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Examples:
Remember *ALL* messages to and from the MCRT48200V series end with a <CR> or a <LF>.
• Retrieve data:
Send “DC” to the MCRT48200V. The “DC” is the data current command. The return message should look
something like “1234.56”.
• Retrieve the filter:
Send “FL” to the MCRT48200V. The return message should be something like “07” which implies (refer-
ring to the appropriate list under the “FL” message) the filter setting is 5 Hz.
• Set the filter to 100 Hz:
Refer to the list under the “FL” (filter) command to find that a 100 Hz filter corresponds to the value 02.
Therefore, send “FL02” to the MCRT48200V. The MCRT48200V should respond with “OK” if the operation
was successful.
• Retrieve the version number of the MCRT48200V:
Send “VR” to the MCRT48200V. The return message should be something like “Model MCRT48200V v1.2”.
Informational Only Messages
• T
hese messages can only retrieve information from the MCRT48200V—they can not change any data on the
MCRT48200V.
• The time returned is the number of 10kHz clock ticks since the MCRT48200V was powered on.
MESSAGE
REPLY
MEANING
DC
float
Current engineering data for the torque .
XC
hex
Current hexadecimal data for the torque .
YC
hex, hex
Time and Current hexadecimal data for torque .
64
base64
Current base-64 data for the given channel .
65
hex, base64
Hexadecimal time and Current base-64 data for the given channel .
MX
int, int
The max and min of the torque . Multiply by the scaling constants (SC command) to get lbf-in .
SN
string
Serial number of the MCRT48200V .
SP
string
Scratch pad of the MCRT48200V .
MD
string
Model number of the MCRT48200V .
PP
Bool
Is flash password protected?
See the “PC” command to change the protection password, and the “PS” command to set/unset the
protection .
VR
string
Version number of firmware .
AD
int, int, int
A/D readings
o
1st number: temperature sensor
o
2nd number: F-coil voltage
o
3rd number: Input voltage
SC
hexfloat, hexfloat
Positive/Negative Scaling Constants, lbf-in / counts
