Bio-Rad Model 680 Microplate Reader Accessories - Manual (Page 52)

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7.3 Command Language for Model 680 Microplate Reader
7.3.1 Command Language for Remote control mode
1-1. Syntax
SYNTAX:
Command:
<device name><space><command>[ <space><command args.>... ]<cr>
<device name>: "EIA.READER" – Model680 reader
Response: <response header><space><error code>[ <space><response data>... ]<cr>
<response header>: “ERE”
1-2. Commands
1-2-1. ID (Get Instrument ID)
<command>: "ID"
Request device ID
<arguments>: None
<response>: "ERE"<space><error
code><space><id><cr>
<id>: “Model 680
1-2-2. AQ (Go to remote control mode)
<command>: "AQ"
Acquire remote control of the device and lock front panel key pad.
<arguments>: none
<response>: "ERE"<space><error
code><cr>
NOTE: Until the reader receives the “AQ” command, the reader will not accept
any other command by responding error code of “8073”-Device not in remote mode.
Once the reader received the “AQ” command, the reader will turn into remote mote
and lock all keys on front panel except for START/STOP for release.
1-2-3. RL (Release remote control mode)
<command>: "RL"
Release remote control of the device and lock front panel key pad.
<arguments>: no arguments
<response>: "ERE"<space><error code><cr>
1-2-4. RS (Reset device)
<command>: "RS"
Reset device to power up configuration local mode
<arguments>: none
<response>: "ERE"<space><error
code><cr>
1-2-5. MR (Maintenance report)
<command>: "MR"
Transmit maintenance report
<arguments>: none
<response>: "ERE"<space><error
code><cr><mrecords><cr>
<mrecords>: maintenance records;
“On/Off:” <#on/off><cr>:number of times the reader was turned on.
“Hours :” <#hours><cr>:number of hours the reader was on.
“Plates:” <#plates><cr>:number of plates read.
Note: <#on/off>,<#hours> and <#plates> are 4 ASCII encoded decimal values.
This information is kept in battery backup RAM