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APPENDIX
Serial Commands
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COMMANDS AND ARGUMENTS
Commands can be used for a variety of
functions including changing the operating
configuration of the actuator, verifying operation
settings, calibration and accessing diagnostic
information. There are essentially four different
types of commands:
1. Dual-purpose commands. These commands
can be used to either modify actuator
configuration settings or display existing
actuator settings. In order to set or make
a change to the settings, the command
requires an argument (
n
). If the command is
used for display purposes only, the argument
is omitted. Examples of these commands
include "temperature" and "demlos".
2. Display only commands. These commands
are used to display diagnostic or operating
information such as present signal values.
No arguments are required. Examples
include the "stat" command and the "signals"
command.
3. Set only commands. These commands serve
only to make a parameter change. Typically,
they apply to the actuator calibration. This
type of command requires an argument, but
unlike dual-purpose commands, they return
an error message when entered without an
argument. Examples include the “charset”
and “trimfdbk4mA” command.
4. Execute action commands. These
commands serve to reset, enable or
disable features. Entering these commands
produces an immediate action. Examples
include the "reset" and "restoremodes"
command.
The available commands are listed on the
next several pages and each is described in
detail. The command description explains the
use or uses of the command, while the argument
column describes any applicable arguments.
Arguments are denoted as
n
. Note that the
commands described as "sets and/or displays"
signify dual-purpose commands that can be used
with or without an argument for setting or verifying
configuration settings.
RJ-11 6-PIN PLUG
PIN NO.
DB-9 9-PIN PLUG
PIN NO.
1
8
2
2
3
9
4
5
5
3
6
7
Beck Serial Cable Pinout Table
PIN 1
PIN 6
RJ-11 6-PIN PLUG
FEMALE DB-9
(PLUG INTO DCM-2)
(PLUG INTO COMPUTER)
PIN 1
PIN 5
PIN 6
PIN 9
Beck
Serial Cable Illustration
(Part Number 20-0511-13)
