Accessories User Manual

7.3 Command Language for Model 680 Microplate Reader

7.3.1 Command Language for Remote control mode

1-1. Syntax

SYNTAX:

Command: <device name><space><command>[ <space><command args.>... ]<cr>

<device name>: "EIA.READER" – Model680 reader

Response: <response header><space><error code>[ <space><response data>... ]<cr>

<response header>: “ERE”

1-2. Commands

1-2-1. ID (Get Instrument ID)

<command>: "ID"

Request device ID

<arguments>: None

<id>: “Model 680

1-2-2. AQ (Go to remote control mode)

<command>: "AQ"

Acquire remote control of the device and lock front panel key pad.

<arguments>: none

NOTE: Until the reader receives the “AQ” command, the reader will not accept

any other command by responding error code of “8073”-Device not in remote mode.

Once the reader received the “AQ” command, the reader will turn into remote mote

and lock all keys on front panel except for START/STOP for release.

1-2-3. RL (Release remote control mode)

<command>: "RL"

Release remote control of the device and lock front panel key pad.

<arguments>: no arguments

1-2-4. RS (Reset device)

<command>: "RS"

Reset device to power up configuration local mode

<arguments>: none

1-2-5. MR (Maintenance report)

<command>: "MR"

Transmit maintenance report

<arguments>: none

<mrecords>: maintenance records;

“On/Off:” <#on/off><cr>:number of times the reader was turned on.

“Hours :” <#hours><cr>:number of hours the reader was on.

“Plates:” <#plates><cr>:number of plates read.

Note: <#on/off>,<#hours> and <#plates> are 4 ASCII encoded decimal values.

This information is kept in battery backup RAM