Edwards PGC201, Instruction Manual

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Computer interface
Basics
Connection
The PGC201 can communicate with the computer through a serial interface. RS232 and
RS485 interfaces are available. The selection is made through the parameter group

in the parameter mode (see General parameters (PArA GEn) )).
The respective connecting socket and the necessary connecting cable are described in
RS232 / RS485 Interface (Interface RS232 / RS485) .
Nomenclature
The following terms and symbolical spellings are used in order to describe the computer
interface:
Square brackets [...]
Square brackets mark parameters.
Sharp brackets <...>
Abbreviations in sharp brackets mark control characters. The complete term including the
sharp brackets is replaced by a numerical value.
Table 20 Terms computer interface
Terms Description
Send Data transfer from the host to the instrument
receive Data transfer from the instrument to the host
Host Terminal (Computer)
ASCII American Standard Code for Information
Interchange
Table 21 Control characters computer interface
Terms Value Description
<,> 0x2C Separator
<CR> 0x0D Terminator