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USER'S GUIDE
3.3
PK-232 Commands
The PK-232 Data Controller is a command driven system. All control functions are are per-
formed by typing single- and multiple-character command from your computer's keyboard.
Menus are not used.
Commands can specify the variable values of the parameters that affect the PK-232's gener-
al operation and its performance during specific actions.
3.3.1
Entering Commands
Commands are entered after the Command Mode prompt:
NOTE:
You'll use English-like words or abbreviations to change the value of parameters and issue
instructions to the PK-232.
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Commands are keywords or mnemonics (special abbreviations that trigger your
memory) composed of strings of characters chosen by the user.
You'll probably never change the values of some parameters; however, each user has
maximum flexibility to adapt the PK-232 to the local environment and operating condi-
tions.
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Use either upper case (capital letters) or lower case (small letters) when entering
commands.
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End the command with a carriage return <CR>. Carriage returns are not shown in
the examples below.
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Correct your typing mistakes or cancel the line completely before you type the final
<CR>
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See Chapter 3 for a discussion of line editing.
We'll use UPPER CASE throughout this chapter to show you the commands, and lower
case to explain the text.
3.3.2
Command Responses
Whenever the PK-232 accepts a command that changes a value, the PK-232 responds
with the previously stored value. For example, if you type
and XFLOW was ON you'll see the display
This message tells you that the value has been changed successfully.
PK232UG Rev. B 9/86
Type
<CTRL-C>
if
cmd:
of your command.
XFLOW OFF
XFLOW was ON
cmd:
is not displayed.
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