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Basic Commands
The basic commands are used to provide general information about the
card. These commands are most useful during the initial stages of setting
up and operating the card.
1. [VER]
This command displays the software version and model number for a
card.
Command Format: [VERCn]
Cn = Card ID (n = slot # from 1 to max slots)
Example:
An MT103-102 card is in slot 4. Send [VERC4], and receive feedback
similar to the following:
[MT103-102 690-0125-013 C04]
MT103-102 = the card model
690-0125-013 = the software version
2. [C]
This command displays the status of the card.
Command Format: [Cn]
Cn = Card ID (n = # from 1 to max slots)
Example:
Send [C4] to receive the card status:
ON: 1,2,3 C04
ON: 1,2,3 = Outputs 1-3 are enabled
C4 = Card ID is C4
If there is no card in slot 4, sending [C4] will not return any feedback.
3. [CnS]
This command saves the output on/off settings. This configuration will
be restored after the system is reset or powered off then on.
Command Format: [CnS]
Cn = Card ID (n = # from 1 to max slots)
S = save configuration
Example:
Input 1 of the card in slot 4 is enabled. Save the card's state by
sending the command [C4S]. The feedback will be as follows:
ON: 1 C04 [SAVED]
4. […S]
This command saves the configuration command being sent in
memory. Send the command [ON1C4S] to enable the output and save
the setting. After reset or power-up, Output 1 of C4 will be enabled.
5. [TEST]
This command performs a series of tests on the internal memory and
displays a pass message if successful. Otherwise, failures are indicated.
MEMORY IS GOOD
Otherwise, failures will be indicated.
Command Format: [TESTCn]
Cn = Card ID (n = slot # from 1 to max slots)
Example:
In order to test the internal memory of C4, send [TESTC4].
6. [HELP]
This command displays information available for the card functions.
Command Format: [HELPCn]
Cn = Card ID (n = # from 1 to max slots)
Example:
Display the RS-232 commands for the MT103-102 C4 by sending
[HELPC4]. The commands and a brief description will be displayed.
Feedback Control
The next commands are a function of both the card and the front panel and
allow flexibility over when and how card information is displayed.
7. [FBD]
This command turns feedback delay on or off. It is necessary when
installing some newer cards in older systems. If the system does not
receive all of the feedback from the card, the card may be
communicating too fast. This command will slow down the card's
communication rate.
Command Format: [FBDm]
m = Delay (0= no delay, 1= delay 100mS)
Example:
[HELPC4] is sent to C4. Some of the file is displayed, but most is
missing. Send [FBD1] to slow down the card's communication rate.
8. [?]
This command displays information about a MultiTasker and its cards.
Command Format: [?Ui]
Ui = Unit ID (i = from 0 to 20)
Example:
A MultiTasker with unit ID 1 has a front panel with part number
MT101-101 and contains an MT103-102 and MT106-103. Send the
command [?U1] and receive the following feedback:
[(MT101-101U1)(MT103-102C01)(MT106-103C03)]
MT101-101U1 = Panel number/unit ID
MT103-102C01 = MT103-102 is in slot 1
MT106-103C03 = MT106-103 is in slot 3