Lighthouse REMOTE-2 PN Series Operating Manual
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Handshake
Upon execution of the command, and assuming you have typed <V>
for Verbose, the REMOTE instrument will send a response based on
the value of the counts, suppress alarms, and alarm status. Examples of
responses are listed below:
<ERR> = Error in Command String.
-or-
Sample: ch1-2: 0, 0 Range1= 5000, Range2= 2500.
When the unit is powered up, it sets up the counters and timers, and
starts reporting data. The data will be similar to this example:
Sample: ch1-2: 0, 0 Range1= 5000, Range2= 2500.
Sample: ch1-2: 0, 0 Range1= 5000, Range2= 2500.
Protocol
Protocol is defined through an RS-232 interface. The hardware
protocol is defined as:
Baud Rate: 9600
Data Bits: 8
Stop Bits: 1
Parity: None
Flow Control: None
List of
Available
Commands
VERBOSE MODE
<V> (the shifted ’,’ followed by uppercase ’V’ followed by the shifted ’.’)
By default, VERBOSE MODE is off and the instrument responds with
<OK> after each command is received and correctly implemented.
Turning on VERBOSE MODE tells the instrument to echo the
information to the screen.
VERBOSE MODE is required to program the Rxxx2 but not to run it.