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Abbreviated Transmission
Byte Description
1-12
12 byte data field, 10 bytes for number, one byte for sign,
one byte for decimal point
13 <CR> carriage return
14 <LF> line feed
15 <SP>* (Space)
16 <CR>* carriage return
17 <LF>* line feed
* These characters only appear in the last line of a block print.
The abbreviated response suppresses the node address and register ID,
leaving only the numeric part of the response.
Meter Response Examples:
1. Node address = 17, full field response, Input = 875
17 INP 875 <CR><LF>
2. Node address = 0, full field response, Setpoint 2 = -250.5
SP2 -250.5<CR><LF>
3. Node address = 0, abbreviated response, Setpoint 2 = 250, last line of block
print
250<CR><LF><SP><CR><LF>
(CSR) Control Status Register
The Control Status Register is used to both directly control the meter’s
outputs (setpoints and analog output), and interrogate the state of the setpoint
outputs. The register is bit mapped with each bit position within the register
assigned to a particular control function. The control function are invoked by
writing to each bit position. The bit position definitions are:
Although the register is bit mapped starting with bit 7, HEX < > characters
are sent in the command string. Bits 7 and 5 always stay a zero, even if a “1” is
sent. This allows ASCII characters to be used with terminals that may not have
extended character capabilities.
Writing a “1” to bit 4 of CSR selects manual mode. In this mode, the setpoint
outputs are defined by the values written to the bits b0, b1, b2, b3; and the
analog output is defined by the value written to the AOR. Internal control of
these outputs is then overridden.
In automatic mode, the setpoint outputs can only be reset off. Writing to the
setpoint output bits of the CSR has the same effect as a Reset command (R). The
contents of the CSR may be read to interrogate the state of the setpoint outputs
and to check the status of the temperature sensor (PAXT only).
Examples:
1. Set manual mode, turn all setpoints off:
V is command write, J is CSR and * is terminator.
2. Turn SP1, SP3 outputs on and SP2, SP4 outputs off:
3. Select Automatic mode:
Note: Avoid writing values <0A> (LF), <0D> (CR), <24> ($) and <2E> (*)
to the CSR. These values are interpreted by the meter as end of command
control codes and will prematurely end the write operation.
(AOR) Analog Output Register
The Analog Output Register controls the analog output of the meter. The
manual mode must first be engaged by setting bit 4 of the Control Status
Register. The range of values of this register is 0 to 4095, which corresponds to
0 mA, 0 V and 20 mA, 10 V; respectively. The table lists correspondence of the
output signal with the register value.
*Due to the absolute accuracy
rating and resolution of the output
card, the actual output signal may
differ 0.15% FS from the table
values. The output signal
corresponds to the range selected
(20 mA or 10 V).
Writing to this register while the meter is in the manual mode causes the
output signal to update immediately. While in the automatic mode, this register
may be written to, but the output will not update until the meter is placed in
manual mode.
Examples:
1. Set output to full scale:
VI4095*
2. Set output to zero scale:
VI0*
bit 0: Setpoint 1 Output Status
0 = output off
1 = output on
bit 1: Setpoint 2 Output Status
0 = output off
1 = output on
bit 2: Setpoint 3 Output Status
0 = output off
1 = output on
bit 3: Setpoint 4 Output Status
0 = output off
1 = output on
bit 4: Manual Mode
0 = automatic mode
1 = manual mode
bit 5: Always stays 0, even if 1 is sent.
bit 6: Sensor Status (PAXT only)
0 = sensor normal
1 = sensor fail
bit 7: Always stays 0, even if 1 is sent.
SERIAL COMMANDS FOR PAX SOFTWARE
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0:bit location
VJ<30>* or VJ0* ASCII 0 = 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 or <30>
VJ<35>* or VJ5* or <35>10101100ASCII 5 =
0:bit location1234567
VJ<40>* or VJ@* or <40>00000010ASCII @ =
0:bit location1234567
Register Value
Output Signal*
I (mA)
V (V)
0.0000.0000
1 0.005 0.0025
5.00010.0002047
4094 19.995 9.9975
10.00020.0004095
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