C) Commands
Table 1.2 lists the commands for the 3116 and briefly describes them.
After a command is sent the 3116 sends a return “>” indicating the command has been received and executed.
General Command Format
- The general command format is {CND...}, where:
{ = start byte
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 is selected.
TABLE 1.2 3116-192 Downconverter Commands
TABLE 1.2 3116-192 Downconverter Commands
TABLE 1.2 3116-192 Downconverter Commands
Command
Syntax *
Description
Set Gain
{aaCGxxx}
where:
• xxx = Converter gain in 0.5 ±0.5 dB steps.
Range: 050 to 350 where 050 = 5.0 dB and 350 = 35.0 db
Example: {CG155} sets the converter's gain to +15.5dB
Set Internal 10 MHz Reference Offset
{aaCOxxxxx}
where:
• xxxxxx = Internal 10 MHz reference frequency offset.
Range: -2000 to +2000
Set 10 MHz Reference Mode
{aaCEx}
where:
• x = 0 to set the reference mode to Internal
• x = 1 to set the reference mode to External
• x = 2 to set the reference mode to Auto
Set Mute
{aaCMx}
where:
• x = 0 to NOT mute the RF output (RF output is ON)
• x = 1 to mute the RF output (RF output is OFF)
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