B) Commands - Table 1.1 lists the commands for the 2016-03A and briefly describes them. After a command
is sent the 2016-03A sends a return “>” indicating the command has been received and executed.
General Command Format - The general command format is {aaCND...}, where:
{ = start byte
aa = address (RS-485 only - option -Q)
C = 1 character, either C (command) or S (status)
N = 1 character command or status request
D = 1 character or more of data (depends on command)
} = stop byte
*
PLEASE NOTE: The two character {aa}(00-31) prefix, in the table below,
should be used ONLY when RS-485, (OPTION-Q), is selected.
Table 1.2 2016-03A Commannds
Comma
nds
Command
Syntax*
Description
Set Receiver Frequency
{aaC2xxxx}
where:
• xxxx = 4 characters standard (7 characters -Option-X)
• Range: 0950 to 1525 MHz, in 1 MHz steps
0950.000 to 1525.000 in 1 kHz steps (option-X)
Set Receiver Gain
{aaC4xx}
where:
• xx = 2 characters
• Range: 00 to 50 (0 dB to +50 dB, in 1 dB steps)
Enable 10MHz Ref Insertion
{aaC6x}
where x =:
(option -E only)
• 0 to disable 10MHz insertion on RF input connector
• 1 to enable 10MHz insertion on RF input connector
Enable Spectrum Invert
{aaC7x}
where x =:
• 0 to disable spectrum invert
• 1 to enable spectrum invert
Enable External 10MHz IN
{aaCEx}
where x =:
(option -E only)
• 0 to disable External 10MHz ref signal
• 1 to enable External 10MHz ref signal
Enable Remote
#
Just # sign
Disable Remote
{aaCR0}
{CR and zero}
2016-03A Manual, Rev A
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