Communication Data Types; Request Data; Response Data - Panasonic LP-GS Series Serial Communication Command Manual

2-1 Communication Data Types

To control this product by communication commands, the external device transmits request data to the laser marker.
After the laser marker receives request data, it transmits the response data to the external device.

2-1-1 Request data

The request data is sent from the external device to the laser marker. The following types are applicable to the request
data.
⿎ Setting request
Request data to modify or create the laser marker data or to control the laser marker operations.
⿎ Readout request
Request data to read out the status or setting data of the laser marker.

2-1-2 Response data

The response data is sent from the laser marker to the external device. The following types are applicable to the response
data:
⿎ Positive response
Response data transmitted when the setting request data were received normally.
The positive response will be transmitted when the laser marker processing has been completed for some of the command
types.
⿎ Readout response
Response data to transmit the readout content for the readout request data.
⿎ Negative response
Response data to transmit when the request data are not acceptable.
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