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Magtrol Model DSP6001 Dynamometer Controller
Chapter 8 – Computer Controlled Operation
OPERA
TION
8.4
DATA FORMAT
Speed-torque data is a fixed-length string in ASCII format with a floating point decimal. Use the
following string format:
SdddddTdddd.R(cr)(lf)
Or
SdddddTdddd.L(cr)(lf)
Where…
S = Speed in rpm. (No leading zeroes are used.)
d = Decimal digit 0 through 9.
T = Torque in units selected during setup. (The torque value always contains a decimal
point.)
L = Counterclockwise dynamometer shaft rotation (left).
R = Clockwise dynamometer shaft rotation (right).
. = Decimal point. (The decimal point location depends on the specific dynamometer and
torque range in use.)
Note:
When an “A” is in the R/L position (e.g. SdddddTdddd.A(cr)(lf)),
it is an indication that the unit is in an alarm condition.
Note:
The (cr) and (lf) characters will not display.
EXAMPLE
If a motor is running at 1725 rpm clockwise, with the dynamometer loading the motor to
22.6 oz.in., the DSP6001 will return:
S 1725T22.60R
By manipulating the string, the speed-torque and shaft direction (if required) can be extracted.
Then separate numerical variables can be assigned to them for data processing.
8.5
PROGRAMMING
Note:
Check the manual provided with your software for full
instructions.
8.5.1
D
ata
t
erMination
C
HaraCterS
Use the following information to answer the formatting questions asked when installing
your GPIB software. All GPIB data acquisition systems require the use of data termination
characters. The DSP6001 uses the GPIB standard termination characters Carriage Return
(CR) and Line Feed (LF). Provide them in that order.