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7 Communication with a PC
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7.3 Commands and Queries
7.3.1 Select the Module Slot (SLOT)
Explanation
Response Example
Selects a slot for further programming
<NR1> = 1…8 PRO8000, PRO8000-4
<NR1> = 1…2 PRO800
Queries the selected slot
[:SLOT <NR1><LF>]
7.3.2 Query Type of Module (TYPE)
Explanation
Response Example
Reads the module ID (here 159 for ITC8000)
[:TYPE: 159<LF>]
7.3.3 Selecting the Photo Diode Polarity (PDPOL)
Explanation
Response Example
Reads the monitor diode polarity:
[:PDPOL AG<LF>]
[:PDPOL CG<LF>]
7.3.4 Selecting the Operation Mode (MODE)
Explanation
Response Example
Reads the mode of operation
[:MODE CC<LF>]
[:MODE CP<LF>]