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Multi-Function Weighing Scales Series Operation Manual (Full Version) PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL VERY CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING THIS INSTRUMENT Specifications subject to change without prior notice V102 May 2021...
Contents 1. Reminders..............................8 1.1 Metrological Legislation.......................... 8 1.2 Seal & Serial Number..........................8 1.3 Warm-Up Time ............................8 1.4 Placing this instrument ........................... 8 1.5 Cautions..............................8 1.6 Support & Service ..........................8 2. Specifications ............................... 9 3 Panel & Keys .............................. 10 3.1 Key Board Description .........................
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9.2 Power on Countdown Process ......................29 9.3 Operator Number ..........................29 9.4 Warm-Up Time ............................. 29 9.5 Keyboard Lock ............................. 29 9.6 Loading & Weighing ..........................29 9.7 Manual Zero ............................29 9.8 Tare Functions ............................. 30 9.8.1 Manual & automatic tare ........................ 30 9.8.2 Repetitive/multiple tare ........................
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11.2.2 Recall quantity check limits from quick PLU.................. 35 11.2.3 Clear quantity check limits from quick PLU ................... 35 11.3 Preset Tare Value Quick PLUs ......................35 11.3.1 Create & save preset tare value to quick PLU ................35 11.3.2 Recall preset tare from quick PLU ....................36 11.3.3 Clear preset tare from quick PLU....................
1. Reminders 1.1 Metrological Legislation Local metrological legislation may limit access to some settings of this instrument. Do not attempt to change any parameters under internal function number F60 ~ F99. Contact your dealer for installation and technical assistance. 1.2 Seal & Serial Number This instrument is legal for trade only when sealed and bearing a serial number.
3 Panel & Keys 3.1 Key Board Description Function Description Description Normal Operation Internal Function Setting Short press = Starting inputting Lo and Hi limit under current [Check] checking condition (in terms of weight or quantity). Quick access to label settings. ...
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Save current operation parameters to Production Settings PLU. [PLU] Nil. Recall operation parameter from Production Settings PLU. To shift between weighing, piece count, auto tare accumulation, and [Func] Nil. animal weighing mode To shift among various weight units (if weight unit conversation is [Unit] Go to the next parameter or internal function number.
3.2 Display Panel Description Name Description Battery Level Indicator Visible to show remaining battery of the built-in rechargeable battery. (When under dual weighing range/interval mode) Visible when instrument is operating at the first Indicator weighing range (W (When under dual weighing range/interval mode) Visible when instrument is operating in the second Indicator weighing range (W Minus Indicator...
4. Connection Points 4.1 Connection Pins & Plugs Name Description Power adaptor (DC12V, 1A center positive) is plugged here. Do not plug in any other power Power Adaptor Input adaptor than the one which comes with this instrument. Comport 0 (UART 0) Refer to 4.3 for pin assignment.
5.6 Battery Lo When Lo. Bat message appears; it means battery level is at extremely low level. Recharge battery immediately. This instrument will power off automatically when the battery level is extremely low. If this is the case, do not attempt to power on this instrument.
6.4 Internal Function Table Parameters/Note Description Default = Press [Print/M+] or [Tare] to set the offset value to zero when unloaded. Then add load to observe the span value of load applied. When ADC is more than 1 million. W sign appears.
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To adjust time, press [Print/M+], then input a new value and press [Print/M+] to save. System (F7~F336) ** No Initialization • Press [Unit] to shift between NO and YES and press [Print/M+] to confirm. • If YES is selected, instrument displays “SURE?”. At this point: - Press [1] to confirm and instrument displays Done when initialization is completed, or b.
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Note: - Weight unit g cannot be displayed during normal operation if the number of decimal places (F81) of kg or lb is less than 3. Filter Strength and AD ** 5 Conversion Speed Notes: - • Set Filter Strength first and then AD Conversion Speed. •...
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• If Piece Count working mode is set to On, set also the automatic piece weight enhancement function (APWE) parameter (** On /Off). • Refer to the operation manual for more information about automatic piece weight enhancement function. 3. Repeat the above procedures until instrument returns to F11. Note: - If Note is set to On, F28 will be forced to Yes automatically.
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Setting procedures: - 1. Press [Unit] or [MR] to select the preferred parameter. 2. Then [Print/M+] to save and continue with Action on Negative Value setting. 2 parameters are available: - • On = Check function applies also to negative results. •...
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Keyboard Lock ** Off (Disable) On (Enable) When keyboard lock is = On, only [Zero], [Tare], [Set] & [On/Off] keys are accessible during operation status. Weigh & ATM Mode Lab 2 Output Print ** STD CUSTOM Format Piece Count Mode Lab 2 Output Print ** STD CUSTOM...
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• Yes: - Instrument will ask for operator number input when power on. Input a 4-digit operator number or press [CE/x10] to skip the operator number when being asked. If a different operator number is inputted, all accumulated memory will be erased. •...
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2. Number of the external input is displayed. 3. Press [Unit] or [MR] until the preferred key function appears. 4. Press [Print/M+] to save and go to the next external input number. 5. Repeat the above step 2 ~ 4 until instrument returns to F32. Report Output Comport &...
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qty = No. of pieces. Ref = Lo and Hi limit value of the individual transaction. Result = Check result of the individual. 5. If Custom is selected, follow the below procedures for report detail settings. a. Instrument displays the report detail and parameter. b.
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3. Press [Unit] or [MR] until the preferred output date duration parameter appears and press [Print/M+]. • If Day is selected, input the requested date value and press [Print/M+] to output. • If Month is selected, input the first date of the requested month value (e.g., 19.12.01 for the month of December 2019) and press [Print/M+] to output.
7. Recommended Setting Procedures for User 1. Power off this instrument and remove the power adaptor. 2. Complete all hardware connections with peripherals. 3. Apply power adaptor and power on instrument. 4. Go to F1 and check the internal count value. Internal count value should increase when extra loads are applied.
• Auto 2 = The highest stable weight value (of a weighing process) will be printed when all loads are removed (and the gross weight returns to zero or minus). • Auto 3 = The last stable weight value (of a weighing process) will be printed when all loads are removed (and the gross weight returns to zero or minus).
Default = Lab 2 Other (Note H ~ K) Procedures Note A: - Transmission interval is the time interval (in second) between each output. 0 = continuous output. Note B: - On = Auto Memory accumulation enabled. Off = Auto Memory accumulation disabled. Note C: - On = (When check function is in effect) Only OK value (value which is within Lo and Hi Limits) will be processed.
9. Basic Operation 9.1 Power Instrument On & Off • To power on: - press [On/Off] and then release. • To power off: - press [On/Off] and then release. 9.2 Power on Countdown Process After powered on, instrument goes through the power on countdown process and displays the below information. 1.
9.8 Tare Functions 9.8.1 Manual & automatic tare This instrument is equipped with the below various tare functions. These functions can be selected in F12. a. Off: - Manual Tare b. Auto: - Instrument assumes the first stable weight (≥ 20d or 20d ) applied is a container and tare off its weight.
9.10 Select the Preferred Function Mode This instrument supports the below-working modes. The abbreviation of each working mode is bracketed. Weighing (Weigh). Piece Count (Count). Action-Tare-Memory (AtM). Animal Weighing (Ani). Quick access to Customer & Product Code Setting (PCd). Press [Func] to enter function selection mode and press [Unit] until the abbreviation of the desired working mode appears and press [Print/M+] to enter.
When instrument is powered by built-in rechargeable battery: - Backlight will turn to minimum when weight remains stable/unchanged for 5 seconds. Stable for backlight means ±5 division variation within one second. When this instrument is powered by adaptor: - Backlight will remain on. 9.13 Auto Power Saving &...
10.1.4 Memory recall & clearance Accumulation data will be stored in memory and will not be erased by the normal power-off process (by pressing the [On/Off] key). Instrument will erase all accumulated data when: - Weight unit is changed, or Working mode is changed, or A different operator number is inputted during power-on process.
11.1.3 Clear weight check limits from quick PLU Refer to paragraph 11.11.1. Input zero value for both Lo and Hi weight check limits in steps number 3 and 4. 11.2 Quantity Check Limits Quick PLUs 11.2.1 Create & save quantity check limits to quick PLU Follow the below steps to save Lo and Hi weight limits to PLU.
11.3.2 Recall preset tare from quick PLU Follow the below steps to recall preset tare value from quick PLU. Select desired weight unit. Go to desired operation mode. Then press and hold [Tare] for 2 seconds. Instrument displays PT =?. Press PLU position (numeric key 0 ~ 9) and press [Print/M+] to recall the preset tare value stored in that position.
11.4.3 Clear customer/product code & description from quick PLU Refer to paragraph 11.4.1, press [Clear/x10] until all data is cleared, and press [Print/M+] in step 4. 11.5 Average Piece Weight Quick PLU 11.5.1 Create & save average piece weight to quick PLU Follow the below steps to average piece weight to PLU.
12.1 Obtaining Average piece weight 12.1.1 By manual entry method 1. Press [Unit] twice to go to average piece weight entry page. 2. Input the average piece weight and press [Print/M+]. 3. Average piece weight is now in effect. 12.2 By Sampling Method 1.
13. Action-Tare-Memory (ATM) 13.1 Description of ATM Mode ATM means action, then tare, then memory: - a. Action = add or remove weight. b. Tare = the above weight added on or removed will be tare off. c. Memory = the above weight will be added to or deducted (in case of removal) from accumulated memory. 13.2 ATM Mode Settings At Weighing mode, select the desired weight unit.
14. Animal Weighing Mode 24 25 14.1 Description of Animal Weighing Mode Animal Weighing mode is used to weigh live animals. 14.2 Animal Weighing Mode Settings At Weighing mode, select the desired weight unit. Go to Animal Weighing mode. Refer to paragraph 10 and 11 if data related functions are needed. Press [Set] then [Unit] to select filter speed.
15. Near Zero Function Description Near zero value is a useful function for checking. It is used to avoid unnecessary/false Lo signal output during loading and unloading. Hi/OK/Lo comparison will only start when weight reading exceeds the preset near zero value. Refer to the below diagram for more illustration.
17. Barcode Scanner This instrument supports both serial barcode scanner and CT10 Bluetooth barcode scanner. 17.1 Barcode Scanner Setup 17.1.1 Serial barcode scanner setup 1. Serial barcode scanner should be connected to comport 0. 2. Refer to paragraph 8.2 for scanner settings. 17.1.2 CT10 serial barcode scanner setup 1.
17.2 2 Entering Customer/Product Code & Operator Number Customer/product and operator number can be inputted through barcode scanner. Procedures: - 1. Define first data nature (customer/product code or operator number) of data by scanning first one of the below 3 input targets. 2.
FL1 00: - Select this to disable current transaction label printing. FL1 01: - Select this to print label file AA01 stored in the printer. FL1 02: - Select this to print label file AA02 stored in the printer. ...
19. Alibi Transaction Memory & Management Report 19.1 Alibi Memory Description This instrument is equipped with Alibi memory to record all individual transaction records. Management reports can be generated based on data saved in transaction memory, and: - • The criteria set in F71 (supervisor password is needed to access this internal function), and •...
Alibi Management Report Construction Illustration 19.2 Define when a Transaction Data is saved to Alibi memory It is important to first define when transaction data should be saved to Alibi memory during system setup. To do so, go to F71 (distributor is needed) and select the preferred parameter.
1. Make sure that Note is set to On in F11. 2. During operation status, press [Set]. 3. Pressing [Unit] until Note appears. 4. Press [Print/M+]. 5. Instrument displays nt.xxxx. xxxx is the current short in effect. 6. To change, input a new 4-digit value, then press [Print/M+] to save and return to normal operation. Notes: - a.
applied immediately. If the code does not exist in this database, then instrument will employ code scanned. Notes: - a. The above searching assumes all customer codes and product codes are unique in the same database. b. If duplicate customer/product code is the case, instrument will employ the first customer/product found in the database.
21.2.2 Barcode scanner method 1. In F37, make sure that the proper code is set to On. i.e.,: - If a Production Settings PLU is recalled by customer code, then C Code in F37 should be set to If a Production Settings PLU is recalled by product code, then P Code in F37 should be set to On.
Production Settings PLU saving commands are used to create and save customized operation settings to PLU. Production Settings PLU reading commands are used to read customized operation settings saved in PLU and in effect. Production Settings PLU execution commands are used to recall a Production Settings PLU number and bring it to immediate effect.
24. System & Error Codes Code Description Err 1 Time value error Err 2 Date value error Err 3 Exceed manual zero Err 4 Offset out of range/unstable during power on (5 minutes for OIML and NTEP mode) Err 5 Load cell not detected Err 6 Tare operation error...
Err 64 The number of files in the folder path exceeds 20 --oL-- Overload (Gross weight is more than Max plus 9d) Major system error detected. Power off instrument and remove power adaptor HALT immediately. Then check load cell connection and system power status. UndEr Negative Weight value exceeds display range Important parameters have been changed.
A.2 Output Formats Tables Protocol 0 Output Format Position Data Protocol 1 Output Format Position Data Protocol 2 Output Format Position Data Field 1 (Net Weight) Field 2 (Tare Weight) Protocol 3 Output Format Position Data Protocol 4 Output Format Position Data Protocol 5 Output Format...
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Data Protocol 6 Output Format Position Data Protocol 7 Output Format Position Data Protocol 8 Output Format Position Data Protocol 9 Output Format Position Data...
Appendix B: - Customized PC Output Protocol This instrument supports customized PC output protocol. Under this mode: - • 2 data separation types • 7 control codes, and • 26 different transaction data are available from instrument. B.1 Customized PC Output Protocol Setting Procedures 1.
Appendix C: - Lab 1 Output Formats No header generated when line number is set = 00. See below tables for print format illustrations and explanations. C.1 Weighing, ATM & Animal Mode Illustration Date Time Mode Tare Gross Total Result 2021-03-28 20:36:28 1.500kg...
Appendix D: - Lab 2 Standard Output Format See below tables for print format illustrations and explanations. D.1. Weighing & ATM Mode Illustration Time 21:39:17 Time of Output Date 2021-03-28 Date of Output Accumulate Sequence No. Name Customer Code Customer Code (if inputted) Customer Description (if Customer Description inputted)
Total Accumulated Weight Total_WT 20.000kg Total_QTY 2000pcs Total Accumulated Count (Note SiGn Signature Line ________________________ P Code Product Code Pcode A10 P discs Product Description Super Scale Machine ID GrouP Machine Group Number MacGp oPCodE Operator Number 8888 C CodE...
E.2 To Edit Custom Lab 2 Print Output Format Follow the below steps to create a customized printout. 1. Depends on the working modes: - • Go to F22 to edit custom output for Weighing and ATM mode. Maximum 30 variants can be inputted. •...
Appendix F: - Lab 3 Output Format See below tables for print format illustrations and explanations. Function & Output Weighing Count ATM Mode Animal Data 1 Operator Number Data 2 Accumulate Sequence No Data 3 Data 4 Machine ID Data 5 Machine Group Data 6 Date of Output...
Weighing Piece Count Animal Weighing Explanation Name FM Name FM Name FM Name FM Customer Code (if inputted) Pcode A10 Pcode A10 Pcode A10 Pcode A10 Product Code (if inputted) Opr 8888 Opr 8888 Opr 8888 Opr 8888 Operator No (if inputted)
Appendix I: - TSC Printer Installation, Setup & Label Upload Procedures I.1 Get the below ready before Printer Installation An appropriate cable to connect printer and computer. This cable usually comes with the printer. If not, contact your printer supplier. Printer installation driver.
I.3 Uploading TCF File to Printer To allow proper operation between instrument and the TSC label printer, a TCF file must be uploaded to the printer. Connect the printer with the computer. Power on the printer. Download the correct TCF file step 4 of I.1.
I.4 Create & Upload Label to TSC Printer I.4.1 Selecting the Correct Edition for Bartender Software 1. To enable label uploading from computer to TSC printer, it is necessary to run Bartender as Automation or Enterprise Automation edition. Procedures as below: - 2.
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11. Double click on the preferred data source to which variant(s) has/have to add. 12. Check the box below External Keyboard, then 13. input the appropriate command on the Prompt Box (refer to paragraph K.1 for command detail). 14. Select Auto on the Source box under Template Field. 15.
Appendix J: - Sbarco Printer Installation, Setup & Label Upload Procedures J.1 Get the below ready before Printer Installation An appropriate cable to connect printer and computer. This cable usually comes with the printer. If not, contact your printer supplier. A serial cable to connect printer and this instrument.
J.3 Create & Upload Label to Sbarco Printer 1. Run BarDrawer. Click File and then New. 2. On Printer Driver Selection page: - a. click on the preferred printer driver, then b. select Make Form under Type, then click Finished. 3.
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Click Download. 7. On Save Form page: - a. make sure that the Form name is correct, then b. Click Save 8. On Select Store Media page: - a. select Printer, then b. select Printer’s Flash ROM, then c. click OK...
Appendix K: - Label Programming, Illustration & Samples Prompt commands, information description, working mode and suggested length on the label are listed in the below table. K.1 Label Prompt Command Table Prompt Command Suggested Description Length Sbarco LP50 & TSC DATE Date TIME...
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cwnt6 Current Net Weight in 6-digit integer CQTY Quantity cqty6 Quantity in 6-digit integer AVGW Average piece weight avgw6 Average piece weight in 6-digit integer CWNT Current Animal Weight cwnt6 Current Animal Weight in 6-digit integer ASEQ Accumulation Sequence No. Accumulation Sequence No.
K2. Label programming Illustration K.2.1 Label Illustration for LP50 & TSC K.2.2 Label Illustration for Sbarco K.3 Sample Labels Label files of the above samples (size = 50 x 80mm) with prompt commands are available for download at: - https://www.fi-measurement.com/resource/driversnsoftwares...
Appendix L: - Keyboard Commands Keyboard commands can be sent to this instrument from a computer through any standard communication program to simulate keyboard entries. Keyboard command format as below: - a. Start String * “asterisk” (Hex code 02A), followed by b.
Appendix M: - System Execution Commands System execution command format as below: - a. Start String * “asterisk” (Hex code 02A), followed by b. Command code as shown on below table (all commands are case sensitive), followed by c. End String # “number sign” (Hex code 23). Notes: - ...
Appendix N: - Management Report Execution Commands Management report execution command format as below: - d. Start String * “asterisk” (Hex code 02A), followed by e. Command code as shown on below table (all commands are case sensitive), followed by End String # “number sign”...
Appendix O: - System Parameter & Operation Entry Setting Commands System parameter & operation entry setting command format as below: - a. Start String * “asterisk” (Hex code 02A), followed by b. Command code as shown on below table (all commands are case sensitive), followed by c.
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d2 = Hi limit (Maximum 8 digit including decimal, if any). Bank = nothing d1= Lo limit. No decimal will be accepted. Blank = nothing Set Quantity Check Limits CHKQ ;d1;d2# d2 = Hi limit. No decimal will be accepted. Blank = nothing Set Pre-set Tare Value (Note O1)
Appendix P1: - System Parameter & Operation Entry Reading Commands Operation entry reading command format as below: - a. Start String * “asterisk” (Hex code 02A), followed by b. Command code as shown on below table (all commands are case sensitive), followed by c.
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HH:MM:SS = exact power off time Read Brightness and Color d1 = Brightness (01~99) F008 d1;d2 Ratio d2 =Color Ratio (01~99) d1 = kg: - 0 = Off; 1 = On Weight Unit Employed F009 d1;d2;d3 d2 = g: - 0 = Off; 1 = On d3 = lb: - 0 = Off;...
Appendix P2: - Parameter Reading Commands of Production Settings PLU in effect Operation entry reading command format as below: - a. Start String * “asterisk” (Hex code 02A), followed by b. Command code as shown on below table (all commands are case sensitive), followed by c.
Appendix Q: - Operation Result Reading Commands Operation result reading command format as below: - a. Start String * “asterisk” (Hex code 02A), followed by b. Command code as shown on below table (all commands are case sensitive), followed by c.
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Read Accumulated Tare Weight AWTA 8 digits including decimal (if any) Read Accumulated Net Weight AWNT 8 digits including decimal (if any) Read Weight Unit of Accumulated Net, Tare AWUN 8 digits including decimal (if any) and Gross Weight Read Accumulated Qty Value AQTY 8 digits Read Accumulation sequence No.
Appendix R: - Quick PLU Saving Commands Quick PLU saving command format as below: - a. Start String * “asterisk” (Hex code 02A), followed by b. Command code as shown on below table (all commands are case sensitive), followed by c.
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d3 = Customer Description. Maximum 30 characteristics (; * # not accepted). Blank = Nothing. d1 = Quick PLU number 000~999 d2 =Product Code. 1~18-digit (* or and # will not Save Product Code and be accepted). Blank = Nothing. PCDE ;d1;d2;d3# Description to Quick PLU...
Appendix S - Quick PLU Reading Commands Quick PLU reading command format as below: - a. Start String * “asterisk” (Hex code 02A), followed by b. Command code as shown on below table (all commands are case sensitive), followed by c.
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Description from Quick PLU d2 = 3-digit PLU No. d4 =Product Code. Blank = Nothing d1 =Product Code. Blank = Nothing. d5 = Product Description. Blank = Nothing. Remark: If parameter A is inputted, instrument sends content from first to last PLU No. in numeric sequent. Note Q1: - •...
Appendix T: - Production Settings PLU Saving Commands Production Settings PLU saving commands format as below: - a. Start String * “asterisk” (Hex code 02A), followed by b. Command code as shown on below table (all commands are case sensitive), followed by c.
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Parameter # Description Parameter Average piece weight Maximum 8 digits, including decimal. Blank = Nothing (Note T2, T3) Maximum 8 digits, including decimal. Blank = Nothing Low Check limit Maximum 8 digits, including decimal. Blank = Nothing Hi Check limit W = Weight Check Target Q = PCS...
Appendix U: Production Settings PLU Reading Commands Production Settings PLU reading commands format as below: - Start String * “asterisk” (Hex code 02A), then followed by Command string listed on below table, then followed by Parameters listed on the below table. Always insert semicolon (;) in front of each parameter, followed by End String # “number sign”...
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1~18-digit (* and # not accepted) Blank = Nothing Customer Code Maximum 30 characteristics (; * # not accepted). Customer Description Blank = Nothing 1~18-digit (* and # not accepted) Blank = Nothing Product Code Maximum 30 characteristics (; * # not accepted). Product Description Blank = Nothing Maximum 8 digits, including decimal.
Appendix V: Production Settings PLU Execution Commands Production Settings PLU reading commands format as below: - Start String * “asterisk” (Hex code 02A), then followed by Command string listed on below table, then followed by Parameters listed on the below table. Always insert semicolon (;) in front of each parameter, followed by End String # “number sign”...
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