Communications; Introduction - GE Druck DPI 740 User Manual

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6 Communications

6.1 Introduction

The instrument can be used either in direct mode or as part of
a network, in the addressed mode. The communications
protocol used by the instrument is the Druck Universal
Communication Interface (DUCI). In this section the
commands that apply to the instrument are detailed and
described, for further information contact Druck.
Direct Mode
One instrument can be connected directly to a control
computer with no addressing is required.
Addressed Mode
The instrument can be connected into a network of devices,
each device has a unique address (0 to 99). The network
consists of a ring with the transmit line of one device connected
to the receive line of the next device. Hardware and software
handshaking are not supported.
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