Rice Lake IQ Plus 210 Digital Weight Indicator - Manual (Page 26)

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5.0 EDP Commands
The IQ plus 210 indicator can be controlled by a
personal computer or remote keyboard connected to the
indicator serial 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 serial 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 buttons on the front panel of the indicator.
5.1.2 Reporting Commands
Reporting commands (see Table 5-2) send specific
information to the EDP port. These commands can be
used in both setup mode and normal mode.
5.1.3 The RESETCONFIGURATION Command
The RESETCONFIGURATION command can be used
to restore all configuration parameters to their default
values.
This command is equivalent to using the RESET
function on the DEFLT menu.
NOTE: All load cell calibration settings are lost when the
RESETCONFIGURATION command is run.
5.1.4 Parameter Setting Commands
Parameter setting commands allow you to display or
change the current value for a particular configuration
parameter (Tables 5-3 through 5-8).
Current configuration parameter settings can be
displayed in either setup mode or normal mode using
the following syntax:
command<ENTER>
Most parameter values only can be changed in setup
mode. Use the following command syntax when
changing parameter values:
command=value<ENTER>
where value is a number or a parameter value. Use no
spaces before or after the equal (=) sign. If you type an
incorrect command or value, the display reads
?? .
Changes to the parameters are saved as they are entered
but typically do not take effect until you exit setup
mode.
For example, to set the motion band parameter to 5,
type the following:
MOTBAND=5D<ENTER>
Command Function
KZERO Press the ZERO button
KUNITS Press the UNITS button
KPRIM Display primary units
KPRINT Send demand data to serial port
KRIGHTARROW In setup mode, move right in the menu
(press the UNITS button)
KENTER In setup mode, press the ENTER
(ZERO) button
KEXIT In setup mode only, exit setup mode
Table 5-1. EDP Key Press Commands
Command Function
DUMPALL List all parameter values
VERSION Write IQ plus 210 software version
P Write current displayed weight. See
Section 6.2 on page 26 for more
information.
ZZ Write current weight and annunciator
status. See Section 6.2 on page 26 for
more information.
RS Reset the indicator
S Write one frame of stream format
Table 5-2. EDP Reporting Commands