ComStream CM601, Installation And Operation Manual

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5-2 Remote Commands and Error Codes
Issuing Commands
To issue a CM601 command, type the command at the prompt (>) with the
appropriate parameter, and then press
E
NTER
. Use the following syntax:
<command mnemonic> <parameter>
where:
<command mnemonic>
refers to a two- or three-letter command
abbreviation
There must be one space between the command mnemonic and the parameter;
a space is inserted by pressing the
S
PACE
B
AR
.
<parameter>
is any value pertaining to the command, if applicable
The parameter for a query command is a question mark (?); some commands
do not require a parameter.
For example:
To set the real-time date (DAY) as March 4, 1999 (030499), use the syntax
DAY 030499
.
To query (?) the receive synthesizer frequency (RS), use the syntax RS ? .
To display a list of command parameters, use the syntax
DP
.
For redundant configurations, a slot number must precede the command:
<slot number>:<command mnemonic> <parameter>
Direct slot addressing of commands is not required for most CM601
configurations. It is required only when multiple option cards are installed with
identical command mnemonics. For example:
To query (?) the receive timing clock frequency (RTF) for slot 1, use the
syntax
1:RTF ?
.
Command Summary
CM601 commands can be categorized into two memory types and four functional
types. Memory types of configuration commands are listed in Table 5-1.
Command functions are listed in Table 5-2
Table 5-1 Configuration Command Memory Types
Memory Type Description
Nonvolatile (NV) Command parameters that are stored in NV memory do not have
to be reentered each time the CM601 is powered on or reset.
Volatile (V) Command parameters that are stored in volatile memory are not
retained after power-on or reset of the CM601.