Rate=S, BEEPn, Beep, Ping | Altinex MT101-114, MT101-115 guide

MULTITASKER

CONFIGURATION COMMANDS

These commands allow some basic communication properties to be changed as well as access to internal processor functions like BEEP and PING. Use caution when changing RATE and BAUD settings as changes may result in unforeseen problems.

16.[RATE]

This command displays the communication rate between the MT101-114/115/117and the cards in the system. Each command that is stored in a subroutine will be sent out to the cards at the defined rate. Only skilled programmers should use this command.

Command Format: [RATE]

Example:

Check the communication rate by sending the command [RATE] and receiving feedback similar to the following:

RATE=0(0ms)

17.[RATE=]

This command sets the communication rate between the MT101-114/115/117and the cards in the system. If more than one command is stored in a subroutine, each command will be sent out at the defined rate. Increasing the rate effectively adds a delay between each command stored in a subroutine. Only skilled programmers should use this command.

Command Format: [RATE=n]

n= rate, x100msec (n= # from 0-20) Example:

Set the communication rate to 0 by sending the command [RATE=0] and receiving feedback similar to the following:

RATE=0(0ms)

18.[RATE=S]

This command is the same as the [RATE=] command but it also saves the communication rate to memory. This saved rate will be restored after power-up or reset. Only skilled programmers should use this command.

Command Format: [RATE=nS]

n= rate, x100msec (n= # from 0-20)

19.[BEEPn]

This command sounds the front panel’s internal buzzer for a specified duration.

Command Format: [BEEPn]

n= multiple of 100msec (n = # from 1-9) Example:

Sound the buzzer for a half-second by sending the command [BEEP5].

20.[BEEP]

This command sounds the front panel’s internal buzzer for a short, fixed beep.

Command Format: [BEEP]

Example:

Sound the buzzer for a very short beep by sending the command [BEEP].

21.[PING]

This command displays the “[ ]” characters and may be used to verify communication with the front panel.

Command Format: [PING]

Example:

Send the command [PING] and the panel will respond with the following feedback:

[ ]

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