User manual

ProMaster 2500 User Manual E-1

Computer Remote Control

The Computer Remote Control (CRC) commands are used by TaskLink

to control the operation of the 2500. This information is included in the

manual to allow you to write a remote computer software program

(referred to as a driver) to control the operation of the ProMaster 2500.

The CRC driver issues commands in the format required by the 2500 and

sends these commands to the 2500 to execute. The 2500 performs the

handling and programming operation and then returns a response

character that indicates status or returns requested data. The driver

interprets this response, determines on the next action, and generates

messages and operator prompts.

The complete set of ProMaster 2500 computer remote control commands

are divided in this chapter into three groups of related commands. Each

has a slightly different set of requirements described in the appropriate

section. These groups are:

•

Handler Computer Remote Control Commands

—Set of commands

controlling the

handling

of devices from the input tube, into the

programming module, through label application, and releasing the

device into the output tube.

•

Labeler Hex Format Commands

—Control the specific characteristics

of text on the

label

•

Programming Electronics Remote Control Commands—

Set of

commands to control the

programming

of devices in the

programming module.