Command List (Non-procedure)

This section explains the input format for each command used in the serial normal method.

Commands are input with ASCII code.Both lowercase and uppercase letters can be used.

Scene control command

Command	Abbreviation	Function	References
SCENE	S	Acquires the current scene No.	Details
SCENE	S	Switches scene No. currently being used	Details
SCNGROUP	SG	Acquires the scene group No currently in use.	Details
SCNGROUP	SG	Switch the scene group No.	Details

Measurement control/Measurement value acquisition commands

Command	Abbreviation	Function	References
MEASURE	M	Perform measurement once	Details
		Start continuous measurement	Details
		Complete continuous measurement	Details
SCRSWITCH	OFF	Switches the ADJUST window/RUN window	Details
UNITDATA	UD	Acquires the parameters and/or measurement values of specified processing units	Details
UNITDATA	UD	Sets the parameters of specified processing units	Details

Settings acquisition/change command

Command	Abbreviation	Function	References
DATE	OFF	Acquires the current date and time	Details
DATE	OFF	Sets the date/time	Details
DISPCOND	OFF	Acquires the current image display status	Details
DISPCOND	OFF	Changes the image display state	Details
SYSDATA	OFF	Acquires settings related to image logging	Details
SYSDATA	OFF	Changes settings related to image logging	Details
VERGET	OFF	Acquires system version information	Details

Backup/Restore commands

Command	Abbreviation	Function	References
BKDLOAD	OFF	Loads System + Scene group 0 data	Details
BKDSAVE	OFF	Saves System + Scene Group 0 data in a file	Details
DATASAVE	OFF	Saves System + Scene group data in the controller's memory	Details
IMGSAVE	OFF	Saves the image data	Details
SCNLOAD	OFF	Loads the Scene data	Details
SCNSAVE	OFF	Saves the Scene data	Details
SGRLOAD	OFF	Loads the scene group data	Details
SGRSAVE	OFF	Saves the scene group data	Details
SYSLOAD	OFF	Loads system data	Details
SYSSAVE	OFF	Saves system data	Details

Utility commands

Command	Abbreviation	Function	References
CLRMEAS	OFF	Clears all of the measurement values of the current scenes	Details
RESET	OFF	Restart the controller	Details

BKDLOAD

Reads system + scene group 0 data.

<Command format>

<Response format>

When processing is performed normally

When processing is not performed normally

<Parameters explanation>

System + scene group data
File name

Specifies the name of the file to be read with a definite path (ex.: \USBDisk\abc.bkd).
Only files that are under the following systems and have a "BKD" extension can be read.
- RAMDisk
- USBDisk

Important

Do not turn off power to the controller until there is a response.

(Example)

When "LABEL1.BKD" in the "IMG01" folder of the USB memory to which the drive name "USBDisk2" is assigned is loaded to the controller

<Command>

<Response>

BKDSAVE

The system + scene group 0 data currently being used by the controller is saved to a file.

<Command format>

<Response format>

When processing is performed normally

When processing is not performed normally

<Parameters explanation>

File name of system + scene group data

Specifies the save destination and file name during saving with a definite path (ex.: \USBDisk\abc.bkd).
Save destinations include directories under the following systems.Be sure to attach a "BKD" extension to the file name.
- RAMDisk
- USBDisk

Important

Do not turn off power to the controller until there is a response.

(Example)

When the currently used system + scene group 0 data is saved as "LABEL1.BKD" in the "IMG01" folder in the USB memory to which the drive name "USBDisk2" is assigned

<Command>

<Response>

CLRMEAS

Clears all of the measurement values of the current scene.

<Command format>

<Response format>

When processing is performed normally

When processing is not performed normally

<Window display status after clearing>

Judgement result	Unmeasured (0)
Value	0
Character string	Null character

DATASAVE

Saves system data and scene group data to the internal flash memory in the controller.

<Command format>

<Response format>

When processing is performed normally

When processing is not performed normally

Note

If DATASAVE command is executed when using scene groups 1 to 31, system data is saved on the controller's flash memory and scene group data is saved to the USB memory. If there is no USB memory plugged in, ER is returned.
Do not turn off power to the controller until there is a response.

DATE

Acquiring date and time

Acquires the date and time from the internal calendar timer in the controller.

<Command format>

<Response format>

When processing is performed normally

When processing is not performed normally

<Parameters explanation>

Year/Month/Date/Hour/Minute/Second

The acquired date and time are output as a response.
Year: 4 digits
Month: 2 digits
Date: 2 digits
Hour: 2 digits
Minute: 2 digits
Second: 2 digits

(Example)

When the current date and time is 08/30/2007, 12:30:00

<Command>

<Response>

Setting date and time

Changes the date and time of the internal calendar timer in the controller.

<Command format>

<Response format>

When processing is performed normally

When processing is not performed normally

<Parameters explanation>

Year/Month/Date/Hour/Minute/Second

Set the date and time.
Year: 4 digits
Month: 2 digits
Date: 2 digits
Hour: 2 digits
Minute: 2 digits
Second: 2 digits

Note

<Hour: 2 digits>, <Minute: 2 digits>, and <Second: 2 digits> can be omitted during setting.Settings cannot be updated when these are omitted, however, and the previous time will be kept unchanged.
Allowable omission patterns include "omitting <second> only", "omitting <minute> and <second>", omitting <hour>, <minute>, and <second>". Patterns that cannot be used include "omitting <hour> only" and "omitting <minute> only".

(Example)

When changing the date and time to 8/30/2007, 12:30:00

<Command>

<Response>

DISPCOND

Acquiring the current image display status

Acquires the currently displayed image mode.

<Command format>

<Response format>

When processing is performed normally

When processing is not performed normally

<Parameters explanation>

View State

0: Through
1: Freeze or Freeze and Last NG together
2: Last NG

(Example)

When the current image mode is "Through"

<Command>

<Response>

Changing current image display status

Changes the currently displayed image mode.

<Command format>

<Response format>

When processing is performed normally

When processing is not performed normally

<Parameters explanation>

Display image mode No.

0: Changes the image modes of all the windows to "Through"
1: Changes the image modes of all the windows to "Freeze"
2: Changes the image modes of all the windows to "Last NG"

(Example)

When changing the current image mode to "Last NG"

<Command>

<Response>

IMGSAVE

Saves image data.

<Command format>

<Response format>

When processing is performed normally

When processing is not performed normally

<Parameters explanation>

Image data No.	Specifies the No. of the image data to be saved (0 to max. number of logging images (I_MAX)). The maximum number of logging images can be a number with a maximum of 3 digits.The number of images will vary depending on the controller used and the camera connected. About Number of Logging Images
Save destination	Specifies the save destination and file name during saving with a definite path (ex.: \USBDisk\abc.IFZ). Save destinations include directories under the following systems.Be sure to attach an "IFZ" extension to the file name. - RAMDisk - USBDisk

Important

If the specified file name already exists, this existing file will be overwritten
Do not turn off power to the controller until there is a response.

(Example)

When the image data of image data No. 3 is saved with the file name "LABEL1.IFZ" in the "IMG01" folder in the USB memory to which the drive name "USBDisk2" is assigned

<Command>

<Response>

MEASURE or M

Executing measurement

Executes measurement one time.

<Command format>

<Response format>

When processing is performed normally

Normal	Normal (Fxxx series)

When processing is not performed normally

Note

About "Normal (Fxxx series method)"
Setting the Start-up Status [Startup Setting]

<Parameters explanation>

Measurement result

When "Data Output" is set in the flow, the measurement results are output.
When "Data Output" is not set, the measurement results are not output.

Output Format (Non-procedure)

Starts continuous measurement

Starts continuous measurement.

<Command format>

<Response format>

When processing is performed normally

When processing is not performed normally

<Parameters explanation>

Measurement result

The measurement results from the number of times continuous measurement is performed are output as a response.

Output Format (Non-procedure)

Completes continuous measurement

Continuous measurement ends.

<Command format>

<Response format>

When processing is performed normally

When processing is not performed normally

Note

To output measurement results, insert a [Data Output] processing unit in the scene.
When the scene does not have a [Data Output] processing unit, only a command response is output.
Output Format (Non-procedure)
"Processing Item List Manual", "Data Output"

RESET

Restart the controller.

<Command format>

<Response format>

OFF

SCENE or S

Acquires scene No.

Acquires the current scene No.

<Command format>

<Response format>

When processing is performed normally

When processing is not performed normally

<Parameters explanation>

Scene No.

The acquired scene No. (currently used scene No.) is output as a response (0 to 31).

(Example)

When scene 0 is being used

<Command>

<Response>

Scene switch No.

Switches the scene No. to be used.

<Command format>

<Response format>

When processing is performed normally

When processing is not performed normally

<Parameters explanation>

Scene No.

Specifies the scene No. after switching (0 to 31).

(Example)

When switching to scene 2

<Command>

<Response>

SCNGROUP or SG

Acquires scene group No.

Acquires the current scene group No.

<Command format>

<Response format>

When processing is performed normally

When processing is not performed normally

<Parameters explanation>

Scene group No.

The acquired scene group No. (currently used scene group No.) is output as a response (0 to 31).

(Example)

When scene group 0 is being used

<Command>

<Response>

Switch the scene group No.

Switches the scene group No. to be used.

<Command format>

<Response format>

When processing is performed normally

When processing is not performed normally

<Parameters explanation>

Scene group No.

Specifies the scene group No. after switching (0 to 31).

(Example)

When switching to scene group 2

<Command>

<Response>

Important

During parallel continuous measurement and when the STEP signal is input continuously, do not perform switching of the scene group. When this is performed, set "Unchecked" in "Save scene group on switch scene" in either of the settings items below.
- Switch Scene Group windowSwitching Scene Groups
- [Measure setting] in the [Measure] menuSetting Conditions Related to Operation during Measurement

SCNLOAD

Reads scene data.

<Command format>

<Response format>

When processing is performed normally

When processing is not performed normally

<Parameters explanation>

Scene No.	Specifies the scene No. to be read (0 to 31)
File name of scene data	Specifies the name of the file to be read with a definite path. Only files that are under the following systems and have an "SCN" extension can be read. - USBDisk - RAMDisk

Important

If the specified file name already exists, this existing file will be overwritten
Do not turn off power to the controller until there is a response.

(Example)

When "LABEL.SCN" in the "IMG01" folder of the USB memory to which the drive name "USBDisk2" is assigned is loaded to the controller as scene 2.

<Command>

<Response>

SCNSAVE

Saves scene data.

<Command format>

<Response format>

When processing is performed normally

When processing is not performed normally

<Parameters explanation>

Scene No.	Specifies the scene No. to save (0 to 31).
Save destination	Specifies the save destination and file name during saving with a definite path. Save destinations include directories under the following systems.Be sure to attach an "SCN" extension to the file name. - USBDisk - RAMDisk

Important

If the specified file name already exists, this existing file will be overwritten
Do not turn off power to the controller until there is a response.

(Example)

When scene data of scene No. 3 is saved with the file name "LABEL.SCN" in the "SCN01" folder in the USB memory to which the drive name "USBDisk2" is assigned

<Command>

<Response>

SCRSWITCH

Switches the ADJUST window/RUN window

The currently displayed window switches to the ADJUST window or RUN window.
- If the current window is the RUN window, it switches to the ADJUST window.
- If the current window is the ADJUST window, it switches to the RUN window.

<Command format>

<Response format>

When processing is performed normally

When processing is not performed normally

SGRLOAD

Reads scene group data.

<Command format>

<Response format>

When processing is performed normally

When processing is not performed normally

<Parameters explanation>

Scene group No.	Specifies the scene group No. to be read (0 to 31)
File name of scene group data	Specifies the name of the file to be read with a definite path. Only files that are under the following systems and have an "SGP" extension can be read. - USBDisk - RAMDisk

Important

Do not turn off power to the controller until there is a response.

(Example)

When "LABEL.SGP" in the "IMG01" folder of the USB memory to which the drive name "USBDisk2" is assigned is loaded to scene group 3

<Command>

<Response>

Note

For the USB memory drive, see About USB Drive Names.

SGRSAVE

Saves scene group data.

<Command format>

<Response format>

When processing is performed normally

When processing is not performed normally

<Parameters explanation>

Scene group No.	Specifies the scene group No. to save (0 to 31).
Save destination	Specifies the save destination and file name during saving with a definite path. Save destinations include directories under the following systems.Be sure to attach an "SGP" extension to the file name. - USBDisk - RAMDisk

Important

If the specified file name already exists, this existing file will be overwritten
Do not turn off power to the controller until there is a response.

(Example)

When data stored in scene group 3 is saved with the file name "LABEL.SGP" in the "IMG01" folder in the USB memory to which the drive name "USBDisk2" is assigned

<Command>

<Response>

SYSDATA

Acquires settings related to image logging

Acquires settings related to current image logging.

<Command format>

<Response format>

When processing is performed normally

When processing is not performed normally

<Parameters explanation>

Setting data	Identifier 1	Set value
Image Logging	imageLogging	0: None 1: Only NG 2: All
Folder name of image logging save destination	imageLoggingDirectory	Save destination folder name (one-byte alphanumeric character)
Prefix for image logging file name	imageLoggingHeader	Prefix for image logging file name (one-byte alphanumeric characters)
Data Logging	dataLogging	0: None 1: Only NG 2: All
Name of destination folder for saving data logging	dataLoggingDirectory	Save destination folder name (one-byte alphanumeric character)

(Example)

When the image logging setting is acquired when the setting for acquiring the current image logging save condition is 1 (save only for NG error)

<Command>

<Response>

The current image logging save condition is "1: Only NG".

Changes settings related to image logging

Changes setting related to current image logging.

<Command format>

<Response format>

When processing is performed normally

When processing is not performed normally

<Parameters explanation>

Setting data	Identifier 1	Set value
Image Logging	imageLogging	0: None 1: Only NG 2: All
Folder name of image logging save destination	imageLoggingDirectory	Save destination folder name (one-byte alphanumeric character)
Prefix for image logging file name	imageLoggingHeader	Prefix for image logging file name (one-byte alphanumeric characters)
Data Logging	dataLogging	0: None 1: Only NG 2: All
Name of destination folder for saving data logging	dataLoggingDirectory	Save destination folder name (one-byte alphanumeric character)

(Example 1)

When creating settings so that image logging is only performed during NG errors

<Command>

<Response>

(Example 2)

When the RAMDisk is set as the image logging save destination

<Command>

<Response>

SYSLOAD

Reads system data.

<Command format>

<Response format>

When processing is performed normally

When processing is not performed normally

<Parameters explanation>

File name of system data

Specifies the name of the file to be read with a definite path.
Only files that are under the following systems and have an "INI" extension can be read.
- USBDisk
- RAMDisk

Important

Do not turn off power to the controller until there is a response.

(Example)

When "LABEL.INI" in the "IMG01" folder of the USB memory to which the drive name "USBDisk2" is assigned is loaded

<Command>

<Response>

SYSSAVE

Saves system data.

<Command format>

<Response format>

When processing is performed normally

When processing is not performed normally

<Parameters explanation>

Save destination

Specifies the save destination and file name during saving with a definite path.
Save destinations include directories under the following systems.Be sure to attach an "INI" extension to the file name.
- USBDisk
- RAMDisk

Important

If the specified file name already exists, this existing file will be overwritten
Do not turn off power to the controller until there is a response.

(Example)

When data stored in scene group 3 is saved with the file name "LABEL.INI" in the "IMG01" folder in the USB memory to which the drive name "USBDisk2" is assigned

<Command>

<Response>

UNITDATA or UD

Acquiring processing unit parameters and measurement values

The set parameters and measurement values for the processing units set in the scene currently being used are acquired.

<Command format>

<Response format>

When processing is performed normally

When processing is not performed normally

<Parameters explanation>

Processing unit No.	Specifies the processing unit No. (0 to 9999).
External reference table No.	Varies depending on the specified processing unit processing items.For details, see the "External Reference Table" of the processing items registered in the processing unit. External Reference Tables
Measurement	The acquired measurement value is output as a response.

(Example)

When the judgement result of [Search] set as the 6th processing unit (processing unit number "5") is acquired (external reference table value is "0")

<Command>

<Response>

Changing processing unit parameters

The set parameters for the processing units set in the scene currently being used are changed.

<Command format>

<Response format>

When processing is performed normally

When processing is not performed normally

<Parameters explanation>

Processing unit No.	Specifies the processing unit No. (0 to 9999).
External reference table No.	Varies depending on the specified processing unit processing items.For details, see the "External Reference Table" of the processing items registered in the processing unit. External Reference Tables
Setting data	Set the settings data parameters.

(Example)

When "Skipping angle" (external reference table value "124") in [Search] set as the 6th processing unit (processing unit number "5") is changed to "10"

<Command>

<Response>

(Example)

When "Verification string" (external reference table value "139") in [Character Inspection] set as the 6th processing unit (processing unit number "5") is changed to "ABC"