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5.4 Requesting measurement values
The column gauge supports requesting measurement values by using the request-string “
?
” via the Opto
RS232 interface. ( bi-directional Opto - RS232 )
Example : Computer program ( DOS, BASIC )
110
OPEN
“COM1,4800,E,7,2” FOR RANDOM AS #1
... Open COM interface
120 PRINT#1, “?” +CHR$(13)
… Request measurement value
130 INPUT #1,A$
… Read measurement value
140 PRINT A$
... Display measurement value
150 CLOSE #1
… Close COM interface
5.5 Transmission of measurement values
The
BASIC SETUP
menu
- L6
allows 2 different settings for the transmission of measurement values.
1. The transmission of measurement values can be triggered by actuating the encoder button or the
foot or hand switch.
2. Continuous transmission of measurement values from the column gauge.
See chapter 3.6 [ L6 ]
5.6 Importing measurement values into Windows applications
The
IBR_Device Driver Kit
=
IBR_DDK.DLL
is available to programmers for importing measurement
data into 32-bit Windows applications. Examples for C++, Delphi and Visual Basic are included.
The
IBR_DDK.DLL
offers an API interface as well as a COM interface ( ActiveX ) and can be down-
loaded free of charge from our website :
www.IBRit.com
.
Features of the IBR_DDK.DLL :
Parallel operation of up to 8 interfaces ( COM or USB )
Universal interface to all IBR interface and measuring devices
Examples for VB, VC++ and Delphi
5.7 Importing measurement values into MS EXCEL
IBREXDLL
enables reading measurement data in MS-Excel and assigning that data freely to the cells of
any Excel workbook. The measurement data can come from any IBR interface and measuring devices.
The collected data can later be analysed statistically by control charts, histograms and so on.