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Contents
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Introduction
Getting Started
Quick Start
Overview
Your PL-18 Control Port Expander
Connecting the PL-18 Control Port Expander
Operating the PL-18 Control Port Expander
Technical Specifications
PL-18 Commands in Protocol 3000
Operating Commands
Help Commands
Result and Error Codes
Identification Commands
Machine Information Commands
Reset Command
Protocol 3000 Syntax
RS-232/2 Settings
Host Message Format
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9.2.1
9.2.2
Simple Command
Command String
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9.3
Device Message Format
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9.3.1
Device Long Response
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10.1
COMMAND TERMS
Entering Commands
Command Forms
Command Chaining
Maximum String Length
Backward Support
Using the P3K Wizard
Updating the PL-18 Firmware
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10.1.1 Downloading The Firmware
10.1.2 Connecting a PC to the PL-18
10.1.3 Updating the Firmware
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Changing the Device Parameters
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