Escape code control – Dataprobe 4PK-SCS User Manual
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Model 4PK-SCS
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X) Exit the Programming Mode
Exit the programming menu and activate all current settings. If the baud rate and/or character format
have been changed, Exit will enable those changes.
X) Logout
From the Main Menu, this terminates the current session and a new connection to the 4PK-SCS will be
required. The calling system must terminate the session and hang up the modem.
ESCAPE CODE CONTROL
The 4PK-SCS allows direct computer control using simple ASCII strings. These codes can control the
port selection and relay operation. To access the 4PK-SCS for code control, enter the commands as
shown below. To invoke the auto-rate detector, send the Escape Key one or more times, until the 4PK-
SCS responds with 4PK-SCS READY. The syntax for all commands use the following:
E
s
C
The Escape Character (Decimal 27 Hex 1B)
The Security Code (Default = TEST)
The Port Letter (A - D)
The Relay Number (1 - 4)
The End of Text Character (Decimal 04 Hex 04 Ctl+D on the IBM Keyboard)
Select Port
E
s
C
Deselect Port
E
s
C
Toggle Relay
E
s
C
Query Status
E
s
C
Access Menu System
E
s
C
E
s
C
Code Control Responses
The 4PK-SCS has an option to allow confirmation of switching commands. With this option enabled,
the 4PK-SCS will report back:
n selected
where ‘n’ is the current port number or name (if programmed)
no ports selected
when all ports are de-selected
r
Indicating the relay (number ‘r’) has been changed
ENERG for energize or DE-ENERG for de-energized status.
n selected
1E 2D 3E 4D
Response to Query Command. (E = Energized, D = De-energized)
Responses to Code Control commands are optional and set via the Programming Menu.