User’s Guide
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At this point, there are two options:
1. Canceling the cycle sequence:
Press RESET to stop and reset the cycle
sequence. The cycle counter will revert to
the number of cycles originally
programmed.
2. Resuming the cycle sequence:
Press UP or DOWN to resume.
Once the sequence has been completed, the screen will revert to the number of
cycles programmed originally. To begin another cycle test, press UP or DOWN.
Travel indication and limit switch operation is the same as in Basic Mode.
6.5 PC Mode
The test stand may be controlled by a computer through the Series DC
controller via serial communication. A list of supported ASCII commands is
provided below. All commands must be lowercase.
Note: Functions relating to distance measurement (indicated with an asterisk)
are applicable only with the TSTM / TSTMH stands.
a Request speed
b Set travel units to inches or revolutions
c Enter cycle mode
d Move down or CCW
e Set speed (ex. e10.00 = 10.00 in/min)
f Set cycles (ex. f0500 = 500 cycles)
g* Set lower travel limit (ex. g90.0 = 90 degrees)
h* Set upper travel limit (ex. h180.0 = 180 degrees)
i Set travel units to millimeters or degrees
j Set speed to maximum speed
k Set speed to minimum speed
l* Enter travel limit mode
m Enter manual mode
n* Transmit travel and torque readings
o Set speed to programmed speed
p** Request stand status**
q Request number of cycles completed
r Request number of cycles set
s Stop
t Reset cycle counter to zero
u Move up or CW
v* Request upper travel limit
w* Request lower travel limit
x* Request travel value
z* Reset travel to zero
*Applicable only to the TSTM / TSTMH test stands.
** The transmission of ASCII “p” will return the stand status.