American Magnetics 187 Self-Compensating Liquid Level Controller - Manual (Page 56)

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Remote Interface Reference
Fill Mode Control and Queries
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CONFigure:LENgth:SPAN < measured_span >
Configures the measured span above the “zero point” in the selected
remote units.
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LENgth:SPAN?
Returns the measured span in the selected remote units.
4.5.6 Fill Mode Control and Queries
The mode of operation and the timeout of the fill function may be
controlled through the remote interfaces.
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CONFigure:FILL:MODE {0|1|2} or {OFF|ON|AUTO}
Configures the operating mode of the controller output receptacle on the
rear panel of the Model 187. See paragraph 3.1.6 on page 16 for more
information.
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FILL:MODE?
Returns a “0” indicating the controller output receptacle is OFF, a “1”
indicating the controller output receptacle is ON, or a “2” indicating the
controller output receptacle is in AUTO fill mode.
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CONFigure:FILL:TIMEout < minutes >
Configures the fill timeout in minutes for the AUTO mode of the controller
output receptacle. If the target vessel does not reach the “A” setpoint
within the fill timeout period, the fill cycle is interrupted. See paragraph
3.1.7 on page 16 for more information.
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FILL:TIMEout?
Returns the fill timeout period in minutes.
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FILL:TIME:ELAPsed?
Returns the elapsed time in minutes of the current AUTO fill cycle. “0.0” is
returned if the fill mode is OFF, ON, or if the AUTO fill cycle period has
exceeded the fill timeout period. The Status Byte register provides bit 0,
which when set, indicates a fill cycle has expired.
4.5.7 Calibration Commands and Queries
The calibration commands and queries provide the user with a method of
selecting between the USER and FACTORY calibrations, as well as
initiating a USER calibration remotely.