8/19/03
910-198E
Model 8500
Appendix II-1
APPENDIX II - I/O FORMATS
The Magna-Mike 8500 is able to transmit data to any device through
the RS-232 I/O connector. I/O formats are applicable in both single-
send and batch-send transmissions. In order to view the current Serial
I/O format or change it, press [SETUP] and go to the Communications
Menu.
Single-Send Transmission
F1, F2:
Thickness data, measurement units, and 2 flag fields
will be transmitted.
For example, if a minimum thickness of 1.924mm is
transmitted, the transmission will appear as:
F5:
Only the numerical, signed (+ or -) thickness data
is sent:
+1.924
F6, F7, F8:
Data is sent in the same format as when multiple
readings are retrieved from the gage memory.
First Flag Field (Alarm Condition)
- = Standard Measurement
L = Low Alarm Condition
H = High Alarm Condition
Second Flag Field (Min/Max)
- = Standard Measurement
m = Minimum Measurement
M = Maximum Measurement
1.924 MM
- m
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