Accusetter Manual - BC MacDonald & Co.

Offloading Data
Current measurement results can be offload through the RS232C connection. The
offloaded data consist of the check name, measured numeric value, scale (inch or
metric), status (good, over or under), and class.
There are three ways of initiating data offload from the Accusetter II. They are as
follows:
1. The operator can initiate offload by pressing the “ENTER” push-button on the
Accusetter II.
2. An external device (PC or Data Collector) can automatically solicit the data
offload by sending an ASCII ‘E’ character ( HEX code ) to the
Accusetter II through the RS232C connection. This will simulate the
“ENTER” push-button as explained in the EXTERNAL COMMAND
section.
3. The offload can be initiated though the I/O Board. The board contains a
Footswitch control line input that when activated initiates the data offload.
This input can be toggled with a footswitch or other external device (see I/O
Board section).
Data Packet
The offloaded data packet will contain five fields. Each field will be separated by a
semicolon (;) delimiter. A semicolon delimiter will also be included after the last field
along with a and < line feed>. (HEX code and ).
Field 1 - Check Name
Field 2 - Measured Numeric Value, 4-8 ASCII Characters.
Field 3 - Scale Type, 2 ASCII Characters (in, mm).
Field 4 - Status, 0 – 5 ASCII Characters (GOOD, UNDER, OVER).
Field 5 - Class
Note: If the programmable limits are turned off, the status field will be blank but the
delimiter will still be included.
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