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How to Use This Manual Structure of the Manual This user’s manual consists of the following sections. Chapter 1 Overview of the Communication Functions Gives an overview of the communication functions. Chapter 2 Using the Ethernet Interface (/C7 Option) Explains the specifications of the Ethernet interface and how to use the interface. Chapter 3 Using the RS-422A/485 Communication Interface (/C3 Option) Explains the specifications of the RS-422A/485 communication interface and how to use the...
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How to Use This Manual Conventions Used in This Manual • Unit • k: Denotes 1000. Example: 5 kg, 100 kHz • K: Denotes 1024. Example: 640 KB • Note The following markings are used in this manual. Improper handling or use can lead to injury to the user or damage to the instrument.
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Names of Parts and Basic Key Operations Display and Keys You use the panel keys and the display to configure the communication functions. For a description of other parts of the recorder, see section 3.1 in the Industrial Chart Recorder User’s Manual.
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Names of Parts and Basic Key Operations Basic Key Operations This section describes basic operations on the front panel keys to change various settings. • Execution Modes The recorder has the following execution modes. • Operation mode: A mode used to perform recording and monitoring. •...
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Names of Parts and Basic Key Operations • Entering Values Use the key or SHIFT + key to move the cursor. Use the key or SHIFT + key to change a digit value. You repeat these steps to enter the value. SHIFT key + A=000.000.000.000 Target digit...
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Names of Parts and Basic Key Operations • Exiting from Basic Setting Mode Press the ESC key several times to return to the Basic= screen. Press the key or SHIFT + key to select End and then press the key. The setup save screen appears.
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Contents Foreword ............................i How to Use This Manual ......................... ii Names of Parts and Basic Key Operations ..................iv Chapter 1 Overview of the Communication Functions Communication Functions Using the Ethernet Interface (/C7 Option) ......1-1 Functional Construction ....................1-1 Setting/Measurement Server ...................
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Contents Chapter 4 Commands Command Syntax ......................4-1 Response ......................... 4-2 A List of Commands ......................4-3 Execution Modes and User Levels .................. 4-3 Setting Commands ......................4-3 Basic Setting Commands ....................4-4 Control Commands ......................4-5 Output Commands ......................4-5 RS-422A/485 Dedicated Commands ................
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Contents Appendix Appendix 1 ASCII Character Codes ..................App-1 Appendix 2 Output Flow of FIFO Data ..................App-2 Appendix 3 Login Procedure ....................App-4 Appendix 4 A List of Error Messages ..................App-6 Setting Errors ....................... App-6 Operation Errors ......................App-7 Communication Errors ....................
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Chapter 1 Overview of the Communication Functions Communication Functions Using the Ethernet Interface (/C7 Option) The recorder can be equipped with an optional Ethernet interface. For details on how to use the Ethernet interface, see chapter 2. Functional Construction The following figure shows the relationship between the communication function of the recorder and the Ethernet interface.
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1.1 Communication Functions Using the Ethernet Interface (/C7 Option) Maintenance/Test Server • Outputs Ethernet communication information such as connection information and network statistics from the recorder. • The commands that can be used Maintenance/Test commands. <Related Topics> • Ethernet interface settings: Section 2.3 •...
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1.1 Communication Functions Using the Ethernet Interface (/C7 Option) Other Functions • Login Function Only users that are registered in advance can access the Setting/Measurement and Maintenance/Test servers. • Users are identified by their user name and password. • You can register one administrator and six users. Administrator privileges The administrator can use all the functions on the Setting/Measurement and Maintenance/Test servers...
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Communication Functions Using the RS-422A/ 485 Communication Interface (/C3 Option) The recorder can be equipped with an optional RS-422A/485 communication interface. For details on how to use the RS-422A/485 communication interface, see chapter 3. Functional Construction The following figure shows the relationship between the communication function of the recorder and the RS-422A/485 communication interface.
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Chapter 2 Using the Ethernet Interface (/C7 Option) Ethernet Interface Specifications Basic Specifications Item Specifications Electrical and mechanical specifications Conforms to IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet frames are of DIX specification) Transmission medium type 10BASE-T Protocol TCP, IP, UDP, ICMP, and ARP The Maximum Number of Simultaneous Connections and the Number of Simultaneous The following table shows the maximum number of simultaneous connections, the number of simultaneous users, and the port numbers of the recorder.
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Connecting the Ethernet Interface When Connecting Only the Recorder and a PC Connect the recorder and the PC via a HUB as in the following figure. Recorder 10BASE-T straight cable Recorder 10BASE-T straight cable When Connecting to a Preexisting Network The following figure illustrates an example in which a recorder and a PC are connected to the network.
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Configuring the Ethernet Interface Set the host name and IP address of the recorder. You do not have to set the DNS (domain name system). Setup Items Ethernet Host Host Domain Host name Domain name Local IP IP address Subnet mask Default gateway DNS On/Off Server...
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2.3 Configuring the Ethernet Interface IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway Press the key to select Ethernet and then press the key. Basic=Ethernet Press the key to select Local IP and then press the key. Ethernet=Local IP Set the IP address of the recorder and then press the key.
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2.3 Configuring the Ethernet Interface Set the primary domain suffix and then press the key. Key operations • Use the key to select the digit for entering a character. • Use the CHARACTER key to select the character type. • Use the key to select the character you wish to enter.
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2.3 Configuring the Ethernet Interface • G (Default Gateway) • Set the IP address of the gateway (router, etc.) used to communicate with other networks. The default value is 0.0.0.0. • Set this value according to the system or the network to which the recorder belongs.
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Checking the Connection Status The connection status of the Ethernet interface can be confirmed with the indicator that is located to the left of the Ethernet port on the recorder. Indicator Connection Status of the Ethernet Interface ON (Green) The Ethernet interface is electrically connected. Blinking (Green) Transmitting data.
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Registering Users Users that can access the recorder via the Ethernet network must be registered. This function is called login function. Setup Items Ethernet Login Login Use/Not LoginSet Level Register User Admin/User On/Off User name Password Procedure For a description of the basic operations, see “Basic Key Operations” on page v. Entering Basic Setting Mode Hold down the key for 3 seconds to display the Setting mode screen.
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2.5 Registering Users Set the user name and then press the key. Key operations • Use the key to select the digit for entering a character. • Use the CHARACTER key to select the character type. • Use the key to select the character you wish to enter. User= Set the password and then press the key in the same fashion as in step 8.
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2.5 Registering Users Note • The relationship between the login function and the user name that is used when accessing the recorder is as follows: • When the login function is set to “Use” • The registered user name and password can be used to login to the recorder. •...
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Setting the Communication Timeout and Keepalive The communication timeout function and the keepalive function can be configured. Setup Items Ethernet Timeout Timeout Duration On/Off Timeout time K.Alive Keep alive On/Off Procedure For a description of the basic operations, see “Basic Key Operations” on page v. Entering Basic Setting Mode Hold down the key for 3 seconds to display the Setting mode screen.
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2.6 Setting the Communication Timeout and Keepalive Keepalive Press the key to select Ethernet and then press the key. Basic=Ethernet Press the key to select K.Alive and then press the key. Ethernet=K. Alive Press the key to select On and then press the key.
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Chapter 3 Using the RS-422A/485 Communication Interface (/C3 Option) RS-422A/485 Communication Interface Specifications This section describes the RS-422A/485 communication interface specifications. Item Specifications Terminal block type Number of terminals: 6, terminal attachment screws: ISO M4/nominal length of 6 mm Electrical and mechanical Complies with the EIA-422A(RS-422A) and specifications EIA-485(RS-485) standards...
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Terminal Arrangement and Signal Names and the Connection Procedure of the RS-422A/485 Communication Interface Terminal Arrangement and Signal Names Rear panel ALARM CHART SDA SDB SG RS-422A REMOTE SD SD SG RS-422A SD SD SG RD RD FG RD RD FG RDA RDB FG Terminal Name Description...
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3.2 Terminal Arrangement and Signal Names and the Connection Procedure of the RS-422A/485 Communication Interface WARNING To prevent the possibility of electric shock, connect the cables with the power turned OFF. Note • Connect the RD pin to the SD (TD) pin on the PC (converter) end and the SD pin to the RD pin on the PC end.
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3.2 Terminal Arrangement and Signal Names and the Connection Procedure of the RS-422A/485 Communication Interface (The following figure illustrates the case when the host computer’s interface is RS-232.) Host computer Terminator (external) Terminator (external) 120 Ω 1/2W or greater RS-422A/485 RS-232 terminal on the recorder...
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3.2 Terminal Arrangement and Signal Names and the Connection Procedure of the RS-422A/485 Communication Interface (The following figure illustrates the case when the host computer’s interface is RS-232.) Host computer Terminator (externally attached) Terminator (externally attached) 120 Ω, 1/2 W or more RS-422A/485 RS-232 terminal on the...
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3.2 Terminal Arrangement and Signal Names and the Connection Procedure of the RS-422A/485 Communication Interface For a two-wire system, the host computer must control the transmission driver of the converter in order to prevent collisions of transmit and received data. When using the recommended converter, the driver is controlled using the RS (RTS) signal on the RS- 232.
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The Bit Structure of One Character and the Operation of the Receive Buffer The Bit Structure of One Character The serial interface on the recorder communicates using start-stop synchronization. In start-stop synchronization, a start bit is added every time a character is transmitted. The start bit is followed by the data bits, parity bit, and stop bit.
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Modbus Slave Protocol Specifications The Modbus slave protocol specifications of the recorder are as follows: Item Specifications Transmission medium RS-422A/485 Flow control None only Baud rate Select from 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, or 38400 [bps] Start bit Fixed to 1 bit Stop bit Fixed to 1 bit Parity check...
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3.4 Modbus Slave Specifications Registers The registers for using the Modbus slave protocol are listed below. The register data does not contain unit and decimal point position information. Set them on the Modbus master. Binary values are stored to the register in order from the highest byte.
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3.4 Modbus Slave Protocol Specifications Input register Data 36021 List of alarms of the measured data of CH0A to CH0D 36022 List of alarms of the measured data of CH0E to CH0J 36023 List of alarms of the measured data of CH0K to CH0P 36024 List of alarms of the measured data of CH1A to CH1D 36025...
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Setting the Serial Interface The serial interface must be configured. Setup Items RS422/485 Address Baud rate Data length Parity Protocol Procedure For a description of the basic operations, see “Basic Key Operations” on page v. Entering Basic Setting Mode Hold down the key for 3 seconds to display the Setting mode screen.
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3.5 Setting the Serial Interface Explanation • Address Select the address from the following range. 01 to 32 • Baud rate Select the baud rate from the following: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, or 38400 • Data length Select the data length from below. To output data in BINARY format, be sure to set the data length to 8 bits.
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Chapter 4 Commands Command Syntax The syntax of the setting/basic setting/output commands (see sections 4.4 to 4.7) of the instrument is given below. ASCII codes (see appendix 1) are used for the character codes. For the Maintenance/Test command syntax, see section 4.9. For the Instrument Information server command syntax, see section 4.10.
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4.1 Command Syntax • Query • A question mark is used to specify a query. • By placing a query after a command or parameter, the setting information of the corresponding command can be queried. Some commands cannot execute queries. For the query syntax of each command, see sections 4.4 to 4.7. Example 1 SR? or SR p1? can be executed.
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A List of Commands Execution Modes and User Levels Execution Modes The recorder has two execution modes. Each command is specified to be used in a particular execution mode. If you attempt to execute a command in a mode that is different from the specification, a syntax error occurs.
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4.2 A List of Commands Basic Setting Commands Note • In order to activate the settings that are changed using the basic setting commands, the settings must be saved using the YE or XE command. • The settings that are returned in response to a query in the basic setting mode will contain the new settings even if they are not saved.
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4.2 A List of Commands Control Commands Command Function Execution Mode Administrator User Page Name Switches the execution mode. All modes 4-25 Starts/Stops recording. Run mode 4-25 DISP Switches the screen/switches the channel. Run mode 4-25 FUNC AK Executes alarm acknowledge (AlarmACK) Run mode 4-25 FUNC TL...
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4.2 A List of Commands Maintenance/Test Commands These commands can be used only when using Ethernet communications. Command Name Function Execution Mode Administrator User Page Disconnects the connection between other instruments. All modes 4-29 close Outputs connection information. All modes 4-29 Output Ethernets statistical information.
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Parameter Values This section explains frequently used parameters. Input Range The following tables show the input types (VOLT, TC, RTD, DI, and 1-5V), range types, and the ranges for the leftmost and rightmost values of the span. • DC Voltage (VOLT), Square Root (SQRT), Difference between Channels (DELTA) Range Type Parameter for Range of Leftmost and...
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4.3 Parameter Values • Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD) Range Type Parameter for Range of Leftmost and Range of Leftmost and the SR Command Rightmost Values of Span Rightmost Values of Span of the SR Command Pt100 –200.0 to 600.0°C –2000 to 6000 JPt100 –200.0 to 550.0°C –2000 to 5500...
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4.4 Setting Commands Description • This command cannot be specified while Setting Commands computation is in progress. • For p3 and p4, enter an integer value of 5 digits or less according to the table in section Sets the input range. 4.3.
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4.4 Setting Commands Description • This command cannot be specified while Example Calculate the sum of channel 01 and 02 on computation is in progress. computation channel 0A. Set the leftmost and • Set p4 according to the table in section 4.3. rightmost values of span to –10.00 and 15.00, •...
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4.4 Setting Commands p5 Alarm value width of the measurable range (4.000 V for 2 p6 Relay output V range). For ON/OFF input, only “1” can be Relay ON specified. Relay OFF • On models with the computation function (/M1 p7 Relay number (I01 to I06) option), alarms can be set on computation Query...
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4.4 Setting Commands Sets the date and time. Sets the partial expanded recording. Syntax SD p1<terminator> p1 Date and time (fixed to the YY/MM/DD Syntax SP p1,p2,p3,p4<terminator> HH:MM:SS format) p1 Channel number Year (00 to 99, the lower 2 p2 Partial expanded recording ON/OFF (ON, digits) OFF) Month (01 to 12)
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4.4 Setting Commands Sets the tag. Sets the input filter (pen model). Syntax Syntax ST p1,p2<terminator> SF p1,p2<terminator> p1 Channel number p1 Channel number p2 Tag string (up to 7 characters) p2 Filter time constant (OFF, 2s, 5s, 10s) Query Query ST[ p1]? SF[ p1]?
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4.4 Setting Commands Sets the communication input Example Enable DST and set the DST start time to hour 0 data (/M1 option). on the 2nd Sunday of June and the DST end time to hour 0 on the 2nd Sunday of December. Syntax CM p1,p2<terminator>...
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4.4 Setting Commands Sets the data display screen. Tag_1CH digital+4CH bargraph 1-channel digital display + 4 channel On screens without detailed parameters bar graph display (tag, pen model) Syntax VD p1,p2<terminator> p3 Displayed channel switching interval p1 Screen number (01 to 15) Fixed display channels, data MANUAL p2 Display type...
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4.4 Setting Commands For multiple display (display in which different p5 Channel number screens can be assigned to the top and bottom Condition: This parameter can be specified sections when p3 is 1CH digital, 2CH digital, Syntax or Tag_1CH digital and p4 is MANUAL. p6 2nd channel number p1,p2,p3,p4,p5,p6,p7,p8,p9,p10,p11,p12<terminator>...
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4.5 Basic Setting Commands p9 Alarm hysteresis on measurement channels Basic Setting Commands (OFF, 0.1%, 0.2%, 0.3%, 0.4%, 0.5%, 0.6%, 0.7%, 0.8%, 0.9%, or 1.0%) p10 Alarm hysteresis on computation channels • In order to activate the settings that are (OFF, 0.1%, 0.2%, 0.3%, 0.4%, 0.5%, 0.6%, changed using the basic setting commands, 0.7%, 0.8%, 0.9%, or 1.0%)
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4.5 Basic Setting Commands Sets the RJC. p2 Alarm printout ON1 Print at alarm occurrence and release When using the internal compensation circuit ON2 Print at alarm occurrence Syntax XJ p1,p2<terminator> OFF Do not print p1 Channel number p3 Record start time printout ON/OFF (ON, OFF) p2 Reference junction compensation selection p4 New chart speed printout ON/OFF (ON, OFF) (INTERNAL)
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4.5 Basic Setting Commands Sets the types of report data that Description On models with the computation function (/M1 are output to the periodic option), computation channels can be specified. printout. Sets whether to use moving Syntax UM p1,p2,p3<terminator> average (dot model). p1 Channel number p2 Type of report data Syntax...
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4.5 Basic Setting Commands Note Example Set the all time printouts to Hour:Minute format. How this setting applies to the time printout format of the UT HH:MM,HH:MM,HH:MM,HH:MM alarm printout, message printout, recording start printout, Sets the remote control input and new chart speed printout: The setting specifies the (/R1 option).
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4.5 Basic Setting Commands Sets the TLOG timer Example Assign computation channel 0A to pen number 4. (/M1 option). UN 4,0A When not using the timer Sets the computation error Syntax XQ p1,p2<terminator> procedure (/M1 option). p1 Timer number (1 or 2) p2 Timer type (OFF) Syntax US p1,p2<terminator>...
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4.5 Basic Setting Commands Sets the DNS (/C7 option). Sets keepalive (/C7 option). When not using the DNS Syntax YK p1<terminator> Syntax p1 Enable/Disable keepalive (ON, OFF) YN p1<terminator> p1 Use/Not use the DNS (OFF) Query Query Example Disable keepalive. Example Do not use the DNS.
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4.5 Basic Setting Commands • Check the recorded result and correct the Control Commands record position adjustment value. • To end the adjustment, execute the UY0 command. If you do not end the adjustment, Switches the execution mode. you cannot change the execution mode. Syntax DS p1<terminator>...
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4.6 Control Commands Starts/stops/resets computation Clears the message printout (/M1 option). buffer. Syntax Syntax TL p1<terminator> MC p1<terminator> p1 Operation type p1 Clear the message printout buffer (0) 0 Computation start Example Clear the message printout buffer. 1 Computation stop MC 0 2 Computation reset Resets the report data of the...
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4.6 Control Commands/4.7 Output Commands Disconnects an Ethernet Output Commands connection (/C7 option). Syntax CC p1<terminator> Sets the byte output order. p1 Disconnect the connection (0) Example Disconnect the connection. Syntax BO p1<terminator> CC 0 p1 Byte order 0 Outputs the data MSB first. Outputs decimal point position, 1 Outputs the data LSB first.
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4.7 Output Commands Outputs the statistical Make sure to read the data within the computation results. following buffer period to prevent data dropouts. Syntax FY p1,p2,p3<terminator> Pen model p1 Output data type FIFO buffer length 240 blocks Output the most recent periodic Inst Maximum buffer period 240 intervals printout data (instantaneous...
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4.7 Output Commands/4.8 RS-422A/485 Dedicated Commands RS-422A/485 Dedicated Maintenance/Test Commands Commands (Available when using the maintenance/test ESC O Opens the instrument. server function via The ASCII code of ESC is 1BH. Ethernet communications) Syntax ESC O p1<terminator:CR+LF> p1 Instrument address (01 to 32) Example Open the instrument at address 01.
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4.9 Maintenance/Test Commands TCP: keepalive Keepalive check cycle. 04/10/01 12:34:56 TCP: connects Total number of connections established. Ethernet Statistics TCP: closed Total number of dropped connections. Name In Pkt In Err Out Pkt Out Err 16 Coll TCP: timeoutdrop Total number of dropped connections due to TCP retransmission timeout.
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4.10 Instrument Information Output Commands (Available when using the instrument information server function via Ethernet communications) 4.10 Instrument Information Output Commands (Available when using the instrument information server function via Ethernet communications) The instrument information server function interprets one UDP packet to be one command and returns a single packet (containing the recorder’s information) in response to the command.
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Chapter 5 Responses Response Syntax The following table shows the types of responses for various commands described in the previous chapter. The recorder returns a response (affirmative/negative response) to a command that is separated by a single terminator. The controller should follow the one command to one response format.
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5.1 Response Syntax • Example E2 02:001 ASCII Output The following types of ASCII data are available. For the data formats, see section 5.2. Setting data, basic setting data, decimal position/unit information, measured/ computed data, report data generated by the periodic printout, status information, and user information •...
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5.1 Response Syntax • Flag Name (Abbreviation) Flag Flag Meaning of the Flag Output byte order Existence of a checksum – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Reserved – – Fixed to 1. •...
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5.1 Response Syntax If the data length of the buffer is odd, a “0” is padded so that it is even. (1) through (6) are summed as unsigned two-byte integers (unsigned short). If the digit overflows a “1” is added. Finally, the result is bit-wise inverted. Sample Program The sum value is determined using the following sample program, and the calculated result is returned.
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5.1 Response Syntax RS-422A/485 Dedicated Commands and Responses The following table shows dedicated commands for the RS-422A/485 interface and their responses. Command Syntax Meaning Response Open the instrument. • Response from the instrument with the ESC O_xx CRLF specified address ESC O xx CRLF (_ space) •...
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Output Format of ASCII Data The following types of ASCII data are available. • Setting data/Basic Setting data • Decimal point position/unit information • Measured/computed data • Report data generated by the periodic printout • Status information • User information Note The “CRLF”...
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5.2 Output Format of ASCII Data Decimal Point Position/Unit Information • The FE command (FE1) is used to output the data. • Syntax The data is output for each channel in the following syntax. EACRLF s_kccuuuuuu,ppCRLF •••••••••••••••••• ENCRLF Data status (N, D, S) N: Normal D: Differential input S: Skip (When the input range is set to SKIP for a measurement...
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5.2 Output Format of ASCII Data Measured/computed Data • The FD (FD0) or FY (FYInst, FYTlog1, or FYTlog2) command is used to output the data. • Syntax The measured/computed data are output in the following syntax along with the date and time information for each channel EACRLF DATE_yy/mo/ddCRLF...
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5.2 Output Format of ASCII Data Each status is set to H, L, h, l, R, r, T, t, or space. H: high limit alarm, L: low limit alarm, h: difference high-limit alarm, l: difference low-limit alarm, R: high limit on rate-of- change alarm, r: low limit on rate-of-change alarm, T: delay high limit alarm, t: delay low limit alarm, space: no alarm Unit information (6 characters, left-justified)
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5.2 Output Format of ASCII Data Report Data Generated by the Periodic Printout • The FY command (FYREPORT) is used to output the data. • Report data generated by the periodic printout is output. Syntax EACRLF YY/MO/DD_HH:MI:SS.MMMTCRLF yy/mo/dd_hh:mi:ss.mmmt_S CRLF kccuuuuuuf dddddEf pp_f dddddEf...
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5.2 Output Format of ASCII Data dddddEf pp_f dddddEf pp_f dddddEf pp_f dddddEf pp_f dddddddd The data is output in the following order: most recent value, minimum value, maximum value, average value, and sum value. pp Most recent value, minimum value, maximum value, and dddddEf average value of the measurement channel ddddddddEf...
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5.2 Output Format of ASCII Data Status Information • The IS command is used to output the data. • The operation status of the recorder is output • For details on the status information, see section 6.2, “The Bit Structure of the Status Information.”...
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Output Format of BINARY Data This section describes the output format of the BINARY data that is disclosed. For the BINARY output format, see “BINARY Output” on page 5-2. For other BINARY data types, see “Identifier” on page 5-3. The measured data is output using signed 16-bit integer; the computed data is output using signed 32-bit integer.
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5.3 Output Format of BINARY Data • Flag The meanings of the flags are given on the table below. The flags are valid during FIFO data output. The flags are undefined for other cases. Flag Flag Meaning of the Flag –...
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Chapter 6 Status Information Status Information and Filter The following figure illustrates the status information and filter on the recorder. 4 bytes Status information Filter Condition register • When a status indicated on the following page is entered, the corresponding bit in the condition register is set to “1.”...
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The Bit Structure of the Status Information The following four groups of status information are output in response to a status information output request using the IS command. For the output format, see “Status Information” in section 5.2, “Output Format of ASCII Data.” Status Information 1 Name Description...
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Appendix Appendix 1 ASCII Character Codes The table below shows characters each command can use. Command Used for Characters Unit Alphanumeric characters, signs, and space Alphanumeric characters, signs, and space Message Alphanumeric characters, signs, and space Host/Domain name Alphanumeric characters and signs Domain suffix Alphanumeric characters and signs Computing equation...
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Appendix 2 Output Flow of FIFO Data The recorder has a dedicated internal memory for outputting measured/computed data. This memory is structured as a FIFO (First-In-First-Out). Measured/computed data are constantly acquired to the internal memory at the specified acquiring interval (FIFO acquiring interval, set with the FR command).
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Appendix 2 Output Flow of FIFO Data Example in which the FIFO acquiring interval on the recorder is set to 1 s and the measured data from channel 01 to 06 are continuously output (logging function) Command to send START Command description Received response data Send command...
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Appendix 3 Login Procedure When using the Setting/Measurement server or the Maintenance/Test server via the Ethernet interface (/C7 option), you must log into the recorder from the PC. If you complete the procedure successfully up to login complete in the following figure, the commands in chapter 4 become functional.
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Appendix 3 Login Procedure When not using the login function Login as “admin” or “user.” • The user name “admin” can be used to login to the recorder as an administrator. • The user name “user” can be used to access the recorder as a user. Connect Within the number of E1 421...
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Appendix 4 A List of Error Messages There are cases in which error codes and messages are displayed on the screen during operation. The error messages and their description are listed below. Setting Errors Code Message Explanation/Countermeasures System error. Contact your nearest dealer. Incorrect date or time setting.
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Appendix 4 A List of Error Messages Code Message Explanation/Countermeasures All space or ‘quit’ string cannot be specified. – The key-lock release password is incorrect. Enter the correct password. This key is locked. – Password is incorrect. Enter the correct password. IP address doesn’t belong to class A, B, or C.
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Appendix 4 A List of Error Messages Code Message Explanation/Countermeasures Input username. – Input password. – Select username from ‘admin’ or ‘user’. If the recorder is configured not to use the user name and password, use user names ‘admin’ or ‘user’. Login incorrect, try again! –...
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Index host ................4-30 Symbols page IF ................4-26 ip ................. 4-30 1-5V input low-cut ............. 4-21 IS ................4-27 LS ................4-25 MC ................4-25 page MP ................4-25 A/D integral time ............... 4-18 MS ................4-25 address ................3-12 net ................
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Index YD ................4-23 functional construction (ethernet) ........1-1 YE ................4-24 functional construction (RS-422A/485) ....... 1-4 YK ................4-23 YN ................4-23 page YQ ................4-23 YS ................4-21 help ................... 4-29 command syntax ..............4-1 Hold register ..............3-10 command-response rule .............
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Index page page parameters ................4-1 tag ..................4-14 parity check ............... 3-12 temperature unit ..............4-21 partial expanded recording ........4-13, 4-20 terminator ..............3-6, 4-2 password ................2-9 time printout format ............4-21 pen offset compensation ........... 4-19 timeout ..............
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