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7.3

Command Language for Model 680 Microplate Reader

7.3.1 Command Language for Remote control mode

1-1. Syntax

SYNTAX:
Command:

[ ... ]

"EIA.READER" – Model680 reader

Response:

[ ... ]

: “ERE”

1-2. Commands
1-2-1. ID (Get Instrument ID)

: "ID"

Request device ID

: None
: "ERE"

code>

: “Model

680

1-2-2. AQ (Go to remote control mode)

: "AQ"

Acquire remote control of the device and lock front panel key pad.

: none
: "ERE"

code>

NOTE: Until the reader receives the “AQ” command, the reader will not accept
any other command by responding error code of “8073”-Device not in remote mode.
Once the reader received the “AQ” command, the reader will turn into remote mote
and lock all keys on front panel except for START/STOP for release.

1-2-3. RL (Release remote control mode)

: "RL"

Release remote control of the device and lock front panel key pad.

: no

arguments

: "ERE"

code>

1-2-4. RS (Reset device)

: "RS"

Reset device to power up configuration local mode

: none
: "ERE"

code>

1-2-5. MR (Maintenance report)

: "MR"

Transmit maintenance report

: none
: "ERE"

code>

: 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