8/19/03
910-198E
Model 8500
Appendix III-1
APPENDIX III - REMOTE
COMMANDS VIA RS-232
The Magna-Mike 8500 can be controlled from an external computer
or programmable controller using the serial RS-232 cable. Most
functions, which can be performed by pressing keys on the Magna-
Mike 8500, may be done by transmitting commands to the gage via
the serial cable. These functions include setup, calibration, and data
storage and retrieval.
For example, this feature allows the user to input the setup and
calibration parameters into the gage from a computer, thus relieving the
operator of setting up and calibrating the gage manually.
There are two sets of command formats: Multiple-Character and
Single-Character commands. Multiple-Character commands
consisting of two or more characters, and may be followed by a
terminator. Single-Character commands imitate gage keystrokes by
using a single character and no terminator.
To change the command formats:
1.
Press [SETUP].
2.
Use the [ ] and [ ] keys to select the Communication menu,
and press [ENTER].
3.
Use the [ ] and [ ] keys to select Comm Protocol.
4.
Using the [
] and [
] keys to toggle between Multiple and
Single character command formats.
5.
Press [MEAS] to return to Measure mode.
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