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5.4.3.7 Type of Output Parameters

5.4.3.7.1 Query Output Type

Query: The message format is:

QT

Output Number = 0 to 38 (0 = All Outputs)

Command Response:

If Output Number was 1 to 38:

ACK|

If Output Number was 0:

ACK...|Code>

Output Type = 0 or 1 (0 = NO, 1 = NC)

5.4.3.7.2 Update Output Type

Update: This command changes the type code for a specified output. Type code
values are 0 or 1, where 0 is Normally Open and 1 is Normally Closed.

The message format is:

UT|Type>...

Output Number = 0 to 38 (0 = All Outputs)

Output Type = 0 or 1 (0=NO, 1 = NC)

Response:

ACK|

NOTE: Output Types may only be updated if all channels are in Ready or Stop and

are not crystal switching on any channel.

5.4.4 STATUS Commands

Status commands return pertinent information based on a specific request made.
Commands are provided to determine global information which is system level or
channel information. A status code is required for each command. The command
variations include:

SC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Status of a Channel

SG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Status of system or instrument level

condition.