Details of the reply commands
Commands transmitted from the control computer to the M-400
ack: Active reply
Function
Transmitted following successful reception.
Syntax
ack (06H) (Command syntax: type 0)
Note: This "ack" may be omitted.
ERR: Error
Function
Transmitted when a problem occurred in the control computer in response to a command
transmitted by the M-400.
Syntax
stxERR:a; (Command syntax: type 2)
a: Error number
0 When the signal from the M-400 could not be read.
If error number 0 is returned in response to a command sent by the M-400 in response to a Request
command, the M-400 will once again transmit the response to that Request command.
In the case of a command that has parameters, the M-400 will re-transmit the most recently transmitted
parameter.
Xon (11H) / Xoff (13H): Handshaking commands
Function
Specifies whether transmission is possible. This is used for handshaking.
Syntax
Xon (11H) (transmission is possible) (Command syntax: type 0)
Xoff (13H) (transmission is not possible) (Command syntax: type 0)
Command details
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