MULTITASKER
400-0402-003
13
CONFIGURATION COMMANDS
These commands allow some basic communication
properties to be changed as well as access to
internal processor functions like BEEP and PING.
Use caution when changing RATE and BAUD
settings as changes may result in unforeseen
problems.
16.
[RATE]
This command displays the communication rate
between the
MT101-114/115/117
and the cards
in the system. Each command that is stored in a
subroutine will be sent out to the cards at the
defined rate. Only skilled programmers should
use this command.
Command Format: [RATE]
Example:
Check the communication rate by sending the
command [RATE] and receiving feedback
similar to the following:
RATE=0(0ms)
17.
[RATE=]
This command sets the communication rate
between the
MT101-114/115/117
and the cards
in the system. If more than one command is
stored in a subroutine, each command will be
sent out at the defined rate. Increasing the rate
effectively adds a delay between each
command stored in a subroutine. Only skilled
programmers should use this command.
Command Format: [RATE=n]
n
= rate, x100msec (n= # from 0-20)
Example:
Set the communication rate to 0 by sending the
command [RATE=0] and receiving feedback
similar to the following:
RATE=0(0ms)
18.
[RATE=S]
This command is the same as the [RATE=]
command but it also saves the communication
rate to memory. This saved rate will be restored
after power-up or reset.
Only skilled
programmers should use this command.
Command Format: [RATE=nS]
n
= rate, x100msec (n= # from 0-20)
19.
[BEEPn]
This command sounds the front panel’s internal
buzzer for a specified duration.
Command Format: [BEEPn]
n
= multiple of 100msec (n = # from 1-9)
Example:
Sound the buzzer for a half-second by sending
the command [BEEP5].
20.
[BEEP]
This command sounds the front panel’s internal
buzzer for a short, fixed beep.
Command Format: [BEEP]
Example:
Sound the buzzer for a very short beep by
sending the command [BEEP].
21.
[PING]
This command displays the “[ ]” characters and
may be used to verify communication with the
front panel.
Command Format: [PING]
Example:
Send the command [PING] and the panel will
respond with the following feedback:
[ ]
