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FXB communication
Command
"T" Identify Model
"U" Universal Device Select
"V" Protocol Version
Command
"128–191" Device Select
"a" Auto
"b" Manual
"c" Start Counting (computer controlled)
"d" Start Counting (counter controlled)
"e" Stop Counting
"g" Active Mode
"h" Standby Mode
Command
"ua" Universal Auto Sample Mode
"ub" Universal Manual Sample Mode
"uC" Universal Clear Buffer
"uc" Universal Auto Sample Mode
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Table 31 Request for data commands (continued)
Description
The counter will send an alphanumeric data string name label terminated by a
carriage return and line feed. The "Name Label" field can vary in length.
The counter will be placed in the "remote" mode, and will respond to all
commands after receiving this command, regardless of which select code is
programmed into the counter.
The counter will send an alpha data string terminated by a carriage return and
line feed. The "Protocol Version" field will contain FX (enhanced Standard FIX
Protocol).
Table 32 Action commands
Description
The counter will respond to all subsequent commands when the select code of
the counter is sent. The counter is deselected (made unresponsive to
computer commands) by selecting another counter, that is, sending a number
between 128 (corresponding to Loc = 0) and 191 (corresponding to Loc = 63)
that matches the select code of a different counter. To send a number, press
and hold the <Alt> key, then enter the number.
When the "d" command is used, the counter will count in the auto mode.
When the "d" command is used, the counter will count in the manual mode.
The counter will begin counting without waiting for an even second boundary
(immediate start). Counting will continue until stopped by the computer. The
count cycle should be controlled by the computer.
The counter will begin counting on an even second boundary (using internal
clock; not in the middle of a second) and control the count cycle based on the
front-panel setting for the period (sample time).
The counter will immediately stop counting without waiting for an even second
boundary.
This device will enter a mode that prepares it for counting. For example, the air
pump will turn on to purge the air path, and the sensor's laser will turn on.
The device will enter a mode that will turn off air pumps and shut down laser
sensors to conserve power or reduce equipment wear, if applicable. Only this
command can turn off the pump and laser.
Table 33 Universal action commands
Description
Puts the counter(s) in the "Auto" count mode. When the "ud" command is
used, the device(s) will count in the auto mode. Auto mode causes the
device(s) to continuously cycle through their own Sample and Hold Period
settings. This command is not echoed.
Places the counter(s) in the "Manual" count mode. When the "ud" command is
used, the device(s) will count in the manual mode. Manual mode causes the
device(s) to cycle through their own Sample Period once. This command is
not echoed.
The contents of the buffer will be erased. This command is not echoed.
The counter(s) will start counting in either pre-selected counting mode (Auto,
Manual). This command is not echoed. The device will start counting without
waiting for an even second boundary (quick start). Counting will continue until
stopped by the computer. The count cycle of the computer will control time.
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