6. using ufc (universal flex coms) function – A&D Counting Scale HC-15Ki User Manual
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13-6. Using UFC (Universal Flex Coms) Function
The UFC function allows you to print out as you format the printer (UFC format).
The scale can store the UFC format as text data. It will include parameters to
replace with the count data, weight data and so on.
The maximum number of text data is 384 characters.
Terminator for the “PF” command is "C
R
" or "C
R
L
F
".
Using “PF” command, the text data has to be sent to the scale from the computer in
advance. Then, connect the scale with the printer.
When the PRINT key is pressed or by auto-print mode A/B, the scale will send the
stored text data with the parameters replaced by the original data.
Store Text Data into the Scale Memory
Command P F
, $ P C ,
‘
T E X T
‘
,
# 2 0
, $ S P
½
2
,
&
$ C R , $ L F
,
$ W T
,
$ C R ,
$ L F C L
F
Reply ACK C L
F
The “PF” command sends text data that will include:
Parameters for the scale data and control codes
Parameter
Data & Code
Parameter
Data & Code
$PC
Count
$CD
ID number in use
$WT Weight
$CP Comparator
result
$UW
Unit weight in use
$CM
Comma
$TR
Tare weight in use
$SP
Space
$TL
Total count
$CR
Carriage Return
$AN
Accumulation numbers
$LF
Line Feed
These parameters must be used in capital letters.
ASCII text string
Text string is described in single quote marks as ‘Data’.
The single quote itself is written as ’’(2 single quotes).
Example: Text ‘ABC’ is described as ‘’’ABC’’’.
The ASCII hexadecimal code
The ASCII hexadecimal codes are written in the form “#" + 2 hexadecimal digits.
This will mainly be used to send control codes that can’t be described as a text string.
Example: #04
“EOT” of ASCII code
Repeat data
The control codes $SP, $CR and $LF can be used with “ + maximum 2 digit
number”. That code will be repeated the number of times designated.
Example: $LF 9
Repeat “$LF” 9 times.
$SP 12
Put 12 “Spaces”.
Link mark “&”
If you will send more than 2 lines of data, attach “&” to the end of the first line. Then,
the scale considers the data to be continued.
Terminator