Rice Lake IQ plus 2100SL Digital Bench Scale - Manual (Page 20)

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5.0 EDP Commands
The IQ plus 210 indicator can be controlled by a
personal computer or remote keyboard connected to the
indicator serial port. Control is pro vided by a set of
EDP commands that can simulate front panel key press
functions, display and change setup parameters, and
perform reporting functions. The EDP port provides the
capability to print configuration data or to s ve that data
to an attached personal computer . This section
describes the EDP command set and procedures for
saving and transferring data using the serial port.
5.1 The EDP Command Set
The EDP command set can be divided into fi e groups:
key press commands, reporting commands, the
RESETCONFIGURATION special function
command, parameter setting commands, and transmit
weight data commands.
When the indicator processes an EDP command, it
responds with the message
OK
. The
OK
response
verifies that the command w as received and has been
executed. If the command is unrecognized or cannot be
executed, the indicator responds with
??
.
The following sections list the commands and
command syntax used for each of these groups.
5.1.1 Key Press Commands
Key press EDP commands (see T able 5-1) simulate
pressing the buttons on the front panel of the indicator.
5.1.2 Reporting Commands
Reporting commands (see T able 5-2) send specifi
information to the EDP port. These commands can be
used in both setup mode and normal mode.
5.1.3 The RESETCONFIGURATION Command
The RESETCONFIGURATION command can be used
to restore all configuration parameters to their de ault
values.
This command is equi valent to using the RESET
function on the DEFLT menu.
NOTE:
All load cell calibration settings are lost when the
RESETCONFIGURATION command is run.
5.1.4 Parameter Setting Commands
Parameter setting commands allo w you to display or
change the current v alue for a particular configuratio
parameter (Tables 5-3 through 5-8).
Current configuration parameter settings can b
displayed in either setup mode or normal mode using
the following syntax:
command
Most parameter values only can be changed in setup
mode. Use the follo wing command syntax when
changing parameter values:
command=value
where
value
is a number or a parameter v alue. Use no
spaces before or after the equal (=) sign. If you type an
incorrect command or v alue, the display reads
??
.
Changes to the parameters are saved as they are entered
but typically do not tak e effect until you e xit setup
mode.
For example, to set the motion band parameter to 5,
type the following:
MOTBAND=5D
Command Function
KZERO Press the ZERO button
KUNITS Press the UNITS button
KPRIM Display primary units
KPRINT Send demand data to serial port
KRIGHTARROW In setup mode, move right in the menu
(press the UNITS button)
KENTER In setup mode, press the ENTER
(ZERO) button
KEXIT In setup mode only, exit setup mode
Table 5-1. EDP Key Press Commands
Command Function
DUMPALL List all parameter values
VERSION Write IQ plus 210 software version
P Write current displayed weight. See
Section 6.2 on page 26 for more
information.
ZZ Write current weight and annunciator
status. See Section 6.2 on page 26 for
more information.
RS Reset the indicator
S Write one frame of stream format
Table 5-2. EDP Reporting Commands