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Transfer Format
This section explains the functions of “ID” and “ATTR” in the transfer
format block.
ID: ID Number
Outline
Each device has an individual ID number for identifi cation.
The ID number range is 1 to 255 (01
H
to FF
H
), and hexadecimal notation is
used.
In a send block from the computer, the ID number identifi es the target de-
vice for communication. In a send block from the measuring device, the ID
number identifi es the device itself.
Broadcast
ID number 00 is reserved for broadcasting a command from the computer
to all devices.
Response from measuring device
The measuring device responds only to a communication block that contains
its own ID. Other blocks are disregarded.
However, if the ID number is 00, setting commands are processed but no
response is returned. Request commands are not processed and no response
is returned.