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Operating Instructions - CPA2501
Air Data Test Indicator
CPA2501
7.8 Output Formats
Pressure readings are returned in exponential notation in a format according to the OUTFORM command
as follows. Outform applies to both pressure channels.
1. <sp> pressure value <cr><lf>
2. <sp> pressure, units number,STANDBY <cr><lf>
3. <sp> pressure, pressure rate <cr><lf>
4. <sp> pressure, minimum peak, maximum peak <cr><lf>
7.9 CPA2501 Commands and Queries
Table 7.9 lists all of the current CPA2501 commands and queries.
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Notice
Channel specific commands are sent to only the active channel.
See ‘CHAN’ command.
Optional emulation modes are available in which a CPA2501 can emulate remote functions of different
brands of pressure gauges. Please contact Mensor for more details.
Table 7.9 - CPA2501 Commands and Queries
Command
Data
Response/Function
?
See Table Below
Returns a reading in the current output
format (Sec. 7.8)
A?
<sp>n.nn<cr><lf>
Returns the A channel pressure read-
ing
AR?
<sp>n.nn<cr><lf>
Returns the A channel rate
Acquire?
15 char string.
Ex:
Acquire? Test_stand_1
Returns:
<sp>(YES or NO), CCC…
CCC<cr><lf>
This command is used when multiple
computers would like to control the
instrument.
Yes if acquisition is successful.
No if instrument is being controlled
with another computer.
See: Release? and Unlock
Address
1-31
Sets the GPIB Address
Address?
<sp>nn<cr><lf>
Returns the GPIB Address
Asset_tag
16 char string
General purpose string for customer
use.
Asset_tag?
<sp>sssssssss<cr><lf>
Return customer asset tag string
B?
<sp>n.nn<cr><lf>
Returns the B channel pressure read-
ing
BR?
<sp>n.nn<cr><lf>
Returns the B channel rate.
Baro?
<sp>+n.nn<cr><lf>
Returns reading from barometric
transducer or “NO BAROMETER” if
one isn’t installed