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3.8.5 Computer Command Details
3.8.5.1 Echo Command
Echoes the message, i.e., returns the sent message.
The format is: E message string
3.8.5.2 Hello Command
The HELLO command will return the string "XTC/2 VERSION x.xx" where x.xx
is the software revision code.
The format is: H
3.8.5.3 Query Command
The Query command returns information concerning current instrument
parameter values.
The format of the query command is:
Q pp F - Query parameter pp of film F or Q pp L for layer parameters. A space
is used as a delimiter between Q and pp as well as pp and F, where F (or L), is
a digit between 1 and 9, L is a digit between 0 and 3, inclusive, and represents
the interrogated film or layer number.
NOTE: If pp is set to 99, output all parameters in the order specified below;
each parameter is separated by a space. This command allows a rapid
block transfer of data which is convenient for downloading films.