Edp Commands; The Edp Command Set; Key Press Commands - Rice Lake IQ plus 710 Installation Manual

5.0

EDP Commands

The IQ plus 710 indicator can be controlled by a
personal computer or remote keyboard connected to
the indicator EDP port. Control is provided by a set of
EDP commands that can simulate front panel key
press functions, display and change setup parameters,
and perform reporting functions. The EDP port
provides the capability to print configuration data or
to save that data to an attached personal computer.
This section describes the EDP command set and
procedures for saving and transferring data using the
Discontinued Product
EDP port.
NOTE:
The full duplex RS-232 printer port provided with
Version 2.0 and later hardware can also be used to process
EDP commands.
5.1

The EDP Command Set

The EDP command set can be divided into five
groups: key press commands, reporting commands,
the RESETCONFIGURATION special function
command, parameter setting commands, and transmit
weight data commands.
When the indicator processes an EDP command, it
responds with the message
verifies that the command was received and has been
executed. If the command is unrecognized or cannot
be executed, the indicator responds with
The following sections list the commands and
command syntax used for each of these groups.
5.1.1

Key Press Commands

Key press EDP commands (see Table 5-1) simulate
pressing the keys on the front panel of the indicator.
These commands can be used in both setup and
weighing mode. Several of the commands serve as
"pseudo" keys, providing functions that are not
represented by a key on the front panel.
For example, to enter a 15-pound tare weight using
EDP commands:
1. Type K1 and press
2. Type K5 and press
3. Type KTARE and press
Command
KZERO In weighing mode, press the ZERO key
KGROSSNET In weighing mode, press the GROSS/
NET key
KGROSS Go to gross mode (pseudo key)
KNET Go to net mode (pseudo key)
Table 5-1. EDP Key Press Commands
. The response
OK OK
.
??
(or ).
ENTER RETURN
.
ENTER
.
ENTER
Function
Command
KTARE Press the TARE key
KUNITS In weighing mode, press the UNITS key
KPRIM Go to primary units (pseudo key)
KSEC Go to secondary units (pseudo key)
KPRINT In weighing mode, press the PRINT key
KID Press the ID key
KSETPOINT Press the SETPOINT key
KTIMEDATE Press the TIME/DATE key
KTIME Display time (pseudo key)
KDATE Display date (pseudo key)
KESCAPE Press the ESCAPE key
KALPHA Press the ALPHA ENTRY key
KDISPACCUM Press the ACCUM key
KDISPTARE Press the DISPLAY TARE key
KCLR Press the CLEAR key
KCLRCN Reset consecutive number (pseudo key)
KCLRTAR Clear tare from system (pseudo key)
KLEFTARROW In setup mode, move left in the menu
KRIGHTARROW In setup mode, move right in the menu
KUPARROW In setup mode, move up in the menu
KDOWNARROW In setup mode, move down in the menu
KEXIT In setup mode, exits to normal mode
KCLRNV Clear non-volatile RAM
K0–K9 Press number 0 (zero) through 9
KDOT Press the decimal point (.)
KENTER Press the ENTER key
KF1 Play MACRO1
KF2 Play MACRO2
KF3 Play MACRO3
KF4 Play MACRO4
KLOCK Lock specified front panel key. For
example, to lock the SETPOINT key,
enter KLOCK=KSETPOINT.
KUNLOCK Unlock specified front panel key. For
example, to unlock the TIME/DATE key,
enter KUNLOCK=KTIMEDATE.
Table 5-1. EDP Key Press Commands (Continued)
Function
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