OHAUS 7000 Series, Instruction Manual, Page: 107 / 134

7000 SERIES INDICATORS EN 101
Comment
– the <CR> and <LF> characters will not be shown in this description.
Example
Response with a stable weight value of 0.256 kg:
S _ S_ _ _ _ _ _ 0.256 _ kg
Format of the Response without Weight Value
A general description of the response without weight value is as follows:
ID
– Response identification.
__
– Space (20xh)
Status
– Status of the terminal. See description of the commands and responses.
Parameters
– Command-dependent response code.
CR
– Carriage Return (0Dxh)
LF
– Line Feed (0Axh)
Comment
– the <CR> and <LF> characters will not be shown in this description.
ID C
R
L
F
Format of Error Message
There are three different error messages.
The identification always comprises two characters:
ES
– Syntax error
The terminal has not recognized the received command.
ET
– Transmission error
The terminal has received a “faulty” command, such as a parity error.
EL
– Logical error
The terminal cannot execute the received command.
CR
– Carriage return (0Dxh)
LF
– Line Feed (0Axh)
Comment
– the <CR> and <LF> characters will not be shown in this description.
Tips for the Programmer
Tips for creating a robust communication with the terminal using the SICS protocol include:
Command and Response
Improve the dependability of application software by having the program evaluate the response of the terminal to a
command.The response is the acknowledgment that the terminal has received the command.