Cautions During Use - Roland REAC R-1000 Reference

Command syntax
There are several possible types of syntax for commands (control signals).
Type 0: Commands consisting only of a control code
";" is not added to these. They consist only of the control code.
<Ex.> ack
Type 1: Commands that have no parameters
These commands end with ";".
<Ex.> stxVRQ;
Type 2: Commands that have parameters
Command: parameter, parameter...;
• The command is separated from the parameters by a ":" (colon).
• Parameters are separated by a "," (comma).
• The end of the parameters is indicated by a ";" (semicolon).
* No spaces or tabs are allowed between commands or parameters.
Input parameters
In general, parameters are given as decimal numbers or letters, and are of variable length.
stxPYC;/stxSTC;/stxLCC:01h48m24s10f;
Output parameters
Parameters are generally given in decimal or alphabetic form, and their length may vary.
stxSTS:0;/stxLCS:01h48m24s10f;

Cautions during use

Do not perform the following actions while the control computer and the R-1000 are communicating. Doing so may cause the R-
1000 to malfunction.
• Disconnect the RS-232C cable
• Power off the R-1000
Overview of commands
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