Edp Commands; The Edp Command Set; Key Press Commands - Rice Lake IQ plus 350 Installation Manual

5.0

EDP Commands

The IQ plus 350 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
EDP port.
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
The indicator displays the
at the EDP port and shifts the display to net mode.
OK . The OK response
.
??
(or ).
ENTER RETURN
ENTER .
.
ENTER
symbol for tares entered
PT
Command
KZERO Press the ZERO key
KGROSSNET 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 Press the UNITS key
KPRIM Go to primary units (pseudo key)
KSEC Go to secondary units (pseudo key)
KNEWID Enter new ID (pseudo key)
KPRINT Press the PRINT key
KLEFTARROW In setup mode, move left in the menu;
in weighing mode, press the UNITS key
KRIGHTARROW In setup mode, move right in the menu;
in weighing mode, press the PRINT key
KUPARROW In setup mode, move up in the menu;
in weighing mode, press the ZERO key
KDOWNARROW In setup mode, move down in the
menu; in weighing mode, press the
GROSS/NET key
K0 Press number 0 (zero)
K1 Press number 1
K2 Press number 2
K3 Press number 3
K4 Press number 4
K5 Press number 5
K6 Press number 6
K7 Press number 7
K8 Press number 8
K9 Press number 9
KDOT Press the decimal point (.)
KENTER Press the ENTER key
Table 5-1. EDP Key Press Commands
Function
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