Avery ALS 330/430 manual Serial interface, Data of the serial interface

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Operators Manual

ALS 330/430

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 4/06

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Contents Page Page ALS 330/430 Menu structure Errors and warnings ALS 330/430 Copyright Important NotesOverview ManufacturerGeneral 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 Mechanics DescriptionMachine layout Operator panel Operator panelPlug board Plug boardElectronics ALS 330/430 Prepare dispensing InstallationPreparing the machine Define label data Manual adjustment of the Cont parameter Setting Lpit manuallyCapacitive sensor Capacitive label sensorStop position Adjust dispense functionLabel guide Product data bank Fixed dispensing speedAutomatic dispensing speed Apsf Label position on the productOperation Safety recommendationLeft hand version Right hand version Inserting label materialMounting a new label roll Removing label materialMounting a new label roll on ALS Mounting a new label roll on ALS 330 EuroRewind Adjusting the pressure rollerPrinter adjustment Lead screw adjustmentAdjustment of the dispensing edge Initializing new label material Adjust pressure rollerMissing label function and web breaks Function Display message Mains switchControl of dispense unit Dispenser Menu selectionDisplay Menu function Function data value Display and data inputDispenser active on Label position POS Dispenser stopped OFFMaterial initialisation Init Dispense speed Velo Start delaySTADStop position Stod Product menu PD0n MaintenanceBlow on time Blow Release 4/06 Operation Page Extended standard menu Configuration menuMenu structure Standard menuExtended menu ConfigurationStandard menu Direct ApplicatorDisplay Function Values Standard menuInitialisation Init Dispensing speed Velo Start delay StadLabelling time Blow Display Function Data value Extended standard menuSensor status Sens Label pitch LpitLabel contrast Label positionPOS Product length PrdlDwell time APT1 Electronic gear ratio adjustment EgraEgra value check Stst Slew speed SlewTime constant compensation APT4 Restart delay APT3Blow on time APT2 Load data bank Load End of air stream signal AstpPrinter dwell time PDT Save parameter in data bank SaveProduct menu Page Possible tests Configuration menuPossible adjustments Calling the configuration menuDisplay 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 Number of stop bits Sbit Adjustment resettingFACTInterface baud rate Baud Parity bit PariLabel counter Labc Number of data bits DbitRecycle simulates max labels/min Recy Distance sensor to dispensing edge DistLeave Menu finishing Quit Direction Code Description 25 pol Pol Sub Dispenser connector Signal description Pol DSerial interface Data of the serial interfaceExample Interface commandsCommand Description Range Ledg Message in display Output 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 EMIElectronic diagrams Wiring diagram Layout dispenser electronic board Resolution ALS 330/430 Page Message Meaning How to solve Errors and warningsDispenser error messages STO! Power-fail messageInto Eeprom Dispenser warningsALS 330/430 Description Details 330 430 Technical specificationTechnical Information APSF- Sensor Specification Optional function Application specificationCharts Performance chartsPerformance chart Ramp Norm Deceleration Labels/min 900 25 mm 50 mm 75 mm 800 ALS 330/430 Page Function Factory Application AdjustmentFunction PD05 PD06 PD07 PD08 PD09 Function Factory PD01 PD02 PD03 PD04Index