Avery ALS 230 manual Serial interface, Data of the serial interface

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Operators Manual

ALS 230

7. Serial interface

The machine has a serial interface according to the standard RS232C. Via this interface parameters can be adjusted. All received commands are tested for syntax and legal value range.

Invalid commands and parameters are ignored. An error message is not given in this case. All commands received over the serial interface are tested for syntax and range; invalid commands and out of range parameter values are ignored. A warning message is not given in these cases. However in the case of framing, parity or overrun errors the warning "W__3" is generated.

The commands are made up of sequences of ASCII characters. Each command starts with "#" and "!" followed by a 4 character code. The reception of the "#" character indicates the start of a new command to the machine.

The codes are similar to the parameter names shown in the display.

7.1 Data of the serial interface

The pin connection of the interface plug is shown in the table below.

Dispenser connector			Signal description		PC
25 pol D-	9 pol D-	Direction	Code	Description	25 pol	9 pol
Sub	Sub
Socket 2	3	Output	TxD	Transmit data	3	2
Socket 3	2	Input	RxD	Receive data	2	3
Socket 5	8	Input	CTS	Clear to send	4	7
Socket 4	7	Output	RTS	Request to send	5	8
Socket 7	5		GND		7	5
Socket 20	4	Output	DTR		6	6
Socket 24		(if jumper	+ 10V	For external use	8
		on)

All other pins are not connected.
Adjustable data values
Baudrate	150, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 Baud
Data bits	7 or 8 bits
Stop bits	1 or 2 bits
Parity	No Parity, Parity bit always 0, odd or even parity
Handshake	RTS/CTS

Factory	interface deactivated, at reactivation the parameters will be set to 8 data bits, 2
	stop bits and no parity bit.
Release 11/05		Page 51	Serial interface

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Contents Page Page ALS Menu structure Errors and warnings Overview Important NotesManufacturer CopyrightGeneral Safety Notes SafetyOperator’s duty of care Concrete security regulations and symbols used Security measures during normal operation Security measures during maintenance and repairsObserve environmental regulations Work on the electrical equipmentWork on pneumatic equipment Page Mechanics DescriptionDispensing mechanics Operator panel Operator panelALS Electronic Plug boardALS General setting InstallationPreparing the machine Unpacking of the unitDefine label data Prepare dispensingInsert material Capacitive label sensor Setting Lpit manuallyManual adjustment of the Cont parameter Capacitive sensor Label guideFixed dispensing speed Adjust dispense functionStop position Product data bank Automatic dispensing speed ApsfLabel position on the product Operation Safety recommendationLeft hand version Inserting label material3Initialise new label material 4Control of dispense unit Function Display message Mains switchDispenser Menu selection Missing label function and web breaksDispenser stopped OFF Dispenser active onMaterial initialisation Init Label positionPOSLabel position Stop position StodDispense speed Velo Start delaySTADBlow on time Blow Product menu PD0nMaintenance Menu structure Configuration menuStandard menu Extended standard menuStandard menu Direct ConfigurationApplicator Extended menuDisplay Function Values Standard menuInitialisation Init Label position POS Start delay StadLabelling time Blow Dispensing speed VeloDisplay Function Data value Extended standard menuSensor status Sens Label pitch LpitLabel contrast Product length Prdl Egra value check Stst Electronic gear ratio adjustment EgraSlew speed Slew Dwell time APT1Time constant compensation APT4 Restart delay APT3Blow on time APT2 Printer dwell time PDT End of air stream signal AstpSave parameter in data bank Save Load data bank LoadProduct menu Release 11/05 Menu structure Possible adjustments ConfigurationCalling the configuration menu Possible testsDisplay Function of the parameter Possible data entry Handling the menuMenu functions Type of applicator Appl Automatic product speed followerAPSFAdditional functions in the standard menu Input and sensor check ICHOutput check OCH Interface baud rate Baud Adjustment resettingFACTParity bit Pari Number of stop bits SbitRecycle simulates max labels/min Recy Number of data bits DbitDistance sensor to dispensing edge Dist Label counter LabcRelease 11/05 Configuration Data of the serial interface Serial interfaceExample Interface commandsCommand Description Range Ledg Error number Error message in display Error description Bit definition in error flagBit definition in warning flag Message in displayOutput signals Connections and signalsApplicator modes Signals for direct dispenseTiming ASA applicator Control signals for the ASA applicatorAPT2 Signals for the EP applicatorApplicator connector Applicator connectorConnecting NPN left or PNP right inputs Input signalsProduct sensor Example for connecting an NPN sensor DatalogicNPN connection of optional ODC sensor OD Control sensorConnection of a NPN type Apsf sensor Apsf sensorOptional connector for process contro Control signalsInternal I/O connector Rule EMIWiring diagram Electronic diagramsLayout dispenser electronic board Jumper position has to be 800 steps Page Dispenser error messages Errors and warningsSTO! Power-fail message Message Meaning How to solveInto Eeprom Dispenser warningsALS Description Details Technical SpecificationTechnical Information APSF- Sensor Specification Optional function Application specificationLabels per minute in relation to different label pitches Performance375 125 875 625 ALS Page Function Factory Application AdjustmentFunction PD05 PD06 PD07 PD08 PD09 Function Factory PD01 PD02 PD03 PD04Siehe Machine type Index