NDC BETA LaserMike LaserSpeed Pro 8500-4, Instruction Handbook Manual

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LaserSpeed Pro 8500-4 Instruction Handbook: RS-232/RS-422 Communication 6-31
Example:
To set the Data Port:
Command:
*DATAPORT=2001<CR>
…and then read it back
Command:
*DATAPORT?<CR>
Response:
*DATAPORT=2001<CR>
TE
Text Output Mode
TE<CR>
Data Output Command
Data Format:
<L,V,QF,ST><CR>
This command places the LS8500-4 into Text Output Mode. This mode only affects the
communication port over which the command is sent. For example, if the command is
sent over RS-232, only the RS-232 port will transmit measurement data— the RS-422 and
Ethernet port will not change operation.
The LS8500-4 will output a serial message at an interval determined by the User Update
Rate (
O
setting). This rate can vary from 2ms to 62ms. If using a fast update rate, it may
not be possible to transmit every reading at lower baud rates. Refer to the Real-Time Da-
ta Timing Considerations section for details.
The measurement data is a comma delimited list of the current measurement data out-
puts. The response string is always 26 characters. All fields are zero-padded to form a
constant length string.
Format:
LLLLLLLLL,VVVVVVVVV,QF,ST<CR>
12345678901234567890123456
1 2
Value Format Description Examples
L
Integer x
1000
(Signed) Current Length +000001209

(+1.209)
-000000342

(-0.342)
V
Integer x
1000
(Signed) Current Velocity +000120321

(+120.321)
-000034131

(-34.131)