User's Manual

RS232-Transponder Reader
(SECS1-Protocol), Release 0.3 Draft Page 64 of 91
2000-09-29
ID: ID000093
The shown table defines the states of the HERMOS SECS-1 transponder reader.
State Definition
ALARM STATUS Shows the presence or absence of alarms.
ALARMS An alarm condition exists.
BUSY
A service is being performed that affects the state of
the hardware
CIDWR
Superstate of CIDRW state model. Always active
when CIDRW powered on.
IDLE No service is being performed. All heads are idle.
INITIALIZING
CIDRW is performing initialization and self
diagnostic. Presence or absence of alarms is initially
determined in this state.
NO ALARMS No alarm condition exists.
OPERATING
Normal operational states where reading and/or
writing operations can be performed
OPERATIONAL STATUS
The CIDRW is fully capable of performing all
services that it supports.
RUNNING The CIDRW is operational and able to communicate.
MAINTENANCE Internal setup and maintenance activities.