Mark-10 ESM303 - Communication Setup and PC Control; Communication Setup for PC Data

Models ESM303 & ESM303H Test Stands User’s Guide
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6 COMMUNICATION
6.1 Setup
The ESM303 can transmit force and travel (optional) data to a PC. The following settings are required for
proper functioning of all test stand functions and data output:
Force gauge / indicator (Series 5 / 7 only):
- RS-232 communication
- 115,200 baud rate
ESM303 test stand menu:
- CONTROL: CONSOLE (this menu is only shown if the PC Control function is installed; PC
Control is not required for data output)
- STOP & PAR (stop bits and parity): 8-1n (8 data bits, one stop bit, no parity)
Connection cables:
- Gauge / indicator to test stand: Part no. 09-1214 or 09-1252
- Test stand to PC (USB): Part no. 09-1158
If not using Mark-10 data collection software, ensure that the software’s communication settings match. A
number of data collection commands are available, highlighted in blue in the following section.
6.2 PC Control Mode
Motion control and data collection functions may be sent by an external device via user-developed
applications. A list of supported ASCII commands is provided below.
PC Control is required for all commands, except those highlighted in blue.
Command
Description
Example
a
Request speed
b
Set travel unit to inches
c
Enter cycle mode
d
Move crosshead down or left
e
Set speed
Inch format: eXX.XX
Two leading zeroes and two decimal places required.
e02.85 = 2.85 in/min
Millimeter format: eXXXX.X
Four leading zeroes and one decimal place required.
e0200.3 = 200.3 mm/min
f
Set cycles. Format: fXXXX (leading zeroes required)
f0500 = 500 cycles
g
Set lower travel limit
Inch format: g-XX.XXX
Negative sign (if applicable), two leading zeroes, and three
decimal places required.
g-00.550 = -0.55 in
g01.258 = 1.258 in
Millimeter format: g-XXX.XX
Negative sign (if applicable), three leading zeroes, and two
decimal places required.
g-007.52 = -7.52 mm
g010.70 = 10.7 mm
h
Set upper travel limit
Inch format: h-XX.XXX
Negative sign (if applicable), two leading zeroes, and three
decimal places required.
h-00.550 = -0.55 in
h01.258 = 1.258 in
Millimeter format: h-XXX.XX
Negative sign (if applicable), three leading zeroes, and two
decimal places required.
h-007.52 = -7.52 mm
h010.70 = 10.7 mm
i
Set travel unit to millimeters
j
Set crosshead speed to maximum speed
k
Set crosshead speed to minimum speed
l
Enter travel limit mode