C) Commands
Table 1.2 lists the commands for the 2017-03A and briefly describes them. After a command is sent the
2017-03A 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 2017-03A Commands
Command
Syntax*
Description
Set Transmitter Frequency
{aaC1xxxx}
where:
• xxxx = 4 characters standard (7 characters -Option-X)
• Range: 0950 to 1525 MHz
Set Transmitter Input Level
{aaCIxx}
where:
• xx = 2 characters
• Range: 10 to 40 (-10 to -40 dBm)
Set Receiver Frequency
{aaC2xxxx}
where:
• xxxx = 4 characters standard (7 characters -Option-X)
• Range: 0950 to 1525 MHz
Set Transmit Gain
{aaC3xxxx}
where:
• xxxx = 2 or 3 characters
• Range: -25 to +15 (-25 to +15 dB, in 1 dB steps)
Set Receiver Gain
{aaC4xxx}
where:
• xx = 2 characters
• Range: 00 to 50 (00 dB to 50 dB, in 1 dB steps)
Enable Tx
{aaCAx}
where x =:
• 0 to disable Tx signal
• 1 to enable Tx signal
External 10MHz (option E)
{aaCEx}
where x =:
• 0 to disable External 10MHz ref signal
• 1 to enable External 10MHz ref signal
Insert 10MHz on UP RF (option E)
{aaC5x}
where x =:
• 0 to disable 10MHz upconverter insertion on RF (J5)
• 1 to enable 10MHz upconverter insertion on RF (J5)
Insert 10MHz on DOWN RF (option E)
{aaC6x}
where x =:
• 0 to disable 10MHz downconverter insertion on RF (J2)
• 1 to enable 10MHz downconverter insertion on RF (J2)
Downconverter Spectrum
{aaC7x}
where x =:
• 0 for non-inverted
• 1 for inverted
Enable Remote
#
Just # sign
Disable Remote
{aaCR0}*
{CR and zero}
2017-03A Manual, Rev. I
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07/22/19
