T-Series/Commands/Set Protocol
Set Protocol - Cmd 123
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| Instruction Name | Set Protocol |
|---|---|
| Applies to | A-Series and X-Series devices |
| Firmware Version | 6.06 and up |
| Command Number | 123 |
| Command Type | Setting |
| Command Data | Protocol |
| Reply Data | Protocol |
| Safe to retry? | Yes |
| Returns Current Position? | No |
| Persistence | Non-Volatile |
| Summary | Changes the communications protocol in use. |
This command sets the protocol in use for communications. The device will reply in the current protocol and then change to the new setting after the communication lines have been idle for 500ms.
Valid protocols are:
- 1 - Binary Protocol
- 2 - ASCII Protocol
To set protocol and RS232 baud rate at the same time, use the Convert To Ascii (Cmd 124) command. See Appendix A for step-by-step instructions for switching protocols with Zaber Console.
This setting is stored in non-volatile memory and will persist after power-down or reset.