RiceLake 920iUSB Programmingmanual

Programmable HMI Indicator/Controller
Version 5.00
Programming Reference
To be the best by every measure

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Contents
About This Manual ................................................................................................................................... 1
1.0
Introduction.................................................................................................................................. 1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
2.0
What is iRite?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Why iRite? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About iRite Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Running Your Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sound Programming Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Summary of Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Tutorial ......................................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.2 Program Example with Constants and Variables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.0
Language Syntax........................................................................................................................ 10
3.1 Lexical Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.1.1
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3.1.3
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Identifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keywords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Constants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Delimiters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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3.2 Program Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

3.3 Declarations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.3.1
3.3.2
3.3.3
Type Declarations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Variable Declarations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Subprogram Declarations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.4 Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3.4.1
3.4.2
3.4.3
3.4.4
3.4.5
3.4.6
4.0
5.0
Assignment Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Call Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loop Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Return Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exit Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Built-in Types ............................................................................................................................. 28

API Reference ............................................................................................................................ 31
5.1 Scale Data Acquisition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
5.1.1
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5.1.3
5.1.4
5.1.5
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5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
Weight Acquisition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tare Manipulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rate of Change. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accumulator Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scale Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A/D and Calibration Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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System Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Serial I/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Program Scale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setpoints and Batching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Digital I/O Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Specifications subject to change without notice.
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Version 5.00, April 2012
5.7 Fieldbus Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.8 Analog Output Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.9 Pulse Input Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.10 Display Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.11 Display Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.12 Event Handlers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.13 Database Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.14 Timer Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.15 Mathematical Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.16 Bit-wise Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.17 Built-in Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.18 String Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.19 Data Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.20 High Precision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.21 USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Appendix .................................................................................................................................... 85
6.1 Event Handlers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
6.2 Compiler Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
6.3 iRev Database Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
6.3.1
6.3.2
6.3.3
6.3.4
6.3.5
Uploading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Importing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Downloading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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6.4 Fieldbus User Program Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

6.5 Program to Retrieve 920i Hardware Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
6.6 920i User Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
API Index................................................................................................................................................ 94
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920i Programming Reference
About This Manual

This manual is intended for use by programmers who
write iRite applications for 920i digital weight
indicators.
This manual applies to Version 4.01 and later of the
920i indicator software and should be used in
conjunction with the Version 4.01 920i Installation
Manual, PN 67887. See that manual for detailed
descriptions of indicator capability and operation.
1.0
1.1
Warning
All programs should be thoroughly

tested before implementation in a live
system. To prevent personal injury and
equipment damage, software-based
interrupts
must
always
be
supplemented by emergency stop
switches and other safety devices
necessary for the application.
Authorized distributors and their

employees can view or download this
manual from the Rice Lake Weighing
Systems
distributor
site
at
www.ricelake.com.
Introduction
What is iRite?
iRite is a programming language developed by Rice

Lake Weighing Systems and used for the purpose of
programming the 920i programmable indicator.
Similar to other programming languages, iRite has a
set of rules, called syntax, for composing instructions
in a format that a compiler can understand.
An iRite program is nothing more than a text file,
which contains statements composed following the
iRite language syntax. The text file created using the
iRite programming language isnt much use until it is
compiled. Compiling is done using a compiler
program.
The compiler reads the text file written in iRite and
translates the programs intent into commands that are
understandable to the 920i s serial interface. In
addition, with an ample amount of appropriate
comments, the same iRite program that is
understandable to the compiler should also relate, to
any person reading the file, what the program is meant
to accomplish.
Considering the varying backgrounds and experiences

of the people that will be doing most of the iRite
programming, we wanted a language that was easy to
learn and use for the first-time programmer, but also
familiar in syntax to an experienced programmer.
Furthermore, we wanted to eliminate some of the
unnecessary features that are troublesome in other
languages, namely the pointer data type. In addition,
we added some items that are very useful when
programming the 920i, the database data type and the
handler subprogram, for example.
Also by creating a new language, we had the luxury of
picking the best features from other languages, with
the advantage of hindsight. The result is iRite : a
compact language (only six discrete statement types,
three data types) with a general syntax similar to
Pascal and Ada, the string manipulation of Basic, and
a rich set of function calls and built-in types specific
to the weighing and batching industry. A Pascal-like
syntax was adopted because Pascal was originally
developed as a teaching language and its syntax is
unambiguous.
1.2
1.3
Why iRite?
Although there are many different programming

languages already established in the programming
world, some of which you may already be familiar
with, none of them were "the right tool for the job."
Most other programming languages are very general
and try to maximize flexibility in unknown or
unforeseen applications; hence they carry a lot of
overhead and functionality that the 920i programmer
might not ever use.
About iRite Programs
The 920i indicator has, at any given moment, many

time critical tasks it must accomplish. It is always
calculated new weight from new analog information,
updating the display, watching for key press events,
running the setpoint engine, watching for serial input,
streaming weight data, or sending print data out one or
more serial ports. In addition to these tasks, it also
runs user programmed custom event handlers, i.e. an
iRite program.
920i Programming Reference - Introduction
Writing custom event handlers is what iRite is for.

Each of the 920i tasks share processor time, but some
tasks have higher priorities than other tasks. If a low
priority task is taking more than its share of processor
time, it will be suspended so a higher priority task can
be given processor time when it needs it. Then, when
all the other higher priority tasks have completed, the
low priority task will be resumed.
Gathering analog weight signals and converting it to
weight data is the 920is highest priority. Running a
user-defined program has a very low priority.
Streaming data out a serial port is the lowest priority
task, because of its minimal computational
requirements. This means that if your iRite program
"hangs", the task of streaming out the serial ports will
never get any CPU time and streaming will never
happen. An example of interrupting a task would be if
a user program included an event handler for SP1Trip
(Setpoint 1 Trip Event) and this event "fired".
Lets assume the logic for the SP1Trip event is
executing at a given moment in time. In this example,
the programmer wanted to display the message
"Setpoint 1 Tripped" on the display. If the SP1Trip
event logic doesnt complete by the time the 920i
needs to calculate a new weight, for example, the
SP1Trip handler will be interrupted immediately, a
new weight will be calculated, and the SP1Trip event
will resume executing exactly where it was
interrupted. In most circumstances, this happens so
quickly the user will never know that the SP1Trip
handler was ever interrupted.
How Do I write and Compile iRite Programs?
Templates and sample programs are available from

RLWS to provide the skeleton of a working program.
Once you have the iRev Editor open, you are ready to
start writing a program. iRite source files are named
with the .src extension.
In addition to writing .src files you may write include
files with an extension .iri. The iRite language doesnt
have the ability to include files, but when using iRev
you can. An include file can be helpful in keeping
your .src program from getting cluttered with small
unrelated functions and procedures that get used in
many different programs. For example, you could
create a file named math.iri and put only functions
that perform some kind of math operation not
supported in the iRite library already. When the
program is compiled through iRev , the .iri file is
placed where you told it to be placed in iRev. Because
iRite enforces "declaration before use", the iri file
needs to be placed before any of the subprograms in
your .src file.
When you are ready to compile your program, use the

"Compile" feature from the "Tools" menu in the iRev
Editor. If the program compiles without errors a new
text file is created. This new text file has the same
name but an extension of .cod. The new file named
your_program.cod is a text file containing commands
that can be sent to the 920i via an RS232 serial
communication connection between your computer
and the 920i. Although the .cod file is a text file, most
of it will not be understandable. There is really no
reason to edit the .cod file and we strongly discourage
doing so.
How Do I Get My Program into the 920i?
The 920i indicator must be in configuration mode
before the .cod file can be sent. The easiest way to

send the .cod file to the 920i is to use iRev. You can
use the Send .COD file to Indicator option under the Tools
menu in the iRev Editor, or you can send the .cod file
directly from iRev by using the Download
Configuration selection on the Communications menu
and specifying that you want to send the .cod file.
If the 920i indicator is not in configuration mode, iRev
will pop-up a message informing you of this
condition. It is strongly recommended that you use
iRev or the iRev Editor to send the compiled program
to the 920i. This method implements error checking
on each string sent to the indicator and helps protect
from data transmission errors corrupting the program.
1.4
Running Your Program
A program written for the 920i is simply a collection

of one or more custom event handlers and their
supporting subprograms. A custom event handler is
run whenever the associated event occurs. The
ProgramStartup event is called whenever the indicator
is powered up, is taken out of configuration mode, or
is sent the RS serial command. It should be
straightforward when the other event handlers are
called. For example, the DotKeyPressed event handler
is called whenever the "." key is pressed.
All events have built-in intrinsic functionality
associated with them, although, the intrinsic
functionality may be to do nothing. If you write a
custom event handler for an event, your custom event
handler will be called instead of the intrinsic function,
and the default action will be suppressed.
For example, the built-in intrinsic function of the

UNITS key is to switch between primary, secondary,
and tertiary units. If the handler UnitsKeyPressed was
defined in a user program, then the UNITS key no
longer switches between primary, secondary, and
tertiary units, but instead does whatever is written in
the handler UnitsKeyPressed. The ability to turn off the
custom event handler and return to the intrinsic
functionality is provided by the DisableHandler
function.
It is important to note that only one event handler can
be running at a time. This means that if an event
occurs while another event handler is running, the
new event will not be serviced immediately but
instead will be placed in a queue and serviced after the
current event is done executing.
This means that if you are executing within an infinite
loop in an event handler, then no other event handlers
will ever get serviced. This doesnt mean that the
indicator will be totally locked-up: The 920i will still
be executing its other tasks, like calculating current
weights, and running the setpoint engine. But it will
not run any other custom event handlers while one
event is executing in an infinite loop.
There are some fatal errors that an iRite program can
make that will completely disable the 920i. Some of
these errors are "divide by zero", "string space
exhausted", and "array bounds violation". When they
occur, the 920i stops processing and displays a fatal
error message on the display. Power must be cycled to
reset the indicator.
After the indicator has been restarted, it should be put
into setup mode, and a new version (without the fatal
error) of the iRite program should be loaded. If you
are unfortunate enough to program a fatal error in
your ProgramStartup Handler, then cycling power to
the unit will only cause the ProgramStartup Handler to
be run again and repeat the fatal error.
In this case you must perform a
RESETCONFIGURATION. Your program, along
with the configuration, will be erased and set to the
defaults. This will allow you to reload your iRite
program after you have corrected the code that
generated the fatal error and re-compiled the program.
1.5
Sound Programming Practices
The most important thing to remember about writing

source code is that it has two very important
f u n c t i o n s : i t m u s t w o r k , a nd i t m u s t cl ea r l y
communicate how it works. At first glance, especially
to a beginning programmer, it may seem that getting
the program to work is more important than clearly
commenting and documenting how it works.
As a professional programmer, you will realize that a
higher quality product is produced, which is less
costly to maintain, when the source code is well
d o c u m e n t e d . Yo u , s o m e b o d y e l s e a t y o u r
organization, the customer, or RLWS Support
Personnel, may need to look at some iRite source
code, months or years from now, long after the
original author has forgotten how the program worked
or isnt around to ask. This is why we advocate
programming to a specific standard. The template
programs, example programs, and purchased custom
programs that are available from RLWS follow a
single standard. You are welcome to download this
standard from our website, or you can write your own.
The purpose of a standard is to document the way all
programmers will create software for the 920i
indicator. When the standard is followed, the source
code will be easy to follow and understand. The
standard will document: the recommended style and
form for module, program, and subprogram headers,
proper naming conventions for variables and
functions, guidelines for function size and purpose,
commenting guidelines, and coding conventions.
920i Programming Reference - Introduction
1.6
Summary of Changes
This manual has been updated to include APIs and

handlers available in Version 4.01 of the 920i
indicator software. Changes to this manual include the
following:
The list of built-in types described in the
system.src file has been updated (see
Section 4.0 on page 28).
The API reference in Section 5.0 on page 31
includes several new APIs.
The examples section of the previous edition
has been removed. Please see the 920i
Support page at www.ricelake.com for
downloadable program examples.
Several new sections have been added to the
appendix (see Section 6.0), including: iRev
Database Operations on page 88, Fieldbus
User Program Interface on page 89,
Program to Retrieve 920i Hardware
Configuration on page 90, and 920i User
Graphics on page 92.
2.0
Tutorial
2.1
Getting Started
Traditionally, the first program a programmer writes

in every language is the famous Hello World!
program. Being able to write, compile, download, and
run even the simple Hello World! program is a
major milestone. Once you have accomplished this,
the basics components will be in place, and the door
will be open for you and your imagination to start
writing real world solutions to some challenging
tasks.
Here is the Hello World! program in iRite:
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program HelloWorld;
begin
DisplayStatus("Hello, world!");
end HelloWorld;
This program will display the text Hello, world! on the

920is display in the status message area, every time
the indicator is turned on, taken out of configuration
mode, or reset. Lets take a closer look at each line of
the program.
Line 1: program HelloWorld;
The first line is the program header. The program
header consists of the keyword program followed by
the name of the program. The name of the program is
arbitrary and made up by the programmer. The
program name; however, must follow the identifier
naming rules (i.e. an identifier cant start with a
number or contain a space).
The second line is an optional blank line. Blank lines
can be placed anywhere in the program to separate
important lines and to make the program easier to read
and understand.
Line 3: begin
The begin keyword is the start of the optional main
code body. The optional main code body is actually
t h e P r o g r a m S t a r t u p e v e n t h a n d l e r. T h e
ProgramStartup handler is the only event handler that
doesnt have to be specifically named.
Line 4:
The statement DisplayStatus("Hello,

world!") is the only statement in the main code
b o d y. I t i s a c a l l t o t h e b u i l t - i n p r o c e d u r e
DisplayStatus with the string constant Hello, world!
passed as a parameter. The result is the text, "Hello,
world!" will be shown in the status area of the display
(lower left corner), whenever the startup event is fired.
Line 5: end HelloWorld;
The keyword end followed by the same identifier for
the program name used in line one, HelloWorld, is
required to end the program.
From this analysis, you may have gathered that only
the first and last lines were required. This is true, the
program would compile, but it would do nothing and
be totally useless. At a minimum, a working program
must have at least one event handler, though it doesnt
have to be the ProgramStartup handler. We could have
written the HelloWorld program to display Hello,
world! whenever any key on the keypad was pressed.
It would look like this:
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program HelloWorld;
handler KeyPressed;
begin
end;
end HelloWorld;
In this version, we chose to use the KeyPressed event

handler to call the DisplayStatus procedure. The
KeyPressed event will fire any time any key on the
keypad is pressed. Also notice that the begin keyword
that started the main code body, and the DisplayStatus
call have been removed and replaced with the four
lines making up the KeyPressed event handler
definition.
Using the iRev Editor, write the original version of the
Hello, world! program on your system. After you
have compiled the program successfully, download it
to your 920i. After the program has been downloaded
and the indicator is put back in run mode, then the text
Hello, world! should appear on the display.
920i Programming Reference - Tutorial
2.2
Program Example with Constants and Variables
The Hello, world! program didnt use any explicitly declared constants or variables (the string Hello, world!
is actually a constant, but not explicitly declared). Most useful programs use many constants and variables. Lets
look at a program that will calculate the area of a circle for various length radii. The program, named
PrintCircleAreas, is listed below.
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program PrintCircleAreas;
-- Declare constants and aliases here.
g_ciPrinterPort : constant integer := 2;
-- Declare global variables here.
g_iCount : integer := 1;
g_rRadius : real;
g_rArea : real;
g_sPrintText: string;
function CircleArea(rRadius : real) : real;

crPie : constant real := 3.141592654;
begin
-- The area of a circle is defined by: area = pie*(r^2).
return (crPie * rRadius * rRadius);
end;
begin
for g_iCount := 1 to 10
loop
g_rRadius := g_iCount;
g_rArea := CircleArea(g_rRadius);
g_sPrintText := "The area of a circle with radius " + RealToString(g_rRadius, 4, 1)
+ " is " + RealToString(g_rArea, 7, 2);
WriteLn(g_ciPrinterPort, g_sPrintText);
end loop;
end PrintCircleAreas;
The PrintCircleAreas program demonstrates variables and constants as well as introducing these important ideas:
for loop, assignment statement, function declarations, function calling and return parameters, string
concatenation, WriteLn procedure, a naming convention, comments, and a couple of data conversion functions.
You probably know by now that this program will calculate the areas of circles with radius from 1 to 10
(counting by 1s) and send text like, The area of a circle with radius 1 is 3.14, once for each radius, out the
communication port 2.
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program PrintCircleAreas;
Line 1 is the program header with the keyword program and the program identifier PrintCircleAreas. This is
the same in theory as the HelloWorld program header.
Line 3 is a comment. In iRite all comments are started with a -- (double dash). All text after the double dash up
to the end of the line is considered a comment. Comments are used to communicate to any reader what is going
on in the program on the specific lines with the comment or immediately following the comment. The -- can
start on any column in a line and can be after, on the same line, as other valid program statements.
Line 4 is a global constant declaration for the communication port that a printer may be connected to. This simple
line has many important parts:
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First, an identifier name is given. Identifier names are made up by the programmer and should accurately
describe what the identifier is used for. In the name g_ciPrinterPort the PrinterPort part tells us that this
identifier will hold the value of a port where a printer should be connected. The g_ci is a prefix used to
describe the type of the identifier. When g_ciPrinterPort is used later on in the program, the prefix may help
someone reading the program, even the programs author, to easily determine the identifiers data type without
having to look back at the declaration.
The g_ in the prefix helps tell us that the identifier is global. Global identifiers are declared outside of any
subprogram (handler, function, procedure) and have global scope. The term scope refers to the region of the
program text in which the identifier is known and understood. The term global means that the identifier is
visible or known everywhere in the program. Global identifiers can be used within an event handler body, or
any procedure or function body. Global identifiers also have program duration. The duration of an identifier
refers to when or at what point in the program the identifier is understood, and when their memory is allocated
and freed. Identifiers with global duration, in a 920i program, are understood in all text regions of the program,
and their memory is allocated at program start-up and is re-allocated when the indicator is powered up.
The c in the prefix helps us recognize that the identifier is a constant. Constants are a special type of identifier
that are initialized to a specific value in the declaration and may not be changed anytime or anywhere in the
program. Constants are declared by adding the keyword constant before the type.
Constants are very useful and make the program more understandable. In this example, we defined the printer
port as port 2. If we would have just used the number 2 in the call to WriteLn, then a reader of the program would
not have any idea that the programmer intended a printer to be connected to the 920is port 2.
Also, in a larger program, port 2 may be used hundreds of times in Write and WriteLn calls. Then, if it were
decided to change the printer port from port 2 to port 3, hundreds of changes would have to be made. With port 2
being a constant, only one change in the declaration of g_ciPrinterPort would be required to change the printer
port from 2 to 3.
The type of the constant is an integer. The i in the prefix helps us identify g_ciPrinterPort as an integer. The
keyword integer follows the keyword constant and specifies the type compatibility of the identifier as an integer
and also determines how much memory will be required to store the value (a value of 2 in this example). In the
iRite programming language, there are only 3 basic data types: integer, real and string.
The initialization of the constant is accomplished with the := 2 part of the statement. Initialization of constants
is done in the declaration, with the assignment operator, :=, followed by the initial value.
Finally, the statement is terminated by a semicolon. The ; is used in iRite and other languages as a statement
terminator and separator. Every statement must be terminated with a semicolon. Dont read this to mean every
line must end in a semicolon; this is not true. A statement may be written on one line, but it is usually easier to
read if the statement is broken down into enough lines to make some keywords stand out and to keep the length
of each line less than 80 characters.
Some statements contain one or more other statements. In our example, the statement:
is an example of a simple statement that easily fit on one line of code. The loop statement in the program startup
handler (main code body) is spread out over several lines and contains many additional statements. It does,
however, end with line end loop;, and ends in a semicolon.
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-- Declare global variables here.

g_iCount : integer := 1;
g_rRadius : real;
g_rArea : real;
g_sPrintText: string;
Line 6 is another comment to let us know that the global variables are going to be declared.
Lines 710 are global variable declarations. One integer, g_iCounter, two reals, g_rRadius and g_rArea, and
one string, g_sPrintText, are needed during the execution of this program. Like the constant g_ciPrinterPort,
these identifiers are global in scope and duration; however, they are not constants. They may have an optional
initial value assigned to them, but it is not required. Their value may be changed any time they are in scope,
they may be changed in every region of the program anytime the program is loaded in the 920i.
Lines 1318 are our first look at a function declaration. A function is a subprogram that can be invoked (or
called) by other subprograms. In the PrintCircleAreas program, the function CircleArea is invoked in the
program startup event handler. The radius of a circle is passed into the function when it is invoked. In iRite there
are three types of subprograms: functions, procedures, and handlers.
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function CircleArea(rRadius : real) : real;

crPie : constant real := 3.141592654;
begin
-- The area of a circle is defined by: area = pie*(r^2).
return (crPie * rRadius * rRadius);
end;
On line 13, the function declaration starts with the keyword function followed by the function name. The
function name is an identifier chosen by the programmer. We chose the name CircleArea for this function
because the name tells us that we are going to return the area of a circle. Our function CircleArea has an optional
formal arguments (or parameters) list. The formal argument list is enclosed in parenthesis, like this: (rRadius
: real). Our example has one argument, but functions and procedures may have zero or more.
Argument declarations must be separated by a semicolon. Each argument is declared just like any other variable
declaration: starting with an identifier followed by a colon followed by the data type. The exception is that no
initialization is allowed. Initialization wouldnt make sense, since a value is passed into the formal argument
each time the function is called (invoked).
The rRadius parameters are passed by value. This means that the radius value in the call is copied in rRadius. If
rRadius is changed, there is no effect on the value passed into the function. Unlike procedures, functions may
return a value. Our function CircleArea returns the area of a circle. The area is a real number. The data type of the
value returned is specified after the optional formal argument list. The type is separated with a colon, just like in
other variable declarations, and terminated with a semicolon.
Up to this point in our program, we have only encountered global declarations. On line 14 we have a local
declaration. A local declaration is made inside a subprogram and its scope and duration are limited. So the
declaration: crPie : constant real := 3.141592654; on line 14 declares a constant real named
crPie with a value of 3.141592654. The identifier crPie is only knownand only has meaninginside the text
body of the function CircleArea. The memory for crPie is initialized to the value 3.141592654 each time the
function is called.
Line 15 contains the keyword begin and signals the start of the function code body. A function code body
contains one or more statements.
Line 16 is a comment that explains what we are about to do in line 17. Comments are skipped over by the
compiler, and are not considered part of the code. This doesnt mean they are not necessary; they are, but are not
required by the compiler.
Every function must return a value. The value returned must be compatible with the return type declared on line
14. The keyword return followed by a value, is used to return a value and end execution of the function. The
return statement is always the last statement a function runs before returning. A function may have more than
one return statement, one in each conditional execution path; however, it is good programming practice to have
only one return statement per function and use a temporary variable to hold the value of different possible return
values.
The function code body, or statement lists, is terminated with the end keyword on line 18.
In this program we do all the work in the program startup handler. We start this unnamed handler with the begin
keyword on line 21.
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g_rRadius := g_iCount;
g_rArea := CircleArea(g_rRadius);
g_sPrintText := "The area of a circle with radius " + RealToString(g_rRadius, 4, 1)
+ " is " + RealToString(g_rArea, 7, 2);
WriteLn(g_ciPrinterPort, g_sPrintText);
end loop;
On line 23 we see a for loop to start the first statement in the startup handler. In iRite there are two kinds of
looping constructs. The for loop and the while loop. For loops are generally used when you want to repeat a
section of code for a predetermined number of times. Since we want to calculate the area of 10 different circles,
we chose to use a for loop.
For loops use an optional iteration clause that starts with the keyword for followed by the name of variable,
followed by an assignment statement, followed by the keyword to, then an expression, and finally an optional
step clause. Our example doesnt use a step clause, but instead uses the implicit step of 1. This means that lines
26 through 32 will be executed ten times. The first time g_iCount will have a value of 1, and during the last
iteration, g_iCount will have a value of 10.
All looping constructs (the for and the while) start with the keyword loop and end with the keywords end loop,
followed by a semicolon. In our example, loop is on line 24 and end loop is on line 34. In between these two, are
found, the statements that make up the body of the loop.
Line 26 is an assignment of an integer data type into a real data type. This line is unnecessary and the assignment
could have been made automatically if the integer g_iCount was passed into the function CircleArea directly on
line 27, since CircleArea is expecting a real value. Calls to functions like CircleArea are usually done in an
assignment statement if the functions return value need to be used later in the program. The return value of
CircleArea (the area of a circle with radius g_rRadius) is stored in g_rArea.
The assignment on lines 29 and 30 uses two lines strictly for readability. This single assignment statement does
quite a bit. We are trying to create a string of plain English text that will say: The area of a circle with
radius xx.x is yyyy.yy, where the radius value will be substituted for xx.x and the calculated area will
be substituted for yyyy.yy. The global variable g_sPrintText is a string data type. The constants (or literals):
The area of a circle with radius and is are also strings.
However, g_rRadius and g_iArea are real values. We had to use a function from the API to convert the real
values to strings. The API function RealToString is passed a real and a width integer and a precision integer. The
width parameter specifies the minimum length to reserve in the string for the value. The precision parameter
specifies how many places to report to the right of the decimal place. To concatenate all the small strings into one
string we use the string concatenation operator, +.
Finally, we want to send the new string we made to a printer. The Write and WriteLn procedures from the API
send text data to a specified port. Earlier in the program we decided the printer port will be stored in
g_ciPrinterPort. So the WriteLn call on line 32 send the text stored in g_sPrintText, followed by a carriage return
character, out port 2.
If we had a printer connected to port 2 on the 920i, every time the program startup handler is fired, we would see
the following printed output:
The
The
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area
area
area
area
area
area
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area
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circle
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circle
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radius 2.0
radius 3.0
radius 4.0
radius 5.0
radius 6.0
radius 7.0
radius 8.0
radius 9.0
radius 10.0
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3.0
Language Syntax
3.1
Lexical Elements
3.1.1
Identifiers
An identifier is a sequence of letters, digits, and underscores. The first character of an identifier must be a letter
or an underscore, and the length of an identifier cannot exceed 100 characters. Identifiers are not case-sensitive:
HELLO and hello are both interpreted as HELLO.
Examples:
Valid identifiers:
Variable12
_underscore
Std_Deviation
First character must be a letter or an underscore.
Not valid identifiers: 9abc
ABC DEF
Space (blank) is not a valid character in an identifier.
Identifiers are used by the programmer to name programs, data types, constants, variables, and subprograms. You
can name your identifiers anything you want as long as they follow the rules above and the identifiers is not
already used as a keyword or as a built-in type or built-in function. Identifiers provide the name of an entity.
Names are bound to program entities by declarations and provide a simple method of entity reference. For
example, an integer variable iCounter (declared iCounter : integer) is referred to by the name iCounter.
3.1.2
Keywords
Keywords are special identifiers that are reserved by the language definition and can only be used as defined by
the language. The keywords are listed below for reference purposes. More detail about the use of each keyword
is provided later in this manual.
and
array
begin
builtin
constant
database
else
elsif
end
exit
for
function
handler
if
integer
is
loop
mod
not
of
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procedure program
real
record
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step
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3.1.3
Constants
Constants are tokens representing fixed numeric or character values and are a necessary and important part of
writing code. Here we are referring to constants placed in the code when a value or string is known at the time of
programming and will never change once the program is compiled. The compiler automatically figures out the
data type for each constant.
Note
Be careful not to confuse the constants in this discussion with identifiers declared with the keyword
constant, although they may both be referred to as constants.
Three types of constants are defined by the language:

Integer Constants: An integer constant is a sequence of decimal digits. The value of an integer constant is
limited to the range 0231 1. Any values outside the allowed range are silently truncated.
Literally, any time a whole number is used in the text of the program, the compiler creates an integer constant.
The following gives examples of situations where an integer constant is used:
iCount : integer := 25;
for iIndex := 1 to 3
sResultString := IntegerToString(12345);
sysResult := StartTimer(4);
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Real Constants:A real constant is an integer constant immediately followed by a decimal point and another
integer constant. Real constants conform to the requirements of IEEE-754 for double-precision floating point
values. When the compiler sees a number in the format n.n then a real constant is created. The value .56 will
generate a compiler error. Instead compose real constants between 1 and +1 with a leading zero like this: 0.56
and 0.667. The following gives examples of situations where a real constant is used:
rLength := 9.25;
if rValue <= 0.004 then
sResultString := RealToString(98.765);
rLogResult := Log(345.67);
String Constants:A string constant is a sequence of printable characters delimited by quotation marks (double
quotes, " "). The maximum length allowed for a string constant is 1000 characters, including the delimiters.
The following gives examples of situations where a string constant (or string literal) is used:
sUserPrompt := "Please enter the maximum barrel weight:";
WriteLn(iPrinter, "Production Report (1st Shift));
if sUserEntry = "QUIT" then
DisplayStatus("Thank You!");
3.1.4
Delimiters
Delimiters include all tokens other than identifiers and keywords, including the arithmetic operators listed below:
>=
<=
<>
:=
<>
=
+
*
/
.
,
;
:
(
)
[
]
"
Delimiters include all tokens other than identifiers and keywords. Below is a functional grouping of all of the
delimiters in iRite.
Punctuation
Parentheses
() (open and close parentheses) group expressions, isolate conditional expressions, and indicate function
parameters:
iFarenheit := ((9.0/5.0) * iCelcius) + 32;
-- enforce proper precedence
if (iVal >= 12) and (iVal <= 34) or (iMaxVal > 200)
-- conditional expr.
EnableSP(5); -- function parameters
Brackets
[ ] (open and close brackets) indicate single and multidimensional array subscripts:
type CheckerBoard is array [8, 8] of recSquare;
iThirdElement := aiValueArray[3];
Comma
The comma(,) separates the elements of a function argument list and elements of a multidimensional array:
type Matrix is array [4,8] of integer;
GetFilteredCount(iScale, iCounts);
Semicolon
The semicolon (;) is a statement terminator. Any legal iRite expression followed by a semicolon is interpreted as
a statement. Look around at other examples, its used all over the place.
Colon
The colon (:) is used to separate an identifier from its data type. The colon is also used in front of the equal sign
(=) to make the assignment operator:
function GetAverageWeight(iScale : integer) : real;
iIndex : integer;
csCopyright : constant string := "2002 Rice Lake Weighing Systems";
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Quotation Mark
Quotation marks ("") are used to signal the start and end of string constants:
if sCommand = "download data" then
Write(iPCPort, "Data download in progress.
Please wait");
Relational Operators
Greater than (>)

Greater than or equal to (>=)
Less than (<)
Less than or equal to (<=)
Equality Operators
Equal to (=)
Not equal to (<>)
The relational and equality operators are only used in an if expression. They may only be used between two
objects of compatible type, and the resulting construct will be evaluated by the compiler to be either true or false;
if
if
if
if
iPointsScored = 6 then
iSpeed > 65 then
rGPA <= 3.0 then
sEntry <> "2" then
Note
Be careful when using the equal to (=) operator with real data. Because of the way real data is
stored and the amount of precision retained, it may not contain what you would expect. For
example, given a real variable named rTolerance:
rTolerance := 10.0 / 3.0
if rTolerance * 3 = 10 then
-- do something
end if;
Note
The evaluation of the if statement will resolve to false. The real value assigned to rTolerance by the
expression 10.0 / 3.0 will be a real value (3.333333) that, when multiplied by 3, is not quite equal to
10.
Logical Operators
Although they are keywords and not delimiters, this is a good place to talk about Logical Operators. In iRite
the logical operators are and, or, and not and are named logical and, logical or, and logical negation
respectively. They too are only used in an if expression. They can only be used with expressions or values that
evaluate to true or false:
if (iSpeed > 55) and (not flgInterstate) or (strOfficer = "Cranky") then
sDriverStatus := "Busted";
Arithmetic Operators
The arithmetic operators (+, ,* , /, and mod) are used in expression to add, subtract, multiply, and divide integer
and real values. Multiplication and division take precedence over addition and subtraction. A sequence of
operations with equal precedence is evaluated from left to right.
The keyword mod is not a delimiter, but is included here because it is also an arithmetic operator. The modulus
(or remainder) operator returns the remainder when operand 1 is divided by operand 2. For example:
rResult : 7 mod 3;
Note
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-- rResult should equal 1
Both division (/) and mod operations can cause the fatal divide-by-zero error if the second operand is
zero.
When using the divide operator with integers, be careful of losing significant digits. For example, if you are
dividing a smaller integer by a larger integer then the result is an integer zero: 4/7 = 0. If you were hoping to
assign the result to a real like in the following example:
rSlope : real;
rSlope := 4/7;
rSlope will still equal 0, not 0.571428671 as might be expected. This is because the compiler does integer math
when both operands are integers, and stores the result in a temporary integer. To make the previous statement
work in iRite, one of the operands must be a real data type or one of the operands must evaluate to a real. So we
could write the assignment statement like:
rSlope := 4.0/7;
If we were dividing two integer variables, we could multiply one of the operands by 1.0 to force the compile to
resolve the expression to a real:
rSlope : real;
iRise : integer := 4;
iRun : integer := 7;
rSlope := (iRise * 1.0) / iRun;
Now rSlope will equal 0.571428671.
Note
The plus sign (+) is also used as the string concatenation operator. The minus sign () is also used as a
unary minus operator that has the result equal to the negative of its operand.
Assignment Operator (:=)
The assignment operator is used to assign a value to a compatible program variable or to initialize a constant. The
value on the left of the := must be a modifiable value. The following are some invalid examples:
3 := 1 + 1; -- not valid
ciMaxAge := 67; -- where ciMaxAge was declared with keyword constant
iInteger := "This is a string, not an integer!"; -- incompatible types
Structure Member Operator (dot)
The dot (.) is used to access the name of a field of a record or database types.
3.2
Program Structure
A program is delimited by a program header and a matching end statement. The body of a program contains a
declarations section, which may be empty, and an optional main code body. The declaration section and the main
code body may not both be empty.
<program>:
program IDENTIFIER ;
<decl-section>
<optional-main-body>
end IDENTIFIER ;
;
<optional-main-body>:
/* NULL */
| begin <stmt-list>
;
PROGRAM
IDENTIFIER
decl-section
END
optional-main-body
IDENTIFIER
Figure 3-1. Program Statement Syntax
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The declaration section contains declarations defining global program types, variables, and subprograms. The
main code body, if present, is assumed to be the declaration of the program startup event handler. A program
startup event is generated when the instrument personality enters operational mode at initial power-up and when
exiting setup mode.
Example:
program MyProgram;
KeyCounter : Integer;
handler AnyKeyPressed;
begin
KeyCounter := KeyCounter + 1;
end;
begin
KeyCounter := 0
end MyProgram;
The iRite language requires declaration before use so the order of declarations in a program is very important.
The declaration before use requirement is imposed to prevent recursion, which is difficult for the compiler to
detect.
In general, it make sense for certain types of declarations to always come before others types of declarations. For
example, functions and procedures must always be declared before the handlers. Handlers cannot be called or
invoked from within the program, only by the event dispatching system. But functions and procedures can be
called from within event handlers; therefore, always declare the functions and procedures before handlers.
Another example would be to always declare constants before type definitions. This way you can size an array
with named constants.
Here is an example program with a logical ordering for various elements:
program Template;
-- program name is always first!
-- Put include (.iri) files here.

#include template.iri
-- Constants and aliases go here.
g_csProgName : constant string := "Template Program";
g_csVersion : constant string := "0.01";
g_ciArraySize : integer := 100;
-- User defined type definitions go here.
type tShape is (Circle, Square, Triangle, Rectangle, Octagon, Pentagon,
Dodecahedron);
type tColor is (Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Purple);
type tDescription is
record
eColor : tColor;
eShape : tShape;
end record;
type tBigArray is array [g_ciArraySize] of tDescription;
-- Variable declarations go here.

g_iBuild : integer;
g_srcResult : SysCode;
g_aArray : tBigArray;
g_rSingleRecord : tDescription;
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-- Start functions and procedures definitions here.

function MakeVersionString : string;
sTemp : string;
begin
if g_iBuild > 9 then
sTemp := ("Ver " + g_csVersion + "." + IntegerToString(g_iBuild, 2));
else
sTemp := ("Ver " + g_csVersion + ".0" + IntegerToString(g_iBuild, 1));
end if;
return sTemp;
end;
procedure DisplayVersion;
begin
DisplayStatus(g_csProgName + " " + MakeVersionString);
end;
-- Begin event handler definitions here.
handler User1KeyPressed;
begin
DisplayVersion;
end;
-- This chunk of code is the system startup event handler.
begin
-- Initialize all global variables here.
-- Increment the build number every time you make a change to a new version.
g_iBuild := 3;
-- Display the version number to the display.
DisplayVersion;
end Template;
3.3
Declarations
3.3.1
Type Declarations
Type declarations provide the mechanism for specifying the details of enumeration and aggregate types. The
identifier representing the type name must be unique within the scope in which the type declaration appears. All
user-defined types must be declared prior to being used.
<type-declaration>:
type IDENTIFIER is <type-definition> ';'
;
<type-definition>:
<record-type-definition>
| <array-type-definition>
| <database-type-definition>
| <enum-type-definition>
;
TYPE
IDENTIFIER
IS
type-denition
Figure 3-2. Type Declaration Syntax
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IDENTIFIER
stored-option
constant-option
type
Figure 3-3. Identifier Syntax
type-declaration
variable-declaration
optional-initial-value
procedure-declaration
function-declaration
handler-declaration
Figure 3-4. Type Declaration Syntax

Enumeration Type Definitions
An enumeration type definition defines a finite ordered set of values. Each value, represented by an identifier,
must be unique within the scope in which the type definition appears.
<enum-type-definition>:
'(' <identifier-list> ')'
;
<identifier-list>:
IDENTIFIER
| <identifier-list> ',' IDENTIFIER
;
Examples:
type StopLightColors is (Green, Yellow, Red);
type BatchStates is (NotStarted, OpenFeedGate, CloseGate, WaitforSS, PrintTicket, AllDone);
Record Type Definitions
A record type definition describes the structure and layout of a record type. Each field declaration describes a
named component of the record type. Each component name must be unique within the scope of the record; no
two components can have the same name. Enumeration, record and array type definitions are not allowed as the
type of a component: only previously defined user- or system-defined type names are allowed.
<record-type-definition>:
record
<field-declaration-list>
end record
;
<field-declaration-list>:
<field-declaration>
| <field declaration-list>
<field declaration>
;
<field-declaration>:
IDENTIFIER ':' <type> ';'
;
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RECORD
END
eld-declaration-list
RECORD
Figure 3-5. Record Type Definition Syntax

Examples:
type MyRecord is
record
A : integer;
B : real;
end record;
The EmployeeRecord record type definition, below, incorporates two enumeration type definitions, tDepartment
and tEmptype:
type tDepartment is (Shipping, Sales, Engineering, Management);
type tEmptype is (Hourly, Salaried);
type EmployeeRecord is
record
ID : integer;
Last : string;
First : string;
Dept : tDepartment;
EmployeeType : tEmptype;
end record;
Database Type Definitions
A database type definition describes a database structure, including an alias used to reference the database.
<database-type-definition>:
database (STRING_CONSTANT)
<field-declaration-list>
end database
;
<field-declaration-list>:
<field-declaration>
| <field declaration-list>
<field declaration>
;
<field-declaration>:
IDENTIFIER ':' <type> ';'
;
DATABASE
STRING-CONSTANT
END
eld-declaration-list
DATABASE
Figure 3-6. Database Type Definition Syntax

Example: A database consisting of two fields, an integer field and a real number, could be defined as follows:
type MyDB is
database ("DBALIAS")
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A : integer
B : real
end database;
;
Array Type Definitions
An array type definition describes a container for an ordered collection of identically typed objects. The
container is organized as an array of one or more dimensions. All dimensions begin at index 1.
<array-type-definition>:
array '[' <expr-list> ']' of <type>
;
ARRAY
expr-list
END
type
Figure 3-7. Array Type Definition Syntax

Examples:
type Weights is array [25] of Real;
An array consisting of user-defined records could be defined as follows:
type Employees is array [100] of EmployeeRecord;
A two-dimensional array in which each dimension has an index range of 10 (110), for a total of 100 elements
could be defined as follows:
type MyArray is array [10,10] of Integer;
Note
3.3.2
In all of the preceding examples, no variables (objects) are created, no memory is allocated by the type
definitions. The type definition only defines a type for use in a later variable declaration, at which time
memory is allocated.
Variable Declarations
A variable declaration creates an object of a particular type. The type specified must be a previously defined
user- or system-defined type name. The initial value, if specified, must be type-compatible with the declared
object type. All user-defined variables must be declared before being used.
Variables declared with the keyword stored cause memory to be allocated in battery-backed RAM. Stored data
values are retained even after the indicator is powered down.
Variables declared with the keyword constant must have an initial value.
<variable-declaration>:
IDENTIFIER ':' <stored-option> <constant-option> <type>
<optional-initial-value>
;
<stored-option>:
/* NULL */
| stored
;
<constant-option>:
/* NULL */
| constant
;
<optional-initial-value>:
/* NULL */
| := <expr>
;
Example:
MyVariable : StopLightColor;
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3.3.3
Subprogram Declarations
A subprogram declaration defines the formal parameters, return type, local types and variables, and the
executable code of a subprogram. Subprograms include handlers, procedures, and functions.
Handler Declarations
A handler declaration defines a subprogram that is to be installed as an event handler. An event handler does not
permit parameters or a return type, and can only be invoked by the event dispatching system.
<handler-declaration>:
handler IDENTIFIER ';'
<decl-section>
begin
<stmt-list>
end ';'
;
HANDLER
IDENTIFIER
BEGIN
decl-section
stmt-list
END
Figure 3-8. Handler Declaration Syntax

Example:
handler SP1Trip;
I : Integer;
begin
for I := 1 to 10
loop
Writeln (1, "Setpoint Tripped!");
if I=2 then
return;
endif;
end loop;
end;
Procedure Declarations
A procedure declaration defines a subprogram that can be invoked by other subprograms. A procedure allows
parameters but not a return type. A procedure must be declared before it can be referenced; recursion is not
supported.
<procedure-declaration>:
procedure IDENTIFIER
<optional-formal-args> ';'
<decl-section>
begin
<stmt-list>
end ';'
;
<optional-formal-args>:
/* NULL */
| <formal-args>
;
<formal-args>:
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'(' <arg-list> ')'

;
<arg-list>:
<optional-var-spec>
<variable-declaration>
| <arg-list> ';' <optional-var-spec>
<variable-declaration>
;
<optional-var-spec>:
/* NULL */
| var
;
PROCEDURE
IDENTIFIER
optional-formal-args
subprogram-completion
Figure 3-9. Procedure Declaration Syntax

Examples:
procedure PrintString (S : String);
begin
Writeln (1, "The String is => ",S);
end;
procedure ShowVersion;
begin
DisplayStatus ("Version 1.42");
end;
procedure Inc (var iVariable : Integer);
begin
iVariable := iVariable + 1;
end;
Function Declarations
A function declaration defines a subprogram that can be invoked by other subprograms. A function allows
parameters and requires a return type. A function must be declared before it can be referenced; recursion is not
supported. A function must return to the point of call using a return-with-value statement.
<function-declaration>:
function IDENTIFIER
<optional-formal-args> ':' <type> ';'
<decl-section>
begin
<stmt-list>
end ';'
;
FUNCTION
IDENTIFIER
type
optional-formal-args
subprogram-completion
Figure 3-10. Function Declaration Syntax

Examples:
function Sum (A : integer; B : integer) : Integer;
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begin
return A + B;
end;
function PoundsPerGallon : Real;
begin
return 8.34;
end;
3.4
Statements
There are only six discrete statements in iRite. Some statements, like the if, call, and assignment (:=) are used
extensively even in the simplest program, while the exit statement should be used rarely. The if and the loop
statements have variations and can be quite complex. Lets take a closer look at each of the six:
<stmt>:
<assign-stmt>
| <call-stmt>
| <if-stmt>
| <return-stmt>
| <loop-stmt>
| exit-stmt>
;
3.4.1
Assignment Statement
:=
expr
Figure 3-11. Assignment Statement Syntax
The assignment statement uses the assignment operator (:=) to assign the expression on the right-hand side to the
object or component on the left-hand side. The types of the left-hand and right-hand sides must be compatible.
The value on the left of the := must be a modifiable value. Here are some examples:
Simple assignments:
iMaxPieces := 12000;
rRotations := 25.3456;
sPlaceChickenPrompt := "Please place the chicken on the scale";
Assignments in declarations (initialization):

iRevision : integer := 1;
rPricePerPound : real := 4.99;
csProgramName : constant string := "Pig and Chicken Weigher";
Assignments in for loop initialization:

for iCounter := 1 to 25
for iTries := ciFirstTry to ciMaxTries
Assignment of function return value:

sysReturn := GetSPTime(4, dtDateTime);
rCosine := Cos(1.234);
Assignment with complex expression on right-hand side:

iTotalLivestock := iNumChickens + iNumPigs + GetNumCows;
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rTotalCost := ((iNumBolt * rBoltPrice) + (iNumNuts * rNutPrice)) * (1 + rTaxRate);

sOutputText := The total cost is : " + RealToString(rTotalCost, 4, 2) + " dollars.";
Assignment of different but compatible types:

iValue := 34.867; -- Loss of significant digits! iValue will equal 34, no rounding!
rDegrees := 212; -- No problem! rDegrees will equal 212.000000000000000000
3.4.2
Call Statement
The call statement is used to initiate a subprogram invocation. The number and type of any actual parameters are
compared against the number and type of the formal parameters that were defined in the subprogram declaration.
The number of parameters must match exactly. The types of the actual and formal parameters must also be
compatible. Parameter passing is accomplished by copy-in, or by copy-in/copy-out for var parameters.
<call-stmt>:
<name> ';'
;
Copy-in refers to the way value parameters are copied into their corresponding formal parameters. The default
way to pass a parameter in iRite is by value. By value means that a copy of actual parameter is made to use in
the function or procedure. The copy may be changed inside the function or procedure but these changes will
never affect the value of the actual parameter outside of the function or procedure, since only the copy may be
changed.
The other way to pass a parameter is to use a copy-in/copy-out method. To specify the copy-in/copy-out method,
a formal parameter must be preceded by the keyword var in the subprogram declaration. Var stands for
variable, which means the parameter may be changed. Just like with a value parameter, a copy is made.
However, when the function or procedure is done executing, the value of the copy is then copied, or assigned,
back into the actual parameter. This is the copy-out part. The result is that if the formal var parameter was
changed within the subprogram, then the actual parameter will also be changed after the subprogram returns.
Actual var parameters must be values: a constant cannot be passed as a var parameter.
One potentially troublesome issue occurs when passing a global parameter as a var parameter. If a global
parameter is passed to a function or procedure as a var parameter, then the system makes a copy of it to use in the
function body. Lets say that the value of the formal parameter is changed and then some other function or
procedure call is made after the change to the formal parameter. If the function or procedure called uses, by
name, the same global parameter that was passed into the original function, then the value of the global
parameter in the second function will be the value of the global when it was pass into the original function. This
is because the changes made to the formal parameter (only a copy of the actual parameter passed in) have not yet
been copied-out, since the function or procedure has not returned yet. This is better demonstrated with an
example:
program GlobalAsVar;
g_sString : string := "Initialized, not changed yet";
procedure PrintGlobalString;
begin
WriteLn(g_ciPrinterPort, g_sString);
end;
procedure SetGlobalString (var vsStringCopy : string);

begin
vsStringCopy := "String has been changed";
Write(g_ciPrinterPort, "In function call: ");
PrintGlobalString;
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end;
begin
Write(g_ciPrinterPort, "Before function call: ");
PrintGlobalString;
SetGlobalString(g_sString);
Write(g_ciPrinterPort, "After function call: ");
PrintGlobalString;
end GlobalAsVar;
When run, the program prints the following:

Before function call: Initialized, not changed yet
In function call: Initialized, not changed yet
After function call: String has been changed
3.4.3
If Statement
IF
THEN
expr
stmt-list
END
optional-elsif-list
optional-else-part
IF
Figure 3-12. If Statement Syntax
The if statement is one of the programmers most useful tools. The if statement is used to force the program to
execute different paths based on a decision. In its simplest form, the if statement looks like this:
if <expression> then
<statement list>
end if;
The decision is made after evaluating the expression. The expression is most often a conditional expression. If
the expression evaluates to true, then the statements in <statement list> are executed. This form of the if
statement is used primarily when you only want to do something if a certain condition is true. Here is an
example:
if iStrikes = 3 then
sResponse := "Youre out!";
end if;
ELSE
stmt-list
Figure 3-13. Optional Else Statement Syntax
Another form of the if statement, known as the if-else statement has the general form:
<statement list 1>
else
<statement list 2>
end if;
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The if-else is used when the program must decide which of exactly two different paths of execution must be
executed. The path that will execute the statement or statements in <statement list 1> will be chosen if
<expression> evaluates to true. Here is an example:
if iAge => 18 then
sStatus := "Adult";
else
sStatus := "Minor";
end if;
If the statement is false, then the statement or statements in <statement list 2> will be executed. Once the
expression is evaluated and one of the paths is chosen, the expression is not evaluated again. This means the
statement will terminate after one of the paths has been executed.
For example, if the expression was true and we were executing <statement list 1>, and within the code in
<statement list 1> we change some part of <expression> so it would at that moment evaluate to false,
<statement list 2> would still not be executed. This point is more relevant in the next form called the if-elsif.
ELSIF
expr
THEN
stmt-list
Figure 3-14. Optional Else-If Statement Syntax
The if-elsif version is used when a multi-way decision is necessary and has this general form:
<statement list 1>
elsif <expression> then
<statement list 2>
<statement list 3>
<statement list 4>
else
<statement list 5>
end if;
Here is an example of the if-elsif form:

if rWeight <= 2.0 then
iGrade := 1;
elsif (rWeight > 2.0) and (rWeight < 4.5) then
iGrade := 2;
iGrade := 3;
iGrade := 4;
else
iGrade := 0;
sErrorString := "Invalid Weight!";
end if;
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3.4.4
Loop Statement
optional-iteration-clause
LOOP
END
stmt-list
LOOP
Figure 3-15. Loop Statement Syntax
The loop statement is also quite important in programming. The loop statement is used to execute a statement list
0 or more times. An optional expression is evaluated and the statement list is executed. The expression is then
re-evaluated and as long as the expression is true the statements will continue to get executed. The loop
statement in iRite has three general forms. One way is to write a loop with no conditional expression. The loop
will keep executing the loop body (the statement list) until the exit statement is encountered. The exit statement
can be used in any loop, but is most often used in this version without a conditional expression to evaluate. It has
this form:
loop
<statement list>
end loop;
This version is most often used with an if statement at the end of the statement list. This way the statement list
will always execute at least once. This is referred to as a loop-until. Here is an example:
rGrossWeight : real;
loop
WriteLn(2, "Im in a loop.");
GetGross(1, Primary, rGrossWeight);
if rGrossWeight > 200 then
exit;
end if;
end loop;
A similar version uses an optional while clause at the start of the loop. The while-loop version is used when you
want the loop to execute zero or more times. Since the expression is evaluated before the loop is entered, the
statement list may not get executed even once. Here is the general form for the while-loop statement:
while <expression>
loop
<statement list>
end loop;
Here is the same example from above, but with a while clause. Keep in mind that if the gross weight is greater
than 200 pounds, then the loop body will never execute:
rGrossWeight : real;
while rGrossWeight <= 200
loop
WriteLn(2, "Im in a loop.");
end loop;
Here we see that we had to get the weight before we could evaluate the expression. In addition we have to get the
weight in the loop. In this example, it would be better programming to use the loop-until version.
Another version is known as the for-loop. The for-loop is best used when you want to execute a chunk of code
for a known or predetermined number of times. In its general form the for-loop looks like this:
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for <name> := <expression> to <expression> step <expression>

loop
<statement list>
end loop;
FOR
:=
name
expr
TO
expr
optional-step-clause
WHILE
expr
Figure 3-16. Optional Loop Iteration Clause Syntax
The optional step clause can be omitted if you want <name> to increment by 1 after each run of the statement
list. If you want to increment <name> by 2 or 3, or decrement it by 1 or 2, then you have to use the step clause.
The step expression (1 in the second example below) must be a constant.
for iCount := 97 to 122
loop
strAlpha := strAlpha + chr$(iCount);
end loop;
for iCount := 10 to 0 step -1
loop
if iCount = 0 then
strMissionControl := "Blast off!";
else
strMissionControl := IntegerToString(iCount, 2);
end if;
end loop;
STEP
expr
Figure 3-17. Optional Step Clause Syntax
Note
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Use caution when designing loops to ensure that you dont create an infinite loop. If your program
encounters an infinite loop, only the loop will run; subsequent queued events will not be run.
3.4.5
Return Statement
The return statement can only be used inside of subprograms (functions, procedures, and event handlers). The
return statement in procedures and handlers cannot return a value. An explicit return statement inside a procedure
or handler is not required since the compiler will insert one if the return statement is missing. If you want to
return from a procedure or handler before the code body is done executing, then you can use the return statement
to exit at that point.
procedure DontDoMuch;
begin
if PromptUser("circle: ") <> SysOK then
return;
end if;
end;
Functions must return a value and an explicit return statement is required. The data type of the expression
returned must be compatible with the return type specified in the function declaration.
function Inc(var viNumber : integer) : integer;
begin
viNumber := viNumber + 1;
return viNumber;
end;
It is permissible to have more than one return statement in a subprogram, but not recommended. In most
instances it is better programming practice to use conditional execution (using the if statement) with one return
statement at the end of the function than it is to use a return statement multiple times. Return statements
liberally dispersed through a subprogram body can result in dead code (code that never gets executed) and
hard-to-find bugs.
RETURN
optional-return-value
Figure 3-18. Return Statement Syntax

3.4.6
Exit Statement
The exit statement is only allowed in loops. It is used to immediately exit any loop (loop-until, for-loop,
while-loop) it is called from. Sometimes it is convenient to be able to exit from a loop instead of testing at the
top. In the case of nested loops (a loop inside another loop), only the innermost enclosing loop will be exited. See
the loop examples in Section 3.4.4 on page 25 for the exit statement in action.
EXIT
;
Figure 3-19. Exit Statement Syntax
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4.0
Built-in Types
The following built-in types are used in parameters passed to and from the functions described in this section.
Most built-in types are declared in the system.src file found in the iRev application directory. Some built-in types
are defined by the compiler and are not declared in the system.src file.
type SysCode is (SysOK,
SysLFTViolation,
SysOutOfRange,
SysPermissionDenied,
SysInvalidScale,
SysBatchRunning,
SysBatchNotRunning,
SysNoTare,
SysInvalidPort,
SysQFull,
SysInvalidUnits,
SysInvalidSetpoint,
SysInvalidRequest,
SysInvalidMode,
SysRequestFailed,
SysInvalidKey,
SysInvalidWidget,
SysInvalidState,
SysInvalidTimer,
SysNoSuchDatabase,
SysNoSuchRecord,
SysDatabaseFull,
SysNoSuchColumn,
SysInvalidCounter,
SysDeviceError,
SysInvalidChecksum,
SysOk,
SysNoFileSystemFound,
SysPortbusy,
SysFileNotFound,
SysDirectoryNotFound,
SysFileExists,
SysInvalidFileFormat,
SysInvalidMode,
SysBadFilename, (over 8 characters)
SysMediaChanged,
SysNoFileOpen,
SysEndOfFile);
type Mode is (GrossMode, NetMode, TareMode);
type Units is (Primary, Secondary, Tertiary);
type TareType is (NoTare, PushButtonTare, KeyedTare);
type BatchingMode is (Off, Manual, Auto);
type BatchStatus is (BatchComplete, BatchStopped, BatchRunning, BatchPaused);
-- PrintFormat must match the definitions in print.h in the core software.
type PrintFormat is (GrossFmt, NetFmt,
AuxFmt,
TrWInFmt, TrRegFmt, TrWOutFmt,
SPFmt,
AccumFmt, AlertFmt,
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AuxFmt1, AuxFmt2, AuxFmt3, AuxFmt4, AuxFmt5,

AuxFmt16, AuxFmt17, AuxFmt18, AuxFmt19, AuxFmt20 );
--TimerMode must match the definitions in API_timer.c in the core software.
type TimerMode is (TimerOneShot, TimerContinuous, TimerDigoutON, TimerDigoutOFF);
type OnOffType is (VOff, VOn);
type Keys is (Soft4Key,
Soft5Key,
GrossNetKey,
UnitsKey,
Soft3Key,
Soft2Key,
Soft1Key,
ZeroKey,
Undefined3Key,
Undefined4Key,
TareKey,
PrintKey,
N1Key,
N4Key,
N7Key,
DecpntKey,
NavUpKey,
NavLeftKey,
EnterKey,
Undefined5Key,
N2Key,
N5Key,
N8Key,
N0Key,
Undefined1Key,
Undefined2Key,
NavRightKey,
NavDownKey,
N3Key,
N6Key,
N9Key,
ClearKey),
TimeDateKey,
WeighInKey,
WeighOutKey,
ID_EntryKey,
DisplayTareKey, TruckRegsKey,
DisplayAccumKey, ScaleSelectKey,
DisplayROCKey,
SetpointKey,
BatchStartKey,
BatchStopKey,
BatchPauseKey,
BatchResetKey,
DiagnosticsKey, ContactsKey,
DoneKey,
TestKey);
type DT Component is (DateTimeYear,
DateTimeMonth,
DateTimeDay,
DateTimeHour,
DateTimeMinute,
DateTimeSecond);
type BusImage is array[32] of integer;
type BusImageReal is array[32] of real;
type DataArray is array[300] of real;
type DisplayImage is array[2402] of integer;
type Color_type is (White, Black);
-- UnitType must match the core definitions in cfg.h
type UnitType is (pound, kilogram, gram, ounce, short_ton,
metric_ton, grain, troy_ounce, troy_pound,
long_ton, custom, units_off, none);
type ExtFloatArray is array[5] of integer;
type WgtMsg is array[12] of integer;
-- This enumeration must match the RESP_CODE_* definitions in core code dtable.h.
type HW_type is ( NoCard,
DualSerial,
DualAtoD,
SingleAtoD,
AnalogOut,
DigitalIO,
Pulse,
Memory,
reservedCard,
DeviceNet,
Profibus,
Ethernet,
ABRIO,
BCD,
DSP2000,
AnalogInput,
ControlNet
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DualAnalogOut );
-- Array size must match MAX_SLOTS in core code common.h.
type HW_array_type is array[14] of HW_type;
-- Graph type must match definitions in graphing.h.
type GraphType is ( Line, Bar, XY );
-- Decimal_Type must match enumeration in cfg.h.
type Decimal_type is ( DP_8_888888,
DP_88_88888,
DP_888_8888,
DP_8888_888,
DP_88888_88,
DP_888888_8,
DP_8888888,
DP_8888880,
DP_8888800,
DP_DEFAULT );
-- IQValType must match the enumeration in iQube.h in the core software.
type IQValType is ( IQSys, IQPlat, IQRawLC, IQCCorrLC, IQZeroLC, IStatLC
IQ2ScaleWt, IQ2StatusLC );
type USBDeviceType is(USBNoDevice, USBHostPC, USBPrinter1, USBPrinter2,
USBKeyboard, USBFileSystem);
type FileAccessMode is(FileCreate, FileAppend, FileRead);
type FileLineTermination is(FileCRLF, FileCR, FileLF);
Using SysCode Data
SysCode data can be used to take some action based on whether or not a function completed successfully. For
example, the following code checks the SysCode result following a GetTare function. If the function completed
successfully, the retrieved tare weight is written to Port 1:
Scale1 : constant Integer := 1;
Port1 : constant Integer := 1;
SysResult : SysCode;
TareWeight : Real;
SysResult:= GetTare (Scale1, Primary, TareWeight);

if SysResult = SysOK then
WriteLn (Port1, "The current tare weight is ", TareWeight)
end if;
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5.0
API Reference
This section lists the application programming interfaces (APIs) used to program the 920i indicator. Functions
are grouped according to the kinds of operations they support.
If you are unsure whether your version of software supports a given API, check the system.src file to see if
Note the API is present.
5.1
Scale Data Acquisition

Unless otherwise stated, when an API with a VAR parameter returns a SysCode value other than SysOK,
Note the VAR parameter is not changed.

5.1.1Weight Acquisition
CloseDataRecording
Turns off data recording started with InitDataRecording. This procedure removes all connections to the data
recording function. To restart data recording, use the InitDataRecording function.
Method Signature:
procedure CloseDataRecording (scale_no : Integer);
Parameters:
[in]
scale_no
Scale number
GetDataRecordSize
Returns the number of data points recorded in the user-specified data array.
Method Signature:
function GetDataRecordSize (scale_no : Integer) : Integer;
Parameters:
[in]
scale_no
Scale number
SysCode values returned:
number
The SysCode contains the number of data points recorded.
GetGross
Sets W to the current gross weight value of scale S, in the units specified by U. W will contain a weight value even
if the scale is in programmed overload.
Method Signature:
function GetGross (S : Integer; U : Units; VAR W : Real) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
S
[in]
U
[out]
W
Scale number
Units (Primary, Secondary, Tertiary)
Gross weight
SysInvalidScale
SysInvalidUnits
SysInvalidRequest
SysDeviceError
SysOK
The scale specified by S does not exist.

The units specified by U is not valid.
The requested value is not available.
The scale is reporting an error condition.
The function completed successfully.
Example:
GrossWeight : Real;
GetGross (Scale1, Primary, GrossWeight);

WriteLn (Port1, "Current gross weight is", GrossWeight);
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GetNet
Sets W to the current net weight value of scale S, in the units specified by U. W will contain a weight value even if
the scale is in programmed overload.
Method Signature:
function GetNet (S : Integer; U : Units; VAR W : Real) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
S
[in]
U
[out]
W
Scale number
Net weight
SysInvalidScale
SysInvalidUnits
SysInvalidRequest
SysDeviceError
SysOK

Example:
NetWeight : Real;
GetNet (Scale2, Secondary, NetWeight);

WriteLn (Port1, "Current net weight is", NetWeight);
GetTare
Sets W to the tare weight of scale S in weight units specified by U.

function GetTare (S : Integer; U : Units; VAR W : Real) : SysCode;
Parameters:
S
[in]
[in]
U
[out]
W
Scale number
Tare weight
SysInvalidScale
SysInvalidUnits
SysInvalidRequest
SysNoTare
SysDeviceError
SysOK

The specified scale has no tare. W is set to 0.0.
Example:
TareWeight : Real;
GetTare (Scale3, Tertiary, TareWeight);

WriteLn (Port1, "Current tare weight is ", TareWeight);
InitDataRecording
InitDataRecording allows raw weights to be stored to a user program-specified array on each iteration of the
scale processor. Recording begins when the start_sp is satisfied and ends when the stop_sp is satisfied.
InitDataRecording specifies the data array used for the recording, scale number, and the start and stop setpoint
numbers.
Note
If the setpoint conditions return to the start conditions (start_sp satisfied, stop_sp not satisfied), recording
will continue at the array location where it left off. Thus, a continuous batch will need to call
CloseDataRecording to stop recording, then call InitDataRecording to restart data recording at the
beginning of the array.
Method Signature:
function InitDataRecording (data : DataArray; scale_no : Integer; start_sp :
Integer; stop_sp : Integer) : SysCode;
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Parameters:
[in]
[in]
[in]
[in]
Data array name

Scale number
Start setpoint number
Stop setpoint number
data
scale_no
start_sp
stop_sp
SysRequestFailed
SysOK
5.1.2
The function did not complete.

Tare Manipulation
AcquireTare
Acquires a pushbutton tare from scale S.

Method Signature:
function AcquireTare (S : Integer) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
S
Scale number
SysInvalidScale
SysLFTViolation
SysOutOfRange
SysPermissionDenied
SysDeviceError
SysOK
The scale specified by S does not exist

The tare operation would violate configured legal-for-trade restrictions for the
specified scale. No tare is acquired.
The tare operation would acquire a tare that may cause a display overload. No tare
is acquired.
The tare operation would violate configured tare acquisition restrictions for the
Example:
AcquireTare (Scale1);
ClearTare
Removes the tare associated with scale S and sets the tare type associated with the scale to NoTare.
Method Signature:
function ClearTare (S : Integer) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
S
Scale number
SysInvalidScale
SysNoTare
SysDeviceError
SysOK

The scale specified by S has no tare.
Example:
ClearTare (Scale1);
GetTareType
Sets T to indicate the type of tare currently on scale S.

Method Signature:
function GetTareType (S : Integer; VAR T : TareType) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
S
[out]
T
Scale number
Tare type
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TareType values returned:
NoTare
PushbuttonTare
KeyedTare
There is no tare value associated with the specified scale.

The current tare was acquired by pushbutton.
The current tare was acquired by key entry or by setting the tare.
SysInvalidScale
SysOK
The scale specified by S does not exist. T is unchanged.

Example:
TT : TareType;
GetTareType (Scale1, TT);

if TT=KeyedTare then
SetTare
Sets the tare weight for the specified channel.

Method Signature:
function SetTare (S : Integer; U : Units; W : Real) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
S
[in]
U
[in]
W
Scale number
Tare weight
SysInvalidScale
SysInvalidUnits
SysLFTViolation
SysOutOfRange
SysDeviceError
SysOK

The tare operation would violate configured legal-for-trade restrictions for the
The tare operation would acquire a tare that may cause a display overload. No tare
is acquired.
Example:
DesiredTare : Real;
DesiredTare := 1234.5;
SetTare (Scale1, Primary, DesiredTare);
5.1.3
Rate of Change
GetROC
Sets R to the current rate-of-change value of scale S.

Method Signature:
function GetROC (S : Integer; VAR R : Real) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
S
[out]
R
Scale number
Rate of change value
SysInvalidScale
SysDeviceError
SysOK

Example:
ROC : Real;
GetROC (Scale3, ROC);

WriteLn (Port1, "Current ROC is", ROC);
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5.1.4
Accumulator Operations
ClearAccum
Sets the value of the accumulator for scale S to zero.

Method Signature:
function ClearAccum (S : Integer) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
S
Scale number
SysInvalidScale
SysPermissionDenied
SysDeviceError
SysOK

The accumulator is not enabled for the specified scale.
Example:
ClearAccum (Scale1);
GetAccum
Sets W to the value of the accumulator associated with scale S, in the units specified by U.
Method Signature:
function GetAccum (S : Integer; U : Units; VAR W ; Real) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
S
[in]
U
[out]
W
Scale number
Accumulated weight
SysInvalidScale
SysInvalidUnits
SysDeviceError
SysPermissionDenied
SysOK

Example:
AccumValue : Real;
GetAccum (Scale1, AccumValue);

GetAccumCount
Sets N to the number of accumulations performed for scale S since its accumulator was last cleared.
Method Signature:
function GetAccumCount (S : Integer; VAR N ; Integer) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
S
[out]
N
Scale number
Accumulator count
SysInvalidScale
SysPermissionDenied
SysDeviceError
SysOK

Example:
NumAccums : Integer;
GetAccumCount (Scale1, NumAccums);
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GetAccumDate
Sets D to the date of the most recent accumulation performed by scale S.

Method Signature:
function GetAccumDate (S : Integer; VAR D ; String) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
S
D
[out]
Scale number
Accumulator date
SysInvalidScale
SysPermissionDenied
SysDeviceError
SysOK

Example:
AccumDate : String;
GetAccumDate (Scale1, AccumDate);

GetAccumTime
Sets T to the time of the most recent accumulation performed by scale S.

Method Signature:
function GetAccumTime (S : Integer; VAR T ; String) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
S
[out]
T
Scale number
Accumulator time
SysInvalidScale
SysPermissionDenied
SysDeviceError
SysOK

Example:
AccumTime : String;
GetAccumTime (Scale1, AccumTime);

GetAvgAccum
Sets W to the average accumulator value associated with scale S, in the units specified by U, since the
accumulator was last cleared.
Method Signature:
function GetAvgAccum (S : Integer; U : Units; VAR W ; Real) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
S
U
[in]
[out]
W
Scale number
Average accumulator weight
SysInvalidScale
SysInvalidUnits
SysDeviceError
SysPermissionDenied
SysOK
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Example:
AvgAccum : Real;
GetAvgAccum (Scale1, AvgAccum);

GetUnitsString
Sets V to the text string representing the current display units for scale S.
Method Signature:
function GetUnitsString (S : Integer; U : Units; VAR V : String) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
S
[in]
U
[out]
V
Scale number
Current display units string
Units values sent:
Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
Primary units are currently displayed on scale S.

Secondary units are currently displayed on scale S.
Tertiary units are currently displayed on scale S.
SysInvalidScale
SysInvalidUnits
SysOK

The units value specified by U does not exist.
Example:
CurrentUnitsString : Units;
GetUnitsString (Scale1, Primary, CurrentUnitsString);

SetAccum
Sets the value of the accumulator associated with scale S to weight W, in units specified by U.
Method Signature:
function SetAccum (S : Integer; U : Units; W : Real) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
S
[in]
U
[in]
W
Scale number
Accumulator value
SysInvalidScale
SysInvalidUnits
SysDeviceError
SysPermissionDenied
SysOK

Example:
AccumValue : Real;
AccumValue := 110.5
SetAccum (Scale1, Primary, AccumValue);
5.1.5
Scale Operations
CurrentScale
Sets S to the numeric ID of the currently displayed scale.

Method Signature:
function CurrentScale : Integer;
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Example:
ScaleNumber : Integer;
ScaleNumber := CurrentScale;
GetMode
Sets M to the value representing the current display mode for scale S.
Method Signature:
function GetMode (S : Integer; VAR M : Mode) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
S
[out]
U
Scale number
Current display mode
Mode values returned:
GrossMode
NetMode
Scale S is currently in gross mode.

Scale S is currently in net mode.
SysInvalidScale
SysDeviceError
SysOK

Example:
CurrentMode : Mode;
GetMode (Scale1, CurrentMode);

GetUnits
Sets U to the value representing the current display units for scale S.
Method Signature:
function GetUnits (S : Integer; VAR U : Units) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
S
[out]
U
Scale number
Current display units
Units values returned:
Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
Primary units are currently displayed on scale S.

Secondary units are currently displayed on scale S.
Tertiary units are currently displayed on scale S.
SysInvalidScale
SysDeviceError
SysOK

Example:
CurrentUnits : Units;
GetUnits (Scale1, CurrentUnits);

InCOZ
Sets V to a non-zero value if scale S is within 0.25 grads of gross zero. If the condition is not met, V is set to zero.
Method Signature:
function InCOZ (S : Integer; VAR V : Integer) : SysCode;

Parameters:
[in]
S
[in]
V
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Scale number
Center-of-zero value
SysInvalidScale
SysDeviceError
SysOK

The function completed successfully
Example:
ScaleAtCOZ : Integer;
InCOZ (Scale1, ScaleAtCOZ);

InMotion
Sets V to a non-zero value if scale S is in motion. Otherwise, V is set to zero.

Method Signature:
function InMotion (S : Integer; VAR V : Integer) : SysCode;

Parameters:
[in]
S
[in]
V
Scale number
In-motion value
SysInvalidScale
SysDeviceError
SysOK

Example:
ScaleInMotion : Integer;
InMotion (Scale1, ScaleInMotion);

InRange
Sets V to zero value if scale S is in an overload or underload condition. Otherwise, V is set to a non-zero value.
Method Signature:
function InRange (S : Integer; VAR V : Integer) : SysCode;

Parameters:
[in]
S
[in]
V
Scale number
In-range value
SysInvalidScale
SysDeviceError
SysOK

Example:
ScaleInRange : Integer;
InRange (Scale1, ScaleInRange);

SelectScale
Sets scale S as the current scale.

Method Signature:
function SelectScale (S : Integer) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
S
Scale number
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SysInvalidScale
SysOK
The scale specified by S does not exist. The current scale is not changed
Example:
SelectScale (Scale1);
SetMode
Sets the current display mode on scale S to M.

Method Signature:
function SetMode (S : Integer; M : Mode) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
S
[in]
M
Scale number
Scale mode
Mode values sent:
GrossMode
NetMode
Scale S is set to gross mode.

Scale S is set to net mode.
SysInvalidScale
SysInvalidMode
SysDeviceError
SysOK

The mode value M is not valid.
The scale is reporting an error condition. M is not changed.
Example:
SetMode (Scale1, Gross);
SetUnits
Sets the current display units on scale S to U.

Method Signature:
function SetUnits (S : Integer; U : Units) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
S
[in]
U
Scale number
Scale units
Units values sent:
Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
Primary units will be displayed on scale S.

Secondary units will be displayed on scale S.
Tertiary units will be displayed on scale S.
SysInvalidScale
SysInvalidUnits
SysDeviceError
SysOK

The units value U is not valid.
Example:
SetUnits (Scale1, Secondary);
ZeroScale
Performs a gross zero scale operation for S.

Method Signature:
function ZeroScale (S : Integer) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
S
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Scale number
SysInvalidScale
SysLFTViolation
SysOutOfRange
SysDeviceError
SysOK
The scale specified by S does not exist

The zero operation would violate configured legal-for-trade restrictions for the
specified scale. No zero is performed.
The zero operation would exceed the configured zeroing limit. No zero is acquired.
Example:
ZeroScale (Scale1);
5.1.6
A/D and Calibration Data
GetFilteredCount
Sets C to the current filtered A/D count for scale S.

Method Signature:
function GetFilteredCount (S : Integer; VAR C : Integer) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
S
[out]
C
Scale number
Current filtered A/D count
SysInvalidScale
SysInvalidRequest
SysDeviceError
SysOK

The scale specified by S is not an A/D-based scale.
Example:
FilterCount : Integer;
GetFilteredCount (1; FilterCount);

GetLCCD
Sets V to the calibrated deadload count for scale S.

Method Signature:
function GetLCCD (S : Integer; VAR V : Integer) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
S
[out]
V
Scale number
Deadload count
SysInvalidScale
SysInvalidRequest
SysOK

GetLCCW
Sets V to the calibrated span count for scale S.

Method Signature:
function GetLCCW (S : Integer; VAR V : Integer) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
S
[out]
V
Scale number
Calibrated span count
SysInvalidScale
SysInvalidRequest
SysOK

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GetRawCount
Sets C to the current raw A/D count for scale S.

Method Signature:
function GetRawCount (S : Integer; VAR C : Integer) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
S
C
[out]
Scale number
Current raw A/D count
SysInvalidScale
SysInvalidRequest
SysDeviceError
SysOK

Example:
RawCount : Integer;
GetRawCount (1; RawCount);

GetWVal
Sets V to the configured WVAL (test weight value) for scale S.

Method Signature:
function GetWVal (S : Integer; VAR V : Real) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
S
[out]
V
Scale number
Test weight value
SysInvalidScale
SysInvalidRequest
SysOK

GetZeroCount
Sets V to the acquired zero count for scale S.

Method Signature:
function GetZeroCount (S : Integer; VAR V : Integer) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
S
[out]
V
Scale number
Zero count
SysInvalidScale
SysInvalidRequest
SysOK
5.2

System Support
Date$
Returns a string representing the system date contained in DT.

Method Signature:
function Date$ (DT : DateTime) : String;
DisableHandler
Disables the specified event handler. See Section 6.1 on page 85 for a list of handlers.
Method Signature:
procedure DisableHandler (handler);
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DisplayIsSuspended
Returns a true (non-zero) value if the display is suspended (using the SuspendDisplay procedure), or a false
(zero) value if the display is not suspended.
Method Signature:
function DisplayIsSuspended : Integer;
EnableHandler
Enables the specified event handler. See Section 6.1 on page 85 for a list of handlers.
Method Signature:
procedure EnableHandler (handler);
EventChar
Returns a one-character string representing the character received on a communications port that caused the
PortxCharReceived event. If EventChar is called outside the scope of a PortxCharReceived event, EventChar returns a
string of length zero. See Section 6.1 on page 85 for information about the PortxCharReceived event handler.
Method Signature:
function EventChar : String;
Example:
handler Port4CharReceived;
strOneChar : string;
begin
strOneChar := EventChar;
end;
EventKey
Returns an enumeration of type Keys with the value corresponding to the key press that generated the event. See
Section 4.0 on page 28 for a definition of the Keys data type.
Method Signature:
function EventKey : Keys;
Example:
handler KeyPressed;
begin
if EventKey = ClearKey then
end if;
end;
EventPort
Returns the communications port number that received an F#x serial command. This function extracts data from
the CmdxHandler event for the F#x command, if enabled. (The CmdxHandler, if enabled, runs whenever a F#x
command is received on any serial port.) If the CmdxHandler is not enabled, this function returns 0 as the port
number.
Method Signature:
function EventPort : Integer;
EventString
Returns the string sent with an F#x serial command. This function extracts data from the CmdxHandler event for
the F#x command, if enabled. (The CmdxHandler, if enabled, runs whenever a F#x command is received on any
serial port.) If the CmdxHandler is not enabled, or if no string is defined for the F#x command, this function
returns a string of length zero.
Method Signature:
function EventString : String;
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GetConsecNum
Returns the value of the consecutive number counter.

Method Signature:
function GetConsecNum : Integer;
GetCountBy
Sets C to the real count-by value on scale S, in units U.

Method Signature:
function GetCountBy (S : Integer; U : Units; VAR C : Real) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
S
[in]
U
[out]
C
Scale number
Count-by value
SysInvalidScale
SysInvalidUnits
SysInvalidRequest
SysDeviceError
SysOK

The units specified by U is not recognized.
The scale specified by S does not support this operation (serial scale).
GetDate
Extracts date information from DT and places the data in variables Year, Month, and Day.
Method Signature:
procedure GetDate (DT : DateTime; VAR Year : Integer; VAR Month : Integer; VAR Day
: Integer);
Parameters:
[in]
[out]
[out]
[out]
DT
Year
Month
Day
DateTime variable name

Year
Month
Day
GetGrads
Sets G to the configured grad value of scale S.

Method Signature:
function GetGrads (S : Integer; VAR G : Integer) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
S
[out]
G
Scale number
Grads value
SysInvalidScale
SysInvalidRequest
SysDeviceError
SysOK

The scale specified by S does not support this operation (serial scale).
GetIqubeData
Returns data from a given iQube. The types that IQValType may be are: IQSys, IQPlat, IQRawLC, IQCorrLC,
IQZeroLC, IQStatLC, IQScaleWt, and IQ2StatusLC. IQSys returns the system weight value. IQPlat returns the
millivolt value for the indexed platform. IQRawLC returns the indexed raw load cell millivolt value. IQCorrLC
returns the indexed corrected load cell millivolt value. IQZeroLC returns the indexed load cell deadload millivolt
value. IQStatLC returns the indexed load cell status. IQ2ScaleWt returns the indexed scale weight value. IQSys
and IQPlat are revised to also return the scale data. IQ2StatusLC returns the indexed load cell status. The old
IQStatLC is not supported and will return SysInvalidRequest.
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Note
When using with Firmware 4.xx/iQube2: The IQSys and IQPlat data types will return SysOk as long as the
command is correctly formatted (i.e., scale exists). If you want to know whether the iQube2 is in an error
condition, look at the value (not the syscode) of the IQ2StatusLC data type.
Method Signature:
function GetIqubeData(port_no : integer; dataType : IQValType; index : integer;
data : real) : SysCode;
SysOutOfRange
SysInvalidRequest
SysDeviceError
SysOK
The array index is less than or equal to 0.

The requested port is not configured as an iQube; the value cannot be returned due
to the device configuration, i.e., trying to address load cell 17; certain requests
while the diagnostic screen is open; or an invalid data type is requested.
The scale is reporting an internal error.
GetKey
Waits for a key press from the indicator front panel before continuing the program. The optional time-out is
specified in 0.01-second intervals (1/100 seconds); if the wait time is set to zero, the procedure will wait
indefinitely.
Method Signature:
function GetKey (timeout : Integer) : Syscode;
Parameters:
[in]
timeout
Time-out value
Example:
this_key : Keys;
DisplayStatus ("Press [Enter] for Yes");

GetKey(0);
if this_key = EnterKey then
DisplayStatus ("Yes");
else
DisplayStatus ("No");
end if;
GetSoftwareVersion
Returns the current software version.

Method Signature:
function GetSoftwareVersion : String;
GetTime
Extracts time information from DT and places the data in variables Hour, Minute, and Second.
Method Signature:
procedure GetTime (DT : DateTime; VAR Hour : Integer; VAR Minute : Integer; VAR
Second : Integer);
Parameters:
[in]
[out]
[out]
[out]
DT
Hour
Minute
Second

Hour
Minute
Second
GetUID
Returns the current unit identifier.

Method Signature:
function GetUID : String;
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Hardware
Returns an array of HW_type. The elements of the array correspond to option card slots in the 920i. This API is
useful for determining the presence of option cards that are required or that could activate different options in the
user program.
Method Signature:
procedure Hardware(var hw : HW_array_type);
SysCode values returned: None
KeyPress
Provides intrinsic functionality for a key. The following keys will have intrinsic function, in addition to the front
panel keys already in the Keys built-in type: TimeDateKey, WeighInKey, WeighOutKey, ID_EntryKey,
DisplayTareKey, TruckRegsKey, DisplayAccumKey, ScaleSelectKey, DisplayROCKey, SetpointKey,
BatchStartKey, BatchStopKey, BatchPauseKey, BatchResetKey, DiagnosticsKey, ContactsKey, DoneKey,
TestKey. The ContactsKey will actually function like the Dignostics softkey, while the DiagnosticsKey will go
straight to the Diagnostics screen. The DoneKey will only return from the contacts screen. The TestKey will
allow the user program to test for strict weigh mode by not doing anything at all. This API will only function in
actual weigh mode.
Method Signature:
function KeyPress (K : Keys) : SysCode;
SysInvalidMode
SysInvalidKey
SysInvalidRequest
SysOK
The indicator is not actually in weigh mode. The TestKey will return
SysInvalidMode for all sub-modes of weigh mode (ie, the contact screen) as well as
any other mode (ie, time & date entry, or open prompt).
Any Invalid key. Softkeys and Undefined Keys are considered invalid.
Processing the key returns invalid or error.
LockKey
Disables the specified front panel key. Possible values are: ZeroKey, GrossNetKey, TareKey, UnitsKey,
PrintKey, Soft1Key, Soft2Key, Soft3Key, Soft4Key, Soft5Key, NavUpKey, NavRightKey, NavDownKey,
NavLeftKey, EnterKey, N1Key, N2Key, N3Key, N4Key, N5Key, N6Key, N7Key, N8Key, N9Key, N0Key,
DecpntKey, ClearKey.
Method Signature:
function LockKey (K : Keys) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
K
Key name
SysInvalidKey
SysOK
The key specified is not valid.

ProgramDelay
Pauses the user program for the specified time. Delay time is entered in 0.01-second intervals (1/100 seconds,
100 = 1 second).
Method Signature:
procedure ProgramDelay (D : Integer);
Parameters:
[in]
D
Delay time
Example:
ProgramDelay(200); -- Pauses the program for 2 seconds.
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ResumeDisplay
Resumes a suspended display.

Method Signature:
procedure ResumeDisplay
SetConsecNum
Sets V to the value of the consecutive number counter.

Method Signature:
function SetConsecNum (V : Integer) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
V
Consecutive number
SysOutOfRange
The value specified is not in the allowed range. The consecutive number is not
changed.
SysOK
SetDate
Sets the date in DT to the values specified by Year, Month, and Day.
Method Signature:
function SetDate (VAR DT : DateTime; VAR Year : Integer; VAR Month : Integer; VAR
Day : Integer) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[out]
[in]
[in]
[in]
DT
Year
Month
Day

Year
Month
Day
SysInvalidRequest
SysOK
Year, month, or day entry not valid.

SetSoftkeyText
Sets the text of softkey K (representing F1F10) to the text specified by S.

Method Signature:
function SetSoftkeyText (K : Integer; S : String) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
K
[in]
S
Softkey number
Softkey text
SysInvalidRequest
SysOK
The value specified for K is less than 1 or greater than 10, or does not represent a
configured softkey.
SetSystemTime
Sets the realtime clock to the value specified in DT.

Method Signature:
function SetSystemTime (VAR DT : DateTime) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
DT
System DateTime
SysInvalidRequest
SysOK
Hour or minute entry not valid.

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SetTime
Sets the time in DT to the values specified by Hour, Minute, and Second.
Method Signature:
function SetTime (VAR DT : DateTime; VAR Hour : Integer; VAR Minute : Integer; VAR
Second : Integer) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[out]
[in]
[in]
[in]
DT
Hour
Minute
Second

Hour
Minute
Second
SysInvalidRequest
SysOK
Hour or minute entry not valid.

SetUID
Sets the unit identifier.
Note
Changes made to the UID using the SetUID function are lost when the indicator power is cycled. When
power is restored, the UID is reset to the value at the last SAVE/EXIT from configuration mode.
Method Signature:
function SetUID (newid : String) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
newid
Unit identifier
SysOutOfRange
SysOK
The unit identifier specified for newid is not in the allowed range. The UID is not
changed.
STick
Returns the number of system ticks, in 1/1200th of a second intervals, since the indicator was powered on (1200
= 1 second).
Method Signature:
function STick : Integer;
SuspendDisplay
Suspends the display.

Method Signature:
procedure SuspendDisplay;
SystemTime
Returns the current system date and time.

Method Signature:
function SystemTime : DateTime;
Time$
Returns a string representing the system time contained in DT.

Method Signature:
function Time$ (DT : DateTime) : String;
UnlockKey
Enables the specified front panel key. Possible values are: ZeroKey, GrossNetKey, TareKey, UnitsKey, PrintKey,
Soft1Key, Soft2Key, Soft3Key, Soft4Key, Soft5Key, NavUpKey, NavRightKey, NavDownKey, NavLeftKey,
EnterKey, N1Key, N2Key, N3Key, N4Key, N5Key, N6Key, N7Key, N8Key, N9Key, N0Key, DecpntKey,
ClearKey.
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Method Signature:
function UnlockKey (K : Keys) : SysCode;
Parameters:
K
[in]
Key name
SysInvalidKey
SysOK
The key specified is not valid.

UnlockKeypad
Enables operation of the entire front panel keypad.

Method Signature:
function UnlockKeypad : SysCode;
SysPermissionDenied
SysOK
WaitForEntry()
Similar to GetEntry, WaitForEntry causes the user program to wait for operator input. Wait time is specified in
0.01-second intervals (1/100 seconds); if the wait time is set to zero, the procedure will wait indefinitely or until
the Enter key is pressed.
Note
The UserEntry handler must be disabled (see DisableHandler on page 42) before using this procedure.
Method Signature:
procedure WaitForEntry (I : Integer);
Parameters:
[in]
I
5.3
Wait time value
Serial I/O
Print
Requests a print operation using the print format specified by F. Output is sent to the port specified in the print
format configuration.
Method Signature:
function Print (F : PrintFormat) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
F
Print format
PrintFormat values sent:
GrossFmt
NetFmt
TrWInFmt
TrRegFmt
TrWOutFmt
SPFmt
AccumFmt
AuxFmtx
Gross format
Net format
Truck weigh-in format
Truck register format (truck IDs and tare weights)
Truck weigh-out format
Setpoint format
Accumulator format
Auxiliary format
SysInvalidRequest
SysQFull
SysOK
The print format specified by F does not exist.

The request could not be processed because the print queue is full.
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Example:
Fmtout : PrintFormat;
Fmtout := NetFmt
Print (Fmtout);
Send
Writes the integer or real number specified in <number> to the port specified by P.
Method Signature:
procedure Send (P : Integer; <number>);
Parameters:
[in]
P
Serial port number
Example:
Send (Port1, 123.55); -- sends the value "123.55" to Port 1.
SendChr
Writes the single character specified to the port specified by P.

Method Signature:
procedure SendChr (P : Integer; character Integer);
Parameters:
[in]
P
Serial port number
Example:
SendChr (Port1, 65); -- sends upper-case "A" (ASCII 65) to Port 1.
SendNull
Writes a null character (ASCII 00) to the port specified by P.

Method Signature:
procedure SendNull (P : Integer);
Parameters:
[in]
P
Serial port number
Example:
Send (Port1); -- sends a null character (ASCII 00) to Port 1.
SetPrintText
Sets the value of the user-specified format (1-99) to the text specified. The text can be any string of up to 16
characters; if a string of more than 16 characters is specified, nothing is printed.
Method Signature:
function SetPrintText (fmt_num : Integer ; text : String) : Syscode;
Parameters:
[in]
fmt_num User-specified format number
[in]
text
Print format text
Example:
SetPrintText(1, "User Pgm. Text");
StartStreaming
Starts data streaming for the port number specified by P. Streaming must be enabled for the port in the indicator
configuration.
Method Signature:
function StartStreaming (P : Integer) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
P
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Serial port number
SysInvalidPort
SysInvalidRequest
SysOK
The port number specified for P is not valid.

The port specified for P is not configured for streaming.
Example:
StartStreaming (1);
StopStreaming
Stops data streaming for the port number specified by P.

Method Signature:
function StopStreaming (P : Integer) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
P
Serial port number
SysInvalidPort
SysInvalidRequest
SysOK
The port number specified for P is not valid.

The port specified for P is not configured for streaming.
Example:
StopStreaming (1);
Write
Writes the text specified in the <arg-list> to the port specified by P. A subsequent Write or WriteLn
operation will begin where this Write operation ends; a carriage return is not included at the end of the data sent
to the port.
Note
This procedure cannot be used to send null characters. Use the SendChr or SendNull procedure to send
null characters.
Method Signature:
procedure Write (P : Integer; <arg-list>);
Parameters:
[in]
P
Serial port number
[in]
arg_list Print text
Example:
Write (Port1, "This is a test.");
WriteLn
Writes the text specified in the <arg-list> to the port specified by P, followed by a carriage return and a line
feed (CR/LF). The line feed (LF) can be suppressed by setting the indicator TERMIN parameter for the specified
port to CR in the SERIAL menu configuration. A subsequent Write or WriteLn operation begins on the next
line.
Note
This procedure cannot be used to send null characters. Use the SendChr or SendNull procedure to send
null characters.
Method Signature:
procedure Write (P : Integer; <arg-list>);

Parameters:
P
Serial port number
[in]
[in]
arg_list Print text
Example:
WriteLn (Port1, "This is another test.");
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5.4
Program Scale
SubmitData
For 920i indicators configured for program scale operation, passes data from a user program to the scale
processor. Weight, mode, and tare values are provided by the user program; the displayed weight is the weight
value minus tare. Gross/net mode is set by the gn parameter regardless of whether a tare value is passed. This
allows display of a net value when the net is known but gross and tare values are not available.
Note that because the user program supplies all weight data, weight data acquisition APIs are not valid for
program scales. When used with program scales, these APIs (including GetGross, GetNet, GetTare) will
typically return a SysCode value of SysInvalidScale. Always check the returned SysCode value of scale-related
APIs to ensure valid data.
Syntax:
function SubmitData (scale : Integer; weight : Real; gn : Mode; units : UnitType;
tare : Real) : SysCode;
SysInvalidScale
SysOK
The scale is not set up as a program scale.

SubmitDSPData
Submit data to a program scale. This function works much like SubmitData() but has fewer parameters. New to
this function is the dp : Decimal_Type that allows the program to set the decimal point for the display. The call
assumes Gross mode and primary units.
Syntax:
function SubmitDSPData( scale : integer; weight : real; units : string; dp :
Decimal_Type ) : SysCode;
SysInvalidScale
SysOK
5.5
The scale is not set up as a program scale.

Setpoints and Batching

Note
Unless otherwise stated, when an API with a VAR parameter returns a SysCode value other than SysOK,
the VAR parameter is not changed.
DisableSP
Disables operation of setpoint SP.

Method Signature:
function DisableSP (SP : Integer) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
SP
Setpoint number
SysInvalidSetpoint
SysBatchRunning
SysInvalidRequest
SysOK
The setpoint specified by SP does not exist.

Setpoint SP cannot be disabled while a batch is running.
The setpoint specified by SP cannot be enabled or disabled.
Example:
DisableSP (4);
EnableSP
Enables operation of setpoint SP.

Method Signature:
function EnableSP (SP : Integer) : SysCode;
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Parameters:
[in]
SP
Setpoint number
SysInvalidSetpoint
SysBatchRunning
SysInvalidRequest
SysOK

Setpoint SP cannot be enabled while a batch is running.
The setpoint specified by SP cannot be enabled or disabled.
Example:
EnableSP (4);
GetBatchingMode
Returns the current batching mode (BATCHNG parameter).

Method Signature:
function GetBatchingMode : BatchingMode;
BatchingMode values returned:
Off
Auto
Manual
Batching mode is off.

Batching mode is set to automatic.
Batching mode is set to manual.
GetBatchStatus
Sets S to the current batch status.

Method Signature:
function GetBatchStatus (VAR S : BatchStatus) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[out]
S
Batch status
BatchStatus values returned:
BatchComplete
BatchStopped
BatchRunning
BatchPaused
The batch is complete.

The batch is stopped.
A batch routine is in progress.
The batch is paused.
SysInvalidRequest
SysOK
The BATCHNG configuration parameter is set to OFF.

GetCurrentSP
Sets SP to the number of the current batch setpoint.

Method Signature:
function GetCurrentSP (VAR SP : Integer) : Syscode;
Parameters:
[out]
SP
Setpoint number
SysInvalidRequest
SysBatchNotRunning
SysOK

No batch routine is running.
Example:
CurrentSP : Integer;
GetCurrentSP (CurrentSP);
WriteLn (Port1, "Current setpoint is", CurrentSP);
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GetSPBand
Sets V to the current band value (BANDVAL parameter) of the setpoint SP.
Method Signature:
function GetSPBand (SP : Integer; V : Real) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
SP
[out]
V
Setpoint number
Band value
SysInvalidSetpoint
SysInvalidRequest
SysOK

The setpoint specified by SP has no hysteresis (BANDVAL) parameter.
Example:
SP7Bandval : Real;
GetSPBand (7, SP7BAndval);

WriteLn (Port1, "Current Band Value of SP7 is", SP7Bandval);
GetSPCaptured
Sets V to the weight value that satisfied the setpoint SP.

Method Signature:
function GetSPCaptured (SP : Integer; V : Real) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
SP
[out]
V
Setpoint number
Captured weight value
SysInvalidSetpoint
SysInvalidRequest
SysOK
The setpoint number specified by SP is less than 1 or greater than 100.

The setpoint has no captured value.
GetSPCount
For DINCNT setpoints, sets Count to the value specified for setpoint SP.
Method Signature:
function GetSPCount (SP : Integer; VAR Count : Integer) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
SP
[out]
Count
Setpoint number
Count value
SysInvalidSetpoint
SysInvalidRequest
SysOK

The specified setpoint is not a DINCNT setpoint.
GetSPDuration
For time of day (TOD) setpoints, sets DT to the current trip duration (DURATION parameter) of the setpoint SP.
Method Signature:
function GetSPDuration (SP : Integer; VAR DT : DateTime) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
SP
[out]
DT
Setpoint number
Setpoint trip duration
SysInvalidSetpoint
SysInvalidRequest
SysOK
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The setpoint specified by SP has no DURATION parameter.
Example:
SP3DUR : DateTime;
GetSPTime (3, SP3DUR);

WriteLn (Port1, "Current Trip Duration of SP3 is", SP3DUR);
GetSPHyster
Sets V to the current hysteresis value (HYSTER parameter) of the setpoint SP.
Method Signature:
function GetSPHyster (SP : Integer; V : Real) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
SP
[out]
V
Setpoint number
Hysteresis value
SysInvalidSetpoint
SysInvalidRequest
SysOK

The setpoint specified by SP has no hysteresis HYSTER) parameter.
Example:
SP5Hyster : Real;
GetSPHyster (5, SP5Hyster);

WriteLn (Port1, "Current Hysteresis Value of SP5 is", SP5Hyster);
GetSPNSample
For averaging (AVG) setpoints, sets N to the current number of samples (NSAMPLE parameter) of the setpoint
SP.
Method Signature:
function GetSPNSample (SP : Integer; VAR N : Integer) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
SP
[out]
N
Setpoint number
Sample value
SysInvalidSetpoint
SysInvalidRequest
SysOK

The setpoint specified by SP has no NSAMPLE parameter.
Example:
SP5NS : Integer;
GetSPNSample (5, SP5NS);

WriteLn (Port1, "Current NSample Value of SP5 is", SP5NS);
GetSPPreact
Sets V to the current preact value (PREACT parameter) of the setpoint SP.
Method Signature:
function GetSPPreact (SP : Integer; V : Real) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
SP
[out]
V
Setpoint number
Preact value
SysInvalidSetpoint
SysInvalidRequest
SysOK

The setpoint specified by SP has no preact (PREACT) parameter.
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Example:
SP2Preval : Real;
GetSPPreact (2, SP2Preval);

WriteLn (Port1, "Current Preact Value of SP2 is", SP2Preval);
GetSPPreCount
Sets Count to the preact learn interval value (PCOUNT parameter) of setpoint SP.
Method Signature:
function GetSPPreCount (SP : Integer; Count : Integer) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
SP
[out]
Count
Setpoint number
Preact learn interval value
SysInvalidSetpoint
SysInvalidRequest
SysOK

The setpoint specified by SP has no preact learn interval (PCOUNT) parameter.
Example:
SP3PCount : Integer;
GetSPPreCount (3, SP3PCount);

WriteLn (Port1, "Current Preact Learn Value of SP3 is", SP3PCount);
GetSPTime
For time of day (TOD) setpoints, sets DT to the current trip time (TIME parameter) of the setpoint SP.
Method Signature:
function GetSPTime (SP : Integer; VAR DT : DateTime) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
SP
[out]
DT
Setpoint number
Current setpoint trip time
SysInvalidSetpoint
SysInvalidRequest
SysOK

The setpoint specified by SP has no TIME parameter.
Example:
SP2TIME : DateTime;
GetSPTime (2, SP2TIME);

WriteLn (Port1, "Current Trip Time of SP2 is", SP2TIME);
GetSPValue
Sets V to the current value (VALUE parameter) of the setpoint SP.

Method Signature:
function GetSPValue (SP : Integer; VAR V : Real) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
SP
[out]
V
Setpoint number
Setpoint value
SysInvalidSetpoint
SysInvalidRequest
SysOK
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The setpoint specified by SP has no VALUE parameter.
Example:
SP4Val : Real;
GetSPValue (4, SP4Val);

WriteLn (Port1, "Current Value of SP4 is", SP4Val);
GetSPVover
For checkweigh (CHKWEI) setpoints, sets V to the current overrange value (VOVER parameter) of the setpoint
SP.
Method Signature:
function GetSPVover (SP : Integer; VAR V : Real) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
SP
[out]
V
Setpoint number
Overrange value
SysInvalidSetpoint
SysInvalidRequest
SysOK

The setpoint specified by SP has no VOVER parameter.
Example:
SP3VOR : Real;
GetSPVover (3, SP3VOR);

WriteLn (Port1, "Current Overrange Value of SP3 is", SP3VOR);
GetSPVunder
For checkweigh (CHKWEI) setpoints, sets V to the current underrange value (VUNDER parameter) of the
setpoint SP.
Method Signature:
function GetSPVunder (SP : Integer; VAR V : Real) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
SP
[out]
V
Setpoint number
Underrange value
SysInvalidSetpoint
SysInvalidRequest
SysOK

The setpoint specified by SP has no VUNDER parameter.
Example:
SP4VUR : Real;
GetSPVunder (4, SP4VUR);

WriteLn (Port1, "Current Underrange Value of SP4 is", SP4VUR);
PauseBatch
Initiates a latched pause of a running batch process.

Method Signature:
function PauseBatch : SysCode;
SysPermissionDenied
SysBatchRunning
SysOK

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ResetBatch
Terminates a running, stopped, or paused batch process and resets the batch system.
Method Signature:
function ResetBatch : SysCode;
SysPermissionDenied
SysBatchRunning
SysOK

SetBatchingMode
Sets the batching mode (BATCHNG parameter) to the value specified by M.

Method Signature:
function SetBatchingMode (M : BatchingMode) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
SP
[in]
M
Setpoint number
Batching mode
BatchingMode values sent:
Off
Auto
Manual
Batching mode is off.

Batching mode is set to automatic.
Batching mode is set to manual.
SysInvalidMode
SysOK
The batching mode specified by M is not valid.

SetSPBand
Sets the band value (BANDVAL parameter) of setpoint SP to the value specified by V.
Method Signature:
function SetSPBand (SP : Integer; V : Real) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
SP
[in]
V
Setpoint number
Band value
SysInvalidSetpoint
SysInvalidRequest
SysBatchRunning
SysOK

The setpoint specified by SP has no band value (BANDVAL) parameter.
The value cannot be changed because a batch process is currently running.
Example:
SP7Bandval : Real;
SP7Bandval := 10.0
SetSPBand (7, SP7Bandval);
SetSPCount
For DINCNT setpoints, sets the VALUE parameter of setpoint SP to the value specified by Count.
Method Signature:
function SetSPCount (SP : Integer; Count : Integer) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
SP
[in]
Count
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Setpoint number
Count value
SysInvalidSetpoint
SysInvalidRequest
SysOK

The specified setpoint is not a DINCNT setpoint.
SetSPDuration
For time of day (TOD) setpoints, sets the trip duration (DURATION parameter) of setpoint SP to the value
specified by DT.
Method Signature:
function SetSPDuration (SP : Integer; DT : DateTime) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
SP
[in]
DT
Setpoint number
Setpoint trip duration
SysInvalidSetpoint
SysInvalidRequest
SysBatchRunning
SysOutOfRange
SysOK

The setpoint specified by SP has no DURATION parameter.
The value specified for DT is not in the allowed range for setpoint SP.
Example:
SP3DUR : DateTime;
SP3DUR := 00:3:15
SetSPDuration (3, SP3DUR);
SetSPHyster
Sets the hysteresis value (HYSTER parameter) of setpoint SP to the value specified by V.
Method Signature:
function SetSPHyster (SP : Integer; V : Real) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
SP
[in]
V
Setpoint number
Hysteresis value
SysInvalidSetpoint
SysInvalidRequest
SysBatchRunning
SysOK

The setpoint specified by SP has no hysteresis (HYSTER) parameter.
Example:
SP5Hyster : Real;
SP5Hyster := 15.0;
SetSPHyster (5, SP5Hyster);
SetSPNSample
For averaging (AVG) setpoints, sets the number of samples (NSAMPLE parameter) of setpoint SP to the value
specified by N.
Method Signature:
function SetSPNSample (SP : Integer; N : Integer) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
SP
[in]
N
Setpoint number
Sample value
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SysInvalidSetpoint
SysInvalidRequest
SysBatchRunning
SysOutOfRange
SysOK

The setpoint specified by SP has no NSAMPLE parameter.
The value specified for N is not in the allowed range for setpoint SP.
Example:
SP5NS : Integer;
SP5NS := 10
SetSPNSample (5, SP5NS);
SetSPPreact
Sets the preact value (PREACT parameter) of setpoint SP to the value specified by V.
Method Signature:
function SetSPPreact (SP : Integer; V : Real) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
SP
[in]
V
Setpoint number
Preact value
SysInvalidSetpoint
SysInvalidRequest
SysBatchRunning
SysOK

The setpoint specified by SP has no preact (PREACT) parameter.
Example:
SP2PreVal : Real;
SP2PreVal := 30.0;
SetSPPreact (2, SP2PreVal);
SetSPPreCount
Sets the preact learn interval value (PCOUNT parameter) of setpoint SP to the value specified by Count.
Method Signature:
function SetSPPreCount (SP : Integer; Count : Integer) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
SP
[in]
Count
Setpoint number
Preact learn interval value
SysInvalidSetpoint
SysInvalidRequest
SysBatchRunning
SysOK

The setpoint specified by SP has no preact learn interval (PCOUNT) parameter.
Example:
SP3PCount : Integer;
SP3Pcount := 4;
SetSPPreCount (3, SP3PCount);
SetSPTime
For time of day (TOD) setpoints, sets the trip time (TIME parameter) of setpoint SP to the value specified by DT.
Method Signature:
function SetSPTime (SP : Integer; DT : DateTime) : SysCode;
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Parameters:
[in]
SP
[in]
DT
Setpoint number
Setpoint trip time
SysInvalidSetpoint
SysInvalidRequest
SysBatchRunning
SysOutOfRange
SysOK

The setpoint specified by SP has no TIME parameter.
The value specified for DT is not in the allowed range for setpoint SP.
Example:
SP2TIME : DateTime;
SP2TIME := 08:15:00
SetSPTime (2, SP2TIME);
SetSPValue
Sets the value (VALUE parameter) of setpoint SP to the value specified by V.

Method Signature:
function SetSPValue (SP : Integer; V : Real) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
SP
[in]
V
Setpoint number
Setpoint value
SysInvalidSetpoint
SysInvalidRequest
SysBatchRunning
SysOutOfRange
SysOK

The setpoint specified by SP has no VALUE parameter.
The value specified for V is not in the allowed range for setpoint SP.
Example:
SP4Val : Real;
SP4Val := 350.0;
SetSPValue (4, SP4Val);
SetSPVover
For checkweigh (CHKWEI) setpoints, sets the overrange value (VOVER parameter) of setpoint SP to the value
specified by V.
Method Signature:
function SetSPVover (SP : Integer; V : Real) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
SP
[in]
V
Setpoint number
Overrange value
SysInvalidSetpoint
SysInvalidRequest
SysOK

The setpoint specified by SP has no VOVER parameter.
Example:
SP3VOR : Real;
SP3VOR := 35.5
SetSPVover (3, SP3VOR);
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SetSPVunder
For checkweigh (CHKWEI) setpoints, sets the underrange value (VUNDER parameter) of setpoint SP to the
value specified by V.
Method Signature:
function SetSPVunder (SP : Integer; V : Real) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
SP
[in]
V
Setpoint number
Underrange
SysInvalidSetpoint
SysInvalidRequest
SysOK

The setpoint specified by SP has no VUNDER parameter.
Example:
SP4VUR : Real;
SP4VUR := 26.4
SetSPVunder (4, SP4VUR);
StartBatch
Starts or resumes a batch run.

Method Signature:
function StartBatch : SysCode;
SysPermissionDenied
SysBatchRunning
SysOK

A batch process is already in progress.
StopBatch
Stops a currently running batch.

Method Signature:
function StopBatch : SysCode;
SysPermissionDenied
SysBatchNotRunning
SysOK
5.6

No batch process is running.
Digital I/O Control
In the following digital I/O control functions, slot 0 represents the J2 connector on the indicator CPU board and
supports four digital I/O bits (14). Digital I/O on expansion boards (slots 114) each support 24 bits of I/O (bits
124).
GetDigin
Sets V to the value of the digital input assigned to slot S, bit D. GetDigin sets the value of V to 0 if the input is on,
to 1 if the input is off. Note that the values returned are the reverse of those used when setting an output with the
SetDigout function.
Method Signature:
function GetDigin (S : Integer; D : Integer; VAR V : Integer) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
S
[in]
D
[out]
D
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Slot number
Bit number
Digital input status
SysInvalidRequest
SysOK
The slot and bit assignment specified is not a valid digital input.
Example:
DIGINS0B3 : Integer;
GetDigin (0, 3, DIGINS0B3);

WriteLn (Port1, "Digin S0B3 status is", DIGINS0B3);
GetDigout
Sets V to the value of the digital output assigned to slot S, bit D. GetDigout sets the value of V to 0 if the output is
on, to 1 if the output is off. Note that the values returned are the reverse of those used when setting an output with
the SetDigout function.
Method Signature:
function GetDigout (S : Integer; D : Integer; VAR V : Integer) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
S
[in]
D
[out]
D
Slot number
Bit number
Digital output status
SysInvalidRequest
SysOK
The slot and bit assignment specified is not a valid digital output.
Example:
DIGOUTS0B2 : Integer;
GetDigout (0, 2, DIGOUTS0B2);

WriteLn (Port1, "Digout S0B2 status is", DIGOUTS0B2);
SetDigout
Sets value of the digital output assigned to slot S, bit D, to the value specified by V. Set V to 1 to turn the
specified output on; set V to 0 to turn the output off.
Method Signature:
function SetDigout (S : Integer;
Parameters:
[in]
S
[in]
D
[in]
D
D : Integer; V : Integer) : SysCode;
Slot number
Bit number
Digital output status
SysInvalidRequest
SysOutOfRange
SysOK
The slot and bit assignment specified is not a valid digital output.
The value V must be 0 (inactive) or 1 (active).
Example:
DIGOUTS0B2 : Integer;
DIGOUTS0B2 := 0;
SetDigout (0, 2, DIGOUTS0B2);
5.7
Fieldbus Data
BusImage
BusImage is a data type to allow a user program to pass integer data to and from a fieldbus.
Method Signature:
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BusImageReal
BusImageReal is a data type to allow a user program to pass real data to and from a fieldbus.
Method Signature:
type BusImageReal is array[32] of real;
GetFBStatus
Returns the status word for the specified fieldbus. See the fieldbus Installation and Programming manual for a
description of the status word format.
Method Signature:
function GetFBStatus (fieldbus_no : Integer; scale_no : Integer; VAR status : Integer) :
SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
fieldbus_no
[in]
scale_no
[out]
status
Fieldbus number
Scale number
Fieldbus status
SysInvalidRequest
SysOK
GetImage
For integer data, GetImage returns the content of the BusImage for the specified fieldbus.
Method Signature:
function GetImage (fieldbus_no : Integer; VAR data : BusImage) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
fieldbus_no
[out]
BusImage
Fieldbus number
Bus image
SysInvalidRequest
SysOK
GetImageReal
For real data, GetImage returns the content of the BusImageReal for the specified fieldbus.
Method Signature:
function GetImageReal (fieldbus_no : Integer; VAR data : BusImageReal) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
fieldbus_no
BusImageReal
[out]
Fieldbus number
Bus image
SysInvalidRequest
SysOK
SetImage
For integer data, SetImage sets the content of the BusImage for the specified fieldbus.
Method Signature:
function SetImage (fieldbus_no : Integer; data : BusImage) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
fieldbus_no
[in]
BusImage
Fieldbus number
Bus image
SysInvalidRequest
SysOK
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SetImageReal
For real data, SetImageReal sets the content of the BusImageReal for the specified fieldbus.
Method Signature:
function SetImage (fieldbus_no : Integer; data : BusImageReal) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
fieldbus_no
[in]
BusImageReal
Fieldbus number
Bus image
SysInvalidRequest
SysOK
5.8
Analog Output Operations
SetAlgout
Sets the analog output card in slot S to the percentage P. Negative P values are set to zero; values greater than
100.0 are set to 100.0.
Method Signature:
function SetAlgout (S : Integer;
Parameters:
[in]
S
[in]
P
P : Real) : SysCode;
Slot number
Analog output percentage value
SysInvalidPort
SysInvalidRequest
SysOK
5.9
The specified slot (S) is not a valid analog output.

The analog output is not configured from program control.
Pulse Input Operations
ClearPulseCount
Sets the pulse count of the pulse input card in slot S to zero.
Method Signature:
function ClearPulseCount (S : Integer) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
S
Slot number
SysInvalidCounter
SysOK
The specified counter (S) is not a valid pulse input.

PulseCount
Sets C to the current pulse count of the pulse input card in slot S.
Method Signature:
function PulseCount (S : Integer;
Parameters:
[in]
S
[out]
C
VAR C : Integer) : SysCode;
Slot number
Current pulse count
SysInvalidCounter
SysOK

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PulseRate
Sets R to the current pulse rate (in pulses per second) of the pulse input card in slot S.
Method Signature:
function PulseRate (S : Integer;
Parameters:
[in]
S
[out]
C
VAR R : Integer) : SysCode;
Slot number
Current pulse rate
SysInvalidCounter
SysOK

5.10 Display Operations

ClosePrompt
Closes a prompt opened by the PromptUser function.

Method Signature:
procedure ClosePrompt;
DisplayStatus
Displays the string msg in the front panel status message area. The length of string msg should not exceed 32
characters.
Method Signature:
procedure DisplayStatus (msg : String);
Parameters:
[in]
msg
Display text
GetEntry
Retrieves the user entry from a programmed prompt.

Method Signature:
function GetEntry : String;
PromptUser
Opens the alpha entry box and places the string msg in the user prompt area.
Method Signature:
function PromptUser (msg : String) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
msg
Prompt text
SysRequestFailed
SysOK
The prompt could not be opened.

SelectScreen
Selects the configured screen, N, to show on the indicator display.

Method Signature:
function SelectScreen (N : Integer) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
N
Screen number
SysInvalidRequest
SysOK
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The value specified for N is less than 1 or greater than 10.

SetEntry
Sets the user entry for a programmed prompt. This procedure can be used to provide a default value for entry box
text when prompting the operator for input. Up to 1000 characters can be specified.
Method Signature:
procedure SetEntry (S : String);
5.11 Display Programming

ClearGraph
Clears a graph by setting all elements of a DisplayImage array to zero.

Method Signature:
procedure ClearGraph (VAR graph_array : DisplayImage);
Parameters:
[out]
graph_array
Graph identifier
DrawGraphic
Displays or erases a graphic defined in the bitmap.iri file incorporated into the user program source (.src) file.
See Section 6.6 on page 92 for more information about display programming.
Method Signature:
function DrawGraphic (gr_num : Integer; x_start : Integer; y_start : Integer;
bitmap : DisplayImage; color : Color_type; height : Integer; width : Integer) :
SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
[in]
[in]
[in]
[in]
[in]
[in]
gr_num
x_start
y_start
bitmap
color
height
width
Graphic number
X-axis starting pixel location
Y-axis starting pixel location
Graphic bitmap
Color type
Graphic height
Graphic width
SysDeviceError
The value specified for gr_num is greater than 100.
SysOK
Setting up a graph requires several functions that must be performed in the following order:
GraphCreate assigns storage and defines the type of graph
GraphInit sets the location of the graph on the display
GraphScale sets the value bounds for the graph
GraphPlot is used to actually plot the graph on the display
GraphCreate
GraphCreate assigns storage and defines the graph display type for use by other graphing functions.
Method Signature:
function GraphCreate (graphic_no : Integer; bitmap : DisplayImage; color :
Color_type; kind : GraphType) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
[in]
[in]
[in]
graphic_no
bitmap
color
kind
Graphic number
Bitmap
Graphic color
Graphic kind
SysInvalidRequest
SysOK
The DisplayImage specified by bitmap does not exist.

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Example:
G_Graph1 : DisplayImage;
result : Syscode;
begin
result := GraphCreate(1, G_Graph1, Black, Bar);
if result = SysOK then
result :=GraphInit(71,30,60,110,240);
end if;
end;
GraphInit
GraphInit sets the location of the graph on the display. x_start and y_start values specify the distance, in
pixels, from top left corner of the display at which the top left corner of the graph is shown. height and width
specify the graph size, in pixels. (Full display size is 240 pixels high by 320 pixels wide.)
Method Signature:
function GraphInit (graphic_no : Integer; x_start : Integer; y_start : Integer;
height : Integer; width : Integer) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
[in]
[in]
[in]
[in]
[in]
[in]
graphic_no
x_start
y_start
bitmap
color
height
width
Graphic number
X-axis starting pixel location
Y-axis starting pixel location
Graphic bitmap
Color type
Graphic height
Graphic width
SysInvalidRequest
SysOutOfRange
SysDeviceError
SysOK
The DisplayImage specified by bitmap does not exist.

Specified parameters exceed display height or width, or are too small to
accommodate the graphic.
Internal error
Example:
G_Graph1 : DisplayImage;
result : Syscode;
begin
result := GraphCreate(1, G_Graph1, Black, Bar);
if result = SysOK then
result :=GraphInit(71,30,60,110,240);
end if;
end;
GraphPlot
GraphPlot plots the graph previously set up using the GraphCreate, GraphInit, and GraphScale functions. The
graph appears as a histogram: each GraphPlot call places a bar or line at the right edge of the graph, moving
values from previous calls to the left. The width of the bar, in pixels, is specified by width parameter. The
maximum width value is 8; larger values are reduced to 8. If the y_value is beyond the bounds set by
GraphScale, the bar is plotted to the maximum or minimum value.
Method Signature:
function GraphPlot (graphic_no : Integer; y_value : Real; width : Integer; color :
Color_type) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
[in]
[in]
[in]
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graphic_no
y_value
color
width
Graphic number
Pixel height of histogram
Color type
Pixel width of moving bar
SysInvalidRequest
SysOK
Graph not initialized.

Example:
result : Syscode;
weight : real;
begin
GetGross(1,Primary,weight);
result := GraphPlot(1, weight, 1, Black);
end;
GraphScale
GraphScale sets the minimum and maximum x and y values for a graph. Currently, only the y values are used for
the histogram displays; x values are reserved for future use, but must be present in the call.
Method Signature:
function GraphScale (graphic_no : Integer; x_min : Real; x_max : Real; y_min :
Real; y_max : Real) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
[in]
[in]
[in]
[in]
graphic_no
x_min
x_max
y_min
y-max
Graphic number
Minimum x-axis value
Maximum x-axis value)
Minimum y-axis value
Maximum y-axis value
SysInvalidRequest
SysOutOfRange
SysOK
Graph not initialized.

A minimum value (x_min or y_min) is greater than its specified max value.
Example:
GraphScale(1, 10.0, 50000.0, 0.0, 10000.0);
SetBargraphLevel
Sets the displayed level of bargraph widget W to the percentage (0100%) specified by Level.
Method Signature:
function SetBargraphLevel (W : Integer; Level : Integer) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
W
[in]
Level
Bargraph widget number

Bargraph widget level
SysInvalidWidget
SysOK
The bargraph widget specified by W does not exist.

SetLabelText
Sets the text of label widget W to S.

Method Signature:
function SetLabelText (W : Integer; S : String) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
W
[in]
S
Label widget number

Label widget text
SysInvalidWidget
SysOK
The label widget specified by W does not exist.

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SetNumericValue
Sets the value of numeric widget W to V.

Method Signature:
function SetNumericValue (W : Integer; V : Real) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
W
[in]
V
Numeric widget number

Numeric widget value
SysInvalidWidget
SysOK
The numeric widget specified by W does not exist.

SetSymbolState
Sets the state of symbol widget W to S. The widget state determines the variant of the widget symbol displayed.
All widgets have at least two states (values 1 and 2); some have three (3). See Section 9.0 of the 920i Installation
Manual for descriptions of the symbol widget states.
Method Signature:
function SetSymbolState (W : Integer; S : Integer) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
W
[in]
S
Symbol widget number

Symbol widget state
SysInvalidWidget
SysOK
The symbol widget specified by W does not exist.

SetWidgetVisibility
Sets the visibility state of widget W to V.

Method Signature:
function SetWidgetVisibility (W : Integer; V : OnOffType) : SysCode;
Parameters:
[in]
W
[in]
V
Widget number
Widget visibility
SysInvalidWidget
SysOK
The widget specified by W does not exist.

5.12 Event Handlers

BusCommandHandler
When enabled, this event handler is activated when new data arrives on a field bus option card. SetImage() must
be called before BusCommandHandler() will be activated again. A new activation of the handler can occur when
new data is present on the bus.
Method Signature:
BusCommandHandler()
xKeyReleased
This class of event handlers is activated when a key is released. The "x" is replaced with the name of the key. Key
names are the same as for the xKeyPressed handlers. Note that the xKeyReleased handlers are subject to the
same timing considerations as all other user handlers. The events are queued in the order they are detected. Any
handler that involves lengthy operations may delay the start of other handlers.
Method Signature:
handler xKeyReleased;
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5.13 Database Operations

<DB>.Add
Adds a record to the referenced database. Using this function invalidates any previous sort operation.
Method Signature:
function <DB>.Add : SysCode;
SysNoSuchDatabase
SysDatabaseFull
SysOK
The referenced database cannot be found.

There is no space in the specified database for this record.
<DB>.Clear
Clears all records from the referenced database.

Method Signature:
function <DB>.Clear : SysCode;
SysNoSuchDatabase
SysOK

<DB>.Delete
Deletes the current record from the referenced database. Using this function invalidates any previous sort
operation.
Method Signature:
function <DB>.Delete : SysCode;
SysNoSuchDatabase
SysNoSuchRecord
SysOK

The requested record is not contained in the database.
The following <DB.Find> functions allow a database to be searched. Column I is an alias for the field name,
generated by the "Generate iRev import file" operation. The value to be matched is set in the working database
record, in the field corresponding to column I, before a call to <DB>.FindFirst or <DB>.FindLast.
<DB>.FindFirst
Finds the first record in the referenced database that matches the contents of <DB> column I.
Method Signature:
function <DB>.FindFirst (I : Integer) : SysCode;
SysNoSuchDatabase
SysNoSuchRecord
SysNoSuchColumn
SysOK

The column specified by I does not exist.
<DB>.FindLast
Finds the last record in the referenced database that matches the contents of <DB> column I.
Method Signature:
function <DB>.FindLast (I : Integer) : SysCode;
SysNoSuchDatabase
SysNoSuchRecord
SysNoSuchColumn
SysOK

The column specified by I does not exist.
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<DB>.FindNext
Finds the next record in the referenced database that matches the criteria of a previous FindFirst or FindLast
operation.
Method Signature:
function <DB>.FindNext : SysCode;
SysNoSuchDatabase
SysNoSuchRecord
SysOK

<DB>.FindPrev
Finds the previous record in the referenced database that matches the criteria of a previous FindFirst or FindLast
operation.
Method Signature:
function <DB>.FindLast : SysCode;
SysNoSuchDatabase
SysNoSuchRecord
SysOK

<DB>.GetFirst
Retrieves the first logical record from the referenced database.

Method Signature:
function <DB>.GetFirst : SysCode;
SysNoSuchDatabase
SysNoSuchRecord
SysOK

<DB>.GetLast
Retrieves the last logical record from the referenced database.

Method Signature:
function <DB>.GetLast : SysCode;
SysNoSuchDatabase
SysNoSuchRecord
SysOK

<DB>.GetNext
Retrieves the next logical record from the referenced database.

Method Signature:
function <DB>.GetNext : SysCode;
SysNoSuchDatabase
SysNoSuchRecord
SysOK

<DB>.GetPrev
Retrieves the previous logical record from the referenced database.

Method Signature:
function <DB>.GetPrev : SysCode;
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SysNoSuchDatabase
SysNoSuchRecord
SysOK

<DB>.Sort
Sorts database <DB> into ascending order based on the contents of column I. The sort table supports a maximum
of 30 000 elements. Databases with more than 30 000 records cannot be sorted.
Method Signature:
function <DB>.Sort (I : Integer) : SysCode;
SysNoSuchDatabase
SysNoSuchRecord
SysOK

<DB>.Update
Updates the current record in the referenced database with the contents of <DB>. Using this function invalidates
any previous sort operation.
Method Signature:
function <DB>.Update : SysCode;
SysNoSuchDatabase
SysNoSuchRecord
SysOK

5.14 Timer Controls

Thirty-two timers, configurable as either continuous and one-shot timers, can be used to generate events at some
time in the future. The shortest interval for which a timer can be set is 10 ms.
ResetTimer
Resets the value of timer T (132) by stopping the timer, setting the timer mode to TimerOneShot, and setting the
timer time-out to 1.
Parameters:
[in]
T
Timer number
Method Signature:
function ResetTimer (T : Integer) : Syscode;
SysInvalidTimer
SysOK
The timer specified by T a not valid timer.

ResumeTimer
Restarts a stopped timer T (132) from its stopped value.

Method Signature:
function ResumeTimer (T : Integer) : Syscode;
Parameters:
[in]
T
Timer number
SysInvalidTimer
SysOK

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SetTimer
Sets the time-out value of timer T (132). Timer values are specified in 0.01-second intervals (1= 10 ms, 100 =
1 second). For one-shot timers, the SetTimer function must be called again to restart the timer once it has expired.
Method Signature:
function SetTimer (T : Integer ; V : Integer) : Syscode;
Parameters:
[in]
T
[in]
V
Timer number
Timer value
SysInvalidTimer
SysOK

SetTimerDigout
SetTimer Digout is used to provide precise control of state changes for timers using TimerDigoutOff or
TimerDigoutOn modes. The state of the specified digital output (slot S, bit D)is changed when timer T (132)
expires.
Method Signature:
function SetTimer (T : Integer ; S : Integer ; D: Integer) : Syscode;
Parameters:
[in]
T
[in]
S
[in]
D
Timer number
Digital I/O slot number
Digital I/O bit number
SysInvalidTimer
SysOK

Example:
SetTimer(1,100); -- Set value of Timer1 to 100 (1 second)
SetTimerMode(1,TimerDigoutOn); -- Set timer mode to turn on the digital output
SetTimerDigout(1,0,1); -- Set which digital output to control (slot 0, bit 1)
StartTimer(1); -- Start timer
SetTimerMode
Sets the mode value, M, of timer T (132). This function, normally included in a program startup handler, only
needs to be called once for each timer unless the timer mode is changed.
Method Signature:
function SetTimer (T : Integer ; M : TimerMode) : Syscode;
Parameters:
[in]
T
[in]
M
Timer number
Timer mode
TimerMode values sent:
TimerOneShot
TimerContinuous
TimerDigOutOff
TimerDigOutOn
Timer mode is set to one-shot.

Timer mode is set to continuous.
One-shot timer sets a digital output off when the timer expires.
One-shot timer sets a digital output on when the timer expires.
SysInvalidTimer
SysInvalidState
SysInvalidRequest
SysOK
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The timer specified by T is a not valid timer.

The timer specified by M is a not valid timer mode.
The slot or bit number configured is not a valid digital output .
StartTimer
Starts timer T (132). For one-shot timers, this function must be called each time the timer is used. Continuous
timers are started only once; they do not require another call to StartTimer unless stopped by a call to the
StopTimer function.
Method Signature:
function StartTimer (T : Integer) : Syscode;
Parameters:
[in]
T
Timer number
SysInvalidTimer
SysOK

StopTimer
Stops timer T (132).

Method Signature:
function StopTimer (T : Integer) : Syscode;
Parameters:
[in]
T
Timer number
SysInvalidTimer
SysOK

5.15 Mathematical Operations

Abs
Returns the absolute value of x.

Method Signature:
function Abs (x : Real) : Real;
ATan
Returns a value between /2 and /2, representing the arctangent of x in radians.

Method Signature:
function Atan (x : Real) : Real;
Ceil
Returns the smallest integer greater than or equal to x.

Method Signature:
function Ceil (x : Real) : Integer;
Cos
Returns the cosine of x. x must be specified in radians.

Method Signature:
function Cos (x : Real) : Real;
Exp
Returns the value of ex.

Method Signature:
function Exp (x : Real) : Real;
Log
Returns the value of loge (x).

Method Signature:
function Log (x : Real) : Real;
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Log10
Returns the value of log10 (x).

Method Signature:
function Log10 (x : Real) : Real;
Sign
Returns the sign of the numeric operand. If x < 0, the function returns a value of 1; otherwise, the value returned
is 1.
Method Signature:
function Sign (x : Real) : Integer;
Sin
Returns the sine of x. x must be specified in radians.

Method Signature:
function Sin (x : Real) : Real;
Sqrt
Returns the square root of x.

Method Signature:
function Sqrt (x : Real) : Real;

Tan
Returns the tangent of x. x must be specified in radians.

Method Signature:
function Tan (x : Real) : Real;
5.16 Bit-wise Operations

BitAnd
Returns the bit-wise AND result of X and Y.

Method Signature:
function BitAnd (X : Integer; Y : Integer) : Integer;
BitNot
Returns the bit-wise NOT result of X.
Method Signature:
function BitNOT (X : Integer) : Integer;
BitOr
Returns the bit-wise OR result of X and Y.

Method Signature:
function BitOr (X : Integer; Y : Integer) : Integer;
BitXor
Returns the bit-wise exclusive OR (XOR) result of X and Y.

Method Signature:
function BitXor (X : Integer; Y : Integer) : Integer;
5.17 Built-in Types

BatchingMode
type BatchingMode is (Off, Auto, Manual);

BatchStatus
type BatchStatus is (BatchComplete, BatchStopped, BatchRunning, BatchPaused);
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BusImage

Color_type
type Color_type is (White, Black);

DataArray
type DataArray is array[300] of real;

Decimal_type
type Decimal_type is ( DP_8_888888, DP_88_88888, DP_888_8888, DP_8888_888, DP_88888_88,

DP_888888_8, DP_8888888, DP_8888880, DP_8888800, DP_DEFAULT );
DisplayImage
type DisplayImage is array[2402] of integer; Type DisplayImage is for user graphics and will hold the largest
displayable user graphic.
DTComponent
type DTComponent is (DateTimeYear, DateTimeMonth, DateTimeDay, DateTimeHour, DateTimeMinute,

DateTimeSecond);
ExtFloatArray
type ExtFloatArray is array[5] of integer;

GraphType
type GraphType is ( Line, Bar, XY );

HW_array_type
type HW_array_type is array[14] of HW_type; Used with the Hardware() API, each element of the array
represents a 920i expansion slot.
HW_type
type HW_type is ( NoCard, DualSerial, DualAtoD, SingleAtoD, AnalogOut, DigitalIO, Pulse, Memory,
reservedcard, DeviceNet, Profibus, reserved2card, ABRIO, reserved3card, DSP2000, AnalogInput, Ethernet );
Each of the enumerations represent a kind of option card for the 920i.
Keys
type Keys is (Soft4Key, Soft5Key, GrossNetKey, UnitsKey, Soft3Key, Soft2Key, Soft1Key, ZeroKey,
Undefined3Key, Undefined4Key, TareKey, PrintKey, N1KEY, N4KEY, N7KEY, DecpntKey, NavUpKey,
NavLeftKey, EnterKey, Undefined5Key, N2KEY, N5KEY, N8KEY, N0KEY, Undefined1Key, Undefined2Key,
NavRightKey, NavDownKey, N3KEY, N6KEY, N9KEY, ClearKey);
Mode
type Mode is (GrossMode, NetMode);

OnOffType
type OnOffType is (VOff, VOn);

PrintFormat
type PrintFormat is (GrossFmt, NetFmt, AuxFmt, TrWInFmt, TrRegFmt, TrWOutFmt, SPFmt, AccumFmt,
AlertFmt);
SysCode
type SysCode is (SysOk, SysLFTViolation, SysOutOfRange, SysPermissionDenied, SysInvalidScale,

SysBatchRunning, SysBatchNotRunning, SysNoTare, SysInvalidPort, SysQFull, SysInvalidUnits,
SysInvalidSetpoint, SysInvalidRequest, SysInvalidMode, SysRequestFailed, SysInvalidKey, SysInvalidWidget,
SysInvalidState, SysInvalidTimer, SysNoSuchDatabase, SysNoSuchRecord, SysDatabaseFull,
SysNoSuchColumn, SysInvalidCounter, SysDeviceError, SysInvalidChecksum, SysDatabaseAccessTimeout);
TareType
type TareType is (NoTare, PushbuttonTare, KeyedTare);
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TimerMode
type TimerMode is (TimerOneShot, TimerContinuous, TimerDigoutON, TimerDigoutOFF);

Units
type Units is (Primary, Secondary, Tertiary);

UnitType
type UnitType is (kilogram, gram, ounce, short_ton, metric_ton, grain, troy_ounce, troy_pound, long_ton,
custom, none, pound);
WgtMsg
type WgtMsg is array[12] of integer;
5.18 String Operations

Asc
Returns the ASCII value of the first character of string S. If S is an empty string, the value returned is 0.
Method Signature:
function Asc (S : String) : Integer;
Chr$
Returns a one-character string containing the ASCII character represented by I.

Method Signature:
function Chr$ (I : Integer) : String;
Hex$
Returns an eight-character hexadecimal string equivalent to I.

Method Signature:
function Hex$ (I : Integer) : String;
LCase$
Returns the string S with all upper-case letters converted to lower case.
Method Signature:
function LCase$ (S : String) : String;
Left$
Returns a string containing the leftmost I characters of string S. If I is greater than the length of S, the function
returns a copy of S.
Method Signature:
function Left$ (S : String; I : Integer) : String;
Len
Returns the length (number of characters) of string S.

Method Signature:
function Len (S : String) : Integer;
Mid$
Returns a number of characters (specified by length) from string s, beginning with the character specified by
start. If start is greater than the string length, the result is an empty string. If start + length is greater
than the length of S, the returned value contains the characters from start through the end of S.
Method Signature:
function Mid$ (S : String; start : Integer; length : Integer) : String;
Oct$
Returns an 11-character octal string equivalent to I.

Method Signature:
function Oct$ (I : Integer) : String;
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Right$
Returns a string containing the rightmost I characters of string S. If I is greater than the length of S, the function
returns a copy of S.
Method Signature:
function Right$ (S : String; I : Integer) : String;
Space$
Returns a string containing N spaces.

Method Signature:
function Space$ (N : Integer) : String;
UCase$
Returns the string S with all lower-case letters converted to upper case.
Method Signature:
function UCase$ (S : String) : String;
5.19 Data Conversion

IntegerToString
Returns a string representation of the integer I with a minimum length of W. If W is less than zero, zero is used as
the minimum length. If W is greater than 100, 100 is used as the minimum length.
Method Signature:
function IntegerToString (I : Integer; W : Integer) : String;
RealToString
Returns a string representation of the real number R with a minimum length of W, with P digits to the right of the
decimal point. If W is less than zero, zero is used as the minimum length; if W is greater than 100, 100 is used as
the minimum length. If P is less than zero, zero is used as the precision; if P is greater than 20, 20 is used.
Method Signature:
function RealToString (R : Real; W : Integer; P: Integer) : String;
StringToInteger
Returns the integer equivalent of the numeric string S. If S is not a valid string, the function returns the value 0.
Method Signature:
function StringToInteger (S : String) : Integer;
StringToReal
Returns the real number equivalent of the numeric string S. If S is not a valid string, the function returns the
value 0.0.
Method Signature:
function StringToReal (S : String) : Real;
5.20 High Precision

DecodeExtFloat
A five-byte IEEE-1594 extended floating point number, expressed as an array or bytes, is converted to a standard
4-byte floating point real. NaN and infinity are processed. If a number is too small to convert to 4-byte precision,
zero is returned. If a number is too large to convert to 4-byte precision, infinity is returned.
Method Signature:
function DecodeExtFloat( weight : ExtFloatArray ) : real;
EncodeExtFloat
Converts a 4-byte floating point real to a 5-byte IEEE-1394 extended floating point number in the form of an
array of five bytes.
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Method Signature:
function EncodeExtFloat( weight : real ) : ExtFloatArray;
DecodeMessage
An entire measured value response message is partially decoded. Use with DecodeWeight() to decode all
parameters. This routine takes an entire measured value response message (from byte count to checksum) and
decodes the quarter-D bit, the weighing range, stability, and the verified bit. Enumerations are returned as
integers specified in the Sartorius xBPI protocol documentation.
Method Signature:
function DecodeMessage( msg : WgtMsg; var qd : integer; var range : integer; var
stability : integer; var verified : integer ) : SysCode;
SysInvalidChecksum
SysOK
The message checksum is incorrect.

DecodeWeight
An entire measured value response message is partially decoded. Use with DecodeMessage() to decode all
parameters. This routine takes an entire measured value response message (from byte count to checksum) and
decodes the weight, decimal point, units, and status. Enumerations are returned as integers specified in the
Sartorius xBPI protocol documentation.
Method Signature:
function DecodeWeight( msg : WgtMsg; var weight : real; var dp : integer; var units
: integer; var status : integer ) : SysCode;
SysInvalidChecksum
SysOK

InitHiPrec
Establishes communications with an RS-485 Sartorius platform. Sends a BREAK signal to the platform, then
sets communications parameters for xBPI protocol, RS-485, 9600 baud, 8-bit odd parity, two stop bits. 920i
indicator must have port set up accordingly. The platform parameters set by InitHiPrec() are: * Set baud rate to
9600 * Delete tare and application tares * The following are parameter table settings * Allow changes in the
Parameter Table (setting 40) * Standard Weighing Mode (setting 2) * Stability Range (setting 3) * Stability
Symbol Delay (setting 4) * Auto Zero (setting 6) * Zero Range (setting 11) * Power-On Zero Range (setting 12)
* Power-On Tare or Zeroing (setting 13) * Normal Output of Measured Values (setting 14) * Calibration Prompt
Off (setting 15) * Only one Weighing Range (setting 25) * Weight Units = Kilograms (setting 7) * Basic
Accuracy (setting 8) * Communication Type = xBPI (setting 35) * Data Output at Defined Intervals = Auto
(setting 38) * Allow Tare and Zero without standstill (setting 5) Setting numbers are the Sartorius parameter table
setting numbers.
Method Signature:
function InitHiPrec( port_no : integer ) : SysCode;
SysRequestFailed
SysOK
The function did not complete.

SubmitMessage
An entire Sartorius weight response message (from byte count to checksum) is decoded and submitted to a scale
for display. The scale must be setup as a Program Scale.
Method Signature:
function SubmitMessage( scale : integer; msg : WgtMsg ) : SysCode;
SysInvalidChecksum
SysOK
SysInvalidScale
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The scale is not a Program Scale.
5.21 USB
User program access to the USB file system requires new APIs for the user program to manipulate and use these
files. A user program may have only one file open at a time. Once opened, any further file accesses will be to that
file.
USBFileOpen( filename : string; mode : FileAccessMode ) : Syscode
This API is used to read a file from the flash drive. Opening a file as Read positions the internal pointer at the
start of the file. Opening a file as Create or Append positions the internal pointer at the end of the file. Any
attempt to read a file opened as Create or Append will return SysEndOfFile.
Parameters:
Filename - The 920i will look in a folder named whatever the 920i's UID is set for (defaulted to 1) for the
filename sent as the parameter. Use the entire path (without the drive). For example, if your file is stored on C:/
Examples/USB/Testing.txt the parameter would be: Examples/USB/Testing.txt
FileAccessMode - A new enumeration (see Section 4.0) with the choices of FileCreate, FileAppend, or
FileRead.
SysOk
SysNoFileSystemFound
SysPortBusy
SysFileNotFound
SysDirectoryNotFound
SysFileExists
SysInvalidFileFormat
SysBadFilename (over 8 characters)
SysEndOfFile
Example:
USBFileOpen(Testing.txt, FileCreate); --Creates a new empty file called Testing.txt.
USBFileOpen(test,FileAppend); --Adds to a currently stored file called Testing.txt
USBFileOpen(test,FileRead); --Reads from a currently stored file
USBFileClose()
This API is used to close a currently opened file (see USBFileOpen). A file must be closed before device
removal or the file contents may be corrupted.
No parameters.
SysOk
SysMediaChanged
SysNoFileOpen
USBFileDelete( filename : string )
This API deletes a file saved to the USB drive. To overwrite an existing file, the user program should first delete
the file, then reopen it with Create access.
Parameters:
filename sent as the parameter.
SysOk
SysPortBusy
SysFileNotFound
SysBadfilename
Example:
USBFileDelete(Testing.txt);
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USBFileExists( filename : string )
This API checks to see if a file exists on the USB drive.

Parameters:
filename sent as the parameter.
SysOk
SysPortBusy
SysInvalidMode
SysBadfilename
Example:
USBFileExists(Testing.txt);
ReadLn( var data : string )
This API will read a string from whatever file is currently open. The string will be placed in a
string-type-variable that must be defined.
Parameters:
Data: This is the string type variable that they data will be placed in to display or print or otherwise be used by
the program. It reads one line at a time and the entire line is in this string.
SysOk
SysNoFileOpen
SysMediaChanged
SysEndOfFile
Example:
Result := ReadLn(sTempString); --Reads a line of data from whatever file is open
while Result <> SysEndOfFile --Loops, looking at the return code until the end
loop
Result := ReadLn(sTempString);
WriteLn(3, sTempString); --Prints each line read out Port 3
end loop;
WriteLn( port : integer; data : string )
Write( port : integer; data : string )
These APIs both writ out a port (and are not new to USB but can be used by the USB). If writing to the USB
drive it will append the string to the end of the currently open file. The only difference between the two is the
WriteLn sends a carriage return/line feed at the end, and Write does not.
Parameters:
Port - Whichever port on the 920i the data will be sent out of. Port 2 is used for USB.
Example - see ReadLn.
GetUSBStatus() : Syscode
This API returns the most recent status report for the USB port. This is useful for validating a Write or WriteLn.
Example:
Result := GetUSBStatus;
GetUSBAssignment() : deviceType
Returns the DeviceType currently in use.

Example:
dDevice := GetUSBAssignment; -- verify the assignment
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if dDevice = USBFileSystem then

WriteLn(3,"USBFlashDrive");
elsif dDevice = USBHostPC then
WriteLn(OutPort,"USBHostPC");
elsif dDevice = USBPrinter2 then
WriteLn(OutPort,"USBPrinter2");
elsif dDevice = USBPrinter1 then
WriteLn(OutPort,"USBPrinter1");
elsif dDevice = USBKeyboard then
WriteLn(OutPort,"USBKeyboard");
else
WriteLn(OutPort,"Device Unknown");
end if;
SetUSBAssignment( device : deviceType )
Selects a secondary device for current use, capturing the current device as primary.
Parameters: device (see Section 4.0).
SysOk
SysDeviceNotFound
SysPortBusy
Example:
SetUSBAssignment(USBHostPC);
ReleaseUSBAssignment()
Returns the current USB device to the captured primary device.

SysOk
SysDeviceNotFound
SysPortBusy
Example:
ReleaseUSBAssignment;
IsUSBDevicePresent( device : deviceType )
Checks to see if the device passed is there or not.

Parameters: device (see Section 4.0).
SysOk
SysDeviceNotFound
Example:
Result := IsUSBDevicePresent(USBFileSystem);
if Result <> SysOk then
WriteLn(OutPort,"Flash Drive Not Found");
else
WriteLn(OutPort,"SysOK");
end if;
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SetFileTermin( termin : LineTermination )
This determines what is appended at the end of each line.

Termin - See Section 4.0 for LineTermination type options.
Example:
SetFileTermin(FileCRLF);
DBLoad(database name)
Opens a file in Read mode using the name of the database and the Unit ID and calls the core to process it as a
database file. The file is closed when done.
SysOk
SysNoSuchDatabase
SysFileAlreadyOpen
SysFileNotFound
SysInvalidFileFormat
SysPortBusy
Example:
if DBLoad("Product") = Sysok then
DisplayStatus("Product Database Loaded into 920i")
end if;
DBSave(database name)
Opens a file in Create mode using the name of the database and the Unit ID and calls the core to process it as a
database file. File is closed when done. For example if the Unit ID in the 920i was 5, it would store a file to E:/
5/Product.txt. (If your computer recognized the thumb drive as drive E).
SysOk
SysNoSuchDatabase
SysFileAlreadyOpen
SysFileNotFound
SysFileExists
SysPortBusy
Example:
if DBSave("Product") = Sysok then
DisplayStatus("Product Database Saved to thumb drive")
end if;
SysCodeToString( code : SysCode )
Returns the name of the SysCode as a string (so it can be printed or displayed).
Example:
Result := SetFileTermin(FileCRLF);
if Result <> SysOk then
WriteLn(3,(SysCodeToString(Result)));--Makes the syscode able to be printed
else
WriteLn(3,"SysOK");
end if;
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6.0
6.1
Appendix
Event Handlers
Handler
Description
AlertHandler
Runs when an error is generated from an attached iQUBE. Use the EventString function to
retrieve the error message displayed by the 920i.
BusCommandHandler
Runs when data is received on the fieldbus.
ClearKeyPressed
Runs when the CLR key on the numeric keypad is pressed
ClearKeyReleased
Runs when the CLR key on the numeric keypad is released
CmdxHandler
Runs when an F#x serial command is received on a serial port, where x is the F# command
number, 132. The communications port number receiving the command and the text
associated with the F#x command can be returned from the CmdxHandler using the
EventPort and EventString functions (see page 43).
DiginSxByActivate
Runs when the digital input assigned to slot x, bit y is activated. Valid bit assignments for slot 0
are 14; valid bit assignments for slots 1 through 14 are 124.
DiginSxByDeactivate
Runs when the digital input assigned to slot x, bit y is deactivated. Valid bit assignments for
slot 0 are 14; valid bit assignments for slots 1 through 14 are 124.
DotKeyPressed
Runs when the decimal point key on the numeric keypad is pressed
DotKeyReleased
Runs when the decimal point key on the numeric keypad is released
EnterKeyPressed
Runs when the ENTER key on the front panel is pressed
EnterKeyReleased
Runs when the ENTER key on the front panel is released
GrossNetKeyPressed
Runs when the GROSS/NET key is pressed
GrossNetKeyReleased
Runs when the GROSS/NET key is released
KeyPressed
Runs when any front panel key is pressed. Use the EventKey function within this handler to
determine which key caused the event.
KeyReleased
Runs when any front panel key is released. Use the EventKey function within this handler to
determine which key caused the event.
MajorKeyPressed
Runs when any of the five preceding major keys is pressed. Use the EventKey function within
this handler to determine which key caused the event.
MajorKeyReleased
Runs when any of the five preceding major keys is released. Use the EventKey function within
this handler to determine which key caused the event.
NavDownKeyPressed
Runs when the DOWN navigation key is pressed
NavDownKeyReleased
Runs when the DOWN navigation key is released
NavKeyPressed
Runs when any of the navigation cluster keys (including ENTER) is pressed. Use the EventKey
function within this handler to determine which key caused the event.
NavKeyReleased
Runs when any of the navigation cluster keys (including ENTER) is released. Use the EventKey
function within this handler to determine which key caused the event.
NavLeftKeyPressed
Runs when the LEFT navigation key is pressed
NavLeftKeyReleased
Runs when the LEFT navigation key is released
NavRightKeyPressed
Runs when the RIGHT navigation key is pressed
NavRightKeyReleased
Runs when the RIGHT navigation key is released
NavUpKeyPressed
Runs when the UP navigation key is pressed
NavUpKeyReleased
Runs when the UP navigation key is released
NumericKeyPressed
Runs when any key on the numeric keypad (including CLR or decimal point) is pressed. Use
the EventKey function within this handler to determine which key caused the event.
Table 6-1. 920i Event Handlers
920i Programming Reference - Appendix
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Handler
Description
NumericKeyReleased
Runs when any key on the numeric keypad (including CLR or decimal point) is released. Use
the EventKey function within this handler to determine which key caused the event.
NxKeyPressed
Runs when a numeric key is pressed, where x=the key number 09
NxKeyReleased
Runs when a numeric key is released, where x=the key number 09
PortxCharReceived
Runs when a character is received on port x, where x is the port number, 132. Use the
EventChar function within these handlers to return a one-character string representing the
character that caused the event.
PrintFmtx
Runs when a print format x (110) that includes the event raised (<EV>) token is printed.
PrintKeyPressed
Runs when the PRINT key is pressed
PrintKeyReleased
Runs when the PRINT key is released
ProgramStartup
Runs when the indicator is powered-up or when exiting setup mode
SoftKeyPressed
Runs when any softkey is pressed. Use the EventKey function within this handler to determine
which key caused the event.
SoftKeyReleased
Runs when any softkey is released. Use the EventKey function within this handler to determine
which key caused the event.
SoftxKeyPressed
Runs when softkey x is pressed, where x=the softkey number, 15, left to right
SoftxKeyReleased
Runs when softkey x is released, where x=the softkey number, 15, left to right
SPxTrip
Runs when setpoint x is tripped, where x is the setpoint number, 1100)
TareKeyPressed
Runs when the TARE key is pressed
TareKeyReleased
Runs when the TARE key is released
TimerxTrip
Runs when timer x is tripped, where x is the timer number, 132
UnitsKeyPressed
Runs when the UNITS key is pressed
UnitsKeyReleased
Runs when the UNITS key is released
UserxKeyPressed
Runs when a user-defined softkey is pressed, where x is the user-defined key number, 110
UserxKeyReleased
Runs when a user-defined softkey is released, where x is the user-defined key number, 110
UserEntry
Runs when the ENTER key or Cancel softkey is pressed in response to a user prompt
ZeroKeyPressed
Runs when the ZERO key is pressed
ZeroKeyReleased
Runs when the ZERO key is released
Table 6-1. 920i Event Handlers (Continued)
6.2
Compiler Error Messages

Error Messages
Cause (Statement Type)
Argument is not a handler name
Enable/disable handler
Arguments must have intrinsic type
Write/Writeln
Array bound must be greater than zero
Type declaration
Array bound must be integer constant
Type declaration
Array is too large
Type declaration
Conditional expression must evaluate to a discrete data type
If/while statement
Constant object cannot be stored
Object declaration
Constant object must have initializer
Object declaration
Exit outside all loops
Exit statement
Expected array reference
Subscript reference
Table 6-2. iRite Compiler Error Messages
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Error Messages
Cause (Statement Type)
Expected object or function reference
Qualifying expression
Expression must be numeric
For statement
Expression type does not match declaration
Initializer
Function name overloads handler name
Function declaration uses name reserved for handler
Handlers may not be called
Procedure/function call
Identifier already declared in this scope
All declarations
Illegal comparison
Boolean expression
Index must be numeric
Subscript reference
Invalid qualifier
Loop index must be integer type
For statement
Name is not a subprogram
Name is not a valid handler name
Handler declaration
Not a member of qualified type
Only a function can return a value
Procedure/handler declaration
Operand must be integer or enumeration type
Function or procedure call
Operand must be integer type
Logical expression
Operand type mismatch
Expression
Parameter is not a valid l-value
Parameter type mismatch
Parameters cannot be declared constant
Subprogram declaration
Port parameter must be integer type
Write/Writeln
Procedure name overloads handler name
Procedure declaration uses name reserved for handler
Procedure reference expected
Subprogram invocation
Record fields cannot be declared constant
Type declaration
Record fields cannot be declared stored
Type declaration
Reference is not a valid assignment target
Assignment statement
Return is only allowed in a subprogram
Startup body
Return type mismatch
Return statement
Step value must be constant
For statement
Subprogram invocation is missing parameters
Syntax error
Any statement
Cannot find system files
Internal error
Compiler error Context stack error
Internal error
Too many names declared in this context
Any declaration
Operand must be numeric
Numeric operators
Subprogram reference expected
Type mismatch in assignment
Assignment statement
Type reference expected
User-defined type name
Undefined identifier
Identifier not declared
VAR parameter type must match exactly
Wrong number of array subscripts
Subscript reference
Wrong number of parameters
Table 6-2. iRite Compiler Error Messages
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6.3
iRev Database Operations
You can use iRev and the 920i Interchange database utility software (PN 72809) to edit, save, and restore
databases for the 920i. This section describes procedures for maintaining 920i databases using iRev, including:
Upload: Copies the database from the 920i to iRev
Download: Copies the database from iRev to the 920i
Import: Copies the contents of a database file stored on the PC into iRev
Export: Copies the contents of a database file opened in iRev to a file on the PC
Clear All: Clears the contents of a database on the 920i.
Note
6.3.1
An existing 920i database must be cleared

before downloading a database of the same
name.
Editing: Databases can be displayed and edited using the iRev Data Editor
Uploading
To upload a database from the indicator (for viewing, editing, or backup), do the following:
1. Make a serial connection between the PC and the 920i
2. Start iRev
3. Connect to the indicator by clicking on the Connect button on the right side of the top toolbar
4. Click the Database bar on the left side of the iRev window
5. Click the Data Editor icon.
6. Select the database you want to upload, then click the Upload button on top right of the toolbar.
7. A status message box will confirm that iRev is Uploading Data. When the upload is done, the message will
change to Upload Complete. Please export your data to a delimited file for backup. Click OK.
You can now view, edit, or export the contents of the 920i database. Note that changing the database in iRev alone
does not change the database stored in the 920i; you must then clear the existing 920i database and replace it by
downloading the edited database (see Section 6.3.5 on page 89).
6.3.2
Exporting
For display, printing, or backup, you can save a database opened in iRev to a text file by using the Export
function.
1. With an open database uploaded to or created in iRev, click Export on the top toolbar.
2. A dialog box is shown to select which separator (delimiter) should be used to separate the database
fields. For example, if you pick tab-delimiting for a customer database, it might look like the following:
ElliotRobert1234555-8686
If you select semi-colon delimiting instead, the same entry will appear as shown below:
Elliot;Robert;1234;555-8686.
3. After you select the delimiter, click Begin. You are prompted to choose where to store the text file. Save
it in the same folder as your other program files.
4. When complete, a message box confirms Export Successful. You can now use the exported file for viewing
or printing the database, or for later import to iRev for download to the 920i.
6.3.3
Importing
Import works the same way as export but brings a previously exported text file into iRev. The imported database
can then be downloaded to the 920i.
1. Start the iRev Data Editor and select the table you into which you want to import data.
2. Click Import on the top toolbar.
3. A dialog box is shown to select the file to import. Double click on the file you want to import.
4. The Data Import Wizard box is shown that displays the first couple of rows of data in your file. Notice that
the field names are shown as the first row. This is not something you want to import into your database
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since the field names are not part of the data. Click the up arrow next to Start import at row: prompt to start
at row 2 (the real data).
5. Click Next and select the separator character you used when the file was exported (the default is
tab-delimited).
6. Click Next again, then click Finish to import the file. All of your data should now be displayed in iRev. If
you wish to downloaded the imported database to the 920i , follow the procedure described in
Section 6.3.5.
6.3.4
Clearing
The Clear All button on the top of the toolbar in the iRev Data Editor clears both the iRev screen and the entire 920i
database. You must clear an existing 920i database before downloading edited data, but this function must be
used with care to avoid losing data.
To clear a database:
1. Upload the database from the 920i (see Section 6.3.1).
2. Edit the database and fields, if necessary.
3. Use the Export function described in Section 6.3.2 to save a copy of the database.
4. Highlight all of the fields at once and copy them using either Ctrl-C or by choosing Edit-Copy from the
toolbar.
5. Click the Clear All button to clear both the 920i database and the iRev fields.
6. Upload the blank database from the 920i to ensure data integrity. The lock symbol on the iRev screen will
open, allowing a new database to be downloaded.
7. To replace the cleared database with edited data, move the cursor to the upper left-hand box and paste the
copied data back into the iRev database. (Press Ctrl-V or choose Edit-Paste from the toolbar.)
8. Click the Download button to send fresh, edited data back down to the indicator (see below).
6.3.5
Downloading
When you download data to the 920i, it does not overwrite data that is there. Downloaded data is
added to the database regardless of whether it is the same data. If you edit uploaded data in iRev and want to
replace the indicator database, you must first Clear All, upload the cleared (blank) database, and then download
the edited data. (See Section 6.3.4 above.)
1. Create or edit the data in the rows and columns you want entered in the database.
2. With the indicator connected, click the Download button at the top on the toolbar.
3. A status box shows the download progress (Downloading Row [number] of [total rows]). When complete, a
Download completed successfully message is shown. The database is now stored in the 920i.
IMPORTANT:
6.4
Fieldbus User Program Interface
The fieldbus data APIs (see Fieldbus Data on page 63), two type definitions (BusImage, BusImageReal), and
the EventPort function are used to manage fieldbus data.
The function of BusCommandHandler is similar to other user-written event handlers. When present and enabled
with the EnableHandler(BusCommandHandler) call, the BusCommandHandler is activated every time a message
is received on a fieldbus. Keeping the BusCommandHandler execution short is important in order to not miss
data transfers on the fieldbus.
The normal operation of BusCommandHandler is expected to include the following system calls in the following
order:
EventPort
GetImage, or GetImageReal
SetImage, or SetImageReal
with intervening code to perform the required user functions. The SetImage or SetImageReal call should be as
close to the end of the BusCommandHandler as possible.
The BusImage type is the data type passed in GetImage and SetImage (or, for real data, GetImageReal and
SetImageReal).
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GetImage(fieldbus_no : integer; var data : BusImage) : SysCode
This call returns an array of data as received from the fieldbus. As only the data elements received on the fieldbus
are changed in a GetImage call, the array should be initialized prior to the GetImage call. The fieldbus_no is
the number returned by an EventPort call from within the BusCommandHandler.
SetImage(fieldbus_no : integer; var data : BusImage) : SysCode
This call writes data to the fieldbus chip for access on the next cycle of the PLC. All data elements of the data
array should be properly set before calling SetImage. The fieldbus_no is the number returned by an
EventPort call from within the BusCommandHandler.
Example BusCommandHandler Code
--------------------------------------------------------- Handler Name : BusCommandHandler
-- Created By : Rice Lake Weighing Systems
-- Last Modified on : 1/16/2003
--- Purpose : Example handler skeleton.
--- Side Effects :
-------------------------------------------------------handler BusCommandHandler;
--Declaration Section
busPort : integer;
data : BusImage;
i : integer;
result : SysCode;
begin
-- Clear out the data array.
for i := 1 to 32 loop
data[i] := 0;
end loop;
-- Find out which port (which bus card) started this event.
busPort := EventPort;
-- Then read the received data.
result := GetImage(busPort, data);
-- Test result as desired
-- Data interpretation and manipulation goes here.
-- Finally, put the changed data back.
result := SetImage(busPort, data);
-- Test result as desired
end;
6.5
Program to Retrieve 920i Hardware Configuration
The HARDWARE serial command (see Section 10 of the 920i Installation Manual, PN 67887) returns a list of
coded identifiers to describe which option cards are installed in a 920i system. The following program provides a
similar function by deciphering the coded values returned by the HARDWARE command and printing a list of
installed option cards.
The largest 920i system configuration (CPU board plus two six-card expansion boards) can support up to 14
option cards; the following program builds a 1 x 14 array by searching each slot for an installed option card then
printing a list of slots and installed cards.
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program Hardware;
my_array : HW_array_type;
handler User1KeyPressed;
i : integer;
next_slot : HW_type;
begin
Hardware(my_array);
for i := 1 to 14
loop
if my_array[i] = NoCard then
WriteLn(2,"Slot ",i," No Card");
elsif my_array[i] = DualAtoD then
WriteLn(2,"Slot ",i," DualAtoD");
elsif my_array[i] = SingleAtoD then
WriteLn(2,"Slot ",i," SinglAtoD");
elsif my_array[i] = DualSerial then
WriteLn(2,"Slot ",i," DualSerial");
elsif my_array[i] = AnalogOut then
WriteLn(2,"Slot ",i," AnalogOut");
elsif my_array[i] = DigitalIO then
WriteLn(2,"Slot ",i," DigitalIO");
elsif my_array[i] = Pulse then
WriteLn(2,"Slot ",i," Pulse");
elsif my_array[i] = Memory then
WriteLn(2,"Slot ",i," Memory");
elsif my_array[i] = DeviceNet then
WriteLn(2,"Slot ",i," DeviceNet");
elsif my_array[i] = Profibus then
WriteLn(2,"Slot ",i," Profibus");
elsif my_array[i] = Ethernet then
WriteLn(2,"Slot ",i," Ethernet");
elsif my_array[i] = ABRIO then
WriteLn(2,"Slot ",i," ABRIO");
elsif my_array[i] = BCD then
WriteLn(2,"Slot ",i," BCD");
elsif my_array[i] = DSP2000 then
WriteLn(2,"Slot ",i," DSP2000");
elsif my_array[i] = AnalogInput then
WriteLn(2,"Slot ",i," AnalogInput");
elsif my_array[i] = ControlNet then
WriteLn(2,"Slot ",i," ControlNet");
elsif my_array[i] = DualAnalogOut then
WriteLn(2,"Slot ",i," DualAnalogOut");
end if;
end loop;
WriteLn(2,"");
end;
end Hardware;
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6.6
920i User Graphics
iRite user programs can be used to display graphics. The entire 920i display is writeable; graphics can be of any
size, up to the full size of the 920i display, and up to 100 graphic images can be displayed. The actual number of
graphics that can be loaded depends on the size of the graphics and of the user program, both of which reside in
the user program space.
Graphics used in iRite programs can be from any source but must be saved as monochrome bitmap (.bmp) files
with write access (file cannot be read-only). To enable the file for use in an iRite program, it is converted to a user
program #include (.iri) file using the bmp2iri.exe program (see Figure 6-1).
DOS command window: run bmp2iri.exe
C:\bmp2iri prompt
C:\
bitmapped graphic
prompt.bmp
g_Prompt
bmp2iri.exe
DisplayImage;
Procedure initPrompt;
begin
g_Prompt [1] := 16;
g_Prompt [1] := 16;
g_Prompt [1] := 132153342;
g_Prompt [1] := 2147368956;
g_Prompt [1] := 536350704;
g_Prompt [1] := 2147385342;
g_Prompt [1] := 1073483760;
g_Prompt [1] := 2122218558;
g_Prompt [1] := 1010572920;
g_Prompt [1] := 132121536;
...
bitmap.iri le
Figure 6-1. Example of Converting Bitmapped Graphic (prompt.bmp) to an .iri File
Figure 6-1 shows the conversion process for a graphic file, prompt.bmp, to a user program #include, bitmap.iri.
The conversion is done by running the bmp2iri.exe program in a DOS command window: note that the bmp2iri
program assumes the .bmp extension for the input graphic file (prompt.bmp). If additional files are converted
using bmp2iri.exe, the output of the program is appended to the bitmap.iri file.
To display the graphic, the bitmap.iri file must be incorporated into the user program by doing the following:
In the iRite source (.src) file, immediately following the program declaration, add: #include
bitmap.iri
In the startup handler, call the array initialization routine for each graphic.
To display or erase a graphic, or to clear all graphics, call the DrawGraphic API with the appropriate
parameters (see page 67).
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API Index
Symbols
.Add 71
.Clear 71
.Delete 71
.FindFirst 71
.FindLast 71
.FindNext 72
.GetFirst 72
.GetNext 72
.GetPrev 72
.Sort 73
.Update 73
<DB>.FindPrev 72
<DB>.GetLast 72
A
A/D and calibration data APIs
GetFilteredCount 41
GetLCCD 41
GetLCCW 41
GetRawCount 42
GetWVAL 42
GetZeroCount 42
scale operations
GetFilteredCount 41
GetLCCD 41
GetLCCW 41
GetRawCount 42
GetWVAL 42
GetZeroCount 42
Abs 75, 76, 77
accumulator operations APIs

ClearAccum 35
GetAccum 35
GetAccumCount 35
GetAccumDate 36
GetAccumTime 36
GetAvgAccum 36
SetAccum 37
AcquireTare 33
analog output operations APIs
SetAlgout 65
APIs
<DB>.FindPrev 72
<DB>.GetLast 72
Abs 75, 76, 77
AcquireTare 33
analog output operations
SetAlgout 65
Asc 78
ATan 75, 76, 77
BitAnd 76
BitNot 76
BitOr 76
bit-wise operations
BitAnd 76
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BitNot 76
BitOr 76
BitXor 76
BitXor 76
Ceil 75, 77
Chr$ 78
ClearAccum 35
ClearGraph 67
ClearPulseCount 65
ClearTare 33
CloseDataRecording 31
ClosePrompt 66
Cos 75, 77
CurrentScale 37
data conversion
IntegerToString 79
RealToString 79
StringToInteger 79
StringToReal 79
data recording
GetDataRecordSize 31
InitDataRecording 32
database operations
<DB>.FindPrev 72
<DB>.GetLast 72
Date$ 42
digital I/O control

GetDigin 62
GetDigout 63
SetDigout 63
DisableHandler 42
DisableSP 52
display operations
ClosePrompt 66
DisplayStatus 66
GetEntry 66
GetKey 45
PromptUser 66
SelectScreen 66
SetEntry 67
WaitForEntry 49
display programming
DrawGraphic 67
SetBargraphLevel 69
SetLabelText 69
SetNumericValue 70
SetSymbolState 70
SetWidgetVisibility 70
DisplayStatus 66
DrawGraphic 67
EnableHandler 43
EnableSP 52
EventChar 43
EventKey 43
EventPort 43
EventString 43
Exp 75, 77
fieldbus data
GetFBStatus 64
GetImage 63, 64
GetImageReal 64
SetImage 64
SetImageReal 65
GetAccum 35
GetAccumCount 35
GetAccumDate 36
GetAccumTime 36
GetAvgAccum 36
GetBatchingMode 53
GetBatchStatus 53
GetConsecNum 44
GetCountBy 44
GetCurrentSP 53
GetDate 44
GetDigin 62
GetDigout 63
GetEntry 66
GetFBStatus 64
GetFilteredCount 41
GetGrads 44
GetGross 31
GetImage 63, 64
GetImageReal 64
GetKey 45
GetLCCD 41
GetLCCW 41
GetMode 38
GetNet 32
GetRawCount 42
GetROC 34
GetSoftwareVersion 45
GetSPBand 54
GetSPCaptured 54
GetSPDuration 54
GetSPHyster 55
GetSPNSample 55
GetSPPreact 55
GetSPPreCount 56
GetSPTime 56
GetSPValue 56
GetSPVover 57
GetSPVunder 57
GetTare 32
GetTareType 33
GetTime 45
GetUID 45
GetUnits 38
GetUnitsString 37
GetWVAL 42
GetZeroCount 42
GraphCreate 67
graphing
ClearGraph 67
GraphCreate 67
GraphInit 68
GraphPlot 68
GraphScale 69
GraphInit 68
GraphPlot 68
GraphScale 69
Hex$ 78
InCOZ 38
InMotion 39
InRange 39
IntegerToString 79
LCase$ 78
Left$ 78
Len 78
LockKey 46
Log 75, 77
Log10 76, 77, 78
mathematical operations
Abs 75, 76, 77
ATan 75, 76, 77
Ceil 75, 77
Cos 75, 77
Exp 75, 77
Log 75, 77
Log10 76, 77, 78
Sign 76, 77, 78
Sin 76, 77, 78
Sqrt 76, 77, 78
Tan 76, 77
Mid$ 78
Oct$ 78
PauseBatch 57
Print 49
program scale
SubmitData 52
ProgramDelay 46
PromptUser 66
pulse input operations
ClearPulseCount 65
PulseCount 65
PulseRate 66
PulseCount 65
PulseRate 66
RealToString 79
ResetBatch 58
ResumeDisplay 47
Right$ 79
scale data acquisition

A/D and calibration data
GetFilteredCount 41
GetLCCD 41
GetLCCW 41
GetRawCount 42
GetWVAL 42
GetZeroCount 42
accumulator operations
ClearAccum 35
GetAccumCount 35
GetAccumDate 36
GetAccumTime 36
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GetAvgAccum 36
SetAccum 37
rate of change
GetROC 34
scale operations
CurrentScale 37
GetMode 38
GetUnits 38
GetUnitsString 37
InCOZ 38
InMotion 39
InRange 39
SelectScale 39
SetMode 40
SetUnits 40
ZeroScale 40
tare manipulation
AcquireTare 33
ClearTare 33
GetTareType 33
SetTare 34
weight acquisition
GetGross 31
GetNet 32
GetTare 32
SelectScale 39
SelectScreen 66
Send 50
SendChr 50
SendNull 50
serial I/O
Print 49
Send 50
SendChr 50
SendNull 50
SetPrintText 50
StartStreaming 50
StopStreaming 51
Write 51
WriteLn 51
SetAccum 37
SetAlgout 65
SetBargraphLevel 69
SetBatchingMode 58
SetConsecNum 47
SetDate 47
SetDigout 63
SetEntry 67
SetImage 64
SetImageReal 65
SetLabelText 69
SetMode 40
SetNumericValue 70
setpoints and batching

DisableSP 52
EnableSP 52
GetBatchingMode 53
GetBatchStatus 53
GetCurrentSP 53
GetSPBand 54
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GetSPCaptured 54
GetSPDuration 54
GetSPHyster 55
GetSPNSample 55
GetSPPreact 55
GetSPPreCount 56
GetSPTime 56
GetSPValue 56
GetSPVover 57
GetSPVunder 57
PauseBatch 57
ResetBatch 58
SetBatchingMode 58
SetSPBand 58
SetSPCount 58
SetSPDuration 59
SetSPHyster 59
SetSPNSample 59
SetSPPreact 60
SetSPPreCount 60
SetSPTime 60
SetSPValue 61
SetSPVover 61
SetSPVunder 62
StartBatch 62
StopBatch 62
SetPrintText 50
SetSoftkeyText 47
SetSPBand 58
SetSPCount 58
SetSPDuration 59
SetSPHyster 59
SetSPNSample 59
SetSPPreact 60
SetSPPreCount 60
SetSPTime 60
SetSPValue 61
SetSPVover 61
SetSPVunder 62
SetSymbolState 70
SetSystemTime 47
SetTare 34
SetTime 48
SetTimerDigout 74
SetUID 48
SetUnits 40
Sign 76, 77, 78
Sin 76, 77, 78
Space$ 79
Sqrt 76, 77, 78
StartBatch 62
StartStreaming 50
STick 48
StopBatch 62
StopStreaming 51
string operations
Asc 78
Chr$ 78
Hex$ 78
LCase$ 78
Left$ 78
Len 78
Mid$ 78
Oct$ 78
Right$ 79
Space$ 79
UCase$ 79
StringToInteger 79
StringToReal 79
SubmitData 52
SuspendDisplay 48
system support
Date$ 42
DisableHandler 42
EnableHandler 43
EventChar 43
EventKey 43
EventPort 43
EventString 43
GetConsecNum 44
GetCountBy 44
GetDate 44
GetGrads 44
GetTime 45
GetUID 45
LockKey 46
ProgramDelay 46
ResumeDisplay 47
SetConsecNum 47
SetDate 47
SetSoftkeyText 47
SetSystemTime 47
SetTime 48
SetUID 48
STick 48
SuspendDisplay 48
SystemTime 48
Time$ 48
UnlockKey 48
UnlockKeypad 49
SystemTime 48
Tan 76, 77
Time$ 48
timer controls
SetTimerDigout 74
UCase$ 79
UnlockKey 48
UnlockKeypad 49
WaitForEntry 49
Write 51
WriteLn 51
ZeroScale 40
Asc 78
ATan 75, 76, 77
B
BitAnd 76
BitNot 76
BitOr 76
bit-wise operations APIs
BitAnd 76
BitNot 76
BitOr 76
BitXor 76
BitXor 76
C
Ceil 75, 77
Chr$ 78
ClearAccum 35
ClearGraph 67
ClearPulseCount 65
ClearTare 33
ClosePrompt 66
Cos 75, 77
CurrentScale 37
D
data conversion APIs
IntegerToString 79
RealToString 79
StringToInteger 79
StringToReal 79
data recording APIs
database operations APIs
<DB>.FindPrev 72
<DB>.GetLast 72
Date$ 42
DecodeExtFloat 79
DecodeMessage 80
DecodeWeight 80
digital I/O control APIs
GetDigin 62
GetDigout 63
SetDigout 63
DisableHandler 42
DisableSP 52
display operations APIs
ClosePrompt 66
DisplayStatus 66
GetEntry 66
GetKey 45
PromptUser 66
SelectScreen 66
SetEntry 67
WaitForEntry 49
display programming APIs
DrawGraphic 67
SetBargraphLevel 69
SetLabelText 69
SetNumericValue 70
SetSymbolState 70
DisplayStatus 66
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DrawGraphic 67
E
EnableHandler 43
EnableSP 52
EncodeExtFloat 79
EventChar 43
EventKey 43
EventPort 43
EventString 43
Exp 75, 77
F
fieldbus data APIs
GetFBStatus 64
GetImage 63, 64
GetImageReal 64
SetImage 64
SetImageReal 65
G
GetAccum 35
GetAccumCount 35
GetAccumDate 36
GetAccumTime 36
GetAvgAccum 36
GetBatchingMode 53
GetBatchiStatus 53
GetConsecNum 44
GetCountBy 44
GetCurrentSP 53
GetDate 44
GetDigin 62
GetDigout 63
GetEntry 66
GetFBStatus 64
GetFilteredCount 41
GetGrads 44
GetGross 31
GetImage 63, 64
GetImageReal 64
GetIqubeData 44
GetKey 45
GetLCCD 41
GetLCCW 41
GetMode 38
GetNet 32
GetRawCount 42
GetROC 34
GetSPBand 54
GetSPCaptured 54
GetSPDuration 54
GetSPHyster 55
GetSPNSample 55
GetSPPreact 55
GetSPPreCount 56
GetSPTime 56
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GetSPValue 56
GetSPVover 57
GetSPVunder 57
GetTare 32
GetTareType 33
GetTime 45
GetUID 45
GetUnits 38
GetUnitsString 37
GetWVAL 42
GetZeroCount 42
GraphCreate 67
graphing APIs
ClearGraph 67
GraphCreate 67
GraphInit 68
GraphPlot 68
GraphScale 69
GraphInit 68
GraphPlot 68
GraphScale 69
H
Hex$ 78
High Precision 79
I
InCOZ 38
InitHiPrec 80
InMotion 39
InRange 39
IntegerToString 79
L
LCase$ 78
Left$ 78
Len 78
LockKey 46
Log 75, 77
Log10 76, 77, 78
M
mathematical operations APIs
Abs 75, 76, 77
ATan 75, 76, 77
Ceil 75, 77
Cos 75, 77
Exp 75, 77
Log 75, 77
Log10 76, 77, 78
Sign 76, 77, 78
Sin 76, 77, 78
Sqrt 76, 77, 78
Tan 76, 77
Mid$ 78
O
Oct$ 78
GetTare 32
PauseBatch 57
Print 49
program scale APIs
SubmitData 52
ProgramDelay 46
PromptUser 66
pulse input operations APIs
ClearPulseCount 65
PulseCount 65
PulseRate 66
PulseCount 65
PulseRate 66
R
rate of change APIs
GetROC 34
RealToString 79
ResetBatch 58
ResetTimer 73
ResumeDisplay 47
ResumeTimer 73
Right$ 79
S
Scale Data Acquisition 31
Weight Acquisition 31
scale data acquisition APIs

accumulator operations
ClearAccum 35
GetAccum 35
GetAccumCount 35
GetAccumDate 36
GetAccumTime 36
GetAvgAccum 36
SetAccum 37
rate of change
GetROC 34
scale operations
CurrentScale 37
GetMode 38
GetUnits 38
GetUnitsString 37
InCOZ 38
InMotion 39
InRange 39
SelectScale 39
SetMode 40
SetUnits 40
ZeroScale 40
tare manipulation
AcquireTare 33
ClearTare 33
GetTareType 33
SetTare 34
weight acquisition
GetGross 31
GetNet 32
scale operations APIs

CurrentScale 37
GetMode 38
GetUnits 38
GetUnitsString 37
InCOZ 38
InMotion 39
InRange 39
SelectScale 39
SetMode 40
SetUnits 40
ZeroScale 40
SelectScale 39
SelectScreen 66
Send 50
SendChr 50
SendNull 50
serial I/O APIs
Print 49
Send 50
SendChr 50
SendNull 50
SetPrintText 50
StartStreaming 50
StopStreaming 51
Write 51
WriteLn 51
SetAccum 37
SetAlgout 65
SetBargraphLevel 69
SetBatchingMode 58
SetConsecNum 47
SetDate 47
SetDigout 63
SetEntry 67
SetImage 64
SetImageReal 65
SetLabelText 69
SetMode 40
SetNumericValue 70
setpoints and batching APIs
DisableSP 52
EnableSP 52
GetBatchingMode 53
GetBatchStatus 53
GetCurrentSP 53
GetSPBand 54
GetSPCaptured 54
GetSPDuration 54
GetSPHyster 55
GetSPNSample 55
GetSPPreact 55
GetSPPreCount 56
GetSPTime 56
GetSPValue 56
GetSPVover 57
GetSPVunder 57
PauseBatch 57
ResetBatch 58
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SetBatchingMode 58
SetSPBand 58
SetSPCount 58
SetSPDuration 59
SetSPHyster 59
SetSPNSample 59
SetSPPreact 60
SetSPPreCount 60
SetSPTime 60
SetSPValue 61
SetSPVover 61
SetSPVunder 62
StartBatch 62
StopBatch 62
SetPrintText 50
SetSoftkeyText 47
SetSPBand 58
SetSPCount 58
SetSPDuration 59
SetSPHyster 59
SetSPNSample 59
SetSPPreact 60
SetSPPreCount 60
SetSPTime 60
SetSPValue 61
SetSPVover 61
SetSPVunder 62
SetSymbolState 70
SetSystemTime 47
SetTare 34
SetTime 48
SetTimer 74
SetTimerDigout 74
SetTimerMode 74
SetUID 48
SetUnits 40
Sign 76, 77, 78
Sin 76, 77, 78
Space$ 79
Sqrt 76, 77, 78
StartBatch 62
StartStreaming 50
StartTimer 75
STick 48
StopBatch 62
StopStreaming 51
StopTimer 75
string operations APIs
Asc 78
Chr$ 78
Hex$ 78
LCase$ 78
Left$ 78
Len 78
Mid$ 78
Oct$ 78
Right$ 79
Space$ 79
UCase$ 79
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StringToInteger 79
StringToReal 79
SubmitData 52
SubmitDSPData 52
SubmitMessage 80, 81
SuspendDisplay 48
system support APIs
Date$ 42
DisableHandler 42
EnableHandler 43
EventChar 43
EventKey 43
EventPort 43
EventString 43
GetConsecNum 44
GetCountBy 44
GetDate 44
GetGrads 44
GetTime 45
GetUID 45
LockKey 46
ProgramDelay 46
ResumeDisplay 47
SetConsecNum 47
SetDate 47
SetSoftkeyText 47
SetSystemTime 47
SetTime 48
SetUID 48
STick 48
SuspendDisplay 48
SystemTime 48
Time$ 48
UnlockKey 48
UnlockKeypad 49
SystemTime 48
T
Tan 76, 77
tare manipulation APIs
AcquireTare 33
ClearTare 33
GetTareType 33
SetTare 34
Time$ 48
timer control APIs
SetTimerDigout 74
Timer Controls 73
U
UCase$ 79
UnlockKey 48
UnlockKeypad 49
W
WaitForEntry 49
weight acquisition APIs
GetGross 31
GetNet 32
GetTare 32
Write 51
WriteLn 51
Z
ZeroScale 40
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Programmable HMI Indicator/Controller

To be the best by every measure

3.2 Program Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Built-in Types ............................................................................................................................. 28

5.7 Fieldbus Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.4 Fieldbus User Program Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

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920i Programming Reference

About This Manual

All programs should be thoroughly

Authorized distributors and their

iRite is a programming language developed by Rice

Considering the varying backgrounds and experiences

Although there are many different programming

About iRite Programs

The 920i indicator has, at any given moment, many

920i Programming Reference - Introduction

Writing custom event handlers is what iRite is for.

Templates and sample programs are available from

920i Programming Reference

When you are ready to compile your program, use the

before the .cod file can be sent. The easiest way to

Running Your Program

A program written for the 920i is simply a collection

For example, the built-in intrinsic function of the

Sound Programming Practices

The most important thing to remember about writing

920i Programming Reference - Introduction

This manual has been updated to include APIs and

920i Programming Reference

Traditionally, the first program a programmer writes

This program will display the text Hello, world! on the

The statement DisplayStatus("Hello,

In this version, we chose to use the KeyPressed event

920i Programming Reference - Tutorial

Program Example with Constants and Variables

function CircleArea(rRadius : real) : real;

920i Programming Reference

g_ciPrinterPort : constant integer := 2;

-- Declare global variables here.

920i Programming Reference - Tutorial

function CircleArea(rRadius : real) : real;

920i Programming Reference

920i Programming Reference - Tutorial

Three types of constants are defined by the language:

920i Programming Reference

To be the best by every measure

920i Programming Reference - Language Syntax

Greater than (>)

rTolerance := 10.0 / 3.0

-- rResult should equal 1

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Now rSlope will equal 0.571428671.

Assignment Operator (:=)

Figure 3-1. Program Statement Syntax

To be the best by every measure

920i Programming Reference - Language Syntax

-- program name is always first!

-- Put include (.iri) files here.