Bio-Rad Model 550, Ultramark, and Benchmark Microplate Reader Accessories - Manual (Page 36)

7.3 Command Language for the Model 550 Microplate Reader
SYNTAX:[ ]
device name: “EIA. READER” -Model 550 Microplate READER
1. : “ID”-request device ID. 550 READER id; “550”; no arguments
: “ERE”
: “0550”: Model 550 Microplate READER ID code]
2. : “AQ” - Acquire remote control of the device and lock front panel
key pad; no arguments
When acquired, the reader will be in the Remote Control mode. The
LCD will display Remote Control mode, and the printer will automat-
ically be deactivated. The reader will stay in the remote control mode
until the release (RL) command is received or the STOP button on the
front panel is pressed.
: “ERE”
3. : “RL”- Release remote control of the device and release front panel key
pad; no arguments
: “ERE”
4. : “RS”- Reset device to power up configuration local mode; no arguments
: “ERE”
5. : “MR”- Transmit maintenance report; no arguments
: “ERE”
< >: maintenance records;
“On/off:” <#on/off> :Number of times the reader was turned on.
“Hours:” <#hours> :Number of hours the reader was on.
“Plates:” <#plates> :Number of plates read.
Note: <#on/off>,<#hours> and <#plates> are 4 ASCII encoded decimal values. This
information is kept in battery backup RAM.
6. : “RM”- Reset maintenance report values; no arguments
: “ERE”
7. : “RWELL”- Read a plate well; arguments , ,
: cl - Column number ASCII encoded decimal (1-12)
rw - Row number ASCII encoded decimal (1-8)
wp1 - Measurement filter position ASCII encoded decimal (1-4)
wp2 - Reference filter position ASCII encoded decimal (1-4)
Optional; only present for Dual wavelength reading
: “ERE”
: Absorbance values at measurement wavelength (ASCII encoded
floating point format) ex.” 1.234”
: Absorbance values at reference wavelength (ASCII encoded floating
point format) ex.”1.234”
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