Rice Lake Counterpart Configurable Counting Indicator - User Manual Rev. E - Version 2.5 - Manual (Page 78)

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6.0 Serial Commands
The Counterpart can be controlled by a PC or remote keyboard connected to an indicator serial port. Control is
provided by a set of serial commands that can simulate front panel key press functions, display and change setup
parameters, and perform reporting functions. This provides the ability to print configuration data or to save to your
hard drive.
6.1 The Serial Command Set
The serial 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 a serial command is processed, the Counterpart 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 Counterpart responds with
?? .
The following sections list the commands and command syntax used for each of these groups.
6.1.1 Key Press Commands
Key press serial commands simulate pressing the keys on the front panel of the indicator. These commands can be
used in both setup and normal (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 lb tare weight:
1. Type K1 and press ENTER (or RETURN ).
2. Type K5 and press ENTER .
3. Type KTARE and press ENTER .
Command Function
KMENU Press the MENU key.
KZERO In weighing mode, press the ZERO key.
KUNITS In weighing mode, press the UNITS key.
KPRINT In weighing mode, press the PRINT key.
KTARE Press the TARE key.
KID In weighing mode, press the ID key. In menu mode, move left in the menu. In data entry mode, move to
previous digit.
KGROSSNET In weighing mode, press the GROSS/NET key (pseudo key).
KGROSS Go to gross mode (pseudo key).
KNET Go to net mode (pseudo key).
KDISPACCUM Display ACCUM (pseudo key).
KDISPTARE Display tare (pseudo key).
KCLR Press the CLEAR key.
KCLRCN Reset consecutive number (pseudo key).
KCLRTAR Clear tare from system (pseudo key).
KLEFT In menu mode, move left in the menu.
KRIGHT In menu mode, move right in the menu.
KUP In weighing mode, press the UNDER key. In menu mode, move down in the menu. In data entry mode,
decrement the current digit.
KDOWN In weighing mode, press the UNDER key. In menu mode, move down in the menu. In data entry mode,
decrement the current digit.
KSAVE In menu mode, saves the current configuration.
KEXIT In menu mode, saves the current configuration then exits to normal mode.
K0–K9 Press number 0 (zero) through 9.
KDOT Press the decimal point (.)
Table 6-1. Serial Key Press Commands