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CP-72 CHARACTER FORMAT
The M–Traverse uses three different character formats. Enter the number for the
required format, as listed below.
1 = 8 Data Bits, No Parity, One Stop Bit
2 = 7 Data Bits, Even Parity, One Stop Bit
3 = 8 Data Bits, No Parity, Two Stop Bits
CP-73 CONTROL MASK
The Serial Communications can control some of the dicrete input functions. Enter the
number for the required functions, as listed below.
0 = F–Stop only
1 = F–Stop, Run, Home Return, Home Seek, Home Set
2 = F–Stop, Batch Reset, Setpoint Select 1-4
3 = All of the Above
MV-74 COMMUNICATIONS ERROR
Serial Communications Error identifies errors in the last transmitted message that was
sent to the M–Traverse by the host computer. The digit that displays a number “1”
indicates the error. In the example below, “Invalid Parameter Code” is the error.
Transmit Error (parity, framing, overrun, no ETX, no STX)
Parameter Error (invalid parameter code or message type)
Data Error (invalid data)
Min-Max Error (out of range)
Control Mask Error or Lockout during Run State
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