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StackLink User Manual Hudson Robotics, Inc.
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StackLink Command Set
The StackLink Unit recognizes the following commands:
1. ACKNOWLEDGESEND
The ACKNOWLEDGESEND command is used to indicate that a plate transfer
between two conveyor-based LabLinx units has been completed, and that the
recipient of the command should turn off the conveyor. See the
RECEIVEPLATE and SENDPLATE commands for more information.
Example:
Command:
ACKNOWLEDGESEND<13><10>
Response: 0000 Success<13><10>
2. DISPENSE [Stacks]
DISPENSE will cause the StackLink to dispense a plate from the specified stacks.
The Stacks parameter is bit mask indicating the stacks to dispense from. Bit 1
indicates Stack1, bit 2 indicates Stack2. Currently only values from 1-3 are
accepted. Plates under one of the stacks when this command is issued will remain
in place at the completion of the command.
Example:
Command:
DISPENSE 2<13><10>
Response: 0000 Success<13><10>
3. GETCONFIG
The GETCONFIG command returns a bit mask indicating the currently available
positions on the StackLink unit. There are 10 possible positions, allowing
configuration values between 0 and 1023. Normally bits 5 and 6 will be active
indicating the presence of Stacks 1 and 2. Other bits may be active depending on
the connected TrackLink and StopLink units. This value is set using the
SETCONFIG command.
Example:
Command:
GETCONFIG<13><10>
Response: 112<13><10>
4. GETDISPENSEDELAY
GETDISPENSEDELAY returns the additional time in milliseconds that the plate
seats will be held open when dispensing a plate. This allows the stacker to