Altinex MT108-103 manual Multitasker, Description Of Commands, 1.VER

MULTITASKER

7.2 DESCRIPTION OF COMMANDS

Each command consists of three parts: Function, Card ID, and Unit ID.

[ Function , Card ID , Unit ID ]

Example: [VERC3U2]

VER = Function

C3 = Card ID or Group ID

U2 = Unit ID (optional for Unit ID 0)

For Function, see a detailed explanation under each command description.

The card ID is a unique identifier. It is equal to the enclosure slot number, or it may be an assigned value. As the slot number, the value can range from 1-4 up to 1-20 depending on the enclosure. If the value is assigned, the ID may be a maximum of 99. Card ID 0 (C0) is used for the controller and cannot be reassigned.

The group ID is a number representing a group of cards defined with the [WR] command. When using the group ID, all cards in the group will perform the given instruction.

NOTE: In this guide, cards are referenced by their IDs (C1, C2...C99). Typically, the ID number will be equivalent to the slot number. Groups will be referenced by their IDs (G1-G8).

Changing the position of a card will significantly affect the commands recorded on software definitions or third-party control systems.

The unit ID has a range from U0 to U20. U0 should be used for single unit operation. If the ID is set to U0, each command may be used without Ui. Use the command [SETU0], as explained in the MT101-101 User’s Guide.

Example:

[VERC3]: For U0

[VERC3Ui]: For ID other than U0

[VERC3]: Equivalent to [VERC3U0]

COMMAND ORGANIZATION

The RS-232 commands in this section are organized into the following 5 categories:

Basic Commands

Feedback Control

Card Control

Card IDs

Groups

See the SUMMARY OF COMMANDS (Section 7.3) for one-line descriptions of each command.

BASIC COMMANDS

The basic commands are used to provide general information about the card. These commands are most useful during the initial stages of setting up and operating the card.

1.[VER]

This command displays the software version and card type for the M108-103card.

Command Format: [VERCn]

Cn = Card ID (n = slot # from 1 to max slots) Example:

An MT108-103card is in slot 4. Send the command [VERC4], and the system will return feedback similar to the following:

[MT108-103 690-0127-009 C04] MT108-103 = the card model

690-0127-009 = the software version

2.[C]

This command displays the status of the card by listing the outputs that are enabled. If an output is turned off, it is not displayed.

Command Format: [Cn]

Cn = Card ID (n = # from 1 to max slots) Example:

There is one MT108-103card in slot 4. Send the command [C4] to receive feedback similar to the following:

400-0162-003 8