User`s manual

REDLAKE MASD, INC.
3.3 Error Messages
The camera can respond to an erroneous command or query in one of four possible ways.
MESSAGE FROM CAMERA EXPLANATION
ERROR-SYNTAX
The camera cannot make sense of the
command
ERROR-ARG OUT OF RANGE
The command is recognized, but the
argument is out of range or indecipherable
ERROR-XMIT
The receiver detected a transmission error
such as buffer overflow, parity, or framing
ERROR-HARDWARE ERROR
An internal hardware error was detected
3.4 Control Commands
NOTE: This section of the manual contains the commands and arguments in bold type. The
carriage return and line feed at the end of each command are not shown, as they are
required in every instance.
3.4.1 Readout
The camera has two readout options: dual channel and single channel. This command is used to
switch between the two readout options. This command can only select dual channel readout if
you purchased a camera with dual channel capability (All models except ES 1.0/SC).
TYPE IN: RESPONSE EXPLANATION
RDM 1
CR-LF Sets the camera to single channel readout
RDM 2
CR-LF Sets the camera to dual channel readout
RDM?
Queries the camera’s current readout
RDM x Means the readout is set as indicated
3.4.2 Mode Control
The MegaPlus camera operates in one of four modes: continuous, controlled, trigger, or triggered
double exposure. The mode of operation is selected by the MODE command. The timing
waveforms in Chapter Four may help you understand the different modes of operation.
91000064-004 Revision A 3-2 8/29/01