BROSE Systeme PM 984, Instruction Manual

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Brief Description
The slave displaying instrument (instrument) distinguishes in principle two operating
modes:
The hexadecimal display mode and pure numerical measured-value processing mode.
Note: See also section Description of Commands for Interfaces.
Note: Further information is obtained from the data sheet.
The delivery state is the hexadecimal display mode.
Hexadecimal Display Mode
Following signs can be transmitted and displayed:
Sign: +, - or none
1
st
position: 1 (if larger then automatically given on 2nd position)
2
nd
to 5
th
position: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A a B b C c D d E e F f - and blank character
Decimal points: ., (all positions selectable)
The output is right aligned.
Examples: Transmission Display
-1.2345
-1.2345
+1.AB.CD
+1.Ab.CD
123-45
123-45
+123
+123
… ±
1.8.8.8.8.
(Test)
-123+45
Err.2
(Error: the sign "+ " cannot be represented)
Measured-Value Processing Mode
In this mode, the instrument functions like a measuring instrument that does not fetch
measured values from an A/D converter, but via a serial interface. Several functions such as
limit monitoring are provided.
Measured values (numbers) can be processed in the following ranges:
±
0.0001 to
±
19999
Examples: Transmission Display
-1.2345
-1.2345
123
+ 0123
… ±
1.8.8.8.8.
(Test)
-123+45
Err.2
(Error: invalid number format)
In addition to the measured value transmission, a series of interface commands is available.
Use as Agreed
See also data sheet. The manufacturer is not liable for damages that arise from improper
or regulation alien use.
Manual PM984
State July 2002 - All subject to change without notice 3