Rice Lake IQ plus 590-DC Installation Manual - Manual (Page 29)

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5.0 EDP Commands
The IQ plus 590-DC 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
s e c t i o n d e s c r i b e s t h e E D P c o m m a n d s e t a n d
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 15-pound tare weight using
EDP commands:
1. Type K1 and press ENTER (or RETURN ).
2. Type K5 and press ENTER .
3. Type KTARE and press ENTER .
The indicator displays the symbol when a tare has
been entered and shifts the display to net mode.
Command Function
KZERO Press the ZERO key
KGROSSNET Press the GROSS/NET key
KGROSS Go to gross mode (pseudo key)
KNET Go to net mode (pseudo key)
KCOUNT Go to piece count mode (pseudo key)
KTARE Press the TARE 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
KDISPTARE Press the DISPLAY TARE 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
Table 5-1. Key Press EDP Commands