Chapter 4: Serial or Telnet I/O Functions | Overview and Format |
The formats of the output strings are designed so that it is possible to request the state of a function and save the response string. Later that string can be sent to the unit to restore the original state of that function.
Input strings sent to the unit may vary in length. The manual represents what you should type in the same fixed font, with a bold typeface. It represents the necessary keyboard action differently, however, as per the manual conventions (page
F03<Enter>
The number of separators between fields may vary. You can enter numeric values with or without leading zeros. When entering positive quantities, you can omit the plus sign.
String fields (such as “on” or “off”) may be entered in upper or lower case, as can the “F” that starts all serial or Telnet commands. Some fields of some commands are optional and may be replaced by a semicolon. In that case, the corresponding value is unchanged.
End all input strings by pressing the <Enter> or <Return> key on your keyboard.
An incorrect entry may result in an error message, as described in “Error Messages” on page
OK<CR><LF>
In addition to the regular
After making changes to values in any of these parameters/functions, a confirmation prompt appears (“Are you sure?”). For safety, the default response to this prompt is negative. The unit will not execute the command unless you respond affirmatively by entering the letter “y” within 10 seconds. Within that time period, any other response, including no response, results in the unit canceling the command.
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