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Using Dedicated Commands (General)

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1.1 Operations over an Ethernet Network

You can control the GX/GP by sending commands from a PC over an Ethernet network.

There are various types of commands: setting commands, output commands, operation

commands, communication control commands, and instrument information output

commands.

1.1.1 Preparing the Instrument

GX/GP Configuration

Configure the GX/GP to connect to the Ethernet network that you want to use. For

instructions on how to configure the GX/GP, see section 1.16, “Configuring the Ethernet

Communication Function“ in the Models GX10/GX20/GP10/GP20 Paperless Recorder

User’s Manual (IM 04L51B01-01EN).

The PC that you will use must meet the following requirements.

• The PC is connected to the Ethernet network that you want to use.

• The PC can run programs that you have created (see section 1.1.2, “Sending Commands

and Receiving Responses,” below).

1.1.2 Sending Commands and Receiving Responses

Programs

When you send a command to the GX/GP, it will return a response. You can control the

GX/GP by writing a program that sends commands and processes responses and then

executing the program. You need to create the programs.

Example: If you send the commands “FSnap,GET” from your PC to the GX/GP, the GX/GP

will return the snapshot data of its screen.

For details on commands and responses, see chapter 2, “Commands and Responses.”

Notes on Creating Programs

• When Not Using the Login Function

You can start using commands immediately after communication is established with the

GX/GP.

• When Using the Login Function

that is registered in the GX/GP. Log in by connecting to the GX/GP and then sending the

“CLogin” command.

Chapter 1 Using Dedicated Commands (General)