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GSIOC Commands

The Gilson Serial Input Output Channel (GSIOC) is an asynchronous serial communications
interface that enhances the power of your Gilson equipment.
The GSIOC incorporates an EIA RS-485 interface and allows up to 32 slave devices to be
controlled from a single master in a multi-drop configuration.
Each slave device is identified by a unique number which must be known to the device
and to the computer. The default ID code of the Quad-Z 215 is 22.
To control the Quad-Z 215 Liquid Handler via the GSIOC interface, you will need the
following:
• a personal computer with Microsoft® Windows® 98 or Windows NT® and any Gilson
control software or 706 Device Driver Software installed
• an unused RS-232 communication port
From the controller, you:
• specify the Quad-Z 215 as the device you want to control
• issue commands that set operating parameters, control operation, or request
information from that instrument.