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Entering and Exiting Command Mode 
The maintenance line of the sensor is assigned to the operator with the 
command OPEN. 
OPEN Command 
If no device identifier (ID) is defined, type 
OPEN 
If ID is defined, for example, as A, type 
OPEN A 
If ID is defined but forgotten, type 
OPEN * 
If the device type LM is included in the OPEN command, an ID is not 
needed. This command is similar to the OPEN * command, type 
OPEN LM 
If an ID is defined, for example, as A, type 
OPEN LM A 
The LM21 answers 
LM21 line opened for operator commands 
If no input is given within 10 minutes, LM21 closes the line 
automatically. The timeout time is user selectable. 
If LM21 receives an OPEN command targeted to another device while in 
command mode, it executes a CLOSE command. 
CLOSE Command 
The line can be released to automatic data messages with the CLOSE 
command. 
The LM21 answers 
LM21 line closed