BCS (Basic Control
Structure) Commands
BCS is a set of alphanumeric characters that allows a PC or other control
device to send commands to the system serially. When using a PC to
control the 8Y-XL, use serial software, such as Windows95
HyperTerminal, to establish communication. Command lines are not
case-sensitive.
The following table shows BCS command characters (keys), their
functions, and short descriptions of their functions.
Key
Function
Description
C
Change
Initiates an execute switch command
L
Level
Flags the next 1 - 3 digit number as a level number
“
0
” - “
9
”
Number
Identifies inputs, outputs, presets, and levels; combine
the digits to form larger numbers
I
Input
Flags the next 1 - 3 digit number as an input specification
O
Output
Flags the next 1 - 3 digit number as an output specification
Note:
O
is the letter O, not the number zero (0)
“ ”
Space
Separates numbers in multiple number entries
T
Take
Executes a command
X
Exit
Exits, or cancels, the command being entered
S
Status
Initiates verification of the status of input and output
connections
D
Disconnect
Initiates a disconnect switch command
R
Global Preset
Initiates an execute global preset or execute local preset
command
Note:
Global presets are not implemented at this time
P
Local Preset
Flags the next 1 - 3 digit number as a local preset number
Operation Manual
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