Model 458-3SL (3-Slot Chassis) Rev A
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RS-232/Ethernet Connections
RS-232 Commands may be sent over an Ethernet connection to control the Model 458-3SL.
This allows users to connect to the 458-3SL over a LAN using the RS-232 commands listed in
this section.
L
The
RS-232/Ethernet
feature must be enabled prior to sending commands. Refer to
section
6.0 Enabling RS-232/Ethernet Controls
for detailed instructions.
User Command Interface
ASCII command set compliant with IEEE 488.2 and in Hex ASCII two-character bytes per 488
bus data byte.
RS-232 - LF, Baud rate 300 to 19200, commands use terminating character (Carriage Return),
eight Data Bits, one Stop Bit.
RS-232 Mode Command List
L
All Set card lengths, English/Metric mode and Echo enable/disable are maintained
during power off in both RS-232 and IEEE modes. Manual control is enabled at power
on.
md
Disable manual control
Disable manual setting of lengths or configuration (does not apply to 458-CM)
me
Enable manual control
Enable manual setting of lengths or configuration (does not apply to 458-CM)
id
Identify model no. and rev.
Read model no. and software revision code
re
Read last error
Read description of last error
