Instruction Manual for MODEL AM-215A UL 1/4

2.2. External dimensions

SET POINT COMPARATOR

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(1) The equipment may be damaged if the input current or voltage exceeds
the maximum allowed value.
(2) Only use a supply voltage which is in the usable voltage range. Using a
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voltage outside this range may result in fire, electric shock, or damage to
the equipment.
(3) Please note that the contents of this manual may be changed without 2.3. Panel attachment procedure
notice due to product modifications.
(4) In preparing this manual, we made every effort to provide the best manual After removing the attachment bands from the main unit, insert the unit
possible. Please contact your dealer or Watanabe if you notice any
deficiencies, errors, omissions, etc. through the front of the panel, and fasten it from the rear side of the panel
(5) After you finish reading the manual, keep it handy for future access. using the attachment bands.

1. Before using the product

Thank you for purchasing the AM-215A Series. Keep this operating manual handy
so that you can refer to it in the future. Check the contents of your package
and contact your dealer or Watanabe if you notice any problems (e.g., equipment
damage).
1.1.Equipment numbers
The equipment numbers used with the AM-215A Series follow the chart shown
below. Make sure the product you selected when you placed your order has the
same model number and specifications as the product you received.
! Caution
A M - 2 1 5 A - X X - X X (1) Make sure the installation location is strong enough to support the unit's weight. If it is
not strong enough, or if the unit is not properly attached, the display may fall, possibly
Basic model Comparator output resulting in injury.
1:Relay contact output (2) When installing the unit in a system, be sure there is sufficient heat dissipation so that the
Series name 2:Photocoupler output temperature inside the system does not reach or exceed 50°C.

Option output 3. Description of terminals and connection

1:None procedure OUT3 OUT2 OUT1
4:RS-485 interface EXC
(c) (e) (c) (e) (c) (e)
6:Analog output(4-20mA)
+24V 0V COM a c a c a c
7:Analog output(0-10V)
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Input range
11:11Range(+-99.99mV)
12:12Range(+-999.9mV)
13:13Range(+-9.999V) POWER !
1V:1VRange(1-5V)
2A:2ARange(4-20mA)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
HI LO + - DZ 0V +V
1.2. Standard accessories check INPUT ANALOG TERMINA POWER
OUT TOR
The AM-215A package includes an operating manual (this document) and one unit or
RS485

seal. Connection using wire Connection using rod

Thickness: AWG28-16 terminal

2. Panel cutting dimensions Wire exposed length:

5-6 mm
2.1. Panel cutting dimensions
5-6mm

5-6mm

Follow the dimensions shown in the diagram below in cutting the panel in order
to install the AM-215A Series. Dimensions of terminal
block opening
1.8
+0.5
45.0 -0 M2.5 Phillips screwdriver

Recommended
2.2
+0.3
-0

torque: 0.4 Nm
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AM-215 terminal block side view

①②：Input signals
MIN 50

* Recommended panel
thickness: 1-8 mm • Make the input signal lines as short as possible. Keep them away from other
signal lines.
• If there is a lot of external noise, use a two-wire shielded cable and form
MIN a single connection between the outer sheath and the LO side at the signal
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source.

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 Instruction Manual for MODEL AM-215A UL 2/4
③,④: Output terminals ● Parameter group
· An analog output (4-20 mA or 0-10 V) or an RS485 interface can
be selected. The parameters of the AM-215A fall into the five categories below.
⑦: DZ (Digital Zero) This manual does not explain the settings of the shift data and
The previously displayed value is set to zero. After this setting, the linearize data. They are explained in a different manual. If
measurement is performed based on this “zero” point for display. that manual is needed, please contact our dealer or office.
When the b.uP is OFF, turning the power OFF will cancel this A group of parameters that relate to the basic operations and functions of
Condition data
setting. the AM-215A, such as sampling rate.
Comparator data A group of parameters that relate to comparative outputs.
* The DZ terminal is enabled by short-circuiting it with the COM
A group of parameters that relate to measurements, such as decimal
terminal or setting it to level “0”. It is disabled by Scaling data
point and displayed value, and input signals.
open-circuiting it or setting it to level “1”.
Shift data A parameter that relates to the function to forcibly shift a displayed value.
Level “0”: 0-1.5 V Level “1”: 3.5-5 V
A parameter that performs corrections to determine a straight line
Input current: -0.5 mA or below Linearize data
representing input signals and displayed values.
⑧, ⑨: Power source terminals (DC POWER)
· A power source is connected to a power source terminal. The 4.1.1 Condition Data Setting
AM-215A does not have a power switch. The power is turned ON as
soon as the power source is connected. (Measurement operation)
If M key is pushed in the state of each menu name or there is no key operation
⑩, ⑪: EXC (sensor power source) during 1 second, it will shift to contents selection of a parameter. Moreover, when
there is no key operation during 8 seconds at the time of selection of the contents
· An EXC terminal can be used as a sensor power source (24 V DC of a parameter, it returns to a menu.
Numerical value or option
25 mA maximum). Digit shift
change
⑬ - ⑱: Comparative output terminals Back to measurement
operasion
Default value

· Relay output Menu name The contents of a parameter

Contact capacity: 24 V DC/1 A (resistive load) All parameters are Only comparator data are
displayed. displayed.
Mechanical lifespan: 5 million times min. (Protect level)
Conparator and scaling Only pl parameters are
data are displayed. displayed.
Electrical lifespan: 100,000 times min. (resistive load)
· Photocoupler output Once (25 times/sec) 20 times (12.5 times/sec)
Output capacity: Voltage: 30 V max., Current: 50 mA max. Twice (12.5 times/sec) 40times(0.625 times/sec)
(Average frequency) 4 times (6.25 times/sec) 80 times (0.31 times/sec)
The maximum output saturation voltage is 1.2 V at 50 mA. 8 times (3.125 times/sec) 100times(0.25 times/sec)
* Use the relay output and photocoupler output within the range of 10 times (2.5 times/sec) 200times(0.13 times/sec)

the rated capacity. OFF(no movingaverage

8 times.
calculation)
(Moving-average
Twice. 16 times.
calculation frequency)
！ Caution 4 times. 32 times.

(1) Apply the rated voltage at once (gradually increasing the applied voltage may not turn the machine The smallest digit is 0 or
ON). Normal.
5
(Step wide) The smallest digit is an
(2) The time interval for turning the power ON/OFF should be at least 10 seconds (turning the power The smallest digit is 0
ON/OFF within 10 seconds may not turn the machine ON). even numder.
(3) T h e I N P U T L O , E X C 0 V , a n d C O M t e r m i n a l s a r e a t t h e s a m e p o t e n t i a l , b u t t h e y s h o u l d b e w i r e d
s e p a r a t e l y . (When using a 2-wire sensor, terminals 2-11 should be externally connected.) Brightest Dim Turned off
(4) When no terminals are selected for outputting, do not connect anything to vacant terminals. (Display blanking)
Bright Dimmest

4 Parameter Setting Retained as a digital limiter value.

(Digital limiter typ)
4.1 Component Name and Function Displayed as a value out of the digital limiter value.

① ② 9600bps 2400bps 19200bps

AL1 AL2 (Baud rate)
4800bps 38400bps
*A menu is displayed only the option output form 4.

Ｅ Ｍ 7bit
(Data length)
8bit
*A menu is displayed only the option output form 4.

③ ④ ⑤ ⑥
Even parity No parity
① Main display area: Displays measured values, as well as menus and (Parity bit)
Odd parity
their contents for parameter setting. *A menu is displayed only the option output form 4.
② Check results display area: Displays the check results (when using the
1bit
GO output, neither the AL1 nor the AL2 is (Stop bit)
2bit
flashing). *A menu is displayed only the option output form 4.
③ ENTER switch: Move from the measurement mode to the parameter
CR+LF
setting mode (“ENTER” + “Mode”). (Delimiter)
CR
④ Mode switch: In the parameter setting mode, switch from one item *A menu is displayed only the option output form 4.
to another.
Move to the shift data setting mode (Equipment ID) ～ The ID of RS-485 equipment is set (00 not permitted).
*The default value is 00.
(“Mode” + “Shift”). *A menu is displayed only the option output form 4.
Turn the DZ terminal ON/OFF on the front panel
The digital zero value is stored when the power is turned OFF.
(“Mode” + “Increment”). (DZ Backup)
The digital zero value is not stored when the power is turned
⑤ Shift switch: In the parameter setting mode, switch from one OFF.

digit to another. The linearize function is not used.

Move to the shift data setting mode (Linearize) The linearize function is used.
The linearize data is initialized.
(“Mode” + “Shift”).
⑥ Increment switch: Select numerical value (“Increment”) and the
(TZ correction Tracking zero correction time (set value ×times of
～
contents for parameter setting. time) sampling).
*The default value is 00.
Turn the DZ terminal ON/OFF on the front panel
(“Mode” + “Increment”).
(TZ correction
* All parameters can be initialized by switching on a power supply, pushing width)
～ Tracking zero correction width (set value ×digit).

all keys. *The default value is 00.

*In selection, a menu does not come out of 00 by .
* When the b.uP of the condition data is turned OFF, turning the power No delay time when the power is turned ON.
(Delay time when the
OFF cancels the digital zero value. power is turned ON) ～
No delay time when the power is turned ON is set (set
value ×second).
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4.1.2 Comparator Data Setting (Measurement operation)
(Measurement operation)

If M key is pushed in the state of each menu name or there is no key operation
during 1 second, it will shift to contents selection of a parameter. Moreover,
If M key is pushed in the state of each menu name or there is no key operation when there is no key operation during 8 seconds at the time of selection of the
during 1 second, it will shift to contents selection of a parameter. Moreover, when contents of a parameter, it returns to a menu.
Press twice
there is no key operation during 8 seconds at the time of selection of the contents
of a parameter, it returns to a menu. Numerical value or option
Digit shift
change
Numerical value or option Back to measurement
Digit shift Default value
change operasion
Back to measurement
Default value
operasion
Menu name The contents of a parameter
Menu name The contents of a parameter
(Displayedfull-scale The value to be displayed at the time of FIN signal
～
value) input is set.
(Comparative HI-LO check operation (HI/GO/LO comparative output)
*The default value is 9999.
outputtypr) HH check operation (HH/HI/GO comparative output)
LL check operation (GO/LO/LL comparative output)

(Inputfull-scalevalue) ～ Input full-scale signal.

Check value 1 is set (setting varies depending on the
(Check value 1) ～ *The default value is 9999 in the 11-13 range, 20.00 in the 2A
COM.T setting.
*The default value is 1000. range, and 5.000 in the 1V range.
*It is set to S-HH at the time of HHHG selection.
*It is set to S-LO at the time of GLLL selection. (Displayedoffset The value to be displayed at the time of OIN signal
～
value) input is set.
Check value 2 is set (setting varies depending on the
(Check value 2) ～ *The default value is 0.
COM.T setting.
*The default value is 500.
*It is set to S-HH at the time of HHHG selection.
*It is set to S-LO at the time of GLLL selection.
(Inputoffsetvalue) ～ Input offset signal.
Hysteresis 1 is set (setting varies depending on the
(Hysteresis 1) ～
COM. Tsetting) *The default value is 0 in the 11-13 range, 4.00 in the 2A range, and
*The default value is 0. 1.000 in the 1V range.
*It is set to H-HH at the time of HHHG selection.
*It is set to H-LO at the time of GLLL selection. (Digital limiter HI
Hysteresis 1 is set (setting varies depending on the ～ The upper limit value of the displayable range is set.
(Hysteresis 2) ～ value)
COM. Tsetting) *The default value is 9999.
*The default value is 0.
*It is set to H-LL at the time of HHHG selection.
*It is set to H-GO at the time of GLLL selection.
Normally open
(Digital limiter LO ～ The lower limit value of the displayable range is set.
(Output 1 Logic) value)
Normally closed *The default value is -9999.
*It is set to L-HH at the time of HHHG selection. *A menu is displayed only the option output form 4.
*It is set to L-GO at the time of GLLL selection.
*An output terminal will be out3. (Analog output HI A displayed value to obtain an output from the full-
～
value) scale side of the analog output is set.
Normally open
(Output 2 Logic) *The default value is 9999.
Normally closed
*It is set to L-HI at the time of HHHG selection.
*It is set to L-LO at the time of GLLL selection. A displayed value to obtain an output from the full-
(Analog output LO ～
*An output terminal will be out2. scale side of the analog output is set.
value)
Normally open *The default value is 0.
(Output 3 Logic)
Normally closed
*It is set to L-GO at the time of HHHG selection. At sahdira Flashing decimal indicator is tumed ON/OFF.
*It is set to L-LL at the time of GLLL selection. *The defaultvalue is OFF (during setting, all of the indicators are
(Decimalpoit)
*An output terminal will be out1. tumed ON).
AL1 is turned on by HH. AL1 is turned on by LO. * Set up by the key.
(AL1 lighting
selection) AL1 is turned on by HI. AL1 is turned on by LL.
AL1 is turned on by GO.
I n p u t
: 0-10 V
voltage
AL2 is turned on by HH. AL2 is turned on by LO. Displayed
(AL2 lighting D i s p l a y e d : 0-5000 value range
AL2 is turned on by HI. AL2 is turned on by LL. value range
selection)
AL2 is turned on by GO.

*The parameter of AL1 and AL2 is set to GO with both sides

immediately after changing a comparison output type parameter.

F S C : 5000 5000
●Comparative operation type F I N : 9999
OFS : 0
In the AM-215A, use the comparator data to select one type of O I N 0
3000
Input
comparative operation from the three types below: voltage

HI / GO / LO mode 0 10 V

Comparator condition
Output ●Analog output setting
OUT1 OUT2 OUT3
Measurement value > HI limit value ＯＦＦ ＯＦＦ ON
The range of displayed values of the AM-215A’s analog output can
LO limit value ≦ Measurement value ≦ HI limit value ＯＦＦ ON ＯＦＦ be arbitrarily set, such that it corresponds to the range of 4-20
LO limit value > Measurement value ON ＯＦＦ ＯＦＦ mA or 0-10 V. Analog output scaling sets a displayed value to the
HH / HI / GO mode analog output HI that corresponds to 20 mA or 10 V. Likewise, it
Output
sets a displayed value to the analog output LO that corresponds
Comparator condition to 4 mA or 0 V.
OUT1 OUT2 OUT3
Measurement value > HH limit value ＯＦＦ ON ON The scaling concept is presented below:
Measurement value > HI limit value ＯＦＦ ON ＯＦＦ The operation for scaling is the same as that for the displayed
HI limit value ≧ Measurement value ON ＯＦＦ ＯＦＦ
value setting.
GO / LO / LL mode ：Displayed value when the analog output is 20 mA or 10 V
Output ：Displayed value when the analog output is 4 mA or 0 V
Comparator condition
OUT1 OUT2 OUT3
Measurement value ≧ LO limit value ＯＦＦ ＯＦＦ ON
O u t p u t : 4-20 mA Output
current current
LO limit value > Measurement value ＯＦＦ ON ＯＦＦ
Displayed 20 mA
LL limit value > Measurement value ON ON ＯＦＦ v a l u e : 0-5000
r a n g e
4.1.3 Scaling Data Setting
●Displayed value setting
The concept of the scaling data and an example setting of a
full-scale value are presented below: A O H I : 5000
AOLO : 0
Displayed value = (a×X) + b 4 mA
a = (Displayed full-scale value - Displayed offset value) / (Input
full-scale value - Input offset value) Displayed
0 5000
b = Displayed offset value - (Input offset value×a) value
range
where
X: Input value; a: Gain; b: Offset ! Caution

When the equipment input range is used, the full scale input values are initially set to 1 V → 5.000
and 2 A → 20.00. The offset input value is 0, so 1 V → 1.000 and 2 A → 4.00 are set.
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5. Error messages Comparator unit
Control method : Microcomputer computation
The error message of AM-215A and the solution at the time of an error Setting range : -9999 to +9999
are as follow. Comparator operation : Depends on sampling speed.
Comparator conditions : AL1 and AL2 judging monitor can be turned on at the time of arbitrary
Error Display Details Recovery Response judgment results.
When an input or displayed Use the relay so that input and displayed values HI / GO / LO mode
value is out of the measured are in the measured value range.
value range Output
Comparator condition
When the micro-computer is Make sure that the averaging frequency is not set OUT1 OUT2 OUT3
waiting for data input too high. Measurement value > HI limit value ＯＦＦ ＯＦＦ ON
LO limit value ≦ Measurement value ≦ HI limit value
Error in the internal memory of Turn the power of the relay OFF and turn it ON ＯＦＦ ON ＯＦＦ

the relay again. If the relay still does not recover, contact LO limit value > Measurement value ON ＯＦＦ ＯＦＦ
our dealer or office.
Reset the condition data. HH / HI / GO mode
Condition data error * Change at least one of the data in a parameter
and cycle through all of the other parameters. Output
Comparator condition
Reset the comparator data. OUT1 OUT2 OUT3
Comparator data error * Change at least one of the data in a parameter Measurement value > HH limit value ＯＦＦ ON ON
and cycle through all of the other parameters.
Measurement value > HI limit value ＯＦＦ ON ＯＦＦ
Reset the scaling data. HI limit value ≧ Measurement value ON ＯＦＦ ＯＦＦ
Scaling data error * Change at least one of the data in a parameter
and cycle through all of the other parameters. GO / LO / LL mode
Reset the linearize data. Output
Linearize data error * Change at least one of the data in a parameter Comparator condition
and cycle through all of the other parameters. OUT1 OUT2 OUT3
Measurement value ≧ LO limit value ＯＦＦ ＯＦＦ ON
Shift data error Reset the shift data. LO limit value > Measurement value ＯＦＦ ON ＯＦＦ
LL limit value > Measurement value ON ON ＯＦＦ
Digital zero value backup data Perform a writing operation for the digital zero
error value. Setting condition : HI / GO / LO mode HI limit value > LO limit value
HH / HI / GO mode HH limit value > HI limit value
GO / LO / LL mode LO limit value > LL limit value
6. Specifications Hysterisis : For each comparator all limit value can be set as 1 to 999 digits.
Input specifications
DC voltage measurements Relay output unit
Output ratings : DC 24 V, 1 A (resistance load)
Range Measurement range Display Input impedance Maximum allowed input
11 ±99.99mV 100 M  or greater ±50V Photocoupler output
12 ±999.9mV  or greater
100 M  ±50V
Offset ±9999 Output ratings : MAX.30V 50mA
13 ±9.999V Full scale ±9999 
Approximately 1 M ±50V Output saturation voltage : 1.2V max. at 50mA
1V 1-5 V Approximately 1 M  ±50V
Accuracy: ±(0.03% of rdg + 2 digits) (at 23°C± 5°C)  Optional unit
Analog output unit(can not be installed together with RS-485)
DC current measurements Output function : 4 to 20mA(AM-215A-XX-6X) or 0 to 10V(AM-215A-XX-7X)
Range Measurement range Display Input impedance Maximum allowed input Output specifications : Mode Load Resistance Accuracy Ripple
4 to 20mA 0 to 250  ±(0.5 % of FS) 25mVp-p max.
2A 4-20mA
Offset ±9999
Full scale ±9999
Approximately 50  ±50 mA 0 to 10V 10k min. ±(0.5 % of FS) 50mVp-p max.
 Note) The ripple current for the 4 to 20mA output mode is specified for
Accuracy: ±(0.1% of rdg + 2 digits) (at 23°C ± 5°C)
a load resistance of 250 and an output current of 20mA.
*1
* This accuracy is for (FSC - OFS) / (FIN - OIN) 1
RS-485 unit
* 1: 1V [(FIN-OIN)×2], 2A [(FIN-OIN)×5]
Synchronization method : Start - stop synchronization
Communication method : 2 - wire half-duplex (polling selecting)
General specifications Transfer rates : 38400 / 19200 / 9600 / 4800 / 2400
Measurement function : Select either DC voltage or DC current (single range) Start bit : 1bit
Input circuit : Single ended Data length : 7bits / 8bits
Operation type : Sigma-Delta conversion Parity bit : Even / Odd / None
Sampling speed : Maximum 25 per second Error check : Block check character (BCC) checksum
Display : Red 7-segment LED display (character height: approximately 8 mm) Stop bit : 1bit / 2bits
Polarity display : A minus sign is displayed if the operation result is negative. Character code : ASCII code
Out-of-range warning : "oL" or "-oL" is displayed with respect to the input signal when the value is Delimiter : CR + LF / CR
outside the display range. Transmission control protocol : None
Maximum display : ±9999 (full 4 digits) Used signal name : Non - inverted (+), inverted(-)
Decimal point : Can be set at any position using the front-panel flat switches. Maximum connected units : Maximum 31 meters
Zero display : Leading zero suppress Maximum line length : 500 meters(total) *In EN conformity, it is unber 30m.
Backup : Settings are held in EEPROM (guaranteed for 100,000 writes)
Operating temperature and humidity ranges : 0 to 50°C, 35 to 85% RH (no condensation) 7 Warranty and after-sales service
Storage temperature and humidity ranges : -20 to 70°C, 60% or lower RH (no condensation)
Supply voltage : DC 24 V ±20% 7.1 Warranty
Consumed power : Approximately 2.2 W
External dimensions : 48  24  87.8 The warranty lasts one year from the date of delivery. If
Weight : Weight: Approximately 100 g
Withstand voltage : DC 500 V for one minute across power terminals/input terminals and each
an equipment failure which is considered to be clearly at
output terminal the fault of Watanabe occurs during this period, we will
DC 500 V for one minute across input terminals/each output terminal
AC 1500 V for one minute across case/power terminals, input terminals, and repair the equipment at no charge.
each output terminal
Insulating resistance : 100 M or higher with DC 500 V across the terminals listed above 7.2 After-sales service
Standard accessories : Operating  manual, unit seal
Conformity standard : EN61326-1:2006 This product was manufactured, tested, and inspected according
E247481
External control unit
to rigorous quality control procedures before it was shipped from
Digital zero : Digital Zero is turned ON when the DZ terminal and terminal are shorted or the factory. If an equipment failure should occur, please contact
at the same potential.
your dealer or Watanabe(send the product to us). (Along with the
External power supply unit
Rating : DC 24 V ±5% failed product, please include a description with as much
Maximum load : 25mA information as possible.)

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 Digital panel meter 2. Shift function
ＭＯＤＥＬ AM-215A Series
Linearize function 2.1 View
/Shift functional handling description
This shift function is a function which shifts display value
compulsorily (offset), and the uncontrollable numerical
1. Linearize compensation function specification of it is attained in digital zero.
1.1 View 2.2 The operation method
This linearize function depends the linearity between (Measurement
operation)
compensation mark on input value (display value before (3 times)
compensation), and output value (display value after
compensation).
Displa About 1 second
y -9999～+9999 The display value offset is inputted.
The rectifying point
3 *The default value is 0.
9999 Digit shift Numerical value or option
change
*When there is no key operation during about 8 seconds, it returns
to "SHF" display. Furthermore, when there is no key operation
After [ compensation ] during about 8 seconds in the state of "SHF" display, it returns to
straight line
measurement operation.
Front
6000 [ compensation ] The value set up by M key is memorized and it checks that it is the display
straight line which contained shift operation to the display value equivalent to the
5000 present input.
The rectifying
point 2 Cautions :
The display will return to the setting of a shift value if M key has
pressed more than twice.
Then please set a shift value again.
If you return to measurement operation without resetting,
the shift value will affect the display value,
but please note that set value will not be backed up.
Input
0 The rectifying *When there is no key operation during about 8 seconds, it returns
5[V] 10[V]
point 2
to "SHF" display. Furthermore, when there is no key operation
① A rectifying point is set up with 3. (Measurement during about 8 seconds in the state of "SHF" display, it returns to
②The input value (0) and the output value (0) of the rectifying point 1 are set up. operation) measurement operation.
③Since the value (scaling is an initial state) when inputting the rectifying point 2 5V to 13 ranges turns into However, the memorized offset value (shift value) is reflected in
input value, input value is set up with 5000 and output value is set up with 6000. display value.
④The input value (9999) and the output value (9999) of the rectifying point 3 are set up.
Wish
1.2 The operation method
Setting range of a shift function Although it becomes the range of -9999 to 9999,
(Measurement operation)
if a shift setup is carried out after setting up comparator data,

the setting range of a shift may turn into the range of 0 to 9999,

In the state of the input value / output value of rectifying point X, when and it may not be able to perform a setup by the side of minus.
there is no key operation during about 8 seconds (0 etc.), it returns to
3 times
the display of n-XX.
Numerical value or option
Digit shift
change
Back to measurement
Default value
operasion

(Compensation Compensation mark are inputted. The setup of the

mark input) 02～16 rectifying point set up by this parameter is set up
with the following parameters.
*The default value is 00.

(Rectifying point
1 setup)

(Rectifying point -9999～+9999 The input value (display value before linearity
1 input value) compensation) of the rectifying point 1 is inputted.
*Setting condition (rectifying point n input value) >
(rectifying point n-1 input value)

(Rectifying point The output value (display value before linearity

-9999～+9999
1 output value) compensation) of the rectifying point 1 is inputted.

(Rectifying point
2 setup)

(Rectifying point -9999～+9999 The input value (display value before linearity
2 input value) compensation) of the rectifying point 2 is inputted.
*Setting condition (rectifying point n input value) >
(rectifying point n-1 input value)

(Rectifying point -9999～+9999 The output value (display value before linearity
2 output value) compensation) of the rectifying point 2 is inputted.

(Rectifying point
16 setup)

(Rectifying point -9999～+9999

The input value (display value before linearity
16 input value) compensation) of the rectifying point 16 is inputted.
*Setting condition (rectifying point n input value) >
(rectifying point n-1 input value)
(Rectifying point The output value (display value before linearity
-9999～+9999
16 output value) compensation) of the rectifying point 16 is inputted.

(Measurement operation)

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AM-215A Series
RS-485 User’s Manual

1. Overview
This manual explains the specifications of the communication functions provided by the AM -215A series of digital
panelmeters. It also explains how to handle the AM -215A series.

2. Specifications

Synchronization : Start-stop
Communication method : Two-wire half-duplex (polling/selecting)
Transmission rate : 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400 bps
Number of start bits : 1bit
Data length : 7bits, 8bits
Parity bit : Even parity, odd parity, or no parity
Error detection : Block check character (BCC) checksum
Number of stop bits : 1bit, 2bits
Character code : ASCII
Delimiter : CR+LF, CR
Transmission control procedure : Non-procedural
Signal name used : Non-inverting (+), inverting (-)
Number of units that can be connected : 31 for meters
Transmission line length : 500 m max. (overall length)
*In EN conformity, it is under 30m.

3. Terminal Assignments and Connection Method

3.1. Terminal Assignments

OUT3 OUT2 OUT1

EXC
(c) (e) (c) (e) (c) (e)
+24V 0V COM a c a c a c
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

POWER !

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
HI LO + - DZ 0V +V

INPUT RS485 TERMINATOR POWER

Note: A terminator will be set to being turned on if No. 5 and No. 6 are short-circuited.

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3.2. Example of RS-485 Connection

+ +
AL1 AL2

RS-485/ - Ｅ Ｍ

RS-232C
converter -
SG
+
AL1 AL2

Model SI-30 from Line Eye Co., Ltd. or other

Ｅ Ｍ
equivalent converters
-

Note: If these lines are likely to be affected +

AL1 AL2

by noise or the like, use shielded wire.

Ｅ Ｍ

+ AL1 AL2

Ｅ Ｍ
Note: If the panelmeter is an end station, set the terminator to ON. -

4 Communication Function Parameters

The baud rate, data length, parity bit, stop bit, delimi ter, and device ID are the user-selectable parameters of the
communication functions provided by the AM -215A panelmeter. For details on how to set the parameters, see the
user’s manual of the AM-215A main unit.

5 RS-485 Transmission/Reception Formats

5.1 Establishing and Releasing the Communication Link

Function 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Char. Length 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Char. Length

Establishment of communication link ENQ 0 1 CR LF 3 ACK 0 1 CR LF 3
Note: Set a two-digit number as the device ID (00 is void). (Normal response)
Note: The response time is 40 ms maximum.

(No response is made if the device ID is wrong.)

Release of communication link EOTCR LF 1

Note: Communication is still possible when another device ID is specified without releasing (No response is made for release.)
the communication link. Note: The response time is 20 ms maximum.

5.2. Available Control Codes

Control Code Hexadecimal Name Description

STX 02H Start of Text Marks the starting point of text.
ETX 03H End of Text Marks the ending point of text.
EOT 04H End of Transmission Marks the end of transmission.
ENQ 05H Enquiry Denotes an enquiry.
ACK 06H Acknowledge Denotes an affirmative reply.
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5.3. BCC Checksum

As a means of error detection, a block check character (BCC) checksum is added to the RS -485 communication function
of the AM-215A panelmeter. See the following illustrations for details on the transmission and reception formats.

Example of BCC Checksum for Transmission

Character STX D S P ETX A E CR LF
Hexadecimal 02H 44H 53H 50H 03H 41H 45H 0DH 0AH
[1] [2] [3] [4]
BCC H = Higher-order 4 bits among the lower-order 8 bits of
the sum of the hexadecimal values numbered from [1] to [4]
44H+53H+50H+03H=EAH
BCC L = Lower-order 4 bits among the lower-order 8 bits of
the sum of the hexadecimal values numbered from [1] to [4]
Example of BCC Checksum for Reception 44H+53H+50H+03H=EAH
Character STX 5 0 0 0 H I ETX 9 D CR LF
02H 20H 20H 20H 35H 30H 30H 30H 20H 48H 49H 03H 39H 44H 0DH 0AH
[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11]
BCC L = Lower-order 4 bits among the lower-order 8 bits of the
sum of the hexadecimal values numbered from [1] to [11]
20H+20H+20H+35H+30H+30H+30H+20H+48H+49H+03H=1D9H
BCC H = Higher-order 4 bits among the lower-order 8 bits of the
sum of the hexadecimal values numbered from [1] to [11]
20H+20H+20H+35H+30H+30H+30H+20H+48H+49H+03H=1D9H

6. Communication Commands
Function 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Char. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Char.
Length Length
Measured value and comparison D S P CR LF 3 5 0 0 0 H I CR LF 10
results response (+ reading, w/o decimal point)
- 5 0 0 0 H I CR LF 10
(- reading, w/o decimal point)
5 0 0 . 0 H I CR LF 11
(+ reading, w/ decimal point)
< = 9 8 0 0 H I CR LF 10
(+ overrange reading, w/o decimal point)
< = - 9 8 0 . 0 H I CR LF 11
(- overrange reading, w/ decimal point)

Measured value response M E S CR LF 3 0 CR LF 12

(+ reading, w/o decimal point)
0 . 0 1 CR LF 12
(+ reading, w/ decimal point)
- 1 CR LF 12
(- reading, w/o decimal point)
- 0 . 0 0 5 CR LF 12
(- reading, w/ decimal point)
< = 9 8 0 . 5 CR LF 12
(+ overrange reading, w/ decimal point)
< = - 9 8 0 . 5 CR LF 12
(- overrange reading, w/ decimal point)
All responses are the fixed length of 12 characters.

Comparison results response J G M CR LF 3 H I CR LF 15

(In HI, a judgment result is.)
G O CR LF 15
(In GO, a judgment result is.)
L O CR LF 15
(In LO, a judgment result is.)
H . H I CR LF 15
(In HH and HI, a judgment result is.)
L O . L L CR LF 15
(In LO and LL, a judgment result is.)

Hold remote control response S T H CR LF 3 S T A R T CR LF 6

(Response with the status of the hold function being set to OFF
by remote control)
H O L D CR LF 6
(Response with the status of the hold function being set to ON
by remote control)
Hold terminal response E S A CR LF 3 S T A R T CR LF 6
(Response with the status of the hold function being set to OFF)
H O L D CR LF 6
(Response with the status of the hold function being set to ON)
Hold remote control S T H S CR LF 5 Y E S CR LF 5
(Sets the hold function to OFF.)
S T H H CR LF 5 Y E S CR LF 5
(Sets the hold function to ON.)

Trigger input T CR LF 1 5 0 0 . 0 H I CR LF 11
(+ reading, w/ decimal point)
Note: The response is the same as that of “DSP”.
Hold remote control cancellation E S M CR LF 3 Y E S CR LF 5
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Digital zero remote control response D Z R CR LF 3 D Z R O F F CR LF 7
(Response with the status of the digital zero function being set to OFF by
remote control)
D Z R 1 0 0 0 CR LF 9
(Response with the status of the digital zero function being set to ON by
remote control)
Note: The main unit responds with the reading when the digital zero function is
set to ON.

Digital zero terminal response E Z A CR LF 3 D Z R O F F CR LF 7

(Response with the OFF status of the digital zero function)
D Z R O N CR LF 6
(Response with the ON status of the digital zero function)

Digital zero remote control D Z R O N CR LF 6 Y E S CR LF 5

(Sets the digital zero function to ON.)
D Z R O F F CR LF 7 Y E S CR LF 5
(Sets the digital zero function to OFF.)
D Z R 1 0 0 0 CR LF 8 Y E S CR LF 5
(Sets the digital zero function to ON at 1000.)

Digital zero remote control cancellation E Z M CR LF 3 Y E S CR LF 5

Comparison output remote control R L Y CR LF 3 R L Y O F F CR LF 7

response (Response with the status of the comparison output being set to OFF by
remote control)
R L Y H I CR LF 6
(Response with the status of the comparison output being set to ON for HI by
remote control)
R L Y G O CR LF 6
(Response with the status of the comparison output being set to ON for GO by
remote control)
R L Y L O CR LF 6
(Response with the status of the comparison output being set to ON for LO by
remote control)

Comparison output remote control R L Y H I CR LF 6 Y E S CR LF 5

(Sets to ON for HI.)
R L Y G O CR LF 6 Y E S CR LF 5
(Sets to ON for GO.)
R L Y L O CR LF 6 Y E S CR LF 5
(Sets to ON for LO.)
R L Y O F F CR LF 7 Y E S CR LF 5
(Sets all comparison outputs to OFF.)

Comparison output remote control R C M CR LF 3 Y E S CR LF 5

cancellation

Remote control response R E A CR LF 3 N O ? CR LF 5

(Response with the status of every function not being remote-controlled)
S T H CR LF 3
(Response with the status of the hold function being remote-controlled)
D Z R CR LF 3
(Response with the status of the digital zero function being remote-controlled)
R L Y CR LF 3
(Response with the status of the comparison output function being
remote-controlled)
Note: The main unit responds with the statuses of functions by separating
them with delimiters if multiple functions are being remote-controlled.

MAX/MIN/(MAX-MIN) value response M A X CR LF 3 M A X 5 0 0 . 0 CR LF 10

(Response with a MAX value)
M I N - 1 0 0 . 0 CR LF 10
(Response with a MIN value)
M - M 6 0 0 . 0 CR LF 10
(Response with a (MAX-MIN) value)
Note: The main unit responds with these values at one time by separating them
with delimiters.

MAX/MIN/(MAX-MIN) value clear M C L M A CR LF 6 Y E S CR LF 5

(Clears the MAX value.)
M C L M I CR LF 6 Y E S CR LF 5
(Clears the MIN value.)
M C L M M CR LF 6 Y E S CR LF 5
(Clears the (MAX-MIN) value.)

Averaging frequency response A V G CR LF 3 A V G 1 CR LF 5

(Response with the status of the averaging frequency being once.)
A V G 8 0 CR LF 6
(Response with the status of the averaging frequency being 80 times.)

Averaging frequency setting A V G 1 CR LF 5 Y E S CR LF 5

(Sets the averaging frequency to once.)
A V G 8 0 CR LF 6 Y E S CR LF 5
(Sets the averaging frequency to 80 times.) Note: The main unit switches to the frequency immediately after the setting.

Moving average calculation M A V CR LF 3 M A V O F F CR LF 7

frequency response (Response with the status of moving average calculation being set to OFF.)
M A V O N = 4 CR LF 9
(Response with the status of the moving average calculation frequency
being 4 times.)
M A V O N = 1 6 CR LF 9
(Response with the status of the moving average calculation frequency
being 16 times.)

Moving average calculation M A V 4 CR LF 5 Y E S CR LF 5

frequency setting (Sets the moving average calculation frequency to 4 times.)
M A V 1 6 CR LF 6 Y E S CR LF 5
(Sets the moving average calculation frequency to 16 times.)
M A V 0 CR LF 5 Y E S CR LF 5
(Cancels moving average calculation (OFF).) Note: The main unit switches to the frequency immediately after the setting.
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Step width response S W D CR LF 3 S W D 1 CR LF 5

(Response with the status of the step width being 1.)
S W D 0 CR LF 5
(Response with the status of the step width being 0.)

Step width setting S W D 1 CR LF 5 Y E S CR LF 5

(Sets the step width to 1.)
S W D 0 CR LF 5 Y E S CR LF 5
(Sets step width to 0.) Note: The main unit switches to the frequency immediately after the setting.

Digital limiter type response D L T CR LF 3 D L T C U T CR LF 7

(Response with the status of the digital limiter type being CUT.)
D L T O V E R CR LF 8
(Response with the status of the digital limiter type being OVER.)

Digital limiter type setting D L T C U T CR LF 7 Y E S CR LF 5

(Sets the digital limiter type to CUT.)
D L T O V E R CR LF 8 Y E S CR LF 5
(Sets the digital limiter type to OVER.) Note: The main unit switches to the frequency immediately after the setting.

Communication function parameter R S - CR LF 3 R S - 1 9 2 0 0 - 7 - E - 2 - C R / L 21

response F CR LF
(Response with the status of the baud rate being 19200 bps, data length being 7
bits, parity being even, number of stop bits being 2, and delimiter being CR+LF.)
R S - 9 6 0 0 - 8 - N - 1 - C R CR LF 17
(Response with the status of the baud rate being 9600 bps, data length being 8
bits, parity being none, number of stop bits being 1, and delimiter being CR.)

Communication function parameter R S - 1 9 2 0 0 - 7 - E - 2 - C R / L F CR LF 21 Y E S CR LF 5

setting (Sets the baud rate to 19200 bps, data length to 7 bits, parity to even, number of stop bits to
2, and delimiter to CR+LF.)
R S - 9 6 0 0 - 8 - E - 1 - C R CR LF 17 Y E S CR LF 5
(Sets the baud rate to 9600 bps, data length to 8 bits, parity to none, number of stop bits to Note: The main unit switches to the frequency immediately after the setting.
1,

Device ID response A D R CR LF 3 A D R 0 1 CR LF 6
(Response with the status of the device ID being 01)
A D R 9 9 CR LF 6
(Response with the status of the device ID being 99)

Device ID setting A D R 0 1 CR LF 6 Y E S CR LF 5
(Sets the device ID to 01.)
A D R 9 9 CR LF 6 Y E S CR LF 5
(Sets the device ID to 99.)

Digital zero backup status response B D Z CR LF 3 B D Z O N CR LF 6

(Response with the status of digital zero backup being ON.)
B D Z O F F CR LF 7
(Response with the status of digital zero backup being OFF.)

Digital zero backup control B D Z O N CR LF 6 Y E S CR LF 5

(Sets digital zero backup to ON.)
B D Z O F F CR LF 7 Y E S CR LF 5
(Sets digital zero backup to OFF.)

Digital zero data save command S A V CR LF 3 Y E S CR LF 5

N O ? CR LF 5
(Response with the status of digital zero backup being OFF.)

Tracking zero response T R K CR LF 3 T R K O N T = 1 W = 1 CR LF 14

(Response with the status of the tracking zero time being 1 and tracking zero
width being 1.)
T R K O N T = 9 9 W = 9 9 CR LF 16
(Response with the status of the tracking zero time being 99 and tracking zero
width being 99.)
T R K O F F CR LF 7
(Response with the status of the tracking zero function being set to OFF.)

Tracking zero setting T R K T = 1 CR LF 7 Y E S CR LF 5

(Sets the tracking zero time to 1.)
T R K T = 9 9 CR LF 8 Y E S CR LF 5
(Sets the tracking zero time to 99.)
T R K W = 1 CR LF 7 Y E S CR LF 5
(Sets the tracking zero width to 1 digit.)
T R K W = 9 9 CR LF 8 Y E S CR LF 5
(Sets the tracking zero width to 99 digits.)
T R K T = 0 CR LF 7 Y E S CR LF 5
(Sets the tracking zero function to OFF.)

Power-on delay time response P O N CR LF 3 P O N O F F CR LF 7

(Response with the status of the power-on delay function being set to OFF.)
P O N O N = 1 CR LF 8
(Response with the status of the power-on delay function being set to 1 sec.)
P O N O N = 3 0 CR LF 9
(Response with the status of the power-on delay function being set to 30 sec.)

Power-on delay time setting P O N 1 CR LF 5 Y E S CR LF 5

(Sets the power-on delay function to 1 sec.)
P O N 3 0 CR LF 6 Y E S CR LF 5
(Sets the power-on delay function to 30 sec.)
P O N 0 CR LF 5 Y E S CR LF 5
(Sets the power-on delay function to OFF.)

Key operation prohibition response K E Y CR LF 3 K E Y O F F CR LF 7

(Response with the status of the key operation prohibition function being set to
OFF.)
K E Y O N CR LF 6
(Response with the status of the key operation prohibition function being set to
ON.)

Key operation prohibition setting K E Y O F F CR LF 7 Y E S CR LF 5

(Sets the key operation prohibition function to OFF.)
K E Y O N CR LF 6 Y E S CR LF 5
(Sets the key operation prohibition function to ON.)
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Comparator data response C O M CR LF 3 C O M T H . G . L CR LF 10
Note: The reading of the main unit changes to COM the moment it receives a COM command. (Response with the status of the conparative output type function being set to
HI-GO-LO.)
C O M T H H . H . G CR LF 11
(Response with the status of the conparative output type function being set to
HH-HI-GO.)
C O M T G . L . L L CR LF 11
(Response with the status of the conparative output type function being set to
GO-LO-LL.)
N CR LF 1 S - H I 1 0 0 0 CR LF 10
(Response with the HI-side judgment value.)
S - H H 1 0 0 0 CR LF 10
(Response with the HH-side judgment value.)
S - L O 5 0 0 CR LF 10
(Response with the LO-side judgment value.)
N CR LF 1 S - L O 5 0 0 CR LF 10
(Response with the LO-side judgment value.)
S - H I 5 0 0 CR LF 10
(Response with the HI-side judgment value.)
S - L L 5 0 0 CR LF 10
(Response with the LL-side judgment value.)
N CR LF 1 H - H I 0 CR LF 10
(Response with the HI-side hysteresis.)
H - H H 0 CR LF 10
(Response with the HH-side hysteresis.)
H - L O 0 CR LF 10
(Response with the LO-side hysteresis.)
N CR LF 1 H - L O 0 CR LF 10
(Response with the LO-side hysteresis.)
H - H I 0 CR LF 10
(Response with the HI-side hysteresis.)
H - L L 0 CR LF 10
(Response with the LL-side hysteresis.)
N CR LF 1 L - H I N . O CR LF 8
(Response with the status of the HI-side logic function being set to N.O.)
L - H I N . C CR LF 8
(Response with the status of the HI-side logic function being set to N.C.)
L - H H N . O CR LF 8
(Response with the status of the HH-side logic function being set to N.O.)
L - H H N . C CR LF 8
(Response with the status of the HH-side logic function being set to N.C.)
L - G O N . O CR LF 8
(Response with the status of the GO logic function being set to N.O.)
L - G O N . C CR LF 8
(Response with the status of the GO logic function being set to N.C.)
N CR LF 1 L - G O N . O CR LF 8
(Response with the status of the GO logic function being set to N.O.)
L - G O N . C CR LF 8
(Response with the status of the GO logic function being set to N.C.)
L - H I N . O CR LF 8
(Response with the status of the HI-side logic function being set to N.O.)
L - H I N . C CR LF 8
(Response with the status of the HI-side logic function being set to N.C.)
L - L O N . O CR LF 8
(Response with the status of the LO-side logic function being set to N.O.)
L - L O N . C CR LF 8
(Response with the status of the LO-side logic function being set to N.C.)
N CR LF 1 L - L O N . O CR LF 8
(Response with the status of the LO-side logic function being set to N.O.)
L - L O N . C CR LF 8
(Response with the status of the LO-side logic function being set to N.C.)
L - G O N . O CR LF 8
(Response with the status of the GO logic function being set to N.O.)
L - G O N . C CR LF 8
(Response with the status of the GO logic function being set to N.C.)
L - L L N . O CR LF 8
(Response with the status of the LL-side logic function being set to N.O.)
L - L L N . C CR LF 8
(Response with the status of the LL-side logic function being set to N.C.)
N CR LF 1 A L 1 H H CR LF 7
(Response with the HH-side, lighting up condition of AL1.)
A L 1 H I CR LF 7
(Response with the HI-side, lighting up condition of AL1.)
A L 1 G O CR LF 7
(Response with the GO-side, lighting up condition of AL1.)
A L 1 L O CR LF 7
(Response with the LO-side, lighting up condition of AL1.)
A L 1 L L CR LF 7
(Response with the LL-side, lighting up condition of AL1.)
N CR LF 1 A L 2 H H CR LF 7
(Response with the HH-side, lighting up condition of AL2.)
A L 2 H I CR LF 7
(Response with the HI-side, lighting up condition of AL2.)
A L 2 G O CR LF 7
(Response with the GO-side, lighting up condition of AL2.)
A L 2 L O CR LF 7
(Response with the LO-side, lighting up condition of AL2.)
A L 2 L L CR LF 7
(Response with the LL-side, lighting up condition of AL2.)
R CR LF 1 Y E S CR LF 5
Note: The main unit returns to measurement operation upon an R command
(or returns to the comparison output if an N command is sent.)

Comparator data setting C O M CR LF 3 C O M T H . G . L CR LF 10

Note: This example shows a case Note: The reading of the main unit changes to COM the moment it receives a COM command. (Response with the status of the conparative output type function being set to
where COMT is HH-HI-GO and S-HH is HI-GO-LO.)
set to 8000 and S-HI to 4000. H H . H . G CR LF 6 C O M T H H . H . G CR LF 11
(Sets the comt to HH-HI-GO..)
N CR LF 1 S - H H 1 0 0 0 CR LF 10

8 0 0 0 CR LF 4 S - H I 8 0 0 0 CR LF 10
(Sets the HH-side judgment value to 8000.)
N CR LF 1 S - L O 5 0 0 CR LF 10

4 0 0 0 CR LF 4 S - L O 4 0 0 0 CR LF 10
(Sets the HI-side judgment value to 4000.)
N CR LF 1 H - H H 0 CR LF 10

N CR LF 1 H - H I 0 CR LF 10

N CR LF 1 L - H H N . O CR LF 8

N . C CR LF 3 L - H H N . C CR LF 8

R CR LF 1 Y E S CR LF 5
Note: If an R command is sent after setting required data, the main unit saves data provided
up to that moment and then returns to measurement operation. E r r o r CR LF 6
(Response when a value that does not meet the setting conditions is input.)
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Scaling data response M E T CR LF 3 F S C 9 9 9 9 CR LF 10
Note: The reading of the main unit changes to MET the moment it receives an MET command. (Response with a full-scale reading.)
N CR LF 1 F I N 9 9 9 9 CR LF 10
(Response with a full-scale input value.)
N CR LF 1 O F S 0 CR LF 10
(Response with an offset reading.)
N CR LF 1 O I N 0 CR LF 10
(Response with an offset input value.)
N CR LF 1 D L H I 9 9 9 9 CR LF 10
(Response with the HI value of the digital limiter.)
N CR LF 1 D L L O - 9 9 9 9 CR LF 10
(Response with the LO value of the digital limiter.)
N CR LF 1 D E P 4 CR LF 6
(Response with the position of the decimal point.)
R CR LF 1 Y E S CR LF 5
Note: The main unit returns to measurement operation upon an R command (or returns to
the response with the full-scale reading if an N command is sent.)

Scaling data setting M E T CR LF 3 F S C 9 9 9 9 CR LF 10

Note: This example shows a case Note: The reading of the main unit changes to MET the moment it receives an MET command.
where FSC is set to 8000 and OFS 8 0 0 0 CR LF 4 F S C 8 0 0 0 CR LF 10
to 20. (Sets the full-scale reading to 8000.)
N CR LF 1 F I N 9 9 9 9 CR LF 10

N CR LF 1 O F S 0 CR LF 10

2 0 CR LF 2 O F S 2 0 CR LF 10
(Sets the offset reading to 20.)
R CR LF 1 Y E S CR LF 5
Note: If an R command is sent after setting required data, the main unit saves data provided
up to that moment and then returns to measurement operation. E r r o r CR LF 6
(Response when a value outside the setpoint range is input.)

Linearization function status L I N CR LF 3 L I N O F F CR LF 7

response (Response with the status of the linearization function being set to OFF.)
L I N O N CR LF 6
(Response with the status of the linearization function being set to ON.)
L I N C L R CR LF 7
(Response with the status of the linearization function being cleared.)

Linearization function status setting L I N O F F CR LF 7 Y E S CR LF 5

(Sets the linearization function to an OFF status.)
L I N O N CR LF 6 Y E S CR LF 5
(Sets the linearization function to an ON status.)
L I N C L R CR LF 7 Y E S CR LF 5
(Sets the linearization function to a cleared status.)
N O ? CR LF 5
(Response with the status of the linearization function being cleared.)
Note: Since the linearization data are all cleared when the linearization function
is cleared, the main unit does not accept either a LIN ON or LIN OFF command.
(Set the linearization function status after setting the linearization data again.)

Response for number of linearization L N O CR LF 3 L N O 0 0 CR LF 6

correction data items (Response with the status of the linearization function being cleared.)
L N O 0 2 CR LF 6
(Response with the status of the number of linearization correction data items
being 02.)
L N O 1 6 CR LF 6
(Response with the status of the number of linearization correction data items
being 16.)

Setting for number of linearization L N O 0 2 CR LF 6 Y E S CR LF 5

correction data items (Sets the number of linearization correction data items to 02.)
L N O 1 6 CR LF 6 Y E S CR LF 5
(Sets the number of linearization correction data items to 16.)
E r r o r CR LF 6
(Response when linearization data is not correctly set.)
Note: Set the number of linearization correction data items after setting
linearization data.)

Linearization data response L N D 0 1 CR LF 6 L N D 0 1 I = 0 CR LF 14

Note: A reading can be made from any of the data items 01 to 16. (Response with the input value of linearization data N-01.)
Note: The reading of the main unit changes to LINE the moment it receives an LND XX
command.
N CR LF 1 L N D 0 1 O = 0 CR LF 14
(Response with the output value of linearization data N-01.)
N CR LF 1 L N D 0 2 I = 0 CR LF 14
(Response with the input value of linearization data N-02.)
N CR LF 1 L N D 0 2 O = 0 CR LF 14
(Response with the output value of linearization data N-02.)
N CR LF 1 L N D 0 3 I = 0 CR LF 14
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N CR LF 1 L N D 1 6 I = 0 CR LF 14
(Response with the input value of linearization data N-16.)
N CR LF 1 L N D 1 6 O = 0 CR LF 14
(Response with the output value of linearization data N-16.)
R CR LF 1 Y E S CR LF
Note: The main unit returns to measurement operation upon an R command (or returns to
the response with the input value of linearization data N-01 if an N command is sent.)

Linearization data setting L N D 0 1 CR LF 6 L N D 0 1 I = 0 CR LF 14

Note: Setting can be made from any of the data items 01 to 16.
Note: The reading of the main unit changes to LINE the moment it receives an LND XX
command.
- 1 0 0 0 CR LF 5 L N D 0 1 I = - 1 0 0 0 CR LF 14
(Sets the input value of linearization data N-01 to -1000.)
N CR LF 1 L N D 0 1 O = 0 CR LF 14

- 9 0 0 CR LF 4 L N D 0 1 O = - 9 0 0 CR LF 14
(Sets the output value of linearization data N-01 to -900.)
N CR LF 1 L N D 0 2 I = 0 CR LF 14

- 5 0 0 CR LF 4 L N D 0 2 I = - 5 0 0 CR LF 14
(Sets the input value of linearization data N-02 to -500.)
N CR LF 1 L N D 0 2 O = 0 CR LF 14

- 6 0 0 CR LF 4 L N D 0 2 O = - 6 0 0 CR LF 14
(Sets the output value of linearization data N-01 to -600.)
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R CR LF 1 Y E S CR LF 5
Note: If an R command is sent after setting required data, the main unit saves data provided
up to that point and then returns to measurement operation. E r r o r CR LF 6
(Response when a value outside the setpoint range is input.)
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Common response Y E S CR LF 5
(Normal response)
N O ? CR LF 5
(Response to, e.g., undefined commands.)
E r r o r CR LF 6
(Response to out-of-range data or data that do not meet setting conditions.)
E R R O R A CR LF 7
(Response when there is any communication parameter failure.)
Note: Under normal conditions, this response is made only once.
Note: ERROR B to ERROR F are available as the response commands for
acknowledgment.
Note: If a response to the ERROR X command is received, execute the same
processing once again. If the panelmeter still does not recover, turn off the
panelmeter once and then turn it on again.
Response in case of data failure in the D A T A L O S T C O N D CR LF 14
internal memory (Response in case of condition data failure.)
Note: Under normal conditions, this Note: Set the condition data again.
response is made only once. D A T A L O S T C O M CR LF 13
(Response in case of comparator data failure.)
Note: Set the comparator data again.
D A T A L O S T M E T CR LF 13
(Response in case of scaling data failure.)
Note: Set the scaling data again.

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