EDP Commands
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5.0
EDP Commands
The IQ plus 710 indicator can be controlled by a
personal computer or remote keyboard connected to
the indicator EDP port. Control is provided by a set of
EDP commands that can simulate front panel key
press functions, display and change setup parameters,
and perform reporting functions. The EDP port
provides the capability to print configuration data or to
save that data to an attached personal computer. This
s e c t i o n d e s c r i b e s t h e E D P c o m m a n d s e t a n d
procedures for saving and transferring data using the
EDP port.
5.1
The EDP Command Set
The EDP command set can be divided into five
groups: key press commands, reporting commands,
the RESETCONFIGURATION special function
command, parameter setting commands, and transmit
weight data commands.
When the indicator processes an EDP command, it
responds with the message
OK
. The
OK
response
verifies that the command was received and has been
executed. If the command is unrecognized or cannot
be executed, the indicator responds with
??
.
The following sections list the commands and
command syntax used for each of these groups.
5.1.1
Key Press Commands
Key press EDP commands (see Table 5-1) simulate
pressing the keys on the front panel of the indicator.
These commands can be used in both setup and
weighing mode. Several of the commands serve as
“pseudo” keys, providing functions that are not
represented by a key on the front panel.
For example, to enter a 15-pound tare weight using
EDP commands:
1. Type K1 and press
ENTER
(or
RETURN
).
2. Type K5 and press
ENTER
.
3. Type KTARE and press
ENTER
.
Command
Function
KZERO
Press the ZERO key
KGROSSNET
Press the GROSS/NET key
KGROSS
Go to gross mode (pseudo key)
KNET
Go to net mode (pseudo key)
KTARE
Press the TARE key
KUNITS
Press the UNITS key
KPRIM
Go to primary units (pseudo key)
Table 5-1. EDP Key Press Commands
KSEC
Go to secondary units (pseudo key)
KPRINT
Press the PRINT key
KNEWID
Press the ID key
KSETPOINT
Press the SETPOINT key
KTIMEDATE
Press the TIME/DATE key
KTIME
Display time (pseudo key)
KDATE
Display date (pseudo key)
KESCAPE
Press the ESCAPE key
KALPHA
Press the ALPHA ENTRY key
KDISPACCUM
Press the ACCUM key
KDISPTARE
Press the DISPLAY TARE key
KCLR
Press the CLEAR key
KCLRCN
Reset consecutive number (pseudo key)
KLEFTARROW
In setup mode, move left in the menu;
in weighing mode, press the UNITS key
KRIGHTARROW
In setup mode, move right in the menu;
in weighing mode, press the PRINT key
KUPARROW
In setup mode, move up in the menu;
in weighing mode, press the ZERO key
KDOWNARROW
In setup mode, move down in the
menu; in weighing mode, press the
GROSS/NET key
KEXIT
In setup mode, exits to normal mode
K0
Press number 0 (zero)
K1
Press number 1
K2
Press number 2
K3
Press number 3
K4
Press number 4
K5
Press number 5
K6
Press number 6
K7
Press number 7
K8
Press number 8
K9
Press number 9
KDOT
Press the decimal point (.)
KENTER
Press the ENTER key
KF1
Play MACRO1
KF2
Play MACRO2
KF3
Play MACRO3
KF4
Play MACRO4
Command
Function
Table 5-1. EDP Key Press Commands (Continued)