AutoPatch 8Y-XL Setup Guide download pdf (Page 74)

BCS (Basic Control

Structure) Commands

BCS is a set of alphanumeric characters that allows a PC or other control

device to send commands to the system serially. When using a PC to

control the 8Y-XL, use serial software, such as Windows95

HyperTerminal, to establish communication. Command lines are not

case-sensitive.

The following table shows BCS command characters (keys), their

functions, and short descriptions of their functions.

Key Function Description

Change

Initiates an execute switch command

Level

Flags the next1-3digit number as a level number

0"-"9"

Number

Identifies inputs, outputs, presets, and levels; combine the

digits to form larger numbers

Input

Flags the next1-3digit number as an input specification

Output

Flags the next1-3digit number as an output specification

Note: O is the letter O, not the number zero (0)

" " Space

Separates numbers in multiple number entries

Take

Executes a command

Exit

Exits, or cancels, the command being entered

Status

Initiates verification of the status of input and output

connections

Disconnect

Initiates a disconnect switch command

Global Preset

Initiates an execute global preset or execute local preset

command

Note: Global presets are not implemented at this time

Local Preset

Flags the next1-3digit number as a local preset number

Installation and Setup Guide C-1

BCS Commands

1 2 ... 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 ... 82 83

No comments

AutoPatch 8Y-XL Setup Guide Page 74