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Labpro command summary – Vernier LabPro User Manual

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LabPro Command Summary

The table below lists the commands you can use in writing programs for LabPro.

Command

Number

Command Description

0

Reset: Resets all channels to default conditions.

1

Channel Setup: sets up a channel for data collection.

3

Data Collection Setup: Sets up the collection parameters for an

experiment.

4

Conversion Equation Setup (Analog): Sets up parameters to

convert physical units measured by LabPro into a more useful
measurement unit such as newtons or

°

C.

5

Data Control: Selects the type and range of data to be retrieved.

6

System Setup: Turns sound on or off; sets an ID number for

LabPro; selects a filter to be applied to data.

7

Request System Status: Generates and prepares to return status

information.

8

Request Channel Status: Generates and prepares to return

sensor type, last valid data, and last valid data position for the
requested channel.

9

Request Channel Data: Generates and prepares to return one

data point before sampling starts. Used to verify that setup is
correct.

10

Advanced Data Reduction: Sets up LabPro to process certain

time-intensive algorithms instead of processing them in the
calculator.

12

Digital Data Capture: Sets up the capture or measurement of data

from the digital input channel.

102

Port Power Control Command: Sets the power to always on;

power-saving; or designated power up.

105

Baud Rate Selection: Sets

106

Motion Detector Undersample Rate: Sets

107

Oversampling Burst: Sets

115

Request Set-up Information: Returns status information for the

designated channel.

116

Request Long Sensor Name: Returns long sensor name.

117

Request Short Sensor Name: Returns short sensor name.

119

Request Alternate Calibration: Selects an alternate calibration for

the smart sensor.