Communication

Command

RA2000 series

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

1WMPD4003507
Communication Command
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
 Introduction
We thank you for your purchase of our product OMNIACE RA2000 series (RA2300MK Ⅱ and
RA2800A). Please read this manual before operating this instrument. Refer to this manual to operate
the LAN interface which is provided as standard in the RA2000 and the RS-232C interface included in
the optional RS-232C unit (RA23-142). This manual provides the information necessary to operate the
RA2000 series recorder safely. Place this manual within reach of the RA2000 series.

For basic operations, please refer to the RA2000 series Recorder Manual. Please read the user’s
manual of the PC or modem before connecting the RA2000 series to a PC or modem. If you encounter
any problems in the manuals, please contact our sales representative.

This manual covers handling precautions and basic command operations of the RA2000 series
communication interface. For operation of basic functions, please refer to the separate-volume
manuals listed below.

<RA2300MKⅡ>
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Instruction Manual
This manual explains functions and how to operate the RA2300A.
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Amplifier Units This manual explains how to use and install amp units.
for RA2000 series
<RA2800A>
Manual Contents
Instruction Manual
This manual explains functions and how to operate the RA2800A.
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█ Before Using

► When opening package

If opening the package in a warm room during the cold season, open the package after it has
reached room temperature to avoid any operational failure due to condensation on the surface of
the product.

► Examining contents in package

This instrument is delivered after a thorough examination at the factory prior to shipment. However,
please examine the product's condition and verify that no obvious shipping damage has occurred
after opening the package. Also, examine the specifications of the input units and accessories. If
there are any missing or damaged items, please contact our sales representative.

 Turn off the power when the operation is abnormal.

 If it is impossible to trace the cause of an abnormal operation, please contact our sales
representative. In this case, let us know in what way the unit was operating incorrectly and what the
environmental conditions were.
 The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
 This manual is copyrighted with all rights reserved. No parts of this manual may be transcribed or
reproduced without written permission.
 Please let us know if there are any points that are unclear or missing in this manual.

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█ Safety Measures - Warnings and Cautions
► To safely use the product
The RA2000 series is a product conforming to the IEC standard safety class I. The recorder is
manufactured with safety in mind, however, accidents may occur due to misuse by the user. To
avoid such accidents, read this manual carefully before use. Observe the following warnings and
cautions when using the interface and remote control functions. To safely use the input units, the
following statements are used in this manual to call the readers' attention.

This indicates a condition or practice that could result in personal injury or

WARNING loss of life, or may result in light injury or physical damage if this equipment
is misused due to neglect of a Warning.

This indicates a condition or practice that could result in light injury or

CAUTION damage to the equipment or other property if this equipment is misused due
to neglect of a Caution.

Be sure to observe the following instructions when using this recorder. The warranty does not
cover damages resulting from actions contrary to the instructions, cautions, or warnings
appearing in this manual.

CAUTION

► Refer to “17. How to Use Optional Units” in the RA2000 series

User’s Manual when the RS-232C is installed in the recorder unit.

► When connecting the LAN/RS-232C cable to the recorder

Always observe the following points. If not observed, the recorder and the devices connected to the
recorder may be destroyed.

● Check to be sure the cable is one specified by A&D.

Use shield-type LAN cable.
● Turn off the power of the recorder before connecting the cable.
When connecting the RA2000 series and another instrument, make sure that there is no
potential difference between the RA2000 series and the instrument. If there is a potential
difference, determine the cause of the potential difference. Cable connection under a potential
difference may cause damage to the recorder.
● Do not insert the connector with more force than necessary.
Insert the connector at the right angle and in the right direction. Inserting the connector more
forcefully than necessary may lead to damage.

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█ Warranty - General
We ship our products after conducting quality control, which covers from design to manufacturing. It is,
however, possible that failures may occur in products. If the product does not operate correctly, please
make a check of the power supply, cable connections, or other conditions before returning this product
to us. For repair or calibration, contact our sales agency. Before returning, be sure to inform us of the
model, serial number, and problematic points. The following is our warranty.

█ Limited Warranty
(1) Warranty period
One year from our shipment.

(2) Warranty limit

We will repair the defects of our product free of charge within the warranty period; however, this
warranty does not apply in the following cases.

1) Damage or faults caused by incorrect use.

2) Damage or faults caused by fire, earthquake, traffic accident, or other natural disasters.
3) Damage or faults caused by a repair or modification that is carried out by someone other than a
service representative of A&D.
4) Damage or faults caused by use or storage in environmental conditions that should be avoided.
5) Periodical calibration.
6) Damage or faults caused during transportation.

(3) Liability
We do not assume any liabilities for equipment other than A&D.

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█ Terms and Symbols in This Manual
The terms and symbols used in this manual denote the following.
Term or Symbol Description
This indicates a condition or practice that could result in personal injury or
WARNING loss of life, or may result in light injury or physical damage if this equipment is
misused due to neglect of a Warning.
This indicates a condition or practice that could result in light injury or damage
CAUTION to the equipment or other property if this equipment is misused due to neglect
of a Caution.
This indicates a condition or practice that could result in incorrect operation or
NOTE damage to data if this equipment is misused due to neglect of a Note.

TIPS This symbol gives setting restrictions and additional descriptions.

Reference page

This recorder RA2000 series（RA2300MKⅡand RA2800A） recorder

Internal memory of RA2000 series
Memory When measuring with a Memory Recorder or Multi Recorder, measured data
is recorded in this memory.
A unit of numerical value
k (lower case) "k" is used to represent 1000 such as "10 kg".
K (upper case) "K" is used to represent 1024 such as "4 K data"

Amp units may be abbreviated as follows in this manual

Symbol Amp unit name Model
HRDC 2CH high-resolution DC amp unit AP11-101
FFT 2CH FFT amp unit AP11-102
HSDC 2CH high-speed DC amp unit AP11-103
ACST 2CH AC strain amp unit AP11-104/104A
EV Event amp unit AP11-105
TCDC 2CH TC/DC amp unit AP11-106/106A
TDC TC/DC amp unit AP11-107
FV F/V converter unit AP11-108
RMS 2CH vibration/RMS amp unit AP11-109
DCST 2CH DC strain amp unit AP11-110
HRZS 2CH zero suppression amp unit AP11-111

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Introduction......................................................................................................................1

█ Before Using ....................................................................................................................... 1

█ Safety Measures - Warnings and Cautions ................................................................... 2

█ Warranty - General............................................................................................................. 3

█ Limited Warranty ................................................................................................................ 3

█ Terms and Symbols in This Manual............................................................................... 4

1. Selection of Communication Interface ................................................................1-1

1.1. RA2000A Communication Interface Setup..................................................................... 1-2

1.1.1. Overview of communication functions and how to select them ............................................. 1-2
1.2. How to Control RA2000 series Using RS-232C ........................................................... 1-3
1.3. How to Operate RA2000 series by Remote Control Using LAN ............................... 1-4
1.4. Connection between UPS and RS-232C ........................................................................ 1-5
1.5. Set Up File Sharing.......................................................................................................... 1-6
1.5.1. Start up maintenance mode ....................................................................................................... 1-6
1.5.2. Set up folder options .................................................................................................................. 1-6
1.5.3. Set Up Files to Share ................................................................................................................ 1-7
1.6. How to use NS3300.......................................................................................................... 1-8
1.6.1. Prior to use NS3300 Unifizer ..................................................................................................... 1-8
1.6.2. Communication Setting for Connecting Device ......................................................................... 1-8
1.6.3. Operating Procedure for basic data recording........................................................................ 1-11

2. Overview of Communication Control...................................................................2-1

2.1. Local/Remote Control ....................................................................................................... 2-2

2.1.1. Local Mode .................................................................................................................................. 2-2
2.1.2. Remote Control Mode ................................................................................................................. 2-2
2.1.3. Returning to Local Mode ............................................................................................................ 2-2
2.2. Overview of the Communication Commands ............................................................... 2-2
2.2.1. Format of String Command ........................................................................................................ 2-3
2.3. 1-Byte Control Command................................................................................................. 2-4
[ENQ] Outputting the status of RA2000A's.......................................................................................... 2-4
[CAN] Command cancel ........................................................................................................................ 2-4
[DC4] Initialization ................................................................................................................................... 2-4
2.4. Escape Sequence.............................................................................................................. 2-5
[ESC]+’Z’ Go to Local............................................................................................................................ 2-5
[ESC]+’R’ Communication buffer clear.................................................................................................. 2-5
[ESC]+’C’ Status output ......................................................................................................................... 2-5
[ESC]+’E’ Outputs error information...................................................................................................... 2-6
[ESC]+'S’ Status output.......................................................................................................................... 2-6

3. Setting Command – s** .........................................................................................3-1

3.1. Measurement Mode........................................................................................................... 3-2

SMM (Set Measure Mode) Setting measurement mode................................................................... 3-2

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3.2. Recording in General ....................................................................................................... 3-2
SSS (Set filing Save Setting) Setting place where to save files .................................................... 3-2
3.3. Waveform Chart Recording ............................................................................................. 3-3
SCS (Set Chart Speed) Setting paper feed speed of waveform chart printing............................. 3-3
3.4. Memory Recording ............................................................................................................ 3-4
SSC (Set Sampling Clock) Setting memory sampling speed .......................................................... 3-4
SBS (Set Block Size) Setting block size ........................................................................................... 3-4
SML (Set Memory Length) Setting memory block size .................................................................... 3-5
SMB (Set Memory Block) Setting block No. ..................................................................................... 3-5
STD (Set Trigger Delay) Setting pre-trigger ...................................................................................... 3-5
STE (Set Trigger Execution) Setting trigger execution ..................................................................... 3-5
SMC(Set Memory Copy) Sets the readout amount ............................................................................ 3-5
3.5. HD Recording .................................................................................................................... 3-6
SRF (Set Real-time Filing) Setting HD recorder basics ................................................................... 3-6
SFT (Set Filing Time) Setting recording time.................................................................................... 3-6
SRT Set Real-time Trigger) Setting real-time recording operation .................................................. 3-6
3.6. X-Y Recording.................................................................................................................... 3-7
SCS (Set Chart Speed) HD recording speed of X-Y recorder ......................................................... 3-7
SXA (Set X-Axis) Sets X axis channel................................................................................................ 3-7
SYC (Set Y-Ch) Sets Y axis channels................................................................................................ 3-7
3.7. Trigger ................................................................................................................................ 3-8
STM (Set Trigger Mode) Setting trigger mode.................................................................................. 3-8
STC (Set Trigger mode OR, AND Channel) Setting OR, AND trigger condition .......................... 3-8
STW (Set Trigger Window) Setting WINDOW trigger condition ...................................................... 3-8
STF (Set Trigger Filter) Sets trigger filter............................................................................................ 3-9
3.8. Amp Unit .......................................................................................................................... 3-10
SCH (Set CHannel) Setting HRDC amp.......................................................................................... 3-10
SCH (Set CHannel) Setting FFT amp ............................................................................................. 3-11
SCH (Set CHannel) Setting HSDC amp .......................................................................................... 3-11
SCH (Set CHannel) Setting ACST amp........................................................................................... 3-12
SAR (Set Ac strain amp R-fine) Setting R-balance........................................................................ 3-12
SCH (Set CHannel) Setting EV amp ............................................................................................... 3-13
SCH (Set CHannel) Setting TCDC amp .......................................................................................... 3-13
SCH (Set CHannel) Setting TDC amp............................................................................................. 3-14
SCH (Set CHannel) Setting FV amp................................................................................................ 3-14
SCH (Set CHannel) Setting RMS amp ............................................................................................ 3-15
SCH (Set CHannel) Setting DCST amp .......................................................................................... 3-16
SCH (Set CHannel) Setting HRZS amp .......................................................................................... 3-16
SCH (Set CHannel) Setting Extra Event (E1)................................................................................. 3-17
SUS (Set User Scale) Sets user-scale.............................................................................................. 3-17
3.9. Setting for Display and Printing................................................................................... 3-18
SWD (Set Scale Wave Division) Setting Waveform Division .......................................................... 3-18
SWF (Set Scale Wave flame) Setting Waveform Frame size......................................................... 3-18
3.10. Output to File and Recording Paper (including Backup Filing)............................ 3-19
SMF (Set Memory Filing) Setting Filing ........................................................................................... 3-19
SPS (Set Print Size) Sets copy scaling ............................................................................................ 3-19
3.11. System – Recording Setting ....................................................................................... 3-20
SRC (Set Record Ch) Setting record channel ................................................................................ 3-20
SDN (Set Data No.) Setting Data No.............................................................................................. 3-20
SAN (Set Annotation ON/OFF) Setting annotation print................................................................. 3-20
SPA (Set Print Auxiliary) Setting measurement information and signal name print .................... 3-21
SGP (Set Grid Pattern) Sets grid pattern.......................................................................................... 3-21
SAS (Set Auto Scaling) Sets auto scaling (ON/OFF) ...................................................................... 3-21
SSM (Set Scale Mode) Sets auto scaling mode .............................................................................. 3-21
3.12. System - Maintenance .................................................................................................. 3-22
SDT (Set DaTe) Setting clock .......................................................................................................... 3-22

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3.13. Other Settings ............................................................................................................... 3-23
STR (Set TRans CH.) Setting real-time transfer channel .............................................................. 3-23
SIM (Set Input Monitor) Setting display speed of input monitor ................................................... 3-23
SAT (Set Auto Transmit) Setting transmit function ......................................................................... 3-23
SIF Setup for pause of Input monitor................................................................................................ 3-24
SIS Setting sync trigger....................................................................................................................... 3-24
SRI Setting data acquisition and printing........................................................................................... 3-24
SBR Setting basic Recording setting ................................................................................................. 3-25
3.14. Compatibility with Older Series .................................................................................. 3-25
SRM (Set Recording Mode) Setting measurement mode............................................................... 3-25
SAC (Set Auto Copy) Set auto copy................................................................................................. 3-25
SMI (Set Memory autocopy Icon) Sets auto copy............................................................................ 3-25
SFI (Set Filing Icon) Sets ON/OFF the filing icon. .......................................................................... 3-26
SYA (Set Y-Axis) Sets Y-axis channels............................................................................................. 3-26
SMD (Set Memory Division) Setting channel combination ............................................................. 3-26

4. Information Readout Command - I** ...................................................................4-1

4.1. Measurement Mode........................................................................................................... 4-2

IMM (Inquire Measure Mode) Reading measurement mode ............................................................ 4-2
4.2. Recording in General ....................................................................................................... 4-2
ISS (Inquire filing Save Setting) Reading where to save files ........................................................ 4-2
ISP (Inquire filing Save Pss) Reading path to save files ................................................................ 4-2
4.3. Waveform Chart Recording ............................................................................................. 4-3
ICS (Inquire Chart Speed) Reading paper feeding speed of wavelength chart recording............ 4-3
4.4. Memory Recording ............................................................................................................ 4-4
ISC (Inquire Sampling Clock) Reading memory sampling speed .................................................... 4-4
IBS (Inquire Block Size) Reading block size..................................................................................... 4-4
IML (Inquire Memory Size) Reading memory block size.................................................................. 4-4
IMB (Inquire Memory Block) Reading block No................................................................................ 4-4
ITD (Inquire Trigger Delay) Reading pre-trigger................................................................................ 4-5
ITE (Inquire Trigger Execution) Reading trigger execution............................................................... 4-5
IMC (Inquire Memory Copy) Reading amount of copying the memory ............................................ 4-5
IMS (Inquire Memory Status) Read-out of memory status ................................................................ 4-6
4.5. HD Recording .................................................................................................................... 4-7
IRF (Inquire Real-time Filing) Reading basics of HD recorder........................................................ 4-7
IFT (Inquire Filing Time) Reading recording time ............................................................................. 4-7
IRT (Inquire Real-time Trigger) Reading real-time recording operation........................................... 4-7
4.6. X-Y....................................................................................................................................... 4-8
ICS (Inquire Chart Speed) Reading HD recording speed of X-Y recorder...................................... 4-8
IXA (Inquire X-Axis) Reading X axis channel ..................................................................................... 4-8
IYC (Inquire Y-Ch) Reading Y axis channels...................................................................................... 4-8
4.7. Trigger ................................................................................................................................ 4-9
ITM (Inquire Trigger Mode) Reading trigger mode ............................................................................. 4-9
ITC (Inquire Trigger mode OR,AND Channel) Reading OR, AND trigger condition ..................... 4-9
ITW (Inquire Trigger Window) Reading WINDOW trigger condition................................................ 4-9
ITF (Inquire Trigger Filter) Reading trigger filter ............................................................................... 4-9
4.8. Amp Unit .......................................................................................................................... 4-10
ICH (Inquire CHannel) Reading HRDC amp Setting ...................................................................... 4-10
ICH (Inquire CHannel) Reading FFT amp setting........................................................................... 4-11
ICH (Inquire CHannel) Reading HSDC amp setting ....................................................................... 4-11
ICH (Inquire CHannel) Reading ACST amp setting........................................................................ 4-12
ICH (Inquire CHannel) Reading EV amp setting ............................................................................ 4-12
ICH (Inquire CHannel) Reading TCDC amp setting ....................................................................... 4-13
ICH (Inquire CHannel) Reading TDC amp setting.......................................................................... 4-13

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 ICH (Inquire CHannel) Reading FV amp setting............................................................................. 4-14
ICH (Inquire CHannel) Reading RMS amp setting ......................................................................... 4-14
ICH (Inquire CHannel) Reading DCST amp setting ....................................................................... 4-15
ICH (Inquire CHannel) Reading HRZS amp setting ....................................................................... 4-15
ICH (Inquire CHannel) Reading extra event (E1) setting............................................................... 4-16
ICH (Inquire CHannel) Reading invalid amp setting ....................................................................... 4-16
IUS (Inquire User Scale) Reading user-scale ................................................................................... 4-16
4.9. Output to File and Recording Paper (including Backup Filing).............................. 4-17
IMF (Inquire Memory Filing) Reading memory filing setting........................................................... 4-17
IWD (Inquire Scale Wave Division) Reading Waveform Division .................................................... 4-17
IWF (Inquire Scale Wave flame) Reading Waveform Frame size .................................................. 4-17
4.10. System – Recording Setting ....................................................................................... 4-18
IRC (Inquire
Record Ch) Reading recording channel ..................................................................... 4-18
IDN (Inquire
Data No.) Reading data No. ....................................................................................... 4-18
IAN (Inquire
ANnotation) Reading annotation print setting ............................................................. 4-18
IPA (Inquire
Print Auxiliary) Reading settings of measurement information
and signal name printing.…………………………………………….…4-18
IGP (Inquire Grid Pattern) Reading grid pattern ............................................................................... 4-19
IAS (Inquire Auto Scaling) Reading auto scaling (ON/OFF) ............................................................ 4-19
ISM (Inquire Scale Mode) Reading auto scaling mode.................................................................... 4-19
4.11. System - Maintenance .................................................................................................. 4-20
IWH (Inquire WHo) Reading version information ............................................................................ 4-20
IDT (Inquire DaTe) Reading clock.................................................................................................... 4-20
4.12. Other Settings ............................................................................................................... 4-21
IES (Inquire Error Status) Reading error status.............................................................................. 4-21
IIM (Inquire Input Monitor) Reading display speed of input monitor ............................................. 4-21
IDA (Inquire Input monitor DAta) Reading measurement value of input signal ........................... 4-22
IAT (Inquire Auto Transmit) Reading transmit function................................................................... 4-22
ICA (Inquire Auto Transmit CAtion) Reading transmit factor ......................................................... 4-23
IIF Reading Pause of Input monitor ................................................................................................. 4-23
IIS Reading sync trigger condition.................................................................................................... 4-23
IRI Reading data acquisition and printing condition........................................................................ 4-23
IBR Reading time axis display............................................................................................................ 4-23
4.13. Compatibility with Older Series .................................................................................. 4-24
IRM (Inquire Recording Mode) Reading measurement mode ........................................................ 4-24
IAC (Inquire Auto Copy) Reading auto copy .................................................................................... 4-24
IRS (Inquire Rec icon information) Reading recording icon conditions......................................... 4-24
IMP (Inquire Memory block Point) Reading block No. ................................................................... 4-24
IYA (Inquire Y-Axis) Reading Y-axis channels .................................................................................. 4-25
IMD (Inquire Memory Division) Reading channel combination ....................................................... 4-25

5. Execution Command – E**....................................................................................5-1

5.1. Storing and Printing Operations..................................................................................... 5-2

EST (Execute StarT) Starting printing ................................................................................................ 5-2
ESP (Execute StoP) Stopping the RA2300 execution...................................................................... 5-2
ECP (Execute CoPy) Executing memory copy ................................................................................... 5-2
EMT (Execute Manual Trigger) Executing manual trigger.................................................................. 5-2
EMK (Execute MarK) Executing prin.................................................................................................... 5-2
5.2. Clearing of Configuration ................................................................................................ 5-3
EMC (Execute Memory block data Clear) Clearing memory block data .......................................... 5-3
5.3. Auto..................................................................................................................................... 5-4
EAS (Execute Ac Strain amp balance) Executing auto balance....................................................... 5-4
EAB (Execute Auto Balance) Executing auto balance ....................................................................... 5-4
EZS (Execute auto Zero Suppression) Executing auto zero suppression........................................ 5-4
5.4. Data Transfer ..................................................................................................................... 5-5
EIM (Execute Input Monitor data trans) Executing monitor transfer ............................................... 5-5
ETS (Execute real-time data TranS) Executing real-time transition ................................................ 5-6

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 ERS (Execute Real-time data trans Start) Executing real-time transition ....................................... 5-6
ERE (Execute Real-time data trans End) Stopping real-time transition.......................................... 5-6
5.5. Others ................................................................................................................................. 5-6
EPA (Execute Page Annotation) Executing page annotation print .................................................. 5-6
EFD (Execute paper FeeD) Executing paper feed ........................................................................... 5-6
ESI (Execute System Initialize) System initialize command ............................................................. 5-6

6. File/Data Operation Command – F** ...................................................................6-1

FDS (File Data file Save) Saving memory recording data as file .................................................. 6-2

7. Text Operation Command – T** ...........................................................................7-1

7.1. Page Annotation String .................................................................................................... 7-2

TIP (Text Input Page) Inputting page annotation string ................................................................... 7-2
TOP (Text Output Page) Outputting page annotation string............................................................ 7-2
TCP (Text Clear Page) Clearing page annotation string ................................................................. 7-2
7.2. Signal Name String........................................................................................................... 7-3
TSN (Text input SigNal) Inputting signal name string ...................................................................... 7-3
TOS (Text Output Signal) Outputting signal name string................................................................. 7-3
TCS (Text Clear Signal) Clearing signal name string ...................................................................... 7-4
7.3. Measurement Information String..................................................................................... 7-5
THD (Text input information) Inputting measurement information string ......................................... 7-5
TOH (Text Output Information) Outputting measurement information string................................... 7-5
TCD (Text Clear information Data) Clearing measurement information string ............................... 7-5

8. Reference..................................................................................................................8-1

8.1. Character Code List ......................................................................................................... 8-2

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Communication Interface
1. Selection of Communication Interface

1.1. RA2000 Series Communication Interface Setup

► To control the RA2000 Series using an instrument such as a personal
computer via a communication interface, you must allow RA2300MK
Ⅱ to conform to the specifications of the communication interface to
be used in advance.

Select
communication
setup

Operation panel

1.1.1. Overview of communication functions and how to select them

(1) None
(2) LAN
(3) RS-232C

(1) None
Reception of the RS-232C and GP-IB interfaces are neglected and commands are rejected.

(2) LAN
The LAN interface is used.

(3) RS-232C
The RS-232C interface is used.

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1.2. How to Control RA2000 Series Using RS-232C

► By using the RS-232C interface, it is possible for the host computer
to directly control the RA2300MKⅡ.
Select RS-232C and then RS-232C Setup to make the RS-232C settings.

(1) RS-232C Setup

(2) Auto Transmission Setup

(1) RS-232C setup

RS-232C communication protocol is set on the following screen.

Communication speed, data bit, stop

bit, parity, flow control, and delimiter
are set.

The setup window opens by pressing this

button.

(2) Auto-transmission function

Auto transmission cause is set in Auto Transmission Setup. If specified cause is generated, “!” is
sent from the RS-232C interface.

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1.3.How to Operate RA2000 Series by Remote Control Using LAN

► The RA2300MKⅡ can be controlled by the host computer directly
through the LAN interface.
Select LAN and then LAN Setup to make the LAN settings.

(1) LAN Setup

(2) Auto Transmission Setup

(1) LAN setup

Communication protocol for LAN is set.

IP address, subnet mask, gateway

address, delimiter, and timeout are
set. Pressing a key opens the
window for settings.

(2) Auto-transmission setup

Auto transmission cause is set in Auto Transmission Setup. If specified cause is generated, “!” is
sent from the LAN interface.

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1.4. Connection between UPS and RS-232C

When the RA2300MKⅡ is connected to UPS and a tick mark is added to the checkbox for “Connecting
UPS to RS-232C”, safety shutdown of the RA2300MKⅡ can be made upon a power outage. After the
power supply is resumed, startup is automatically made. If the power outage happens during recording
or printing, the operation will be re-started.

For how to connect UPS, refer to the instruction manual for the UPS to be used.

A special UPS connection cable is necessary when connecting the RA2300MKⅡ with
ＴＩＰＳ
UPS. The RS232C cable of the commercial item cannot be used. Please inquire of our
sales representative about UPS and the cable that can be used.

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1.5.Set Up File Sharing

The file sharing allows you to check offline data via LAN connection. You can copy these data on PC
and control without external media. To enable the file sharing, do following setting on RA2000 series.

1.5.1.Start up maintenance mode

- Go to SYSTEM and MAINTENANCE.
- Check the box that says, “Next time, start with the maintenance program” then press
SHUT DOWN.
- Turn off when Windows shows a message, “It is now safe to turn off your computer.” Then
restart RA2300MKⅡ. The maintenance program window opens as below.

Maintenance program window

Keep the maintenance program window open and do following settings.

1.5.2.Set up folder options

Click “Start” on the lower left corner and open “My
Computer.”

Go to “Tool” and “Folder Options” then open “View”

tab. Check the box for “Use simple file sharing” that
is at the bottom of Advanced settings.

Click OK and finish Folder Option settings.

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1.5.3.Set Up Files to Share

RA2000 series uses D drive to save data. “LOGFILE” is a default folder as saving destination.
To share files, do setting for each required folder.

- Open D:DATA and select a file folder to share.

- Click “Share this folder” on left of the window.
If different sub-folder is opened, click “Folders” on Windows menu bar.

- Open “Sharing” tab on the Properties window.

- Check “Share this folder on the network” on
Network sharing and security box.
- Click OK and finish setting.

CAUTIONS:
- Please do not check “Allow network users to
change my files” as control from remote PC
may influence measuring.
- Please do not share files on C:CF drive.

If all settings are completed, press Shutdown on the

maintenance program and turn off RA2000 series when it is safe.

Turning RA2000 series on again will start the normal

RA2000 series program.

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1.6. How to Use NS3300

This software allows you to make various settings such as input range and operation mode in
measuring devices connected via LAN from a personal computer (PC). Additionally, the software allows
you to monitor data of multiple devices in real time and record the data to the HD in a PC. The recorded
data file is easy to be played, CSV-converted, computed, and printed.
* Note: NS3300 ver2.8 is available for both RA2300MKⅡ and RA2800A.

1.6.1. Prior to use NS3000 Unifizer

System requirements: The unifizer is available on IBM PC/AT compatible machines meeting the
following requirements:
- CPU Pentium® M 1GHz or faster
(CoreTM2 Duo 2 GHz or faster recommended)
If Camera used (Visible/Infrared), 1 GB or more is recommended.
- HD available disk space 10 MB of space is needed for the program area.
A sufficient free space is also needed for storing data.
The maximum size of acquired data files that can be stored is
roughly 1/3 of the free space on the hard disk.
- USB port For installation and protection key
- Display 1024 x 768 pixels or higher
- OS Windows 2000 (SP4 or later) / Windows XP (SP2 or later)
Windows Vista Ultimate (32bit)
Windows 7 Ultimate (32bit) / Professional (32bit)

* Windows 2000 and Windows XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft corporation of

the United States.
Pentium® is a registered trademark of Intel corporation of the United States.

1.6.2. Communication Settings for Connecting Device

*Note: For pier to pier communication between a PC and RA2000 Series without HUB, use a
crossover LAN cable.

1) Open the “System – Communication Setup” screen of RA2000 series to set up a communication
device to be connected.

Protocol setting for LAN

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2) Press the “LAN Setup” button on the “System – Communication Setup” screen of RA2000 series to
open the next screen for setting.

Make appropriate setting for your

network environment.
This IP address must be entered on the
connection screen of NS3000.

Note: For pier to pier communication to PC, DHCP is not available.

In this case, clear “Use DHCP for LAN setting” and make setting such as IP address directly.

3) Start NS3000
Double-click the shortcut icon of Unifizer.exe on the PC desktop to start the program. If the program
starts without any errors, the initial screen is displayed as below.
* Note: Following the instruction manual, install the NS 3000.

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4) Connect to the device

Click the [Device] icon on the tree window to display the additional setting for the device on the
advanced setting window.
On this window, set the IP address of the connected device to establish the connection to the
device.

Click [Device] Click RA2300

Once the connection is established, the device appears on the tree window as below.

5) Set RA2000A
Click to any device icon on the tree to display advanced setting items for the device on the advanced
setting window. On this window, set the recording mode, sampling, and others for the recorder.

Click [Device]

When pressing the [Apply] button, the setting becomes valid and is reflected in the recorder.
When pressing the [Undo] button before accepting, the original settings are returned. However, after
accepting, the settings are not returned.

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1.6.3. Operating Procedure for basic data recording

Open the measurement project.

Connect to the instrument.

Set recording conditions and

sampling speed.

Set input conditions.

Set data display style.

Check the monitored data.

<Start PC real-time Recording>

Determine how to record data,

into the instrument or PC
<Stop PC Real-time Recording>

Start data acquisition.

Finish recording.

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1. Selection of Communication Interface.................................................................1-1

1.1. RA2000 Series Communication Interface Setup ........................................................... 1-2

1.1.1. Overview of communication functions and how to select them ............................................. 1-2
1.2. How to Control RA2000 Series Using RS-232C ........................................................... 1-3
1.3. How to Operate RA2000 Series by Remote Control Using LAN............................... 1-4
1.4. Connection between UPS and RS-232C ........................................................................ 1-5
1.5. Set Up File Sharing .......................................................................................................... 1-6
1.5.1. Start up maintenance mode ....................................................................................................... 1-6
1.5.2. Set up folder options .................................................................................................................. 1-6
1.5.3. Set Up Files to Share ................................................................................................................ 1-7
1.6. How to Use NS3300 .........................................................................................................1-8
1.6.1. Prior to use NS3000 Unifizer..................................................................................................... 1-8
1.6.2. Communication Settings for Connecting Device....................................................................... 1-8
1.6.3. Operating Procedure for basic data recording ....................................................................... 1-11

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2.1. Local/Remote Control

► The RA2000 Series has two control modes: 1) a local mode that
allows control through the control panel and the touch panel, and 2)
a remote control mode that allows control only through the
communication port.

2.1.1. Local Mode

This is the default state after the power is turned on. Control can be performed either by the control
panel and the touch panel, or by input from the remote terminal.

2.1.2. Remote Control Mode

If data is received when a communication function is selected, the RA2000 goes into the remote
control mode. Moreover, when a specified auto-transmission cause is generated, the mode enters
into the remote control mode. At this time, it is possible to control the RA2000 from the
communication interface.
● Data reception other than [NUL] occurs

When the RA2000 is switched to remote control mode, recording continues and the remote
control mode screen is displayed. In the remote control mode, all controls performed via the
control/touch are ignored.
Local mode Remote control mode

or

2.1.3.Returning to Local Mode

The mode returns to the Local mode upon the reception of escape sequence command [ESC]-Z.
Please click the above-shown “Keylock” icon to return manually to local mode.

2.2. Overview of the Communication Commands

► Communication commands to control the RA2000 Series remotely
are categorized into three types.

● Character string command

Controls such as settings and recordings are basically performed by string commands. The
string commands consist of a 3-character command and parameter string following the
command.

● Escape Sequence Commands

The [ESC]+1 character is used as a command. By using these commands, operation/error
information of the RA2000 Series can be obtained. This command cannot control settings and
operation of the RA2000 Series recorder.

● 1 Byte Control Command

Execution is possible by sending a 1-byte control code alone, but functions are limited. The
above-mentioned character string commands and escape sequence commands have
functions of equal or higher quality.

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2.2.1. Format of String Command

The string command consists of a 3-character command and a parameter string following the
command. The initial character of the command represents the command type, and the second and
third characters represent the contents of the command. The EST command, which starts
recording, stands for Execute StarT.

EST
Command content StarT

Command type

X Communication Control
S Setting
I Read Setting
E Execute
F File/Data Control
T Text
R Read Data
W Write Data
Input a parameter following the 3-character command. Insert a separator (comma ”,” or space ” ”)
between parameters. When it is possible to omit parameters, it is necessary to insert commas in
sequence instead of parameters in order to clearly indicate that the parameters are omitted. Lastly
input a delimiter and operation is complete. Available delimiters are [CR+LF], [CR], [LF], etc., and it
is necessary to use the same delimiter as that set in the RA2000.

Format Examples of SFT Command (Set Filing Time)

SFT 10,10,0,0 (Delimiter) Sets recording time to 10 days and 10 hours
SFT ,,,1 (Delimiter) Sets recording time to 1 second
SFT ,,10,30 (Delimiter) Sets recording time to 10 minutes and 30 seconds
SFT 10,10,0,0 (Delimiter) Sets recording time to 10 days and 10 hours

● Omitting the parameter

When the parameter can be omitted, “Can be omitted” is specified in the command
description. In other cases, parameters cannot be omitted.

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2.3. 1-Byte Control Command

► Execution is possible by sending a 1-byte control code alone, but
functions are limited. The string commands and escape sequence
command, mentioned in the preceding section, have functions of
equal or higher quality. Note that usable commands are restricted
depending on the communication interface.

● Example of Basic Program Format

PRINT#MAD,CHR$(&H05); (MAD = Line number)

[ENQ] Outputting the status of RA2000

Function Outputs the status of the RA2000.
Input Format [ENQ](05h)
Output Format [NAK](15h): The RA2000 is operating.
[ACK](06h): The RA2000 is stopped and is waiting for a command.
Description When the RA2000 is operating, [NAK](15h) is returned.
When the RA2000 is stopped and waiting for a command, [ACK](06) is
returned.
To see the status of the RA2000 in detail, use the [ESC]+C command.

[CAN] Command cancel

Function Cancels the command that is operating now.
Input Format [CAN](18h)
Output Format None
Description Command that has the same meaning as the ESP command that stops
recording.
When receiving a command, the command is canceled.
When the RA1000 is performing an operation, the operation is terminated.
However, an execution operation for amp settings such as auto-scale cannot
be terminated.

[DC4] Initializing RA2000

Function Initializes the RA2000 setting.
Input Format [DC4](14h)
Output Format None
Description This command has the same meaning as the ESI command that initializes the
RA2000.
Execution is possible while the RA2000 is stopped.
Execution error occurs while the RA2000 is operating.
Initialization + application restart is performed.
Communication settings are not initialized.

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2.4. Escape Sequence

► The [ESC]+1 character is used as a command. By using this
command the RA2000 operation/error information can be obtained.
This command cannot control settings and operation of the RA2000.

● Character code of [ESC] is 1Bh.

● Example of basic program
PRINT#MAD,CHR$(&H1B)+"Z"; (MAD= Line number)

In the Escape Sequence Command, a parameter or delimiter is not used.

[ESC]+’Z’ Go to Local
Function Returns to the local state. The key control on the panel becomes valid.
Input Format [ESC]+’Z’ <1Bh> <5Ah>
Output Format None
Description Note that, if a delimiter is added (CR, LF, or others), the mode returns to the
remote again after going back to the local because of the delimiter detection.

[ESC]+’R’ Communication buffer clear

Function Clears buffer for interface transmission/reception
Input Format [ESC]+’R’
Output Format None
Description When command transmission/reception becomes abnormal during
communication, or unnecessary data accumulates in the transmit/receive
buffer, it is possible to recover normal communication by initializing the
interface.

[ESC]+’C’ Status output

Function Outputs status (present status of the RA2000)
Input Format [ESC]+’C’
Output Format A1 (Delimiter)
A1 Outputs status (present status of the RA1000)
0 The RA1000 is not operating.
1 Recording or measurement is in progress. (includes real-time
filing)
2 Memory copy is in progress. (includes file save and load)
3 Paper feed is in progress.
4 List print is in progress.
5 Test print is in progress.
6 Other operation is in progress. (includes amp auto balance,
etc.)

Description

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[ESC]+’E’ Outputting error information

Function Outputs error information of the RA2000.
Input Format [ESC]+’E’
Output Format A1,A2 (Delimiter)
A1: RA2000 hardware error
A1 RA2000 hardware information
0 Normal
2 When clamping of thermal head is released
4 No chart
8 Abnormal increase of thermal head temperature
If an error in two or more items is generated, the logical OR of each error
number is output. The error information of answer A1 is not cleared until the
error status is canceled.
A2: Command processing error
A2 Command processing error information
0 Normal
1 Command (Syntax error upon command reception)
grammar error
2 Parameter error (Parameter exceeding the specifications)
3 Mode error (Impossible to operate in this mode)
4 Execution error (Restricted because of the status of RA2000)
Description Error information of answer A1 is not cleared until the error state is
cleared. If an error is generated in answer A2, command generating an
error with “IES Error Status readout” can be read out. After the details
are checked with the IES command, the answer A2 is cleared.

[ESC]+’S’ Status output

Function Outputs status (present status of the RA2000)
Input Format [ESC]+’C’
Output Format A1 (Delimiter)
A1 Outputs status (present status of the RA1000)
0 The RA1000 is not operating
1 Recording or measurement is in progress (includes real-time
filing)
2 Memory copy is in progress (includes file save and load)
3 Paper feed is in progress
4 List print is in progress
5 Test print is in progress
6 Other operation is in progress (includes amp auto balance,
etc.)

Description

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2. Overview of Communication Control...................................................................2-1

2.1. Local/Remote Control ....................................................................................................... 2-2

2.1.1. Local Mode .................................................................................................................................. 2-2
2.1.2. Remote Control Mode................................................................................................................. 2-2
2.1.3. Returning to Local Mode ............................................................................................................ 2-2
2.2. Overview of the Communication Commands................................................................ 2-2
2.2.1. Format of String Command........................................................................................................ 2-3
2.3. 1-Byte Control Command................................................................................................. 2-4
[ENQ] Outputting the status of RA2000 .............................................................................................. 2-4
[CAN] Command cancel ........................................................................................................................ 2-4
[DC4] Initialize of RA2000..................................................................................................................... 2-4
2.4. Escape Sequence .............................................................................................................. 2-5
[ESC]+’Z’ Go to Local ........................................................................................................................... 2-5
[ESC]+’R’ Communication buffer clear ................................................................................................. 2-5
[ESC]+’C’ Status output ......................................................................................................................... 2-5
[ESC]+’E’ Outputs error information ..................................................................................................... 2-6
[ESC]+’S’ Status output ......................................................................................................................... 2-6

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3.1. Measurement Mode

SMM (Set Measure Mode) Setting measurement mode

Function Sets measurement mode.
Input Format SRM P1 (Delimiter)
P1: Measurement Mode
P1 Measurement Mode
1 Pen Recorder
2 Memory Recorder
3 HD Recorder
4 Multi Recorder
5 X-Y Recorder
6 Data Chart Recorder (Maintenance Function)
Output Format None
Description These settings are recording basics. For details of each recording type, see
the RA2300MKⅡ User’s Manual. While the RA2300MKⅡ is operating, an
execution error occurs.

3.2. Recording in General

SSS (Set filing Save Setting) Setting place where to save files
Function Sets place where to save files.
Input Format SSS P1, P2, P3, P4, P5 (Delimiter)
P1: Drive selection ([A-I] Excludes OS drives are excluded and external
drives are available.)
P2: Using user folder (0=OFF, 1=ON)
P3: Using Day folder (0=OFF, 1=ON)
P4: User folder name (String available for folder name) (Can be omitted.)
P5: File name (first 4 (Maximum 4 alphanumeric letters) (Can be omitted.)
characters)
Output Format None
Description An execution error is generated while the recorder is operating. The restriction
for P4 user folder name is applied by PC restrictions only. Setup target will
differ depending on the recorder mode. The description above applies to the
Memory Recorder. Refer to the dedicated storage values of memory filing
storage location. For the HD Recorder, refer to SSS Settings for Storage
Location of HD Recorder. For Multi-Recorder, SSS Settings for Storage
Location of Multi-Recorder. P1 through P5 may be deleted. If values are
deleted, current value is maintained. If all values are omitted, a parameter
error is generated.

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3.3. Waveform Chart Recording

SCS (Set Chart Speed) Setting paper feed speed of waveform chart
printing
Function Sets paper feeding speed of waveform chart recording.
Input Format SCS P1, P2 (Delimiter)
P1: Setting speed
P1 Speed value
1-100 Speed numerical value Resolution 1, Recording unit is set
by P2.
E External synchronization recording External synchronization
pulse is set by P2.
P2: Speed unit (When P1=1 to 100) (Can be omitted.)
P2 Speed unit
1 [mm/s]
2 [mm/min]
Omitted [mm/s]
P2: External synchronization pulse ratio (When P1=E) (Can be omitted.)
P2 Sets speed value
1 0.1mm/pulse
2 0.025mm/pulse (Not available in RA2800)
Omitted 0.1mm/pulse

Output Format None

Description The operations above are applicable when the mode is other than in X-Y or
Data Chart.
For X-Y, refer to SCS X-Y Data Sampling Speed Settings.
For Data Chart, refer to SCS Data Chart Recording Speed Settings.
The speed value settings can be set to User2.

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3.4. Memory Recording

NOTE If a setting command related to memory recording is set while the RA2300MKⅡ is
operating, an execution error occurs.

SSC (Set Sampling Clock) Setting memory sampling speed

Function Sets memory sampling speed.
Input Format SSC P1, P2 (Delimiter)
P1: Setting speed
P1 Speed value
1-999 Speed numerical value Recordable by 1 step, Recording
unit is set by P2.
E External synchronization printing
P2: Speed unit (When P1=n)
P2 Speed unit
1 [μs]
2 [ms]
3 [s]
* When P1=E, P2 is invalid.
Output Format None
Description The highest speed for P1 for RA2300MKⅡ is 1 s and RA2800A, 2 s.
While the recorder is operating, an execution error occurs.
Speed value is set for User2.

SBS (Set Block Size) Setting block size

Function Sets block size.
Input Format SBS P1 (Delimiter)
P1: Block Size
P1 Block size Setting condition
1 32MW * Recording channel is just 1.
2 16MW * Recording channels are 2 or less.
3 8MW * Recording channels are 4 or less.
4 4MW * Recording channels are 8 or less.
5 2MW Recording channels are 16 or less.
6 1MW Recording channels are 32 or less.
7 512KW No limitation
8 256KW No limitation
9 128KW No limitation
10 64KW No limitation
11 32KW No limitation
12 16KW No limitation
13 8KW No limitation
14 4KW No limitation
15 2KW No limitation
* Be limited by recording channel number of “SRC Recording Channel” to
become applicable block size.
Output Format None
Description While the RA2000 is operating, an execution error occurs.

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SML (Set Memory Length) Setting memory block size

Function Sets the memory block size using arbitrary values.
Input Format SML P1 (Delimiter)
P1: Data count stored in memory (1000 to 61865984)
* The effective size (upper limit value) is a value determined by dividing
memory capacity by channel count.
* The upper limit value of P1 above is a value when the number of data
recording channel is one. In actual cases, the upper limit value will be the
value divided by the number of recording channel (set by SRC Recording
Channel).
Output Format None
Description While the RA2300MKⅡ is operating, an execution error occurs.
When the memory block size is changed, the memory data is deleted.
Memory segmentation up to 128 is made, which is larger segmentation than
specified size.

SMB (Set Memory Block) Setting block No.

Function Setting block No..
Input Format SMB P1 (Delimiter)
P1: Block No. ([1 - 128])
Output Format None
Description While the RA2000 is operating, an execution error occurs.
The range varies depending on the segmentation number.
(Example: 8 segmentation, [1-8])

STD (Set Trigger Delay) Setting pre-trigger

Function Sets pre-trigger.
Input Format STD P1 (Delimiter)
P1: Pre-trigger ([0-100]%)
Output Format None
Description While the RA2000 is operating, an execution error occurs.
Becomes valid when recording in a memory block.

STE (Set Trigger Execution) Setting trigger execution

Function Sets trigger execution.
Input Format STE P1 (Delimiter)
P1: Trigger execution (1=Once, 2=Repeat, 3=Endless)
Output Format None
Description While the RA2000 is operating, an execution error occurs.
Be reflected only in memory recording.

SMC(Set Memory Copy) Sets the readout amount

Function Sets the readout amount of the internal memory when copying
Input Format SMC P1(Delimiter)
P1: readout amount(1-100 %)
Output Format None
Description While the RA2000 is operating, an execution error occurs.
For the other settings, see commands in the following table.
Setting contents Command to see
Path to save files SSS (Set filing Save Setting) Setting place where to save files
Setting for CSV savings SMF (Set Memory Filing) Setting Filing

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3.5. HD Recording
SRF (Set Real-time Filing) Setting HD recorder basics
Function Sets recording speed, recording length, and recording method.
Input Format SRF P1, P2, P3, P4, P5 (Delimiter)
P1: Recording speed numeric value ([1-1000, E] E=external synchronization)
P2: Recording speed Unit (1=[μs], 2=[ms], 3=[s]) Invalid when P1=E.
P3: Data format (1=Peak, 2=Sampling)
P4: Recording method (1=Normal, 2=Ringing)
P5: Recording data number (Selecting 0 enables the whole “Free Disk
Space”)
Output Format None
Description While the RA2300MKⅡ is operating, an execution error occurs.
The recording speed settings with P2 are: 1s – 100s for RA2300MKⅡ, and
1s – 100s for RA2800A.
The recording speed settings with P1 and P2 are limited from 1us to 10s.

SFT (Set Filing Time) Setting recording time

Function Sets recording time.
Input Format SFT P1, P2, P3, P4 (Delimiter)
P1: Day number (0 or higher numeric value) (To be omitted, select 0)
P2: Hour number (0 or higher numeric value) (To be omitted, select 0)
P3: Minute number (0 or higher numeric value) (To be omitted, select 0)
P4: Second number (0 or higher numeric value) (To be omitted, select 0)
Output Format None
Description While the recorder is operating, an execution error occurs.
P1 through P4 can be omitted. When the value is omitted, 0 is set. However, if
all the values are omitted, a parameter error occurs.

SRT (Set Real-time Trigger) Setting real-time recording operation

Function Sets real-time recording operation.
Input Format SRT P1, P2 (Delimiter)
P1: Starting execution of recording with detecting trigger.
P1 Starting execution of recording with detecting trigger
0 Pressing “START” key initiates recording soon.
1 Detecting trigger initiates recording.
2 Detecting trigger initiates and repeats recording.
P2: Mark printing with trigger (0=OFF, 1=ON)
Output Format None
Description While the RA2300MKⅡ is operating, an execution error occurs.
The repeat execution with P1=2 is valid only when a recording length is
limited.

For the other settings, see commands in the following table.

Setting contents Command to see
Paper feeding speed of a SCS (Set Chart Speed) Setting paper feed speed of waveform chart
wavelength chart recording
Path to save files SSS (Set filing Save Setting) Setting place where to save files

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3.6. X-Y Recording

SCS (Set Chart Speed) HD recording speed of X-Y recorder
Function Sets HD recording speed of X-Y recorder
Input Format SCS P1,P2 (Delimiter)
P1: Speed numerical value [1-1000] ms
P2: Speed unit Sets sample unit “2=ms”(Fixed) (Can be omitted.)
Output Format None
Description This function is valid in X-Y recorder mode
Please refer to "SCS: Waveform Chart Feed Speed Settings” at other
recorder modes.

SXA (Set X-Axis) Sets X axis channel

Function Sets X axis channel in X-Y recording
Input Format SXA P1(Delimiter)
P1: Sets channel ([1-16] for RA2300MKⅡ and [1-32] for RA2800A)
Output Format None
Description Registering is possible even if the specified channel is invalid.
In this case, it doesn't draw in X-Y form.

SYC (Set Y-Ch) Sets Y axis channels

Function Sets Y axis channels in X-Y recording
Input Format SYC P1,P2 (Delimiter)
P1: Y axis No. ([1-3])
P2: Sets channel.( [1-16] for RA2300MKⅡ and [1-32] for RA2800A)
Output Format None
Description Registering is possible even if the specified channel is invalid.
In this case, it doesn't draw in X-Y form.

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3.7. Trigger
STM (Set Trigger Mode) Setting trigger mode
Function Sets trigger mode.
Input Format STM P1, P2 (Delimiter)
P1: Trigger mode 0=OFF, 1=OR, 2=AND, 4=WINDOW
P1 Trigger mode
0 OFF (memory block=1 block)
1 OR
2 AND
3 <Reserved> A parameter error occurs.
4 WINDOW
P2: <Reserved>
Output Format None
Description While the RA2300MKⅡ is operating, an execution error occurs.
The recorder does not support P1=3(A*B); therefore, a parameter error
occurs when it is selected.

STC (Set Trigger mode OR, AND Channel) Setting OR, AND trigger
condition
Function Sets OR, AND trigger condition.
Input Format STC P1, P2, P3, P4 (Delimiter)
P1: Channel number [1-16] for RA2300MKⅡand [1-32] for RA2800
P2: Detecting ON/OFF 0=OFF, 1=ON
P3: Varies depending on amp type (see below). (Can be omitted.)
P4: Varies depending on amp type (see below). (Can be omitted.)
----- For analog type of amp -----
P3: Trigger level Selecting with measured value
(within the dynamic range).
P4: Slope 1=Rising edge, 2=Falling edge)
----- For event amp -----
P3: Detecting logic 1=AND, 2=OR
P4: Detecting pattern 0=X, 1=H, 2=L
Example: For HHLL XXHL, “11220012”.
Output Format None
Description P1=E1 is a setting for an extra event or the recorder event (E1).
While the RA2300MKⅡ is operating, an execution error occurs.
When the selected channel is an invalid amp, a parameter error occurs.

STW (Set Trigger Window) Setting WINDOW trigger condition

Function Sets WINDOW trigger condition.
Input Format STW P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P6 (Delimiter)
P1: Channel number [1-16] for RA2300MKⅡ and [1-32] for RA2800A
P2: Detecting ON/OFF 0=OFF, 1=ON
P3: <Reserved>
P4: Maximum trigger level
Selecting with measured value (within the dynamic range).
P5: Minimum trigger level
Selecting with measured value (within the dynamic range).
P6: Trigger occurrence direction 1=IN, 2=OUT
Output Format None
Description While the RA2300MKⅡ is operating, an execution error occurs.
When the selected channel is the amp other than an analog type of amp, a
parameter error occurs.

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STF (Set Trigger Filter) Sets trigger filter

Function Sets trigger filter
Input Format STF P1(Delimiter)
P1: Trigger Filter [0-65534] 0=OFF
Output Format None
Description While the RA2300MKⅡ is operating, an execution error occurs.

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3.8. Amp Unit

Names of input units are represented by the following symbols.
Name of Amp Unit Symbol Name of Amp Unit Symbol
2-CH high resolution DC amp unit HRDC TC/DC amp unit TDC
2-CH FFT amp unit FFT F/V converter unit FV
2-CH high speed DC amp unit HSDC 2-CH vibration/RMS amp unit RMS
2-CH AC strain amp unit ACST 2-CH DC strain amp unit DCST
Event amp unit EV 2-CH zero suppression amp unit HRZS
2-CH TC/DC amp unit TCDC

SCH (Set CHannel) Setting HRDC amp

Function Sets HRDC amp.
Input Format SCH P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P6, P7 (Delimiter)
P1:Selecting channel [1-16, A] for RA2300MKⅡ and
[1-32, A] for RA2800A A means a batch setting.
P2: Amp type 1 fixed
P3: Input 0=OFF, 1=ON, 2=GND
P4: Setting range 1=500V, 2=200V, 3=100V, 4=50V, 5=20V, 6=10V,
7=5V, 8=2V, 9=1V, 10=500mV, 11=200mV,
12=100mV
P5: Filter 0=OFF, 1=30Hz, 2=300Hz, 3=3kHz
P6: Position [-100.00 to 200.00] Step 0.05
P7:Input combination 1=AC, 2=DC
Output Format None
Description When P1 = A, the other selections apply to all the channels corresponding
to the selected type with P2.
When the amp type of selected channel does not correspond to P2, a
parameter error occurs.
While any action other than a chart recording is executing, an execution
error occurs.

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SCH (Set CHannel) Setting FFT amp

Function Setting FFT amp.
Input Format SCH P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P6, P7, to P13 (Delimiter)
P1: Specifying channel [1-16, A] for RA2300MK Ⅱ and [1-32, A] for
RA2800A A means a batch setting.
P2: amp type 2 fixed
P3: Input 0=OFF, 1=ON, 2=GND
P4: Setting range 1=500V, 2=200V, 3=100V, 4=50V, 5=20V,
6=10V, 7=5V, 8=2V, 9=1V, 10=500mV,
11=200mV, 12=100mV
P5: Filter 0=OFF, 1=30Hz, 2=300Hz, 3=3kHz,
4=Anti-aliasing
P6: Position [-100.00 to 200.00] Step 0.05
P7: Input combination 1=AC, 2=DC
P8: Measurement mode 0=Voltage, 1=Vibration
P9: Setting sensor 1=Hybrid type, 2=Standalone type
P10: Vibration unit 1=[m/s^2], 2=[G]
P11: Hybrid-type sensor [0.001 to 120.000]mV/m/s^2 or
sensitivity [0.010 to 1200.00]mV/G
P12: Charge converter [0.01 to 10.0]mV/pC
sensitivity
P13: Acceleration [0.001 to 120.000]pC/m/s^2 or
Sensor sensitivity [0.010 to 1200.00]pC/G
The sensitivity ranges of P11 and P13 vary depending on a vibration unit.
Output Format None
Description When P1 = A, the other selections apply to all the channels corresponding
to the selected type with P2.
When the amp type of selected channel does not correspond to P2, a
parameter error occurs.
While any action other than a chart recording is executing, an execution
error occurs.
When a measurement mode is vibration (P8=1), the setting range of P4 is
5V-100mV (7-12).

SCH (Set CHannel) Setting HSDC amp

Function Sets HSDC amp.
Input Format SCH P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P6, P7 (Delimiter)
P1: Selecting channel [1-16, A] for RA2300MK Ⅱ and [1-32, A] for
RA2800A A means a batch setting.
P2: Amp type 3 fixed
P3: Input 0=OFF, 1=ON, 2=GND
P4: Setting range 1=500V, 2=200V, 3=100V, 4=50V, 5=20V,
6=10V, 7=5V, 8=2V, 9=1V, 10=500mV,
11=200mV, 12=100mV
P5: Filter 0=OFF, 1=5Hz, 2=50Hz, 3=500kHz, 4=5kHz,
5=50kHz
P6: Position [-100.00 to 200.00] Step 0.05
P7: Input combination 1=AC, 2=DC
Output Format None
Description When P1 = A, the other selections apply to all the channels corresponding
to the selected type with P2.
When the amp type of selected channel does not correspond to P2, a
parameter error occurs.
While any action other than a chart recording is executing, an execution
error occurs.

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SCH (Set CHannel) Setting ACST amp

Function Sets ACST amp.
Input Format SCH P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P6, P7, P8, P9 (Delimiter)
P1: Selecting channel [1-16, A] for RA2300MK Ⅱ and [1-32, A] for
RA2800A A means a batch setting.
P2: Amp type 4 fixed
P3: Input 0=OFF, 1=ON, 2=GND
P4: Setting range 2=20kμε, 3=10kμε, 4=5kμε, 5=2kμε, 6=1kμε
P5: Filter 0=OFF, 1=10Hz, 2=30Hz, 3=100Hz, 4=300Hz
P6: Position [-100.00 to 200.00] Step 0.05
P7: Gage rate [1.50 to 2.50] Step 0.01 Select 2.00 for out of
range.
P8: CAL polarity 0=OFF, 1=[+], 2=[-]
P9: CAL level 2=5000με, 3=3000με, 4=2000με, 5=1000με,
6=500με
Output Format None
Description When P1 = A, the other selections apply to all the channels corresponding
to the selected type with P2.
When the amp type of selected channel does not correspond to P2, a
parameter error occurs.
While any action other than a chart recording is executing, an execution
error occurs.

SAR (Set Ac strain amp R-fine) Setting R-balance

Function Sets R-fine (fine adjustment of resistance balance) of ACST amp
Input Format SAR P1,P2 (Delimiter)
P1: Selecting channel [1-16] for RA2300MKⅡ and [1-32] for RA2800A
P2: Adjustment value [-100 to 100] can not be specified
Output Format None
Description After execution of the EAS command (auto balance execution), this
command adjusts the unbalanced portion.
The auto balance of ACST amp and DCST amp can be executed with the
EAS command and the EAB command respectively.
While any action other than a chart recording is executing, an execution
error occurs.

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SCH (Set CHannel) Setting EV amp

Function Sets EV amp.
Input Format SCH P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P6, P7, P8, P9 (Delimiter)
P1: Selecting channel [1-16, A] for RA2300MKⅡ and
[1-32, A] for RA2800A A means a batch setting.
P2: Amp type 5 fixed
P3: Input 0=OFF, 1=ON
P4: Signal type 1=V, 2=C The order of all 8 signals is
sig1, 2, 3, to 8 from left .
P5: Signal ON/OFF 0=OFF, 1=ON The order of all 8 signals is
sig1, 2, 3, to 8 from left.
P6: Signal number [1-8]
P7: Wavelength position 0.0 to 215.0 [mm]
P8: Vibration 2.0 to 25.0 [mm]
P9: Width of base line 0.5 to 2.0 [mm]
Output Format None
Description When P1 = A, the other selections apply to all the channels corresponding
to the selected type with P2.
When the amp type of selected channel does not correspond to P2, a
parameter error occurs.
While any action other than a chart recording is executing, an execution
error occurs.

SCH (Set CHannel) Setting TCDC amp

Function Sets TCDC amp.
Input Format SCH P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P6, P7, P8 (Delimiter)
P1: Selecting channel [1-16, A] for RA2300MKⅡ and [1-32, A] for
RA2800A A means a batch setting.
P2: Amp type 6 Fixed
P3: Input 0=OFF, 1=ON, 2=GND
P4: Setting range The content varies depending on the P7
measurement mode.
P7=1 Temperature measurement mode
with thermocouple
1=R1800 C, 2=T400C, 3=J1200C,
4=K1400C, 5=K500C, 6=W2400C,
7=R3200F, 8=T800F, 9=J2000F,
10=K2500F, 11=K1000F, 12=W4200F
P7=2 Voltage measurement mode
1=50V, 2=20V, 3=10V, 4=5V, 5=2V, 6=1V,
7=500mV, 8=200mV, 9=100mV
P5: Filter 0=OFF, 1=10Hz, 2=30Hz, 3=500Hz, 4=5Hz
P6: Position [-100.00 to 200.00] Step 0.05
P7: Measurement mode 1= Thermocouple, 2=Voltage measurement
P8: Reference junction 1=EXT, 2=INT
temperature compensation
Output Format None
Description When P1 = A, the other selections apply to all the channels corresponding
to the selected type with P2.
When the amp type of selected channel does not correspond to P2, a
parameter error occurs.
While any action other than a chart recording is executing, an execution
error occurs.

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SCH (Set CHannel) Setting TDC amp

Function Sets TDC amp.
Input Format SCH P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P6, P7, P8 (Delimiter)
P1: Selecting channel [1-16, A] for RA2300MKⅡ and [1-32, A] for
RA2800A A means a batch setting.
P2: amp type 7 fixed
P3: Input 0=OFF, 1=ON, 2=GND
P4: Setting range The contents vary depending on the P7
measurement mode.
P7=1 Temperature measurement mode
with thermocouple
1=R1600C, 2=R800C, 3=T400C, 4=T200C,
5=J1000C, 6=TJ200C, 7=K1200C,
8=K200C, 9=R3000F, 10=R1500F,
11=T800F, 12=T400F, 13=J2000F,
14=J400F 15=K2500F, 16=K400F
P7=2 Voltage measurement mode
1=50V, 2=20V, 3=10V, 4=5V, 5=2V,
6=1V, 7=500mV, 8=200mV, 9=100mV,
10=50mV, 11=20mV, 12=10mV
P5: Filter 0=OFF, 1=10Hz, 2=30Hz, 3=500Hz, 4=5Hz
P6: Position [-100.00 to 200.00] Step 0.05
P7: Measurement Mode 1= Thermocouple, 2=Voltage measurement
P8: Reference junction 1=EXT, 2=INT
temperature compensation
Output Format None
Description When P1 = A, the other selections apply to all the channels corresponding
to the selected type with P2.
When the amp type of selected channel does not correspond to P2, a
parameter error occurs.
While any action other than a chart recording is executing, an execution
error occurs.

SCH (Set CHannel) Setting FV amp

Function Sets FV amp.
Input Format SCH P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P6, P7, P8 (Delimiter)
P1: Selecting channel [1-16, A] for RA2300MK Ⅱ and [1-32, A] for
RA2800A A means a batch setting.
P2: Amp type 8 fixed
P3: Input 0=OFF, 1=ON
P4: Setting range 1=10kHZ, 2=5kHz, 3=2kHz, 4=1kHz, 5=500Hz,
6=200Hz, 7=100Hz
P5: Position [-100.00 to 200.00] Step 0.05
P6: Input combination 1=AC, 2=DC
P7: Filter 1=Ripple priority, 2=Answer priority
P8: Detecting Level 1=0V, 2=2.5V
Output Format None
Description When P1 = A, the other selections apply to all the channels corresponding
to the selected type with P2.
When the amp type of selected channel does not correspond to P2, a
parameter error occurs.
While any action other than a chart recording is executing, an execution
error occurs.

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SCH (Set CHannel) Setting RMS amp

Function Sets RMS amp.
Input Format SCH P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P6, P7, to P15 (Delimiter)
P1: Selecting channel [1-16, A] for RA2300MK Ⅱ and [1-32, A] for
RA2800A A means a batch setting.
P2: Amp type 9 fixed
P3: Input 0=OFF, 1=ON, 2=GND
P4: Setting range The content varies depending on the P10
measurement mode.
P8=1 RMS input mode
1=350Vrms, 2=200Vrms, 3=100Vrms,
4=50Vrms, 5=20Vrms, 6=10Vrms, 7=5Vrms,
8=2Vrms, 9=1Vrms, 10=500mVrms,
11=200mVrms, 12=100mVrms
P8=2 DC input mode
1=500V, 2=200V, 3=100V, 4=50V, 5=20V,
6=10V, 7=5V, 8=2V, 9=1V, 10=500mV,
11=200mV, 12=100mV
P5: Low pass filter 0=OFF, 1=30Hz, 2=100Hz, 3=300Hz, 4=1kHz
P6: High pass filter 0=OFF, 1=10Hz, 2=30Hz, 3=100Hz
P7: Position [-100.00 to 200.00] Step 0.05
P8: Input mode 1=RMS, 2=DC
P9: Input combination 1=AC, 2=DC
P10: Measurement mode 0=Voltage, 1=Vibration
P11: Setting sensor 1=Hybrid type, 2=Standalone type
P12: Vibration unit 1=[m/s^2],2=[G]
P13: Hybrid-type sensor [0.001 to 120.000]mV/m/s^2 or
sensitivity [0.010 to 1200.00]mV/G
P14: Charge converter [0.01 to 10.0]mV/pC
sensitivity
P15: Acceleration sensor [0.001 to 120.000]pC/m/s^2 or
sensitivity [0.010 to 1200.00]pC/G
The sensitivity ranges of P11 and P13 vary depending on vibration a unit.
Output Format None
Description When P1 = A, the other selections apply to all the channels corresponding to
the selected type with P2.
When the amp type of selected channel does not correspond to P2, a
parameter error occurs.
While any action other than a chart recording is executing, an execution error
occurs.

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SCH (Set CHannel) Setting DCST amp

Function Sets DCST amp.

Input Format SCH P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P6, P7, P8 (Delimiter)
P1: Selecting channel [1-16, A] for RA2300MK Ⅱ and [1-32, A] for
RA2800A A means a batch setting.
P2: Amp type 10 fixed
P3: Input 0=OFF, 1=ON, 2=GND
P4: Setting range The content varies depending on the P8 Input
mode.
P8=1 ST BV=2V
1=50kμε, 2=20kμε, 3=10kμε, 4=5kμε, 5=2kμε
P8=2 ST BV=5V
1=20kμε, 2= 8kμε, 3= 4kμε, 4=2kμε, 5=800με
P8=3 DC
1=50mV, 2=20mV, 3=10mV, 4=5mV, 5=2mV
P5: Filter 0=OFF, 1=10Hz, 2=30Hz, 3=300Hz, 4=1kHz
P6: Position [-100.00 to 200.00] Step 0.05
P7: Gage rate [1.50 to 2.50] Step 0.01 Select at 2.00 for out
of range
P8: Input mode and BV 1=ST(BV=2V), 2=ST(BV=5V), 3=DC
Output Format None
Description When P1 = A, the other selections apply to all the channels corresponding
to the selected type with P2.
When the amp type of selected channel does not correspond to P2, a
parameter error occurs.
While any action other than a chart recording is executing, an execution
error occurs.
“BV” means a bridge voltage.

SCH (Set CHannel) Setting HRZS amp

Function Sets HRZS amp.
Input Format SCH P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P6, P7, P8, P9 (Delimiter)
P1: Selecting channel [1-16, A] for RA2300MK Ⅱ and [1-32, A] for
RA2800A A means a batch setting.
P2: Amp type 11 fixed
P3: Input 0=OFF, 1=ON, 2=GND
P4: Setting range 1=500V, 2=200V, 3=100V, 4=50V, 5=20V, 6=10V,
7=5V, 8=2V, 9=1V, 10=500mV, 11=200mV,
12=100mV
P5: Filter 0=OFF, 1=30Hz, 2=300Hz, 3=3kHz
P6: Position [-100.00 to 200.00] Step 0.05
P7: Input combination 1=AC, 2=DC
P8: ZSV ON/OFF 0=OFF, 1=ON
P9: ZSV level The range varies depending on a P4 range
setting.
500V-5V:[-130.000 to 130.000]V
2V-100mV:[-13.0000 to 13.0000]V
ZSV means a zero suppression voltage.
Output Format None
Description When P1 = A, the other selections apply to all the channels corresponding
to the selected type with P2.
When the amp type of selected channel does not correspond to P2, a
parameter error occurs.
While any action other than a chart recording is executing, an execution
error occurs.

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SCH (Set CHannel) Setting Extra Event or the Recorder Event (E1)
Function Sets extra event (E1).
Input Format SCH P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P6, P7, P8, P9 (Delimiter)
P1: Selecting channel E1 fixed
P2: Amp type -1 fixed
P3: Input 0=OFF, 1=ON
P4: <Reserved>
P5: Signal ON/OFF 0=OFF, 1=ON The order of all 16 signals is
sig1, 2, 3, to 16 from left.
P6: Signal number [1-16]
P7: EV wavelength 0.0 to 215.0 [mm]
position
P8: Vibration 2.0 to 25.0 [mm]
P9: Width of base line 0.5 to 2.0 [mm]
Output Format None
Description P1 and P2 are fixed.
When the event unit of the recorder is not installed, a mode error occurs.
The vibration (P8) and the width of base line (P9) must be set against all
the signals, regardless of the signal number (P6) designation.
A setting for the wavelength position (P7) becomes the following action,
depending on the signal number (P6) designation.
P6 Action
Signal 8 Used for setting the event wavelength position
Signal 7 Used for calculating the signal-interval pitch based on
a gap of the signal 8 position.
Others Rejected

SUS (Set User Scale) Sets user-scale

Function Sets user-scale
Input Format SUS P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P6, P7, P8, P9,P10(Delimiter)
P1: Selecting channel [1-16] for RA2300 and [1-32] for RA2800
P2: ON,OFF for physical conversion(0=OFF, 1=ON)
P3: maximum input value(Can be omitted)
P4:minimum input value (Can be omitted)
P5:maximum output value (Can be omitted)
P6:minimum output value (Can be omitted)
P7:upper limit of recording full scale. (Can be omitted)
P8:lower limit of recording full scale. (Can be omitted)
P9:Unit setting(Can be omitted)
0= Standard, 2=N, 3=Pa, 4=mm, 5=µε, 6= m/s2, 7=ﾟC,
2
8=Ω, 9= kg, 10= kgf, 11= kgf/cm , 12= g
P10: User-specified unit (character string of a maximum of 9 characters)
(Can be omitted)
Output Format None
Description When the selected channel is the amp other than an analog type of amp, a
parameter error occurs.

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3.9.Setting for Display and Printing

SWD (Set Scale Wave Division) Setting Waveform Division
Function Sets Waveform Division
Input Format SWD P1 (Delimiter)
P1: Division [1-16]
Output Format None
Description While the recorder is operating, an execution error occurs.
Each setting for frame width and channel will be operated by SWF
commands.

SWF (Set Scale Wave flame) Setting Waveform Frame size

Function Sets Waveform Frame size
Input Format SWF P1, P2, P3 (Delimiter)
P1: Frame [1-16]
P2: Size [10-200]mm 5mm step
P3: Display channel [0-FFFF]ASCII-HEX format for RA2300MKⅡ
[0-FFFFFFFF]ASCII-HEX format for RA2800A
Output Format None
Description While the recorder is operating, an execution error occurs.
The frame becomes the order from 1 to 16 from the uppermost part to the
lower side for RA2300MKⅡ and the order from 1 to 32 for RA2800A.
The range of the frame specification (P1) changes according to the
waveform record number of segmentations. (ex. in case where
waveforms divide into five, range from 1 to 5)
When the sum total of the size of the frame exceeds 200mm, this case
becomes a parameter error
ASCII HEX format of the channel pattern shows LSB=1 channel and
MSB=16 or 32 channels in a bit format.
* ON/OFF of the scale display and the digital display, etc. cannot be set by the communication
command.

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3.10. Output to File and Recording Paper (including Backup

Filing)
SMF (Set Memory Filing) Setting Filing
Function Sets memory backup filing and file output of playback data.
Input Format SMF P1, P2 (Delimiter)
P1: Date format (1=Binary, 2=CSV)
P2: Date interval between CSV savings
P2 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Date 1 2 5 10 20 50 100 200 500 1000
Interval
Output Format None
Description While the recorder is operating, an execution error occurs.

SPS (Set Print Size) Sets copy scaling

Function Sets copy scaling of memory recorder or HD recorder in memory copy
Input Format SPS P1(Delimiter)
P1: Sets copy scaling
P1 Sets copy scaling P1 Sets copy scaling
1 x5 9 1/100
2 x2 10 1/200
3 1/1 11 1/500
4 1/2 12 1/1000
5 1/5 13 1/2000
6 1/10 14 1/5000
7 1/20 15 1/10000
8 1/50

Output Format None

Description X100, x50, x20, and x10 cannot be set by the communication command.

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3.11. System – Recording Setting

SRC (Set Record Ch) Setting record channel
Function Sets record channel.
Input Format SRC P1 (Delimiter)
P1: Record channel Select a valid channel in ASCII HEX format.
(1=valid/0=invalid)
Examples RA2300MKⅡ RA2800A
Only CH1 is valid 00001 000000001
Only CH8 is valid 00080 000000080
All the channels are valid 0FFFF 0FFFFFFFF
E1 is valid 1FFFF 1FFFFFFFF
E2 is also valid 3FFFF 3FFFFFFFF

Output Format None

Description While the RA2300MKⅡ is operating, an execution error occurs.
If the memory block size becomes invalid due to the setting, it is
automatically corrected to the normal value.
Example: After the recording channel is set to only 1 channel and the block
size is set to 32MW, if all the channels are designated as the recording
channel, the block size is automatically corrected to 2MW, because 32MM
is too large and cannot be assigned to the block size.

SDN (Set Data No.) Setting Data No.

Function Sets data No..
Input Format SDN P1 (Delimiter)
P1: Data No. ([1 - 9999])
Output Format None
Description While the RA2300MKⅡ is operating, an execution error occurs.
Recording automatically increments data No. (Next number of 9999 is 1.)

SAN (Set Annotation ON/OFF) Setting annotation print

Function Sets annotation print.
Input Format SAN P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P6 (Delimiter)
P1: System annotation print (0=OFF, 1=ON)
P2: System channel annotation (0=OFF, 1=ON)
print
P3: <Reserved>
P4: User page annotation print (0=OFF, 1=ON)
P5: <Reserved>
P6: Annotation print interval (0=The first time only, 30-1000[cm])
Output Format None
Description P3 and P5 are parameters for compatibility with the RA1000 series so
that they are invalid for the RA2300MKⅡ.

* “TIP”, “TOP”, or “TCP” command supports the string of a user annotation page.

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SPA (Set Print Auxiliary) Setting measurement information and signal

name print
Function Sets measurement information and signal name print (ON/OFF).
Input Format SPA P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P6, P7, P8, P9 (Delimiter)
P1:Print measurement information (0=OFF, 1=ON)
P2: <Reserved> Invalid
P1: Print signal name (0=OFF, 1=ON)
P4 to 9: <Reserved> Invalid
Output Format None
Description <Reserved> is a parameter for compatibility with the RA1000 series
so that it is invalid for the RA2300MKⅡ.

* “THD”, “TOH”, or “TCD” command supports the string of measurement information.

* “TSN”, “TOS”, or “TCS” command supports the string of a signal name.

SGP (Set Grid Pattern) Sets grid pattern

Function Sets grid pattern
Input Format SGP P1 (Delimiter)
P1: Grid(0=OFF,1=10mmSTD,2=10mm,3=5mmSTD,4=5mm)
Output Format None
Description While the RA2300MKⅡ is operating, an execution error occurs.

SAS (Set Auto Scaling) Sets auto scaling (ON/OFF)

Function Sets auto scaling for print
Input Format SAS P1 (Delimiter)
P1: scale after recording (0=OFF,1=ON)
Output Format None
Description While the RA2300MKⅡ is operating, an execution error occurs.

SSM (Set Scale Mode) Sets auto scaling mode

Function Sets auto scaling mode
Input Format SSM P1 (Delimiter)
P1: print scaling mode (0=ALL,1=channel independence)
Output Format None
Description While the RA2300MKⅡ is operating, an execution error occurs.

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3.12.System - Maintenance
SDT (Set DaTe) Setting clock
Function Sets the internal clock.
Input Format SDT P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P6 (Delimiter)
P1: Year (A.D.) (0 – 99) Last two digits
P2: Month (1-12)
P3: Date (1-31)
P4: Hour (0-23)
P5: Minute (0-59)
P6: Second (0-59)
Output Format None
Description The setting of display format of a clock is not supported.
When an invalid date (such as Feb.31) is selected, a parameter error
occurs.

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3.13. Other Settings

STR (Set TRans CH.) Setting real-time transfer channel

Function Sets real-time transfer channel.
Input Format STR P1, P2 (Delimiter)
P1: Specifying channel [1-16, E1, E2, A] for RA2300MKⅡ
P2: ON/OFF [1-32, E1, E2, A] for RA2800A
A means a batch setting.
(0=OFF, 1=ON)
Output Format None
Description Real-time transfer is executed with the “ETS Execute Real-time data trans”

SIM (Set Input Monitor) Setting display speed of input monitor

Function Sets display speed of input monitor.
Input Format SIM P1, P2, P3 (Delimiter)
P1: Speed numeric value ([0-1000] step 1 0=External synchronization
(Can be omitted)
P2: Speed unit (0=[us/div], 1=[ms/div], 2=[s/div], 3=[min/div])
(Can be omitted)
P3: Switch (0=input monitor, 1=chart, 2=memory recording,
3=HD recording) (Can be omitted)
Output Format None
Description When all parameters are omitted, a parameter error occurs.
The current recorder mode limits the switch selected with P3.
The cases in which a switch is allowed are below. (When it is disallowed, a
mode error occurs.)
Recorder mode Input Chart Memory HD
monitor recording recording
Pen recorder Enabled Enabled Disabled Disabled
Memory recorder Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled
HD recorder Enabled Enabled Disabled Enabled
Multi recorder Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled
X-Y recorder Enabled Disabled Disabled Disabled
Data recorder Enabled Disabled Disabled Disabled

SAT (Set Auto Transmit) Setting transmit function

Function Sets transmit function.
Input Format SAT P1, P2 (Delimiter)
P1: Record error occurrence 0=No transmit 1=Transmit
P2: Transmit during recording 0=No transmit, 1=Transmit after
recording is finished, 2=Transmit when trigger is detected.
Output Format None
Description When the specified cause occurs, “!” is output from the RA2300MKⅡ.
The detailed cause can be confirmed with the “ICA Inquire auto transmit
CAtion”

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SIF Setup for pause of Input monitor

Function Sets pause of input monitor
Input Format SIF P1 (Delimiter)
P1: Pause (0 = Cancellation, 1 = Pause)
Output Format None
Description P1: When the setting of pause is omitted, operation proceeds under the
manner in which the pause has been cancelled. If the Pen Recorder mode
is set, the setting of pause is rejected.
While the replay monitor screen is displayed, the monitor changes to the
input monitor screen when this command is entered.

SIS Setting sync trigger

Function Sets sync trigger
Input Format SIS P1 (Delimiter)
P1:Sync Trigger (0 = OFF, 1 = ON)
Output Format None
Description P1: If the setting of trigger synchronization is omitted, the current setting is
held. While the Pen Recorder mode or X-Y Recorder mode is set, the
setting of Trigger synchronization = 0 is rejected.
While the replay monitor screen is displayed, the monitor changes to
the input monitor screen when this command in entered.

SRI Setting data acquisition and printing

Function Sets data acquisition and printing
Input Format SRI P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P6 (Delimiter)
P1:Waveform chart Printing (0 = OFF, 1 = ON) (Can be omitted)
P2:Memory Recording (0 = OFF, 1 = ON) (Can be omitted)
P3:Memory recording -auto copy (0 = OFF, 1 = ON) (Can be omitted)
P4:Memory recording -binary save (0 = OFF, 1 = ON) (Can be omitted)
P5:HD Recording (0 = OFF, 1 = ON) (Can be omitted)
Output Format None
Description P1-P5 can be arbitrarily omitted. In that case, a present setting is maintained.
When all parameters are omitted, a parameter error occurs.
The setting specified by the recording mode might be disregarded.
The condition of on or off for data acquisition for each recorder mode.
Recording Waveform Memory Memory Memory HD
Mode chart Recording recording recording Recording
printing auto copy binary
save
Pen ON OFF OFF OFF OFF
Memory OFF ON * * OFF
HD * OFF OFF OFF ON
Multi * ON OFF ON ON
X-Y * OFF OFF OFF *
ON = ON fixed, OFF = OFF fixed, * = ON/OFF through setting

CAUTION

The items that can be set differ depending on the recorder mode. The settings for the invalid
items are rejected.
Example: In the HD Recorder mode, on or off for chart printing is possible,
but HD acquisition cannot be set up because it is fixed to on.
Settings for the HD Recorder are rejected.

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SBR Setting basic Recording setting

Function Settings time axis display
Input Format SBR P1, P2, P3, P4 (Delimiter)
P1: <Reserved> Invalid
P2: Time axis display setting （1=Value, 2=Time, 3=Period）
P3: <Reserved> Invalid
P4: <Reserved> Invalid
Output Format None
Description While the RA2300 is operating, an execution error occurs.

3.14. Compatibility with Older Series

This section describes commands for compatibility with the old series RA1000.
Although these commands cannot achieve the same executions as the old series due to the function
differences, they take the similar setting process.
The compatible commands are described below. For controlling RA2300MKⅡ, we recommend to use
the command mentioned in each description field.

SRM (Set Recording Mode) Setting measurement mode

Function Sets measurement mode.
Input Format SRM P1 (Delimiter)
P1
P1 RA1000 RA2300MKⅡ
measurement mode setting measurement mode setting
1 Memory recorder Memory recorder
2 Real-time Pen recorder
3 Transient To multi recorder
4 Filing HD recorder
5 FFT An error occurs due to no
support.
Output Format None
Description The recommended command is “SMM (Set Measure Mode) Setting
measurement mode”.

SAC (Set Auto Copy) Set auto copy

Function Sets ON/OFF the auto copy of the memory mode.
Input Format SAC P1: (Delimiter)
P1: Sets auto copy (0=OFF,1=ON)
Output Format None
Description While the RA2300MKⅡ is operating, an execution error occurs.

SMI (Set Memory autocopy Icon) Sets auto copy

Function Sets ON/OFF auto copy
Input Format SMI P1 (Delimiter)
P1: Sets auto copy (0=OFF,1=ON)
Output Format None
Description While the RA2300MKⅡ is operating, an execution error occurs.

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SFI (Set Filing Icon) Sets ON/OFF the filing icon.

Function Sets ON/OFF of HD recording of XY recorder mode
Input Format SFI P1 (Delimiter)
P1:HD recording (0=OFF,1=ON)
Output Format None
Description While the RA2300MKⅡ is operating, an execution error occurs.

SYA (Set Y-Axis) Sets Y-axis channels

Function Sets Y-axis channels in X-Y recording
Input Format SYA P1 (Delimiter)
P1:Y-Axis(16 characters)
The ON/OFF settings of CH1 through CH16 for RA2300MKⅡ
and CH1 through CH32 for RA2800A are represented with
the character 01.
Ex. Sets CH2,3,4 P1:“0111000000000000”
Output Format None
Description The recommended command is ”SYC (Set Y-Ch) Sets Y axis channels”.
Registering is possible even if the specified channel is invalid.
In this case, it doesn't draw in X-Y form.
The channel specified for X axis is excluded.
The channel from the head to 3 is effective.

SMD (Set Memory Division) Setting channel combination

Function Sets channel combination.
Input Format SMD P1 (Delimiter)
P1: Selecting recording channel (Compatible mode)
P1 Recording channel in compatible mode
1 All Channels :1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ,11, 12 ,13, 14, 15, 16
2 8ch :1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15
3 4ch :1, 5, 9, 13
4 2ch :1, 9
Output Format None
Description The recommended command is “SRC (Set Record Ch) Setting record
channel”.

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3. Setting Command – s** .........................................................................................3-1

3.1. Measurement Mode ........................................................................................................... 3-2

SMM (Set Measure Mode) Setting measurement mode .................................................................. 3-2
3.2. Recording in General ....................................................................................................... 3-2
SSS (Set filing Save Setting) Setting place where to save files .................................................... 3-2
3.3. Waveform Chart Recording.............................................................................................. 3-3
SCS (Set Chart Speed) Setting paper feed speed of waveform chart printing ............................ 3-3
3.4. Memory Recording ............................................................................................................ 3-4
SSC (Set Sampling Clock) Setting memory sampling speed .......................................................... 3-4
SBS (Set Block Size) Setting block size ........................................................................................... 3-4
SML (Set Memory Length) Setting memory block size.................................................................... 3-5
SMB (Set Memory Block) Setting block No. ..................................................................................... 3-5
STD (Set Trigger Delay) Setting pre-trigger ...................................................................................... 3-5
STE (Set Trigger Execution) Setting trigger execution..................................................................... 3-5
SMC(Set Memory Copy) Sets the readout amount............................................................................ 3-5
3.5. HD Recording .................................................................................................................... 3-6
SRF (Set Real-time Filing) Setting HD recorder basics................................................................... 3-6
SFT (Set Filing Time) Setting recording time ................................................................................... 3-6
SRT Set Real-time Trigger) Setting real-time recording operation.................................................. 3-6
3.6. X-Y Recording.................................................................................................................... 3-7
SCS (Set Chart Speed) HD recording speed of X-Y recorder ......................................................... 3-7
SXA (Set X-Axis) Sets X axis channel ............................................................................................... 3-7
SYC (Set Y-Ch) Sets Y axis channels................................................................................................ 3-7
3.7. Trigger................................................................................................................................. 3-8
STM (Set Trigger Mode) Setting trigger mode ................................................................................. 3-8
STC (Set Trigger mode OR, AND Channel) Setting OR, AND trigger condition.......................... 3-8
STW (Set Trigger Window) Setting WINDOW trigger condition ...................................................... 3-8
STF (Set Trigger Filter) Sets trigger filter ........................................................................................... 3-9
3.8. Amp Unit .......................................................................................................................... 3-10
SCH (Set CHannel) Setting HRDC amp ......................................................................................... 3-10
SCH (Set CHannel) Setting FFT amp ............................................................................................. 3-11
SCH (Set CHannel) Setting HSDC amp.......................................................................................... 3-11
SCH (Set CHannel) Setting ACST amp .......................................................................................... 3-12
SAR (Set Ac strain amp R-fine) Setting R-balance ....................................................................... 3-12
SCH (Set CHannel) Setting EV amp ............................................................................................... 3-13
SCH (Set CHannel) Setting TCDC amp .......................................................................................... 3-13
SCH (Set CHannel) Setting TDC amp............................................................................................. 3-14
SCH (Set CHannel) Setting FV amp ............................................................................................... 3-14
SCH (Set CHannel) Setting RMS amp ............................................................................................ 3-15
SCH (Set CHannel) Setting DCST amp .......................................................................................... 3-16
SCH (Set CHannel) Setting HRZS amp .......................................................................................... 3-16
SCH (Set CHannel) Setting Extra Event or the Recorder Event (E1) ....................................... 3-17
SUS (Set User Scale) Sets user-scale.............................................................................................. 3-17
3.9. Setting for Display and Printing................................................................................... 3-18
SWD (Set Scale Wave Division) Setting Waveform Division .......................................................... 3-18
SWF (Set Scale Wave flame) Setting Waveform Frame size ........................................................ 3-18
3.10. Output to File and Recording Paper (including Backup Filing) ............................ 3-19
SMF (Set Memory Filing) Setting Filing........................................................................................... 3-19
SPS (Set Print Size) Sets copy scaling ............................................................................................ 3-19
3.11. System – Recording Setting........................................................................................ 3-20
SRC (Set Record Ch) Setting record channel ................................................................................ 3-20
SDN (Set Data No.) Setting Data No.............................................................................................. 3-20
SAN (Set Annotation ON/OFF) Setting annotation print ................................................................ 3-20
SPA (Set Print Auxiliary) Setting measurement information and signal name print.................... 3-21
SGP (Set Grid Pattern) Sets grid pattern ......................................................................................... 3-21

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SAS (Set Auto Scaling) Sets auto scaling (ON/OFF) ...................................................................... 3-21
SSM (Set Scale Mode) Sets auto scaling mode.............................................................................. 3-21
3.12. System - Maintenance .................................................................................................. 3-22
SDT (Set DaTe) Setting clock .......................................................................................................... 3-22
3.13. Other Settings................................................................................................................ 3-23
STR (Set TRans CH.) Setting real-time transfer channel .............................................................. 3-23
SIM (Set Input Monitor) Setting display speed of input monitor ................................................... 3-23
SAT (Set Auto Transmit) Setting transmit function......................................................................... 3-23
SIF Setup for pause of Input monitor ............................................................................................ 3-24
SIS Setting sync trigger ................................................................................................................... 3-24
SRI Setting data acquisition and printing....................................................................................... 3-24
SBR Setting basic Recording setting ............................................................................................. 3-25
3.14. Compatibility with Older Series .................................................................................. 3-25
SRM (Set Recording Mode) Setting measurement mode .............................................................. 3-25
SAC (Set Auto Copy) Set auto copy ................................................................................................ 3-25
SMI (Set Memory autocopy Icon) Sets auto copy ........................................................................... 3-25
SFI (Set Filing Icon) Sets ON/OFF the filing icon. .......................................................................... 3-26
SYA (Set Y-Axis) Sets Y-axis channels ............................................................................................ 3-26
SMD (Set Memory Division) Setting channel combination ............................................................. 3-26

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4.1. Measurement Mode

IMM (Inquire Measure Mode) Reading measurement mode
Function Outputs measurement mode setting.
Input Format IMM (Delimiter)
Output Format A1 (Delimiter)
A1: Measurement mode A1 Measurement mode
1 Pen recorder
2 Memory recorder
3 HD recorder
4 Multi recorder
5 X-Y recorder
6 Data chart recorder (Maintenance function)

Description When an error occurs "?" is returned

4.2. Recording in General

ISS (Inquire filing Save Setting) Reading where to save files
Function Outputs where to save files.
Input Format ISS (Delimiter)
Output Format A1, A2, A3, A4, A5 (Delimiter)
A1: Selecting drive ([A-I] Excludes OS drives are excluded and
external drives are available.)
A2: Using user folder (0=OFF, 1=ON)
A3: Using Day folder (0=OFF, 1=ON)
A4: Using folder name (String available for folder name)
A5: File name (first 4 letters) (Maximum 4 letters and alphanumeric)
Description Reads where to save files of a HD recorder, a multi recorder, and a memory
recorder (backup filing).

ISP (Inquire filing Save Pss) Reading path to save files

Function Outputs the setting of a path to save files.
Input Format ISP (Delimiter)
Output Format A1 (Delimiter)
A1: The string of a path to save files
Description
Recorder mode What to be output
Pen recorder Outputs “” because no file is saved.
Memory recorder Output the path for a backup filing.
HD Recorder Outputs the file path for HD recording.
Multi Recorder Outputs the file path for memory and HD recordings.
X-Y recorder Outputs the file path for HD recording for X-Y.
Data chart Outputs “” because no file is saved.

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4.3. Waveform Chart Recording

ICS (Inquire Chart Speed) Reading paper feeding speed of wavelength
chart recording
Function Outputs the setting of paper feeding speed of the waveform chart recording.
Input Format ICS (Delimiter)
Output Format A1, A2 (Delimiter)
A1: Selecting speed
A1 Speed value
1-100 Speed numeric value
E External synchronization recording
A2: Speed unit (When A1=1 to 10)
A2 Speed unit
1 [mm/s]
2 [mm/min]
A2: External synchronization pulse ratio (When A1=E)
A2 Sets speed value
1 0.1mm/pulse
2 0.025mm/pulse (Not provided in RA2800A)

Description When a recorder mode is not “X-Y”, an above execution works.

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4.4. Memory Recording

NOTE If the setting command related to a memory recording is set while the RA2300MKⅡ is
operating, an execution error occurs.

ISC (Inquire Sampling Clock) Reading memory sampling speed

Function Outputs the setting of memory sampling speed.
Input Format ISC (Delimiter)
Output Format A1, A2 (Delimiter)
A1: Selecting speed value
A1 Speed value
1-999 Speed numeric value
E External synchronization recording
A2: Speed unit (When A1=n)
A2 Speed unit
1 [μs]
2 [ms]
3 [s]
* When A1=E, A2=*.
Description

IBS (Inquire Block Size) Reading block size

Function Outputs block size setting.
Input Format IBS (Delimiter)
Output Format A1 (Delimiter)
A1: Block size
A1 Block size A1 Block size
1 32MW 9 128KW
2 16MW 10 64KW
3 8MW 11 32KW
4 4MW 12 16KW
5 2MW 13 8KW
6 1MW 14 4KW
7 512KW 15 2KW
8 256KW
Description

IML (Inquire Memory Length) Reading memory block size

Function Outputs the memory block size
Input Format IML (Delimiter)
Output Format A1 (Delimiter)
A1:memory block size
Description

IMB (Inquire Memory Block) Reading block No.

Function Outputs block No. setting.
Input Format IMB (Delimiter)
Output Format A1 (Delimiter)
A1: Block No. ([1 - 128])
Description

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ITD (Inquire Trigger Delay) Reading pre-trigger

Function Outputs pre-trigger setting.
Input Format ITD (Delimiter)
Output Format A1 (Delimiter)
A1: Pre-trigger ([0-100]%)
Description

ITE (Inquire Trigger Execution) Reading trigger execution

Function Outputs trigger execution setting.
Input Format ITE (Delimiter)
Output Format A1 (Delimiter)
A1: Trigger execution (1=Once, 2=Repeat, 3=Endless)
Description

IMC (Inquire Memory Copy) Reading amount of copying the memory

Function Outputs the readout amount setting in copying the memory
Input Format IMC (Delimiter)
Output Format A1 (Delimiter)
A1: Readout amount setting ([1 – 100]%)
Description

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IMS (Inquire Memory Status) Read-out of memory status

Function Outputs the status of memory.

Depending on the parameter, output format will vary.
The information of a memory block, which was set by a monitor or a SMB
command at present, will output.
Input Format IM S P1 (Delimiter)
P1: Point out an information category.
(Omit able P1 is as same as response 0)
P1 Information category
0 Output existence of data ※ 1
1 Output of the Start, Trigger, and End time ※ 2
2 Output existences of all data among 128 blocks ※ 1
3 Output of Data existence, start, trigger, end time ※ 2
4 Output of Trigger, end address ※ 2
5 Output of maximum block No in which all the data are effective. ※1

Output Format P1 =0: A1 (Delimiter) (Same at the time of P1 omission):

0= no data, 1= data exists
In case of P1 =1: A1, A2, A3 (Delimiter)
A1 = Starting time of recording, A2 = Trigger detection time, A3 = Ending
time of recording
Fromat of time indication: YY/MM/DD HH:MM:SS
No trigger case: A2="**/**/** **:**:**"
No data case A1=A2=A3="**/**/** **:**:**"
In case of P1 =2: A1, A2, A3, ......, A128 (Delimiter)
An Block Data
0 Exist None
1 Exist Exist
* None None
Example: If the case of four even splits, only data exist in block 1
A1="1",A2=A3=A4="0", A5 ~A128="*"
In case of P1 =3: A1, A2, A3, A4 (Delimiter)
A1 is the same as A1 in case of (P1 =0)
A2, A3, A4 are the same as A1, A2, A3 in case of (P1 =1)
In case of P1 =4: A1, A2 (Delimiter)
A1 outputs a trigger address(numerical value). If there is no detection, A1
outputs "*".
A2 outputs a last address(numerical value). If there is no data, A1 outputs "*".
In case of P1 =5: A1(Delimiter)
Data output the greatest number of an effective block.
If there is no data which is effective for a block, it outputs "*".
Description The reference of memory block out of case of P1-2 or 5 will be present active
block. (Point the setting of “SMB block No”)
If the case P1 is not correct, it becomes a parameter error. This case of
answer output is “?”.

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4.5. HD Recording

IRF (Inquire Real-time Filing) Reading basics of HD recorder

Function Outputs the settings of recording speed, recording length, and recording
method.
Input Format IRF (Delimiter)
Output Format A1, A2, A3, A4, A5 (Delimiter)
A1: Recording speed value ([1-1000, E] E=external synchronization
A2: Recording speed unit (1=[μs], 2=[ms], 3=[s]) A2=0 when A1=E.
A3: Data format (1=Peak, 2=Sampling)
A4: Recording method (1=Normal, 2=Ringing)
A5: Recording data number (Selecting 0 enables continuing execution until
the “STOP” key is pressed.)
Description

IFT (Inquire Filing Time) Reading recording time

Function Outputs recording time setting.
Input Format IFT (Delimiter)
Output Format A1, A2, A3, A4 (Delimiter)
A1=Day number, A2=Time number, A3=Minute number, A4=Second number
Description

IRT (Inquire Real-time Trigger) Reading real-time recording operation

Function Outputs real-time recording operation setting.
Input Format IRT (Delimiter)
Output Format A1, A2 (Delimiter)

A1 Starting execution of recording by detecting trigger

0 Pressing “START” key initiates recording soon.
1 Detecting trigger initiates recording.
2 Detecting trigger initiate and repeat recording.
A1: Starting execution of recording by detecting trigger.
A2: Mark print with trigger (0=OFF, 1=ON)
Description

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4.6.X-Y
ICS (Inquire Chart Speed) Reading HD recording speed of X-Y recorder
Function Outputs HD recording speed of X-Y recorder
Input Format ICS (Delimiter)
Output Format A1, A2 (Delimiter)
A1: Speed numerical value [1-1000] ms
A2: Speed unit Sets sample unit “2=ms”(Fixed)
Description This function is valid in X-Y recorder mode,
In other mode, it becomes the paper feed speed.

IXA (Inquire X-Axis) Reading X axis channel

Function Outputs X axis channel in X-Y recording

Input Format IXA (Delimiter)
Output Format A1: (Delimiter)
A1: X axis channel ([1-16])
(For RA2300MKⅡ, 1 through 16, for RA2800A, 1 through 32)
Description

IYC (Inquire Y-Ch) Reading Y axis channels

Function Outputs Y axis channels in X-Y recording

Input Format IYC P1 (Delimiter)
P1: Y axis No. ([1-3])
Output Format A1: (Delimiter)
A1: Y axis channel ([1-16])
(For RA2300MKⅡ, 1 through 16, for RA2800A, 1 through 32)
Description When an error occurs, "?" is returned.

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4.7. Trigger
ITM (Inquire Trigger Mode) Reading trigger mode

Function Outputs trigger mode setting.

Input Format ITM (Delimiter)
Output Format A1 (Delimiter)
A1: Trigger Mode 0=OFF, 1=OR, 2=AND, 4=WINDOW
Description The recorder does not support A1=3(A*B).

ITC (Inquire Trigger mode OR,AND Channel) Reading OR, AND trigger
condition
Function Outputs the setting of OR, AND trigger condition.
Input Format ITC P1 (Delimiter)
P1: Channel number (For RA2300MKⅡ, 1 through 16, for RA2800A, 1
through 32)
Output Format A1, A2, A3 (Delimiter)
A1: Detecting ON/OFF 0=OFF, 1=ON
A2: Varies depending on amp type (see below).
A3: Varies depending on amp type (see below).
----- For analog type of amp -----
A2: Trigger level Represents with the measurement value.
A3: Slope 1=Rising edge, 2=Falling edge
----- For event amp -----
A2: Detecting logic 1=AND, 2=OR
A3: Detecting pattern 0=X, 1=H, 2=L
Outputs Sig1, Sig2, to Sig8 in the order from left.
Example: For HHLL XXHL, “11220012”.
Description When the selected channel is an invalid amp, a parameter error occurs.
When an error occurs, "?,?,?" is returned.

ITW (Inquire Trigger Window) Reading WINDOW trigger condition

Function Outputs the setting of WINDOW trigger condition.
Input Format ITW P1 (Delimiter)
P1: Channel number
(For RA2300MKⅡ, 1 through 16 and E1, for RA2800A, 1 through 32, and
E1)
Output Format A1, A2, A3, A4, A5 (Delimiter)
A1: Detecting ON/OFF 0=OFF, 1=ON
A2: <Reserved>
A3: Maximum trigger level Represents with the measurement value.
A3: Minimum trigger level Represents with the measurement value.
A5: Trigger occurrence direction 1=IN, 2=OUT
Description When the selected channel is an invalid amp, a parameter error occurs.

ITF (Inquire Trigger Filter) Reading trigger filter

Function Outputs trigger filter setting.
Input Format ITM (Delimiter)
Output Format A1 (Delimiter)
A1: Trigger Filter [0-65534] 0=OFF
Description

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4.8. Amp Unit

Names of input units are represented by the following symbols.
Name of Amp Unit Symbol Name of Amp Unit Symbol
2-CH high resolution DC amp unit HRDC TC/DC amp unit TDC
2-CH FFT amp unit FFT F/V converter unit FV
2-CH high speed DC amp unit HSDC 2-CH oscillation･RMS amp unit RMS
2-CH AC strain amp unit ACST 2-CH DC strain amp unit DCST
Event amp unit EV 2-CH zero suppression amp unit HRZS
2-CH TC/DC amp unit TCDC

The decimal of the answer from the CH command is as follows.

Item Decimal digit Item Decimal digit
Position 2 Gauge factor 2
Sensitivity of incorporated 3 Event waveform 1
sensor
Charge converter sensitivity 2 ZS V (500 V-5 V) 3
Acceleration sensor sensitivity 3 ZS V (2 V-100m V) 4

ICH (Inquire CHannel) Reading HRDC amp Setting

Function Outputs HRDC amp setting.
Input Format ICH P1 (Delimiter)
P1: Selecting channel
(For RA2300MKⅡ, 1 through 16, for RA2800A, 1 through 32)
Output Format A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6 (Delimiter)
A1: Amp type 1 fixed
A2: Input 0=OFF, 1=ON, 2=GND
A3: Setting range 1=500V, 2=200V, 3=100V, 4=50V, 5=20V, 6=10V,
7=5V, 8=2V, 9=1V, 10=500mV, 11=200mV,
12=100mV
A4: Filter 0=OFF, 1=30Hz, 2=300Hz, 3=3kHz
A5: Position [-100.00 to 200.00] Step 0.05
A6: Input combination 1=AC, 2=DC
Description

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ICH (Inquire CHannel) Reading FFT amp setting

Function Outputs FFT amp setting.
Input Format ICH P1 (Delimiter)
P1: Selecting channel
(For RA2300MKⅡ, 1 through 16, for RA2800A, 1 through 32)
Output Format A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6 to A12 (Delimiter)
A1: Amp type 2 fixed
A2: Input 0=OFF, 1=ON, 2=GND
A3: Setting range 1=500V, 2=200V, 3=100V, 4=50V,
5=20V, 6=10V7=5V, 8=2V,
9=1V, 10=500mV, 11=200mV,
12=100mV
A4: Filter 0=OFF, 1=30Hz, 2=300Hz, 3=3kHz,
4=Anti-aliasing
A5: Position [-100.00 to 200.00] Step 0.05
A6: Input combination 1=AC, 2=DC
A7: Measurement mode 0=Voltage, 1=Oscillation
A8: Setting sensor 1=Hybrid type, 2=Standalone type
A9: Vibration unit 1=[m/s^2],2=[G]
A10: Hybrid-type sensor sensitivity [0.001 to 120.000]mV/m/s^2 or [0.010
to 1200.00]mV/G
A11: Charge converter sensitivity [0.01 to 10.0]mV/pC
A12: Acceleration sensor sensitivity [0.001 to 120.000]pC/m/s^2 or [0.010 to
1200.00]pC/G
The sensitivity ranges of P11 and P13 vary depending on a vibration unit.
Description

ICH (Inquire CHannel) Reading HSDC amp setting

Function Outputs HSDC amp setting.

Input Format ICH P1 (Delimiter)
P1: Selecting channel
(For RA2300MKⅡ, 1 through 16, for RA2800A, 1 through 32)
Output Format A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6 (Delimiter)
A1: Amp type 3 fixed
A2: Input 0=OFF, 1=ON, 2=GND
A3: Setting range 1=500V, 2=200V, 3=100V, 4=50V, 5=20V, 6=10V,
7=5V, 8=2V, 9=1V, 10=500mV, 11=200mV,
12=100mV
A4: Filter 0=OFF, 1=5Hz, 2=50Hz, 3=500kHz, 4=5kHz,
5=50kHz
A5: Position [-100.00 to 200.00] Step 0.05
A6: Input combination 1=AC, 2=DC
Description

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ICH (Inquire CHannel) Reading ACST amp setting

Function Outputs ACST amp setting.
Input Format ICH P1 (Delimiter)
P1: Selecting channel
(For RA2300MKⅡ, 1 through 16, for RA2800A, 1 through 32)
Output A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8 (Delimiter)
Format A1: Amp type 4 fixed
A2: Input 0=OFF, 1=ON, 2=GND)
A3: Setting range 2=20kμε, 3=10kμε, 4=5kμε, 5=2kμε, 6=1kμε
A4: Filter 0=OFF, 1=10Hz, 2=30Hz, 3=100Hz, 4=300Hz
A5: Position [-100.00 to 200.00] Step 0.05
A6: Gage rate [1.50 to 2.50] Step 0.01
A7: CAL polarity 0=OFF, 1=[+], 2=[-]
A8: CAL polarity 2=5000με,3=3000με,4=2000με,5=1000με,6=500με
Description

ICH (Inquire CHannel) Reading EV amp setting

Function Outputs EV amp setting.
Input Format ICH P1, P2 (Delimiter)
P1: Selecting channel
(For RA2300MKⅡ, 1 through 16, for RA2800A, 1 through 32)
P2: Signal number [1-8] (To be omitted, select 8)
Output A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8 (Delimiter)
Format A1: Amp type 5 fixed
A2: Input 0=OFF, 1=ON
A3: Signal type 1=V, 2=C The order of all 8 signals is sig1,
2, 3, to 8 from left .
A4: Signal ON/OFF 0=OFF, 1=ON The order of all 8 signals is
sig1, 2, 3, to 8 from left.
A5: EV Wavelength position 0.0 to 215.0 [mm]
A6: Vibration 2.0 to 25.0 [mm]
A7: Width of base line 0.5 to 2.0 [mm]
Description

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ICH (Inquire CHannel) Reading TCDC amp setting

Function Outputs TCDC amp setting.
Input Format ICH P1 (Delimiter)
P1: Selecting channel
(For RA2300MKⅡ, 1 through 16, for RA2800A, 1 through 32)
Output A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7 (Delimiter)
Format A1: Amp type 6 fixed
A2: Input 0=OFF, 1=ON, 2=GND
A3: Setting range The content varies depending on an A6
measurement mode.
A6=1 Temperature measurement mode with
thermocouple
1=R1800C, 2=T400C, 3=J1200C,
4=K1400C, 5=K500C, 6=W2400C,
7=R3200F, 8=T800F, 9=J2000F,
10=K2500F, 11=K1000F, 12= W 4200F
A6=2 Voltage measurement mode
1=50V, 2=20V, 3=10V, 4=5V, 5=2V, 6=1V,
7=500mV, 8=200mV, 9=100mV
A4: Filter 0=OFF, 1=10Hz, 2=30Hz, 3=500Hz, 4=5Hz
A5: Position [-100.00 to 200.00] Step 0.05
A6: Measurement mode 1= Thermocouple, 2=Voltage measurement
A7: Reference junction 1=EXT, 2=INT
temperature compensation
Description

ICH (Inquire CHannel) Reading TDC amp setting

Function Outputs TDC amp setting.
Input Format ICH P1 (Delimiter)
P1: Selecting channel
(For RA2300MKⅡ, 1 through 16, for RA2800A, 1 through 32)
Output Format A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7 (Delimiter)
A1: Amp type 7 fixed
A2: Input 0=OFF, 1=ON, 2=GND)
A3: Setting range The content varies depending on an A6
measurement mode.
A6=1 Temperature measurement mode
with thermocouple
1=R1600C, 2=R800C, 3=T400C,
4=T200C, 5=J1000C, 6=J200C,
7=K1200C, 8=K200C, 9=R3000F,
10=R1500F, 11=T800F, 12=T400F,
13=J2000F, 14=J400F, 15=K2500F,
16=K400F
A6=2 Voltage measurement mode
1=50V, 2=20V, 3=10V, 4=5V, 5=2V,
6=1V, 7=500mV, 8=200mV, 9=100mV,
10=50mV, 11=20mV, 12=10mV
A4: Filter 0=OFF, 1=10Hz, 2=30Hz, 3=500Hz, 4=5Hz
A5: Position [-100.00 to 200.00] Step 0.05
A6: Measurement mode 1= Thermocouple, 2=voltage Measurement
A7: Reference junction 1=EXT, 2=INT
temperature compensation
Description

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ICH (Inquire CHannel) Reading FV amp setting

Function Outputs FV amp setting.
Input Format ICH P1 (Delimiter)
P1: Selecting channel
(For RA2300MKⅡ, 1 through 16, for RA2800A, 1 through 32)
Output Format A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7 (Delimiter)
A1: Amp type 2 fixed
A2: Input 0=OFF, 1=ON
A3: Setting range 1=10kHZ, 2=5kHz, 3=2kHz, 4=1kHz,
5=500Hz, 6=200Hz, 7=100Hz
A4: Position [-100.00 to 200.00] Step 0.05
A5: Input combination 1=AC, 2=DC
A6: Filter 1=Prioritizes ripple, 2=Prioritizes answer
A7: Detecting level 1=0V, 2=2.5V
Description

ICH (Inquire CHannel) Reading RMS amp setting

Function Outputs RMS amp setting.
Input Format ICH P1 (Delimiter)
P1: Selecting channel
(For RA2300MKⅡ, 1 through 16, for RA2800A, 1 through 32)
Output Format A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6 to A14 (Delimiter)
A1: Amp type 9 fixed
A2: Input 0=OFF, 1=ON, 2=GND
A3: Setting range
A7=1 RMS input mode
1=350Vrms, 2=200Vrms, 3=100Vrms,
4=50Vrms, 5=20Vrms, 6=10Vrms,
7=5Vrms, 8=2Vrms, 9=1Vrms,
10=500mVrms, 11=200mVrms,
12=100mVrms
A7=2 DC input mode
1=500V, 2=200V, 3=100V, 4=50V, 5=20V,
6=10V, 7=5V, 8=2V, 9=1V, 10=500mV,
11=200mV, 12=100mV
A4: Low pass filter 0=OFF, 1=30Hz, 2=100Hz, 3=300Hz, 4=1kHz
A5: High pass filter 0=OFF, 1=10Hz, 2=30Hz, 3=100Hz
A6: Position [-100.00 to 200.00] Step 0.05
A7: Input mode 1=RMS, 2=DC
A8: Input combination 1=AC, 2=DC
A9: Measurement mode 0=Voltage, 1=Oscillation
A10: Setting sensor 1=Hybrid type, 2=Standalone type
A11: Vibration unit 1=[m/s^2],2=[G]
A12: Hybrid-type sensor [0.001 to 120.000]mV/m/s^2 or [0.010 to
sensitivity 1200.00]mV/G
A13: Charge converter [0.01 to 10.0]mV/pC
sensitivity
A14: Acceleration sensor [0.001 to 120.000]pC/m/s^2 or [0.010 to
sensitivity 1200.00]pC/G
The sensitivity ranges of P11 and P13 vary depending on a vibration unit.
Description

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ICH (Inquire CHannel) Reading DCST amp setting

Function Outputs DCST amp setting.

Input Format ICH P1 (Delimiter)
P1: Selecting channel
(For RA2300MKⅡ, 1 through 16, for RA2800A, 1 through 32)
Output Format A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7 (Delimiter)
A1: Amp type 10 fixed
A2: Input 0=OFF, 1=ON, 2=GND
A3: Setting range Varies depending on A7 contents.
A7 Measurement A3 contents
mode
1 ST BV=2V 1=50kμε,2=20kμε,
3=10kμε, 4=5kμε,
5=2kμε
2 ST BV=5V 1=20kμε,2=8kμε,
3=4kμε ,4=2kμε,
5=800με
3 DC 1=50mV,2=20mV,
3=10mV,4=5mV,
5=2mV
A4: Filter 0=OFF, 1=10Hz, 2=30Hz, 3=300Hz, 4=1kHz
A5: Position [-100.00 to 200.00] Step 0.05
A6: Gage rate [1.50 to 2.50] Step 0.01
A7: Input mode and BV 1=ST(BV=2V), 2=ST(BV=5V), 3=DC
Description “BV” means a bridge voltage.

ICH (Inquire CHannel) Reading HRZS amp setting

Function Outputs HRZS amp setting.
Input Format ICH P1 (Delimiter)
P1: Selecting channel
(For RA2300MKⅡ, 1 through 16, for RA2800A, 1 through 32)
Output Format A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8 (Delimiter)
A1: Amp type 11 fixed
A2: Input 0=OFF, 1=ON, 2=GND
A3: Setting range 1=500V, 2=200V, 3=100V, 4=50V, 5=20V,
6=10V, 7=5V, 8=2V, 9=1V, 10=500mV,
11=200mV, 12=100mV
A4: Filter 0=OFF, 1=30Hz, 2=300Hz, 3=3kHz
A5: Position [-100.00 to 200.00] Step 0.05
A6: Input combination 1=AC, 2=DC
A7: ZSV ON/OFF 0=OFF, 1=ON
A8: ZSV level The range varies depending on a P4 range
setting.
500V-5V: [-130,000 to 130,000]V
2V-100mV: [-13.0000 to 13.0000]V
Description

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ICH (Inquire CHannel) Reading extra event (E1) setting

Function Outputs extra event (E1) setting.
Input Format ICH E1, P2 (Delimiter)
P1: E1 fixed
P2: Signal number [1-16]
Output Format A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8 (Delimiter)
A1: Amp type -1 fixed
A2: Input (0=OFF, 1=ON)
A3: <Reserved>
A4: Signal ON/OFF (0=OFF, 1=ON) The order of all 16 signals
is sig1, 2, 3, to 16 from left.
A5: EV wavelength position [0.0 to 215.0 [mm]
A6: Vibration 2.0 to 25.0 [mm]
A7: Width of base line 0.5 to 2.0 [mm]
Description When an event unit is not installed, the output becomes the same as an
invalid amp so that “0,0,0,0”, is output.

ICH (Inquire CHannel) Reading invalid amp setting

Function Outputs the value meaning that the selected channel is an invalid amp.
Input Format ICH P1 (Delimiter)
P1: Selecting channel [1-16]
Output Format Outputs “0,0,0,0”.
Description

IUS (Inquire User Scale) Reading user-scale

Function Outputs user-scale
Input Format IUS P1 (Delimiter)
P1: Selecting channel
(For RA2300MKⅡ, 1 through 16, for RA2800A, 1 through 32)
Output Format A1: ON,OFF for physical conversion(0=OFF, 1=ON)
A2: maximum input value(Can be omitted)
A3:minimum input value (Can be omitted)
A4:maximum output value (Can be omitted)
A5:minimum output value (Can be omitted)
A6:upper limit of recording full scale. (Can be omitted)
A7:lower limit of recording full scale. (Can be omitted)
A8:Unit setting(Can be omitted)
0= Standard, 2=N, 3=Pa, 4=mm, 5=µε, 6= m/s2,
2
7=ﾟC, 8=Ω, 9= kg, 10= kgf, 11= kgf/cm , 12= g
A9: User-specified unit (character string of a maximum of 9 characters)
(Can be omitted)
Description When the selected channel is the amp other than an analog type of amp, a
parameter error occurs.
When an error occurs, "?,?,?,?,?,?,?,?,?" is returned.

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4.9. Output to File and Recording Paper (including Backup

Filing)
IMF (Inquire Memory Filing) Reading memory filing setting
Function Outputs memory filing setting.
Input Format IMF (Delimiter)
Output Format A1, A2 (Delimiter)
A1: Date format (1=Binary, 2=CSV)
A2: Date interval between CSV Savings
A2 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Date 1 2 5 10 20 50 100 200 500 1000
interval

Description

IWD (Inquire Scale Wave Division) Reading Waveform Division

Function Outputs Waveform Division
Input Format IWD (Delimiter)
P1: Division [1-16]
Output Format
Description

IWF (Inquire Scale Wave flame) Reading Waveform Frame size

Function Outputs Waveform Frame size
Input Format IWF P1 (Delimiter)
P1: Frame [1-16]
Output Format A1: Size [10-200]mm 5mm step
A2: Display channel [0-FFFF]ASCII-HEX format
LSB=CH1
Description The frame for RA2300MKⅡ is 1, 2, 3 – 16 from the top and for RA2800A, 1,
2, 3, - 32 from the top. The ASCII HEX format of the channel pattern shows
LSB = 1 channel and MSB = 16 channels in bits.

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4.10. System – Recording Setting

IRC (Inquire Record Ch) Reading recording channel
Function Outputs recording channel setting.
Input Format IRC (Delimiter)
Output Format A1 (Delimiter)
A1: Record channel Select a valid channel in ASCII HEX format.
(1=Valid/0=Invalid)
Example RA2300 RA2800
Example: Only CH1 is valid. 00001 000000001
Only CH8 is valid. 00080 000000080
All 16 channels are valid. 0FFFF 0FFFFFFFF
E1 is valid. 1FFFF 1FFFFFFFF
E2 is also valid. 3FFFF 3FFFFFFFF

Description

IDN (Inquire Data No.) Reading data No.

Function Outputs data No. setting.
Input Format IDN (Delimiter)
Output Format A1 (Delimiter)
A1: Data No. ([1 - 9999])
Description

IAN (Inquire ANnotation) Reading annotation print setting

Function Outputs annotation print setting.
Input Format IAN (Delimiter)
Output Format A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6 (Delimiter)
A1: System annotation print (0=OFF, 1=ON)
A2: System annotation print (0=OFF, 1=ON)
A3: User channel annotation (0=OFF fixed)
print
A4: User page annotation (0=OFF, 1=ON)
print
A5: Printing device ID (1=ON fixed)
A6: Annotation print interval (0=The first time only, 30-1000[cm])
Description A3 and A5 are answers for compatibility with the RA1000 series so that
they output the fixed value in the RA2300MKⅡ.

IPA (Inquire Print Auxiliary) Reading settings of measurement

information and signal name printing.
Function Outputs the settings of measurement information and signal name (ON/OFF).
Input Format IPA (Delimiter)
Output Format A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9 (Delimiter)
A1: Print measurement information (0=OFF, 1=ON)
A2: 31 fixed
A3: Printing signal name (0=OFF, 1=ON)
A4: 31 fixed
A5-9: 0 fixed
Description A2 and from A4 to A9 are parameters for compatibility with the RA1000 series.

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IGP (Inquire Grid Pattern) Reading grid pattern

Function Outputs grid pattern
Input Format IGP (Delimiter)
Output Format A1 (Delimiter)
A1: Grid(0=OFF,1=10mmSTD,2=10mm,3=5mmSTD,4=5mm)
Description

IAS (Inquire Auto Scaling) Reading auto scaling (ON/OFF)

Function Outputs auto scaling for print

Input Format IAS (Delimiter)
Output Format A1 (Delimiter)
A1: scale after recording (0=OFF,1=ON)
Description

ISM (Inquire Scale Mode) Reading auto scaling mode

Function Outputs auto scaling mode
Input Format ISM (Delimiter)
Output Format A1 (Delimiter)
A1: print scaling mode (0=ALL,1=channel independence)
Description

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4.11. System - Maintenance

IWH (Inquire WHo) Reading version information
Function Outputs version information.
Input Format IWH P1 (Delimiter)
P1: Selecting item (0-2) Refer to the description. (Can be omitted, the same
when P1=0)
Output Format A1 (Delimiter)
Description Relation between P1 and A1
P1 Output item A1
0 Device type “RA2300” or “RA2800” fixed
1 Version of the RA2300 “V1.0a”
2 Device No. “6020001”

IDT (Inquire DaTe) Reading clock

Function Outputs the internal clock setting.
Input Format IDT (Delimiter)
Output Format A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6 (Delimiter)
A1: Year (A.D.) (0-99) Last two digits
A2: Month (1-12)
A3: Date (1-31)
A4: Hour (0-23)
A5: Minute (0-59)
A6: Second (0-59)
Description The setting of display format of a clock is not supported.

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4.12. Other Settings

IES (Inquire Error Status) Reading error status
Function Outputs characters corresponding to the command type detecting an error.
Input Format IES (Delimiter)
Output Format A1 (Delimiter):
For one byte control command
Command HEX Content of process A1
[ENQ] 05 Outputs the status of the RA2300. ^E
[CAN] 18 Suspends command execution. ^X
[DC4] 14 Initializes the RA2300MKⅡ. ^T
A code where 40h is added to “^” is output.
For details of one byte command, see “1-Byte Control Command”.
For escape sequence
Command Content of Process A1
[ESC]+Z Returns to a local status. eZ
[ESC]+R Clears a send buffer. eR
[ESC]+C Outputs a status. eC
[ESC]+E Outputs error information. eE
A code where [ESC] and an additional character are added to “e” is
output.
For details of escape sequence, see “Escape Sequence”.
For string command
A string received as a command string is output.
For details of string command, see “String Command”.
When no error occurs, “*” is output.
Description After the answer A1 is output, the detected error is cleared.

IIM (Inquire Input Monitor) Reading display speed of input monitor

Function Outputs display speed setting of input monitor.
Input Format IIM (Delimiter)
Output Format A1, A2, A3 (Delimiter)
A1: Speed numeric value ([0-1000] step 1 0=External synchronization)
A2: Speed unit (0=[us/div],1=[ms/div],2=[s/div],3=[min/div])
A3: Switch (0=Input monitor, 1=Chart, 2=Memory recording,
3=HD recording)
Description

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IDA (Inquire Input monitor DAta) Reading measurement value of input

signal
Function Outputs the current settings of measurement value of input signal.
Input Format IDA P1 (Delimiter)
P1: Selecting output
P1 Content of output
[1-16] for RA2300MKⅡ, Outputs a channel of measurement value.
[1-32] for RA2800A
A Outputs all channels of measurement values.
E1 Outputs an extra event 1 of measurement
value.
[U1-U16] for RA2300MK Outputs amp information.
Ⅱ, [U1-U32] for
RA2800A
Output Format When P1=[1-16, E1] A1 (Delimiter)
Outputs a channel of measurement value (ASCII string).
When P1=A A1, A2 to A18 (Delimiter)
Outputs all channels of measurement values including E1 (ASCII string).
When P1=[U1-U16] A1, A2 (Delimiter)
A1: Amp type
A1 Content of output A1 Content of output
0 None 7 TDC
1 HRDC 8 FV
2 FFT 9 RMS
3 HSDC 10 DCST
4 ACST 11 HRZS
5 EV -1 Extra event (E2)
6 TCDC
A2: Unit string Example: “mV” etc. (A null character is output for EV amp.)
Description The selected channel of the current measurement value is output in string.

IAT (Inquire Auto Transmit) Reading transmit function

Function Outputs the transmit function setting.
Input Format IAT (Delimiter)
Output Format A1, A2 (Delimiter)
A1: Record error occurrence 0=No transmit 1=Transmit
A2: transmit during recording 0=No transmit, 1=Transmit after recording is
finished, 2=Transmit when trigger is detected.
Description

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ICA (Inquire Auto Transmit CAution) Reading transmit factor

Function Outputs the setting of the factor of transmit from the RA2300MKⅡ.
Input Format ICA (Delimiter)
Output Format A1 (Delimiter)
A1: Transmit factor
ΣA1 Factor
1 Printer error
2 File error
4 Measurement completed
8 Trigger detection
The logical OR of the number of factors is output for multiple factors.
(in a decimal number)
Example: When a printer error and a file error occur, A1=3.
Description

IIF Reading pause of Input monitor

Function Outputs pause of Input monitor
Input Format IIF (Delimiter)
Output Format A1 (Delimiter)
P1: Pause (0 = Cancellation, 1 = Pause)
Description

IIS Reading sync trigger condition

Function Outputs sync trigger condition.
Input Format IIS (Delimiter)
Output Format A1 (Delimiter)
A4: Sync Trigger (0 = OFF, 1 = ON)
Description

IRI Reading data acquisition and printing condition

Function Outputs data acquisition and printing condition
Input Format IRI (Delimiter)
Output Format A1, A2, A3, A4, A5 (Delimiter)
A1: Waveform chart printing (0 = OFF, 1 = ON)
A2: Memory Recording (0 = OFF, 1 = ON)
A3: Memory recording -auto copy (0 = OFF, 1 = ON)
A4: Memory recording -binary save (0 = OFF, 1 = ON)
A5: HD Recording (0 = OFF, 1 = ON)
Description The mask might set it by the recorder mode.
About the state of the ON/OFF setting of data acquisition in each recording
mode,
It is the same as the content of “10.7 SRI”.
IBR Reading time axis display
Function Outputs time axis display
Input Format IBR (Delimiter)
Output Format A1, A2, A3, A4 (Delimiter)
A1: 0 fixed
A2: Time axis display setting （1=Value, 2=Time, 3=Period）
A3: 1 fixed
A4: 0 fixed
Description

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4.13. Compatibility with Older Series

This section describes commands for compatibility with the old series RA1000.
Although these commands cannot achieve the same executions as the old series due to the
function differences, they take the similar setting process.
The compatible commands are described below. For controlling RA2300MKⅡ, we recommend to use
the command mentioned in each description field.

IRM (Inquire Recording Mode) Reading measurement mode

Function Outputs measurement mode setting.
Input Format IRM (Delimiter)
Output Format A1 (Delimiter)
A1
A1 RA1000 measurement mode RA2300MK Ⅱ measurement
setting mode setting
1 Memory recorder
2 Real-time Pen recorder
3 Transient Multi recorder
4 Filing HD recorder
5 FFT An error occurs due to no support.
Description The recommended command is “IMM (Inquire Measure Mode) Reading
measurement mode”.
When an error occurs, "?" is returned.

IAC (Inquire Auto Copy) Reading auto copy

Function Outputs ON/OFF the auto copy of the memory mode.
Input Format IAC (Delimiter)
Output Format A1 (Delimiter)
A1: Auto copy (0=OFF,1=ON)
Description

IRS (Inquire Rec icon information) Reading recording icon conditions

Function Outputs Recording conditions.
Input Format IRS (Delimiter)
Output Format A1, A2,A3 (Delimiter)
A1: waveform chart recording. (0=OFF,1=ON)
A2: Memory auto copy (0=OFF,1=ON)
A3: HD recording (0=OFF,1=ON)
Description

IMP (Inquire Memory block Point) Reading block No.

Function Outputs block No. setting.
Input Format IMP (Delimiter)
Output Format A1, A2 (Delimiter)
A1: Recording block No. ([1 - 128])
A2: Output block No. ([1 - 128])
Description The recommended command is “IMB (Inquire Memory Block) Reading
block No.”.
The output is A1=A2.

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IYA (Inquire Y-Axis) Reading Y-axis channels

Function Outputs Y-axis channels in X-Y recording
Input Format IYA (Delimiter)
Output Format
A1:Y-Axis ON/OFF

The RA2300MKⅡ outputs ON or OFF for CH1 to CH16 in the form of 0 or 1.

The RA2300MKⅡ outputs ON or OFF for CH1 to CH16 in the form of 0 or 1.
Example: When CH2, CH3 and CH4 are ON, the value is
“0111000000000000”.
Description The recommended command is ”IYC (Inquire Y-Ch) Output Y axis channels”.

IMD (Inquire Memory Division) Reading channel combination

Function Outputs channel combination setting.
Input Format IMD (Delimiter)
Output Format A1 (Delimiter)
A1: Channel combination in the RA1000 series
As a result of referring to a recording channel setting, If the setting is
equal the amp configuration with the channel combination in the RA1000
series, the coincident information is output. Otherwise, “0” is output.
A1 Recording Channel Configuration
1 All Channels :1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16
2 8ch : 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15
3 4ch : 1, 5, 9, 13
4 2ch : 1, 9
0 The others
Description The recommended command is “IRC (Inquire Record Ch) Reading recording
channel”.

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4. Information Readout Command - I**

4. Information Readout Command - I** ...................................................................4-1

4.1. Measurement Mode ........................................................................................................... 4-2

IMM (Inquire Measure Mode) Reading measurement mode............................................................ 4-2
4.2. Recording in General ....................................................................................................... 4-2
ISS (Inquire filing Save Setting) Reading where to save files ........................................................ 4-2
ISP (Inquire filing Save Pss) Reading path to save files ................................................................ 4-2
4.3. Waveform Chart Recording.............................................................................................. 4-3
ICS (Inquire Chart Speed) Reading paper feeding speed of wavelength chart recording ........... 4-3
4.4. Memory Recording ............................................................................................................ 4-4
ISC (Inquire Sampling Clock) Reading memory sampling speed.................................................... 4-4
IBS (Inquire Block Size) Reading block size .................................................................................... 4-4
IML (Inquire Memory Length) Reading memory block size ............................................................. 4-4
IMB (Inquire Memory Block) Reading block No................................................................................ 4-4
ITD (Inquire Trigger Delay) Reading pre-trigger................................................................................ 4-5
ITE (Inquire Trigger Execution) Reading trigger execution .............................................................. 4-5
IMC (Inquire Memory Copy) Reading amount of copying the memory............................................ 4-5
IMS (Inquire Memory Status) Read-out of memory status ................................................................ 4-6
4.5. HD Recording .................................................................................................................... 4-7
IRF (Inquire Real-time Filing) Reading basics of HD recorder ....................................................... 4-7
IFT (Inquire Filing Time) Reading recording time ............................................................................. 4-7
IRT (Inquire Real-time Trigger) Reading real-time recording operation .......................................... 4-7
4.6. X-Y....................................................................................................................................... 4-8
ICS (Inquire Chart Speed) Reading HD recording speed of X-Y recorder...................................... 4-8
IXA (Inquire X-Axis) Reading X axis channel ..................................................................................... 4-8
IYC (Inquire Y-Ch) Reading Y axis channels ..................................................................................... 4-8
4.7. Trigger................................................................................................................................. 4-9
ITM (Inquire Trigger Mode) Reading trigger mode............................................................................. 4-9
ITC (Inquire Trigger mode OR,AND Channel) Reading OR, AND trigger condition ..................... 4-9
ITW (Inquire Trigger Window) Reading WINDOW trigger condition................................................ 4-9
ITF (Inquire Trigger Filter) Reading trigger filter ............................................................................... 4-9
4.8. Amp Unit .......................................................................................................................... 4-10
ICH (Inquire CHannel) Reading HRDC amp Setting ...................................................................... 4-10
ICH (Inquire CHannel) Reading FFT amp setting .......................................................................... 4-11
ICH (Inquire CHannel) Reading HSDC amp setting....................................................................... 4-11
ICH (Inquire CHannel) Reading ACST amp setting ....................................................................... 4-12
ICH (Inquire CHannel) Reading EV amp setting ............................................................................ 4-12
ICH (Inquire CHannel) Reading TCDC amp setting ....................................................................... 4-13
ICH (Inquire CHannel) Reading TDC amp setting.......................................................................... 4-13
ICH (Inquire CHannel) Reading FV amp setting ............................................................................ 4-14
ICH (Inquire CHannel) Reading RMS amp setting ......................................................................... 4-14
ICH (Inquire CHannel) Reading DCST amp setting ....................................................................... 4-15
ICH (Inquire CHannel) Reading HRZS amp setting ....................................................................... 4-15
ICH (Inquire CHannel) Reading extra event (E1) setting .............................................................. 4-16
ICH (Inquire CHannel) Reading invalid amp setting....................................................................... 4-16
IUS (Inquire User Scale) Reading user-scale ................................................................................... 4-16
4.9. Output to File and Recording Paper (including Backup Filing) .............................. 4-17
IMF (Inquire Memory Filing) Reading memory filing setting .......................................................... 4-17
IWD (Inquire Scale Wave Division) Reading Waveform Division.................................................... 4-17
IWF (Inquire Scale Wave flame) Reading Waveform Frame size .................................................. 4-17
4.10. System – Recording Setting........................................................................................ 4-18
IRC (Inquire
Record Ch) Reading recording channel..................................................................... 4-18
IDN (Inquire
Data No.) Reading data No........................................................................................ 4-18
IAN (Inquire
ANnotation) Reading annotation print setting ............................................................ 4-18
IPA (Inquire
Print Auxiliary)
Reading settings of measurement information and signal name printing. ................ 4-18
IGP (Inquire Grid Pattern) Reading grid pattern............................................................................... 4-19

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IAS (Inquire Auto Scaling) Reading auto scaling (ON/OFF) ........................................................... 4-19
ISM (Inquire Scale Mode) Reading auto scaling mode ................................................................... 4-19
4.11. System - Maintenance .................................................................................................. 4-20
IWH (Inquire WHo) Reading version information ............................................................................ 4-20
IDT (Inquire DaTe) Reading clock.................................................................................................... 4-20
4.12. Other Settings................................................................................................................ 4-21
IES (Inquire Error Status) Reading error status.............................................................................. 4-21
IIM (Inquire Input Monitor) Reading display speed of input monitor ............................................ 4-21
IDA (Inquire Input monitor DAta) Reading measurement value of input signal .......................... 4-22
IAT (Inquire Auto Transmit) Reading transmit function .................................................................. 4-22
ICA (Inquire Auto Transmit CAtion) Reading transmit factor ......................................................... 4-23
IIF Reading pause of Input monitor ............................................................................................... 4-23
IIS Reading sync trigger condition.................................................................................................. 4-23
IRI Reading data acquisition and printing condition...................................................................... 4-23
IBR Reading time axis display........................................................................................................ 4-23
4.13. Compatibility with Older Series .................................................................................. 4-24
IRM (Inquire Recording Mode) Reading measurement mode........................................................ 4-24
IAC (Inquire Auto Copy) Reading auto copy .................................................................................... 4-24
IRS (Inquire Rec icon information) Reading recording icon conditions ........................................ 4-24
IMP (Inquire Memory block Point) Reading block No. ................................................................... 4-24
IYA (Inquire Y-Axis) Reading Y-axis channels.................................................................................. 4-25
IMD (Inquire Memory Division) Reading channel combination ...................................................... 4-25

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5. Execution Command –
E**
5. Execution Command – E**

5.1. Storing and Printing Operations

EST (Execute StarT) Starting printing
Function Starts printing and storing,
Input Format EST P1 (Delimiter)
P1: <Reserved> No selection is valid. (Can be omitted)
Output Format None
Description As in the case with pressing the “START” key on the operation panel, Storing
and Printing are started according to the current setting of a recorder mode.

ESP (Execute StoP) Stopping the RA2300 execution

Function Stop the RA2300MKⅡ execution.
Input Format ESP (Delimiter)
Output Format None
Description As in the case with pressing the “STOP” key on the operation panel, the
process of an execution such as recording can be stopped.

ECP (Execute CoPy) Executing memory copy

Function Executing memory copy.
Input Format ECP P1, P2 (Delimiter)
P1:Start address 0 to (N – 1) (Can be omitted.)
P2:Data count 1 to N (Can be omitted.)
Output Format None
Description As in the case with pressing the “Copy” key on the operation panel, the copy
output is executed.
When P1 and P2 are omitted, all data is copied.
When only either is omitted, it becomes an error.

EMT (Execute Manual Trigger) Executing manual trigger

Function Executes manual trigger.
Input Format EMT (Delimiter)
Output Format None
Description As in the case with pressing the “M.TRIG/EVENT” key on the operation panel,
a trigger is generated.

EMK (Execute MarK) Executing printing

Function Executes manual trigger.
Input Format EMK (Delimiter)
Output Format None
Description As in the case with pressing the “M.TRIG/EVENT” key on the operation panel,
an event mark is printed.

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5.2. Clearing of Configuration

EMC (Execute Memory block data Clear) Clearing memory block data
Function Clears the contents of a memory.
Input Format EMC P1 (Delimiter)
Output Format P1 (Delimiter)
P1: Selecting the memory block number to be cleared. (Can be omitted.)

P1 Contents of Initializing
[1-128] Clears the selected memory block.
When the selected number is more than the current
number of block divisions, a parameter error occurs.
A Clears all blocks.
Omitted Clears the current block.
Description Valid only when the RA2300MKⅡ is stopped. Otherwise, an execution error
occurs.

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5.3.Auto
EAS (Execute Ac Strain amp balance) Executing auto balance
Function Executing auto balance of ACST amp.
Input Format EAS P1 (Delimiter)
P1: Channel specification [1-16, A] for RA2300MKⅡ, [1-32, A], A means
a batch setting.
Output Format None
Description Executes auto balance of ACST amp.
To execute the auto balance, about 1 second is necessary per channel.
During this command execution, other commands (including [ESC]+C) are not
accepted.
When a channel other than ACST is specified, a parameter error occurs.

EAB (Execute Auto Balance) Executing auto balance

Function Executing auto balance of DCST amp.
Input Format EAB P1 (Delimiter)
P1: Channel specification [1-16, A] for RA2300MKⅡ, [1-32, A], A means
a batch setting.
Output Format None
Description Executes auto balance of DCST amp.
To execute the auto balance, about 1 second is necessary per channel.
During this command execution, other commands (including [ESC]+C) are not
accepted.
When a channel other than DCST is specified, a parameter error occurs.

EZS (Execute auto Zero Suppression) Executing auto zero suppression

Function Executing auto zero suppression voltage for the HRZS amp.
Input Format EZS P1 (Delimiter)
P1: Channel specification [1-16, A] for RA2300MKⅡ, [1-32, A], A means
a batch setting.
Output Format None
Description Executes auto zero suppression voltage for the HRZS amp
The execution requires 0.5 second per channel.
During this command execution, other commands (including [ESC]+C) are not
accepted.
When a channel other than HRZSis specified, a parameter error occurs.
When the zero suppression voltage has not been turned on, this command is
invalid.

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5.4.Data Transfer
EIM (Execute Input Monitor data trans) Executing monitor transfer
Function Transfers a screenful of data in the input wavelength monitor.
Input Format EIM (Delimiter)
Output Format A1 (Delimiter)
<Binary data>
A1: Outputs the number of transferred bytes of a line.
“0” means no transmit channel.
“?” means that transmit is disallowed during HD recording.
“*” means that the selected transmit speed beyond the spec disallows
transmission.
When the other values are output, no binary data is output anymore.
<Binary data>: Raw data of the current input signal (A/D value)
Sample: RA2300MKⅡは[STX](D1.DAT)(D2.DAT)(D3.DAT)……(D16.DAT)[SUM]
RA2800Aは[STX](D1.DAT)(D2.DAT)(D3.DAT)……(D32.DAT)[SUM]
Peak:: RA2300MKⅡは[STX](D1.MAX)(D1.MIN)(D2.MAX) ……(D16.MIN)[SUM]
RA2800Aは[STX](D1.MAX)(D1.MIN)(D2.MAX) ……(D32.MIN)[SUM]
[ ]: one byte, ( ):two bytes
Description A screenful of data on the input monitor without any restrictions is transferred
from the RA2300MKⅡ status.
Monitoring signals at remote site with the communication during recording is
enabled.
For monitor speed setting, see “SIM Setting display speed of input monitor”.
The setting of a transfer channel complies with the current amp setting. (The
same as a recording condition)

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ETS (Execute Real-time data trans) Executing real-time transition

Function Executes real-time transition
Input Format ETS P1, P2, P3 (Delimiter)
P1: Date format (0=Sample, 1=Peak)
P2: Transmit speed unit (0=ms, 1=s)
P3: Transmit speed numeric value ([1-1000])
Output Format A1 (Delimiter)
<Binary data>
A1: Outputs the number of transferred bytes of a line.
“0” means no transmit channel.
“?” means that transmit is disallowed during HD recording.
“*” means that the selected transmit speed beyond the spec disallows
transmission.
When the other values are output, no binary data is output anymore.
<Binary data>: Raw data of the current input signal (A/D value)
Sample: RA2300MK2 [STX](D1.DAT)(D2.DAT)(D3.DAT)……(D16.DAT)[SUM]
RA2800A [STX](D1.DAT)(D2.DAT)(D3.DAT)……(D32.DAT)[SUM]
Peak: RA2300MKⅡ [STX](D1.MAX)(D1.MIN)(D2.MAX) ……(D16.MIN)[SUM]
RA2800A [STX](D1.MAX)(D1.MIN)(D2.MAX) ……(D32.MIN)[SUM]
[ ]:one byte, ( ):two bytes
Description A transmit channel is selected in “STR Setting real-time transmit channel “.
Exceptional process
When something abnormal occurs during execution, the following error
code is output instead of start code [STX] indicating the beginning of data.
[EOT] (04ch) …The RA2300MK Ⅱ received a command and then
transmission was terminated.
[CAN] (18ch) Since reception process on the host side was not done in
time, it is judged that transmission is disallowed and then transmission
was terminated.
Terminating transmission
To terminate transmission, execute the ESP command. When ESP is
executed, the RA2300AMKⅡoutputs [EOT] to terminate transmission, and
the normal state of receiving commands is entered

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5.5.Others
EPA (Execute Page Annotation) Executing page annotation print
Function Execute page annotation print.
Input Format EPA (Delimiter)
Output Format None
Description When the RA2300MKⅡ is not operating, a page annotation is printed.
When waveforms are being recorded, a page annotation is printed over the
waveforms.

EFD (Execute paper FeeD) Executing paper feed

Function Execute page annotation print.

Input Format EFD P1 (Delimiter)
P1: Sets recording paper feeding amount ([1-100]) mm (Can be omitted.)
Output Format None
Description When P1 is set, paper is fed according to the set amount.
When P1 is omitted, feeding continues until another command is received.
The ESP command is used to stop feeding.

ESI (Execute System Initialize) System Initialize Command

Function System initialization

Input Format ESI P1 (Delimiter)
P1: Initialized settings

P1 Initialized settings
1 Initializes setup data for RA2300MKⅡ main unit only
2 Initializes setup data for RA2300MKⅡ main unit and
all memory block
Omitted The same as the case of P=2

Input Format ESI (Delimiter)

Output Format None
Description Communication settings are not initialized.
While the RA2300MKⅡ is operating, an execution error occurs.
Initialization and application restart are made.

CAUTION
Initialization through the ESI command necessitates the restart of the main program, which
forcibly disconnects the communication connection. Accordingly, reconnection is needed after
the initialization. To completely finish the initialization, it needs at least 5 seconds. Allow
sufficient time, and then execute reconnection after performing this command.

CAUTION
In the case of P1 = 1 Not clearing memory block, memory data will be lost if the block size
changes through initialization.

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5. Execution Command – E**....................................................................................5-1

5.1. Storing and Printing Operations ..................................................................................... 5-2

EST (Execute StarT) Starting printing ................................................................................................ 5-2
ESP (Execute StoP) Stopping the RA2300 execution ..................................................................... 5-2
ECP (Execute CoPy) Executing memory copy ................................................................................... 5-2
EMT (Execute Manual Trigger) Executing manual trigger ................................................................. 5-2
EMK (Execute MarK) Executing printing.............................................................................................. 5-2
5.2. Clearing of Configuration.................................................................................................5-3
EMC (Execute Memory block data Clear) Clearing memory block data.......................................... 5-3
5.3. Auto..................................................................................................................................... 5-4
EAS (Execute Ac Strain amp balance) Executing auto balance ...................................................... 5-4
EAB (Execute Auto Balance) Executing auto balance ....................................................................... 5-4
EZS (Execute auto Zero Suppression) Executing auto zero suppression ....................................... 5-4
5.4. Data Transfer ..................................................................................................................... 5-5
EIM (Execute Input Monitor data trans) Executing monitor transfer ............................................... 5-5
ETS (Execute Real-time data trans) Executing real-time transition ................................................ 5-6
5.5. Others ................................................................................................................................. 5-7
EPA (Execute Page Annotation) Executing page annotation print.................................................. 5-7
EFD (Execute paper FeeD) Executing paper feed ........................................................................... 5-7
ESI (Execute System Initialize) System Initialize Command............................................................ 5-7

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6. File/Data Operation
Command – F**
6. File/Data Operation Command – F**

FDS (File Data file Save) Saving memory recording data as file
Function Saves memory recording data as a file.
Input Format FDS P1 (Delimiter)
P1: Saved file name (without extension)
Output Format A1, A2 (Delimiter)
A1: Current folder information
A1 Drive (folder) Information
0 All access possible
1 Read only
2 Change disk
3 Unidentified format
4 No media
5 No drive
6 Other error
A2: Execution information of file saving
A2 Execution Information of File Operation
0 Successful
1 Lack of capacity
2 Write error
3 Read error
4 Illegal characters detected
5 Reserved file name
6 Same file name
7 Other error

Description According to the current setting (block number and copy range), memory
data is saved in a file.
The file is saved in the current folder with the file name selected with P1.
The extension is “FSD”. (Automatically added)
When a file name is selected with an extension: A1=6, A2=7 A parameter
error occurs.
When the block has no data: A1=6, A2=7 An execution error occurs.
When the RA2300MKⅡ is operating: A1=6, A2=7 An execution error
occurs.

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 6. File/Data Operation Command – F**

6. File/Data Operation Command – F**....................................................................6-1

FDS (File Data file Save) Saving memory recording data as file .................................................. 6-2

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7. Text Operation Command
– T**
7. Text Operation Command – T**

7.1. Page Annotation String

TIP (Text Input Page) Inputting page annotation string

Function Inputs page annotation string.

Input Format TIP (Delimiter)
P: <Line number>:<String> (Delimiter)
:
E: (Delimiter)
<Line number> The line number from 1 to 108 can be selected.
<String> S-SJIS code Maximum 64 characters can be input.
* A one-byte character can be input but is converted into S-JIS code to be
registered.
Output Format None
Description Once the TIP command is received, an input mode becomes the mode where
texts are input by line.
From then on, it is possible to select a line to input string.
Exit from the input mode with the reception of “E”.

TOP (Text Output Page) Outputting page annotation string

Function Outputs page annotation string.
Input Format TOP P1 (Delimiter)
P1: Selecting line [1-108] or A
When any number is selected: Only a single line is output.
When “A” is selected: All lines are output.
Output Format When P1=[1-108], only a single line of string is output.
<String> (Delimiter)
When P1=A, the output is given in the following format, which is the same as
the input of TIP.
P: <Line number>:<String> (Delimiter)
:
E: (Delimiter)
Description When P1=A (all lines are selected), the output of lines including no string are
omitted.

TCP (Text Clear Page) Clearing page annotation string

Function Clears page annotation string.
Input Format P1: Selecting line [1-108] or A
When any number is selected: Only string in a single line is cleared.
When “A” is selected: All lines are cleared.
Output Format E: (Delimiter)
Description The selected line is cleared and then “E” is output as an ending code.
When the selection of P1 has an error, “?” is output as a parameter error.

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7.2. Signal Name String

TSN (Text input SigNal) Inputting signal name string
Function Inputs signal name string.
Input Format TSN (Delimiter)
S: <Channel number>:<Signal number>:<String> (Delimiter)
<Channel number> The RA2300MKⅡspecifies channel numbers 1 through 16.
The RA2800A specifies channel numbers 1 through 32.
<Signal number> For an analog amp, “1” fixed.
For an EV amp, select a signal number [1-8].
When <Channel number>=E1, select a signal number
[1-16].
<String> Maximum 31 characters in JIS code
* A one-byte character can be input. It is converted into
S-JIS code to be registered.
Example: For analog channel
TSN (Delimiter)
S:1:Vertical oscillation (Delimiter)
Example: For an event channel (and E1)
TSN (Delimiter)
S:15:1:Water gate 1 (Delimiter)
TSN (Delimiter)
S:15:2:Water gate 2 (Delimiter)
Output Format None
Description In contrast to the TIP command, this command is input in just a single line.

TOS (Text Output Signal) Outputting signal name string

Function Outputs signal name string.
Input Format TOS P1, P2 (Delimiter)
P1: Channel number [1-16, A] for RA2300MKⅡ, [1-32, A] for RA2800A
When a number is selected: Only a single line is output.
When “A” is selected: All lines are output.
When “E1” is selected: An extra event is output.
P2: Selecting the signal number in an event. (To be omitted, select 1)
Output Format For TOS 1 (Delimiter), the signal name of CH1 is output.
S:1:<String> (Delimiter)
For TOS 15.2 (Delimiter), the signal names of CH15 and the signal number 2
are output.
S:15:2: <String> (Delimiter)
For TOS A (Delimiter), the signal names of all channels are output.
S:1:<String> (Delimiter)
S:2:<String> (Delimiter)
-- <For Event Amp> --
S:15:1: <String> (Delimiter) Signal 1
S:15:2: <String> (Delimiter) Signal 2
-- <omitted> --
S:15:8: <String> (Delimiter) Signal 8
S16: <String> (Delimiter)
E: (Delimiter)
Description

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7. Text Operation Command – T**

TCS (Text Clear Signal) Clearing signal name string

Function Clears signal name string.
Input Format TCS P1 (Delimiter)
P1: Selecting channel [1-16, A] for RA2300MKⅡ, [1-32, A] for RA2800A
When a number is selected:
Only the signal name string in the selected channel is cleared.
When [A] is selected:
The signal name strings of all channels are cleared.
When “E1” is selected:
The signal name string of an extra event is cleared.
Output Format E: (Delimiter)
Description The selected channel is cleared and then “E” is output as an ending code.
When the selection of P1 has an error, “?” is output as a parameter error.

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7.3. Measurement Information String

THD (Text input information) Inputting measurement information
string
Function Inputs measurement information string.
Input Format THD (Delimiter)
H: <Line number>:<String> (Delimiter)
<Line number> The line number from 1 to 108 can be selected.
<String> S-SJIS code Maximum 31 characters can be input.
* One-byte character can be input but is converted into S-JIS code to be
registered.
Output Format None
Description In contrast to the TIP command, this command is input in just a single line.

TOH (Text Output Information) Outputting measurement information

string
Function Outputs measurement information string.
Input Format TOH P1 (Delimiter)
P1: Selecting line [1-108] or A
When a number is selected: Only a single line is output.
When “A” is selected: All lines are output.
Output Format When P1=[1-108], only a single line of string is output.
H: <Line number>:<String> (Delimiter)
When P1=A, the output is given in the following format, which is the same as
the input of TIP.
H:<Line number>:<String> (Delimiter) All 108 lines are output.
E: (Delimiter)
Description When P1=A (all lines are selected), the output of lines including no string are
omitted.

TCD (Text Clear information Data) Clearing measurement information

string
Function Clears measurement information string.
Input Format TCD P1 (Delimiter)
P1: Selecting line [1-108] or A
When number is selected: Only string in a single line is cleared.
When “A” is selected: All lines are cleared.
Output Format E: (Delimiter)
Description The selected line is cleared and then “E” is output as an ending code.
When the selection of P1 has an error, “?” is output as a parameter error.

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7. Text Operation Command – T** ...........................................................................7-1

7.1. Page Annotation String ....................................................................................................7-2

TIP (Text Input Page) Inputting page annotation string ................................................................... 7-2
TOP (Text Output Page) Outputting page annotation string ........................................................... 7-2
TCP (Text Clear Page) Clearing page annotation string ................................................................. 7-2
7.2. Signal Name String........................................................................................................... 7-3
TSN (Text input SigNal) Inputting signal name string...................................................................... 7-3
TOS (Text Output Signal) Outputting signal name string ................................................................ 7-3
TCS (Text Clear Signal) Clearing signal name string ...................................................................... 7-4
7.3. Measurement Information String.....................................................................................7-5
THD (Text input information) Inputting measurement information string......................................... 7-5
TOH (Text Output Information) Outputting measurement information string .................................. 7-5
TCD (Text Clear information Data) Clearing measurement information string ............................... 7-5

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8. Reference
8. Reference

8.1. Character Code List

8 bits
High-order 4 bits・・・Hexadecimal representation
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 A B C D
0 NUL SP 0 @ P ` p ー タ ミ
1 SOH Xon ! 1 A Q a q 。 ア チ ム
2 STX “ 2 B R b r 「 イ ツ メ
Low-order 4 bits -- Hexadecimal representation

3 ETX Xoff # 3 C S c s 」 ウ テ モ
4 EOT DC4 $ 4 D T d t 、 エ ト ヤ
5 ENQ NAK % 5 E U e u ・ オ ナ ユ
6 ACK & 6 F V f v ヲ カ ニ ヨ
7 BEL ‘ 7 G W g e ァ キ ヌ ラ
8 BS CAN ( 8 H X h x ィ ク ネ リ
9 HT ) 9 I Y i y ゥ ケ ノ ル
A LF EOF * : J Z j z ェ コ ハ レ
B VT ESC + ; K [ k { ォ サ ヒ ロ
C FF , < L ¥ l | ャ シ フ ワ
D CR - = M ] m } ュ ス ヘ ン
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Communication for RA2000 series (1WMPD4003507) 8-2

 To Ensure Prolonged Use
A&D Company,Limited.

Thank you for purchasing an A&D Company,Limited. product.

To ensure prolonged use of the product that you have purchased, we offer the following lineup of
maintenance services.

1． Warranty Period
The warranty period for this product is one year from the date of purchase. In case of a failure, the
product will be repaired free of charge (only if the failure is ascribable to the responsibility of A&D).

2． Disclaimers
We take no responsibility for any damages caused by the following reasons;
(1) Consequential damages and production compensation caused by any accidents of our product;
(2) Damages of our product generated by other companies' equipments and their construction;
(3) When operation, proper maintenance, and regular inspection are not done;
(4) Troubles which are apparently not attributable to our company or those that cannot be decided clearly
whether our company is responsible for those troubles;
(5) Exhaustion of consumptions and repair parts;
(6) Troubles attributed to third party's conflicts;
(7) Troubles caused by a force majeure such as natural disasters

Address inquiries to:

(1) This manual may not be reproduced to any form in whole or in part.
(2) The contents in this manual may be updated without prior notice.

Communication Command
RA2000 series INSUTRUCTION Manual (1WMPD4003507)

1st Edition ： August,2017

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