and / or set to factory default  ET5410 ?

2) Is there a program to update the firmware ? If yes please send it


I'm not satisfied at all at the moment,  I think that "the more you spend the less you spend"

I am thinking of buying electronic load of a better brand

As they seem to be talking to you at least, can you try to find out how to calibrate the ET5410?

I bought one recently and when it arrived, I tested it to make sure that it gave correct readings. Of course, it showed anything but correct readings! Mine displays 31.42V with a 30V input and no load.



They won't tell me how to calibrate it and thought that I should spend my own money shipping a heavy electronic load from Sweden to China to have it fixed! Great support for a brand new unit - send it back to us at your own expense! We don't care if the shipping is more than you paid for the device in the first place!

 

[DaneLaw]

Tried to see how well the voltage accuracy were on my new ET5410 unit
Used these extremely cheap AD584 v-ref from CN that was like a couple of bucks.
with 2.5v and 5v and 7.5v and 10v.
alongside a USB potentiometer buck/boost board for other values with an adj. powerbank..
It would go from around 0.6v to 26v.

2.5v (584)

5v (584)

7.5v (584)

10v (584)

USB board.
20v

26v.

the accuracy at 1v and below.

0.612v

1.013v

https://imgur.com/a/DcTaLlz

[grizewald]

Nowhere near as bad as mine.

When I tested mine, I got the following results:

Applied V        Reported V    ET5410 Range
 1.006             1.102           Low
 5.010             5.024           Low
10.004            10.237           Low
15.001            15.124           Low
20.000            20.14            Low
10.004            10.84            High
15.001            15.51            High
20.000            20.74            High
24.998            25.82            High
29.998            31.42            High


Some of the readings are within spec, but others are way out.

The accuracy of ±(0.05% + 0.1%FS) claimed in the specifications would appear to be fantasy.

[Curious]

still missing to try out the ET54-series software, its seems its NI VISA mandatory - and you literally need that massive size-chunk..
Will also try-out lygteinfo's Testcontroller. (HKJ)

Hi Danelaw, Have you since been able to use East Tester's "LOAD" software?  I have it sorta working.  But I've just naively installed it, hacked around with COM settings and can now send and receive from the ET.  I've not installed anything additional, e.g. any National Instruments utililties (nor would I know how to).  I'm guessing their software is some canned executable generated by LabWindows(but have almost no familiarity with LabWindows).

i'm stumped at the point of getting the numerical data received from ET5410 to plot (i.e. Volts vs. Amp-hours) on their canned chart, aka "Figure", have you had any success?

[DaneLaw]

still missing to try out the ET54-series software, its seems its NI VISA mandatory - and you literally need that massive size-chunk..
Will also try-out lygteinfo's Testcontroller. (HKJ)

Hi Danelaw, Have you since been able to use East Tester's "LOAD" software?  I have it sorta working.  But I've just naively installed it, hacked around with COM settings and can now send and receive from the ET.  I've not installed anything additional, e.g. any National Instruments utililties (nor would I know how to).  I'm guessing their software is some canned executable generated by LabWindows(but have almost no familiarity with LabWindows).

i'm stumped at the point of getting the numerical data received from ET5410 to plot (i.e. Volts vs. Amp-hours) on their canned chart, aka "Figure", have you had any success?

I tried it yesterday.
on one of the laptops, I recall I still have NI Visa on.
It's a Win11 pro, but I'm pretty sure I'm doing something wrong, or it's not working fully..as the only thing I'm able to be more or less initialize it, and then I can turn on the load and turn off the load with the PC sw. by clicking down at the left bottom corner (with these 3 bars.. PC, Remote, CH1 on/off.) and jump between the different modes.

I don't seem to be able to put any values onto the device..if I hit that numerical numbers and hit enter or turn that dial.. it simply does not resonate with the device, even though they clearly are connected but could be something as simple as a setting I'm lacking.
I plugged in a USB3 cable. and choose the same 115200 baud as I recall were present from scratch on the unit.
Could be something fundamental / obvious, I am missing as a novice - or perhaps it's down to win11pro or I need to run it in some combability-mode or maybe there is a basic feature I haven't activated on the unit-
.
In this state it seems broken at my end, and not useable in this state if you cant put values onto the unit, but it's very likely that I'm doing something wrong.
but if you're able to send values to it, and the device adjusts to it on the display, then your way ahead of me..

It seems it gives an error "000execution error, possible cause: load is on". (which it ain't if it's referring to the red active load-dot)
It works fine choosing the different mode-settings, and the ET5410 display adjusts accordingly, but actually dialing in a given value by the 1-9 number + enter or using the big dial in the center' or some of the shortcuts ... it won't adjust to these values... I have tried to run the program in win7 combability and with admin rights.(it made no difference).

Took a brief look on Youtube to see if anybody demonstrating this ET54 "LOAD" software and its abilities, in the hope I could get an idea of how it should run, but nothing pops up..

   

   

   

   

   

https://i.imgur.com/792VdVF.mp4

// some screenshots of advance/extensive battery testing feature (with around 250 log-levels), though' seems to be only valid, if you choose 485-seriel in the connection settings (x' in the above 485 connection screenshot pic4)...though not relevant for me, as I'm only connected with USB, and then these top banner-options don't figure' when you initialize with USB-com.
- screenshot examples, if others perhaps would find it useful