SETUP Commands  [Back ]

ANO
(ANALOG OUTPUT)

Sets or reads the "data source" for the analog ouput (as a linear function of a specified data channel)

BAR
(BARGRAPH)

Sets or reads the bargraph mode (whether the bargraph is dedicated to a specific channel or will always display the currently selected channel)

BAU
(BAUD RATE)

Sets or reads protocols for the Computer Interface Port: baud rate (300 through 153.6K), number of data bits (7 or 8), number of stop bits (1 or 2), and parity (even, odd, none, or zero)

BEE
(ZERO OFFSET)

Sets or reads the zero offset ("b" term) to be applied to the data reading of a given channel or of each channel in a given range of channels

BEP
(BAR ENDPOINT)

Sets or reads the bargraph endpoint mode (whether the endpoint is equal to the LEP value of the currently selected channel, to the "live" reading of the currently selected channel, or to the "live" reading of a specified channel)

BHE
(BIT HIGH END)

Sets or reads the logic bit to be set when data for a given channel (or any one of a given range of channels) is in the "ABOVE BARGRAPH" limit zone

BHH
(BIT HIGH HIGH)

Sets or reads the logic bit to be set when data for a given channel (or any one of a given range of channels) is in the UPPER "DANGER" limit zone

BLE
(BIT LOW END)

Sets or reads the logic bit to be set when data for a given channel (or any one of a given range of channels) is in the "BELOW BARGRAPH" limit zone

BLL
(BIT LOW LOW)

Sets or reads the logic bit to be set when data for a given channel (or any one of a given range of channels) is in the LOWER "DANGER" limit zone

CLC
(CALCULATE)

Sets or reads the definition of a "CALCULATE" channel as a function of one or more other channels (including—in addition to standard math functions—square root, absolute value, maximum, and minimum).  "Read" form of the command can return definitions for each "CALCULATE" channel in a given range of channels.

CLM
(COLUMNS)

Sets or reads the number of columns for all transmissions in response to a STR or HCY command

CMT
(COMMAND TERMINATOR)

Sets or reads the single ASCII character to be recognized as the "command terminator" for all commands received via the Computer Interface Port

CPC
(CHARACTERS PER CHANNEL)

Sets or reads the number of data-field spaces (2 through 9) for all transmissions in response to a STR or HCY command

DBS
(DATA BITS)

Sets or reads the number of data bits (7 or 8) for the Computer Interface Port

DLY
(DELAY)

Sets or reads the intertransmission delay for the Computer Interface Port (0 through 100 milliseconds)

EMM
(SCALING FACTOR)

Sets or reads the scaling factor ("m" coefficient) to be applied to the data reading of a given channel or of each channel in a given range of channels; also used to rescale the LCD digital display

EOT
(END-OF-TRANSMISSION TERMINATOR)

Sets or reads the string of up to four ASCII characters to be used as the end-of-transmission terminator for the Computer Interface Port

EXB
(EXECUTE BUTTON)

Sets or reads the command(s) to be executed when a given front-panel button is pressed ON or pressed OFF (when the instrument is not in setup mode).  "Read" form of the command can return the EXB command string for each button in a given range of buttons.

EXC
(EXCITATION)

Sets or reads the excitation level, if applicable

EXU
(EXECUTE)

Sets or reads the command(s) to be executed when a given logic bit "goes high" or "goes low."  "Read" form of the command can return the EXU command string for each bit in a given range of bits.

FIL
(FILTER)

Sets or reads the digital filtering constant (0 through 15) for a given analog input channel or for each analog input channel in a given range of channels

FLA
(FLASH)

Sets or reads the number of the flashing trigger bit for the LCD digital display; can be used to disable bit-triggered flashing of the display

FRC
(FORCE)

Sets the scaling factor ("m" coefficient) for a given analog input channel—or for each analog input channel in a given range of channels—so that the existing channel input yields a specified reading; also sets desired precision (decimal-point location) for the channel(s).  "Read" form of the command returns an internal scaling number for a given analog input channel or each analog input channel in a range of channels.

FRQ
(FREQUENCY CALIBRATION—
Model 4040 and 
Model 4K/HP only)

Sets an appropriate scaling factor for the frequency input channel based on the nominal full-scale rating of the frequency source (or the highest frequency expected to be measured) and the corresponding value of the measured phenomenon, expressed in the desired engineering units and precision.  "Read" form of the command returns current FRQ calibration constants for the frequency input channel.

HEP
(HIGH ENDPOINT)

Sets or reads the bargraph HIGH ENDPOINT value for a given channel or for each channel in a given range of channels; it can be a fixed value or equal to the "live" reading of a specified channel

HHL
(HIGH HIGH LIMIT)

Sets or reads the HIGH HIGH limit value for a given channel or for each channel in a given range of channels; it can be a fixed value or equal to the "live" reading of a specified channel

HIL
(HIGH LIMIT)

Sets or reads the HIGH limit value for a given channel or for each channel in a given range of channels; it can be a fixed value or equal to the "live" reading of a specified channel

LBT
("BETWEEN" LOGIC)

Sets or reads the logic bit to be set when data for a given channel (or any one of a given range of channels) is in the SAFETY (NO VIOLATION) limit zone

LCT
(LOCATE)

Sets or reads the "location" assignment for a given analog input channel.  "Read" form of the command can return locations for each analog input channel in a given range of channels.

LEP
(LOW ENDPOINT)

Sets or reads the bargraph LOW ENDPOINT value for a given channel or for each channel in a given range of channels; it can be a fixed value or equal to the "live" reading of a specified channel

LGO
(LOGO)

Sets or reads the "logo" heading of up to 15 characters for display by an optional Model 10P80D Extended Keyboard or Model 10P25D Operator's Keyboard

LGT
("GREATER THAN" LOGIC)

Sets or reads the logic bit to be set when data for a given channel (or any one of a given range of channels) is in the UPPER "CAUTION" limit zone

LIO
(LOGIC I/O)

Sets or reads the I/O status ("input" or "output") of a given logic I/O port or of each logic I/O port in a given range of ports

LLL
(LOW LOW LIMIT)

Sets or reads the LOW LOW limit value for a given channel or for each channel in a given range of channels; it can be a fixed value or equal to the "live" reading of a specified channel

LLT
("LESS THAN" LOGIC)

Sets or reads the logic bit to be set when data for a given channel (or any one of a given range of channels) is in the LOWER "CAUTION" limit zone

LNS
(LINEARIZATION SEGMENTS)

Sets or reads the number of linearization points to be entered in the linearization table for a given analog input channel or for each analog input channel in a given range of channels

LOL
(LOW LIMIT)

Sets or reads the LOW limit value for a given channel or for each channel in a given range of channels; it can be a fixed value or equal to the "live" reading of a specified channel

MVV
(MV/V CALIBRATION)—
Model 4077 versions only)

Sets an appropriate scaling factor for the strain gage input channel (and/or either or both of the analog "peak" channels) based on the transducer sensitivity rating in mV/V, full scale, and the nominal full-scale rating of the transducer expressed in the desired engineering units and precision.  "Read" form of the command returns current "MVV" calibration constants for a given strain gage input channel or for each strain gage input channel in a given range of channels.

NOD
(NODE)—
"N" Option instruments in RS485 mode only)

Sets or reads the instrument node number (0 through 99)

OPT
(OUTPUT TERMINATOR)

Sets or reads the string of one or two ASCII characters to be used as output (or "end-of-line") terminator for the Computer Interface Port

PAR
(PARITY)

Sets or reads the parity number for the Computer Interface Port (0 for NONE, 1 for ODD, 2 for EVEN, or 3 for ZERO)

RES
(RESPONSE—
Model 4040 and 
Model 4K/HP only)

Sets or reads the analog filter characteristics for the frequency input channel

RNG
(RANGE)

Sets or reads the input range (or unit scale) for a given analog input channel or for each analog input channel in a given range of channels

SBS
(STOP BITS)

Sets or reads the number of stop bits (1 or 2) for the Computer Interface Port

SCD
(SECURITY CODE)

Sets and puts into immediate effect a specified security code of up to 8 ASCII characters, thus protecting the current instrument configuration from both interrogation and alteration.  There is no "read" form of the command.  Not currently recognized by the Model 4010, Model 4040, Model 4078, or Model 4K/HP.

SEN
(SENSITIVITY)—
Model 4040 and 
Model 4K/HP only)

Sets or reads the input sensitivity for the frequency input channel

SRC
(LOGIC SOURCE)

Sets or reads the logic source and latch mode for a given bit or for each bit in a given range of bits

TAR
(TARE)

Sets the tare offset for a given channel (or for each channel in a given range of channels) so that the existing channel input yields a specified reading.  "Read" form of the command returns the existing tare offset for a given channel or each channel in a range of channels.

TER
(TERMINATOR)

Sets or reads the number of the "scan terminator" channel

TYP
(TYPE)

Sets or reads the "type" code for a given channel or for each channel in a given range of channels

XBG
(EXECUTE BASE GROUP)

Sets or reads the 16-member bit group (No. 1 or No. 2) to which the 16 "EXECUTE" functions are assigned

ZRO
(ZERO)

Sets the zero offset ("b" term) for a given analog input channel—or for each analog input channel in a given range of channels—so that the existing input yields a specified reading.  "Read" form of the command returns an internal scaling number for a given analog input channel or each analog input channel in a range of channels.

RUN-TIME Commands  [Back ]

ANN
(ANNUNCIATOR)

Turns ON or OFF a given front-panel indicator light or each light in a given range of lights.  "Read" form of the command returns current ON/OFF status of a given indicator light or of each light in a given range of lights.

BCD
(BINARY CODED DECIMAL)

Sets the 16 members of a given bit group (No. 1 or No. 2) to encode in BCD form a specified decimal value from -7999 through 7999, or sets each bit group to the same BCD code.  "Read" form of the command returns the decimal value currently represented by the BCD configuration of one or of each bit group.

BIN
(BINARY)

Sets the 16 members of a given bit group (No. 1 or No. 2) to encode in BINARY form a specified decimal value from -32000 through 32000, or sets each bit group to the same BINARY code.  "Read" form of the command returns the decimal value currently represented by the BINARY configuration of one or of each bit group.

BIT
(SET BIT)

Sets or reads the logic state of a given bit or of each bit in a given range of bits

BTS
(BITS)

Cancels the NOB command, to resume normal reading of logic bits with each scan cycle

CHN
(CHANNEL)

"Write" form of the command loads a given "DOWNLOAD" channel (or each "DOWNLOAD" channel in a given range of channels) with either a fixed data value or the current data reading of a specified channel.  "Read" form of the command transmits current data for a given channel or—in RS232 mode only—for each channel in a given range of channels.  For every channel, outputs x,w,z[OPT] from the Computer Interface Port, where x = optional channel number, w = channel data value, z = optional limit-zone indicator number, and [OPT] = output terminator.

DEC
(DECREMENT)

Decreases by one count the reading of a given "DOWNLOAD" channel or of each "DOWNLOAD" channel in a given range of channels

DIS
(DISPLAY)

Selects a given channel to be displayed on the LCD digital display, or reads the number of the channel currently being displayed

DMP
(DUMP)

Transmits current data for all scanned channels or—in RS232 mode only—for all channels in a given range of channels—in sequence and once only.  For every channel, outputs x,w,z[OPT] from the Computer Interface Port, where x = optional channel number, w = channel data value, z = optional limit-zone indicator number, and [OPT] = output terminator.

ECO
(ECHO)

Enables channel-number "echo" for all transmissions in response to a CHN, DMP, or SNP command

EDT
(EDITOR)

Enables or disables front-panel "SETUP" mode, to allow or disallow alteration of instrument configuration via front-panel buttons.  "Read" form of the command returns current "editor" status ("YES" or "NO").

ESC
(ESCAPE)

Halts any transmission from the Computer Interface Port; clears any partial command that may have been previously entered

HCY
(HARD COPY)

In RS232 mode (only), transmits current data for a given channel, for each channel in a given range of channels, or for all scanned channels—in sequence and once only.  For every channel, outputs x,w,z[OPT] from the Computer Interface Port, where x = channel number, w = channel data value, z = optional limit-zone indicator number, and [OPT] = output terminator.  Output may be formatted in parallel columns.

HEX
(HEXADECIMAL)

Sets the 16 members of a given bit group (No. 1 or No. 2) such that their configuration represents a given HEXADECIMAL word, or sets each bit group to the same hexadecimal word.  "Read" form of the command returns the HEXADECIMAL word currently represented by the configuration of one or of each bit group.

INC
(INCREMENT)

Increases by one count the reading of a given "DOWNLOAD" channel or of each "DOWNLOAD" channel in a given range of channels

LIM
(LIMITS)

Enables per-channel limit-zone indication for all transmissions in response to a CHN, DMP, SNP, STR, or HCY command

LOK
(LOCK)

Inhibits automatic updating of a given channel, or each channel in a given range of channels, or of all channels

LZN
(LIMIT ZONE)

Transmits the current limit-zone indicator number for a given channel or—in RS232 mode only—for each channel in a given range of channels

NCH
(NO CHANNEL)

Cancels the ECO command, disabling channel-number "echo" for all transmissions in response to a CHN, DMP, or SNP command

NOB
(NO BITS)

Disables the reading of logic bits with each scan cycle; may be used to disable all "EXECUTE" functions

NOL
(NO LIMITS)

Cancels the LIM command, disabling per-channel limit-zone indication for all transmissions in response to a CHN, DMP, SNP, STR, or HCY command

OPN
(OPEN)—
"N" Option instruments in RS485 mode only)

"Opens" a single specified network node (only) for RS485 communications with the supervisory computer

PKN
(PEAK NEGATIVE)—
Model 4077 versions only)

Places the analog "-PEAK" channel in "TRACK" or "HOLD" mode.  "Read" form of the command returns current "-PEAK" mode setting.

PKP
(PEAK POSITIVE)—
Model 4077 versions only)

Places the analog "+PEAK" channel in "TRACK" or "HOLD" mode.  "Read" form of the command returns current "+PEAK" mode setting.

REBOOT

Re-initializes the instrument to its "default" configuration.  Not currently recognized by the Model 4010, Model 4040, Model 4078, or Model 4K/HP.

RLS
(RELEASE)

Releases the "latch" of a given bit or of each bit in a given range of bits

RPC
(RE-ENABLE PROGRAM CHANGES)

Restores WRITE-ONLY access to the current setup configuration when the prespecified SECURITY CODE is entered; re-establishes full READ/WRITE security after changes to the configuration have been made.  Not currently recognized by the Model 4010, Model 4040, Model 4078, or Model 4K/HP.

SDI
(STEP DISPLAY)

Calls to LCD digital display the channel whose number is one greater than that of the currently displayed channel

SHN
(SHUNT CALIBRATE—
NEGATIVE)—
Model 4077 versions,
Model 4078, and
Model 4K/HP only)

Closes the shunt-calibration switch for a negative up-scale reading, or opens the switch to resume normal measurement.  "Read" form of the command returns current status of the negative shunt-calibration switch.

SHP
(SHUNT CALIBRATE—
POSITIVE)—
Model 4077 versions,
Model 4078, and
Model 4K/HP only)

Closes the shunt-calibration switch for a positive up-scale reading, or opens the switch to resume normal measurement.  "Read" form of the command returns current status of the positive shunt-calibration switch.

SND
(SEND)

Transmits a specified string of up to 32 ASCII characters from the Computer Interface Port

SNP
(SNAPSHOT)

Transmits "time-coherent" data for all scanned channels, or—in RS232 mode only—for all channels in a given range of channels—in sequence and once only.  For every channel, outputs x,w,z[OPT] from the Computer Interface Port, where x = optional channel number, w = channel data value, z = optional limit-zone indicator number, and [OPT] = output terminator.

STR
(STREAM)

In RS232 mode (only), continuously repeats transmission of current data for a given channel, for each channel in a given range of channels, or for all scanned channels—in sequence—until terminated by ESC command.  For every channel, outputs x,w,z[OPT] from the Computer Interface Port, where x = channel number, w = channel data value, z = optional limit-zone indicator number, and [OPT] = output terminator.  Output may be formatted in parallel columns.

UNL
(UNLOCK)

Cancels LOK command, to resume automatic updating of a given channel, of each channel in a given range of channels, or of all channels

VER
(VERSION)

Reads the instrument model number and software version level

Additional 4K/SPC SETUP Commands  [Back ]

DAM
(DEFAULT AVERAGE MEAN)

Sets or reads the X-BAR-BAR value to be in effect on resetting the statistical process until a specified number of subgroups have been taken

DMN
(DEFAULT MEAN)

Sets or reads the X-BAR value to be in effect on resetting the statistical process until the first subgroup has been taken

DMR
(DEFAULT MEAN RANGE)

Sets or reads the R-BAR value to be in effect on resetting the statistical process until a specified number of subgroups have been taken

DRN
(DEFAULT RANGE)

Sets or reads the RANGE value to be in effect on resetting the statistical process until the first subgroup has been taken

INT
(INTERVAL)

Sets or reads the sampling mode ("manual" or "automatic"), and, in the case of "automatic" sampling, specifies the desired time interval as a number of complete scan cycles (up to 32767)

MDY
(MEAN DELAY)

Sets or reads the number of subgroups (1 through 50) that have to be taken after a resetting of the statistical process before the automatic calculation of X-BAR and R control limits will begin

PUN
(PUNCTUATION)

Sets or reads the delimiter character for all responses to the SHD command

SPM
(STATISTICAL POWERUP MODE)

Sets or reads the powerup mode ("statistical process HALT" or "statistical process START")

STA
(STATISTICAL SETUP)

Sets or reads the channel or channels to be sampled for SPC, and specifies the desired subgroup size (2 through 25).  "Write" form of the command automatically resets the entire statistical process. 

Additional 4K/SPC RUN-TIME Commands  [Back ]

BBM
(BAR BAR MEAN)

Transmits from the RS232/RS485 Interface Port the current X-BAR-BAR value, calculated over the last 100 subgroups taken since the statistical process was last reset

DBR
(DUMP BAR RANGE)

Transmits from the RS232/RS485 Interface Port the current R-BAR value, calculated over the last 100 subgroups taken since the statistical process was last reset

DMH
(DUMP MEAN HISTORY)

Transmits from the RS232/RS485 Interface Port the X-BAR data for a given subgroup (or for each subgroup in a given range of subgroups) from among the last 100 subgroups taken since the statistical process was last reset

DRH
(DUMP RANGE HISTORY)

Transmits from the RS232/RS485 Interface Port the RANGE data for a given subgroup (or for each subgroup in a given range of subgroups) from among the last 100 subgroups taken since the statistical process was last reset

HSP
(HALT STATISTICAL PROCESS)

Disables the "taking" of sample data readings for SPC calculations

MMR
(SUBGROUP MEAN MOVING RANGE)

Transmits from the RS232/RS485 Interface Port the MEAN MOVING RANGE value for the last complete subgroup

RSG
(RESET SUBGROUP)

Resets the subgroup currently being "taken" by emptying all sample readings taken so far for that subgroup

RSP
(RESET STATISTICAL PROCESS)

Resets the entire statistical process by emptying all statistical data, including all sample readings for all stored subgroups

SAM
(SAMPLE)

Causes a sample data reading to be "taken" for SPC calculations, unless the statistical process has been "halted"

SGD
(SUBGROUP DONE)

Reads subgroup sampling status: whether at least one complete subgroup has already been "taken" or the first subgroup has yet to be completed; the number of subgroups (up to a maximum of 100) that have been taken since the statistical process was last reset; the number of samples that have been taken so far for the current subgroup; and whether the statistical process is currently "active" or "halted"

SGH
(SUBGROUP HISTORY)

Transmits from the RS232/RS485 Interface Port the value of a given data sample (or of each sample in a given range of data samples) taken for the last complete subgroup

SGM
(SUBGROUP MEAN)

Transmits from the RS232/RS485 Interface Port the X-BAR value for the last complete subgroup

SGR
(SUBGROUP RANGE)

Transmits from the RS232/RS485 Interface Port the RANGE value for the last complete subgroup

SGV
(SUBGROUP VARIANCE)

Transmits from the RS232/RS485 Interface Port the VARIANCE value for the last complete subgroup

SHD
(SHOW HISTORY DATA)

Transmits from the RS232/RS485 Interface Port the individual data values for a given stored subgroup or for each subgroup in a given range of stored subgroups

SHS
(SHOW HISTORY STATUS)

Reads "history" memory status: the total number of subgroups that may be placed in the "history" memory, and the number of subgroups presently in the "history" memory

SSP
(START STATISTICAL PROCESS)

Enables the "taking" of sample data readings for SPC calculations