Chapter 4: Using Your Washer
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Computers with a 9 pin D-sub male serial connector should use Connect
Cable (Labconco P/N 7537800) to connect the computer to the Glassware
Washer.
The purpose of the RS-232 interface is to send data to a data collection computer
to monitor the state and activity of the Glassware Washer.
This data is half duplex data and is only transmitted from the Glassware Washer.
The data rate and format are listed below:
1.
Data Rate 2400 Baud
2.
8 Bit word length
3.
1 Start bit, 1 Stop bit
4.
No parity is transmitted
5.
Standard ASCII Character set
The data content of the RS-232 message from the Glassware Washer is a follows:
Sample output:
Min:Sec Mode Temp.
Cond. Temp Factor Cond.
Wash Cycle Indicator Alarm
12:20 WASH
2
26.5 26.5
536 10
LW
Columns 1-5
12:20
Shows the time since washer was powered on.
Columns 7-12
Wash 2
Shows the cycle segment.
Columns 14-16
26.5
Shows water temperature in °C.
Columns 18-20
26.5
Shows the water conductivity sensor temperature factor.
Columns 22-25
536
Shows the water conductivity in micro siemens from 0-2000
referenced to 25°C.
9999 indicates a reading over 2000.
Columns 27-29
10
Shows the specific function of the washer and duration.
0 = Delayed Start
1 = First Drain & Fill
3 = Fill & Liquid Detergent Dispense
4 = Wash 1
6 = Drain After Wash 1
7 = Fill & Liquid Detergent or Detergent Cup Dispense
8 = Steam
9 = Wash 2 or Wash 3 Delay
10 = Wash 2
11 = Drain After Wash 2
12 = Fill & Liquid Detergent Dispense
13 = Wash 3
15 = Drain After Wash 3
16 = Drain & Fill
18 = Fill Prior to Rinses – Includes Acid Rinse Dispense
Prior to First Rinse
