Edp Commands; The Edp Command Set; Key Press Commands - Rice Lake 520 Installation Manual

10.0

EDP Commands

The 520 indicator can be controlled by a personal
computer or terminal 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 EDP port.

10.1 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.
10.1.1

Key Press Commands

Key press EDP commands (see Table 10-1) 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).
KTARE Press the TARE key.
KUNITS In weighing mode, press the UNITS key.
KPRIM Go to primary units (pseudo key).
Table 10-1. EDP Key Press Commands
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OK . The OK response
.
??
(or ).
ENTER RETURN
ENTER .
.
ENTER
Function
Command
KSEC Go to secondary units (pseudo key).
KPRINT In weighing mode, press the PRINT 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.
KCOUNT Go to count mode.
KDOT Enters a decimal point in the entry
buffer.
KCLRACCUM Clears accumulator.
KCLRCN Clears consecutive number.
K0-K9 Enters the number in the entry buffer,
used for keyed tare entry.
KYBDLK=ON/ Locks/unlocks keys except SETUP key.
OFF
KLOCK/ Locks/unlocks the specified key.
KUNLOCK=
KPRINT, KUNITS,
KTARE,
KGROSSNET,
KZERO
KDISPACCUM Displays accumulator.
KDISPTARE Displays tare.
KCLR Used in conjunction with KDISPACCUM
and KDISPTARE commands to clear the
current accumulator/tare values.
Table 10-1. EDP Key Press Commands (Continued)
Function