5RUN-TIME OPERATION
a. RS-232/485 Communications
1. RS-232/485 Outputs: CHN and DMP Commands ............................................ 5.1
2. Data-Transmission Format ......................................................................................... 5.1
3. “Opening” a Node to Receive Commands from the Computer ................... 5.2
b. Peak Capture ................................................................................................................... 5.3
c. Tare and Reset ................................................................................................................ 5.5
d. Initiating Hard-Copy Printouts ............................................................................. 5.6
e. Track/Hold Function .................................................................................................. 5.7
Appendix A 3500 SERIES SPECIFICATIONS
1. General Specifications ........................................................................................... A.1
2. Individual Conditioner Specifications
a. Model 3510 Thermocouple Conditioner .............................................................. A.2
b. Model 3530 LVDT Conditioner ................................................................................. A.3
c. Model 3540 Frequency Input Conditioner ........................................................... A.4
d. Model 3560 Voltage Conditioner ............................................................................. A.5
e. Model 3570 DC Strain Gage Conditioner ............................................................. A.6
f. Model 3578 AC Strain Gage Conditioner ............................................................. A.7
Appendix B COMMAND AND RESPONSE SYNTAX
1. Introduction: RS-232 and RS-485 Modes .................................................... B.1
2. The OPEN (OPN) Command ................................................................................ B.1
3. Response to “Invalid” Commands ................................................................. B.1
4. Setup Commands ....................................................................................................... B.2
5. Interrogation Commands ...................................................................................... B.2
6. Imperative Commands ............................................................................................ B.2
7. Commands That Initiate Data Transmissions ....................................... B.3
8. Table of Mnemonic Commands ....................................................................... B.3
Appendix C TABLE OF ERROR NUMBERS ...................................... C.1
Appendix D NETWORKING GUIDELINES ........................................... D.1
Appendix E RUN-TIME BUTTON FUNCTIONS ............................. E.1
Appendix F STANDARD LOGIC CONFIGURATION ................... F.1
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