Mark-10 ESM303 - Force Gauge; Indicator Commands

Models ESM303 & ESM303H Test Stands User’s Guide
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m
Enter manual mode
n
Transmit travel and force readings
o
Set crosshead speed to programmed speed
p
Request stand status*
q
Request number of cycles completed
r
Request number of cycles set
s
Stop crosshead
t
Reset cycle counter to zero
u
Move crosshead up or right
v
Request upper travel limit
w
Request lower travel limit
x
Request travel value
z
Reset position to zero
* The transmission of ASCII “p” will return the stand status. The following are the return codes and their
definitions (upper case):
Command
Description
Crosshead status
U
Crosshead moving up
D
Crosshead moving down
S
Crosshead stopped
Operating mode
C
Cycle mode
L
Limit mode
M
Manual mode
Limit switch status
UL
Crosshead at upper limit
DL
Crosshead at lower limit
6.2.1 Force gauge / indicator commands
Mark-10 force gauge and indicator commands are compatible with the ESM303. To open this channel of
communication, use a forward slash “ / “ (no quotations), followed by the commands, followed by a back
slash “ \ “ to close the channel. Refer to the instrument’s user’s guide for a complete list of commands.
The following gauge / indicator commands (upper case) do not require slashes:
Command
Description
A
Displays current unit
F
Toggles between Normal and Data Collect modes
P
Steps through Normal mode, Tension Peak mode, and Compression Peak mode
R
Zeroes the instrument (zeroes all modes)
S
Sends current mode (Normal, Tension Peak, Compression Peak, or Data Collect)
U
Steps through units
X or ?
Sends currently displayed reading
Y
Enables RS-232 output and sends continuous data stream when in Data Collect mode
Z
Zeroes the peak values
The ESM303 is compatible with legacy Nexygen
TM
TCD software (not available from Mark-10), which also
utilizes the above commands. Baud rate, stop bits and parity must be configured in the stand to
correspond with the PC software’s settings.
While in PC control, if any functions are changed on the front panel, these settings will be ignored, except
if Auto Return or Cycling are turned on. If so, PC control will be turned off automatically.