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Program Command Reference

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CloseComPort38k

Syntax: CloseComPort38k

Function: Closes the 3-pin COM port.

Example: See the GetVar38k command.

GetVar38k

Syntax: GetVar38k￿<variable name>

Function: Receives variable names and variable contents.

Description

•The OpenComPort38k command must be executed before this command is executed.

•The CloseComPort38k command must be executed after this command is executed.

Example: To connect two ClassPad units with an SB-62 cable, and transfer the contents of the sending unit’s variable “s” to the receiving unit’s variable “g”

Sending Unit Program

123 S s

OpenComPort38k

SendVar38k s

CloseComPort38k

Receiving Unit Program

OpenComPort38k

GetVar38k g

CloseComPort38k

Notes

•Run the receiving unit’s program first, and then run the sending unit’s program.

•You can use any commands beside the four data communication commands (Send38k, Receive38k, SendVar38k, or GetVar38k) between the OpenComPort38k and CloseComPort38k commands.

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