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320IS Plus Installation Manual

5.0

EDP Commands

The

320IS Plus

indicator can be controlled by a computer or remote keyboard connected to the I/O Module’s

EDP port. Control is provided 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 save that data to an attached computer. This section describes the EDP command

set and procedures for saving and transferring data using the EDP port.

5.1

The EDP Command Set

The EDP command set can be divided into five 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 was 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 Table 5-1) simulate pressing the keys on the front panel of the indicator. Most

commands can be used in both setup and weighing mode. Several of the commands serve as “pseudo” keys,

providing functions that are not represented by a key on the front panel.
For example, to enter a 15-pound tare weight using EDP commands:

Scale must be at zero gross.

1. Type K1 and press

ENTER

(or

RETURN

).

2. Type K5 and press

ENTER

.

3. Type KTARE and press

ENTER

. The display shifts to net mode when the tare is entered.

Note

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