Measurement Computing ScanServer rev.2.0 - Manual (Page 22)

20 Items ScanServer User's Guide
Item Names
Item Valid Formats Poll Rate Description
Lastx Numeric/String/Array Foreground Returns last stored data from channel(s) x.
x = 1 - 992
Outputx Numeric/String Foreground As a request: Returns the bit value the specified
digital output bit, x, is currently set to.
As a poke: Sets the bit value of digital output bit x.
x = 1 - 32
Input Numeric/String Foreground Returns the value of the 8 bit input port.
Inputx Numeric/String Foreground Returns the bit value of the specified digital input
bit x.
x = 1 - 8
Time Numeric/String Foreground As a request: Returns the current time from the
device.
As a poke: Sets the device’s time; poke value
syntax: hh:mm:ss.
Date Numeric/String Background As a request: Returns the current date from the
device.
As a poke: Sets the device’s date; poke value
syntax: mm/dd/yyyy.
Status String Background Returns the device’s error status. This string is
empty if no error exists.
Version String Background Returns the device Firmware version string
Note: Output, Input, Time, Date, and Version commands are not channel-dependent.