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Note:  If the value is omitted it will be treated as zero. Separators such as

            blanks or commas are not allowed.

Example:

Channel 4 in DRA-DCC-8 no. 7 has to receive the value of 981. Echo back is required
The command format is:

[C] [7] [4] [981] [CR]

The echo back will be:  C 7 4

Note:  The channel numbers on the DRA-DCC-8 front panel are designated

             from 1 to 8, in binary they are designated from 0 to 7.

Note:  When applying the echo back mode, it is advisable to wait for the

            echo back before transmitting a new command.

7.4.3.3 STATUS REPORT FORMAT

[S] [ID CODE] [CR]

The addressed  DRA-DCC-8 unit will respond with the values stored in its eight
channels. The response will start with S, ID code, following with eight channel
values separated with commas and [LF] [CR] as terminators.

Example:

DRA-DCC-8 unit number 3 has the following stored data: ch1: 300, ch2: 1270,
ch3: 0, ch4: 4087, ch5: 2099, ch6: 764, ch7: 3078, ch8: 550. The response from
the device will be:

               S3,300,1270,0,4087,2099,764,3078,550 [LF] [CR].

Note: Wait until the status report has terminated before transmitting new

            commands.

8. SELF TEST MODES

The DRA-DCC-8 is provided with three test modes.

S1

S2

S3

S4

S5

S6

S7

SELF TEST#1

ON

OFF

X

OFF

X

OFF

ON

OFF

X

MODE

ON

ON

OFF

X

SELF TEST#2
SELF TEST#3

*

*

* according to para #5.2

[C] [ID CODE CHANNEL] [LF] [CR]

Summary of Contents for DRA-DCC-8

Page 1: ...DRA DCC 8 DIGITAL TO 8 CURRENT LOOP CONVERTER User sGuide http www omega com e mail info omega com...

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Page 3: ...Interface 6 2 The E ENABLE Terminal 7 SERIAL CONTROL MODE 7 1 RS232c RS422 Select 7 2 RS422 Termination 7 3 Serial Control Switch Settings 7 4 Serial Communication Parameters 7 4 1 Baud Rate Select 7...

Page 4: ...river Press down gently on the plastic springloaded tabs located in the slots either side of the unit c Disconnect the flat connector which couples the LED circuit on the front panel d Replace the blo...

Page 5: ...y an internal array of 8 DIP switches as follows 4 20 or 0 20mA output current mode Parallel control mode Serial control mode Self test mode 5 1 0 20 OR 4 20mA OUTPUT CURRENT MODE Two current output s...

Page 6: ...ture The data should be valid for at least 160 microseconds S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 SELF TEST 1 ON OFF X OFF X OFF ON OFF X MODE ON ON OFF X SELF TEST 2 SELF TEST 3 S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 PARALLEL MODE OFF...

Page 7: ...election is carried out by controlling the E inputs 7 SERIAL CONTROL MODE Figure 3 7 1 RS232c RS422 SELECT he DRA DCC 8 is equipped with two serial communication ports The RS232c and the RS422 A jumpe...

Page 8: ...cknowledgment stating the DRA DCC 8 ID number and the addressed channel number Status report Three types of command formats are available 7 4 3 1 WITHOUT ECHO BACK FORMAT A ID CODE CHANNEL VALUE CR Th...

Page 9: ...T S ID CODE CR The addressed DRA DCC 8 unit will respond with the values stored in its eight channels The response will start with S ID code following with eight channel values separated with commas a...

Page 10: ...in a multidrop configuration using the RS422 communication port The controller s RS 422 transmitter is connected to the units receivers while the controller s RS 422 receiver is connected to the units...

Page 11: ...2 Monitor all the 8 channels in 4mA state and calibrate the Zero trimmer so that their average readings is 4 000mA Then repeat for 20mA state and calibrate the Span trimmer so that their average read...

Page 12: ...Enable E 0 0 0 5V 4 1 60V 160 microsecond 6000 updates per second RS232c full duplex RS422 full duplex 300 4800 9600 19200 BPS Even One Reports as interrogated Up to eight units 8 continues current lo...

Page 13: ...EGA if the unit is found to be defective it will be repaired or replaced at no charge OMEGA s WARRANTY does not apply to defects resulting from any action of the purchaser including but not limited to...

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