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Chapter 15 Communications Technical Reference Manual
15.8 Printing Operations
Pressing <PRINT> will print either the data which
appears on the display, or the stored data and other
information that was entered into a Custom Transmit
Setup, depending upon how the transmission parameters
have been set up (refer to the section on Custom
Transmit setup). A default Custom Transmit Setup is
programmed into your unit at the factory. An example of
which is shown in Figure 24.
ID#1: ABC-123
9876.54 lbs Gross Weight
9864.20 lbs Net Weight
12.34 lbs Tare Weight
6306 Qty
1.56436 AP
Figure 24 Default Transmit
There are 4 Custom Transmits that may be set up in the
unit. To print a set up transmit, press <n> <PRINT>
where "n" corresponds to one of the four Custom
Transmits. 1=Custom Transmit 1, 2= Transmit 2, etc.
Although all transmissions are usually begun by
pressing the <PRINT> key, an exception is the
Continuous Print feature which will transmit the
programmed data each time the display is updated. This
feature is particularly useful with a remote display or an
interface with a computer that is monitoring the process.
If the receiving device (printer, display or computer)
goes off line, is powered-down or for any other reason
cannot receive the data being sent, the message Tx On
Hold will appear for a few seconds.
Press <CLR> to abort the transmission. If this situation
occurs while using the Continuous Print feature, the
continuous transmission is suspended, but can be
resumed by pressing the <PRINT> key.
15.9 Input Interpreter
Description
The Input Interpreter is a standard feature to the GSE
Model 574. This feature, when enabled, operates on data
received through the instruments serial port. It enables
the instrument to be programmed to perform complex
custom applications, as well as recognize specific
commands which may be unique to other units. This
option permits the 574 to be programmed to emulate
identical commands from units manufactured by other
companies.
The Input Interpreter consists of 8 input specifications.
Each specification operates independently and can be
Line type, Character type, or left unused. When the
received data matches one of the specifications, a macro
can be initiated.
A Character type input specification will match a single
received character. Although the specification may be
several characters long, only the first character is
compared. When a match occurs, all preceding data is
cleared, and if a macro number is programmed, it is
invoked.
With Line type input specifications, the received data is
held in a buffer until a terminating character is received.
This terminating character is programmable, but the
default is a decimal 10, which is an ASCII LINEFEED.
All Line type input specifications use the same
terminating character.
When the terminating character is received, the data in
the buffer is compared against the Line type input
specifications. If a match is found and a macro number is
programmed, it is invoked. Whether or not a match is
found, the buffer will be cleared of all data up to and
including the terminating character.
Line specifications may contain text, control codes and
parameters. If there are no parameters, the received data
SECTION - 15.8
Format Code Effect Example
0 Send Name "Stat M"
128 Do NOT send Name "M"
Table 26 Status Format Selection
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