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5.0 EDP Commands
The indicator can be controlled by a personal computer or remote keyboard connected to the indicator 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 personal 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. These
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 5.5% shrink value using
EDP commands:
Command Function
KZERO Press the ZERO key
KUNITS Press the UNITS key
KPRIM Go to primary units (pseudo key)
KSEC Go to secondary units (pseudo key)
KPRINT Press the PRINT key
KCLR Press the CLEAR key
KLEFTARROW In setup mode, move left in the menu
KRIGHTARROW In setup mode, move right in the menu
KUPARROW In setup mode, move up in the menu
KDOWNARROW In setup mode, move down in the menu
K0 Press number 0 (zero)
K1 Press number 1
K2 Press number 2
K3 Press number 3
K4 Press number 4
K5 Press number 5
K6 Press number 6
K7 Press number 7
K8 Press number 8
K9 Press number 9
KDOT Press the decimal point (.)
KENTER Press the ENTER key
KHEADCNT Press the HEAD COUNT key
KSHRINK Press the % SHRINK key
KTOTBATCH Press the LOAD TOTAL key
Table 5-1. Key Press EDP Commands
1. Type K5 and press ENTER (or RETURN ).
2. Type KDOT and press ENTER.
3. Type K5 and press ENTER .
4. Type KSHRINK and press ENTER .