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PK-88 OPERATING MANUAL
5.1
Introduction
This chapter explains and illustrates the PK-88's commands. You will use some
commands to control the PK-88 under specific conditions, and others to specify
the values of parameters used in general operation.
The PK-88 is a 'command-driven' system; it does not provide 'menus'. You
control the functions of the PK-88 by typing single- or multiple character
commands at your computer's keyboard,
We will use UPPER CASE in this chapter to show the commands, and lower case to
explain the text.
5.1.1
Entering Commands
Commands are entered after the Command Mode prompt:
cmd:
You will use English-like words or abbreviations to change the value of
parameters and issue instructions to the PK-88.
Commands are either keywords or mnemonics (special abbreviations) made up
of strings of characters that you type.
You may never need to change the values of some parameters. However, these
commands give you maximum flexibility to adapt the PK-88 to your local
environment and operating conditions.
•
Use either upper case (capital letters) or lower case (small letters)
when typing commands.
•
End the command with a carriage return <CR> Carriage returns are not
shown in the examples below,
•
Correct your typing mistakes or cancel the line completely before typing
the final <CR> of your command.
•
See Chapter 3 for a discussion of line editing.
5.1.2
Command Responses
Whenever the PK-88 accepts a command that changes a value, the PK-88 responds
with the previously stored value.
For example, assume that 'XFLOW' is 'ON' and you type 'XFLOW OFF'; you will
see the display:
XFLOW was ON
This message confirms that the value has been changed successfully.
CHAPTER 5
COMMAND SUMMARY
5-1.
COMMAND SUMMARY
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