December 2007
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90-005-0003 Rev X01
50 Watt Ka Feedmount BUC User Manual
SERIAL M&C PROTOCOL
This section describes the Serial
Monitor and Control protocol.
This section includes:
•
Electrical Specifications for the
RS-485 serial interface
•
Command and Response
packet structures
•
General Description of the
SAbus Protocol
Introduction
Typically, monitor and control of the Unit will be integrated into a comprehensive
Graphical User Interface (GUI). This section provides general information on the
electrical specifications, command structures and SAbus protocol to help users
understand the general interface. The user should consult Wavestream for specific
information for software development.
Wavestream has developed a Test GUI to assist in the integration, test and
qualification of the Unit. Refer to the document “Wavestream 50W Grid Amplifier
BUC Serial Test GUI.doc” for details.
Packet Structure:
Dec Hex Abr. Character
Name
Notes
02
0x02 STX
Start of Text
03 0x03
ETX End
of
Text
06 0x06
ACK Acknowledge
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