Wagner FDIX Continuous Output Mode – Manual Addendum
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I. Continuous mode description
The FDIX gauge firmware has been updated to support continuous output via the
RS232 port. Eight continuous output rates are available: (Gauge firmware version 3.3.3
or above required). The output operation is started and stopped by specific character
sequences sent to the gauge.
Additionally continuous mode can be configured and started by the force gauge. In this
case the continuous mode is initiated by the pressing of the SEND key. Computer sent
command sequences are not necessary.
Settings available are: 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2, 1 or .5 points per second.
II. Continuous output mode character sequences (PC initiated)
II.1 - Wagner Protocol (RS232 Functions 1 - 4)
The continuous output mode is managed by the use of following commands:
II.1.1 - Set Samples per second
Set the gauge continuous output mode. Note that this does not start the
actual data output. The data output is started by using the CB command.
Commands:
C.5<CR>
C1<CR>
C2<CR>
C5<CR>
C10<CR>
C20<CR>
C50<CR>
C100<CR>
- Set output rate to 0.5 samples per second
- Set output rate to 1 sample per second
- Set output rate to 2 samples per second
- Set output rate to 5 samples per second
- Set output rate to 10 samples per second
- Set output rate to 20 samples per second
- Set output rate to 50 samples per second
- Set output rate to 100 samples per second
II.1.2 - Set All continuous data flow – Include zeros
Set the gauge mode to send all data points including zero force data points.
Command:
CA<CR>
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II.1.3 - Set over 2% continuous data flow – Exclude zeros
Set the gauge mode to send data points where the force is greater than 2% of full
scale.
Command:
CX<CR>
II.1.4 - Begin continuous data – Start continuous data flow
Start the continuous mode data output
Command:
CB<CR>
II.1.5 - End continuous data – Stop continuous data flow
Stop the continuous data output
Command:
CE<CR>
II.2 Chatillon Protocol (RS232 Functions 5 - 8)
The continuous output mode is initiated by sending a 4 character sequence to the
gauge. The continuous mode is terminated by sending a single character (y) to the
gauge. Note that the character sequences are case sensitive.
Continuous mode table:
Y204
Y205
Y206
Y207
Y208
Y209
Y210
Y211
y
- Continuous mode at 100 points per second
50
20
10
5
2
1
.5
- Stop continuous output
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ll.2.1. Data Collect mode and data output
Note that if the gauge is in "Normal" mode, data is continuously output regardless of
value.
If the gauge is in "Data Collect" mode data will be output only if the instantaneous force
is equal to or greater than 2% of full scale range. The data collect mode may be useful
in cases where the application does not want to collect the zero force values before and
after a test.
The NORMAL\DC mode of the gauge can be determined by sending the gauge an
upper case "D". The gauge return "NORMAL" or "DC".
To enter the Data Collect mode send the gauge a lower case "d"
To enter the normal mode send the gauge a lower case "n". Note that the gauge always
returns to normal mode when the gauge is powered on.
III. Continuous output mode character sequences (GAUGE initiated)
The force gauge can be configured to send continuous data when the SEND key is
depressed. (In this case the PC does not need to send command sequences to imitate
the continuous mode). This mode is configured via the gauge RS232 menu mode.
(See section D.3.2 Menu Instructions for details).
After setting the basic RS232 operating parameters the RS232 setup menu collects
information regarding the gauge initiated continuous mode.
After setting the RS232 "Function" parameter the setup menu collects the following
information:
III.1 - C0oFF\C0 on - Set to "C0 on" on for gauge initiated continuous mode, Set to
"C0oFF" to disable gauge initiated continuous mode.
III.2 - CrATE\ Sr p5, Sr 1, Sr 2,Sr 5, Sr 10, Sr 20, Sr 50 , Sr 100. Set to desired
sample rate.
III.3 inCL0\ 0 oFF, 0 on (Include 0 data in output setup) Set "0 on" to include zero data
in output and "0 oFF" to exclude zero data in output.
III.4 Exit setup menu by powering off the gauge.
III.5 - To start continuous output press the SEND key. The continuous mode operation
will be indicated by 4 blinking "tick marks" on the gauge display.
To stop continuous output press the SEND key again. The stopping of the continuous
mode will be indicated by the stopping of the flashing "tick marks".
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