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Remote control FAQ
This section covers som of the most frequently asked
questions regarding remote control of the DBMAX.
Q:
What parameters can be set using serial remote control
of the DBMax?
A:
Preset change and Bypass using an RS485/422/232
controller.
Q:
What serial protocol is used?
A:
The serial protocol is 9600, N, 8, 1.
This means 9.6 kbaud, no parity, 8 bit, 1 stop.
Q:
What is the command structure for the remote protocol?
A:
#AA,CMD,VALUE<CR>
AA is Unit Address number as set on the Utility page.
CMD is command: PRE for preset change, BYP for
Bypass.
VALUE is (RAM) preset number required, 0 for not
bypassed, 1 for bypassed; <CR> is carriage return, the
same as Enter or hex 0D.
Examples
:
#05,PRE,10<CR> =Recall RAM preset no. 10 on
DBMaxaddress 5.
#03,BYP,1<CR> =Bypass DBMaxaddress 3.
All commands and numbers are shown as ASCII. Presets
should not include a "0" in front of low numbers.
Q:
What ASCII characters should be sent for Recall of
RAM preset no. 10 on DBMax address 5?
A:
#05,PRE,10<CR> means these values (hex) actually
transmitted: 23 30 35 2C 50 52 45 2C 31 30 0D
