Alpha Key - CipherLab 8 Series User Manual

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4.15.2 ALPHA KEY

By default, the input mode is numeric and can be modified by the ALPHA key. When in
Alpha mode, it takes turns to show alphabets and number when pressing the same key;
the time interval between each press must not exceed one second. For example, the
"2ABC" key can generate "A", "B", "C" or "2" by turns within one second.
Note: The ALPHA key is available on 8500/8700 Series, 24-key or 44-TE (Type II) key.
ALPHA_LOCK
Purpose To set the ALPHA state for input mode.
Syntax ALPHA_LOCK(status%)
Remarks "status%" is an integer variable, indicating the alpha-input status.
Example
ALPHA_LOCK(1)
...
GET_ALPHA_LOCK
Purpose To get information of the ALPHA state for input mode.
Syntax A% = GET_ALPHA_LOCK
Remarks "A%" is an integer variable to be assigned to the result.
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Example
Alpha_lock% = GET_ALPHA_LOCK
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Value Input Mode
0 Numeric mode
1 Alpha mode, upper case
2 Numeric mode
3 Alpha mode, lower case
4 Function mode
(8000, 8200 only)
5 Alpha mode, upper case
6 Alpha mode, lower case
7 Function mode
(8000, 8200 only)
When no ALPHA key is available on the keypad, such as 8500 44-key (Type
I), it will return -1.
ALPHA State
Unlocked
Unlocked
Locked
Unlocked
Unlocked
Locked
Locked
Locked