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Table 2-7: Commands Summary
Command
Param-
Value
Pairs
Response Format
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getident
None
ok
pn
<part#>
swver
<swver#>
sn
<serial#>
where:
<part#> = unit part number label
<swver#> = software version label
<serial#> = unit serial number label
getstatus
None
ok
fault
<fault#>
fwdpwr
<fwdpwr#>
revpwr
<revpwr#>
temp
<temp>
where:
<fault#> = fault flag, either 0 (no fault) or 1 (fault) .
Use the getfaults command to determine the specific
fault(s)
<fwdpwr#> = forward power value, in dBm
<revpwr#> = currently not used but reserved for reverse power
<temp> = internal system temperature in degrees Celsius
getfaults
None
ok mute
<mute_flag>
overTemp
<temp_flag>
pll
<pll_flag>
where:
<mute_flag> = 0 (unit unmuted) or 1 (unit muted)
<temp_flag> = 0 (temp ok) or 1 (error - over temp condition exists)
<pll_flag> = 0 (pll ok) or 1 (error
–
pll loss of lock)
resetfaults
None
ok
setmute
cmd
(0|1)
0 = unmute
1 = mute
ok
2.5.4 Mute Logic
The unit will be muted when any of the following conditions exist:
1. A software mute command is issued through the serial interface.
2. A mute command/signal is issued through the discrete SHUTDOWN line (
Pin D: Shutdown (i.e.
Mute Control)
.
3. A fault condition exists.
