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Meter Function Menus
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9.2.22 BUS FT (Bus Format)
Bus format is to select:
• whether or not to include check sum with reading [BUS.1]
• whether or not to include line feeds [BUS.2]
• whether or not to have the meter respond in echo mode [BUS.3]
• multipoint or point-to-point mode [BUS.4]
• (if in point-to-point mode) select whether to communicate continuously or
on command [BUS.5]
• whether a message character is used in handshake or continuous mode
[BUS.6]
• whether or not you have installed the RS-485 board [BUS.7]
• whether or not to enable the external print command at P2-11.
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“BUS FT”: BUS FORMAT
Check sum with reading:
“BUS.1=0” Excluded
“BUS.1=1” Included
Line feed following all <CR>’s:
“BUS.2=0” Excluded
“BUS.2=1” Included
Response from the meter (echo):
“BUS.3=0” No
“BUS.3=1
”Yes
Point to Point mode or Multipoint mode:
“BUS.4=0” Pt-Pt
“BUS.4=1” Multi-Pt
Point-to-Point mode only:
“BUS.5=0” Continuous
“BUS.5=1” On Command
Handshake if continuous mode:
“BUS.6=0” Message
“BUS.6=1” Character
RS-485 Board installed:
“BUS.7=0” Not installed
“BUS.7=1” Installed
Print Command at P2-11:
“BUS.8=0” Disabled
“BUS.8=1” Enabled