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Appendix 1: Computer Control
The qpod 2e responds to the same text commands as the other temperature controllers from Quantum
Northwest, although obviously some related to sample changing or reference controllers are not functional.
This is the complete software specification.
[command]
purpose of the command (sent to the controller)
......[reply]
meaning of the reply (received from the controller)
Identify
[F1 ID ?]
What is the ID number of the sample holder being controlled?
......[F1 ID 31]
Sample holder is a four-position turret with probe capability.
Assigned Identities:
ID =
10 single cuvette holder
11 single cuvette holder with probe capability
12 high temperature single cuvette holder
20 dual cuvette holder
21 dual cuvette holder with probe capability
22 dual-controlled titrator
30 4-position turret
31 4-position turret with probe capability
32 6-position linear cell changer
Identity Classes:
(10
–
19) device using single temperature controller
(20
–
29) device using dual temperature controller
(30
–
39) multiple cell changer
Software Version
[F1 VN ?]
What is the version number of the software?
......[F1 VN 8.0]
The controller is operating software version number 8.0.